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Click here to subscribeA collection of seven vintage erotic coffee table photo books to include Helmut Newton - White Women Hardback First printing, Jean Loup Sieff, Andre De Dienes Impression - hardback - first edition, Madonna Nudes 1979, Patrick J Kearney History of Erotic Literature - Hardback, Tate Britain - Exposed: The Victorian Nude. Paul Gerhard - The Pillow Book or a History of Naughty Pictures.
After the Antique: A late 19th century patinated bronze figure of the Apollo Belvederethe draped nude male on rectangular base, raised on a corresponding stepped marble plinth, 37cm high This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
After Benvenuto Cellini (Italian, 1500-1571): A late 19th century Italian patinated bronze figure of the Triumph of Perseusthe nude warrior wearing a winged helmet and brandishing his sword in one hand, the severed head of Medusa in his raised hand, one foot resting on the body of the gorgon, raised on an elaborate plinth base with inset figural niches, on moulded foot, 43cm high This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * TP* VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.TP Lot 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
After Antonio Canova (Italian, 1757-1822): A late 19th Italian carved alabaster figural group of 'The Three Graces'the three nude classical maidens standing beside a floral wreath wrapped circular plinth, on oval base, 40cm high This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP Lot 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
Token, USA, 20th Century, Sex, Prostitution and the American West, Brothel Tokens: AE38, Long Branch Saloon, Dodge City, Kansas, obv: with a pictorial phallic innuendo of a jousting knight and his limp lance surmounted by the inscription 'Once A Knight Is Enough', the rev inscribed: "To Screw I Need You"/Any Way, Any Day Girls From 5 Dollars To 50 Dollars/Contact Bar Tender/Long Branch Saloon/Lodge City/Kansas', (1); another, USA, Nevada, AE38, obv: 'Once A King/Always A King' above king flanked by two nude ladies, rev: 'Good Clean Fun With Good Clean Girls For The Man Who Thinks He Has Had Everything/Free Bath After Every Screw/Good For Two Hours/10 Dollars Value/Famous Across The State For 20 Years/Pussy Brown Madam/Silk Carter/Reno/Nevada', (1), [2]
GERALD MOORE (BRITISH, 1926-2018)The Rosarysigned and dated 'GEM May 1996' (lower left)oil on canvas-board121 x 91cmtogether with ten other works by the same hand(11)Self-portrait, inscribed and dated 'Self 84' (lower right), charcoal and crayon, 30 x 20cm; Madonna, signed, dated and titled 'G Moore 2000' (lower right) and signed, titled and inscribed 'After Edvard Munch whose daughter he once treated in Harley Street, charcoal, 78.5 x 58.5cm; Ruth Farmhouse, Sienna; Ruth's back, Sienna; Self, Sienna; a standing nude; four further works on paper, including Confused Woman Undressing(11)
*Bernard Dunstan RA (1920-2017) Nude reclining with view of Venice behind; Schubert Octet lithograph in colours, both signed 'Bernard Dunstan' in pencil l.r., and numbered 39/195 and 214/250 respectively sheet 55 x 57.3cm and 50 x 49.5cm, unframed (2) Sold on behalf of the Curwen Print Study Centre to raise funds for the expansion of the studio, gallery space and additional equipment. Visit curwenprintstudy.co.uk *Artist's Resale Right may apply to this lot.Condition report: Nude: one slight crease midway up right-edge, tiny speck of paint top-left, overall condition is good. Schubert Octet: In good condition.
*Ernest Neuschul (Czech-British, 1895-1968) Nude signed and dated 'Ernest Neuschul 1927' l.r. oil on canvas 100 x 65cm Exhibited: The Leicestershire Museum and Art Gallery, 'Ernest Neuschul 1895-1968, A Retrospective Exhibition of Paintings', 29 October 1988 - 8 January 1989, catalogue no. 7. Sold with a copy of the exhibition catalogue. *Artist's Resale Right may apply to this lot.Condition report: Under UV light, the black pigment fluoresces darkly; however, there seems no reason to assume paint has been added at a later date, this is probably caused by the pigment used by the artist. There is some cockling at the top-right corner. Light surface dirt. Overall, in good condition.
Raphael Kirchner (Austrian-American, 1876-1917) Study of a standing figure; Study of a nude on a swing pencil 47 x 30cm, mounted (2)Condition report: Some handling creases to the standing figure, otherwise in good order. The nude figure has been damaged at the centre by something impacting it - there are four indentations/tears. Please see illustrations for more detail. Both are mounted and covered by plastic.
*Sir Peter Blake RA (b.1932) 'N is for Nude' screenprint in colours, 1991, signed, inscribed as titled and numbered 63/95 in pencil, from the Alphabet series, on wove paper sheet 102.6 x 77cm, unframed *Artist's Resale Right may apply to this lot.Condition report: Minor creases at the edges and corners, otherwise in good condition.
