Live Public Art Auction
Our Next Sale will be June 5th and 6th, 2010
We are now considering significant works for
consignment to this sale
Please email us or call 310-315-1937 with inquiries
Past Highlights:
Lot 125
Raymond Pettibon
The original drawing for the “Play Ball” edition of
silkscreens from 1989
No Title (Life is a), 1987
Ink on paper
Sheet: 23 x 16.25 inches
Signed and dated in ink on recto
Estimated Gallery Price: $50,000/$80,000 |
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Lot 185
Andy Warhol
Portrait of Craig Johnson, 1985
Synthetic polymer and silkscreen on canvas
Authentication number A10.091
Signed and dated "Andy Warhol 85" on verso; Andy Warhol Art Authentication Board Stamo on verso
Provenance: Douglas Cramer Collection, Los Angeles, CA tag on verso
Image: 40 x 40 inches
Note: Two unique works were made of Craig Johnson. The companion piece
was created with a white background and sold at Bonhams, New York, 5/08 for $216,000.
Estimated Gallery Price: $150,000/$200,000 |
Lot 148
Ed Ruscha
Hot Colors, 1988
Acrylic on paper
Signed and dated on recto
Provenance: Gagosian Gallery
Image: 29 x 24 inches; Framed: 38.5 x 33 inches
Estimated Gallery Price: $150,000/$200,000 |
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Lot 181
Fred Tomaselli
One, 1992
Mixed media
Signed, dated and titled on verso
Image: 18 x 7 inches
Estimated Gallery Price: $14,000/$16,000
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Lot 186
Andy Warhol
Vote McGovern, 1972
Silkscreen
Numbered 45/250
Signed and numbered in pencil on verso
Image: 42 x42 inches; Framed
Estimated Gallery Price: $35,000/$45,000
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Lot 17
Alighiero Boetti
Senza titolo, c. 1988
Mixed media
Includes separate Estate photographic certificate with Artist Archives sticker and stamp;
Date stamped on certificate verso
Image: 18.5 x 12.6 inches; Framed
Estimated Gallery Price: $8,000/$12,000
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We are pleased to be offering a special collection of Helmut Newton photographs, books and postcards.
The following work is a highlight from the personal collection of Marilyn Grabowski, who served as Playboy Magazine’s west coast editor for 43 years. Marilyn Grabowski was gifted these works by Helmut Newton who was a good friend of hers for thirty years. These are very special and unique pieces because of the history and relationship of Helmut
and Marilyn. The photographs in this collection are signed with various salutations to Marilyn.
Lot 110
Helmut Newton
Study on Voyeurism I, Los Angeles, 1989
Gelatin silver print
Note: Helmut Newton signed bottom of photo and gave it to Marilyn Grabowski:
“For Marilyn with love Helmut Newton, Hollywood 1989”
Signed, inscribed and dated on recto
Provenance: Marilyn Grabowski
Image: 15.5 x 16.5 inches; Framed: 23 x 21.5 inches
Estimated Gallery Price: $25,000/$30,000
Lot 114
Helmut Newton
Marilyn Grabowski, Playboy, 1993
Original Polaroid
Pictured: Marilyn Grabowski sitting in chair with model Tracy Tweed standing next
to her in Marilyn Grabowski office at Playboy
Helmut Newton signed and given to Marilyn Grabowski: “ Love from Helmut”
Provenance: Marilyn Grabowski
Image: 4 x 4 inches
Estimated Gallery Price: $5,000/$7,000
Lot 63
Paul Insect
Skelli table, 2008
Bronze, glass and automotive enamel
Numbered 3/3 from a series of unique sculptures
Note: This work has never been exhibited
Signed engraved by the artist on the inside of the collar
Glass tabletop: 23 (h) x 67 (l) x 33.5 (w) inches
Estimated Gallery Price: $70,000/$80,000
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Lot 23
Chaz
Untitled (Soy), 1989
Mixed media on unstretched canvas
Signed and dated on recto
Exhibited at Zero One Gallery in 1990, Los Angeles, CA
Image: 92 x 71.25 inches
Estimated Gallery Price: $14,000/$18,000
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Lot 79
Roy Lichtenstein
Crak, 1964
Color offset lithograph
Numbered 161/300
Signed, numbered and dated on recto
Published by Leo Castelli Gallery, New York, NY
Image: 19.25 x 27.5 inches; Framed: 28 x 35 inches
Estimated Gallery Price: $12,000/$18,000
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Lot 33
Shepard Fairey
Bush with Fangs, 2004
Silkscreen on wood with artist frame
Numbered ½
Signed, numbered and dated in pencil on recto and verso
Framed: 24.75 x 18.5 inches
Estimated Gallery Price: $3,500/$4,500 |
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Lot 40
Sam Francis
Untitled, 1987
Acrylic on canvas
Signed four times, dated and inscribed “for Alex Ivanov” on verso
Image: 21.5 x 15 inches
Estimated Gallery Price: $25,000/$35,000 |
Lot 124
Irving Penn
Optician’s Window, New York, 1939/1983
Silver gelatin print
Signed, numbered and dated on verso; Annotated on verso with ink and pencil
Image: 13.25 x 9.5 inches; Framed: 14 x 11 inches
Provenance: Rose Gallery, Santa Monica, CA tag on verso
Estimated Gallery Price: $18,000/$20,000 |
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Lot 31
Walker Evans
Washwoman’s Cabin, 1948
Vintage gelatin silver print
Provenance: Marla Kennedy, sold at F.O.A Auction 2000
Image: 9.25 x 7.25 inches; Framed: 21.5 x 17.5 inches
Estimated Gallery Price: $10,000/$14,000
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Highlights from our Previous Auctions include:
George Rickey
8 Lines Stainless Steel Sculpture, 1963-87
from Lines and Blades series
Stainless steel kinetic sculpture
Signed and dated on base
Published in: George Rickey, The Early Works, pg 194
Image: 62 x 54 x 31 inches
Estimated Gallery Price: $80,000/$100,000
Sold for $65,000 |
Ed Ruscha
Smoke Came out of Her Ears, Fuses, Fizzled and Popped, 1976
Pastel on paper
Signed and dated in pencil on verso
Provenance: From the collection of Jules Glazer Art Collection
Image: 22.75 x 28.625 inches; Framed
Estimated Gallery Price: $280,000/$320,000
Sold for $300,000
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Banksy
Whatever, 2006
Stencil and spray paint on steel
Purchased from the Barley Legal show in Los Angeles, receipt from Lazinc Gallery provided
Image: 48 x 61 inches
Estimated Gallery Price: $325,000/$375,000
Sold for $227,000 |
Keith Haring
Andy Mouse (collaboration with Andy Warhol), 1986
Color silkscreen on cardboard
Numbered 26/30
Signed by both Haring and Warhol in pencil on recto;
Dated and numbered in pencil on recto
Printed by: Rupert Smith, NY
Image: 38 x 38 inches; Framed: 41.75 x 41.25
Estimated Gallery Price: $70,000/$90,000
Sold for $63,000
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Michael C. McMillian
Secret Drawing #2, 1976
Construction
Signed, dated and titled on verso
Gallery tag on verso
Image: 11 x 18.25 x 1.4 inches
Estimated Gallery Price: $2,000/$3,000
Sold for $6,000
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