The Bill and Acey
Wolgin Collection
18 OCTOBER 2023
The Bill and Acey
Wolgin Collection
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top left Bill and Acey New Year’s Eve 1963 top right lot 199 above LOVE stamp first day of issue left Alexander Calder and Acey, 1972
BILL AND ACEY WOLGIN
LEGENDARY COLLECTORS
Bill and Acey Wolgin stand as legends in the art world of Philadelphia, Boca Raton, and beyond. Acey was a longstanding trustee at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Bill was chairman of the board of the Boca Raton Museum of Art, and he oversaw the rebuilding of that wonderful institution. Along with Sidney and Jacqueline Wolgin, Bill and Acey created the Wolgin Education Center that continues to thrive and serve the community of Palm Beach County. Most recently, Bill was a trustee at Woodmere Art Museum, and with Acey he brought guiding vision and vitality into every strategic discussion. Well into his centennial year, Bill was instrumental in envisioning the current expansion of Woodmere. He participated in board discussions with undiminished directness, intelligence, and positive spirit top right Bill and Acey in Paris above Bill and Acey, Atlantic City Art Show, 1963
up to his final days.
Bill and Acey are especially known for their
welcomes visitors with joy and rainbow-like
friendships with artists and their generosity
spirit; and the monumental Donut with Balls
in donating important works of art to the
and Half Moon by Fletcher Benton at the
museums they loved. For many artists from
Boca Raton Museum of Art.
New York, Paris, London, and elsewhere, the Wolgins were the magnet that drew them to Philadelphia. They were generous philanthropists who knew it was important to lead by example, and the parties they
The Wolgin collection itself is extraordinary. Lucky are those who acquire a work or two and get to carry forward a piece of Bill and Acey’s impressive legacy.
hosted in their magnificent apartment atop the Drake are remembered to this day with
Irvin M. Lippman
a lifted eyebrow and wink. Everyone wanted
Executive Director,
that invitation, and artists, collectors,
Boca Raton Museum of Art
scholars, curators, and museum directors all attended. Bill and Acey often insisted on making purchases rather than accepting gifts from their artist friends because they wanted to acquire works they considered the best. Among the many iconic works
Sasha Suda The George D. Widener Director and CEO, The Philadelphia Museum of Art William R. Valerio The Patricia Van Burgh Allison Director and CEO, Woodmere Art Museum
from their own walls that are now part of the public sphere are Yves Klein’s amazing Portrait Relief I: Arman (1962) in deep blue and shimmering gold at the Philadelphia Museum of Art; the large-scale sculpture group by Sam Maitin at Woodmere that
above Portrait Relief I: Arman by Yves Klein, 1962. Philadelphia Museum of Art: Gift of Dr. and Mrs. William Wolgin, 1978, 1978-174-1 © Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / ADAGP, Paris below postcard illustrating correspondence with Robert Indiana
10 0 N I K I D E S A I N T P H A L L E 1930–2002 Nana (from the Nana qui court series) 1969 hand-painted polyester resin with iron base 9 ½ h × 6 ¼ w × 5 d in (24 × 16 × 13 cm) This Nana is one of the artist’s few examples of the iconic form to be decorated with pants. Signed and numbered to neck ‘Niki de Saint Phalle 17’. This work is number 17 from a series of examples, each with unique paint application and base. P ROV E N A N C E : Makler Gallery, Philadelphia
Acquired from the previous in 1970 by Bill and Acey Wolgin $ 20,000 – 30,000
101 R O B E RT R A U S C H E N B E R G 1925–2008 Anemone 1978 solvent transfer on fabric collage with acrylic paint on wooden panel 36 h × 36 w in (91 × 91 cm) Signed, titled and dated to verso ‘Anemone Rauschenberg 78’. Sold with a signed and inscribed copy of the monograph Rauschenberg by Andrew Forge. P ROV E N A N C E : The Mayer Gallery, London
Sonnabend, New York Thomas Ammann Fine Art, Zurich Larry Gagosian Gallery, New York Annina Nosei-Weber, New York Acquired from the previous in 1979 by Bill and Acey Wolgin $ 50,000 – 70,000
above Robert Rauschenberg and Acey (foreground) Norway
102 A L E X A N D E R C A L D E R 1898–1976 Red Tail 1964 sheet metal, brass, wire and paint 15 h × 25 ½ w × 5 d in (38 × 65 × 13 cm) Incised signature to base ‘CA’. This work is registered in the archives of the Calder Foundation, New York, under application number A04574. L I T E R AT U R E : Hommage to Alexander Calder,
XXe Siècle special issue, pg. 25 Alexander Calder: Minimal / Maximal, Neue National Galerie exhibition catalog, pg. 156, fig. 96 P ROV E N A N C E : Perls Galleries, New York
Makler Gallery, Philadelphia Acquired from the previous in 1965 by Bill and Acey Wolgin $ 500,000 – 700,000
10 3 B E T T Y W O O D M A N 1930–2018 Kitamura Kimona vases (diptych) 1991 glazed earthenware 31 ¼ h × 23 w × 8 d in (79 × 58 × 20 cm) 30 h × 25 w × 8 d in (76 × 64 × 20 cm) Impressed signature to base of each work ‘Woodman’. Sold with a copy of the Art of Craft, Boca Raton Museum of Art exhibition catalog. L I T E R AT U R E : The Art of Craft, Boca Raton Museum
of Art exhibition catalog, pg. 28 E X H I B I T E D : The Art of Craft, 22 January – 28 February
1993, Boca Raton Museum of Art P ROV E N A N C E : Max Protetch Gallery, New York
Acquired from the previous in 1991 by Bill and Acey Wolgin $ 40,000 – 60,000
104 A L E X A N D E R C A L D E R 1898–1976 Thin Maze 1940 brass and steel wire 2 h × 5 ¾ w × ½ d in (5 × 15 × 1 cm) This work is registered in the archives of the Calder Foundation, New York, under application number A04573. P ROV E N A N C E : Perls Galleries, New York
Makler Gallery, Philadelphia Acquired from the previous in 1971 by Bill and Acey Wolgin $ 30,000 – 50,000
10 5 A L E X A N D E R C A L D E R 1898–1976 Untitled 1950 gouache and India ink on paper 9 ½ h × 11 w in (24 × 28 cm) Signed and dated to lower right ‘Calder 50’. This work is registered in the archives of the Calder Foundation, New York, under application number A04572. P ROV E N A N C E : Galerie Maeght, Paris
Acquired from the previous in 1967, Private Collection, New York Mersky Gallery, Philadelphia Acquired from the previous in 1968 by Bill and Acey Wolgin $ 20,000 – 30,000
10 6 A L E X A N D E R C A L D E R 1898–1976 Cheval II 1930/1964 patinated bronze 4 ½ h × 8 w × 4 ½ d in (11 × 20 × 11 cm) The original plaster cast was created in 1930 at Kunstgießerei Schmäke, Düsseldorf for the Documenta Foundation. The bronze edition followed in 1964. Impressed signature to one leg ‘CA’. Impressed number to underside ‘50’. This work is number 50 from the edition of 50 cast in 1964 to raise funds for Documenta, Kassel and is registered in the archives of the Calder Foundation, New York, under application number A00861.50. P ROV E N A N C E : Documenta, Kassel
