Bill Owens (American, b. 1938) Untitled Studies (from Suburbia) (2 works), 1970s Gelatin silver prints, printed 2010 7-1/4 x 9-1/4 inches (18.4 x 23.5 cm) (images) 8 x 10 inches (sheets) Signed and editioned 4/15 in pencil, and with Portfolio stamp, verso. Titles: I bought the lawn in six foot rolls. It's easy to handle. I prepare the ground and my wife and son helped roll out the grass. In one day you have a front yard. This is our second annual Fourth of July block party. This year thirty-three families came for beer, barbecued chicken, corn on the cob, potato salad, green salad, macaroni salad, and watermelon. After eating and drinking we staged our parade and fireworks. LITERATURE: B. Owens, Suburbia, Straight Arrow Books, San Francisco/ Quick Fox, New York, 1973. HID12401132022 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
