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Provenance

Gift of the artist to Cass Elliot (Mama Cass) in 1972 Private Collection (by descent from the above) Sotheby's, New York, December 14, 2010, lot 44 Acquired by the present owner from the above sale Condition This work is in very good condition overall. There is a 5-inch vertical area of uneven pigmentation to the upper right quadrant, and a 4-inch area of uneven pigmentation with evidence of the white ground to the center left portion of the work. There is very minor staining to the sheet. Framed under Plexiglas. 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.

Catalog summary

Ed Ruscha Cass signed, dated '72 and inscribed HAPPY B DAY CASS tempera and pencil over silkscreen on paper 17 1/4 by 44 1/2 in. 43.8 by 113 cm. Executed in 1972, this work will be included in a forthcoming volume of Edward Ruscha: Catalogue Raisonné of the Works on Paper. Provenance Gift of the artist to Cass Elliot (Mama Cass) in 1972 Private Collection (by descent from the above) Sotheby's, New York, December 14, 2010, lot 44 Acquired by the present owner from the above sale Condition This work is in very good condition overall. There is a 5-inch vertical area of uneven pigmentation to the upper right quadrant, and a 4-inch area of uneven pigmentation with evidence of the white ground to the center left portion of the work. There is very minor staining to the sheet. Framed under Plexiglas. 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.