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SELECT: 3 Day Auction 36 lots

(2) Chinese carved jade animal toggles

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Description

19th/20th c., incl. a figure on seated buffalo and a monkey, unmarked, 2.25"l x 1"w (larger)

Condition

Good, no visible condition issues

Starting Bid

$150

Sold $1,100

Est.

$300 - $500

American Folk School, oil on canvas

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Description

American Folk School (19th/20th c.), Cat Portrait, no signature observed, 24"h x 20"w (sight), 30"h x 26"w (frame)

Condition

Good, areas of craquelure, possible old restorations

Starting Bid

$300

Sold $1,400

Est.

$600 - $800

Carl Sprinchorn, watercolor

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Description

Carl Sprinchorn (American, 1887-1971), Cockatoo, signed lower left, framed under glass, 21"h x 15"w (sheet), 28"h x 22.5"w (frame)

Condition

Good, a few small edge nicks, sheet has shifted in frame

Starting Bid

$200

Sold $300

Est.

$400 - $600

Alton Pickens, oil on burlap, 1946

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Description

Alton Pickens (American, 1917-1991), "Mutti and Pitcher", signed "Pickens" and dated lower left, MOMA paper loan sticker verso frame, 44"h x 36"w (stretcher), 49"h x 42"w (frame)

Condition

Poor, large puncture lower left, other small punctures, 12" scratch and other scratches, abrasions and small paint losses

Starting Bid

$2,500

Sold $4,000

Est.

$5,000 - $7,000

William J. Potter, oil on panel

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Description

William J. Potter (American,1883-1964), The Bathers, signed lower left, 13"h x 16"w (sight), 19"h x 22"w (sight)

Condition

Good, a few speck losses, slight yellowing of varnish

Starting Bid

$300

Sold $400

Est.

$600 - $800

Pennsylvania Impressionist School, oil on canvas

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Description

Pennsylvania Impressionist School (19th c.), "Just Beyond the Links. W. Phila.", in the manner of Walter Emerson Baum, possible signature lower right, titled in pencil on mat recto, unstretched canvas taped to back of mat, 8.25"h x 12"w (sight), 20"h x 23"w (mat)

Condition

Fair, some craquelure, drip stains right side, thumb tack hole upper right, a couple of pinhead areas of paint loss

Starting Bid

$150

Sold $150

Est.

$300 - $500

American School, Theorem and Embroidery panel

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Description

American School (19th c.), "Blue Peacock", paint, silk thread, and glitter on silk velvet, unsigned, information and auction labels on lower frame, framed under glass, 26"h x 17"w (sight), 31"h x 23"w (frame)

Condition

Good/Fair, some wrinkling to backing, spots of light staining, degradation to velvet along upper edge

Starting Bid

$150

Sold $275

Est.

$300 - $500

George III silver dish cross, c. 1766

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Description

18th c., English, sterling silver, the burner centered on collapsible base, with adjustable sliders, pierced fan supports and gadrooned feet, makers mark to underside for the firm of Edward Aldridge II, includes original purchase receipt, 3"h x 12"dia, approx. 18.5ozt

Condition

Good, nice burnished oxidation, wear typical of age and gentle use including light surface scratches, supports would benefit from slight re-adjustment

Starting Bid

$250

Sold $300

Est.

$500 - $700

Paul Wunderlich, "Nike la Victoria", 1977

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Description

Paul Wunderlich (German, 1927-2010), cast sterling silver choker necklace, fully marked with artist signature, cipher, and edition number 232/10000, in velvet lined case, 8.5"h x 5.25"w, approx. 2.2ozt

Condition

Good, minimal surface wear typical of gentle use, attractive light tarnish in the crevices adds depth and texture

Starting Bid

$400

Sold $800

Est.

$800 - $1,200

Bjorn Weckstorm (style), (2) jewelry items

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Description

c. 1960s, possibly Finland, incl. a Brutalist prehistoric style molten bronze necklace choker, no visible signature (14.5" inner circumference), and a silver metal organic form pendant, no visible signature (5"dia)

Condition

Good, nice natural patina with, surface irregularities part of constructions, no issues observed

Starting Bid

$200

Sold $200

Est.

$400 - $600

(2) Modernist jewelry items, incl. Tone Vigeland

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Description

Early and mid-20th c., Norway and France, including a Tone Vigeland sterling pendant, fully marked, 3.25"h x 2"w, and an Art Deco style relief carved and gold leafed bone brooch, etch initialed "AV" or "RV", 1.5"h x 1.75"w, approx. .65ozt (pendant)

Condition

Good, slight bend to pendant stamp, light surface scratching, faint hairlines in bone, wear typical of age and use

Starting Bid

$150

Sold $350

Est.

