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Otis Kaye (1885-1974) - Two Old Ways

Otis Kaye (1885-1974) Two Old Ways oil on panel 9 1⁄2 x 15 3⁄4 in. (24.1 x 40 cm.)

Otis Kaye American, 1885-1974 1000 Franc Note

Otis Kaye American, 1885-1974 1000 Franc Note Signed Otis Kaye and dated indistinctly 195... (uc) Watercolor and ink on paper 3 3/4 x 7 1/4 inches Provenance: Berry-Hill Galleries, Inc., New York Private collection, acquired from the above in Oct. 1988 Exhibited: New York, NY, Berry-Hill Galleries, Inc., Old Money: American Trompe l'Oeil Images of Currency, Nov. 11 - Dec. 17, 1988, cat. no. 43 C Property from the Collection of Dr. Abraham & Carolyn Schlossman

Otis Kaye Write on the Money

Otis Kaye (American, 1885-1974) Write on the Money Etching with watercolor and tempera on paper Signed in pen Otis Kaye, lower right Titled in pen, upper middle.

OTIS KAYE (1885-1974) - Amor Vincit Omnia

OTIS KAYE (1885-1974) Amor Vincit Omnia signed and dated 'Otis Kaye/1950' and inscribed with title (lower right) oil on panel 30 x 25 in. (76.2 x 63.5 cm.) Painted in 1950.

Otis Kaye (1885-1974) Etchings, Three Pieces

Otis Kaye (1885-1974 group of three etchings. All three are signed in plates. Measure 6" to 6.25" x 8 1/8" to 8 3/8" (image size), and measure 7 7/8 to 8 5/8" x 10 1/8 to 10 1/2" (sheet size). Very good to excellent condition Unframed, loose and not mounted or glued down. Provenance: The Amity Arts Foundation Collection. We ship most items in-house with the exception of furniture, large or heavy artwork, heavier items or extremely fragile items.

Otis Kaye (1885-1974) Etchings, Three Pieces

Otis Kaye (1885-1974 group of three etchings. All three are signed in plates. Measure 6" to 6.25" x 8 1/8" to 8 3/8" (image size), and measure 7 7/8 to 8 5/8" x 10 1/8 to 10 1/2" (sheet size). Very good to excellent condition Unframed, loose and not mounted or glued down. Provenance: The Amity Arts Foundation Collection. We ship most items in-house with the exception of furniture, large or heavy artwork, heavier items or extremely fragile items.

OTIS KAYE | Bid and Ask

oil on panel

OTIS KAYE, 1885 - 1974 | Octopus Ticker Company

signed 'O. Kaye' and dated '1970' (center right); watercolor on paper

OTIS KAYE 1885 - 1974 | Money From Home

etching with gouache on paper mounted on paper

OTIS KAYE 1885 - 1974 | Bet You Can't Do That Again

oil on panel

OTIS KAYE | 500 Franc Note; Rembrandt's Etching of his Mother with Penny and Indian Head Nickel; Rembrandt's Etching of The Goldsmith with $10 Indian Head Coin: Three works on paper

the first: ink and pencil on paper the second and third: etching and oil on paper

OTIS KAYE 1885 - 1974 | Bid and Ask

oil on panel

OTIS KAYE 1885 - 1974 | Easy Come, Easy Go

oil on panel

OTIS KAYE (American, 1885-1974) A Loaf of Bread, a

OTIS KAYE (American, 1885-1974) A Loaf of Bread, a Jug of Wine and..., 1953 17 7/8 x 13in.

OTIS KAYE, American (1885-1974), "A Fifty Dollar Bill on the Bank of Augusta, 1890", oil on panel, signed N.A. Brooks and inscribed...

