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Lot 1098

Assorted contemporary amateur art works, to include portrait and botanical studies (6)

Lot 323

Bernard Myers 1925 - 2007. Sculling on the Thames. Mid 20th century work. Oil on board. Myers became a teacher at the Royal College of Art where one of his students was James Dyson. In contemporary frame. 73cm x 53cm. Frame dimensions 90cm x 70cm.

Lot 151

λ&nbspELAINE PAMPHILON (BRITISH B. 1948) MOLLY REMEMBERS AUNTY CELIA'S LOG CABIN AND THE SILVER SPOON Mixed media on canvas Signed (lower right) 30 x 30cm (11¾ x 11¾ in.) Unframed Provenance: Ainscough Contemporary Art, ChelseaPlease note measurements do not include the frame unless otherwise stated. Condition Report: In good original condition. Condition Report Disclaimer

Lot 152

λ&nbspELAINE PAMPHILON (BRITISH B. 1948) BROWN ALE AND CHRISTMAS FISH, ST. IVES Mixed media on board Signed (upper right) Overall inc. frame 31 x 36.5cm (12 x 14¼ in.)Provenance: Ainscough Contemporary Art, ChelseaPlease note measurements do not include the frame unless otherwise stated.

Lot 79

Star Wars Obi-Wan Kenobi - Mondo Giclée-print poster, Released in partnership with Acme Archives, artwork by Mike Mitchell, signed limited edition, framed, 12 x 16 inches. Information - Mondo, the collectible art boutique of the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema chain, focuses on bringing art back to movie posters by commissioning and producing limited edition screen-printed film posters by contemporary artists. As well as re-imagining cult classics, Mondo produces posters for featured Alamo Drafthouse events and special screenings.

Lot 159

* JOHN BELLANY CBE RA HRSA (SCOTTISH 1942 - 2013), THE JOURNEY watercolour on paper, signed mounted, framed and under glass image suze 55cm x 37cm, overall size 88cm x 70cm Note: Collector demand has never been higher for the work of John Bellany and numerous examples have been sold in recent months by both McTear's and others at ever more impressive prices. In The Scottish Contemporary Art Auction of 29th May 2022 "The Finnon Smoker" by Bellany sold for £80,000 (hammer) and in the same sale, "Bass Rock Fable" (a 76 x 61cm unframed oil) sold for £12,000 (hammer). In our 21st August 2022 auction, lot 137 "The Newspaper Hat" (a 61 x 51cm oil) sold for £9500 (hammer). "Like-for-like" auction prices for original paintings are usually difficullt to assess, but in The Scottish Contemporary Art Auction of April 2023, two Bellany paintings which had been acquired in our auctions in September and November 2014 were consigned for sale by the same owner. The original 2014 selling prices were £1800 and £4000 and the same paintings sold in April for £3800 and £7000 (all hammer prices). This equates to a growth in value of 86.2% in fewer than nine years. In The Scottish Contemporary Art Auction of 25th May 2023, lot 282, "Restless Wave" a 90 x 90cm oil (by Bellany) sold for £9000 (hammer) and in our most recent auction (9th November) lot 92, "Harbour" a 90 x 120cm oil by Bellany sold for £11000 (hammer).

Lot 103

* MICHAEL SCOTT (SCOTTISH 1946 - 2006), PIED PIPER oil on canvas, signed, titled label verso framed and under glass image size 77cm x 62cm, overall size 93cm x 77cm Label verso: The Contemporary Fine Art Gallery, Eton. Note: Born in Aberdeenshire in 1946, Michael Scott (Mike Scott) studied Political Science at Liverpool before doing a one year's teacher training course in Huddersfield. After moving to Glasgow, Scott took a full-time research post at Glasgow University followed by a lecturing post at the re-named Glasgow Caledonian University. By 1997 demand for his work had become so great that he had to resign his post at the University to paint full time. Awards Include The David Cargill Senior Award, Royal Glasgow Institute. Exhibitions Include 1988~John D Kelly Gallery, Glasgow: 1994~Roger Billcliffe Fine Art, Glasgow ~Contemporary Fine Art, Eton; 1995~Portland Gallery, London; 1997~Fosse Gallery, Stowe on Trent ~Contemporary Fine Art, Eton; 1998~Portland Gallery, London; 2001~Portland Gallery, London, 2004~Portland Gallery, London; 2010~A Memorial Exhibition, Roger Billcliffe, Glasgow. Collections Include Distillers plc, Robert Fleming Holdings Ltd, Spencer Stuart & Associates, Teachers Whisky, Whyte and Mackay and others. To mark the 10th anniversary of Michael Scott's death, The Roger Billcliffe Gallery staged an exhibition of his work 1st April - 30th April 2016. In The Scottish Contemporary Art Auction of 24th October 2021, lot 599 "Echo & Narcissus" a 60 x 60cm oil by Michael Scott sold for £3800 (hammer) and in recent times, other examples in our auctions have more than once achieved prices in excess of £4000 (hammer). In The Scottish Contemporary Art Auction of 23rd December 2021, lot 655 "Dancing The King" sold for £5000 (hammer). Condition of the picture is good overall, with no visible or known issues

Lot 16

* JOHN BELLANY CBE RA HRSA (SCOTTISH 1942 - 2013), CONTINENTAL STREET SCENE oil on canvas, signedframedimage size 80cm x 100cm, overall size 96cm x 116cmNote: Collector demand has never been higher for the work of John Bellany and numerous examples have been sold in recent months by both McTear's and others at ever more impressive prices. In The Scottish Contemporary Art Auction of 29th May 2022 "The Finnon Smoker" by Bellany sold for £80,000 (hammer) and in the same sale, "Bass Rock Fable" (a 76 x 61cm unframed oil) sold for £12,000 (hammer). In our 21st August 2022 auction, lot 137 "The Newspaper Hat" (a 61 x 51cm oil) sold for £9500 (hammer). "Like-for-like" auction prices for original paintings are usually difficullt to assess, but in The Scottish Contemporary Art Auction of April 2023, two Bellany paintings which had been acquired in our auctions in September and November 2014 were consigned for sale by the same owner. The original 2014 selling prices were £1800 and £4000 and the same paintings sold in April for £3800 and £7000 (all hammer prices). This equates to a growth in value of 86.2% in fewer than nine years. In The Scottish Contemporary Art Auction of 25th May 2023, lot 282, "Restless Wave" a 90 x 90cm oil (by Bellany) sold for £9000 (hammer) and in our auction of 9th November, lot 92, "Harbour" a 90 x 120cm oil by Bellany sold for £11000 (hammer).

Lot 150

CATRIONA MILLAR, RENEE oil on canvas, initialledframedimage size 40cm x 28cm, overall size 59cm x 47cm Note: Catriona Millar's work takes its inspiration from the stories that lie at the heart of the human condition, and the sparkle of a narrative behind the eyes of her subjects hints at everything from longing to melancholy. Her work often juxtaposes human characters with a variety of animal confidants, with some seeming physically present in the composition while others take on a talismanic quality. Born in Glasgow, Catriona Millar studied at Harrogate School of Art and Grays School of Art, Aberdeen. Since the success of her sell-out 2005 degree show she has exhibited across the UK including the Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh. In October 2006 she came to the attention of Charles Saatchi with her first solo exhibition at the Dundas Street Gallery, Edinburgh. Catriona Millar now lives and paints in the southeast of England. Catriona Millar is listed in the 2012 edition of Who's Who in Scotland. In the Scottish Contemporary Art Auction of 3rd May 2015 lot 2138 "The Agency" by Millar sold for £2800 (hammer).

Lot 87

* JOHN LOWRIE MORRISON OBE (JOLOMO) (SCOTTISH b. 1948), THE DUTCHMAN'S CAP FROM THE TORLOISK OAKS oil on canvas, signed, titled and dated 2007 versoframed and under glassimage size 61cm x 61cm, overall size 84cm x 84cmArtist's label verso.Note: Jolomo remains one of Scotland's most celebrated contemporary artists. In The Scottish Contemporary Art Auction of 13th December 2020, lot 717 "Birlinn Leaving the Uists" by Jolomo sold for £7000 (hammer) and on 20th June 2021 lot 641 "Nick's Tug at Crinan" achieved £6000 (hammer). In our August 2021 auction, "Portnahaven, Islay" sold for £6000 (hammer). These being just three of numerous recent auction prices which reflect the strong and ever-growing collector demand from both the UK and abroad for the vibrant work of John Lowrie Morrison. In The Scottish Contemporary Art Auction of 28th September 2023 lot 38 LEE SHORE - NO LANDING ON STAFFA, sold for £8000 (hammer) setting a new auction record for a painting by John Lowrie Morrison.

Lot 144

CATRIONA MILLAR, WHITE BIRD oil on canvas, initialledframedimage size 48cm x 37cm, overall size 68cm x 57cm Note: Catriona Millar's work takes its inspiration from the stories that lie at the heart of the human condition, and the sparkle of a narrative behind the eyes of her subjects hints at everything from longing to melancholy. Her work often juxtaposes human characters with a variety of animal confidants, with some seeming physically present in the composition while others take on a talismanic quality. Born in Glasgow, Catriona Millar studied at Harrogate School of Art and Grays School of Art, Aberdeen. Since the success of her sell-out 2005 degree show she has exhibited across the UK including the Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh. In October 2006 she came to the attention of Charles Saatchi with her first solo exhibition at the Dundas Street Gallery, Edinburgh. Catriona Millar now lives and paints in the southeast of England. Catriona Millar is listed in the 2012 edition of Who's Who in Scotland. In the Scottish Contemporary Art Auction of 3rd May 2015 lot 2138 "The Agency" by Millar sold for £2800 (hammer).

Lot 40

* JONATHAN ROBERTSON (SCOTTISH b. 1947), OUR LIFE oil on canvas, signed, titled labels verso framed and under glass image size 56cm x 61cm, overall size 78cm x 83cm Handwritten artist's label verso. Label verso: Thompson's Gallery, London.Note: Jonathan Robertson was born in Banff in 1947 and trained at Glasgow School of Art. He has exhibited widely at home and abroad including the Artists Union Gallery Moscow, The Barbican, Royal Glasgow Institute, Royal Scottish Academy, Scottish Society of Artists, Smith Institute Stirling and the Mall Galleries, London. His work is highly collectable and is represented in institutional collections including Arthur Andersen and Co., Ernst and Young, Scottish Television plc, Glasgow Art Gallery, the Universities of Strathclyde and Stirling, Hilton Hotels and Loretto School. His galleries include: Thompsons Gallery (London), The Contemporary Fine Art Gallery (Eton), Lemon Street Gallery (Cornwall) and Lemond Gallery (Glasgow). The two most recent examples we've offered of Jonathan Robertson's work were "Tales of the Sea" (lot 75, 29th September 2022) which sold for £1900 (hammer) and “Seatown Knitters” (lot 12, 8th December 2022) which sold for £2400 (hammer).

Lot 127

* HAMISH MACDONALD DA PAI (SCOTTISH 1935 - 2008), OLD SHED oil on board, signed, titled versoframedimage size 46cm x 61cm, overall size 49cm x 64cmNote: Hamish MacDonald was born in Glasgow in 1935. He studied at Glasgow School of Art between 1963 and 1967. From 1968 he successfully combined painting with teaching and also guest lectured throughout Scotland. In 1991 he retired from his post as an Art Department Principal to concentrate fully on the development of his painting. Much of his work was inspired by the Scottish Colourist movement, but MacDonald preserved an individuality which marks him out as both a vibrant and important artist. Throughout his career he succeeded in capturing dramatic scenes with his own passionately innovative palette. Hamish MacDonald is now widely regarded as one of Scotland's most successful contemporary artists. From 1964, Hamish staged numerous solo exhibitions in Scotland and Cornwall. He also participated in group shows with prominent galleries in London and throughout the UK. His works can be found in many major collections throughout the world.No known or visible restoration, good overall condition but would probably benefit from a light clean.

