ED (Edward) RUSCHA (born 1937)
1937 Omaha, Nebraska (American)
Title: Vanish, 1973
Technique: Original Hand Signed, Dated and Inscribed Screenprint in Colours on Arches Wove Paper
Paper size: 50.7 x 71 cm. / 20 x 28 in.
Additional Information: This original screenprint in colours is hand signed in pencil “E. Ruscha” at the lower left sheet edge. It is dated “1973” next to the signature.
It is also hand inscribed in pencil ‘Artist’s proof’, at the lower left sheet edge. This is one of 13 artist’s proofs aside from the standard edition of 50.
It was printed by Ed Hamilton and co-published by Cirrus Editions and Brooke Alexander Editions, Los Angeles and New York.
Literature: Engberg, S. (1999). Edward Ruscha Editions 1959-1999: Catalogue Raisonné. Minneapolis: Walker Art Centre.
Reference: Engberg 68
Condition: Very good condition. The sheet slightly toned, verso.
ED (Edward) RUSCHA (born 1937)
1937 Omaha, Nebraska (American)
Title: Brews, 1970
Technique: Original Hand Signed, Dated and Numbered Screenprint in Colours on Wove Paper
Paper size: 58.4 x 80.8 cm. / 23 x 31.8 in.
Image size: 45.8 x 68.5 cm. / 18 x 27 in.
Additional Information: This original screenprint in colours is hand signed in pencil “E. Ruscha” at the lower left sheet edge.
It is dated “1970” next to the signature.
It is also hand numbered in pencil from the edition of 75, at the lower left sheet corner. There were also 15 artist’s proofs aside from the standard edition.
It was printed by Lyndon Haywood and published by Editions Alecto, London.
The paper bears the inkstamp of the publisher, verso.
Note: This standalone screenprint was created contemporaneously with one of Ruscha’s most recognised series ‘News, Mews, Pews, Brews, Stews & Dues’, but in a smaller edition and on a much larger scale.
Literature: Engberg, S. (1999). Edward Ruscha Editions 1959-1999: Catalogue Raisonné. Minneapolis: Walker Art Centre.
Reference: Engberg 40
Condition: Very good condition. Areas of skinning from previous hinging, verso.
ED (Edward) RUSCHA (born 1937) 1937 Omaha, Nebraska (American)
Technique: Original Hand Signed, Dated, and Numbered Lithograph on BFK Rives Wove Paper
Paper size: 38.1 x 45.7 cm. / 15 x 18 in.
Image size: 23.3 x 31.8 cm. / 9.2 x 12.5 in.
Additional Information: This original lithograph is hand-signed in pencil “E. Ruscha” at the lower right margin. It is dated “91” [1991] next to the signature. It is also hand-numbered in pencil from the edition of 50, at the lower left margin. There were also ten artist’s proofs aside from the standard edition. It was printed by Hamilton Press, Venice, California, and published by Creative Works Editions, Osaka. This is the fourth composition of four from the portfolio “Etc.; If; South; Question & Answer”.
Note: Another impression of this work can be found in the collection of the Whitney Museum of American Art, New York.
Literature: Engberg, S. (1999). Edward Ruscha Editions 1959-1999: Catalogue Raisonné. Minneapolis: Walker Art Centre. Reference: Engberg 210
Condition: Excellent condition.
ED (Edward) RUSCHA (born 1937) 1937 Omaha, Nebraska (American)
Technique: Original Hand Signed, Dated, and Numbered Lithograph on BFK Rives Wove Paper
Paper size: 38.1 x 45.7 cm. / 15 x 18 in.
Image size: 23.3 x 31.8 cm. / 9.2 x 12.5 in.
Additional Information: This original lithograph is hand-signed in pencil “E. Ruscha” at the lower right margin. It is dated “91” [1991] next to the signature. It is also hand-numbered in pencil from the edition of 50, at the lower left margin. There were also ten artist’s proofs aside from the standard edition. It was printed by Hamilton Press, Venice, California, and published by Creative Works Editions, Osaka. This is the second composition of four from the portfolio “Etc.; If; South; Question & Answer”.
Note: Another impression of this work can be found in the collection of the Whitney Museum of American Art, New York.
Literature: Engberg, S. (1999). Edward Ruscha Editions 1959-1999: Catalogue Raisonné. Minneapolis: Walker Art Centre. Reference: Engberg 208
Condition: Excellent condition.
