Prints & Multiples 2021-09-28 Auction - 288 Price Results - Bonhams in CA - Page 2
Andy Warhol (1928-1987); John Wayne, from CowboysRichard Diebenkorn (1922-1993); Red-Yellow-BlueKeith Haring (1958-1990); Plate V, from Growing Suite
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Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Prints & Multiples

Los Angeles - On September 28, Bonhams will offer the Collection of Dr. Sarah Gray, which comprises a wonderful selection of prints and original media by African American artists. Dr. Sarah Gray was a member of the UC Davis Department of Human Physiology for nearly 40 years, standing as the sole African American woman on staff. She spent her life championing Black artists, building up a collection over decades of works by primarily African American contemporary artists -many of whom have recently become art market stars. Among the many wonderful highlights in the collection are two lithographs by Charles White I Have a Dream (1976) and Juba (1965). The sale also features incredible work by Jacob Lawrence, Romare Bearden, Elizabeth Catlett and more. In total, the 50-lot collection is expected to realize $100,000 - $150,000. Bonhams Director of Prints and Multiples Morisa Rosenberg commented, "Dr. Sarah Gray's academic achievements and pioneering career are inspiring. She was a decorated scholar, earning a bachelor's degree from Barnard, a master's degree from New York University, and a PhD from UCSF. These accolades were matched by a limitless kindness and generosity of spirit. Dr. Gray was an advocate for the arts, and spent her life supporting Black artists. She wanted to tell the stories untold, celebrate her ancestry, and keep history alive. We are proud and honored to offer a selection of work from her phenomenal collection in our upcoming sale."
Auction Curator:
Morisa Rosenberg
Morisa Rosenberg
Specialist - Prints & Multiples
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Jacob Lawrence (1917-2000); Fish Market: Jacob Lawrence (1917-2000)Fish Market (Nesbett L69-2), 1969Drypoint, on wove paper, signed in pencil, dated and numbered 14/25, published as a fundraiser for Artists Equity, New York, with full
0025: Jacob Lawrence (1917-2000); Fish MarketEst. $3,000-$4,000
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Jacob Lawrence (1917-2000); The Capture: Jacob Lawrence (1917-2000)The Capture, from The Life of Toussaint L'Ouverture (Nesbett L87-2), 1987Screenprint in colors, on heavy wove paper, signed in pencil, dated, titled, and numbered 43/120
0026: Jacob Lawrence (1917-2000); The CaptureEst. $4,000-$6,000
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Jacob Lawrence (1917-2000): Jacob Lawrence (1917-2000)The Birth of Toussaint L'Ouverture, from The Life of Toussaint L'Ouverture (Nesbett L86-1), 1986Screenprint in colors, on heavy wove paper, signed in pencil, dated, titled,
0027: Jacob Lawrence (1917-2000)Est. $3,000-$4,000
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Jacob Lawrence (1917-2000); The Deception: Jacob Lawrence (1917-2000)The Deception, from The Life of Toussaint L'Ouverture (Nesbett L97-3), 1997Screenprint in colors, on heavy wove paper, signed in pencil, dated, titled, and numbered 55/125
0028: Jacob Lawrence (1917-2000); The DeceptionEst. $3,000-$4,000
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Jacob Lawrence (1917-2000); The Opener: Jacob Lawrence (1917-2000)The Opener, from The Life of Toussaint L'Ouverture (Nesbett L97-5), 1997Screenprint in colors, on heavy wove paper, signed in pencil, dated, titled, and numbered '7/11 PP'
0029: Jacob Lawrence (1917-2000); The OpenerEst. $2,000-$3,000
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Jacob Lawrence (1917-2000); The First Book of Moses: Jacob Lawrence (1917-2000)The First Book of Moses Called Genesis (Nesbett L90-2), 1989The complete bound volume with 8 screenprints in colors, on Whatman paper, signed in pencil and numbered 72 on
0030: Jacob Lawrence (1917-2000); The First Book of MosesEst. $5,000-$7,000
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James Lesesne Wells (1902-1993); Primitive Boy: James Lesesne Wells (1902-1993)Primitive Boy, 1928 Linocut, on Japan paper, signed in pencil, titled, dated and numbered 7/35, with full margins, framed. 8 7/16 x 5 5/8in (21.4 x 14.3cm)sheet 13 1/4
0031: James Lesesne Wells (1902-1993); Primitive BoyEst. $2,000-$3,000
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Alison Saar (born 1956); Person in a Raincoat: Alison Saar (born 1956)Person in a Raincoat, 1976Etching, on wove paper, signed in pencil, dated and numbered 2/4, with full margins, framed. 5 3/4 x 4 3/8in (14.6 x 11.1cm) sheet 9 9/16 x 8 1/2in
0032: Alison Saar (born 1956); Person in a RaincoatEst. $800-$1,200