Lot 15

* JOHN BELLANY CBE RA HRSA (SCOTTISH 1942 - 2013), GIRL WITH FISH AND LOBSTER oil on canvas, signedframedimage size 122cm x 92cm, overall size 131cm x 101cmNote: Collector demand has never been higher for the work of John Bellany and numerous examples have been sold in recent months by both McTear's and others at ever more impressive prices. In The Scottish Contemporary Art Auction of 29th May 2022 "The Finnon Smoker" by Bellany sold for £80,000 (hammer) and in the same sale, "Bass Rock Fable" (a 76 x 61cm unframed oil) sold for £12,000 (hammer). In our 21st August 2022 auction, lot 137 "The Newspaper Hat" (a 61 x 51cm oil) sold for £9500 (hammer). "Like-for-like" auction prices for original paintings are usually difficullt to assess, but in The Scottish Contemporary Art Auction of April 2023, two Bellany paintings which had been acquired in our auctions in September and November 2014 were consigned for sale by the same owner. The original 2014 selling prices were £1800 and £4000 and the same paintings sold in April for £3800 and £7000 (all hammer prices). This equates to a growth in value of 86.2% in fewer than nine years. In The Scottish Contemporary Art Auction of 25th May 2023, lot 282, "Restless Wave" a 90 x 90cm oil (by Bellany) sold for £9000 (hammer) and in our auction of 9th November, lot 92, "Harbour" a 90 x 120cm oil by Bellany sold for £11000 (hammer).

Lot 107

* SHEILA MACMILLAN DA PAI (SCOTTISH 1928 - 2018), STRAWBERRY FIELDS oil on canvas, signed, titled label versoframed and under glassimage size 46cm x 56cm, overall size 62cm x 72cm Artist's label versoNote: Sheila Macnab Macmillan was born in Glasgow in 1928. She attained a degree in Geography at Glasgow University and went on to train as a teacher. However, she had always painted and her talent was strongly encouraged by her uncle the distinguished Iain Macnab RE ROI (1890 - 1967) who persuaded Sheila to come to London and train under him. Iain Macnab had been Principal at Heatherley's Art School (1925 - 1940) and then went on to be founding Principal of the hugely influential Grosvenor School of Modern Art. Sheila's London influences and Glasgow School foundations evolved into a distinctive and individual style. She usually worked "en plein air" and her work is semi-abstract. She focused mainly on landscape where her training as a geographer, allowed her to use her understanding of land formation, the delicate balance of the seasons and the interaction between Man and the environment. Her uncle's concept of "rhythm" is evident in Sheila's work and remained a constant throughout her career. She painted in Scotland, Spain. France and Italy and exhibited widely, especially in Glasgow, Edinburgh, London and Newcastle. Her work appeared frequently at the Royal Scottish Academy, Royal Glasgow Institute, Paisley Art Institute annual exhibitions and at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition (London). She won numerous awards and prizes over a long and distinguished career. In recent times we have offered a growing number of Sheila Macmillan's paintings with several achieving more than £1000. The current leading price is £1700 (hammer) for "Ronda, Spain", a 45 x 48cm oil on board (lot 510A, The Scottish Contemporary Art Auction 24th October 2021).Condition is good overall, with no visible or known issues.

Lot 227

* EMMA S DAVIS RSW PAI (SCOTTISH b. 1975), MORNING CHIT CHAT mixed media on board, signed framed and under glass image size 30cm x 30cm overall size 47cm x 47cm Note: Emma Davis studied contemporary art and painting at the Glasgow School of Art and graduated in 1998 with a sell-out Degree Show. From the time of graduating she has been working full time as an artist. She has received many awards over the years including the House for an Art Lover Award, the Sir William Gillies Award, the Miller’s Creativity Award, the Glasgow Art Club Award and others. She was the youngest ever winner of The Alexander Graham Munro Travel Award, which took her on an extensive tour of Italy in 2000. At the age of 23 she was also one of the youngest artists to receive the RSW Diploma which she received from HM The Queen. A few years later she also became one of the youngest ever artists to receive the Paisley Art Institute Diploma.

Lot 199

* ETHEL WALKER (SCOTTISH b. 1941) SUMMER FLOWERS WITH CHINESE DOLL gouache on paper, signed, titled versomounted, framed and under glassimage size 50cm x 42cm, overall size 72cm x 63cm Note: Ethel Walker was born in Ayrshire, Scotland, in 1941. She graduated from the Glasgow School of Art in 1964 where she had been taught by David Donaldson, once the Queen's portrait painter. Beginning her career as a teacher, by the age of twenty-seven she was a full-time artist. Walker is one of the most successful female painters working in Scotland today. Her talent in capturing the ever-changing light of the Scottish landscape is outstanding, and her subtle but strong still life paintings are highly-prized. Work is held in many public and corporate collections worldwide, including the Royal Bank of Scotland and Sara Lee Holdings. In The Scottish Contemporary Art Auction of 12th September 2021 "The Silver Table" (lot 562), a mixed media by Ethel Walker sold for £2600 (hammer) and in our December 2021 auction "The Lace Cloth" achieved £3000 (hammer).

Lot 195

CATRIONA MILLAR, AVA oil on canvas, initialledframedimage size 40cm x 40cm, overall size 58cm x 58cm Note: Catriona Millar's work takes its inspiration from the stories that lie at the heart of the human condition, and the sparkle of a narrative behind the eyes of her subjects hints at everything from longing to melancholy. Her work often juxtaposes human characters with a variety of animal confidants, with some seeming physically present in the composition while others take on a talismanic quality. Born in Glasgow, Catriona Millar studied at Harrogate School of Art and Grays School of Art, Aberdeen. Since the success of her sell-out 2005 degree show she has exhibited across the UK including the Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh. In October 2006 she came to the attention of Charles Saatchi with her first solo exhibition at the Dundas Street Gallery, Edinburgh. Catriona Millar now lives and paints in the southeast of England. Catriona Millar is listed in the 2012 edition of Who's Who in Scotland. In the Scottish Contemporary Art Auction of 3rd May 2015 lot 2138 "The Agency" by Millar sold for £2800 (hammer).

Lot 153

* HERBERT WHONE (BRITISH 1925 - 2011), INDUSTRIAL LANDSCAPE oil on canvas, signed and dated '68 framed image size 61cm x 118cm, overall size 75cm x 133cm Note: Herbert Whone was born in Bingley, West Yorkshire, where his parents were both employed in the cloth mills. He was encouraged by his mother to ''improve'' himself culturally, and from an early age took photographs and practised the violin. After education at the Royal Manchester College of Music (now the Royal Northern College of Music) and Manchester University, he secured positions in the Royal Opera House Orchestra and the BBC Symphony Orchestra, before moving to Glasgow in 1955, where he took up the position of deputy leader of the Scottish National Orchestra. He was inspired by Glasgow's changing fortunes and painted a series of notable canvases featuring the beauty of a city and surrounding areas in transition. His paintings of trams and shipbuilding on and around the Clyde, to pick two of his fondest subjects, were presented with warmth and beauty, almost impressionistic in their depiction of glowing sunsets and use of rich colour. Herbert Whone (often incorrectly catalogued as Herbert Bannister Whone, his father's name) enjoyed a degree of commercial success and critical acclaim in the 1950s/60s and his early known collectors included Joan Eardley, Margot Sandeman, Cyril Gerber, Johnny Beattie and Magnus Magnusson. In early 2010 we offered "A Clyde Boatyard" by Whone in The Scottish Contemporary Art Auction which sold for £650 (hammer) which at the time was the second highest recorded auction price for the artist. This relative success ignited our interest in Herbert Whone and when another example came to us a few months later, we included a lengthy lot essay in the catalogue to help inform and inspire collectors. In the years since we have continued to promote Herbert Whone's paintings which has seen us set new auction records at £2100, £3000, £4200, £6000, £7000, £8000, £11000, £13000 and then in September 2021 "Tram & Figures in Rain, Byres Road" (by Whone) sold for £18,000 (hammer). Although most of the Whone paintings we have offered are of Scottish scenes, his exceptional North of England paintings have also been growing in value "The Old Farmhouse" selling for £4900 and "Factories in the Snow" achieving £8000. The numbers of Herbert Whone paintings appearing at auction are small but the buyer demand continues to grow. Public collections include: Glasgow Museums & Galleries, The Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, The Hepworth, Kirklees Museums & Galleries, Salford Museums & Galleries and The Mercer Gallery (Harrogate). A copy of "Herbert Whone, Glasgow - In Transition" (a 112 page illustrated hardback book) accompanies this lot.

Lot 111

* ETHEL WALKER (SCOTTISH b. 1941), PEARS AND HELLEBORE oil on board, signed, titled verso framed and under glass image size 37cm x 48cm, overall size 60cm x 70cm Note: Ethel Walker was born in Ayrshire, Scotland, in 1941. She graduated from the Glasgow School of Art in 1964 where she had been taught by David Donaldson, once the Queen's portrait painter. Beginning her career as a teacher, by the age of twenty-seven she was a full-time artist. Walker is one of the most successful female painters working in Scotland today. Her talent in capturing the ever-changing light of the Scottish landscape is outstanding, and her subtle but strong still life paintings are highly-prized. Work is held in many public and corporate collections worldwide, including the Royal Bank of Scotland and Sara Lee Holdings. In The Scottish Contemporary Art Auction of 12th September 2021 "The Silver Table" (lot 562), a mixed media by Ethel Walker sold for £2600 (hammer) and in our December 2021 auction "The Lace Cloth" achieved £3000 (hammer).

Lot 218

* SIMON LAURIE RSW RGI (SCOTTISH b. 1964), UNTITLED acrylic on board, signedframed and under glassimage size 55cm x 55cm, overall size 77cm x 77cm Note: Simon Laurie is a contemporary Scottish landscape and still life artist, whose paintings are characterised by references to Scottish life and society, incorporating fish, boats, religious symbols and everyday items. These objects are arranged upon a rich textural ground created by the application of multiple layers of acrylic paint. He has worked with acrylic paint for almost 30 years, developing his own individual style and fundamental visual language. Laurie was born in Glasgow and studied at Glasgow School of Art from 1982 to 1988. He was elected a member of the Royal Scottish Society of Painters in Watercolours (RSW) in 1991 and the Royal Glasgow Institute (RGI) in 2000, where he served as convener for six years. He has had many solo shows, both in the UK and abroad, and has won many prestigious and major awards. His work is held in many public, private and corporate collections including Aberdeen Art Gallery, Contemporary Arts Society, London; Feren Art Gallery, Hull; Freshfields, London; Leicestershire Education Committee; Lillie Art Gallery, Milngavie; Nationwide Building Society, London; Royal Bank of Scotland; TSB Headquarters, London; Unilever PLC; William Teacher and Sons Ltd; Wyse Group; Walter Scott Investments Ltd, Edinburgh; Biggart Baillie; Aberdeen Asset Management; The Whisky Society, Edinburgh; Adam and Co Bank; Provident Financial; The Scottish Arts Club, Edinburgh.

