Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 12

Manuscript and Collectibles Auction

Fine Art

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 755		18th Century Northern European Portrait. Artist Unknown. (Northern European (?), 18th century). Portrait of a Young Boy. Oil on canvas. 26½ x 32". Framed to an overall size of 34¾ x 40". In fair to poor condition. Comprehensive condition reports available upon request. This is a charming portrait of a very serious, obviously wealthy young man. We have not identified the order pinned so prominently to his coat, but anticipate our buyer will want to do so, as this is a very desirable piece. Estimated Value $700 - 900. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,150
Lot 756		A Lovely Small Icon from Old Russia; c. late 19th or early 20th century. This little gem of a painting depicts the archetypal "Maria Theou," Mary, Mother of God. Mary, crowned and nimbate, in richly embroidered veil of almost maroon hue, supports a tiny, rather adult-looking Christ child on one hand. Christ, also nimbate and crowned, dressed in green and red, has his right hand raised in blessing. Greek script in the green background, Russian along bottom border. Size: 7-1/4 x 5-3/4". Finely preserved and an entrancing little work of art. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $196
Lot 757		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 758		Arno, Peter (1904-1968) At the age of 25, Peter Arno sold his first cartoon to a brand-new humor magazine -- The New Yorker. For the next 43 years, Arno's work helped to shape the urbane, witty image of the literary showcase. Playboys, flappers, middle-aged matrons and lecherous capitalists all felt the zing of Arno's sharp wit as he used his cartoons to highlight society's foibles and his heavy outlines, artful washes and potent captions influenced generations of cartoonists and illustrators. Untitled Nude Charcoal and wash on textured paperboard. Mid 20th Century. Signed at left "Arno". Size: 19½ x 30". Matted and framed to 29 x 38½". Light surface dirt, overall (uniform) fading, small label on glass. Illustration is in very good condition, but poorly framed and conserved and would benefit from professional re-framing. In this beautiful piece of mid-century cheesecake, the curves of the subject are enhanced by Arno's characteristic outline and wash technique. With a small smile and artless pose, our subject and Arno's style combine for a very unique work of art -- most of Arno's available work is in cartoon or illustration format. Estimated Value $1,000 - 2,500. From the collection of actress Constance Moore. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,438
Lot 759		Barncci Roma (?) (Italian, 19th century). *At the Well. Signed l/r: Barncci Roma* (?). Oil on canvas. 43½ x 26". Framed in an elaborate gilt frame for an overall size of 54½ x 37½". In good to very good condition overall. Italy, the dream destination for 19th century artists of every caliber, inspired paintings of every type. As Italy was also one of the stops on a Grand Tour, there were plenty of European and American tourists and collectors interested in buying the work offered there -- art and commerce working in concert. This wonderful rustic scene would have appealed to many a visitor, as it captures an idealized countryside with graceful ruins in the background, and industrious but lively peasants. Comprehensive condition reports available upon request. Estimated Value $5,000 - 7,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $10,350
Lot 760		Chinese Reverse Painting on Glass. 19th century. In original frame with brass fitting. 13½ x 19½", framed to 16 x 22". Delicately rendered young man with book and lotus riding a horse with a dragon's head on a dark slate blue ground; the black border has blue and red decorations. A few minor scratches, otherwise fine condition. A popular China Trade item, reverse paintings on glass were very popular throughout the 19th century in the Americas and Europe. Paintings such as the one offered here appealed to the Western desire for the exotic and unusual, and were highly sought after. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $113
Lot 761		Cooper, Abraham (British, 1787-1868). *Mr. Stillwell on his Hunter. Oil on canvas. 36 x 28". Framed to an overall size of 39 x 31". In very good condition overall. Provenance:* W. Russell Button Gallery of Chicago, Illinois. A similar painting by this artist appeared in Christie's June 5, 1987 auction of British and American Sporting Paintings. Cooper's equestrian portraits are outstanding examples of the genre and quite sought after. Comprehensive condition reports available upon request. Estimated Value $10,000-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $8,050
