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James Rosenquist
Estimate
16,000 - 24,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- James Rosenquist
- The Bird of Paradise Approaches the Hot Water Planet (G. 214)
- Colored pressed paper pulp
- overall: approx. 2465 by 2465 mm 97 by 97 in
Colored pressed paper pulp with lithographic collage elements printed in colors, 1989, signed in pencil, titled, dated, inscribed 'Printer's Proof 1/2', a printer's proof aside from the edition of 28 (total edition includes 10 artist's proofs), from the Welcome to the Water Planet series, on handmade white TGL paper, collage elements on Rives BFK, with the blindstamp of the printer and publisher, Tyler Graphics, Ltd., New York, framed* (not examined out of frame)
Condition
The print is apparently in good condition, the full sheet, printed to the edges. A 3/8 inch square area of paper loss at the left sheet edge. THE PRINT WAS NOT UNFRAMED.
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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.