Elevated: Art Via Chicago 2025-06-18 Auction - 60 Price Results - Wright in IL
Roger Brown, Visit the Oregon CoastGertrude Abercrombie, Portrait of Cati MountRuth Duckworth, Mama Pot
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Chicago, IL, United States
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Elevated: Art Via Chicago

On June 18th, Wright and Toomey & Co. present Elevated: Art Via Chicago, highlighting Chicago Modernism, the Monster Roster, Chicago Imagism, and the Hairy Who. Top lots include: paintings by Roger Brown, Ed Paschke, and Art Green; Gertrude Abercrombie and Robert Lostutter watercolors; fiber art from Claire Zeisler; and sculptures from Mr. Imagination and John Kearney. The auction also features works by William Schwartz, Margo Hoff, Ruth Duckworth, Karl Wirsum, Lee Godie, and others.
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Lee Godie, Untitled (Photo Booth Self-Portrait): Lee Godie Untitled (Photo Booth Self-Portrait) gelatin silver print image: 4.5 h x 3.375 w in (11 x 9 cm) sheet: 4.875 h x 3.75 w in (12 x 10 cm) This work is featured in the 2021 documentary, Lee
0100: Lee Godie, Untitled (Photo Booth Self-Portrait)Est. $3,000-$5,000
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Lee Godie, Untitled (Photo Booth Self-Portrait): Lee Godie Untitled (Photo Booth Self-Portrait) gelatin silver print with ballpoint pen image: 4.5 h x 3.375 w in (11 x 9 cm) sheet: 4.875 h x 3.75 w in (12 x 10 cm) This work is featured in the
0101: Lee Godie, Untitled (Photo Booth Self-Portrait)Est. $3,000-$5,000
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Lee Godie, Untitled (Pillow): Lee Godie Untitled (Pillow) c. 1980 ballpoint pen and paint on canvas, photobooth photos, thread 16.25 h x 19 w x 4 d in (41 x 48 x 10 cm) This work is featured in the 2021 documentary, Lee Godie,
0102: Lee Godie, Untitled (Pillow)Est. $4,000-$6,000
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Lee Godie, Untitled (Photo Booth Self-Portrait): Lee Godie Untitled (Photo Booth Self-Portrait) gelatin silver print image: 4.5 h x 3.375 w in (11 x 9 cm) sheet: 4.875 h x 3.75 w in (12 x 10 cm) Inscribed to upper edge '7-a.m'. Inscribed to
0103: Lee Godie, Untitled (Photo Booth Self-Portrait)Est. $3,000-$5,000
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Lee Godie, Untitled (Photo Booth Self-Portrait): Lee Godie Untitled (Photo Booth Self-Portrait) gelatin silver print with hand-coloring image: 4.5 h x 3.375 w in (11 x 9 cm) sheet: 4.875 h x 3.75 w in (12 x 10 cm) Inscribed to verso 'Be My
0104: Lee Godie, Untitled (Photo Booth Self-Portrait)Est. $3,000-$5,000
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Mr. Imagination (Gregory Warmack), Untitled: Mr. Imagination (Gregory Warmack) Untitled 1988 carved sandstone, shell 15.5 h x 5 w x 12.5 d in (39 x 13 x 32 cm) Carved signature and date to base 'Mr. Imagination 88'. This work will ship
0106: Mr. Imagination (Gregory Warmack), UntitledEst. $800-$1,200
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Gertrude Abercrombie, Portrait of Cati Mount: Gertrude Abercrombie Portrait of Cati Mount 1932/33 pencil and watercolor on paper 10 h x 7 w in (25 x 18 cm) Signed to lower right 'Gertrude Abercrombie'. Inscribed to upper left by Cati Mount
0107: Gertrude Abercrombie, Portrait of Cati MountEst. $10,000-$15,000
Art Green, Working Knowledge: Art Green Working Knowledge 1992 oil on canvas laid to Masonite, wood, metal 48.875 h x 12.625 w in (124 x 32 cm) Signed, titled and dated to verso 'Art Green 1992 Working Knowledge'. Provenance:
0110: Art Green, Working KnowledgeEst. $10,000-$15,000Lot Passed
Ed Paschke, Gemelli: Ed Paschke Gemelli 1986 oil on linen 80.125 h x 50.25 w in (204 x 128 cm) Signed and dated to lower left 'E. Paschke '86'. Signed, titled and dated to stretcher bar verso 'E. Paschke '86 Gemelli'.
