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Andy Warhol Framed 1966 Silkscreened Campbell's Soup Can Shopping Bag - $5,000 (Sussex, New Jersey)
condition:
good
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Dimensions:
Image 16 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches; 419 x 241 mm
Overall 23 7/8 x 16 3/4 inches; 606 x 425 mm
Frame 28 3/4 x 21 7/8 inches; 730 x 556 mm
Condition:
Hinged top and bottom verso to back mat, timestain, creasing, unobtrusive rubbing and minor soiling, some small or tiny spots of discoloration, a few short tears at left edge (longest 7/16 inch), a 1/4 inch tear at bottom edge, a small area with a three small pressure marks with associated light abrasion top right edge. The frame is period-correct, with a few light surface abrasions. I took this to my framer and replaced the front acrylic with conservation matte plexi, and redid the back taping.
This is almost 60 years old. It exemplifies Warhol's vision of taking everyday disposable household items and glorifying them as art. Here is a silkscreen image of a household staple on another household staple. $5,000.00 FIRM, CASH OR BANK CHECK ONLY. Other examples of this are listing for $8,000.00 and upwards. SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY. Any inquiry asking if this is available will be ignored. It's located in Sussex New Jersey not far from the Vernon High School and minutes from the Town of Warwick in neighboring New York State.