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Hourglass by Ed Ruscha, 1988, Aquatint in colors with drypoint and roulette, on Somerset paper, with full margins,, sold Apr 2016Photo © Phillips — view this lot on Phillips ↗

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Hourglass

Ed Ruscha (American, b. 1937) · 1988

$6,875 price realized incl. premium

≈ £4,739≈ €6,104

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Medium
Aquatint · Prints & multiples all aquatint results →
As published: “Aquatint in colors with drypoint and roulette, on Somerset paper, with full margins,”
Support
Paper
Edition
5/20
Signed / inscribed
Signed · Ed Ruscha signature
Category
Design (named designers)
Dimensions
I. 43 3/4 x 28 1/4 in. (111.1 x 71.8 cm) S. 52 3/4 x 37 1/2 in. (134 x 95.3 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Evening & Day Editions (NY030116)
Date
April 25, 2016
Location
New York
Lot
255
Estimate
$3,000 – $5,000 (≈ £2,068 – £3,446) (≈ €2,663 – €4,439)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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