Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 118

The Nov 14-15, 2020 Collectibles Auction

Paintings

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 385		Anderson, Bill (William Maxwell) Anderson Watercolor. "Venice Beach". (1941-) Southern California artist who has enjoyed decades of acclaim and popularity for his vibrant watercolors of California life. Whether it be sports, landscapes or popular culture Anderson has always had a colorful eye for the movement and energy of any subject. From 2004, and one of his popular subject is "Venice Beach" here Anderson captures the pulse, color and excitement of the street performers who entertain throngs of beach goers on the various boardwalks. Anderson has signed in lower left corner but also on verso. Measuring 30 x 23" the work is in mint condition, painted on heavy stock and a knockout. Estimated Value $800 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $600
Lot 386		Anderson, Bill (William Maxwell). "LA County Fair, Pomona, CA". (1941-) Southern California artist who has enjoyed decades of acclaim and popularity for his vibrant watercolors of California life. Whether it be sports, landscapes or popular culture Anderson has always had a colorful eye for the movement and energy of any subject. From 2004, and painted on location, Anderson captures the joy and vibrancy of the LA County Fair in Pomona, CA. The LA County Fair has been in existence since 1922 and been going strong since. Gorgeous colors captured with the carousel, tents and balloon. Anderson has signed in lower left and on back of heavy textured stock. Unframed, mint condition, 23 x 30". Estimated Value $800 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $600
Lot 387		Bill (William Maxwell) Anderson, Watercolor. Catalina. (1941-) Popular Southern California artist known for his diverse works capturing sports, horses, landscapes and distinctly California scenes. We are pleased to offer two of his works in this auction. This gorgeous watercolor captures the Catalina Casino that was commissioned by William Wrigley Jr. as a gathering place for dining and dancing and the second floor with the first theater at the time built specifically for "talkies"; it remains a popular and impressive site for events. Contrary to assumptions, it was never a gambling casino. Signed and dated 2000, watercolor is colorful and vivid, measuring 20 x 28" and frame and matted in gilt wood to 30 x 38". In excellent condition. Estimated Value $1,000 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 388		Ture Bengtz. Summer Day. (1907-1903) Finnish immigrant who settled in Boston and in 1927 attended the prestigious School of Fine Arts was not only a fine painter, but also a technical illustrator for Raytheon during WWII, his illustrations proving so exact that they appeared to many to be photographs. His optimism for living in the US informed his artwork, as can be seen in this outstanding example (oil on canvas) of his style--two girls on a bridge on a lazy summer day watching the patterns in the water. Remarkably, the original exhibition tag for this piece still exists on back of painting. 24th Swedish American Art Exhibition, Chicago, April 6-13, 1947 with the title of the work and a price of $400 (over $4600.00 today.) The artist remains immensely popular in the East. This is Goldberg Auctions' first time to offer a piece by Bengtz. Charming, colorful and all together lovely and in excellent condition. 24 x 20" and framed to 31 x 27" in a vintage distressed wood frame which proves a striking complement to the piece. Estimated Value $1,400 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 389		Juan Borras Casanova. Red Pepper. (1909-1987) Accomplished Spanish painter known for his still lifes and paintings of Spain's traditional customs. Offered is a fine still life of a red pepper, laid out on a dark table atop wax paper. Know the pepper is a deep brilliant red and really pops. A perfect image for the kitchen or eating areas, painting measures 11 x 14" and is very nicely framed to 18 x 21½". Estimated Value $250 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 390		S. Bravendez. "Artist and Birds" Two Framed Works. Two complimentary and striking color stick acrylic paintings. Beautiful abstract works one of two peahens in a tree, the other the artist contemplating her work. Both are 8 x 10¾" and matted and framed to 16 x 18" in identical wood frames in dark Chinese red and gold gilt details. Colorful and very handsome pieces. Estimated Value $125 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 391		Calder, Alexander. "CIRCUS". (1898 -1976) One of the most beloved and innovative American artists of the 20th Century, known the world over for his mobiles, monumental sculptures, his jewelry and his paintings. Alexander Calder was born into a family of artists - his grandfather having moved to Philadelphia from Scotland and became a world class sculptor and created the the colossal statue of