Chanterelle opened in Soho in 1979 and brought fine dining to downtown New York.

Over the course of its 3 decades serving, the restaurant had several artists design its menu covers, often in exchange for food and drink. These artists included Robert Ruschenberg, Cy Twombly, Roy Lichtenstein, Richard Prince, Merce Cunningham, John Cage, Ellsworth Kelly, Robert Longo, Julian Schnabel, and on, and on, and on.

The restaurant changed out the menu design about every 6 months and most were offset lithograph printed here in New York. Only about 800 copies were printed of each design. At the end of the meal, diners had the option to purchase the menu and bill.

This menu was designed by Marisol and is boldly signed, inscribed, and dated by the artist on the front. This specific menu was used on May 22, 1980. Marisol was the first artist to collaborate with Chanterelle.

An incredible piece of the New York downtown art scene. Suitable for framing.

These rarely come to market, especially examples used in the restaurant. Measures 9-1/2 x 12-1/2” folded.

Note: Markings on front and water staining to lower-right corner and staining to inside.