Lot 762		Folk Art Scenes. Lot of three oil paintings in varying conditions. Although the third piece is a bit more polished, the other two are wonderful examples of the folk art aesthetic which continues to be popular. All of the paintings could do with a cleaning, but their general condition is good to very good. The first piece, oil on masonite (15 x 12"), is most in need of a cleaning but is presentable without it and very charming. Labeled on the back "June 1951 / Sunday on the Lake", the subject belies the date as a people skate merrily across a frozen lake in a snowy landscape. Signed "L Sinnicks". A few pea-sized area of paint loss.The varnish has yellowed and the piece would be easily re-framed. Our second piece, oil on canvas (20 x 16"), would benefit from a minor cleaning but is currently suitable for display. A winter landscape with wagon and animal tracks leading to a red barn and the artist has done a wonderful job of capturing the odd colors snow reflects into the sky. Signed "Latimer". The third selection, oil on canvas (12 x 24"), has a slightly more modern, finished look to it. Another winter rural scene, with a figure near an outbuilding, this painting is in a dark wood frame (27 x 15") perfectly suited to the scene. Signed but illegible. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $173
Lot 763		Heard, Joseph (British, 1799-1859). *Frigate in Full Sail. Oil on canvas. 29½ x 20". Framed to an overall size of 31¾ x 22½". In very good condition overall. Joseph Heard is believed to have been employed, at one point, by the East India Company as reflected by his travels to India, South Africa, and the Mediterranean. Several of his works appear in the Peabody Museum in Salem, Massachusetts, specializing in marine art. Provenance:* W. Russell Button Gallery of Chicago, Illinois. Comprehensive condition reports available upon request. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,645
Lot 764		Hotzendorf, Conrad von (Austrian, 1807-1869). Austrian Cottage in a Valley Before Mountains. Signed and dated l/l:Hotzendorf 1841. Oil on canvas. 15½ x 12". Framed for to an overall size of 21¾ x 17¾". In good condition overall. Provenance: Superior Galleries, 1997 Comprehensive condition reports available upon request. Estimated Value $700 - 900. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $546
Lot 765		Kauffmann, Robert C (American, 1873-?). *First Day of School. Signed l/l: RC Kauffmann. Oil on canvas. 25¼ x 32¼". Framed to an overall size of 28¾ x 35¾". In good to very good condition overall. Kauffmann's illustration, presented here in its original oil form, appeared as the cover of The Saturday Evening Post* dated September 10, 1938 (a copy is included with this lot). Though the periodical was originally devised as a newspaper void of any illustration, when The Post was sold at the turn of the 19th century, it was redesigned as a journal focusing on business, public affairs, and romance, with a strong emphasis on illustration. The changes were clearly effective: just one year prior to Kauffmann's illustration appearing on the cover, The Post had achieved a circulation of 3 million readers. The best known Saturday Evening Post artist is, of course, Norman Rockwell. Kauffmann and Rockwell share clear stylistic similarities -- the tug on the heartstrings is not maudlin, but is obvious. Appealing to the masses, the art from the Saturday Evening Post helped create an image of America and "home" that became part of popular culture and the national psyche. In times of national strife, as during World War II and the turbulent Vietnam years, this type of Americana enjoys a resurgence in popularity. The everyday events so beautifully portrayed in these old illustrations provoke an idealistic nostalgia which comforts and reminds one of home. Typically Rockwell's original artworks sell for upwards of $50,000 and we are fortunate to offer this piece from one of Rockwell's respected colleagues. Comprehensive condition reports available upon request. Estimated Value $15,000-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
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Lot 767		Painting of a Young Man. Artist unknown. Oil on canvas, 8 x 11". Some loss of painted surface at top left corner, several small pinholes at edges, one scrape at left side of subject, a faint abrasion across the center of the portrait, tiny spots of paint loss at top and bottom edges, stretcher bar marks. Overall, fair to good condition. A distinguished young man in early Victorian dress (probably 1840s) graces this ¾ length portrait. A rich red background and dark clothing accentuate the fine features of the subject and the gravity of his stance. A nice piece with unfortunate damage. Estimated Value $100-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $265
Lot 768		Reinprecht, J.K (early 19th century?). *Still Life with Watermelon and Tea Kettle. Signed l/r: Reinprecht J.K*. Oil on panel. 6¼ x 4¾". Framed to an overall size of 16¼ x 14¾". In very good condition overall. Comprehensive condition reports available upon request. Estimated Value $350 - 500. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $414