Lot 224

* JAMES HARRIGAN (SCOTTISH b. 1937), THE HANGING BASKET watercolour on paper, signedmounted, framed and under glassimage size 28cm x 38cm, overall size 52cm x 62cm Label verso: The Macauley Gallery, StentonNote: James Harrigan is a graduate of Glasgow School of Art where he studied Painting and Printmaking between 1956 and 1961. He was born in Ayr in 1937 and has continued to live in Ayrshire all his life. He taught Art for many years and was an inspiring teacher with many of his pupils going on themselves to develop successful careers as artists. In recent years James has spent time in the West Indies and in Brazil but he never tires of painting the landscape and coastline around his Ayrshire home and elsewhere in Scotland. He is known mainly as a landscape artist but his landscapes are almost invariably informed by a human presence and day to day activities, a sense of life being lived. This may be actual figures or it may be a suggestion of human life through buildings, gardens, boats.... He is an expressive painter working mainly in oils but also in watercolours, using the rich, luscious quality of the paint to great effect. He exhibits widely and has work in many collections including those of the House of Lords, Glasgow University, P & O Cruises, Wigtownshire Education Trust and the Maclaurin Gallery. He is a past winner of the prestigious Laing Landscape Competition and the Scotsman Art Competition. In The Scottish Contemporary Art Auction of 10th November 2022, lot 52 "Girvan Harbour" a 48 x 58cm oil on board (dated 1998) by James Harrigan sold for £2200 (hammer) and in our December 2023 auction "Sailing at Elie" achieved £2400 (hammer)

Lot 219

* ETHEL WALKER (SCOTTISH b. 1941), STUDY IN WHITE NO. 36 oil on board, signed, titled label versoframed and under glass image size 68cm x 44cm, overall size 90cm x 66cm Exhibition label verso: The Contemporary Fine Art Gallery, EtonNote: Ethel Walker was born in Ayrshire, Scotland, in 1941. She graduated from the Glasgow School of Art in 1964 where she had been taught by David Donaldson, once the Queen's portrait painter. Beginning her career as a teacher, by the age of twenty-seven she was a full-time artist. Walker is one of the most successful female painters working in Scotland today. Her talent in capturing the ever-changing light of the Scottish landscape is outstanding, and her subtle but strong still life paintings are highly-prized. Work is held in many public and corporate collections worldwide, including the Royal Bank of Scotland and Sara Lee Holdings. In The Scottish Contemporary Art Auction of 12th September 2021 "The Silver Table" (lot 562), a mixed media by Ethel Walker sold for £2600 (hammer) and in our December 2021 auction "The Lace Cloth" achieved £3000 (hammer).

Lot 52

* KATE ROBINSON BA (Hons) MRBS, THE ANNIVERSARY (THE MAQUETTE) bronzed composite 30.5cm high Note: Kate Robinson is perhaps best known in Glasgow for several public art commissions including the statues of Jimmy Johnstone and the founder of Celtic football club, Brother Walfrid at Celtic Park, Glasgow. The "Brother Walfrid Veil" covered the sculpture at the unveiling ceremony printed with hundreds of drawings of footballers by children from different faith communities.Recent & Upcoming projects: 2023-24 Zmina international arts evaluator, Izolyatsia, Kyiv, Ukraine; 2022-23 Swimming in the black sea, Tblisi Architecture Biennial; Thomas Donohoe Memorial, Busby 2021, Hidden Doors, Traquair House Maze, Peebles; Goddess of Noon, London, Royal Society of Sculptors 2020 Embodied Memory Connected Arts Network; Adam Lay YBounden, Glasgow University Memorial Chapel. 2019 Moot, Now & Next, commission BBC/LUX; Lentfest, exhibition tour, Glasgow; Culture Counts, writing, Federation of Scottish Theatre 2018 Deep Green, Dovecote Gallery, Edinburgh; An Sgàileadair|The One that Shades, sculpture, Tramway, Glasgow; Theneu finding light in darkness, exhibition, Glasgow Cathedral 2017 Perceived Identities residency/exhibition, Yermilov Centre, Kharkiv, Ukraine 2016 Uainead|Degree of Greenness, Gaelic Arts, National Theatre of Scotland, Tramway, Glasgow. 2014-15 European Association of Archaeologists, Artist in Residence. Awards: 2020 Hope Scott Trust Award 2019 LUX Bursary 2018 Robert Graves Poetry Award shortlist Words and Women National Writing Competition shortlist Sense Over Sectarianism Award for Brother Walfrid Veil Guardian/Modern Painters’ Prize for Writing on Art. Scotland Year of the Artist Award. Yorkhill Hospital Award, Scotland Year of Architecture Award Sciart Shortlist: Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire. McColl Arts Foundation, 1st Prize. John Keppie Award for Sculpture. Weir Pumps Centenary Award.Public Art Commissions: Thomas Donohoe Memorial, Busby 2021Tracing Stories, film for EAA Glasgow 2015; Gie Me ae Spark o' Nature's Fire, artworks integrated into new Johnston Town Hall 2014 Via VeritasVita, for Bishop of Paisley 2013 The Govan Timeline, Langlands Path, Govan, Glasgow 2011 Woman Man Sun Moon, Newhouse, M8; The Very Atom is Light Energy, Govan Cross 2008 Jimmy Johnstone, Celtic Park, Glasgow; Ramshorn Engravings, Ingram Street, Glasgow. 2007 The Symphony of the Trees, Newbury, Berkshire. 2006 Processional Crosses,St Mary’s Church, Calton, Glasgow. 2005 Brother Walfrid, Celtic Park, Glasgow. 2000 Light Cross, National Seminary for Scotland.Recent Solo Exhibitions: 2019 Angels Advent, exhibition, Archdiocese of Glasgow , 2012 For Brass I Will Bring Gold...Glasgow University Memorial Chapel 2011 The Boardroom, Fairfields Ship Yard, Govan 2008 Prism, Museum of Contemporary Art, Tallinn, Estonia 2007 Fruit, Landertinger Wagner Gallery, Salzburg, Austria 2005 Colours, Hughson Gallery, Glasgow 2001 Theatre of Memory, Collins Gallery, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow. 2000 The Foot Washing, Glasgow Gallery of Modern ArtRecent Group Exhibitions: 2022 Altered States, Newbury; 2015-2016 Cradle of Scotland, Hunterian Art Gallery, Glasgow, Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum 2014 CARA Arts of Resistance, London; Experiencing Bronze, Milton Art Gallery 2012 National Library of Scotland 2011 National Library of Scotland 2009 Nidaros Cathedral, Trondheim, Norway 2008 Ricefield, Glasgow; Stations of Grace, St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral, Glasgow. 2007 New Hall Biennial, Cambridge; Paradise, Berlin, Germany. 2006 The Magic of the Ball, Berlin, Germany. 2005 Wild Dogs, Copenhagen, Denmark; The Lighthouse Gallery, Glasgow. 2004 Art: 2004, London; Cyril Gerber Fine Art, Glasgow; De Spelerij, Dieren, The Netherlands; Reciprocal Earth, Fold Gallery, Kirkby Steven. 2003 Flight, East-side Gallery, Berlin; Snowcase, Fold Gallery, Kirkby Steven. 2002 Ice sculpture, Nice, France; Jesus 2000,Gallery of Modern Art, GlasgowCuratorial: 2015 Wandering Home: Following in the Footsteps of the Celtic Peregrinatti, Photographs, Thomas Joshua Cooper, Govan Old Parish, Glasgow Cathedral & The Pilgrim’s Crozier, sculpture, John Creed, University of Glasgow for the European Association of Archaeologists 2014 Grounded, photographs by Judith Parrott Commonwealth Games, Airc II (Australian tour 2015-2017) 2005 Brother Walfrid Veil, schools inter-faith project, Celtic Park 2001-04 New Lanark Multidisciplinary Art Project, Lanarkshire schools 2000 International Sand Sculpture Festival, Glasgow, Audience of over 80,000. Seedbed Press) 2013 Robertson, Kate, Ed., The Art of Resistance, CARA. Tate, Britain 2012 Between Us a Phoenix Arises, Seedbed Press 2011 Andenken (Memory Attunements) Seedbed Press 2009: Hidden Cities 5. 2007:‘Overlapping Worlds’, Textualities 2: Science and Intuition, ed. Jennie Renton (Edinburgh, Main Point Books).‘On the Pillars…’ and ‘The Ballad of Anton and Lynne’, Hidden Cities 3, ed. Rachel Jury, (Dancing Rabbit Productions, Glasgow). ‘Real Streams: Hildegard of Bingen’,The State of the Real, ed. Damian Sutton, Ray Mackenzie and Sue Brind,(London: Tauris) 88-97. 2006: A Search for the Source of the Whirlpool of Artifice(Edinburgh: Dunedin Academic Press, 2006). 154pp. 2005: ‘Making Brother Walfrid’, (Celtic Football Club Supporters’ Association, 2005). ‘The Celestial Streams of Giulio Camillo’, History of Science, 43 (2005) 321-41. 2004: Reciprocal Earth, poems and images published as a set of 6 postcards; Fold Gallery, Kirkby Steven. ‘The Psalmist’ (short version) The Guardian Review, 18.09.04.‘The Psalmist’, Modern Painters, Autumn: 22-23. ‘Power and Persuasion in the Theatre of Camillo’, Power and Persuasion: Sculpture in its Rhetorical Context,ed. Urszula Szulakowska(Warsaw: Institute of Art of the Polish Academy of Sciences, 2004) 37-48.2003: ‘Fame with Tongue’, Reformation and Renaissance Review, 6 (2004) 107-123.2003: Truman, J.; Robinson, K., Evans A.L., Smith, D.; Cunningham, L.;Millward, R.; Minnis, H.: ‘The Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire: A pilot study of a new computer version of the self-report scale’, European Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 12: 9-14.; ‘Giulio Camillo and L’idea del Theatro’, E-Sharp: Online Journal. 1999 ed., Tall Ships, Short Stories, (Greenock: Greenock Tall Ships, 1999). 1997 Jacobsen, Fay W., ed., Living with Loss, (London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 1997). 1995 ed., Ae Fon Kiss, (Glasgow: Project Ability, 1995). 1990 In Ms. Aristotle’s Garden, (Glasgow: Glasgow Museum & Art Gallery).Work in Collections: Blackfriars College, University of Oxford; Celtic Football Club; Collins Gallery, University of Strathclyde; University of Glasgow; Contemporary Art Society, London; Glasgow Gallery of Modern Art; Glasgow Museum and Art Gallery; Glasgow Royal Concert Hall; National Seminary for Scotland; National Space Science Centre, Leicester; New Hall, University of Cambridge; Southampton City Art Gallery; St Mary’s Calton, Glasgow; Strathclyde University Chaplaincy; Taylor Clarke Partnership; Private collections in UK, Europe and USA. Associate of Royal British Society of Sculptors.

Lot 151

* JOAN GILLESPIE (SCOTTISH b. 1954), WINTER SCENE, PARIS oil on board, signedframed and under glassimage size 29cm x 25cm, overall size 52cm x 47cmNote: Born in Dundee in 1954, Joan Gillespie studied painting at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art, Dundee and completed her Diploma course at Edinburgh College of Art. Over the years she has found affinity with the works of some of the Impressionists, the Nabis, the Newlyn School, the Glasgow Boys and the Scottish Colourists. Composition, paint quality and colour distribution in painting are very important to her. Her works are in the collection of Lord McFarlane of Bearsden, Trinity International Holdings and in private collections in Spain, Australia and USA. Joan Gillespie has exhibited in galleries throughout Scotland since 1987 including the Macaulay Gallery in East Lothian, The Open Eye and Flying Colours Galleries in Edinburgh, the Atholl Gallery in Dunkeld and the Contemporary Fine Art Gallery in Eton. Her paintings have been hung in the Royal Scottish Academy, The Royal Glasgow Institute, The Royal Scottish Society of Painters in Watercolours and the Society of Scottish Artists and Artist Craftsmen. She was a finalist in the Morrison Portrait Competition 1991 at the Royal Scottish Academy in Edinburgh as well as a finalist in the Laing Landscape Competition 1992 at the Mall Galleries, London.Condition is good overall, with no visible or known issues.

