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Ed Ruscha
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- Ed Ruscha
- 13 Artist's Books
- TwentySix Gasoline Stations, 1969, Third Edition, ed. 3000, signed
Various Small Fires and Milk, 1970, Second Edition, ed. 3000, signed
Some Los Angeles Apartments, 1970, Second Edition, ed. 3000, signed
Every Building on the Sunset Strip, 1966, First Edition, ed. 1000, signed on the slipcase
ThirtyFour Parking Lots in Los Angeles, 1967, First Edition, ed. 2413, signed
Royal Road Test, 1967, First Edition, ed. 1000, signed
Business Cards, collaboration with Billy Al Bengston, 1968, Only Edition, ed. 1000, signed in ink on front cover by Ruscha and Bengston, with the business card of Billy Al Bengston and preparatory photo of Ed Ruscha's business card
Nine Swimming Pools and a Broken Glass, 1968, First Edition, ed. 2400, signed
Crackers, 1969, First Edition, ed. 5000, signed
Real Estate Opportunities, 1970, Only Edition, ed. 4000, signed
A Few Palm Trees, 1971, Only Edition, ed. 3900, signed
Records, 1971, Only Edition, ed. 2000, signed
Colored People, 1972, Only Edition, ed. 4065 - artist's books
- Largest: 10 by 8 in. 25.4 by 20.3 cm.
- Smallest: 7 by 5 1/2 in. 17.8 by 14 cm.
Exhibited
Literature
Walker Art Center, Edward Ruscha: Editions 1959 - 1999 A Catalogue Raisonné, Minneapolis, 1999, Vol. 1, pp. 78-97, 100-105, 108-111, and 114-117, Vol. 2, cat. nos. B1-B8, B10, B12-B13, B15-16, pp. 123-126
Condition
These works are in very good condition overall. All books present wear, yellowing and handling consistent with their age.
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.