Collection of Works by John Purpura: A Timed Auction
145 Lots
56: John Purpura, (American b. 1933), Gather, 1958, Oil on Canvas, Unframed: 22 x 17 7/8 in. (55.88 x 45.40 cm.)
Estimate: $100 - $200
57: John Purpura, (American b. 1933), Orange Walks, Early 1960s, Oil on Canvas, Frame: 27 1/4 x 19 in. (69.22 x 48.26 cm.)
Estimate: $150 - $250
58: John Purpura, (American b. 1933), Stacked, 1960s, Oil on Canvas, Unframed: 46 x 31 in. (116.84 x 78.74 cm.)
Estimate: $200 - $400
59: John Purpura, (American b. 1933), Engine, 1959, Oil on Canvas, Unframed: 52 5/8 x 46 5/8 in. (133.67 x 118.43 cm.)
Estimate: $200 - $400
60: John Purpura, (American b. 1933), Figure, 1950s, Oil on Canvas, Unframed: 17 3/4 x 24 in. (45.09 x 60.96 cm.)
Estimate: $150 - $250
61: John Purpura, (American b. 1933), White Spires, 1962, Oil on Canvas, Frame: 20 1/2 x 18 3/4 in. (52.07 x 47.63 cm.)
Estimate: $150 - $250
62: John Purpura, (American b. 1933), Becoming, 1950s, Oil on Canvas, Unframed: 23 3/8 x 23 3/8 in. (59.37 x 59.37 cm.)
Estimate: $200 - $400
63: John Purpura, (American b. 1933), Flower Peel, 1961, Oil on Canvas, Frame: 16 3/4 x 20 1/2 in. (42.55 x 52.07 cm.)
Estimate: $100 - $200
64: John Purpura, (American b. 1933), From White, 1950s, Oil on Canvas, Frame: 32 1/2 x 34 1/2 in. (82.55 x 87.63 cm.)
Estimate: $200 - $400
65: John Purpura, (American b. 1933), Misted, 1950s, Oil on Canvas, Frame: 27 1/2 x 23 1/2 in. (69.85 x 59.69 cm.)
Estimate: $150 - $250
66: John Purpura, (American b. 1933), Forth, 1950s, Oil on Canvas, Frame: 27 1/2 x 24 1/2 in. (69.85 x 62.23 cm.)
Estimate: $150 - $250
67: John Purpura, (American b. 1933), Formulated, 1950s, Oil on Canvas, Unframed: 27 1/4 x 24 3/4 in. (69.22 x 62.87 cm.)
Estimate: $200 - $400
68: John Purpura, (American b. 1933), Plane, 1950s, Oil on Canvas, Frame: 25 x 27 1/2 in. (63.50 x 69.85 cm.)
Estimate: $200 - $400
69: John Purpura, (American b. 1933), Early Pastels, 1950s, Oil on Canvas, Unframed: 18 x 16 in. (45.72 x 40.64 cm.)
Estimate: $100 - $200
70: John Purpura, (American b. 1933), Untitled (Large Still Life), 1950s, Oil on Canvas, Frame: 45 1/2 x 40 3/4 in. (115.57 x 103.51 cm.)
Estimate: $200 - $400
71: John Purpura, (American b. 1933), Untitled (Large Still Life), 1950s, Oil on Canvas, Unframed: 51 1/2 x 47 in. (130.81 x 119.38 cm.)
Estimate: $300 - $500
72: John Purpura, (American b. 1933), From the Center, 1950s, Oil on Canvas, Unframed: 23 1/4 x 27 1/4 in. (59.06 x 69.22 cm.)
Estimate: $150 - $250
73: John Purpura, (American b. 1933), Untitled (Still Life), 1950s, Oil on Canvas, Unframed: 28 1/2 x 31 1/2 in. (72.39 x 80.01 cm.)
Estimate: $150 - $250
74: John Purpura, (American b. 1933), Green Bottle, 1950s, Oil on Canvas, Framed: 37 1/2 x 34 3/4 in. (95.25 x 88.27 cm.)
Estimate: $200 - $400
75: John Purpura, (American b. 1933), From Orange, 1969, Oil on Canvas, Frame: 40 5/8 x 50 1/2 in. (103.19 x 128.27 cm.)
Estimate: $400 - $600
76: John Purpura, (American b. 1933), Untitled (Still Life), 1950s, Oil on Canvas, Unframed: 43 x 41 1/2 in. (109.22 x 105.41 cm.)
Estimate: $200 - $400
77: John Purpura, (American b. 1933), From the Whiteness, 1950s, Oil on Canvas, Frame: 33 3/4 x 40 3/4 in. (85.73 x 103.51 cm.)
Estimate: $200 - $400
78: John Purpura, (American b. 1933), Images, 1950s, Oil on Canvas, Frame: 40 3/4 x 46 3/4 in. (103.51 x 118.75 cm.)
