AFTER DARK/SUMMER 2026 2026-06-18 Auction - 123 Price Results - Vallot Auctioneers in RI - Page 4
AFTER DARK/SUMMER 2026
Raymond Han (American, 1931-2017)
Paul Cadmus (American, 1904-1999)
Cornelius McCarthy (British, 1935-2009)
Done
Providence, RI, United States
Auction Details

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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SOLD
Jeff Palmer (American, b. 1948): Untitled (Herculean Nude). Gelatin silver print. Signed along the margin on the bottom right, "Jeff Palmer"; photographer's stamp on the verso. 11 x 14 in (27.9 x 35.5 cm). Provenance: Property of a
Est.
$300
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$500
SOLD
Kent Neffendorf (American, b. 1959): Untitled (Jockstrap in Profile), 2009. Graphite and acrylic on paper. Framed. Signed and dated on the bottom right, "KENT 2009". Sight: 11 x 14 in. (27.9 x 35.6 cm) Framed: 21 3/4 x 17 3/4 in. (55.2
Est.
$300
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$500
SOLD
Kent Neffendorf (American, b. 1959): Untitled (Hung Man Taking Shirt Off), 2010. Graphite and acrylic on illustration board. Signed and dated on the lower left, "KENT 2010". 15 x 11 in (38.1 x 27.9 cm). Provenance: Property of a
Est.
$300
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$500
SOLD
American Artist (Contemporary): Untitled (Nude in Flames). Colored pencil on paper. Framed. Signed illegibly on the bottom right. Sight: 16 1/2 x 13 1/4 (42 x 33.8 cm) Framed: 22 x 18 3/4 (56.1 x 46.2 cm). Provenance: Property of a
Est.
$100
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$200
SOLD
Dirk E. Lee (American - Montana, b. 1948): Collection of three (3) woodblock prints by Dirk E. Lee. Woodblock prints. All signed, titled, and editioned on the bottom margin. including: i. Shy Guy, 1997. 46 from the edition of
Est.
$50
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$150
SOLD
Emanuel Schongut (American, 1936-2022): Gemini & Cancer from The Signs of the Zodiac Portfolio, 2008. Inkjet print on paper. Both prints are 3 from the edition of 50. Two prints from Emanuel Schongut's The Signs of the Zodiac portfolio,
Est.
$200
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$300
SOLD
Jeff Palmer (American, b. 1948): Grouping of Four (4) Physique Photographs by Jeff Palmer. Gelatin silver prints. Signed on the verso (i); photographer's stamp on the verso (ii)-(iv). Each: 8 x 10 in (20.3 x 25.4 cm) Provenance:
Est.
$400
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$600
SOLD
Gay Art Book Collection: Collection of four (4) books on gay art subjects. 11 x 8 1/2 in (28 x 21.5 cm) each. Provenance: Property of a Private California Collection.
Est.
$200
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$300
SOLD
Collection of S.T.H. Publications: Collection of Four (4) S.T.H Publications, No. 13, 21, 22, & 42. Collection of four (4) historically significant zine publications by S.T.H. (Straight to Hell), later known as The Manhattan Review of
Est.
$400
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$500
SOLD
Collection of Trans Ephemera and Publications: Assorted Collection of Forty-Six (46) Trans-themed Books and Publications. 8 1/4 x 5 1/2 in (20.9 x 13.9 cm) Property of a Private Manhattan Collection.
Est.
$100
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$300
SOLD
MATT (Charles Edward Kerbs) (American, 1940-2002): Grouping of Five (5) Erotic Illustrations by MATT. Four (4) graphite on paper; one (1) blue colored pencil on paper. Each signed along the bottom of the illustration. One (1) signed with the artist
Est.
$800
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$1,200
SOLD
MATT (Charles Edward Kerbs) (American, 1940-2002): Grouping of Five (5) Erotic Illustrations by MATT, 2000. Graphite on paper. Each signed along the bottom of the illustration. Various sizes; largest: 12 3/4 x 9 in (32.4 x 22.9 cm). Notes: Known
Est.
$800
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$1,200
SOLD
Sam Steward (American, 1909-1993): Grouping of Three (3) Drawings by Sam Steward. Ink on paper vellum; Ink on paper. Grouping of three (3) preparatory drawings from a Sam Steward portfolio. Includes the following drawings: i. Untitled
Est.
$600
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$800
SOLD
Sam Steward (American, 1909-1993): Grouping of Three (3) Drawings by Sam Steward. Ink on paper vellum. Grouping of three (3) preparatory drawings on vellum from a Sam Steward portfolio. Includes the following drawings: i. Untitled
Est.
$600
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$800