Lot 739: Robert Rauschenberg, Noname (Elephant) from ‘For Meyer Shapiro’

Robert Rauschenberg (American, 1925-2008) solvent transfer mixed media print with embossing, “No Name (Elephant)” from the portfolio “For Meyer Shapiro.” Published by The Committee to Endow a Chair in Honor of Meyer Schapiro at Columbia University, New York. Signed, dated, and editioned “AP XII/XIII” in pencil, lower right, a proof impression aside from the edition of 100. Printed by Untitled Press, Inc., Captiva, Florida, with their blind stamp to lower right and their ink copyright stamp en verso, with additional date in pencil. Also inscribed “R.R.73 102,” “N168,” and “5551/3” in pencil to verso. Sheet: 27 7/8 in. H. x 20 1/8 in. W. 

CONDITION: A very good impression, with vivid colors. Sheet with soiling along upper edge, especially, upper left, and 3 1/2-inch long abrasion or scuff to upper center. 2-inch x 1 1/2-inch area of soiling or discoloration to lower part of upper-right quadrant. With 1-inch x 3/8-inch area of liquid accretion, upper right, plus scattered specks of liquid accretions, largest to upper center, 1/4-inch x 1/4-inch. Old mounting tape and area of minor thinning along upper edge en verso.