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ED RUSCHA (American, b. 1937). Heaven and Hell (diptych), 1988. Soap-ground aquatints on Somerset cream paper. Each: 54-... (Total: 2 Items)
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Sold on May 22, 2013 for:
$20,000.00
Bid Source: Live: Phone bidder
Description
ED RUSCHA (American, b. 1937)Heaven and Hell (diptych), 1988
Soap-ground aquatints on Somerset cream paper
Each: 54-1/8 x 40-1/8 inches (137.4 x 101.9 cm)
Ed. 1/25
Each signed, dated, and numbered
Published by Crown Point Press, San Francisco
PROVENANCE:
Krygier/Landau Contemporary Art, Santa Monica (label verso)
Private collection, California
LITERATURE:
Engberg, 157, 158
More information about ED RUSCHA. See also: Ruscha, Ed, Edward Ruscha, Ruscha, Edward Joseph, Ed Ruscha Artist.
Condition Report*:
Hell: Hinged on the top edge and upper left and right edges. Upper right edge and corner is slightly creased. Minor tear on the upper left extreme edge. Small crimp to the left of artist's signature. Otherwise no apparent condition issues. Not examined outside of frame. Framed under Plexiglass.
Heaven: Paper is slightly undulating due to hinges. Hinged on the extreme corners and edges. Extreme corners are slightly bumped. Minor crimps on the top border edge. Light abrasions on the upper left border edge. Not examined outside of frame. Framed under Plexiglass. Framed Dimensions 59 X 45 Inches
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2013 May 22 Modern & Contemporary Art Signature Auction - Dallas #5138 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
May, 2013
22nd
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