05/17/09 modern & contemporary art
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Modern & Contemporary Art
Modern & Contemporary Art 05/17/09
Auction: Sunday May 17th 2009 at 2pm Sale 1337 Exhibitions: Thursday, May 14th & Friday, May 15th 10am–6:00pm Saturday, May 16th 12pm–5pm Inquiries: anne h. henry direct tel: 267.414.1220 ahenry@freemansauction.com aimee p. dolby direct tel: 267.414.1221 adolby@freemansauction.com Bidding: bids department kati gegenheimer ext. 3008 Direct Tel: 267.414.1208 Fax 215.599.2240 kgegenheimer@freemansauction.com Catalogue $30 Inside Front Cover: Lot 145 Inside Back Cover: Lot 145
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Modern & Contemporary Art Sunday May 17th, 2009 at 2pm
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1 JAMES JACQUES TISSOT (french, 1836-1902) “SOIREE D’ETE” 1882, from the edition of approximately 100 (second state of two). Etching and drypoint on watermark ‘fleur de lis’ paper. image size: 9 x 15 5/8 in. (39.6cm) sheet size: 15 x 22 in. (38 x 55.8cm) [Wentworth 56]. provenance: A Pennsylvania Corporation. $2,000-3,000
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2 JULES R. HERVE (french, 1887-1981) “TERRASSE AU BORD DE LAC DE LOFFREY” Signed ‘Jules R. Hervé’ bottom right and again on the reverse, also inscribed ‘H.C.’, oil on canvas 34 3/4 x 42 in. (88.1 x 106.6cm) provenance: Newman Galleries, Philadelphia, PA. Private Collection, PA. $6,000-10,000
3 JEAN VOLLET (french, b. 1935) QUAI DE LA TOURNELLE Signed ‘JEAN VOLLET’ bottom right, oil on canvas 23 1/2 x 31 1/2 in. (59.5 x 80cm) (sight) provenance: Wally Findlay Galleries, Chicago/New York. Private Collection, Augusta, GA. $2,000-3,000
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4 MARCEL DYF (french, 1899-1985) “CLAUDINE AU BOUQUET” Signed ‘Dyf’ bottom right, oil on canvas 21 1/2 x 18 in. (54.5 x 45.7cm) provenance: Private Collection, PA. $7,000-10,000
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5 PIERRE AUGUSTE RENOIR (french, 1841-1919) “LE CHAPEAU EPINGLE 2 IEME PLANCHE” 1898, with a single printed signature at bottom right, from the edition of 200. Color lithograph on MBM laid paper. image size: 24 x 19 1/2 in. (60.9 x 49.5cm) sheet size: 29 13/16 x 24 5/16 in. (75.6 x 61.7cm) [Delteil, Stella 30]. $40,000-60,000
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6 JEAN DUFY (french, 1888-1964) “LES BATTAGES” Signed ‘Jean Dufy’ bottom left, oil on canvas. 25 1/2 x 36 1/4 in. (64.7 x 92cm) Executed circa 1940 provenance: Collection of Marion Correll Lewis, Boston, MA and New York, NY. The Estate of Suzanne Correll Matthias, Philadelphia, PA. By family descent. $30,000-50,000 notes This work will be accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Jacques Bailly, dated “Paris, 23 April 2009” and numbered 4106. It will also be included in Volume II of the forthcoming catalogue raisonné.
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05/17/09 6A BIAGIO PINTO (american, 1911-1989) “CLOWNS” Oil on panel 12 x 20 in. (30.5 x 50.8cm) Executed in 1938. provenance: Makler Gallery, Philadelphia, PA. Private Trust, PA. $600-1,000
7 BIAGIO PINTO (american, 1911-1989) “BOATS” Signed and dated ‘Biagio Pinto ‘38’ bottom center, oil on canvas 12 x 20 in. (30.5 x 50.8cm) provenance: Makler Gallery, Philadelphia, PA. Private Trust, PA. $600-1,000
8 FREDERIC MONTENARD (french, 1849 - 1926) SUMMER GARDENING Signed ‘Montenard’ bottom left, oil on canvas 15 x 18 in. (38.1 x 45.8cm) provenance: Private Collection, West Palm Beach, FL. $1,000-1,500
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9 ANDRE DERAIN (french, 1880-1954) “LES HORRIBLES ET ESPOVANTABLES FAICTZ ET PROUESSES DU TRES RENOMME PANTAGRUEL” the complete bound portfolio 1943, signed in ink on the justification page, copy ‘No. 150’ (the total edition was 275); Albert Skira, publisher. The complete set of 179 color woodcuts in- and horstexte, title, text in French and justification. Bound in red leather covers with gilt title and slipcase. portfolio size: 13 3/4 x 11 5/8 in. (34.9 x 29.5cm) [Rauch 38]. provenance: A Pennsylvania Corporation. $5,000-8,000
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10 KAREL APPEL (dutch, 1921-2006) UNTITLED Signed and dated ‘Appel 60’ bottom right in crayon, gouache and crayon on paper 13 x 9 3/4 in. (33 x 24.7cm) provenance: Collection of Leon Karchmer, NY. By family descent. $5,000-7,000
11 KAREL APPEL (dutch, 1921-2006) UNTITLED Signed and dated ‘Appel 60’ bottom left in crayon, gouache and crayon on paper 10 x 9 3/4 in. (25.3 x 24.7cm) provenance: Collection of Leon Karchmer, NY. By family descent. $5,000-7,000
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12 JULIUS BISSIER (german, 1893-1965) UNTITLED Signed and dated ‘Julius Bissier 24.8.59’ upper left, ink wash on paper 15 1/2 x 20 1/2 in. (39.3 x 52.1cm) provenance: Lefebre Gallery, New York, NY. Collection of Leon Karchmer, NY. By family descent. $3,000-4,000
13 GANDY BRODIE (american, 1925-1975) UNTITLED Signed bottom right, oil on paper 11 3/4 x 17 3/4 in. (29.8 x 45cm) provenance: Martha Jackson Gallery, New York, NY. Sotheby’s, New York, June 7, 1984, Sale #5206, Lot 348. $1,000-2,000
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14 LEONOR FINI (french, 1908-1996) TWO SURREALIST FIGURES Circa 1970, signed ‘Leonor Fini’ bottom right, oil on canvas 32 x 21 1/4 in. (81.5 x 54.2cm) provenance: The Artist. Private Collection, PA. note: This lot will be accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Richard Overstreet, dated April 9, 2009. $20,000-30,000
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15 GEROME KAMROWSKI (american, 1914-2004) “THE URGENT HOUR” Signed ‘Kamrowski’ bottom right, signed again and titled ‘G. KAMROWSKI “THE URGENT HOUR”’ on the reverse, oil on canvas 48 x 36 in. (121.9 x 91.4cm) Executed in 1949. provenance: Hugo Gallery, New York, NY. $4,000-6,000
16 PAUL DAXHELET (belgian, 1905-1993) MOTHERHOOD Signed ‘P. Daxhelet’ bottom right, oil on canvas 19 1/2 x 39 in. (49.5 x 100.4cm) provenance: The Flemish Gallery, Banksville, CT. $1,500-2,500
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17 (AFTER) RENE MAGRITTE (belgian, 1898-1967) “MAGRITTE II” the complete set of eight color lithographs 2004, each signed by the publisher Philippe Moreno and numbered 283/300 in pencil (there were also 45 suites hors-commerce ); Philippe Moreno with authorization by ADAGP representing the Magritte Estate, publisher (with blindstamps). The complete set of eight color lithographs on Arches paper, title, table of contents and numbered justification page. Enclosed within original gold-embossed red portfolio. Including: LE FILS DE L’HOMME, 1964; LE PAYS DES MIRACLES, 1964; LA RACE BLANCHE, 1937; L’EMPIRE DES LUMIERES, 1954; LE RETOUR, 1940; LE SEDUTEUR, 1951; LES VALEURS PERSONNELLES, 1952; and LE DERNIER CRI, 1967. each sheet size: 30 3/4 x 22 3/4 in. (78.1 x 57.8cm) $6,000-8,000
18 (AFTER) FERNAND LEGER (french, 1881-1955) “LA PARTIE DE CAMPAGNE” 1955, signed in pencil, numbered 98/300, with the F. Leger blindstamp; Mourlot, printer. Color lithograph on Arches. image size: 19 x 26 1/2 in. (48.3 x 67.2cm) sheet size: 24 1/4 x 35 1/2 in. (61.6 x 90.1cm) Unframed. [Maeght 1417]. $800-1,000
19 BERNARD BUFFET (french, 1928-1999) “NEW YORK X” from “new york” 1962, signed in pencil, numbered 33/150 (there were also 15 artist’s proofs in Roman numerals); Alain Mazo & Co., publisher. Color lithograph on Arches. image size: 19 x 26 3/4 in. (48.2 x 67.8cm) sheet size: 21 1/4 x 28 7/8 in. (53.9 x 73.3cm) [Sorlier 62]. $2,500-4,000
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20 FERNAND LEGER (french, 1881-1955) “CIRQUE” the complete set of 63 lithographs, 22 illuminations and text 1950, signed in ink and stampnumbered 117 (of 280) on the justification page; Tériade, publisher. The complete set of 63 lithographs (31 in color) in- and hors-texte, title, text and justification on folded sheets of Arches paper. Enclosed within tan paper-covered boards and slipcase. portfolio size: 17 3/8 x 13 3/8 in. (44 x 33.9cm) [Saphire 44-106]. provenance: A Pennsylvania Corporation. $10,000-15,000
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05/17/09 21 MARC CHAGALL (russian/french, 1887-1985) “L’OISEAU-PEINTRE” 1967, signed in pencil, inscribed ‘épreuve d’artiste VII/XXV’ (artist’s proof, the edition was 50 in Arabic numerals). Color lithograph on Arches. image size: 13 3/4 x 10 3/4 in. (34.9 x 27.3cm) sheet size: 25 1/2 x 18 1/4 in. (64.8 x 46.2cm) [Mourlot 473]. provenance: Private Collection, Augusta, GA. $4,000-6,000
22 MARC CHAGALL (russian/french, 1887-1985) three etchings “FABLES DE LA FONTAINE” 1927-30, all signed in pencil, two numbered 63, 65 and 79/100; and one numbered 81 and 79/100; Vollard, publisher. Etchings on laid paper. each image approx.: 11 5/8 x 9 1/2 in. (29.5 x 24.1cm) each sheet approx.: 16 3/8 x 13 1/8 in. (41.6 x 33.3cm) [see Cramer 22]. (3). provenance: A Pennsylvania Corporation. $2,500-3,500
