June 4 Sale Highlights — SANTA MONICA AUCTIONS

Bergamot Station Arts Center

2525 Michigan Ave., Gallery A5

Santa Monica, CA 90404

USA

(310) 315-1937

SANTA MONICA AUCTIONS
JUNE 4, 2017 SALE

Starting @ 12pm
MODERN & CONTEMPORARY FINE ART

Image: unique work by Richard Pettibone from 1969

Richard Pettibone Seductive Girl, Tahkt I-Sulyaman Variation II, Elvis, and Campbell’s Soup, 1969 Acrylic on canvas combine, with original frame Signed and dated in ink on verso 12 x 27 inches Provenance: Acquired by present and original owner from OK Harris Works of Art, New York, New York, in 1970, original receipt included Condition: repairs made along top strainer, along the bottom strainer to the left and third, along the bottom strainer to the right of signature. Two breaks in canvas within the Seductive Girl image as well as along the top edge of the Soup Can image, were flatted and patched. All archival repairs made by Valentine Michalski, Barrington, MA.  Estimate: $45,000/$65,000

Robert Rauschenberg Sling Shot Lit #8 (Black State) (GEMINI 41.165) , 1985 Lithograph/screeprint and assemblage with sailcloth, mylar, wooden lightbox, fluorescent light fixture, aluminum, moveable window shade system and plexiglas bars Edition of 25 Signature and date incised into metal plate on lower left corner of frame Prints: 76 x 53 inches, each; Lightbox Frame: 84.5 x 56 x 12.5 inches Published by Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles, CA Condition: surface scuffs and scuffs along edges of lightbox frame Estimate: $20,000/$25,000

Chuck Close Self Portrait (Yellow Raincoat), 2013 Archival watercolor pigment print on Hanemuhle rag paper From the numbered edition of 70 30 x 24 inches Provenance: Compassionate Touch Network based in New Mexico. 100% of the hammer to go to this non-profit organization Estimate: $8,000/$10,000

Alex Prager Jackie, 2007 C-print Edition 2/5 Image: 46.5 x 49.25 inches; Framed: 49.375 x 46.25 inches Estimate: $25,000/$35,000

Hossein Khosrojerdi GAZE , 2001 Digital painting From the numbered edition of 5 Signed, numbered and dated on recto Image: 43 x 43 inches; Framed: 44.5 x 44 inches Estimate: $15,000/$18,000

David Hockney Celia Musing , 1979 Lithograph on Toyoshi 80 paper From the numbered edition of 100 Signed, numbered and dated in blue crayon on recto Sheet:  40 x 29 inches; Framed: 50 x 39 inches Condition: horizontal crease mid-print, center Estimate: $10,000/$12,000

Dennis Hopper Untitled, c. 1988 Silkscreen (gold) based on the photograph taken c. 1961-65 Printer Proof 1/1 Signed and annotated in pencil on recto Printed by Modern Multiples Sheet: 57.5 x 40.5 inches; Framed: 66 x 49 inches Estimate: $30,000/$40,000

Dale Frank A Million Miles , 1999 Synthetic polymer paint and varnish on canvas Signed and dated on recto 43.5 x 43.5 inches Provenance: Karyn Lovegrove Gallery, Los Angeles, CA Condition: horizontal scuff along base with faint cracqueling, and faint horizontal scuff at left of center figure Estimate: $14,000/$18,000

Dennis Hopper Side of truck with graffiti, c. 1988-1989 Silkscreen (silver) based on the photograph taken in c. 1962 Printer Proof numbered 1/1; Edition of 6 Signed and numbered in pencil on recto Printed by Modern Multiples Illustrated in Dennis Hopper: Photographs 1961-1967, Shafrazi, T. (2009). Taschen America Llc., pg. 102-103 Image: 37 x 55 inches; Framed: 43.5 x 60.5 inches Estimate: $20,000/$30,000

Polly Apfelbaum Bubbles Meets Blossom , 2001 Velvet and dye on cotton sheet 35.75 x 30 inches Provenance: Karyn Lovegrove Gallery, Los Angeles, CA Estimate: $6,000/$8,000

Larry Bell SMS #262 , 1992 Vaporized metals and mixed media on canvas Signed in ink, titled and dated in pencil on verso Image: 15.5 x 18 inches Overall: 30 x 29.75 inches Estimate: $4,500/$5,500

David Hockney Ann Combing Her Hair, 1979 Lithograph on Koller handmade paper From the numbered edition of 75 Signed, numbered and dated in pencil on recto Sheet: 23 x 31.25 inches; Framed: 35 x 42.5 inches Estimate: $4,000/$6,000

Carlos Almaraz Greed , 1989 Silkscreen From the numbered edition of 90 Signed, numbered and dated in pencil on recto Image: 34 x 40.5 inches; Framed: 48 x 54.5 inches Estimate: $2,000/$2,500

