2024 Nadeau's Premier Art Auction Archives

Auction Description:

Nadeau’s Auction Gallery is thrilled to announce that we have been selected to handle the sale of the prestigious Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP art collection, in a single owner event. Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP, is a former American law firm, founded in 1876 and based in New York City, with offices also in Los Angeles, Miami and Washington, DC. This significant event marks the debut of numerous fine art auctions to be hosted in our newly established venue located at 25 Meadow Road, Windsor CT.

Our new auction space in Windsor, CT, is designed to provide an enhanced experience for bidders and attendees, combining modern amenities with our long standing tradition of excellence in the auction industry. Join us for this inaugural event and witness the beginning of a new chapter at Nadeau’s Auction Gallery, Art division opening for previews on Thursday June 6th 2pm-6:30pm, Friday June 7th 12pm-5pm, and Saturday June 8th 9am-10am. Our Friday previews will include food and refreshments.

Auction Date: June 8, 2024
Auction Time: 10:00 AM EST
Auction Preview Date: Thursday June 6th 2pm-6:30pm | Friday June 7th 12pm-5pm | Saturday June 8th 9am-10am

Buyer's Premium: In House 23% / online 28%
CT Sales Tax: 6.35%
Auction Terms and Conditions: All lots are sold "AS IS" The condition of lots can vary widely and are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. *No credit card payments will be accepted for silver, gold, or jewelry from buyers that have not purchased from our gallery in the past. Condition Reports are available by request and answered in the order they are received starting the week of the sale. Our online buyers premium is 28%.

Lot 1: Billy Sullivan (American B. 1946)

Billy Sullivan (American B. 1946)
“View From 105 #2”, 1988
Pastel on paper
Initialed bottom center, dated “88′”
42″ x 30″
Provenance: Stroock & Stroock & Lavan
Condition: Overall good condition, tack holes in the corners of the paper
This is a quick condition report, please call or email for any additional information

Estimate: $1000 - $2000
Lot 2: Alexander Calder (American 1898-1976)

Alexander Calder (American 1898-1976)
“Sun, Snake, and Fish”, 1970
Lithograph, edition 5/125
Pencil signed lower right “Calder”
27″ x 38″
Provenance: Stroock & Stroock & Lavan
Condition: Overall good condition, slight undulation to the paper, subtle yellowing to the paper,
This is a quick condition report, please call or email for any additional information

Estimate: $1000 - $2000
Lot 3: Joan Miro (Spain 1893-1983)

Joan Miro (Spain 1893-1983)
“Gravures Pour Une Exposition, Pierre Matisse, New York, 1973″
Aquatint etching on arches paper, edition 41/75
Pencil signed
18″ x 30”
Provenance: Stroock & Stroock & Lavan
Condition: Overall good condition, slight yellowing to the paper,
This is a quick condition report, please call or email for any additional information

Estimate: $300 - $500
Lot 4: Victor Vasorely (Hungarian 1906-1997)

Victor Vasorely (Hungarian 1906-1997)
Untitled Purple, Blue, Green, Yellow
Silkscreen, edition 17/200
Signed lower right “Vasorley”
29″ x 29″
Provenance: Stroock & Stroock & Lavan
Condition: Overall good condition, slight yellowing to the paper, some water damage to the corners of the painting,
This is a quick condition report, please call or email for any additional information

Estimate: $200 - $400
Lot 5: Sonia Terk Delaunay (Ukrainian/French 1885-1979)

Sonia Terk Delaunay (Ukrainian/French 1885-1979)
Abstract Composition
Lithograph, edition 61/75
Signed lower right Sonia Delaunay
23 1/2″ x 29 1/2″
Provenance: Stroock & Stroock & Lavan
Condition: Overall good condition, slight yellowing to the paper,
This is a quick condition report, please call or email for any additional information

Estimate: $1000 - $2000
Lot 6: Ellsworth Kelly (American 1923-2015)

Ellsworth Kelly (American 1923-2015)
“Four Panels”, 1971
Screenprint in colors on special Arjomari, edition 26/50
Pencil signed and numbered lower right “Kelly”
36″ x 61″
Provenance: Stroock & Stroock & Lavan
Condition: Overall good condition, slight yellowing and creases to the paper,
This is a quick condition report, please call or email for any additional information

Estimate: $5000 - $10000
Lot 7: Unknown Artist (20th Century)

Unknown Artist (20th Century)
“Love” (Red Rectangle Line) 1970
Lithograph Artist Proof
Pencil signed illegibly lower right
21″ x 33″
Provenance: Stroock & Stroock & Lavan
Condition: Overall good condition, slight yellowing and creases to the paper,
This is a quick condition report, please call or email for any additional information