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05/17/09 23 MARC CHAGALL (russian/french, 1887-1985) “BOUQUET AUX AMOUREUX” 1976, signed in pencil, numbered 43/50; Maeght, publisher. Color lithograph on Arches paper. image size: 25 1/2 x 18 3/4 in. (64.8 x 47.6cm) sheet size: 32 3/4 x 23 in. (83.1 x 58.4cm) [Mourlot 842]. $20,000-30,000
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05/17/09 24 MARC CHAGALL (russian/french, 1887-1985) “FIANCAILLES AU CIRQUE” 1983, signed in pencil, numbered 37/50 (there were also 12 artist’s proofs). Color lithograph on Arches paper. image size: 18 x 14 in. (65.3 x 47.3cm) sheet size: 25 3/4 x 18 5/8 in. (65.3 x 47.3cm) [Mourlot 1016]. $8,000-12,000
25 MARC CHAGALL (russian/french, 1887-1985) “BOUQUET DE NUIT” 1973, signed in pencil, numbered 30/30; Maeght, publisher. Lithograph on BFK Rives paper. image size: 25 1/2 x 18 3/4 in. (64.7 x 47.6cm) sheet size: 34 3/8 x 25 1/4 in. (87.3 x 64cm) [Mourlot 693]. provenance: A Pennsylvania Corporation. $4,000-6,000
26 PABLO PICASSO (spanish, 1881-1973) “VISAGE” Terre de faience pitcher with glazed interior, the exterior painted in black and brown, inscribed ‘Edition Picasso’ and with the ‘EDITION PICASSO’ and ‘MADOURA’ pottery stamps on the underside, from the edition of 500 Executed in 1955. height: 12 in. (30.5cm) [Ramie 288]. $4,000-6,000
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05/17/09 27 (AFTER) PABLO PICASSO (spanish, 1881-1973) “BETHSABEE” 1966, signed in pencil, numbered 6/300; Atelier Crommelynck, publisher (with their blindstamp). Color etching and aquatint on Rives. image size: 10 3/8 x 14 1/2 in. (26.3 x 36.8cm) sheet size: 17 3/4 x 22 in. (45.1 x 55.8cm) $10,000-15,000 28 PABLO PICASSO (spanish, 1881-1973) “SCENE DE CIRQUE, AVEC CHEVAL AIL, VUE PAR UN MACHINISTE” from “series 156” 1970, with the artist’s stampsignature, numbered 49/50 in pencil; Galerie L. Leiris, publisher. Etching on BFK Rives. image size: 19 7/8 x 20 in. (50.4 x 50.8cm) sheet size:25 x 27 1/4 in. (63.5 x 69.2cm) [Bloch 1890; Baer 1896]. provenance: A Pennsylvania Corporation. $4,000-6,000
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05/17/09 29 JOAN MIRO (spanish, 1893-1983) “MIRO LITHOGRAPHS II” 1975, signed in pencil, numbered LIV/LXXX (there was also an unsigned book edition of 150 on Rives); Maeght, publisher. Color lithograph on Arches paper. image size: 12 3/8 x 19 in. (31.4 x 48.3cm) sheet size: 17 x 24 1/4 in. (45.1 x 61.6cm) [Mourlot 1042]. [See Cramer books 198]. provenance: A Pennsylvania Corporation. $2,500-4,000
30 JOAN MIRO (spanish, 1893-1983) six aquatints from the suite “SANS LE SOLEIL, MALGRE LES AUTRES ASTRES, IL FERAIT NUIT” 1965, each signed in pencil and numbered 4/25; Maeght, publisher. Six color etchings with aquatint on wove paper. image sizes: 2 1/4 x 5 1/2 in. (5.8 x 14cm) and 5 1/2 x 2 1/4 in. (14 x 5.8cm) each sheet size: 8 1/2 x 11 1/4 in. (21.5 x 28.5cm) [Dupin 401; and 405-9]. (6). provenance: Schaeffer Editions, New York, NY. Private Collection, VA. $6,000-8,000
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31 JOAN MIRO (spanish, 1893-1983) “L’AÏEULE DEVANT LA MER” 1969, signed in pencil, numbered 30/75; Maeght, publisher. Color aquatint and carborundum on Arches. image size: 38 3/4 x 23 3/8 in. (98.4 x 59.3cm) sheet size: 41 1/2 x 27 1/2 in. (105.3 x 69.8cm) [Dupin 484]. provenance: A Pennsylvania Corporation. $8,000-12,000
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05/17/09 32 JOAN MIRO (spanish, 1893-1983) “MIRO. OBRA INEDITA RECENT” the complete set of eleven lithographs 1964, each signed in pencil ‘M’ and numbered 58/100; Sala Gaspar, publisher. The complete set of eleven color lithographs including cover inand hors-texte loose on folded sheets of Guarro paper, title, text and justification. Within original brown cloth protective boards with gilt lettering and brown cloth slipcase (as issued). Portfolio size: 12 1/2 x 9 1/8 in. (31.8 x 23.2cm) [Cramer books 95]. provenance: A Pennsylvania Corporation. $4,000-6,000
33 JOAN MIRO, (spanish, 1893-1983) JOAN MIRO LITHOGRAPHS: VOL. I incomplete deluxe edition of one catalogue raisonne 1972, numbered 82/150 in ink on the justification page. The complete set of 12 lithographs including cover in- and hors-texte, title, justification, table of contents, text in French; loose on folded sheets of Rives, in- and hors-texte . Lacking the two signed and numbered lithographs. Contained within original canvas-covered portfolio box with printed title on spine. portfolio size: 14 1/4 x 11 in. (36.1 x 27.9cm) [Cramer books 160]. provenance: A Pennsylvania Corporation. $3,000-5,000 34 JOAN MIRO (spanish, 1893–1983) MIRO LITHOGRAPHS: VOLS. II-IV three catalogues raisonne 1975, 1977, and 1981, numbered in ink 4541 (of 5000); stamp numbered 1533 (of 5000); and 1825 (of 4000) respectively; Léon Amiel, Maeght Editeur; and Maeght Editeur publishers. The complete set of 24 color lithographs, hors-texte, and reproductions of the artist’s lithographs, title, text in English and justifications, all on wove paper and bound as issued within canvas-covered boards and printed paper covers. each volume approx.: 12 3/4 x 10 in. (32.3 x 25.3cm) [Cramer books 198; 230; 249]. (3). provenance: A Pennsylvania Corporation. $1,000-1,500
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05/17/09 35 ALEXANDER CALDER (american, 1898-1976) “LES FLEURS” 1975, signed in pencil, numbered 34/90; Original Print Collectors Group, Ltd., publisher. Color lithograph on wove paper. image and sheet size: 22 3/4 x 30 3/8 in. (57.7 x 77.2cm) provenance: Private Collection, FL. $1,500-2,000
36 ALEXANDER CALDER (american, 1898-1976) “SANTA CLAUS” the complete set of nine etchings and text by e.e. cummings 1974, all signed in pencil, numbered 138/175; Éditions de l’Herne, publisher. The complete set of 9 etchings hors-texte on Arches paper, title, text in French and justification. Enclosed within original beige linen portfolio with printed image, artist’s signature and author’s name. each image: 18 1/2 x 13 5/8 in. (46.9 x 34.5cm) portfolio size: 27 3/4 x 21 1/2 in. (70.4 x 54.7cm) provenance: A Pennsylvania Corporation. $2,500-4,000
37 (AFTER) JOAN MIRO (spanish, 1893-1983) “ET L’OISEAU S’ENFUIT VERS LES PYRAMIDES” Signed bottom right in pencil ‘Miro 1954’, numbered 214/300. Color aquatint and etching on wove paper laid down to board. image size approx.: 5 3/4 x 23 in. (14.6 x 58.4cm) sheet size: 11 5/8 x 28 7/8 in. (29.5 x 73.3cm) [Maeght 1707]. provenance: Private Collection, PA. $1,000-2,000
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38 BERNARD BUFFET (french, 1928-1999) STILL LIFE WITH GLASS AND LEMON 1966, signed and dated ‘Bernard Buffet 66’ bottom right, oil on canvasboard 7 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. (19 x 24cm) provenance: Wally Findlay Galleries, Inc., Chicago/New York. $8,000-12,000
39 ERNEST SERGEI TRUBACH (russian, b. 1905) MAN SERVING FISH Signed ‘Trubach’ bottom right, oil on canvas 30 x 20 in. (76.2 x 50.7cm) provenance: Private Collection, PA. $700-900
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40 ANGEL BOTELLO (puerto rican, 1913-1986) FIGURE WITH BOUQUET Signed ‘BOTELLO’ bottom right, oil on board 31 x 36 in. (78.8 x 91.4cm) provenance: A Pennsylvania Corporation. $25,000-40,000
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41 KRISHNA HAWLAJI ARA (indian, 1914-1985) SEATED NUDE Signed ‘ARA’ bottom left, watercolor and pencil on heavy paper 31 1/2 x 20 3/4 in. (80 x 52.7cm) Unframed. provenance: The artist. Private Collection, India. $6,000-10,000
42 KRISHNAJI SHAMRAO KULKARNI (indian, 1916-1996) QUEEN Signed with initials ‘KSK’ lower left, watercolor on paper 28 3/8 x 22 5/8 in. (72 x 57.4cm) Unframed. provenance: The artist. Private Collection, India. $3,000-5,000
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05/17/09 43 (ATTRIBUTED TO) KRISHEN KHANNA (indian, b. 1925) “ON THE FRINGE” Inscribed ‘K. KHANNA “ON THE FRINGE” 1962’ with additional illegible inscription on the stretcher, oil on canvas 50 x 38 in. (126.9 x 96.5cm) provenance: Private Collection, NM. $1,000-1,500
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44 EREN EYÜBOGLU (romanian/turkish, 1913-1988) ABSTRACTION Signed ‘Eren Eyüboglu’ bottom right, oil on canvas 14 3/4 x 18 3/4 in. (37.5 x 47.6cm) provenance: Private Collection, NH. $3,000-5,000
45 SADEGH TABRIZI (iranian, b. 1939) EMBRACE Signed ‘S. Tabrizi’ bottom right, ink, pencil and gouache on vellum 16 x 18 in. (40.6 x 45.7cm) (sight) provenance: Private Collection, West Palm Beach, FL. $1,400-1,800
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46 MÜBIN ORHON (turkish 1924 - 1981) UNTITLED Signed ‘Mubin’ upper left, signed again and dated ‘Mubin 1956’ on the reverse, oil on canvas 36 x 28 1/2 in. (91.4 x 72.3cm) provenance: Private Collection, PA. $12,000-18,000
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47 THEO TOBIASSE (israeli/french, 1927) “LE PANTIN ET LE MOUTON” Signed ‘theo tobiasse’ center left, titled ‘le pantin’ and ‘et le mouton’ at right, dated ‘63’ bottom right, oil on canvas 39 1/2 x 32 in. (100.3 x 81.3cm) provenance: Galerie Leandro, Geneva. A Pennsylvania Corporation. $20,000-30,000