Lot 113

* ALAN KING PAI (SCOTTISH 1946 - 2013) MESSAGE FOR GALILEO oil on panel, signed, titled versoframed and under glassimage size 24cm x 24cm, overall size 57cm x 57cm Note: A fine example of the work of Alan King, a frequent contributor and a great favourite in The Scottish Contemporary Art Auctions. McTear's has established a succession of UK auction record prices for Alan King's work in recent years and the current record is £3600 for Weavers of Truth, lot 275 27th November 2016. Although Alan was a much respected and successful artist during his lifetime, auction prices since 2013 have continued to rise, even though very few collectors have so far opted to sell their examples of his work. The red hat and stripey trousers are Alan King "trade marks".Condition is good overall, with no visible or known issues.

Lot 232

* MURIEL BARCLAY, UNTITLED oil on canvas, signedframedimage size 76cm x 92cm, overall size 96cm x 111cmNote: In the inaugural Scottish Contemporary Art Auction staged by McTear's on 22nd November 2008, "Pink Tutu Tune" by Muriel Barclay sold for £7475 (premium) which was widely reported to be a record price for any maiden painting at public auction by a Scottish artist (past or present). Muriel Barclay is one of Scotland's most successful living artists and her exhibiting history is impressive. Her paintings are enthusiastically collected around the UK and auction appearances of her larger paintings, such as "Leg Pulling", are extremely rare. Collections include: Sir Arnold Clark, Lord Harris, The Sultan of Brunei, Alex McLeish, Sir Jack Harvey, HBOS, Biggart Baillie, Arisaig Partners, Ernie Els (golfer) and numerous other prestigious corporate and private collections worldwide. In The Scottish Contemporary Art Auction of 13th December 2020 "Peace Delegation" (a 77 x 87cm oil, lot 612) by Barclay, sold for £5500 (hammer) and in The Scottish Contemporary Art Auction of 24th October 2021 lot 836 "Venice" by Muriel Barclay sold for £6000 (hammer).

Lot 197

CATRIONA MILLAR, TIGER oil on canvas, initialled framed image size 30cm x 24cm, overall size 48cm x 42cm Note: Catriona Millar's work takes its inspiration from the stories that lie at the heart of the human condition, and the sparkle of a narrative behind the eyes of her subjects hints at everything from longing to melancholy. Her work often juxtaposes human characters with a variety of animal confidants, with some seeming physically present in the composition while others take on a talismanic quality. Born in Glasgow, Catriona Millar studied at Harrogate School of Art and Grays School of Art, Aberdeen. Since the success of her sell-out 2005 degree show she has exhibited across the UK including the Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh. In October 2006 she came to the attention of Charles Saatchi with her first solo exhibition at the Dundas Street Gallery, Edinburgh. Catriona Millar now lives and paints in the southeast of England. Catriona Millar is listed in the 2012 edition of Who's Who in Scotland. In the Scottish Contemporary Art Auction of 3rd May 2015 lot 2138 "The Agency" by Millar sold for £2800 (hammer).

Lot 100

* ROBERT KELSEY DA MUniv PAI FRSA (SCOTTISH b. 1949), YACHT IN THE SOUND OF IONA oil on canvas, signed, titled versoframedimage size 40cm x 61cm, overall size 58cm x 78cm Handwritten artist's label versoNote: Robert Kelsey is one of Scotland's most prominent landscape painters working today. Born in Glasgow in 1949, Robert studied painting at the Glasgow School of Art from 1966-70 under David Donaldson, James Robertson, and Alexander Goudie. Kelsey went on to teach art until 1995, at which point he left education to paint full time. Since then, Robert Kelsey has developed a reputation as one of Scotland's finest and in-demand painters, particularly for his stunning coastlines. Lot 48 "Portree Bay, Skye" by Robert Kelsey from the same private collection as "Yacht In The Sound of Iona" sold in The Scottish Contemporary Art Auction of 17th August 2023 sold for £2200 (hammer). Known collections include: Paisley Art Gallery, Lord Macfarlane of Bearsden, , Frances Shand Kydd, The Fleming Collection, Cairn Energy PLC, Credit Lyonnaise Bank, Turnberry Hotel, Taylor Woodrow, Lord Smith of Kelvin, His Grace, The Duke of Bedford, Anthony Shaffer, Highland Spring Water, Scottish Property Services, Arisaig Partners (Asia) Ltd, Enterprise Oil, Scottish Friendly Assurance.

Lot 110

* JAMES SOMERVILLE (SCOTTISH b. 1936), WINTER SEA, ARISAIG oil on canvas, signed framed image size 62cm x 75cm, overall size 70cm x 83cm Note: Originally from Fife, Jimmy went to Edinburgh College of Art, then returned to Fife in 1960 where he became a Principal Teacher of Art in Glenrothes High School. He held various posts on secondment as National Development Officer for Art and Design, was Principal Examiner with the Scottish Examination Board, and was involved in the introduction and implementation of Standard Grade Art & Design in schools. James retired from this work many years ago and began painting and exhibiting on a full-time basis. Slightly abstracted in style, and although always starting from drawings of specific places, they are taken well beyond the picturesque. The finished paintings show a concentration on atmosphere, mood, and response to things seen rather than mere representation of actual places. James Somerville's paintings are held in the collections of: The Scottish Arts Council, Edinburgh Hospitals Collection, Pitlochry Festival (Harry Cruden) Collection, Fife Regional Council, and numerous private collections at home and abroad. James Somerville's paintings rarely appear at auction but in The Scottish Contemporary Art Auction of 23rd January 2022 lot 136 "Village from the Shore" a 61.5 x 74.5cm oil (by Somerville) sold for £750 (hammer).

Lot 137

* SIMON LAURIE RSW RGI (SCOTTISH b. 1964), STILL LIFE acrylic on board, signed framed and under glassimage size 33cm x 36cm, overall size 49.5cm x 53cmNote: Simon Laurie is a contemporary Scottish landscape and still life artist, whose paintings are characterised by references to Scottish life and society, incorporating fish, boats, religious symbols and everyday items. These objects are arranged upon a rich textural ground created by the application of multiple layers of acrylic paint. He has worked with acrylic paint for almost 30 years, developing his own individual style and fundamental visual language. Laurie was born in Glasgow and studied at Glasgow School of Art from 1982 to 1988. He was elected a member of the Royal Scottish Society of Painters in Watercolours (RSW) in 1991 and the Royal Glasgow Institute (RGI) in 2000, where he served as convener for six years. He has had many solo shows, both in the UK and abroad, and has won many prestigious and major awards. His work is held in many public, private and corporate collections including Aberdeen Art Gallery, Contemporary Arts Society, London; Feren Art Gallery, Hull; Freshfields, London; Leicestershire Education Committee; Lillie Art Gallery, Milngavie; Nationwide Building Society, London; Royal Bank of Scotland; TSB Headquarters, London; Unilever PLC; William Teacher and Sons Ltd; Wyse Group; Walter Scott Investments Ltd, Edinburgh; Biggart Baillie; Aberdeen Asset Management; The Whisky Society, Edinburgh; Adam and Co Bank; Provident Financial; The Scottish Arts Club, Edinburgh.Condition is good overall, with no visible or known issues.

Lot 82

* COLIN FRASER (SCOTTISH b. 1956), BREAKING WAVES egg tempera on panel, signed, titled and dated 2000 label versoframed and under glassimage size 78cm x 108cm, overall size 107cm x 137cm Label verso: The Gatehouse Gallery, GlasgowComment: An outstanding and very large work by Colin Fraser and probably the largest example to be offered at auction.Note 1: By repute, the lady is the artist's wife. Colin Fraser's work rarely appears at auction but in 2021 Bonhams, London sold "Warm Light" (61 x 65cm egg tempera) by Fraser for £3000 (hammer) - lot 153, Modern British & Irish Art 28th April 2021 and in The Scottish Contemporary Art Auction of 10th November 2022 lot 61 "Early Morning Light" (a 67 x 46cm egg tempera) by Colin Fraser sold for £2200 (hammer).Note 2: Colin Fraser was born in Glasgow in 1956. He studied art in Brighton while in his twenties before moving to Lund in southern Sweden, where he lives with his wife and children. He exhibits regularly at the Royal Academy Summer Show, Catto Gallery and Petley Fine Art in London, Mira Godard Gallery in Canada as well as at galleries in New York and Glasgow. His work is held in numerous private and corporate collections throughout North America, the UK, Europe and Asia. Ever since his first exhibition in Brighton in 1978, Colin Fraser has worked almost exclusively in egg tempera, which has the benefit of being very long lasting, with examples over two thousand years old still in existence, and was the most widely used painting medium until the sixteenth century, when it was superseded by oils. However, it is also extraordinarily time-consuming. The painted surface must be built up layer by translucent layer, with the paint drying instantaneously and not amenable to manipulation afterwards, unlike oil paints. Although a notoriously difficult medium, it has become a firm favourite of Fraser’s, who says that the “restrictions have been paramount in helping me be more direct in my approach to the work, with the instant drying and transparency of the paint actively contributing to a higher level of spontaneity of execution”. Colin Fraser is particularly drawn to its vitality which reminds him “of the dynamism of the sun – never static, always changing”. “Observed light is usually what attracts me into the process of painting,” he says. “The surface of a work painted in tempera simply has a unique glow which cannot be imitated in other mediums”. Constructing each painting is an arduous process, each beginning with an idea or a chance observation followed by weeks of experimentation with arrangements and preparatory drawings. Many of his scenes are staged with strategic placement of chairs, diaphanous textiles and trays of fruit. He believes that the painter “chooses the content and the arrangement, and then it becomes a question of striving to achieve a particular mood”. The prestigious Catto Gallery (London) has staged highly succesful solo shows for Colin Fraser in 2015, 2017, 2019 & 2022.

Lot 1142

A contemporary Scottish Borders Art Glass perfume bottle designed by Peter Holmes, of tapering ovoid form, the body decorated with a band of printie cuts and internally decorated to the base with a large deep pink lampwork stylised flower over a mottled amethyst, green and white ground, complete with the matching stopper, retains original paper label, height 17cm.

Lot 1

A Great War C.B.E. group of three awarded to Colonel J. E. Hume, New Zealand Artillery The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, C.B.E. (Military) Commander’s 1st type, neck badge, silver-gilt and enamels, in its Garrard & Co. Ltd. case of issue; Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 5 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Johannesburg, Diamond Hill, Belfast (Lieut. J. E. Hume, N.Z. Art.) officially engraved naming, the last clasp a contemporary tailor’s copy; New Zealand Long and Efficient Service Medal (Major John E. Hume, N.Z. Permanent Force (1908)) good very fine (3) £800-£1,000 --- C.B.E. (Military) London Gazette 3 June 1919. John Edward Hume served with the New Zealand Artillery in the South African War 1900-01, including operations in the Orange Free State in May 1900; operations in the Transvaal in May and June 1900, including actions near Johannesburg, Pretoria and Diamond Hill (11 and 12 June); operations in the Transvaal, east of Pretoria, from July to September 1900, including action at Belfast (26 and 27 August); and operations in Cape Colony from February to April 1900 (Queen’s medal with 5 clasps). 1914-19 (C.B.E.).

Lot 232

Rodney Hatfield, aka Art Snake (American, Contemporary)'Show Business'Oil on board with scaping out37 x 24cmSigned lower right and dated 88Art Snake, real name Rodney Hatfield, got his alias as a play on the well-known phrase "art for art's sake."