Estimate: $200 - $400
Lot 8: Squeak Carnwath (American B.1947)

Squeak Carnwath (American B.1947)
“Look See”, 1991
Woodcut etching, edition 33/40
31″ x 30″
Provenance: Stroock & Stroock & Lavan
Condition: Overall good condition, slight undulation to the paper,
This is a quick condition report, please call or email for any additional information

Estimate: $200 - $400
Lot 9: Squeak Carnwath (American B.1947)

Squeak Carnwath (American B.1947)
“Striped Bird” 1991,
Woodcut etching, edition 32/40
31″ x 30″
Provenance: Stroock & Stroock & Lavan
Condition: Overall good condition, slight undulation to the paper,
This is a quick condition report, please call or email for any additional information

Estimate: $200 - $400
Lot 10: Gene Davis (American 1920-1985)

Gene Davis (American 1920-1985)
“Sweet Carburetor”, circa 1969
Serigraph on canvas, laminated on rag board, edition 50/150, Series II
Signed and numbered on verso
30″ x 20″
Provenance: Stroock & Stroock & Lavan
Condition: Overall good condition, tiny stain upper center,
This is a quick condition report, please call or email for any additional information

Estimate: $1000 - $2000
Lot 11: Gene Davis (American 1920-1985)

Gene Davis (American 1920-1985)
“Battle for Grownups”, circa 1969
Serigraph on canvas, laminated on rag board, edition 50/150, Series II
Signed and numbered on verso
30″ x 20″
Provenance: Stroock & Stroock & Lavan
Condition: Overall good condition,
This is a quick condition report, please call or email for any additional information

Estimate: $1000 - $2000
Lot 12: Gene Davis (American 1920-1985)

Gene Davis (American 1920-1985)
“Black Popcorn”, circa 1969
Serigraph on canvas, laminated on rag board, edition 50/150, Series II
Signed and numbered on verso
24″ x 30″
Provenance: Stroock & Stroock & Lavan
Condition: Overall good condition,
This is a quick condition report, please call or email for any additional information

Estimate: $1000 - $2000
Lot 13: Gene Davis (American 1920-1985)

Gene Davis (American 1920-1985)
“Ianthe”, circa 1969
Serigraph on canvas, laminated on rag board, edition 50/150, Series II
Signed and numbered on verso
24″ x 30″
Provenance: Stroock & Stroock & Lavan
Condition: Overall good condition,
This is a quick condition report, please call or email for any additional information

Estimate: $1000 - $2000
Lot 14: Gene Davis (American 1920-1985)

Gene Davis (American 1920-1985)
“YoYo”, circa 1969
Serigraph on canvas, laminated on rag board, edition 50/150, Series II
Signed and numbered on verso
30″ x 20″
Provenance: Stroock & Stroock & Lavan
Condition: Overall good condition,
This is a quick condition report, please call or email for any additional information

Estimate: $1000 - $2000
Lot 15: Gene Davis (American 1920-1985)

Gene Davis (American 1920-1985)
“Zebra”, circa 1969
Serigraph on canvas, laminated on rag board, edition 50/150, Series II
Signed and numbered on verso
30″ x 20″
Provenance: Stroock & Stroock & Lavan
Condition: Overall good condition,
This is a quick condition report, please call or email for any additional information

Estimate: $1000 - $2000
Lot 16: Unknown Artist (20th Century)

Unknown Artist (20th Century)
Mixed media collage
46″ x 96″
Provenance: Stroock & Stroock & Lavan
Condition: Overall good condition, slight undulation to paper,
This is a quick condition report, please call or email for any additional information

Estimate: $300 - $500
Lot 17: Two: Jean Albert Gorin (French 1899-1981)

Two: Jean Albert Gorin (French 1899-1981)
Untitled, circa 1960
Silkscreen, edition 12/175
Signed lower right J Gorin
26″ x 26″
Untitled, circa 1960
Silkscreen, edition 12/175
Signed lower right J Gorin
26″ x 26″
Provenance: Stroock & Stroock & Lavan
Condition: Overall good condition, yellowing to paper, some creasing
This is a quick condition report, please call or email for any additional information

Estimate: $200 - $400
Lot 18: Rex Lau (American B. 1947)

Rex Lau (American B. 1947)
“Untitled Landscape”1984
Monotype
signed and dated lower right
31″ x 25”
Provenance: Ruth Siegel LTD, New York
Stroock & Stroock & Lavan
Condition: Overall good condition, some tack marks, some undulation to paper
This is a quick condition report, please call or email for any additional information