Acquired from the previous in 1968 by Bill and Acey Wolgin $ 20,000 – 30,000
107 J A S P E R J O H N S b. 1930 Numerals, 0 through 9 (from the Lead Reliefs series) 1970 lead relief with polystyrene and wood backing in aluminum frame 30 ½ h × 24 ¼ w × 2 ¼ d in (77 × 61 × 6 cm) Incised signature, date and number to lower edge ‘38/60 Jasper Johns ‘70’. This work is number 38 from the edition of 60 printed by Kenneth Tyler and Jeff Sanders and published by Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles. L I T E R AT U R E : Field 129 | ULAE 084 | Gemini 189 E X H I B I T E D : Jeffrey Fuller Fine Art, Philadelphia, 6 October – 12 November 1988 P ROV E N A N C E : The Artist
Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles Acquired from the previous by Bill and Acey Wolgin $ 40,000 – 60,000
10 8 J I M D I N E b. 1935 Portrait of Arman and Iliana 1964 oil, paint brush, palette knife and wood collage on canvas 48 ½ h × 36 ¼ w in (123 × 92 cm) Signed, titled and dated to verso ‘Portrait of Arman + Iliana 1964 Jim Dine’. E X H I B I T E D : Philadelphia Museum of Art
Museum Boymans-van Beuningen, Rotterdam P ROV E N A N C E : Gift from the artist to Arman
Acquired directly from Arman by Bill and Acey Wolgin $ 50,000 – 70,000
10 9 H A R RY B E RT O I A 1915–1978 Untitled (Sonambient) c. 1965 beryllium copper, bronze, phosphorous bronze 47 h × 8 ¼ w × 8 ¼ d in (119 × 21 × 21 cm) This work is included in the Harry Bertoia Catalogue Raisonné and assigned the catalogue raisonné number SO.TO.372. E X H I B I T E D : Harry Bertoia: Free Interpretations,
20 August – 6 November 2016, Woodmere Art Museum, Philadelphia P ROV E N A N C E : Acquired directly from the artist in 1965 by Bill and Acey Wolgin
$ 50,000 – 70,000
1 10 R I C H A R D A N U S Z K I EW I C Z 1930–2020 Translumina with Purple, Blue, Greens and Orange 1987 acrylic on wood construction 42 h × 48 w in (107 × 122 cm) Signed, dated and inscribed to verso ‘Richard Anuszkiewicz 1987 822’. Sold with a signed and inscribed copy of AnuszkiewiczOpArt. P ROV E N A N C E : The Artist
Private Collection Christie’s East, New York, Contemporary Art, 19 November 1996, Lot 79 $ 30,000 – 50,000
111 B E T T Y W O O D M A N 1930–2018 Pillow Pitcher c. 1990 glazed earthenware 17 h × 18 ½ w × 14 d in (43 × 47 × 36 cm) Impressed signature to base of handle ‘Woodman’. L I T E R AT U R E : Betty Woodman, Koplos et. al.,
ppg. 88–89 $ 15,000 – 20,000
112 WA L A S S E T I N G 1929–2010 Roses Falling on Running Water 1972 oil on canvas 54 ¾ h × 76 w in (139 × 193 cm) Signed, titled and dated to verso ‘Roses Falling on Running Water Ting 72’. P ROV E N A N C E : Christie’s, New York, 8 November 1994, Lot 82
$ 50,000 – 70,000
113 V I O L A F R E Y 1933–2004 Family (from the Conversation Series I) 1992 glazed ceramic 51 ¾ h × 19 w × 17 d in (131 × 48 × 43 cm) E X H I B I T E D : The Art of Craft, 22 January – 28 February
1993, Boca Raton Museum of Art P ROV E N A N C E : Nancy Hoffman Gallery, New York
Acquired from the previous in 1993 by Bill and Acey Wolgin $ 20,000 – 30,000
1 14 J O H N B A L D E S S A R I 1931–2020 Fallen Easel 1988 offset lithograph and screenprint in colors in nine parts on three sheets of Arches 88, one sheet of Ragocote and five aluminum panels 80 ½ h × 80 ½ w in (204 × 204 cm) Signed, dated and numbered to lower edge of one element ‘AP Baldessari 88’. This work is an artist’s proof apart from the edition of 35 co-published by Multiples, Inc., New York and Cirrus Editions, Los Angeles. L I T E R AT U R E : Coplan Hurowitz 37 P ROV E N A N C E : Sotheby’s, New York, 19th and 20th Century and Contemporary Prints, 11 February 1993, Lot 308
$ 18,000 – 24,000
A R M A N & B I L L A N D AC E Y WO LG I N
above personalized book inscription below postcards illustrating correspondence with Arman
115 A R M A N 1928–2005 Prisoner II 1986 patinated bronze, sliced wood violin 32 h × 14 w × 12 d in (81 × 36 × 30 cm) Etched signature and number to verso ‘Arman 3/8’. This work is number 3 from the edition of 8. This work is recorded in the Arman Studio Archives, New York under number APA# 8310.86.004. P ROV E N A N C E : Acquired directly from the artist by Bill and Acey Wolgin
$ 15,000 – 25,000
116 A R M A N 1928–2005 Split Violins (two works) 1972 bronze with gold patina 23 h × 9 w × 3 ¾ d in (58 × 23 × 10 cm) Signed and numbered to each work ‘Arman E.A.’ with foundry mark. These works are artist’s proofs apart from the edition of 150 edited by Jacques Putnam, Paris and produced at Valsuani, Paris. These works are recorded in the Arman Studio Archives, New York under numbers APA# 8401.72.028 and APA# 8401.72.030. P ROV E N A N C E : Jacques Putnam, Paris
Acquired from the previous in 1977 by Bill and Acey Wolgin $ 10,000 – 15,000
117 R O G E R B R OW N 1941–1997 Fisticuffs in a Sumo Landscape 1974 acrylic on canvas 48 ½ h × 59 ½ w in (123 × 151 cm) Titled to verso ‘Fisticuffs in a Sumo Landscape’. P ROV E N A N C E : Sotheby’s, New York, Contemporary Art, 6 November 1985, Lot 203 Private Collection Christie’s East, Contemporary Art, 14 November 1995, Lot 86
$ 25,000 – 35,000
1 18 L A R RY R I V E R S A N D J E A N T I N G U E LY Turning Camel and Disque Bleu 1961 oil on canvas with collage, iron overall: 68 h × 13 ½ w × 13 ½ d in (173 × 34 × 34 cm) painting: 12 h × 10 w × 1 ½ d in (30 × 25 × 4 cm) This work consists of a sculpted base by Jean Tinguely and a double-sided canvas by Larry Rivers. Signed and dated to right edge of painting ‘Rivers ‘61’. P ROV E N A N C E : Marlborough-Gerson Gallery, Inc., New York Acquired from the previous in 1966 by Bill and Acey Wolgin
$ 30,000 – 50,000
above Jean Tinguely, photo by Adrian Siegel
119 A R M A N 1928–2005 Untitled 1966 monotype on BFK Rives image: 23 ½ h × 15 ¾ w in (60 × 40 cm) sheet: 25 ¾ h × 19 ¾ w in (65 × 50 cm) Signed, dated, numbered and inscribed to lower edge ‘to Acey and Bill Wolgin 1/12 Arman 66’. This work is number 1 from the edition of 12 monotypes on this theme printed by Viallat, Nice. This work is recorded in the Arman Studio Archives, New York under number APA# 1002.66.001. P ROV E N A N C E : Acquired directly from the artist in 1966 by Bill and Acey Wolgin
$ 800 – 1,200
120 JEROME DERSH White Garden 2007 painted ceramic and wood 13 ½ h × 19 w × 8 ¾ d in (34 × 48 × 22 cm) P ROV E N A N C E : Acquired directly from the artist in 2007 by Bill and Acey Wolgin
$ 500 – 700
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R O B E RT A R N E S O N 1930–1992 Expanding the Boundaries of Clay
P E D R O F R I E D E B E R G b. 1937 Chest of sixteen drawers
1973 glazed earthenware 18 ½ dia × 2 d in (47 × 5 cm) Incised signature and date to verso ‘Arneson 1973’.
1991 carved and painted wood, found objects 38 h × 19 w × 9 d in (97 × 48 × 23 cm) Signed to underside of chest ‘Pedro Friedeberg’.
