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Sale Date:
Sept. 11, 2005
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Lot Numbers and Descriptions
751. Tony Klitz (Irish, 20th century), “Street Scene”, c.1972; oil/canvas, 24” x 20”, signed and dated. 600-800
752. Japanese School (20th century), “Field of Flowers”, c.1960; oil/canvas, 24” x 28”, signed indistinctly; bears stamp on verso. 500-700
753. D. Cortland Butterfield (American, b.1903), “Polo Players”, c. 1930; oil/board, 12" x 23.5", signed. Taught at the Academy of Arts in New Jersey and exhibited work at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art. 1000-2000
754. Gene Vass (American, 20th century), “Still Life with Flowers”, c.1960s; mixed media with oil/paper, 25” x 20”, signed; artist label on verso. 500-700
755. Frank Perri (American, early 20th century), “Portrait of a Girl”, c. 1940; crayon/paper, 16” x 13”, signed. 350-550
756. Amy Watson Wells Fell (American, b. 1898), “Nude”, c. 1945; oil/canvas, 25” x 30”, artist biography on verso. Fell worked primarily in New Jersey, and exhibited in the 1940s. 2000-3000
757. Charles Levier (French, 20th century), "Three Women in Paris",c. 1960; watercolor/paper, 23" x 16", signed.
400-600
758. Frank Perri (American, early 20th century), “Mexican Girl”, c.1940; oil/canvas, 12” x 9.5”, signed. Perri traveled to Mexico in the late 1930s. 300-500
759. Frank Perri (American, early 20th century), “Farm at Dusk”, c. 1940; gouache/paper, 24” x 18”, signed. 400-600
760. Joe Jones (American, 1909-1963), "Corner of Kennedy", c. 1932; lithograph, 11.5" x 15", signed in plate, and dated; numbered in pencil 5/15. This is a very rare image by this important American modernist. 400-600
761. Philippe Visson (American/French, b. 1942), “Youth Leaning Against Still”, c. 1958; oil/canvas, 21” x 25”, signed and dated; titled on verso, with label from the Milch Gallery, NYC. This is an early work by Visson, who was painting in hotel bathrooms in Paris during this period. 1500-2500
762. William Lachowicz (American, 20th century), “Concourse”, c. 1959; oil/aluminum (which is then mounted on board), 72" x 26", signed and dated, labels on verso from Art Institute of Chicago (1965) and the Walker Arts Center (1962). Lachowicz exhibited at the Corcoran Gallery biennials (1953-59). Butler Art Institute holds one of his works, titled, “Signal”, painted in 1956, in their permanent collection. 3000-5000
763. 20th Century European School, “Adam and Eve”, c. 1930; oil/board, 18” x 16”, unsigned. 1500-2000
764. Vincente Viudes (Spanish, 1916-1984), “Gazebo”, c.1960; oil/canvas, 38” x 51”, signed. 3000-5000
765. Stuart Rapeport (American, Contemporary), lot of two similar works, one pictured: “Laurel & Hardy”, c. 1980; graphite/paper, 60" x 65", identified verso with label from Art Rental Gallery/Art Museum Council, Los Angeles County Museum. Los Angeles painter and sculptor. Rapeport studied at California State University (Los Angeles) and the California Institute of Arts (Valencia, CA). He exhibited extensively from the 1970s-present at the Los Angeles Institute of Contemporary Art, Art Space Gallery (L.A.), Absolute Chalk (Pasadena), Hygiene de L' Art Galerie la Bretesca (Geneva, Switzerland). 800-1200
766. Orlando Greenwood (British, 1892-1989), “Two Women”, c.1960, oil/board, signed. Born in Nelson and studied at Goldsmith’s College in London. He lived in London and exhibited at the Royal Academy and the Royal Society of Portrait Painters. In 1925 he became well known for his paintings of porcelain figures arranged as if they were real characters in an imaginary historical or mythological setting. Although known mainly as a figure painter, later in his career he painted a variety of still life, architectural studies and landscapes, often using a small number of bold, complementary colors. In the 1940s he went to live in Cumbria. 800-1200
