The Burt Britton Collection 2009-09-24 Auction - 212 Price Results - Bloomsbury Auctions in NY
20: David HOCKNEY (British, b. 1937) Self-portrait cap69: Joseph BRODSKY (Russian-American, 1940 - 1996) Sel201: John CAGE (American, 1912 - 1992) Self-portrait.
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The Burt Britton Collection

Bloomsbury Auctions announces Portrait of the Artists: The Burt Britton Collection. This private collection of 1,200 refreshingly spontaneous self-portraits offers unique insight into the creative process that will fascinate collectors, curators, biographers, psychologists and the general public alike. The sale includes self portraits by Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, Truman Capote, Tennessee Williams and Jorge Luis Borges to name a few.
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BRASSAI (French, 1899 - 1984) Self-portrait.: BRASSAI (French, 1899 - 1984) Self-portrait.pen on paper 10 7/8 x 8 3/8 inches (275 x 214 mm) signed Britton, p. 271
0003: BRASSAI (French, 1899 - 1984) Self-portrait.Est. $2,000-$3,000
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Elaine De KOONING (American, 1918 - 1989) Self-por: Elaine De KOONING (American, 1918 - 1989) Self-portrait.ink on paper, 1974 9 7/8 x 6 7/8 inches (250 x 170 mm) signed lower left Britton, p. 239 Elaine de Kooning was an Abstract expressionist
0015: Elaine De KOONING (American, 1918 - 1989) Self-porEst. $3,000-$5,000
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Red GROOMS (American, b. 1937) Self-portrait.: Red GROOMS (American, b. 1937) Self-portrait.pen on paper, 1976 13 3/8 x 10 1/8 (340 x 257 mm) signed Britton, p. 238 Known for his vibrant scenes depicting city life, Grooms' large self-portrait
0017: Red GROOMS (American, b. 1937) Self-portrait.Est. $4,000-$6,000
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David HOCKNEY (British, b. 1937) Self-portrait cap: David HOCKNEY (British, b. 1937) Self-portrait caption titled "A Bag Full of Books".ink on paper 13 3/8 x 10 1/4 inches (340 x 260 mm) Signed lower right Britton, p. 237 "Hockney sat at my table
0020: David HOCKNEY (British, b. 1937) Self-portrait capEst. $10,000-$15,000
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Ray JOHNSON (American, 1927 - 1995) Two self-portr: Ray JOHNSON (American, 1927 - 1995) Two self-portraits.ink on envelope with cut-out 3 3/4 x 6 1/2 inches (95 x 165 mm) signed Britton, p. 243 ink on paper, 1979 (pictured) 8 3/4 x 8 1/2 inches (220
0022: Ray JOHNSON (American, 1927 - 1995) Two self-portrEst. $1,200-$1,800