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Lot 71
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Ed Ruscha

Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description

  • Ed Ruscha
  • Collecton of Eleven Artist's Books and One Monograph

  • comprising: Second Edition, Various Small Fires and Milk, 1964, from an edition of 3000, signed
    Second Edition, Some Los Angeles Apartments, 1965, from an edition of 3000, signed
    First Edition, Every Building on the Sunset Strip, 1966, from an edition of 1000, dedicated on inside front cover "John-/Hope this brings/back some memories/Michael"
    First Edition, Thirtyfour Parking Lots in Los Angeles, 1967, from an edition of 2413
    Second Edition, How to Derive the Maximum Enjoyment from Crackers, 1969, from an edition of 5000
    Third Edition, Royal Road Test, 1971, from an edition of 2000
    Second Edition, Nine Swimming Pools and a Broken Glass, 1976, from an edition of 2000
    First Edition, A Few Palm Trees, 1971, from an edition of 3900
    First Edition, Colored People, 1972, from an edition of 4065
    First Edition, Real Estate Opportunities, 1970
    Edward Ruscha Los Angeles Apartments, 1965, exh. cat., Whitney Museum of American Art, 1990 
    Edward Ruscha (Ed-Werd Rew-Shay) Young Artist, 1972, from an edition 2000, with the business card of Ed Ruscha

  • largest: 10 by 8 in. 25.5 by 20.3 cm.
  • smallest: 4 1/2 by 3 3/4 in. 11.5 by 9.5 cm.

Provenance

Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner

Literature

Edward Ruscha: Editions 1959 - 1999 A Catalogue Raisonné, Walker Art Center, Minneapolis, 1999, vol. 1, pp. 78-97, 106-111 and 116-117, vol. 2, cat. nos. B8, B11-B13, B16, M25, pp. 123-126 and 129

Condition

The books are in good condition overall. Each with wear and light surface soiling. The Sunset Strip: the silver cover has come loose from the box that contains the book, which is tearing at the edges. The binding is creased. Nine Swimming Pools: There is evidence of exposure to a liquid along the top edge of the books. Real Estate Opportunities and Various Small Fires: The wax paper dust jacket is discolored along the spine and has scattered small tears along the edges. A Few Palm Trees: Missing the business card from Gus Foster but includes the business card from Ed Ruscha.
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