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  • Perkins Harnly (American, 1901-1986)
    Jun. 12, 2011

    Perkins Harnly (American, 1901-1986)

    Est: $300 - $500

    Perkins Harnly (American, 1901-1986). Gouache and watercolor on white wove paper along with a framed exhibition poster for his exhibition entitled "Perkins Harnly From the Index of American Design" at the National Museum of American Art in Washington D.C. October 16, 1981-February 15, 1982. Gouache picture depicts four statues and a sausage beside a pool of water, thought to be a rendition of the Modern Art Museum in Los Angeles. In a tan mat with a gold leaf frame and glazed. Perkins Harnly was born in Nebraska and later moved to Los Angeles, New York, and back to Los Angeles where he remained until his death. He is best known for his intricate depictions of interiors and after a pause in production he began experimenting with the use of pop-art food in his art. PROVENANCE: Private collection, Gift to Raphael Perl, Henry Warshaw, the artist. MEASUREMENTS: Gouache, 22" x 28-1/4". Poster, 30-1/2" x 21". Overall with frame Gouache, 30-5/8" x 36-1/2". Poster, 36" x 24-1/4". CONDITION: Wear to the frame.

    Cordier Auctions & Appraisals
  • Perkins Harnly (American/California, 1901-1986,
    Jan. 31, 2010

    Perkins Harnly (American/California, 1901-1986,

    Est: $1,200 - $1,800

    Perkins Harnly (American/California, 1901-1986, active New Orleans, 1930-1931), two watercolors on paper including "Jayne Mansfield's Bedroom, 1943: Prior to her decorating her bedroom in pink fur...walls, floors, ceiling...and including the furniture", unsigned, 23 in. x 29 in.; and "The Chapter House (The Clerics' Hideaway): The bishop's bordello, or private harem; the cherubinos are the girls' pets; the cat is contemplating his breakfast. The couch belonged to Rudolf Valentino; the stove is to keep the girls warm; the rocking chair with a hole in the seat is an ecclesiastical bidet, to save the girls from leaving the room between numbers", 1972, unsigned, inscribed "The Chapter House" en verso, 21 7/8 in. x 30 1/4 in., both unframed. Accompanied by "Victorian Fantasies: Watercolors by Perkins Harnly", Lawrence Gallery, Kansas City, Missouri and "The Washington Post", Sunday, June 11, 1972, article by Robert Myers entitled "Perkins Harnly: The Artist Behind the Meat Counter".

    Neal Auction Company
  • FRAMED WATERCOLOR: PERKINS HARNLY (American, 1901-1986). "Only a Bird in a Gilded Cage". Signed lower right. On paper, 17" x 15" sig...
    Jan. 30, 2010

    FRAMED WATERCOLOR: PERKINS HARNLY (American, 1901-1986). "Only a Bird in a Gilded Cage". Signed lower right. On paper, 17" x 15" sig...

    Est: $700 - $1,000

    FRAMED WATERCOLOR: PERKINS HARNLY (American, 1901-1986). "Only a Bird in a Gilded Cage". Signed lower right. On paper, 17" x 15" sight.

    Eldred's
  • Perkins Harnly (American/California, 1901-1986,
    Nov. 22, 2009

    Perkins Harnly (American/California, 1901-1986,

    Est: $1,200 - $1,800

    Perkins Harnly (American/California, 1901-1986, active New Orleans, 1930-31), two paintings including "Sears Roebuck Catalog 1908 (The letter): Every item is a composite of that catalog, dated by the Teddy Bear in commemoration of Teddy Roosevelt's big game hunting. Monumental baseburner and grill for upstairs, was a work of art, chenille rope portiers, hall tree, etc. homes were not complete - including the Edison disc phonograph. The lady's lover was there; lady passed out; so the husband and lover shook hands", watercolor, 1971, unsigned, 22 1/2 in. x 30 in.; and "Tempest and Sunshine (Sacred and Profane): The strip teaser unveiling her charms while her sister is modestly covering her anatomy with corset and voluminous petticoat...leaning on Lilies are purity and white bells are decoration...the drawers over the staircase belong to the good lady", watercolor, 1970, unsigned, 22 in. x 29 1/2 in., both unframed. Accompanied by "Victorian Fantasies: Watercolors by Perkins Harnley, Lawrence Gallery, Kans as City, Missouri, and "The Washington Post", Sunday, June 11, 1972 article by Robert Myers entitled "Perkins Harnly: The Artist Behind the Meat Counter".

    Neal Auction Company
  • PERKINS HARNLY, American, 1901-1986, "Only a Bird in a Gilded Cage"., Watercolor on paper, 17" x 15" sight. Framed.
    Nov. 21, 2009

    PERKINS HARNLY, American, 1901-1986, "Only a Bird in a Gilded Cage"., Watercolor on paper, 17" x 15" sight. Framed.

