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Ed Ruscha
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
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Description
- Ed Ruscha
- Oro Puro
dated 1973 and dedicated Happy B'day Ultra - Love Edward
- blood on paper
- 23 by 29 in. 58.4 by 73.7 cm.
- Executed in 1973, this work will be included in a forthcoming volume of Edward Ruscha: Catalogue Raisonné of the Works on Paper.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist
Exhibited
New York, Robert Miller Gallery, Edward Ruscha: Stains 1971-1975, May - June 1992
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. There are artist's pinholes at the corners. The paper is slightly undulated, consistent with the artist's use of medium. There is evidence of light wear and handling around the edges and corners. There is a 1/4 inch repaired tear in the center of the lower edge. The sheet is hinged verso to the matte intermittently along the edges. Framed under Plexiglas.
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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.