PWC Art featuring the Benton Collection Auction on Feb 25, 2026 by Los Angeles Modern Auctions in CA
Helen Lundeberg, The ShellPol Bury, 29 Formes Courbes-ObliquesJudy Kensley McKie, Panther coffee table
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PWC Art featuring the Benton Collection

LAMA is honored to present Material Play: The Collection of Roberta & Fletcher Benton, representing the vision and legacy of the world-renowned artist Fletcher Benton and his wife, Roberta "Bobbie" Benton. Rising to prominence in the 1960s, Benton is celebrated for his pioneering kinetic and large-scale geometric sculpture, vivid and dynamic abstractions that were among the most cutting-edge works of the era. This collection, assembled over decades, reflects both Benton's creative vision with works from artists like Pol Bury and Bernar Venet, as well as the Bentons' unique cultural milieu, with works from fellow Bay Area and California artists including Mel Ramos, Judy Kensley McKie, David Gilhooly, Roy De Forest, Garry Knox Bennett, Billy Al Bengston, and more. Post War & Contemporary Art on February 25th offers an exemplary selection of painting, prints, sculpture, and more from defining artists of the past 100 years. Among the highlights are late-career works by John Mason from the artist's collection, alongside sculpture from Claire Falkenstein, Peter Alexander, Vasa, and Guy Dill, as well as exemplary painting and works on paper from Helen Lundeberg, Robert Combas, Peter Saul, Max Cole, Raimonds Staprans, Sam Francis, Cameron (Marjorie Cameron), Richard Pettibone, and more.
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Bernar Venet, Two Indeterminate Lines: Bernar Venet Two Indeterminate Lines 2006 lithograph in colors image: 15 h x 20 w in (38 x 51 cm) sheet: 19.5 h x 24 w in (50 x 61 cm) Signed, titled and numbered to lower edge '29/75 Two
0100: Bernar Venet, Two Indeterminate LinesEst. $2,000-$3,000$1,600
Harry Kramer, Untitled (Chair): Harry Kramer Untitled (Chair) steel wire, wood, motor 47.5 h x 18 w x 18 d in (121 x 46 x 46 cm) Provenance: Collection of Roberta and Fletcher Benton This work will ship from Los Angeles,
0101: Harry Kramer, Untitled (Chair)Est. $700-$900$100
Pol Bury, 29 Formes Courbes-Obliques: Pol Bury 29 Formes Courbes-Obliques 1970 brass-plated steel, magnet, motor 11.25 h x 24 w x 24 d in (29 x 61 x 61 cm) This kinetic sculpture features twenty-nine curved forms that shuffle
0102: Pol Bury, 29 Formes Courbes-ObliquesEst. $10,000-$15,000$7,500
Theodore Gall, Elephant; Bear; Rabbit (three works): Theodore Gall Elephant; Bear; Rabbit (three works) c. 2015 patinated bronze, travertine, powder-coated steel 13.75 h x 6.5 w x 9 d in (35 x 17 x 23 cm) 12 h x 8.25 w x 8.5 d in (30 x 21 x 22 cm)
0104: Theodore Gall, Elephant; Bear; Rabbit (three works)Est. $2,000-$3,000$1,600
Roy De Forest, Untitled: Roy De Forest Untitled 1972 pastel and graphite on paper in artist-made frame 23.75 h x 31.25 w in (60 x 79 cm) Signed and dated to center 'Roy De Forest 1972'. Provenance: Collection of Roberta
0105: Roy De Forest, UntitledEst. $3,000-$5,000$2,400
Judy Kensley McKie, Panther coffee table: Judy Kensley McKie Panther coffee table 1989 patinated bronze, glass 17 h x 47.75 w x 57 d in (43 x 121 x 145 cm) Incised signature, date and number to underside '?JKM 1989 AP/A' and 'AP/B'. This
0106: Judy Kensley McKie, Panther coffee tableEst. $70,000-$90,000$50,000
David Gilhooly, Anteater: David Gilhooly Anteater 1967 glazed stoneware 3.25 h x 7.5 w x 4.5 d in (8 x 19 x 11 cm) Incised signature and date to underside 'DG67'. Provenance: Collection of Roberta and Fletcher Benton
0107: David Gilhooly, AnteaterEst. $1,500-$2,000$1,200
William Wegman, Connector: William Wegman Connector 2001 lithograph in colors image: 18.75 h x 15 w in (48 x 38 cm) sight: 21.25 h x 16.75 w in (54 x 43 cm) Signed, dated and numbered to lower edge '69/150 William Wegman
0108: William Wegman, ConnectorEst. $600-$800$100
Italo Scanga, Candlestick holder: Italo Scanga Candlestick holder 2000 brass, painted wood 42.5 h x 20.5 w x 7.5 d in (108 x 52 x 19 cm) Signed, dated and inscribed to underside '00-53 I.S.'. Provenance: Collection of Roberta and
0109: Italo Scanga, Candlestick holderEst. $1,000-$1,500$800
Mel Ramos, Portrait of Bobbie Benton: Mel Ramos Portrait of Bobbie Benton 1989 watercolor on paper 10.25 h x 10.25 w in (26 x 26 cm) Signed, dated and inscribed to lower edge 'To Bobbie and Fletcher with love Mel Ramos 89'.