William Penn atop the Philadelphia City Hall's tower. Calder's father following in his father's footsteps created many public installations and his mother a well regarded portrait artist. However both parents did not want Calder to become an artist so he enrolled to study mechanical engineering in college and became an engineer and draughtsman. But those talents eventually morphed into a desire to paint and create. He enrolled in art school and one of his first jobs was with the National Police Gazette to sketch performance from the Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus which began a life-long fascination. In 1920-21 he created a mechanical circus/toys entitled "Cirque Calder" while abroad. The sculpture became something of an avant-garde hit in Paris. From there, Calder started to develop what became his kinetic sculptures and mobiles for which he is most known. In the 1950's he began creating his monumental sculptures as seen at JFK, in downtown Los Angeles, Paris, Montreal, Grand Rapids, and numerous other pieces beloved by the communities they tower over. As Calder's sculptures moved into the realm of pure abstraction in the early 1930s, so did his paintings, drawings and prints. "Circus" (1976) gouache on paper (framed) represents one of the few works completed in the last year of his life. It is very much a theme most prevalent in both his 2-D and 3-D works. Here, Calder embraces the presence of light and music in the circus with the left corner a spotlight illuminating the rings of the circus. Conjointly, one could also see it as a booming drum over a keyboard reverberating the sounds that fill the circus performance space. Light, sound and movement proved life-long themes in all of Calder's works. Calder's paintings and sculptures are in many permanent collections across the world. The Whitney Museum of American Art, New York, has the largest body of his work. Other important museum collections include the The Philadelphia Museum of Art, The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York; the Museum of Modern Art, New York; the Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris; the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, Madrid; and the National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. "CIRCUS" Provenance: Obtained by Maeght Foundation in Paris, Private collection, New York 2008, and was held by Antoine Helwaser Gallery, New York City, exhibited and sold Art Basel Miami December, 2015. Other Exhibitions: Ricco Maresca, Alexander Calder Gouaches, April-May, 2008 Literature: Ricco Maresca Gallery, New York Gouaches, Catalog #4. This work is registered in the archives of the Calder Foundation, New York, A12587. Condition: Pristine condition, paper without blemishes or foxing as confirmed by Antoine Helwaser. Size: 29¼ x 43¼ inches. Estimated Value $190,000 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 392		Xavier Cugat. You Bet Your Ass. (1900-1990) Born near Barcelona, Spain, but moved as a child to Cuba by his parents to escape persecution, Cugat was a child prodigy on the violin by age 12 and performed with the Havana Symphony. At age 16 he toured with opera great Enrico Caruso, who was also a caricaturist; Cugat followed suit. Obviously Cugat became a world renowned orchestra leader, which included performers such as Desi Arnaz, Abbe Lane, Tito Rodriguez, Yma Sumac and Miguelito Valdés. His headlining before and after WWII at The Waldorf Astoria for over 16 years remains unequaled, but he never stopped developing his art and became collected for his caricatures of Hollywood stars and his colorful Latin-infused paintings. In his typical illustrative style, this large acrylic on board is entitled "You Bet Your Ass" and it is a joyous explosion of color and whimsy. In excellent condition 30 x 24" and is framed to 35 x 29. Cugat was a superstar band leader, but his art too has found great appreciation, with many of his works in collections throughout the world. This is definitely one of his best. Estimated Value $300 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $197
Lot 393		James Fellowes. Portrait of a Gentleman Wearing a Green Waist Coat and Vest (1737). (1690-1760) Early 18th Century English portrait artist known for his formal works which boast exceptional details of the look and wardrobe of the time. "Portrait of a Gentleman Wearing a Green Waist Coat and Vest" is signed and dated 1737, making this work one of the oldest paintings Goldberg Auctions has offered. We note the buttons are covered in fabric, a custom of the time for country gentleman. In 2014, a Connecticut-based antique gallery and art appraiser evaluated the oil on canvas painting. He noted the piece had been professionally lined and exhibited only the most minor and scattered in-painting restoration. Painting boasts a heavy vintage wood frame in the 18th Century style, having scattered chips on edges, easily touched up. Canvas measures 30 x 20" and framed to 38 ¼ x 33¼". *Original condition report/appraisal conveys with the sale, and the value placed recently was $9000.* This portrait is magnificent and would prove a worthy addition to any traditional decor, boasting beautiful details worthy of closer inspection. Please contact us for additional photos. Outside shipping or local pickup to which we can recommend a fine packing and shipping company at very fair rates. Estimated Value $2,400 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,353
