MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY ART

Opposite Lot 38 Lynn Chadwick Recumbant Elektra, 1968

Modern and Contemporary Art | Lots 1 - 93

1 1 Nadia Khodasevich-Leger (French/Russian, 1904-1982) Abstract Composition, 1922/1963 watercolor and gouache on paper initialled H. XO and dated (lower right); stamped by the estate (verso) 13 x 9 inches.

Provenance: The Estate of Charlotte Bergman, Paris, France $2,000-3,000

2 Nadia Khodasevich-Leger (French/Russian, 1904-1982) Abstract Composition, 1922/1961 watercolor on paper initialled H. XO and dated (lower right); stamped by the estate (verso) 8 1/4 x 11 1/2 inches.

Provenance: The Estate of Charlotte Bergman, Paris, France $2,000-3,000

3* Yakov Chernikov (Ukrainian, 1889-1951) Non-Object Composition, ca. 1930 gouache on paper signed I. Chernikov (lower left) 12 x 9 1/2 inches. Property from the Ralph Esmerian Collection, New York, New York

Provenance: Barry Friedman, Ltd., New York, New York Knoedler & Company, New York, New York $5,000-7,000

4 Michael Steiner (American, b. 1945) Sapphire 1 painted wood 3 1/2 x 12 1/4 x 25 3/4 inches.

Provenance: Dawn Gallery, New York, New York $1,000-2,000

5* Yakov Chernikov (Ukrainian, 1889-1951) Composition ink on paper 7 1/4 x 10 inches. Property from the Ralph Esmerian Collection, New York, New York

Provenance: Barry Friedman, Ltd., New York, New York $5,000-7,000

6* Gerd Balzer (German, 1909-1985) Analytic Drawing, 1929 pen, ink, and watercolor on paper signed Gerd Balzer, titled, and dated (lower right) 11 3/4 x 8 1/4 inches. Property from the Ralph Esmerian Collection, New York, New York

Provenance: Barry Friedman, Ltd., New York, New York $600-800

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7 Alexander Calder (American, 1898-1976) Black Boot, 1965 gouache signed Calder and dated (lower right) 41 x 29 inches.

Provenance: Nicholas Guppy, London, United Kingdom

This work has been examined and authenticated by The Calder Foundation. The application number is A14272. $20,000-30,000

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8 Hans Arp (French, 1886-1966) As de pique wool tapestry embroidered Arp (verso) 78 x 65 inches. $1,500-2,500

9* Daniel Brush (American, b. 1947) Koald and Yadoo, 1975 (a pair of works) ink on paper signed Daniel Brush, titled, and dated (verso) 29 1/2 x 22 1/2 inches. Property from the Ralph Esmerian Collection, New York, New York $1,000-2,000

10* Daniel Brush (American, b. 1947) Koald 93: Zo, #74, 1981 ink on paper 60 x 40 inches. Property from the Ralph Esmerian Collection, New York, New York

Provenance: Twining Gallery, New York, New York $800-1,200 11* Daniel Brush (American, b. 1947) Koald 95: Yamamba, #1, 1982 ink on paper 60 x 40 inches. Property from the Ralph Esmerian Collection, New York, New York

Provenance: Twining Gallery, New York, New York $800-1,200

12 Pietro Consagra (Italian, 1920-2005) Senza Titolo, 1963 bronze stamped Consagra and dated Height: 14 inches on a 2 inch base.

Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist in the 1960’s then by descent to the present owner. $12,000-18,000

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13 Paul Jenkins (American, b. 1923) Phenomena watercolor signed Paul Jenkins (lower right) 29 3/4 x 41 3/4 inches. $6,000-8,000

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14 Paul Jenkins (American, b. 1923) Untitled acrylic on canvas signed 71 1/2 x 128 inches. $30,000-50,000

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15 John Himmelfarb (American, b.1946) Rest, 1977 acrylic on canvas signed John Himmelfarb and dated (verso) 60 x 30 inches.

Provenance: Balkin Fine Arts, Chicago, Illinois $400-600

16 David John Barr (American, b. 1939) No. 44, 1968 wood relief signed Dave Barr, titled, and dated (verso) 32 x 38 inches. $1,000-2,000 17 Therman Statom (American, b. 1953) Crow oil on board with mirror 32 x 24 inches. Property from a Private Collection $2,000-3,000

18 Larry Rivers (American, 1923-2002) Portrait of a Man pencil on paper signed Rivers (lower right) 11 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches.

