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Lot 4036

Claes Oldenburg, Menu from II Corso del Coltello, Eight Drawings

Estimate: $8,000 - $10,000
Starting Bid
$4,000

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Claes Oldenburg (American, 1929-2022), eight drawings for the Menu from II Corso del Coltello, 1985, each drawing titles: 'Aragosta Vellata alla Sleazy Dora,' 'Lettere di Pollo,' 'Crema di Tappeo e di Castagne,' Calzone con Pattini,' 'Biglie con Ricotta e Wurstel,' 'Spaghetti al Cartoccio Frankie Toronto,' 'Verza Ripiena alla Sandbag,' and 'Coccodrillo di Cioccolato.' Ball point pen, pen, and watercolor on paper, [approximate dimensions - sight (each): 4 3/4" H x 8 1/8" W, except Lettere di Pollo: 4 5/8" H x 6 5/8" W], initial signed and dated 'CO 85' at lower right; titled, written at low center. Margo Leavin Gallery, Los Angeles and Vivian Horan Fine Art, New York labels verso.

Sheets toned with slight buckling. Overall, in good condition. Framed (each): 16 5/8" H x 14 1/8" W.

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Former owners purchased in 1999. Private collection.

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