Metro Mattresses #2 by Ed Ruscha, 2015, dry pigment and acrylic on paper, sold Oct 2023

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Metro Mattresses #2

Ed Ruscha (American, b. 1937) · 2015

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Medium: Acrylic · Works on paper all acrylic results →
As published: “dry pigment and acrylic on paper”
Support: Paper
Signed / inscribed: Signed and dated 'Ed Ruscha 2015' lower right · Ed Ruscha signature
Category: Acrylic paintings
Dimensions: 38.1 x 56.5 cm (15 x 22 1/4 in.)
Auction house: Phillips
Sale: 20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale (UK010623)
Date: October 12, 2023
Location: London, United Kingdom
Lot: 128
Estimate: £80,000 – £120,000 (≈ $98,480 – $147,720) (≈ €92,739 – €139,109)
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Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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