$ 10,000 – 15,000
P ROV E N A N C E : Hokin Gallery, Palm Beach
Acquired from the previous in 1993 by Bill and Acey Wolgin $ 7,000 – 9,000
123 J O H N R O H L F I N G b. 1953 Trophy Cup 1996 gilt ceramic 12 ½ h × 9 w × 4 ¼ d in (32 × 23 × 11 cm) Impressed signature to underside of one element ‘John G Rohlfing Canton CT’. E X H I B I T E D : Night of 101 Cups, 30 September 1996, Ceramic Arts Foundation, New York P ROV E N A N C E : Garth Clark Gallery, New York benefit for the Ceramic Arts Foundation Acquired from the previous by Bill and Acey Wolgin
$ 500 – 700
1 24 W E N D E L L C A S T L E 1932–2018 Paradise 1991 ebonized mahogany, Baltic birch, curly maple veneer, curly maple, oil stick wallmount: 48 ½ h × 60 w × 6 d in (123 × 152 × 15 cm) table: 31 h × 36 w × 34 d in (79 × 91 × 86 cm) The present lot can be converted into a table. Signed to center ‘Castle’. This work is unique and is registered with the artist’s studio as number 2680. L I T E R AT U R E : Wendell Castle: A Catalogue Raisonné
1958–2012, Eerdmans, pg. 258, no. IV.25 references this example Wendell Castle: Picture/Tables, Peter Joseph Gallery exhibition catalog, cover
E X H I B I T E D : Wendell Castle…paints *Furniture, 20 March – 21 April 1992, Dawson Gallery, Rochester Wendell Castle: Picture/Tables, 7 May – 20 June 1992, Peter Joseph Gallery, New York | The Forest Refined: Fine Art in Furniture and Turned Wood, 21 November 1992 – 24 January 1993, Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie Mansion, Trenton | Furniture Fantasy, November 1993 – January 1994, Susquehanna Art Museum, Harrisburg, PA P ROV E N A N C E : Peter Joseph Gallery, New York
Acquired from the previous in 1995 by Bill and Acey Wolgin $ 10,000 – 15,000
C H R I STO & B I L L A N D AC E Y WO LG I N
postcards illustrating correspondence with Christo opposite, bottom left photo by Shunk Kender right Acey and Christo photo by Frank Ross
1 25 C H R I S T O 1935–2020 Valley Curtain (Project for Colorado) 1972 pencil, colored pencil, fabric and paper collage on paper 27 ¾ h × 22 w in (70 × 56 cm) Signed, titled and dated to lower left ‘Christo 1972 Valley Curtain (Project for Colorado)’. Sold with a signed and inscribed box set of postcards documenting Christo’s Wrapped installation at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago in 1969. P ROV E N A N C E : Acquired directly from the artist by Bill and Acey Wolgin
$ 50,000 – 70,000
1 26 C H R I S T O 1935–2020 Look Magazine Empaqueté 1965 newspaper, magazine, polythene and string in artist-made frame 22 h × 18 w × 2 d in (56 × 46 × 5 cm) Signed and numbered to label to verso ‘Christo 20/100’. This work is number 20 from the variable edition of 100 co-published by Édition MAT, Cologne and Galerie der Spiegel, Cologne. E X H I B I T E D : Multiples, July 1966 – October 1968,
The American Federation of the Arts, New York P ROV E N A N C E : Multiples, Inc., New York
Acquired from the previous by Bill and Acey Wolgin $ 8,000 – 12,000
1 27 R O B E RT R A U S C H E N B E R G 1925–2008 Switchboard (from the Airport suite) 1974 relief and intaglio in colors with collage on fabric, machine buttonholed for mounting 33 ½ h × 35 ¾ w in (85 × 91 cm) Signed, dated and numbered to lower right ‘Rauschenberg XV/XX 74’. This work is number 15 from the edition of 20 published by Graphicstudio, USF Institute for Research in Art, Tampa. P ROV E N A N C E : Graphicstudio, USF Institute for Research in Art, Tampa Acquired from the previous in 1992 by Bill and Acey Wolgin
$ 6,000 – 8,000
1 28 VA R I O U S A RT I S T S The New York Collection for Stockholm 1973 seventeen screenprints, nine lithographs, two lithographs with screenprint, one photocopy, one photograph (11 printed in colors) largest: 12 h × 9 w in (30 × 23 cm) smallest: 9 h × 9 w in (23 × 23 cm) Portfolio includes works by Robert Breer, John Chamberlain, Walter de Maria, Jim Dine, Mark Di Suvero, Öyvind Fahlström, Dan Flavin, Red Grooms, Hans Haacke, Alex Hay, Donald Judd, Ellsworth Kelly, Sol LeWitt, Roy Lichtenstein, Robert Morris, Louise Nevelson, Kenneth Noland, Claes Oldenburg, Nam June Paik, Robert Rauschenberg, Larry Rivers, James Rosenquist, George Segal, Richard Serra, Keith Sonnier, Richard Stankiewicz, Cy Twombly, and Andy Warhol. Signed and numbered to each work and portfolio case ‘58/300’. This complete portfolio of thirty works is number 58 from the edition of 300 printed by Styria Studio, Inc., New York and published by Experiments in Art and Technology, New York. Sold with original portfolio case. $ 20,000 – 30,000
1 29 J A S P E R J O H N S b. 1930 Painting with Two Balls I 1962 lithograph in colors on Kochi image: 20 ½ h × 16 ½ w in (52 × 42 cm) sheet: 26 ¼ h × 20 ¼ w in (66 × 51 cm) Signed, numbered and inscribed to lower edge ‘11/39 I For Bill and Acey Jasper Johns’. This work is number 11 from the edition of 39 printed by Robert Blackburn and published by Universal Limited Art Editions, West Islip, NY. L I T E R AT U R E : Field 8 E X H I B I T E D : Jeffrey Fuller Fine Art, Philadelphia, 6 October – 12 November 1988 P ROV E N A N C E : Acquired directly from the artist by Bill and Acey Wolgin
$ 12,000 – 18,000
130 A N DY WA R H O L 1928–1987 Portraits of the Artists 1967 100 polystyrene boxes screenprinted in ten colors 20 ¾ h × 26 ½ w × 5 ¼ d in (53 × 67 × 13 cm) This work contains 100 polystyrene boxes screenprinted with a portrait of one of the ten artists in the Ten from Leo Castelli portfolio, to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the Leo Castelli Gallery New York. Signed and numbered to lower right block ‘AW 137/200’. This work is number 137 from the edition of 200 printed by Fine Creations, Inc., New York and published by Tanglewood Press, Inc., New York. L I T E R AT U R E : Feldman/Schellmann II.17
$ 20,000 – 30,000
131 A L B E RT PA L E Y b. 1944 Gumdrop floor lamp 1992 forged and fabricated steel, glass 89 h × 18 dia in (226 × 46 cm) Impressed signature and date to base ‘Albert Paley 1992’. This work is from the edition of 9. L I T E R AT U R E : The Art of Albert Paley, Lucie-Smith,
pg. 209, no. 387 P ROV E N A N C E : Indigo Gallery, Boca Raton
Acquired from the previous in 1996 by Bill and Acey Wolgin $ 7,000 – 9,000
1 32 J A S P E R J O H N S b. 1930 Untitled 1992 lithograph in colors on Twinrocker handmade 38 ¾ h × 31 w in (98 × 79 cm) Signed, dated and numbered to lower right ‘20/74 Jasper Johns 92’. This work is number 20 from the edition of 74 printed by Universal Limited Art Editions, Inc., West Islip, NY and published by Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles. L I T E R AT U R E : Gemini 1572 P ROV E N A N C E : Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles
$ 4,000 – 6,000
133 P E D R O F R I E D E B E R G b. 1937 The Venus of Guanajuato 1986 wood, enamel 33 ½ h × 24 w × 2 ¾ d in (85 × 61 × 7 cm) This work is a unique comedie d’arte piece. Sold with a certificate of authenticity from the artist. $ 2,000 – 3,000
134 C L A E S O L D E N B U R G 1929–2022 Geometric Mouse, Scale C 1970–71 anodized aluminum 18 ½ h × 22 ½ w × 8 d in (47 × 57 × 20 cm) Etched signature and number to end of one chain ‘CO. 16/120’. Impressed mark to end of other chain ‘© 1971 Claes Oldenburg Produced by Gemini G.E.L.’. This work is number 16 from the edition of 120 published by Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles. Sold with object documentation and booklet from Gemini G.E.L. and a copy of the Claes Oldenburg: Mouse Museum/Ray Gun Wing Kröller-Müller Museum exhibition catalog. L I T E R AT U R E : Platzker 14 | Gemini 281 P ROV E N A N C E : Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles
$ 12,000 – 18,000
135 W E N D E L L C A S T L E 1932–2018 Don’t Erase IV 1996 polychromed wood, walnut burl 27 ¼ h × 14 w × 10 d in (69 × 36 × 25 cm) Carved signature and date to base ‘Castle 96’. This unique work is registered with the artist’s studio as number 1102B. L I T E R AT U R E : Wendell Castle: A Catalogue Raisonné
1958–2012, Eerdmans, pg. 354, no. IV.504 references this example E X H I B I T E D : Masterworks ‘97 Paintings and Sculpture, 10 April – 4 May 1997, Imago Galleries, Boca Raton
$ 5,000 – 7,000
136 J A S P E R J O H N S b. 1930 Untitled 1992 lithograph in colors on Twinrocker handmade image: 37 h × 30 ¼ w in (94 × 77 cm) sheet: 38 ¾ h × 31 ¼ w in (98 × 79 cm) Signed, dated and numbered to lower edge ‘20/72 Jasper Johns 92’. This work is number 20 from the edition of 72 printed by Universal Limited Art Editions, Inc., West Islip, NY and published by Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles. L I T E R AT U R E : Gemini 1571 P ROV E N A N C E : Gemini G.E.L., Los Angeles
$ 4,000 – 6,000
137 O T T O N AT Z L E R 1908–2007 Large Split Disk (Vertically) 1990 earthenware with Green-Black Crater glaze 22 ½ h × 20 w × 6 d in (57 × 51 × 15 cm) Signed and dated to underside ‘Otto Natzler 1990’ with artist’s cipher and archive number ‘X584’. E X H I B I T E D : Otto Natzler, 7 March – 6 April 1991, Helen Drutt Gallery, New York P ROV E N A N C E : Helen Drutt Gallery, New York
Acquired from the previous in 1991 by Bill and Acey Wolgin $ 5,000 – 7,000
138 R OY L I C H T E N S T E I N 1923–1997 Rising Sun Announcement 1967 screenprint on opaque white Rowlux 4 h × 6 ¾ w in (10 × 17 cm) Signed to verso ‘rf Lichtenstein’. This work is from the edition of unknown size published by Rosa Esman, New York. L I T E R AT U R E : Corlett App. 6
$ 6,000 – 8,000
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R OY D E F O R E S T A N D S A N DY S I M O N Plate
J O S E B E D I A b. 1959 Pa’ Fuera
c. 1979 glazed earthenware 12 ½ dia × 1 ¼ d in (32 × 3 cm) Glazed signatures to verso ‘R. De Forest’ and ‘S. Simon’.
