Sam Gilliam, ‘Pantheon #5,’ $67,650
BEACHWOOD, Ohio – An abstract work by African American artist Sam Gilliam (b. 1933-) sold for $67,650 in an online-only May Modern auction held May 28 by Neue Auctions.
Maud Lewis, ‘Black Truck,’ CA$413,000
NEW HAMBURG, Canada – A pair of paintings by the Canadian folk artist Maud Lewis (1901-1970) blasted through their pre-sale estimates to finish at a combined $501,500 (about $390,000), and a group of letters written by Lewis to a fellow artist and confidante hit $82,600 in an online Canadiana & Decorative Arts auction held May 14 by Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd. All sums given in this story are in Canadian dollars.
Maud Lewis, ‘Black Truck,’ est. CA$30,000-$35,000
NEW HAMBURG, Canada – Original oil paintings by Canadian artist Maud Lewis (1901-1970) and a group of so-called “naughty bronzes” by Austrian artist Franz Xaver Bergman (1861-1935) are a few of the expected highlights in Miller & Miller Auctions, Ltd.’s online-only Canadiana & Decorative Arts auction scheduled for Saturday, May 14 at 9 am Eastern time. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers. All prices are given in Canadian dollars.
Victor Vasarely, ‘Kroa,’ $13,750
GLEN COVE, N.Y. – Roland Auctions NY presented a highly successful Spring Multiple Estates auction on April 23. A Victor Vasarely aluminum sculpture, restored pre-war motorcars, a selection of Demetre Chiparus bronze sculptures from the same era and French Art Deco furniture pieces all shared the spotlight.
