Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 113

The Manuscript and Collectibles Auction

Conceptual Artwork

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 828		Jacob Burck, "I Did Too See a Flying Ball" Original Pencil and Gouache on Coquille Paper Presented to Major General Hoyt S. Vandenberg, 1952. From the Pulitzer Prize Winning political cartoonist of the Chicago Times and later Chicago Sun-Times, Jacob Burck (1907-1982) enjoyed a career that spanned 44 years. His works were collected by presidents and are in the permanent collections of the Smithsonian, MOMA, Whitney, Chicago Art Institute and the Philadelphia and Boston Museums of Fine Art. After running in the Chicago Times, Burck gifted this illustration to Major General Hoyt S. Vandenberg who tried to tamp the growing hysteria regarding flying saucer and alien ship sightings "I don't believe there is such thing as flying saucers. But there are physical phenomena which make them say they have seen flying saucers. They are not machines flown by men from Mars, nor from any foreign powers. Nor does the Air Force or any US military agency have a flying saucer." Inscribed in top right corner "To Gen. Hoyt S. Vandenberg, with all good wishes, J. Burck. P.S. Stop Worrying!" Excellent condition (pasting remnants on verso) 18 x 14" and one of the best pieces of space related art in the auction. From General Vandenberg's estate auction in 2005, San Francisco. Estimated Value $800 - UP From The Celebrated Collection of Alden T. Barnes. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $600
Lot 829		(1951-) Don Dixon is a Fellow and founding member of the International Association of Astronomical Artists (IAAA) whose works have been featured in numerous magazines and books. His work has exploded commercially and his designs are found from tote bags to shower curtains. Offered is a striking original acrylic on board commissioned by Berkeley Books for Wynne Whiteford's "Sapphire Road." A futuristic city rises in the background, a fantastic ship landing on a planet of deep green palms near a clear blue river with several moons visible in the sky. 14 x 8" and handsomely matted and framed to 18½ x 13". In mint condition. Estimated Value $750 - UP From The Celebrated Collection of Alden T. Barnes. Spring 1996 Space Memorabilia and Art Auction, Superior Auctions, Beverly Hills, CA. Lot 1159. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $600
Lot 830		Paul Hudson, "Protoworld" Original Art for Time/Life Books "Voyage Through The Universe" Series. Paul Hudson (dated,1987) mixed media, commissioned by Time/Life Books for the "Voyage Through The Universe" series. Hudson describes the work: "In a brutal world of meteoroids, an inner planet rebuilds its atmosphere from the gases of erupting volcanoes." A galvanizing piece capturing the meteoroids striking the streams of molten lava, land rising to claim its place in a life born from nothingness. Stunning detail, breathtaking imagination and a must for collectors of conceptual illustrations of the cosmos. There is an 8 minute YouTube video of Hudson well worth checking out. 15 x 25" in excellent unframed condition. Signed by artist in lower right corner. Estimated Value $600 - UP From The Celebrated Collection of Alden T. Barnes. Winter 1995 Space Memorabilia and Art Auction, Superior Auctions, Beverly Hills, CA. Lot 1270 Back Cover Art. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $360
Lot 831		Detlev Van Ravenswaay: Three Original Acrylic Art Works Used in Popular Science Fiction Publications (1956-) German artist, still active, known for his striking and imaginative works capturing the science of the cosmos. 1.) "End of the Planetary System" (1992) a phenomenally appealing science fiction landscape in reds and oranges that evidently found its way in several publications. Original acrylic and watercolor on board, 16 x 21½" 2.) "Horsehead Nebula in Orion" (1993) original artwork where photographs of the piece were offered by image banks for use in popular science publications. 15½ x 21½". 3.) "In the Rings of Neptune" (1994) original acrylic and watercolor that boasts a vivid almost 3-D effect that is remarkable. Again offered by image banks for use in science publications. 15½ x 21". All three works have Van Ravensway's label on verso and all stating "Buyer of this painting agrees not to reproduce for any commercial use or product until 1999." Know this leaves the high bidder of these three original works free and clear for any use. All three in excellent condition and quite spectacular. Estimated Value $600 - UP From The Celebrated Collection of Alden T. Barnes. Winter 1995 Space Memorabilia and Art Auction, Superior Auctions, Beverly Hills, CA. Lots 1303, 1305 and 1306. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 832		Marilyn Flynn, "Lerna Landscape" Original Acrylic on Canvas of the Volcanic Surface on Io. Marilyn Flynn, popular artist and owner of Tharsis Artworks Space Art. Marilynn Flynn's work has appeared in numerous books, magazines, TV programs and websites. Her paintings have been commissioned by such prestigious organizations as the Earth & Space Foundation, The Planetary Society and certainly NASA. Her artwork is in the permanent collections of several museums, as well as in private and corporate art collections. From a work completed in 1992, "Lerna Landscape" acrylic on canvas of the surface of Io, Jupiter's volcanic moon. Sulfur flows into a terraced molten lava lake topped with rafts of cooled sulfur. Jupiter is seen as it would appear from this location at the edge of Hatchawa Patera in Io's Southern Hemisphere. 20 x 24", framed in gold tone metal. Excellent condition and a wonderful example of Flynn's work. Estimated Value $600 - UP From The Celebrated Collection of Alden T. Barnes. Winter 1995 Space Memorabilia and Art Auction, Superior Auctions, Beverly Hills, CA. Lot. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $480
