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  • Eugène Delacroix (French, 1798-1863)  Lion de L'Atlas
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 1

    Eugène Delacroix (French, 1798-1863) Lion de L'Atlas

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Hendrik Goltzius (Dutch, 1558-1617)  The Angel Announcing the Birth of Samson
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 2

    Hendrik Goltzius (Dutch, 1558-1617) The Angel Announcin...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Frederick Landseer Maur Griggs (British, 1876-1938)  St. Ippolyts
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 3

    Frederick Landseer Maur Griggs (British, 1876-1938) St....

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Paul César Helleu (French, 1859-1927)  Madame Anlis avec manchon assise
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 4

    Paul César Helleu (French, 1859-1927) Madame Anlis avec...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Käthe Kollwitz (German, 1867-1945)  Zwei schwatzende Frauen mit zwei Kindern
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 5

    Käthe Kollwitz (German, 1867-1945) Zwei schwatzende Fra...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Alphonse Mucha (Czech, 1860-1939)  Les Lys
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 6

    Alphonse Mucha (Czech, 1860-1939) Les Lys

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Samuel Palmer (British, 1805-1881)  The Herdsman's Cottage
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 7

    Samuel Palmer (British, 1805-1881) The Herdsman's Cotta...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Rembrandt van Rijn (Dutch, 1606-1669)  The Stoning of St. Stephen
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 8

    Rembrandt van Rijn (Dutch, 1606-1669) The Stoning of St...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • David Roberts (Scottish, 1796-1864)  Five Views of Egypt:  Thebes, Great Hall at Karnac, Nov. 28.1838.
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 9

    David Roberts (Scottish, 1796-1864) Five Views of Egypt...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Robert John Thornton, publisher (British, c. 1768-1837)  The Dragon Arum
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 10

    Robert John Thornton, publisher (British, c. 1768-1837)...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Robert John Thornton, publisher (British, c. 1768-1837)  The Narrow-leaved Kalmia
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 11

    Robert John Thornton, publisher (British, c. 1768-1837)...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Édouard Vuillard (French, 1868-1940)  Portrait de Cézanne
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 12

    Édouard Vuillard (French, 1868-1940) Portrait de Cézann...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • George Bellows (American, 1882-1925)  Preliminaries
    Estimate
    $15,000 - $25,000
    Lot 13

    George Bellows (American, 1882-1925) Preliminaries

    Est.
    $15,000 - $25,000
  • George Bellows (American, 1882-1925)  Between Rounds, Large, First Stone
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 14

    George Bellows (American, 1882-1925) Between Rounds, La...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • George Bellows (American, 1882-1925)  Tennis
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 15

    George Bellows (American, 1882-1925) Tennis

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • George Bellows (American, 1882-1925)  Morning, Nude on Bed, Second Stone
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 16

    George Bellows (American, 1882-1925) Morning, Nude on B...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • George Bellows (American, 1882-1925)  Legs of the Sea
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 17

    George Bellows (American, 1882-1925) Legs of the Sea

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • George Bellows (American, 1882-1925)  The White Hope
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 18

    George Bellows (American, 1882-1925) The White Hope

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • George Bellows (American, 1882-1925)  Elsie, Emma and Marjorie, Second Stone
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,200
    Lot 19

    George Bellows (American, 1882-1925) Elsie, Emma and Ma...

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,200
  • George Bellows (American, 1882-1925)  Sixteen East Gay Street
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 20

    George Bellows (American, 1882-1925) Sixteen East Gay S...

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • Frank Weston Benson (American, 1862-1951)  Two Impressions of Baldpates
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 21

    Frank Weston Benson (American, 1862-1951) Two Impressio...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Frank Weston Benson (American, 1862-1951)  The Sheldrake's Brood
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 22

    Frank Weston Benson (American, 1862-1951) The Sheldrake...

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Frank Weston Benson (American, 1862-1951)  Yellowlegs at Dusk
    Estimate
    $250 - $350
    Lot 23

    Frank Weston Benson (American, 1862-1951) Yellowlegs at...

    Est.
    $250 - $350
  • Frank Weston Benson (American, 1862-1951)  Three Impressions of Geese Drifting Down
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 24

    Frank Weston Benson (American, 1862-1951) Three Impress...