767. Agapito Labios (Mexican, 1898-1996), “Portrait of a Boy”, c. 1960; oil/canvas, 24” x 18”, signed. Labios was self-taught, and was actually recognized as an artist for paintings he did on his jail cell wall while imprisoned for his participation in the Mexican Revolution. He later had a shop called Mercado de Artesanias at La Ciudadela in Mexico City. 1000-2000
768. Horacio Renteria Rocha (Mexican, 1912-1972), “Young Girl on Balcony”, c. 1950; oil/canvas, 24” x 18”, signed. 2000-4000
769. Carl F. Binder (German/American, b.1887), “Figure in Still Life”, 1934; oil/canvas, 27.5” x 25”, signed and dated. Binder exhibited at the Cleveland Museum of Art, winning awards each year from 1924-1928. He also exhibited at the Art Institute of Chicago, Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art, and the Corcoran Gallery. 3000-5000
770. Antonio Velasquez (Honduran, 20th Century), “Hondoras”, 1977; oil/canvas board, 12" x 10", signed and dated. Painter of street scenes, missions, and figures. Son of well-known painter, Jose Antonio Velasquez. 1500-2000
771. (Dr.) Max Thorek (American, 1880-1960), “Initiative”, c.1929; vintage gelatin silverprint, 13” x 10”, signed and titled in pencil. The forerunner of Thorek Hospital and Medical Center was founded on the west side of Chicago in 1911 by Dr. Max Thorek , an immigrant from Hungary. In 1917, the hospital, then known as the American Theatrical Hospital, was moved to its present location. It was established on this site primarily to serve the needs of members of the performing arts profession. Thorek was a member of the Royal Photographer Society of Great Britain and the Chicago Camera Club. 1000-2000
772. Albert Urban (German/American, 1909-1959), lot of two prints, one pictured: "Untitled", c. 1940; color lithograph, 12” x 9”, signed in pencil; with another similar print by Urban. 300-500
773. Boris Buc’an (Croatian, 20th century), “The Scream”, c.1980; color lithographic poster, 22.5” x 33.5”, signed and numbered. 3500-4000
774. Boris Buc’an (Croatian, 20th century), “The Chair”, c.1980; color lithographic poster, 28” x 27.5”, signed and numbered. 3500-4000
775. Boris Buc’an (Croatian, 20th century), “Firebird”, c.1983; color lithographic poster, 22.5” x 23.5”, signed and numbered. Buc’an became a recognizable figure in the art world beginning in 1969. The poster, as a medium, became popular in Croatia with the advent of the Secession--in the first decade of the 20th century, and continued to be employed as a vehicle for artistic expression throughout the century. This image was created for the Croatian National Theatre in Split and then later was used as a postage stamp for Croatia in 2003. Buc’an’s work is included in the collections of the Museum of Contemporary Art (Zagreb) and the Museum of Contemporary Art (Skopje). 3500-4000
776. Aaron Bohrod (American, 1907-1992), “The Bride”, c. 1932; watercolor/paper, 14” x 9”, signed and dated. Important Chicago modernist. 3000-5000
777. Lowell Nesbitt (American, 1933-1993), "White Rose", c. 1981; colored lithograph, 26” x 27”, signed. Nesbitt was a Photo-Realist who painted flowers, urban views, and interiors. He exhibited at the Tokyo Biennale (1967); Sao Paulo Biennale, Brazil (1967), Whitney Museum of Art, and New American Realism, Gallery Gestlo, Bremen, Germany (1971). 1000-1500
778. Robert Philipp (American, 1895-1981), “Contemplation, Portrait of a Girl”, c. 1938; oil/canvas, 18” x 15”, signed. New York modernist painter. Philipp studied at the National Academy of Design, and exhibited paintings of figures, cafes, and city scenes throughout the 1930s-60s. His work is in the collections of the Boston Museum, University of Illinois, National Academy of Design, and the Whitney Museum. 1500-2000
779. Angele Myrer (American, 1896-1970), “Abstract”, c.1950; oil/canvas, 16” x 24”, signed. Myrer studied with Knaths and Lazzell, and also at Cranbrook Academy. Myrer was a member of the Provincetown Artists Association (1938).
