Metro Online Auction Honoring Black History Month
684 Lots
1: Carter Godwin Woodson (American 1875-1950) African Myths, Together with Proverbs, The Associated Publishers, 1928
Estimate: $100 - $200
2: Martin Luther King Jr. (American 1929-1968), The Trumpet of Conscience, Harper & Row, Publishers 1968, Stride Toward Freedom, Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1958, and Strength to Love, Harper & Row Publishers, 1963
Estimate: $50 - $100
3: Martin Luther King Jr 'I Have a Dream,' Three New Arts Foundry Bronze Plaques, and a Plaster Mold of One Plaque, D: 11 3/4 in. (29.8 cm.)
Estimate: $50 - $100
4: Message from the Desk of John A. Burns, Governor of Hawaii 1962-1974, Designating the Week of February 11-17, 1968 'Negro History Week in Hawaii'
Estimate: $100 - $200
5: We Still Have a Dream, Jobs, Peace, Freedom, Poster from the Poor People's Campaign, or Poor People's March on Washington, 1968, signed by John Lewis (1940-2020), with the abbreviation SNCC for the Student Nonviolent Coo
Estimate: $300 - $500
6: '.. With the Black Man it's Welfare, with the Whites, Subsidies.' Quote by Martin Luther King Jr., Poster from the Poor People's Campaign, Unframed, Sheet Size: 28 1/2 x 22 in. (72.4 x 55.9 cm.)
Estimate: $100 - $200
7: Plate Block for the Cover of The Negro in Sports, Book by Edwin Bancroft Henderson (American 1883-1977), Illustrator Unknown, Block: 7 x 11 3/4 in. (17.8 x 29.8 cm.)
Estimate: $100 - $200
8: May Miller (American 1899-1995), The Clearing and Beyond, Published by Charioteer, 1974, Autographed, and James Ephraim McGirt (American 1874-1930), Avenging The Maine, A Drunken A.B. and Other Poems, Published Philadelp
Estimate: $50 - $100
9: Samella Lewis, The Art of Elizabeth Catlett, Published in Collaboration with the Museum of African American Art, Los Angeles, by Hancraft Studios, 1984, Autographed by Artist and Author
Estimate: $50 - $100
10: Addison N. Scurlock (American 1883-1964), National Bar Association, Washington, DC, Aug 7-8 1930, Photograph, with President Raymond Pace Alexander (American 1897-1974) Frame: 10 1/4 x 19 1/4 in. (26 x 48.9 cm.)
Estimate: $50 - $100
11: Wilfrid Dyson Hambly (American 1886-1962), Talking Animals, Illustrated by James A. Porter (American 1905-1970), Published by The Associated Publishers, 1949
Estimate: $50 - $100
12: John Mason Brewer (American 1896-1975), Aunt Dicy Tales, Snuff-Dipping Tales of the Texas Negro, with Illustrations by John T. Biggers (American 1924-2001), Copyright 1956, Signed, Limited Edition Book, 328/400
Estimate: $100 - $200
13: Ollie Harrington (American 1912-1995), Bootsie and Others, with Introduction by Langston Hughes, Published by Dodd-Mead & Company, 1958
Estimate: $30 - $50
14: The Portrayal of The Negro in American Painting, Bowdoin College Museum of Art, by the President and Trustees of Bowdoin College, 1964 and Howard in Retrospect: Images of the Capstone, Moorland-Springarn Research Center,
Estimate: $50 - $100
15: Joel Chandler Harris, Uncle Remus and The Little Boy, Illustrated by J.M. Conde, Published by Small Maynard and Company, 1910
Estimate: $30 - $50
16: Christopher Cat and Countee Cullen (American 1903-1946), The Lost Zoo, (A Rhyme for the Young, but not too Young), with Illustrations by Charles Sebree, Published by Harper & Brothers, 1940, first edition
Estimate: $30 - $50
17: Attributed to James E. Lewis (American 1923-1997), Bronze Bust of Joe Louis (Joseph Louis Barrow (American 1914-1981), Heavyweight Champion of the World 1937-1949, on Black Marble Plinth, together with the plaster mold o
Estimate: $500 - $1,000
18: American Early to Mid-20th Century, Bronze Bust of an African American Woman on Black Marble Plinth, Height overall: 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm.), Height of Bronze: 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm.)
Estimate: $100 - $200
19: After Lois Mailou Jones (American 1905-1998), Selected Paintings and Watercolors October 2-31, 1979, The Phillips Collection Color Poster, Signed by Artist l.r., Unframed, Sheet Size: 22 1/2 x 16 3/4 in. (57.2 x 42.5 cm.
