2011
spray paint on Fender Telecaster electric guitar
in painted hard case
signed and dated on the back; serial no. Z6111546

PROVENANCE
Acquired directly from artist by present owner

LOT NOTES
In the 1960s and 1970s, artist Crash [John Matos] picked up his first can of spray paint at the age of 13 in his Bronx neighborhood. Spray painted his bold and block lettered signature CRASH, across subway cars, by the 1980s Crash was motivated by his friend and contemporary Keith Haring to embrace galleries and translate his colorful and outdoor murals to canvas.

CONDITION
In excellent, as-new playing condition. Very minor scratches to the protective plastic on the pickguard [protective plastic can be removed], no apparent cosmetic or sound issues to report.

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