Provenance: Gimple Fils Gallery, London, United Kingdom $3,000-5,000

19 Ed Paschke (American, 1939-2004) Bayside, 1998 pen and colored pencil on paper signed E. Paschke and dated (lower right), titled (lower left) 13 1/2 x 16 inches.

Provenance: Maya Polsky Gallery, Chicago, Illinois Acquired by the present owner from the above $2,000-3,000

20 Richard Hull (American, b. 1955) Untitled, 1992 charcoal on paper signed Richard Hull and dated (verso) 15 x 18 inches. $300-500

21 Jeremy Dickinson (British, b. 1963) Royal Tiger Cub ‘63 (Doncaster), 1995 oil on canvas signed J. Dickinson, titled, and dated (verso) 10 x 14 inches.

Provenance: Angles Gallery, Los Angeles, California $1,000-2,000

22* Adams (20th century) Power Lines, 1955 oil on canvas signed Adams and dated (lower right) 24 x 32 inches. Property from the Ralph Esmerian Collection, New York, New York $100-200

23 Elena Liessner-Blomberg (German, 1897-1978) Composition with a Cafe Chair collage signed Elena Liessner IX and dated (lower right) 10 3/4 x 8 1/2 inches. $500-700

24 Fikret Mualla (Turkish, 1903-1967) At the Café, 1954 gouache on paper signed F. Moualla and dated (lower left) 7 x 9 1/2 inches. $2,000-3,000

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25* Sandro Chia (Italian, b. 1946) Girl Brushing Hair, 1983 oil on canvas signed Chia and dated (lower left) 27 3/4 x 41 1/2 inches. Property from the Collection of Mr. Richard Himmel, Palm Beach, Florida $20,000-30,000

26* B. Prabha (Indian, 1933-2001) Untitled (Woman), 1962 oil on canvas signed B. Prabha and dated (center right) 19 1/2 x 34 3/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Suzanne V. Dorr, Naples, Florida $25,000-30,000

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27 27* Vladimir Vasilievich Lebedev (Russian 1891-1967) Policeman Holding Man with Green Coat gouache on paper 11 3/4 x 10 1/2 inches. Property from the Ralph Esmerian Collection, New York, New York

Provenance: Barry Friedman, Ltd., New York, New York $5,000-7,000

28* Vladimir Vasilievich Lebedev (Russian 1891-1967) Sailor Dancing with Woman with Blue Glove gouache on paper 11 3/4 x 10 1/2 inches. Property from the Ralph Esmerian Collection, New York, New York

Provenance: Barry Friedman, Ltd., New York, New York $5,000-7,000

29* Vladimir Vasilievich Lebedev (Russian 1891-1967) Woman with Short Red Hair and Abstract Dress, ca. 1925 gouache on paper 11 x 7 inches. Property from the Ralph Esmerian Collection, New York, New York

Provenance: Barry Friedman, Ltd., New York, New York $5,000-7,000

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30* Vladimir Vasilievich Lebedev (Russian 1891-1967) Man Waving gouache on paper 11 3/4 x 8 1/4 inches. Property from the Ralph Esmerian Collection, New York, New York

Provenance: Barry Friedman, Ltd., New York, New York $5,000-7,000

31* Vladimir Vasilievich Lebedev (Russian, 1891-1967) Man with Mop and Bucket gouache on paper 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches. Property from the Ralph Esmerian Collection, New York, New York

Provenance: Barry Friedman, Ltd., New York, New York $5,000-7,000

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32 Ernst Ludwig Kirchner (German, 1880-1938) Billiard Players, ca. 1930 watercolor stamped (verso) 18 1/2 x 12 3/4 inches.

Provenance: Landau Fine Art, Montreal, Quebec $10,000-15,000 33* Hernand Behan (Cuban, 20th century) Veo, pero no neuto, 1920 pencil on paper signed Behan (lower center) and dated 10 1/2 x 8 inches. Property from the Ralph Esmerian Collection, New York, New York $20-40

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34 Andy Warhol (American, 1928-1987) Untitled (Asshole) and Untitled (Penis), ca. 1982 (a pair of works) felt-tip pen on pink cloth napkin signed Andy Warhol and titled (lower edge) Largest: 24 x 24 inches.