$300 - $500

Karin van Leyden, collage painting, 1964

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Description

Karin van Leyden (German, 1906-1977), Untitled, oil paint, felt, fabric, newsprint, tinfoil and burlap on cardboard, signed "Karin"and dated lower right, framed under glass, 9.5"h x 7"w (sight), 13"h x 11"w (frame)

Condition

Good, scattered fraying and discolorations may be original to construction

Starting Bid

$150

Sold $350

Est.

$300 - $500

Karin van Leyden, collage painting, 1963

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Description

Karin van Leyden (German, 1906-1977), "Tribal Monument", oil paint, felt, and leather, on cardboard, signed "Karin" and dated lower right, titled verso, 17.5"h x 14"w (frame)

Condition

Good, slightly buckled backing, scattered discolorations may be original to construction

Starting Bid

$150

Sold $375

Est.

$300 - $500

Jose De Creeft, mixed media painting

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Description

Jose De Creeft (American, 1884-1982), Untitled Abstract, paint, concrete, broken glass and mirror on cardboard, signed lower left, 20.5"h x 25.25"w (sight), 29"h x 34"w (frame)

Condition

Good, intentionally distressed surface, possibly some small losses

Starting Bid

$500

Passed

Est.

$1,000 - $1,500

Carl Sprinchorn, (4) drawings

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Description

Carl Sprinchorn (American, 1887-1971), Portraits, graphite and crayon on paper, each signed "C. Sp.", unframed, 7.5"h x 5"w

Condition

Good, no issues observed

Starting Bid

$300

Sold $300

Est.

$600 - $800

Carl Sprinchorn, (5) drawings

Passed

Description

Carl Sprinchorn (American, 1887-1971), graphite and crayon on paper, each signed "C. Sp.", unframed, 7.5"h x 5"w

Condition

Good, no issues observed

Starting Bid

$300

Passed

Est.

$600 - $800

Carl Sprinchorn, (4) drawings

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Description

Carl Sprinchorn (American, 1887-1971), Portraits including possible Self-Portrait, graphite and crayon on paper, each signed "C. Sp.", unframed, 7.5"h x 5"w

Condition

Good, no issues observed

Starting Bid

$300

Sold $300

Est.

$600 - $800

Baule Peoples, old carved wood maternity figure

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Description

20th c., Ivory Coast, in a seated pose with suckling child, carved wood and textile, 18.5"h x 5.75"w x 5.25"d

Condition

Good, shows signs of age and handling, nice patina

Starting Bid

$300

Sold $650

Est.

$600 - $800

Baule Peoples, old carved wood male figure

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Description

20th c., Ivory Coast, in a seated pose, with scarified body and high hairdressing, 17.25"h x 4.5"w x 5.25"d

Condition

Good, shows signs of age and handling, nice patina

Starting Bid

$200

Sold $750

Est.

$400 - $600

Bassa Peoples, carved Sande society mask

Passed

Description

19th c., Liberia, dark stained wood, with deep carved ridge hair and diamond shape face, old catalog paper label to interior, 13"h x 7"w

Condition

Fair/Poor, cracked down center and re-glued, worm holes, chips, scratches, rubbing to finish

Starting Bid

$150

Passed

Est.

$300 - $500

Jose De Creeft, petrified wood sculpture

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Description

Jose De Creeft (American, 1884-1982), Modernist bust, green marble base, carved signature along right side, 15"h x 6"l x 4"w (bust), 22"h (total)

Condition

Good, intentionally rough hewn surface

Starting Bid

$500

Sold $2,000

Est.

$1,000 - $1,500

William Tarr, gilt bronze sculpture, 1979

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Description

William (Bill) Tarr (American 1925-2006), Cube Assemblage, engraved signed, dated and numbered 11/30 on base, 3"squ

Condition

Good, minor surface scratches and light wear to gilding, mostly on bottom

Starting Bid

$300

Sold $1,100

Est.

$600 - $800

Ernest van Leyden, multimedia painting, c. 1960

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Description

Ernst van Leyden (American/Dutch, 1892-1969), Abstract Collage, 1960, paper collage and paint on board, signed lower right "Leyden", aluminum slat frame, 17"h x 20"w (total)

Condition

Good, intentionally mottled distressed surface, possibly a few small flake losses

Starting Bid

$350

Sold $1,900

Est.

