POST-WAR AND CONTEMPORARY ART

Lots 135 - 198A

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137 135 Rudolph Weisenborn (American, 1881-1974) Abstraction, 1954 casein on masonite signed and dated (lower left) 29 1/2 x 21 1/2 inches. $1,500-2,500

136 John Rogers Cox (American, 1915-1990) Untitled, 1950 oil on board signed (lower right) 22 x 17 inches. $1,000-2,000

137 Robert Amft (American, b. 1916) Babes in the Woods oil on canvas signed and dated 1958 (lower right) 22 x 31 inches. $300-500

138 Robert Amft (American, b. 1916) Ted Hampton, Blasted Apple Orchard and Summer (a group of three works) oil on canvas each signed Largest 29 x 24 inches. $500-700 139 Robert Amft (American, b. 1916) View from Mt. Baldy oil on canvas signed (lower right) 44 x 56 1/2 inches. $800-1,200 140 Harry Mintz (American, 1907-2002) View of Toledo oil on masonite signed (lower edge) 23 1/2 x 23 1/2 inches. $400-600 141 Margo Hoff (American, 1912-2008) Time Piece, circa 1965 and Untitled, 1964, together with an exhibition poster oil and collage on masonite, tempera collage on paper signed Largest 17 3/4 x 17 3/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Thomas Ferdinand, New York, New York $1,000-1,500

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142* Abbot Pattison (American, 1916- 1999) Ten Studies of Sculptural Forms mixed media on paper each signed 9 1/4 x 7 3/4 inches (each). Property from the Estate of Hortense Singer, Chicago, Illinois $400-600

143* Alexander Calder (American 1898-1976) Untitled gouache signed and dated 71 (lower right) 43 1/8 x 9 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Richard Z. Kabaker, Middleton, Wisconsin

This work is registered in the archives of the Calder Foundation, New York, under application number A13123. $10,000-15,000

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144 Jean DuBuffet (French, 1901-1985) Chaussee degradee au pied du mur chemin conduisant a la villa “les roures”, 1955 gouache and colored pencil initialed and dated 55 (upper right) 12 1/2 x 9 1/4 inches. Jonathan Novak Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, California (label on verso) $15,000-20,000

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145* Lazar Khidekel (Russian, 1904-1986) Untitled watercolor initialed (lower edge) 10 1/4 x 6 3/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Charles Gaylord, San Francisco, California $1,000-2,000

146 Fritz Olsen 20th century Break Through marble Height 19 1/2 inches. $800-1,200

147 Mario Negri (Italian, 1916-1987) Nude bronze edition 0/4, stamped Height 47 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Northfield, Illinois $4,000-6,000

148 Richard Koppe (American, 1916-1973) Abstract Painting oil on canvas signed and titled (verso) 36 x 30 inches. $800-1,200

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152 Jacques Deperthes (French, b. 1936) Le Canal du Loing, 1965 oil on canvas signed (lower right), signed, titled and dated 1965 (verso) 31 1/2 x 25 inches. $1,000-2,000

153 Jacques Deperthes (French, b. 1936) La Plaine, 1965 oil on canvas signed (lower right), signed, titled and dated 1965 (verso) 34 1/2 x 28 inches. $1,000-2,000

154* Pedro Friedeberg (Mexican/American, b. 1937) Hand Form painted wood signed (base) Height 4 1/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Mr. Melvin Bullard, Chicago, Illinois $400-600

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155 Francisco Zúñiga (Mexican, 1912-1998) Mujer bronze edition 1/111, inscribed and dated 1965 Height 26 inches. $18,000-22,000

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156 Jim Shaw (American, b. 1952) Untitled oil on canvas signed (lower left) 48 x 48 inches. $5,000-7,000 157 Jim Shaw (American, b. 1952) Untitled oil on canvas signed (lower right) 48 x 48 inches. $5,000-7,000 158 Laxman Pai (Indian, b. 1926) Mahalia Jackson oil on canvas signed and dated 1971 32 x 32 inches. $3,000-5,000

159 Sam Francis (American, 1923-1994) Untitled (Tokyo SF 70-790), 1970 acrylic on paper signed (verso) 40 x 27 3/4 inches.

Provenance: Ikon Ltd./Kay Richards Contemporary Art, Santa Monica, California Acquired from the above by the present owner Property from a Private Collection, Scottsdale, Arizona $30,000-50,000

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159A Frank Stella (American, b. 1936) Untitled oil on canvas 30 x 27 3/4 inches.