OTIS KAYE American (1885-1974) "A Fifty Dollar Bill on the Bank of Augusta, 1890" oil on panel, signed N.A. Brooks and inscribed "NY" upper right, dated May 26,1890 on the theatre stub. 4 3/4 x 8 Provenance: James Maroney, Inc. New York. Exhibitions: Berry Hill Galleries, New York, "Old Money: American Trompe L'Oeil Images of Currency", November 11-December 17, 1988. Other Notes: Property of a Corporate Collection

OTIS KAYE, American (1885-1974), "In God We Trust", oil on panel, signed upper left., 8 x 9 7/8

OTIS KAYE American (1885-1974) "In God We Trust" oil on panel, signed upper left. 8 x 9 7/8 Provenance: Alexander Gallery, New York; Private collection.

OTIS KAYE, American (1885-1974), "Three Bills and a Theatre Stub", oil on board, unsigned., 11 x 13

OTIS KAYE American (1885-1974) "Three Bills and a Theatre Stub" oil on board, unsigned. 11 x 13 Provenance: Jordan-Volpe Gallery, New York; Alexander Gallery, New York. Exhibitions: Berry-Hill Galleries, New York, "Virtual Reality: American Trompe L'oeil Paintings", May 18-June 30, 1994. Other Notes: Property of a Corporate Collection

Otis Kaye American, 1885-1974 Washington and the Half-Dollar, after 1929

Otis Kaye American, 1885-1974 Washington and the Half-Dollar, after 1929 Signed Otis Kaye/Kaye (ul) and again Otis Kaye/Lt. Otis Kaye (ur); also signed Otis Kaye and inscribed One Dollar Bill Folded in Half with Stamps on the reverse Oil on panel 6 1/6 x 8 1/8 inches Provenance: Private collection, circa 1990-present Exhibited: Annville, Pennsylvania, Suzanne H. Arnold Art Gallery, Lebanon Valley College, Money, Art and the Art of Money, Sept. 2-Oct. 23, 2011 Best known for his images of American currency, Otis Kaye continued the trompe l'oeil tradition of William Harnett, John Haberle and John Frederick Peto into the twentieth century. Known for his technical virtuosity and inventive compositions, Kaye loved visual puns, creating many money pictures in the 1920s and 1930s that include humorous references to the economic and social eccentricities of the era. In this painting he inserted himself into the newsprint fragment, referencing the story of George Washington throwing a silver dollar (not in existence in Washington's day) across the Potomac. C The Spanierman Gallery, LLC Collection of American Art

OTIS KAYE, American (1885-1974), "Gun Fight Today O. Kayes Corral", oil on panel, signed on the left hand gun, titled lower center.,...

OTIS KAYE American (1885-1974) "Gun Fight Today O. Kayes Corral" oil on panel, signed on the left hand gun, titled lower center. 14 1/2 x 19 1/4

OTIS KAYE

OTIS KAYE 1885 - 1974 TEN DOLLAR BILL AND TWO DOLLAR BILL : TWO DRAWINGS each signed Otis Kaye and dated 1950 and 1953 , respectively each India ink and pencil on paper each 3 1/4 by 7 in. 8.3 by 17.8 cm

OTIS KAYE, American (1885-1974), "Custer's Gun", oil on panel, signed upper left and dated 1917., 19 1/2 x 14 3/4

OTIS KAYE American (1885-1974) "Custer's Gun" oil on panel, signed upper left and dated 1917. 19 1/2 x 14 3/4 Provenance: Berry-Hill Galleries, New York, New York. Literature: "Otis Kaye: The Trompe l'oeil Vision of Reality", Henri La Borie, ill. p. 22. Other Notes: Please click on the ESSAY for further information.

OTIS KAYE, American (1885-1974), Money to Burn, oil on canvas mounted on panel, signed lower left., 8 x 9 1/2

OTIS KAYE American (1885-1974) Money to Burn oil on canvas mounted on panel, signed lower left. 8 x 9 1/2 Provenance: The artist; Paul Banks, Sr. Chicago, Illinois; descended in the family to private collection; Sotheby's, December 4, 1986, lot 83; Jordan-Volpe Gallery, New York.

