Lot 0307

Playboy | Robert Von Neumann The Public be Damned Sculpture

Similar Sale History

View More Items in Mixed Media & Collages

Sold

Robert Rauschenberg, mixed media sculpture, 1975: Robert Rauschenberg, mixed media sculpture, 1975, Robert Rauschenberg (American, 1925-2008), "Charter" (from Bones and Unions), Rag-mud and rope, magic marker signed, dated and numbered 15/15 verso, p

2023Robert Rauschenberg, mixed media sculpture, 1975See Sold Price

Sold

ROBERT INDIANA (after) 'LOVE' Fine Art Sculpture: 'LOVE' by Robert Indiana, 2020 Robert Indiana's most famous piece now as a beautiful, hefty polystone sculpture! 6 x 6 x 2.75 Inches / 15 x 15 x 7 cm Painted polystone sculpture from Editions Studios.

2021ROBERT INDIANA (after) 'LOVE' Fine Art SculptureSee Sold Price

Sold

Mark Roberts 20C North Pole Ferris Wheel Sculpture: A 20th Century mixed media Christmas Ferris wheel decoration, produced by Mark Roberts Designs (California). A magical North Pole Ferris wheel featuring eight (8) of Santa's elves seated in four (4) g

2022Mark Roberts 20C North Pole Ferris Wheel SculptureSee Sold Price

Sold

Robert A. DeVoe 1928-1992 Brutalist Patchwork Art: Robert Alan DeVoe (American, 1928-1992). An original mixed media hanging wall art sculpture. A Modernist three dimensional work with a polychrome Brutalist patchwork style design in a metallic finish.

2023Robert A. DeVoe 1928-1992 Brutalist Patchwork ArtSee Sold Price

Sold

Framed Christopher Marley Coleoptera Mosaic, Beetle Art: Framed Beetle Christopher Marley Collage Found Bug Art. Spectacular Christopher Marley collage of found beetles. There are a variety of iridescent beetles framed in a square with a white mat and moder

2021Framed Christopher Marley Coleoptera Mosaic, Beetle ArtSee Sold Price

Sold

MIXED MEDIA WATERCOLOR PAINTING ON PAPER, BEACH: Mixed media watercolor painting on paper of a beach scene. Overall- 12 1/8" x 10 1/4"

2018MIXED MEDIA WATERCOLOR PAINTING ON PAPER, BEACHSee Sold Price

Sold

OLEG ZHIVERTIN (B. 1964) MIXED MEDIA ON CANVAS: Sight- 48" x 48" Overall- 54" x 54" Must use 3rd Party Shipper

2020OLEG ZHIVERTIN (B. 1964) MIXED MEDIA ON CANVASSee Sold Price

Sold

OLEG ZHIVERTIN ( B.1964), MIXED MEDIA ON CANVAS: Sight- 40" x 60" Overall- 48" x 68" Must use 3rd Party Shipper

2020OLEG ZHIVERTIN ( B.1964), MIXED MEDIA ON CANVASSee Sold Price

Sold

H.C. Westermann Sculpture: (Horace Clifford Westermann, American, 1922-1981) Death of Cracker Jack, 1967, signed on inscribed and stepped oak plinth "W.C. Westermann", wood, mixed media, metal, and Pyrex glass bell jar on a woo

2023H.C. Westermann SculptureSee Sold Price

Sold

Robert Natkin, Duke Ellington: Robert Natkin Duke Ellington mixed media on canvas 42.5 h × 31.25 w in (108 × 79 cm) Signed to lower right 'Natkin'. Stamped to verso 'Robert Natkin 015C'. This work

2022Robert Natkin, Duke EllingtonSee Sold Price

Sold

Robert Kelly "Thicket XLIII" oil and mixed media on: ROBERT KELLY (American b. 1956) Thicket XLIII Oil and mixed media on canvas 62 1/8 x 48 inches; 157.79 x 121.92 cm Titled, signed and dated verso: Thicket XLIII, Â© R. Kelly, 2000 Provenance: From a