Lot 833		Frank Lurz, "Fiat Lux" Acrylic on Acrylic Sheet of Undulating Waves of Planetary Gas (born 1942) Beautiful acrylic on acrylic sheet by celebrated fantasy and astronomical artist, Frank Lurz. An unusual and striking work that shows the undulating wave of planetary gas expanding through the universe, boasting phenomenal colors with a technique perfectly capturing the kinetic behavior of dust and gas. 19½ x 23" and in excellent condition. Dated on verso, 1996. One of our best astronomical art pieces. Estimated Value $600 - UP From The Celebrated Collection of Alden T. Barnes. Spring 1996 Space Memorabilia and Art Auction, Superior Auctions, Beverly Hills, CA. Lot 1206. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 834		Don Boyer Apollo 15 Original Watercolor: "Geologist On The Moon!" Also Signed by Moonwalker Dave Scott. Don Boyer who passed away over a decade ago, spent 16 years as the Art Director at the Johnson Space Center in Houston as well as a graphic artist for Lockheed Electronics. Over 15 of his space themed paintings are included in the permanent NASA/JSC art collection. Boyer proved certainly a fine artist but his humor sets him apart from many of the other great illustrators of space art. In this vibrant watercolor, Dave Scott, the 7th man to walk the moon, is clearly taken aback to see a claim-jumper at Hadley. Above the prospector's head is a large question mark as the rock he is examining is obviously nothing he has seen before. In the background, Jim Irwin is attending to the Lunar Rover. Don Boyer has inscribed and signed "Good job on a very profitable trip. This ex-lifeguard is very proud, Don Boyer". In the mat, Dave Scott has signed and inscribed "Geologist on the Moon! Dave Scott, Apollo 15 CDR. Art measures 13½ x 20", and is in fine condition. There is adhesive staining throughout art but quite remarkably, it does not take away from the piece as much of it appears to be watercolor. (Please examine photo). On verso Boyer has written his now obsolete address and phone number likely from lending out the art. A wonderful and colorful piece complete with Dave Scott's autograph boldly signed on mat. Estimated Value $600 - UP From The Celebrated Collection of Alden T. Barnes. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $408
Lot 835		Lynette Cook, "Sungrazer" Original Mixed Media on Board of Comet Orbiting Near the Sun. Lynette Cook is well known for her exoplanet artworks, many of which have accompanied media and press releases. Cook's illustrations are featured in the book "Infinite Worlds: An Illustrated Voyage to Planets Beyond Our Sun," which she co-authored with Ray Villard, and the children's book titled Faraway Worlds: Planets Beyond Our Solar System, written by Paul Halpern. Cook describes this striking and beautiful work: "Comets move around the sun in long oribits. Comets which pass very close to the sun are called sungrazers with some actually crashing into the sun." 11½ x 15½", framed and matted to 19 x 23½" and in excellent condition. Signed and dated 1995 by artist in lower right corner. Estimated Value $500 - UP From The Celebrated Collection of Alden T. Barnes. Spring 1996 Space Memorabilia and Art Auction, Superior Auctions, Beverly Hills, CA. Lot 1145. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 836		Eric Sloane "Alone" Two Signed Limited Edition Prints of His Most Famous Aviation Art + 3 Signed Gallery Posters (1905-1985) Acclaimed and beloved American artist known for his East Coast rural landscapes, illustrations and breathtaking aviation art. Arguably his most famous is his commemoration of Charles Lindberg's historic 1927 Transatlantic Flight, "Alone". This stunning composition was presented to the Air and Space Museum in 1977 by Sloane, General Jimmy Doolittle and Neil Armstrong. A panorama of the sky with only a tiny hint of The Spirit of St. Louis to the center left, dwarfed by the vast magnificence of the clouds. Sloan signed an edition of only 450 prints with these two being #168 and #169. These two have been stored rolled and very well archived with only the most minimum evidence of handling. Each print measures 23¼ x 37½" with the actual image area being 18¼ x 33½" on highest quality, neutral pH-acid free, fine art paper. Comes with original brochure by Triton Press in New York City, with photo of all three men at the presentation, as well as information on the creation of the painting. Also included are three (3) limited and signed edition gallery posters of an exhibition with Robert McCall entitled "Sky & Space": Collection of two of Sloane's "Peaceful Night" and one of Robert McCall's "Apotheosis of Technology. In very fine condition. A perfect collection for dealers and collectors alike. Estimated Value $400 - UP From The Celebrated Collection of Alden T. Barnes. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $375