Hughes, 75¢ Donation Bar Sign Graphite on Brown Paper
Bourbon, Gin, Vodka, Scotch Highballs Bar Sign, c. 1967–1968, drawing with stenciled lettering in dark blue-black media on brown paper. A bearded male portrait at left and a clean-shaven male portrait at right flank a hand-drawn central panel reading “BOURBON ? GIN ? / VODKA ? SCOTCH / HIGHBALLS,” with “75¢ DONATION” below. Signed “HUGHES” beneath the portrait at lower right. Sheet measures approximately 32.75 x 12.25 inches. The paper shows pronounced overall toning with intersecting fold creases, scattered staining and surface soiling, tears, punctures, and irregular losses along the edges and corners. Old tape or adhesive reinforcement is visible along the central fold on the verso. The imagery and lettering remain legible. Provenance of Martin and Enid Gleich.
Condition
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Dimensions
32.75 x 12.25 in
Bourbon, Gin, Vodka, Scotch Highballs Bar Sign, c. 1967–1968, drawing with stenciled lettering in dark blue-black media on brown paper. A bearded male portrait at left and a clean-shaven male portrait at right flank a hand-drawn central panel reading “BOURBON ? GIN ? / VODKA ? SCOTCH / HIGHBALLS,” with “75¢ DONATION” below. Signed “HUGHES” beneath the portrait at lower right. Sheet measures approximately 32.75 x 12.25 inches. The paper shows pronounced overall toning with intersecting fold creases, scattered staining and surface soiling, tears, punctures, and irregular losses along the edges and corners. Old tape or adhesive reinforcement is visible along the central fold on the verso. The imagery and lettering remain legible. Provenance of Martin and Enid Gleich.
Condition
Please review the photos for a complete understanding of condition.
Dimensions
32.75 x 12.25 in