2019Robert Kelly "Thicket XLIII" oil and mixed media onSee Sold Price

Sold

Robert Rauschenberg O/C Untitled Abstract Painting: An attributed Robert Rauschenberg (American, 1925-2008) titled "South Sea" abstract mixed media on canvas: heavy oil, applied jute webbing remnant, cotton string balls, and acrylic. Signed Bob Rausche

2022Robert Rauschenberg O/C Untitled Abstract PaintingSee Sold Price

Sold

Robert Rauschenberg (American, 1925-2008): Robert Rauschenberg (American, 1925-2008) "Publicon - Station IV", 1978 mixed media construction signed, dated, titled and numbered "24/30" on label at back, published by Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles, C

2020Robert Rauschenberg (American, 1925-2008)See Sold Price

Sold

Carl Timoleon von Neff (1804 – 1877): Noore daami portree. 1857. Itaalia pliiats. Akvarell. Guašš. Paber. 18.1 x 13.3 (ovaal), 28.5 x 22.9 (paspartuu).1850. aastatest on teada rida Neffi kammerlikke portreesid pliiatsijoonistuse

2023Carl Timoleon von Neff (1804 – 1877)See Sold Price

Sold

Toni Costa Kinetic Sculpture Italian Framed Mixed Media: Toni Costa Kinetic Sculpture Italian Framed Mixed Media Gruppo N Vintage with Gallery Labels. Faint signature verso. Hangs on one corner. Displays minor wear, mild discoloring, some oxidation on cente

2020Toni Costa Kinetic Sculpture Italian Framed Mixed MediaSee Sold Price

Sold

Hans von Bartels watercolor and mixed media Fisherman: von Bartels, Hans (German 1856 - 1913), Fisherman in Rough Surf with Wagon, watercolor, gouache, and oils on paperboard, 35.5 x 55 inches, signed Hans Bartels Munchen lower left, farmed in a period sc

2020Hans von Bartels watercolor and mixed media FishermanSee Sold Price

Related Mixed Media & Collages

Chris Sickels "Le Cyclist" Mixed Media Sculpture: Christopher Sickels (American, XX-XXI), Le Cyclist, Mixed Media Sculpture, 2016, signed, titled, and dated to underside, depicting a man with a moustache carrying a bike over his right shoulder, on a

May 19, 2024Chris Sickels "Le Cyclist" Mixed Media Sculpture

$125

Romero Britto 2009 "Butterfly" Mixed Media Sculpture: DESCRIPTION: Romero Britto 2009 "Butterfly" mixed media 6" sculpture. With Britto stamp on the underside. CIRCA: 2009 ORIGIN: USA DIMENSIONS: H: 6 1/2" W: 8 1/8" CONDITION: Good Condition Unless other

3 days LeftRomero Britto 2009 "Butterfly" Mixed Media Sculpture

$50

Bessie Harvey. Multi-Face Root Sculpture.: Bessie Harvey. (1929-1994). Multi-Face Root Sculpture. Not signed. Paint, marbles and mixed media root construction. Excellent condition. 9" w x 19" h. Est. $1,000-2,000. Ship: $75

Live NowBessie Harvey. Multi-Face Root Sculpture.

$250

Fang Byeri Figure Wood Sculpture: Fang Carved Wood Byeri Ancestral Reliquary Guardian Figure Sculpture, Gabon or Cameroon, depicting a male figure. 9.75" H x 2" W x 2.5" D. Provenance: From a New York City Collection. Keywords: Africa

May 14, 2024Fang Byeri Figure Wood Sculpture

$100

Stephen Antonakos, mixed media sculpture, c. 1970: Stephen Antonakos, mixed media sculpture, c. 1970, Stephen Antonakos (Greek/American, 1926-2013), Package Painting, oil paint, paper collage, unsigned, artist studio stamp, pen inscribed "This Package

May 15, 2024Stephen Antonakos, mixed media sculpture, c. 1970

$600

Stephen De Staebler Monumental Totem Sculpture: Mixed Media Sculpture by Stephen De Staebler (American, 1933-2011). This sculpture presents an ancient/classical aesthetic, resembling a sectioned, totem-like angular column with suggestions of a stan

2 hrs LeftStephen De Staebler Monumental Totem Sculpture

$12,000

Robert Ball Illustration, 19th Century Battle Scene: Robert Ball (20thc. )19th Century Battle Scene, mixed media on panel, signed lower right, framed. Dimensions: 10 x 39 in. image size Condition: Foxing throughout. Not examined out of frame.

