Description:
Robert Rauschenberg (American, 1925-2008)
Sink, 1964, artist's proof outside of the edition of 43, published by Universal Limited Art Editions, Bay Shore, New York. Titled, signed, dated, and inscribed "...RAUSCHENBERG 1964 A.P. 1/2" in pencil l.r., publisher's dry stamp u.r. (inverted). Offset lithograph on paper, image size 14 1/4 x 16 1/2 in. (36.2 x 42.0 cm),framed.
Condition: Margins over 3 1/2 inches with deckled edges, not examined out of frame.
Estimate $4,000-6,000
The sheet is gently cockled near the upper edge, and measures 22 1/4 x 30 in. There is staining to the deckled along some parts of each edge. Although it has not been removed from its frame, there are no other visible condition issues to report.
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