EXCEPTIONAL ART + DESIGN + CRAFT + OBJECTS 2023-06-22 Auction - 165 Price Results - Vallot Auctioneers in RI - Page 3
Sam Gilliam (American, 1933 - 2022)Jerry Uelsmann (American, 1934 - 2022)James Rosenquist (American, 1933 - 2017)
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Providence, RI, United States
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EXCEPTIONAL ART + DESIGN + CRAFT + OBJECTS

EXCEPTIONAL ART + DESIGN + CRAFT + OBJECTS - JUNE 22, 2023. This auction features scarce works by some of the most sought-after modern and contemporary artists and designers, drawn from noted Rhode Island estates and collections. Many of these works have not been available in decades! Highlights include rare works by: Sam Gilliam, Jaune Quick-To-See Smith, Jason Berger, Assadour, Robert Rauschenberg, Tage Frid, Daniel Jackson and many others.
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Don Madden (American, 20th Century): Silkscreen graphic posters for Kraft Printing Company promotions. Circa 1960s. 23 1/2" x 17 1/2". Madden was known as an illustrator (Playboy Magazine) and graphic designer.
0049: Don Madden (American, 20th Century)Est. $100-$300
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Samuel Maitin (American, 1928 - 2004): Silkscreen graphic posters for Kraft Printing Company promotions. Circa 1960s. 24" x 17 3/4".
0050: Samuel Maitin (American, 1928 - 2004)Est. $100-$300
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Photography Book Collection (First Editions): Books include: Tulsa by Larry Clark (b. 1943). First edition, true first printing; Days at Sea by Ralph Gibson (b. 1939); Passport by Mary Ellen Mark (1940 - 2015); Deja vu and The Somnambulist
0052: Photography Book Collection (First Editions)Est. $400-$600
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Offset Lithograph Poster (American, 1988): "Dress For The Occasion" Publisher: SF AIDS Foundation, San Francisco, 1988. 19" x 15" inches. A historic LGBTQ+ poster and graphic design, the edition size of this scarce poster is unknown. The
0053: Offset Lithograph Poster (American, 1988)Est. $100-$500
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Photograph Non-Binary Person (Early 20th Century): 'Photograph of a Non-binary Person.' Hand-tinted gelatin silver print mounted on card stock. 6" x 4". This rare and unusual photograph is a remarkable document of early 20th-century gender
0054: Photograph Non-Binary Person (Early 20th Century)Est. $100-$1,000
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Photography Book Collection (First Editions): Six first edition photography books: Diane Arbus; Ralph Eugene Meatyard; Jerry N. Uelsmann; Harry Callahan; Garry Winogrand.
0056: Photography Book Collection (First Editions)Est. $100-$500
Paul Caponigro (American, b. 1932): Gelatin silver print. Circa 1970. This photograph appears to be from the "Water Series" and is signed in pencil on the verso. 8 x 10". Framed. Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist at a
0057: Paul Caponigro (American, b. 1932)Est. $1,500-$2,500Lot Passed
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Hung Liu (Chinese, 1948 - 2021): "Bonsai." 1992. Photo-lithograph from two plates. Signed, dated and annotated in pencil. Printer's Proof from the edition of 24. 22 1/2" x 29 1/2". Publisher: Washington University, Island Press.
0059: Hung Liu (Chinese, 1948 - 2021)Est. $300-$500
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Hung Liu (Chinese, 1948 - 2021): "Jadespring," 1992. Lithograph. Signed and numbered in pencil. Edition: 14. 22 1/2" x 29 1/2". Publisher: Washington University, Island Press.
0060: Hung Liu (Chinese, 1948 - 2021)Est. $300-$500
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Hung Liu (Chinese, 1948 - 2021): "Houseware." 1992. Signed in pencil. Lithograph and chine colle with oval Mitense. Printer's proof from the edition of 16. 30" x 24". Publisher: Island Press, Washington University.
0061: Hung Liu (Chinese, 1948 - 2021)Est. $300-$500
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Shoo Ching Wan (Chinese, 20th Century): Oil on canvas. Signed. 23 3/8" x 25 5/8"; 24 3/8 x 30 1/4" (overall).
0062: Shoo Ching Wan (Chinese, 20th Century)Est. $100-$300
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Peter Dean (German-American, 1934 - 1993): "Kiss One." 1985. Lithograph from two aluminum plates and one stone. Signed bottom right. Printer's proof from the edition of 30. 22" 1/2 x 28". Publisher: Island Press, Washington University.
0063: Peter Dean (German-American, 1934 - 1993)Est. $300-$500
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William Roth Kohn (American, 1931 - 2004): Untitled (La Cathedral). 1980. Lithograph. Edition 35. Signed and annotated in pencil. 22 1/4" x 29 7/8". Publisher: Island Press, Washington University.
0064: William Roth Kohn (American, 1931 - 2004)Est. $300-$500
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Christina A. Viera (American, 1949 - 2023): Oil on canvas. Signed (a/k/a Christina Scully). 57 7/8" x 48 3/4".*artist passed away in June 2023.
0065: Christina A. Viera (American, 1949 - 2023)Est. $300-$500
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Tom Butter (American, b. 1952): "Through and Through I, Through and Through II." 1997. Photo-lithograph and collagraph on handmade blue jean paper. Signed and dated in pencil. 29" 1/2" x 22". This is a unique impression from
0066: Tom Butter (American, b. 1952)Est. $200-$300
Hugh Merrill (American, 1949 - 2022): "Physician of Memory" Etching. Signed, numbered and annotated in pencil. Edition: 30. 27 1/2" x 19 1/2".
0067: Hugh Merrill (American, 1949 - 2022)Est. $200-$300Lot Passed
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Contemporary School (20th Century): Oil paint stick, ink wash and varnish on paper. Signed (signature illegible). 29" x 23". Provenance: Property of a distinguished and extensive Rhode Island art collection (the identifying records
0068: Contemporary School (20th Century)Est. $100-$1,000
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Assadour Bezdikian (Lebanese, b. 1943): "Apres-Midi." 1978. Signed, titled, dated and numbered in pencil. Etching. Edition: 70. 11 5/8" x 15 1/2" ; 19" 1/2 x 26" (overall).
0069: Assadour Bezdikian (Lebanese, b. 1943)Est. $300-$500
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Assadour Bezdikian (Lebanese, b. 1943): "Piege pour un architecte." 1979. Signed, titled, dated and numbered in pencil. Edition: 70. Etching. 11 1/2" x 15 5/8" ; 20" x 26" (overall).
0070: Assadour Bezdikian (Lebanese, b. 1943)Est. $300-$500
Jacques Callot (French, 1592 - 1635): Four framed etchings. 16" x 18" (overall). Literature: Catalogue Raisonne Oeuvre (No. 394, et. al.). Provenance: Estate of Olaf Skoogfors (Artist-Metalsmith, 1930 - 1975); John Axel Prip
0071: Jacques Callot (French, 1592 - 1635)Est. $300-$500Lot Passed
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(Brother) Adrain Lewis (American, 1894 - 1966): An assembled collection of etchings printed on tree leaves. 12 1/4" x 15" (overall). These are scarce examples from this artist's fragile oeuvre (Brother Adrian did not sell his artwork). The
0072: (Brother) Adrain Lewis (American, 1894 - 1966)Est. $300-$500