Live NowRobert Ball Illustration, 19th Century Battle Scene

$100

Zulu Tokoloshe Figural Sculpture: Zulu Tokoloshe Figural Sculpture, Kwa-Zulu, South Africa, depicting a woman, the figure holding an inset glass disc. 17.5" H x 5.5" W x 5" D. Provenance: From a New York City Collection. Keywords: Afr

May 14, 2024Zulu Tokoloshe Figural Sculpture

$50

Baule Mother and Child Wood Sculpture: Baule Mother and Child Wood Sculpture, Ivory Coast, with beaded necklace and anklet, and cloth wrap around waist. 20.5" H x 5.5" W x 6" D. Provenance: From a New York City Collection. Keywords: Africa

May 14, 2024Baule Mother and Child Wood Sculpture

$100

Enrique Martinez Celaya, mixed media sculpture: Enrique Martinez Celaya, mixed media sculpture, Enrique Martinez Celaya (Cuban, b. 1964), "Eartharm", earth/soil, resin and thread on wooden shelf, approx. 23"l x 3.5"dia (arm), 4"h x 27"l x 8"d (shel

May 15, 2024Enrique Martinez Celaya, mixed media sculpture

$350

Marto Medieval Knight Sculpture: DESCRIPTION: Marto mixed media (metal, fabric, leather & composite) sculpture depicting an armored medieval knight on horseback carrying a lance and shield. Marked with "Marto" on base. CIRCA: Late 20

May 07, 2024Marto Medieval Knight Sculpture

$25

Mid-Century Modern Unicorn Mixed Media Sculpture: Mid-Century Modern Unicorn Chromed Metal and Hand-Carved Wood Sculpture, apparently unsigned. 16.75" H x 15" W x 5.5" D. Provenance: From a FiDi Private Collection. Keywords: Animalier, Statue, MCM, A

May 14, 2024Mid-Century Modern Unicorn Mixed Media Sculpture

$100

Livio De Marchi (attrib.), mixed media sculpture: Livio De Marchi (attrib.), mixed media sculpture, Attributed to Livio De Marchi (Italian, b. 1940), Paint Brush on Can, acrylic painted can and brush handle, color glass bristles, no signature observe

May 15, 2024Livio De Marchi (attrib.), mixed media sculpture

$250

Walter Palmer- Large Pelican Bird Sculpture: Elevate your home decor with this striking Walter Palmer Large Pelican Sculpture, a magnificent piece of artistry that captures the beauty of nature in exquisite detail.Crafted from mixed media includ

3 days LeftWalter Palmer- Large Pelican Bird Sculpture

$100

Terry Thommes (American) Modernist Mixed Media Sculpture: DESCRIPTION: Modernist mixed media (concrete, stone, and metal) sculpture by Terry Thommes (American). Marked with "Thommes [copyright] 2000" at side. CIRCA: 2000 ORIGIN: American DIMENSIONS: H: 21.75

May 07, 2024Terry Thommes (American) Modernist Mixed Media Sculpture

$25

OIL PORTRAIT PAINTING BY PETER ROBERT KEIL 1985: An oil painting on cardboard by Peter Robert Keil, 1985. The expressionist painting depicts a vibrant portrait in white, black, and red. Signed by the artist, titled Berlin, and dated 1985 lower left.

May 11, 2024OIL PORTRAIT PAINTING BY PETER ROBERT KEIL 1985

$50

More Items in Mixed Media & Collages

Minnie Evans. Portrait with Flora.: Minnie Evans. Portrait with Flora. 1960. Signed and dated. Crayon, ink, and mixed media on paper. Excellent condition. Image is 9" w x 11.5" h. Size with frame is 16" w x 19" h. Est. $10,000-15,000. S

Live NowMinnie Evans. Portrait with Flora.

