The Collection of Frederick W. Davis

1001 A Scrapbook Page Including Images Of Edward Weston, Tina Modotti, Monna Alfau A scrapbook page including 12 images (each side of the scrapbook with 6 images); With three candid images that include: Edward Weston, Tina Modotti, Monna Alfau, Felipe Teixidor, Pepe, Manuel Hernandez Galvan, and Rafael Sala, from an unknown photographer; other various figures and landscape photos are included; Each image is mounted to the black scrapbook page Image/Sheet of Smallest: 2.5" H x 3.5" W (or reverse); Image/Sheet of Largest: 3.5" H x 5.5" W Estimate: $800 - $1,200

1002 Edward Weston 1886-1958 "Plaza Tepotzotlán" [With People, Horizontal], 1924 Gelatin silver print on paper Inscribed verso by Felipe Teixidor, "Tepotzotlan / La plaza del pueblo," in India ink, and in blue ballpoint pen by Mona Teixidor, "Edward Weston." The number 48 is written upper right verso in an unknown hand Image/Sheet: 3" H x 4" W Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

1003 Edward Weston 1886-1958 "Chandler In Mexican Costume," 1924 Gelatin silver print on paper Appears unsigned Image/Sheet: 3.875" H x 2.875" W Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

1004 Edward Weston 1886-1958 "Monna Alfau Laughing," 1924 Silver gelatin on paper Unsigned; printed later Image/Sheet: 4" H x 3" W Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

1005 Edward Weston 1886-1958 Enrique (Enrica) Jackson Palladium print on thin board mount Signed in ink lower right: Weston Image: 6.625" H x 4.875" W; Mount: 13.75" H x 8.75" W Estimate: $700 - $900

1006 Edward Weston 1886-1958 Ristra, Circa 1930 Gelatin silver print on paper From edition of unknown size; printed later, circa 1950 Unsigned Image: 9.5" H x 5.125" W; Mount: 18" H x 14" W Estimate: $800 - $1,200

1007 Brett Weston 1911-1993 "Dad," 1940 Gelatin silver print on paper Unsigned; titled and inscribed in pencil, possibly in another hand, on the sheet, verso: by Dody / & one of kids Image/Sheet: 5.125" H x 4.125" W Estimate: $400 - $600

1008 Kim Weston b. 1939 "EW Desk," 2001 Gelatin silver print on paper mounted to a board mount Signed, titled, and dated in pencil on the mount and directly below the image: Kim Weston; inscribed to board verso: To Amy / all the best / Love K Image/Sheet: 9.75" H x 7.75" W; Mount: 16" H x 14" W Estimate: $300 - $500

1009 Imogen Cunningham 1883-1976 "Magnolia Blossom (Tower Of Jewels)," 1925 Estate print mounted to a board mount Unsigned; with the Imogen Cunningham Trust printers mark on the mount, lower right; titled and dated on the Imogen Cunningham Trust label affixed to the mount, verso Image/Sheet: 9.5" H x 7.25" W; Mount: 14.5" H x 11.5" W Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

1010 Imogen Cunningham 1883-1976 "Morris Graves In His Leek Garden," 1973 Gelatin silver print on paper mounted to a board mount Signed and dated in pencil on the mount below the image, at left: Imogen Cunningham; titled and dated again on the artist's label affixed to the mount, verso Image: 9.75" H x 7.375" W; Mount: 14.5" H x 11.5" W Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

1011 A Group Of Vintage Black And White Portraits And Collector Cards A large collection of nine Mexican, French, and American photographs, two postcards with glitter embellishments, and two actress cards; Each unsigned, some with inscriptions Largest: 13" H x 9.25" W; Smallest: 6.625" H x 4.25" W Estimate: $400 - $600

1012 Paul Strand 1890-1976 "Woman And Baby, Hidalgo" From The "Mexican Portfolio," 1933 Photogravure on paper Appears unsigned Sight: 5" H x 6.5" W Estimate: $300 - $500

1013 Paul Strand 1890-1976 "Cristo, Tlacochoaya, Oaxaca" From The "Mexican Portfolio," 1933 Photogravure on paper Edition of 1000; printed later 1967 Appears unsigned; De Capo Press, Boston, MA, pub. Sight: 10.25" H x 7.875" W Estimate: $700 - $900

