The Dec. 11, 1999, Premier Beverly Hills Collectible Sale, Sale 4

Selections From the Edward Weston Collection

   

333   Alcala. Mexican artist, well known for his figurative technique and colors. Original Painting. "Clowns and Animals Performing" Acrylic on Masonite and wood frame. 15½ x 11½". Signed in ink. Fine. Perfect for a nursery.
Estimated Value $400-800.

   

334   Alcala. Original Painting. "Animal Haven". Acrylic on Masonite and wood frame. 15½ x 11½". Signed in ink. Fine. Perfect for a nursery.
Estimated Value $400-800.

   

335   Avant Garde Collectors Proof of Marilyn Monroe. Original Three Color Serigraph 1968 Cover of Portfolio insert. Framed to 19 x 19". Fine.
Estimated Value $250-500.

   

336   Bette Davis by George Hurrell. The Master Photographer during the Golden Age of Hollywood. Limited Edition Photograph. #29/190 Black and white, 11 x 14", floated, matted, and framed to 17½ x 20½". A breathtakingly dramatic image of one of Hollywood's celebrated actresses. Signed by Hurrell in black ink. Fine.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,500.

   

337   Bragg, Charles. Three Duotone Lithos Framed Matted and framed to 19 x 33". Exhibit A/ Jury/ The Oath. Signed in plate. Fine.
Estimated Value $250-500.

   

338   Bragg, Charles. "Jurisprudence Legal Suite". He began his career in the 1950s with limited success. It was not until 1968, when a successful one-man show made him so popular that his talent and wit emerged and he was in high demand on the popular, contemporary art scene. Since that time he has held solo exhibitions worldwide. He has been published frequently in PLAYBOY, has been the subject of a PBS documentary, received several national & international awards, and has published several books. Six Duotone Lithographs, plate signed. 11½ x 15". First Edition 1973. Limited Edition, 383/1000. The Jury/Exhibit A, Witness/The Oath/Cross Examination/Tort. Fine.
Estimated Value $250-500.

   

339   Bragg, Charles. "Medical Suite". Eight Duotone lithographs. 11½ x 15. Limited Edition Plate Signed. Gynecologist/ Psychiatrist/ Pediatrician/ Anesthesiologist/ Gas Man/ Visiting Hours/ Brain Surgeon/ Night Nurse. Fine.
Estimated Value $250-500.

   

340   Callego, N. "At the Beach". California artist. Original Oil on Canvas. Matted and framed to 31 x 26½". Fine.
Estimated Value $600-1,200.

   

341   Chagall, Marc. Original Color Lithograph. Book III Cover conceived and executed by Chagall for Mourlot. Listed and recorded in Book IV. Fine. Attractively matted and framed to 26 x 19".
Estimated Value $225-450.

   

342   Chagall, Marc. "Over the City". (1887-1985) Russian painter noted for his brilliant colors and dreamlike imagery. He created his own style with subjects from Russian village life, Jewish folklore and Hasidic mysticism. Original Lithograph. Black and white, conceived and executed by Chagall for Lassaigne, Tirage Mourlot #199. Matted and framed, 14½ x 15½". Fine.
Estimated Value $250-500.

   

343   Clark Gable by George Hurrell. The Master Photographer during the Golden Age of Hollywood. Limited Edition Photograph. #31/190 Black and white, 11 x 14", matted, and framed in plexiglass to 16 x 20". A breathtakingly dramatic image of the Hollywood icon. Signed by Hurrell in black ink. Fine.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,500.

   

344   Dali, Salvador. "Cavaliers". Original Sienna Etching. (Knights) 22½ x 20", 1978. Cadaques L'Art-Prestel 935-Field Page 118-78-4A. Pencil signed. Fine.
Estimated Value $750-1,500.

   

345   Dali, Salvador. "Dreams of a Horseman". Original Color Lithograph. 1979. Field Pg. 185-79-14. Limited Edition, signed 220/250. Fine.
Estimated Value $750-1,500.

   

346   Dali, Salvador. "Golden Calf". Original Color Lithograph. 1980 - Field Page 132-80-1. Limited Edition, P.P., signed in pencil. Fine.
Estimated Value $750-1,500.

   

347   Dali, Salvador. "King Solomon". Original Color Lithograph. 22½ x 30", Our Historical Heritage on Japon. Pencil signed and numbered 26/250. Fine.
Estimated Value $900-1,800.

   

348   Dali, Salvador. "Menorah". "And God said, you will make a candelabrum and six arms will come form its sides, three arms of Menorah from one of its sides and three arms of Menorah from the second side and you will make seven lamps which you will light for illumination... "
Silver Patina over Bronze on Jerusalem Stone. 11½ x 21". Proof of edition. 350 Silver Plated. Features the face of Jesus and a Star of David engraved on front. Fine.
Estimated Value $7,000-14,000.

   

349   Dali, Salvador. "Moses". Taking a theme from "Moses and Monotheism," combines the vision and imagination of a modern day genius with the skilled hands of a Renaissance master. Through this work, Dali has recreated all the mystical strength which emanates from one of the world's greatest teachers, statesmen, military and religious leaders--Moses, the Prophet and Lawgiver. Bas-Relief. Silver Patina # 29/125 on side. 20½ x 27½", comes complete with velvet portfolio. Fine.
Estimated Value $1,200-2,400.

   

350   Dali, Salvador. "Moses". Original Color Lithograph. 22½ x 30", Our Historical Heritage on Japon. Pencil signed and numbered 37/250. Fine.
Estimated Value $900-1,800.

   

351   Dali, Salvador. "The Wailing Wall of the Temple of Jerusalem". (1904-1989) One of the principle figures of the Surrealist movement. His study of the abnormal psychology and dream symbolism led him to present 'paranoic' objects in landscapes remembered from his Spanish boyhood. Original Embossed Lithograph. in 20 colors, 29½ x 41". Limited edition hand signed and numbered 207/300 by Dali, I-L on Lavis fidelis and 1-250 on velin d'Arches. Fine.
Estimated Value $800-1,600.

   

352   Dali, Salvador. "Tribe of Joseph". Original Color Lithograph. 22½ x 30", Our Historical Heritage on Japon. Pencil signed and numbered 147/250. Fine.
Estimated Value $900-1,800.

   

353   Dali, Salvador. "Wailing Wall". "Man reaching his Pilgrimage at the domain of the human spirit."
Bronze on Jerusalem Stone Base. Inscribed and signed 25/450. Piece measures 11½ x 14½", and weighs 12 lbs. Fine.
Estimated Value $3,500-7,500.

   

354   Dan, Virginia. "Thanksgiving". Original Lithograph. Artist proof, color, hand signed. Unframed, 31 x 23½". Fine.
Estimated Value $200-400.

   

355   Dan, Virginia. "The Feast". Original Lithograph. Artist proof, color, hand signed. 12/350. Unframed 31 x 23½". Fine.
Estimated Value $200-400.

   

356   Engel, Nissan. "The Crown". Parisian artist. Original Limited Edition Color Lithograph. # 102/150. Signed in pencil, shrink wrapped to 15 x 22½".
Estimated Value $300-600.

   

357   Erte. "Aladdin and His Bride". Original Color Serigraph. Artist Proof. Produced by seven artists in London. Beautifully framed to 35½ x 28½". Fine. Rare, Erte's final proof.
Estimated Value $700-1,400.