Lot 158

Fifteen exhibition posters 'Robert Freeman. Photographs of the Beatles', Brewhouse Theatre 1988'Jock McFayden', Northern Centre for Contemporary Art 1986'New Image: Glasgow', AIR Gallery 1985'Patrick Heron', Plymouth Arts Centre 'Alexander Mackenzie, Denis Mitchell, John Wells', City Art Gallery Drake Circus 1975'Photo Pieces by Gilbert and George', Dartington New Gallery 'Robert Mapplethorpe', ICA 1983-1984'Robert Mapplethorpe', Arnolfini 1983'Roger Hilton', The Bede Gallery 'Howard Hodgkin', Museum of Modern Art Oxford'Howard Hodgkin', Arnolfini 1975'Jo Spence', Cambridge Darkroom'Stuart Brisley', ICA'Bill Brandt', Museum of Modern Art Oxford 1981 (2)The largest 63 x 44cm

Lot 159

Nine exhibition posters 'The Contemporary Art Society', Bristol City Museum 1992'Michael Brennand-Wood', Crafts Advisory Committee Gallery 1979'Edward Bond Bingo', Northcott Theatre 'Francesco Clemente. Three Worlds', Royal Academy of Arts 1991'W.H.Smith Illustration Awards', V&A 1987 (2)'John Heartfield', Barbican Art Gallery 1992'Richard Hamilton', Tate 1984'Lubetkin & Tecton. Architecture & Social Commitment', Arnolfini 1981The largest 76 x 51cm

Lot 2021

Large contemporary print on acrylic, Mona Lisa Pop Art, 82 x 117 cm. Not available for in-house P&P

Lot 296

George Havard Thomas MA (British, 1893–1933): A patinated bronze reduction of the Waterhead (Oldham, Greater Manchester) Great War Memorialmodelled as a private soldier in battle dress holding his brodie or tin hat aloft in his left hand in salute and his upheld rifle and bayonet in his right hand, on square base, signed and date George Thomas Sc. 1921, raised on a contemporary ebonised wood pedestal of tapering moulded square section, on shallow plinth base with applied laurel wreath trophy mount and applied bronzed presentation plaque inscribed PRESENTED TO COUNCLR ELISHA BARDSLEY. J.P. BY THE MEMBERS OF THE WATERHEAD WAR MEMORIAL COMMITTEE AND FRIENDS, IN APPRECIATION OF HIS UNSTOPPING EFFORTS ON BEHALF OF THE WORTHY MEN WHO FOUGHT AND DIED FOR THEIR COUNTRY, SEPTEMBER 1921, the figure, 64.5cm high, the pedestal, 69.5cm high (133.5cm high) (2)Footnotes:George Havard Thomas studied at the Slade School of Art. From 1920 he worked as an Assistant Lecturer, joining his father, James, who was the first Professor of Sculpture at the School of Art from 1915 until his death in 1921. He had a studio in London and exhibited at the Royal Academy from 1919 until his early death in 1933. The full size bronze memorial statue by Thomas mounted on a stone pedestal was originally situated at the junction of Oldham Road, Huddersfield Road and Brideoak Street in Waterhead, but was later moved a short distance in 1976 to its present position within a small landscaped area.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP For auctions held in Scotland: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Constantine, Constantine House, North Caldeen Road, Coatbridge ML5 4EF, Scotland, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please refer to the catalogue for further information.For all other auctions: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 248

Andy Warhol, born Andrew Warhola in 1928 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was an American artist and leading figure in the Pop Art movement. He is widely recognized for his innovative and influential approach to art, blending elements of consumer culture, mass media, and celebrity.Warhol's work challenged traditional notions of art and elevated everyday objects and popular culture into the realm of fine art. He embraced the idea of art as a commodity, employing techniques of mass production, such as screen printing, to create multiple versions of his iconic images. His art often featured familiar objects and subjects, including Campbell's soup cans, Coca-Cola bottles, celebrities, and everyday people.One of Warhol's most iconic series is the Campbell's Soup Cans, created in 1962. This series consisted of 32 individual paintings, each depicting a different flavor of Campbell's soup. By repetitively depicting a mundane and mass-produced item, Warhol questioned notions of originality and uniqueness in art, while also commenting on the proliferation of consumer culture.Warhol's fascination with celebrity and fame is evident in his portraits of famous individuals, such as Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley, and Elizabeth Taylor. He often employed bright, bold colors and employed a silkscreen technique to create his images, resulting in a distinctive and almost graphic aesthetic.Beyond painting, Warhol expanded his artistic practice to encompass various media, including film, photography, sculpture, and performance art. He famously stated that "in the future, everyone will be famous for 15 minutes," reflecting his interest in the fleeting nature of fame and the influence of mass media on society.Warhol's studio, known as The Factory, became a gathering place for artists, musicians, actors, and other cultural icons, fostering a sense of collaboration and experimentation. His innovative approach to art and his unconventional persona made him a central figure in the avant-garde scene of the 1960s and beyond.Andy Warhol's impact on the art world and popular culture is immeasurable. His work challenged artistic conventions and redefined the boundaries of what could be considered art. Through his exploration of consumer culture, celebrity, and mass media, he created a visual language that continues to resonate with audiences today. Warhol's legacy as an artist and cultural icon remains influential, with his works exhibited in major museums and his ideas continuing to inspire contemporary artists around the world.Andy Warhol - "Bighorn Ram" from 'Endangered Species' - USA, 1983. Silkscreen in colors. 38 x 38. This work is an unsigned and Unnumbered Printer's proof, outside of the edition. Printed by Rupert Jasen Smith, New York. The print does not have the AWAAB stamp. Publisher stamp on the Verso, printer's blind stamp.

Lot 43

Cy Twombly (1928–2011) was an American painter, sculptor, and photographer known for his distinctive and expressive style that merged elements of abstraction, graffiti, and calligraphy. Here are key points about Cy Twombly:1. **Early Life:** Edwin Parker "Cy" Twombly Jr. was born on April 25, 1928, in Lexington, Virginia, USA.2. **Art Education:** Twombly studied art at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and later at Black Mountain College in North Carolina. At Black Mountain College, he studied under influential artists such as Robert Motherwell and Franz Kline.3. **Influences:** Twombly's work was influenced by a range of sources, including classical literature, mythology, poetry, and his experiences in Europe. He spent considerable time in Italy, where he drew inspiration from classical antiquity.4. **Graffiti-Like Markings:** Twombly's paintings are often characterized by graffiti-like markings, scribbles, and gestural lines. His approach to mark-making is spontaneous and often resembles handwritten or calligraphic gestures.5. **White Paintings:** In the 1950s, Twombly created a series of "white paintings" that featured white surfaces with subtle pencil lines. These works marked a departure from the bold colors and gestural abstraction of his contemporaries.6. **Blackboard Paintings:** Twombly's "blackboard paintings," created in the late 1960s and early 1970s, featured large-scale canvases covered with gray or black paint, reminiscent of a chalkboard. They often incorporated frenetic, scribbled lines and words.7. **Mythological and Literary Themes:** Throughout his career, Twombly drew inspiration from mythological and literary themes. His works often reference figures from classical mythology, poetry, and historical events.8. **Use of Words and Text:** Twombly frequently incorporated words, phrases, and fragments of text into his paintings. The text elements added a layer of meaning and complexity to his visual compositions.9. **Sculpture and Photography:** In addition to painting, Twombly created sculptures and worked in photography. His sculptural works often featured found objects, and his photographs captured everyday scenes and details.10. **Recognition and Controversy:** Twombly's work garnered both acclaim and controversy. Some critics celebrated his innovative approach to painting, while others were critical of what they saw as a lack of traditional skill.11. **Major Exhibitions:** Twombly's work has been featured in major exhibitions at renowned institutions, including the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York, the Tate Modern in London, and the Centre Pompidou in Paris.12. **Death:** Cy Twombly passed away on July 5, 2011, in Rome, Italy, at the age of 83.Cy Twombly's contributions to contemporary art are characterized by a unique fusion of classical influences, expressive mark-making, and a deep engagement with literature and mythology. His work continues to be influential and is celebrated for its poetic and evocative qualities.Measures 30 x 22.5.

Lot 132

Shepard Fairey is an American contemporary artist, graphic designer, and social activist, born on February 15, 1970, in Charleston, South Carolina. He is best known for his iconic poster design featuring the image of Barack Obama with the word "Hope" beneath it, which became a symbol of Obama's 2008 presidential campaign.Fairey's art often incorporates political and social commentary, and he is known for his use of bold colors and graphic elements in his designs. His work has been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, and the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C.Fairey first gained widespread recognition in the 1990s for his "Andre the Giant Has a Posse" sticker campaign, which later evolved into the OBEY Giant street art campaign. He has also designed album covers for bands such as the Black Eyed Peas and Led Zeppelin, and has collaborated with brands such as Nike and Levi's.In addition to his work as an artist and designer, Fairey is a vocal advocate for social and political issues, including environmentalism and human rights. He has been involved in various social justice movements and has used his art to raise awareness and funds for various causes.Measures 24 x 36.

Lot 996

Robert Mapplethorpe (November 4, 1946 – March 9, 1989) was an American photographer known for his provocative and often controversial black-and-white photographs. His work explored themes such as sexuality, gender, race, and the human form. Mapplethorpe gained significant recognition for his technical precision and the bold subject matter of his images.Key points about Robert Mapplethorpe:1. **Early Life:** Robert Mapplethorpe was born in Floral Park, Queens, New York. He studied at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, where he initially focused on painting and sculpture before turning to photography.2. **Photographic Career:** Mapplethorpe's career as a photographer took off in the 1970s. He gained attention for his highly stylized and often controversial images, which encompassed portraits, still lifes, and nudes.3. **Subjects and Themes:** Mapplethorpe's work often featured explicit and homoerotic content, exploring the boundaries of censorship and societal norms. He also photographed flowers, celebrities, and various subcultures, showcasing a diverse range of subject matter.4. **Relationship with Patti Smith:** Mapplethorpe had a close relationship with singer and poet Patti Smith, whom he met in the late 1960s. They lived together in the Chelsea Hotel in New York City, and their friendship and artistic collaboration are documented in Smith's memoir, "Just Kids."5. **Exhibitions and Controversy:** Mapplethorpe's work was featured in numerous solo and group exhibitions. His solo exhibition "The Perfect Moment" in 1989 sparked significant controversy due to its explicit content. The show was at the center of debates on censorship and public funding for the arts.6. **Technique and Aesthetic:** Mapplethorpe was known for his meticulous approach to composition and lighting. His images often had a classical and formal aesthetic, drawing inspiration from art history, especially the classical sculpture and Renaissance paintings.7. **Portraiture:** Mapplethorpe created striking portraits of celebrities, artists, and members of the New York City social scene. His subjects included Andy Warhol, Deborah Harry, and Richard Gere, among others.8. **Floral Still Lifes:** Mapplethorpe's floral still lifes are celebrated for their beauty and precision. He used these images to explore themes of sensuality and the transient nature of life.9. **Legacy and Impact:** Despite the controversy surrounding his work, Mapplethorpe's influence on contemporary photography is significant. His exploration of taboo subjects and his commitment to artistic expression have left a lasting impact on the art world.10. **Illness and Death:** Robert Mapplethorpe died on March 9, 1989, at the age of 42, due to complications from AIDS. His death contributed to increased awareness of the AIDS epidemic, and his legacy endures through his contributions to the arts.11. **The Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation:** After his death, the Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation was established to promote photography, support medical research, and preserve the artist's legacy.Robert Mapplethorpe's work continues to be studied and exhibited worldwide, and he is remembered as a groundbreaking and controversial figure in the history of contemporary photography.Measures 32 x 32.