$8,000

Purvis Young (1943-2010) Metromover Mixed Media: DESCRIPTION: Mixed media painting by Purvis Young composed of a an image fashioned on a map from the College Bayside stop of the Miami Metromover bordered by strips of carpet. Image depicts several ab

3 days LeftPurvis Young (1943-2010) Metromover Mixed Media

$300

Vintage Inscribed Painted Wood Cubist Abstract Of Musicians, Signed Illegibly: 40 x 32 in framed

2 hrs LeftVintage Inscribed Painted Wood Cubist Abstract Of Musicians, Signed Illegibly

$130

Frank Bruno. Reading Funnies, on the Ferris Wheel to Hell: Frank Bruno. Reading Funnies, on the Ferris Wheel to Hell. Oil, mixed media, and cut out paper on board. Some of the paper tags are loose, otherwise excellent condition. 45.5" w x 50" h. Est. $5,000-1

Live NowFrank Bruno. Reading Funnies, on the Ferris Wheel to Hell

$1,200

David Lynch (B. 1946) "3 Leaves, Tree, Pink Worms": David Lynch (American, B. 1946) Untitled. Early Painting, Mixed media, Acrylic with leaf collage, unsigned. Size: 60'' x 60'', 152 x 152 cm (stretcher); 60.5'' x 60.5'', 154 x 154 cm (frame). Provenan

2 days LeftDavid Lynch (B. 1946) "3 Leaves, Tree, Pink Worms"

$5,000

2 hrs LeftStephen De Staebler Monumental Totem Sculpture

$12,000

Peter Max Signed Flag with Heart Mixed Media: Up for auction is a Peter Max "Flag with Hearts" Mixed Media, featuring the artist's signature in acrylic. Appears to be heavily embellished by the artist. Displayed in a 37 3/4" x 31 7/8" x 1 7/8" fr

1 day LeftPeter Max Signed Flag with Heart Mixed Media

$600

Michael Banks. Black Bird On Your Shoulder.: Michael Banks, b. 1972. Black Bird On Your Shoulder. Signed. Paint and mixed media on board. Excellent condition. Size with frame is 24" w x 26" h. Est. $800-1,200. Ship: $75

Live NowMichael Banks. Black Bird On Your Shoulder.

$800

Lonnie Holley. Busy Mind.: Lonnie Holley. Busy Mind. Not signed. Heavy mixed media construction. Great early environmental condition. 24" w x 23" h. Provenance: The Jack and Georgine Clarke Collection. Est. $1,000-2,000. Ship:

Live NowLonnie Holley. Busy Mind.

$1,600

Unknown Artist (20th c.) "Dog": Unknown Artist (20th c.) "Dog", 1977, mixed media work on paper (manner of Roy De Forest), signed illegibly. Size: 31.5'' x 39.5'', 80 x 100 cm (sight); 32.5'' x 40.5'', 83 x 103 cm (frame).

2 days LeftUnknown Artist (20th c.) "Dog"

$175

Live NowLonnie Holley. Profile Face Abstract.

$1,600

Michael Banks. Vase with Yellow Flowers.: Michael Banks. Vase with Yellow Flowers. Signed. Paint and mixed media on board. Excellent condition. Size with frame is 26" w x 28" h. Est. $800-1,200. Ship: $75

Live NowMichael Banks. Vase with Yellow Flowers.

$500

Peter Max, American, Born 1937: Peter Max, American, Born 1937, Blushing Beauty, Oil And Hand Embellished Lithograph Mixed Media On Paper, Signed Lower Right, Griffin Gallery Certificate Verso, Sight 9.5 X 7.5 Inches, Polychrome, Bl

May 05, 2024Peter Max, American, Born 1937

$425

Levent Isik. Statue of Liberty.: Levent Isik. Statue of Liberty. 2008. Signed, dated and titled on verso. Paint and mixed media on board. Excellent condition. 23" w x 22" h. Est. $1,000-1,500. Ship: $75

Live NowLevent Isik. Statue of Liberty.

