
Description
Original Signed James Rosenquist Velum Prints and Exhibition Catalog.
This rare softbound exhibition catalog, titled James Rosenquist at Colorado State University, was published by the CSU Department of Art to document the artist's residency and exhibition held on campus in 1982. A major highlight of this specific copy is a bold, authentic hand-signature by James Rosenquist, dated "1982," across a vellum overlay featuring one of his iconic pop-surrealist bottle sketches.
Rosenquist, a pioneer of the Pop Art movement known for his billboard-scaled paintings, was part of a prestigious series of visiting artists at CSU that also included Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein. The catalog features scholarly text by exhibition coordinator Patrick B. Veerkamp and includes a curated selection of Rosenquist's works, such as Reflector, Deflector, and Lanai, which emphasize his mastery of fragmented, consumerist imagery and monumental scale. This document serves as both a significant piece of art history and a personalized artifact from one of the most important periods of the Colorado art scene.
Dimensions
Catalog: 11" H x 8.5" W.
Vellum Insert: 11" H x 8.5" W.
Folding insert: 11" H x 33.80" W
Acquired from large art collection of professor of art from Colorado State University.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Excellent condition. The catalog is in Fine condition, having been preserved with remarkable care. The vibrant, multi-colored typographic cover remains bright with no evidence of sun-fading or significant edge wear. The interior pages are crisp and white, and the delicate vellum insert"”which carries the artist's signature"”is flat and free of the wrinkling or "waving" often seen in aged translucent papers. The staple binding remains secure and shows no signs of oxidation. The signature itself is rendered in dark ink with no fading or smudging.
Dimensions:
Height: 11 in.
Width: 8.6 in.
Depth: 0.1 in.
Category: Books
Origin: United States
Materials: Paper
Creator: Artist: James Rosenquist
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This rare softbound exhibition catalog, titled James Rosenquist at Colorado State University, was published by the CSU Department of Art to document the artist's residency and exhibition held on campus in 1982. A major highlight of this specific copy is a bold, authentic hand-signature by James Rosenquist, dated "1982," across a vellum overlay featuring one of his iconic pop-surrealist bottle sketches.
Rosenquist, a pioneer of the Pop Art movement known for his billboard-scaled paintings, was part of a prestigious series of visiting artists at CSU that also included Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein. The catalog features scholarly text by exhibition coordinator Patrick B. Veerkamp and includes a curated selection of Rosenquist's works, such as Reflector, Deflector, and Lanai, which emphasize his mastery of fragmented, consumerist imagery and monumental scale. This document serves as both a significant piece of art history and a personalized artifact from one of the most important periods of the Colorado art scene.
Dimensions
Catalog: 11" H x 8.5" W.
Vellum Insert: 11" H x 8.5" W.
Folding insert: 11" H x 33.80" W
Acquired from large art collection of professor of art from Colorado State University.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Excellent condition. The catalog is in Fine condition, having been preserved with remarkable care. The vibrant, multi-colored typographic cover remains bright with no evidence of sun-fading or significant edge wear. The interior pages are crisp and white, and the delicate vellum insert"”which carries the artist's signature"”is flat and free of the wrinkling or "waving" often seen in aged translucent papers. The staple binding remains secure and shows no signs of oxidation. The signature itself is rendered in dark ink with no fading or smudging.
Dimensions:
Height: 11 in.
Width: 8.6 in.
Depth: 0.1 in.
Category: Books
Origin: United States
Materials: Paper
Creator: Artist: James Rosenquist
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Chairish Auctions specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Chairish Auctions within 5 days of receiving the item.
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Excellent condition. The catalog is in Fine condition, having been preserved with remarkable care. The vibrant, multi-colored typographic cover remains bright with no evidence of sun-fading or significant edge wear. The interior pages are crisp and white, and the delicate vellum insert�?which carries the artist's signature�?is flat and free of the wrinkling or "waving" often seen in aged translucent papers. The staple binding remains secure and shows no signs of oxidation. The signature itself is rendered in dark ink with no fading or smudging.
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1982 Original Signed James Rosenquist Velum Print and Exhibition Catalog
Estimate $280-$830
Starting Price
$280
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