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pAINTINgS LOTS 1 – 77
1 Raymond Jonson (American, 1891-1982) Watercolor No. 23, 1940 watercolor on board signed Jonson and dated (lower right) 26 x 22 inches.
Provenance: Aaron Payne Fine Art, Santa Fe, New Mexico Nedra Matteucci Galleries, Santa Fe, New Mexico Patsy Catlett/ Wildine Gallery of Contemporary Art, Albuquerque, New Mexico $8,000-12,000

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2 Raymond Jonson (American, 1891-1982) Oil No. 16/Pictographical Composition No. 6, 1946 oil on panel signed Raymond Jonson, titled and dated (verso) 27 x 31 inches.
Provenance: Aaron Payne Fine Art, Santa Fe, New Mexico Gerald Peters Gallery, Santa Fe, New Mexico $8,000-12,000

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4 3* Jordan Davies (American, b. 1941) Untitled oil on canvas 52 x 52 inches. Property from the Estate of Ruth Horwich, Chicago, Illinois
Exhibited: Chicago, Russell Bowman Art Advisory, Ruth: Selections from the Horwich Collection, May 21-July 2, 2015 $2,000-4,000
4 Paul Sarkisian (American, b. 1928) Untitled, 1979 pastel and acrylic on board signed Paul Sarkisian and dated (lower right) 40 1/2 x 60 1/2 inches.
Provenance: Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lerner, Illinois Nancy Hoffman Gallery, New York
Exhibited: Brooklyn New York, The Brooklyn Museum, American Drawing In Black & White: 1970-1980, November 22, 1980-January 18, 1981, No. 114 $4,000-6,000
5 Aaron Young (American, b. 1972) Burnout (Locals! Beware), 2007 (triptych) rubber, beer and acrylic on aluminum 96 x 144 inches.

Provenance: Deitch Projects, New York $15,000-25,000


6 6* Lee Krasner (American, 1908-1984) Past Present Subjunctive, 1976 charcoal on paper collage on canvas signed Lee Krasner and dated (lower left); titled (verso) 50 x 100 inches. Property from the Estate of Rita Dee Hassenfeld, Palm Beach, Florida
Provenance: The Pace Gallery, New York $150,000-250,000
7* Hisao Domoto (Japanese, b. 1928) Untitled, 1960 oil on canvas signed Domoto and dated (verso) 25 1/2 x 36 1/4 inches. Property from the Kermit-Lindberg Trust, Lake Zurich, Illinois $5,000-7,000

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8 Chuang Che (Chinese, b. 1934) Untitled, 1990 oil on canvas signed and dated (lower right) 51 1/2 x 49 1/2 inches. $20,000-30,000
9 Ray Parker (American, 1922-1990) Untitled oil on canvas signed Parker (lower right) 23 3/4 x 19 inches.
Provenance: Chase Gallery, New York $10,000-15,000

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10* Conrad Marca-Relli (American, 1913-2000) L-4-57(The Survival), 1957 oil and collage on canvas signed Marca-Relli and dated (lower right); initialed (verso) 46 1/2 x 53 inches. Property from the Estate of Rita Dee Hassenfeld, Palm Beach, Florida
Provenance: Hokin Gallery, Palm Beach, Florida $60,000-80,000

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11 Norman Bluhm (American, 1921-1999) Untitled oil on canvas signed Bluhm (lower right) 30 1/4 x 20 1/4 inches. $10,000-15,000 12 Eugene LeRoy (French, 1910-2000) Nu 9, 1986 oil on linen signed Eugene LeRoy, titled and dated (verso) 51 1/2 x 38 1/2 inches.
Provenance: Edward Thorpe Gallery, New York Compass Rose, Chicago $20,000-30,000

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14 13 Ronald Ahlstrom (American, b. 1922) Untitled oil, cardboard and twine on canvas signed Ronald Ahlstrom (verso) 36 x 36 1/2 inches. $1,000-2,000

14* Philip Hanson (American, b. 1943) Untitled, c. 1975 acrylic on sewn canvas 38 x 13 x 5 inches Property from the Estate of Ruth Horwich, Chicago, Illinois
Exhibited: Chicago, Russell Bowman Art Advisory, Ruth: Selections from the Horwich Collection, May 21-July 2, 2015 $2,000-4,000

