The Patrick J. Eddington Cat Project Auction 2016-11-12 Auction - 246 Price Results - Quinn's Auction Galleries - Central Virginia in VA
The Patrick J. Eddington Cat Project Auction
Howard Finster (US/Alabama, 1916-2001)
Luis Gonzalez-Palma (Guatemala, b. 1957).
William Wegman (US/New York, b. 1943).
Done
Troy, VA, United States
Auction Details

The Patrick J. Eddington Cat Project Auction

Patrick Eddington (known as "Pat the Cat") was a Utah-based artist, teacher, and cat-lover. He carried on extensive correspondence throughout his life with a staggering number of writers and visual artists. Eddington's charming and persuasive letters convinced many to contribute to the Cat Project, an ambitious undertaking which Eddington described as follows in a letter dated 2004: "This project is a labor of love. It will culminate as a large book and traveling exhibition. It will also help Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. I've asked individuals I admire to create cat-related works. They are not the typical cat images but creative works. I have over 240 works so far including work by: Gunter Grass, William Wegman, Kiki Smith, Sandy Skoglund, Peter Milton, Robert Crumb, Keith Carter, Joel Peter Witkin, Jerome Witkin, Alison Saar, William Wiley, Ralph Steadman, Peter Beard, Gladys Nilsson, Jos Bedia, Haruki Murakami, David Lynch, Clive Barker, Mark Ryden, Ray Bradbury, Margaret Atwood, Doris Lessing, Robert Williams, Al Hirschfeld, Leo and Diane Dillon, Lynda Barry, Roddy Doyle, Francisco Toledo, Flor Garduno, etc." Eddington's vision was sadly never realized, but his tenacity and appeal resulted in the creation of a wealth of fascinating letters and original art from creative luminaries around the world. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.
SOLD
Kiki Smith (Germany/United States, b. 1954).: "Ginzer". 2000. Aquatint, drypoint, and burnishing etching on paper. Edition 24/24. 22 1/2" x 31"; frame: 34 3/4" x 33 1/2". To include receipt of purchase from Harlan & Weaver, Inc. in New York.
Est.
$800
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$1,200
SOLD
Joel-Peter Witkin (US/New York, b. 1939).: "Proof that a Cat is a Snake With Fur". 2000. Ink on paper. Signed l.r. Framed and matted under glass. Frame: 22" x 19 1/3". To include correspondence between the artist and Eddington regarding the
Est.
$600
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$800
SOLD
Peter Milton (US/Pennsylvania, b. 1930).: Julie at Window". 1965. Etching. Artist's Proof X/X. Signed and dated l.r. with a personal note to Eddington from July 1999, " for Patrick, our first two cats Julie & Esme, in Baltimore." 23 1/4" x
Est.
$300
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$500
SOLD
"Eine Katre mit brudigen schmanz," 1991.: Ink on paper. Dated u.r. Unsigned. Frame: 12 1/4" x 10 1/4".
Est.
$40
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$60
SOLD
Ian Pollock (England, b. 1950).: Two water color and ink drawings on paper with a personal letter with an original sketch. "Bonzo Reclining Out". 1983. ++ Water color and ink drawing of a cat cleaning itself.
Est.
$100
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$200
SOLD
Judy Schachner (US/Massachusetts, b. 1951).: "Thinking Outside the Box". 2003. Mixed media on paper. Signed l. r. Unframed. 12 3/8" x 9 5/8". Judy Schachner is the #1 New York Times Best Selling Author/Illustrator of over 23 books for children
Est.
$60
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$80
SOLD
Dennis Ray Phillips (US/Utah, 20th c.).: Pastel cat on artist board mounted to board. Unframed. Signed in pencil l.r. 11 1/2" x 14 1/4".
Est.
$150
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$250
SOLD
Johann Garber (Scandinavian, b.1947): Katzen". 1992 ++ "2 Katzen". 1990. Ink on paper. Both signed along bottom. Note on reverse reads "Jon Garber Scandinavian Mental Patient." 11 3/4" x 8 1/2." Frame: 19 1/2" x 15.
