AFTER DARK/August 2026 Auction on Aug 20, 2026 by Vallot Auctioneers in RI
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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Steven Arnold (American, 1943-1994): Confidante of the King, 1984. Gelatin silver print, mounted on board. Edition of 12. Matted. Signed and dated in ink on the board verso, "Steven Arnold 84". Image: 7 11/16 x 7 7/8
Est.
US$800
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US$1,200
US$400
Jeanette Montgomery Barron (American, b. 1956): Rainer Fetting and Desmond Cadogan, 1984. Gelatin silver print. 10/25. Matted. Signed and editioned in pencil on the verso, "Jeanette Montgomery Barron; 10/25". An intimate portrait of the
Est.
US$800
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US$1,200
US$400
Arthur Tress (American, b. 1940): Lumberjack Fantasy, 1978. Gelatin silver print. 9/50. Matted. Signed, titled, and editioned in pen on the bottom margin, "Lumberjack Fantasy, Woodstock, N.Y. 1978; 9/50; Arthur Tress". A
Est.
US$1,000
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US$1,500
US$500
Alair Gomes (Brazilian, 1921-1992): Sonatinas, Four Feet, No. 27. A Complete Suite of Seventeen (17) Photos from the Sonatinas series, c. 1977. Gelatin silver print. Photographer's stamp on the verso of each image,
Est.
US$10,000
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US$15,000
US$5,000
Peter Berlin (German/American b. 1942): Double Self-Portrait, 1974. Gelatin silver print. Matted. Image: 9 7/8 x 9 11/16 in. (25.1 x 24.6 cm.) Sheet: 14 x 11 in. (35.5 x 27.9 cm.) Mat: 20 x 16 in. (51 x 40.6 cm.) Provenance:
Est.
US$800
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US$1,200
US$400
Fred Bisonnes (Dennis Forbes) (American, b. 1940): Peter Berlin, San Francisco, 1974. Gelatin silver print, mounted on toned paper. Titled, signed, and dated in graphite along the lower margin, "Peter Berlin, San Francisco; D.
Est.
US$300
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US$500
US$150
Fred Bisonnes (Dennis Forbes) (American, b. 1940): Peter Berlin, San Francisco, 1974. Gelatin silver print, mounted on toned paper. Titled, signed, and dated in graphite along the lower margin, "Peter Berlin, San Francisco; D.
Est.
US$300
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US$500
US$150
Fred Bisonnes (Dennis Forbes) (American, b. 1940): Peter Berlin, San Francisco, 1974. Gelatin silver print, hand-tinted by photographer. Signed and dated in ink on the bottom right, "D. Forbes 74." A hand-tinted photograph of the
Est.
US$300
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US$500
US$150
John S. Barrington (British, 1920-1991): Set of Three (3) Serigraphs by John Barrington, 1968 Photograph on aluminum plate. Matted. Signed and dated in graphite, "John Barrington '68". A set of three (3) experimental
Est.
US$1,200
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US$1,500
US$600
John S. Barrington (British, 1920-1991): Gian-Carlo Zampetti, 1988 Photolithograph. Signed and dated in ink on the verso, "John S. Barrington; 1988". A nude portrait of Barrington's lover and frequent muse, Gian-Carlo
Est.
US$400
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US$600
US$200
John S. Barrington (British, 1920-1991): Lovers, 1972. Engraving, A/P. Monotype. Annotated in graphite on the bottom margin, "A/P; Lovers; (Illegible)"; Signed and dated in ink on the verso, "J. Barrington
Est.
US$400
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US$600
US$200
Sam Steward (American, 1909-1993): Love Poems: Homage to Housman, 1984. Signed and numbered 1st edition. 22 pages, soft cover. Edition 50 of 300. Illustrations by Steward featured throughout. Annotations made by Steward in red
Est.
US$300
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US$500
US$150
Sam Steward (American, 1909-1993): Grouping of Three (3) Works by Sam Steward. Ink on paper vellum (i); Ink on paper (ii). Grouping of three (3) drawings from a Sam Steward portfolio. Includes the following drawings:
Est.
US$600
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US$800
US$300
Jean Boullet (French, 1921-1970): Antinoüs Folio, 1954. Folio of homoerotic illustrations by Jean Boullet. From a limited edition of 467. 37 pages, unbound. 6 page dialogue prelude to 31 illustrations. Boullet,
Est.
US$500
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US$800
US$250
Avel DeKnight (American, 1923-1995): Untitled (Male Nude, Contrapposto), ca. 1940s. Charcoal on wove paper. Paper: 12 1/2 x 9 3/4 in. (31.8 x 24.8 cm.) Mat: 15 3/4 x 13 in. (40 x 33 cm.) Provenance: Collection of Julien Outin,
Est.
US$1,000
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US$1,500
US$500
Pavel Tchelitchew (Russian/American, 1898-1957): Two (2) Homoerotic Silverpoint Drawings by Tchelitchew, ca. 1931. Silverpoint on paper laid on artist board. Framed. Two (2) Silverpoint drawings by the Russian-born surrealist Pavel Tchelitchew.
Est.
US$4,000
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US$6,000
US$2,000
Pavel Tchelitchew (Russian/American, 1898-1957): Upright Man, Stooping Boy, ca. 1932. Blue wash painting on paper. Framed. Marked with the Tchelichew Foundation stamp on the verso; Annotated in graphite on the top right, "56"; Label
Est.
US$4,000
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US$6,000
US$2,000
Michail Tsakountis (Greek, Contemporary): Náftis Patxo from the Homage to Tsarouchis series, 2026. Oil on canvas. Signature on the bottom right in Majorelle blue, "Tsakountis". An intimate portrait of a Greek
Est.
US$2,000
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US$3,000
US$1,000
Mariano Fortuny y Marsal (Spanish, 1838–1874): Idyll, 1865. Etching on india paper. Framed. Signed and dated within plate on the top right, "Fortuny; Roma 65". An etching by the Catalan Romanticist Mariano Fortuny (y Marsal). The
Est.
US$400
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US$600
US$200
James Childs (American, 1945-2020): Antinous. Oil on panel. 16 x 12 in. (40.4 x 30.3 cm.) Literature (Illustrated): Kennedy, Adam P, and Renee Kennedy. Capolavoro Di Uomo : Masterpiece of Man Showcasing the Best of
Est.
US$1,200
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US$1,500
US$600
James Childs (American, 1945-2020): Untitled (Profile of an Olympian I). Oil on board. Custom-wooden frame. Signed on the bottom right, "CHILDS". 17 x 15 1/2 in. (43.2 x 39.4 cm.) Provenance: Estate of James
Est.
US$800
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US$1,000
US$400
James Childs (American, 1945-2020): Untitled (Profile of an Olympian II). Oil on board. Custom-wooden frame. Signed on the bottom right, "CHILDS". 17 x 15 1/2 in. (43.2 x 39.4 cm.) Provenance: Estate of James
Est.
US$800
-
US$1,000
US$400