AFTER DARK/SUMMER 2026 Auction on Jun 18, 2026 by Vallot Auctioneers in RI
AFTER DARK/SUMMER 2026
Raymond Han (American, 1931-2017)Paul Cadmus (American, 1904-1999)Cornelius McCarthy (British, 1935-2009)
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Providence, RI, United States
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AFTER DARK/SUMMER 2026

Our AFTER DARK/SUMMER auction features fine art that celebrates the beauty of the male form across a variety of genres and mediums, from late 19th-Century depictions of affectionate men, to daring new approaches to gender and sexuality in contemporary art. Our latest catalog showcases exceptional works from gay trailblazers such as Paul Cadmus, Wilhelm von Gloeden, Ren? Bolliger, Sam Steward, and many more. Highlights include: An albumen photograph from Wilhelm von Gloeden?s famous body of work on the Sicilian Nude. An intimate drawing by the famous WPA artist Paul Cadmus, featuring himself and his partner Jon Anderson. A series of rare drawings from the portfolio of Sam Steward. Two exceptional paintings by the virtuosic Korean-Hawai?ian painter Raymond Han. Two scarce and unconventional paintings by the Egyptian-Senegalese master Samir Sobhy. A series of preparatory drawings and finished illustrations by The Hun with excellent provenance. An original drawing by the Swiss-French gay underground illustrator Ren? Bolliger. ?and many more.
Auction Curators:
Barry Oliver
American & European Fine & Decorative Arts
Alex Burgamy
AFTER DARK Specialist, LGBTQ+ Fine Art
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Raymond Han (American, 1931-2017): Untitled (Composite of the artist's partner, nude and clothed). Oil on canvas. A painting depicting the artist's partner, Paul Kellogg, both seated in the nude and standing clothed. 36 x 40 in (91.44
0001: Raymond Han (American, 1931-2017)Est.
$3,000
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$5,000
$500
Raymond Han (American, 1931-2017): Untitled (Nude man with black box). Oil on canvas. 52 x 44 in (132.1 x 111.8 cm). Notes: Raymond Han was a Korean-American painter born in 1931, in Honolulu, Hawaii. He was renowned for his
0002: Raymond Han (American, 1931-2017)Est.
$3,000
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$5,000
$500
Paul Cadmus (American, 1904-1999): Self-Portrait with Model, Jon, 1972. Conte crayon on gray canson paper. Framed. Signed on the top left, "Cadmus"; Gallery and exhibition labels on the verso, see provenance section. Paper: 19 1/2 x
0003: Paul Cadmus (American, 1904-1999)Est.
$8,000
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$12,000
$3,000
Cornelius McCarthy (British, 1935-2009): Francis, 1991. Gouache on paper. Signed and dated on the bottom right, "Cornelius McCarthy '91"; Titled on the verso, "Francis". 11 1/2 x 15 1/2 in (29.2 x 39.4 cm). Notes: Cornelius McCarthy
0004: Cornelius McCarthy (British, 1935-2009)Est.
$1,200
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$1,800
$500
Richard Rosenfeld (American, 20th century): Untitled (Leather Vest), 1978. Mixed media drawing on paper. Signed and dated on the bottom left. 17 3/4 x 23 1/2 in (45 x 59.7 cm). Provenance: Property of an American Museum.
0005: Richard Rosenfeld (American, 20th century)Est.
$400
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$600
$100
Richard Rosenfeld (American, 20th century): Untitled (Masturbation in Briefs), 1977. Mixed media drawing on paper. Signed on the center left, "Richard Rosenfeld 77". 17 3/4 x 23 1/2 in (45 x 59.7 cm). Provenance: Property of an American Museum.
0006: Richard Rosenfeld (American, 20th century)Est.
$400
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$600
$100
Joe Brainard (American, 1942-1994): Untitled (Seated Male Nude). Graphite on paper. 24 x 18 in (60.9 x 45.7cm) Provenance: Estate of Joe Brainard; Hence by descent to his brother John Brainard; Private Collection, acquired from an
0007: Joe Brainard (American, 1942-1994)Est.
$4,000
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$6,000
$1,000
Joe Brainard (American, 1942-1994): Untitled (Male Nude Under Sheets). Graphite on paper. 24 x 18 in (60.9 x 45.7 cm). Provenance: Estate of Joe Brainard; Hence by descent to his brother John Brainard; Private Collection, acquired from
0008: Joe Brainard (American, 1942-1994)Est.
