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Sale Date:
Dec. 3, 2006
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Lot Numbers, Descriptions and Estimates
701. Pierre Nuyttens, (Belgian/American 1885-1960), “Gypsy”, c. 1929; oil/canvas, 40” x 30”, signed. 700-900
702. Charles Tredupp, (American, early 20th century), “Figure on a Path”, oil/board, 12” x 9”, signed. Important, early Wisconsin painter. 1000-1500
703. Paul Jacoulet, (French, 1902-1960), “Asian Woman”, c. 1930; woodblock, 14.5” x 11.5”, signed. 400-600
704. Faye Barnes, (American, 20th century), “Long Shadows”, c. 1920; oil/canvas board, 8” x 9.75”, unsigned; identified on verso; guaranteed. Barnes was associated with Frank Lloyd Wright. 600-800
705. Harold Vincent Skene, (American, b. 1883), “India”, c. 1968; oil/masonite , 27” x 35”, signed; dated and titled verso. 1000-1500
706. WITHDRAWN
707. Francis Focer Brown (American, 1891-1971), “Rural Landscape”, c. 1921; watercolor/paper, 10.75” x 13.75”, signed, dated, matted, framed. 700-900
708. Adolph R. Shulz (American, 1869-1963), “Urick’s Sawmill”, c. 1919; graphite/paper, 4” x 6”, signed, titled and dated, matted, framed. 400-600
709. Evelynne Mess (American, 1903-2003), “Toadstools”; etching, 8” x 6”, signed, edition 100, matted, framed. 250-350
710. Charles Dahlgreen (American, 1864-1955), "Trees"; etching, 6.5” x 5.5”, signed, matted, framed. 200-300
711. WITHDRAWN
712. Grover Page (American, 1892-1958), “The Worst Is Over”, illustration; charcoal, ink and gouache, 12” x 11”, signed and dedicated, framed. 150-250
713. Lennis L. (Von) Williamson (American, 1924-2002), “Earth, Its Destiny”, c. 1972; oil/board, 7.5” x 9.5”, signed, artist’s label verso, framed. 600-800
714. Louis Oscar Griffith (American, 1875-1956), "Nashville"; etching, 6.25” x 5.25”, signed, matted, framed. 250-350
715. E. Porter (American, 20th Century), "Sunset"; pastel/paper, 5.75” x 7.5”, signed, framed. 400-600
716. Rene Louis Chretien (French, 1867-1942), "Paris Street Scene", c.1910; oil/canvas, 14.5" x 17", signed. 1500-2500
717. Pal Fried (Hungarian-American, 1893-1976), “Maxine”, c. 1940; oil/canvas, 24” x 30”, signed. 2500-3500
718. Paul Guiramand (French, b. 1926), “Paris”, c. 1960; oil/ , 9" x 13", signed. 800-1200
719. Faith Sheppard, (British, b. 1920), “Charcuteries - Port St. Thomas”, oil/canvas, 20” x 30”; signed; titled on verso. 500-700
720. Giancarlo Isola, (Italian, b. 1927), “Vecchia Barca”, oil/canvas, 14” x 20”, signed; Finley Gallery label on verso. 1000-2000
721. Francois Gerome, (French, 20th century), “La Rue de la Concordes a Paris”, oil/canvas, 20” x 24”, signed and titled. 800-1200
722. Emerson Burkhardt, (American, 1905-1969), “Study for a Mural”, c. 1937; oil/board, 20.25” x 25.5”, signed, dated, and titled; with a small unsigned oil by the artist depicting a street scene with figures (imperfections); Exhibited in a retrospective show of the artist’s work in 1971 at the Columbus Gallery of Fine Art. This is an excellent example of the artist’s work. 3000-5000
723. Harry J. Goodelman (American, b. Romania 1892-1967), “Two Girls,” c.1931; oil/canvas 23” x 21”, signed; dated on the stretcher.  2000-3000
724. Sarah Berman Beach (American, b. Russia 1897-1978), “The Organizer,” oil /canvas, 34” x 17”, signed. Berman was a charter member of the John Reed Club and was active in the Artists’ Union and the American Artists’ Congress.  Her career is discussed in Andrew Hemingway, “Artists on the Left,” and “NYC WPA Artists 1937/1967”.  2000-3000
725. Eli Levin, (American, b. 1938), “New York Halloween”, c. 1990; tempera/board, 18” x 24”, signed and dated 1983-1985-1990. 2500-4500