This work has been examined and authenticated by The Andy Warhol Art Authentication Board, Inc. The application numbers are A121.091 and A122.091. $8,000-12,000

35 Jean Cocteau (French, 1889-1963) Male Torso crayon on paper signed Jean Cocteau (lower right) 23 3/4 x 18 1/2 inches.

Provenance: Fisher Galleries, Washington, District of Columbia $1,500-2,500

36 Jean Cocteau (French, 1889-1963) Untitled crayon on paper signed Jean Cocteau (left center) 11 1/2 x 15 inches. $3,000-5,000

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37* Sandro Chia (Italian, b. 1946) Reclining Man, 1984 charcoal and crayon on paper signed L. Chia and dated (lower right) 26 1/2 x 32 1/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Mr. Richard Himmel, Palm Beach, Florida

Provenance: Lillian Heidenberg Fine Art, New York, New York $5,000-7,000

38* Lynn Chadwick (British, 1914-2003) Recumbent Elektra, No. 576, 1968 bronze edition 3/4, inscribed Chadwick and dated (base) 21 x 23 x 10 inches. Property from the Collection of Mr. Richard Himmel, Palm Beach, Florida $30,000-50,000

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39 Rafael Canogar (Spanish, b. 1935) El Politico II, 1969 mixed media signed R. Canogar, titled, and dated (verso) 31 3/4 x 39 1/4 inches. $1,500-2,500

40 Heriberto Mora (Cuban, b. 1965) Night of the Customs Office, 1997 oil on paper signed Mora (lower left) 22 1/2 x 30 1/2 inches. $1,000-2,000

41 Igael Tumarkin (Israeli, b. 1933) Tablet, 1960 mixed media on board 19 3/4 x 25 3/4 inches.

Provenance: International Galleries, Chicago, Illinois $3,000-5,000

42 Soly Cisse (Senegalese, b. 1969) Forêt d’Or acrylic on canvas 39 1/2 x 39 1/2 inches. $3,000-5,000

43 Nancy Chu Woo (Chinese, b. 1941) Spring ink on rice paper signed in Chinese and stamped (lower left) 31 x 34 inches. $1,500-2,500

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44 Luis Armando Zesatti (Mexican, b. 1967) Quetzalapan, 2004 acrylic on canvas signed Zesatti (lower left); signed, titled, and dated (verso) 47 1/4 x 70 3/4 inches. Property of a Gentleman, Naples, Florida

Provenance: Galeria Interart, Mexico City Private collection, 2004 (acquired from the above) Sold: Sotheby’s, New York, May 30, 2008, lot 195 Acquired by the present owner at the above sale $30,000-50,000 45 James Coignard (French, 1925-2008) Goat Herder oil on canvas signed J. Coignard (lower left) 28 3/4 x 26 1/2 inches. $800-1,200 46 Antoni Tàpies (Spanish, b. 1923) Untitled mixed media signed Tade (lower right) 7 3/4 x 6 inches. $8,000-12,000

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48 47 Leonardo Nierman (Mexican, b. 1932) Double Lunar Eclipse acrylic on masonite signed Nierman (lower right) 24 x 31 1/2 inches. $2,500-3,500

48 Pancho Quilici (Venezuelan, b. 1954) Ipse, 1999 mixed media on paper with wire and aluminum construction signed Pancho Quilici and dated (lower right) 34 1/2 x 34 1/2 inches. $2,000-4,000

49 Mauro Corda (French, b. 1960) Grand Embryo bronze edition 1/4 Height: 34 inches. $5,000-7,000

50 Chema Cobo (Spanish, b. 1952) Mood Void, 1984 oil on canvas 77 x 107 inches. $3,000-5,000

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53 51 Esteban Frances (Spanish, 1913/14-1976) Surrealist Composition mixed media on paper signed Esteban Frances (lower right) 15 1/4 x 23 3/4 inches. $3,000-5,000

52 Robert Kushner (American, b. 1949) Torchier mixed metal Height: 56 inches. $1,000-2,000

53 Jean-Claude Gaugy (French, b. 1944) Deux Oiseaux, 1988 oil on masonite signed Gaugy and dated (lower right) 32 x 37 3/4 inches. $1,500-2,500

54* Maryan (Pinchas Burstein) (American, 1927-1977) Personnage, 1967 watercolor on paper signed Maryan and dated (lower left) 30 1/2 x 21 3/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Joanne Henderson, Chicago, Illinois

Provenance: Allan Frumkin Gallery, Chicago, Illinois. $800-1,200

55 Raymond Jonson (American, 1891-1982) Polymer No. 22, 1958 acrylic on board signed Jonson and dated (lower right); signed and dated (verso) 27 x 16 inches. $1,000-2,000

56 Hannelore Baron (American, 1926-1987) Untitled, 1980 collage with cloth, paper, pencil and ink signed Hannelore Baron and dated (verso) 16 3/4 x 12 inches. $1,500-2,500

57 Robert Natkin (American, 1930-2010) Untitled, 1971 acrylic on canvasboard signed Natkin and dated (lower center) Diameter: 18 1/4 inches.