    Est: $700 - $1,000

    PERKINS HARNLY American, 1901-1986 "Only a Bird in a Gilded Cage". Signed lower right "Perkins Harnly". Watercolor on paper, 17" x 15" sight. Framed.

    Eldred's
  • Perkins Harnly (American/California, 1901-1986,
    Sep. 12, 2009

    Perkins Harnly (American/California, 1901-1986,

    Est: $1,200 - $1,800

    Perkins Harnly (American/California, 1901-1986, active New Orleans, 1930-31), two paintings including "Good Morning, (Odalisque): This lady has a very disordered room...probably drink or exhausted from her erotic activities night before...probably wiping sweat off her chin", watercolor on paper affixed to board, 1969, unsigned, titled en verso, 29 1/4 in. x 23 in.; and "Man's Brain: Religion, Sex, Money and food...Main things in life...religion shown by father, son, holy ghost...all framed by the cross-section of the skull...and convolutions of the brain inside...below is Hell", watercolor on paper, 1969, unsigned, 19 in. x 22 7/8 in., both unframed; accompanied by an exhibition announcement "Victorian Fantasies: Watercolors by Perkins Harnly", Lawrence Gallery Kansas City, Missouri and The Washington Post, Sunday, June 11, 1972, article by Robert Myers entitled "Perkins Harnly: The Artist Behind the Meat Counter".

    Neal Auction Company
  • Perkins Harnly (American/California, 1901-1986,
    Jun. 27, 2009

    Perkins Harnly (American/California, 1901-1986,

    Est: $1,200 - $1,800

    Perkins Harnly (American/California, 1901-1986, active New Orleans, 1930-1931), ³Did the Phone Ring?: The lady is in a hurry to answer her call...It will take seven days to fix the newel post...And three days to clear the bruise², watercolor and ink on paper affixed to board, unsigned, titled and Mart Gallery, Los Angeles, California stamp en verso, c. 1966-72, 30 in. x 22 1/2 in. and ³Three Graces: Faith, Hope and Charity...Three Dikes from the Women¹s Liberation Movement...The baited rat trap was the artist¹s signature always...The settee was found in a Mexican monastery...A Victorian Chinese pagoda², watercolor and ink on paper, unsigned, c. 1966-72, 30 in. x 22 1/2 in., both unframed. Accompanied by two piece exhibition announcement ³Victorian Fantasies: Watercolors by Perk Gallery, Kansas City, Missouri, October 21-November 12, 1977 and The Washington Post, Sunday, June 11, 1972, article by Robert Myers entitled ³Perkins Harnly: The Artist Behind the Meat Counter².

    Neal Auction Company
  • Perkins Harnly (American, 1901-1986), "New Orleans
    Feb. 08, 2009

    Perkins Harnly (American, 1901-1986), "New Orleans

    Est: $1,200 - $1,800

    Perkins Harnly (American, 1901-1986), "New Orleans Cemetery", c. 1937, watercolor on paper, signed lower left, sight 22 1/4 in. x 17 3/4 in., matted and framed * NO RETURNS ARE ACCEPTED ON THE BASIS OF CONDITION * PLEASE READ ALL CONDITIONS OF LISTED WITH THIS ITEM * PAYMENT DUE WITHIN 10 DAYS! * NO PAY PAL * WE DO NOT SHIP ANY ITEMS or ESTIMATE, SEE BELOW SHIPPING POLICY * LOCATED IN NEW ORLEANS, LA *

    Neal Auction Company
  • ƒ PERKINS HARNLY (NÉ EN 1901) Projet de couverture du catalogue de lexposition Objects by Joseph Cornell, Posters by Toulouse-Lautrec,
    Apr. 21, 2005

    ƒ PERKINS HARNLY (NÉ EN 1901) Projet de couverture du catalogue de lexposition Objects by Joseph Cornell, Posters by Toulouse-Lautrec,

    Est: €400 - €600

    ƒ PERKINS HARNLY (NÉ EN 1901) Projet de couverture du catalogue de l''exposition Objects by Joseph Cornell, Posters by Toulouse-Lautrec, Watercolors by Perkins Harnly, Montages by Harry Brown du décembre 1933. Aquarelle sur papier. (manque en bas) 48 x 35,5 cm Estimation : € 200-300

    Tajan
  • ƒ PERKINS HARNLY (NÉ EN 1901) SANS TITRE
    Apr. 21, 2005

    ƒ PERKINS HARNLY (NÉ EN 1901) SANS TITRE

    Est: €500 - €600

    ƒ PERKINS HARNLY (NÉ EN 1901) SANS TITRE Aquarelle sur papier collé sur carton. Signée au dos. 57,5 x 44,5 cm Estimation : € 300-400

    Tajan
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