ED (Edward) RUSCHA (born 1937) 1937
Omaha, Nebraska (American) and
KENNETH PRICE (1935-2012)
Los Angeles 1935-2012 Arroyo Hondo (American)
Title: Flies and Frog, 1969
Technique: Original Hand Signed, Dated and Numbered Lithograph in Colours on Wove Paper
Paper size: 30.2 x 34.6 cm. / 11.9 x 13.6 in.
Image size: 20.2 x 25.2 cm. / 7.6 x 9.9 in.
Additional Information: This original lithograph in colours is hand signed in pencil “E. Ruscha” at the lower right margin and hand signed in pencil “PRICE” in the lower-left margin. It is dated “1969” next to Ruscha’s signature and “’69” next to Price’s signature. It is also hand-numbered in pencil from the edition of 40, at the lower left margin. It was printed and published by Tamarind Lithography Workshop, Los Angeles. The paper bears the ink stamp of the publisher in the lower margin.
Literature: Engberg, S. (1999). Edward Ruscha Editions 1959-1999: Catalogue Raisonné. Minneapolis: Walker Art Centre.
Reference: Engberg 8
Condition: Very good condition. The sheet very slightly grubby in the margins.
ED (Edward) RUSCHA (born 1937) 1937
Omaha, Nebraska (American)
Title: Swarm of Red Ants, from: Insects, 1972
Technique: Original Hand Signed, Dated and Numbered Screenprint on Wove Paper
Paper size: 51 x 68.8 cm. / 20 x 27.1 in.
Additional Information: This original screen print is hand signed in pencil “E Ruscha” at the lower centre of the image. It is dated “1972” next to the signature. It is also hand-numbered in pencil from the edition of 100, at the lower-left corner. There were also 15 artist’s proofs aside from the standard edition. It was printed by Styria Studio, New York, and published by Multiples Inc., New York in a portfolio of six screenprints. The paper bears the copyright ink stamp of the artist, verso.
Literature:Engberg, S. (1999). Edward Ruscha Editions 1959–1999 Catalogue Raisonné, Volume 2. 2. New York
Reference: Engberg 62
Condition: Excellent condition. Remnants of hinging, verso.
ED (Edward) RUSCHA (born 1937)
1937 Omaha, Nebraska (American)
Title: Boiling Blood, Fly, 1969
Technique: Original Hand Signed, Dated and Numbered Lithograph in Colours on Wove Paper
Paper size: 30.2 x 34.6 cm. / 11.9 x 13.6 in.
Image size: 20.2 x 25.2 cm. / 7.6 x 9.9 in.
Additional Information: This original lithograph in colours is hand signed in pencil “E. Ruscha” at the lower right margin. It is dated “1969” next to the signature.
It is also hand numbered in pencil from the edition of 20, at the lower left margin. There were also 3 artist’s proofs aside from the standard edition.
It was printed and published by Tamarind Lithography Workshop, Los Angeles.
The paper bears the blindstamp of the publisher in the lower right corner.
Literature: Engberg, S. (1999). Edward Ruscha Editions 1959-1999: Catalogue Raisonné. Minneapolis: Walker Art Centre.
Reference: Engberg 27
Condition: Very good condition. Very pale, unobtrusive staining at the extreme sheet edges.
ED (Edward) RUSCHA (born 1937)
1937 Omaha, Nebraska (American)
Title: Red Ants, from: Insects, 1972
Technique: Original Hand Signed, Dated and Numbered Screenprint on Wove Paper
Paper size: 51 x 68.8 cm. / 20 x 27.1 in.
Additional Information: This original screenprint is hand signed in pencil “E Ruscha” at the lower centre of the image. It is dated “1972” next to the signature.
It is also hand numbered in pencil from the edition of 100, at the lower left corner. There were also 15 artist’s proofs aside from the standard edition.
It was printed by Styria Studio, New York and published by Multiples Inc., New York in a portfolio of six screenprints.
The paper bears the copyright ink stamp of the artist, verso.
Literature:Engberg, S. (1999). Edward Ruscha Editions 1959–1999 Catalogue Raisonné, Volume 2. 2. New York
Reference: Engberg 63
Condition: Excellent condition. Remnants of hinging, verso.