#79 • Rie Muñoz "Mermaid and Walrus" Artist Proof c.1983

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

High bid $190.00

Status: Sold

Category: Art

A signed and numbered 17/100 épreuve d'artiste, or E.A., by Alaska artist Rie Muñoz entitled "Mermaid and Walrus." The work depicts the two figures swimming together. 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 "Mermaid and Walrus"; the other prints referenced in the gallery note, "Eskimo Dancers" and "Crested Auklet", are available within other lots for your bidding pleasure. Shrink-wrapped on board, "Mermaid and Walrus" measures approximately 8" x 7.5" with a sight view of 6" x 5.5".