1014 Beaumont Newhall 1908-1993 "The Darkroom Window [Of Edward Weston]," 1940 Silver gelatin on paper mounted to a board mount Unsigned; titled and dated from labels affixed to the mat board Image/Sheet: 8.875" H x 7" W; Mount: 10" H x 8" W Estimate: $500 - $700

1015 Beaumont Newhall b.1901 "Still Life - Wildcat Hill," 1940-41 Gelatin silver print on paper mounted to a board mount Signed, titled, and dated in pencil on the mount and directly below the image: Beaumont Newhall; inscribed in pencil in lower right corner of the mount: For Amy - / In appreciation / and with affection / - Beaumont Image: 9.25" H x 12.25" W; Sight: 15.75" H x 19.75" W Estimate: $500 - $700

1016 Amy Conger (1942-2023) A large group of 41 black and white photographs by Amy Conger; 12 photographs are mounted to a board mount, signed, dated, and inscribed: Amy Conger / Spring 1965 Image/Sheet of Smallest: 7.625" H x 9.5" W; 13.5" H x 10.75" W Estimate: $600 - $800

1017 William Allen (Active 20th Century) Two works: River scene, 1978 Gelatin silver print on paper mounted to a board mount Signed and dated in pencil on the mount, at right: William Allen Image/Sheet: 7.375" H x 5.75" W Desert landscape, 1978 Gelatin silver print on paper mounted to a board mount Signed and dated in pencil on the mount, at right: William Allen Image/Sheet: 6" H x 8" W Estimate: $300 - $500

1018 Eugenia Vargas b. 1929 Plate 25, 26, And 27 From The Series "Body Art: Sale Portrait / Arte Cuerpo: Autorretrato," 1986-87 Each: Gelatin silver print on paper Three plates (25, 26, 27) and one contact sheet of the three plates (four works) Each: Unsigned Image/Sheet of one work: 8" H x 10" W; Sight of three works: 6.5" H x 8.625" W Estimate: $700 - $900

1019 Eugenia Vargas b. 1929 Plate 28, 29, 30, 31, And 32 From The Series "Body Art: Sale Portrait / Arte Cuerpo: Autorretrato," 1986-87 Each: Gelatin silver print on paper Four works Each: Unsigned Sight of smallest: 6.625" H x 8.75" W; Sight of largest: 9.125" H x 6.75" W Estimate: $800 - $1,200

1020 Eugenia Vargas b. 1949 Various Plates From The Series "Body Art: Self Portrait," 1986-87 Gelatin silver print on paper Five works Each: Unsigned Sight of largest: 7.125" H x 8.5" W Estimate: $800 - $1,200

1021 Graciela Iturbide b. 1942 "La Veronica, Patrona De Los Fotografos, Ecuador," 1962 Gelatin silver print on paper Printer later, 1982 Signed in pencil lower right: Graciela Iturbide; signed again, dated, and inscribed verso: para Amy con [illegible], esta, la patrona de la fotographia Image: 14" H x 11" W Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

1022 Graciela Iturbide b. 1942 "El Senor De Los Pajaros, Nayarit, Mexico," 1984 Gelatin silver print on paper Unsigned Image/Sheet: 7" H x 10.25" W; Sight: 8.375 x 11.625 Estimate: $500 - $700

1023 Mario Giacomelli 1925-2000 "Scanno Boy," 1963 Gelatin silver print on paper Signed in ink on the recto: Mario Giacomelli; signed, annotated in ink, '60019 Senigallia-an-Italia, Via Mastai, 24 - Tel. 071/60779' and titled in ink verso Image/Sheet: 11.5" H x 14.75" W Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

1024 Mario Giacomelli 1925-2000 "Scanno," 1993 Silver gelatin print on paper Signed in pen, the ink stamped title, and with the artist's address ink stamp, all verso: Mario Giacomelli Image/Sheet: 11" H x 15.5" W Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

1025 Mario Giacomelli 1925-2000 "Scanno," Circa 1959 Gelatin silver print on paper Signed in ink and with the ink stamp title and artist's copyright, all verso: Mario Giacomelli; inscribed in ink, verso Image/Sheet: 11.75" H x 15.25" W Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

