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The artists represented in AFTER DARK/AUTUMN, present the height of male homoerotic art. 20th century trailblazers, defiant queer creatives, and contemporary masters grace our forthcoming auction. Uncover original works from Rex, Michael Kirwan, Cornelius McCarthy, the Hun, Tom Bianchi, MATT, Etienne (Dom Orejudos), and many others displaying the sensuality, craft, historical significance of 20th century queer subcultures.
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  • Rex (American, 1943 - 2024)
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 1

    Rex (American, 1943 - 2024)

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Vallots Auctioneers
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $500
  • Go Mishima (Tsuyoshi Yoshida) (Japanese, 1924 - 1988)
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 2

    Go Mishima (Tsuyoshi Yoshida) (Japanese, 1924 - 1988)

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Vallots Auctioneers
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $500
  • The Hun (William Schmeling) (American, 1938 - 2019)
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 3

    The Hun (William Schmeling) (American, 1938 - 2019)

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
    Vallots Auctioneers
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Etienne (Dom Orejudos) (American, Chicago, 1933 - 1991)
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 4

    Etienne (Dom Orejudos) (American, Chicago, 1933 - 1991)

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Vallots Auctioneers
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $500
  • Kent Neffendorf (American, b. 1959)
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 5

    Kent Neffendorf (American, b. 1959)

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Vallots Auctioneers
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $50
  • Campbell G. Paxton (American, b.1948)
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 6

    Campbell G. Paxton (American, b.1948)

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Vallots Auctioneers
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $50
  • Lowell Blair Nesbitt (American, 1933 - 1993)
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 7

    Lowell Blair Nesbitt (American, 1933 - 1993)

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Vallots Auctioneers
    2 Bids
    Current Bid
    $70
  • M. Brooks Jones (American, 20th Century)
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 8

    M. Brooks Jones (American, 20th Century)

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Vallots Auctioneers
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $50
  • Edmund "Ed" Cervone (German/American, 1945 - 2001)
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 9

    Edmund "Ed" Cervone (German/American, 1945 - 2001)

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Vallots Auctioneers
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $50
  • José Messana (Swiss, b. 1961)
    Estimate
    $100 - $300
    Lot 10

    José Messana (Swiss, b. 1961)

    Est.
    $100 - $300
    Vallots Auctioneers
    1 Bid
    Current Bid
    $50
  • Tom Bianchi (American, b. 1945)
    Estimate
    $500 - $800
    Lot 11

    Tom Bianchi (American, b. 1945)

    Est.
    $500 - $800
    Vallots Auctioneers
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Jeff Palmer (American, b. 1948)
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 12

    Jeff Palmer (American, b. 1948)

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Vallots Auctioneers
    1 Bid
    Current Bid
    $50
  • Timothy Welsh (American, b. 1955)
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 13

    Timothy Welsh (American, b. 1955)

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Vallots Auctioneers
    3 Bids
    Current Bid
    $70
  • José Messana (Swiss, 20th Century)
    Estimate
    $100 - $300
    Lot 14

    José Messana (Swiss, 20th Century)

    Est.
    $100 - $300
    Vallots Auctioneers
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $50
  • Evergon (Canadian, b. 1946)
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 15

    Evergon (Canadian, b. 1946)

    Est.
    $400 - $600
    Vallots Auctioneers
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $50
  • Gerhard Pohl (German, 20th Century)
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 16

    Gerhard Pohl (German, 20th Century)

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Vallots Auctioneers
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $50
  • Mickey C. Tan aka Mcicconnet (Indonesian/American, b. 1969)
    Estimate
    $100 - $300
    Lot 17

    Mickey C. Tan aka Mcicconnet (Indonesian/American, b. 1969)

    Est.
    $100 - $300
    Vallots Auctioneers
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $50
  • Joseph Radoccia (American, b.1961)
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 18

    Joseph Radoccia (American, b.1961)

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
    Vallots Auctioneers
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Jack Barkla (American, 1940 - 2023)
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 19

    Jack Barkla (American, 1940 - 2023)

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Vallots Auctioneers
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $50
  • Mickey C. Tan aka 'Mcicconnet' (Indonesian/American, b. 1969)
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 20

    Mickey C. Tan aka 'Mcicconnet' (Indonesian/American, b. 1969)

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Vallots Auctioneers
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Campbell G. Paxton (American, b.1948)
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 21

    Campbell G. Paxton (American, b.1948)

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Vallots Auctioneers
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $50
  • Contemporary Figurative Sculptures
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 22

    Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

    Est.
    $400 - $600
    Vallots Auctioneers
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • 19th Century (Italian)
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 23

    19th Century (Italian)

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Vallots Auctioneers
    1 Bid
    Current Bid
    $300
  • 19th Century Bronze (European)
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 24

    19th Century Bronze (European)

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Vallots Auctioneers
    2 Bids
    Current Bid
    $125
  • Sabin Howard (American b. 1964)
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 25

