Fernando Zobel de Ayala y Montojo (Spanish/Filipino, 1924-1984), “Plaza de Pilatos I,” oil on canvas abstract painting, with artist signature “Zobel” and Spanish inscription lower right. English translation: “Afternoon light in the face of Pilate (Casa de Pilatos) from the window of my study, seen through the square, Seville, 31 of December 1972”. Additionally signed, […]
Lot 472: Fernando Zobel Ink Drawing
Fernando Zobel de Ayala Montojo (The Philippines, 1924-1984) ink on paper, untitled. Depicts an abstract form, rendered in black lines, reminiscent of works from the artist's Serie Negra (Series in Black). Signed and dated lower right, "Zobel 1965", with a Bertha Schaefer Gallery, New York label en verso. 7-3/8" H x 11" W sheet. Provenance: […]
Lot 473: Fernando Zobel Ink Drawing
Fernando Zobel de Ayala Montojo (Spanish/Filipino, 1924-1984) ink on paper, untitled. Depicts an abstract form, rendered in black lines, reminiscent of works from the artist's Serie Negra (Series in Black). Signed and dated lower right center, "Zobel 65", with a Bertha Schaefer Gallery, New York label en verso. Sight – 6 3/4" x 9 3/4". […]
Lot 474: Gabriella Crespi Abstract Bronze Sculpture
Gabriella Crespi (Italian, born 1922) abstract bronze sculpture in the form of a head with lightly hammered surface, untitled. Signed and numbered 300/3 on the base edge. 17 1/2″ H x 12″ W x 14″ D. Provenance: Private Florida collection. CONDITION: Overall very good condition.
Lot 466: Philippe Auge o/c, Le Rideau
Philippe Auge (French, b. 1935) oil on canvas painting, "Le Rideau," depicting a woman in elaborate Art Deco style headdress and bright citron colored dress, peering out from behind a drape, with a still life of fruit in the background. Signed "Auge" lower right. Housed in giltwood molded frame with linen liner. Sight – 21" […]
Lot 467: Naftali Bezem Mixed Media on Paper
Naftali Bezem (Israeli, born 1924) mixed media on paper titled "Jacob's Dream" 1997. The image depicted references the biblical story of Jacob's dream during which he has a vision of a connection between the earth and heaven, as described in the Book of Genesis. Signed "N. Bezem" lower left. Housed in wooden frame. Multiple gallery […]
Lot 469: Leonardo Nierman o/b, Genesis
Leonardo Nierman (Mexican, b. 1932) oil on masonite abstract painting, titled en verso Genesis. Signed "Nierman" lower right. Painting is in a simple giltwood frame raised atop a linen liner and giltwood outer frame. Board – 11 3/4" H x 15 3/4" W. Overall – 17" H x 21" W. Provenance: Nashville collection, acquired directly […]
Lot 463: Friedeberg Hand Chair, Chagall Litho, Raiken Sculpture
1st item: Pedro Friedeberg giltwood miniature hand and foot chair, signed on underside. 3″ H x 4″ W x 5″ D. Circa 1960s. 2nd item: Marc Chagall lithograph, “The Red Rooster,” surrealist image with figures, plant and bird. Unsigned/trimmed. 8 3/4″ H x 15 1/4″ W. 3rd item: Beatrice Levy- Raiken (American, 20th c.) molded […]
Lot 464: George Rickey Kinetic Sculpture, Space Churn
George Warren Rickey (American, 1907-2002) ” Space Churn With Cams II ” abstract kinetic steel sculpture, signed and dated “Rickey 1972″ and numbered 15 on base. 11 3/4″ H x 6 5/8” W. Provenance: private Nashville, Tennessee collection, purchased June 7, 1972 from Staempfli Gallery, New York. Insurance appraisal dated May 18, 1990 by Maxwell […]
Lot 465: Harry Bertoia Tabletop Sound Sculpture
Harry Bertoia (Italian-American, 1915-1978) beryllium sonambient sculpture, “Wheat”. Sculpture – 14 7/8″ H x 6 1/2″ W x 2 3/4″ D. Base – 10″ W x 5″ D. Provenance: Private Nashville, Tennessee collection, purchased Dec. 8, 1970 from Staempfli Gallery, New York. Insurance appraisal dated April 20, 1990 by George Staempfli for $7,500. Biography (courtesy […]