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Ed Ruscha, S, 2001, acrylic on raw linen

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Ed Ruscha (American, b. 1937) · 2001

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Medium: Acrylic · Paintings all acrylic results →
As published: “acrylic on raw linen”
Support: Linen
Signed / inscribed: Signed, dedicated and dated "Ed Ruscha 2001 For Sonny" on the reverse · Ed Ruscha signature
Category: Acrylic paintings
Dimensions: 20 x 17 7/8 in. (50.8 x 45.5 cm.)
Auction house: Phillips
Sale: 20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale (NY010417)
Date: May 17, 2017
Location: New York
Lot: 277
Estimate: $60,000 – $80,000 (≈ £46,278 – £61,705) (≈ €53,971 – €71,962)
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Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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