Comics, Culture, Fashion & Art: 1950s-Present
Sat, Jan 28, 2023 12:00PM EST
Lot 137
Richard Bosman "Nightmare" Etching, Signed Edition
Estimate: $600 - $900
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Richard Bosman (b. 1944)
Marking(s); notes: signed; ed. 3/20; 1983
Country of origin; materials: Australian; soft-ground etching with hand-coloring and acrylic
Dimensions (H, W, D): 17.5"h, 24.5"w; 24.25"h, 31"w frame
Additional Information: Gallery label to reverse: Brooke Alexander Gallery, New York, New York. Provenance: Brooke Alexander Gallery, New York, New York.
Richard Bosman is a painter and printmaker known for his scenes of dark drama. He draws on pop culture influences such as pulp fiction illustration and crime photography to portray these scenes in a sensational, but slightly kitschy, way. The selected pieces in this auction are among his earlier works, centered around the themes of crime, disaster and turbulent seascapes. Richard Bosman is the recipient of a 1994 Guggenheim Fellowship. His work has been exhibited at The Museum of Modern Art, National Academy Museum, Boston Museum of Fine Arts, and The British Museum and in galleries worldwide.
Comics, Culture, Fashion & Art: 1950s-Present
Urban Culture Auctions in association with Palm Beach Modern Auctions presents Comics, Culture, Fashion & Art: 1950s-Present, offering 200+ lots of pop culture relics, including key issues of Marvel and DC Comics, fashion from midcentury Broadway to men's designer sneakers, art toys and pop art prints.
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art: very good, not examined outside frame; frame: good, wear and touchups throughout, scratches to Plexiglass, staining to mat in one corner
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Lots are sold "AS IS" as described in the Terms & Conditions of Auction. Statements regarding the condition of objects are only for general guidance and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Palm Beach Modern Auctions. PBMA strives to provide as much information as possible about items, including multiple photos, dimensions and condition reports. Some condition issues may not be noted in the condition report but are apparent in the provided photos which are considered part of the condition report. All bidders are encouraged to inspect items of interest in person and ask any questions they may have prior to bidding as well as review all points in the Terms & Conditions.
Marking(s); notes: signed; ed. 3/20; 1983
Country of origin; materials: Australian; soft-ground etching with hand-coloring and acrylic
Dimensions (H, W, D): 17.5"h, 24.5"w; 24.25"h, 31"w frame
Additional Information: Gallery label to reverse: Brooke Alexander Gallery, New York, New York. Provenance: Brooke Alexander Gallery, New York, New York.
Richard Bosman is a painter and printmaker known for his scenes of dark drama. He draws on pop culture influences such as pulp fiction illustration and crime photography to portray these scenes in a sensational, but slightly kitschy, way. The selected pieces in this auction are among his earlier works, centered around the themes of crime, disaster and turbulent seascapes. Richard Bosman is the recipient of a 1994 Guggenheim Fellowship. His work has been exhibited at The Museum of Modern Art, National Academy Museum, Boston Museum of Fine Arts, and The British Museum and in galleries worldwide.
Comics, Culture, Fashion & Art: 1950s-Present
Urban Culture Auctions in association with Palm Beach Modern Auctions presents Comics, Culture, Fashion & Art: 1950s-Present, offering 200+ lots of pop culture relics, including key issues of Marvel and DC Comics, fashion from midcentury Broadway to men's designer sneakers, art toys and pop art prints.
Bidder FAQs
- Lots will be available for in-person preview at our exhibition facility from Monday, January 23rd through Friday, January 27th from 10am - 5pm ET. After-hours and FaceTime preview will be available by appointment. Please direct all inquiries to info@modernauctions.com.
- The buyer's premium is 28% across all methods of bidding.
- We highly recommend obtaining shipping quotes in advance. A list of shippers is available on our website under "Buying" or by request. Some lots in this auction qualify for in-house shipping. See individual lot descriptions.
- All bidders should read and understand the Terms & Conditions of Auction. The T&C can be reviewed when you register, via the listing, on our website under "Buying" or by request.
Condition
All bidders in our auctions should be aware of the following:
Lots are sold "AS IS" as described in the Terms & Conditions of Auction. Statements regarding the condition of objects are only for general guidance and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Palm Beach Modern Auctions. PBMA strives to provide as much information as possible about items, including multiple photos, dimensions and condition reports. Some condition issues may not be noted in the condition report but are apparent in the provided photos which are considered part of the condition report. All bidders are encouraged to inspect items of interest in person and ask any questions they may have prior to bidding as well as review all points in the Terms & Conditions.
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