726. American School, c. 1930; lot of three works initialed, “S.D.”, (one shown), 12” x 17” each, two gouaches and a lithograph. 600-800
727. Dorothy Bartholemy (American, 1914-2005), “Jam”, c.1947; oil/canvas, 28” x 22”, initialed and dated; titled verso. Exhibition label from Seventh Annual Missouri Exhibition, St Louis Art Museum, 1947. 6000-8000
728. Dorothy Bartholemy (American, 1914-2005), “To This Each Nite”, c.1945; oil/canvas, 20” x 16”, initialed and dated; titled verso. 4000-6000
729. Rowena C. Fry (American, 1895-1989), “Water Tower in Winter”, c. 1940; color print, 15” x 12.5”, signed and titled; lot of three also including “Spring”, 7” x 9”, signed and titled and “Coffee Break”, 6.5” x 8”, signed and titled. 800-1200
730. Rowena C. Fry (American, 1895-1989), “Rifka Angel”, c. 1940; watercolor and ink, 12.5” x 8.5”, signed and titled; with a portrait of a man, c. 1936; pen and ink, 9.5” x 7.5”, signed and dated. Rifka Angel was also a Chicago painter. 300-500
731. Rowena C. Fry (American, 1895-1989), “Tree and Rocks”, c. 1940; oil/canvas (unstretched), 15” x 12”, signed. 400-600
732. Rowena C. Fry (American, 1895-1989), lot of three woodblock prints: “Generation Gap”, b/w woodblock/paper, 5” x 6”, signed and titled; “Progress”, 5” x 4”, signed and titled; “One Family House”, 5” x 6”, signed and titled;. 600-800
733. Rowena C. Fry (American, 1895-1989), “Repose”, c. 1940; watercolor and ink, 7” x 12”, signed; lot of four works including “African-American Combing Hair”, 8” x 7”, signed, “Still Life”, 11” x 8”, signed, and “Still Life Sketch”, 10” x 9”, signed (all watercolors). 600-800
734. Rowena C. Fry (American, 1895-1989), “Chicago Harbor”, c. 1940; watercolor, 12” x 19”; lot of four works including “Navy Pier”, c. 1941; 12” x 17”, signed and titled, “Dunes”, 7” x 9.5”, signed, and “Inlet”, c. 1933; 8” x 10”, signed and dated (all watercolors). 600-800
735. Rowena C. Fry (American, 1895-1989), “The Stuff of Dreams”, c. 1940; b/w woodblock/parchment, 5” x 6”, signed and titled; lot of four similar works including “Cat Nap”, b/w woodblock/paper, 4.5” x 3”; “Coffee Break”, b/w woodblock/paper, 4.75” x 6”; “The Old Mirror”, woodblock/rice paper, 5” x 6”. 350-550
736. Rowena C. Fry (American, 1895-1989), “Spring Evening”, c.1940; b/w woodblock print, 7” x 5”, signed and titled; lot of four similar works including “Late Summer”, b/w woodblock/parchment, 5” x 6”, signed and titled, inscribed “first prize” ; “Morning Mist”, b/w woodblock/rice paper, 5” x 6”, signed and titled; “Spring”, b/w woodblock/parchment, 5” x 6”. 400-600
737. Rowena C. Fry (American, 1895-1989), “Light Reading”, b/w woodblock print, 5” x 7”, signed and titled; lot of four comparable works. 300-500
738. Rowena C. Fry (American, 1895-1989), “Still Life With Figure and Wine Bottles”, c. 1940; watercolor and ink, 12” x 9”, signed; lot of four comparable works. 500-700
739. Rowena C. Fry (American, 1895-1989), “Vevay, Indiana”, c. 1940; watercolor/paper, 12” x 19”, signed; lot of four also including “Across the Ohio River”, 11” x 16”, signed and titled, “House in Vevay”, 10” x 13”, signed, and “Church, Chicago Suburb”, 18” x 13”, signed. 500-700
740. Natalie Henry (American, b.1907), “Sunday School”, c. 1940; woodblock, 5” x 6”, signed and titled; lot of 5 similar works depicting nature scenes. 300-500
741. Natalie Henry (American, b.1907), “Swamp Fishing”, woodblock, 4” x 5.5”, signed and titled; lot of five similar works depicting scenes from nature. 300-500