Provenance: Darby Bannard, Miami Relocation Strategies Inc., Cincinatti

Documentation: This lot is accompanied by documentation from Darby Bannard, Professor of Art, University of Miami, dated February 21, 2008, and February 14, 2008, confirming the authenticity of the work. $12,000-18,000

160 Richard Smith (British, b. 1931) Untitled oil on canvas 62 x 64 x 10 inches. Provenance: Richard L. Feigen and Co., Chicago, Illinois Acquired from the above by the present owner. $2,000-4,000

161 Clement Meadmore (Australian, 1929-2005) Throughout bronze edition 10/12, inscribed and dated 73 Height 6 1/2 inches. David Barnett Gallery, Milwaukee, Wisconsin (label under base) $2,000-4,000

162* Max Cole (American, b. 1937) Askara oil on canvas 52 x 62 inches. Property from the Estate of Hortense Singer, Chicago, Illinois $5,000-7,000

163 Robert Natkin (American, b. 1930) Intimate Lighting, 1972 acrylic on canvas signed (lower left) 82 x 37 inches. $8,000-10,000

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166 164 Karl Wirsum (American, b. 1939) Untitled I (Bunnies) colored pencil on paper 35 x 23 inches. Property from the Collection of a New York-Based Financial Institution $700-900

165 Karl Wirsum (American, b. 1939) Untitled II (Bunnies) colored pencil on paper 35 x 23 inches. Property from the Collection of a New York-Based Financial Institution $700-900

166 Karl Wirsum (American, b. 1939) Coma Dent, 1985 acrylic and acetate on wood 42 x 44 1/2 inches. Phyllis Kind Gallery, Chicago, Illinois (label on verso) $3,000-5,000

167 Ed Paschke (American, 1939-2004) Eskargo, 1985 oil on canvas signed and dated (lower right), signed, titled and dated (stretcher bar) 42 x 79 1/2 inches. $20,000-30,000

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170 168 Christina Ramberg (American, 1946-1995) Untitled #126, 1986 acrylic on linen 22 x 18 inches. Property from the Collection of a New York-Based Financial Institution $1,000-2,000

169 Gary Weisman (American, b. 1952) Untitled mixed media inscribed and dated 1976 Height 7 inches. $700-900

170 Jack Smith 20th century Various Activities, 1979/80 pencil, paper, paint, drawing pins and wood mounted to boards signed, titled and dated (verso) 11 3/4 x 11 3/4 inches. $1,500-2,000

171 Dennis Oppenheim (American, b. 1938) Accelerator for Evil Thoughts, 1983 mixed media construction (not assembled) 144 x 8 x 276 inches. Property from a Mi dwest Museum $3,000-5,000

172* Marko Spalatin 20th century Curtain I oil on canvas signed and titled (verso) 36 x 40 inches. Property from the Estate of Richard Z. Kabaker, Middleton, Wisconsin $500-700

173 Trevor Bell (British, b. 1930) Red Interlock oil on canvas signed and dated 1983 (verso) 46 x 78 inches. Property from the Collection of a New York-Based Financial Institution $2,000-4,000

174* John Buck (American, b. 1946) The Flood mixed media on carved wood 85 x 73 inches. Property from the Estate of Hortense Singer, Chicago, Illinois $3,000-5,000

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175 James Winn Switching Yards, November acrylic on paper 14 x 37 1/2 inches. Property from the Collection of a New York-Based Financial Institution $800-1,200 176 Jimmy Dyer Mountain Backed Riders oil on canvas signed (lower right) 16 x 24 inches. $1,000-2,000 177 Keith Jacobshagen (American, b. 1941) Bright Sky, Middle Summer, 1986 oil on canvas signed and dated 86 (lower right) 44 x 46 inches. Property from the Collection of a New York-Based Financial Institution $4,000-6,000

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178 Robert Barnes 20th century Finn McCool and the Salmon of Knowledge, 1985 acrylic on paper 22 x 30 1/2 inches. Property from the Collection of a New York-Based Financial Institution $800-1,200 179 James McGarrell (American, b. 1930) Set, 1987 oil on canvas signed and dated 1987 (verso) 41 x 36 inches. Property from the Collection of a New York-Based Financial Institution $800-1,200

