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Space Fruit: Still Lifes, Cantaloupes, F.S. II 198, 1979
Screen print on Lenox Museum Board
30 x 40 in 76.2 x 101.6 cm
Edition
Edition of 150 plus 1 PP , 30 numbered in Roman Numerals
This screenprint presents Warhol's distinctive interpretation of humble cantaloupes, transforming ordinary fruit into a vibrant Pop Art composition. Created as part of the Space Fruit series, the work features bold, saturated colors and the artist's signature high-contrast aesthetic. The cantaloupes appear to float against the picture plane, their forms rendered in Warhol's characteristic style that bridges commercial printmaking and fine art. Executed on premium Lenox Museum Board, the screenprint demonstrates the technical precision that defined Warhol's collaborative print workshop process during this productive late-career period. The Space Fruit series represents Warhol's continued exploration of consumer culture and everyday objects, themes that anchored his artistic practice from the Campbell's Soup Cans onward. By 1979, Warhol had firmly established these food-based still lifes as collectible artworks, elevating grocery store produce to gallery-worthy subjects. This piece exemplifies his enduring influence on contemporary art and remains highly sought after by collectors for its accessible subject matter, impressive scale, and quintessential Warhol visual language. Available for purchase — enquire for price and availability.
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Auction History

Space Fruit: Still Lifes · Andy Warhol · Sotheby's · 2022-10 · $132,300

Space Fruit: Still Lifes · Andy Warhol · Christie's · 2012-11 · $92,500

Space Fruit: Still Life's (Lemons) · Andy Warhol · Sotheby's · 2010-06 · $111,921

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