Provenance: Sold: Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, December 12, 2007, lot 19 Acquired by the present owner at the above sale $1,500-2,500

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58 Max Bill (Swiss, 1908-1994) Untitled, 1961-63 gold leaf on copper edition 3/5, inscribed Bill and dated Height: 16 inches. $20,000-30,000

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60 Robert Bruce Tague (American, 1912-1985) Untitled, 1947 watercolor and gouache on paper signed Tague (lower right) and dated (upper right) 11 1/2 x 8 1/2 inches. $600-700 61 B. Wurtz (American, b. 1948) Red Bowl and Red Glass, 1988 acrylic on wood signed B. Wurtz, titled, and dated (verso) 15 x 16 x 3/4 inches. $1,000-2,000

62* Suzanne Caporael (American, b. 1949) Andes #3, 2001 gouache on paper signed Caporael and dated (lower right) 23 3/4 x 19 3/4 inches. Property from the Douglas Udell Gallery, Edmonton, Canada $1,500-2,500

63 Victor Vasarely (French/Hungarian, 1906-1997) Kedzi oil on board signed Vasarely (lower center); signed, titled, and dated (verso) 31 1/2 x 31 1/2 inches.

Provenance: Galerie Denise Rene, Paris, France $20,000-30,000

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64 Yvaral (Jean-Pierre Vasarely) (French, 1934-2002) Horizon Structure Jov, 1976 oil on canvas signed Yvaral (lower center); signed, titled, and dated (verso) 31 1/2 x 31 1/2 inches. $8,000-12,000

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65 Yvaral (Jean-Pierre Vasarely) (French, 1934-2002) Structure Cubique Bleu-Vert, 1975 oil on canvas signed Yvaral (lower right); signed, titled, and dated (verso) 23 1/4 x 23 1/4 inches.

Provenance: Galerie Denise Rene, Paris, France $5,000-7,000

66 66* Edouard Pignon (French, 1905-1993) Abstract oil on canvas signed Pignon (lower right) 34 1/2 x 24 inches. Property from the Collection of Mr. Brian J. Sullivan, Palm Harbor, Florida $1,500-2,500

66A John Miller (British, 1931-2002) Horizontal Stripes, 1988 mixed media signed J. Miller and titled (verso) 62 1/2 x 49 inches. $700-900

67 George Lilanga (Tanzanian, 1934-2005) Untitled acrylic on canvas signed Lilanga (lower right) 39 x 39 inches. $1,500-2,500

68 Tim Johnson (Australian, b. 1947) Joey, 1992 acrylic on linen signed Tim Johnson and dated (verso) 21 3/4 x 17 3/4 inches.

Provenance: Mori Gallery, Sydney, Australia $800-1,200

69* Yogendra Sethi (American, 20th century) Alpine Peel, 2009 oil in canvas signed Yogendra and dated (verso) 10 x 10 inches. Property from the Ralph Esmerian Collection, New York, New York $300-500

70* Yogendra Sethi (American, 20th century) Abstract Fall watercolor on paper signed Yogendra Sethi (lower right) 20 1/2 x 16 inches. Property from the Ralph Esmerian Collection, New York, New York $400-600

71 Jackson Pollock (American, 1912-1956) Unknown oil on glass block 7 3/4 x 7 3/4 x 3 3/4 inches. $1,000-2,000

72 Chris Hanson and Hendrika Sonnenberg (Canadian, 20th/21st century) Hi Ho Silver, 1995 mixed media 7 3/4 x 28 1/2 x 11 inches. $1,000-2,000

73 Matt Lamb (American/Irish, b. 1933) Abstract, 2008 oil on canvas signed Lamb and dated (lower right); dated (verso) 24 x 24 inches. $600-800

74 Matt Lamb (American/Irish, b. 1933) The Gathering, 1998 (series of six panels) oil on wood signed Lamb and dated (lower right); dated (verso) 84 x 98 inches. $800-1,200

75 Curtis Jere (American) Untitled (Trees), 1973 welded metal inscribed C. Jere and dated Height: 36 inches. $800-1,200

76 Robert Beauchamp (American, 1923-1995) Untitled, 1960 oil on paper laid to masonite 27 1/2 x 39 1/4 inches.

Provenance: Richard Gray Gallery, Chicago, Illinois $700-900 77 Purvis Young (American, 1943-2010) Untitled, ca. 1985-1999 wood, compressed cardboard, glue, metal, enamel, and acrylic 15 3/4 x 26 3/4 inches.

