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Andy Warhol Campbell's Soup Box : Chicken Rice For Sale
Andy Warhol
Campbell's Soup Box : Chicken Rice, 1986
Acrylic and silkscreen ink on canvasPainting in 1986
24 x 22 in61 x 55.9 cm
Edition
Stamped twice with the artist's signature , dated 1986 twice , numbered A1090.7 twice and signed by Frederick Hughes twice on the overlap .
About this work
Andy Warhol's "Soup Box" paintings, created in 1986, represent a late and intriguing chapter in the artist's long-standing fascination with consumer goods and brand imagery as subjects for art. These works, which emerged towards the end of Warhol's prolific career, echo the themes and techniques of his earlier, more famous "Campbell's Soup Cans" series from 1962 but introduce a new dimension reflective of the artist's evolved perspective and the changing cultural context.The "Soup Box" paintings are characterized by their depiction of the Campbell's soup box rather than the individual soup cans, suggesting a shift from the singular to the multiple, from the product to the packaging. This transition can be interpreted as Warhol's commentary on the increasing commodification and mass production of goods, and perhaps even art itself, in the late 20th century. By focusing on the box, Warhol amplifies his exploration of repetition and uniformity, key themes in his work, while also hinting at the consumer's distance from the natural product through layers of packaging and branding.Art historically, these paintings sit at a critical juncture in Warhol's oeuvre. They revisit the commercial and mundane objects that made him a leading figure in the Pop Art movement, yet they do so with the hindsight of two decades of critical and commercial success. The "Soup Box" series reflects a matured iteration of Warhol's enduring preoccupations with consumer culture, the interplay between art and commerce, and the iconography of everyday life.Technically, the "Soup Box" paintings employ Warhol's signature silkscreen process, allowing for the repetition of the image across multiple works with slight variations in color and detail. This method underscores the artist's interest in the mechanical reproduction of images and its implications for originality and authenticity in art. By 1986, Warhol was a master of this technique, using it to probe deeper into the themes of serialization and the blurring of art and commodity.Moreover, the timing of the "Soup Box" series is significant, coming as it does in the latter part of Warhol's career. By the mid-1980s, Warhol was well established as a critical figure in contemporary art, yet he continued to challenge and engage with the art world. The "Soup Box" paintings can be seen as a reflection on his own legacy and on the cycles of consumption and reproduction that characterized his work. They engage with the nostalgia for the early 1960s, a period of economic boom and burgeoning consumer culture, while also commenting on the excesses and commercialization of the 1980s.In sum, Andy Warhol's "Soup Box" paintings are a complex and reflective body of work that encapsulates the artist's career-long interrogation of the relationship between art, commerce, and culture. They stand as a testament to Warhol's genius in transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary, and in so doing, challenging our perceptions of what constitutes art. Through these works, Warhol continues to provoke and inspire, cementing his place as one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.
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Auction History
Campbell's Chicken Noodle Soup Box · Andy Warhol · Sotheby's · 2022-11 · $1,683,500
Campbell's Soup Box · Andy Warhol · Christie's · 2007-06 · $1,014,657
Campbellâs Soup Box (Chicken Rice) · Andy Warhol · Christie's · 2014-02 · $546,181
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Noodle Soup (1986) achieved $1,683,500 at auction in November 2022, while Onion Soup reached GBP 862,000 in June 2021—both results that significantly exceeded pre-sale estimates. Earlier sales established the market floor: Onion Mushroom Soup sold for $341,000 in November 2014 and $254,500 in November 2011, charting a clear upward trajectory over the decade.","type":"text"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"text":"These figures sit within Warhol's extraordinary broader market context. Shot Sage Blue Marilyn realised $195,040,000 at Christie's in May 2022, establishing the highest price ever achieved for a 20th-century work at auction. More recently, Mao F.S. II.96 and II.97 each brought $4,648,000 at Christie's in May 2025, while Flowers works achieved $4,076,000 and $3,832,000 at Sotheby's that same month. The Campbell's Soup Box paintings offer collectors access to Warhol's most celebrated motif at a fraction of the cost required for 1960s examples, with demonstrable appreciation potential.","type":"text"}]},{"type":"heading","attrs":{"level":2},"content":[{"text":"Technical & Historical Context","type":"text"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"text":"Warhol created the Campbell's Soup Box series in 1986, returning to the subject that had launched him into art world prominence nearly twenty-five years earlier. Where the original 1962 Campbell's Soup Cans depicted the front-facing label, these later works picture the three-dimensional cardboard shipping cartons—the commercial packaging that would have surrounded the cans before retail display.","type":"text"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"text":"Executed in synthetic polymer and silkscreen ink on canvas, the series exists in two primary formats: 20 x 20 inch square compositions and smaller 14 x 14 inch works, with select pieces at 24 x 22 inches. The technical