742. Natalie Henry (American, b.1907), “The Tree Remover” woodblock, 5” x 6”, signed and titled; “Riders in Lake Sunapee, N.H.”, woodblock, 5” x 6”, signed and titled; lot of four similar works depicting nature scenes. 300-500
743. Fritzi Brod (Czech/American, 1900-1952), “On the Terrasse”, c. 1940; color lithograph, 9.5” x 13”, edition of ten; lot of three comparable figurative works. 300-500
744. Margo Hoff, (American, b. 1912). Abra’s Chair”, c. 1950, lot of two mixed media works, one pictured, 19” x 14”, signed and titled; label verso: Fairweather Hardin Gallery; including another 16” x 12” comparable work. 500-700
745. Lucille Fink (American, b.1910), “Landscape Composition #11”, c. 1940; lithograph, 9” x 13”, signed and titled; lot of two including “Back Alley” #17”, 10” x 13”, signed and titled. 500-700
746. Lucille Fink (American, b.1910), “Young April” , c. 1940; lithograph, 13” x 9”, signed and titled, ed. 16; lot of two including “Organ Grinder #14”, 11.5” x 6.5”, signed and titled. 600-800
747. Lucille Fink (American, b.1910), “Sunday Afternoon #19”, c. 1940; lithograph, 12” x 9”, signed and titled; lot of two including “Sea Sickness #13”, 9” x 6”, signed and titled. 500-700
748. Lucille Fink (American, b.1910), “Girl and Flowers #15”, c. 1940; lithograph, 14” x 10”, signed and titled; lot of two including “Fairy Tale #18”, 13” x 10”, signed and titled. 600-800
749. Karl Priebe, (American, 1914-1976), “Woman with Bird”, c. 1955; watercolor, 16” x 12.5”, signed. 1000-2000
750. Karl Priebe, (American, 1914-1976), “Juggler”, c. 1955; mixed media/paperboard, 16” x 12”, signed. 1500-2000
751. Mark Freeman, (American, 1908-1975), “Setbacks”, woodblock print, 7” x 5”, signed and titled. 800-1200
752. Mark Freeman, (American, 1908-1975) “Skysteps”, c. 1933; artist proof, 5.25” x 4.25”, signed, dated, and titled. 800-1200
753. Henri Maik, (French, b. 1922), “Nocturnal Scene with Animals”, c. 1970; oil/canvas, 51” x 76”, signed and dated; inscribed on verso indistinctly. 3000-5000
754. Alfio Rapisardi (Italian, 20th century), "Woman", c. 1960; oil/board, 25" x 20", signed; Italian gallery stamp verso. 800-1200
755. Karl Gasslander, (American, 1905-1997), “Woman at a Table”, c. 1940; oil/board, 20" x 21.5", unsigned, but guaranteed. This is a very strong image and excellent example of the artist’s work. 2500-3500
756. Julius Moessel, (American, 1872-1960), “Raging Demon”, c. 1947; gouache, 28” x 22”, signed, dated, and titled. 1200-1800
757. Jesus Mariano Leuus, (Mexican, b. 1948), “Maternidad”, oil/board, 22” x 12”, signed. 2500-4500
758. Julius Moessel, (American, 1872-1960), “Woman with Exotic Animals”, c. 1936; oil/canvas, 25” x 30”; dated 1936 on stretcher; indistinct title on verso. 1500-2000
759. Karl Gasslander, (American, 1905-1997), “Abstract Composition”, c.1933; watercolor, 10.5” x 8”, signed, “Karl” and dated. 600-800
760. Leo Politi, (American 1908-1996), “Cock Fight”, c. 1935; watercolor, 12.5” x 8.5”, signed and dated. 1000-2000
761. Leo Politi, (American, 1908-1996), “Pulling Donkey”, c. 1935; watercolor, 12.5” x 8.5”, signed and dated. 1000-2000
762. Miguel Covarrubias, (Mexican, 1902-1957), “Fishermen - Bali”, c. 1940; gouache, 11” x 15”, signed; titled verso; provenance: the estate of Karl Priebe. 20,000 - 30,0000
763. Emil Bisttram, (American, 1895-1976), “Abstract Composition-Grey”, c. 1939; mixed media, 14” x 11”, signed and dated. 2000-3000
764. Emil Bisttram, (American, 1895-1976), “Abstract Composition-Yellow”, c. 1940; mixed media, 14” x 11”, signed and dated. 2000-3000
765. Douglas Staten, (American, 20th century), “Young Clown”, c. 1958; oil/masonite, 26” x 14”, signed lower right, dated, and framed. Provenance: Estelle C. Snellenberg estate (of Snellenberg’s Department store). 1000-2000
