Bull I, and Bull III-VII, from Bull Profile Series (C. 116; and 118-22)
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ROY LICHTENSTEIN
Bull I, and Bull III-VII, from Bull Profile Series (C. 116; and 118-22)
one line-cut and five screenprints with lithograph and line-cut in colors, 1973, on Arjomari, all signed and dated in pencil, numbered 'A.P. VII', 62/100, 59/100, 'P.P. II', 1/100, and 21/26 respectively (there were 13 artist's proofs for (C. 116 and 118-21), and 9 artist's proofs for (C. 122) respectively), all with the Gemini G.E.L. blindstamps, Los Angeles, all with full margins, all with minute scattered imperfections in the image areas (inherent in the printing), minor frame abrasion in places along the extreme margin edges, pale scattered foxing at the reverse of the printed areas, all hinged to the support at the reverse of the upper margins (with associated soft rippling), otherwise all in very good condition, all framed
all S. 35 x 27 in. (889 x 686 mm.) (6)
Lot Essay
In this set, Bull VII was substituted for Bull II. It is not technically considered part of the series, but it was produced at the same time and is more elaborate and colorful.