180 Michael Ayrton (British, 1921-1975) Emerging Man Figure I, II, III (three works) bronze with a brown patina and copper wire Height 36 inches (each). $30,000-50,000

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180A Reuben Nakian (American, 1897-1986) Leda and the Swan, 1978 bronze edition 3/7, inscribed Height 9 inches. Hokin Gallery, Palm Beach, Florida (label under base) $2,000-4,000

181 Michael Gross (American, b. 1953) Michael, I’m Waiting vessel Height 54 inches. Provenance: Objects Gallery, Chicago, Illinois, 1989 Acquired from the above by the present owner. $3,000-5,000

182 Alex Katz (American, b. 1927) Anne color screenprint on cut aluminum edition 60/75, signed (lower left), Styria Studio, pub. 68 x 24 1/2 inches. Property from a Private Collection, Northfield, Illinois $12,000-18,000

183 Robert Colescott (American, b. 1925) Lust, 1990 mixed media on paper signed, titled and dated (lower right) 41 1/2 x 29 1/2 inches. $5,000-7,000

184 Billy Al Bengston (American, b. 1934) Sail water collage 29 x 22 inches. $1,000-2,000

185 Judith Rifka (American, b. 1945) Nude on Black acrylic on canvas signed (lower right) 73 x 59 inches. $1,000-2,000

186 Semproniu Iclozan 20th century Dalmatian Nights oil on canvas signed and dated (lower right) 20 x 16 1/8 inches. $4,000-6,000

187 187 Clay Edgar Spohn (American, 1898-1977) Yellow Movements, on Dark Red and Blue oil on canvas signed and dated (verso) 40 x 49 inches. $2,000-4,000

188 Mark Luyten (Belgian, b. 1955) Intermezzo photocollage and pigment signed, titled, dated (verso) 56 x 37 inches. $500-700

189 Ron Bolt (Canadian, b. 1938) Star Lit Beach oil on canvas signed (upper right) 54 1/2 x 64 1/2 inches. $2,000-4,000

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190 Nicola Simbari (Italian, b. 1927) Beach in Castelfusano oil on canvas signed and dated 63 (lower right) 39 x 38 1/2 inches. $4,000-6,000

191 Nicola Simbari (Italian, b. 1927) Panearea Beach oil on canvas signed and dated 63 (lower right) 39 x 35 inches. $4,000-6,000

192* Nicola Simbari (Italian, b. 1927) Cabanas in Amalfi oil on canvas signed and dated 65 (right edge) 39 3/8 x 31 5/8 inches. Property from the Indianapolis Museum of Art, Indianapolis, Indiana $3,000-5,000

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193 Thomas Dedecker (American, b. 1951) Picking Flowers - Mother and Child oil on canvas signed (lower right) 12 x 16 inches. $1,000-2,000

193A Robert Jessup (American, b. 1952) A Keeper of the Masks oil on canvas signed (lower right), signed, titled and dated 1986 (verso) 41 1/2 x 40 inches. $1,000-2,000

194 Crash (John Matos) (American, b. 1961) Boom watercolor signed and dated 92 (lower right) 22 1/4 x 15 inches. $1,200-1,800

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197 195 James Castle (American, 1899-1977) Untitled (three pictures with captions) found paper, colored pulp 8 x 6 inches. Fleisher Ollman Gallery, Philedelphia, Pennsylvania (label on verso) $3,000-5,000

196 James Castle (American, 1899-1977) Untitled (three figures) found paper, colored pulp 6 x 7 7/8 inches. $2,500-3,500

197 James Castle (American, 1899-1977) Untitled (large dream house) found paper, colored pulp 5 x 6 3/4 inches. Fleisher Ollman Gallery, Philedelphia, Pennsylvania (label on verso) $1,500-2,500

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197A Pol Verswijver (Belgian, b. 1949) Still Life with Pears, 1982 oil on canvas signed (lower right) 41 x 41 inches. $500-700 198 Sol LeWitt (American, 1928-2007) Irregular Grid, 2001 gouache on paper signed and dated 01 (lower right) 15 x 13 inches. Documentation: This lot is accompanied by a letter from the LeWitt Estate, dated July 10, 2009, confirming the authenticity of the work. $5,000-7,000 198A Pol Verswijver (Belgian, b. 1949) Still Life with Gnole oil on canvas signed and dated 1984-IX (lower right) 41 x 41 inches. $500-700