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Red Grooms
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 USD
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Description
- Red Grooms
- Lysiane and Red's Wedding Invitation (Knestrick 114)
- Signed and dated on base
- 3-D color lithograph
Edition size unknown, served as the invitation to the artist’s wedding - image: 8 3/8 by 11 7/8 by 1 1/4 in.; 21.3 by 30.2 by 3.2 cm.
- case: 9 1/4 by 12 1/2 by 2 1/4 in.; 23.5 by 31.1 by 5.7 cm.
signed in blue pencil, dated July 87 numbered 26/80
three-dimensional lithograph printed in colors on Rives BFK paper
contained in the original Plexiglas case
published by Red Grooms and Shark's Inc., Boulder, CO
three-dimensional lithograph printed in colors on Rives BFK paper
contained in the original Plexiglas case
published by Red Grooms and Shark's Inc., Boulder, CO
Provenance
Acquired by the present owner directly from the artist in 1987
Condition
The work is in good condition, the full size. The bird on the right has separated from the yellow organ. The Plexiglas case is cracked in the back of the bottom right corner.
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
Executed in 1987, this work is number 26 from an edition of 80 plus 10 artist's proofs.
The present work is an invitation to the artist's wedding to Lysiane Luong. The paper wedding invitation is taped to the back of the Plexiglas box. The image depicts the artist and his bride during their wedding ceremony at St. John The Divine Cathedral.
Accompanying the work of art, a handwritten note reads:
"Something Old, Something Borrowed
Something New, Something Blue
and
Something for You,
With Love,
Lysiane and Red"