Estimate: $200 - $400
20: After Jacob Lawrence (American 1917-2000), 'Olympische Spiele Munchen 1972', Color Serigraph, Unframed: 39 3/4 x 25 1/4 in. (101 x 64.1 cm.)
Estimate: $300 - $500
21: Jamie Wyeth (American b. 1946), 'Kennedy: To Sail Against the Wind,' Color Poster, Signed by Artist l.r., Numbered 191/300 l.c. and Inscribed and Signed by Ted Kennedy l.r., Unframed: 25 x 35 1/2 in. (63.5 x 90.2 cm.)
Estimate: $200 - $400
22: After Jacob Lawrence (American 1917-2000), 'Olympische Spiele Munchen 1972,' Color Lithographic Poster, Unframed: 39 3/4 x 25 1/4 in. (101 x 64.1 cm.)
Estimate: $100 - $200
23: Anthony W. Randolph (Afro-American, b. 1960), Colorscape, Abstract Acrylic on Canvas, Unframed: 30 x 40 in. (76.2 x 101.6 cm.)
Estimate: $300 - $500
24: After Jacob Lawrence (American 1917-2000), 'Olympische Spiele Munchen 1972,' Color Lithographic Poster, Unframed: 39 3/4 x 25 1/4 in. (101 x 64.1 cm.)
Estimate: $200 - $400
25: After Drawings by Charles Bible (American 20th Century), Unframed Posters with Poetry by Langston Hughes, Paul Dunbar, Sonia Sanchez, Gwendolyn Brooks-Blakeley, Ted Joans, Ed Bullins and Others, Each: 22 1/2 x 17 1/2 in.
Estimate: $100 - $200
26: After Dana C. Chandler, Jr. (Akin Duro), (American b.1941), 'Father and Son in Blackness,' Two Silkscreens on Red Paper, Unframed: 17 x 11 in. (43.2 x 27.9 cm.)
Estimate: $100 - $200
27: After Dana C. Chandler, Jr. (Akin Duro), (American b.1941), 'The Black Revolutionary Family,' Silkscreen on Blue Paper, Unframed: 17 x 11 in. (43.2 x 27.9 cm.)
Estimate: $100 - $200
28: After Dana C. Chandler, Jr. (Akin Duro), (American b.1941), 'Potency Impotence' from the White America Male Chauvinist Fear Syndrome Series, Two Silkscreens on Paper, Unframed: 17 x 11 in. (43.2 x 27.9 cm.)
Estimate: $100 - $200
29: After Dana C. Chandler, Jr. (Akin Duro), (American b.1941), 'The Argument' and 'Making Up', from the Black-on-Black Series, Two Silkscreens on One Sheet of Blue Paper, Unframed: 11 x 17 in. (27.9 x 43.2 cm.)
Estimate: $100 - $200
30: After Dana C. Chandler, Jr. (Akin Duro), (American b.1941), 'Together Brothers,' Silkscreen on Blue Paper, Unframed: 11 x 17 in. (27.9 x 43.2 cm.)
Estimate: $100 - $200
31: After Dana C. Chandler, Jr. (Akin Duro), (American b.1941), 'Lovers,' Silkscreen on Teal Paper, Unframed: 11 x 17 in. (27.9 x 43.2 cm.)
Estimate: $100 - $200
32: After Dana C. Chandler, Jr. (Akin Duro), (American b.1941), 'Lil Junkies Waitin' on 'Bro' Pusher' from the Genocide Series No.2, Silkscreen on Green Paper, Unframed: 17 x 11 in. (43.2 x 27.9 cm.)