1995 glazed ceramic 3 ¼ h × 20 ¾ dia in (8 × 53 cm) Signed and dated to verso ‘J Bedia 95’. Titled to rim ‘Pa’ Fuera’.
$ 1,000 – 1,500
P ROV E N A N C E : Frederic Snitzer Gallery, Coral Gables
$ 1,500 – 2,500
141 PA B L O P I C A S S O 1881–1973 Chouette marron noir vase 1952 glazed and incised earthenware decorated in oxides 11 ½ h × 6 dia in (29 × 15 cm) Glazed mark and number to underside ‘Edition Picasso 71/100 Madoura’. Impressed mark to underside ‘Madoura Plein Feu D’après Picasso’. This work is number 71 from the edition of 100 produced by Madoura Pottery, Vallauris, France. L I T E R AT U R E : Ramié 134 P ROV E N A N C E : Madoura Pottery, Vallauris, France
$ 5,000 – 7,000
142 W I L L I A M K I N G 1925–2015 Provence c. 1995 hand-carved wood, metal, vinyl laid to canvas 80 h × 30 w × 24 d in (203 × 76 × 61 cm) Signed with artist’s monogram, titled and dated to label to interior ‘Provence 1986’. P ROV E N A N C E : Elaine Baker Gallery, Boca Raton
Acquired from the previous in 1999 by Bill and Acey Wolgin $ 3,000 – 5,000
143 E R N E S T T R OVA 1927–2009 Study/Falling Man (Khaki and Red #97) 1968/1969 enameled bronze 6 ½ h × 26 ¼ w × 9 d in (17 × 67 × 23 cm) Impressed monogram and date to side of head rest ‘69’. P ROV E N A N C E : Christies, New York, Contemporary Art, 21 November 1995, Lot 54
$ 3,000 – 5,000
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DA N DA I L E Y b. 1947 Vase (from the Boca Palm series)
DA N DA I L E Y b. 1947 Vase (from the Boca Palm series)
1993 hand-blown, sandblasted, and acid-polished glass 13 ¾ h × 9 ½ dia in (35 × 24 cm) Etched signature near base ‘Dailey’. Titled and numbered to underside ‘Boca Palm BP1693’.
1993 hand-blown, sandblasted, and acid-polished glass 14 ¾ h × 9 ¼ dia in (37 × 23 cm) Etched signature near base ‘Dailey’. Titled and inscribed to underside ‘Boca Palm BP1793’.
$ 3,000 – 5,000
$ 3,000 – 5,000
146 S A M F R A N C I S 1923–1994 Untitled (SF 340) 1989 lithograph in colors on Waterleaf 44 ¾ h × 29 w in (113 × 74 cm) Signed and numbered to lower left ‘Sam Francis CTP’. This work is a color trial proof apart from the edition of 50 published by The Litho Shop, Inc., Santa Monica. L I T E R AT U R E : Lembark 281
$ 3,000 – 5,000
147 J U N K A N E KO b. 1942 Untitled 1982 glazed stoneware 2 h × 12 w × 9 ¾ d in (5 × 30 × 25 cm) Glazed signature, date and number to underside ‘Kaneko ‘82 24/125’. This work is number 24 from the edition of 125. $ 1,500 – 2,500
148 R O B E RT R A U S C H E N B E R G 1925–2008 Passport (from the Ten from Leo Castelli portfolio) 1967 screenprint in colors on acrylic 20 dia × 21.5 h inches Signed, dated and numbered to edge ‘Rauschenberg 131/200 67’. This work is number 131 from the edition of 200 published by Tanglewood Press, New York. P ROV E N A N C E : Parke-Bernet Galleries, Inc., New York
$ 2,000 – 3,000
RO B E RT I N D I A N A & B I L L A N D AC E Y WO LG I N
above Acey and Robert Indiana below postcard illustrating correspondence with Robert Indiana
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R O B E RT I N D I A N A 1928–2018 LOVE
R O B E RT I N D I A N A 1928–2018 The Philadelphia LOVE (Wherefore The Punctuation of the Heart)
1975 screenprint in colors image: 7 ½ h × 7 ½ w in (19 × 19 cm) sheet: 15 ¼ h × 9 ½ w in (38 × 24 cm) Signed, dated and inscribed to lower margin ‘For Acey & Bill with much more LOVE than this Bob 30-V-75’. P ROV E N A N C E : Acquired directly from the artist in 1975 by Bill and Acey Wolgin
$ 800 – 1,200
1975 offset lithograph in colors 15 h × 37 ¾ w in (38 × 96 cm) Signed, dated and inscribed to lower left ‘For Mayor Rizzo R. Indiana 75’. This work is from the edition of 500 printed by Thorner-Sidney Press, Buffalo and published by The Friends of The Philadelphia Museum of Art. Sold with original embossed colophon folder. P ROV E N A N C E : The Friends of The Philadelphia
Museum of Art $ 800 – 1,200
1 51 DAV I D G I L H O O LY 1943–2013 Collection of baked goods (thirteen works) 1972–80 glazed earthenware largest: 1 ½ h × 4 ¼ dia in (4 × 11 cm) smallest: ¾ h × 1 ¾ dia in (2 × 4 cm) This assembled collection of five doughnuts, four bagels, three cookies, and one croissant was acquired over the years by Acey Wolgin. Incised signature to underside of ten works ‘Gilhooly’ and to chocolate cookie ‘DG’. Ten examples with dates. Sold with an associated plate by Dansk. P ROV E N A N C E : Rebecca Cooper Gallery, New York
Collection of Richard and Bernice Lewis Boca Raton Museum Auction, 20 March 1994 Acquired from the previous by Bill and Acey Wolgin (some examples) $ 3,000 – 5,000
152 C L A E S O L D E N B U R G 1929–2022 Baked Potato (from the 7 Objects in a Box portfolio) 1966 cast resin painted with acrylic, Shenango china dish 5 h × 10 ½ w × 7 ¼ d in (13 × 27 × 18 cm) Signed and dated to interior of potato ‘C.O. 48/75’. This work is numbered 48 from the edition of 75 published by Tanglewood Press, New York. Sold with original sample portfolio box and item card. L I T E R AT U R E : Solway 3
$ 5,000 – 7,000
J O S E P H B E U YS & B I L L A N D AC E Y WO LG I N
above Acey and Joseph Beuys, postcard illustrating correspondence with Joseph Beuys
153 J O S E P H B E U YS 1921–1986 New Beginnings are in the Offing 1980 lithograph 23 ¾ h × 17 ¾ w in (60 × 45 cm) Signed and numbered to lower left ‘Joseph Beuys 63/400’. This work is number 63 from the edition of 400 published by the Richard Demarco Gallery, Edinburgh. L I T E R AT U R E : Schellman 269
$ 800 – 1,200
154 J O S E P H B E U YS 1921–1986 Letter from London 1977 lithograph on matte black paper mounted to wood panel (as issued), tape recorder cassette 35 h × 46 ½ w in (89 × 118 cm) This work was printed from a blackboard that Beuys worked on during the exhibition Art into Society - Society into Art held in London in 1974. Recorded on the cassette tape is a conversation between Beuys and artist Willi Bongard describing the philosophical content of the blackboard drawing. Signed, dated and numbered ‘Joseph Beuys 1974 74/115’. This work is number 74 from the edition of 115 printed and published by Matthieu AG, Dielsdorf and Zürich. L I T E R AT U R E : Schellmann 157 P ROV E N A N C E : Hirschl & Adler Modern, New York
$ 7,000 – 9,000
155 J O S E P H B E U YS 1921–1986 Noiseless Blackboard Eraser; Postkarten; Magnetische Postkarte (three works) 1974, 1975 felt blackboard eraser with stamp additions, offset printed postcards, printed cardboard box, sheet iron with raised, impressed lettering, stamped 1 h × 5 w × 2 ¼ d in (3 × 13 × 6 cm) 1 ¼ h × 5 w × 6 ¾ d in (3 × 13 × 17 cm) 4 ¼ h × 5 ¾ w in (10 × 15 cm) Signed and numbered to Noiseless Blackboard Eraser ‘Joseph Beuys 13/550’. This work is number 13 from the edition of 550 published by Ronald Feldman Fine Arts, New York. Signed and titled to Magnetische Postkarte ‘Joseph Beuys Magnetische Postkarte’. This work is from an unlimited edition (of which only approximately 500 signed, unnumbered copies were completed) published by Edition Staeck, Heidelberg. Sold with original packaging and magnet. Postkarten is from the edition published by Edition Staeck, Heidelberg. L I T E R AT U R E : Schellman 93, 138