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15* Frank Piatek (American, b. 1944) Untitled mixed media on masonite signed F. Piatek (verso) 24 x 23 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Ruth Horwich, Chicago, Illinois
Exhibited: Chicago, Carl Hammer Gallery, Ruth: Selections from the Horwich Collection, May 21-July 2, 2015 $1,000-2,000
16* Nicholas Wilder (American, 1938 - 1989) Red, White and Gold oil on canvas on board 38 x 31 inches. $1,000-2,000

17 Seymour Boardman (American, 1921-2005) Untitled oil on canvas signed Boardman (verso) 30 1/4 x 30 1/4 inches. $2,000-4,000
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18 18 John Haley (American, 1905-1991) Heritage, 1954 oil on canvas signed John Haley and dated (lower left) 18 x 16 inches. $1,000-2,000
19 Ronald Ahlstrom (American, b. 1922) Untitled mixed media signed Ahlstrom (lower right) 23 1/3 x 47 1/2 inches. $1,000-2,000

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20 Ronald Ahlstrom (American, b. 1922) Untitled mixed media on masonite signed Ahlstrom (lower right) 35 5/8 x 35 5/8 inches. $1,000-2,000
21 Ronald Ahlstrom (American, b. 1922) Untitled mixed media on board signed Ahlstrom (lower right and on verso) 8 x 8 inches. $600-800
22 Jun Dobashi (Japanese, 1910-1978) Untitled oil on canvas signed Jun Dobashi (lower right) 36 1/8 x 26 5/8 inches. $1,000-2,000

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24 23 Barbara Rae (Scottish, b. 1943) Untitled oil on canvas signed Rae (lower left) 59 3/4 x 71 3/4 inches. $4,000-6,000
24* William Conger (American, b. 1937) Parkway, 2007 oil on panel signed W. Conger, titled and dated (verso) 9 3/4 x 9 3/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Ruth Horwich, Chicago, Illinois
Exhibited: Chicago, Carl Hammer Gallery, Ruth: Selections from the Horwich Collection, May 21-July 2, 2015 $1,000-2,000

25* Victor Vasarely (Hungarian/French, 1906-1997) Prototupe du No 1200 “Citineu”, 1973-88 oil on canvas signed Vasarely (lower center); signed, titled and dated (verso) 19 1/2 x 19 1/2 inches. Property from the Collection of Gerhard Petzall, St. Louis, Missouri $30,000-50,000

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26* Robert Natkin (American, 1930-2010) Untitled, 1970 acrylic on panel signed Natkin (lower center) 38 x 27 inches. Property from the Jack H. Schuler Trust, Naples, Florida $4,000-6,000

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27 Jim Dine (American, b. 1943) 2 Moons, 2004 oil on canvas signed Jim Dine titled and dated (verso) 30 x 48 1/2 inches.

Provenance: Pace Wildenstein, New York $100,000-150,000
28 David Wojnarowicz (American, 1954-1992) Untitled, 1984 enamel on masonite 47 1/2 x 48 inches.
Provenance: Peter Miller Gallery, Chicago $20,000-30,000

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29 Ed Paschke (American, 1939-2014) TV Tools, 1990 oil on linen signed E. Paschke, titled and dated (verso) 24 x 36 inches.
Provenance: Phyllis Kind Gallery, Chicago $15,000-25,000


30 Ed Paschke (American, 1939-2004) Combat, 1990 oil on linen signed E. Paschke and dated (lower left) 50 x 80 inches.
Provenance: Phyllis Kind Gallery, Chicago Goldeen, Santa Monica, California $30,000-50,000
31* Karl Wirsum (American, b. 1939) Toboggan Toes, 1997 acrylic on wood 17 1/2 x 17 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Ruth Horwich, Chicago, Illinois
Provenance: Jean Albano Gallery, Chicago $3,000-5,000
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32* Ray Yoshida (American, 1930-2009) Untitled oil on canvas 22 x 28 inches. Property from the Estate of Ruth Horwich, Chicago, Illinois
Exhibited: Chicago, Carl Hammer Gallery, Ruth: Selections from the Horwich Collection, May 21-July 2, 2015 $8,000-12,000