Lot 394		Feola, Charles. "Montmartre". (1917-1994) French street painter best known for his wonderful Parisian scenes which he would capture perfectly no matter the season or weather. Here a beautiful Fall day in the Montmartre area of Paris. Painting is undated but appears to be from the 1950s. Oil on canvas, 18 x 22" and framed to 26 x 30. The painting is in excellent condition. Frame is vintage and heavy wood but does have chipping throughout (however easily restored.) If you prefer without frame, it would save shipping so let us know. Estimated Value $500 - UP View details and enlarged photos	Realized $295
Lot 395		Fernandez, M. Lopez. "Travelling To Village". Little known of this early 20th Century artist. Pastoral, idyllic painting of a family traveling to a village that has an almost a surreal dream like effect. Someone went to some expense to re-line this oil on canvas to save it from some distress. Craquelure can be seen throughout but it all works together given the style. 15½ x 21¾" Newly framed and backed. Estimated Value $200 - UP Heritage Galleries. View details and enlarged photos	Unsold
Lot 396		Cedric Gray. Highland Cattle Outer Hebrides. Wonderful late 19th Century Scottish painter known for his idyllic landscapes and farm scenes. Highland cattle or long-hair Highland cattle, the subject of this oil on canvas, are known for their long horns and long, wavy, woolly coats, a breed that originated in the Highlands and Outer Hebrides of Scotland. Here Gray has captured the beauty of these animals against a stunning backdrop of the Scottish Highlands as fog and mist cover the area at dusk. This is an extremely handsome work, 24 x 36" and beautifully framed in gilt wood to 31 x 43". Painting is in excellent condition and very appealing. Estimated Value $750 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $467
Lot 397		Katz, Morris. "Just Learning". (1931-2010) Spectacularly prolific, Polish-American artist whose expertise and speed with a palette knife remains unequaled. Wonderful Winter ski scene in black and white which is very effective with two skiers still getting the hang of the sport. 20 x 18 " acrylic on board and is in excellent condition. Unmistakably Katz! Estimated Value $250 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 398		Katz, Morris. "Winter Playtime". (1931-2010) Spectacularly prolific, Polish-American artist whose expertise and speed with a palette knife remains unequaled. Wonderful "Winter Playtime" scene with fantastic colors and depth. 20 x 24" acrylic on board and is in excellent condition. Unmistakably Katz art! Estimated Value $250 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 399		Kosa, Emil. "Goats in Ojai". (1903-1968) Immensely talented and very well regarded French born artist who studied while abroad but came to California spending 35+ years working for 20th Century Fox as a special effects artist (back drops, title art, scenic plates) and actually won an Oscar for his work on CLEOPATRA in 1963. But through his whole life he painted in various styles both in oil and watercolor capturing every landscape possible of California. He especially found great appeal in the old farms and homes throughout the state capturing capturing horses and livestock. He exhibited as early as 1940 at LACMA as well as numerous other museums. Offered is a truly beautiful watercolor of goats with only a fleeting hint of a pen and farm in the composition. 19½ x 25" and expensively matted and framed in distressed barn wood. 34½ x 39½". Superior condition. Estimated Value $2,200 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,980
Lot 400		Kosa, Emil. "Stairway In Spoleto". (1903-1968) Acclaimed French born artist who studied while abroad but came to California spending 35+ years working for 20th Century Fox as a special effects artist (back drops, title art, scenic plates) and actually won an Oscar for his work on CLEOPATRA in 1963. But through his whole life he painted in various styles both in oil and watercolor. He exhibited as early as 1940 at LACMA as well as numerous other museums. Offered is a stunning oil entitled "Stairway In Spoleto". Based on other works set in Italy, clearly Kosa traveled abroad later in life for subject. This is a beautiful oil on canvas, boasting an almost cinematic perspective (Luchino Visconti comes to mind) with the subtle subject of a man elegantly dressed at the top of the stairs. A large work, canvas measures 23½ x 31½" and custom framed to 29 x 37" in beautiful gilt