$750

Tom Holland "Tower Series #1", 1979, Collage: Mixed Media Collage (Epoxy on paper) by Tom Holland (American, b. 1936), "Tower Series #1", 1979. This work is a colorful abstract composition, featuring geometric forms in tones of blue, yellow, gree

2 hrs LeftTom Holland "Tower Series #1", 1979, Collage

$200

W. Dole Mixed Media Collage: William Dole, American, 1917-1983. A mid 20th century mixed media collage on paper, titled "Valentine". Signed "W. Dole" and dated "1961" with "France" watermark to paper lower right. Retains a label

May 18, 2024W. Dole Mixed Media Collage

$325

Recommended Art

Vincent Van Gogh Dutch 1853-1890 Oil on Canvas painting in the style of . Gaugin, Degas Era: The painting depicts a tranquil rural scene, with a cozy house nestled amidst a golden yellow field. In the foreground, a man carrying his work tools suggests the completion of a day's labor, evoking

32 mins LeftVincent Van Gogh Dutch 1853-1890 Oil on Canvas painting in the style of . Gaugin, Degas Era

$5,500

Pablo Picasso Spanish 1881-1973 Beautiful Oil On Canvas Painting in the style of. Dali Magritte, Era: A meticulously crafted oil painting on canvas, measuring 21.5 x 16 inches, captures the essence of a blonde woman seated gracefully in a chair. She is accompanied by a charming dog resting on her lap,

32 mins LeftPablo Picasso Spanish 1881-1973 Beautiful Oil On Canvas Painting in the style of. Dali Magritte, Era

$5,000

Antique early 20C French oil painting signed: ARTIST: - (France, early 20 century) TITLE: Still Life with Vase of Flowers MEDIUM: oil on board CONDITION: Minor scratches/paint losses. No visible inpaint under UV light. ART SIZE: 4 x 5 inches / 10

May 05, 2024Antique early 20C French oil painting signed

$240

Heinrich Sperling (German,1844-1924) oil painting antique: ARTIST: Heinrich Sperling (Germany, 1844 - 1924) TITLE: Jack Russell Terrier Dog YEAR: 1906 MEDIUM: oil on board CONDITION: Minor damages to corners. Some scratches/paint losses. Few small inpaintings

May 05, 2024Heinrich Sperling (German,1844-1924) oil painting antique

$1,900

John Wayne Cold Cast Bronze Masterpeice Sculpture: Bradford Exchange Limited Edition John Wayne Cold Cast Bronze Masterpeice Sculpture. The sculpture features The Duke on horseback and is number #1425 of 5000 in the edition. It measures approximately

24 hrs LeftJohn Wayne Cold Cast Bronze Masterpeice Sculpture

$100

American (19th c.) Hudson River School Landscape: American (19th c.) Hudson River School Landscape, oil painting on canvas. Period frame. Size: 22'' x 36'', 56 x 91 cm (stretcher); 24'' x 43'', 61 x 109 cm (frame).

2 days LeftAmerican (19th c.) Hudson River School Landscape

$800

Live NowMinnie Evans. Portrait with Flora.

$8,000

Julian Stanczak Acrylic, Untitled: Julian Stanczak (American, b. Poland 1928-2017) Untitled, 1965, acrylic on canvas, inscribed Stanczak in pencil verso, framed. Exhibited: The New Gallery, Cleveland Ohio, 1970's. Dimensions: 36 x 35.

Live NowJulian Stanczak Acrylic, Untitled

$7,000

ASHOT HOVHANNISYAN ARMENIAN 1929-1997: Untitled Abstraction, (The Village), oil on canvas, 23.3/5 x 31 1/2 in (60 x 80 cm), signed and dated 1991 verso, PROVENANCE: A statement of authentication form art expert Irina Danielyan will accompa

32 mins LeftASHOT HOVHANNISYAN ARMENIAN 1929-1997

$2,750

MINAS AVETISIAN ARMENIAN 1928-1975: Fall, 1961, oil on canvas, 26 x 34 3/5 in (66 x 88 cm), PROVENANCE: Certificate of authenticity from the Minas Avetsian Foundation accompanies this painting.