0111: Ed Paschke, GemelliEst. $30,000-$50,000Lot Passed
Roger Brown, Visit the Oregon Coast: Roger Brown Visit the Oregon Coast 1979 oil on canvas, three-dimensional construction with taxidermy seagulls 73.5 h x 49.5 w x 11.75 d in (187 x 126 x 30 cm) Titled to stretcher bar verso 'A
0112: Roger Brown, Visit the Oregon CoastEst. $40,000-$60,000Lot Passed
Ed Paschke, Self Portrait, Red (PSYChologram): Ed Paschke Self Portrait, Red (PSYChologram) 2000 PSYChologram in lightbox 40.375 h x 30.375 w x 2.75 d in (103 x 77 x 7 cm) Signed, titled and numbered to lower edge 'Red Self Portrait EP E2'
0113: Ed Paschke, Self Portrait, Red (PSYChologram)Est. $10,000-$15,000Lot Passed
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Mr. Imagination (Gregory Warmack), Sands of Egypt: Mr. Imagination (Gregory Warmack) Sands of Egypt 2002 aluminum lightbox with hologram, wood, bottle caps, found objects 47 h x 27.5 w x 6 d in (119 x 70 x 15 cm) Signed and dated to lower right
0114: Mr. Imagination (Gregory Warmack), Sands of EgyptEst. $4,000-$6,000
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Robert Lostutter, The Birds of Heaven (triptych): Robert Lostutter The Birds of Heaven: Resplendent Quetzal, Greater Flamingo, Paradise Flycatcher (triptych) 1975-76 watercolor and pencil on paper each: 7.5 h x 4.625 w in (19 x 12 cm) Signed,
0115: Robert Lostutter, The Birds of Heaven (triptych)Est. $5,000-$7,000
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Karl Wirsum, Girl and Kite: Karl Wirsum Girl and Kite 1965 colored pencil on paper 10.5 h x 14 w in (27 x 36 cm) Signed and dated to lower center 'Karl Wirsum Dec-7-65'. Provenance: Dell Gallery, Chicago | Acquired from the
0116: Karl Wirsum, Girl and KiteEst. $3,000-$5,000
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Karl Wirsum, Broken Balloons: Karl Wirsum Broken Balloons 1965 ink and marker on paper 14 h x 10.75 w in (36 x 27 cm) Signed and dated to lower edge 'Karl Wirsum July 20 1965'. Provenance: Dell Gallery, Chicago | Acquired
0117: Karl Wirsum, Broken BalloonsEst. $2,000-$3,000
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Kerig Pope, Buffalo Spirit: Kerig Pope Buffalo Spirit 1975 pastel and pencil on paper sight: 22.25 h x 28.25 w in (57 x 72 cm) Signed and dated to lower left 'Kerig Pope 1975'. This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
0118: Kerig Pope, Buffalo SpiritEst. $1,000-$1,500
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Wesley Willis, The Dan Ryan Expressway 51st. St.: Wesley Willis The Dan Ryan Expressway 51st. St. 1991 ballpoint pen and marker on Crescent 28.125 h x 41 w in (71 x 104 cm) Signed, titled and dated to upper right 'Drawn by Wesley Willis The Dan
0119: Wesley Willis, The Dan Ryan Expressway 51st. St.Est. $1,000-$1,500
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Ruth Duckworth, Untitled: Ruth Duckworth Untitled 1976 glazed porcelain 7.25 h x 12.25 w x 4.5 d in (18 x 31 x 11 cm) Signed and dated to underside 'R76'. Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist by Martyl Langsdorf
0120: Ruth Duckworth, UntitledEst. $3,000-$5,000
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Ruth Duckworth, Mama Pot: Ruth Duckworth Mama Pot c. 1982 glazed earthenware 16 h x 19 dia in (41 x 48 cm) Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist by Martyl Langsdorf's daughter, Alexandra Shoemaker, Aptos, CA This
0121: Ruth Duckworth, Mama PotEst. $4,000-$6,000
Ruth Duckworth, Untitled (eight works): Ruth Duckworth Untitled (eight works) 1970 glazed stoneware each: 1 h x 11.25 dia in (3 x 29 cm) Signed and inscribed to underside of six works 'R1', 'R3', 'R4', 'R5', 'R6' and 'R7'. Incised
0122: Ruth Duckworth, Untitled (eight works)Est. $3,000-$5,000Lot Passed
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Ruth Duckworth, Untitled (Candelabra): Ruth Duckworth Untitled (Candelabra) c. 1980 glazed porcelain 7.5 h x 24.75 w x 9.75 d in (19 x 63 x 25 cm) Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist by Martyl Langsdorf | Thence by descent
0123: Ruth Duckworth, Untitled (Candelabra)Est. $4,000-$6,000