Lot 86
  • 86

Ed Ruscha

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description

  • Ed Ruscha
  • 12 Artist's Books
  • Every Building on the Sunset Strip, 1966, First Edition, ed. 1000, 3 copies, one inscribed 
    Thirtyfour Parking Lots in Los Angeles
    , 1967, First Edition, ed. 2413, inscribed
    Royal Road Test, 1967, First Edition, ed. 1000, inscribed
    Various Small Fires and Milk, 1964, First Edition, ed. 400, inscribed
    Some Los Angeles Apartments, 1965, First Edition, ed. 700, inscribed 
    Babycakes with Weights, 1970, Only Edition, ed. 1200, inscribed
    Real Estate Opportunities, 1970, Only Edition, ed. 4000, inscribed
    Crackers, 1969, Only Edition, ed. 5000, inscribed
    A Few Palm Trees, 1971, Only Edition, ed. 3900, inscribed
    Colored People, 1972, Only Edition, ed. 4065, inscribed
  • Largest: 10 by 8 in. 25.4 by 20.3 cm.
  • Smallest: 7 by 5½ in. 17.8 by 14 cm.

Provenance

Acquired by the present owner directly from the artist

Literature

Walker Art Center, Edward Ruscha: Editions 1959 - 1999 A Catalogue Raisonné, Minneapolis, 1999, Vol. 1, pp. 78-93, 100-111 and 116-117, Vol. 2, cat. nos. B2-B6, B10-B13, B16,  pp. 123-126

Condition

These works are in good condition overall. Each book exhibits some light wear and handling to the covers, along the edges, and to the pages. The 5 books with white covers have a glassine book-jacket. The glassine jackets show time staining, light wear and some minor tears at the edges. The 3 copies of Every Building on the Sunset Strip are not bound, due to the artist's working method, and are encased in their respective slipcases. There is some time-staining to the pages of A Few Palm Trees, Crackers, Babycakes with Weights, and Colored People. There is minor discoloration to the binding and upper ½ inch of Babycakes with Weights as well as some discoloration to the satin ribbon that binds the book. This book has a few minor points of foxing on the title page. There is a soft crease on the back cover of this book and a soft crease as well on the covers of Royal Road Test and A Few Palm Trees.
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

These books are from the collection of a dear friend and patron of Ed Ruscha who believed in and supported the artist early in his career.