0-9, A Set of 10 Numbers
8 3/8 x 6 inches each0-9, A Set of 10 Numbers
(ULAE 156-165), 1975
paper: 8 3/8 x 6 inches each
image: 2 1/2 x 2 1/8 inches
edition of 100 with 20 AP’s numbered in Roman Numbers & 2 PP’s
each signed and dated in pencil "J Johns '75" lower right recto
each numbered in pencil in center recto
each with Jasper Johns watermark signature
printed by Atelier Crommelynck
published by Petersburg Press, 1975
Literature
Richard Field, Jasper Johns Prints 1970-1977, Wesleyan University, Middletown, 1978, Catalogue Reference 207, p. 103, another impression of each reproduced in black and white.
Shigeo Chiba, Jasper Johns Prints Exhibition 1960–1989, Tokyo, 1990, Japan Art and Culture Association/Kokusai Geijutsu Bunka Shinkokai, n.p., plate 14-21, another impression of each reproduced.
Richard Field, The Prints of Jasper Johns 1960-1993: A Catalogue Raisonne, ULAE, New York, 1994, Catalogue Reference ULAE 156-165, n.p. another impression of each reproduced in black & white; Figure 0 and Figure 4, each reproduced in full page black & white.
Susan Lorence, Technique and Collaboration in the Prints of Jasper Johns, Castelli Gallery, New York, 1996, Catalogue Reference 20a-20j, n.p., another impression of each reproduced in black and white.
Roberta Bernstein, Carter E. Foster, Jasper Johns Numbers, Cleveland Museum of Art, 2003, pg. 81, another impression of each reproduced in color.
Riva Castleman, Jasper Johns: A Print Retrospective, The Museum of Modern Art, New York, 1990, p. 141, another impression of each reproduced in color.
Exhibited
The Seibu Museum of Art, Tokyo, Prints Exhibition 1960–1989, Traveled to The Seibu Department Store, Isetan Museum of Art, Tokyo, April 26th—May 15th, 1990, Isetan Department Store, Niigata, June 7-19, 1990, Isetan Department Store, Urawa, July 18-24, 1990, Isetan Department Store, Matsudo, August 9—August 14, 1990, Isetan Department Store, Shizuoka, August 23—August 28, 1990, another impression exhibited.
The Museum of Modern Art, New York, Jasper Johns: A Print Retrospective, May 19–Aug 19, 1986, another impression exhibited.
Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, Jasper Johns Numbers, 2003, October 26, 2003-January 11, 2004, another impression exhibited.
Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles, Jasper Johns Numbers, 2004, February 1-April 18, 2004, another impression exhibited.
Selected Museum Collections
The Walker Art Center, Minneapolis
The Whitney Museum of Art, New York
The National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C.
The National Gallery of Australia, Australia
The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland
Additional Photos
Detail of Signature & Date
Detail of Edition Number in pencil
Detail of Jasper Johns watermark on each
Joseph K. Levene Fine Art, Ltd. is privileged to offer for sale Jasper Johns 0-9 set of 10 Numbers (ULAE 156–165), 1975, a rare suite of 10 hand signed, numbered & dated etchings Barcham Green paper with matching edition numbers in museum quality condition. Unlike most 0-9 Number sets, this set of 10 Numbers has never been framed, hinged or matted. Carefully stored for 5 decades, Jasper Johns Set of 10 Number etchings looks as good today as it did when Jasper Johns originally signed, dated and numbered each of the 10 Numbers etchings. Like most sets of Numbers in museums, this set that is currently available is without question, museum quality for Jasper Johns print collectors who appreciate and understand the importance of collecting prints that are essentially as good as they get!
JASPER JOHNS 0-9 SET OF TEN NUMBERS
Jasper Johns has been creating art with Numbers since the mid 50’s. Jasper Johns 0-9 Numbers is arguably the most important series in the Artist’s entire graphic oeuvre and most certainly one of the most significant in modern printmaking.
Famous for appropriating everyday symbols, Jasper Johns has been creating art with Numbers for over 5 decades. Johns creation of art with Numbers flourished in the 50’s and 60’s. Significantly, Johns has created paintings, works on paper, sculpture and prints with numbers in each decade; in 2007-2009 Jasper Johns created an series of 0-9 Numbers in silver, aluminum and bronze and in 2012 Jasper Johns created 0-9 Number series in monotype and lithography editions, the monotypes were exhibited in 2014 in Jasper Johns: Regrets at The Museum of Modern Art, New York.
Jasper Johns has executed more variations on Numbers than any other subject including the first and best known of his signature images, the red, white and blue American flag. Jasper Johns variation of Numbers include over 130 paintings, sculpture and works on paper and over 25 Numbers executed in limited edition series and individual limited edition prints with numbers.
It wasn’t until 1963 when adequate supplies of handmade paper that became available that Jasper Johns created his first suite of 10 numbers at U.LA.E., Jasper Johns 0-9 Numbers, (ULAE 19), 1963, a suite of 10 lithographs on Angoumois paper.
Joseph K. Levene Fine Art, Ltd. is privileged to offer for sale Jasper Johns 0-9 set of 10 Numbers (ULAE 156–165), 1975, a rare suite of 10 hand signed, numbered & dated etchings Barcham Green paper with matching edition numbers in museum quality condition. Unlike most 0-9 Number sets, this set of 10 Numbers has never been framed, hinged or matted. Carefully stored for 5 decades, Jasper Johns Set of 10 Number etchings looks as good today as it did when Jasper Johns originally signed, dated and numbered each of the 10 Numbers etchings. Like most sets of Numbers in museums, this set that is currently available is without question, museum quality for Jasper Johns print collectors who appreciate and understand the importance of collecting prints that are essentially as good as they get!
Individually Signed Dated Numbered
Each of the ten 0-9 Numbers is hand signed, dated and numbered in pencil by Jasper Johns and each etching has the same edition number. Each piece of Barcham Green paper includes has the Jasper Johns watermark in the center of the paper.
Presentation and Display
Each Jasper Johns Number, from “0” (ULAE 156) to “9” (ULAE 165), is printed on an individual sheet of Barcham Green paper, created to stand alone. However, when displayed together, the progression of Numbers has significant impact and importance.
Suggested arrangements include:
• Two rows of five Numbers (0–4 on the top row, 5–9 on the bottom row).
• A single horizontal row displaying the entire sequence from 0 to 9.
Condition
The condition of Jasper Johns prints plays a pivotal role in preserving the integrity and value of these artworks. The presence of mat staining, fox marks and attenuated colors can significantly impact the overall aesthetic and historical integrity of these artworks. When considering a purchase of a Jasper Johns print, it is crucial to be wary of dealers who claim prints are in good condition despite such issues, as this may be a deliberate attempt to mislead buyers. Transparency is imperative in the art market and dealers who purposefully omit condition details are not acting in the best interest of the collector. It is also advisable to avoid dealers who artificially enhance colors in photos, distorting the true condition of the artwork. Choosing dealers who provide accurate representation, even if it reveals imperfections, ensures that buyers make well informed decisions.
#JasperJohns 0-9 series (U.L.A.E. 156-165), 1978 the complete set of 10 etching and aquatints, sells for $80,640 @phillipsauction Editions Southampton 6/25/2022, triple the pre-sale estimate. https://t.co/B2qZucwKTt pic.twitter.com/3SHphPMLBX
— Jasper Johns Prints (@JohnsPrints) June 27, 2022
