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Vacant Lots by Ed Ruscha, 1970/2003, The complete set of four gelatin silver prints mounted to matboard (as issued), all contained in the original black line, sold Apr 2024

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Ed Ruscha (American, b. 1937) · 1970/2003

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Medium: Photograph · Photography all photograph results →
As published: “The complete set of four gelatin silver prints mounted to matboard (as issued), all contained in the original black linen-covered portfolio”
Edition: 4/35
Signed / inscribed: Signed · Ed Ruscha signature
Category: Photographs
Dimensions: all I. 22 x 22 in. (55.9 x 55.9 cm) all S. 29 1/4 x 29 in. (74.3 x 73.7 cm)
Auction house: Phillips
Sale: Photographs from the Martin Z. Margulies Foundation (NY040024)
Date: April 4, 2024
Location: New York
Lot: 16
Estimate: $8,000 – $12,000 (≈ £6,324 – £9,486) (≈ €7,372 – €11,058)
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Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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