$ 1,000 – 1,500
156 J O S E P H B E U YS 1921–1986 Food for Thought 1977 offset lithograph, butter stain and ink stamp 34 ¾ h × 6 ½ w in (88 × 17 cm) Signed to lower edge ‘Joseph Beuys’. This work is from the unlimited edition published by Freien Internationalen Universität, Kassel. L I T E R AT U R E : Schellmann 164
$ 1,000 – 1,500
157 J O S E P H B E U YS 1921–1986 Celtic Kinloch Rannoch (The Scottish Symphony) 1980 offset lithograph with six dry-mounted photographs 54 ¾ h × 12 ½ w in (139 × 31 cm) Signed and numbered to lower right ‘Joseph Beuys 110/200’. This work is number 110 from the edition of 200 published by Richard Demarco Gallery, Edinburgh for the 1970 Edinburgh Festival. L I T E R AT U R E : Schellmann 268 P ROV E N A N C E : Richard Demarco Gallery, Edinburgh
Ronald Feldman Gallery, New York $ 1,000 – 1,500
158 T O M O T T E R N E S S b. 1952 Zodiac Love 1982 painted hydrocal largest: 7 ½ h × 6 w × 3 ¾ d in (19 × 15 × 9 cm) smallest: 3 h × 6 w × 3 ½ d in (7 × 15 × 9 cm) Dated to lower edge of each work ‘MCMLXXXII’. This complete set of twelve figural sculptues is from the open edition. $ 2,000 – 3,000
159 M E Y E R VA I S M A N b. 1960 Leo 1992/1993 glazed earthenware 8 h × 8 ¼ w × 5 d in (20 × 21 × 13 cm) Stamped signature, title, date and number to underside ‘Meyer Vaisman Leo 1992/1993 45/100 Handmade & Handpainted in Staffordshire England’ with facsimile signature. Incised signature to verso ‘R. Grossman’. Stamped mark to underside ‘AM Artes Magnus’ and ‘KF Kevin Francis Ceramics’. This work is number 45 from the edition of 100. Sold with a certificate of authenticity from Margaret Lipworth Fine Art and a copy of Leo & His Circle: The Life of Leo Castelli. P ROV E N A N C E : Margaret Lipworth Fine Art, Boca Raton
Acquired from the previous in 1993 by Bill and Acey Wolgin $ 800 – 1,200
160 J A S P E R J O H N S b. 1930 Target from Technics and Creativity 1970 offset lithograph in colors, collage, plastic 12 h × 10 ¼ w in (30 × 26 cm) Printed signature to inside cover ‘Jasper Johns’. This publication was produced in conjunction with the Technics and Creativity: Gemini G.E.L. exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art, New York. Sold with a copy of the Jasper Johns: 35 Years Leo Castelli exhibition catalog signed and inscribed by the aritst. $ 500 – 700
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M A N R AY 1890–1976 Les grands trans-Parents (from the Mirrors of the Mind series)
1970 graphite and gelatin silver print collage on paper 18 h × 12 w in (45 × 30 cm) Signed and dated to verso ‘J Fine 70’. $ 300 – 500
1974 screenprint on mirrored Altuglas in artist’s frame 26 h × 20 w in (66 × 51 cm) Incised signature and number to acrylic glazing ‘EA MR’. This work is an artist’s proof apart from the edition of 100 published by Multiples, Inc., New York. P ROV E N A N C E : Multiples, Inc./Marian Goodman, New York Acquired from the previous in 1983 by Bill and Acey Wolgin
$ 1,000 – 2,000
163 WAY N E H I G BY b. 1943 Nightpool Beach c. 1990 glazed and raku-fired earthenware in four parts 12 ½ h × 32 w × 7 ½ d in (32 × 81 × 19 cm) Work is comprised of four individual covered vessels which form a landscape scene. Impressed artist’s chopmark to underside of smallest example. P ROV E N A N C E : Helen Drutt Gallery, New York
Acquired from the previous in 1991 by Bill and Acey Wolgin $ 1,000 – 2,000
164 J A M E S W I N E S b. 1932 Disc X 1971 enameled bronze, stainless steel 12 h × 9 ½ w × 6 ½ d in (30 × 24 × 17 cm) Etched signature to verso ‘Wines’ and impressed number ‘85-100’. This work is number 85 from the edition of 100. P ROV E N A N C E : Philadelphia Museum of Art
Acquired from the previous in 1981 by Bill and Acey Wolgin $ 500 – 700
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M A R C E L J A N C O 1895–1984 Doda
M A R C E L J A N C O 1895–1984 Untitled
1918–19 mixed media collage on paperboard 22 h × 18 ¼ w in (56 × 46 cm) Signed and dated incorrectly to lower right ‘M Janco 1920’. Signed, dated and inscribed to verso ‘Marcel Janco 1920 Étude Fétiche’. Sold with a folder of printed material signed, dated and inscribed by the artist.
c. 1960–62 oil on paper board 19 ¾ h × 27 ¼ w in (50 × 69 cm) Signed ‘Janco’. Sold with a copy of Marcel Janco by Michel Seuphor.
P ROV E N A N C E : Acquired directly from the artist by Bill and Acey Wolgin
$ 2,000 – 3,000
$ 2,000 – 3,000
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M A R C E L J A N C O 1895–1984 Composition fleur
1963 mixed media collage on paper 17 h × 23 ¾ w in (43 × 60 cm) Titled to upper edge ‘A World of Goblins and Related Creatures’. Signed and dated to lower left ‘Samuel Maitin 1963’.
c. 1918 oil and plaster on burlap 17 ¼ h × 23 ¾ w in (44 × 60 cm) Signed and inscribed to lower edge ‘Mandoline au de Marcel Janco’. Signed and inscribed to verso ‘Marcel Janco Facsimile après un composition fleur plâtre & peint 1918- 1919 Zurich propriété Jankeleria Paris pour Mme. Mr. W. Wolgin Philadelphia, USA’. Sold with a signed and inscribed copy of Marcel Janco.
$ 800 – 1,200
L I T E R AT U R E : Marcel Janco, Seuphor, no. 12 Marcel
Janco, Mendelson, pg.34 P ROV E N A N C E : Acquired directly from the artist by Bill and Acey Wolgin
$ 1,500 – 2,500
169 B E AT R I C E W O O D 1893–1998 Gold Bottle 1990 lustre-glazed earthenware 5 ¾ h × 4 ¾ dia in (15 × 12 cm) Slip signature and inscription to underside ‘Beato BWTF #347’. P ROV E N A N C E : Garth Clark Gallery, New York
Acquired from the previous in 1991 by Bill and Acey Wolgin $ 2,000 – 3,000
170 J O N K U H N b. 1949 Early vase 1979 hand-blown, cut, and polished glass 5 ½ h × 3 ¾ w × 3 ¾ d in (14 × 10 × 10 cm) Etched signature and date to underside ‘Joh Kuhn Aug 79’. P ROV E N A N C E : Estate of Harriet Fingerote
Fuller’s LLC, Philadelphia, Inaugural 19th and 20th Century Fine Art Auction, 6 December 2007, Lot 229 $ 300 – 500
1 71 J A N U S Z WA L E N T Y N OW I C Z b. 1966 Isabel with Cello 2002 cast and reverse-painted glass closed: 26 ¼ h × 10 ¼ w × 4 ½ d in (67 × 26 × 11 cm) open: 26 ½ h × 21 w × 2 ¼ d in (67 × 53 × 6 cm) Signed to verso ‘Janusz Walentynowicz’. P ROV E N A N C E : Habatat Galleries, Boca Raton
$ 2,000 – 3,000
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A N T O N I M I R A L DA b. 1942 Soldiers on Wallpaper
N A N C Y C A R M A N b. 1950 Ocean Totem
1969 plastic soldiers mounted on printed paper 39 ¾ h × 32 ¼ w in (101 × 82 cm) Sold with a signed copy of Album and a copy of the ColonLiberty: Luna de Miel / Honeymoon Venice Biennale exhibition catalog.