Est.
$600
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$800
SOLD
Brian Selznick Letter & Cat Sketch.: Cat sketch, 2007. Ink on paper. Signed l.r. 4" x 6". To include personal note to Eddington.
Est.
$60
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$80
SOLD
August Walla (Germany, 1936-2001) “Katze".: Pastel on paper. Signed l.l. Personal note from artist in german on reverse, "Schone zeichnung da für doktor Patrick Eddington. Bitte herr Patrick Eddington helfens mir wegen wohnung in
Est.
$600
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$800
Neil Farber (Canada, b. 1975).: Untitled Poison Cat. March 2001. Mixed media on paper. Signed l.r. and reverse. 8 1/2" x 11".
Est.
$300
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$500
Lot Passed
SOLD
Marcel Dzama (Canada, b. 1974).: Untitled Breaking the Boat. Mixed media on paper. Signed l.r. 11" x 8 1/2"
Est.
$600
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$800
SOLD
Brian W. Aldiss (England, b. 1925).: "An Alley Cat Dreams of Perfection". Watercolor and ink on paper. Unframed. Initialed l.l. 7 1/8" x 10 1/8".
Est.
$80
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$120
SOLD
Gregory Crane (US/New York, b. 1951).: "Hobster". 2000-2001. Watercolor and ink on paper. Initialed and on reverse with short note. 11" x 8 1/2". To include note card that says “The ‘Hobster’ in her ivy patch hidden amongst her
Est.
$200
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$300
SOLD
Philip Pullman (England, b. 1946).: "Crusoe, 1982-1997." Pencil and ink on paper. Signed l.r. Unframed. 11 5/8" x 8 1/4".
Est.
$60
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$80
SOLD
Jerome Witkin (United States, b. 1939).: 2001. Graphite study of cats: "Cobey-The Color of Graphite"; "Cat of Sleep"; "Cat Licking"; "Cat Lick"; "Cat Taking a Cat Nap"; "Cat and Mouse". Signed and dated l.m. Frame: 29 3/4" x 34 1/4".
Est.
$200
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$300
SOLD
Jonathan Richman (US/California, 20th c.).: Cat on a street corner, watercolor on paper. Signed l.r. ++ Cat on a street corner, watercolor on paper. Signed l.r. ++ "Alley Cat on a Summer Morning," colored pencil on paper. Signed and titled l.r.
Est.
$80
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$120
SOLD
Haruki Murakami (Japan, b. 1949).: "A Cat" 2002. Ink drawing and ink stamp on poster board. Signed l.r. To include printed email correspondence from Jun Kim Perrin, Haruki Murakami's personal assistant to Eddington. 5 3/8" x 4 1/4".
Est.
$80
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$120
SOLD
Gayleen Aiken (Vermont, 1934-2005).: Bad Kitties Wreck the Room". Pencil and marker on paper. Signed l.r. 11" x 14"; frame: 18 1/4" x 20 1/4." ++ "Susie Kitty in Moon Light Way Out Back of our Old Big Heirloom House". Pencil and marker
Est.
$200
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$300
SOLD
Ted Gordon (US/Kentucky, b. 1924).: Pink Collar". December 25, 1980. Ink and marker on paper. Signed l.r. 8 1/2" x 11" frame; 14 3/4" x 17 1/4" ++ To include correspondence from the artist and a small sketch, "Backing," Dec. 19, 1970.
Est.
$100
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$200
Marcel Dzama (Canada, b. 1974).: Untitled Cat with Mouse. Nov. 21, 2001. Mixed media on paper. Unsigned. 8 1/2" x 11".
Est.
$600
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$800
Lot Passed
SOLD
Dwight Mackintosh (US/California,1906-1999).: "Lion Cat," August 1996. Ink on paper. Titled u. m. Unsigned. 12" x 18". Alternate spellings: MacIntosh, McIntosh.
Est.
$80
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$120