$1,100
Eduardo Paolozzi (Scottish, 1924-2005). "Universal Electronic Vacuum #7: Sun City" - 1967, serigraph in colors, artist's proof 3/9, published by Kelpra Studios, pencil signed lower center margin, pencil inscribed lower right margin "artists proof set 3 of 9". Screenprint depicting a collage of images in vivid palette of oranges, and pinks comprising fields of geometric shapes, pixelated cartoon imagery, repeated patterns such as planes, and diamonds, and vintage photography of space and toy advertisements, the imagery situated above a block of text set in black on gray to bottom - according to Rosemary Miles, the series deals with the "contribution of computer processing to our visual repertory" and Sun City in particular "information about a Vietnamese brothel is as trivial as soft toys". Framed approximately 40.625" x 27.625". Sheet size approximately 39.875" x 26.75". Image size approximately 34.25" x 23.5". Provenance: From the Private Collection of Benno & Babette Rothschild, Columbus, Georgia. Reference: The Complete Prints of Eduardo Paolozzi, London 1977, Rosemary Miles, 27.
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2016-01-03
