FRANKLIN, Mass. – A group of three pastel on brown paper drawings by the renowned French artist Claude Monet (1840-1926), several artworks attributed to Pop Art legend Andy Warhol (1928-1987), and an oil on canvas abstract composition by the German-American artist Hans Hofmann (1880-1996) will be part of Woodshed Art Auctions’ March 15 online art sale. Absentee and Internet live bidding is available through LiveAuctioneers.
The Monet drawings (above) are signed along the bottom edge, untitled, unframed and in good condition. Each one measures about 8 ¼ inches by 10 ¾ inches. A label affixed verso on one of the works indicates it was purchased by a man named Edmond from Emile Bernard, a painter with whom Monet was friendly. The set will be sold as one lot, with an estimate of $50,000-$80,000.
The Warhol attributions are framed, stylized depictions of popular products and will include a gouache, watercolor and ink on paper, signed lower center, titled Chanel No. 5 (est. $40,000-$50,000); a gouache on paper, signed upper right and verso, titled Absolut Vodka (est. $40,000-$50,000); and a gouache on paper, also signed twice, titled Coca-Cola (est. $30,000-$50,000).
The oil on canvas abstract composition by Hans Hofmann is signed and dated (“64”) and measures 25 ½ inches by 21 ¼ inches in the frame. It’s expected to reach $60,000-$80,000.
Another untitled abstract composition, by German-born artist Hans Heinrich Ernst Hartung (1904-1989), is an ink and pastel on aged manila paper, done circa 1960 (est. $12,000-$18,000).
The 163-lot auction – officially titled “Private Art Collections & Estate Discoveries” – features artworks from consignors in Europe, England, South America and the United States. There are original paintings and drawings by (and attributed to) recognized names in 19th- and 20th-century art, from styles that include Realism, Impressionism, Surrealism, Neo-Expressionism and Pop.
“The March sale brings together a diverse sampling of holdings from estates, as well as fresh works from international art collectors,” said Bruce Wood of Woodshed Art Auctions. “I never expected to have wonderfully seductive Impressionist renderings sharing the catalog’s spotlight with drawings of Spiderman, Wolverine and a happy blue Smurf. It was amazing and fun to see.”
An ink on paper with pencil indications attributed to Sol LeWitt (American, 1928-2007), titled Four Color Drawing (1971), unframed and measuring 1-foot square, should reach $20,000-$30,000.
An oil on canvas composition painting attributed to noted French modern artist Auguste Herbin (1882-1960), signed lower right and on the reverse, dated 1954, 21 ½ inches by 17 ½ inches framed, should fetch $50,000-$80,000.
An unframed print on canvas by the enigmatic British graffiti artist known as Banksy (b. 1974), titled Dismaland Souvenir: Original British Pound Bill, has an estimate of $1,500-$2,500. The work, depicting Mario (from Super Mario Brothers) being questioned by an official, is a limited-edition print with an assigned serial number. The certificate of authenticity is printed on the back of the canvas.
Woodshed Art Auctions is a family-owned art gallery specializing in oil painting restoration and live and online art auctions, celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Live bidding will commence at 5:30 pm Eastern time on Thursday, March 15. Live previews can be arranged, by appointment, at Woodshed’s Franklin gallery. For details about the auction call Bruce Wood at 508-533-6277 or email bruce@woodshedartauctions.com.
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