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33 Roger Brown (American, 1941-1997) See No Evil, 1990 oil on canvas 36 x 36 inches.
Provenance: Phyllis Kind Gallery, Chicago $15,000-25,000

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34 Roger Brown (American, 1941-1997) Pyramid Courts, 1971 oil on canvas titled (verso) 48 x 60 inches. $30,000-50,000
35 Jack Goldstein (American, 1945-2003) Untitled (Lightning), 1984 acrylic on canvas 72 x 96 inches.
Provenance: Metro Pictures, New York $80,000-120,000

36 Tom Uttech (American, b. 1942) Agassademo Mikana (783), 2004 oil on linen signed T. Uttech, titled and dated (verso) 36 x 42 inches. $20,000-30,000


37 Speto (Brazilian, b. 1972) Untitled, 2005 oil on canvas signed Speto (lower right) 70 x 106 inches. $4,000-6,000

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38* Angel Botello (Puerto Rican, 1913-1986) Red Figure with Jump Rope oil on board signed Botello (lower right) 48 x 36 inches. From the Estate of Françoise Dreyfuss, Naples, Florida
Provenance: Galeria Botello, Viejo San Juan, Puerto Rico, 1974 $25,000-35,000
39* Andre Beaudin (French, 1895-1979) The Peasant Woman, 1951 oil on canvas signed A. Beaudin and dated (upper left) 18 1/8 x 13 inches. Property from the Estate of Denise Selz, Chicago, Illinois
Provenance: R.S. Johnson International Gallery, Chicago $1,000-2,000
40 Bucky Milam (American, 20th century) St. George and the Rhine Maidens, 1964 oil and graphite on canvas signed Bucky Milam and dated (lower right) 36 x 40 inches. $800-1,200

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41 41 Mary Gehr (American, 1910-1997) Untitled oil on canvas signed Mary Gehr (lower right) 52 x 35 7/8 inches. $1,000-2,000

42* Romeo Tabuena (Filipino, b. 1921) Flute and Drum, 1971 acrylic on board signed Tabuena and dated (lower left) 28 x 24 inches Property from the Collection of Gerald and Susan Stewart, Glen Ellyn, Illinois $3,000-5,000
43* Romeo Tabuena (Filipino, b. 1921) Rice Planters, 1977 acrylic on board signed Tabuena and dated (upper left) 28 x 24 inches Property from the Collection of Gerald and Susan Stewart, Glen Ellyn, Illinois $3,000-5,000
44* Su Xinping (Chinese, b. 1960) Cheers, 1998 oil on burlap signed in Chinese and dated (lower right) 75 x 63 inches. Property from the Collection of James and Catherine Weir, Naples, Florida $30,000-50,000


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45* LeRoy Neiman (American, 1921-2012) Nymphs, 1960 oil on canvas signed Leroy Neiman and dated (lower right) 76 x 60 inches. Property from the Estate of Kenneth A. Ford, Sarasota, Florida
Provenance: Mr. Hugh Hefner, Chicago Dyansen Gallery, Beverly Hills, California
Exhibited: Beverly Hills, California, Dyansen Gallery, LeRoy Neiman: Original works created for the Playboy Clubs 1957-1971, July 22, 1989This lot is accompanied by a copy of Hugh Hefner’s Little Black Book, publsihed 2004, a photo of the painting signed by LeRoy Neiman and inscribed Painted for Hugh Hefner’s bedroom in the Playboy Chicago Mansion. Based on the feel of a Fragonard painting. Leroy Neiman 1998 and a note from Mr. Nieman to Mr. Ford regarding the purchase of painting on the Dyansen Gallery invitation for the opening reception of the exhibit. $60,000-80,000 46* LeRoy Neiman (American, 1921-2012) The Toreador, 1960 oil on board signed LeRoy Neiman and dated (verso) 19 3/4 x 23 3/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Sarah Coltman, Lindenhurst, Illinois $15,000-25,000