Lot 120

Cy Twombly (1928–2011) was an American painter, sculptor, and photographer known for his distinctive and expressive style that merged elements of abstraction, graffiti, and calligraphy. Here are key points about Cy Twombly:1. **Early Life:** Edwin Parker "Cy" Twombly Jr. was born on April 25, 1928, in Lexington, Virginia, USA.2. **Art Education:** Twombly studied art at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and later at Black Mountain College in North Carolina. At Black Mountain College, he studied under influential artists such as Robert Motherwell and Franz Kline.3. **Influences:** Twombly's work was influenced by a range of sources, including classical literature, mythology, poetry, and his experiences in Europe. He spent considerable time in Italy, where he drew inspiration from classical antiquity.4. **Graffiti-Like Markings:** Twombly's paintings are often characterized by graffiti-like markings, scribbles, and gestural lines. His approach to mark-making is spontaneous and often resembles handwritten or calligraphic gestures.5. **White Paintings:** In the 1950s, Twombly created a series of "white paintings" that featured white surfaces with subtle pencil lines. These works marked a departure from the bold colors and gestural abstraction of his contemporaries.6. **Blackboard Paintings:** Twombly's "blackboard paintings," created in the late 1960s and early 1970s, featured large-scale canvases covered with gray or black paint, reminiscent of a chalkboard. They often incorporated frenetic, scribbled lines and words.7. **Mythological and Literary Themes:** Throughout his career, Twombly drew inspiration from mythological and literary themes. His works often reference figures from classical mythology, poetry, and historical events.8. **Use of Words and Text:** Twombly frequently incorporated words, phrases, and fragments of text into his paintings. The text elements added a layer of meaning and complexity to his visual compositions.9. **Sculpture and Photography:** In addition to painting, Twombly created sculptures and worked in photography. His sculptural works often featured found objects, and his photographs captured everyday scenes and details.10. **Recognition and Controversy:** Twombly's work garnered both acclaim and controversy. Some critics celebrated his innovative approach to painting, while others were critical of what they saw as a lack of traditional skill.11. **Major Exhibitions:** Twombly's work has been featured in major exhibitions at renowned institutions, including the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York, the Tate Modern in London, and the Centre Pompidou in Paris.12. **Death:** Cy Twombly passed away on July 5, 2011, in Rome, Italy, at the age of 83.Cy Twombly's contributions to contemporary art are characterized by a unique fusion of classical influences, expressive mark-making, and a deep engagement with literature and mythology. His work continues to be influential and is celebrated for its poetic and evocative qualities.Measures 30 x 24.

Lot 1176

Cy Twombly (1928–2011) was an American painter, sculptor, and photographer known for his distinctive and expressive style that merged elements of abstraction, graffiti, and calligraphy. Here are key points about Cy Twombly:1. **Early Life:** Edwin Parker "Cy" Twombly Jr. was born on April 25, 1928, in Lexington, Virginia, USA.2. **Art Education:** Twombly studied art at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and later at Black Mountain College in North Carolina. At Black Mountain College, he studied under influential artists such as Robert Motherwell and Franz Kline.3. **Influences:** Twombly's work was influenced by a range of sources, including classical literature, mythology, poetry, and his experiences in Europe. He spent considerable time in Italy, where he drew inspiration from classical antiquity.4. **Graffiti-Like Markings:** Twombly's paintings are often characterized by graffiti-like markings, scribbles, and gestural lines. His approach to mark-making is spontaneous and often resembles handwritten or calligraphic gestures.5. **White Paintings:** In the 1950s, Twombly created a series of "white paintings" that featured white surfaces with subtle pencil lines. These works marked a departure from the bold colors and gestural abstraction of his contemporaries.6. **Blackboard Paintings:** Twombly's "blackboard paintings," created in the late 1960s and early 1970s, featured large-scale canvases covered with gray or black paint, reminiscent of a chalkboard. They often incorporated frenetic, scribbled lines and words.7. **Mythological and Literary Themes:** Throughout his career, Twombly drew inspiration from mythological and literary themes. His works often reference figures from classical mythology, poetry, and historical events.8. **Use of Words and Text:** Twombly frequently incorporated words, phrases, and fragments of text into his paintings. The text elements added a layer of meaning and complexity to his visual compositions.9. **Sculpture and Photography:** In addition to painting, Twombly created sculptures and worked in photography. His sculptural works often featured found objects, and his photographs captured everyday scenes and details.10. **Recognition and Controversy:** Twombly's work garnered both acclaim and controversy. Some critics celebrated his innovative approach to painting, while others were critical of what they saw as a lack of traditional skill.11. **Major Exhibitions:** Twombly's work has been featured in major exhibitions at renowned institutions, including the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York, the Tate Modern in London, and the Centre Pompidou in Paris.12. **Death:** Cy Twombly passed away on July 5, 2011, in Rome, Italy, at the age of 83.Cy Twombly's contributions to contemporary art are characterized by a unique fusion of classical influences, expressive mark-making, and a deep engagement with literature and mythology. His work continues to be influential and is celebrated for its poetic and evocative qualities.Measures 40 x 24.75.

Lot 728

Miami Beach is a vibrant coastal city located in Miami-Dade County, Florida, USA. Here are key aspects of Miami Beach:1. **Location:** Miami Beach is situated on a barrier island between Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, east of downtown Miami.2. **Beaches:** The city is renowned for its pristine sandy beaches, such as South Beach, which attract sunbathers, swimmers, and water sports enthusiasts. The beaches are lined with iconic Art Deco buildings.3. **Art Deco Historic District:** South Beach is home to the famous Art Deco Historic District, characterized by pastel-colored, architecturally unique buildings from the 1920s and 1930s. Ocean Drive is particularly known for its lively atmosphere and neon lights.4. **Nightlife:** Miami Beach is synonymous with vibrant nightlife. The city boasts numerous bars, nightclubs, and restaurants, making it a popular destination for those seeking entertainment after sunset.5. **Cultural Events:** Miami Beach hosts various cultural events, including the annual Art Basel Miami Beach, one of the most significant contemporary art fairs globally. The city also features cultural venues such as the New World Center and the Bass Museum of Art.6. **Lincoln Road Mall:** Lincoln Road is a pedestrian mall in the heart of Miami Beach, known for its outdoor shopping, dining, and entertainment options. It's a popular spot for locals and tourists alike.7. **Waterfront Activities:** Beyond the beaches, Miami Beach offers a range of water-related activities. Visitors can explore Biscayne Bay through boat tours, water sports, or relax at the picturesque Bayfront Park.8. **Luxury Hotels:** The city is home to numerous luxury hotels, including iconic establishments like The Fontainebleau and The Delano, attracting visitors seeking a high-end hospitality experience.9. **International Influence:** Miami Beach reflects a diverse and international community, with influences from Latin American, European, and Caribbean cultures. This is evident in its culinary scene, festivals, and events.10. **Ocean Drive:** Ocean Drive is a famous thoroughfare in South Beach, lined with historic hotels, restaurants, and bars. It's a prime location for people-watching and enjoying the lively atmosphere.11. **Miami Beach Convention Center:** The Miami Beach Convention Center is a major venue for conferences, trade shows, and events, contributing to the city's status as a global business and tourism hub.12. **Residential Neighborhoods:** Miami Beach is divided into various neighborhoods, each with its own character. These include South Beach (SoBe), Mid-Beach, North Beach, and Bal Harbour.Miami Beach's dynamic blend of sun-soaked beaches, Art Deco architecture, cultural offerings, and lively nightlife makes it a popular destination for a diverse range of visitors, from beachgoers to art enthusiasts and those seeking a glamorous urban experience.Measures 24 x 36.Backed by linen.

Lot 821

Robert Longo, a prominent American artist known for his large-scale drawings, sculptures, and multimedia works, has made significant contributions to contemporary art with his powerful and thought-provoking creations. Born in 1953, Longo's art often engages with themes of culture, politics, and the human condition.Longo's artistic legacy can be encapsulated as follows:1. **Hyperrealistic Drawings**: Longo gained recognition for his hyperrealistic charcoal drawings, which meticulously replicate photographs but also add layers of emotion, symbolism, and commentary. His "Men in the Cities" series, featuring contorted figures, is particularly iconic.2. **Multimedia Exploration**: In addition to drawings, Longo has explored sculpture, photography, film, and other mediums. His multidisciplinary approach reflects a dynamic engagement with the evolving possibilities of contemporary art.3. **Cultural Critique**: Longo's art often delves into cultural critique, addressing social, political, and technological issues. His works raise questions about power dynamics, consumerism, violence, and the impact of media on society.4. **Monumental Scale**: Many of Longo's drawings are executed on a monumental scale, intensifying their impact and inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the details and emotions he conveys.5. **Art and Music**: Longo has also made connections with the music world, directing music videos for artists like New Order and R.E.M. This collaboration underscores his ability to merge visual and auditory elements to create immersive experiences.6. **Challenging Visual Language**: Longo's art often challenges traditional visual language, blurring the lines between representation and abstraction, realism and interpretation. His ability to imbue everyday subjects with emotional weight encourages viewers to engage critically with his work.7. **Enduring Influence**: Longo's influence extends to both contemporary art and popular culture. His ability to capture the zeitgeist and address pressing societal concerns has resonated with audiences beyond the art world.Robert Longo's legacy as an artist who merges technical mastery with conceptual depth continues to shape the trajectory of contemporary art. His thought-provoking creations encourage reflection on the complexities of modern existence, the role of imagery in society, and the capacity of art to provoke meaningful conversations about our world.Measures 44 x 79.

Lot 729

Wayne Thiebaud is an American painter widely recognized for his contributions to the Pop Art movement and his vivid, realistic depictions of everyday objects. Born on November 15, 1920, in Mesa, Arizona, Thiebaud's art often focuses on food items, landscapes, and scenes from daily life. Here are key points about Wayne Thiebaud:1. **Artistic Style:** Thiebaud is known for his unique and distinctive style, characterized by the use of bright, saturated colors, precise compositions, and a focus on common objects. His paintings often have a sense of playfulness and nostalgia.2. **Subject Matter:** One of Thiebaud's most iconic subjects is desserts, including pies, cakes, and ice cream cones. His depictions of these sweet treats are rendered with a meticulous attention to detail, almost bordering on abstraction.3. **Early Career:** Thiebaud worked as a cartoonist and an illustrator early in his career. He later transitioned to fine art and gained recognition for his contributions to Pop Art in the 1960s.4. **Teaching Career:** Thiebaud had a significant impact as an educator. He taught at various institutions, including the University of California, Davis, and the California State University, Sacramento. His teaching influenced numerous artists, and he is regarded as an important figure in the California art scene.5. **Recognition:** Thiebaud's work gained prominence in the 1960s alongside other Pop Art figures such as Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein. While his subject matter shared commonalities with Pop Art, Thiebaud's approach was distinct in its emphasis on painterly technique and the celebration of American vernacular culture.6. **Exhibitions:** Thiebaud's art has been exhibited in major galleries and museums both nationally and internationally. His work is part of prominent art collections, and retrospectives of his career have been organized.7. **Artistic Mediums:** In addition to painting, Thiebaud has explored various artistic mediums, including printmaking and drawing. His skillful use of color and form is evident across different mediums.8. **Later Works:** Thiebaud's subject matter expanded beyond desserts to include landscapes, cityscapes, and figures. His later works often feature exaggerated perspectives and playful distortions.9. **Honors and Awards:** Wayne Thiebaud has received numerous honors and awards for his contributions to the arts. In 1994, he was awarded the National Medal of Arts, and he was inducted into the California Hall of Fame in 2010.10. **Longevity:** Wayne Thiebaud continued to create art well into his later years, maintaining an active artistic practice. His longevity and continued relevance in the art world are a testament to his enduring impact.Wayne Thiebaud's art is celebrated for its accessibility, visual appeal, and the joyful exploration of everyday subjects. His influence on the Pop Art movement and his contributions to American contemporary art have left an indelible mark on the artistic landscape.Measures 46 x 38.