REMBRANDT VAN RIJN (DUTCH 1606-1669)Nude Man Seated on the Groundetching10 x 26.67 cm (4 x 10 1/2 in.) [plate], 14 x 21 cm (5 1/2 x 8 1/4 in.) [full sheet]signed, dated 1646, lower left in plate, indistinguishable numbering lower left in pencil outside of plateCONDITION Unframed, the etching appears in age-appropriate condition. Minor surface soiling to the lower right edge. The sheet is laid down to the matte. With no significant issues to report otherwise. framed dimensions: 29 x 35 cm (11 3/8 x 11 3/4 in.)N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
A PAIR OF BRONZE THREE-LIGHT ELECTRIFIED CANDELABRASthe pair each with three arms formed from winged heads of putti each with a hexagon drip pan a single nude caryatid terminating from a foliate base, the base featuring a head of a faun with garland swags, atop an oval stone base, terminating from the base four animal feet; height: 60 cm (23 5/8 in.) CONDITION The pair appears in age-appropriate condition. Each wired but not in working condition. Scattered surface soiling visible to each resulting in discoloration to the bronze. Most notably around the neck of one of the caryatids. One of the candelabras is loose to the base. Each candle holder with visible dust and grime. One of the candelabras has been restored. Would benefit from a cleaning. N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
LATE 19TH-EARLY 20TH CENTURY MEISSEN FIGURE OF 'NEPTUNE' modelled of Neptune, with gray hair and a laurel wreath, nude with a maroon and gilt cloth draped across his lap, he rests atop a rocky ledge encrusted with shells and sea vegetation, with a cornucopia across his lap, filled with a bouquet of wildflowers, wheat and gold coins, resting his arm on an urn with the sea pouring out, the urn adorned with a intricate design of a crest, all atop a rocaille and gilt detailed base, marked with factory mark in blue underglaze under base; height: 32 cm (12 5/8 in.), length: 32 cm (12 5/8 in.) CONDITION The porcelain figural group appears in very good condition. A visible discoloration to Neptunes chest. Overall a heavy layer of dust. Inspection under UV shows fluorescence to his chest and face.N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
FRENCH RENAISSANCE-REVIVAL STAINED-OAK COLORED LEAD-GLASS AND BRONZE-INSET STEPBACK BOOKCASE CABINET, LATE 18TH CENTURYlate 18th century french renaissance-revival stained oak colored lead-glass and bronze inset stepback bookcase cabinet. Cabinets feature two male nude figures. The left cabinet features a male in thought and the right cabinet features a male with two horse heads. dimensions: 224 x 137.8 x 58.4 (88 x 54 1/4 x 23 in.)CONDITIONThe book cabinet is in overall stable condition. Chip on the top right, measuring at .5 cm.N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
NINE ETCHINGS BY REUBEN NAKIAN (AMERICAN 1897-1986)comprisinga) Nude, lithograph, 57 x 76 cm (22 1/2 x 29 7/8 in.) [full sheet], inscribed BAT lower left, signed lower rightb) Group of 8 Etchings, etching on villet press HMK paper, 34 x 54 cm (13 3/8 x 21 1/4 in.) [full sheet], 12 x 34 cm (4 3/4 x 13 3/8 in.) [plate], each with edition 62/75 lower left, signed lower rightCONDITIONObserved in frame, overall the group appears in age-appropriate condition. Each with a slight waviness to the sheet. Minor toning visible to perimeter of some but not all. No significant issues to report otherwise.framed dimensions: 76 x 96 cm (29 7/8 x 37 3/4 in.) [largest], framed dimensions: 39 x 59 cm (15 3/8 x 23 1/4 in.) [smallest]N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
WEI JI (CHINESE 20TH CENTURY)Recumbent Nudeink and watercolor on paper 48 x 42 cm (18 7/8 x 16 1/2 in.)signed and marked with artist seal lower leftPROVENANCEPrivate South American Collection Originally acquired circa 1960 CONDITION Observed out of frame, the work appears in very good original condition. Scattered spotting to the upper right corner and edge, lower right corner and legs of reclining woman. No significant issues to report otherwise. framed dimensions: 71 x 74 cm (28 x 29 1/8 in.) N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
ART DECO-TISCHLEUCHTE Um 1920-1930, Porzellan, elegante Tischleuchte mit Frauenakt, Kugelschirm aus Milchglas, H: ca. 50 cm. Leichte Altersspuren.ART DECO TABLE LAMPCirca 1920-1930, porcelain, elegant table lamp with female nude, spherical shade of frosted glass, h: approx. 50 cm. Slight signs of age.
BILDHAUER/IN 20. Jh., "Weiblicher Akt", Bronze patiniert, vollplastische Ausführung als Torso, rot-schwarz marmorierter Steinsockel, H: Figur ca. 26 cm, gesamt ca. 32 cm. Altersspuren und wenige Flecken auf der Patina. | SCULPTOR 20th century, "Female Nude", patinated bronze, three-dimensional version as torso, red-black marbled stone base, height: figure approx. 26 cm, total approx. 32 cm. Signs of age and a few stains on the patina.
