#78 • Rie Muñoz "Crested Auklet" Artist Proof c.1983

Part of The Works of Rie Muñoz Art Auction (timed auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

High bid $250.00

Status: Sold

Category: Art

A signed and numbered 100/100 épreuve d'artiste, or E.A., by Alaska artist Rie Muñoz entitled "Crested Auklet". The work depicts a small, chunky seabird native to the Alaska waters, noted for having a loose crest that hangs down in front of its face. The proof is accompanied by a note from the Rie Muñoz Gallery that reads "These three prints are from the 'Lufthansa editions.' Lufthansa Airlines contacted Muñoz in 1983 and commissioned her (and 49 other artists) to publish small images for gifts to their 1st class passengers. The artists we're [sic} given some of the edition. The e.a. stands for 'edition de artist' or artist proof. Eskimo Dancers e.a. 2/100, Mermaid and Walrus e.a. 17/100, Crested Auklet e.a. 100/100." This lot contains solely "Crested Auklet"; the other prints referenced in the gallery note, "Eskimo Dancers" and "Mermaid and Walrus", are available within other lots for your bidding pleasure. Shrink-wrapped on board, "Crested Auklet" measures approximately 8" x 7.5" with a sight view of 6" x 5.5".