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

Selections From the Edward Weston Collection

   

433   Max, Peter. (1937- ) German. From visionary Pop artist of the 1960s, to master of dynamic neo Expression, Peter Max and his vibrant colors have become part of the fabric of American Culture. Original Drawing. 5 3/4 x 7", framed to 9 x 12". Dated 1972. From an important period in Max's work. Fine.
Estimated Value $600-1,200.

   

434   Max, Peter "Space Landscape". Limited Ed. 17/150. Pencil signed original. 1978. 20 x 30", matted and framed to 31 x 42". Fine. Older work, rare.
Estimated Value $800-1,600.

   

435   [Monroe & DiMaggio]. The ultimate couple of the 1950s: the icon sex symbol and the icon ball player. Limited Edition Photograph. Black and white Proof, 14 x 11". From a negative crumpled by Marilyn. Matted and framed to 20 x 17". Fine.
Estimated Value $250-500.

   

436   [Monroe, Marilyn]. Lot of Three Limited Edition Photographs. From the 1952 Miss America Boardwalk in Atlantic City of which Monroe was the Grand Marshall. Black and White, two are 8 x 10"s, one is a 8 x 8" contact sheet with six images. All are matted and shrink wrapped. Fine.
Estimated Value $400-800.

   

437   Neiman, Leroy. Lithograph Print."Tavern on the Green" from the painting, framed and signed by Neiman. Matted and framed to 23 x 17½", can be rematted to cover the title, with original signature showing. Fine.
Estimated Value $400-800.

   

438   Photograph of 1906 San Francisco Earthquake. Black and white, matted and framed to 39 x 14½". Photo taken April 18 by R.J. Waters Co. at 10:05 am, less than five hours after the historic shaker. Large building to right is Sheraton Palace. Fine.
Estimated Value $250-500.

   

439   Picasso, Pablo. The quintessential artist. Original Lithograph. Lot of two. Black and white. Museum matted and framed to 19 x 22½". #1108, 4.2.68. Very Good.
Estimated Value $800-1,600.

   

440   Picasso, Pablo. "Petite Nue". Color Lithograph. Matted and framed to 20 x 16". Originally used for an invitation in 1963 for a Picasso exhibition. Fine.
Estimated Value $250-500.

   

441   Picasso, Pablo. "Portrait of Olga". Color Lithograph. (Picasso's 1st wife, mother of Paul.) Matted and framed to 17 x 21". Dedicated to son, Paul 1963. (Done by Lithographer, Marcel Salinas in Paris for Picasso who gave his Bon à Tirer. Rare and sensitive Picasso early art.
Estimated Value $600-1,200.

   

442   Picasso, Pablo. "The Bullring". Color Lithograph. Limited Edition, 154/420. 2.10.57. Matted and framed to 35½ x 29½".
Signature in stone. Fine.
Estimated Value $350-600.

   

443   Renie, M. "Head Study - Rudolph Nureyev". Original Black and white Photo Lithograph. Limited Edition GP/175. Unframed 17 x 23". Signed in pencil. Fine.
Estimated Value $200-400.

   

444   [Ruth, Babe]. Original Photograph. 8 x 10", sepia-toned. A reproduction from the original of a March 1927 event. While waiting to see Col. Ruppert regarding salary, the Babe (George Herman Ruth) has his waistline measured by Art McGovern while in a New York City gym. Matted and framed to an overall 12½ x 15¼". Fine.
Estimated Value $200-400.

   

445   Searing, George. "Young Boy & Bird". American painter. Original Oil Painting. Matted and framed to 14½ x 16½". Signed. Fine.
Estimated Value $300-600.

   

446   Sluiter, Willy (Jan Willem). Original Oil Painting. 1873 Dutch Still Life, 12 x 14" framed. Signed. Fine.
Estimated Value $1,000-2,000.
Listed in Benezit, pg. 802. Bronze Medal 1900 exposition in several museums.

   

447   Warhol, Andy.
Autograph Label Signed. Actual Soup Can Label obtained by Warhol from Campbell's when he first started doing soup can graphics. "Turkey Vegetable" is signed with marker, "Andy Warhol", on what be the back of the unused label. Matted and framed to 16½ x 12". Fine.
Estimated Value $1,000-2,000.

   

448   Whistler, James McNeill. Original Etching Lithograph. "Black Lion Wharf". Dry point Museum matted and framed to 19½ x 17". Fine.
Estimated Value $250-350.