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Ed Ruscha, Insects, 1972, The complete set of six screenprints in colors, three on paper-backed wood veneer and three on Fabriano paper, the full sheets, with title page/justificaftion, the sheets loose (as issued), contained in the original raw linen-covered portfolio with plastic cover encapsulating brownish-red sand© Phillips — view on Phillips website ↗

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Insects

Ed Ruscha (American, b. 1937) · 1972

$27,500 price realized incl. premium

≈ £21,722≈ €25,744

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As published: “The complete set of six screenprints in colors, three on paper-backed wood veneer and three on Fabriano paper, the full sheets, with title page/justificaftion, the sheets loose (as issued), contained in the original raw linen-covered portfolio with plastic cover encapsulating brownish-red sand”
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Paper
Edition
17/100
Signed / inscribed
Signed · Ed Ruscha signature
Category
Screenprints
Dimensions
portfolio 20 1/2 x 27 3/8 x 1 1/8 in. (52.2 x 69.5 x 3 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Editions and Works on Paper Including Works from the Piero Crommelynck Collection (NY030117)
Date
April 18, 2017
Location
New York
Lot
79
Estimate
$20,000 – $30,000 (≈ £15,798 – £23,697) (≈ €18,723 – €28,085)
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