Francis Bacon (1909-1992) OEdipe et le Sphinx d’aprés Ingres , 1984 Lithograph on Arches 150 copies with Arabic numbering, together with a number of “Hors Commerce” proofs and E.A. Signed and annotated “HC” in pencil on recto; missing Arts Litho, Paris stamp Image: 46 x 33.75 inches; Sheet: 50 x 35.25 inches; Framed: 55.5 x 42 inches Estimate: $14,000/$16,000

Robert Rauschenberg Plot, 1973 From Reality and Paradoxes Offset lithograph with embossing and collaged paper bag Edition 25/25 Signed, numbered and dated in pencil on recto Sheet: 32 x 23 inches; Framed: 45.5 x 36.5 inches Estimate: $3,000/$3,500

Billy Al Bengston Ka’ao Watercolor, 1983 Watercolor collage No visible signature Image: 29 x 42 x 4 inches; Framed: 35 x 47.5 x 5 inches Provenance: Billy Al Bengston Studio, Venice, CA; Stremmel Gallery, Reno, NV; Acquavella Galleries, Inc., New York, NY, tags on verso Estimate: $3,500/$4,500

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Peter Alexander Untitled, 1982 Mixed media on velvet Signed and dated on recto Image: 24 x 36 inches; Framed: 27.5 x 33.5 inches Provenance: James Corcoran Gallery, Los Angeles, CA, tag on verso Estimate: $1,800/$2,500

Charles Arnoldi Untitled, 1987 Woodcut From the numbered edition of 10 Signed, numbered and dated in pencil on recto Image: 53.5 x 44 inches; Sheet: 59.5 x 50 inches; Framed: 66.5 x 56.5 inches Condition: handling creases, rubbing, discoloration at edges Estimate: $2,000/$3,000

Mark Tobey Untitled, 1961 Monotype Signed and dated on recto Image: 39 x 20 inches; Framed: 49 x 29.5 inches Provenance: The Museum of Contemporary Art, Holywholyover A Circus, Los Angeles, CA, tag on verso

Ed Moses Untitled Abstraction II, 1992/2010 Lithograph From the numbered edition of 20 Signed, numbered and dated in pencil on recto Sheet: 47 x 35 inches; Framed: 58.5 x 46.5 inches Estimate: $3,000/$3,500

Keith Haring Andy Mouse Exhibition Poster , 1986 Silkscreen poster Signed and annotated “For Chris” in ink on recto Image: 32 x 24.75 inches; Framed: 34 x 26.75 inches Estimate: $800/$1,200

Walter Robinson Plunder, 1984 Oil on canvas Signed and dated on verso Image: 24 x 24 inches; Framed: 25.5 x 25.5 inches Estimate: $4,000/$6,000

Mel Ramos Dove Tail (From Leda and the Swan), 1969 Lithograph on silver foil with embossing collaged onto Fabriano Classico paper Edition #63/100 Signed, numbered and dated in pencil on recto Image: 25.5 x 20 inches; Sheet: 27.5 x 22 inches; Framed: 33 x 27 inches Estimate: $1,200/$1,800

John Register Venetian Light, 1990 Lithograph with silkscreen Edition 70/85 Signed, numbered and dated in pencil on recto Image: 42.5 x 36 inches; Sheet: 50 x 42 inches; Framed: 55.5 x 48 inches Estimate: $3,500/$4,500

Michael Seuphor Le Constructiviste, 1962 Ink on paper No visible signature; Title with annotations on verso Image: 18 x 22.25 inches; Framed: 21 x 27 inches Provenance: Esther Robles Gallery, Los Angeles, CA, tag on verso Estimate: $1,400/$1,800

Peter Erskine Starry Night , 1988 Fiberglass and 24k gold Signed, titled and dated in ink on verso 34 x 28.5 x 1 inches Provenance: The Works Gallery, Los Angeles, CA, tag on verso Estimate: $800/1,200

Derek Boshier (born 1937) Cover for David Bowie’s Lodger , 1979/2016 Digital pigment print with ink Signed and dated in ink on verso Image: 71 x 35.5 inches; Framed: 74 x 38.5 inches Estimate: $8,000/$12,000

David Bowie (1947-2016) Lot of Six Death, Lovers, Earth, Moon, Star, Death ,  1975 Four-color hand pulled silkscreen on hand made Japanese paper Five unsigned; second image of “Death” signed, numbered and dated in pencil on recto by David Bowie Image: 34.5 x 23 inches, each; Framed: 45 x 31.5 inches, each Published by Wasserman Silkscreen, chop mark on lower right corner of each print Estimate: $5,000/$8,000 (Lot of Six)

Slim Aarons Poolside Gossip, 1970/Printed Later Lambda print Edition #38/150 Estate stamp embossed on recto, numbered in ink on recto Image: 15.25 x 23 inches; Sheet: 20 x 24 inches; Framed: 23.25 x 30 inches Estimate: $800/$1,200

Sam Francis Untitled (SF.189), 1974 Lithograph From the numbered edition of 30 Signed and numbered in pencil on recto Image: 22.25 x 30 inches; Framed: 30.5 x 38 inches

