Prints

/

Lot 317
  • 317

Portfolio

Estimate
18,000 - 22,000 USD
Log in to view results
bidding is closed

Description

  • Portfolio
  • The MOCA Portfolio: Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles
  • Each signed, dated and numbered 24/80
  • Portfolio of six lithographs by Vija Celmins, Ann Hamilton, Brice Marden, Martin Puryear, Ed Ruscha, and Richard Serra in a box designed by Frank Gehry
  • largest sheet 763 by 562 mm 30 by 22 1/8 in
  • smallest sheet 585 by 464 mm 23 by 18 1/4 in
The complete portfolio, comprising six prints, three printed in colors, 1999-2000, each signed in pencil and numbered 7/80, most dated, with title and justification, published by The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, printed by Gemini G. E. L., Los Angeles, and Jacob Samuel, Lapis Press, Venice, and with their blindstamps, on various papers, contained in the original red cloth-covered portfolio designed by Frank Gehry, the Celmins framed (6 prints)

Condition

With full margins or full sheets, in good condition. The Hamilton with two soft creases at the lower margin corners. The Puryear has a horizontal crease at the upper left sheet edge, and a soft handling crease in lower margin center. There is a small triangular puncture on the back portfolio cover and a few minor stains on the front and sides.
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.

Catalogue Note

The collaborating artists are Vija Celmins, Ann Hamilton, Brice Marden, Martin Puryear, Ed Ruscha, and Richard Serra