OTIS KAYE, American (1885-1974), "Five Dollar Bill and Key", oil on panel, unsigned., 7 3/4 x 10

OTIS KAYE American (1885-1974) "Five Dollar Bill and Key" oil on panel, unsigned. 7 3/4 x 10 Provenance: Alexander Gallery, New York, New York.

OTIS KAYE (American, 1885-1974) 25 CENT BILL.

Oil collage shows an actual 25 cent fractional currency laid down against a trompe L'oeil background with nails and thread. There is a nail hole to the right of the bill and tape marks painted to appear holding the bill down. Also, there is shadowing at the edges. Signed lower left "O Kaye". Housed in an antique gilt frame with artist gilt plaque. SIZE: 7" x 9-1/4". CONDITION: Very good. 9-20333

OTIS KAYE, American (1885-1974), Trompe L'Oeil for Bessie Hoffman, oil on panel, signed N.A. Brooks lower center., 21 x 12 3/4

OTIS KAYE American (1885-1974) Trompe L'Oeil for Bessie Hoffman oil on panel, signed N.A. Brooks lower center. 21 x 12 3/4 Provenance: James Maloney, Inc., New York, New York, 1985. Exhibitions: Norton Gallery, West Palm Beach, Florida, "More than Meets the Eye", 1986; Berry-Hill Galleries, Inc., New York, New York, "Old Money: American Trompe L'Oeil Images of Currency", November 11-December 17, 1988, ill. p. 89, pl. XXIV. Other Notes: Property of a corporate collection **PLEASE CLICK ON THE ESSAY BUTTON BELOW

OTIS KAYE, American (1885-1974), Time is Money, oil on board, signed N.A. Brooks lower right., 9 x 12 3/4

OTIS KAYE American (1885-1974) Time is Money oil on board, signed N.A. Brooks lower right. 9 x 12 3/4 Provenance: The Jordan-Volpe Gallery, Inc., New York, New York; James Maroney Inc., New York, New York, 1985. Exhibitions: Beacon Hill Fine Art, New York, New York, "A Selection of Trompe L'Oeil by Major Painters of the Genre", July 18-September 7, 1996". Other Notes: Property of a corporate collection

Otis Kaye (1885-1974)

Otis Kaye (1885-1974) The Boys are Okay signed and inscribed 'The Boys R O. Kaye' (along the lower margin) oil on board 5 x 6¾ in. (12.7 x 17.1 cm.)

OTIS KAYE American (1885-1974) Trompe L'Oeil with Currency and Stamps oil on panel, signed lower center.

OTIS KAYE American (1885-1974) Trompe L'Oeil with Currency and Stamps oil on panel, signed lower center. 8 x 10 Provenance: Alexander Gallery, 1987; Property of a Corporate Collection.

Otis Kaye

Otis Kaye Illinois (1885-1974) THE BOYS R OKAYE oil on panel, framed, signed & titled: lower center H5" W6 7/8" Provenance: Verso bears Berry-Hill label with inventory #V-0141.

Otis Kaye 1885-1974 , Hidden Assets oil on panel

signed Otis Kaye , l.c. oil on panel

Otis KAYE (1885 - 1974) LINCOLN SAVES UNION, 1935 Huile sur panneau

Otis Kaye 1885-1974 , All for One, One for All oil on canvas mounted on board

signed Otis K , u.r. oil on canvas mounted on board

Bid and Ask

Otis Kaye (1885-1974) Bid and Ask signed 'Otis Kaye' (upper center) oil on cradled panel 12 x 15 in. (30.5 x 38.1 cm.)

Two to Win

Otis Kaye (1885-1974) Two to Win signed 'Otis Kaye' (lower right)--inscribed with title (lower center) oil on panel 10¾ x 12¾ in. (27.3 x 32.4 cm.)

