MALE NUDES
Thu, Jul 25, 2024 11:00AM EDT
Lot 11
Harold Lehman (American, New York, 1913–2006)
Estimate: $300 - $500
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,500 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $25,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
'Erotic Male Nude' Oil on board. Signed at bottom right. 20 x 16".
An exceptionally rare explicit male erotic work, we could not find another example of Lehman's male erotic work, and it appears to date to the WPA era and before the Lavender Scare.
"Lehman was close friends with Jackson Pollock, Philip Guston, and Reuben Kadish. He soon became the assistant to Mexican muralist, D.A. Siqueiros, and Lehman became a member of the Bloc of Painters. During this period, Lehman was also a prominent member of the Post-Surrealists, an avant-garde group that worked under the direction of Lorser Feitelson. He exhibited with Philip Guston, Helen Lundenberg, and other California artists active in the mid-1930s." WikiArt: The Visual Arts Encyclopedia.
Every lot is sold "as is," "where is," and "without warranty," whether express or implied. Art has not been examined outside of the frame unless otherwise stated.
Our auction items are antique and vintage, often from estates, and are not in perfect condition. They often show normal signs of age, use, and wear, which might not be specified in a condition report. Bidders are responsible for determining the physical condition of items prior to bidding. The absence of a condition report does not indicate the absence of condition issues with the lot. Requests for condition reports, additional photographs, or a video inspection can be obtained via email at: info@Vallots.com (any condition statement given is offered as an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact).
All bids are final. We do not offer refunds based on item description, condition, or any other reason.
An exceptionally rare explicit male erotic work, we could not find another example of Lehman's male erotic work, and it appears to date to the WPA era and before the Lavender Scare.
"Lehman was close friends with Jackson Pollock, Philip Guston, and Reuben Kadish. He soon became the assistant to Mexican muralist, D.A. Siqueiros, and Lehman became a member of the Bloc of Painters. During this period, Lehman was also a prominent member of the Post-Surrealists, an avant-garde group that worked under the direction of Lorser Feitelson. He exhibited with Philip Guston, Helen Lundenberg, and other California artists active in the mid-1930s." WikiArt: The Visual Arts Encyclopedia.
Condition
Our auction items are antique and vintage, often from estates, and are not in perfect condition. They often show normal signs of age, use, and wear, which might not be specified in a condition report. Bidders are responsible for determining the physical condition of items prior to bidding. The absence of a condition report does not indicate the absence of condition issues with the lot. Requests for condition reports, additional photographs, or a video inspection can be obtained via email at: info@Vallots.com (any condition statement given is offered as an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact).
All bids are final. We do not offer refunds based on item description, condition, or any other reason.