AFTER DARK/WINTER 2026 Auction on Feb 26, 2026 by Vallot Auctioneers in RI
REX (American, 1943–2024)Bill Bowers (American, b.1959)Mcicconnet (Mickey C. Tan) (Indonesian/American, b. 1969)
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Providence, RI, United States
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AFTER DARK/WINTER 2026

Our first AFTER DARK auction of the year features fine art from masters of the male form such as Rex (a rare original pen and ink), The Hun (several important original artworks created for publication), MATT (Charles Kerbs) (original illustrations), Bruce of Los Angeles (Steve Reeves photographs hand-signed by Bruce of LA), Robert R. Bliss (a rare large 1957 painting), Chuck Arnett (the painting exhibited in the 1979 Fey-Way Studios gallery the night Robert Opel was murdered), and many exceptionally scarce pieces of queer ephemera, including Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, Club 82 NYC, and many other impossible-to-find artworks, most of which have not been offered in decades. Mark your calendars for the live streamed simulcast sale on February 26th, 2026, at 7PM EST, and tune in to the video for exclusive commentary from the auctioneer.
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Barry Oliver
Barry Oliver
American & European Fine & Decorative Arts
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REX (American, 1943–2024): Ink and graphite on paper. 2012. Signed lower right, dated lower left. 10 1/2 x 7 1/2. Original works by REX are exceptionally rare. Provenance: Acquired from the artist and then an estate bequest
0001: REX (American, 1943–2024)Est. US$2,000-US$3,000US$500
Bill Bowers (American, b.1959): Haute couture beefcake art jacket. The artist utilized textiles, period queer-themed art prints, beads, and buttons on a denim jacket base. Sleeve length approx.: 27". Approx. size: (M). Bowers
0002: Bill Bowers (American, b.1959)Est. US$800-US$1,200US$100
The Hun (William Schmeling) (American, 1938–2019): "Manhole (Chicago Club). "Four (4) original drawings for a poster illustration for the club Manhole, Chicago. The final illustration in the more finished work appeared on club posters and
0003: The Hun (William Schmeling) (American, 1938–2019)Est. US$2,000-US$3,000US$500
Jerry A. Mills (American, 1951–1993): "Poppers." Ink on Bristol board. The original full page illustration for Mills' popular comic "Poppers". 24 x 17 1/2". Provenance: An estate bequest to an international institution, deaccessioned
0005: Jerry A. Mills (American, 1951–1993)Est. US$800-US$1,200US$100
Ferdinand Barbedienne Co. (French, established 1838): Bronze Sculpture, after Michelangelo's "Night" on the lid of the sarcophagus of Giuliano de Medici. Decorative reduction, formerly an architectural element or part of a furnishing, possibly the side
0006: Ferdinand Barbedienne Co. (French, established 1838)Est. US$1,000-US$1,500US$100
Peter Flinsch (German/Canadian, 1920–2010): "Shower (Brown tones)." 1961. Ink and wash on paper. Signed and dated on the bottom right. Titled on verso. 6 3/4 x 5" Provenance: acquired from the artist; property of a French collection.
0007: Peter Flinsch (German/Canadian, 1920–2010)Est. US$100-US$300US$50
Robert J. Hughes (American, Contemporary): "Damen Danilo (adult film star)." Oil on canvas. Signed bottom left. 18 x 24". The painting was commissioned based on a still from a gay porn movie. The commission is art-historically not uncommon;
0008: Robert J. Hughes (American, Contemporary)Est. US$300-US$500US$50
Kent Neffendorf (American, b. 1959): "Voyeur." 2012. Ink, graphite, acrylic on board. Signed and dated within image on lower right. Includes titled preliminary sketch. Finished artwork : 15x11. Provenance: property of an international
0009: Kent Neffendorf (American, b. 1959)Est. US$300-US$500US$50
Stephen Hale (American, 1961–2008): Jerking-off. Charcoal and pastel on paper. 40 x 30" Throughout the 1980s, Hale was living and working out of his studio in the East Village, NYC, and this work would appear to be from that period.
0010: Stephen Hale (American, 1961–2008)Est. US$600-US$800US$100
Club 82 NYC (Souvenir Photo Folder): A souvenir folder from the infamous Club 82 the 1950s underground drag and cabaret club in the East Village, NYC. The folder includes a drag cast photograph with a unique original photograph of two
0011: Club 82 NYC (Souvenir Photo Folder)Est. US$100-US$300US$50
Queer Libertine Europe (1920s): A scarce to find photograph, circa 1920s, depicting a partially naked African male modeling provocatively. We speculate the model is a performer for one of the Josephine Baker era Paris folies.