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Betye Saar (born 1926); Bookmarks in the Pages of Life: Betye Saar (born 1926)Bookmarks in the Pages of Life, 2000The complete bound book with 6 screenprints in colors, on wove paper, signed in pencil and numbered 19 on the colophon (from the edition of
0033: Betye Saar (born 1926); Bookmarks in the Pages of LifeEst. $1,500-$2,000
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Ben Shahn (1898-1969); Frederick Douglass Portfolio: Ben Shahn (1898-1969)Frederick Douglass Portfolio (Prescott 97-100), 1965The complete set of 4 photo-silkscreens, on Japan paper, each signed in crayon and numbered 200/250, published by the Museum
0034: Ben Shahn (1898-1969); Frederick Douglass PortfolioEst. $1,000-$1,200
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Ben Shahn (1898-1969); Martin Luther King: Ben Shahn (1898-1969)Martin Luther King (Prescott 72), 1966Wood engraving, on Japan paper, signed in brown ink and numbered in pencil 128/300, with the artist's red ink stamp, published by
0035: Ben Shahn (1898-1969); Martin Luther KingEst. $1,000-$1,500
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Henry Ossawa Tanner (1859-1937): Henry Ossawa Tanner (1859-1937)The Disciples See Christ Walking on the Water, 1905-15Etching, on wove paper, signed in ink by the artist's son, Jesse O. Tanner, and numbered 61/120 (on reverse), with
0036: Henry Ossawa Tanner (1859-1937)Est. $1,000-$1,500
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Mose Tolliver (circa 1919-2006) Untitled (Figure): Mose Tolliver (circa 1919-2006)Untitled (Figure) signed 'MoseT' (lower left)oil on plywood14 1/8 x 11 7/8in (35.9 x 30.2cm)
0037: Mose Tolliver (circa 1919-2006) Untitled (Figure)Est. $1,000-$1,500
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Various Artists WILSON BIGAUD (1931-2010): Various ArtistsWILSON BIGAUD (1931-2010), Ring Around the Rosy, signed and dated 'Wilson Bigaud 11/4/58' (lower right); ANDRE NORMIL (BORN 1934), An Afternoon Scene, signed 'A. Normil' (lower
0039: Various Artists WILSON BIGAUD (1931-2010)Est. $1,000-$1,500
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Charles Wilbert White (1918-1979); Juba: Charles Wilbert White (1918-1979)Juba, 1965Lithograph, on Arches paper, stamp signed and annotated 'Ed. 40', printed by Joe Funk, with full margins, framed. 16 7/8 x 24 3/4in (42.9 x 62.9cm) sheet 22
0040: Charles Wilbert White (1918-1979); JubaEst. $4,000-$6,000
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Charles Wilbert White (1918-1979); Profile: Charles Wilbert White (1918-1979)Profile, 1974Etching in brown, on wove paper, signed in pencil, titled, dated and annotated '/Artist.Proof/' (one of approximately 10, aside from an unknown edition
0041: Charles Wilbert White (1918-1979); ProfileEst. $3,000-$4,000
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Charles Wilbert White (1918-1979); I Have a Dream: Charles Wilbert White (1918-1979)I Have a Dream, 1976Lithograph in brown-black, on Arches paper, signed in pencil, titled, dated and annotated 'A/P' (aside from the edition of 125), with the
0042: Charles Wilbert White (1918-1979); I Have a DreamEst. $5,000-$7,000
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Grant Wood (1891-1942); March: Grant Wood (1891-1942)March (Cole 14), 1939Lithograph, on wove paper, signed in pencil, from the edition of 250, published by Associated American Artists, New York, 1941, with margins, framed. 8 7/8
0043: Grant Wood (1891-1942); MarchEst. $2,500-$3,500
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Grant Wood (1891-1942); December Afternoon: Grant Wood (1891-1942)December Afternoon (Cole 16), 1940Lithograph, on wove paper, signed in pencil, from the edition of 250, published by Associated American Artists, New York, 1941, with full
0044: Grant Wood (1891-1942); December AfternoonEst. $2,500-$3,500
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Hale Aspacio Woodruff (1900-1980); A Youth: Hale Aspacio Woodruff (1900-1980)A Youth, 1934Linocut, on wove paper, signed in pencil and titled, with margins, framed. 4 3/16 x 3 1/4in (10.6 x 8.3cm) sheet 8 5/8 x 6 3/8in (21.9 x 16.2cm) Please
0045: Hale Aspacio Woodruff (1900-1980); A YouthEst. $1,000-$1,500
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Francisco Zúñiga (1912-1998); Mujeres con: Francisco Zúñiga (1912-1998)Mujeres con Niño en la Puerta (Brewster 37), 1977Lithograph in colors, on wove paper, initialed in pencil, dated and numbered 23/100 (there were also 30
0046: Francisco Zúñiga (1912-1998); Mujeres conEst. $500-$700
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Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528): Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528)The Monstrous Sow of Landser (Bartsch 95; Meder, Hollstein 82; Schoch Mende Scherbaum 8), c. 1496Engraving, on laid paper, probably Meder c impression, trimmed to or
0048: Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528)Est. $2,000-$3,000