Description:
Robert Rauschenberg (American, 1925-2008)
Rose Bay, from Rookery Mounds, 1979, edition of 54, published by Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles (Gemini, 41.130). Signed and numbered "RAUSCHENBERG 44/54" in pencil within the image l.l., dated "79" in pencil within the image l.c., copyright and publisher's dry stamps l.r. Color lithograph on paper, sheet size 41 1/4 x 31 1/4 in. (104.5 x 79.3 cm),framed.
Condition: Full sheet with deckled edges, printed to edges except along upper edge, floated within the frame, not examined out of frame.
Estimate $800-1,200
Due to scale, the work cannot be examined out of frame without risking damage. However, the sheet is floated in the frame so all edges are visible, and there does not appear to be any damage to the deckled edges. No additional issues to report.
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