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05/17/09 48 THEO TOBIASSE (israeli/french, 1927) “L’ENFANT PAUVRE EST UN ARBRE D’IMAGES” Signed ‘theo tobiasse’ bottom right and titled ‘d’enfant pauvre est un arbre d’images’ upper center, dated ‘75’ left center, oil on canvas 29 x 36 1/2 in. (73.8 x 92.6cm) provenance: Nahan Galleries, NY. A Pennsylvania Corporation. $12,000-18,000
49 MOSHE MOKADY (israeli, 1902-1975) STANDING BOY Signed ‘Mokady’ bottom left, gouache on canvas laid down on board 21 3/4 x 16 3/4 in. (55.3 x 42.5cm) provenance: Private Collection, PA. $4,000-6,000
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50 DIEGO RIVERA (mexican, 1886-1957) DESNUDA PARADA EN LA PUERTA Signed and dated ‘Diego Rivera 50’ bottom left, charcoal on paper sheet size: 8 7/8 x 6 5/8 in. (22.5 x 16.7cm) provenance: The artist. Emma Hurtado de Rivera (wife of the artist). By family descent. Private Collection. $3,000-5,000
51 DIEGO RIVERA (mexican, 1886-1957) DESNUDA MODESTA Signed and dated ‘Diego Rivera 42’ bottom left and initialed on reverse, pencil on parchment sheet size: 16 3/4 x 11 13/16 in. (42.5 x 29.9cm) provenance: The artist. Emma Hurtado de Rivera (wife of the artist). By family descent. Private Collection. $4,000-6,000
52 DIEGO RIVERA (mexican, 1886-1957) two drawings INDIGENA EN EL MERCADO Signed and dated ‘Diego Rivera ‘47’ bottom right, pencil on paper sheet size: 5 1/4 x 3 3/4 in. (13.3 x 9.5cm) and CARGANDO MERCANCIA Signed and dated ‘Diego Rivera ‘47’ bottom left, pencil on paper sheet size: 5 5/16 x 3 13/16 in. (13.5 x 9.6cm) (2). provenance: The artist. Emma Hurtado de Rivera (wife of the artist). By family descent. Private Collection. $5,000-7,000 (Please see illustration on page 33)
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53 DIEGO RIVERA (mexican, 1886-1957) two drawings CAMPESINO CON SOMBRERO Circa 1947, signed ‘Diego Rivera’ upper right, graphite on paper sheet size: 5 1/2 x 3 13/16 in. (13.9 x 9.7cm) and CAMPESINO RODEADO DE CARAS Circa 1947, signed ‘Diego Rivera’ upper right, crayon on paper sheet size: 5 1/2 x 3 3/4 in. (14 x 9.5cm) (2). provenance: The artist. Emma Hurtado de Rivera (wife of the artist). By family descent. Private Collection. $5,000-7,000
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54 LEONORA CARRINGTON (british, 1917) DESTRUCTION OF LASELVA LACONDA Signed and dedicated ‘For Gertrude Duby with affection and admiration Leonora Carrington’ bottom right, inscribed ‘SAN CRISTOBAL de LAS CASAS- Septembre 1963’ bottom left, pencil and ink on paper 10 x 13 3/8 in. (25.4 x 33.9cm) provenance: Private Collection, Mexico. note: Gertrude Duby was a Swiss born journalist, anthropologist, activist and explorer who settled in San Cristobal de las Casas, Mexico in 1951 with her husband, archeologist Frans Blom. Dedicated to a fellow European artist settled in Mexico, the present picture depicts the ravages loggers, immigrant settlers and national laws took upon the natural rainforests and animals of La Selva Laconda, a cause that the artist and activist cared for deeply. $5,000-7,000
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05/17/09 55 GUSTAVO MONTOYA (mexican, 1905-2003) WALKING GIRL Signed ‘Gustavo Montoya’ bottom right, watercolor on paper 13 1/8 x 9 5/8 in. (33.3 x 24.4cm) provenance: Private Collection, West Palm Beach, FL. $1,000-2,000 56 RAUL ANGUIANO (american, 1915-2006) INDIGENA VESTIDA EN AZUL Signed and dated ‘R. Anguiano 1947’ bottom left, watercolor on paper 25 1/2 x 19 3/4 in. (64.8 x 50.1cm) provenance: Private Collection, West Palm Beach, FL. $2,000-3,000
57 JORGE MANTILLA CABALLERO (columbian, 20th century) TWISTING TORSO Signed and dated ‘Mantilla Caballero 79.’, oil on canvas 56 1/2 x 47 1/2 in. (143.4 x 120.5cm) $3,000-4,000
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05/17/09 58 RUFINO TAMAYO (mexican, 1899-1991) “MUJERES” the set of twenty color lithographs 1969, all signed in pencil, numbered X/XXV (from the deluxe edition of 25 that included an additional suite of 20 on Rives paper. The regular edition was 150 on Rives.); Touchstone Publishers. Set of 20 color lithographs on Japan paper, title, text and justification contained in original red cloth-covered portfolio box. Lacking the additional suite on Rives. sheet sizes: 30 1/4 x 22 in. (76.8 x 55.7cm) portfolio size: 30 3/4 x 22 3/4 in. (78 x 57.8cm) [Pereda 105-125]. provenance: A Pennsylvania Corporation. $12,000-18,000
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59 EDUARDO KINGMAN (ecuadorian, 1913-1997) “DESDE LA SIMA” Signed ‘E Kingman’ bottom left, titled and inscribed in ink ‘DESDE LA SIMA” ÓLEO de EDUARDO KINGMAN’ on the reverse, oil on canvas 27 1/2 x 31 1/2 in. (69.8 x 80cm) provenance: Altamira Gallery, Quito, Equador. Private Collection. $6,000-8,000
60 GILBERTO ALMEIDA (ecuadorian, b. 1928) “QUITO IN BLUE” Signed bottom left, oil on board 37 x 23 1/2 (94 x 59.6cm) provenance: Gold Mask Gallery, Quito, Equador. Private Collection. $700-900
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61 LUIS CABALLERO (colombian, 1943-1995) UNTITLED (LOVERS ENTWINED) Signed and inscribed ‘L.Caballero 26/’ bottom right, graphite, acrylic and crayon on Arches paper 23 x 30 1/2 in. (58.3 x 77.4cm) provenance: Jairo Quintero Gallery, Barranquilla, Colombia. Private Collection. $2,000-3,000
62 LUIS CABALLERO (colombian, 1943-1995) UNTITLED (NUDE TORSO) Signed and dated ‘L.Caballero 88’ in pencil bottom right, colored chalk on paper 11 x 14 7/8 in. (27.9 x 37.8cm) provenance: Jairo Quintero Gallery, Barranquilla, Colombia. Private Collection. $1,500-2,500
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05/17/09 63 DAVID SIQUEIROS (mexican, 1896–1974) twelve color lithographs “PRISON FANTASIES” 1968-1970, all signed in pencil, numbered 77/250; Penn Atelier Graphics, publisher. Color lithographs on wove paper. each image: 18 x 14 in. (45.7 x 35.6cm) each sheet: 22 x 15 in. (55.8 x 38cm) (12). provenance: A Pennsylvania Corporation. $3,000-5,000
64 DAVID SIQUEIROS (mexican, 1896–1974) two prints “DESNUDO” 1931, signed in pencil and numbered 42EE/35. Lithograph on wove paper. image size: 20 3/4 x 12 in. (52.7 x 30.5cm) and “MUJER DESNUDA ACOSTADA” 1931, signed in pencil, dated ‘1930’ and numbered 31EE/50; Salá de Arte Publico Siqueiros, publisher. Lithograph on wove paper. image size: 16 x 22 in. (40.6 x 55.9cm) (2). provenance: A Pennsylvania Corporation. $1,500-2,000
65 DAVID SIQUEIROS (mexican, 1896–1974) “SIQUEIROS” OR “MOUNTAIN SUITE” set of ten lithographs 1969, all signed in pencil, numbered 241/250 (there was also a deluxe double suite which included an additional set on Japon Nacre numbered 1XXV); Touchstone Publishers, Ltd. Ten color lithographs with the title, table of contents, justification and text. Lacking the original portfolio box. each image size: 21 3/4 x 16 in. (55.2 x 40.6cm) each sheet size: 25 3/8 x 19 1/2 in. (65.1 x 49.5cm) (10). provenance: A Pennsylvania Corporation. $2,500-4,000
66 ALEXANDER ARCHIPENKO (ukrainian/american, 1887-1964) “FLAT TORSO” 1914, inscribed ‘Archipenko 1914’, bronze with blue-green patina height: 14 1/2 in. (36.8cm) width: 3 3/8 in. (8.6cm) depth: 1 3/4 in. (4.4cm) provenance: Private Collection, FL. literature: K.J. Michaelsen, Archipenko, A Study of the Early Works, 1908-1920, New York, 1977, p. 175 (another version illustrated, pl. 49). D.H. Karshan, Archipenko, Sculpture, Drawings and Prints, 1908-1963, Danville, Kentucky, 1985, p. 58, no. 26 (another version illustrated, pp. 74-75). Anette Barth, Alexander Archipenkos plastisches Oeuvre, Frankfurt am Main, New York; P. Lang, 1985, vol. 2, pp. 134-137 (another version illustrated, p. 135, 137). note: This lot will be accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the Archipenko Foundation and will be included in the forthcoming Catalogue Raisonné. $60,000-100,000
67 HARRY BERTOIA (american, 1915-1978) “TREE (ABSTRACT FORM)” Stainless steel spray sculpture on steel base. height: 72 in. (182.8cm) width: 60 in. (152.4cm) depth: 14 in. (35.5cm) provenance: Private Collection, PA. $25,000-40,000
68 HARRY BERTOIA (american, 1915-1978) SPRAY Circa 1960, steel rods set into unique base cut from sculpted copper-alloy plate height: 35 in. (88.9cm) provenance: Gift from the artist, 1962. By family descent. $10,000-15,000
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05/17/09 69 HORST EGON KALINOWSKI (german, b. 1924) sculpture and assemblage “OISEAU AVEUGLE” Signed, dated and inscribed ‘Kalinowski ‘69 N.Y.’ bottom right and titled ‘ “OISEAU AVEUGLE” ‘ bottom left, oil, fabric and leather assemblage 27 3/4 x 21 3/4 in. (70.5 x 55.3cm) and “ENSEIGNE POUR UN FAUCONNIER” 1968, signed ‘HORST EGON KALINOWSKI’ and signed again with the artist’s monogram in ink on the reverse, titled, dated and inscribed ‘“ENSEIGNE POUR UN FAUCONNIER” PARIS SAMEDI 17 FEVRIER 1968’, ‘CRISSON’, ‘50 5’ (twice) and numbered ‘65/79’ (twice) on the reverse, suede leather assemblage over wood height: 20 in. (50.8cm) width: 31 in. (78.8cm) depth: 8 1/2 in. (21.6cm) (2). provenance: Lefebre Gallery, New York, NY. Private Trust, PA. $1,500-2,500