wood. Frame and painting in excellent condition. Kosa has signed in lower left corner but he also signed on verso on one of the wood stretch bars. There is also a tag affixed to the paper that showed that the painting in 1965 was sent to a gallery for a one-man exhibition, returned and sent to Fullerton Art Museum. Estimated Value $2,200 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 401		Lalande, Jacques. Womand and Two Children. (born 1921) Jacques Lalande known for his paintings, theatrical designs, and illustrations is one artist whose appeal cannot be underestimated. "Woman and Two Children" at the beach 18 x 26". Signed and numbered by Lalande 177/350 nicely framed in bleached wood 26 x 32" and quite charming. Estimated Value $100 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 402		Leonard Borman. "Mission San Juan Capistrano". (1894-1995) Popular California artist during the first half of the 20th Century whose works are found in many California homes. He was best known for landscapes, still lifes and marine paintings and painted from 1920 to 1950. Offered is a beautiful period set oil on canvas of Mission San Juan Capistrano, a landmark and cultural icon of Southern California. Established in 1776 by Spanish Catholics, the mission has a remarkable storied history, much of it having to do simply with its survival from floods and earthquakes. Restoration and conservation remains a priority in maintaining this heritage site for generations to come. It enjoys in excess of 500,000 visitors a year. This large work measures 34 x 44" and framed in gilt wood. It remains in excellent condition with areas of craquelure, otherwise the colors vivid and the details very impressive. Estimated Value $1,200 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 403		Manfredi, Alfonso. "Città". (1852-1924) Italian genre painter of the late 19th and early 20th Century. Oil on board entitled "Città" of a woman in a large shed feeding chickens, the world of the city just past the large door. Oil on board measure 15 x 8" and is framed with that frame mounted on board and under glass again in silver gilt wood to 27 x 19". On verso are two certifications of authenticity and a registry, one in Italian. Excellent condition and very charming. Estimated Value $200 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 404		Manson, Charles Milles. "Untitled". (1934-2017) American criminal, cult leader and emblem of insanity, violence, and the macabre. Manson also became a pop culture touchstone for 50 years through books, music and film which continues even today with ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD. But another aspect of Manson is that he was an artist and painted while incarcerated (sometimes referred to as death row art) Offered is one of his works and by far it is one of the most complex and arresting pieces ever offered for auction. This is a fever dream, a free association of abstract colors shapes and themes that are executed in such miniscule detail that it becomes as compelling as it is dizzying. Acrylic on panel, 18 x 24". Manson has signed his name in lower right along the body of either green dinosaur. He has also signed on verso with his signature scripted then followed with his fingerprints smudged just above his name in green. Superior condition, with the inexpensive black wood frame having a couple of chips. The painting comes from the private collection of Jonathan Shaw renowned counter-culture opinion maker, author, and artist dubbed by Iggy Pop as "The great nightmare anti-hero of the new age." The painting. Estimated Value $18,500 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 405		Manson, Charles Milles. "Untitled X 2". (1934-2017) American criminal, cult leader and emblem of insanity, violence, and the macabre. Manson also became a pop culture touchstone for 50 years through books, music and film which continues even today with ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD. But another aspect of Manson is that he was an artist and painted while incarcerated (sometimes referred to as death row art) Offered are two works in watercolor and markers on Crescent board both 15 x 20. Both are simple abstractions the have remained as a pair for years. The yellow and red piece has a faint "X" through it in pencil ending in arrows pointing at nothing. This work is signed "Charles Milles Manson, the "M" of Milles being carried down to the "S" in Manson which is not often seen. The greenish abstraction is signed in by Manson in his usual crossed "S". one of his works and by far it is one of the most complex and arresting pieces ever offered for auction. This is a fever dream, a free association of abstract colors shapes and themes that are executed in such miniscule detail that it becomes as compelling as it is dizzying. The painting comes from the private collection of Jonathan Shaw renowned counter-culture opinion maker, author, and artist dubbed by Iggy Pop as "The great nightmare