Robert Marble “How to make a better chocolate chip cookie “

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Posted by wooghie
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Robert Marble “How to make a better chocolate chip cookie”
Category Fine Art
Condition Mint
Date Period 1983
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Charley 📚 Apprentice 10 months ago

Medium: Signed Limited Edition Lithograph
Edition: 670 of 750
Year: 1983
Condition: Mint
Framed: Yes, professionally matted and framed
Signature: Hand-signed by the artist

Item Description

This piece is a whimsical, cartoon-style lithograph by Robert Marble, known for his humorous, detailed illustrations featuring animals operating Rube Goldberg-like machines. Titled “How to Make a Better Chocolate Chip Cookie,” this 1983 artwork is a satirical tribute to overengineering, rendered with expressive line work and vibrant color.

The edition number of 750 suggests this was intended as a collectible, not mass-market print — and the hand signatureconfirms its authenticity as part of the artist's approved run.

Market Value (As of 2025)

Sales Context

Estimated Value

Retail (gallery or collector resale, framed)

$150–$250

Online resale (eBay, Etsy, private sales)

$100–$175

Unframed or damaged

$60–$100

 

Factors Enhancing Value

  • Low edition size (750) increases scarcity
  • Hand-signed and numbered
  • Framed and in mint condition
  • Cult interest in humorous, food-themed 1980s illustration
  • Appeals to both art and cooking enthusiasts

Professional Appraisal Recommendation

Not essential unless you're:

  • Insuring the work
  • Cataloging an art estate
  • Planning to donate to a museum or institution

If desired, a local fine art appraiser or national service like Heritage Auctions or Appraisers Association of America can offer formal documentation.

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