Mid-Century to Modern and More 2022-08-14 Auction - 38 Price Results - William Bock Fine Art in FL
Pink Lady by Wayne ThiebaudPersian Still Life by Wayne ThiebaudPapillon Anciennes Suite by Salvador Dali
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Davie, FL, United States
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Mid-Century to Modern and More

This auction features many unique pieces from some of the most prolific names from Mid-Century to Modern art, including Salvador Dali, Wayne Thiebaud, Slim Aarons, Alexander Calder. Leon Haffner, J.B. Moricette, Mateo Manaure, Ben Abounassif, and more. In addition to mid-century to modern artists, orientalism was enjoying a resurgence in its collectability and its influence on modern art. Carved bone sculptures and Japanese wood block prints were still in demand. And are included in this auction. Optical artwork was gaining a foothold and photography was enjoying a new heyday. From Lithographs, to original paintings, sculptures and modern photography; spanning deco, nouveau, optical and modern movements. This auction is sure to have something for the avid collector.
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Pink Lady by Wayne Thiebaud: This is an original Wayne Thiebaud screenprint of a young woman in ¾ view nestling a dove against her cheek. Titled in pencil in lower left margin "Pink Lady" and signed in lower right margin
0001W: Pink Lady by Wayne ThiebaudEst. $4,000-$7,000
Persian Still Life by Wayne Thiebaud: Unframed screenprint on paper, "Persian Sill Life 17/30" by Wayne Thiebaud. Signed and dated lower right, "Thiebaud 56", titled and numbered lower left. Matted to 17 x 27" and archivally hinged to
0002W: Persian Still Life by Wayne ThiebaudEst. $4,000-$7,000Lot Passed
Papillon Anciennes Suite by Salvador Dali: This beautiful set is an original limited edition lithograph, signed in pencil by the artist and is on Japan paper. Papillon Anciennes is Salvador Dali's Tarot suite consisting of four color
0003D: Papillon Anciennes Suite by Salvador DaliEst. $5,000-$7,000Lot Passed
Sailboats by Leon Haffner: Original gouache and pastel painting by French artist Leon Haffner. Two schooners raising. Signed "L. Haffner I" in the lower right margin. Framed in a c. 1930s oak frame with original distressed and
0004L: Sailboats by Leon HaffnerEst. $800-$1,200Lot Passed
Art Deco Lost Wax Cast Figure: art deco bronze figurine of dancing woman mounted on spalted oak base. Height 13 Width 8 3/4" Depth 6" Weight 3 lb
0005A: Art Deco Lost Wax Cast FigureEst. $2,000-$3,000Lot Passed
Lost Wax Bronze Kokopelli Figurine: Lost wax bronze figurine of a Kokopelli sitting on a polished piece of amazonite on a bronze base. There are insized initials on the bronze base (illegible) as well as an etched signature
0006K: Lost Wax Bronze Kokopelli FigurineEst. $300-$500Lot Passed
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Penthouse Pool by Slim Aarons: Original photograph by Slim Aarons of young women by the Canellopoulos penthouse pool, Athens, July 1961. Shipped flat with original acid free mat with certificate of authenticity on verso.
0007S: Penthouse Pool by Slim AaronsEst. $7,000-$9,000
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Poolside Gossip by Slim Aarons: Poolside Gossip is Slim Aarons' iconic 1970 photograph of California society women enjoying a leisurely day by the pool. In the foreground, two women are locked in conversation by a sparkling
0008S: Poolside Gossip by Slim AaronsEst. $7,000-$9,000
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Funnies by Louis Faurer: Photographer Louis Faurer chose a humorous style to illustrate the article in the US Vogue of February 1963 "The New Curve in Lingerie." Hidden behind a comic book, a model presents a novelty style
0009P: Funnies by Louis FaurerEst. $3,000-$5,000
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Cuvisiones by Mateo Manaure: This beautiful modern abstract piece shows three squares of different sizes against a vibrant blue background that appear to float due to the strength of the composition. The print is signed by the
0010C: Cuvisiones by Mateo ManaureEst. $8,000-$11,000
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Serie Repeticiones by Ben Abounassif: This 19 3/8 x 19 1/4 (image size) piece depicts diamond patterned components that create the optical illusion of a sphere with horizontal and vertical grid of blue lines that enhance the illusion.
0011R: Serie Repeticiones by Ben AbounassifEst. $3,000-$5,000
Serie Repeticiones by Ben Abounassif: This 19 3/8 x 19 1/4 (image size) piece depicts diamond patterned components that create the optical illusion of a sphere with horizontal and vertical grid of lines that enhance the illusion. Floated
0012R: Serie Repeticiones by Ben AbounassifEst. $3,000-$5,000Lot Passed
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Red Sculpture by Daniel Sanseviero: This unique 19 ¼ x 14 ½ metal sculpture depicts an optical composition of four red three-dimensional trapezoids stacked on a black base. Signed, dated and edition number on base by the
0015S: Red Sculpture by Daniel SansevieroEst. $3,000-$5,000
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Yellow Column by Rafael Martinez: This 22 ½ x 8 x 5 sculpture depicts an optical composition of three vibrant yellow 3D diamond shapes stacked on a yellow metal base by Venezuelan artist & sculptor Rafael Martinez. Rafael
0016M: Yellow Column by Rafael MartinezEst. $4,000-$6,000
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El Muro III by Rolando Lopez Dirube: Rare, compelling abstract original print by important Cuban and Puerto Rican painter, sculptor, and printmaker Rolando Lopez Dirube. This piece depicts 2 red handprints against a rough surface,
0018M: El Muro III by Rolando Lopez DirubeEst. $1,200-$1,800
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Untitled by Jorge Perez Castaño: Original acrylic painting by Cuban artist Jorge Perez Castaño. Even though he lived in Paris since 1959, the style and themes of Castaño’s paintings stayed close to his Cuban roots. He
0019H: Untitled by Jorge Perez CastañoEst. $5,000-$7,000
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Untitled by Jorge Perez Castaño: Original abstract acrylic painting by Cuban artist Jorge Perez Castaño with organic and geometric with bright primary and secondary colors. Even though he lived in Paris since 1959, the style and
0021H: Untitled by Jorge Perez CastañoEst. $5,000-$7,000
Lot of Wildlife Painting and Lithographs: This lot is composed of an original watercolor of "Red Falcon" by renowned wildlife artist Bill Wesling, along with 5 of his limited edition lithographs of his other wildlife works. Included in this
0022B: Lot of Wildlife Painting and LithographsEst. $2,000-$2,500Lot Passed
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Blue Acrylic Sculpture by Unknown: Acrylic sculpture with optical holographic effects. The sculpture is composed of 3 vertical acrylic panels with edged designs and cutouts mounted to an acrylic base. Bearing some similarity of Agam's
0023S: Blue Acrylic Sculpture by UnknownEst. $1,200-$1,800
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Haitian Market by J.B. Moricette: Vibrant original oil on canvas painting featuring Haitian life by impressionist artist J.B. Moricette. Painting is framed in original textured strip frame from Haiti to 16 ½ x 24 ½ .
0024M: Haitian Market by J.B. MoricetteEst. $800-$1,000
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Noah's Ark Figurine by Sam Philipe: This figurine is a miniature depiction of Noah’s Ark by Sam Philipe signed and numbered 18/36. It measures 3" wide x 2" x 3.5" tall and is 6.25" long when opened. The weight of this sculpture
0025S: Noah's Ark Figurine by Sam PhilipeEst. $500-$800