Estimate: $100 - $200
33: William Still (American 1821-1902), The Underground Railroad, A Record of Facts, Authentic Narratives, Letters, etc., Narrating the Hardships, Hair Breadth Escapes and Death Struggles of the Slaves in their Effort for Fr
Estimate: $200 - $400
34: Slavery Content: Original #26 Vol. III of The Balance and Columbian Repository, Hudson, NY Tuesday, June 26, 1804
Estimate: $100 - $200
35: Slavery in the Territories: Speech of the Hon. Thomas Henry Bayly of Virginia in the House of Representatives, May 16, 1848
Estimate: $50 - $100
36: The Slavery Question: Speech of the Hon. Amos P. Granger of New York in the House of Representatives, April 4, 1856
Estimate: $50 - $100
37: Resolutions of the Legislature of Rhode Island in Relation to Slavery, March 4, 1849
Estimate: $50 - $100
38: Objects of the War: Speech of the Hon. Thomas D. Eliot of Massachusetts in the House of Representatives, December 12, 1861, together with the North Forbearing-The South Aggressive, Speech of the Hon. John Basset Alley of
Estimate: $100 - $200
39: 1852 Tax Registration Form of Wythe County, VA with Printed Slave Tax for Slaves Over 12 Years of Age
Estimate: $50 - $100
40: 1941 Press Photograph of Heavyweight Boxer Joe Louis Punching Lou Nova, together with a 1970 Photograph of Boxer Sugar Ray Robinson
Estimate: $50 - $100
41: 1961 Press Photograph of Jazz Musician Sidney Bechet, together with a 1964 Press Photograph of Louis Armstrong
Estimate: $50 - $100
42: 1964 Western Union Telegram from Roy Wilkins of the NAACP Urging the Honorable Jennings Randolph to Vote Against Proposed Amendments to the Civil Rights Bill
Estimate: $100 - $200
43: 1967 High Tide of Black Resistance by James Forman, Toward Integrity in American History: Literature of Black History and White Racism, and Two Leaflets 'Withdraw the Troops from Vietnam and Send Them to Mississippi' Cli
Estimate: $50 - $100
44: Press Photographs of Coretta Scott King from 1968 and 1987, Together with an Autographed Card by Mrs. King
Estimate: $100 - $200
45: Two Original 1969 Press Photographs of Negro Students March and Takeover at Cornell University and Black Students Arrested at Howard University
Estimate: $50 - $100
46: Two 1969 Press Photographs of Black and White Students Fighting at Queens College in New York and Black Students Being Arrested by Chicago Police
Estimate: $50 - $100
47: Two 1969 Press Photographs of Lane College Students Being Arrested at Black Liberation Army Protest and Police Arrest Demonstrators in Brooklyn, NY
Estimate: $50 - $100
48: 1969 Press Photograph of Harlem Riot Damage After Police Killing of Young Negro Boy and a 1987 Press Photograph of the Funeral of Mayor Harold Washington of Chicago, IL
Estimate: $50 - $100
50: Four Antique Negro Trade Cards Framed as One, Frame: 18 1/2 x 14 1/2 in. (47 x 36.8 cm.)
Estimate: $50 - $100
51: 'Open Wide the Freedom Gates' by Dorothy Height, Easel-Back Promotional Poster, 20 x 13 3/4 in. (50.8 x 34.9 cm.)
Estimate: $30 - $50
52: Margaret Taylor Goss Burroughs (American 1915-2010), Dark Madonna, 1986, Numbered 1/13, Lithograph, 30 x 22 1/2 in. (76.20 x 57.15 cm.)
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
53: Romare Bearden (American 1911 - 1988), 'Bones and Flutes,' Illustration for Caresse Crosby's 'Portfolio III,' 1946, Screenprint in Color, Signed in Plate l.r., Unframed: 12 x 16 in. (30.48 x 40.64 cm.)
Estimate: $300 - $500
54: After Jacob Lawrence (American 1917-2000), 'Olympische Spiele Munchen 1972', Color Lithographic Poster, Unframed: 39 3/4 x 25 1/4 in. (101 x 64.1 cm.)
Estimate: $200 - $400
55: Percy B. Martin (American b. 1943), 'Death of Adam' and 'Creation of Eve,' Two Woodcuts, circa 1970 Sight size of larger: 19 x 13 1/2 in. (48.3 x 34.3 cm.)
Estimate: $500 - $1,000
56: After Jacob Lawrence (American 1917-2000), 'Olympische Spiele Munchen 1972', Color Lithographic Poster, Unframed: 39 3/4 x 25 1/4 in. (101 x 64.1 cm.)
Estimate: $200 - $400
57: After Jacob Lawrence (American 1917-2000), 'Jacob Lawrence/American Painter' and 'Artists Call/ Against U.S. Intervention in Central America' Two Color Posters, and a Reproduction Color Print, Each Signed by Artist and A
Estimate: $50 - $100
58: After Jacob Lawrence (American 1917-2000), 'Olympische Spiele Munchen 1972', Color Lithographic Poster, Unframed: 39 3/4 x 25 1/4 in. (101 x 64.1 cm.)