Estimate: $300 - $500
79: John Purpura, (American b. 1933), Untitled (Still Life), 1950s, Oil on Canvas, Unframed: 24 x 24 in. (60.96 x 60.96 cm.)
Estimate: $150 - $250
80: John Purpura, (American b. 1933), Images, 1950s, Oil on Canvas, Frame: 31 x 28 3/4 in. (78.74 x 73.03 cm.)
Estimate: $150 - $250
81: John Purpura, (American b. 1933), Silver Female Figure, 1950s, Oil on Canvas, Frame: 23 1/2 x 20 in. (59.69 x 50.80 cm.)
Estimate: $200 - $300
82: John Purpura, (American b. 1933), Untitled (Still Life), 1950s, Oil on Canvas, Unframed: 19 x 31 3/4 in. (48.26 x 80.65 cm.)
Estimate: $150 - $250
83: John Purpura, (American b. 1933), Wall, 1950s, Oil on Canvas, Unframed: 26 1/2 x 24 3/4 in. (67.31 x 62.87 cm.)
Estimate: $150 - $250
84: John Purpura, (American b. 1933), Untitled (Still Life), 1950s, Oil on Canvas, Unframed: 23 1/4 x 31 3/4 in. (59.06 x 80.65 cm.)
Estimate: $200 - $400
85: John Purpura, (American b. 1933), Blue Cruet, 1950s, Oil on Canvas, Unframed: 30 x 36 in. (76.20 x 91.44 cm.)
Estimate: $200 - $400
86: John Purpura, (American b. 1933), Untitled (Still Life), 1950s, Oil on Canvas, Unframed: 50 1/2 x 48 1/4 in. (128.27 x 122.56 cm.)
Estimate: $400 - $600
87: John Purpura, (American b. 1933), Arches, 1950s, Oil with Wire on Canvas, Frame: 16 1/2 x 18 in. (41.91 x 45.72 cm.)
Estimate: $150 - $250
88: John Purpura, (American b. 1933), Flora, 1950s, Oil on Canvas, Frame: 18 1/2 x 21 3/4 in. (46.99 x 55.25 cm.)
Estimate: $100 - $200
89: John Purpura, (American b. 1933), Untitled (Still Life), 1950s, Oil on Canvas, Frame: 42 5/8 x 29 7/8 in. (108.27 x 75.88 cm.)
Estimate: $200 - $400
90: John Purpura, (American b. 1933), Eros (Disguised as a Satyr), 1950s, Oil on Canvas, Frame: 32 5/8 x 36 7/8 in. (82.87 x 93.66 cm.)
Estimate: $300 - $500
91: John Purpura, (American b. 1933), Untitled (Still Life), 1950s, Oil on Canvas, Unframed: 30 1/4 x 33 1/4 in. (76.84 x 84.46 cm.)
Estimate: $200 - $400
92: John Purpura, (American b. 1933), Cliff, 1955, Oil on Canvas, Unframed: 43 1/2 x 29 3/4 in. (110.49 x 75.57 cm.)
Estimate: $250 - $350
93: John Purpura, (American b. 1933), Cruciform, 1950s, Oil on Canvas, Unframed: 28 x 26 in. (71.12 x 66.04 cm.)
Estimate: $200 - $300
94: John Purpura, (American b. 1933), Table, 1950s, Oil on Canvas, Unframed: 20 x 28 1/2 in. (50.80 x 72.39 cm.)
Estimate: $100 - $200
95: John Purpura, (American b. 1933), Imerge, Oil on Canvas, Unframed: 20 x 22 in. (50.80 x 55.88 cm.)
Estimate: $150 - $250
96: John Purpura, (American b. 1933), Walled, Oil on Canvas, Unframed: 18 x 23 3/4 in. (45.72 x 60.33 cm.)
Estimate: $150 - $250
97: John Purpura, (American b. 1933), Still Life, Oil on Canvas, Frame: 30 1/2 x 30 1/2 in. (77.47 x 77.47 cm.)
Estimate: $200 - $400
98: John Purpura, (American b. 1933), Yellow Pastel, Oil on Canvas, Frame: 22 1/2 x 26 1/4 in. (57.15 x 66.68 cm.)
Estimate: $150 - $250
99: John Purpura, (American b. 1933), Painting with Orange, Circa 1960, Oil on Canvas, Unframed: 34 x 27 1/4 in. (86.36 x 69.22 cm.)
Estimate: $150 - $250
99A: John Purpura, (American b. 1933), Page from the Surrealist Alphabet I, Pencil Drawing, Unframed: 14 x 11 in. (35.56 x 27.94 cm.)
Estimate: $10 - $20
99B: John Purpura, (American b. 1933), Page from the Surrealist Alphabet II, Pencil Drawing, Unframed: 11 x 13 1/2 in. (27.94 x 34.29 cm.)
