- 301
Edward Ruscha
Estimate
18,000 - 25,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Ed Ruscha
- Five Views from the Panhandle:ENCO Conway, TexasMOBIL Shamrock, TexasFINA Groom, TexasHUDSON Amarillo, TexasCONOCO Shamrock, Texas
- each annotated 'Printer's Proof 2/2' and stamped with a title and date on the reverse; together with the printed title, plate list, colophon, and dedication, signed and numbered P.P 2/2'
gelatin silver print
- each: 7 1/2 by 7 1/2 in.
- 19.1 by 19.1 cm.
- Executed in 1962 and printed in 2007, New York, Carolina Nitsch and The New Museum of Contemporary Art, this work is printer's proof 2 from a total edition of 45.
(New York: Carolina Nitsch and the New Museum of Contemporary Art, 2007, an edition of 30 plus 12 artist's proofs, 2 printer's proofs, and 1 Achenbach proof), a portfolio of 5 photographs, each annotated 'Printer's Proof 2/2' in an unidentified hand in pencil and with a stamped title and date on the reverse, matted, 1962, printed in 2007; together with the printed title, plate list, colophon, and dedication, signed and numbered 'P.P 2/2' by the photographer in pencil. Folio, linen clamshell box with stamped silver lettering, Printer's Proof no. 2 in a total edition of 45
Condition
The photographs are all in generally excellent condition.
'Fina': Visible upon close inspection is a circular area in the sky, 1/4-inch in diameter, that has been retouched.
The clamshell box is in generally excellent condition.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.