Estimate: $400 - $600
Lot 19: Rex Lau (American B. 1947)

Rex Lau (American B. 1947)
Untitled Landscape, 1984
Monotype and pastel
Signed and dated lower right “R. Lau 1984″
31″ x 25”
Provenance: Ruth Siegel LTD, New York, The Member’s Gallery Albright Knox Art Gallery ($1,400)
Stroock & Stroock & Lavan
Condition: Overall good condition, some tack marks, some undulation to paper
This is a quick condition report, please call or email for any additional information

Estimate: $400 - $600
Lot 20: Joan Thorne (American B. 1943)

Joan Thorne (American B. 1943)
“Oza”, 1984
Pastel on paper
Signed lower right Joan Thorne 84
37 1/2″ x 49″
Provenance: Stroock & Stroock & Lavan
Condition: Overall good condition, some tack marks, some undulation to paper
This is a quick condition report, please call or email for any additional information

Estimate: $500 - $1000
Lot 21: Barbara Pagh (American 20/21st Century)

Barbara Pagh (American 20/21st Century)
“Column #1″, 1977
Pastel on paper collage
Signed and dated lower right Barbara Pagh 1977
26″ x 18”
Provenance: Stroock & Stroock & Lavan
Condition: Overall good condition, some undulation to paper
This is a quick condition report, please call or email for any additional information

Estimate: $200 - $400
Lot 22: Barbara Pagh (American 20/21st Century)

Barbara Pagh (American 20/21st Century)
“Column #3″, 1977
Pastel on paper collage
Signed and dated lower right Barbara Pagh 1977
26″ x 18”
Provenance: Stroock & Stroock & Lavan
Condition: Overall good condition, some undulation to paper
This is a quick condition report, please call or email for any additional information

Estimate: $200 - $400
Lot 23: Barbara Pagh (American 20/21st Century)

Barbara Pagh (American 20/21st Century)
“Column #9″, 1977
Pastel on paper collage
Signed and dated lower right Barbara Pagh 1977
26″ x 18”
Provenance: Stroock & Stroock & Lavan
Condition: Overall good condition, some undulation to paper
This is a quick condition report, please call or email for any additional information

Estimate: $200 - $400
Lot 24: Nancy Genn (American B. 1929)

Nancy Genn (American B. 1929)
“Banner”, 1999
Mixed media on paper
Signed lower right “Nancy Genn”
22″ x 73″
Provenance: Stroock & Stroock & Lavan
Condition: Overall good condition, some undulation to paper
This is a quick condition report, please call or email for any additional information

Estimate: $200 - $400
Lot 25: Nancy Genn (American B. 1929)

Nancy Genn (American B. 1929)
“Sea Drift #5”
Diptych on handmade paper
Impressed signature “Genn” lower right
41″ x 57″
Provenance: Stroock & Stroock & Lavan
Condition: Overall good condition, some undulation to paper
This is a quick condition report, please call or email for any additional information

Estimate: $400 - $800
Lot 26: Steven Sorman (American B. 1948)

Steven Sorman (American B. 1948)
Untitled, 1983
Monoprint
Pencil signed, dated, and titled lower left
19″ x 59″
Provenance: Stroock & Stroock & Lavan
Condition: Overall good condition, some undulation to paper
This is a quick condition report, please call or email for any additional information

Estimate: $800 - $1200
Lot 27: David Reed (American B. 1946)

David Reed (American B. 1946)
Untitled, 1998
Monoprint
Signed and dated in pencil lower right
28″ x 92″
Provenance: Stroock & Stroock & Lavan
Condition: Overall good condition, some undulation to paper
This is a quick condition report, please call or email for any additional information

Estimate: $3000 - $5000
Lot 28: Carol Summers (American 1925-2016)

Carol Summers (American 1925-2016)
“Big Sur”
Woodcut, edition 37/75
Pencil signed, titled upper left
38″ x 38″
Provenance: Stroock & Stroock & Lavan
Condition: Overall good condition, some undulation to paper
This is a quick condition report, please call or email for any additional information

Estimate: $500 - $1000
Lot 29: Carol Summers (American 1925-2016)

Carol Summers (American 1925-2016)
“View From Taormina”
Woodcut, edition 34/50
Pencil signed, titled lower left
49″ x 37″
Provenance: Stroock & Stroock & Lavan
Condition: Overall good condition, some undulation to paper
This is a quick condition report, please call or email for any additional information

