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FINE ART + DESIGN FALL 2024

Wed, Oct 2, 2024 12:00PM EDT
Lot 6

Edward Ruscha (American, b. 1937)

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

Bid Increments

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Eight artist books: "Royal Road Test" by Mason Williams, Edward Ruscha, and Patrick Blackwell. 1967. Spiral-bound artist's book; "The Sunset Strip" by Edward Ruscha. 1966. Accordion-folded artist's book in metallic finish slip case; "Thirtyfour Parking Lots in Los Angeles" by Edward Ruscha. 1967. Artist's book, offset printed; "Crackers" by Edward Ruscha with text from Mason Williams' story "How to Derive the Maximum Enjoyment from Eating Crackers in Bed." 1969. Artist's book, offset printed; Three copies of "I Don’t Want No Retrospective: The Works of Edward Ruscha". 1982. Exhibition catalog; "Crackers" by Edward Ruscha. 1969. Artist's book, offset printed; Exhibtion catalogue of an exhibition for Joe Goode and Edward Ruscha at Balboa Pavilion Gallery. 1968. Please see the images for the exact edition numbers. Provenance: Providence, RI single owner collection.

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