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Lot# 3005

O. Winston Link, Giant Oak with Train No. 17, photo

(American, 1914-2001),
Giant Oak, Max Meadows, Virginia, 1957,
gelatin silver print,
(approximate dimensions - image: 15 1/2 x 19 1/4 inches, sheet: 16 x 19 3/4 inches)
signed, dated, artist copyright stamp, and numbered sheet verso: WW1643
label on frame verso.
Condition: Minor handling wear to edges and toning. Overall, in good condition.
Notes: Frame and mat have minor wear, approximate dimensions - frame: 25 3/8 x 29 inches.

Estimate: $1500 - $2000

O. Winston Link, Giant Oak with Train No. 17, photo

Lot# 3005

Estimate: $1500 - $2000

Lot# 3006

O. Winston Link, NW Extra Eastbound to Blue Ridge

(American, 1914-2001),
NW Extra Eastbound to Blue Ridge, Virginia,
gelatin silver print,
(approximate dimensions - image: 15 1/2 x 19 3/4 inches, sheet: 16 x 19 7/8 inches)
signed, dated, artist copyright stamp, and numbered sheet verso: NW1652 Copyright O. Winston Link 1987
label on frame verso.
Condition: Minor handling wear to edges and toning. Overall, in good condition.
Notes: Frame and mat have minor wear, approximate dimensions - frame: 25 3/8 x 29 inches.

Estimate: $1000 - $1500

O. Winston Link, NW Extra Eastbound to Blue Ridge

Lot# 3006

Estimate: $1000 - $1500

Lot# 3021

Georges Kugelmann Benda, Mistinguett, lithograph

(French, 1873-C. 1961),
Mistinguett, 1913,
lithograph,
(approximate dimensions - sheet (sight): 59 1/2 x 45 inches)
printed signature lower right,
lower margin: Affiche Deposee Philippe-G-Dreyfus. Editeur. 13. Rue LaFayette, Paris.
Condition: Toning and some tears to edges and upper mid area. Tideline on lower surface, and liquid stains throughout sheet. Minor creases on figures legs, and soling. Ask Fine Art Department for more information.
Notes: Frame has wear, approximate dimensions - frame: 63 1/2 x 48 inches.

Estimate: $400 - $600

Georges Kugelmann Benda, Mistinguett, lithograph

Lot# 3021

Estimate: $400 - $600

Lot# 3022

California School, Palace of the Fine Arts, photo

(20th Century),
Palace of the Fine Arts, San Francisco, CA, 1915,
hand colored photograph,
(approximate dimensions - sight: 13 1/2 x 10 1/2 inches),
illegibly signed, distinctly Maudi H, dated lower right.
Condition: Surface dust, discoloration, wear to edges, and toning. Pin holes on upper left edges and minor abrasions.

Estimate: $150 - $250

Lot# 3023

Bradley and Hubbard Attributed Hanging Light

Spelter and slag glass, five lights the body in eight panels, each panel depicting young girls playing with cat and house in the background.
Approximate dimensions: 14 high x 23 1/2 inches diameter..
Condition: Has not been tested, working order is not guaranteed. Some patina to metal. Some scenes with split between the ball and string on the cat toy.

Estimate: $300 - $400

Bradley and Hubbard Attributed Hanging Light

Lot# 3023

Estimate: $300 - $400

Lot# 3024

Chinese Nichols Type Carpet

Mustard yellow ground, purple inner border, green main border, floral motif with insects and jardinieres.
Approximate dimensions: 17 feet 6 inches x 9 feet 10 inches..
Condition: Previous moth damage. Some faded spots. Several dark stains.

Estimate: $1500 - $2000

Chinese Nichols Type Carpet

Lot# 3024

Estimate: $1500 - $2000

Lot# 3026

Ashcan School, New York, oil

(Early 20th Century),
New York Scene,
oil on canvas,
(approximate dimensions - canvas: 40 x 50 inches)
Condition: Surface dust, wear to edges, and craquelure throughout canvas. Canvas slightly loose and minor embrittlement. Abrasion marks to edges and above laying figure. Dirt pockets and slight mildew on canvas verso.
Notes: Blacklight/UV light examination upon request.

Estimate: $250 - $350

Ashcan School, New York, oil

Lot# 3026

Estimate: $250 - $350

Lot# 3030

Luckner Lazard, Ceremonial Dance, oil

(Haitian, born 1928),
Ceremonial Dance, 1958,
oil on canvas,
(approximate dimensions - canvas: 25 x 25 inches)
signed and dated lower right.
Condition: Surface dust and minor frame abrasion. Puncture mid left and canvas slightly loose. Dirt pockets and keys to canvas verso.
Notes: Frame has wear, approximate dimensions - frame: 31 1/2 x 31 1/2 inches. Blacklight/UV light examination upon request.

