Collection of Works by John Purpura: A Timed Auction
145 Lots
112: John Purpura, (American b. 1933), Untitled (Rock Group), Mixed Media on Paper, Unframed: 18 x 24 in. (45.72 x 60.96 cm.)
Estimate: $50 - $100
113: John Purpura, (American b. 1933), Untitled (Still Life), Graphite on Paper, Unframed: 18 x 24 in. (45.72 x 60.96 cm.)
Estimate: $30 - $50
114: John Purpura, (American b. 1933), Untitled (Cruciform), Oil on Paper, Unframed: 18 x 24 in. (45.72 x 60.96 cm.)
Estimate: $50 - $100
115: John Purpura, (American b. 1933), Untitled (Figure), Circa 1982, Graphite on Paper, Unframed: 24 x 18 in. (60.96 x 45.72 cm.)
Estimate: $30 - $50
116: John Purpura, (American b. 1933), Untitled (Figure), Pencil Drawing, Unframed: 24 x 18 in. (60.96 x 45.72 cm.)
Estimate: $30 - $50
117: John Purpura, (American b. 1933), Untitled (Figure), Circa 1982, Pencil Drawing, Unframed: 18 x 24 in. (45.72 x 60.96 cm.)
Estimate: $30 - $50
118: John Purpura, (American b. 1933), Untitled (Still Life), Circa 1982, Graphite on Paper, Unframed: 24 x 18 in. (60.96 x 45.72 cm.)
Estimate: $20 - $40
119: John Purpura, (American b. 1933), Untitled (Figure), Circa 1982, Pencil Drawing, Unframed: 18 x 24 in. (45.72 x 60.96 cm.)
Estimate: $10 - $20
120: John Purpura, (American b. 1933), Untitled (Figure), Circa 1982, Graphite on Paper, Unframed: 24 x 18 in. (60.96 x 45.72 cm.)
Estimate: $30 - $50
121: John Purpura, (American b. 1933), Untitled (Figure), Circa 1982, Conté Crayon on Paper, Unframed: 18 x 24 in. (45.72 x 60.96 cm.)
Estimate: $30 - $50
122: John Purpura, (American b. 1933), Untitled (Rock Group), Conté Crayon and Pencil on Paper, Unframed: 18 x 24 in. (45.72 x 60.96 cm.)
Estimate: $30 - $50
123: John Purpura, (American b. 1933), Untitled (Script), 1951-1953, Ink on Parchment Paper, Unframed: 24 x 18 in. (60.96 x 45.72 cm.)
Estimate: $30 - $50
124: John Purpura, (American b. 1933), Untitled (Still Life), 1951-1953, Woodblock Print on Parchment Paper, Unframed: 15 1/4 x 28 in. (38.74 x 71.12 cm.)
Estimate: $30 - $50
125: John Purpura, (American b. 1933), Untitled (Still Life), 1951-1953, Woodblock Print on Parchment Paper, Unframed: 12 1/4 x 31 1/2 in. (31.12 x 80.01 cm.)
Estimate: $30 - $50
126: John Purpura, (American b. 1933), Untitled (Script), 1951-1953, Ink on Parchment Paper, Unframed: 24 x 18 in. (60.96 x 45.72 cm.)
Estimate: $30 - $50
127: John Purpura, (American b. 1933), Whole, 1958-1959, Mixed Media on Unstretched Canvas, Unframed: 55 x 89 1/2 in. (139.70 x 227.33 cm.)
Estimate: $150 - $250
128: John Purpura, (American b. 1933), Untitled (Still Life), Oil on Unstretched Canvas, Unframed: 30 x 38 in. (76.20 x 96.52 cm.)
Estimate: $100 - $200
129: John Purpura, (American b. 1933), Untitled, Oil on Unstretched Canvas, Unframed: 29 x 28 in. (73.66 x 71.12 cm.)
Estimate: $100 - $200
130: John Purpura, (American b. 1933), Untitled (Still Life), 1961, Oil on Unstretched Canvas, Unframed: 23 x 32 3/4 in. (58.42 x 83.19 cm.)
Estimate: $100 - $200
131: John Purpura, (American b. 1933), Untitled (Still Life), Oil on Unstretched Canvas, Unframed: 26 x 20 in. (66.04 x 50.80 cm.)
Estimate: $50 - $100
132: John Purpura, (American b. 1933), Prometheus, 1959, Oil on Unstretched Canvas, Unframed: 41 x 54 in. (104.14 x 137.16 cm.)
Estimate: $100 - $200
133: John Purpura, (American b. 1933), Untitled, 1958, Oil on Unstretched Canvas, Unframed: 40 1/2 x 55 in. (102.87 x 139.70 cm.)
Estimate: $100 - $200
134: John Purpura, (American b. 1933), Untitled, Oil on Unstretched Canvas, Unframed: 43 x 58 1/2 in. (109.22 x 148.59 cm.)
Estimate: $150 - $250
135: John Purpura, (American b. 1933), Daedalus I, 1961, Oil on Unstretched Canvas, Unframed: 44 x 57 in. (111.76 x 144.78 cm.)
Estimate: $100 - $200
136: John Purpura, (American b. 1933), Sea and Land, Mixed Media on Unstretched Canvas, Unframed: 32 x 42 1/2 in. (81.28 x 107.95 cm.)
Estimate: $200 - $400
Weschler's
Location: Rockville, MD, US
Phone: 202 628 1281
Payment
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 |
Conditions of Sale
Payment Information:
Weschler's does not invoice through Invaluable or AuctionZip, so winning bidders will receive an email directly from Weschler's with the invoice, as well as payment and shipping instructions. Successful bidders are requested to make total payment for purchases by cash, credit card, wire, PayPal, money order or pre-approved local check within 4 business days of sale.
*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.