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Hermitage Fine Art

810 - MEL RAMOS (1935–2018)
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Estimate €50 - €70
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Description
MEL RAMOS (1935–2018) SIX GIRLS. 1979. FOLD-OUT BROCHURE PRESENTING THE ‘SIX GIRLS’ SERIES OF LITHOGRAPHS, PUBLISHED IN 1979 BY PLURA EDIZIONE, MILAN. TEXTS IN ENGLISH AND ITALIAN. [Milan, Plura Edizioni, 1979] A 6-panel leaflet (accordion-fold), on which are printed: at the bottom of the first inner panel, the contact details of the publisher, Plura Edizioni; on the second panel, an introductory text by Mel Ramos explaining his artistic approach, dated 28 September 1979 (in English); on the third, fourth and fifth panels, colour reproductions of the six works (with captions): ‘Aqua Girl’, ‘Wonder Woman’, ‘Chiquita’, ‘Gloria Gardol’, ‘The Princess’ and ‘The Pause that Refreshes’; 6th panel, upper section: a critical introduction (in Italian) outlining Mel Ramos’s significance within the Pop Art movement; and at the bottom, the proof of edition for the lithographs (in Italian). Brochure presenting this series by Mel Ramos, catalogued under number 73. 21 x 10 cm Good condition. A few foxing spots. At the buyer’s request, we shall be happy to provide a general report on the condition of the lot described above. However, as we are not professional conservators or restorers, we strongly advise potential buyers to carry out their own inspection or to consult a specialist of their choice to obtain a full assessment of the lot’s condition. Descriptions of items provided in the catalogue or by correspondence are for information purposes only and should not be regarded as a definitive assessment. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSION REGARDING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD ‘AS IS’, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE PUBLISHED IN THE CATALOGUE.
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About the sale RARE BOOKS & MANUSCRIPTS: Antique books § Autographs, rare editions, photographs § Works on paper
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Auction time 10/29/2026 at 2:30 PM
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