Lot 1027

Fort Lauderdale, often referred to as the "Venice of America," is a vibrant city located on the southeastern coast of Florida, United States. It is known for its beautiful beaches, extensive canal system, lively entertainment scene, and rich cultural heritage. Here's an overview of Fort Lauderdale:Beaches: Fort Lauderdale is famous for its pristine beaches that stretch along the Atlantic Ocean. The most popular beach is Fort Lauderdale Beach, known for its soft sands, clear turquoise waters, and a bustling promenade lined with shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues. Other notable beaches in the area include Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Dania Beach, and Hollywood Beach.Waterways: Fort Lauderdale is often referred to as the "Venice of America" due to its intricate canal system. Boating and yachting are popular activities, and the city offers numerous marinas and waterways for residents and visitors to explore. Taking a boat tour or cruising along the Intracoastal Waterway provides stunning views of waterfront mansions, mega yachts, and the city skyline.Las Olas Boulevard: Las Olas Boulevard is a vibrant street that runs through the heart of Fort Lauderdale. It is known for its upscale shops, art galleries, boutiques, and restaurants. The boulevard offers a unique blend of fine dining, shopping, and cultural experiences, making it a popular destination for both locals and tourists.Museums and Cultural Attractions: Fort Lauderdale is home to a variety of museums and cultural attractions. The NSU Art Museum showcases contemporary art, while the Bonnet House Museum and Gardens offers a glimpse into the city's history and features a beautiful estate and gardens. The Museum of Discovery and Science, Stranahan House Museum, and Fort Lauderdale Antique Car Museum are also worth visiting.Riverwalk Arts & Entertainment District: Located along the New River, the Riverwalk Arts & Entertainment District is a vibrant hub for arts, culture, and entertainment. It features theaters, art galleries, museums, and hosts a variety of events and festivals throughout the year. The Broward Center for the Performing Arts is a prominent cultural venue in the district, hosting Broadway shows, concerts, and other performances.Shopping and Dining: Fort Lauderdale offers a diverse range of shopping and dining experiences. The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale is a premier shopping destination with high-end stores and boutiques. The city is also known for its culinary scene, offering a wide array of international cuisine, seafood, and waterfront dining options.Outdoor Activities: In addition to its beaches, Fort Lauderdale provides opportunities for outdoor activities. Hugh Taylor Birch State Park offers nature trails, canoeing, and picnic areas, while Everglades Holiday Park is a gateway to the Florida Everglades, offering airboat tours and alligator sightings. Fort Lauderdale also has numerous parks, golf courses, and recreational facilities.Fort Lauderdale International Airport serves as a major transportation hub for the region, making it easily accessible for visitors from around the world.With its beautiful beaches, waterways, cultural attractions, and vibrant atmosphere, Fort Lauderdale offers a diverse range of experiences for visitors. Whether you're looking to relax on the beach, explore the city's art and culture, enjoy outdoor activities, or indulge in shopping and dining, Fort Lauderdale provides a dynamic and enjoyable destination in sunny South Florida.Measures 24 x 36.Backed by linen/canvas.

Lot 437

Yoshitomo Nara is a contemporary Japanese artist known for his colorful and whimsical paintings, drawings, and sculptures that often feature children and animals. He was born in Hirosaki, Japan, in 1959, and studied at Aichi Prefectural University of Fine Arts and Music and the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf in Germany.Nara's work is characterized by its simplicity and childlike quality, yet it often conveys a sense of ambiguity or underlying darkness. His subjects, typically wide-eyed children or animals, appear innocent at first glance, but their expressions and gestures often suggest a deeper emotional complexity or psychological tension.Nara has exhibited his work extensively in galleries and museums around the world, and he has become one of the most influential artists of his generation. His art has been featured in numerous publications, including the New York Times, Artforum, and Art in America. He has also collaborated with musicians and designers, such as Beck and Marc Jacobs.In addition to his artistic career, Nara is also known for his advocacy work for earthquake and tsunami relief in Japan. He has donated proceeds from his art sales to various charities and has organized benefit concerts and exhibitions.Measures 14.3 x 20.3.

Lot 913

Andy Warhol (1928-1987) was an American artist, director, and producer who was a leading figure in the visual art movement known as Pop Art. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Warhol studied art and design at Carnegie Mellon University before moving to New York City in the 1950s.One of Warhol's most famous works is the Campbell's Soup Cans (1962), a series of paintings featuring different varieties of Campbell's Soup. He was also known for his iconic images of celebrities, such as Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley, and Elizabeth Taylor, as well as his exploration of consumer culture and mass production.Warhol's art often blurred the lines between high art and popular culture, embracing everyday objects and turning them into art. He employed techniques such as silk screening and the use of mass-production methods in his art studio, known as "The Factory," where he collaborated with a diverse group of artists, musicians, and filmmakers.In addition to his work as a visual artist, Warhol was a central figure in the avant-garde film scene and directed films such as "Chelsea Girls" (1966) and "Empire" (1964). He also managed the rock band The Velvet Underground for a brief period.Andy Warhol's impact on the art world and popular culture was profound, and his legacy continues to influence contemporary art. He passed away on February 22, 1987, in New York City, at the age of 58.Measures 34 x 34 each.FSII 5, 13, and 15.

Lot 985

Andy Warhol (1928-1987) was an American artist, director, and producer who was a leading figure in the visual art movement known as Pop Art. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Warhol studied art and design at Carnegie Mellon University before moving to New York City in the 1950s.One of Warhol's most famous works is the Campbell's Soup Cans (1962), a series of paintings featuring different varieties of Campbell's Soup. He was also known for his iconic images of celebrities, such as Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley, and Elizabeth Taylor, as well as his exploration of consumer culture and mass production.Warhol's art often blurred the lines between high art and popular culture, embracing everyday objects and turning them into art. He employed techniques such as silk screening and the use of mass-production methods in his art studio, known as "The Factory," where he collaborated with a diverse group of artists, musicians, and filmmakers.In addition to his work as a visual artist, Warhol was a central figure in the avant-garde film scene and directed films such as "Chelsea Girls" (1966) and "Empire" (1964). He also managed the rock band The Velvet Underground for a brief period.Andy Warhol's impact on the art world and popular culture was profound, and his legacy continues to influence contemporary art. He passed away on February 22, 1987, in New York City, at the age of 58.Measures 34 x 34 each.FSII 10, 39, and 51.

Lot 1010

Andy Warhol (1928-1987) was an American artist, director, and producer who was a leading figure in the visual art movement known as Pop Art. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Warhol studied art and design at Carnegie Mellon University before moving to New York City in the 1950s.One of Warhol's most famous works is the Campbell's Soup Cans (1962), a series of paintings featuring different varieties of Campbell's Soup. He was also known for his iconic images of celebrities, such as Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley, and Elizabeth Taylor, as well as his exploration of consumer culture and mass production.Warhol's art often blurred the lines between high art and popular culture, embracing everyday objects and turning them into art. He employed techniques such as silk screening and the use of mass-production methods in his art studio, known as "The Factory," where he collaborated with a diverse group of artists, musicians, and filmmakers.In addition to his work as a visual artist, Warhol was a central figure in the avant-garde film scene and directed films such as "Chelsea Girls" (1966) and "Empire" (1964). He also managed the rock band The Velvet Underground for a brief period.Andy Warhol's impact on the art world and popular culture was profound, and his legacy continues to influence contemporary art. He passed away on February 22, 1987, in New York City, at the age of 58.Measures 38 x 38 (each).Publisher stamped (Galerie Borjeson Malmo)."The Nun" and "Herself.Lenox mseum board.

Lot 193

William Morris was an influential British artist, designer, and writer who played a significant role in the Arts and Crafts Movement of the late 19th century. He was born on March 24, 1834, in Walthamstow, London, and passed away on October 3, 1896. Here are some key points about William Morris:1. Arts and Crafts Movement: Morris was a leading figure in the Arts and Crafts Movement, a reaction against the Industrial Revolution's mass production and its impact on craftsmanship and design. He advocated for a return to handmade, high-quality goods created by skilled artisans.2. Textile Design: Morris is renowned for his textile designs, which often featured intricate patterns inspired by nature, medieval art, and mythology. His designs, such as "Strawberry Thief" and "Golden Lily," are characterized by their rich colors, organic motifs, and meticulous craftsmanship.3. Wallpaper and Interior Design: In addition to textiles, Morris designed wallpapers, stained glass, furniture, and other decorative objects. His wallpaper designs, including "Willow Boughs" and "Trellis," became highly sought after for their beauty and craftsmanship. Morris also believed in creating a harmonious and aesthetically pleasing environment through interior design.4. Morris & Co.: In 1861, Morris founded the decorative arts firm Morris, Marshall, Faulkner & Co. (later known as Morris & Co.). The company produced a wide range of decorative arts products, including textiles, wallpapers, furniture, stained glass, and ceramics, all crafted using traditional techniques and high-quality materials.5. Socialism and Activism: Morris was also involved in political activism and was a committed socialist. He believed that art should be accessible to all and advocated for social and economic equality. He joined the Socialist League and was actively involved in political and social reform movements.6. Writing and Literature: Morris was a prolific writer and published various works, including poetry, novels, and essays. He wrote extensively on topics such as art, design, and the relationship between society and craftsmanship. Notable works include "The Earthly Paradise," "News from Nowhere," and "The Well at the World's End."7. Legacy: William Morris's ideas and designs had a lasting impact on the fields of art, design, and social reform. His emphasis on craftsmanship, the integration of art and everyday life, and the pursuit of beauty and quality continue to influence contemporary design practices. His commitment to social justice and the preservation of traditional craftsmanship also resonates with current discussions on sustainability and ethical production.William Morris's contributions to the Arts and Crafts Movement, his design legacy, and his efforts in advocating for social and political change have solidified his position as a prominent figure in art and design history. His enduring influence is still evident today in the continued appreciation for his designs and the principles he championed.Measures 16 x 24.Mounted to archival quality paper.