anti-hero of the new age." The painting. Estimated Value $4,000 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 406		Meller, Vadim Goergevic. Costume Design for Masks. (1884-1962) Russian Federation artist and acclaimed illustrator and costume designer. From 1919, a costume sketch on art paper mounted on chart board in gouache and pencil. Dated 1919, this appears to be from a production of "Masks" of which numerous examples can be found on the internet as well as other theatrical works from Sotheby's in London and Kunsthaus Lempertz in Cologne. Condition: There is fraying at borders, a mended tear center right that extended from edge to leg. Otherwise in fine minus condition. Extremely rare. 20½ x 13" with artist signing in red pencil in lower left and dated 1919. Estimated Value $600 - UP Empire Gallery, Pasadena, 2004. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 407		Royal H. Milleson. Sunset River Landscape. (1849-1935) Landscape painter and watercolorist known for his exquisite details and evocative sunsets. There is no better example of the work by this fine artist than in this absolutely lovely pastoral watercolor, 14 x 20", framed and matted under glass to 23 x 28". There are chips to the back frame along the bottom corners and center with some touch-ups minimizing the paint loss, but the watercolor itself is in excellent condition. Estimated Value $400 - UP John Moran Auctioneers, October 29, 2002. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 408		Oliver, Joseph Kurtz. "Firing Up The Kettle" (1896). (1863-1943) J.K. Oliver, father of Myron Oliver one of the most celebrated Northern California painters, certainly was a fine accomplished artist himself. Signed and dated 1896, the painting shows a common scene of the time which was the large outdoor kettle, here situated in between rocks so logs could be lit underneath to get the water boiling. Beautiful painting of rural Northern California, with chickens about, a weathered barn and gorgeous scenic vista has been recently cleaned, and framed handsomely in gilt gold wood. 14 x 20" with frame 17 x 23". Estimated Value $900 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 409		Oliver, Myron. "Padre". (1891-1967) American artist born in Kansas but lived in Monterey, California most of his life, known for landscapes and street scenes. We are pleased to offer this charming watercolor of a padre in front of a beautiful stucco church with the Pacific beckoning in the background. Boasting beautiful colors, this is only our second watercolor to auction from this artist. Piece measures 7½ x 9½", framed within the last three years in Monterrey to 14½ x 16". Signed by Oliver in pencil at lower right side. Estimated Value $400 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 410		Rabinovitch, Isaac. "Costume Designs for Two Characters". (1894-1961) Russian Federation Jewish artist whose work in modernist costume designs in the early 20th Century are highly prized. Two gouache on paper designs are absolutely beautiful and in remarkable condition. Each measure 23 x 15", rich earth tone colors, signed by the artist and dated 1919. The paper has minimum overall toning and paper remains supple after 100 years. Wonderful examples of this artist/designer's work and again both in excellent condition. Estimated Value $900 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 411		A.G. Rider: Acclaimed Mid-Century California Impressionist. California Redwoods. (1886-1975) Arthur Grover Rider was born in Chicago and studied at the Art Institute Rider first started in scenic designs for Opera at the Lyric Opera and soon after in France. In 1921 he moved back to the US, settled in Laguna Beach and went to work for both 20th Century Fox and MGM studios creating backdrops for films as well as painting murals for the Century of Progress Exposition in Chicago in 1933 and the Golden Gate International Exposition in 1939. All the while Rider was advancing his own reputation as a California artist excelling in painting fishing boats, seascapes, landscapes, florals, animals and figures. A.G. Rider died in Pasadena on January 1, 1975 and his works have since achieved in auction substantial prices. Offered is a watercolor that first appeared at Bonhams (Butterfields) Auction in the late 1990s. Auction tags still on verso, this watercolor measures 14 x 18" and has been on display in Monterey, California. Beautifully presented under glass in gorgeous antiqued and gilt wood frame, this work of California redwoods captured during a clear morning is simply outstanding. 21 x 24" Artist has signed in print in lower right corner. Estimated Value $1,500 - UP Bonham's Auction House 12/10/1997. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $861