Estimate: $10 - $20
99C: John Purpura, (American b. 1933), Page from the Surrealist Alphabet III, Pencil Drawing, Unframed: 13 1/2 x 11 in. (34.29 x 27.94 cm.)
Estimate: $10 - $20
99D: John Purpura, (American b. 1933), Page from the Surrealist Alphabet IV, Pencil Drawing, Unframed: 13 1/2 x 11 in. (34.29 x 27.94 cm.)
Estimate: $10 - $20
100: John Purpura, (American b. 1933), Untitled (Surrealist), Oil on Unstretched Canvas, Unframed: 53 1/4 x 31 1/4 in. (135.26 x 79.38 cm.)
Estimate: $150 - $250
101: John Purpura, (American b. 1933), Untitled (Surrealist), Oil on Unstretched Canvas, Unframed: 52 1/2 x 46 in. (133.35 x 116.84 cm.)
Estimate: $100 - $200
102: John Purpura, (American b. 1933), Untitled (Surrealist), Mixed Media on Unstretched Canvas, Unframed: 21 x 32 1/4 in. (53.34 x 81.92 cm.)
Estimate: $80 - $160
103: John Purpura, (American b. 1933), Untitled (Surrealist), Oil on Unstretched Canvas, Unframed: 16 x 53 in. (40.64 x 134.62 cm.)
Estimate: $100 - $200
104: John Purpura, (American b. 1933), Untitled (Still Life), Oil on Unstretched Canvas, Unframed: 27 1/4 x 30 1/4 in. (69.22 x 76.84 cm.)
Estimate: $100 - $200
105: John Purpura, (American b. 1933), Untitled, Oil on Unstretched Canvas, Unframed: 31 1/4 x 24 in. (79.38 x 60.96 cm.)
Estimate: $80 - $150
106: John Purpura, (American b. 1933), Untitled (Still Life), Oil on Unstretched Canvas, Unframed: 25 x 19 1/4 in. (63.50 x 48.90 cm.)
Estimate: $50 - $100
107: John Purpura, (American b. 1933), Untitled (Still Life), 1960, Oil on Unstretched Canvas, Unframed: 51 1/2 x 52 in. (130.81 x 132.08 cm.)
Estimate: $100 - $200
108: John Purpura, (American b. 1933), Untitled (Still Life), Mixed Media on Paper, Unframed: 16 x 20 in. (40.64 x 50.80 cm.)
Estimate: $50 - $100
109: John Purpura, (American b. 1933), Untitled (Landscape with Rock Group), Graphite and Watercolor on Paper, Unframed: 16 x 24 in. (40.64 x 60.96 cm.)
Estimate: $50 - $100
110: John Purpura, (American b. 1933), Untitled (Cruciform), Oil on Paper, Unframed: 16 x 20 in. (40.64 x 50.80 cm.)
Estimate: $50 - $100
111: John Purpura, (American b. 1933), Untitled (Still Life), Oil on Paper, Unframed: 16 x 20 in. (40.64 x 50.80 cm.)
Estimate: $50 - $100
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Phone: 202 628 1281
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Shipping
We are not able to offer any in-house packing and shipping service except for domestic jewelry purchases. We are more than happy to recommend a number of local and national shipping specialists, but it is the responsibility of each purchaser to make their own shipping arrangements.
Keep in mind, property may not be released without receipt of purchase payment. In addition, once you have finalized shipping arrangements you must notify our shipping department to confirm your intentions. No property will be released without your confirmation with our office.
The purchaser acknowledges that if they use any Weschler's staff members to assist in moving, packing, or loading purchases, Weschler's will not be held liable for any damages that may occur.
Maryland Sales Tax is computed on the total purchase price, including Buyer's Premium. The purchaser will be required to pay the Sales Tax unless: (i) the property purchased is for resale and a valid Resale Tax number is presented to Weschler's business office at the time of payment, and the sales price is $200 or more; or (ii) the property is being shipped to a buyer located outside the state of Maryland by an ICC/USDOT licensed shipper/carrier.
Please note that all property must be removed from our premises within four (4) business days post-sale from a Metro Timed auction. *If items are not picked up by the following Monday after a Metro Timed auction or do not have firm shipping arrangements made, then a $5 storage fee per lot, per business day will be charged. If paid items are not picked up within 10 days of the sale, Weschler's has the right to resell as abandoned property.
If you have any questions about shipping or need a list of recommended shippers, please contact Deborah Knott between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm Monday thru Friday at [email protected] or 202-628-1281.