766. Douglas Staten, (American, 20th century), “Standing Female”, c. 1967; composition sculpture, 18.5”, signed in front on base. Provenance: Estelle C. Snellenberg estate (of Snellenberg’s Department store). 600-800
767. Douglas Staten, (American, 20th century), “Three Figures”, c. 1963; composition sculpture, 14” x 9”, signed and dated on base. Provenance: Estelle C. Snellenberg estate (of Snellenberg’s Department store). 600-800
768. Douglas Staten, (American, 20th century), “Seated Young Nude”, c.1960; watercolor and ink, 21.5” x 14.5”, signed and dated, unframed; lot of two similar works, one pictured, including “Young Female Nude”, c. 1961; charcoal, 22.5” x 15”, signed, dated, and unframed. Provenance: Estelle C. Snellenberg estate (of Snellenberg’s Department store). 500-700
769. Douglas Staten, (American, 20th century), “Abstract”, c. 1961, watercolor and ink, 13.5” x 7”, signed and dated, unframed; lot of two works, one pictured. Provenance: Estelle C. Snellenberg estate (of Snellenberg’s Department store). 600-800
770. Douglas Staten, (American, 20th century), “Abstract Figures and Buildings”, c. 1961, watercolor and ink, 21.75” x 16”, signed lower right, dated, and unframed; lot of two works also including “Frozen Fish”, c. 1960; oil monotype, 10” x 19.5”, signed, dated, and titled, unframed. Provenance: Estelle C. Snellenberg estate (of Snellenberg’s Department store). 600-800
771. Frank Perri (American, early 20th century), lot of ten works on paper, various sizes and subjects, unframed. 300-500
772. Douglas Staten, (American, 20th century), “Seated Ballet Dancer”, c. 1959; watercolor and ink, 19.5” x 9”, signed and dated, unframed; lot of two works, one pictured, also including “ Abstract”, c. 1960; watercolor, 13.25” x 10.25”, signed and dated, unframed. Provenance: Estelle C. Snellenberg estate (of Snellenberg’s Department store). 600-800
773. Frank Perri (American, early 20th century), lot of ten works on paper, various sizes and subjects, unframed. 300-500
774. Douglas Staten, (American, 20th century), “Abstract”, c. 1964; gouache and silver paint, 13.5” x 16”, signed and dated, unframed. Provenance: Estelle C. Snellenberg estate (of Snellenberg’s Department store). 500-700
775. Frank Perri (American, early 20th century), lot of ten works on paper, various sizes and subjects, unframed. 300-500
776. Frank Perri (American, early 20th century), lot of ten works on paper, various sizes and subjects, unframed. 300-500
777. Douglas Staten, (American, 20th century), “Abstract”, c.1961; mixed media, 13.25” x 19”, signed and dated, unframed. Provenance: Estelle C. Snellenberg estate (of Snellenberg’s Department store). 400-600
778. Douglas Staten, (American, 20th century), “Abstract”, c. 1961; watercolor and ink, 14.5” x 18.5”, signed and dated, unframed; Provenance: Estelle C. Snellenberg estate (of Snellenberg’s Department store). 400-600
779. Shoji Hamada, (Japanese, 1894-1978), attribution, “Landscape with Houses”, c. 1931; oil/canvas, 26” x 19”, signed, dated, and original frame. These works are purportedly early paintings by well-known potter, Shoji Hamada. Hamada was trained as a painter before turning to ceramics. Hamada knew many modernist painters, including Millard Sheets. 5000-7000
780. Shoji Hamada, (Japanese, 1894-1978), attribution, “Landscape with Houses”, c. 1931; oil/canvas, 24.5” x 20”, signed, dated, and original frame. 5000-7000
