- 105
Ed Ruscha
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Ed Ruscha
- On The Road: An Artist Book of the Classic Novel by Jack Kerouac
- Artist's book, letter press with blind embossing & digital photo prints
- overall: 387 by 500 by 80 mm 15 1/4 by 19 5/8 by 3 1/8 in
The complete book by Jack Kerouac, accompanied by 50 pages of photographs, compiled by Ed Ruscha, signed by him in pencil on the colophon, dated 2009 and numbered 79, from the edition of 350 (total edition includes 35 artist's proofs), bound (as issued), on Fuji Crystal Archive Paper and Hahnemühle paper, published by Gagosian Gallery, New York, London, Los Angeles, and Steidl Verlag, Göttingen, contained in the original leather-covered boards and slipcase and cardboard box
Condition
The book and slipcase are in good condition. The cardboard box with some wear at the edges and traces of faint surface soiling at the lower right corner of the lid.
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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.
Catalogue Note
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