AFTER DARK/SUMMER 2026 Auction on Jun 18, 2026 by Vallot Auctioneers in RI - Page 6
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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Kent Neffendorf (American, b. 1959): Untitled (Glory Hole), 1995. Graphite on paper. Framed. Signed and dated along the right thigh of the central figure, "KENT 95". Sight: 12 x 9 in ( cm) Framed: 21 1/2 x 17 1/2 in ( cm). Provenance:
0121: Kent Neffendorf (American, b. 1959)Est.
$300
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$500
$100
Etienne (Dom Orejudos) (American, 1933-1991): Etienne Storybook #1, “Studs in the Saddle,” with six (6) gelatin silver print illustrations, 1975. Rare storybook by Etienne with six (6) gelatin silver prints illustrating the story.
0123: Etienne (Dom Orejudos) (American, 1933-1991)Est.
$800
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$1,200
$100
Etienne (Dom Orejudos) (American, 1933-1991): Etienne Storybook #2, “Initiation,” with six (6) gelatin silver print illustrations, 1975. Rare storybook by Etienne with six (6) gelatin silver prints illustrating the story. Published by
0124: Etienne (Dom Orejudos) (American, 1933-1991)Est.
$800
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$1,200
$100
The Hun (William Schmeling) (American, 1938-2019): Aquarius, 1978. Graphite on paper. This work was used for a set of zodiac-themed prints by "A Taste of Leather San Francisco." From the collection of Angelo Cantera, a prominent art collector honored
0125: The Hun (William Schmeling) (American, 1938-2019)Est.
$1,200
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$1,600
$100