781. Emil Bisttram, (American, 1895-1976), “Invasion”, c. 1960; enamel/canvas, 36” x 50”, signed and dated. Bisttram painted in Taos in the 1930s, and he and Raymond Johnson founded the Transcendental Painting Group, which included artists committed to the non-objective painting style, as well as the deepening of the spirituality of society through art. The group disbanded in the 1940s, but Bisttram remained in Taos, and continued to cultivate these ideas for the remainder of his career. 8000-10,000
782. Joseph Meert, (American, 1905-1989), “Three Figures”, c. 1960; oil/canvas, 84” x 56”, signed. Abstract expressionist and close friend of Jackson Pollock . In the 1920s, he was a resident of Kansas City, and taught at the Kansas City Art Institute from 1935 - 1941. This is an important example of the artist’s work. 8000-10,000
783. Mitchell Siporin, (American, 1910-1976), “Yank in Algiers”, c. 1947; oil/canvas, 30” x 36”, signed and dated; titled verso. 15,000-25,000
784. August Mosca (American/Italian, b.1909), “Seated Nude”, c.1948; oil/canvas, 21” x 16”, signed. 1000-2000
785. Felix Fuchs, (American, 20th century), “San Juan Range, Colorado”, c. 1950; oil/masonite, 24” x 30”; artist identified on label verso; nice original frame. 800-1200
786. Frank S. Perri (American, 20th century), “Riders”, c. 1940; oil/canvas, 40” x 24”, signed. 800-1200
787. W. Milius (American, 20th century), “Chicago Scene”, c. 1930; gouache, 21” x 13”, signed. 500-700
788. Forrest King Moses, (American, 1893-1974), “Local Freight”, c.1965; oil/board, 16” x 24”, signed; label and date verso. Moses was a folk artist whose work reflects an innocence of heart and eye as well as an ever-present, seemingly intrinsic feeling for color and design. His mother was the famous Grandma Moses (Anna Mary Robertson Moses). 1500-2500
789. Eastern European School , “Market Scene”, c. 1929; mixed media/canvas, 23.5” x 17”, signed indistinctly and dated, unframed. 400-600
790. William Carter, (American, b. 1909), “Houses”, c. 1935; oil/board, 9” x 11.5”, signed. Chicago African-American painter. 1500-2500
791. Margo Hoff, (American, b. 1912), “Newsies”, gouache/paper, 19” x 13”, signed. Hoff worked in Chicago and New York. She exhibited at the Art Institute of Chicago, Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art, Wildenstein Gallery (Paris), and Banfer Gallery (NY). 1000-1500
792.. Thomas Hart Benton (American, 1889-1975), “White Calf”, c. 1945; lithograph, 9.9” x 12.8”, signed; edition 250, AAA. 1000-2000
793. Thomas Hart Benton (American, 1889-1975), “Sunday Morning”, c. 1939; lithograph, 9.6” x 12.7”, signed; edition 250, AAA. 1000-2000
794. Lewis Hine, (American, 1874-1940), “Steamfitter”, c. 1920; gelatin silverprint, 4.5” x 6.7” (matted to 22” x 19”); stamped on verso - Lewis Hine, Interpretative Photography, Hastings-on-Hudson, New York. 3500-4500
795. William Carter, (American, b. 1909), “Reclining Nude”, c. 1940; watercolor, 12” x 20”, signed. 1500-2500
796. Gerald Nees, (American, b. 1938), “Putting Hay Up”, c. 1976; oil/board, 24” x 36”, signed; dated and titled verso. 600-800
797. Gerald Nees, (American, b. 1938), “Having Some Fun at the Old Swimming Hole”, c. 1979; oil/board, 20” x 24”, signed; titled and dated verso. 600-800
798. Gerald Nees, (American, b. 1938), “Getting the Work Done on the Farm for the Winter Nite”, c. 1976; 18” x 24”, signed; dated and titled verso. 600-800
799. Gerald Nees, (American, b. 1938), “Building a Snowman”, c. 1976; oil/board, 20” x 16”, signed; dated and titled verso. 600-800
800. Gerald Nees, (American, b. 1938), “Just an Old Country Depot”, c.1976; oil/board, 15” x 29”, signed; dated and titled verso. 600-800
Sale Date:
Dec. 3, 2006