Estimate: $200 - $300

Luckner Lazard, Ceremonial Dance, oil

Lot# 3030

Estimate: $200 - $300

Lot# 3052

Paul Strand, Mexican Portfolio, twenty photogravures

(American, 1890-1976),
The Mexican Portfolio, Da Capo Press, 1967,
twenty photogravures, with plate list and texts by Leo Hurwitz, Paul Strand, and David Siqueiros, in hardcover portfolio and slipcase,
(approximate dimensions - sheets (each): 16 x 12 1/2 inches, slipcase: 17 1/8 x 13 1/4 inches)
unsigned.
Condition: Mild buckling and toning to sheets. Two have foxing on sheet verso. Slipcase has stains and wear to edges. Ask Fine Art Department for more information.

Estimate: $1200 - $1600

Lot# 3057

Set of Six Knoll BRNO Chairs and Additional

Mies Van der Rohe (German-American, 1886-1969) woven black leather upholstery with chrome frames. The sixth chair en suite, but not marked.
All marked with engraved Knoll Studios mark to sides of bases, but the sixth.
Approximate dimensions: 31 1/2 H. x 23 1/8 W. x 24 D..
Condition: Light wear overall, small marks to frames and upholstery.

Estimate: $1000 - $1500

Set of Six Knoll BRNO Chairs and Additional

Lot# 3057

Estimate: $1000 - $1500

Lot# 3067

Nine Dedham Pottery Articles Painted with Rabbits

Dedham, Mass.
Early to Mid 20th Century.
Comprising dinner plate, dessert plate, cup and saucer, egg cup, mug and jug. All with typical crackle glaze, and painted with bands of blue and rabbits in reserves.
All with typical stencil marks to undersides but for egg cup, painted D.P.
Approximate dimensions: The largest plate 8 5/8 Diameter. The jug 5 H..
Condition: The condition is good to very good. The largest plate has notable bubbling to glaze for roughly half the rim. The jug has a long split, from upper rim, toward mid-painted band, and then the split goes horizontal. The egg cup has a small dollop of excess clay to rim. The coffe cup has a firing flaw to rim, and the saucer has minor wear.

Estimate: $200 - $400

Lot# 3075

Paul John Wonner, Seated Nude, pencil

(American, 1920-2008),
Seated Nude,
pencil on paper,
(approximate dimensions - sheet (sight): 23 1/4 x 17 inches)
signed lower right.
Condition: Toning to sheet and minor smudges. Not examined out of frame.
Notes: Approximate dimensions - frame: 31 1/4 x 24 5/8 inches.

Estimate: $200 - $400

Paul John Wonner, Seated Nude, pencil

Lot# 3075

Estimate: $200 - $400

Lot# 3091

Ellsworth Kelly, Black White Black, lithograph

(American, 1923-2015),
Black White Black, (A. 63, G. 232), 1970,
lithograph,
(approximate dimensions - sheet: 29 5/8 x 42 inches),
numbered 46/75 lower left and signed lower right,
with blindstamp by Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles label verso.
Condition: Edges of paper are toned. Overall, in great condition. Not examined out of frame.
Notes: Frame has wear, approximate dimensions - framed: 33 1/4 x 45 3/4 inches.

Estimate: $10000 - $12000

Ellsworth Kelly, Black White Black, lithograph

Lot# 3091

Estimate: $10000 - $12000

Lot# 3093

Pair of Gilt Bronze Candlesticks Attr to Tiffany Co

With Indo-Persian decorative motif, previously with enamel fill.
Undersides with old 105 pen mark.
Approximate dimensions: 7 3/8 high x 4 1/2 inches wide and deep..
Condition: Significant patina throughout including verdigris. Significant loss to enamel with barely any left.

Estimate: $400 - $700

Lot# 3094

Claes Oldenburg, Soft Drum Set, lithograph

(American, 1929-2022),
Soft Drum Set, 1972,
lithograph,
(approximate dimensions - sheet: 29 x 40 inches),
numbered 50/68 lower left, signed and dated lower left center,
blind stamped at bottom margin: Claes Oldenburg 1972 and Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles.
Condition: Minor foxing on left side. Overall, in great condition. Not examined out of frame.
Notes: Frame has wear, approximate dimensions - shadow box framed: 33 x 43 1/2 inches.

Estimate: $3500 - $4500

Claes Oldenburg, Soft Drum Set, lithograph

Lot# 3094

Estimate: $3500 - $4500

Lot# 3096

Dirk Van Erp Hammered Copper Chamber Candlestick

DIRK VAN ERP windmill mark.
Approximate dimensions: 2 1/4 high x 7 1/4 inches diameter..
Condition: Significant patina throughout.

Estimate: $150 - $300

Dirk Van Erp Hammered Copper Chamber Candlestick

Lot# 3096

Estimate: $150 - $300

Lot# 3097

Robert Motherwell, Artists Proof from Madrid Suite

(American, 1915-1991),
Artists Proof from Madrid Suite, 1965,
lithograph,
(approximate dimensions - image: 19 5/8 x 25 1/2 inches, sheet: 22 1/4 x 29 5/8 inches),
artists proof lower left, and signed lower right
with blindstamp Hollanders Workshop, Inc., New York Madrid Suite: Madrid D, (EB 24).
Condition: No condition issue(s) to note. Not examined out of frame.
Notes: Approximate dimensions - framed: 42 1/4 x 35 inches.