1990 glazed and assembled ceramic 83 h × 27 w × 13 d in (211 × 69 × 33 cm)
P ROV E N A N C E : Auction 393, New York Acquired from the previous in 1976 by Bill and Acey Wolgin
$ 3,000 – 5,000
L I T E R AT U R E : The Art of Craft, Boca Raton Museum
of Art exhibition catalog, pg. 27 E X H I B I T E D : The Art of Craft, 22 January – 28 February 1993, Boca Raton Museum of Art
$ 2,000 – 3,000
1 74 F R A N C I S M C C A RT H Y 1923–2005 Untitled (Vessel) 1984 glazed earthenware 10 h × 7 dia in (25 × 18 cm) Incised signature and date to lower edge near base ‘McCarthy 84’. P ROV E N A N C E : Mangel Gallery, Philadelphia
Sotheby’s, New York, Art Against AIDS, October 1987, Lot 102 $ 300 – 500
1 75 R I C H A R D L I N D N E R 1901–1978 Two Women 1977 lithograph in colors image: 44 ¼ h × 34 w in (112 × 86 cm) sheet: 48 h × 38 w in (122 × 97 cm) Signed and numbered to lower edge by Denise Lindner, executor of the artist’s estate ‘13/175 Denise Linder’. This work is number 13 from the edition of 175 printed and published by Styria Studio, Inc., New York. $ 500 – 700
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J O S E B E D I A b. 1959 De Prisa
J O N AT H A N B O R O F S K Y b. 1942 Workers on Planet Earth at 2941382
1995 lithograph on Kuzo 19 h × 25 ½ w in (48 × 65 cm) Signed, dated and numbered to lower edge ‘48/100 J Bedia 95’. This work is number 48 from the edition of 100 published by the Institute of Contemporary Art, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia.
1985 screenprint in colors on Arches 30 h × 22 ½ w in (76 × 57 cm) Signed, dated and numbered to lower edge ‘Borofsky 1985 51/125’. This work is number 51 from the edition of 125 co-published by the artist and Simca Print Artists, Inc., New York.
$ 500 – 700
P ROV E N A N C E : Friends of the Philadelphia Museum of Art Acquired from the previous in 1985 by Bill and Acey Wolgin
$ 600 – 800
178 B A M A N A A RT I S T Ci Wara (female antelope headdresses), set of two Mali, 20th century carved wood, cowrie shells, thread 37 ½ h × 9 ¼ w × 4 ½ d in (95 × 23 × 11 cm) 27 ¼ h × 8 ½ w × 4 d in (69 × 22 × 10 cm) P ROV E N A N C E : Gallery Camino Real, Boca Raton
Acquired from the previous in 1999 by Bill and Acey Wolgin $ 1,000 – 1,500
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J O S É B E D I A b. 1959 Usos del mbele
MARCEL DUCHAMP AND O C TAV I O PA Z Marcel Duchamp o El castillo de la pureza
1974 acrylic, conté and brass on carved wood 3 ¾ h × 48 w in (10 × 122 cm) Titled to upper edge ‘Usos del Mbele’. Signed and dated to lower right ‘J Bedia 74’. E X H I B I T E D : Jose Bedia: Installations and Other Works,
May – June 1994, Frumkin/Adams Gallery, New York P ROV E N A N C E : Frumkin/Adams Gallery, New York
$ 2,000 – 3,000
1968 printed material and mixed media in green buckram portfolio 12 ½ h × 8 ¼ w × 1 d in (32 × 21 × 3 cm) Comprised of six elements including an hardcover bound essay by Octivio Paz, selected writings by Marcel Duchamp (translated into Spanish by Tomas Segovia), a reproduction of The Large Glass on celluloid, color reproductions of three important works by Duchamp, an envelope with nine photographs of Duchamp’s Readymades, and a booklet with autobiographical information on Duchamp including photographs and a cardboard cutout of the artist. This work was published by Ediciones Era, Mexico. $ 800 – 1,000
181 L I L A K AT Z E N 1932–1998 Fordham Piece (maquette) 1977 painted steel 10 ¾ h × 7 ¼ w × 4 d in (27 × 18 × 10 cm) Etched signature and date to inner foot ‘Lila Katzen 1979’. Signed, titled and inscribed to paper label to lower outer foot ‘Fordham Piece by Katzen - 77 × Motion’. $ 300 – 500
182 L I L A K AT Z E N 1932–1998 City Spirit; Untitled #1 (two maquettes) c. 1976 painted steel 10 h × 10 ½ w × 2 ½ d in (25 × 27 × 6 cm) 7 ½ h × 11 ¼ w × 2 d in (19 × 29 × 5 cm) Signed, dated and inscribed to paper label on underside of taller example ‘Lila Katzen 76 #1’. Titled and inscribed to paper label on underside of shorter example ‘City Spirit Bottom Scale 1’. Sold with a copy of the Lila Katzen Isabella Quincentenary exhibition catalog. $ 1,000 – 1,500
18 3 L I L A K AT Z E N 1932–1998 Untitled (two maquettes) steel 9 ¾ h × 13 ¼ w × 5 d in (25 × 34 × 13 cm) 6 h × 13 w × 6 d in (15 × 33 × 15 cm) $ 500 – 700
18 4 L A R RY R I V E R S 1923–2002 Double French Money (from the Four on Plexiglas series) 1965 screenprint in colors on paper, screenprint on Plexiglas, Plexiglas collage 38 ¼ h × 40 ¼ w in (97 × 102 cm) Signed, dated and numbered to lower right ‘5/125 Rivers 65’. This work is number 5 from the edition of 125 printed by Knickerbocker Machine & Foundry Inc., New York and published by Multiples, Inc., New York. P ROV E N A N C E : Rosa Esman Gallery, New York
$ 2,000 – 3,000
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D I E G O E S P O S I T I O b. 1940 Pelle d’artista
J U D I T H H A RV E S T Toys + Beuys III
1973 fabric, metal, pewter, plastic, wood 4 ¼ h × 3 w × 2 ¾ d in (11 × 8 × 7 cm) Dated and inscribed ‘For Acey From Diego 1973’.
1988 oil on chalkboard in artist-made frame 11 ½ h × 7 ½ w in (29 × 19 cm) Signed, titled and dated to lower edge ‘2.15.88 Toy + Beuys III Harvest’. Sold with a signed copy of the Judi Harvest: Rhinoscimento Spazio Proietto exhibition catalog.
