Monothon2015 Auction Catalog

17TH ANNUAL

MONOTHONAUCTION & PARTY

A BENEFIT FOR THE CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY PRINTMAKING

LIVE AUCTION CATALOG

SATURDAY,NOVEMBER 14, 20156–9 PM

LILLIAN AUGUST FLAGSHIP STORENORWALK, CT

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This MONOTHON2015 catalog is dated October 26, 2015The list of auction items is updated as new items are received. Bids may be placed in person at the MONOTHON2015 Auction & Party, from 6-9pm on Saturday, November 14, 2015, at the Lillian August Flagship Store, 32 Knight Street, Norwalk, Connecticut. The Live Auction begins promptly at 8pm. Sealed bids will be accepted by Absentee Ballot until November 13, 2015, 5pm by fax 203-899-7997 or email to [email protected]. Please call 203-899-7999 to receive your bid number.

Thank you.

Absentee Bid Form and Standard Terms and Conditions are available at www.contemprints.org

Estimated Values in this catalogue include framing cost.

MISSION STATEMENTTo support, preserve, and advance the art of original prints.

HISTORYFounded in 1995, the Center for Contemporary Printmaking was established to support and encourage serious, emerging and professional artists in the creation of original prints. CCP is also committed to educating the community to a better understanding and appreciation of prints and the process of printmaking. The Center offers both an historic and contemporary view of printmaking, encouraging traditional techniques as well as modern technologies.

MONOTHON2015 BENEFIT

HONORARY CHAIR: Richard Anuszkiewicz

AUCTIONEER: Travis Worrell, Westport Auction, Westport, CT

CHAIRPERSONS: Rebecca Nanovic Lin and Christine Lyng Olsen

The MONOTHON is the annual fundraiser for the Center. All proceeds from the MONOTHON, now in its 17th year, benefit all programs at the Center for Contemporary Printmaking, a 501(c)(3) organization.

For more information about MONOTHON and exhibitions, programs, and events at the Center, please visit our website, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter.

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LOT NO. 1TITLE: VENICE VIEW #2Artist: Robert DenteDate: 2007Medium: MonoprintEdition: UniqueImage Size: 12” x 15.75”Paper Size: 20” x 22.25”Signed by the artistDonated by the artist Estimated Value: $2,000

LOT NO. 2TITLE: WOODLAND SKYSCAPE—VAR. 65Artist: Eve StocktonDate: 2015Medium: WoodcutEdition: 1/1Image Size: 30.25” x 22.25”Paper Size: 30.25” x 22.25”Signed by the artistDonated by the artist Estimated Value: $1,700


LOT NO. 4TITLE: UNTITLED I (WHE-CA 2013.41)Artist: Caetano de AlmeidaDate: 2013Medium: Monotype printed with lithographic inks from a Plexiglas plateEdition: UniquePaper Size: 28” x 20”Signed with the initials, dated and annotated in pencil on the reverseDonated by Leslie Kruse and Donald Taglialatella and courtesy of World House EditionsEstimated Value: $3,400

LOT NO. 3TITLE: BLACK BIRDArtist: Benny AndrewsDate: 1980Medium: Lithograph in colorsEdition: 146/275Image Size: 25.5” x 21”Paper Size: 30” x 22”Signed by the artist and datedDonated by Gabor Peterdi StudioEstimated Value: $1,200


LOT NO. 5TITLE: MOUTH (FRP EDITION #1)Artist: Beverly SemmesDate: 2014Medium: Archival pigment print with digitally stitched rayon embroidery on Hotpress paperEdition of 30Paper Size: 12.75” x 10”Signed, dated and numbered in pencil on the reverse Donated by Leslie Kruse and Donald Taglialatella and courtesy of World House EditionsEstimated Value: $1,250

LOT NO. 6TITLE: AND…THEY CALLED THE WINDS MARIAHArtist: Dan WeldenDate: 2015Medium: Solarplate intaglio and reliefEdition: UniqueImage Size: 32” x 25”Paper Size: 38” x 31”Signed by the artistDonated by Catherine Traykovski Estimated Value: $3,300


LOT NO. 7TITLE: PORTRAIT OF PUVIS DE CHAVANNESArtist: Félix VallottonDate: 1899Medium: WoodcutEdition: UnknownImage Size: 7” x 5”Paper Size: 8” x 10” StampedDonated by James ReedEstimated Value: $900

