Spring 2015 Catalog Auction

Spring 2015 Catalog Auction

Featuring selections from the Kay Baden Estate, Sawyer Estate and Artie Kern’s Private Collection….

Thursday, April 30th, 2015 @ 11AM

10345 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale AZ 85253

(480) 496-2212　www.jlevines.com

We are proud to present, this amazing collection, at Auction.

Joan Miro (1893 - 1983) Watercolor & Gouache
A wonderful mixed media by Joan Miro. Watercolor, Ink and gouache on paper. The paper measures approx 22 1/2" x 31 1/2". Provenance: Private Collection. The foundation feels the item is correct and accurate.

John Henry Belter Marble Top Table w/ Birds Nest
American Rococo style table by John Henry Belter, New York. The serpentine white marble sits on a carved rosewood table with a stretcher base that includes cabriole legs joined by a conforming stretcher with a bird in a nest and the table skirt has carvings of wolves and flora.

Cast Autographed "Ocean's 11" Movie Poster c. 1960
A matted and framed behind plexiglas "Ocean's 11" movie poster.  Circa 1960, Warner Brothers Pictures, numbered 60/207. Autographed by Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Angie Dickinson, Red Skelton, Cesar Romero, Patrice Wymore, etc...

Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) Original Pencil Drawing
An original hand-drawn pencil sketch on paper by a listed artist depicting the abstracted portrait of a female.  Signed and dated 9/26/1965 lower right. 

Andy Warhol (American 1928-1987) Flowers 1964
Offset lithograph in colors. Signed and dated in ink at the lower right. *Created to announce his exhibition at Leo Castelli Gallery in New York.

Francisco Zuniga (1912-1998) Bronze Female Bust
A limited edition bronze sculpture on marble base depicting a nude female bust by a listed Mexican artist. Signed, dated 1940, and numbered II/X (2/10) on verso.

Van Briggle 3 Nudes Pottery Vase in Green
A green/blue glazed pottery vase/umbrella stand depicting a trio of nude figures. Signed "Van Briggle Colorado Springs"

11 Pc. Original Zane Grey Letters to His Wife
An excellent grouping of eleven letters written by famed author Pearl Zane Grey to his wife Dolly, each with original envelopes. Letters are adorably addressed in the salutation with pet names such as "My Dear Fussy," "My Dear Dolly," "My Dear Old Poker Friend," "My Dear 'Bugs,'" and one has "My Dear Slave". Subjects of letters vary but always inquire as to how she is feeling and his current health, things he would like to do with her when back in town or places he's going, etc.... Signed "Pearl" which was his legal first name.  Envelopes addressed to Lina Elizabeth Roth (Dolly's legal name). A once-in-a-lifetime grouping for any Western genre fan!

Dec. 1953 Marilyn Monroe Playboy w/ Centerfold
A matted and framed behind glass original mid-century Playboy featuring Marilyn Monroe's first appearance and first centerfold.

Antique Tibetan Tantric Kapala Skull
Approximately 400 years old, this authentic human skull is embellished with silver accents forming the nose, mouth, eyes, and ears in addition to dragon and skull adornments about the piece.  Skull is hinged with silver lining to top and bottom pieces. Such richly decorated skulls served as ceremonial objects for sacrifices in Tantric Buddhism.

Fine Art & Sculpture - Joan Miro (1893 - 1983) Watercolor & Gouache, Jean-Honore Fragonard (1732 - 1806) Watercolor, Amine Demnati (1942-1971) Oil Painting, Olaf C. Seltzer (1877-1957) Original Watercolor, Wifredo Oscar Lam (1902-1982) "Entity" Painting, Childe F. Hassam (1859-1935) "Sand Dunes", Diego Rivera (1886-1957) "Mujer con Serpiente", Diego Rivera (1886-1957) "Autorretrato" Pastel, Georges Jules Victor Clarin (1843-1919) Harlequin, Gladys M. Nisson (1940 - ) "On The Rocks", After Franz Von Stuck (1863-1928) Nude Bronze, Antique French Erotic Watercolor Painting, Alfred De Breanski Sr. (1852-1928) "The Stag" & “The Lions” Paintings, Albrecht Durer (1471 - 1528) Original Woodcut, Lon Megargee (1883-1960) Architectural Painting, Pal Fried (1893-1976) Horse Racing Oil Painting, Leonard "Slim" Richmond (1889-1965) Oil Painting, Georges Rouault (1871 - 1958) "Madame Louison" Aquatint, Louis Icart (1888-1950) "Don Juan" Etching, After Giovanni Varlese (1888-1922) Dionysus Bronze, attrib. Georges Rouault (1871 - 1958) Painting, Female Torso Italian Bronze Sculpture

Modern & Contemporary Works of Art – Andy Warhol (American 1928-1987) Flowers 1964, Dale Terbush (1948-) The Light Of Your Soul Shines, Michael Santini "Wine Harvest" Oil Painting, Gilberto A. Navarro (1931-) "Gato y Flores", John Seery (1941-) "Chicory Rubnut" Acrylic, Troy Denton (20th Century) N. American Painting, Holly Haas (late 20th Century) Cafe Terra Cotta, Signed "Lague" Nude Female Painting on Board

Historic Entertainment Memorabilia, Rare Autographs & Documents - Cast Autographed "Man w/ Golden Arm" Movie Poster, Cast Autographed "Step Lively" Movie Poster, Cast Autographed "High Society" Movie Poster, F Sinatra, M LeRoy Signed "House I Live In" Poster, Bob Hope Birthday Signed Script/Song Lyrics, Martin, Cahn, Reagan Autographed Song Lyrics, 1981 Presidential Gala Signed Program, Cary Grant Frank Sinatra Autographed Lyrics Sheet, Sinatra Franciosa Signed "Assault on Queen" Poster, 3 Pc. Ronald Reagan & Sammy Cahn Letters, Photo, Sinatra Signed "A Hole in the Head" Movie Poster, Ronald Regan Signed "Hellcats of the Navy" Poster, Inaugurational Gala Invitation Signed by R Reagan, Marilyn Monroe Hollywood Goddess Sweater Fragment

Furniture, Antiques & Collectibles –Rare Girls French Motobecan Motor Bike, Chinese Imperial Zitan Hongmu Dragon Carved Chest, Dec. 1953 Marilyn Monroe Playboy w/ Centerfold, Blackamoor Stone Inlay Gilt Demilune Table Pair, Antique Tibetan Tantric Kapala Skull, Victorian Era Child's Horse Trike/Velocipede, A. Tiozzo Framed Italian Hand Painted Art Glass, Daum Nancy French Cameo Art Glass Bowl, 61 Vols. 18th C. "Oeuvres Completes de Voltaire", "Africa - America" Reverse Color Print on Glass, c 1780s Oak Carved Slant Front Desk, Roseville Nude Panel Pottery Vase, Antique French Solid Brass Birdcage, McClelland Barclay (1891-1943) Bronze Plaque, Estate Jewelry & Sterling with a 14K Gold 3.24ct Diamond Necklace, RARE 19th C. French Dancing Figure Button Pair

… and so much more at time of printing we were still sorting thru the estates !

 “Special Engagement” Preview Wednesday April 29th, 9AM to 5PM

Auction Catalog will be posted online for absentee bidding.  Phone bidding will be available.

This auction will be subject to a 15% Buyers Premium. There is a 20% for phone & Live Internet Bidding

Terms: Cash, Check with Proper ID, Visa, Master Card, Discover & Paypal.