$ 300 – 500
$ 300 – 500
187 KO TA A RT I S T Mahongwe Bwete reliquary figures, set of two Gabon, 20th century copper, brass, wood 23 ½ h × 9 w × 4 ½ d in (60 × 23 × 11 cm) 22 h × 9 ½ w × 4 ½ d in (56 × 24 × 11 cm) P ROV E N A N C E : Gallery Camino Real, Boca Raton
Acquired from the previous in 1999 by Bill and Acey Wolgin $ 700 – 900
A RT J EW E L RY F RO M T H E C O L L E C T I O N O F AC E Y WO LG I N
18 8 L O U I S E N E V E L S O N 1899–1988 Gold and painted wood brooch Yellow gold, painted wood Signed Nevelson 2.50 × 2 in $ 5,000 – 7,000
18 9 C É S A R ( C É S A R B A L DA C C I N I ) 1921–1998 ‘Compression’ necklace This unique work is recorded in the Archives of Madame Denyse Durand-Ruel as No. 157; 1971 18k yellow gold, platinum, old mine-cut diamonds Signed César Pendant 2 × 0.625 × 0.625 in, necklace 27 in L I T E R AT U R E : Jewelry as Sculpture as Jewelry,
2013 Didier Ltd., pg. 19 illustrates similar example $ 7,000 – 9,000
190 Finger ring 14k yellow gold Signed ISJC Ring size 4 $ 1,000 – 2,000
191 R O B E RT I N D I A N A 1928–2018 ‘LOVE’ ring This work is number 11 from the edition of 100 published by Joan Kron and Audrey Sabol of the Rare Ring Company, Philadelphia; 1966 18k yellow gold Signed RI Ring size 7.50 L I T E R AT U R E : Jewelry as Sculpture as Jewelry,
1973 Didier Ltd., no. 50 illustrates similar example From Picasso to Jeff Koons: The artist as jeweler, Venet, pg. 169 illustrates similar example $ 3,000 – 5,000
1 92 P O L B U RY 1922–2005 Gold ring This work is number 6 from the edition of 30 produced by Jacques Bugin and published by Galerie Maeght, Paris; c. 1975 18k yellow gold Signed Pol Bury with maker’s mark for Jacques Bugin Ring size 4.25 $ 7,000 – 9,000
193 P O L B U RY 1922–2005 Gold ring This work is number 6 from the edition of 30 produced by Jacques Bugin and published by Galerie Maeght, Paris; c. 1975 18k yellow gold Signed Pol Bury with maker’s mark for Jacques Bugin Ring size 4.25 L I T E R AT U R E : Jewelry as Sculpture as Jewelry, 2013
Didier Ltd., pg. 16 illustrates similar example $ 5,000 – 7,000
1 94 C L A U D E L A L A N N E 1924–2019 ‘Leaves of Mistletoe’ earrings This work is number 51 from the edition of 250 published by Artcurial, Paris; c. 1985 Gilt-bronze Signed and numbered C. Lalanne Artcurial 51/250 3.25 × 1.50 in Sold with certificate and signed Artcurial box P ROV E N A N C E : Artcurial, Munich
Acquired from the previous in 1988 by Bill and Acey Wolgin $ 2,000 – 3,000
195 C L A U D E L A L A N N E 1924–2019 ‘Orchid’ hand bag This work is number 48 from the edition of 250 published by Artcurial, Paris; c. 1989 Gilt-bronze, leather Signed C. Lalanne and Artcurial 7.75 × 7.25 × 1 in Sold with certificate L I T E R AT U R E : Claude Lalanne: Bijoux, Sacs-Bijoux
et la Montre-Oignon, Chapel, unpaginated, illustrates similar example P ROV E N A N C E : Artcurial, Munich
Acquired from the previous in 1989 by Bill and Acey Wolgin $ 2,000 – 3,000
196 M A R I S O L ( M A R I S O L E S C O BA R ) 1930–2016 ‘Self-portrait’ ring 18k yellow gold Signed ME Ring size 5.25 L I T E R AT U R E : Jewelry as Sculpture as Jewelry,
1973 Didier Ltd., no. 71 illustrates similar example From Picasso to Jeff Koons: The artist as jeweler, Venet, pg. 192 illustrates similar example $ 5,000 – 7,000
197 CÉCILE ET JEANNE Bird brooch France 24k yellow gold-gilt over brass Signed Cécile Jeanne Paris 2.75 × 1.75 in $ 1,000 – 2,000
198 A R M A N 1928–2005 ‘Violin’ necklace Yellow gold Signed Arman to each violin Inner circ. 14 in, each pendant 2.50 × 1 in Sold with copy of Notes in Hand by Arman $ 7,000 – 9,000
199 M A N R AY 1890–1976 ‘Optic-Topic’ mask 1978 This work is number 39 from the edition of 100 published by GEM-Montebello, Milan Designed 1974 / executed 1978 Brass Signed with maker’s mark’s, numbered, and dated Man Ray 39/100 1974/1978 5.50 × 3.75 in L I T E R AT U R E : From Picasso to Jeff Koons: The artist
as jeweler, Venet, pg. 83 illustrates similar example P ROV E N A N C E : Gem-Montebello, Milan
Acquired from the previous in 1978 by Bill and Acey Wolgin $ 10,000 – 15,000
20 0 M A N R AY 1890–1976 ‘The Occultist’ brooch This work is number 5 from the edition of 12 produced by GEM-Montebello, Milan Designed 1944 / executed 1971 18k yellow gold, malachite Signed Man Ray with maker’s mark for Gem-Monetbello; numbered and dated ‘5/12 1944/1971’. 4.25 × 1.75 in L I T E R AT U R E : Man Ray: The Rigour of Imagination,
A. Schwarz, pg. 143 illustrates similar example Man Ray: Objets de mon affection, J.-H. Martin, pgg. 163, 83 illustrates similar example Jewelry as Sculpture as Jewelry, 1973 Didier Ltd., no. 67 illustrates similar example E X H I B I T E D : Sweet Dreams and Nightmares: Dada
and Surrealism from the Rosalind and Melvin Jacobs Collection, March-May 2000, Miami, Museum of Contemporary Art, exhibited similar example P ROV E N A N C E : Gem-Montebello, Milan
Acquired from the previous in 1973 by Bill and Acey Wolgin $ 15,000 – 20,000
201 M I G U E L B E R R O C A L 1933–2006 ‘Micro Maria’ pendant Designed as ‘sculpture to wear’ composed of 21 interlocking elements to form a three-dimensional puzzle; 1969-1973 Beryllium bronze, stainless steel, nickel-plated Zamak, tin, and cubic zirconia Signed Berrocal 1.25 × 0.75 × 0.625 in L I T E R AT U R E : Antologica Berrocal (1955–1984),
Gallego, Opus 121, pg. 449 $ 1,000 – 1,500
202 M I G U E L B E R R O C A L 1933–2006 ‘Micro David-Off’ pendant Designed as ‘sculpture to wear’ representing a male torso composed of 17 interlocking elements to form a three-dimensional puzzle; 1969-1972 Beryllium bronze, stainless steel, nickel-plated Zamak, pewter Signed Berrocal 3 × 0.75 × 0.50 in L I T E R AT U R E : Antologica Berrocal (1955–1984),
Gallego, Opus 120, pg. 449 Jewelry as Sculpture as Jewelry, 1973 Didier Ltd., no. 8 illustrates similar example $ 700 – 900
20 3 M I G U E L B E R R O C A L 1933–2006 ‘Micro David-Off’ pendant Composed of seventeen interlocking elements, including a ring; 1969-1972 Beryllium bronze, stainless steel, nickel-plated Zamak and pewter Signed Berrocal 4 × 1 in (pendant and base) Sold with original booklet and guarantee card L I T E R AT U R E : Antologica Berrocal (1955–1984),
Gallego, Opus 120, pg. 449 Jewelry as Sculpture as Jewelry, 1973 Didier Ltd., no. 8, illustrates similar example $ 1,000 – 1,500
2 04 A R M A N 1928–2005 ‘Accumulation African Arrowheads’ pendant This unique work is recorded in the Arman Studio Archives, New York under number APA 7040.73.058; 1973 18k yellow gold Signed Arman Pendant 4 × 1.75 in Sold with the book Exquinoxes by Arman and André Verdet; signed by Arman and Verdet to colophon ‘A. Verdet Arman’. Numbered and inscribed to inside back cover ‘26 21 Good thoughts for Bill and Acey and 21 eggs for Easter or Passover Arman’ with original drawing. This book is number 26 from the edition of 200 published by Edizioni del Cavallino, Venice. Work is also accompanied with an acrylic stand measuring 8.25 × 5 × 3 in. $ 3,000 – 5,000
20 5 B A R B A R A C H A S E - R I B O U D b. 1939 Gold articulated ring This work is number 2 from the edition of 8 18k yellow gold Signed with Barbara Chase-Riboud maker’s mark Ring size 6.50 Sold with a copy of the Barbara Chase-Riboud: The Malcolm × Steles, Philadelphia Museum of Art exhibition catalog $ 3,000 – 5,000
20 6 R E M O S A R A C E N I b. 1936 ‘Gold Ball Bypass’ cocktail ring 18k yellow gold Signed Remo with maker’s mark for F.J. Cooper Ring size 7 $ 1,000 – 1,500
207 L I N DA M A C N E I L b. 1954 ‘Tri-Mesh’ necklace and earrings 24k gold-plated brass, polished green glass Signed MacNeil to each Neckalce 18.25 in, earrings 1 × 0.50 in Sold with fitted box L I T E R AT U R E : United in Beauty: The Jewelry
and Collections of Linda MacNeil, Ramljak, pg. 90 illustrates similar example P ROV E N A N C E : Habatat Galleries, Boca Raton
$ 3,000 – 5,000