approach remained consistent with Warhol's established practice—photographic source material translated through silkscreen, layered over hand-painted acrylic grounds—though the palette and registration reflect the sophisticated production methods of his late studio.","type":"text"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"text":"These paintings emerged during a period of renewed commercial energy at The Factory, when Warhol was simultaneously producing commissioned portraits, collaborating with Jean-Michel Basquiat, and revisiting earlier iconography with fresh perspective.","type":"text"}]},{"type":"heading","attrs":{"level":2},"content":[{"text":"Individual Works & Collector Insights","type":"text"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"text":"The series encompasses multiple soup varieties, each carrying distinct collector appeal. Noodle Soup commands the strongest auction prices within the group, its bold graphic presence and legibility at scale making it particularly desirable for collectors prioritising visual impact. The $1,683,500 result in 2022 positions it as the current market leader.","type":"text"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"text":"Onion Soup has demonstrated remarkable price elasticity, climbing from $341,000 in 2014 to GBP 862,000 in 2021. Collectors gravitate toward its warm colour palette—the amber and gold tones complement a wider range of interior contexts than the cooler variants.","type":"text"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"text":"Onion Mushroom Soup represents the entry point for the series, with historical results between $254,500 and $341,000, though we anticipate upward movement given the broader series trajectory.","type":"text"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"text":"Chicken Noodle Soup and Chicken Rice Soup exist in both 14 x 14 inch and 20 x 20 inch formats, offering collectors scale options. The smaller works suit private settings; the larger canvases hold their own in more substantial spaces. Campbell's Soup Box: Chicken Rice at 24 x 22 inches represents the largest format in the series and appears less frequently at market.","type":"text"}]},{"type":"heading","attrs":{"level":2},"content":[{"text":"Authentication & Condition Considerations","type":"text"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"text":"Authentication for Warhol's 1980s paintings requires verification through The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, which maintains comprehensive archival records from this period. Works from 1986 benefit from relatively thorough Factory documentation, though provenance research remains essential.","type":"text"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"text":"Condition assessment for this series focuses on several factors specific to Warhol's late technique. The silkscreen layer sits atop acrylic paint, and registration quality varies—some collectors prefer pristine alignment while others value the slight inconsistencies that evidence hand-pulled production. Surface examination should assess any lifting or cracking at the boundary between painted and screened areas.","type":"text"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"text":"Canvas tension, stretcher bar condition, and any evidence of prior restoration affect valuation significantly. Works that have remained in consistent climate-controlled environments since creation naturally command premiums. Guy Hepner provides comprehensive condition reporting and independent third-party assessment upon request for all works in inventory.","type":"text"}]},{"type":"heading","attrs":{"level":2},"content":[{"text":"Investment Analysis & 2026 Acquisition Strategy","type":"text"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"text":"The Campbell's Soup Box series occupies a strategic position within Warhol's market. Collectors seeking the artist's most iconic imagery increasingly find 1960s examples either unavailable or priced beyond reach—Shot Sage Blue Marilyn's $195 million result effectively removed trophy-level early Soup Cans from practical consideration for most buyers.","type":"text"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"text":"The 1986 works offer authentic engagement with the Campbell's subject without competing at that altitude. More critically, they demonstrate measurable appreciation: the gap between the 2011 Onion Mushroom Soup result ($254,500) and the 2022 Noodle Soup result ($1,683,500) represents compound annual growth that outpaces many traditional asset classes.","type":"text"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"text":"For 2026, we advise collectors to prioritise acquiring before the next major Warhol retrospective announcement—institutional exhibitions historically drive secondary market activity within six to eighteen months. Noodle Soup and Onion Soup variants carry strongest momentum; the Chicken varieties and Onion Mushroom Soup present value opportunities for collectors positioning ahead of anticipated appreciation.","type":"text"}]},{"type":"horizontalRule"},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"text":"Acquire Campbell's Soup Box Works Through Guy Hepner","type":"text"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"text":"Guy Hepner maintains active inventory and collector relationships that provide access to Campbell's Soup Box paintings as they become available. Our 478 Warhol transactions across 292 collectors reflect both market depth and the trust serious buyers place in our advisory.","type":"text"}]},{"type":"paragraph","content":[{"text":"To discuss available works, pricing, and acquisition strategy, contact our New York team directly.","type":"text"}]}]}
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