AFTER DARK/August 2026 Auction on Aug 20, 2026 by Vallot Auctioneers in RI - Page 5
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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Leo Hansberry (American, 1939-2020): Untitled (Nude Lovers), ca. 1970s. Charcoal and pastel on blue paper. Signed on the bottom right, "Leo". 26 x 20 in. (66 x 50.8 cm.) Provenance: Property of an American Museum.
Est.
$400
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$600
$200
Leo Hansberry (American, 1939-2020): Untitled (Lovers), 1977. Charcoal and pastel on toned paper. Signed and dated on the bottom right, "Leo '77". 23 1/2 x 17 5/8 in (54.6 x 44.8 cm). Provenance: Property of an
Est.
$400
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$600
$200
Richard Rosenfeld (American, b. 1945): Untitled (Leather Chaps), 1977. Mixed media drawing on paper. Signed and dated on the right, "Richard Rosenfeld 77". 18 x 23 1/2 in. (45.7 x 59.8 cm.) Notes:
Est.
$400
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$600
$200
Richard Rosenfeld (American, b. 1945): Untitled (Nude from Behind). 1977. Mixed media drawing on paper. Signed on the bottom left, "Richard Rosenfeld 77" at bottom left. 23 1/2 x 18 in. (59.7 x 45.7 cm.) Notes:
Est.
$400
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$600
$200
Michael Kirwan (American, 1953-2018): Untitled (Sex Scene Collage). Ballpoint pen on paper. 10 7/8 x 8 1/2 in. (27.7 x 21.5 cm.) Notes: From the 1980s through the mid-2000s, Michael Kirwan became one of
Est.
$300
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$500
$150
Ed Cervone (American, 1945-2001): Untitled (Blowjob in Jeans), 1996. Acrylic on paper. Signed and dated on the bottom, "Cervone '96". 12 x 9 in. (30.5 x 22.9 cm.) Provenance: Property of an American Museum.
Est.
$400
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$600
$200
Ed Cervone (American, 1945-2001): The Unbearable Softness of Bluejeans, 1994. Acrylic on paper. Signed and dated on the bottom right, "E. Cervone, '94". 12 x 9 in. (30.5 x 22.9 cm.) Provenance: Property of
Est.
$400
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$600
$200
Michael Kirwan (American, 1953-2018): Untitled (Blowjob Study). Pen, marker, and graphite on paper. 12 1/2 x 12 1/2 in. (31.7 x 31.7 cm.) Notes: From the 1980s through the mid-2000s, Michael
Est.
$200
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$300
$100
Emanuel Schongut (American, 1936-2022): Leo & Virgo from The Signs of the Zodiac Portfolio, 2008. Inkjet prints. Both prints are numbered 3 from the edition of 50. Two prints from Emanuel Schongut's The
Est.
$200
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$300
$100
Tom Bianchi (American, b. 1945): Nude Study (Jump and Palm Tree), 1992. Gelatin silver print. 7/50. Signed, dated, and editioned in ink on the bottom margin, "7/50; Tom Bianchi 92". Image: 6 3/4 x 6 1/4 in. (17
Est.
$600
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$900
$300
Tom Bianchi (American, b. 1945): Untitled (Nude with Reflection), 1989. Gelatin silver print. 37/50. Signed, dated, and editioned in ink on the bottom margin, "37/50; Bianchi 1989". Image: 5 7/8 x 8 1/2
Est.
$600
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$900
$300
Tom Bianchi (American, b. 1945): Untitled (Photo of a Roman Sculpture). Gelatin silver print. Unique monoprint. Signed and editioned in ink on the bottom margin, "MP; Tom Bianchi". Image: 11 7/8 x 8
Est.
$1,000
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$1,200
$500
Collection of Trans Publications by Turnabout Books: Collection of Eighteen (18) Trans-centric Publications by Turnabout Books, 1963-1969. Rare collection of eighteen (18) early trans-centric publications and fiction stories by Turnabout
Est.
$300
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$500
$100
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