Sale 1424 consists of 108 lots and includes the Moores’ comprehensive collection of prints by Elizabeth Catlett, Romare Bearden, Jacob Lawrence and John Biggers that is an all-encompassing visual representation of the changing landscape of black life in America from the 1940s to the early 21st century. In addition to the artists already mentioned, there are selections that represent other artists from other collectors as well, including Lois Mailou Jones, Charles Sebree, Anthony Watkins, Richard Dempsey, Ulysses Marshall, Martha Jackson Jarvis, John T. Riddle, Jr., Sam Gilliam, and others.
Select highlights from this upcoming auction follow:
Lot 29: Elizabeth Catlett (American, 1915-2012)
Two Generations: This lithograph, number 75/100, is inscribed "To our friend, Douglas Moore" in pencil. The lot has an estimate of $3,000 - 5,000.
Lot 58: Elizabeth Catlett (American, 1915-2012)
Homage to the Panthers: This lithograph which is in color is an artist proof 3/20 with an estimate of $3,000 - 5,000.
Lot 60: Elizabeth Catlett (American, 1915-2012)
Domestic Worker: This lithograph is a later edition dated '46 - '95 and is number 5/6 in the edition. Domestic Worker has an estimate of $10,000 - 15,000.
Lot 75: Romare Bearden (American 1911-1988)
Slave Ship: This serigraph is 73/144 and has an estimate of $3,000 - 5,000.
Lot 96: Charles Sebree (American 1914-1985)
Head of a Man: This lot has an estimate of $3,000 - 5,000.
Lot 98: Martha Jackson Jarvis (American b. 1952)
Grandfather's Red Hot Chili Peppers: This mixed media sculpture is unsigned, and has an estimate $5,000 - 7,000.
For a full range of available art by African-American artists in Sale 1424, see online auction catalogue.
For convenience to clients who cannot attend the auction, Weschler's offers telephone bids or will execute absentee bids without charge. In addition, buyers may bid live on Invaluable. Please visit Invaluable to register for the auction and bid live along with those in the auction house and on the telephone. Read more about buying at Weschler's. For additional information on bidding, contact: 202/ 628-1281.
Select highlights from this upcoming auction follow:
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| Elizabeth Catlett, Two Generations, Lithograph, 1979. Sight size: 19" x 26". Property from the collection of Reverend Douglas Moore and Dr. Doris-Hughes Moore. Image: Weschler's Auctioneers and Appraisers |
Two Generations: This lithograph, number 75/100, is inscribed "To our friend, Douglas Moore" in pencil. The lot has an estimate of $3,000 - 5,000.
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| Elizabeth Catlett, Cartas, Lithograph, 1986. Sight size: 29½" x 22". Property from the collection of Reverend Douglas Moore and Dr. Doris-Hughes Moore. Image: Weschler's Auctioneers and Appraisers |
Lot 37: Elizabeth Catlett (American, 1915-2012)
Cartas: This 1986 lithograph is 68/80 and is inscribed in pencil, "To Doug Moore- So happy you like this". Cartas, lot 37, has an estimate of $3,000 - 5,000.
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| Elizabeth Catlett, Homage to the Panthers, Lithograph in color, 1993. Sight size: 36" x 22". Property from the collection of Reverend Douglas Moore and Dr. Doris-Hughes Moore. Image: Weschler's Auctioneers and Appraisers |
Lot 58: Elizabeth Catlett (American, 1915-2012)
Homage to the Panthers: This lithograph which is in color is an artist proof 3/20 with an estimate of $3,000 - 5,000.
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| Elizabeth Catlett, Domestic Worker, Lithograph, 1995. Sight size: 27" x 19". Property from the collection of Reverend Douglas Moore and Dr. Doris-Hughes Moore. Image: Weschler's Auctioneers and Appraisers |
Lot 60: Elizabeth Catlett (American, 1915-2012)
Domestic Worker: This lithograph is a later edition dated '46 - '95 and is number 5/6 in the edition. Domestic Worker has an estimate of $10,000 - 15,000.
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| Romare Bearden, Slave Ship, Serigraph, 1977. Sight size: 33" x 23½". Property from the collection of Reverend Douglas Moore and Dr. Doris-Hughes Moore. Image: Weschler's Auctioneers and Appraisers |
Lot 75: Romare Bearden (American 1911-1988)
Slave Ship: This serigraph is 73/144 and has an estimate of $3,000 - 5,000.
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| Lois Mailou Jones, Monte Carlo, Watercolor on board, 1955. Sight size: 18½" x 23½". Property of various owners. Image: Weschler's Auctioneers and Appraisers
Lot 85: Lois Mailou Jones (American 1905-1998)
Monte Carlo: Lot 85 has an estimate of $8,000 - 12,000. This work is accompanied by a copy of a letter from the artist. |
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| Charles Sebree, Head of a Man, Casein on paper, 15" x 10". Property of various owners. Image: Weschler's Auctioneers and Appraisers |
Lot 96: Charles Sebree (American 1914-1985)
Head of a Man: This lot has an estimate of $3,000 - 5,000.
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| Martha Jackson Jarvis, Grandfather's Red Hot Chili Peppers, Mixed media sculpture, 48" x 28". Property of various owners. Image: Weschler's Auctioneers and Appraisers |
Grandfather's Red Hot Chili Peppers: This mixed media sculpture is unsigned, and has an estimate $5,000 - 7,000.
For a full range of available art by African-American artists in Sale 1424, see online auction catalogue.
For convenience to clients who cannot attend the auction, Weschler's offers telephone bids or will execute absentee bids without charge. In addition, buyers may bid live on Invaluable. Please visit Invaluable to register for the auction and bid live along with those in the auction house and on the telephone. Read more about buying at Weschler's. For additional information on bidding, contact: 202/ 628-1281.
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