AFTER DARK/August 2026 Auction on Aug 20, 2026 by Vallot Auctioneers in RI - Page 3
AFTER DARK/August 2026
Steven Arnold (American, 1943-1994)
Alair Gomes (Brazilian, 1921-1992)
Michail Tsakountis (Greek, Contemporary)
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Providence, RI, United States
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AFTER DARK/August 2026

Our AFTER DARK/AUGUST auction features works that highlight the beauty of the male form across all genres and mediums. From the great gay artists of New York from the Piers to the East Village Scene (David Wojnarowicz, Andy Warhol, Christopher Makos, Jack Dowling) to international artists both historical and contemporary (Pavel Tchelitchew, Jean Boullet, John Barrington, Alair Gomes, Slava Mogutin, and Michail Tsakountis), our latest catalog showcases the very best of gay fine art and culture. Highlights include: A Steven Arnold photograph showcasing the artist?s signature mystical gay lens. A complete, seventeen (17) photograph suite from the Brazilian artist Alair Gomes? legendary Sonatinas series. Several works by the Russian-born surrealist Pavel Tchelithew, including an original ink wash painting and a pair of silverpoint drawings. An exceptional sterling silver and gold vermeil edition of the Warren Cup, one of the most famous examples of Roman homoeroticism in the 1st century AD. An edition of the iconic ?True Myth? screenprint from the famous East Village artist and AIDS activist David Wojnarowicz.? A hand-signed poster for Andy Warhol?s first exhibition of his Torsos series at the Palazzo delle Prigioni in Venice, 1977. An intimate portrait by the acclaimed Greek contemporary artist Michail Tsakountis, from his Homage to Tsarouchis series. Assorted prints by Tom of Finland, including a hand-signed lithograph from RoB Gallery and a series of prints from Bob Mizer.

Auction Curators:

Barry Oliver
American & European Fine & Decorative Arts
Alex Burgamy
AFTER DARK Specialist, LGBTQ+ Fine Art
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Glen Hanson (Canadian, b. 1965): Untitled (Erotic Illustration for Torso Magazine), early 1990's. Conte crayon and colored pencils on paper. An erotic illustration created by the famous Canadian cartoonist Glen Hanson.
Est.
$600
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$900
$200
Happyface (British, act. 1950s): Series of Eight (8) Homoerotic Illustrations by "Happyface". Ink, graphite, conte crayon, and ballpoint pen on paper. A series eight (8) homoerotic illustrations by the British artist
Est.
$600
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$800
$300
Two Anonymous Homoerotic Artists: Two works by Anonymous Homoerotic Artists, ca. 1960s. Two (2) illustrations from a portfolio of homoerotic art, including: i. One graphite and ink illustration depicting a nautical fantasy scene. 10
Est.
$200
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$300
$100
John S. Barrington (British, 1920-1991): Eddie, 1956. Graphite and sepia pen on paper. Titled in ink on the bottom left, "Eddie"; Annotated illegibly in ink on the bottom right, "_____ '56". A male nude drawing
Est.
$400
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$600
$200
John S. Barrington (British, 1920-1991): Untitled (Male Nude from Behind), 1969. Pen and graphite on paper. Signed and dated on the bottom right, "John S. Barrington, 1969". A male nude drawing by the British artist and
Est.
$400
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$600
$200
BLADE (Neel Bate) (American, 1916-1989): Untitled (Seated Male Nude), 1980 Conte crayon on paper. Signed and dated on the bottom right, "BLADE 1980; Neel Bate". 11 1/2 x 9 in. (29.2 x 22.8 cm.) Provenance: Property of
Est.
$600
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$900
$300
David Eugene Henry (American, b. 1946): Male Nude. Charcoal on toned acid-free paper. Signed on the lower left, along the edge of the figure, “Henry”. 20 x 16 in. (50.7 x 40.6 cm.) Provenance: Property
Est.
$300
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$600
$150
David Eugene Henry (American, b. 1946): Steve. Charcoal on toned acid-free paper. Signed on the lower left, along the edge of the forearm, “Henry”. 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm.) Provenance: Property of the
Est.
$300
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$600
$150
Robert W. Richards (American, 1941-2019): Untitled (Erotic Illustration for Mandate Magazine), ca. 1980s. Ink and watercolor on paper vellum, mounted on bristol board. Signed in red ink on the lower right, "RWR". 16 1/2
Est.
$400
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$600
$200
Robert W. Richards (American, 1941-2019): Untitled (Illustration with a Keith Haring and Celia Cruz Heel Motif), ca. 1980s. Gouache and pen on paper. Signed in blue gouache on the lower right, "RWR". Gouache and pen
Est.
$400
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$600
$200
Jack Dowling (American, 1931-2021): Piers, 1974. Gelatin silver print, backed by illustration board. A compositionally breathtaking photo of a nude male model standing at the West Side Piers in New York City. This photograph was
Est.
$400
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$600
$200
Homoerotic Photo Negative Collection: Homoerotic Photo Negative Collection, 1970s. Photo negative strips, black and white in medium format. A substantial collection of eight-hundred-and-four (804) photo negative strips featuring
Est.
$1,500
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$2,500
$500
Christopher Makos (American, b. 1948): Morgan II, 1992. Gelatin silver print. A/P. Photographer's stamp on the verso; Titled and dated in ink on the verso, "Morgan II, A.P."; Signed and dated in ink on the verso,
Est.
$600
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$800
$300
Christopher Makos (American, b. 1948): Morgan I, 1992. Gelatin silver print. A/P. Photographer's stamp on the verso; Titled and dated in ink on the verso, "Morgan I, A.P."; Signed and dated in ink on the
Est.
$600
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$800
$300
Andy Warhol (American, 1928-1987): Torsos, 1977. Silkscreen poster. Framed. Signed in felt tip marker on the upper right by Andy Warhol. An original, signed poster for the first exhibition of Warhol's Torsos series at
Est.
$1,500
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$2,500
$700
David Wojnarowicz (American, 1954-1992): True Myth (Domino Sugar), 1983. Screenprint. 20/47. Signed, titled, dated, and signed in graphite on the bottom margin, "20/47; True Myth; 1983 NYC David Wojnarowicz". An iconic screenprint
Est.
$5,000
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$7,000
$2,500
T. Kanar (America, act. 1980s-1990s): The Offering, 1993. Lithographic poster. An exceptionally rare and controversial poster created by Kanar for an AIDS art response group based in Los Angeles. Only one other known example is
Est.
$600
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$800
$300
REX (American, 1943-2024): REX at Fey-Way Studios, 1978. Lithographic poster. An original poster for the legendary one-man exhibition of REX at Robert Opel's Fey-Way Studios, April 8-19, 1978. Fey-Way
Est.
$600
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$800
$300
ZACH (American, act. 1970s-1980s): Drummer Boy, 1978. Lithographic poster on cream paper. Titled, signed, and dated in plate on the bottom right, "Drummer Boy; ZACH 1978" 17 x 13 7/8 in. (43 x 35.2 cm.) Notes:
Est.
$300
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$500
$150