Lot 308

Roy Lichtenstein (1923–1997) was an American pop artist known for his bold, comic book-inspired paintings that played with the conventions of popular culture. His work is characterized by the use of bright colors, Ben-Day dots, and comic strip motifs. Here are some key points about Roy Lichtenstein:1. **Early Life:** Roy Fox Lichtenstein was born on October 27, 1923, in New York City. He showed an early interest in art and studied at the Art Students League in New York.2. **Artistic Influences:** Lichtenstein's early influences included Cubism and Abstract Expressionism. However, he found his distinctive style in the early 1960s by drawing inspiration from comic strips and popular advertising imagery.3. **Breakthrough Painting:** Lichtenstein's breakthrough came with his painting "Look Mickey" (1961), featuring Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck. This marked the beginning of his exploration into the fusion of high art and popular culture.4. **Pop Art Movement:** Lichtenstein, along with artists like Andy Warhol, Jasper Johns, and Claes Oldenburg, was a leading figure in the Pop Art movement. Pop Art sought to blur the boundaries between high art and popular culture by incorporating mass media and consumerist imagery into fine art.5. **Ben-Day Dots:** One of Lichtenstein's signature techniques was the use of Ben-Day dots, a printing process commonly used in comic strips. He recreated this mechanical dot pattern in his paintings to mimic the appearance of mass-produced images.6. **Subjects and Themes:** Lichtenstein's subjects ranged from comic book characters like Superman and Batman to everyday objects and landscapes. He often took familiar images and transformed them into high art by enlarging and reinterpreting them.7. **Parody and Irony:** Lichtenstein's work often contained elements of parody and irony. By reproducing images from popular culture in a fine art context, he challenged traditional notions of originality and artistic expression.8. **Sculpture and Printmaking:** In addition to painting, Lichtenstein created sculptures and prints. His sculptures often replicated everyday objects, while his prints explored similar themes as his paintings.9. **Late Works:** In the 1980s, Lichtenstein continued to experiment with his style. He created works inspired by famous art movements and artists, reinterpreting them in his distinctive comic book aesthetic.10. **Legacy:** Roy Lichtenstein's impact on contemporary art is profound. His work has been the subject of numerous exhibitions worldwide, and his legacy continues through the influence he had on subsequent generations of artists.11. **Death:** Roy Lichtenstein passed away on September 29, 1997, in New York City, at the age of 73.Roy Lichtenstein's ability to bridge the gap between high art and popular culture left an indelible mark on the art world. His work challenged conventional notions of artistic expression and became an iconic representation of the Pop Art movement.Measures 40 x 40 inches.Sold "after" Lichtenstein.Oil on canvas.

Lot 525

Andy Warhol (1928-1987) was an American artist, director, and producer who was a leading figure in the visual art movement known as Pop Art. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Warhol studied art and design at Carnegie Mellon University before moving to New York City in the 1950s.One of Warhol's most famous works is the Campbell's Soup Cans (1962), a series of paintings featuring different varieties of Campbell's Soup. He was also known for his iconic images of celebrities, such as Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley, and Elizabeth Taylor, as well as his exploration of consumer culture and mass production.Warhol's art often blurred the lines between high art and popular culture, embracing everyday objects and turning them into art. He employed techniques such as silk screening and the use of mass-production methods in his art studio, known as "The Factory," where he collaborated with a diverse group of artists, musicians, and filmmakers.In addition to his work as a visual artist, Warhol was a central figure in the avant-garde film scene and directed films such as "Chelsea Girls" (1966) and "Empire" (1964). He also managed the rock band The Velvet Underground for a brief period.Andy Warhol's impact on the art world and popular culture was profound, and his legacy continues to influence contemporary art. He passed away on February 22, 1987, in New York City, at the age of 58.Measures 40 x 32.Lenox museum board.Publishers stamp.Unsigned.Publishers proof.

Lot 32

Robert Longo, a prominent American artist known for his large-scale drawings, sculptures, and multimedia works, has made significant contributions to contemporary art with his powerful and thought-provoking creations. Born in 1953, Longo's art often engages with themes of culture, politics, and the human condition.Longo's artistic legacy can be encapsulated as follows:1. **Hyperrealistic Drawings**: Longo gained recognition for his hyperrealistic charcoal drawings, which meticulously replicate photographs but also add layers of emotion, symbolism, and commentary. His "Men in the Cities" series, featuring contorted figures, is particularly iconic.2. **Multimedia Exploration**: In addition to drawings, Longo has explored sculpture, photography, film, and other mediums. His multidisciplinary approach reflects a dynamic engagement with the evolving possibilities of contemporary art.3. **Cultural Critique**: Longo's art often delves into cultural critique, addressing social, political, and technological issues. His works raise questions about power dynamics, consumerism, violence, and the impact of media on society.4. **Monumental Scale**: Many of Longo's drawings are executed on a monumental scale, intensifying their impact and inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the details and emotions he conveys.5. **Art and Music**: Longo has also made connections with the music world, directing music videos for artists like New Order and R.E.M. This collaboration underscores his ability to merge visual and auditory elements to create immersive experiences.6. **Challenging Visual Language**: Longo's art often challenges traditional visual language, blurring the lines between representation and abstraction, realism and interpretation. His ability to imbue everyday subjects with emotional weight encourages viewers to engage critically with his work.7. **Enduring Influence**: Longo's influence extends to both contemporary art and popular culture. His ability to capture the zeitgeist and address pressing societal concerns has resonated with audiences beyond the art world.Robert Longo's legacy as an artist who merges technical mastery with conceptual depth continues to shape the trajectory of contemporary art. His thought-provoking creations encourage reflection on the complexities of modern existence, the role of imagery in society, and the capacity of art to provoke meaningful conversations about our world.Measures 44 x 79.

Lot 526

Edward Hopper (1882–1967) was an American realist painter known for his iconic and often melancholic depictions of urban and rural scenes. His work is characterized by a unique sense of isolation, introspection, and the use of light to evoke mood. Here are some key points about Edward Hopper:1. **Early Life:** Edward Hopper was born on July 22, 1882, in Nyack, New York. He showed an early interest in art and began formal art studies at the New York School of Art and Design.2. **Paris and Early Career:** Hopper traveled to Paris three times between 1906 and 1910, where he was exposed to the works of European artists. Despite his appreciation for European art, he developed a distinctive American style influenced by realism.3. **Marriage to Jo Hopper:** Hopper married Josephine Nivison, known as Jo, in 1924. Jo often served as a model for many of his paintings and was a significant influence on his artistic career.4. **Realism and American Scene Painting:** Hopper's style is often associated with American Scene Painting, a movement that focused on depicting everyday American life. He became known for his realistic portrayal of both urban and rural scenes.5. **Themes and Atmosphere:** Hopper's paintings often convey a sense of solitude and introspection. His use of light and shadow, along with the careful composition of his scenes, creates a strong atmosphere in his work.6. **Famous Works:** Some of Hopper's most famous paintings include "Nighthawks" (1942), "Automat" (1927), "Cape Cod Evening" (1939), and "Office at Night" (1940).7. **Cinematic Influence:** Hopper's paintings are often compared to cinematic scenes. The carefully composed settings, the focus on light, and the sense of narrative in his work have led to connections with film noir and American cinema.8. **Recognition:** Hopper gained recognition relatively late in his career. In the 1930s and 1940s, he became widely known and was the subject of major retrospectives.9. **Artistic Process:** Hopper was meticulous in his artistic process, often creating detailed studies and sketches before completing a final painting. He paid careful attention to the architectural details and lighting in his scenes.10. **Legacy:** Edward Hopper is considered one of the most significant American artists of the 20th century. His influence extends beyond painting, impacting literature, film, and popular culture. Many contemporary artists cite him as an inspiration.11. **Death:** Edward Hopper died on May 15, 1967, in his studio near Washington Square in New York City. He left behind a vast body of work that continues to captivate audiences and influence artists to this day.Edward Hopper's ability to capture the essence of American life with a sense of loneliness and contemplation has made him an enduring figure in the art world. His works are celebrated for their evocative atmosphere and psychological depth.Measures 26 x 40.Oil on canvas.Sold "after" Hopper.

Lot 271

Joan Miro, a Spanish painter, sculptor, and ceramicist, made significant contributions to modern art with his unique style characterized by vibrant colors, playful forms, and a blend of abstraction and surrealism. Born in 1893, Miró's art is celebrated for its ability to evoke a sense of childlike wonder and engage with the subconscious.Miró's artistic legacy can be encapsulated as follows:1. **Dreamlike Imagery**: Miró's works often feature dreamlike and whimsical imagery, populated by fantastical creatures, celestial bodies, and symbolic forms. His art creates a visual language that invites viewers to explore their own subconscious.2. **Abstraction and Surrealism**: Miró's art straddles the realms of abstraction and surrealism, incorporating elements of both. His use of bold colors and abstract shapes reflects his ability to convey emotions and ideas beyond conventional representation.3. **Symbolism and Significance**: Miró's use of symbols and signs adds layers of meaning to his art. He believed that symbols could tap into universal truths and resonate with viewers on a profound level.4. **Materials and Techniques**: Miró worked with a variety of materials, including paint, sculpture, ceramics, and more. His experimental approach allowed him to explore the boundaries of different mediums and create innovative forms.5. **Catalan Identity**: Miros Catalan heritage often influenced his art, and he integrated elements of his culture into his work. His art was deeply tied to his personal and cultural identity.6. *Cultural and Political Context*: Miro's art was influenced by the political and cultural events of his time, including the Spanish Civil War and World War II. He expressed his response to these events through his art, adding layers of social commentary. 7. **Influence on Contemporary Art**: Miró's innovative approach to abstraction, his fusion of surrealism with playful elements, and his use of symbolism have influenced subsequent generations of artists, contributing to the evolution of modern art.8. **Public Art and Sculpture**: Miró's legacy extends to his large-scale public sculptures, which can be found in various cities around the world. These sculptures contribute to his reputation as a globally recognized artist.Joan Miró's legacy as an artist who combined abstraction, surrealism, and a deeply personal symbolism continues to inspire viewers to explore the realm of imagination and the depths of human emotion. His ability to create art that transcends the literal and speaks to the subconscious has left an indelible mark on modern art and continues to captivate audiences worldwide.Measures 11 x 9. inches.Later screenprint.

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Wayne Thiebaud is an American painter widely recognized for his contributions to the Pop Art movement and his vivid, realistic depictions of everyday objects. Born on November 15, 1920, in Mesa, Arizona, Thiebaud's art often focuses on food items, landscapes, and scenes from daily life. Here are key points about Wayne Thiebaud:1. **Artistic Style:** Thiebaud is known for his unique and distinctive style, characterized by the use of bright, saturated colors, precise compositions, and a focus on common objects. His paintings often have a sense of playfulness and nostalgia.2. **Subject Matter:** One of Thiebaud's most iconic subjects is desserts, including pies, cakes, and ice cream cones. His depictions of these sweet treats are rendered with a meticulous attention to detail, almost bordering on abstraction.3. **Early Career:** Thiebaud worked as a cartoonist and an illustrator early in his career. He later transitioned to fine art and gained recognition for his contributions to Pop Art in the 1960s.4. **Teaching Career:** Thiebaud had a significant impact as an educator. He taught at various institutions, including the University of California, Davis, and the California State University, Sacramento. His teaching influenced numerous artists, and he is regarded as an important figure in the California art scene.5. **Recognition:** Thiebaud's work gained prominence in the 1960s alongside other Pop Art figures such as Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein. While his subject matter shared commonalities with Pop Art, Thiebaud's approach was distinct in its emphasis on painterly technique and the celebration of American vernacular culture.6. **Exhibitions:** Thiebaud's art has been exhibited in major galleries and museums both nationally and internationally. His work is part of prominent art collections, and retrospectives of his career have been organized.7. **Artistic Mediums:** In addition to painting, Thiebaud has explored various artistic mediums, including printmaking and drawing. His skillful use of color and form is evident across different mediums.8. **Later Works:** Thiebaud's subject matter expanded beyond desserts to include landscapes, cityscapes, and figures. His later works often feature exaggerated perspectives and playful distortions.9. **Honors and Awards:** Wayne Thiebaud has received numerous honors and awards for his contributions to the arts. In 1994, he was awarded the National Medal of Arts, and he was inducted into the California Hall of Fame in 2010.10. **Longevity:** Wayne Thiebaud continued to create art well into his later years, maintaining an active artistic practice. His longevity and continued relevance in the art world are a testament to his enduring impact.Wayne Thiebaud's art is celebrated for its accessibility, visual appeal, and the joyful exploration of everyday subjects. His influence on the Pop Art movement and his contributions to American contemporary art have left an indelible mark on the artistic landscape.Measures 43.5 x 38.Plate signed.

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