- 374
Edward Ruscha
Estimate
120,000 - 180,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Ed Ruscha
- America Has Three Climates: Cold Hot Moderate
- titled; signed and dated 1977 on the reverse
- pencil and pastel on Grumbacher paper
- 57 by 72.5 cm.; 22 1/2 by 28 1/2 in.
Provenance
Private Collection, USA
Literature
Exh. Cat., Auckland, Auckland City Art Gallery, Graphic Works by Edward Ruscha, 1978, pl. 82, illustrated
Exh. Cat., Zurich, Ink, Halle für internationale neue Kunst,With a Certain Smile, 1979, n.p, illustrated
Edward Ruscha, Ed., Guacamole Airlines and Other Drawings by Edward Ruscha, New York 1980, pl. 66, illustrated
Ed Ruscha, Ed., They Called Her Styrene, London 2000, n.p., illustrated in color
Condition
Colours: The colours in the catalogue illustration do not reflect the true tonality of the actual work which is warmer overall with more pronounced to pale pink and yellow hues, and the paper tone tends more to cream.
Condition: This work is in very good condition. The sheet is protected in a plexiglass box and is hinged to a backing sheet of paper (visible around the edges of the catalogue illustration). There is a faint finger mark in the top right hand corner and a further two finger marks in the bottom left hand corner. There are two tiny indentations along the extreme top edge towards the right hand corner. There is a very faint crease on the right edge 5cm. above the bottom right hand corner, and a small bump below the letter 'T' of 'moderate'. There are a few minute spots of foxing to the sheet upon very close inspection. There are several dust fibers and tiny specks of media between the sheet and the Plexiglas frame. All other tiny imperfections are inherent to the artist's choice of medium and working process.
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.
Catalogue Note
This work will be included in the forthcoming Edward Ruscha. Catalogue Raisonné of Works on Paper. Volume II 1970 - 1979, edited by Dr. Rainer Crone and Dr. Petrus Schaesberg