1026 Mario Giacomelli 1925-2000 Untitled, From The "Caroline Branson Of Spoon River," Series, 1968-73 Gelatin silver print on paper Signed in red ink in the lower right corner of the image: Mario Giacomelli; there is a pale pencil notation at the upper right corner, verso: #4556 Image/Sheet: 4" H x 5.875" W Estimate: $700 - $900

1027 Mario Giacomelli 1925-2000 "Metamorphosis Of The Land, No. 10" From The "Good Earth Series," 1974 Black and white photograph on Kodak paper Signed in ink lower left: Mario Giacomelli Image/Sheet: 4" H x 6" W Estimate: $600 - $800

1028 Louis Clyde Stoumen 1917-1991 "Door," 1982 Silver gelatin print on paper Signed and dated in ink lower right: Lou Stoumen Image: 9" H x 6" W Estimate: $300 - $500

1029 Mariana Yampolsky 1925-2002 Window Gelatin silver print on paper mounted to a board mount Signed in pencil on the mount, lower right: M. Yampolsky; inscribed in pencil, verso: With love for Amy / Mariana Image/Sheet: 6.25" H x 6.25" W; Mount: 14" H x 11" W Estimate: $600 - $800

1030 Scott Davis (20th Century) Three works: "The Eucalyptus by Which a Dead Man Once Lay, Carrizo Stage Station, Colorado Desert", 2012 Black and white photographic print on paper Signed, titled, dated, and inscribed in pencil in the lower margin, at center: Scott Davis / 6:00 m at 7:42 p on 5:D Image: 6.25" H x 7.75" W; Sheet: 11.25" H x 14.125" D "Homage to Edward Weston and Mark Klett" Black and white photographic print on paper Signed, titled, and inscribed in pencil in the lower margin, at center: Scott Davis / 5:15 at 9:35p on 7:AG 16/16/32 Sight: 13.5" H x 17.5" W "Untitled, Fort Rosecrans" Black and white photographic print on paper Signed, titled, and inscribed in pencil in the lower margin, at center: Scott Davis / 5:00m at 9:52p on 5:0 17/17/34 Sight: 13.5" H x 17.5" W Estimate: $600 - $800

1031 A Group Of Black And White Photographic Prints Including six prints by Raul Corrales, two bear the artist's signature and are dated, 1980; three by Mario Garcia Toya; one by Mayra Martinez; one by an unknown artist, signed and titled verso: "Mask of Despair," with the inscription: "to my very best friend Amy Conger" Largest: 14" H x 11" W; Smallest: 11.5" H x 8" W Estimate: $500 - $700

1032 Michael A. Smith (1942-2018) Seven works: A group of six landscapes and one portrait of a dog Each: Gelatin silver print on paper mounted to a board mount Six signed and variously dated either 1971, 1973, 1974, or 1975 in pencil and on the mount: Michael A. Smith; one appears unsigned Image/Sheet of six works: 7.625" H x 9.625" W (or reverse); Sight of one work: 9.75" H x 7.75" W Estimate: $500 - $700

1033 Chris McCaw b. 1971 "Sunrise," 2003 Platinum/palladium print on paper Signed, titled, dated, and inscribed in pencil along the lower margin: Chris McCaw / 8/1/03 © #b © 45:00 Image: 7" H x 17" W; Sheet: 9.75" H x 20.25" W Estimate: $300 - $500

1034 Wayne Lazorik (B. 1939) A collection of 10 photographs and ephemera including two unmounted silver gelatin prints with inscriptions verso, four paper prints with inscriptions on the upper margin edge, and four silver gelatin prints mounted on two board mounts Largest: 11" H x 8.5" W; Smallest: 7" H x 7" W Estimate: $500 - $700

1035 A Collection Of Art Books From Amy Conger's Personal Library Comprising approximately 26 boxes containing: hardcover fiction, art and photography books, staple-bound pamphlets, periodicals, and paperback and hardcover monographs on the works of Georgia O'Keeffe, Alfred Stieglitz, Aaron Siskind, Man Ray, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Ansel Adams, Frida Kahlo, John Baldessari, and many more, as well as a large selection of books showcasing female and Mexican photographers and artists, general books on photography, and late 19th century Japanese and American comics Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

