AFTER DARK/SUMMER 2026 Auction on Jun 18, 2026 by Vallot Auctioneers in RI - Page 3
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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David Morgan (American, Contemporary): Untitled (Angel). Gelatin silver print. Framed. 15 1/2 x 21 3/4" (sight); 17 1/2 x 23 1/2" Provenance: Property of a Private Pennsylvania Collection.
0052: David Morgan (American, Contemporary)Est.
$100
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Robert Taylor (British, b. 1958): Closing, 1989/1990. Gelatin silver print. 3 from the edition of 30. Titled, numbered, dated, and signed on the verso, "'CLOSING' 3/30; Robert Taylor; November 1989; RTaylor Printed Jan. 1990". 15 7/8
0053: Robert Taylor (British, b. 1958)Est.
$200
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$300
$100
Rollence Patugan (American, b. 1972): Wet No. 12b, 2015. Archival print. 1 from the edition of 10. Matted. Titled and numbered on the lower left, "'Wet No. 12b' 1/10"; Signed and dated on the lower right, "Rollence P. 2015". Print: 19
0054: Rollence Patugan (American, b. 1972)Est.
$300
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$500
$100
Shakil Solanki (South African, b. 1997): Royal Robes, 2020. Oil-based monotype on Fabriano paper. Mounted. Signed on the bottom right, "S S". Paper: 16 1/4 x 11 1/2 in (41.3 x 29.2 cm). Mounted: 19 1/2 x 14 3/4 in (49.5 x 37.5 cm).
0055: Shakil Solanki (South African, b. 1997)Est.
$400
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$100
Shozo Nagano (Japanese, 1928-2008): Untitled (Nude in Chains), 2004. Oil on paper. Matted. Signed and dated on the bottom right, "Shozo Nagano 2004". Sight: 21 x 14 1/2 in (53.3 x 36.8 cm) Matted: 25 x 18 1/2 in (63.5 x 47 cm). Notes:
0056: Shozo Nagano (Japanese, 1928-2008)Est.
$500
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$800
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Shozo Nagano (Japanese, 1928-2008): Untitled (Crucifixion), 2004. Oil on paper. Matted. Signed and dated on the bottom right, "Shozo Nagano 2004". Sight: 21 x 14 in (53.3 x 35.5 cm) Matted: 25 x 18 in (63.5 x 45.7 cm). Notes: Shozo
0057: Shozo Nagano (Japanese, 1928-2008)Est.
$500
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$800
$100
Fernando Carpaneda (Brazilian, b. 1967): Andrew, 2017. Acrylic on canvas. Framed. Signed and dated on the bottom right, "Carpaneda 2017". Sight: 19 1/4 × 15 1/4 in (48.9 x 38.7 cm); Framed: 22 1/4 x 18 1/4 in (56.5 x 46.4 cm). Provenance:
0058: Fernando Carpaneda (Brazilian, b. 1967)Est.
$1,000
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$1,500
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Fernando Carpaneda (Brazilian, b. 1967): Still Life, 2022. Acrylic on canvas. Framed. Signed and dated on the bottom right, "Carpaneda 2022" Sight: 19 1/4 × 15 1/4 in (48.9 x 38.7 cm). Framed: 22 1/4 x 18 1/4 in (56.5 x 46.4 cm).
0059: Fernando Carpaneda (Brazilian, b. 1967)Est.
$1,000
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$1,500
$100
Byen Ung-Pil (Korean, b. 1970): Someone, 2020. Archival print on paper. Print from a limited edition, published by the artist. Matted. Titled and dated on the bottom left, "SOMEONE 2020"; Numbered in ink on the bottom left, "Some
0060: Byen Ung-Pil (Korean, b. 1970)Est.
$300
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Byen Ung-Pil (Korean, b. 1970): Two People - piggyback, 2018. Archival print on paper. Print from a limited edition, published by the artist. Matted. Titled and dated on the bottom left, "Two People - piggyback, 2018"; Numbered in
0061: Byen Ung-Pil (Korean, b. 1970)Est.
$300
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Marcus Brutus (South African, b. 1991): Deep, 2020. Archival print on wove paper. 31 from the edition of 50, published by Exhibition A, New York in collaboration with the artist. Numbered 31/50 on the CoA; Signed and dated on the CoA,
0062: Marcus Brutus (South African, b. 1991)Est.
$500
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Kwesi Botchway (Ghanian, b. 1994): Self Love, 2020. 384-piece jigsaw puzzle. 72 from the edition of 100, produced by Gucci in collaboration with the artist and MQBMBQ (My Queer Blackness, My Black Queerness). All original packaging
0063: Kwesi Botchway (Ghanian, b. 1994)Est.
$500
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20th Century American Artist: Untitled (Figure study). Watercolor on paper. Framed. Sight: 13 1/4 x 9 1/2 in (33.6 x 24.1 cm) Framed: 14 1/4 x 10 1/4 in (36.2 x 26 cm). Provenance: Property of a Private Massachusetts Collection.
0068: 20th Century American ArtistEst.
$50
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$50
Albert Pels (American, 1910-1998): Untitled (Figure study). Artist crayon and gouache on paper. Framed. Signed on the lower right, "Pels". Sight: 10 1/2 x 13 1/2 in (26.7 x 34.3 cm) Framed: 11 1/2 x 14 1/2 in (29.2 x 36.8 cm).
0069: Albert Pels (American, 1910-1998)Est.
$100
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Collection of Bodybuilder Photographs: Collection of (40) Color Photoprints Featuring Models and Bodybuilders, 1980s-1990s. Forty (40) color photoprints, printed by the known Santa Monica photographer Lacey Rich throughout the
0071: Collection of Bodybuilder PhotographsEst.
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$100