Purvis Young (1943-2010) Reaching for a Better Life 12 x 17 1/2 in. (30.4 x 44.4 cm.) (Painted c...

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Purvis Young (1943-2010) Reaching for a Better Life ink and paint on paper 12 x 17 1/2 in. (30.4 x 44.4 cm.) Painted circa 1990. Footnotes: Provenance Private collection. Main Street Gallery, Clayton, Georgia. Acquired by the present owner from the above, 2020. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing

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Purvis Young (1943-2010) Reaching for a Better Life 12 x 17 1/2 in. (30.4 x 44.4 cm.) (Painted c...

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Marlborough, MA, United States

Sabra Segal (American, 1938-2024), Children's Games: October Hopscotch,: Sabra Segal (American, 1938-2024), Children's Games: October Hopscotch, Mixed media/collage on masonite panel, signed and titled (verso), framed, sight size 20 x 24, frame size 20 1/4 x 24 1/4. For

Sabra Segal (American, 1938-2024), Children's Games: October Hopscotch,

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Marlborough, MA

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Dorothea Tanning (1910-2012); Voyeurs;: Dorothea Tanning (1910-2012) Voyeurs, 1970 Etching and aquatint in colors with hand coloring on wove paper, signed in pencil and numbered 59/60, with full margins. plate 5 1/2 x 16 1/2in (14 x

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Marlborough, MA

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Larry Otoo (Ghanaian, born 1956) Savannah Yellow: Larry Otoo (Ghanaian, born 1956) Savannah Yellow signed 'L Otto' (lower right); signed, dated and inscribed 'Savannah Yellow / Larry Otoo / Ghana / 1992' (on the reverse) oil on canvas 20 x 23 7/8 in

Larry Otoo (Ghanaian, born 1956) Savannah Yellow

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US$10

Marlborough, MA

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Curtis Greeting Card, 1927.: Curtis Greeting Card, 1927. A family portrait of Edward Curtis and Beth Curtis, captioned: 'Northland Greetings from Beth and Chief Curtis Dec. 27.' In a contemporary Curtis Studios variant (or

Curtis Greeting Card, 1927.

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US$100

Marlborough, MA

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Edward Curtis Blue-Toned Gelatin Silver Print. CURTIS, EDWARD S. 1868-1952.: Edward Curtis Blue-Toned Gelatin Silver Print. CURTIS, EDWARD S. 1868-1952. Untitled, c.1923. Blue-toned gelatin silver print, signed in the negative lower left. In Curtis Studios ribbon variant

Edward Curtis Blue-Toned Gelatin Silver Print. CURTIS, EDWARD S. 1868-1952.

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US$100

Marlborough, MA

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Shirley Temple Wedding Portrait. [CURTIS, EDWARD. 1868-1952).] Shirley Temple Wedding Portrait.: Shirley Temple Wedding Portrait. [CURTIS, EDWARD. 1868-1952).] Shirley Temple Wedding Portrait. Oversize photograph, inscribed 'by Mag' in ink on recto, in an old frame with wooden backing

Shirley Temple Wedding Portrait. [CURTIS, EDWARD. 1868-1952).] Shirley Temple Wedding Portrait.

US$100

Marlborough, MA

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Seven Photographs or Prints Relating to Edward Curtis and His Circle.: Seven Photographs or Prints Relating to Edward Curtis and His Circle. A group of seven photographs or later prints relating to Edward Curtis and his Circle, comprising: • EDWARD CURTIS.

Seven Photographs or Prints Relating to Edward Curtis and His Circle.

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Marlborough, MA

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James Bert Barton Orotone of Mt. Rainier. BARTON, JAMES BERT (1881-1967). Mount Rainier, Mirror ...: James Bert Barton Orotone of Mt. Rainier. BARTON, JAMES BERT (1881-1967). Mount Rainier, Mirror Lake, Washington, Ca 1909. Medium format orotone, in a Curtis Studios variant ranch frame with modern

James Bert Barton Orotone of Mt. Rainier. BARTON, JAMES BERT (1881-1967). Mount Rainier, Mirror ...

US$100

Marlborough, MA

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Two Curtis Studios Frames, with One Other.: Two Curtis Studios Frames, with One Other. A group of two large-format Curtis Studio Frames, comprising two batwing variants. With modern reproductions of paintings. [WITH:] Another old wooden frame.

Two Curtis Studios Frames, with One Other.

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Marlborough, MA

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Five Curtis Studios Frames.: Five Curtis Studios Frames. A group of five small-format Curtis Studio Frames, comprising three batwing variants, one piecrust variant, and one variant ribbon frame. With various antique photographs,

Five Curtis Studios Frames.

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Four Curtis Studios Frames, with eight others.: Four Curtis Studios Frames, with eight others. A group of four medium- or large-format Curtis Studio frames, comprising three batwing variant frames and one frame with a ribbon motif at the corners

Four Curtis Studios Frames, with eight others.

US$100

Marlborough, MA

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Four Orotones by or in the style of Arthur C. Pillsbury. PILLSBURY, ARTHUR C. 1870-1946. A group...: Four Orotones by or in the style of Arthur C. Pillsbury. PILLSBURY, ARTHUR C. 1870-1946. A group of 4 orotones, ca early 20th century, comprising: Gates of Yosemite (sometimes called 'El Capitan,

Four Orotones by or in the style of Arthur C. Pillsbury. PILLSBURY, ARTHUR C. 1870-1946. A group...

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Marlborough, MA

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Ten Small Format Orotones Depicting Western Landscapes. A group of 10 orotones, all framed, sev...: Ten Small Format Orotones Depicting Western Landscapes. A group of 10 orotones, all framed, several in period frames, depicting Western landscapes, including: 'Monterey Cypress.' With label verso:

Ten Small Format Orotones Depicting Western Landscapes. A group of 10 orotones, all framed, sev...

US$100

Marlborough, MA

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Group of Twenty-three Small-Format Goldtones and Reverse-Glass Silhouettes Including portraits a...: Group of Twenty-three Small-Format Goldtones and Reverse-Glass Silhouettes Including portraits and depictions of artworks, all framed, most in contemporary frames. [C & A RICHARDS -- TALLIMIT ART

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Four Curtis Studios Frames, with five others.: Four Curtis Studios Frames, with five others. A group of three medium-format and one large format Curtis Studio frames, comprising three batwing variant frames (medium format) and one variant ribbon

Four Curtis Studios Frames, with five others.

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Marlborough, MA

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Five Curtis Studios Frames with Prints or Orotones.: Five Curtis Studios Frames with Prints or Orotones. A group of five small-format Curtis Studio frames, comprising four pie crust variants, and one variant ribbon frame, with the following images:

Five Curtis Studios Frames with Prints or Orotones.

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David Shrigley (born 1968); Men;: David Shrigley (born 1968) Men, 2014 Etching on Somerset paper, initialed in pencil, dated and numbered 16/20, published/printed by Schäfer Grafik, Copenhagen, with full margins, framed. plate 8

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Wes Mills (American, b. 1960) Four Untitled Works on Paper,: Wes Mills (American, b. 1960) Four Untitled Works on Paper, mixed media including pencil, gesso, and powdered pigment, two signed and three dated lower right, two with identification labels affixed

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Jan Dibbets (born 1941); Untitled I-III (3 works);: Jan Dibbets (born 1941) Untitled I-III (3 works) (Schwartz 1980.02), 1980 The complete set, comprising three lithographs with photo-collage on heavy wove paper, each signed in pencil, dated,

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