AFTER DARK/SPRING 2025-05-22 Auction - 177 Price Results - Vallot Auctioneers in RI - Page 7
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.
AFTER DARK illuminates the quietest corners and loudest soirees of LGBT history. You're invited to the live auction broadcast on May 22nd, 7:30PM EST.
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American & European Fine & Decorative Arts
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Jan Lynch (Tennessee, 20th Century): Two (2) photographs. Signed and dated 1991 and 1993 the on the verso. 8 x 10" (overall).
0145: Jan Lynch (Tennessee, 20th Century)Est. $400-$600Lot Passed
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Gay Photo Books (Twin Palm Publishers): Three (3) photo-books from Twin Palms Publishers, Santa Fe. The collection includes Stephen Barker (American, b. 1956), "Nightswimming." 1999. First Edition. Published by Twin Palms Publishers in
0146: Gay Photo Books (Twin Palm Publishers)Est. $300-$500
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Jerry Stevens (American, 20th Century): A collection of three (3) photographs signed by the artist. 'Nude Dancer.' 1994. Photograph. Signed and dated on the bottom right. Numbered 1/10 on the bottom left. 18 x 12"; 29 x 23" (overall).
0147: Jerry Stevens (American, 20th Century)Est. $300-$500
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20th Century Male Portrait Photographs: Two (2) unsigned photographs. Smaller of two numbered on verso. Largest: 23 x 18 1/2". Smaller: 16 x 13 1/2 (overall). Matted. (These works appear to be by different artists, though they are possibly
0148: 20th Century Male Portrait PhotographsEst. $300-$500
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Male Nude Photobook Collection: Eleven (11) homoerotic photobooks, includes: Arthur Tress (American, b. 1940). "Arthur Tress." 1995. Published by Edition Stemmle AG in 1995. Hardcover. 11 x 10"; Dennis Dean (American,
0149: Male Nude Photobook CollectionEst. $600-$800
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J.D Dragan (American, b. 1952): Six (6) 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.
0150: J.D Dragan (American, b. 1952)Est. $300-$500
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Tony Butcher (American, 20th Century): "Studies in Black." Cyanotype. Signed and editioned on the matboard. Edition: 5. 6 1/2 x 10 inches; 13 3/4 x 12 inches (matboard).
0151: Tony Butcher (American, 20th Century)Est. $300-$600
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Bruce Weber (American, b. 1946) Collection: Three (3) photo books and two (2) signed photo postcards. The collection includes: "All American: Family Albums." 2003. First Edition. Published by Little Bear Press in 2003. Signed by the artist.
0152: Bruce Weber (American, b. 1946) CollectionEst. $300-$500
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Queer Photobook Collection: A collection of ten (10) photo books. Including: Tom Bianchi (American, b. 1945). "Extraordinary Friends." 1993. First edition paperback. Published by St. Martin's Press in 1993. Soft cover. 11 1/4 x
0155: Queer Photobook CollectionEst. $400-$600
Gay Historical Literature Collection: Nine (9) gay-themed books and a Gay Games medal. The collection includes: "The Gay Games: A History." 2010. Published by Routledge in 2010. Hardcover, 9 1/2 x 6 1/2"; a bronze medal for the "Gay
0156: Gay Historical Literature CollectionEst. $400-$600Lot Passed
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20th Century Queer Literature: Eight (8) important books of or about queer fiction. The collection includes: Two (2) copies of "Numbers" by John Rechy (American, b. 1931), published by Grove Press, Inc. in 1967. Hardcover. First
0157: 20th Century Queer LiteratureEst. $600-$800
Queer Academic Literature Collection: Eleven (11) books surrounding or regarding queer academia and academic subjects. Including Lynn Witt (American, Contemporary), Sherry Thomas (American, Contemporary), and Eric Marcus (American, b.
0158: Queer Academic Literature CollectionEst. $200-$400Lot Passed
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Richard Payne Knight (British, 1751 - 1824): "Discourse on the Worship of Priapus." Richard Payne Knight, Esq. London Edition. 1865. Privately printed. Numbered copy (147). Edition 500 ("three hundred for England and two hundred for America").
0159: Richard Payne Knight (British, 1751 - 1824)Est. $800-$1,200
Phallic Object Collection: Three phallic objects. The collection includes a bronze tray in the shape of a phallic, monk-like figure. 4 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 3 1/2"; an exotic wood dish with two crossed phalluses. 4 1/2 x 8 1/2 x 3
0160: Phallic Object CollectionEst. $300-$500Lot Passed
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Louis Mendez, Attr. (American, 1929-2012): Three phallus handled stoneware ceramic mugs. Circa 1970s. 4 x 7 x 3".
0161: Louis Mendez, Attr. (American, 1929-2012)Est. $300-$500
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Ceramic Phallus Rattles: A collection of ceramic painted and ash glaze phalluses which act as rattles or shakers producing a sound when moved. Evidently monogrammed indistinctly on bottom. Holes at base for fixtures or
0162: Ceramic Phallus RattlesEst. $300-$500
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Dorothy Kimball, Attr. (American, Mid-century): Porcelain unmarked. 10 x 8 1/2 x 5 1/2". A modern bawdy vessel perhaps evocative or inspired by ancient Pre-Columbian Chimu erotic pottery.
0163: Dorothy Kimball, Attr. (American, Mid-century)Est. $400-$600
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Joseph Radoccia (American, New York, b. 1961): 'Heavenly Phallus with Medieval Figures.' Oil, collage and graphite on paper. Signed bottom left and signed and dated on the verso. 10 x 8"; 13 1/2 x 11 1/2" (overall). Framed.
0164: Joseph Radoccia (American, New York, b. 1961)Est. $300-$500
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European (19th Century): "Dionysus." Grand Tour era bronze sculpture, after the statuette from Pompeii excavated in 1862, and widely considered the last great discovery of a classical sculpture. 15 x 6 x 6".
0165: European (19th Century)Est. $400-$600
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Shozo Nagano (Japanese/American, 1928 - 2008): 'Leaning back.' 2005. Oil on paper. Signed and dated on the bottom right. 21 1/2 x 15; 25 x 18" (overall). Matted.
0166: Shozo Nagano (Japanese/American, 1928 - 2008)Est. $300-$500
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20th Century American School: "Tibor." 1965. Ink and graphite with wash on gessoed masonite. Marked, signed or inscribed "Tibor" on the bottom left and marked or monogrammed illegibly (possibly 'JP' ) and dated on the bottom
0167: 20th Century American SchoolEst. $300-$500