![William J Behnken "Manhattan Chiaroscuro" Aquatint: William J. Behnken (American, b.1943), "Manhattan Chiaroscuro", Aquatint Print on Paper, 2013, numbered edition "3/30" lower left, titled to center, signed in pencil and dated lower right, label to ve](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5649/330233/178026480_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715975563)
Pencil Art
![William J Behnken "Manhattan Chiaroscuro" Aquatint: William J. Behnken (American, b.1943), "Manhattan Chiaroscuro", Aquatint Print on Paper, 2013, numbered edition "3/30" lower left, titled to center, signed in pencil and dated lower right, label to ve](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5649/330233/178026480_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715975563)
![Tarmo Pasto, (1906-1986, California), "Death Valley," 1971, Oil on canvas, 24" H x 30" W: Tarmo Pasto(1906-1986)"Death Valley," 1971Oil on canvasSigned and dated lower right: Tarmo Pasto; signed again and titled in pencil on the upper portion of the stretcher24" H x 30"](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/255/332540/179372178_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717814560)
![19th c. Pencil Drawing "MONACO": Original 19th c. pencil drawing "MONACO". Signed top left corner. Sight 4 1/2" x 9 1/2", overall 14 1/2" x 20". Provenance: The Edward Herrmann Estate, Salisbury Connecticut.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1122/332252/179210692_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717432170)
![Eric Kroll, Balance, 1990's - 3: Photographer: Eric Kroll - 1946 (age 75 years), Eric David Kroll is a fetish photographer, erotica historian and book editor who has lived in New York, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. Subject/Title: B](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6523/333365/180003936_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718328693)
![Diane Arbus, A husband and wife in the woods at a nudist camp, N.J., 1963: Photographer: Diane Arbus Born: March 14, 1923, New York, New York, United States. Died: July 26, 1971, Westbeth Artists Housing, New York, United States. Diane Arbus was an American photographer. Arb](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6523/333365/180003779_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718328693)
![5 American prints: 1). James Allen(1894-1964)- The Plowman- lithograph, signed in pencil, tears along edges.2). John Csosz (1897-1969)-Goodyear Blimp Hangar- etching, signed and numbered in pencil.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/492/333776/180326180_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718736390)
![Collection of (4) Framed Japanese Woodblock Prints: Includes a Kiyoshi Saito Japanese woodblock print, "Plowing the Rice Field"; a Tokuriki Tomikichiro Japanese woodblock print, "One Snowing Evening of Kyoto", pencil signed lower le](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/483/333513/180107188_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718399492)
![Portrait Drawings of Andrew Wyeth & Paull Anderson: 1st item: Pencil on laid paper portrait drawing of the head of artist Paull Anderson depicted in three-quarter profile. Initialed "A.W.," lower right, in reference to Andrew Wyeth](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/525/332539/179371833_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717698500)
![Marc Chagall Signed Lithograph, Pastoral, 1977: Marc Chagall (French/Russian, 1887-1985) lithograph in colors entitled Pastoral, 1977. Signed in pencil, lower right, and editioned 30/50, lower left. Inscribed "No 906 - Pastorale. 1977&quo](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/525/332535/179370506_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717684324)
![Helmut Newton, Sie Kommen, Paris, 1981: Photographer: Helmut Newton (Germany, 1920 - 2004) - best known for his erotically charged highly stylized images, Helmut Newton was one of the most influential fashion photographers of all time. Titl](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6523/333365/180003373_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718328693)
![1845 FRENCH MIXED MEDIA PAINTING BY HONORE DAUMIER: Honore Daumier, French, 1808 to 1879, mixed media, black stone, chalk, and pencil on paper, Un Chapeau Pamela, A Pamela Hat, 1845. Hand written satirical comments at the bottom of the painting in Fren](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6975/333397/180018098_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718372239)
![3 20th c. American prints: 1). Gordon Grant- Under the Bows- lithograph, signed in pencil. 9 x 11 3/4''; 2). Luigi Lucioni- 'Big Willow' (Embury 96)- etching, 1946, signed in pencil, published by AAA in 194](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/492/333776/180326169_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718736390)
![Clarence Van Duzer Serigraph, "Bull": Clarence Van Duzer (American 1920-2009) "Bull," 1965, serigraph on paper, signed in pencil lower right, numbered 4/15 lower left, matted and framed. Dimensions: 10 x 14 in. plate size, 18 x 22](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6279/333420/180029201_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718385490)
![5 20th c. American prints: Esther Bruton (1896-1992)- Top of the Tent- etchin, signed and titled in pencil. 2). Karl Fortress (1915-2010)- Stump and Door- lithograph, signed and numbered 13/13 in p](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/492/333776/180326196_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718736390)
![Paul Jacoulet, Woodblock Prints (2): PAUL JACOULET (French, 1896-1960) Pair of Japanese woodblock prints, 1940s Paper. Each signed in pencil along with a unique stamped seal. Each from an edition of 250. Overall, frame](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3822/332295/179261928_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717698419)
![Larry Rivers Collage & Pencil on Paper, 1994; Booth, Lincoln, Ford: Larry Rivers (American, 1923-2002), "Booth, Lincoln, Ford," collage with pencil and colored pencil on paper depicting President Abraham Lincoln's assassination by John Wilkes Booth at Fo](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/525/332535/179370520_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717684324)
![Sebastiao Salgado, A himba group ner the Katapati River, Namibia, 2005: Photographer: Sebastiao Ribeiro Salgado Junior is a Brazilian social documentary photographer and photojournalist. He has traveled to over 120 countries for his photographic projects. Most of these ha](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6523/333365/180003884_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718328693)
![Nobuyoshi Araki, Untiteld, 1994 - 4: Photographer:Nobuyoshi Araki Title: Untiteld Date Of Negative: 1994 Type Of Print: Authentic Duotone Photo Engraving Date Of Print: 1995 Print/Platemaker: Contrejour Approximate Image Size Inches: 8 x](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6523/333365/180003836_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718328693)
![Helmut Newton, Date Night, Beverly Hills, 1991: Photographer: Helmut Newton (Germany, 1920 - 2004) - best known for his erotically charged highly stylized images, Helmut Newton was one of the most influential fashion photographers of all time. Titl](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6523/333365/180003555_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718328693)
![Robert Mapplethorpe, Ajitto, 1981: Photographer: Robert Michael Mapplethorpe (1946-1989) was an American photographer, best known for his black-and-white photographs. His work featured an array of subjects, including celebrity portrait](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6523/333365/180003971_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718328693)
![Rudolf Bauer (German, 1889-1953) Graphite Sketch: Rudolf Bauer (German, 1889-1953) Graphite Sketch Undated, pencil signed lower right, a depiction of a strolling couple in formal attire, matted behind acrylic in a black wood frame retaining a Weinste](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/941/332473/179331815_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717622230)
![Helmut Newtom, Jenny Capitain, Pension Florian, Berlin - 1977, Hand Signed: Description Helmut Newtom, Jenny Capitain, Pension Florian, Berlin - 1977 Original Hand Signed (pencil) by Helmut Newton lower right corner Photo from the special collection series, almost 50 years ol](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6523/333365/180003290_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718328693)
![JIMMIE LEE SUDDUTH RED ROOF HOUSE FOLK ART MM/B: Jimmie Lee Sudduth (American / Alabama 1910 - 2007). Untitled - Red Roof House, paint and mixed media on compressed board, pencil signed to UC. Framed. Approximate dimensions: board h. 24.25" sq, d. 0](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1874/332976/179754937_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718055459)
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