AFTER DARK/SPRING 2025-05-22 Auction - 177 Price Results - Vallot Auctioneers in RI - Page 4
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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F. Valentine Hooven III (American, 20th Century): Five (5) drawings by F. Valentine Hooven in graphite and pencil. All 14 x 11"; 15 1/2 x 12 1/2" (overall). Framed.
0073: F. Valentine Hooven III (American, 20th Century)Est. $300-$500
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Rex (American, 1943 - 2024): "Mannespielen (a portfolio of drawings by Rex) Number One." June 15, 1975. Inscribed by Rex in pen to Adrienne Scott (Sackville East), NYC. Thirty pages. This is an exceptionally rare self-published
0074: Rex (American, 1943 - 2024)Est. $600-$800
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Joe Heiner (American, 20th Century): Poster of the iconic "Muscle Man" illustration circa 1977. Offset poster. Signed in black marker by the artist. Published and distributed by Paper Moon Graphics, Inc. and Joe Heiner-Star Studios.
0075: Joe Heiner (American, 20th Century)Est. $300-$500
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Catacombs Poster (Circa 1980s): Signed "ZACH", and dated "1979"; in the margin, 17 x 11 inches on cream wove paper. Three original posters. The original edition size is unknown. ZACH of Los Angeles and the Catacombs. In the
0076: Catacombs Poster (Circa 1980s)Est. $400-$600
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Rex (American, 1943 - 2024): Four original posters. One an insert in Drummer Magazine and two for "A Taste of Leather SF." 20 x 16 1/4 inches (largest).
0077: Rex (American, 1943 - 2024)Est. $300-$500
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20th Century Gay Event Posters: Ten (10) vintage posters from leather, denim, and gay subculture clubs from around the world. 1970s-1990s. The collection includes: "Chicago Eagle." Signed in plate by Dom Orejudos
0079: 20th Century Gay Event PostersEst. $400-$600
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Dom Orejudos "Etienne" (American, 1933 - 1991): Five (5) total publications created by Orejudos under the pen name "Etienne." Including: "Storytime by Etienne." Issues No. 1-4. Published by Falcon Studios, San Francisco. 11 1/4 x 8 1/2"; "The
0082: Dom Orejudos "Etienne" (American, 1933 - 1991)Est. $600-$800
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Grecian Guild Studio Quarterly Collection: Three (3) issues of the "Grecian Guild Quarterly" circa the mid-1960s. Including: Issue No. 8 "Grecian Guild Studio Presents Etienne." 1964. Entirely comprised of early published images by the artist
0083: Grecian Guild Studio Quarterly CollectionEst. $300-$500
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J.D Dragan (American, b. 1952): Six (7) framed photographs by the artist J.D. Dragan. Black-and-white photographs. All signed, editioned, and dated along the bottom. All: 13 x 10"; 20 1/2 x 16 1/4" (overall). Framed.
0084: J.D Dragan (American, b. 1952)Est. $400-$600
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Physique Pictorial Collection: Eight (8) publications, including the work of Tom of Finland (Finnish, 1920-1991). Including six (6) issues of "Physique Pictorial": two (2) copies of Vol. 9, No. 4; Vol. 13, No. 4; Vol. 14, No. 3;
0085: Physique Pictorial CollectionEst. $300-$500
Physique Publications (Mid-Century): Seven (7) publications: "Athletic Model Guild: Thousand Model Directory." Published by AMG and Bob Mizer (American, 1922-1992). 8 1/2 x 5 1/2"; two issues: "Nude Wrestlers & Wrestling Information
0086: Physique Publications (Mid-Century)Est. $300-$500Lot Passed
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Tom of Finland (Finnish, 1920 - 1991) Collection: Seventeen (17) large-format issues of "Kake" and other Tom of Finland publications. Published by Tom of Finland, Inc., Los Angeles. The collection includes "Kake: Highway Patrol." No. 22, "Kake:
0087: Tom of Finland (Finnish, 1920 - 1991) CollectionEst. $300-$500
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Tom of Finland (Finnish, 1920 - 1991) "Kake" Set: Two (2) publications. "Kake 3" and "Kake 4" Published by Østervang, Denmark, Østervang was the original and first distributor of these TOM illustrations. 8 x 5 1/2".
0088: Tom of Finland (Finnish, 1920 - 1991) "Kake" SetEst. $300-$500
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Dom Orejudos "Stephen" (American, 1933 - 1991): Three (3) publications created by Orejudos under the pen name "Stephen." Including "Adventuretime: 3 Complete Books: Collector's Edition." Published by Target Studios, New York. 11 x 8 1/2";
0090: Dom Orejudos "Stephen" (American, 1933 - 1991)Est. $300-$500
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Dom Orejudos "Etienne" (American, 1933 - 1991): Five original event and bar posters featuring the work of Etienne. 1980s–1990s. 17 1/4 x 21 inches (largest—various sizes).
0091: Dom Orejudos "Etienne" (American, 1933 - 1991)Est. $300-$500
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French Minitel Gay Broadside Poster (1983): An exceptionally rare street advertisement for a gay hookup site on the French Minitel (the Minitel also known as the TELETEL was the internet before the internet). Circa 1982. With folds as created
0092: French Minitel Gay Broadside Poster (1983)Est. $300-$500
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GMHC Benefit Poster (Paradise Garage, NYC, 1982): Poster for "Showers: A Benefit to Aid Gay Men With Kaposi's Sarcoma and Other Gay Related Immunodeficiencies," a GMHC fundraiser held at the Paradise Garage, NYC, in 1982. Offset poster. 24 x 18"; 25
0093: GMHC Benefit Poster (Paradise Garage, NYC, 1982)Est. $300-$500
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Gay Liberation Ephemera (20th Century): Eleven (11) pieces of 20th-century ephemera relating to the gay liberation movement. Includes magazines, posters, and a "Directory of Homosexual Organizations and Publications" circa 1977. Largest:
0094: Gay Liberation Ephemera (20th Century)Est. $300-$500
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Advocate Magazine (1967 - 1975 Complete): Includes the scarce Volume 1, Number 1 (September 1967) to issue 180 (December 17, 1975). Bound into volumes, with most issues appearing in fine condition and unread. An exceptionally well-preserved
0095: Advocate Magazine (1967 - 1975 Complete)Est. $1,500-$2,500