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Robert Rauschenberg
(American, 1925-2008)
The Rauschenberg Visual Autobiograph (X-Ray, Written Record of Major Events, and Dance) (F. 60), 1969 (three works)
Estimate: $1,500-$2,500
Sold
$2,500
Live Auction
Contemporary Visions: Two Distinguished Collections
Location
Philadelphia
Size
each: 66 x 48 3/4 inches
Description
Robert Rauschenberg
(American, 1925-2008)
The Rauschenberg Visual Autobiograph (X-Ray, Written Record of Major Events, and Dance) (F. 60), 1969 (three works)
offset lithograph
each: signed with initials and dated in pencil
each: 66 x 48 3/4 inches
The Estate of Ruth Miles Pite
This lot is located in Philadelphia.
Condition
Unframed.X-RaySome softening to corners and one or two bumps along extreme edges are apparent. Two diagonal creases at bottom right corner. Print has been rolled and paper is slightly undulating as a result. See specialist photos. Written Record of Major EventsSome softening to corners apparent. A few light handling creases along top right extreme edges and one or two spots of scattered surface soiling apparent throughout. Very small crease at bottom right corner. There is also a very small tear (approx 1/4 inch long) along top edge, near center. Print has been rolled and paper is slightly undulating as a result. See specialist photos. DanceSome softening to corners apparent. Small crease along bottom left corner. There is also a small tear (approx. 1 inch long) along top edge, near left center. Print has been rolled and paper is slightly undulating as a result. See specialist photos.
Signature
each: signed with initials and dated in pencil
Provenance
Lot Note:The triptych features distinct elements representing facets of Rauschenberg's life and work. In X-Ray, a nearly life-sized X-ray of the artist overlays Rothenberg's enlarged horoscope. Written Record of Major Events presents an autobiographical text arranged in an oval, photographed through a distortion lens, with a childhood photo of Rauschenberg and his family in Texas at its center. Dance captures a dynamic moment of the artist skating with a parachute-like object on his back during a performance, alongside a view of New York from his studio.