Robert Indiana (American, 1928-2018) Preparatory Drawings (five works), circa 1964-1975 Pencil on tracing paper 14-3/4 x 13-1/4 inches (37.5 x 33.6 cm) (largest) Signed in charcoal on verso of all sheets HID12401132022 © 2026 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice

Round Preparatory Drawing; sheet exhibits one faint crease and a fold mark. Approximately 1/4" tear located along edge of sheet. A few scattered marks throughout.
Preparatory drawing for IND 66 NYC exhibits a few creases and handling dents throughout; sheet exhibits two vertical fold marks. Sheet exhibits artist's blindstamp.
Preparatory Drawing of Lord Byron (largest work) exhibits 3 3/4" long vertical cut connecting to two horizontal tears (1 1/4" and 1/2") blade-marks from drafting process evident throughout; lower right edge of sheet exhibits 3/4" vertical tear; three graphite hole-marks evident 5 7/8" from the left edge of the sheet and 1.5", 2.5", and 14.25" from top edge of sheet.
Preparatory drawing for One exhibits mild creases and handling dents throughout. Mild bumped lower right corner. Stray artist's marks are evident throughout both recto and verso side. Sheet exhibits artist's blindstamp in lower right corner.
Preparatory drawing of X exhibits some stray creases and handling dents throughout. Sheet exhibits two horizontal fold marks extending across the sheet. Some pen-hole marks are evident throughout design, likely inherent to artistic practice. Some stray artist marks scattered throughout. Sheet exhibits artist's blindstamp in lower right corner.