Lot 412		Rivera, Diego. "Campesino Carrying a Bundle" (Campesino llevando un paquete"). (1886-1957) Born Diego María de la Concepción Juan Nepomuceno Estanislao de la Rivera y Barrientos Acosta y Rodríguez in Guanajato, Mexico, Rivera became through his paintings and murals one of the most celebrated and popular artist in the 20th Century. He was historically also known for his volatile marriage to Frida Kahlo an equally gifted and controversial artist, their relationship and art the subject of novels, biographies and film. This is the first piece by Rivera ever offered by Goldberg Auctions and it is very much a subject that he favored. He was very involved in social politics (as was Kahlo) and frequently his art combined images of the Mexico's Pre-Columbian past, The Revolution and the customs and daily lives of the people especially with images of the workers in the field and the factory. This charcoal on rice paper captures his vision beautifully "Campesino" or peasant farmer. Artwork measures 15½ x 11" is signed by Rivera in lower left and has been professionally framed under glass, matted and framed to 23 x 18½" in salvaged, distressed wood which perfectly compliments the artwork. Examined in frame and in superior condition. Outstanding. Color photograph of Sotheby Catalog and lot page listing this work included for future provenance. Estimated Value $5,500 - UP Sotheby Parke Bernet, Inc. Fine 19th and 20th Century European and American Paintings, June 28 & 29, 1982 Lot: 219. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $6,150
Lot 413		Roualt, Georges. Juge (Chapon e Rouault 289). (1871-1958) Important and significant French artist of the first half of the 20th Century. Georges Roualt captured faces of his fellow citizens on the fringes of French Society particularly those of dance hall women, prostitutes, and circus performers, specifially clowns. He also made several important paintings of judges which expressed his skepticism and criticism of the systems in place for justice. "If I have made judges such lamentable figures, it is doubtless because I betrayed the anguish which I feel at the sight of a human being who has to pass judgment on other men. The judges themselves I could not condemn." Goldberg Auctions is pleased to offer this important work entitled "Juge" (The Judge). Ink and colors on paper. Art was originally over ten years ago but has been removed from aging frame and glass with artwork still professionally affixed at outermost edges to mat for protection with a more recent addition of clean acid free panel to protect the back. 13 x 10" is in excellent condition with no issues. Signed in lower left corner "G Roualt 1939". Estimated Value $10,000 - UP Christie's Milan 5/25/09 Auction Lot 84 / Actress, Dorothy Dowling and son Jonathan Shaw. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 414		Salomoni, Tito. "Untitled Still Life". (1928 - 1989, Italian) Italian painter who embraced both traditional and surrealist art but always with a precision that made him very popular. Here a traditional approach to a still life expresses a memory of a voyage and adventure past. The nautical instruments, a map, a model of a three-masted schooner, an oil lamp, heavily completed diaries, an aged letter addressed to (actually the artist!) and a treasure likely acquired along the way, a Guanyin blanc-de-chine figurine. What amazes is the detail in each item, the wear on the book pages, the details in the ship, the precision of the map and the gleam of the porcelain. Salomoni has signed his name on the tacked note left of the map. In excellent condition painting is 27 x 20" and framed to 35½ x 27½". Estimated Value $750 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $646
Lot 415		Sheppard, Joseph Sherly. Untitled ("Saraghina"). (1930, still active lives in Maryland) Figurative realist painter, who has spent considerable time in both Baltimore, MD and Pietrasta, Italy. He is well known for his genre and figure works where his subjects seem to appear a bit off balance, a bit twisted in their poses giving his paintings a sense of motion and interaction not only between the characters but also those viewing. Those talents are in full display here in this oil on panel in a far more provocative work than he has ever created. The painting is officially "Untitled" but clearly their is an inspiration here from the "Saraghina" dance number in Federico Fellini's Italian film masterpiece "8½". Likely the most famous scene in the film, a group of Catholic school boys pay the town prostitute to dance "La Rumba" for them and learn their first lesson about women. This work, certainly a bit more provocative, is clearly an homage to Fellini and also set in a pre -WWII period in time based on the boys' apparel. Sheppard's work is generally far more conservative and a bit distant, but this unique departure from his normal tone is earthy, humorous-- a ribald Dead End Kids. Recognizing this unique work, Jonathan Shaw, renowned counter-culture opinion maker, author, and artist dubbed by Iggy Pop as "The great nightmare anti-hero of the new age" acquired this work directly from the artist in 1995 and has been in his personal collection until now. Oil on panel, 20 x 30", framed in gilt wood to 28 x 38" signed Sheppard in lower left corner, and in superior condition. Estimated Value $10,500 - UP Personal Collection of Jonathan Shaw. