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ED RUSCHA, b. 1937 Insects Portfolio, 1972 The co

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ED RUSCHA, b. 1937
Insects Portfolio, 1972
The complete set of six screenprints in colors, three on paper-backed wood veneer and three on Fabriano paper, the full sheets, all S. 27 x 20 in. (68.6 x 50.8 cm). All signed, dated '1972' and numbered 92/100 in pencil (there were also 15 artist's proofs in Roman numerals), published by Multiples, Inc., New York, a few inherent printing creases and minor lifting of the veneer, otherwise all in very good condition, all framed, original raw linen-covered portfolio with plastic cover encapsulating brownish-red sand contained in plexi box for hanging purposes (with title page/justification).

LITERATURE Walker Art Center/Siri Engberg 60-65

Titles include: Flies; Black Ants; Swarm of Red Ants; Red Ants; Cockroaches and Pearl Dust Combination. The dirt in these boxes comes from Ruscha's elementary school playground in Oklahoma City.

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