Ed Ruscha, often hailed as the father of LA contemporary art, first introduced his iconic Standard Station series in the 1960s, known for its depiction of roadside gas stations and mundane American landscapes, blending pop art with abstract expressionism.
As Ruscha once said, 'It sort of aggrandizes itself before your eyes. That was the intention of it, although the origins were comic.' This statement highlights the duality in his work that reflects both grandeur and humor.
Max Carter, Christie's Vice Chairman, describes 'Standard Station, Ten-Cent Western Being Torn in Half' as 'the great synthesis and climax of his masterpieces of the early 1960s,' emphasizing its significance in the context of post-war American art.
This piece, a significant part of Ruscha's acclaimed body of work, presents a rare opportunity for collectors to acquire a landmark of contemporary art history as it heads to auction with an estimated value of $50 million.
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