Lot 229
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Ed Ruscha
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- Ed Ruscha
- 13 Artist's Books; 1 Monograph
- Every Building on the Sunset Strip, 1966, First Edition, ed. 1000, dedicated on copyright page For Ultra Violet From Ed Ruscha Nov. 27, 1970
ThirtyFour Parking Lots in Los Angeles, 1967, First Edition, ed. 2413, inscribed
Royal Road Test, 1967, First Edition, ed. 1000
Business Cards, 1968, Only Edition, ed. 1000, signed on the cover
Nine Swimming Pools and a Broken Glass, 1968, First Edition, ed. 2400, indistinctly dedicated
TwentySix Gasoline Stations, 1969, Third Edition, ed. 3000, dedicatedLove to you, Ed
Various Small Fires and Milk, 1970, Second Edition, ed. 3000
Some Los Angeles Apartments, 1970, Second Edition, ed. 3000, inscribed
Babycakes with Weights, 1970, Only Edition, ed. 1200, inscribed
Real Estate Opportunities, 1970, Only Edition, ed. 4000, inscribed - A Few Palm Trees, 1971, Only Edition, ed. 3900, dedicatedYou French Bombshell - Ed
Colored People, 1972, Only Edition, ed. 4065
Edward Ruscha (Ed-Werd Rew-Shay) Young Artist, 1972, Only Edition, ed. 2000, inscribed, with the business card of Ed Ruscha inscribed I wish I spoke French
Exh. Cat., Münster, Westfälischen Kunstverein, 4 x 6 Zeichnungen von Edward Ruscha, 1986, First Edition, signed twice, dated '86 and inscribed Love to you, Isabelle - Largest: 10 by 8 in. 25.4 by 20.3 cm.
- Smallest: 4 1/2 by 3 3/4 in. 11.4 by 9.5 cm.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist
Literature
Walker Art Center, Edward Ruscha: Editions 1959 - 1999 A Catalogue Raisonné, Minneapolis, 1999, Vol. 1, pp. 78-97, 106-111 and 116-117, Vol. 2, cat. nos. B1-B8, B11-B13, B16, M25, pp. 123-126 and 129
Condition
These works are in very good condition overall. All books present wear, yellowing and handling consistent with their age.
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
Every Building on the Sunset Strip, 1966, First Edition, ed. 1000, dedicated on copyright page For Ultra Violet From Ed Ruscha Nov. 27, 1970
ThirtyFour Parking Lots in Los Angeles, 1967, First Edition, ed. 2413, inscribed
Royal Road Test, 1967, First Edition, ed. 1000
Business Cards, 1968, Only Edition, ed. 1000, signed on the cover
Nine Swimming Pools and a Broken Glass, 1968, First Edition, ed. 2400, indistinctly dedicated
TwentySix Gasoline Stations, 1969, Third Edition, ed. 3000, dedicated Love to you, Ed
Various Small Fires and Milk, 1970, Second Edition, ed. 3000
Some Los Angeles Apartments, 1970, Second Edition, ed. 3000, inscribed
Babycakes with Weights, 1970, Only Edition, ed. 1200, inscribed
Real Estate Opportunities, 1970, Only Edition, ed. 4000, inscribed
A Few Palm Trees, 1971, Only Edition, ed. 3900, dedicated You French Bombshell - Ed
Colored People, 1972, Only Edition, ed. 4065
Edward Ruscha (Ed-Werd Rew-Shay) Young Artist, 1972, Only Edition, ed. 2000, inscribed, with the business card of Ed Ruscha inscribed I wish I spoke French
Exh. Cat., Münster, Westfälischen Kunstverein, 4 x 6 Zeichnungen von Edward Ruscha, 1986, First Edition, signed twice, dated '86 and inscribed Love to you, Isabelle
ThirtyFour Parking Lots in Los Angeles, 1967, First Edition, ed. 2413, inscribed
Royal Road Test, 1967, First Edition, ed. 1000
Business Cards, 1968, Only Edition, ed. 1000, signed on the cover
Nine Swimming Pools and a Broken Glass, 1968, First Edition, ed. 2400, indistinctly dedicated
TwentySix Gasoline Stations, 1969, Third Edition, ed. 3000, dedicated Love to you, Ed
Various Small Fires and Milk, 1970, Second Edition, ed. 3000
Some Los Angeles Apartments, 1970, Second Edition, ed. 3000, inscribed
Babycakes with Weights, 1970, Only Edition, ed. 1200, inscribed
Real Estate Opportunities, 1970, Only Edition, ed. 4000, inscribed
A Few Palm Trees, 1971, Only Edition, ed. 3900, dedicated You French Bombshell - Ed
Colored People, 1972, Only Edition, ed. 4065
Edward Ruscha (Ed-Werd Rew-Shay) Young Artist, 1972, Only Edition, ed. 2000, inscribed, with the business card of Ed Ruscha inscribed I wish I spoke French
Exh. Cat., Münster, Westfälischen Kunstverein, 4 x 6 Zeichnungen von Edward Ruscha, 1986, First Edition, signed twice, dated '86 and inscribed Love to you, Isabelle