Ed. 8/45

The artist; Obelisk Gallery, Boston, 1976; Christie's, New York, May 18, 2022, lot 61;

Ed Ruscha (b. 1937) Exploding Cheese, from Various Cheeses, 1976 Lithograph in colors on Arches paper 14-3/4 x 20-3/8 inches (37.5 x 51.8 cm) (sheet) Ed. 8/45 (aside from 17 proofs, variously editioned) Signed and editioned in pencil along verso lower edge Published and printed by Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles; with their blindstamp lower right PROVENANCE: The artist; Obelisk Gallery, Boston, 1976; The Collection of Rosalind Gersten Jacobs & Melvin Jacobs, 1976; Their posthumous sale: Christie's New York, May 18, 2022, lot 61. LITERATURE: Engberg, 92; Gemini G.E.L, 722. HID12401132022 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice

Mild toning primarily evident verso; otherwise, there do not appear to be any other major condition issues affecting the work. Hinged along upper edge, float mounted, unframed.