    Sabin Howard (American b. 1964)

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Vallots Auctioneers
    1 Bid
    Current Bid
    $500
  • Homoerotic Travel Clock (British, Antique)
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 26

    Homoerotic Travel Clock (British, Antique)

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Vallots Auctioneers
    1 Bid
    Current Bid
    $100
  • American Navy Drag (WWII Era)
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 27

    American Navy Drag (WWII Era)

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Vallots Auctioneers
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $50
  • Weimar Era Homerotic Photo Album
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 28

    Weimar Era Homerotic Photo Album

    Est.
    $600 - $800
    Vallots Auctioneers
    1 Bid
    Current Bid
    $100
  • José Messana (Swiss, 20th - 21st Century)
    Estimate
    $100 - $300
    Lot 29

    José Messana (Swiss, 20th - 21st Century)

    Est.
    $100 - $300
    Vallots Auctioneers
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $50
  • Affectionate Men (19th Century)
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 30

    Affectionate Men (19th Century)

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Vallots Auctioneers
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $50
  • Catherine Hanf Noren (American, b. 1936 -)
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 31

    Catherine Hanf Noren (American, b. 1936 -)

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Vallots Auctioneers
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Bruce of Los Angeles (Bruce Bellas) (American, 1909-1974)
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 32

    Bruce of Los Angeles (Bruce Bellas) (American, 1909-1974)

    Est.
    $600 - $800
    Vallots Auctioneers
    1 Bid
    Current Bid
    $100
  • Target Studios (Lou Thomas) (American, 20th Century)
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 33

    Target Studios (Lou Thomas) (American, 20th Century)

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Vallots Auctioneers
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Physique Photography Collection (American, 20th Century)
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 34

    Physique Photography Collection (American, 20th Century)

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
    Vallots Auctioneers
    1 Bid
    Current Bid
    $100
  • Color Physique Photography Collection (American, 20th Century)
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 35

    Color Physique Photography Collection (American, 20th Century)

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Vallots Auctioneers
    1 Bid
    Current Bid
    $50
  • José Villarrubia (Spanish/American, b. 1961)
    Estimate
    $100 - $300
    Lot 36

    José Villarrubia (Spanish/American, b. 1961)

    Est.
    $100 - $300
    Vallots Auctioneers
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $50
  • Bruce of Los Angeles (Bruce Bellas) (American, 1909 - 1974)
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 37

    Bruce of Los Angeles (Bruce Bellas) (American, 1909 - 1974)

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Vallots Auctioneers
    1 Bid
    Current Bid
    $100
  • Alfred Waterman (American, Maine, 1922 - 2012)
    Estimate
    $500 - $800
    Lot 38

    Alfred Waterman (American, Maine, 1922 - 2012)

    Est.
    $500 - $800
    Vallots Auctioneers
    1 Bid
    Current Bid
    $100
  • Paolo Baruffaldi (Italian, Contemporary)
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 39

    Paolo Baruffaldi (Italian, Contemporary)

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Vallots Auctioneers
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $50
  • Peter Flinsch (German/Canadian, 1920 - 2010)
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 40

    Peter Flinsch (German/Canadian, 1920 - 2010)

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Vallots Auctioneers
    2 Bids
    Current Bid
    $250
  • Carmine Santaniello (American, b. 1955)
    Estimate
    $100 - $300
    Lot 41

    Carmine Santaniello (American, b. 1955)

    Est.
    $100 - $300
    Vallots Auctioneers
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $50
  • Michael Kirwan (American, 1953 - 2018)
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 42

    Michael Kirwan (American, 1953 - 2018)

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Vallots Auctioneers
    1 Bid
    Current Bid
    $50
  • Kent Neffendorf (American, b. 1959)
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 43

    Kent Neffendorf (American, b. 1959)

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
    Vallots Auctioneers
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Robert W. Richards (American, 1941 - 2019)
    Estimate
    $600 - $1,000
    Lot 44

    Robert W. Richards (American, 1941 - 2019)

    Est.
    $600 - $1,000
    Vallots Auctioneers
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Philip Gladstone (American, b. 1963)
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 45

    Philip Gladstone (American, b. 1963)

    Est.
    $400 - $600
    Vallots Auctioneers
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $50
  • Todd Yeager (American, b. 1965)
    Estimate
    $100 - $300
    Lot 46

    Todd Yeager (American, b. 1965)

    Est.
    $100 - $300
    Vallots Auctioneers
    1 Bid
    Current Bid
    $50
  • Stephen Hale (American, 1961-2008)
    Estimate
    $300 - $500
    Lot 47

    Stephen Hale (American, 1961-2008)

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Vallots Auctioneers
    1 Bid
    Current Bid
    $50
  • Paul Cadmus (After) (American, 1904 - 1999)
    Estimate
    $100 - $300
    Lot 48

    Paul Cadmus (After) (American, 1904 - 1999)

    Est.
    $100 - $300
    Vallots Auctioneers
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $50

Auction Description

AFTER DARK/AUTUMN by Vallots Auctioneers

Original works from Rex, Michael Kirwan, Cornelius McCarthy, the Hun, Tom Bianchi, MATT, Etienne (Dom Orejudos), and many others take center stage beside remarkable pre-Stonewall oddities, images, and works depicting gay men of the past, in this unique showcase representing the sensuality, craft, historical significance of 20th century queer subcultures. Join us for the live simulcast sale at 7:30PM EST to view commentary from the auctioneer. VALLOTS/AFTER DARK illuminates the quietest corners and loudest soirees of gay history.
 