Lot 769		Reinprecht, J.K (early 19th century). Still Life with Cloisonné Pitcher and Platter of Fruits. Signed l/c: Reinprecht J.K. Oil on paperboard. 7¼ x 5¼". Framed to an overall size of 12½ x 11". In very good condition overall. Comprehensive condition reports available upon request. Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $414
Lot 770		Russian Icon of St. Nicholas, "The Wonder Worker;" 19th century, perhaps early. Painted and gilt portrait of the popular saint on thick wooden panel, with typical slight curve to the panel. He stands frontal, wearing chasuble and dalmatia, holding the Gospels with one hand, the other raised in benediction. Flanking on either side are small round medallions with busts Christ and the Virgin. Some minor restoration to one hand and some spots to the nimbus, otherwise the rich warm tones of the old varnish, the gilding, the subdued greens and rich reds, provide a jewel-like air to this classic artifact of old Russian heritage. Size: 8-1/8 x 6-1/4". Estimated Value $250 - 450. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $173
Lot 771		Biss, Earl. "Autumn Mountain" (Native American, 1947-1998). *Autumn Mountain Haze. Numbered, inscribed and dated along lower edge: 171/300 / Autumn Mountain Haze / 1996*. Serigraph on rag paper. 23¼ x 31¾". Framed to an overall size of 30 x 38½". Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity from American Design Ltd. Not examined outside of frame. Still, in very fine condition overall. Well-known Native American oil painter. A member of the Crowe Nation, Biss began painting when his father enrolled him in painting classes following a childhood bout with rheumatic fever. After receiving scholarships to continue his education, Biss studied at the San Francisco Art Institute and traveled to Europe where he gained an appreciation for classical techniques, but especially, Impressionist art. His style is characteristically dream-like with abstract qualities. His ouvre is typified by landscapes populated with Native American figures. Estimated Value $1,000 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $575
Lot 772		Biss, Earl. "Storm on Thunder Mountain". Comes with Certificate of Authenticity. (Native American, 1947-1998). Storm on Thunder Mountain. Numbered, inscribed and dated along lower edge:171/300 / Storm on Thunder Mountain / 1996. Serigraph on rag paper. 23¼ x 31¾". Framed to an overall size of 30 x 38½". Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity from American Design Ltd. Not examined outside of frame. Still, in very fine condition overall. Well-known Native American oil painter. A member of the Crow Nation, Biss began painting when his father enrolled him in painting classes following a childhood bout with rheumatic fever. After receiving scholarships to continue his education, Biss studied at the San Francisco Art Institute and traveled to Europe where he gained an appreciation for classical techniques, but especially, Impressionist art. His style is characteristically dream-like with abstract qualities. His ouvre is typified by landscapes populated with Native American figures. Original color serigraph. Image 23¼ x 31 3/4"on coventry rag paper. Framed to 29½ x 38". Signed and numbered by the artist 171/300. Plate which rendered this item has been destroyed thus adding to the rarity of the piece. Estimated Value $1,000 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $719
Lot 773		Dali, Salvador. Highly colorful. A 19 x 34" glazed, brick-tile Limited Edition Bas-Relief. The depiction of a mandolin player rendered in a Cubist type fashion. Executed and signed in Spain by Dali in conjunction with Grisline Corp. Number 35/99. Fine. Estimated Value $3,000 - 5,000. From the Vidal Sassoon Family. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,840
Lot 774		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 775		Sanyer. "Contemporary Watercolor". Contemporary New York artist. Original Watercolor. A double panel piece depicting floral blossoms on stems; on hand made paper; rendered in gray, taupe, black, white and pink colorations; signed in pencil at lower right of each panel; in single lucite frame with beige linen background. Each panel is 36" height x 25½" wide; framed 41" x 57". Fine. Estimated Value $750 - 1,250. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
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Lot 779		Etching of Henry Clay. "Portrait of Henry Clay." Etching on paper with hand tinting. Image size: 8½ x 12" (likely trimmed). Framed under glass to an overall size of 13 x 17". Glass has been painted with black border. Spots of foxing throughout. Still, very attractive and in good condition. Believed to be a Currier & Ives print, this stately portrayal presents the "Great Orator" standing in his office as books and manuscripts lay strewn about his desk. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $230
