Campbell's Vegetable Soup
Screenprint on paper • Andy Warhol (after); Sunday B. Morning edition
Style & Movement
Pop Art
Medium & Technique
Color screenprint (serigraph) using high-saturation inks with clean, mechanical edges and flat color fields
Creation Period
Original portfolio 1968-1969; this example is likely a later authorized Sunday B. Morning edition identified by blue ink on verso
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 35 x 23 inches (89 x 58.5 cm); portrait format in rectangular frame
Subject Description
Mass-produced consumer product depicted as a high-art icon, featuring the red and white Campbell's logo, 'Vegetable' flavor text, and the gold exhibition seal for the 1900 Paris Exposition Universelle
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Very Good; appears stable behind glass with no visible fading, though paper waviness suggests it is not dry-mounted
Estimated Market Value
$1,000 - $2,500 (standard for Sunday B. Morning editions)
Auction Estimate
$800 - $1,500
Provenance History
Likely acquired via secondary market or publisher direct; missing original Factory-signed provenance, typical of Sunday B. Morning prints printed with original Warhol screens
Art Historical Significance
Representational of the democratization of art through industrial repetition; a seminal icon of Modernism that challenged notions of authorship and fine art originality
Notable Features
Bold typeface and iconic gold seal; the 'Made with Beef Stock' subtext is specific to various iterations of the 'Soup Cans II' series portfolio
Condition Issues
Minor paper rippling (undulation) due to humidity changes; potential slight yellowing of the paper margins near the matting
Conservation Recommendations
Use UV-protective acrylic or glass; ensure acid-free archival matting and maintain humidity between 40-50% to prevent further paper rippling