Estimate: $2000 - $3000

Robert Motherwell, Artists Proof from Madrid Suite

Lot# 3097

Estimate: $2000 - $3000

Lot# 3100

James Rosenquist, Flamingo Capsule, lithograph

(American, 1933-2017),
Flamingo Capsule, 1973,
lithograph and screenprint,
(approximate dimensions - sight: 27 3/4 inches x 5 feet 8 inches, sheet: 36 inches x 6 feet 4 inches),
numbered 14/85, signed and dated lower right,
with Styria Studio blindstamp lower right.
Condition: No condition issue(s) to note. Not examined out of frame.
Notes: Approximate dimensions - framed: 39 3/4 inches x 6 feet 7 7/8 inches.

Estimate: $5000 - $7000

James Rosenquist, Flamingo Capsule, lithograph

Lot# 3100

Estimate: $5000 - $7000

Lot# 3103

James Rosenquist, Gravity Feed, etching and aquatint

(American, 1933-2017),
Gravity Feed, 1978
etching and color aquatint,
(approximate dimensions - sight: 17 5/8 x 35 1/2 inches, sheet: 22 1/2 x 39 1/2 inches),
numbered 44/78 and titled lower left, signed and dated lower right
with Aripeka Ltd., Editions, New York blindstamp label verso.
Condition: No condition issue(s) to note. Not examined out of frame.
Notes: Approximate dimensions - framed: 36 x 52 1/8 inches.

Estimate: $1500 - $2500

Lot# 3106

Joel Peter Witkin, Feast of Fools, gelatin silver print

(American, born 1939),
Feats of Fools, Mexico City, 1990,
gelatin silver print,
(approximate dimensions - image: 25 1/2 X 32 3/4 inches, sheet: 29 x 36 1/2 inches),
numbered 5/15,
Fraenkel Gallery label verso: signed, titled, dated, editioned verso in pencil, toned gelatin-silver print.
Condition: Minor buckling on bottom. Overall, in great condition. Not examined out of frame.
Notes: Approximate dimensions - framed: 42 1/4 x 48 1/4 inches.

Estimate: $10000 - $12000

Lot# 3109

Robert Rauschenberg, Pre-Morocco, lithograph

(American, 1925-2008),
Pre-Morocco, 1983,
lithograph in colors on Rives BFK paper,
(approximate dimenions - sheet: 42 x 29 1/2 inches),
numbered 66/250, signed, and dated lower left,
with ULAE, New York blindstamp lower left.
Condition: No condition issue(s) to note. Not examined out of frame.
Notes: Frame has wear, approximate dimensions - shadow box framed: 31 x 43 5/8 inches.

Estimate: $3000 - $5000

Robert Rauschenberg, Pre-Morocco, lithograph

Lot# 3109

Estimate: $3000 - $5000

Lot# 3118

Roy Lichtenstein, Whaam, diptych lithograph

(American, 1923-1997),
Whaam, (Corlett Appendix 7),
diptych lithograph,
(approximate dimensions - sight (each): 24 X 28 3/8 inches),
signed on right panel lower right
This version of RoyLichtensteins Whaam, was made into an edition of 25 by the Native Americans who Lichtenstein gave those 25 print diptychs to: Princes Pale Moon Cherokee/Ojibwawith an original signature by the Native American, Princess PaleMoon President/Chairman of the Board of the American Indian Heritage Foundation signed in support of the Artists for American Indian Programs Princess Pale Moon American Indian Heritage Foundationon the right panel verso, printed in 1988 on wove paper, published by The Tate Gallery, London, printed by Lautrec Ltd., Leeds.
with a copy of article in envelope.
Condition: No condition issue(s) to note. Not examined out of frame. Overall, in great condition.
Notes: Approximate dimensions - framed: 37 x 5 feet 10 inches.

Estimate: $10000 - $12000

Roy Lichtenstein, Whaam, diptych lithograph

Lot# 3118

Estimate: $10000 - $12000

Lot# 3125

Richard Shaw, Hard Luck, lithograph

(American, born 1941),
Hard Luck, 1983,
lithograph,
(approximate dimensions - sheet: 22 1/2 x 30 3/8 inches),
numbered 84/100, signed, and dated lower left,
with blind stamped by DSW lower right.
Condition: Hair strand in frame above the bird on the upper right. No other condition issue(s) to note. Overall, in great condition. Not examined out of frame.
Notes: Approximate dimensions - framed: 27 1/4 x 37 inches.

Estimate: $500 - $700

Richard Shaw, Hard Luck, lithograph

Lot# 3125

Estimate: $500 - $700

Lot# 3127

Christo and Jeanne Claude, Umbrella Project, fabric

and JEANNE-CLAUDE DENAT DE GUILLEBON (Moroccan, 1935-2009),
Umbrella Project,
original fabric from the umbrellas,
(approximate dimensions - fabric (each): 3 x 3 inches, overall: 10 5/8 x 11 5/8 inches)
signed lower margin.
Condition: No condition issue(s) to note. Not examined out of frame. Overall, in very good condition.

Estimate: $700 - $1000

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