Lots 271 - 280

Lot 271

Lot #271: AMERICAN BLUE-PAINTED BLANKET CHEST AND A SMALL PINE CHEST
The one with dove-tailed case and applied base, the other with hinged lid incised P.P. over R; 17 x 43 1/2 x 19 in. and 12 3/4 x 22 x 14 in.
Estimate: $ 250.00 - $ 450.00 Sold at $475

Lot 272

Lot #272: FEDERAL-STYLE BLUE-PAINTED MANTELPIECE
The bowed shelf with outset corners, above central oblong diamond and two six-point stars, on molded uprights and block bases; 4 ft. 5 1/2 in. x 4 ft. 10 in. x 6 in.
Estimate: $ 200.00 - $ 400.00 Sold at $100

Lot 273

Lot #273: BYRON DAVIS: "121250 TRANSFORMATIONS," 1991
Serpentine marble, 10 1/2 x 7 x 12 in. Provenance: Acquired from the artist; Courtney Cramer, Los Angeles; Douglas S. Cramer, Roxbury, CT. Note: Proceeds from the sale of this lot will be donated to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in honor of Marlo Thomas.
Estimate: $ 600.00 - $ 800.00 Sold at $1000

Lot 274

Lot #274: JOEL SHAPIRO (b. 1941): UNTITLED (BLACK HAT), 1980
Print, 21 3/4 x 29 1/2 in., signed, numbered 11/30 and dated '80. Provenance: Christie's, New York, Contemporary Prints and Multiples, Sale no. 37342, 7 November 1996, lot 811; Douglas S. Cramer, Roxbury, CT.
Estimate: $ 200.00 - $ 400.00 Sold at $1400

Lot 275

Lot #275: JOSEF ALBERS: (1888-1976): "WHITE LINE SQUARE XIV," 1966
Lithograph, 21 x 21 in., initialed, titled, dated and numbered 77/125 in lower margin, (JA66-1164): Gemini G.E.L. publishing catalogue no. 15. Provenance: Asher/Faure Inc., Los Angeles, 30 August 1979; Douglas S. Cramer, Roxbury, CT.
Estimate: $ 1500.00 - $ 2500.00 Sold at $2000

Lot 276

Lot #276: ROBERT MOTHERWELL (1915-1991): CAPRICCIO, 1961
Pochoir print on paper, 20 3/8 x 15 5/8 in., initialed in print, signed in pencil and numbered 51/200. Provenance: Mary Boone Gallery, New York (label verso); John A. Torson, Modern Prints and Drawings; Douglas S. Cramer, Roxbury, CT. Literature: Illustrated in Terenzio, "Motherwell and Black," catalogue no. 17. Note: Proceeds from the sale of this lot will be used to help fund Miami City Ballet at New York City Center Fall for Dance in September.
Estimate: $ 1000.00 - $ 2000.00 Sold at $1800

Lot 277

Lot #277: ED RUSCHA (b. 1921): "MADE IN CALIFORNIA," 1971
Lithograph in colors, 20 1/2 x 28 1/2 in., edition 100; initialed, dated, inscribed "Printer's Proof" lower left. Provenance: Cirrus Editions, Los Angeles; Douglas S. Cramer, Roxbury, CT. Note: Proceeds from the sale of this lot will be used to help fund Miami City Ballet at New York City Center Fall for Dance in September.
Estimate: $ 1500.00 - $ 3000.00 Sold at $6000

Lot 278

Lot #278: RICHARD ARTSCHWAGER (b. 1923): "PORT," 1991
Acrylic on panel, enamel and formica on wood, 19 in. diam. and 3/14 in. deep, signed, dated '91, numbered 2/50 and titled on verso. Note: Proceeds from the sale of this lot will be donated to the Miami City Ballet.
Estimate: $ 3000.00 - $ 5000.00 Sold at $5000

Lot 279

Lot #279: JIM DINE (b. 1935): "CORNER BRACE" (FROM AVANT GARDE BOOK I), 1962
Etching, 9 3/4 x 7 1/2 in., signed, dated and numbered 15/60. Provenance: John A. Torson Gallery, New York; Douglas S. Cramer, Roxbury, CT. Note: Proceeds from the sale of this lot will be donated to the Cincinnati Art Museum.
Estimate: $ 600.00 - $ 800.00 Sold at $400

Lot 280

Lot #280: ROBERT INDIANA (b. 1928): "ERR" (FROM AVANT GARDE BOOK), 1963
Etching, 9 3/4 x 7 1/2 in., signed and numbered 15/60; from Avant Garde Book" International Anthology of Contemporary Engraving: The International Avant Garde America Discovered," Vol. 5 (529), Galeria Schwartz, publishing. Provenance; Associated Artists, New York, Douglas S. Cramer, Roxbury, CT.
Estimate: $ 700.00 - $ 900.00 Sold at $500