Ray Johnson
Vibrations - Shakes , 1968 (Executed)
Lot #550 |
2012-11-05 |
Doyle, New York
Books, Photographs & Prints
Category:
Works on Paper
Estimate:
USD 8,000 - 12,000 (currency of sale)
Price Sold:
Auction Details
Auction house: Doyle
Auction number: 7565
Auction name: Books, Photographs & Prints
Auction type: Fine Art
Location: New York
Start date: 2012-11-05
Currency: USD
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Lot Description
Details
Genre: Contemporary Art
Department: Painting & Works on Paper
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Dimensions: 6 1/8 x 4 1/4 inches
Item measurements:
Height In Centimeters:
15.24
Width In Centimeters:
10.8
Height In Inches:
6
Width In Inches:
4.25
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Year notes: Executed in 1968.
Condition
i) The blue ink on the verso is faded, and has bled through to the front. ii) Pinholes at ur and ul. A 1/2 inch tear at bottom center. The paper is lightly toned. iii) A vertical and horizontal fold mark at center. The blue ink and signature on front and reverse side is faded. A 1/4" tear at lower right. Creasing at lower right corner, and losses at top and bottom of the left edge. iv) The letter is toned. Horizontal creases at 1/3 and 2/3 of sheet. The stains are intentional by the artist's hand. A 1/16 x 1/8 inch crease at lower right corner. v) One of the flyers has blue ink that has faded and also bled through to a second flyer. All flyers are folded, and all are toned. One has a 3 inch tear at top center.