1500-2500
780. Bill Barrett (American, b. 1934), “Natural Boogie VIII”, 1995; acrylic/canvas, 24” x 17.75”, signed, title and date on verso. Barrett regularly exhibits at the Navy Pier in Chicago. Painter and sculptor. Barrett studied at the University of Michigan. His work is in the collections of Neiman-Marcus, Hitachi, San Francisco Museum of Art, Virginia Museum of Art, and the Utsukushi-ga-Hara Museum (Tokyo). He regularly exhibits at Navy Pier in Chicago. This is a major example of this artist’s work. 2000-3000
781. James Donald Prendergast (American, 1907-2000), “Finale”, c. 1954; oil/canvas, 37” x 25”, signed and dated. Prendergast studied at the Art Institute of Chicago with Anisfeld. He is associated with several different cities, including New Orleans, Ann Arbor, Los Angeles, and Chicago. He was a member of the Laguna Beach Art Association and the California Watercolor Society. 1000-2000
782. Bobo (20th century), “Mother and Child”, c. 1969; watercolor/paper, 39” x 27.5”, signed and dated. 400-600
783. Mario de Ferrante (Italian/American, 1898-1992), “Untitled”, c.1950; oil/board, 24” x 18”, signed. 400-600
784. Bill Barrett (American, b.1934), “Natural Boogie II”, 1995; acrylic/canvas, 40” x 30”, signed, titled and dated on verso. 3000-4000
785. Michael Gloeckner (American, 1915-1989), “Cool Squares”; 1966; oil/canvas, 8” x 8”, signed and dated. Gloeckner painted in Connecticut in the mid-20th century, and specialized in fragmented compositions that affirmed rational subjects in light and color sections. His style represented a transition from early abstract works to colorfield paintings. 500-700
786. Michael Singer (American, b. 1945), “Seven Moon Ritual Series”, c.1980; lithograph, 33” x 94”, signed. Singer is known for his sculpture and printmaking. The series of four prints was a part of The Trisolini Print Project at Ohio University. 300-500
787. Peter Keil (German, 20th century), “Berlin Wedding, Ascona-Platz", c.1960; oil/canvas, 31” x 30.5”, signed, titled with Berlin inscribed on verso. Keil is with Elvira Bach, Rainer Fetting, and Georg Baselitz in the Grossen Wilden of Berlin. He studied with Otto Nagel, Berlin Academy of Fine Art, and with Miro on Mallorca. 1000-2000
788. Michael Gloeckner (American, 1915-1989), “Warm Squares”; c.1960; oil/canvas, 8” x 10”, unsigned. Gloeckner painted in Connecticut in the mid-20th century, and specialized in fragmented compositions that affirmed rational subjects in light and color sections. His style represented a transition from early abstract works to colorfield paintings. 500-700
789. Michael Singer (American, b. 1945), “Seven Moon Ritual Series”, c.1980; lithograph, 33” x 94”, signed. Singer is known for his sculpture and printmaking. The series of four prints was a part of The Trisolini Print Project at Ohio University. 300-500
790. Peter Keil (German, 20th century), “Self Portrait", c.1960; oil/canvas, 24” x 18”, signed, titled with Berlin inscribed on verso. Keil is with Elvira Bach, Rainer Fetting, and Georg Baselitz in the Grossen Wilden of Berlin. He studied with Otto Nagel, Berlin Academy of Fine Art, and with Miro on Mallorca. 1000-2000
791. Jim Dine (American, b. 1935), “Wall (The Wolfman)”, c.1967; etching with colors, 31” x 22”, 32/120, signed, dated, and numbered in pencil. 800-1200
792. Robert William Schellin (American, 1910-1985), “High Snow”, c. 1960; oil/canvas, 29" x 36". Schellin studied with Hans Hofmann and at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He exhibited at the Art Institute of Chicago (1933); Milwaukee Art Institute; Wisconsin Craftsmen, Smithsonian Institute (Washington D.C.). 300-500
793. Mario de Ferrante (Italian/American, 1898-1992), “Untitled”, c.1950; oil/canvas, 28” x 22”, signed. 400-600
794. Louise Woodroofe (American, early 20th century), “Abstract Composition”, c.1950; 25” x 25”, signed. Woodroofe worked in Champaign, IL, and later taught at the University of Illinois. During the 1930s she traveled with the Ringling Brothers Circus, painting various scenes of circus life, then in the late 1940s-60s, she turned to abstraction, working frequently in collage. She exhibited at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art, National Association of Watercolor Painters, Cincinnati Art Museum (1920s), Butler Art Institute, and at galleries in New York. 500-700
795. Mario de Ferrante (Italian/American, 1898-1992), “Blue Figures”, c.1960; mixed media/board, 40” x 23.5”, signed. 500-700
796. Lee Chubb (American, 20th century), “Blue E”, c.1960; collage, 24” x 18”, signed in pencil. Chubb exhibited at the St. Louis Artist Guild. Provenance: the estate of the artist. Chubb worked in St. Louis, executing paintings, collages, and sculptures. 250-350
797. Aaron Bohrod (American, 1907-1992), “Europa with the Bull”, c.1940; oil/lacquer on wood, 4.5” x 7.75” x 1.75”, signed. Important Chicago modernist. Bohrod created decorative objects and designed ceramics throughout his career. 700-900
798. Aaron Bohrod (American, 1907-1992), “Still Life”, c.1940; oil/lacquer on plaster, 7” x 5.25”, signed. Important Chicago modernist. Bohrod created decorative objects and designed ceramics throughout his career. 800-1000
799. Aaron Bohrod (American, 1907-1992), “Lady Godiva”, c.1940; oil/lacquer on rock, 2.75” x 3.75” x 1.5”, signed. Important Chicago modernist. Bohrod created decorative objects and designed ceramics throughout his career.
500-700
800. Aaron Bohrod (American, 1907-1992), “Female Nude”, c.1940; oil/lacquer on wood, 8.5” x 4.5”, signed. Important Chicago modernist. Bohrod created decorative objects and designed ceramics throughout his career. 700-900
Sale Date:
Sept. 11, 2005