'No. 5' 2022-04-10 Auction - 196 Price Results - Catalog Projects in NY
Margaret Bourke-White, Contour PlowingThomas Hucker, Shield Back Chairs19th Century, Lignum Vitae Vessel
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Queens, NY, United States
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'No. 5'

Highlights include a pair of Shield Back Chairs by Thomas Hucker; a finely turned lignum vitae vessel; a pre-crop print of Contour Plowing by Margaret Bourke-White; a scarce printing of All of Ted Joans and No More by Ted Joans; and an uncommon pair of chairs by Warren McArthur.
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19th Century, Student Handwriting Study: USA, c. 1890 ink, paper 7 5/8” x 6.25” Late 19th century student handwriting study bifold exhibiting a variety of sizes, patterns and weights, in the manner of a typeface specimen.
0001: 19th Century, Student Handwriting StudyEst. US$100-US$200
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19th Century, Butterfly Watercolor Study: USA, 1830 watercolor, paper 10.5” x 8” Early 19th century butterfly studying vibrant watercolors, signed and dated in pencil [J.B. Leslie, 1830]. Tags: folk art, vernacular, self
0002: 19th Century, Butterfly Watercolor StudyEst. US$300-US$400
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Art Deco, Painted Screen: USA, c. 1925 wood, canvas, paint, metal 40.75” x 48” x 7/8” Art Deco three-panel screen, with graphic floral oil painting on canvas, stretched over skyscraper frame with metal
0003: Art Deco, Painted ScreenEst. US$800-US$1,200
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Arts and Crafts, Candelabra: USA, c. 1925iron 15.5” x 21.5” x 12.25” Seven stick blacksmith-made candelabra with raised center holder in the vocabulary of Samuel Yellin. Tags: modernist, art deco, moderne,
0004: Arts and Crafts, CandelabraEst. US$300-US$500
Adirondack, Twig Rocking Chair: New York, 1890-1910 wood, paint, nails 41.75” x 20.5” x 33.5” 16” seat High back Adirondack rocking chair in black paint with bent and twisted twig structure and apple basket
0005: Adirondack, Twig Rocking ChairEst. US$400-US$500Lot Passed
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Louis Cartwright, Signed William Burroughs Photograph: NYC, 1970s silver gelatin print 8” x 10” Photograph of William Burroughs by Louis Cartwright. Rubberstamp to verso [Photo by Louis C. Cartwright] and William Burroughs' signature to
0006: Louis Cartwright, Signed William Burroughs PhotographEst. US$200-US$300
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Gottfried Helnwein, William Burroughs with Gun: Germany, 1992 offset lithographic print 13 5/8” x 9 7/8” actual 19.75” x 16” mat William Burroughs with Gun by Gottfried Helnwein, as related to Helnwien's 'Faces' series
0007: Gottfried Helnwein, William Burroughs with GunEst. US$300-US$500
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Constructivist, High-Back Slat Chair: Unknown, c. 1980 wood, lacquer, metal 49.5” x 13.75” x 17.75” 
17.75” seat High-back constructivist chair in semi-gloss black lacquer, comprised of one-hundred-twenty
0008: Constructivist, High-Back Slat ChairEst. US$500-US$700
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Gregory Masters, In The Air: New York, 1978 printed matter 11” x 8.5” In The Air by Gregory Masters; First edition, Remember I Did This For You / A Power Mad Book, 1978, in an edition of 200. Mimeographed
0009: Gregory Masters, In The AirEst. US$50-US$100
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Martha Bogert, Painting: USA, 1930s paint, paper 5 7/8” x 5 7/8” Small modernist painting by Martha Bogert on thick paper, from the artist's estate. Tags: abstract, modern, modernism, hard edge, art deco,
0010: Martha Bogert, PaintingEst. US$100-US$200
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Irving Richards, Sculpture: USA, c. 1965 marble, enameled steel 11 3/8” x 5.5” x 2.75” Sculpture by Irving Richards with four moveable steel shapes in as many colors, slotting in to marble base. Base with