Provenance: The von Liebig Art Center, Naples, Florida $800-1,200

78 Purvis Young (American, 1943-2010) Untitled, ca. 1985-1999 wood, compressed cardboard, glue, metal, enamel and acrylic 31 3/8 x 46 3/4 inches.

Provenance: The von Liebig Art Center, Naples, Florida $600-800

79 Philippe Cognée (French, b. 1957) Untitled, 1987 oil on canvas with caustic on carved wood signed P. Cognee and dated (verso) 35 x 33 inches.

Provenance: Richard Gray Gallery, Chicago, Illinois $400-600

80 George Waite (American, 1934-1994) Untitled, 1981 oil on canvas signed George Waite and dated (lower left) 48 x 42 inches. $2,000-4,000

81 Ronald Ginzel (American, b. 1921) Untitled, 1965 acrylic on canvas signed R. Ginzel (lower left); signed (verso) 45 x 43 1/2 inches. $800-1,200

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82 Larry (Lawrence) Poons (American, b. 1937) Rondos, 1984 mixed media on canvas signed Lawrence Poons, titled, and dated (verso) 84 x 155 1/2 inches. $25,000-35,000

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83 Larry (Lawrence) Poons (American, b. 1937) Regulus, 1985 mixed media on canvas signed L. Poons, titled, and dated (verso) 89 1/2 x 102 1/2 inches. $10,000-15,000

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84 Robert L. Alexander (20th century) Orangeopolis, 2003-2005 mixed media on board signed Robert Alexander, titled, and dated (verso) 10 x 9 3/4 inches. $800-1,200

85 Ger Lataster (Dutch, b. 1920) Untitled, 1965 oil on canvas signed G. Lataster and dated (lower right) 40 x 52 inches.

Provenance: Gallery 12, Dayton’s, Minneapolis, Minnesota $5,000-7,000

86 Jules Olitski (American, 1922-2007) From the Greek, 1991 acrylic on canvas signed Jules Olitski, titled, and dated (verso) 18 x 12 inches. $6,000-8,000

87 Boris Chetkov (Russian, b. 1926) Texas, 2005 acrylic on canvas signed Boris Chetkov, titled, and dated (verso) 31 x 23 inches. $3,000-5,000

88* Valentin Popov (Ukranian, b. 1956) Grass, Stones, 1990 oil and acrylic on canvas (diptych) Grass: signed Valentin and dated (lower right); Stones: signed Valentin and dated (lower left) Grass: 48 x 48 inches; Stones: 48 x 42 inches. Property Sold to Benefit the Acquisition Fund of the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University $1,000-2,000

89* Valentin Popov (Ukranian, b. 1956) ER, 1990 oil on canvas (diptych) signed Valentin and dated (lower right) 63 3/4 x 46 3/4 inches (each). Property Sold to Benefit the Acquisition Fund of the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University $1,000-2,000

90* Ernst Neizvestny (Russian, b. 1926) Reclining Woman, 1965 pencil on board signed Neizvestny and dated (upper left) 11 1/4 x 16 inches. Property Sold to Benefit the Acquisition Fund of the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University $700-900

91* Ernst Neizvestny (Russian, b. 1926) Woman’s Torso, 1990 pencil on paper signed E. Neizvestny (lower left) 12 x 9 inches. Property Sold to Benefit the Acquisition Fund of the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University $600-800

92* Ernst Neizvestny (Russian, b. 1926) Stepping Figure, 1950 pencil on paper 11 1/4 x 8 inches. Property Sold to Benefit the Acquisition Fund of the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University $600-800

93* Ernst Neizvestny (Russian, b. 1926) Male Study marker and pen on paper 16 1/2 x 10 1/2 inches. Property Sold to Benefit the Acquisition Fund of the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University $700-900

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