Lot 227
- 227
Ed Ruscha
Estimate
500,000 - 700,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Ed Ruscha
- Well, Roughly
- chocolate and rose petal stain on canvas
- 20 by 24 in. 50.8 by 61 cm.
- Executed in 1971.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist
Exhibited
New York, Robert Miller Gallery, Edward Ruscha: Stains 1971-1975, May - June 1992
New York, Swiss Institute, Chocolate!, April - May 1995, p. 45, illustrated in color
New York, Swiss Institute, Chocolate!, April - May 1995, p. 45, illustrated in color
Literature
Howardena Pindell, "Words with Ruscha," Print Collector's Newsletter, 1973, p. 125, illustrated
Robert Dean and Erin Wright, eds., Edward Ruscha Catalogue Raisonné of the Paintings Volume Two: 1971 - 1982, New York, 2005, cat. no. P1971.04, pp. 20-21, illustrated in color
Robert Dean and Erin Wright, eds., Edward Ruscha Catalogue Raisonné of the Paintings Volume Two: 1971 - 1982, New York, 2005, cat. no. P1971.04, pp. 20-21, illustrated in color
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. There are scattered faint accretions most noticeably one near the upper left corner and scattered fine line abrasions. There is a faint stretcher bar impression along the top edge and the right edge. Under ultraviolet light inspection, there is no evidence of restoration. Framed.
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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.