70 BUKY SCHWARTZ (israeli/american, b. 1932) “HOPE” Signed and dated ‘Buky 73’ and stamp-numbered ‘1-100’ on the base, aluminum multiple height: 9 3/8 (23.8cm) $800-1,200
71 FORREST MYERS (american, B. 1941) UNTITLED Stamped with artist’s monogram and dated ‘FM 1976’, numbered ‘33/75’, executed by Treitel-Gratz (and with their stamp) to benefit the Coalition for Racial Equality, aluminum multiple height: 7 1/2 in. (18.4cm) width: 13 1/2 in. (34.3cm) depth: 16 in. (40.6cm) $3,000-5,000
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72 JAMES WINES (american, b. 1932) UNTITLED Signed ‘WINES’ and stampnumbered ‘44-100,’ bronze with brown patina on stainless steel base. height: 12 3/8 in. (31.4cm) provenance: Makler Gallery, Philadelphia, PA. $1,000-1,500
73 JAMES WINES (american, b. 1932) UNTITLED Three bronzes with brown patina on marble bases, all signed ‘WINES’, dated ‘64’ and numbered ‘1/5’ bottom right height including bases: 30 5/8 in. (77.7cm), 24 1/2 in. (62.2cm), 17 in. (43.2cm) (3) provenance: Private Trust, PA. $2,500-3,500
74 LETITIA ELDREDGE (american, B. 1930) “TEXAS LANDSCAPE” Signed, titled and dated ‘Texas Landscape Eldredge 80’ on the reverse, painted and glazed ceramic 9 1/2 x 5 3/4 in. (24.1 x 14.6cm) provenance: Stefanotti Gallery, New York, NY. $200-300
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75 ADA GILMORE (american, 1883-1955) “BIRD AND MONKEY” Circa 1940, signed and titled in ink at bottom margin; signed again ‘ADA’ in watercolor, watercolor on paper image size: 7 1/2 x 6 3/4 in. (19 x 17.1cm) sheet size: 10 3/8 x 10 3/8 in. (26.3 x 26.3cm) provenance: Mary Ryan Gallery, New York, NY. Private Collection, PA. $1,000-2,000
76 ADA GILMORE (american, 1883-1955) WHITE HORSE 1940, signed ‘Ada Gilmore’ bottom left and dated bottom right, watercolor and pencil on paper image and sheet size: 7 1/2 x 10 in. (19 x 25.4cm) provenance: Mary Ryan Gallery, New York, NY. Private Collection, PA. $1,000-2,000 77 ADA GILMORE (american, 1883-1955) “THE GARDEN HOUSE” Circa 1940, signed ‘Ada Gilmore’ twice and titled once in ink at bottom image, signed again ‘ADA’ in watercolor at bottom margin, watercolor and pencil on paper. image size (approx.): 8 1/2 x 8 in. (21.5 x 20.3cm) sheet size: 12 1/4 x 11 3/8 in. (31.1 x 28.8cm) provenance: Mary Ryan Gallery, New York, NY. Private Collection, PA. $1,000-2,000
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78 AFRO (italian, 1912-1976) ABSTRACTION Signed ‘Afro’ and inscribed ‘948’ in black wax pencil lower right, watercolor on paper 14 3/4 x 19 15/16 in. (37.4 x 49cm) provenance: An Estate, NY. $15,000-25,000
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79 MILTON AVERY (american, 1885 - 1965) “NUDE” 1953, signed and dated in pencil, numbered 6/20 (there were also editions in green, blue/black, gray and blue). Woodcut on Japan paper. image size: 3 5/8 x 10 3/4 in. (9.2 x 27.3cm) sheet size: 8 7/8 x 16 1/4 in. (22.5 x 41.2cm) [Lunn 49]. provenance: Private Collection, PA. $2,000-3,000
80 MILTON AVERY (american, 1885 - 1965) “FANCY BIRD” 1953, signed and dated in pencil, numbered 1/20 (there were also 30 in blue and black). Color woodcut in green and black on Japan paper. image size: 3 3/4 x 7 in. (9.5 x 17.8cm) sheet size: 8 3/8 x 13 3/4 in. (21.2 x 34.9cm) [Lunn 46]. provenance: Private Collection, PA. $2,000-3,000
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81 MILTON AVERY (american, 1885 - 1965) “HELEN AND LILY” 1941, signed and dated in pencil, numbered 13/60. Drypoint etching on wove paper. image size: 6 3/4 x 5 3/4 in. (17.1 x 14.6cm) sheet size: 14 7/8 x 13 in. (37.7 x 33cm) [Lunn 23]. provenance: Private Collection, PA. $1,000-2,000
82 MILTON AVERY (american, 1885 - 1965) “NURSING BABY” 1933, stamp-signed ‘Milton Avery’ (faintly, in red), dated in pencil and numbered 76/100. Drypoint on wove paper. image size: 4 1/2 x 4 in. (11.4 x 10.1cm) sheet size: 14 7/8 x 12 7/8 (37.7 x 32.6cm) [Lunn 1]. provenance: Private Collection, PA. $2,500-3,500 83 HENRY MOORE (british 1898-1986) “EIGHT RECLINING FIGURES” 1967, pencil signed, dated and numbered 73/125; Philadelphia Museum of Art, publisher. Color lithograph on Japan paper. image size: 10 x 9 in. (25.4 x 23cm) [Cramer 97]. provenance: Private Collection, Philadelphia, PA. $2,000-2,500
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05/17/09 84 LEWIS WICKES HINE (american, 1874-1940) WOMAN AT STOVE Circa 1920, stamped ‘LEWIS W. HINE/INTERPRETIVE PHOTOGRAPHY/HASTINGS-ONHUDSON NEW YORK’ on the reverse, gelatin silver print. 8 x 10 in. (20.3 x 25.4cm) Unframed. provenance: Property from an East Coast Museum. $1,500-2,000
85 JACK DELANO (american, 1914-1997) “IN THE JAIL OF GREENE COUNTY, GEORGIA” 1941 (printed in 1990), signed, titled and dated ‘Jack Delano in the county jail. Greene Co. Georgia’ in pencil on the reverse, gelatin silver print. image size: 9 5/8 x 9 7/8 in. (24.5 x 25.2cm) sheet size: 13 7/8 x 11 in. (35.2 x 27.8cm) Unframed. provenance: Property from an East Coast Museum. $800-1,200
86 TODD WEBB (american, 1905-2000) two prints MORNING NEWS AND LAUNDRY 1948, signed and dated in ink on the reverse, gelatin silver print. image size: 8 1/2 x 6 1/2 in.(21.6 x 16.5cm) sheet size: 10 x 8 in. (25.4 x 20.3cm) and LUDLOW STREET VENDORS Circa 1940, signed on the reverse, gelatin silver print. image size 6 1/2 x 8 3/8 in. (16.4 x 21.3cm) sheet size: 8 x 9 7/8 in. (20.3 x 25cm) Unframed. (2). provenance: Property from an East Coast Museum. $500-700
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05/17/09 87 DAN WEINER (american, 1919 - 1959) UPSTATE NEW YORK 1946, gelatin silver print laid down to original cardboard mount. 13 1/2 x 10 in. (34.3 x 25.3cm) Unframed. provenance: Geo. Gilbert & Associates, New York. Property from an East Coast Museum. $1,500-2,000
88 TODD WEBB (american, 1905-2000) “BARN DOORS” 1960, signed, titled, dated and inscribed ‘BARN DOORS/CUNDIYO, N.M./1960/Todd Webb’ in ink on the mount on reverse, gelatin silver print laid down to cardboard mount. 10 1/2 x 13 1/2 in. (26.6 x 34.3cm) Unframed. provenance: Property from an East Coast Museum. $800-1,000
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89 KENNETH NOLAND (american, b. 1924) “RAIN” Signed and dated ‘Kenneth Noland 1954’ verso, acrylic on canvas 8 1/4 x 9 in. (20.9 x 22.8cm) provenance: Gift from the artist to the present owner. Private Collection, PA. $1,500-2,500
90 JULES OLITSKI (russian/american 1922-2007) UNTITLED Acrylic on paper laid down to board 40 x 30 in. (101.6 x 76.2cm) Executed in 1968. provenance: Lawrence Rubin Gallery, New York, NY. Christie’s East, New York, NY, February 15, 2000, Lot 91. Private Collection, PA. $6,000-8,000
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91 MARK TOBEY (american 1890-1976) two prints “FRAGMENT” 1973, signed and dated in pencil, numbered 13/45; Petersburg Press, publisher. Color lithograph on wove paper. image size: 15 1/2 x 5 in. (39.3 x 12.7cm) sheet size: 26 3/4 x 10 in. (67.9 x 25.3cm) and “UNTITLED” 1974, signed and dated in pencil, numbered 3/55; Edition de Beauclair to benefit the Dusseldorf Art Museum, publisher. Color etching on wove paper. image size: 9 3/8 x 5 1/2 in. (23.8 x 14cm) sheet size: 51.2 x 33.3cm) (2). provenance: Private Collection, West Palm Beach, FL. $1,200-1,800
92 ROBERT NATKIN (american, 1930) UNTITLED Circa 1977, signed ‘Natkin’ bottom left in pencil, acrylic frottage on paper 30 x 22 1/4 in. (76.2 x 56.5cm) provenance: Private Collection, PA. $3,000-5,000
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93 JOHN HARRISON LEVEE (american b. 1924) UNTITLED Signed and dated ‘Levee ‘61’’ bottom right, signed and dated again ‘Levee February V.1961.’ on reverse, oil on canvas 29 x 36 1/2 in. (73.6 x 92.7cm) $1,000-1,500
94 MARCY HERMANSADER (american, 20th century) “SEVASSO” 1981, signed and titled ‘ “Sevasso” Marcy Hermansader’ in red ink on reverse, colored pencil, crayon and acrylic on paper mounted to cardboard 30 x 44 in. (76.2 x 111.8cm) provenance: Robert E. Boyle. Private Collection, PA. Exhibited: “Belief in the Underground: The Art of Marcy Hermansader,” DeCordova Museum, Lincoln, MA and Philadelphia College of Art and Design, April - October 1990, catalogue #10. $2,500-4,000
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95 LEONARDO NIERMAN (mexican, b. 1932) “RUINS” 1960, signed and dated ‘nierman 60’ bottom right, acrylic on textured panel 23 3/4 x 30 3/4 in. (60 x 78.1cm) (sight) provenance: A Pennsylvania Corporation. $1,500-2,000
96 LEONARDO NIERMAN (mexican, b. 1932) “ECLIPSE” Signed ‘Nierman’ bottom left, acrylic on board 32 x 24 in. (81.3 x 60.9cm) provenance: Nahan Galleries, New York, NY. A Pennsylvania Corporation. $1,500-2,000 97 LEONARDO NIERMAN (mexican, b. 1932) UNTITLED 1965, signed and dated ‘nierman 65’ bottom left, oil on board 24 x 16 in. (60.8 x 40.6cm) provenance: A Pennsylvania Corporation. $1,000-1,500
