AFTER DARK/SPRING 2026 Auction on Apr 23, 2026 by Vallot Auctioneers in RI - Page 4
John Dugdale (American, b. 1960)Raymond Han (American, 1931-2017)Joe Brainard (American, 1942-1994)
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Providence, RI, United States
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AFTER DARK/SPRING 2026

Our AFTER DARK/SPRING auction features fine art from masters of the male form and many of the 20th century's most important artists. Artworks include: Joe Brainard (two paintings and one large finished graphite); Rex (a rare pen and ink and scarce hand-signed lithograph); The Hun (several important original artworks created for publication); MATT (Charles Kerbs) (original illustrations); John Dugdale (an unusually large and personalized cyanotype portrait of his friend, the Cuban-American guitarist Ariel Aparicio); Raymond Han (two exceptionally fine and intimate self-portraits); Tom of Finland (a scarce signed and numbered lithograph); very scarce Sam Steward drawings; MATT drawings (to be offered in collections); paintings by the WPA artist Lloyd Lozes Goff; Robert Gable pen and ink; and many exceptionally scarce pieces of queer ephemera, including a large 1980s photo album collection belonging to fashion designer Thierry Mugler and his partner Keith Dunhill documenting Dunhill's many parties and club venues; a Fred Halstead 8mm film reel; and many other once-in-a-lifetime and impossible-to-find items and artworks, most of which have not been available in decades. Mark your calendars for the live-streamed simulcast sale on April 23rd, 2026, at 7PM EST, and tune in to the video for exclusive commentary from our auctioneer.
Auction Curators:
Barry Oliver
American & European Fine & Decorative Arts
Alex Burgamy
AFTER DARK Specialist, LGBTQ+ Fine Art
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Homoerotic Male Nude Photo and Art Book Collection: Collection of eight (8) art books featuring male nudes, homoerotic subjects and fashion photography. Highlights include the Bruce Weber photo books, "The Chop Suey Club,"
0074: Homoerotic Male Nude Photo and Art Book CollectionEst. $100-$300$425(6 bids)
Homoerotic Male Nude Photo and Art Book Collection: Collection of seven (7) art books featuring male nudes, homoerotic subjects and fashion photography. Highlights include the Bruce Weber photo books, "Bruce Weber," "Bear
0075: Homoerotic Male Nude Photo and Art Book CollectionEst. $100-$300$400(5 bids)
Kobe Chigusa Jackson (American, Contemporary): Contemporary ceramic collection, including three (3) cups, three (3) saucers, and two (2) plates. Artist signature located on the base of each work.Various sizes: Cups approx.: 3
0076: Kobe Chigusa Jackson (American, Contemporary)Est. $50-$150$275(3 bids)
Fernando Carpaneda (Brazilian, b. 1967): "The Hoist." 2011. Mixed media. Bondage scene in diorama format. Signed and dated by the artist "Fernando Carpaneda 2011" on the back of the work.7 1/2 x 6 1/4 x
0077: Fernando Carpaneda (Brazilian, b. 1967)Est. $1,500-$2,500$100(1 bid)
Harry Tanner (American, Contemporary): "Pete." 1996. Mixed media, cast, tape, and acrylic on wood. Signed, annotated and dated on the back. Monogram in relief on the bottom right.14 1/2" (height
0078: Harry Tanner (American, Contemporary)Est. $800-$1,200$50
Robert Gable (American, 1918-2008): "Untitled (Male Nude Pissing)." Pen and ink wash on paper. Circa 1960s. Signed by the artist near the bottom center.16 x 11 3/4". Provenance: Estate of Lloyd Lozes Goff.
