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Alphabet in the Form of a Good Humor Bar (A & P 69): there were also twenty artist's proofs, published by Paul Bianchini, New York pale light-staining, pale surface soiling in places towards the outer sheet edges, the reverse sheet slightly unevenly toned, a few pinpoint foxmarks in places on the reverse (not showing through), otherwise in generally good condition Sheet: 29 x 20 in. (737 x 508 mm)
Baked Potato with Butter (A & P 83): the edition was 100 plus ten artist's proofs, published by Petersburg Press, New York and London the yellow and orange slightly attenuated, time staining, soft handling creases in places, moisture staining in places on the reverse sheet, skinning along the reverse upper sheet edge, defects on the reverse sheet corners (with associated moisture staining and discoloration, showing through, from removal of previous hinges), and other lesser defects Sheet: 301⁄4 x 401⁄4 in. (770 x 1021 mm.)
Lipstick (Ascending) on Caterpillar Tracks (A & P 102): there were also ten artist's proofs, published by Paul Bianchini, New York very pale mat staining, occasional handling creases (primarily in the right margin), occasional pinpoint foxmarks in places, otherwise in good condition Image: 191⁄8 x 141⁄4 in. (486 x 362 mm.) Sheet: 30 x 231⁄4 in. (762 x 591 mm.)
Tea Bag (A & P 82): one of ten printer's proofs (the edition was 100 plus ten artist's proofs), published by Petersburg Press, London pale light-staining, pale foxing throughout, glued to the support along the reverse sheet edges (slightly showing through), in generally compromised condition, framed Sheet: 307⁄8 x 223⁄4 in. (782 x 578 mm.)
Soft Fire Plug, Inverted (A & P 84): there were also ten artist's proofs, published by Petersburg Press, London pale time staining, a soft crease in the red ink, a few handling creases in places in the margins, occasional creases at the extreme sheet edges, otherwise in good condition Image: 291⁄2 x 241⁄2 in. (749 x 622 mm.) Sheet: 401⁄4 x 303⁄4 in. (1016 x 781 mm.)
Please note this lot consists of one framed print and four unframed prints.
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Lot 481Sale 22471
Five prints by the artistCLAES OLDENBURG (1929-2022)Estimate: USD 3,900 - 5,700
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