Sheldon Peck (1797-1868), Pair of portraits of Lucinda Ann Houck (aged 38 years) and Ross Houck (aged 44 years).
Both framed by red curtains with trompe l'oeil painted frames. The woman holds a book and the man sits with thumb perched inside his waistcoat. Oil on canvas. Sitters identified and dated verso, 1849.
H 29 in. W 23-3/4 in.
Realized Price: $176,400
Two Powell & Company (Headed by Zazell & Vernon) magician posters. 'Consultation', together with 'Mysterious Crystal Box'. Lithograph on linen. America, circa 1900. L 36-3/4 in. W 27-1/4 in. and L 27 in. W 17-1/4 in.
Realized Price: $21,760
Charles Hart (1892–1960) penguin. Carved wood with original paint. American, circa 1940. H 10 in. (Base) W 3-3/4 in. D 4 in.
Realized Price: $11,340
Philip Guston (Canadian/American, 1913–1980), group of four works on paper. Three ink drawings on yellow legal pad paper depicting signature late-period motifs including hooded ghost figures, boots, and hands, one initialed "PG"; together with one ink drawing on paper inscribed "THANKS A BUNCH PEEEZE!" at the top; and one framed exhibition announcement for Philip Guston Paintings 1976, David McKee Gallery, 140 East 63rd Street, New York, March 6–April 10, 1976, signed in pencil "for David Pease / Warmly, Philip Guston." Yellow pad drawings: H 13-3/4 x W 8-1/2 in. each; Ink Drawing on Paper: H 11 x W 8-1/8 in.; Framed Gallery Announcement: H 18-3/4 x W 17-3/8 in.
Realized Price: $40,960