32 mins LeftMINAS AVETISIAN ARMENIAN 1928-1975

$7,000

Ludwig Adam Kunz (German,Austrian,1857-1929) oil painting antique: ARTIST: Ludwig Adam Kunz (Germany, Austria, 1857 - 1929) TITLE: Tabletop Still Life MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Few minor paint losses mostly along edges. Minor craquelure. Few scattered minor in

May 05, 2024Ludwig Adam Kunz (German,Austrian,1857-1929) oil painting antique

$675

Marcel Brisson (France,1915-?) oil painting: ARTIST: Marcel Brisson (French, 1915 - ???) TITLE: Paris Cityscape MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Minor craquelure. No visible inpaint under UV light. ART SIZE: 24 x 30 inches / 60 x 76 cm FRAME SIZ

May 05, 2024Marcel Brisson (France,1915-?) oil painting

$450

Robert Waltsak (NJ,b 1944) oil painting: ARTIST: Robert Alan Waltsak (New Jersey, born 1944) TITLE: Hudson River, NJ (titled on verso) YEAR: 2022 MEDIUM: oil on canvas board CONDITION: Very good. No visible inpaint under UV light. ART SIZE:

May 05, 2024Robert Waltsak (NJ,b 1944) oil painting

$260

Vincent Van Gogh Dutch 1853-1890 Oil on Canvas painting in the style of. Gaugin, Degas Era: This painting captures a man engaged in labor in a field, surrounded by trees and a rustic house in the background. The sky above is painted in swirling blue hues, showcasing a distinctive artistic st

32 mins LeftVincent Van Gogh Dutch 1853-1890 Oil on Canvas painting in the style of. Gaugin, Degas Era

$1,450

Important antique Italian gilded brass Saint Januarius bust statue attributed to Giuseppe Sanmartino: Important antique Italian gilded brass Saint Januarius bust statue attributed to Giuseppe Sanmartino (1720 – 1793). A bust of the Saint Januarius who was the bishop of Benevento and patron saint of

1 day LeftImportant antique Italian gilded brass Saint Januarius bust statue attributed to Giuseppe Sanmartino

$150

Sister Mary Corita Kent (1918-1986)"I love you always" print: Print by Sister Mary "Corita" Kent (1918-1986). Measures 14.5 x 18 OA, 17 x 13.5 SS. Corita entered the religious order Immaculate Heart of Mary, eventually teaching and then heading the art departmen

2 hrs LeftSister Mary Corita Kent (1918-1986)"I love you always" print

$600

Playboy | Robert Von Neumann The Public be Damned Sculpture

Item Details

Description

Robert Von Neumann (German, 1923-1984) original ceramic and mixed media construction titled "The Public be Damned," 1969.

This artwork appeared on page 143 of the July 1969 issue of Playboy magazine, illustrating the article by Justice William O. Douglas, with the caption, "Operating with virtual impunity, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers continues to wreak ecological havoc across the land."

LITERATURE: Arthur Paul, Beyond Illustration: The Art of Playboy, (Chicago: Playboy Magazine, 1971), catalogue accompanying an exhibition that traveled in the United States, Canada, Europe and Japan between 1971 and 1974.

11.25 x 16 x 11.25

PROVENANCE Property From the Playboy Archives

Buyer's Premium

Playboy | Robert Von Neumann The Public be Damned Sculpture

Name: Playboy | Robert Von Neumann The Public be Damned Sculpture
SKU: 172944474
Price: 1000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $800 - $1,200

See Sold Price

Starting Price $200

Sell a Similar Item

7 bidders are watching this item.

Shipping & Pickup Options

Item located in Gardena, CA, us

See Policy for Shipping

Payment

Accepts seamless payments through LiveAuctioneers

Julien's Auctions

Gardena, CA, United States

61 Reviews

6,451 Followers