$700 - $1,000

Jack Levine, sketch drawing

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Description

Jack Levine (American, 1915-2010), "Toulouse Lautrec as The Mikado", graphite on paper, signed "J. Levine" lower right, titled upper left, framed under glass, 24"h x 18.5"w (total)

Condition

Good, light wrinkling, faint acid burn where paper meets frame, not examined out of frame

Starting Bid

$250

Passed

Est.

$500 - $700

Boaz Vaadia, sculpture

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Description

Boaz Vaadia (American, 1951-2007), Stone Arch, assemblage of slate on base, initial signed on base, 10"h x 6.5"l x 5"w

Condition

Good, no issues observed

Starting Bid

$150

Sold $1,000

Est.

$300 - $500

Richard Fleischner, bronze sculpture, 1969

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Description

Richard Fleischner (American, b. 1944), Untitled, brown patinated bronze, no signature observed, gallery label affixed verso, this is a unique work, 3"h x 14"l x 8.5"w

Condition

Good/Fair, some verdigris buildup on surface, a few very light scratches that penetrate patina

Starting Bid

$250

Sold $800

Est.

$500 - $700

Mary Frank, watercolor

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Description

Mary Frank (American, b. 1933), Female Nude, watercolor on paper, signed lower right, matted and framed under glass, 19"h x 25"w (sight), 26"h x 31"w (frame)

Condition

Good, no issues observed

Starting Bid

$200

Sold $200

Est.

$400 - $600

Jon Carsman, acrylic on canvas, 1970

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Description

Jon Carsman (American, 1944-1987), "Studio View", signed lower right, titled verso, partial gallery label verso stretcher, 15"h x 12.5"w (frame)

Condition

Good, small speck losses likely part of construction

Starting Bid

$200

Sold $200

Est.

$400 - $600

Mario DeNoto, sculpture

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Description

Mario DeNoto (American, 20th-21st c.), "Pure Form #4", chiseled and polished red marble on green marble pedestal, no signature observed, metal title plaque on base, 16"h x 9"l x 7"w (sculpture), 21"h (total)

Condition

Good, no issues observed

Starting Bid

$200

Sold $1,600

Est.

$400 - $600

Francisco Toledo, color lithograph

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Description

Francisco Toledo (Mexican, b. 1940), "Caballero Nocturno", pencil signed "Toledo" lower right, blindstamped lower left, numbered XLV/LXXV lower left, loose and unframed, 19"h x 25.5"w

Condition

Good/Fair, two spots on right margin, faint corner creasing, light even toning to sheet

Starting Bid

$200

Sold $600

Est.

$400 - $600

Ben Shahn, pen and ink wash on paper

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Description

Ben Shahn (American, 1898-1969), "The Greek Mathematician", signed lower left, gallery and exhibition labels verso, matted and framed under glass, 8"h x 20"w (sight), 27"h x 16"w (frame)

Condition

Good, ink wash stain through center appears intentional, not examined out of frame

Starting Bid

$500

Sold $2,500

Est.

$1,000 - $1,500

Nafana Peoples, large Bedu Sun and Moon masks

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Description

20th c., Ivory Coast, carved wood, polychrome paint, appear to be made as a pair, 64"h x 21"w (larger)

Condition

Good, wear typical of age and use including, paint loses and discolorations, scattered nicks and chips, dirty surface

Starting Bid

$300

Sold $375

Est.

$600 - $800

Nafana Peoples, "bedu" plank mask

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Description

20th c., Ivory Coast, paint decorated, carved, and incised wood, unmarked, 60.75"h x 20.5"w x 6.75"d

Condition

Good, repaired right horn, paint wear, scuffs, nicks, wood cracks, and minor edge loss

Starting Bid

$150

Sold $250

Est.

$300 - $500

(2) Senufo Heddle pulleys, ex. Harold Rome

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Description

20th c., Ghana/Ivory Coast/Burkina Faso, carved wood, one carved as stylized oxen and mounted to metal stand (8.5"h), the other with carved male head (7"h), each with collection accession number, one with old Christie's sale label and Harold Rome Collection label

Condition

Good, variations in patina, rubbing, minor nicks and light surface scratches

Starting Bid

$350

Sold $850

Est.

$700 - $900

Bwa Peoples, ceremonial mask

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Description

20th c., Burkina Faso, painted carved wood, with disc-form crest, square mouth bearing teeth, and grass fringe, on custom iron floor stand, 28"h x 14"w x 7"w (mask), 67"h (total)

Condition

Good, nice old surface showing typical wear for age and use including paint and minor wood loss, scratches, fringe loss

Starting Bid

$300

Passed