Estimate: $500 - $1000
Lot 30: Three: Shawn Dulaney (American 20/21st Century)

Three: Shawn Dulaney (American 20/21st Century)
“The Swing III”, 1998
Monotype
Signed lower right Shawn Dulaney
30″ x 22″
“The Blue Sheen II”, 1998
Monotype
Signed lower right Shawn Dulaney
30″ x 22″
“Like a Tide II”, 1998
Monotype
Signed lower right Shawn Dulaney
30″ x 22″
Provenance: Stroock & Stroock & Lavan
Condition: Overall good condition, some undulation to paper, tack marks to corners
This is a quick condition report, please call or email for any additional information

Estimate: $300 - $500
Lot 31: April Gornik (American B. 1953)

April Gornik (American B. 1953)
“Light After the Flood II State”, 1988
Etching, edition 32/40
Signed and dated lower right “April Gornik 1988″
19″ x 38”
Provenance: Stroock & Stroock & Lavan
Condition: Overall good condition,
This is a quick condition report, please call or email for any additional information

Estimate: $800 - $1200
Lot 32: April Gornik (American B.1953)

April Gornik (American B.1953)
“Moonbay”, 1997
Softground etching, edition 1/50
Signed and dated lower right April Gornik 1997
26 1/2″ x 33″
Provenance: Stroock & Stroock & Lavan
Condition: Overall good condition,
This is a quick condition report, please call or email for any additional information

Estimate: $800 - $1200
Lot 33: April Gornik (American B. 1953)

April Gornik (American B. 1953)
Untitled, 1987
Monotype
Signed and dated lower right “April Gornik 1987″
25″ x 30”
Provenance: Stroock & Stroock & Lavan
Condition: Overall good condition,
This is a quick condition report, please call or email for any additional information

Estimate: $800 - $1200
Lot 34: Larry Brown (American B. 1942)

Larry Brown (American B. 1942)
Untitled #80, 1988
Mixed media pastel on paper
Signed and dated bottom center LB 1948
50″ x 38″
Provenance: Stroock & Stroock & Lavan
Condition: Overall good condition, undulation to paper, tack marks to corners
This is a quick condition report, please call or email for any additional information

Estimate: $800 - $1200
Lot 35: Scott Prior (American B. 1949)

Scott Prior (American B. 1949)
“Back Lot”, 1981-1982
Oil on panel
Signed on verso “Scott Prior 1981-2″
40″ x 60”
Provenance: Maxwell Davidson Gallery New York
Delaware Art Museum
Provenance: Stroock & Stroock & Lavan
Condition: Overall good condition, some surface grime, scuffing to sky
This is a quick condition report, please call or email for any additional information

Estimate: $4000 - $8000
Lot 36: Jane Shoenfeld (American 20/21st Century)

Jane Shoenfeld (American 20/21st Century)
“South Western Sunset”, 1986
Pastel on cloth
Signed and dated lower left ’86 Jane Shoenfeld
19 3/4″ x 38 3/4″
Provenance: Stroock & Stroock & Lavan
Condition: Overall good condition, some undulation to paper
This is a quick condition report, please call or email for any additional information

Estimate: $100 - $200
Lot 37: Timothy Daly (American B. 1955)

Timothy Daly (American B. 1955)
“Munoz”, 1987
Pastel on paper
signed lower right
27 1/2″ x 39 1/2″
Provenance: Stroock & Stroock & Lavan
Condition: Overall good condition, some undulation to paper, tack marks to corners
This is a quick condition report, please call or email for any additional information

Estimate: $100 - $200
Lot 38: William Clutz (American 1933-2021)

William Clutz (American 1933-2021)
“Winter Street Uptown”, 1980
Pastel on paper
Unsigned
22″ x 28″
Provenance: Stroock & Stroock & Lavan
Condition: Overall good condition,
This is a quick condition report, please call or email for any additional information

Estimate: $400 - $800
Lot 39: Jane Freilicher (American 1924-2014)

Jane Freilicher (American 1924-2014)
“Poppies and Peonies”, 1983
Aquatint etching, edition 38/50
Signed and dated lower right
31″ x 31″
Provenance: Stroock & Stroock & Lavan
Condition: Overall good condition,
This is a quick condition report, please call or email for any additional information

Estimate: $300 - $500
Lot 40: Daniel Morper (American 1944-2016)

Daniel Morper (American 1944-2016)
Grand Canyon Landscape
Pastel on paper
Signed and dated lower right Morper 1982
45″ x 81″
Provenance: Stroock & Stroock & Lavan
Condition: Overall good condition,
This is a quick condition report, please call or email for any additional information