0110: Mel Ramos, Portrait of Bobbie BentonEst. $4,000-$6,000$3,200
Mel Ramos, You Get More Salami with Modigliani #8: Mel Ramos You Get More Salami with Modigliani #8 1977 watercolor on paper 22.5 h x 29.5 w in (57 x 75 cm) Signed and dated to lower edge 'Mel Ramos 77'. Artist's studio label to verso.
0111: Mel Ramos, You Get More Salami with Modigliani #8Est. $15,000-$20,000$10,000
Fletcher Benton, Untitled (four works): Fletcher Benton Untitled (four works) 2004 graphite on tracing paper laid to paper each: 8.75 h x 8.75 w in (22 x 22 cm) Signed and dated to lower edge of each work 'Fletcher Benton 2004'.
0112: Fletcher Benton, Untitled (four works)Est. $2,000-$3,000$1,600
Norman Petersen, Chair: Norman Petersen Chair c. 1980 lacquered wood, painted upholstery 33.5 h x 23 w x 21.75 d in (85 x 58 x 55 cm) Provenance: Collection of Roberta and Fletcher Benton This work will ship from Los
0113: Norman Petersen, ChairEst. $500-$700$50
Henry T. Hopkins, Homage to Claes O.: Henry T. Hopkins Homage to Claes O. 1972 gouache on paper 13.75 h x 8 w in (35 x 20 cm) Signed, titled and dated to lower edge 'Homage to Claes O. Henry T. Hopkins 1972'. Provenance: Collection
0114: Henry T. Hopkins, Homage to Claes O.Est. $1,000-$1,500$800
Clarice Cliff, Bizarreware plate: Clarice Cliff Bizarreware plate c. 1935 painted and glazed stoneware 1 h x 10 dia in (3 x 25 cm) Stamped signature to underside 'Hand Painted Bizarre by Clarice Cliff Wilkinson Ltd England'.
0115: Clarice Cliff, Bizarreware plateEst. $300-$500$50
Henry T. Hopkins, Homage to Robert R.: Henry T. Hopkins Homage to Robert R. 1972 gouache on paper 13.75 h x 8 w in (35 x 20 cm) Signed, titled and dated to lower edge 'Homage to Robert R. Henry T. Hopkins 1972'. Provenance: Collection
0116: Henry T. Hopkins, Homage to Robert R.Est. $1,000-$1,500$800
Clarice Cliff, Vessel: Clarice Cliff Vessel Newport Pottery c. 1935 glazed earthenware 3.375 h x 11.25 w x 7.25 d in (9 x 29 x 18 cm) Stamped signature, date and manufacturer's mark to underside 'Caprice by Clarice
0117: Clarice Cliff, VesselEst. $300-$500$50(1 bid)
Garry Knox Bennett, Krusty kinetic lamp: Garry Knox Bennett Krusty kinetic lamp 2012 Lucite, powder-coated steel, painted wood, plastic figurines 33.5 h x 14 w x 14 d in (85 x 36 x 36 cm) Signed, titled, dated and inscribed to underside
0118: Garry Knox Bennett, Krusty kinetic lampEst. $1,500-$2,000$1,200
David Best, Soap Box Derby: David Best Soap Box Derby 1978 graphite, ink and paint on stoneware 1.25 h x 8 dia in (3 x 20 cm) Signed and dated to lower right 'David Best 78'. Provenance: Collection of Roberta and Fletcher
0119: David Best, Soap Box DerbyEst. $300-$500$50
Garry Knox Bennett, Untitled: Garry Knox Bennett Untitled 2008 acrylic and paintbrush on panel 24 h x 23 w x 5 d in (61 x 58 x 13 cm) Signed, dated and inscribed to verso 'GKB 2008 For Fletcher and Bobby-Best of Friends Love,
0120: Garry Knox Bennett, UntitledEst. $800-$1,200$100
David Bottini, Untitled: David Bottini Untitled 1977 painted steel 7.5 h x 11.5 w x 2.5 d in (19 x 29 x 6 cm) Incised signature and date to reverse 'Bottini 77'. Provenance: Collection of Roberta and Fletcher Benton
0121: David Bottini, UntitledEst. $400-$600$50
Claes Oldenburg, Untitled (City as Alphabet): Claes Oldenburg Untitled (City as Alphabet) 1968 lithograph in colors image: 20 h x 14 w in (51 x 36 cm) sheet: 22.75 h x 15.75 w in (58 x 40 cm) Signed, dated and numbered to lower edge '32/100
0122: Claes Oldenburg, Untitled (City as Alphabet)Est. $800-$1,200$100
Carl Dern, Untitled (Study) (three works): Carl Dern Untitled (Study) (three works) bronze 4 h x 1.375 w x 0.75 d in (10 x 3 x 2 cm) 3.5 h x 2 w x 1.5 d in (9 x 5 x 4 cm) 1.75 h x 2.25 w x 2 d in (4 x 6 x 5 cm) Incised signature to lower
0123: Carl Dern, Untitled (Study) (three works)Est. $800-$1,200$100(1 bid)