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Idea by Ed Ruscha, 1976, pastel on paper, sold Oct 2013© Phillips — view on Phillips website ↗

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Idea

Ed Ruscha (American, b. 1937) · 1976

£242,500 price realized incl. premium

≈ $388,752≈ €286,669

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Medium
Pastel · Works on paper all pastel results →
As published: “pastel on paper”
Support
Paper
Signed / inscribed
Signed and dated · Ed Ruscha signature
Category
Pastels
Dimensions
57.7 x 73 cm. (22 3/4 x 28 3/4 in.)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Contemporary Art Evening Sale (UK010613)
Date
October 16, 2013
Location
London
Lot
18
Estimate
£150,000 – £250,000 (≈ $240,465 – $400,775) (≈ €177,321 – €295,535)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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