$4,000
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$6,000
$1,000
Joseph Radoccia (American, b.1961): Untitled (Closeup Phallus), 2004. Oil and graphite on panel. Framed. Signed and dated on the verso, "Radoccia 2004" Sight: 9 x 12 (22.9 x 30.5 cm) Framed: 11 x 14 in (28.1 x 35.6 cm). Notes: Joseph
0009: Joseph Radoccia (American, b.1961)Est.
$500
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$800
$100
Joseph Radoccia (American, b.1961): Untitled (Closeup Phallus in Underwear). Acrylic and graphite on panel. Framed. Signed on the bottom left. Sight: 10 x 8 in (25.4 x 20.3 cm) Framed: 12 x 10 in (30.5 x 25.5 cm). Notes: Joseph
0010: Joseph Radoccia (American, b.1961)Est.
$500
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$800
$100
David Eugene Henry (American, b. 1946): Danny. Oil paint and oil crayon on panel. Signed on the lower left, along the leg of the subject, "Henry"; Signed on the verso, "David Henry". 24 x 18 in (60.9 x 45.7 cm). Provenance: Acquired from
0011: David Eugene Henry (American, b. 1946)Est.
$600
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$900
$100
David Eugene Henry (American, b. 1946): Justin. Oil crayon on toned paper. Signed on the center right, along the arm of the subject, "Henry". 16 3/4 x 13 1/4 in (42.5 x 33.7 cm). Provenance: Acquired from the artist.
0012: David Eugene Henry (American, b. 1946)Est.
$300
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$500
$100
Henry Ryan McGinnis (American, 1875-1962): Study After Michelangelo's "The Dying Slave", 1897. Signed and dated on the bottom left, "H R McGinnis 97". 24 x 18 1/2 in (61.2 x 47 cm). Provenance: Property of a Private New Hampshire Collection.
0013: Henry Ryan McGinnis (American, 1875-1962)Est.
$100
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$300
$100
Domenico de Rossi (1659-1730): Pan and Apollo, 1704. Copper-plate engraving. Matted. Pl. 64, Pane Dio De' Pastori Il Quale Ammaestra Apollo Nel Suono Della Fistula from Domenico de Rossi's Raccolta Di Statue Antiche E Moderne,
0014: Domenico de Rossi (1659-1730)Est.
$50
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$150
$50
François Perrier (French, 1590-1650): Grouping of Five (5) Prints by François Perrier. Copper-plate engraving. Framed. Grouping of five (5) prints from François Perrier's Segmenta Nobilium Signorum et Statuarum, pbl. 1638. Includes the
0015: François Perrier (French, 1590-1650)Est.
$200
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$300
$100
Baccio Bandinelli (Italian, 1493-1560): Untitled (Male Nude). Lithograph on paper. Original drawing executed in 1514. Sight: 9 x 14 in (22.5 x 35.1 cm) Framed: 17 1/4 x 22 1/4 in (43.8 x 56.1 cm) Provenance: Property of a Private
0016: Baccio Bandinelli (Italian, 1493-1560)Est.
$50
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$150
$50
The Works of Antonio Canova, Vol. I & II: Vol. I & II of The Works of Antonio Canova, 1876. Illustrated throughout with full-page collotype plates. Leather-bound with all paper edges gilt. Canova, Antonio, Leopoldo Cicognara, and Isabella
0018: The Works of Antonio Canova, Vol. I & IIEst.
$100
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$300
$100
The Hun (William Schmeling) (American, 1938-2019): Just for Practice, 1985. Ten (10) individual works consisting of one (1) finished ink and graphite illustration alongside nine (9) preparatory drawings. Signed and dated on the bottom center of the
0022: The Hun (William Schmeling) (American, 1938-2019)Est.
$1,200
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$1,600
$100
Sam Steward (American, 1909-1993): Grouping of Three (3) Works by Sam Steward. Ink on paper vellum (i & ii); Graphite transferred on paper (iii). Grouping of two (2) preparatory drawings and one (1) transfer from a Sam Steward
0023: Sam Steward (American, 1909-1993)Est.
$600
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$800
$100
Sam Steward (American, 1909-1993): Grouping of Four (4) Drawings by Sam Steward. Ink and graphite on paper vellum. Grouping of four (4) preparatory drawings on vellum from a Sam Steward portfolio. Includes the following drawings: i.
0024: Sam Steward (American, 1909-1993)Est.
$600
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$800
$100