Louis Le Brocquy (Ireland, 1916-2012) oil on canvas abstract painting titled “Torso” rendered in a heavy impasto technique. Signed lower right. Titled en verso. Housed in a contemporary frame. Sight – 11 1/2″ H x 9 3/4″ W. Framed – 18 1/8″ H x 16 1/8″ W. Late 20th century. Biography (courtesy Askart): A self […]
Lot 392: Attr. Greg Ridley Abstract Sculpture
Abstract sculpture attrib. Greg Ridley (Tennessee, 1925-2004); carved quartz with etched curved crosshatched designs and central negative space on a black granite square base. Unsigned. 8" H x 9" W x 9 1/2" D. 10 lbs. Biography: Greg Ridley was born in Smyrna, TN, and moved with his family to Nashville, TN in 1936. After […]
Lot 393: Greg Ridley O/C, Still Life with Masks
Greg Ridley (Tennessee, 1925-2004 ) oil on canvas, still life with Greek comedy and drama theater masks, fruit, and vase of flowers. Signed and dated verso "Ridley '91". Article on the artist is taped to back. 20" x 16", unframed. Biography: Greg Ridley was born in Smyrna, TN, and moved with his family to Nashville, […]
Lot 391: 2 Duane Hanson Early Sculptures and Archive
Two early sculptures by Duane Hanson (American, 1925-1996), together with an archive of related letters and photographs. All were given by Hanson to a former student who remained a lifelong friend. 1st item: "Man on a Flagpole," depicting a man, crosslegged male figure seated atop the finial of a blue flag pole. Figure – 16 […]
Lot 389: Beverly Pepper Abstract Sculpture
Beverly Pepper (New York/Italy, b. 1922) burl wood abstract sculpture with hollow center enclosing a bronze sphere. Mounted to a rectangular black stone base having four horizontal incised lines on each side. Overall – 20" H x 16" W x 6" D. Mid 20th century. Biography (courtesy Askart): Beverly Pepper is known for her wood […]
Lot 390: Marcel Duchamp "Sink Stopper" Medallion
Marcel Duchamp (New York/California/France, 1887-1968) bronze medallion titled “Bouche-Evier” (Sink Stopper). Signed, dated, and numbered, “64 56/100″, en verso. Mounted in black plexiglass frame. Medallion – 3/8″ H x 2 1/2″ dia. Framed – 2 5/8″ H x 6 7/8″ W x 7 1/4” D. Mid 20th century. Provenance: Private Collection of a Retired Sculptor […]
Lot 388: Sergio Bustamante Copper Elk Sculpture
Sergio Bustamante (Mexico/Holland, b. 1942/43) copper elk sculpture, signed "Sergio Bustamante" and numbered 75/100. 42" H x 26 1/2" W x 18" D. 6.6 pounds. CONDITION: Very minor scattered denting, some in the making.
Lot 386: Russian Misha Frid Bronze Nude w/ Lion
Misha Frid (Russian, b. 1938) cold painted bronze sculpture depicting a partially clad female resting atop a male lion, fitted with a custom crystal rock base. Back of sculpture marked "M. Frid" with copyright 1988 and foundry mark. Numbered #103/190. Bronze measures 12" H. 15 1/2" total H with glass base. 14" diameter. 27.9 lbs. […]
Lot 387: 2 Bronze Female Sculptures, incl. Nude
1st item: After Alois Mayer (Germany, 1855-1936) bronze sculpture titled "Lady Liberty" depicted blind folded, holding the scales of justice and standing atop a book and snake. Signed on the base "A. Moyer". Mounted onto a green marble circular base. 10 1/2" H. Modern, 20th century. 2nd item: After Edmund Louis Auguste Leveque (France, 1814-1875) […]
Lot 385: Manette de Lyee de Belleau Bronze
Manette de Lyee de Belleau (France, 1873-1957) "Salome," large bronze sculpture depicting a partially nude young dancing girl carrying the head of John the Baptist on a platter. Bronze signed "De Lyee", left side back of base. Statue – 31 1/2" H x 12 1/4" W x 12 1/2" D. Base – 1 1/2" H […]