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Vallots Auctioneers
Providence, RI 02909
United States

info@vallots.com

Phone:+1 4012731618

Buyer’s Premium

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$0 28.00

Bid Increments

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$0 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,500 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$25,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

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We do not offer in-house packing and shipping services. Shipping can be expensive, please consider obtaining an estimate prior to bidding. Below we have listed our preferred shipper as a courtesy, and we will be glad to assist you with your third-party shipping needs, however, we assume no liability for any shipper you use or any loss or damage occasioned in transport or otherwise as a result of shipping.

 

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148 Atwood Ave, Cranston, RI 02920

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In person pick-ups are to be scheduled by appointment during business hours (weekdays 9-4 pm) at 1155 Westminster St. Providence, RI 02909.  Please call (401) 273-1618 or email: info@vallots.com. 

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Terms & Conditions

By registering or bidding at the auction, the buyer agrees to be bound by these terms and conditions. 

 

BUYER'S PREMIUM 

All lots are subject to a 23% buyer's premium on our website (25% for Bidsquare Hub users). Credit card processing fees will be added to the buyer's premium. If you wish to pay by COD or wire, please contact us within three (3) days after the auction. Credit cards on file are charged automatically three (3) days after the auction. Invoices in excess of $5000 must be paid by wire or ACH at our discretion. Please email or call us for assistance with wire or ACH payments (info@vallots.com). 

 

PAYMENT 

Payment is due within five (5) days from the auction, after which the auctioneer may cancel the sale or bring an action against the purchaser for the bid amount. All bids are in US dollars. Bidders who have credit cards on file will have their cards on file charged automatically three (3) days after the auction. 

 

INSPECTION 

Additional photographs of any lot are available, and in person and virtual inspections are available.  

 

CONDITION

Every lot is sold "as is," "where is," and "without warranty," whether express or implied. Lighting and electronics have not been tested and should be professionally evaluated prior to use. Artworks have not been examined outside of the frame unless otherwise stated.

Bidders are responsible for determining the physical condition of items prior to bidding. The absence of a condition report does not indicate the absence of condition issues with the lot. Requests for condition reports, additional photographs, or a video inspection can be obtained via email at: info@vallots.com (any condition statement given is offered as an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact).

Our auction items are antique and vintage, often from estates, and are not in perfect condition. They often show normal signs of age, use, and wear, which might not be specified in a condition report. 

 

AUTHENTICITY AND CONDITION 

We will not sell an item if we do not reasonably believe it to be authentic (as described), and we will not describe an item if we do not believe our description is reasonably accurate. We do not, however, warrant anything express or implied. Every lot is sold "as is," "where is," "without warranty" and "with all faults" whether express or implied. Bidders are responsible for determining the accuracy of our description and condition of every lot and for making their own determinations as to attribution, period, materials, authenticity, quality, date, condition and value. 

 

NO REFUNDS 

All sales are final. We do not give or accept refunds for any reason. Please be sure that you wish to purchase an item before bidding on it. Please inquire about the condition of any item or request additional photographs before bidding. Please anticipate that shipping costs may exceed your winning bid. Please consider that the vintage and antique items we offer will always show some signs of wear and age. 

 

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The auctioneer reserves the right to accept or reject any bid, declare any item unsold, or cancel any sale at the auctioneer's sole discretion. 

 

ABANDONED LOTS 

Lots purchased and not picked-up or shipped after 60 days shall be deemed abandoned and disposed of by us without compensation to the purchaser. 

 

PHOTOGRAPHS 

All images of lots belong to us, they may not be reproduced for any reason. We reserve the right to advertise the results of any item we sell. 

 

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If you have not contacted Vallot Auctioneers to arrange payment within 3 business days of the time that invoice is sent, we will charge the credit card you used to register for the auction for the amount of your invoice. 

 

SALES TAX

Online purchases from Vallot Auctioneers may be subject to sales tax. If you are tax-exempt, you can submit your tax-exempt certificate to prevent the collection of tax.

 

RISK OF LOSS 

Once the bid is won, the risk of loss passes to the winning bidder. 

 

DISPUTES 

All disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration in the State of Rhode Island. In no event shall our liability exceed the amount paid to us by a winning bidder. 

 

AMENDMENTS

We reserve the right to amend these terms and conditions.