1036 Herman Melville 1819-1891 "Moby Dick Or The Whale," 1930 Hardcover volumes in aluminum slipcase Melville, Herman (author); Rockwell Kent (illustrator). "Moby Dick or The Whale." Chicago: The Lakeside Press, 1930 From the Limited Edition of 1000 Three-volume quarto edition with title vignettes and woodcut illustrations, bound in black cloth stamped with silver foil, featuring uncut edges with black top edge 12" H x 4.5" W x 9" D Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000

1038 Two Fred Davis Guest Books Comprising two guest books from the homes of Frederick W. Davis in Cuernavaca and Mexico City, each memorializing Davis's social circle with guests from around the globe and providing insight into the breadth and depth of his most important collection - his friends and colleagues, and featuring signatures, inscriptions, and drawings from guests including: Rosa Rolando, Miguel Covarrubias, Earl and Ethel Stendhal, Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo, Jean Charlot, Jaqueline Breton, Dwight & Elizabeth Marrow, Edna Ferber, Dr. Atl, James E. Fraser, Alfred Zalce, Rene d'Haroncourt, Edith Head, Aldous Huxley, Marian Anderson, Sylvanus Griswold Morley, and many other notable individuals Volume One: Cuernavaca, 84 pages approximately, leather-bound and gilt-stamped with gilt edges Volume Two: Mexico City, 114 pages approximately, tooled leather-bound with gilt edges Larger: 8.125" H x 11" W x 0.875" D; smaller: 6.325" H x 9.25" W x 1" D Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000

1040 A Crewel-Style Embroidered Pictorial Textile Mid-20th century; Mexico Possibly made or designed by René d'Harnoncourt, the bedspread or coverlet is worked in various shades of blue, black and red wool yarn in crewel work-style embroidery on a plain weave likely wool ground with various figural and floral motifs including birds large and small, figures on horseback, multiple flower stalks and sprigs, and with a large central motif of a perched eagle atop cactus, likely alluding to the Mexican coat of arms 91" H x 54" W (loom width) Estimate: $300 - $500

1041 Line Vautrin 1913-1997 "La Reconnaissance Est La Mémoire Du Coeur," Circa 1950 Brass and enamel cigarette case with cork lining Reads "La reconnaissance est la mémoire du coeur," which translates to "gratitude is the memory of the heart," an adage credited to both Jean-Baptiste Massieu (1772-1846) and Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875), and reportedly the d'Harnoncourt family motto 3.325" H x 5.25" W x 0.625" D Estimate: $700 - $900

1042 Diego Rivera 1886-1957 "Dos Indios Arando En Un Frutal," 1935 Watercolor on hand-made "rice" paper laid to board Signed and dated lower left: Diego Rivera Image/Sheet: 10.75" H x 15.25" W Estimate: $30,000 - $50,000

1043 Mid-20th century; Milwaukee, Wisconsin Four Glander Ornamental Iron Works Copper Candelabra Each stamped: G [within a circle and under a hand] / Hand Wrought Each two-light hammered copper candelabrum with crimped bobèche, 4 pieces Each: 5.5" H x 7.75" W x 4" D Estimate: $300 - $500

1044 17th century Two Spanish Colonial Pewter Trays Unmarked 2 pieces Larger: 1.75" H x 17.75" Dia.; smaller: 1.625" H x 14.625" Dia. Estimate: $300 - $500

1045 Miguel Covarrubias 1904-1957 El Mercado Gouache and watercolor on paper Signed lower left: Covarrubias Image/Sheet: 12.875" H x 10" W Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000

1046 Miguel Covarrubias 1904-1957 Woman In A Blue Dress With Fish Watercolor and gouache on paper Signed and inscribed in pencil lower right: Covarrubias / For Fred Sight: 10.75" H x 6.875" W Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000

1047 Rosa Covarrubias (Nee Rolanda) 1895-1970 Floral Still Life Watercolor on paper Signed lower right: Rosa Rolanda Sight: 18" H x 13.5" W Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

1048 Rosa Covarrubias (Nee Rolanda) 1895-1970 Girl In A White Dress Watercolor and gouache on paper Signed and inscribed in pencil in the lower right corner: For Fred -- with / love from Rosa Cowan Sight: 13.75" H x 11.25" W Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000