$0-100,000: 23.0%
$100,001-500,000: 21.0%
$500,001+: 19.0%
From: | To: | Increments: |
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$0 | $99 | $5 |
$100 | $499 | $25 |
$500 | $999 | $50 |
$1,000 | $1,999 | $100 |
$2,000 | $4,999 | $200 |
$5,000 | $9,999 | $500 |
$10,000 | $24,999 | $1,000 |
$25,000 | $49,999 | $2,500 |
$50,000 | $99,999 | $5,000 |
$100,000 | $199,999 | $10,000 |
$200,000 | $499,999 | $25,000 |
$500,000 + | $50,000 |
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Payment Information:
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*Credit Card & PayPal payments are limited only to domestic buyers and to a total invoice amount of $20,000. Credit Card payment must include image of credit card and accompanied by copy of a driver's license or other acceptable photo ID.
Please note that all property must be removed from our premises within four (4) business days post-sale from a Metro Timed auction. *If items are not picked up by the following Monday after a Metro Timed auction or do not have firm shipping arrangements made, then a $5 storage fee per lot, per business day will be charged. If paid items are not picked up within 10 days of the sale, Weschler's has the right to resell as abandoned property.
Buyers not known to Weschler's and planning to pay with a personal or business check are required to supply us a bank letter of credit prior to the auction. If such arrangements are not made prior to the auction, purchases will be held by Weschler's until the check has cleared our bank.
Shipping Information:
We are not able to offer any in-house packing and shipping service except for domestic jewelry purchases. We are more than happy to recommend a number of local and national shipping specialists, but it is the responsibility of each purchaser to make their own shipping arrangements.
Keep in mind, property may not be released without receipt of purchase payment. In addition, once you have finalized shipping arrangements you must notify our shipping department to confirm your intentions. No property will be released without your confirmation with our office.
The purchaser acknowledges that if they use any Weschler's staff members to assist in moving, packing, or loading purchases, Weschler's will not be held liable for any damages that may occur.
Maryland Sales Tax is computed on the total purchase price, including Buyer's Premium. The purchaser will be required to pay the Sales Tax unless: (i) the property purchased is for resale and a valid Resale Tax number is presented to Weschler's business office at the time of payment, and the sales price is $200 or more; or (ii) the property is being shipped to a buyer located outside the state of Maryland by an ICC/USDOT licensed shipper/carrier.
Please note that all property must be removed from our premises within four (4) business days post-sale from a Metro Timed auction. *If items are not picked up by the following Monday after a Metro Timed auction or do not have firm shipping arrangements made, then a $5 storage fee per lot, per business day will be charged. If paid items are not picked up within 10 days of the sale, Weschler's has the right to resell as abandoned property.
If you have any questions about shipping or need a list of recommended shippers, please contact Deborah Knott between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm Monday thru Friday at [email protected] or 202-628-1281.
Buyer's Premium: A premium equal to twenty-three percent (23%*) on the first $100,000 of the hammer price, 21% on the portion from $101,000 through $500,000, and 19% on that portion of the hammer price exceeding $500,000 will be added thereto and is payable by the purchaser as part of the total purchase price. Applicable Maryland sales tax will also be added to the final total. *The buyer's premium includes an additional 1% premium charged by Invaluable & Auctionzip.
Taxes on your purchase: Maryland Sales Tax is computed on the total purchase price, including Buyer's Premium. The purchaser will be required to pay the Sales Tax unless: (i) the property purchased is for resale and a valid Resale Tax number is presented to Weschler's business office at the time of payment, and the sales price is $200 or more; (ii) the sales price of precious metal bullion or coins is greater than $1000; or (iii) the property is being shipped to a buyer located outside the state of Maryland by an ICC/USDOT licensed shipper/carrier. On any cash transactions or series of transactions exceeding $10,000, Treasury Form 8300 will be filed.
Condition Statement:
The Auctioneer and the Consignor assume no risk, liability or responsibility for the authenticity or the authorship of any property identified in the catalogue (that is, the identity of the creator or the period, culture, source or origin as the case may be, with which the creation of any property is identified herein). All property is sold "As Is" and neither the Auctioneer nor the Consignor makes any warranties or representations of any kind or nature with respect to the property, and in no event shall be responsible for the correctness or any implied warranty or merchant ability or any implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose as it relates to description, genuineness, attribution, provenance, safety, reliability or condition of the property. If any implied warranties of merchant ability or fitness for a particular purpose can be construed from the catalogue, auction, or bill of sale, such warranties are disclaimed by the Auctioneer and the Consignor. No statement in the catalogue or made at the sale or in the Bill of Sale or invoice or elsewhere shall be deemed such a warranty or representation or an admission of liability. All photographs are considered part of the condition report and may display issues not specifically described in the condition report. Please note that it is at our discretion whether or not we will unframe any works for the purpose of evaluating condition and we may not be able to accommodate requests for additional details for any lots estimated below $800.
*While we do our best to protect the frames, we will not be responsible for damage, regardless of cause.