SCHWINGHAMMER, WILLI (1908-1983), "Kniender weiblicher Akt mit Tuch", Terracotta, vollplastische Figur einer jungen Frau, an der Plinthe monogrammiert 'SW', am Boden Pressmarke 'SCHWINGHAMMER'. H: 32 cm. Altersspuren.| SCHWINGHAMMER, WILLI (1908-1983), "Kneeling Female Nude with Cloth", terracotta, fully plastic figure of a young woman, monogrammed 'SW' on the plinth, stamped 'SCHWINGHAMMER' on the bottom. H: 32 cm. Signs of age.
BUDZINSKI, ROBERT (1876-1955), 4 Aquatintaradierungen "Weibliche Akte", 3x Aktstudien einer jungen Frau in verschiedenen Positionen UND 1x "Dämmerung", zwei weibliche Akte auf Wiese, je mit Bleistift von Hand signiert und 1x betitelt, je Nummern und Vermerke in Bleistift, HxB: Blätter 3x 39,5x28,5 cm und 1x ca. 28,5x21 cm. Je gebräunt, fleckig und Knickspuren und 1x beschädigt.| BUDZINSKI, ROBERT (1876-1955), 4 aquatint etchings "Female Nudes", 3x nude studies of a young woman in different positions AND 1x "Twilight", two female nudes in a meadow, each signed by hand in pencil and 1x titled, each with numbers and notes in pencil, HxW: sheets 3x 39.5x28.5 cm and 1x approx. 28.5x21 cm. Each browned, stained and crease marks and 1x damaged.
KÜNSTLER/IN 20. Jh., 2x "Weiblicher Akt", je Kreidezeichnung/brauntoniges Bütten (je mit Wasserzeichen), unsigniert, HxB: ca. 62x48 cm und 48x62 cm. Alters- und Knickspuren, leicht gebräunt.| ARTIST 20th century, 2x "female nude", each chalk drawing / brown-toned handmade paper (with watermarks), unsigned, HxW: approx. 62x48 cm and 48x62 cm. Traces of age and creases, slightly discolored.
BREKER, ARNO (1900-1991), "Kniendes Mädchen", weiblicher Akt, Bronze, brüniert, vollplastische Ausführung im Wachsausschmelzverfahren bei Paolo Venturi, Bologna 1979, am Oberschenkel signiert, bezeichnet 'E. A.' (Epreuve d'Artiste) und Gießerstempel 'VENTURI ARTE', ovaler Marmorsockel lose anbei, H: Figur ca. 20 cm, gesamt ca. 23 cm. Mit ZERTIFIKAT der Artes Edition mit Nennung der Gießerei, Bezeichnung E. A. und Signatur Arno Brekers.| BREKER, ARNO (1900-1991), "Kneeling Girl", female nude, bronze, burnished, three-dimensional execution in the lost wax technique by Paolo Venturi, Bologna 1979, signed on the thigh, inscribed 'E. A. ' (Epreuve d'Artiste) and foundry mark 'VENTURI ARTE', oval marble base loosely attached, H: figure approx. 20 cm, total approx. 23 cm. With a CERTIFICATE of the Artes Edition with the name of the foundry, designation E.A. and signature by Arno Breker.
SARREGUEMINES 'Liegender Frauenakt', 20. Jhd. UTZSCHNEIDER&CO., Majolika mit elfenbeinfarbener Glasur, seitlich liegender Frauenakt mit aufgerichtetem Oberkörper auf langer ovaler Plinthe, unterseitig Pressmarke und Nr. 5351, monogrammiert wohl 'HB', L. ca. 45,5cm. Krakeliert, Altersspuren.| SARREGUEMINES 'Lying female nude', 20th c. UTZSCHNEIDER&CO., majolica with ivory-coloured glaze, female nude lying sideways with raised upper body on a long oval plinth, press mark and no. 5351 on the underside, monogrammed probably 'HB', l. approx. 45.5cm. Crackled, signs of age.
STEPHANI, ERICH (1879-1956), "Weiblicher Akt vor einem Tisch stehend", signiert und datiert 1920, am unteren Rand undeutlich bezeichnet, Tusche und Bleistift/Papier, HxB: 35x25 cm (38,5x29 cm mit Rahmen). Gebräunt und fleckig, minim. Löchlein an den Ecken. Mit verglastem Rahmen.| STEPHANI, ERICH (1879-1956), "Female nude standing in front of a table", signed and dated 1920, indistinctly inscribed on the lower edge, ink and pencil / paper, HxW: 35x25 cm (38.5x29 cm with frame). Browned and stained, minimal. Small holes in the corners. With a glazed frame.
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