09-11-201509-12-2015
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2840BBoston
September 11, 2015 12:00 PMCalender
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Robert Indiana (American, b. 1928) The Figure Five

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$1,845$1,500
Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2840BLocation: BostonDate / Time: September 11, 2015 12:00PM

Description:

Robert Indiana (American, b. 1928)

The Figure Five, 1963, from the portfolio Decade, printed 1971, edition of 200, published by Multiples, Inc., New York (Sheehan, 66). Signed and dated "R Indiana..." in pencil l.r., numbered "188/200" in pencil l.l., with artist's copyright stamp l.l. Color screenprint on paper, image size 36 x 30 in. (91.4 x 76.1 cm),unmatted, unframed.
Condition: Housed in original portfolio folder, minor handling crimps at lower edge, subtle discoloration at edges of sheet.

Provenance: Estate of Calvin V. Giusti, Providence, Rhode Island.
Estimate $1,500-2,500

The sheet measures 39 x 32 1/8 in. The toning is visible almost exclusively in the upper margin. There are very minor handling creases to the sheet.


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Keywords

Robert Indiana, Calvin V. Giusti