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Edward Ruscha
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 GBP
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Description
- Ed Ruscha
- The End #64
- signed and dated 2005
- acrylic on paper
- 60.5 by 75.6cm.; 23 7/8 by 30 1/8 in.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner
Condition
Colours:
The sheet tends more towards white instead of ivory and the black is deeper, with more contrast to the original work.
Condition:
This work is in very good condition and is securely hinged to the backing board at intervals on the reverse. There are scattered black media accretions along the top and left extreme edges of the sheet which are original to the work's execution. There is a very faint diagonal rub mark 10cm above the centre of the bottom edge. There are several minute irregularities along the bottom edge and a very small crease to the lower left corner tip.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
This work will be included in the forthcoming Edward Ruscha. Catalogue Raisonné of Works on Paper. Volume IV 1992 - 2008, edited by Dr. Rainer Crone and Dr. Petrus Schaesberg