Estimate: $1000 - $2000
Lot 41: Daniel Morper (American 1944-2016)

Daniel Morper (American 1944-2016)
City Streets, 1983
Oil on canvas
Signed and dated lower right “Morper 83″
48″ x 66 1/2”
Provenance: Stroock & Stroock & Lavan
Condition: Overall good condition, some surface grime, some craquelure throughout, edge ware
This is a quick condition report, please call or email for any additional information

Estimate: $1000 - $2000
Lot 42: Daniel Morper (American 1944-2016)

Daniel Morper (American 1944-2016)
“Inner George”, 1982
Pastel on paper
47″ x 47″
Provenance: Stroock & Stroock & Lavan
Condition: Overall good condition,
This is a quick condition report, please call or email for any additional information

Estimate: $1000 - $2000
Lot 43: Daniel Morper (American 1944-2016)

Daniel Morper (American 1944-2016)
Pond Scene, circa 1983
Pastel on paper triptych
39″ x 90″
Provenance: Stroock & Stroock & Lavan
Condition: Overall good condition, some tack marks to corners, paper undulation
This is a quick condition report, please call or email for any additional information

Estimate: $1000 - $2000
Lot 44: Daniel Morper (American 1944-2016)

Daniel Morper (American 1944-2016)
Untitled Pond Scene
Pastel on paper
Unsigned
Each sheet 32 1/2″ x 28 1/2″, total size 32 1/2″ x 57″
Provenance: Stroock & Stroock & Lavan
Condition: Overall good condition, some tack marks to corners, paper undulation
This is a quick condition report, please call or email for any additional information

Estimate: $1000 - $2000
Lot 45: Daniel Morper (American 1944-2016)

Daniel Morper (American 1944-2016)
Empire State Building, 1983
Colored lithograph, edition 19/100
Pencil signed and dated lower right
32″ x 26″
Provenance: Stroock & Stroock & Lavan
Condition: Overall good condition, yellowing to paper
This is a quick condition report, please call or email for any additional information

Estimate: $200 - $400
Lot 46: Diane Meyer Melton (American 20th Century)

Diane Meyer Melton (American 20th Century)
“Still Life with Lemons”, 1988
Watercolor on paper
Signed lower left Diane Meyer Melton
41 1/4″ x 29 1/4″
Provenance: Stroock & Stroock & Lavan
Condition: Overall good condition, paper undulation,
This is a quick condition report, please call or email for any additional information

Estimate: $200 - $400
Lot 47: Three: Jean Solombre (French B. 1948)

Three: Jean Solombre (French B. 1948)
“Window”, 1981
Aquatint etching, edition 54/125
Signed lower right Solombre 81
29″ x 23″
“The Wonderful Clouds!”, 1981
Aquatint etching, edition 36/125
Signed and dated lower right Solombre 84
29″ x 23″
“The Meridian of the Sea”, 1985
Aquatint etching, edition 13/125
Signed and dated lower right Solombre 83
29″ x 23″
Provenance: Stroock & Stroock & Lavan
Condition: Overall good condition, one frame without glass, paper undulation
This is a quick condition report, please call or email for any additional information

Estimate: $150 - $300
Lot 48: Two: Margie Hughto (American B.1944)

Two: Margie Hughto (American B.1944)
Untitled “A”, 1978
Handmade colored paper
22″ x 25″
Untitled “C”, 1978
Handmade colored paper
19 1/2″ x 22 1/2″
Provenance: Andre Emmerich Gallery, New York
Stroock & Stroock & Lavan
Condition: Overall good condition, paper undulation
This is a quick condition report, please call or email for any additional information

Estimate: $200 - $400
Lot 49: Susan Michod (American B.1945)

Susan Michod (American B.1945)
“Birds of Paradise”, 1982
Acrylic and Watercolor
signed and dated lower right S Michod ’82
30″ x 42″
Provenance: Stroock & Stroock & Lavan
Condition: Overall good condition, paper undulation
This is a quick condition report, please call or email for any additional information

Estimate: $200 - $400
Lot 50: Ann McCoy (American B.1946)

Ann McCoy (American B.1946)
“Spotted Ray I”, 1978
Silkscreen, edition 15/25
Signed and dated lower right
42″ x 29″
Provenance: Stroock & Stroock & Lavan
Condition: Overall good condition, paper undulation
This is a quick condition report, please call or email for any additional information

Estimate: $100 - $300