Artist: Rainer Lagemann (German, born 1959)

Rainer Lagemann is a German contemporary artist born in 1959. He is known for his thought-provoking and visually striking sculptures that explore the human condition, emotions, and the relationship between the individual and society. With a unique style that blends figurative and abstract art elements, Lagemann’s work invites the viewer to contemplate and reflect on the complexities of human experience. Through his innovative use of materials and techniques, Lagemann has established himself as a leading figure in the contemporary art market. He has a growing international reputation and a loyal following among collectors and art enthusiasts.

Title: The Muse

Description: The Muse is a captivating sculpture that embodies the artist’s unique style and thematic concerns. This mixed-media artwork was created in 2021 and features a dynamic interplay of shapes and textures. The abstracted form of the female figure at the sculpture’s center is fragmented and unified, symbolizing the elusive nature of inspiration and creativity. The Muse suggests that creativity is both fleeting and transformative and that the individual is inspired and constrained by its demands. Lagemann’s unique blend of figurative and abstract art cemented his reputation as a leading figure in the contemporary art market.

Medium: Mixed media (resin, steel, or other materials)

Appraised Value: $25,000

Artist: Dale Chihuly
Dale Chihuly is a renowned American glass sculptor and entrepreneur. Born in Tacoma, Washington, Chihuly studied interior design at the University of Washington and later earned an MFA in sculpture from the Rhode Island School of Design. He is celebrated for his intricate, colorful glass artworks.

Title: Amethyst Persian

Description: Amethyst Persian is a stunning glass sculpture from the Chihuly Studio Editions, measuring approximately 12″ x 10″ x 6″ (30 cm x 25 cm x 15 cm). The piece features a beautiful, intricate design with amethyst-colored glass, showcasing Chihuly’s exceptional skill and artistry.
Medium: Glass Sculpture
Date: 2005
Edition: Studio Edition, signed and dated by Dale Chihuly

Appraised Value: $15,000

Artist: Andy Warhol (1928-1987)

American artist and leading figure in the American Pop Art movement

Known for his iconic silkscreen prints, paintings, and experimental films

Explored themes of celebrity, consumerism, and the banality of modern life

Title: Marilyn Monroe (Marilyn)

Description: This is a vibrant and iconic color screenprint of Marilyn Monroe’s face. Warhol’s bold, Day-Glo colors and deliberate repetition transform Monroe’s likeness into a symbol of modern life’s mundane and omnipresent aspects.

Signature: Signed and numbered in pencil (on the verso), Andy Warhol 11.28 (Feldman & Schellmann 11.27

Appraised Value: $275,000.

Artist: Andy Warhol (1928-1987)

American artist and leading figure in the American Pop Art movement

Known for his iconic silkscreen prints, paintings, and experimental films

Explored themes of celebrity, consumerism, and the banality of modern life

Title: Marilyn Monroe (Marilyn)

Description: This vibrant and iconic screen print of Marilyn Monroe’s face was created using Warhol’s pioneering silkscreen technique. This seminal work embodies the essence of American pop culture, delving into the realms of celebrity worship, consumerism, and the superficiality of contemporary culture. Warhol’s use of bold colors and deliberate repetition transforms Monroe’s likeness into a symbol of the mundane and omnipresent aspects of modern life.

Signature: Signed and numbered in pencil (on the verso), Andy Warhol 11.27 (Feldman & Schellmann 11.27)

Appraised Value: $250,000

Ansel Adams (1902-1984), Moonrise, Hernandez, New Mexico.

Gelatin silver print, mounted. Image 15 ¼” x 19”. Frame 24” x 27”. Signed on lower right on mount.

Appraised Value: $75,000

Mammy
Andy Warhol
from Myths, 1981 lithograph 38” x 36”

The screen print in colors with a diamond dust application on board. It is signed by Andy Warhol in the lower right in silver pencil. Numbered 102/200 Published by Ronald Feldman Fine Arts, Inc NY, NY The copyright for Feldman Fine Arts, Inc. is located on the lower left.

Appraised Value: $25,000

Fine Hereke Silk Pictorial Rug
with scenes of Pashas delivering precious gifts and treasure
Northwest Anatolia
Second Half 20th Century

Hereke rugs are beautiful and expensive collectible rugs. Hereke is a town that is not too far from Istanbul. It was the Otttomn Emperor Sultan Abdulmecid (1823-1861) who set up the original carpet factory in Hereke in 1843. This particular Hereke rug depicts scenes of pashas (high ranking Turkish officials) delivering precious gifts and treasures. All Hereke rugs are made of expensive natural silk.

Clairiere et Mare aux Viperes 
Artist: Narcisse Virgile Diaz de la Peña

Narcisse Virgile Diaz de la Peña was a French landscape painter that belonged to the Barbizon School. Born August 20, 1807 in Bordeaux, France to Spanish parents, his youth was plagued by difficulty, orphaned at 10 years old, he lost his leg due to an infected reptile bite he sustained during adolescence. Pulling himself out of poverty, Diaz worked as a porcelain painter in Sèvres, before focusing on his career as an artist.

Diaz de la Peña’s paintings, like those of his friend and mentor Théodore Rousseau, often depicted the Forest of Fontainebleau near the town of Barbizon. Employing stark contrasts and textured brushstrokes, the artist’s scenes of dark tree lined paths evoke the mysterious quality of being alone in the woods. By 1870, he had gained widespread admiration from both critics and collectors, as well as younger artists like Pierre-August Renoir who venerated Diaz. The artist died November 18, 1876, in Menton, France.

Appraised Value: $7,000

Le Grand Bois 
Artist: Henri Matisse
Woodcut, 1906, signed in ink, limited edition 37/50

Henri Matisse was a French artist who was one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. He was a master of color and form, and his work continues to inspire and influence artists today. Matisse was associated with several art movements throughout his career, including Fauvism, which was characterized by its use of bold, vivid colors, and Expressionism, which emphasized emotion and personal feeling.

Matisse was also skilled in many different mediums, including painting, sculpture, printmaking, and paper cut-outs. His art is characterized by its simplicity, which belies the complexity of his compositions. Matisse’s legacy as an artist continues to inspire and captivate audiences around the world.

Appraised Value: $52,000

The Revere Church Bell
The bell’s composition is made of bronze an alloy with copper and tin, lead and nickel and weighs an estimated 633 lbs.

The Bell is 39 ½” (D) and approximately 36” (H). The cast iron clapper is approximately 15” from a pivot below the crown. The headstock is approximately 3’x2’.

Inscribed on the front of the bell are the words: “REVERE BOSTON”.

Joseph Warren Revere was the maker of this Revere Boston Church Bell in the Canton, Massachusetts Foundry, 1834.