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 416		Strobel, Oscar. "Lake Arrowhead". (1891-1967) California artist known primarily for his desert landscapes and murals, Stroebel was clearly having some fun with this late 1940s watercolor illustration of an athletic couple hitting the slopes at Snow Mountain Valley one of California's older ski areas. Skiing exploded in California post WWII and enjoyed even well into Spring. 16½ x 14" artist has signed in pencil at lower right corner. Watercolor was in a crumbling mat and has been removed revealing a near pristine condition of this vintage work. Refreshingly risqué and definitely a must for fans of the sport. Estimated Value $400 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $234
Lot 417		Tchelitchew, Pavel Fedorovich. Costume Sketch, Dancer. (1898-1957) born in the Russian Federation but eventually made his way to Connecticut after a stay in Italy. He is known for his portrait work, fantasy subjects, abstract figures and costume design. Offered is one of his glorious and colorful abstract figures boasting brilliant colors of a dancer conveying movement and joyous rhythm. 14 x 11" Quite possibly a costume sketch for an opera or theatrical work. Condition: Absolutely no fading of colors but the paper exhibits overall toning which is to be expected given the 70-80 years in age. Paper is also somewhat fragile as evidenced by what appears to be two hairline scratches caused by old creases from behind. They do not impact the overwhelming appeal of the art. Estimated Value $500 - UP Empire Gallery, Pasadena, 2004. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 418		Amiry, Teimur. The Stillness of the Forest. Teimur Amiry, Iranian born, American. His works are represented in collections the world over. Offered is a singularly rare, private commission of an oil on canvas by a patron of the arts in Los Angeles, a work later passed onto the son who has now consigned to Goldberg Auctions. Anyone familiar with Amiry's work know well his focus has remained in still life subjects. Here he worked on the largest canvas of his career as confirmed by Amiry himself, is a dense, remarkably textured original oil on canvas of a secluded forest, with the artist's mastery of light, perspective and detail clearly evident. Canvas measures 40" x 30" elegantly framed in gilt wood to 48" x 38". Local pickup or outside shipping to which we can recommend an excellent and reasonable shipper. Estimated Value $12,000 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 419		Artist Unknown. "Judith Slaying Holofernes". From the Book of Judith, a parable of a valorous and beautiful widow, Judith, who is at odds with her fellow Jews for not trusting in God to deliver them from their foreign conquerors. Along with her loyal maidservant, she enters the camp of the enemy Assyrian general, Holofernes who was sent by Nebuchadnezza to occupy the countries along the seacoast of The Western World, destroy all their gods and worship Nebuchadnezza alone. Judith earns Holofernes' favor promising him information on the Israelites. After gaining his trust, one night she is allowed access to his elaborate tent and finding him drunk, she decapitates him. The Assyrians having lost their commander and leader and saving Israel. Great story but no evidence as an accurate historical telling. Nevertheless this story is the subject of countless artistic interpretations by artists spanning centuries including many great masters including Gentileschi, Caravaggio (spectacularly Baroque) Baglione, even an Art Nouveau interpretation by Gustav Klimt. Very much in the Neoclassical period/style comes this powerful unsigned oil on canvas of some age. For over 50 years this painting hung at a estate in Tennessee, and came to us dulled from light grime and cigar smoke. Professionally cleaned and examined for issues by Centurian Fine Art Restoration here in Los Angeles, this striking work now displays beautifully, the subtleties in color and tone fully apparent. Cleaning also revealed a couple of very small areas of restoration expertly executed many decades past. Canvas measures 38½ x 29" and is framed to 46 x 36" in gilt wood. A dramatic work and a fine centerpiece for a distinct home, library or gallery. Outside shipping required. Estimated Value $2,000 - UP From The Ora Eads Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $840
