AFTER DARK/SUMMER 2026 Auction on Jun 18, 2026 by Vallot Auctioneers in RI - Page 2
AFTER DARK/SUMMER 2026
Raymond Han (American, 1931-2017)Paul Cadmus (American, 1904-1999)Cornelius McCarthy (British, 1935-2009)
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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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Michael Kirwan (American, 1953-2018): Spit Shine, 2002. Watercolor marker and ink on paper. Signed and dated on the bottom right, "Michael Kirwan MMII (2002)". 12 1/2 x 17 in (31.8 x 43.2 cm). Literature (Illustrated): Saslow, James M.,
0025: Michael Kirwan (American, 1953-2018)Est.
$300
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$500
$100
Michael Kirwan (American, 1953-2018): Untitled (Military Men), 2001. Watercolor marker and ink on paper. Signed and dated on the bottom right, "Michael Kirwan MMI (2001)". 10 x 10 in (25.4 x 25.4 cm). Provenance: Property of an American
0026: Michael Kirwan (American, 1953-2018)Est.
$300
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$500
$100
Samir Sobhy (Egyptian, 1938-2020): Untitled (Riding on Newsprint), 1995. Oil and gesso on newspaper. A homoerotic scene painted on the March 11, 1995 issue of the Senegalese newspaper, Sud Quotidien. 25 x 17 in (63.5 x 43.2 cm).
0027: Samir Sobhy (Egyptian, 1938-2020)Est.
$600
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$800
$100
Samir Sobhy (Egyptian, 1938-2020): Untitled (Anal on Newsprint), 1995. Oil and gesso on newspaper. A homoerotic scene painted on the March 11, 1995 issue of the Senegalese newspaper, Sud Quotidien. 25 x 17 in (63.5 x 43.2 cm).
0028: Samir Sobhy (Egyptian, 1938-2020)Est.
$600
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$800
$100
Roger Payne (Mark) (British, b. 1956): Hirsute, 1987. Gouache, gesso, and graphite on paper. Signed on the bottom right under artist's pseudonym, "Mark' 87". 25 x 20 in (63.5 x 50.8 cm). Provenance: Property of an American Museum.
0029: Roger Payne (Mark) (British, b. 1956)Est.
$400
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$600
$100
Joseph Radoccia (American, b.1961): Untitled (Masturbation Study). Graphite and red chalk on paper. Framed. Signed and numbered on the bottom right, "Radoccia 104". 18 x 12 in (45.7 x 30.5 cm) 21 3/4 x 17 3/4 in (55.2 x 45.1 cm).
0030: Joseph Radoccia (American, b.1961)Est.
$300
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$500
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Joseph Radoccia (American, b.1961): Untitled (Kneeling Study). Graphite on paper. Framed. Signed on the bottom right, "Radoccia". Sight: 14 x 11 in (35.6 x 28 cm) Framed: 15 1/2 x 12 1/2 (39.4 x 31.7 cm). Notes: Joseph Radoccia (b.
0031: Joseph Radoccia (American, b.1961)Est.
$300
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Joseph Radoccia (American, b.1961): Untitled (Seated Nude in Living Room). Oil and graphite on panel. Framed. Signed on the bottom right, "Radoccia". Sight: 15 1/2 x 12 in (39.4 x 30.5 cm) Framed: 20 x 17 1/2 in (50.8 x 44.5 cm).
0032: Joseph Radoccia (American, b.1961)Est.
$500
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$800
$100
Joseph Radoccia (American, b.1961): Untitled (Nude on Green Bedding). Oil and graphite on panel. Framed. Signed on the bottom right, "Radoccia". Sight: 11 x 14 in (27.9 x 35.6 cm) Framed: 13 x 16 in (33 x 40.6 cm). Notes: Joseph
0033: Joseph Radoccia (American, b.1961)Est.
$500
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Francesco Brunetti (Italian/British Contemporary): Blue Alley, 2025. Oil on canvas. Signed and dated on the bottom right, along the canvas margin, "13-17/10/2025 Francesco Brunetti"; Annotated on the bottom left, along the canvas margin, "Vico Salata
0034: Francesco Brunetti (Italian/British Contemporary)Est.