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05/17/09 98 SIGMUND JOSEPH MENKES (polish/american, 1896-1986) FLORAL STILL LIFE Signed ‘Menkes’ bottom right, watercolor on paper 12 x 8 7/8 (30.5 x 22.5cm) provenance: Private Collection, NY. $2,500-3,500 99 HENRY LAWRENCE FAULKNER (american, 1924-1981) PINK HACIENDA Signed ‘Faulkner’ bottom right, oil on board 11 3/4 x 15 3/4 in. (29.7 x 40cm) provenance: Private Collection, Miami Beach, FL. $2,500-3,500
100 HENRY LAWRENCE FAULKNER (american, 1924-1981) GARDEN ROTUNDA Signed ‘Faulkner’ bottom right, oil on canvas 15 1/4 x 11 1/2 in. (38.7 x 29.2cm) provenance: Private Collection, Miami Beach, FL. $2,500-3,500
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05/17/09 101 MARCH AVERY (american, b. 1932) “QUIET TIME” Signed and dated ‘MARCH AVERY 74’ bottom left, signed, inscribed with title and dated on the reverse, oil on canvas laid down to board 19 3/4 x 23 7/8 in. (50.2 x 60.6cm) provenance: Private Collection, New York, NY. $1,500-2,000
102 QUITA BRODHEAD (american, 1901-2002) FLORAL STILL LIFE Signed ‘Brodhead’ bottom right, oil on canvas 36 x 25 1/2 in. (91.5 x 64.8cm) $5,000-8,000
103 JANE PIPER (american, 1916-1991) “PINK STILL LIFE” 1982, signed and dated ‘Jane Piper ‘82’ bottom left, oil on canvas 42 x 44 in. (106.6 x 111.8cm) provenance: Gross McCleaf Gallery, Philadelphia, PA. $4,000-6,000
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104 PETER MILTON (american, b. 1930) “DAYLILIES” 1975, signed, titled and dated in pencil, numbered 95/160; the artist, publisher. Resist-ground etching and engraving, and direct photographic transfer on wove paper. image size: 19 3/4 x 31 3/4 in. (50.1 x 80.5cm) [Milton 96] $3,000-5,000
105 PETER MILTON (american, b. 1930) “PASSAGE I” 1971, signed, titled and dated, numbered 23/125; the artist, publisher. Resist-ground etching and engraving on wove paper. image size: 17 7/8 x 23 1/2 in. (45.3 x 59.6cm) [Milton 85] and “PASSAGE II” 1971, pencil signed, titled and dated, numbered 69/125; the artist, publisher. Resist-ground etching and engraving on wove paper. image size: 17 3/4 x 23 1/2 in. (45.1 x 59.7cm) [Milton 86] (2). $1,500-2,500
106 PETER MILTON (american, b. 1930) “BEFORE THE HUNT, LES BELLES ET LA BETE” 1978, signed, titled and dated in pencil, inscribed ‘T.P’; the artist, publisher . Resist-ground etching and engraving on wove paper. image size: 21 1/2 x 38 1/2 in. (54.6 x 97.8cm) [Milton 99] $1,000-1,500
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05/17/09 107 NEAL SLAVIN (american, b. 1941) “GROUP PORTRAIT: SABRETT FRANK HEADQUARTERS” 1975, signed, titled, dated and dedicated ‘For Andrea & Bill Turmage/Group Portrait: Sabrett Frank Headquarters, New York, N.Y. 1975 Neal Slavin’ in pencil on the reverse of the mount. Color dye transfer print laid down to cardboard mount. 18 5/8 x 15 3/4 in. (47.3 x 40cm) Unframed. provenance: Property from an East Coast Museum. $500-700
108 ELLEN BROOKS (american, 1946) UNTITLED 1985, cibachome photograph 23 3/4 x 19 3/4 in. (60.4 x 50.1cm) provenance: New Museum silent auction, New York, April 27, 1987. $1,000-2,000
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05/17/09 109 WAYNE THIEBAUD (american, b. 1920) “TOY COUNTER” from “seven still lifes and a rabbit” 1971, signed and dated, numbered 40/50 in pencil (there were also 10 artist’s proofs); Parasol Press, publisher. Color screenprint on Arches. image size: 18 x 24 in. (45.8 x 61.1cm) sheet size: 22 1/4 x 30 in. (56.5 x 76.2cm) provenance: Private Collection, VA. $4,000-6,000
110 WAYNE THIEBAUD (american, 1920) “CANDY COUNTER” 1970; signed and dated in pencil, numbered 38/50; Parasol Press, Ltd., publisher. Linocut on Arches. image size: 18 1/8 x 25 1/8 in. (46 x 63.8cm) sheet size: 22 1/4 x 30 in. (56.5 x 76.2cm) Unframed. $4,000-6,000
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111 WAYNE THIEBAUD (american, b. 1920) “LARGE SUCKER” from “seven still lifes and a rabbit” 1971, pencil signed and dated, numbered 34/50 (there were also 10 artist’s proofs); Parasol Press, publisher. Color lithograph on Rives paper. sheet size: 23 5/8 x 22 in. (60 x 55.8cm) $8,000-12,000
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112 RED GROOMS (american, b. 1937) “FATS DOMINO” 1984, signed in red pencil, numbered 9/54 (there were also 5 artist’s proofs); Shark’s Ink, publisher. Three dimensional color lithograph in Plexiglas case. overall dimensions: 17 1/4 x 20 3/8 x 17 3/8 in. (43.8 x 51.8 x 44.1cm) [Knestrick 102]. provenance: Private Collection, PA. $2,500-4,000
113 RED GROOMS (american, b. 1937) “LITTLE ITALY” 1989, signed in red pencil, numbered 86/90 (there were also 10 artist’s proofs); Shark’s Ink, publisher. Three dimensional color lithograph with die cut in Plexiglas case. overall dimensions: 27 x 38 1/2 x 16 1/2 in. (68.6 x 97.8 x 41.9cm) [Knestrick 117]. provenance: Private Collection, PA. $5,000-7,000
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114 ROY LICHTENSTEIN (american, 1923-1997) “GRANDPA” from the “brushstroke figures” series 1989, signed and dated in pencil, numbered 39/60 (there were also 8 artist’s proofs); Waddington Graphics, London and Graphicstudio, University of South Florida, publishers. Lithograph, waxtype, woodcut and screenprint in colors on Saunders Waterford paper. image size: 52 9/16 x 36 15/16 in. (133.5 x 93.8cm) sheet size: 56 13/16 x 41 in. (144.3 x 104.1cm) [Corlett 231]. Unframed. $10,000-15,000
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05/17/09 115 CHRISTO (american, b. 1935) “SURROUNDED ISLANDS, PROJECT FOR BISCAYNE BAY, GREATER MIAMI, FLORIDA” 1985, signed in crayon, numbered 71/100 (there were also 30 artist’s proofs in Roman numerals); Foundation Maeght, publisher. Color offset lithograph with collage on wove paper. image size: 23 1/2 x 20 3/4 in. (59.7 x 52.7cm) sheet size: 30 3/4 x 23 7/8 in. (78 x 60.6cm) [Schellman 122]. provenance: Private Collection, FL. $2,000-3,000
116 ALEX KATZ (american, b. 1927) “BICYCLING IN CENTRAL PARK” from “new york, new york” 1983, signed in pencil, numbered 210/250 (there were also 25 artist’s proofs); New York Graphic Society, publisher. Color lithograph on wove paper. image and sheet size: 22 x 30 in. (55.8 x 76.1cm) [Maravell 130]. Unframed. $600-800 117 LARRY RIVERS (american, 1923-2002) “BRONX ZOO” from “new york, new york” 1983, signed and dated in pencil, numbered 204/250 (there were also 25 artist’s proofs); New York Graphic Society, publisher. Color lithograph and screenprint on paper. image and sheet size: 26 x 33 7/8 in. (66 x 86cm) $600-800
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05/17/09 118 JANET FISH (american, b. 1938) “BUTTERFLY WINGS” 1991, pencil signed, titled and numbered 3/61 in the margin (there were also 6 artist’s proofs), stamped with artist’s name and date on the reverse; Stewart & Stewart, publisher. Color screenprint on BFK Rives paper. image size: 18 x 23 3/4 in. (45.7 x 60.3cm) sheet size: 21 5/8 x 29 3/4 in. (54.9 x 75.5cm) provenance: Private Collection, VA. $600-800
119 JON CARSMAN (american, 1944-1987) two prints “OCEAN GROVE” 1975, signed and dated in pencil, dedicated ‘to Carol and Arthur’ and inscribed ‘HC’. Color screenprint on wove paper. image size: 25 3/4 x 32 3/4 in. (65.3 x 83.1cm) and “WINTER SHADOWS” 1980, signed and titled in pencil, numbered 41/125. Color screenprint on wove paper. image size: 24 x 33 in. (60.9 x 83.8cm) (2). $800-1,000
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05/17/09 120 HELEN OJI (american, 20th c.) “CALDERA #1” 1985, signed, titled and dated in pencil, numbered 10/53. Color etching with collage and handcoloring on wove paper. image size: 13 3/4 x 15 3/4 in. (34.9 x 40cm) sheet size: 27 1/4 x 22 in. (69.2 x 55.9cm) $200-400
121 FRIEDA SAVITZ (american, b. 1931) “LOVE! AGAIN!” 1974, signed and titled in pencil, numbered 49/50; the artist, publisher. Color screenprint on heavy wove paper. image size: 18 x 23 3/4 in. (45.7 x 60.3cm) sheet size: 23 x 29 in. (58.4 x 73.6cm) Unframed. $200-400
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05/17/09 122 VICTOR PASMORE (british, 1908-1998) “SENZA TITOLO 9” 1989, signed with initials and dated ‘VP 89’ in pencil, numbered 51/90 (there were also 15 artist’s proofs); Marlborough Graphics Ltd., London, and 2RC Edizioni d’arte, Rome, publishers. Color etching and aquatint in colors on Fabriano. 63 x 38.6 in (160 x 98cm) [Lynton G61]. provenance: Private Collection, West Palm Beach, FL. $1,500-2,000
123 STEPHEN EDLICH (american, 1944-1989) “LE” 1977, acrylic, polymer, paper, ink and charcoal on printed cotton canvas sight size: 84 x 60 in. (213.4 x 152.4cm) provenance: Private Collection, West Palm Beach, FL. $4,000-6,000
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05/17/09 124 J. KAUFMAN (20th century) UNTITLED Signed in pencil, numbered 36/40. Color screenprint on wove paper. image size: 24 3/4 x 15 in. (62.8 x 38.1cm) sheet size: 22 3/8 x 30 in. (56.8 x 76.2cm) Unframed. $200-400