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Lot 782		Hassam, F. Childe (American, 1859-1935). *Bowling on the Green*. (possibly meant to be George Washington at Mount Vernon) Initialed in pencil l/r: CH; also signed and dated on the plate: Childe Hassam Nov 27 1931. Etching on paper. 14½ x 9½" (by sight). Framed to an overall size of 22 x 17½". Paper is slightly buckled, however the piece is still in very good to fine condition overall. Not examined out of frame. American painter closely associated with the French Impressionist style. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $748
Lot 783		Hokinson, Helen E. (Lot I) (1893-1949) American illustrator. From its beginning in 1925, until her death 1949, Hokinson was one of the premier cartoonists at New Yorker magazine. Hokinson's well-to-do club women, with their fur wraps and elegant hats, became a distinctive part of New Yorker's famous repertoire of characters and images and are instantly recognizable even today. Lot of two colored illustrations created for the cover of New Yorker magazine (Hokinson has inked in the magazine's title). Ink and watercolor on paper. Sheet size: 12¼ x 15½", image size: 9 x 12". Both images are stamped verso with The New Yorker Magazine copyright statement. Illustration A features two of Hokinson's club women meeting at the Yale/Harvard football game, both apparently conflicted about which team to favor. Signed in the lower margin, labeled in red pencil "989" at lower left corner of margin, toning (acid burns) at top margin would be easily matted out, as would smudges at right margin. Very good to fine condition. Illustration B features a woman offering flowers to her butcher and the date, August 1945, offers some context -- celebrating the end of rationing or thanks for a little extra during the War. Mounted on heavy stock, signed in lower right corner, stamped "August 14, 1945", pencil notations around margins include "283" (in red), "We have the finished drawing", "Killed" and "9/15/45." Several pinholes around margin, some soil around margins and light soil in body of illustration, adhesive residue on verso -- only one corner remains attached to the backing, four water (or coffee?) stains at the right and bottom margins. The flaws and soil would be easily matted out and this piece is a wonderful record of the process of accepting illustrations at The New Yorker Magazine. Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $748
Lot 784		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 785		Hokinson, Helen E. (Lot III). Lot of 3 cartoons for The New Yorker Magazine. All three illustrations are ink on paper and backstamped with New Yorker Magazine's copyright, specifics are as follows: Illustration A: Size: 18 x 13¾". A signed illustration featuring the Ladies' Garden Club, but unfortunately the caption has been very thoroughly erased. Recto has red pencil "173" in lower left corner, minor toning and soil at edges, remnants of working pencil marks. Verso stamped and notated with production details, adhesive residue at top edge. Very good condition. Illustration B: Size: 11 x 9¼, matted to 16 x 14¼". A signed illustration -- two women in a greenhouse, caption reads "You can't trust them, they spread". Minor mat burns visible around edges, adhesive residue over caption penciled on mat, "838" in red pencil on bottom left mat corner, five small spots around periphery of illustration. Verso reveals illustration merely taped to mat and several pencil production notes and "SPECIAL" stamp. Overall, very good condition. Illustration C: Size: 21½ x 16½". A signed illustration -- woman in garden store regarding birdhouse salesman, caption reads "What do you think make the best tenants?" Soil and toning at edges of sheet, a few spots, one partial hand print (very light) overlays "Helen" in signature; with the exception of the hand print, all of the flaws would be easily matted out. Verso shows adhesive residue at top edge, several pencil production notes and stamps, red residue scattered throughout. Overall, good to very good condition. Estimated Value $450 - 550. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $345
Lot 786		Nancy Comic Signed by Ernie Bushmiller. Original four panel comic strip, signed and dated March 20. Size: 20¾ x 7". Has a 1964 publication date by United Features Syndicate. Some surface soil at margins, else very good to fine. Nancy shows her Aunt Fritizi how to make $500 by catching a thief for the reward. Estimated Value $350 - 450. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 787		Picasso, Pablo (Spanish, 1881-1973). *The Bouquet*. Lithograph in colors on Arches paper. 19½ x 25½". Framed under glass to an overall size of 22¼ x 28¼". In good condition overall. Picasso originally created this design as a poster for the 1958 International Peace Congress in Stockholm. Comprehensive condition report available upon request. (1881-1973). Painter, sculptor, and ceramicist. The son of an art professor, the young Picasso displayed his talent early in life, and by age 14 was enrolled in professional art schools, creating masterpieces. After moving to Paris, his work began to reflect the mood of the city, thereby spurring his blue and rose periods. However it was the influences of Iberian and African art that inspired the most prolific painting of this century. "Les Demoiselles d'Avignon", which began the Cubist movement. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $230