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Frank Weston Benson (American, 1862-1951)  Casting for Salmon
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 25

    Frank Weston Benson (American, 1862-1951) Casting for S...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Frank Weston Benson (American, 1862-1951)  November Moon
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 26

    Frank Weston Benson (American, 1862-1951) November Moon...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Thomas Hart Benton (American, 1889-1975)  Edge of Town
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 27

    Thomas Hart Benton (American, 1889-1975) Edge of Town

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Thomas Hart Benton (American, 1889-1975)  White Calf
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 28

    Thomas Hart Benton (American, 1889-1975) White Calf

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Thomas Hart Benton (American, 1889-1975)  Island Hay
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 29

    Thomas Hart Benton (American, 1889-1975) Island Hay

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • John Steuart Curry (American, 1897-1946)  Summer Afternoon
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 30

    John Steuart Curry (American, 1897-1946) Summer Afterno...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Daniel Garber (American, 1880-1958)  Winter Evening
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 31

    Daniel Garber (American, 1880-1958) Winter Evening

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Rockwell Kent (American, 1882-1971)  Starlight
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 32

    Rockwell Kent (American, 1882-1971) Starlight

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Martin Lewis (American, 1881-1962)  Dock Workers under the Brooklyn Bridge
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 32A

    Martin Lewis (American, 1881-1962) Dock Workers under t...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • William C. McNulty (American, 1889-1963)  Orchard St., NY
    Estimate
    $300 - $350
    Lot 33

    William C. McNulty (American, 1889-1963) Orchard St., N...

    Est.
    $300 - $350
  • Stow Wengenroth (American, 1906-1978)  Summer Dusk (Eastport, Maine)
    Estimate
    $350 - $550
    Lot 34

    Stow Wengenroth (American, 1906-1978) Summer Dusk (East...

    Est.
    $350 - $550
  • Stow Wengenroth (American, 1906-1978)  City Street (New York, New York)
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 35

    Stow Wengenroth (American, 1906-1978) City Street (New ...

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American, 1834-1903)  Upright Venice
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 36

    James Abbott McNeill Whistler (American, 1834-1903) Upr...

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Karel Appel (Dutch, 1921-2006)  Come Back Pussy Cat
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 37

    Karel Appel (Dutch, 1921-2006) Come Back Pussy Cat

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Karel Appel (Dutch, 1921-2006)    Untitled (Deux Personnages)
    Estimate
    $200 - $300
    Lot 38

    Karel Appel (Dutch, 1921-2006) Untitled (Deux Personnag...

    Est.
    $200 - $300
  • Romare Bearden (American, 1911-1988)  Mother and Child
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 39

    Romare Bearden (American, 1911-1988) Mother and Child

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • James Brooks (American, 1906-1992)  Concord
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 40

    James Brooks (American, 1906-1992) Concord

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Alexander Calder (American, 1898-1976)  Five Plates from the Suite Flying Colors  :  Beastie  Skybird  Friendship  Skyswirl
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 41

    Alexander Calder (American, 1898-1976) Five Plates from...

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Alexander Calder (American, 1898-1976)  Untitled
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 41A

    Alexander Calder (American, 1898-1976) Untitled

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Alexander Calder (American, 1898-1976)  Untitled (Disks and Pollywog)
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 42

    Alexander Calder (American, 1898-1976) Untitled (Disks ...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Marc Chagall (Russian/French, 1887-1985)  Grab des Vaters
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 43

    Marc Chagall (Russian/French, 1887-1985) Grab des Vater...

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Marc Chagall (Russian/French, 1887-1985)  Á l'eglise
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 44

    Marc Chagall (Russian/French, 1887-1985) Á l'eglise

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Marc Chagall (Russian/French, 1887-1985)  La toilette de Tchitchikov
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 45

    Marc Chagall (Russian/French, 1887-1985) La toilette de...

    Est.
    $300 - $500
  • Marc Chagall (Russian/French, 1887-1985)  Le suisse ne laisse pas entrer Tchitchikov
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 46

    Marc Chagall (Russian/French, 1887-1985) Le suisse ne l...

    Est.
    $300 - $500

Auction Description

Fine Prints & Photographs by Bonhams Skinner

Preview Times
January 24,  12PM – 5PM
January 25, 12PM – 8PM

This sale spans a broad swath of periods and places in Western art from Old Masters to Contemporary works. Post War artists lead the way with works by Helen Frankenthaler, Alex Katz, Keith Haring, Robert Motherwell, and Frank Stella, plus a complete X + X portfolio. A collection of George Bellows prints spanning is boxing and genre subjects are also included.  The January Fine Photographs auction showcases classic works by modern masters, including Ansel Adams, Robert Frank, Alfred Stieglitz, Minor White, and others. Among the highlights are 10 portfolios of photographs by artists such as Karl Blossfeldt, Robert Rauschenberg, Karl Struss, and James Van Der Zee.

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Buyer’s Premium

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$0 25.00

Bid Increments

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$0 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
$300,000 $25,000
$500,000 $50,000
$1,000,000 $100,000

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Terms & Conditions

1. Some of the lots in this sale are offered subject to a reserve. The reserve is a confidential minimum price agreed upon by the consignor and Skinner, Inc. below which the lot will not be sold. In most cases, the reserve will be set below the estimated range, but in no case will it exceed the estimates listed. A representative of Skinner, Inc. will execute such reserves by bidding for the consignor. In any event and whether or not a lot is subject to a reserve, the auctioneer may reject any bid or raise not commensurate with the value of such lot.