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48 47 Alexis Miguel Pantoja Perez (Cuban, b. 1969) Descubrimiento de Flor en Marte, 2013 oil on canvas signed A Pantoja and dated (lower right) 28 1/2 x 39 1/2 inches. $3,000-5,000
48 Rico Lebrun (American, 1900-1964) Portrait of a Spanish Gentleman, 1958 oil on canvas signed Lebrun and dated (upper left) 57 x 46 inches. $3,000-5,000
49* Robert Beauchamp (American, 1923-1995) Untitled #1, 1960 oil on paper mounted to board signed Beauchamp and dated (lower left) 27 1/2 x 39 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Ruth Horwich, Chicago, Illinois
Provenance: Mr. Lewis Manilow, Chicago
Exhibited: Chicago, Russell Bowman Art Advisory, Ruth: Selections from the Horwich Collection, May 21-July 2, 2015 $1,000-2,000
50* Robert Beauchamp (American, 1923-1995) Untitled, 1963 oil on board signed Beauchamp and dated (lower right); signed and dated (verso) 18 1/2 x 17 inches. Property from the Estate of Ruth Horwich, Chicago, Illinois
Exhibited: Chicago, Russell Bowman Art Advisory, Ruth: Selections from the Horwich Collection, May 21-July 2, 2015 $800-1,200

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52 51 Lester F. Johnson (American, 1919-2010) Four Men/Hats, 1969 oil on canvas signed Lester Johnson and dated (verso) 22 x 22 inches.
Provenance: Martha Jackson Gallery, New York $3,000-5,000
52* C.J. Pyle (American, 20th century) It’s Judy’s Turn to Cry ink, colored pencil and graphite on inside LP record sleeve 12 1/2 x 13 1/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Ruth Horwich, Chicago, Illinois
Exhibited: Chicago, Carl Hammer Gallery, Ruth: Selections from the Horwich Collection, May 21-July 2, 2015 $800-1,200
53 Lee Godie (American, 1908-1994) Untitled (Pink Girl) watercolor and ink on canvas signed Lee Godie (lower left) 26 3/4 x 19 3/4 inches. $2,000-4,000
54* Lee Godie (American, 1908-1994) Untitled (Profile) watercolor and ink on canvasboard signed Lee Godie (lower center) 18 3/4 x 18 3/4 inches. Property from the Estate of Ruth Horwich, Chicago, Illinois
Exhibited: Chicago, Carl Hammer Gallery, Ruth: Selections from the Horwich Collection, May 21-July 2, 2015 $2,000-4,000
55* Lee Godie (American, 1908-1994) Untitled (Chicago) mixed media on curtain signed artist Lee Godie (lower left) 22 1/4 x 11 3/8 inches. From the Collection of Jeanne Oelerich, Naples, Florida $1,000-2,000

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56* June Leaf (American, b. 1929) Untitled (Beach Girl) oil on wood 33 1/2 x 15 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Ruth Horwich, Chicago, Illinois
Exhibited: Chicago, Carl Hammer Gallery, Ruth: Selections from the Horwich Collection, May 21-July 2, 2015 $1,500-2,500 57* June Leaf (American, b. 1929) Untitled (Two Figures) oil on wood 16 1/2 x 14 inches. Property from the Estate of Ruth Horwich, Chicago, Illinois
Exhibited: Chicago, Carl Hammer Gallery, Ruth: Selections from the Horwich Collection, May 21-July 2, 2015 $1,000-2,000 58* June Leaf (American, b. 1929) Untitled (Girl on Horse) oil on wood 13 1/2 x 7 inches. Property from the Estate of Ruth Horwich, Chicago, Illinois
Exhibited: Chicago, Carl Hammer Gallery, Ruth: Selections from the Horwich Collection, May 21-July 2, 2015 $800-1,200
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59* Howard Finster (American, 1916-2001) Jesus Saves Box, 1984 mixed media signed Howard Finster and dated 12 1/2 x 7 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Ruth Horwich, Chicago, Illinois $1,000-2,000 60* Howard Finster (American, 1916-2011) The Man in the Shoe Knows What to Do wood stain and oil on wood 28 x 20 inches. Property from the Estate of Ruth Horwich, Chicago, Illinois
Exhibited: Chicago, Carl Hammer Gallery, Ruth: Selections from the Horwich Collection, May 21-July 2, 2015 $1,000-2,000 61* Howard Finster (American, 1916-2011) The Great Revival (1203 Past Midnight), 1985 oil on concrete 5 1/4 x 3 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Ruth Horwich, Chicago, Illinois
Exhibited: Chicago, Carl Hammer Gallery, Ruth: Selections from the Horwich Collection, May 21-July 2, 2015 $600-800
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63 62* Clementine Hunter (American, 1887-1988) Untitled (Gardening) oil on canvas 16 x 20 inches. Property from the Collection of Yolanda Saul, Beverly Shores, Indiana $2,000-4,000
63 Gerard Valcin (Haitian, 1925-1988) Untitled (Village Scene), 1972 and Untitled (Farmers), 1972 (a pair of works) oil on board signed G Valcin and dated (lower left) and (lower right) largest: 8 1/2 x 10 3/4 inches. $1,000-2,000
64* Mattie Lou O’Kelley (American, b. 1908) Interior Room (Brown), 1984 oil on canvas signed M.L. O’Kelley and dated (lower right) 17 1/2 x 23 inches. Property from the Collection of Yolanda Saul, Beverly Shores, Indiana $10,000-15,000 65* Mattie Lou O’Kelley (American, born 1908) Interior Room (Green), 1984 oil on canvas signed M.L. O’Kelley and dated (lower right) 17 1/2 x 23 inches. Property from the Collection of Yolanda Saul, Beverly Shores, Indiana $10,000-15,000