$500
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$800
$100
(1 bid)
Francesco Brunetti (Italian/British Contemporary): Wine, 2026. Graphite on paper. Signed on the bottom right, along the paper margin, "Francesco Brunetti"; Dated and annotated on the bottom left, along the paper margin, "Lower Road, London,
0035: Francesco Brunetti (Italian/British Contemporary)Est.
$400
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$600
$100
(1 bid)
David Eugene Henry (American, b. 1946): Untitled (Physique Study). Oil crayon on hardboard panel. Signed on the far right, along the wrist of the subject, "Henry"; Signed on the verso, "David Henry". 18 x 24 in (45.7 x 60.9 cm).
0036: David Eugene Henry (American, b. 1946)Est.
$600
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$900
$100
David Eugene Henry (American, b. 1946): Alex. Oil crayon on hardboard panel. Signed on the lower right, 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 the
0037: David Eugene Henry (American, b. 1946)Est.
$600
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$900
$100
Joe Brainard (American, 1942-1994): Untitled (Male Nude Study). Graphite on paper. 14 1/2 x 11 1/2 in (36.8 x 29.2 cm). Provenance: Estate of Joe Brainard; Hence by descent to his brother John Brainard; Private Collection, acquired
0038: Joe Brainard (American, 1942-1994)Est.
$4,000
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$6,000
$1,000
Lloyd Lozes Goff (American, 1917-1982): Untitled (Leather Man Undressing), 1969. Oil on paper. Signed and dated on the bottom right, "Lloyd Lozes Goff 1969". 22 1/2 x 17 1/2 in (57.2 x 44.5 cm). Notes: Lloyd Lozes Goff was born in Dallas,
0039: Lloyd Lozes Goff (American, 1917-1982)Est.
$300
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$500
$100
Lloyd Lozes Goff (American, 1917-1982): Untitled (Leather Man Undressed), 1969. Oil on paper. Signed and dated on the bottom right, "Lloyd Lozes Goff 1969". 22 1/2 x 17 1/2 in (57.2 x 44.5 cm). Notes: Lloyd Lozes Goff was born in Dallas,
0040: Lloyd Lozes Goff (American, 1917-1982)Est.
$300
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Lloyd Lozes Goff (American, 1917-1982): Untitled (Enlistment Scene), 1952. Graphite on paper. This drawing appears to be a study for a larger work, potentially a mural, and is on a folded sheet of artist's paper. On the verso, there is
0041: Lloyd Lozes Goff (American, 1917-1982)Est.
$300
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René Bolliger (Swiss, 1911-1977): Matelot. Pen on paper. Signed on the bottom right, "René Bolliger". Inscribed on the bottom right, "Francaise de coeur, d'adopter et de-tout (French at heart, by adoption, and in all other ways)";
0042: René Bolliger (Swiss, 1911-1977)Est.
$300
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$100
Rockwell Kent (American, 1882-1971): Masthead, 1926. Wood engraving. From the edition of 105. Framed. Signed on the bottom right, "Rockwell Kent". Print: 8 x 5 1/2 in (20.3 x 13.9 cm); Framed: 16 3/4 x 13 in (42.2 x 33.1 cm).
0043: Rockwell Kent (American, 1882-1971)Est.
$2,000
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$3,000
$500
Beatrice Stevens (American, 1876-1947): Four Oaks IV - Allegro con brio, 1923. Pen, ink, and graphite on board. Framed. Illustration from "A Series of Drawings by Beatrice Stevens," published in Scribner's Magazine, vol. 73, no. 4,
0044: Beatrice Stevens (American, 1876-1947)Est.
$2,000
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$3,000
$500
Wilhelm von Gloeden (German, 1856-1931): Sicilian Nude, c. 1900. Albumen print. Matted. Photographer’s stamp verso, "W. von Gloeden, Taornina (sic), Sicilia"; Numbered in graphite on the verso, "533 B.". Photographed in Taormina, Sicily.
0045: Wilhelm von Gloeden (German, 1856-1931)Est.
$1,500
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$2,500
$500
Collection of late 19th Century Photographs: Collection of late 19th Century Photography. Rare collection of late 19th Century photography featuring athletic models and affectionate men. Includes: i. Two (2) cyclists, Caleb Frederick Cope,
0046: Collection of late 19th Century PhotographsEst.
$500
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$100