LOT NO. 8TITLE: A SQUIRREL MONKEYArtist: Robert Andrew ParkerDate: 1967Medium: LithographEdition: 17/20Image Size: 24.75” x 19”Paper Size: 28” x 21”Signed by the artistDonated by the artistEstimated Value: $2,000


LOT NO. 10TITLE: LAS TERRENAS ABSTRACTIONArtist: Julio ValdezDate: 2015Medium: MonotypeEdition: UniqueImage Size: 13.5” x 40”Paper Size: 13.5” x 40”Signed by the artistDonated by the artistEstimated Value: $2,800

LOT NO. 9 PRIVATE TOUR SEVEN BRIDGES FOUNDATION FOR 10 PEOPLESeven Bridges Foundation was established as a nonprofit in 1993 by Richard Mckenzie to support both established and emerging artists and to promote their creativity. Located on 80 acres in backcountry Greenwich, it is comprised on 28,000 square feet of gallery space with two buildings and an outdoor sculpture collection sited to take advantage of the natural surroundings. The collection, which includes large-scale modernist and figurative paintings, glass art, sculptures and photography, is a vibrant reflection of life inspired by humanity and creative expression. Offering a unique mu-seum experience, Seven Bridges has become an innovative venue for artists, students, scholars and other visitors to gain insights into the work of 20th century masters and emerging artists.


LOT NO. 11ONE WEEK HOUSE RENTAL ON MARTHA’S VINEYARDCharming cottage in Chilmark, set on 3 beautiful acres giving total privacy. This cottage is perfect for a couple’s get away with a fully equipped kitchen, TV, internet, washer/dryer, linens. Rental is good for week in the shoulder season during May 27-June 26 or September 7-October 7 of 2016.Donated by Peggy and Randy WeisEstimated Value: $1,250

LOT NO. 12HELEN FRANKENTHALER PRINTMAKING COTTAGE AT THE CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY PRINTMAKINGFive days of printing with Christopher Shore, Staff Master Printer. Let your imagination run free as you create works of art. This is a great opportunity to devote a concentrated block of time to the art of printmaking.Estimated Value: $2,800


LOT NO. 13TITLE: CODED SCAPE (RED GREEN BLUE YELLOW) Artist: Constance OldDate: 2007Medium: LithographEdition: 10/12Image Size: 10.5” x 26.75”Paper Size: 15.25” x 31.25”Signed by the artistDonated by the artist Estimated Value: $1,000

LOT NO. 14TITLE: A NIGHT WOODCUTArtist: Jim Dine Date: 1982Medium: WoodcutEdition: 38/38Image Size: 23” x 18”Paper Size: 44.5” x 30.25”Signed by the artistDonated by the artist Estimated Value: $6,500


LOT NO. 15TITLE: ROLEXArtist: Shelter SerraDate: 2015Medium: Silkscreen print in 3 colorsEdition: 18/20Image Size: 19” x 26.5” Paper Size: 22” x 30”Signed by the artistDonated by Gary Lichtenstein Editions, LLCEstimated Value: $1,800

LOT NO. 16TITLE: WHEELArtist: Barbara TakenagaDate: 2009Medium: Lithograph with pearlescent powdersEdition: Trial ProofImage Size: 24” x 20”Paper Size: 24” x 20”Signed by the artistDonated by the artist Estimated Value: $1,800


LOT NO. 17PRIVATE TOUR FOR TWO OF THE GLASS HOUSEA behind-the-scenes tour of the Glass House campus plus access to a world-class collection of Modern Art with Laura G. Einstein, Executive Director of the Center for Contemporary Printmaking as your exclusive guide. The Philip Johnson Glass House, a National Trust Historic Site, is one of the world’s most important icons of modern architecture. Over the course of fifty years, Philip Johnson and David Whitney used the 49-acre Glass House campus as a place to experiment with new forms in architecture, to house a cutting-edge collection of contemporary art, and most importantly, to hold gatherings that art historian Vincent Scully has described as the “most sustained cultural salon that the United States has ever seen.” In each decade, new structures were built, artwork acquired, and land-scape sculpted. Exclusions: Advanced reservations are required and subject to availability. Tours are not available November 30, 2015 to May 1, 2016. This tour offering expires November 30, 2016.Website: www.theglasshouse.orgDonated by The Glass House Estimated Value: $500

Photo: ©Stacy Bass, courtesy of the Glass House

LOT NO. 18CAUSE WITHIN A CAUSE


The Center for Contemporary Printmaking gratefully acknowledges all of the volunteers and sponsors who helped make this year’s benefit possible.2O15

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