2. All property is sold “as is,” and neither the auctioneer nor any consignor makes any warranties or representation of any kind or nature with respect to the property, and in no event shall they be responsible for the correctness, nor deemed to have made any representation or warranty, of description, genuineness, authorship, attribution, provenance, period, culture, source, origin, or condition of the property and no statement made at the sale, or in the bill of sale, or invoice or elsewhere shall be deemed such a warranty of representation or an assumption of liability.

3. Except as provided in paragraph 1 above, the highest bidder as determined by the auctioneer shall be the purchaser. In the case of a disputed bid, the auctioneer shall have sole discretion in determining the purchaser and may also, at his or her election, withdraw the lot or reoffer the lot for sale. The auctioneer shall have sole discretion to refuse any bid, or refuse to acknowledge any bidder. Any bidder that plans on spending in excess of $100,000 should make arrangements with the accounting department at least five (5) days in advance of the sale, as a deposit may be required to participate.

4. All merchandise purchased must be paid for and removed from the premises the day of the auction. Skinner Inc. may impose, and the purchaser agrees to pay, a monthly interest charge of 1.5% of the purchase price of any lot or item lot not paid for within thirty-five (35) days of the date of sale. Skinner, Inc. shall have no liability for any damage or loss to property left on its premises for more than three (3) days from the date of sale. If any property has not been removed within three (3) days from the date of sale, at the option of Skinner, Inc. (a) Skinner Inc., may impose, and the purchaser agrees to pay, a monthly storage charge of 1.5% of the purchase price of any lot or portion of a lot not removed within the three days, and/or (b) Skinner Inc. may place the merchandise in a subsequent auction, without Reserve, to be sold to the highest bidder, and after deducting the standard commission and any additional charges that may apply, remit the proceeds to the purchaser.

5. Skinner accepts cash or check for payment. Personal checks will be acceptable only if credit has been established with Skinner, Inc. or if a bank authorization has been received guaranteeing a personal check. Skinner, Inc. reserves the right to hold merchandise purchased by personal check until the check has cleared the bank. The purchaser agrees to pay Skinner, Inc. a handling charge of $25.00 for any check dishonored by the drawee. Please contact Accounting for additional payment methods. Skinner does not accept payment by credit card for merchandise purchases.

6. If the purchaser breaches any of its obligations under these Conditions of Sale, including its obligation to pay in full the purchase price of all items for which it was the highest successful bidder, Skinner Inc. may exercise all of its rights and remedies under the law including, without limitation, (a) canceling the sale and applying any payments made by the purchaser to the damages caused by the purchaser’s breach, and/or (b) offering at public auction, without reserve, any lot or item for which the purchaser has breached any of its obligations, including its obligation to pay in full the purchase price, holding the purchaser liable for any deficiency plus all costs of sale.

7. In no event will the liability of Skinner, Inc. to any purchaser with respect to any item exceed the purchase price actually paid by such purchaser for such item.

8. Shipping is the responsibility of the purchaser. Upon request, our staff will provide the list of shippers who deliver to destinations within the United States and overseas. Some property that is sold at auction can be subject to laws governing export from the U.S., such as items that include material from some endangered species. Import restrictions from foreign countries are subject to these same governing laws. Granting of licensing for import or export of goods from local authorities is the sole responsibility of the buyer. Denial or delay of licensing will not constitute cancellation or delay in payment for the total purchase price of these lots.

9. All purchases are subject to the Massachusetts 6.25% sales tax unless the purchaser possesses a Massachusetts sales tax exemption number. Exemption numbers from other states are accepted in Massachusetts if presented with a business card or letterhead. Dealers, museums, and other qualifying parties can apply for a Massachusetts exemption number prior to the auction by contacting the Massachusetts Department of Corporations and Taxation at 100 Cambridge Street in Boston.

10. A premium equal to 23% of the final bid price up to and including $100,000, plus 20% of the final bid price from $100,001 up to and including $1,000,000, plus 12% of the final bid price from $1,000,001 and over will be applied to each lot sold, to be paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price.

11. Bidding on any item indicates your acceptance of these terms and all other terms printed within, posted, and announced at the time of sale whether bidding in person, through a representative, by phone, by Internet, or other absentee bid.

12. Skinner, Inc. and its consignors make no warranty or representation, express or implied, that the purchaser will acquire any copyright or reproduction rights to any lot sold. Skinner, Inc. expressly reserves the right to reproduce any image of the lots sold in this catalog. The copyright in all images, illustrations and written material produced by or for Skinner, Inc. relating to a lot, including the contents of this catalog, is, and shall remain at all times, the property of Skinner, Inc. and shall not be used by the purchaser, nor by anyone else, without our prior written consent.

13. These conditions of sale shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (excluding the laws applicable to conflicts or choice of law). The buyer/bidder agrees that any suit for the enforcement of this agreement may be brought, and any action against Skinner in connection with the transactions contemplated by this agreement shall be brought, in the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or any federal court sitting therein. The bidder/buyer consents to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts and waives objections that it may now or hereafter have to the venue of any such suit.

Revised January 8, 2014