Holly Topping An Ostrich, Myself and a Baboon, 2003 Oil on canvas Signed and dated in ink on verso 79 x 70 inches Provenance: Track 16 Gallery, Santa Monica, CA Estimate: $4,000/$6,000

Raymond Pettibon (born 1957) Untitled (From 12 Prints by Raymond Pettibon), 1991 Silkscreen Publishers proof edition of 3 aside from the numbered edition of 40 Signed and numbered in pencil on recto Image: 25 x 18 inches; Framed: 33 x 28 inches Estimate: $2,000/$2,500

Christopher Wool (born 1955) Untitled (Sexism), 1994 Photogravure on Somerset paper From the AP edition of 20, aside from the numbered edition of 100 Signed, numbered and dated in pencil on verso Image: 10.25 x 6.75 inches; Framed: 18.75 x 15.75 inches Estimate: $1,800/$2,500

Christopher Wool (born 1955) Untitled (Parkett 33), 1992 Black and white photograph, with original Parkett folder From the numbered edition of 70 Signed, numbered and dated in pencil on verso Image: 9.25 x 6 inches; Framed: 15.5 x 12 inches Estimate: $1,000/$1,500

Luis Jimenez Cruzando el Rio Bravo (Border Crossing) 1984 Lithograph CTP (Color Trial Proof) aside from the numbered edition of 90 Signed, titled and annotated “CTP 1” in pencil on recto; annotated “RED” in red pencil on recto. Fingerprints apparent from trial proofing process. Image: 31 x 22.5 inches; Framed: 38 x 31 inches Estimate: $2,500/$3,500

Takashi Murakami Comprehending the 51st Dimension, 2014 Offset lithograph From the numbered edition of 300 Signed and numbered in silver ink on recto Image: 28 inches in diameter; Framed: 31 x 31 inches Estimate: $1,200/$1,500

Billy Al Bengston Manana Corrida , 1982 Ten-color lithograph with collage From the numbered edition of 25 Signed, numbered and dated in pencil on recto Sheet: 25 x 47 inches; Framed: 28 x 50 inches Published by the Tamarind Institute Estimate: $1,200/$1,800

Lot of Two Frank Romero Car, c. 1980’s Silkscreen Edition of 40 Signed and numbered in pencil on recto with Atzlan chop mark Image: 19.5 x 29.5 inches; Framed: 27 x 35 inches Carlos Aguirre Untitled, 1985 Bronze sculpture with (attached) painted wooden base Signed and dated via inscription on side Overall: 19 x 11.75 x 10.75 inches Estimate: $400/$600 (Lot of Two)

Laddie John Dill Untitled, 1972 Mixed media with cement on paper Signed and dated on verso Image: 38 x 29.75 inches; Framed: 39 x 31 inches Estimate: $1,000/$1,500

Marc Fichou Mediator 27, 2002 Oil on canvas Signed, titled and dated in ink on verso Image: 48 x 48 inches; Framed: 50 x 50 inches Estimate: $10,000/$15,000

Danny Lyon Gloria and Rosario, Santa Marta, Columbia, 1972 Gelatin silver print, mounted Signed in pencil on mount Image: 7.5 x 11.25 inches; Framed: 17.25 x 21.25 inches Estimate: $1,200/$1,800

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Peter Alexander Untitled (Quilt), c. 1982 Black velvet, satin, cord Unsigned 72 x 84 inches Provenance: The Functional Art Store, Santa Monica, CA Private Collection, Los Angeles, CA (acquired directly from the above; Private Collection, Los Angeles, CA acquired from LA Modern Auctions Estimate: $500/$800

Don Sorenson Untitled, 1976 Acrylic on canvas Signed and dated in pencil on verso Image: 22 x 36 inches; Framed: 22.75 x 36.75 inches Estimate: $1,800/$2,400

Peter Alexander (born 1939) PEACHGROVE , 1990 Unique monoprint etching Signed, titled and dated in pencil on recto Image: 29.25 x 32 inches; Sheet: 35.5 x 38.5 inches; Framed: 39.5 x 43 inches Estimate: $4,000/$6,000

Roswell Angier (born 1940) Chorus Girls, Pilgrim Theater, 1973 Vintage gelatin silver print Initialed, titled and dated in ink on recto Image: 7.875 x 11.875 inches; Sheet: 10.75 x 13.75 inches; Framed: 15 x 19.5 inches Estimate: $1,200/$1,600

Rufino Tamayo Torse de Femme , 1969 Lithograph From the Roman Numeral AP edition of 25 aside from the numbered edition of 125 Signed and numbered in pencil on recto Image: 27 x 20.5 inches; Framed: 34 x 27.5 inches Condition: print is faded overall Estimate: $400/$600

Ken Kelly NYMPH , 1994 Mixed media on canvas on panel Signed, titled and dated in ink on verso 44 x 40 inches Provenance: Mark Moore Gallery, Los Angeles, CA, tag on verso; Pulliam Deffenbaugh Gallery, Portland, OR, tag on verso Estimate: $2,000/$3,000