The Burt Britton Collection 2009-09-24 Auction - 212 Price Results - Bloomsbury Auctions in NY
20: David HOCKNEY (British, b. 1937) Self-portrait cap69: Joseph BRODSKY (Russian-American, 1940 - 1996) Sel201: John CAGE (American, 1912 - 1992) Self-portrait.
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The Burt Britton Collection

Bloomsbury Auctions announces Portrait of the Artists: The Burt Britton Collection. This private collection of 1,200 refreshingly spontaneous self-portraits offers unique insight into the creative process that will fascinate collectors, curators, biographers, psychologists and the general public alike. The sale includes self portraits by Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, Truman Capote, Tennessee Williams and Jorge Luis Borges to name a few.
Richard AVEDON (American, 1923 - 2004) Self-portra: Richard AVEDON (American, 1923 - 2004) Self-portrait.collage on card 9 3/4 x 7 3/8 inches (247 x 187 mm) signed Britton, p. 246 One of the greatest American photographers, Avedon was chief
0002: Richard AVEDON (American, 1923 - 2004) Self-portraEst. US$10,000-US$15,000Lot Passed
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BRASSAI (French, 1899 - 1984) Self-portrait.: BRASSAI (French, 1899 - 1984) Self-portrait.pen on paper 10 7/8 x 8 3/8 inches (275 x 214 mm) signed Britton, p. 271
0003: BRASSAI (French, 1899 - 1984) Self-portrait.Est. US$2,000-US$3,000
PHOTOGRAPHERS Group of eleven self-portraits.: PHOTOGRAPHERS Group of eleven self-portraits.Elliott ERWITT -- Clarence John LAUGHLIN -- Ruth ORKIN -- Rudy BURCKHARDT (2) -- Inge MORATH -- Roman VISHNIAC -- Aaron SISKIND -- James VAN DER ZEE --
0012: PHOTOGRAPHERS Group of eleven self-portraits.Est. US$800-US$1,200Lot Passed
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Elaine De KOONING (American, 1918 - 1989) Self-por: Elaine De KOONING (American, 1918 - 1989) Self-portrait.ink on paper, 1974 9 7/8 x 6 7/8 inches (250 x 170 mm) signed lower left Britton, p. 239 Elaine de Kooning was an Abstract expressionist
0015: Elaine De KOONING (American, 1918 - 1989) Self-porEst. US$3,000-US$5,000
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Red GROOMS (American, b. 1937) Self-portrait.: Red GROOMS (American, b. 1937) Self-portrait.pen on paper, 1976 13 3/8 x 10 1/8 (340 x 257 mm) signed Britton, p. 238 Known for his vibrant scenes depicting city life, Grooms' large self-portrait
0017: Red GROOMS (American, b. 1937) Self-portrait.Est. US$4,000-US$6,000
Philip GUSTON (American, 1913 - 1980) Self-portrai: Philip GUSTON (American, 1913 - 1980) Self-portrait.ink on "Books & Co." paper bag 9 3/4 x 13 1/2 (247 x 346 mm) signed Guston was a painter and printmaker in the New York School. Working
0019: Philip GUSTON (American, 1913 - 1980) Self-portraiEst. US$20,000-US$30,000Lot Passed
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David HOCKNEY (British, b. 1937) Self-portrait cap: David HOCKNEY (British, b. 1937) Self-portrait caption titled "A Bag Full of Books".ink on paper 13 3/8 x 10 1/4 inches (340 x 260 mm) Signed lower right Britton, p. 237 "Hockney sat at my table
0020: David HOCKNEY (British, b. 1937) Self-portrait capEst. US$10,000-US$15,000
Paul JENKINS (American, b. 1923) Self-portrait.: Paul JENKINS (American, b. 1923) Self-portrait.ink on heavy-stock paper 30 x 22 1/2 inches (765 x 570 mm), signed, framed Britton, p. 240 Jenkins inscribes the large portrait "The devil goes away
0021: Paul JENKINS (American, b. 1923) Self-portrait.Est. US$2,500-US$3,500Lot Passed
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Ray JOHNSON (American, 1927 - 1995) Two self-portr: Ray JOHNSON (American, 1927 - 1995) Two self-portraits.ink on envelope with cut-out 3 3/4 x 6 1/2 inches (95 x 165 mm) signed Britton, p. 243 ink on paper, 1979 (pictured) 8 3/4 x 8 1/2 inches (220
0022: Ray JOHNSON (American, 1927 - 1995) Two self-portrEst. US$1,200-US$1,800
Alex KATZ (American, b. 1927) Self-portrait.: Alex KATZ (American, b. 1927) Self-portrait.ink on paper 13 3/8 x 10 inches (340 x 255 mm) signed Britton, p. 239 Alex Katz is a painter, sculptor and printmaker whose works are in the permanent
0023: Alex KATZ (American, b. 1927) Self-portrait.Est. US$6,000-US$8,000Lot Passed