Details

Provenance

Gagosian Gallery, New York Private Collection Sotheby’s, London, 1 July 2014, Lot 356 Acquired from the above by the present owners

Exhibited

Santa Fe, James Kelly Contemporary, Ed Ruscha: S Books, O Books and Other Books , 2001, n.p., illustrated in colour Houston, Texas Gallery, Edward Ruscha: Paintings of/on Books , November - December 2001

Literature

Robert Dean, Ed., Edward Ruscha, Catalogue Raisonné of the Paintings, Vol. 6: 1998-2003 , New York 2013, p. 269, illustrated in colour Tom Collins, ‘Less Said the Better: Minimalist Ed Ruscha Packs Images with More Irony than Details’, Alburquerque Journal North , 2001, p. 5, illustrated in colour Condition Colour: The colour in the catalogue illustration is fairly accurate, although the blue tones are lighter and brighter in the original. Condition: This work is in very good condition. There are some tiny spots of fraying to the canvas which is in keeping with the artist's decision to use raw linen. No restoration is apparent when examined under ultra-violet light. "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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Catalog summary

Ed Ruscha Three Books signed and dated 2001 on the reverse acrylic on raw linen 45.7 by 55.8 cm. 18 by 22 in. Provenance Gagosian Gallery, New York Private Collection Sotheby’s, London, 1 July 2014, Lot 356 Acquired from the above by the present owners Exhibited Santa Fe, James Kelly Contemporary, Ed Ruscha: S Books, O Books and Other Books , 2001, n.p., illustrated in colour Houston, Texas Gallery, Edward Ruscha: Paintings of/on Books , November - December 2001 Literature Robert Dean, Ed., Edward Ruscha, Catalogue Raisonné of the Paintings, Vol. 6: 1998-2003 , New York 2013, p. 269, illustrated in colour Tom Collins, ‘Less Said the Better: Minimalist Ed Ruscha Packs Images with More Irony than Details’, Alburquerque Journal North , 2001, p. 5, illustrated in colour Condition Colour: The colour in the catalogue illustration is fairly accurate, although the blue tones are lighter and brighter in the original. Condition: This work is in very good condition. There are some tiny spots of fraying to the canvas which is in keeping with the artist's decision to use raw linen. No restoration is apparent when examined under ultra-violet light. "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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."