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Insects by Ed Ruscha, 1972, The complete set of six screenprints in colors, three on paper-backed wood veneer and three on Fabriano paper, the full , sold Jul 2020Photo © Phillips — view this lot on Phillips ↗

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Insects

Ed Ruscha (American, b. 1937) · 1972

$18,750 price realized incl. premium

≈ £14,697≈ €16,153

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Medium
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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”
Support
Paper
Edition
40/100
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 & Works on Paper (NY030120)
Date
July 24, 2020
Location
New York
Lot
96
Estimate
$15,000 – $25,000 (≈ £11,757 – £19,596) (≈ €12,922 – €21,537)
Source
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Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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