0012: Queer Libertine Europe (1920s)Est. US$100-US$500US$50
Bruce of Los Angeles (Bruce Bellas) (1909–1974): Collection of five (5) silver gelatin photographs of the American actor and bodybuilder Steve Reeves (1926-2000), whose acting credits included Hercules (1959), Hercules Unchained (1960), and Goliath
0013: Bruce of Los Angeles (Bruce Bellas) (1909–1974)Est. US$400-US$600US$100
David Hurles "Old Reliable" (American, 1944–2023): A collection of twenty-eight (28) cibachrome photographs. Enclosed in an envelope with a postage stamp addressed from David Hurles of Old Reliable Tape and Picture Company. 4 1/2 x 3 1/8"
0014: David Hurles "Old Reliable" (American, 1944–2023)Est. US$100-US$300US$50(1 bid)
François-Raoul Larche (French, 1860–1912): "Vingt-ans (Twenty year old.)" 1860–1912. Bronze sculpture. Signature on the base of the piece, "R-Larche." 12 1/2 x 3 1/4 x 3 1/4". Provenance: property of a western Massachusetts collection.
0015: François-Raoul Larche (French, 1860–1912)Est. US$400-US$600US$50
Grand Tour Bronze (19th Century Italian Foundry): Italian "Grand Tour" figure of Pan Playing the Pipes. Circa 1870. Bronze sculpture. 10 1/2" (height) 3 1/2" (dia. of base.) Provenance: property of a western Massachusetts collection.
0016: Grand Tour Bronze (19th Century Italian Foundry)Est. US$300-US$500US$50(1 bid)
Fernando Carpaneda (Brazilian, b. 1967): "The Garden of Eden, Adam and Steve." 2019. Mixed media composing a miniaturized three-dimensional dense primordial forest. Artist signature, title, and date on the back of the sculpture. 13 H × 9
0017: Fernando Carpaneda (Brazilian, b. 1967)Est. US$1,500-US$2,500US$300
A-House Provincetown (Steph Gorkii and other artists): A-House (Atlantic House) Provincetown. A collection of 20 summer party posters, mostly on card stock, advertising parties at the A-House in the early to mid-1990s. The A-House (Atlantic House) was
0018: A-House Provincetown (Steph Gorkii and other artists)Est. US$300-US$500US$100(1 bid)
Gay Literature & Playbills (20th Century): Twenty-four (24) publications including fifteen (15) paperback novels, six (6) hardcover novels, and three (3) playbills. Various authors, publishers, and editions. Provenance: property of a private
0019: Gay Literature & Playbills (20th Century)Est. US$100-US$300US$50
Gay Literature & Playbills (20th Century): Twenty-three (23) publications including fifteen (15) paperback novels, six (6) hardcover novels, and two (2) playbills. Various authors, publishers, and editions. Provenance: property of a private
0020: Gay Literature & Playbills (20th Century)Est. US$100-US$300US$50
One Institute Quarterly: Homophile Studies: Collection of four (4) issues: "Winter, 1961", "Fall,1960", "Summer, 1959", and "Summer 1960". Provenance: property of a Rhode Island collector.
0021: One Institute Quarterly: Homophile StudiesEst. US$200-US$300US$50
The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence Collection: The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. Featuring two (2) posters alongside three (3) postcards. Largest poster: 22 1/2" x 17 1/2". The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence 1982 "Red Party poster" was
0022: The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence CollectionEst. US$100-US$300US$50
Tom of Finland (Touko Valio Laaksonen) (Finnish, 1920–1991): A collection of two (2) silver gelatin photographs of an original drawing in black & white. These works come from original illustrations by Tom of Finland, which were photographed and printed by Bob
0023: Tom of Finland (Touko Valio Laaksonen) (Finnish, 1920–1991)Est. US$100-US$300US$50(1 bid)
Spartacus (Dimitri Holmes) (American, 20th Century): One (1) silver gelatin photograph of an original drawing in black & white. This piece comes from an original drawing by Dimitri Holmes aka "Spartacus", who lived and worked at Mizer's Athletic Model
0024: Spartacus (Dimitri Holmes) (American, 20th Century)Est. US$100-US$300US$50