GLEN COVE, NY.- Roland Auctions NY is presenting its next Multi-Estates Auction with a strong Fine Art presence on Saturday, March 9th, 2024 at 10am. As Roland has become very prominent in the Modern and Contemporary Art arena this past year, this sale will continue that theme, offering an eclectic selection of art from multiple estates, along with Decorative Arts, Antique & Vintage Furniture, Textiles, Silver, Gold and Jewelry, Asian Art and more. Previews for the March 9th auction will take place from 10am - 6pm Thursday, March 7th and Friday, March 8th.
While works by Pablo Piccaso, Georgy Bashinzhagyan and other artists like William Holbrook Beard will certainly be getting their share of attention, the main spotlight is likely to be on the series of four Ellsworth Kelly Plant Lithographs (1964-1965) Roland is offering.
These lithographs, from an edition of 75 (plus 10 proofs), coming from a very prominent Long Island estate, rarely come on the market. So having four from the same series all at one time is especially rare and a golden opportunity for collectors.
The first one is Ellsworth Kelly (American, b. 1933) lithograph "Cyclamen V" (from "Suite of Plant Lithographs") (Axsom 40), 1964-65, signed in pencil, numbered 33/75, from an edition of 75 plus 10 APs, published by Maeght Editeur, Paris, on Rives BKF paper; hinged to backing board, glazed and framed. [Full sheet: 34 3/4" H x 24" W]. Estimate $15,000-$17,000, along with the Ellsworth Kelly (American, b. 1933) lithograph "Cyclamen II" (from "Suite of Plant Lithographs") (Axsom 37), 1964-65, signed in pencil, numbered 32/75, from an edition of 75 plus 10 APs, published by Maeght Editeur, Paris, on Rives BKF paper; hinged to backing board, glazed and framed. [Full sheet: 34 3/4" H x 24" W]. Estimate $12,000-$16,000.
These are followed by an Ellsworth Kelly (American, b. 1933) lithograph "Cyclamen III" (from "Suite of Plant Lithographs") (Axsom 38), 1964-65, signed in pencil, numbered 33/75, from an edition of 75 plus 10 APs, published by Maeght Editeur, Paris, on Rives BKF paper; hinged to backing board, glazed and framed. [Full sheet: 34 3/4" H x 24" W]. Estimate $10,000-$15,000 and an Ellsworth Kelly (American, b. 1933) lithograph "Cyclamen IV" (from "Suite of Plant Lithographs") (Axsom 39), 1964-65, signed in pencil, numbered 33/75, from an edition of 75 plus 10 APs, published by Maeght Editeur, Paris, on Rives BKF paper; hinged to backing board, glazed and framed. [Full sheet: 34 3/4" H x 24" W]. Estimate $10,000-$15,000.
The highest estimate on this auction ($750,000 - $1,000,00) goes to the Pablo Picasso: "Two Women at the Fountain" Pastel on Paper, (Deux femmes a La Fontaine)." Dated and signed in pencil, top left "25-10-20 / Picasso." Christian Zervos, "Pablo Picasso," Volume IV, Catalogue number 317. The Picasso Project, "Neoclassicism I..." Catalogue number 21-246. [Art: 5" H x 6 3/8" W; Frame: 11" x 12 1/2"], followed by the William Holbrook Beard (American, 1824 - 1900): Bears, Oil on Canvas, depicting a humanistic bear family in a wood shack within a forest, "Little Accident" or "Bear Family." Labels from Schatz & Co., James Graham & Sons, and Godel & Co. Signed and dated 1882 lower left. [Art: 15 1/2" x 19 1/2"; Frame: 23 1/2" x 28"], Estimate $30,000-$40,000.
Other notable art include the Minas Avetisian (Armenian, 1928-1975) unframed oil on canvas painting of a village scene, signed lower right. [26 1/2" H x 35 1/2" W]. Estimate $10,000-$15,000, the Arturo Noci (Italian, 1874-1958) House on an Inlet, framed painting of a house on an inlet, titled "Burano", signed and dated 1909 lower left. [Art: 26" H x 47" W; Frame: 37" H x 58" W]. Estimate $4,000-$6,000 and the Salvador Dali (Spanish, 1904-1989): "Alice in Wonderland" - 5 Prints, suite of five heliogravures from "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland," 1969. All pencil signed lower right, and numbered lower left, 1/300. Nicely framed and matted under glass, with A.P.F. Inc, NY labels to verso. [Each: 27 1/2" H x 18 3/4" W, in larger frames]. Estimate $700-$1,000.
In the Asian arena, select lots will include a Pair of Chinese porcelain covered temple jars, decorated with enameled designs of peach blossoms on trees with bats, with gilt finial covers. [16" H x 10" Diam.]. Estimate $1,000-$1,500 and a Chinese Peking Dragon Rug, 20th century blue and white decorated Chinese Peking dragon rug. [10' x 12' (120" x 144")]. Estimate $800-$1,200.
A Steinway & Sons Ebony Piano #346082-M, One key stuck; worn case. Sound board cracked, needs new pin block, tuning pins loose, needs action work. Keys not working well. 1954 Model L [5' x 10.5"]. Estimate $7,000-$10,000 is also being presented, along with an Adam-Style Decorated Credenza,
Adam Edwardian-style credenza/server, Angelica Kaufman design, the top having a center medallion of cherubs, a decorated border with three lower doors, and a center door with figural paint decoration. [39 1/2" H x 47 1/2" W x 12 3/4" D]. Estimate $1,000-$1,500 and a .800 Silver Gucci Watch, 1.9 ozt. inclusive. Estimate $1,200-$1,800.