AFTER DARK/SPRING 2025-05-22 Auction - 177 Price Results - Vallot Auctioneers in RI - Page 3
Paul Cadmus (American, 1904-1999)Stephen Hale (American, 1961-2008)Magnus Hirschfeld (German, 1868 - 1935)
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Providence, RI, United States
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AFTER DARK/SPRING

Our AFTER DARK/SPRING catalog sees important pioneers of queer academia, scholarship, and art juxtaposed with forgotten figures of the most prominent gay subcultures of the 20th century. Leather-bound books of 19th century love poetry by Kertbeny contrast with the leather-bound hunks of REX and The Hun's self published zines. Paul Cadmus' and Jean Cocteau's drawings loom large alongside other lesser known figurative masters of homoeroticism. Explore the breadth of queer history, from stories of resistance in the early pages of the Advocate, extraordinarily rare original Magnus Hirschfeld journals to rare print ephemera from San Francisco's Catacombs and other culturally important 1970s leather bars and clubs.
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American & European Fine & Decorative Arts
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Magnus Hirschfeld (German, 1868 - 1935): "Jahrbuch für Sexuelle Zwischenstufen unter besonderer Berü." Thirteen bound volumes I - XIII (1899 - 1913). Softcover volumes: 1914 (Jan., April, July ); 1919 (Jan-April, July-October); 1920
0049: Magnus Hirschfeld (German, 1868 - 1935)Est. $1,500-$2,500
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Félicien Rops (1833 - 1898): "Erotikon Theatro." Etching. Marked 'E730' on the bottom right. 7 1/2 x 5"; 13 1/4 x 10 1/4" (overall). Matted.
0050: Félicien Rops (1833 - 1898)Est. $1,500-$2,500
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Roman Intaglio Lapis (Phallus) Ring Stone: The lapis intaglio depicts a winged and talon-footed phallus. The exquisitely executed carving is reminiscent of the famous bronze Tintinnabulum from Pompeii. Sterling setting, unlike the stone, is
0051: Roman Intaglio Lapis (Phallus) Ring StoneEst. $400-$600
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Roman Intaglio Carnelian (Phallus) Rings: Two (2) rings set with an intaglio depicting an erect phallus with the treatment of the veins on each suggesting the same maker. The sterling settings, unlike the stones, are later and not ancient
0052: Roman Intaglio Carnelian (Phallus) RingsEst. $400-$600
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Male Nude Sculpture Collection (20th Century): Eight cast resin sculptures, some with remnants of white paint. One marked and presumably titled "Cogito Ergo Sum" and one sculpture is dated 1995. The artist appears accomplished but is unknown to
0054: Male Nude Sculpture Collection (20th Century)Est. $500-$800
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20th Century (American School, 1950s): 'Crouching Man.' Graphite on gessoed masonite. 30 x 20".
0055: 20th Century (American School, 1950s)Est. $400-$600
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Contemporary British School: 'Solemn Nude.' Oil on panel. Unsigned. 30 x 13"; 35 x 18 1/2 (overall). Framed.
0056: Contemporary British SchoolEst. $400-$600
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Tom Davison (British, 20th Century): 'Balancing' 1967. Graphite on paper. Signed and dated at bottom right. 18 x 15"; 24 x 20" (overall). Matted.
0057: Tom Davison (British, 20th Century)Est. $400-$600
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John Cherrington (English, 1931 - 2015): Portfolio of forty-four (44) drawings of nude male subjects inserted in clear sleeves with a drawing on either side. Dated in multiple years: 1999, 1982, and 1976. Most signed. Graphite on paper.
0058: John Cherrington (English, 1931 - 2015)Est. $1,000-$1,500
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Modern School (20th Century): 'Perpendicular Nudes.' 1989. Lithograph. Signed illegibly and dated on the bottom left. Signed 'Bernard' with indistinct last name on verso. 13 x 29" 17 1/2 x 31 1/2" (overall). Framed.
0059: Modern School (20th Century)Est. $300-$500
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Ferdinand Erfmann (Netherlands, 1901 - 1968): "Jockey Ballet." Jan. 3, 1938. 'In Drag Racing' (verso). January 3rd, 1938. Signed, titled, and dated bottom left. Watercolor and ink on paper and pencil on artist board. 6 3/8 x 4 7/8".
0060: Ferdinand Erfmann (Netherlands, 1901 - 1968)Est. $800-$1,200
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Modern School (20th Century): 'Nude Standing Male.' Patinated bronze on a metal base. 13 x 5 x 3"
0061: Modern School (20th Century)Est. $600-$800
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Jean-Hippolyte Flandrin, After (1809 - 1864): Master copy after "Study (Young Male Nude Seated Beside the Sea)." Oil on canvas mounted to board. 27 1/2 x 24 1/2"; 26 x 29" (overall). Framed.
0062: Jean-Hippolyte Flandrin, After (1809 - 1864)Est. $300-$500
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F. Ronald Fowler (American, 1946 - 2014): "Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni (1496–1497)." Liquitex and acrylic on panel. Signed and dated bottom right and inscribed verso. 32 1/2 x 42 x 37 x 46 1/2" (overall). Framed. A gay
0063: F. Ronald Fowler (American, 1946 - 2014)Est. $400-$600
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Kirill Fadeyev (Ukrainian, Contemporary): 'Unmasking.' 2014. Acrylic on paper. Signed and dated on the bottom right. 27 1/2 x 19 1/2"; 33 x 25" (overall). Framed.
0064: Kirill Fadeyev (Ukrainian, Contemporary)Est. $300-$500
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Stephen Hale (American, 1961-2008): 'Undressing.' Charcoal on paper. 29 x 23".
0065: Stephen Hale (American, 1961-2008)Est. $400-$600
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Shozo Nagano (Japanese/American, 1928 - 2008): 'Standing.' 2005. Oil on paper. Signed and dated on the bottom right. 21 1/2 x 15; 25 x 18" (overall). Matted.
0066: Shozo Nagano (Japanese/American, 1928 - 2008)Est. $400-$600
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Enid Lillian Bloom (British, 1924-1996): 'Nude with Wide Stance.' Conté crayon on paper. Signed on the bottom right. 20 x 16" (overall). Framed.
0067: Enid Lillian Bloom (British, 1924-1996)Est. $300-$500
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20th Century Bronze Figure: 'Standing Man With Wheat." A polychrome patinated bronze. 10 1/2 x 3 /12 x 2".
0068: 20th Century Bronze FigureEst. $300-$500
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Laurence Herbert Scott (American, 1933 - 2005): "4 Mar. '88." 1988. Green pencil on paper. Dated on the top left. 14 x 17".
0070: Laurence Herbert Scott (American, 1933 - 2005)Est. $100-$300
Tom Davison (British, 20th Century): "Robert - The Dancer." 1972. Watercolor and graphite on paper. Described on verso. Signed at the bottom right and dated 1972. 31 x 17 1/2" (overall). Matted.
0071: Tom Davison (British, 20th Century)Est. $300-$500Lot Passed
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American School (Circa 1950s - 1960s): A collection of ten (10) pre-Stonewall era gay erotic gouache paintings on paper. These paintings were likely intended for reproduction or publication. One is possibly signed on the verso, though
0072: American School (Circa 1950s - 1960s)Est. $600-$800