20 8 A L A I N J A C Q U E T 1939–2008 ‘LOVE’ pendant Pendant reads ‘LOVE’ in braille.; c. 1970 Yellow gold 1.75 × 1.50 in $ 1,500 – 2,000
20 9 R O B E RT L E E M O R R I S b. 1947 Gold-plated brass earrings Gold-plated brass Signed Robert Lee Morris 0.75 in $ 1,000 – 1,500
210 A M E R I G O T O T 1919–1984 ‘Aquarius’ pendant Yellow gold Signed Tot 2 × 2 in $ 1,000 – 1,500
C L A E S O L D E N B U RG & B I L L A N D AC E Y WO LG I N
above postcard illustrating correspondence with Oldenburg below sketches of lot 211
211 C L A E S O L D E N B U R G 1929–2022 ‘Geometric Mouse’ pendants These works are unique; c. 1975 Yellow gold 3.25 × 2.75 in $ 5,000 – 7,000
212 A R M A N 1928–2005 ‘Couleurs Coulees’ brooch This work is from the edition published byJean Noêl Flammarion / Flammarion 4. The work is recorded in the Arman Studio Archives, New York under number APA 7041.96.019; 1996 Stainless steel, silver-plated brass with dark azure, white, and orange enamel Signed Arman 2.50 × 1.50 in $ 500 – 700
213 P I E R O D O R A Z I O 1927–2005 Gold and enameled ring Composed of three gold bands connected by six enamel bars, joining to depict one of Dorazio’s colorful geometric pictures. This work is number 19 from the edition of 25 published by GEM-Montebello, Milan. Sold with three enameled rings. 18k yellow gold Signed with maker’s mark for Piero Dorazio and GEMMontebello Ring size 5.75 and 6.25 $ 3,000 – 5,000
214 L U C I O D E L P E Z Z O b. 1933 ‘Zig Zag’ pendant and torque necklace This work is from the unfishined edition of 200 published by GEM-Montebello, Milan; 1968 18k yellow gold, silver, and anodized aluminum Signed with maker’s mark for Lucio Del Pezzo and GEM-Montebello Inner circ. 14.50 in, pendant 5 × 0.375 × 1.50 in L I T E R AT U R E : Jewelry as Sculpture as Jewelry,
2013 Didier Ltd., pg. 41 illustrates similar example $ 3,000 – 5,000
215 BRUCE KAISER Silver and gold brooch Silver and yellow gold Signed with maker’s mark for Bruce Kaiser 1.75 × 1.25 in $ 300 – 500
216 BRUCE KAISER Silver and gold brooch Silver and yellow gold Signed with maker’s mark for Bruce Kaiser 1.50 × 1.25 in $ 300 – 500
217 E D I VA L R A M O S A b. 1940 Necklace This work is from the unfinished edition of 200 published by GEM-Montebello, Milan; 1960s Rhodium treated silver and anodized aluminum Inner circ. 14.50 in, pendant 5.25 × 1 in L I T E R AT U R E : From the Surreal to the Kinetic;
Jewelry by Latin and South American Artists Didier Ltd., pg. 64 illustrates similar example Jewelry as Sculpture as Jewelry, 2013 Didier Ltd., pg. 49 illustrates similar example $ 2,000 – 3,000
218 B A R B A R A C H A S E - R I B O U D b. 1939 Silver brooch Silver 8 × 3 in Sold with a copy of Craft Horizons, April 1972. L I T E R AT U R E : Craft Horizons, April 1972, pg. 24
$ 3,000 – 5,000
21 9 A R M A N 1928–2005 ‘Violin’ brooch 18k yellow gold and sterling silver Signed Arman and Movado 1.75 × 1.75 in $ 3,000 – 5,000
220 G I Ò P O M O D O R O 1930–2002 Necklace Pomodoro collaborated on this necklace with fashion designer Emanuel Ungaro. This work is from the edition published by GEM Montebello, Milan; c. 1968 Silver-tone metal, acrylic Pendant 4.25 × 4.75 in, leather cord 35.50 in $ 1,000 – 1,500
221 L I L A K AT Z E N 1932–1998 Silver brooch Silver Signed Lila Katzen 3.25 × 2 in $ 700 – 900
222 A R N A L D O P O M O D O R O b. 1926 Silver necklace This work was produced in collaboration with Harold Persico Paris. Silver and base metal Signed Harold Persico Paris + Arnaldo Pomodoro Inner circ. 18 in, pendant hangs 7 in $ 3,000 – 5,000
223 O SWA L D O G UAYA S A M Í N 1919–1999 Silver and gem-set brooch and earrings Produced by Joaquin Humberto Tinta Figueroa for Oswaldo Guayasamín Silver, cabochon emeralds, cabochon black onyx Signed Taller Guayasamín to each Brooch 1.75 × 1.75 in, earrings 0.875 × 0.50 in $ 2,000 – 3,000
224 A R N A L D O P O M O D O R O b. 1926 ‘Collona’ necklace This work is from the edition of 200 published by GEM-Montebello, Milan; 1968 Silver Signed with maker’s mark for GEM-Montebello Necklace chain 29 in, pendant 5 × 3 in L I T E R AT U R E : Jewelry as Sculpture as Jewelry,
1973 Didier Ltd., no. 105 illustrates similar example P ROV E N A N C E : Gem-Montebello, Milan
$ 3,000 – 5,000
225 N I K I D E S A I N T P H A L L E 1930–2002 ‘Serpent’ brooch This work is number 129 from the edition of 1000 published by Noah Art Inc. ; 1998 Gilt metal, enamel Signed and numbered Niki de Saint Phalle 129/1000 Noah Art Inc. 3.25 × 2.50 in $ 2,000 – 3,000
226 N I K I D E S A I N T P H A L L E 1930–2002 ‘Serpent’ cufflinks This set of cufflinks is number 3 from the edition of 19 published by GEM Montebello, Milan; 1971 18k yellow gold, enamel Signed and numbered Niki de Saint Phalle 3/19 with maker’s mark for GEM-Montebello 2.25 × 0.75 in Sold with signed box L I T E R AT U R E : Jewelry as Sculpture as Jewelry,
1973 Didier Ltd., no. 122 illustrates similar example P ROV E N A N C E : Gem-Montebello, Milan
$ 2,000 – 3,000
227 J A C K YO U N G E R M A N 1926–2020 Enamel pendant brooch This work is from the edition of unknown size published by Multiples Inc., New York; 1969 Metal Signed Jack Youngerman for Multiples Inc. 2.75 × 2 in L I T E R AT U R E : Jewelry as Sculpture as Jewelry, 1973
Didier Ltd., no. 129 illustrates similar example From Picasso to Jeff Koons: The Artist as Jeweler, Venet, pg. 192 illustrates similar example $ 500 – 700
228 A N DY WA R H O L 1928–1987 ‘Flowers’ watch This work is from the edition produced by Acme Studios and published by The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts; c. 1990 $ 700 – 900
229 Silver necklace with earrings Silver Necklace chain 23.50 in, pendant/brooch 2.25 × 2.25 in, earrings 0.875 × 0.75 in $ 1,000 – 2,000
230 Dragofly necklace Sterling silver and gilt-metal Signed Arie for Arie Ilton Pendant 2.75 × 2 in, necklace 22.75 in $ 1,000 – 2,000
2 31 H A R O L D PA R I S 1925–1979 Silver pendant This work is number 9 from the edition of 150 Silver Signed and numbered Harold Paris 9/150 2.75 × 2.50 in $ 300 – 500
2 32 K E I T H H A R I N G 1958–1990 ‘Barking Dog’ brooch Plastic, base metal 3.50 × 2.25 in $ 100 – 150
233 R OY L I C H T E N S T E I N 1923–1997 ‘Modern Head’ brooch This work is from the edition of unkown size published by Multiples Inc., New York; c. 1968 Enamel and metal Signed R. Lichtenstein, marked 1968 Roy Lichtenstein For Multiples Inc. 3 × 2.25 in L I T E R AT U R E : Jewelry as Sculpture as Jewelry,
2013 Didier Ltd., pg. 24 illustrates similar example $ 2,000 – 3,000
234 FRENCH Pendant Silver, copper, ceramic 4.25 × 3 in $ 300 – 500
235 A F T E R A N DY WA R H O L ‘Cow Wallpaper’ brooch USA Metal Dated and marked 1988 The Museum of Modern Art Cow Wallpaper 2.75 × 1.75 in $ 700 – 900
236 F E R N A N D L É G E R 1881–1955 Gilt metal and enamel brooch This work is number 460 from the edition of 1000 published by the Musée national Fernand Léger; c. 1950 Gilt and enameled metal Signed to edge F.L. and numbered to verso 460/1000. 1.75 dia in L I T E R AT U R E : From Picasso to Jeff Koons: The Artist
as Jeweler, Venet, pg. 53 illustrates similar example $ 700 – 900
237 Sterling silver and cord necklace Sterling silver, silk Signed Arie Pendant 1.50 × 1.75 in, cord 26.50 in $ 500 – 700
238 J A M E S W I N E S b. 1932 Silver necklace This work is number 2 from the edition of 12 Silver Signed Wines Inner circ. 27 in, pendant hangs 6.25 in P ROV E N A N C E : Makler Gallery, Philadelphia
$ 700 – 900
239 PA U L W U N D E R L I C H 1927–2010 ‘Nike la Victoria’ necklace This work is number 27 from the edition of 10,000; c. 1977 Sterling silver Signed and numbered Wunderlich 27/10000 Inner circ. 14 in, pendant hangs 3.50 in P ROV E N A N C E : Art Alliance, New York
Acquired from the previous in 1997 by Bill and Acey Wolgin $ 700 – 900
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