125 RAY HOWARD (american, 20th century) “ENVOY” 1983, signed, titled and dated in pencil, numbered 26/40. Color lithograph on two sheets of shaped wove paper, adhered together at left (as issued). approx. 7 1/2 x 34 1/2 in. (19 x 87.6cm) Unframed. $200-400 126 (AFTER) PIET MONDRIAN (dutch, 1872-1944) two prints “BROADWAY BOOGIE WOOGIE” AND “FOXTROT” each from “a portfolio of 10 paintings”. 1967, both from the editions of 150, Ives-Sillman, Inc., publisher. One color and one black and white screenprint after paintings of the same name from 1938-42 on wove papers. each image size: 15 3/8 x 15 3/8 in. (39 x 39cm) each sheet size: 17 x 17 in. (43.1 x 43.1cm) Unframed (2). $400-600
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05/17/09 127 CARY SMITH (american, 1955) “I WANT YOU” 1988, signed, titled, dated and inscribed ‘CARY SMITH.1988 “I WANT YOU” OIL/WAX’ on canvas over upper stretcher, oil and wax on canvas 72 x 72 in. (182.9 x 182.9cm) provenance: Koury Wingate Gallery, New York, NY. $2,000-3,000
128 CARY SMITH (american, 1955) “HOLD ON” 1988, signed, titled, dated and inscribed ‘CARY SMITH.1988 “HOLD ON” OIL/WAX’ on canvas over upper stretcher, oil and wax on canvas 72 x 72 in. (182.9 x 182.9cm) provenance: Koury Wingate Gallery, New York, NY. $2,000-3,000
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05/17/09 129 DOVE BRADSHAW (american, b. 1949) two drawings “UNTITLED” AND “UNTITLED” 1979, each signed ‘Dove Bradshaw” and dated ‘1.25.26 1979’ and 1.28.29.30 1979’ respectively in pencil bottom left, pencil on paper (one also with red colored pencil) image sizes: 4 1/8 x 3 1/8 in. (10.5 x 7.9cm) and 6 x 3 1/2 (15.2 x 8.8cm) each sheet size: 10 1/2 x 10 in. (26.6 x 25.3cm) (2). provenance: Sotheby’s, New York, June 23, 1982, sale #4903-M, lot 132 and 133. Sandra Gering Gallery, New York, NY. $700-900
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130 LAURA NEWMAN (american, 20th century) three panels from “italy, antartica” “HOUSE, TOWER, TREE” 1982, oil on paper laid down to masonite and oil on canvas in three panels overall dimensions: 90 1/2 x 102 in. (229.8 x 259.1cm) (3). provenance: Gift from the artist. $2,000-3,000
131 BEN KAMIHIRA (american, 1925-2004) “MIYO” Oil on canvas 36 x 32 in. (91.4 x 81.3cm) provenance: Janet Nessler Gallery, Inc., New York, NY. $4,000-6,000
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05/17/09 132 TOM WESSELMANN (american, 1931-2004) “CLAIRE NUDE” 1980, signed in pencil, dated and numbered 163/200 (there were also 25 artist’s proofs); Transworld Art, publisher. Color lithograph and screenprint on Arches 88 paper. image size: 25 x 24 in. (63.5 x 60.9cm) sheet size: 31 x 30 in. (78.8 x 76.2cm) provenance: Private Collection, NJ. $6,000-8,000
133 TOM WESSELMANN (american, 1931-2004) “SUNSET NUDE WITH YELLOW TULIPS” 2004-6, with the artist’s embossed signature lower right, numbered 36/75 in pencil (there were also 8 artist’s proofs), presumably with estate stamp and signed by the artist’s wife, Claire Wesselmann on the reverse; Mixografia, Inc., publisher. Mixografia print on handmade paper. image size: 26 1/4 x 30 1/2 in. (66.6 x 77.4cm) sheet size: 37 3/4 x 42 in. (95.8 x 106.6cm) $6,000-8,000
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05/17/09 134 JANE HAMMOND (american b. 1950) “SPELLS AND INCANTATIONS” 2007, signed, titled, dated and numbered 20/45 in crayon on underside; Shark’s Ink, publisher. Seven color lithograph and silkscreen with 18 and 24 karat gold leaf, composition leaf and chine collé on three sheets of paper, which have been hand-cut and assembled. height: 60 1/2 in. (153.7cm) width: 18 3/4 in. (47.6cm) depth: 7 1/2 in. (19.1cm) $3,000-5,000
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135 CHUCK CLOSE (american, b. 1940) “SELF PORTRAIT #1-5” the complete set of five prints 2002, all signed and dated in pencil, all numbered 11/30 (there were also 20 proofs); ACS Editions, publisher. Five archival iris prints with screened varnish over image area on wove paper. each image: 25 x 19 in. (63.5 x 48.2cm) each sheet: 30 x 23 in. (76.2 x 58.4cm) (5). $5,000-7,000
136 CHUCK CLOSE (american, b. 1940) “JANET” 1988, signed and dated in pencil, numbered 34/50 (there were also 10 artist’s proofs); Pace Editions, pubilsher. Linocut in browns on Gasenchi Echizen paper laid down to German Etching paper. image size: 14 5/8 x 123/4 in. (37.2 x 32.3cm) sheet size: 31 x 22 1/4 in. (78.7 x 56.5cm) [Butler Institute 54]. provenance: Private Collection, VA. $2,500-3,500
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137 PRUITT-EARLY (ROB PRUITT, WALTER EARLY) (american, 20th century) “POSTER FOR TEENAGE BOYS, STACKED MILLER” Circa 1990, four color coupler prints each panel: 19 x 28 in. (48.2 x 71.7cm) overall dimensions: 76 x 28 in. (193 x 71.7cm) provenance: 303 Gallery, New York, NY. $3,000-5,000
138 GARY BEYDLER (american, b. 1944) “STILLS FROM HAND HELD DAY” 1976, signed and dated ‘Gary Beydler 1976’ bottom right, titled and numbered 4/30 bottom left. Six color photographs mounted to wove paper. images: 3 7/8 x 5 1/2 in. (9.8 x 13.9cm) support sheet: 17 3/4 x 23 3/4 in. (45 x 60.3cm) provenance: Ellie Blankfort Gallery, Los Angeles, CA. $600-800
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05/17/09 139 RICHARD ESTES (american, b. 1932) “SALZBURG CATHEDRAL” 1982, signed in pencil, numbered 238/250 (there were also 15 artist’s proofs); Parasol Press, publisher. Color screenprint on heavy wove paper. image size: 20 x 14 1/2 in. (50.8 x 36.8cm) sheet size: 27 1/8 x 21 in. (68.8 x 53.3cm) [See Arthur p. 126]. $1,000-1,500
140 RICHARD ESTES (american, b. 1932) “DOWNTOWN, NEAR BROADWAY” 2003, signed in pencil, numbered PP 2/4 (the edition was 49 plus 6 artist’s proofs); Marlborough Graphics, publisher. Color woodcut on Japan paper. image size: 16 x 11 15/16 in. (40.6 x 30.3cm) sheet size: 23 5/8 x 18 1/8 in. (60 x 46cm) $2,000-3,000
141 RICHARD ESTES (american b. 1932) “SAM’S PLACE” from “urban landscapes no. 1” 1972, signed in pencil bottom right, numbered W/A-Y (the regular edition was 75); Parasol Press, publisher. Color screenprint on wove paper. image size: 15 x 18 in. (38.1 x 45.7cm) [See Arthur p. 112-3]. provenance: Private Collection, VA. $900-1,200
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05/17/09 142 RICHARD ESTES (american, b. 1932) “URBAN LANDSCAPES NO. 3” the complete set of eight color screenprints 1981, each signed in pencil and numbered 156/200 (there were also 15 artist’s proofs lettered [A-O]; Parasol Press, S.A., publisher. Eight color screenprints on Fabriano Cottone paper, title, text and justification enclosed in original individual wove paper folders within original olive cloth-covered portfolio box. each image size: 14 x 20 in. (35.5 x 50.8cm) each sheet size: 19 3/4 x 27 1/2 in. (50.1 x 69.8cm) [See Arthur p. 120-121]. $7,000-10,000
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143 ROBERT COMBAS (french, b. 1957) “BONJOURS MONSIEUR MAGRITTE!” 1990, signed ‘Combas 90.’ vertically at right, titled in upper margin ‘bonjours monsieur Magritte!’ and inscribed in bottom margin, ‘Un oeuf au plat sur le crâne. Trés haut dans le ciel le soleil de mioli nous tape sur la tête.’ Gouache and acrylic over lithograph on paper. sight size: 50 1/2 x 36 in. (128.2 x 91.4cm) provenance: Private Collection, FL. $10,000-15,000
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144 PETER BOMMELS (german, b. 1951) “GEKAMMTE WELT” 1984, signed and dated ‘P. Bommels 84’ and titled ‘’! Gekammte Welt! (Combed World)’ in crayon on the reverse, oil and human hair on canvas 78 3/4 x 86 1/2 in. (200 x 219.7cm) provenance: Sonnabend Gallery, New York, NY. $3,000-4,000
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145 LINDA BESEMER (american, b. 1957) “LARGE ZIP FOLD #3” 2002, acrylic height: 114 in. (289.5cm) width: 72 in. (183cm) depth: 24 in. (91.5cm) $8,000-12,000
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05/17/09 146 SHAHZIA SIKANDER (pakistani, b. 1969) “ANCHOR” 1999, signed and dated in pencil, numbered 46/60 (there were also 6 artist’s proofs); Michael Steinberg Editions, publisher. Color screenprint on Somerset Velvet paper. image size 24 1/2 x 32 1/2 in. (62.2 x 82.5cm) sheet size: 28 x 35 in. (71 x 88.8cm) Unframed. $400-600
147 WILL COTTON (american, b. 1965) “PEANUT BUTTER BRITTLE HOUSE” 2002, signed and dated in pencil, numbered 11/30 (there were also 6 artist’s proofs); Michael Steinberg Editions, publisher. Etching with aquatint on Chine collé to Somerset velvet paper. image size: 12 x 10 3/4 in. (30.4 x 27.3cm) sheet size: 24 x 19 7/8 in. (60.9 x 50.4cm) Unframed. $800-1,000
148 INKA ESSENHIGH (american, b. 1969) three prints “DAEDALUS AND ICARUS” 2000, signed in pencil, numbered 22/40 (there were also 4 artist’s proofs); Michael Steinberg Editions, publisher. Color screenprint on heavy wove paper. image size: 30 x 26 in. (76.2 x 66cm) Unframed. and “SHOWGIRLS” 2000, signed in pencil, numbered 22/40 (there were also 4 artist’s proofs); Michael Steinberg Editions, publisher. Color screenprint on heavy wove paper. image size: 30 x 26 in. (76.2 x 66cm) Unframed. and “THE WESTERN PRINT” 2000, signed in pencil, dated ‘1999’, numbered 59/60 (there were also 6 artist’s proofs); Michael Steinberg Editions, publisher. Color screenprint on heavy wove paper. image size: 27 1/2 x 30 1/2 in. (69.8 x 77.4cm) Unframed. (3). $1,500-2,500