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66* Ivan Rabuzin (Croatian, 1921-2008) Landscape with Trees and Flowers, 1981 oil on canvas signed Ivan Rabuzin a nd dated (lower right) 10 1/2 x 15 3/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Yolanda Saul, Beverly Shores, Indiana $1,000-2,000 67* Ivan Rabuzin (Croatian, 1921-2008) Landscape with Houses, 1981 oil on canvas signed Ivan Rabuzin and dated (lower right) 10 1/2 x 15 3/4 inches. Property from the Collection of Yolanda Saul, Beverly Shores, Indiana $1,000-2,000

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68* Aldo Piacenza (American, 1888-1976) Untitled (St. Peter’s), 1954 oil on canvas signed A. Piacenza and dated (lower right) 41 1/2 x 50 1/2 inches. Property from the Estate of Ruth Horwich, Chicago, Illinois
Exhibited: Chicago, Russell Bowman Art Advisory, Ruth: Selections from the Horwich Collection, May 21-July 2, 2015 $1,000-2,000
69* Duilio Barnabe (Italian, 1914-1961) Flowers (Tulips) oil on canvas signed Barnabe (lower right) 38 x 28 inches. Property from the Estate of Denise Selz, Chicago, Illinois $3,000-5,000
70 Marcia Hafif (American, b. 1927) Untitled (Still Life), 1950 oil on canvas signed Hafif and dated (lower right); signed (verso) 18 x 22 inches. $1,000-2,000

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73 71 Herbert Katzman (American, 1923-2004) Still Life with Crabs, 1951 oil on canvas signed H. Katzman and dated (lower right) 39 1/2 x 25 inches.

Provenance: The Downtown Gallery, New York $800-1,200
72 Herbert Katzman (American, 1923-2004) Woman Reading, 1955 oil on canvas signed H. Katzman and dated (lower right) 30 x 36 inches. $3,000-5,000
73* Susanna Coffey (American, b. 1949) Vane, 2003 oil on linen signed Susanna Coffey and dated (verso) 12 x 15 inches. Property from the Estate of Ruth Horwich, Chicago, Illinois $800-1,200
74* Robert Barnes (American, b. 1934) Jealousy, 1992 alkyd on panel signed Robert Barnes, titled and dated (verso) 6 x 11 inches. Property from the Estate of Ruth Horwich, Chicago, Illinois
Exhibited: Chicago,Carl Hammer Gallery, Ruth: Selections from the Horwich Collection, May 21-July 2, 2015 $1,000-2,000
75 Eldzier Cortor (American, b. 1916) Lacing up on the Steps oil on board signed E. Cortor (lower right) 24 x 30 inches. $15,000-25,000

76 Gertrude Abercrombie (American, 1909-1977) Queen of Hearts with Jack and Ball, 1955 oil on masonite signed Abercrombie and dated (lower right) 5 1/2 x 4 1/4 inches. $1,500-2,500

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77 Gertrude Abercrombie (American, 1909-1977) Untitled (Cat), 1956 oil on board signed Abercrombie and dated (lower left) 4 1/4 x 5 1/4 inches. $3,000-5,000

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