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Edward Ruscha
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Ed Ruscha
- Twentysix Gasoline Stations; and Various Small Fires (Minneapolis Institute of Art Books 1; and 2)
- Paper
- each book approx.: 180 by 142 by 5mm 7 1/8 by 5 5/8 by 1/4 in
Two complete artist's books, comprising 26 and 17 offset prints respectively, 1962-64, each from the first edition of 400, Twentysix Gasoline Stations numbered 319 in red crayon on the justification, each bound (as issued)
Condition
In good condition except that the glassine dust jackets are discoloured and have tears and losses, paper discoloration darkening at the extreme sheet edges and on the inside covers of Twentysix Gasoline Stations, Twentysix Gasoline Stations with a soft pressure mark to the top of several pages and a handling crease on the back cover, Various Small Fires with short diagonal creases at the tips of the sheets at upper right and a few nicks and minor staining at the upper edge of the front cover.
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NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."