0011: Irving Richards, SculptureEst. US$1,000-US$2,000
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Shaker, Attribution, Spider Leg Candle Stand: USA, 19th Century wood, paint 25.25” x 18.5” 16” top diameter Spider Leg candle stand attributed to the Shakers, in original red paint with dovetailed legs and signature metal
0012: Shaker, Attribution, Spider Leg Candle StandEst. US$600-US$800
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Constructivist, Painted Stool: USA, 1930s wood, lacquer 14” x 14” x 14” Constructivist stool in red lacquer with circular cutouts and slotted center board. Used solely as stool based on wear to bottom, as
0013: Constructivist, Painted StoolEst. US$300-US$400
Traveling Echoes, Promotional Photograph: Kentucky, c. 1960 photographic print, marker 8” x 10” Promotional photograph of the Traveling Echoes, the Kentucky based gospel group, with handwritten additions in marker [Family Group
0014: Traveling Echoes, Promotional PhotographEst. US$100-US$150Lot Passed
Warren McArthur, Rare Pair of Armchairs: USA, c. 1930 aluminum, leather 5.25” x 5” x 1.25” Pair of uncommon armchairs by Warren McArthur with leather upholster. Green manufacturer's label to underside [Warren McArthur
0016: Warren McArthur, Rare Pair of ArmchairsEst. US$1,500-US$2,500Lot Passed
Warren McArthur, Library Table: USA, c. 1939 wood, aluminum, rubber 28 1/8” x 72.25” x 30 1/8” Library table by Warren McArthur with aluminum frame and lacquered wood top. Manufacturer's label to underside
0017: Warren McArthur, Library TableEst. US$2,500-US$3,500Lot Passed
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Folk Art, Bird Pull Toy: USA, 19th Century wood, paint 8.25” x 6.25” x 3” 19th century carved and paint decorated bird form pull toy, with original finish and accomplished sculptural feet. Tags: folk art,
0018: Folk Art, Bird Pull ToyEst. US$500-US$600
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Magique, Die Cut Hallowe'en Party Invitation: NYC, c. 1979 printed matter 8.25” x 6.25” x 3” Invitation to a halloween [Hallowe'en] party at Magique in the form of a bat with folded wings. The dress code: [hallowe'en chic].
0019: Magique, Die Cut Hallowe'en Party InvitationEst. US$50-US$100
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Thomas Hucker, Shield Back Chairs: USA, 1992 east indian laurel, lacquer 30” x 45” x 18” Pair of Shield Back Chairs by Thomas Hucker, as shown at Peter Joseph Gallery, New York, 1992. Hucker studied under Andrea
0020: Thomas Hucker, Shield Back ChairsEst. US$2,000-US$3,000
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19th Century, Eagle and Camera Photograph: USA, Late 19th Century albumen print 13 3/8” x 9 3/8” mat 9 5/8” x 6 3/8” actual Unusual staged photograph with a taxidermied eagle carrying a camera in mid-flight. Tags:
0021: 19th Century, Eagle and Camera PhotographEst. US$100-US$200
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19th Century, Milking Stool: USA, 19th century carved wood 11.25” x 15.5” x 14.5” Carved wood milking stool with three splayed legs and wide scooped seat. Tags: primitive, folk art, antique, farm, country,
0022: 19th Century, Milking StoolEst. US$200-US$400
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Prairie School, Candlesticks: USA, c. 1915 brass 5.75” x 4” x 3.5” Pair of handmade solid-brass Prairie School candlesticks, with pin construction and subtle notes of handicraft to the otherwise early, pure
0023: Prairie School, CandlesticksEst. US$400-US$600
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19th Century, Naive Chamberstick: USA, late 19th Century wood, paint 4.5” x 6.5” x 4.25” Primitive chamberstick candle holder with alligatored paint and desirably naive handle. Tags: american, primitive, folk art,
0024: 19th Century, Naive ChamberstickEst. US$200-US$300