0079: Robert Gable (American, 1918-2008)Est. $300-$500$50(1 bid)
F. Valentine Hooven III (American, 1943-2025): "Clark Gable." Ballpoint on paper. Signed on the bottom right.Framed. 14 x 11" (sight); 15 1/2 x 12 1/2" (overall). Provenance: Property of a Provincetown, Massachusetts
0081: F. Valentine Hooven III (American, 1943-2025)Est. $100-$300$50(1 bid)
Emanuel Schongut (American, 1936-2022): "Aries" & "Taurus" (from "The Signs of the Zodiac" Portfolio). 2008. Inkjet print on paper.Aries. Inscribed and numbered "3/50 ARIES MARCO FINN 2008" on
0083: Emanuel Schongut (American, 1936-2022)Est. $200-$300$50
Kent Neffendorf (American, b. 1959): "Mating Season Scene 1." 1995. Graphite on watercolour paper. Signed and dated on the right. Inscribed verso.9 x 6 1/2". Provenance: Property of an international institution.
0084: Kent Neffendorf (American, b. 1959)Est. $300-$500$50
Kent Neffendorf (American, b. 1959): "Guys Scene 1: Stripmine." 1993. Graphite on watercolour paper. Signed and dated on the lower left. Inscribed verso.10 1/4 x 7 1/4". Provenance: Property of an international
0085: Kent Neffendorf (American, b. 1959)Est. $300-$500$50(1 bid)
The Hun (William Schmeling) (American, 1938-2019): "Scorpio." 1978. Graphite on paper. This work was used for a set of zodiac-themed prints by A Taste of Leather San Francisco the historically important San Francisco gay leather gear
0086: The Hun (William Schmeling) (American, 1938-2019)Est. $1,200-$1,600$100
Kent Neffendorf (American, b. 1959): "Untitled (Moustached Man with Piercings)." 2012. Graphite and acrylic on illustration board. Signed and dated on the lower left.15 x 11". Provenance: Property of a Provincetown,
0087: Kent Neffendorf (American, b. 1959)Est. $300-$500$50(1 bid)
David Hurles "Old Reliable" (American, 1944–2023): A collection of forty-two (42) cibachrome photographs and one (1) photographer's sketch on paper vellum. Enclosed in an envelope with a postage stamp addressed from David Hurles of Old Reliable
0089: David Hurles "Old Reliable" (American, 1944–2023)Est. $400-$600$90(2 bids)
David Hurles "Old Reliable" (American, 1944–2023): Collection of three photobooks, 12 photos each, 6 x 3 3/4 (album) 4 1/2 x 3 (photos). Provenance: Property of a private Massachusetts estate.
0090: David Hurles "Old Reliable" (American, 1944–2023)Est. $300-$500$50(1 bid)
Personal Photo Album of Thierry Mugler and Keith Dunhill: Historically significant photo album featuring Thierry Mugler and company. Contains images and ephemera relating to gay nightlife in New York City circa 1980s. A very large
0091: Personal Photo Album of Thierry Mugler and Keith DunhillEst. $1,500-$2,500$325(2 bids)
Joey Arias Ephemera Collection: Collection of ephemera relating to the famous NYC drag artist and Mugler muse, Joey Arias. All items previously property of the French fashion designer Thierry Mugler and his partner Keith
0092: Joey Arias Ephemera CollectionEst. $100-$300$50
Collection of Trans Serial Magazines, S.K. Books: Collection of queer and trans serial publications. Including the historically important and scarce 1964 Art Student's League fundraiser ball. Titled on the cover as, "Queens
0093: Collection of Trans Serial Magazines, S.K. BooksEst. $300-$500$150(2 bids)
Harvey Ferdschneider (American, b. 1949): "Michael Blindfolded with Lilies" from the artist's "Victorian Series". Silver gelatin print. Signed and dated by the artist in ink on the bottom right.14 x 11". Provenance: Property of a private
0095: Harvey Ferdschneider (American, b. 1949)Est. $500-$800$100(1 bid)
Nicholas DeVore III (American, 1949-2003): Collection of four (4) photo negatives and five (5) artist proofs enclosed in a vellum file with editing notes by DeVore.Various sizes, largest: 5 x 4". Provenance: Property of a
0096: Nicholas DeVore III (American, 1949-2003)Est. $200-$300$50