Lot 420		Artist Unknown. Magnificent Continental School (Early 19th Century) Scottish Landscape. One of the most beautiful works in this auction is this painting from the Continental School (Early 19th Century) depicting an idealized and romantic landscapes in diffuse light, boasting stunning hinting slightly at the details in the distance. In the foreground two Scottish pipers to the left, with two couples at right about to take a boat out for a sail on the lake. A magnificent piece very much embodying the celebration of nature, beauty and inspiration in landscapes during this period of European paintings. Original work measures 18 x 24" and has been relined and conserved sometime in the early 20th Century. The work is magnificently framed to 28 x 34" and while heavy, is very much period appropriate. By any measure a stunning piece. Painting is unsigned, seemingly common for this group of artists active during this period. Estimated Value $900 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 421		Unknown. Two 19th Century Children's Portraits. Two traditional 19th Century children's portraits, oil on oval art board. Each 24 x 19" and framed in their original Victorian, wood and plaster frames. Portraits are well done and are in very good condition. Oddly compelling they would make for great set pieces. Estimated Value $250 - UP View details	Unsold
Lot 422		Arne Westerman. Wall Street. (1927) Portland, Oregon watercolorist known for his street paintings, portraits and interiors. Winner of multiple awards, published in countless magazines and books of his own works. One of the best examples we have seen of his watercolors is this bustling, sunny and enormously appealing work entitled "Wall Street". For anyone who is familiar with Manhattan in the prime time of the work week can recognize this picture that perfectly capture of the Financial District, with transit bus displaying Wall Street. A large, spectacular piece, this work has proven one of the favorites in this auction. Watercolor on paper, 26 x 38" unframed, but recently matted and shrink wrapped in preparation for auction to 34 x 46". Signed in lower left corner and dated 1988. Estimated Value $1,250 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 423		Wang Wu (After). Chinese Duck And Lotus Blossoms (Tempera on Silk). Beautiful hand painted tempera on silk in gorgeous colors of a duck in flight settling among beautiful lotus blossoms and leaves. Silk bears Chinese characters and two seals vertically to left edge. 39" x 29" and nicely framed to 42 x 32". Quite the lovely piece beautifully rendered. Estimated Value $200 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 424		Zacharias, Jaime GERMS. "Mierda". South Los Angeles painter, sculpture and photographer who has made an impact in the Los Angeles art scene with his mesmerizing, surrealist works. Enjoying a huge and very enthusiastic fan base, we are pleased to offer for the first times one of his pieces from the private collection of Jonathan Shaw, renowned counter-culture opinion maker, author, and artist dubbed by Iggy Pop as "The great nightmare anti-hero of the new age." Acrylic on Wood 31 x 20 x 2" and from Zacharias' one-man exhibition at La Luz de Jesus Gallery. GERMS has signed his name in script at center of this amazing work and has also signed his name on verso then drawing an arrow to gallery tag with original price, which is hilarious. Email to request more photos as the detail and precision demands a closer look. Estimated Value $2,000 - UP La Luz de Jesus Gallery, Los Angeles, Jonathan Shaw Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 425		Unknown, Late 18th, Early 19th Century. Still Life, Flowers. Dutch floral still life paintings were a genre spanning over two centuries, with an appeal that has showed no signs of abating. These works were explosions of radiant, intensely colored blooms with sinuous foliage, massed closely together; fabulous specimens as if cultivated by a divinely inspired florist. But no one during these 200+ years could cultivated such majestic blossoms. This, of course, is the point about Dutch flower paintings: despite their breathtaking illusionism, detailing dazzling precision of individual blooms, they do not reflect reality due in no small part that many of the blossoms could not be available all at the same time. The idea was that the flowers depicted could be enjoyed by enthusiasts, long after their real-life counterparts had faded away. Implicit within this notion was the perception that earthly life is transitory and as fragile as a flower petal. Offered is one of the finest examples of this genre Goldberg Auctions has ever offered. A monumental work having tulips, hyacinths, tree blossoms, paper whites, Summer fruit and fall foliage and grasses all in vibrant shades of whites, blues, pinks, greens, reds, tans and yellows. Painting measures 28 x 40" and is magnificently framed in gilt carved wood 39 x 50" Previous owners had the painting restored to stabilize canvas and crazing as well as the frame sparing no expense. Only the slightest evidence of restoration is visible when viewed closely. A magnificent work. Due to size and the magnificent frame, outside shipping only. But we can recommend a fined art packing and shipping company that is reasonable and professional. Estimated Value $3,500 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $3,075