Otis Kaye (1885-1974)

Otis Kaye's Coin Collection inscribed with title (upper center) oil on panel 9 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. (24.1 x 16.5 cm.)

OTIS KAYE 1885-1974

TIME TO CHANGE BROKERS TIME TO CHANGE BROKERS measurements 16 by 12 in. alternate measurements (40.6 by 30.5 cm) signed twice Otis Kaye, in the nameplate and the face of the pocketwatch oil on panel PROVENANCE Acquired directly from the artist, circa 1965 By descent to the present owner

OTIS KAYE 1885-1974

25 CENT BILL measurements 7 by 9 1/8 in. alternate measurements 17.8 by 23.2 cm signed O KAYE lower left oil on board Condition Note: generally good condition, light craquelure throughout, very small area of lifting paint to center of upper edge, corresponding to minor damage on the reverse, under UV light no apparent inpainting, may possibly retain original gilt frame We are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described in our catalogue. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSION CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

OTIS KAYE 1885-1974

CHRISTMAS PIGGY BANKS measurements 6 3/4 by 9 3/4 in. alternate measurements 17.1 by 24.8 cm signed Otis Kaye lower right oil on panel Condition Note: Overall good condition, under UV light no apparent inpainting We are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described in our catalogue. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSION CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE. PROVENANCE By descent in the artist's family Berry-Hill Galleries, New York Private Collection, acquired from the above, circa 1990-91 Acquired from the present owner from the above

OTIS KAYE 1885-1974

FOLDING MONEY measurements 6 by 9 in. alternate measurements 15.2 by 22.9 cm signed Otis Kaye lower center oil on panel Condition Note: Generally good condition, 3 inch vertical hairline crack to panel from bottom edge to left of bill, scattered drips of yellowed varnish to right side of panel, under UV light no apparent inpainting We are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described in our catalogue. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSION CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE. PROVENANCE By descent in the artist's family Berry-Hill Galleries, New York Private Collection, acquired from the above, circa 1990-91 Acquired from the above by the present owne

OTIS KAYE 1885-1974

THE BOYS ARE OKAY measurements 5 by 6 3/4 in. alternate measurements 12.7 by 17.1 cm signed and titled The Boys R O. Kaye lower center oil on panel Condition Note: Minor abrasions to edges from frame, under UV light 3mm by 3mm inpainted flake to right edge of dollar bill We are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described in our catalogue. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSION CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE. PROVENANCE Berry-Hill Galleries, New York Private Collection, acquired from the above, circa 1990-91 Acquired from the above by the present owne

Otis Kaye (1885-1974)

Five Dollar Bill signed and dated 'Otis Kaye 1955' (lower right) ink and gouache on paper 2 3/4 x 6 in. (7 x 15.2 cm.)

OTIS KAYE 1885-1974

signed, l.r. etching with extensive hand-coloring in watercolor and tempera Condition Note: Sheet is attached to a mount with small brown paper hinges at each corner; surface is a bit rippled; there is some craquelure and some associated pigment loss in the orange, upper right. We are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described in our catalogue. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSION CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

OTIS KAYE 1885-1974

signed, dated 1953 and titled on the painted card, l.l. pencil and pastel on paper mounted to masonite Condition Note: Sheet is mounted to masonite. Surface is generally good, some rubbing around the edges from contact with the frame We are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described in our catalogue. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSION CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

OTIS KAYE 1885-1974

signed Otis Kaye and Kaye, u.l.; also signed Lt. Otis Kaye, u.r. oil on panel

OTIS KAYE 1885-1974

signed twice Otis Kaye, l.r. oil on panel

OTIS KAYE 1885-1974

signed

OTIS KAYE 1885-1974

SIGNED AND DATED (MAKER'S MARKS) signed Otis Kaye, l.c.

OTIS KAYE 1885-1974

SIGNED AND DATED (MAKER'S MARKS) signed and titled The Boys R O. Kaye, l.c.