This is a Rockwell Kent figural drawing with the estate mark in the lower right corner. The sheet measures 9 x 10 3/4 inches and has figural drawings on both sides. The paper is watermarked "Vindalon".
We believe that it may have significance
to "And Now Where?" which was part of a show exhibited at
the California Historical Society - "Hobos to Street People".
Francisco Goya Etching from The Los Caprichos Series
Plate #20 "Ya van desplumados" - Translation: "They are going off plucked"
The interactions between men and prostitutes undoubtedly interested Goya. He frequently utilized the visual pun of a "plucked" bird when featuring the theme. The word "desplumar" not only meant to "pluck" but was also a colloquial term for to "fleece”or rob. In this plate two young prostitutes chase away featherless chickens with human heads. The chickens (or clients) are being chased away after being "plucked".
In 1962 Sears, Roebuck and Co. hired Vincent Price to assemble a collection of fine art to sell to the general public. Price had
a recognizable name and a reputation as an art collector. The actor
purchased more than 2,700 works and the first 100 went on sale in
October of 1962. To the store's surprise, it worked.
Discontinued in 1971, the Vincent Price Collection has been forgotten
as an odd art historical footnote.
Image:
SOLD
Francisco Goya Etching from The Los Caprichos Series
Plate #21 "¡Qual la descañonan!" - Translation: "How they pluck her!"
This plate depicts a young prostitute in custody, having been arrested. The implication of the image and text is that the young woman is about to be "fleeced" by the very people who are supposed to uphold the law.
In 1962 Sears, Roebuck and Co. hired Vincent Price to assemble a
collection of fine art to sell to the general public. Price had a
recognizable name and a reputation as an art collector. The actor
purchased more than 2,700 works and the first 100 went on sale in
October of 1962.
Discontinued in 1971, the Vincent Price Collection has been forgotten
as an odd art historical footnote.
Image:
This is an autographed photo from the 1967 play by Howard Sackler "The Great White Hope" which debuted on Broadway in 1968 and starred James Earl Jones. The photo came from the estate of original cast member, George Curley who played the weigher-in, Mr. Farlow and the photographer - Mr. Curley appears in the photo at the lower right. The photo measures 22 inches x 34 inches.
The autographs from left to right: Lou Gilbert, David Thomas, James Earl Jones, George Mathews, Sean Walsh, Ed Lauter, Eugene R. Wood, Thomas Barbour, Jon Cypher and Larry Swanson.
