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RAY JOHNSON (1927-1995)
Untitled (Ornaments Are Extra Lucky)
partially dated 'February 4th' (lower center)
printed paper collage, gouache and ink collage on paperboard
712 x 5 in. (19.1 x 12.7 cm.)
Executed circa 1954-1962.
Provenance
Gerald Ayres, California, acquired directly from the artist
His sale; Christie's, New York, 16 May 2013, lot 342
Private collection
Acquired from the above by the present owner
Exhibited
New York, Whitney Museum of American Art and Columbus, Wexner Center for the Arts, The Ohio State University, Ray Johnson: Correspondences, January 1999-December 2000, p. 38 (illustrated).
London, Raven Row Gallery and Museu d'Art Contemporani de Barcelona, Ray Johnson: Please Add To & Return, February 2009-January 2010, p. 12 (illustrated).
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