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05/17/09 149 ANDY WARHOL (american, 1928-1987) “AFTER THE PARTY” 1979, signed in pencil and numbered 971/1000 (there were also 30 artist’s proofs); Grosset and Dunlap, Inc, publisher. Color screenprint on Arches 88 paper. image and sheet size: 21 1/4 x 30 1/2 (53.9 x 77.4cm) [Feldman & Schellmann II.183]. $5,000-7,000
150 (AFTER) ANDY WARHOL (american, 1928-1987) MICK JAGGER COMPLETE SET OF TEN OFFSET LITHOGRAPHS 1975 Ten offset lithographs in colors on thin cardstock. Framed together. Each image size: 6 1/8 x 4 in. (15.5 x 10.2cm) (10). Note: These works were created to announce Andy Warhol’s series of ten screenprints “Mick Jagger” published by Seabird Editions. $1,500-2,500
151 (AFTER) ANDY WARHOL (american, 1928-1987) MAO TSE-TUNG 1972. Color printed photomechanical invitation on paper with printed exhibition text on the reverse. 7 x 13 1/2 in. (17.8 x 34.2cm) $1,500-2,500
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152 STUART SHILS (american, b. 1954) SUMMER SUNRISE Signed ‘SHILS’ bottom right, oil on paper 9 1/4 x 11 1/4 in. (23.5 x 28.5cm) Unframed. $800-1,200
153 LEONARD NELSON (american, 1912-1993) UNTITLED Signed and dated ‘L.Nelson ‘79’ on the reverse, oil on board 9 3/4 x 11 3/4 in. (24.8 x 29.8cm) and “UNTITLED” 1958, signed and dated ‘L Nelson 58’ in pencil bottom right, numbered 2/6. Color screenprint on wove paper. sheet size: 28 x 24 in. (71 x 61cm) (2). provenance: Private Collection, FL. $1,000-1,500
154 LEONARD NELSON (american, 1912-1993) ABSTRACTION 1951, signed and dated lower left, oil on panel mounted to carved and stained wood panel size: 19 5/8 x 1 7/8 in. (49.5 x 4.8cm) wood mount size: 23 1/2 x 4 in. (59.6 x 10.2cm) provenance: Private Collection, FL. $1,000-1,500
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155 LEO SEWELL (american, b. 1945) “GRANDMOTHER CLOCK” 1982, signed ‘Leo Sewell’ on base of interior compartment and inscribed ‘Repaired 2009 Leo Sewell’ at reverse, found object assemblage height: 70 in. (177.8cm) width: 14 in. (35.5cm) depth: 8 1/4 in. (21cm) $2,000-3,000
156 LEO SEWELL (american, b. 1945) “CAT” 1980, found object assemblage height: 13 in. (33cm) width: 6 in. (15.2cm) depth: 12 1/2 in. (31.8cm) $1,200-1,800
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05/17/09 157 LEO SEWELL (american, b. 1945) SEATED MAN Circa 1978, found object assemblage height: 52 in. (132cm) width: 19 in. (48.3cm) depth: 30 in. (76.2cm) $2,000-4,000
158 LEO SEWELL (american, b. 1945) “BABY” 1982, signed and dated ‘Leo Sewell 1982’ at back, found object assemblage height: 16 in. (40.6cm) width: 10 in. (25.4cm) depth: 14 1/2 in. (36.8cm) $1,200-1,800
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Index Afro, 78 Almeida, G., 60 Anguiano, R., 56 Appel, K., 10, 11 Ara, K., 41 Archipenko, A., 66 Avery, March, 101 Avery, Milton, 79-82 Bertoia, H., 67-68 Besemer, L., 145 Beydler, G., 138 Bissier, J., 12 Bommels, P., 143 Botello, A., 40 Bradshaw, D., 129 Brodhead, Q., 102 Brodie, G., 13 Brooks, E., 108 Buffet, B., 19, 38 Caballero, J., 57 Caballero, L., 61, 62 Calder, A., 35, 36 Carrington, L., 54 Carsman, J., 119 Chagall, M., 21-25 Christo, J. 115 Close, C., 135, 135 Combas, R., 143 Cotton, W., 147 Daxhelet, P., 16 Delano, J., 85 Derain, A., 9 Dyf, M., 4
Hammond, J., 133 Hermansader, M., 94 Hervé, J., 2 Hine, L., 84 Howard, R., 125 Kalinowski, H., 69 Kamihira, B., 131 Kamrowski, G., 15 Katz, A., 116 Kaufman, J., 124 Khanna, K. (After), 43 Kingman, E., 59 Kulkarni, K., 42 Levee, J., 93 Léger, F. (After), 18 Léger, F., 20 Lichtenstein, R., 114 Magritte, R. (After), 17 Menkes, S., 98 Meyers, F., 71 Milton, P., 104-106 Miró, J. (After), 37 Miró, J., 29-34 Mokady, M., 49 Mondrian, P., 126 Montenard, F., 8 Montoya, G., 55 Moore, H., 83 Natkin, R., 92 Nelson, L., 152, 153 Newman, L., 129 Nierman, L., 95-97 Noland, K., 89
Edlich, S., 123 Eldredge, L., 74 Essenhigh, I., 148 Estes, R., 139-142 Eyüboglu, E., 44
Oji, H., 120 Olitski, J., 90 Orhon, M., 46
Faulkner, H., 99, 100 Fini, L., 14 Fish, J., 118
Pasmore, V., 122 Picasso, P., 26-28 Pinto, B., 6, 7 Piper, J., 103 Pruitt-Early, 137
Gilmore, A., 75-77 Grooms, R., 112, 113
Renoir, P. 5 Rivera, D., 50-53 Rivers, L., 117
Savitz, F., 121 Schwartz, B., 70 Sewell, L., 155-158 Shils, S., 152 Sikander, S., 146 Siqueiros, D., 63-65 Slavin, N., 107 Smith, C., 127, 128 Tabrizi, S., 45 Tamayo, R., 58 Thiebaud, W., 109-111 Tissot, J., 1 Tobey, M., 91 Tobiasse, T., 47, 48 Trubach, E., 39 Vollet, J., 3 Warhol, A., 149-151 Webb, T., 86, 88 Weiner, D., 87 Wesselmann, T., 132, 133 Wines, J., 72, 73
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ROY NUSE (american 1885–1975) "THE CHILDREN OF JAMES W. HUNSBERGER" Signed and dated bottom right, oil on canvas 34 x 40 in. exhibited: Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts Annual Exhibition, 1926, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Cat.No. 221. note: The painting depicts the present owner's mother and siblings at Cape May, New Jersey. $70,000–100,000
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Property not picked up from Freeman’s within ten business days of the auction will be transferred to a storage facility as noted in our terms and conditions. There will be packing, transport, storage and release charges. For the convenience of the successful bidder, all purchased lots will be packed and transferred to the storage facility together. Payment of the hammer price, premium and any applicable sales taxes must be made directly to Freeman’s prior to the release of property. Please contact Freeman’s with shipping related queries. 215-563-9275 ext. 3204. Direct dial 267.414.1242
Terms & Conditions all property offered and sold (“property”) through samuel t. freeman & co, ("freeman's") shall be offered and sold on the terms and conditions set forth below which constitutes the complete statement of the terms and conditions on which all property is offered for sale. by bidding at the auction, whether present in person or by agent, by written bid, telephone, internet or other means, the buyer agrees to be bound by these terms and conditions. 1 Unless otherwise indicated, all Property will be offered by Freeman’s as agent for the Consignor. 2 Freeman’s reserves the right to vary the terms of sale and any such variance shall become part of these Conditions of Sale. 3 Buyer acknowledges that it had the right to make a full inspection of all Property prior to sale to determine the condition, size, repair or restoration of any Property. Therefore, all property is sold “AS-IS”. Freeman’s is acting solely as an auction broker, and unless otherwise stated, does not own the Property offered for sale and has made no independent investigation of the Property. Freeman’s makes no warranty of title, merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, or any other warranty or representation regarding the description, genuineness, attribution, provenance or condition to the Property of any kind or nature with respect to the Property. 4 Freeman’s in its sole and exclusive discretion, reserves the right to withdraw any property, at any time, before the fall of the hammer. 5 Unless otherwise announced by the auctioneer at the time of sale, all bids are per lot as numbered in the printed catalogue. Freeman’s reserves the right to determine any and all matters regarding the order, precedence or appropriate increment of bids or the constitution of lots. 6 The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be the buyer. The auctioneer has the right to reject any bid, to advance the bidding at his absolute discretion and in the event of any dispute between bidders, the auctioneer shall have the sole and final discretion either to determine the successful bidder or to reoffer and resell the article in dispute. If any dispute arises after sale, the Freeman’s sale record shall be conclusive in all respects. 7 If the auctioneer determines that any opening or later bid or any advance bid is not commensurate with the value of the Property offered, he may reject the same and withdraw the Property from sale. 8 Upon the fall of the hammer, title to any offered lot or article will immediately pass to the highest bidder as determined in the exclusive discretion of the auctioneer, subject to compliance by the buyer with these Conditions of Sale. Buyer thereupon assumes full risk and responsibility of the property sold, agrees to sign any requested confirmation of purchase, and agrees to pay the full price, plus Buyer’s Premium, therefore or such part, upon such terms as Freeman’s may require. 9 No lot may be removed from Freeman’s premises until the buyer has paid in full the purchase price therefor including