Lot 788		Steinlen, Theophile Alexandre (Swiss-French, 1859-1923). *A Soldier's Departure. Ink on paper. Signed l/r: Steinlen; numbered and inscribed u/l: 1918 E Finita. 8¼ x 10". Framed to an overall size of 15 x 17¼". In good to very good condition overall. Comprehensive condition report available upon request. Lithographer and painter. Initially trained as a textile designer, Steinlen moved to Paris at the age of 22, quickly entering the cafè circles of such notables as Emile Zola and Aristide Bruant, eventually creating illustrations for their publications. As one of the greatest poster artists of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, he has been called the Norman Rockwell of the 1890s. Known for creating realistic images of everyday life, Steinlen often used his wife, daughter, and a family of cats as models for his work. His most notable poster entitled "Chat Noir" was an advertisement for a cafè of the same name and features a sassy black cat. Estimated Value $600 - 900. Please note the Steinlen posters for sale elsewhere in the catalog.* View details and enlarged photo	Realized $575
Lot 789		Withdrawn	Unsold
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Lot 791		Warhol, Andy (American, 1928-1987). *Mao #99. Signed verso: Andy Warhol*; and numbered verso: 169/250. Acrylic and silkscreen on white paper. 36 x 36". Framed to an overall size of 44 x 44". In fine to very fine condition overall. Note: Copyright 1972, printed by Styria Studio. Comprehensive condition report available upon request. (1928-1987) American artist and filmmaker, an initiator and leading exponent of the Pop art movement of the 1960s. Through calculated self-promotion, he projected the image of the artist as a celebrity, astute businessman, and social climber. In 1965 Andy Warhol announced his retirement. Though he did continue to work sporadically, his announcement was most certainly premature. And in 1972 Andy Warhol chose to return to painting by presenting a monumental, or, iconic portrait: that of Mao Tse Tung. While shocking as it might have been to immortalize such a controversial political figure, Warhol had well established a factory of art based on producing unconventional imagery, or rather, imagery that was so conventional it almost seemed void of artistic notice. While it is entirely possible that Warhol could have been commenting on the decadent lifestyle of the West, of which he had clearly partaken, it is more likely that he chose this image for more simplistic reasons. First, Warhol himself is oft quoted flatly denying any deep meaning to his choices, stating: "If you want to know all about Andy Warhol, just look at the surface of my paintings and me, and there I am. There's nothing behind it." (italics added). In fact, from soup cans to car crashes, the artist had long favored using the "found object" in his artwork rather than dreaming up his own unique compositions, even to the point of asking others to suggest subjects to portray. He likewise preferred to take the practice one step further, by reproducing objects from images in photographs, effectively removing himself from the actual creation of an image; which is the case here. Warhol's inspiration derived from an official government portrait. Most importantly though, is the fact that Warhol had already announced his retirement. After his noteworthy career of exploring printmaking, this monumental painting heralds Warhol's return to art, and it does so by presenting a strong image of power to announce, or equal even, this reemergence back into the artworld. The artist is not making a political statement, he's making a personal statement. While Warhol did utilize the familiar printmaking format for this series, the post-retirement Mao's are marked by a new style, of freer brushwork. In contrast to the factory-produced images of his earlier career, Warhol added his own hand-painted strokes over the screened image, and this was an impressive change to his portraits. Warhol was returning to artwork, rather than just printmaking. Estimated Value $4,000-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $9,143
Lot 792		Chagall, Marc (1887-1985) Russian-born French painter and graphic artist, and a pioneer of 20th Century fantastic art. Chagall turned images drawn from Russian and Jewish folklore into brilliant stained glass, murals, lithographs and paintings. Brilliantly colored lithograph on textured paper. Signed ("Marc Chagall") and numbered (14/40) in pencil. Sheet size: 13 x 18¾". Excellent condition. A nude couple embraces, surrounded by foliage, as a goat overlooks the scene. A touching image so typical of Chagall: the woman's torso is prominent, as is the hand she has placed gently over the back of her sleeping lover. The surrounding foliage cradles the couple as the woman cradles the man. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,323