Buyer’s Premium or has satisfied such terms that Freeman’s, in its sole discretion, shall require. Subject to the foregoing, all Property shall be paid for and removed by the buyer at his/her expense within ten (10) days of sale and, if not so removed, may be sold by Freeman’s, or sent by Freeman’s to a public warehouse, at the sole risk and charge of the buyer(s), and Freeman’s may prohibit the buyer from participating, directly or indirectly, as a bidder or buyer in any future sale or sales. In addition to other remedies available to Freeman’s by law, Freeman’s reserves the right to impose a late charge of 1.5% per month of the total purchase price on any balance remaining ten (10) days after the day of sale. If Property is not removed by the buyer within ten (10) days, a handling charge of .1% of the total purchase price per month from the tenth day after the sale until removal by the buyer shall be payable to Freeman’s by the buyer; Freeman’s shall charge 1.5% of the total purchase price per month for any property not so removed within 60 days after the sale. Freeman’s will not be responsible for any loss, damage, theft, or otherwise responsible for any goods left in Freeman’s possession after ten (10) days. If the foregoing conditions or any applicable provisions of law are not complied with, in addition to other remedies available to Freeman’s and the Consignor (including without limitation the right to hold the buyer(s) liable for the bid price) Freeman’s, at its option, may either cancel the sale, retaining as liquidated damages all payments made by the buyer(s), or resell the property. In such event, the buyer(s) shall remain liable for any deficiency in the original purchase price and will also be responsible for all costs, including warehousing, the expense of the ultimate sale, and Freeman’s commission at its regular rates together with all related and incidental charges, including legal fees. Payment is a precondition to removal. Payment shall be by cash, certified check or similar bank draft, or any other method approved by Freeman’s. Checks will not be deemed to constitute payment until cleared. Any exceptions must be made upon Freeman’s written approval of credit prior to sale. In addition, a defaulting buyer will be deemed to have granted and assigned to Freeman’s, a continuing security interest of first priority in any property or money of, or owing to such buyer in Freeman’s possession, and Freeman’s may retain and apply such property or money as collateral security for the obligations due to due to Freeman’s. Freeman’s shall have all of the rights accorded a secured party under the Pennsylvania Uniform Commercial Code. 10 Unless the sale is advertised and announced as “without reserve”, each lot is offered subject to a reserve and Freeman’s may implement such reserves by bidding through its representatives on behalf of the Consignors. In certain
instances, the Consignor may pay less than the standard commission rate where Freeman’s or its representative is a successful bidder on behalf of the Consignor. Where the Consignor is indebted to Freeman’s, Freeman’s may have an interest in the offered lots and the proceeds therefrom, other than the broker’s Commissions, and all sales are subject to any such interest. 11 No “buy” bids shall be accepted at any time for any purpose. 12 Any pre-sale bids must be submitted in writing to Freeman’s prior to commencement of the offer of the first lot of any sale. Freeman’s copy of any such bid shall conclusively be deemed to be the sole evidence of same, and while Freeman’s accepts these bids for the convenience of bidders not present at the auction, Freeman’s shall not be responsible for the failure to execute, or, to execute properly, any pre-sale bid. 13 A Buyer’s Premium will be added to the successful bid price and is payable by the buyer as part of the total purchase price. The Buyer’s Premium shall be: 25% on the first $20,000 of the hammer price of each lot, 20% on the portion from $20,001 through $500,000, and 12% on the portion of the hammer price exceeding $500,000. 14 Unless exempted by law from the payment thereof, the buyer will be required to pay any and all federal excise tax and any state and/or local sales taxes, including where deliveries are to be made outside the state where a sale is conducted, which may be subject to a corresponding or compensating tax in another state. 15 Freeman’s may, as a service to buyer arrange to have purchased property posted and shipped at the buyer’s expense. Freeman’s is not responsible for any acts or omissions in packing or shipping of purchased lots whether or not such carrier recommended by Freeman’s. Packing and handling of purchased lots is at the responsibility of the buyer and is at the entire risk of the buyer.
16 In no event shall any liability of Freeman’s to the buyer exceed the purchase price actually paid. 17 No claimed modification or amendment of this Agreement on the part of any party shall be deemed extant, enforceable or provable unless it is in writing that has been signed by the parties to this Agreement. No course of dealing and no delay or omission on the part of Freeman’s in exercising any right under this Agreement shall operate as a waiver of such right or any other right and waiver on any one or more occasions shall not be construed as a bar to or waiver of any right or remedy of Freeman’s on any future occasion. 18 These Conditions of Sale and the buyer’s, the Consignor's and Freeman’s rights under these Conditions of Sale shall be governed by, construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and Consignor and Buyer agree to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
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25% Buyer’s Premium will be added to the first $20,000 of the hammer price of each lot, 20% on the portion from $20,001 through $500,000, and 12% on the portion of the hammer price exceeding $500,000. All lots must be paid for and removed within 5 days.
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please adhere to the bidding increments $10 until $200 is reached $25 until $500 is reached $50 until $1,000 is reached $100 until $3,000 is reached $250 until $5,000 is reached $500 until $10,000 is reached $1,000 until $30,000 is reached $2,000 until $50,000 is reached $5,000 until $100,000 is reached over $100,000 auctioneer’s discretion
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I hereby confirm thet I have read and am bound by the “Terms of Sale” presented by the auction house and which govern all auction purchases made by me. Although every attempt is made to execute your bid(s), the auctioneer is not responsible for errors and omissions.
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Samuel T Freeman & Co. 1808 Chestnut Street Philadelphia PA 19103 Tel-215.563.9275 Fax-215-599-2240 e-mail: bids@freemansauction.com www.freemansauction.com
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Appraisals anita heriot sa≤uel ≤ free≤an ii james e buckley donald e walter
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executive vice presidents ja≤es e buckley hanna dougher
≤useum Services thomas b. mccabe iv lynda a cain
senior vice presidents christian jussel alasdair nichol
Client Services mary maguire carroll kati gegenheimer jessica carter bethany mobbs andrea vainius stephanie parker
chief financial officer eric a smith
Asian Arts robert waterhouse richard cervantes English & Continental Furniture, Silver & Decorative Arts robert waterhouse douglas girton kerry jeffery Fine Jewelry samuel ≤ free≤an ii kate waterhouse Fine Paintings & Sculpture alasdair nichol david weiss libia elena mendez aimee pflieger dolby Fine Prints david weiss aimee pflieger dolby libia elena mendez Modern & Contemporary Art anne henry alasdair nichol david weiss aimee pflieger dolby Oriental Rugs & Tapestries david weiss richard cervantes Rare Books, Manuscripts, & Ephemera david j bloom joe huenke
Operations hanna dougher marcell zombori benjamin fisher jacob schell john burke julius clayton bethany mobbs gerald davis Finance hanna dougher jeffrey miller Business Development & ≤arketing thomas b. mccabe iv lily stone christopher browne Trusts & Estates christian jussel samuel t freeman iii thomas b. mccabe iv Photography elizabeth field elizabeth schultz tom clark
president paul roberts
vice presidents david j bloom lynda a cain anne henry robert waterhouse david weiss representatives david weiss Washington, DC dweiss@freemansauction.com Telephone: 202.412.8345
colin clarke Charlottesville, VA cclarke@freemanssouth.com Telephone: 434.296.4096 Fax: 434.296.4011
robert and kate waterhouse Annapolis, MD rwaterhouse@freemansauction.com Telephone: 267.414.1226
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Samuel T Freeman & Co. 1808 Chestnut Street Philadelphia Pennsylvania 19103 Tel-215.563.9275 Fax-215.563.8236 e-mail: info@freemansauction.com www.freemansauction.com
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