Estimate: $100 - $200
59: After Jacob Lawrence (American 1917-2000), 'Fifty Years of His Work and The Toussaint L'Ouverture Series' and 'Seattle Childrens Theatre/ Follow the Drinking Gourd' Two Color Posters, Each Signed and Dated by Artist
Estimate: $50 - $100
60: After Jacob Lawrence (American 1917-2000), 'Olympische Spiele Munchen 1972', Color Lithographic Poster, Unframed: 39 3/4 x 25 1/4 in. (101 x 64.1 cm.)
Estimate: $200 - $400
61: Low-Karat White-Yellow-Gold, Opal and Diamond Ring 4.9 dwt; Size: 5 3/4
Estimate: $200 - $300
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 fine jewelry and coins shipped within the United States (shipped FedEx/Brinks for an additional fee, which includes insurance and requires signature for delivery). We are happy to recommend a number of local and national shipping specialists (a list of these shippers is included with invoices), 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.
Per our Terms of Sale, all property must be removed from our premises within four (4) business days post-sale from a Metro Timed Auction or ten (10) business days post-sale from a Capital Collections Auction.
For Metro Auctions, if items are not picked up by the following Monday after the auction or do not have firm shipping arrangements made, then a $5 storage fee per lot, per business day will be charged and your online account will be suspended. If paid items are not picked up/shipped within 10 days after the sale, Weschler's has the right to resell as abandoned property.
For Capital Collections Auctions, if items are not picked up within one (1) month following the sale, Weschler's has the right to charge storage fees and/or consider the items abandoned property.
If you have any questions about shipping or need a list of recommended shippers, please contact us between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm Monday thru Friday at shipping@weschlers.com or 202-628-1281.
$0-100,000: 23.0%
$100,001-500,000: 21.0%
$500,001+: 19.0%
From: | To: | Increments: |
---|---|---|
$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:
Invoices for the weekly Timed Online Auctions are not available until the morning after the sale. Weschler's does not invoice through Invaluable or AuctionZip, so winning bidders will receive an email directly from Weschler's the following morning with the invoice, as well as payment and pick up/shipping instructions.
The bidder acknowledges that the invoice describing a lot by number incorporates the catalogue listing and Terms & Conditions of Sale. Successful bidders are requested to make total payment for purchases by cash, wire transfer, PayPal*, credit card*, certified check or cashier's check.
*Credit card and PayPal payments are limited only to domestic buyers and to a total invoice amount of $20,000. Credit card payments must include image of credit card and accompanied by copy of a driver's license or other acceptable photo.
**All international buyers are required to pay by bank transfer and banking details will be given once the buyer is successful.
Buyers not known to the Auctioneer and who are planning to pay with a personal or business check are required to supply the Auctioneer with a bank letter of credit prior to the auction. If such arrangements are not made prior to the auction, purchases will be held by the Auctioneer until the check has cleared the bank.
Any credit card information you entered during registration for the online auction is only for verification purposes. We do not have access to the credit card information and cannot charge that card for your purchases.
Per our Terms of Sale, all property must be removed from our premises within four (4) business days post-sale from a Metro Timed Auction or ten (10) business days post-sale from a Capital Collections Auction.
For Metro Auctions, if items are not picked up by the following Monday after the auction or do not have firm shipping arrangements made, then a $5 storage fee per lot, per business day will be charged and your online account will be suspended. If paid items are not picked up/shipped within 10 days after the sale, Weschler's has the right to resell as abandoned property.
For Capital Collections Auctions, if items are not picked up within one (1) month following the sale, Weschler's has the right to charge storage fees and/or consider the items abandoned property.
Shipping Information:
We are not able to offer any in-house packing and shipping service except for fine jewelry and coins shipped within the United States (shipped FedEx/Brinks for an additional fee, which includes insurance and requires signature for delivery). We are happy to recommend a number of local and national shipping specialists (a list of these shippers is included with invoices), 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.
Per our Terms of Sale, all property must be removed from our premises within four (4) business days post-sale from a Metro Timed Auction or ten (10) business days post-sale from a Capital Collections Auction.
For Metro Auctions, if items are not picked up by the following Monday after the auction or do not have firm shipping arrangements made, then a $5 storage fee per lot, per business day will be charged and your online account will be suspended. If paid items are not picked up/shipped within 10 days after the sale, Weschler's has the right to resell as abandoned property.
For Capital Collections Auctions, if items are not picked up within one (1) month following the sale, Weschler's has the right to charge storage fees and/or consider the items abandoned property.
If you have any questions about shipping or need a list of recommended shippers, please contact us between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm Monday thru Friday at shipping@weschlers.com or 202-628-1281.
Buyer's Premium:
A premium equal to 23%* of the final bid price up to and including $100,000, plus 21% of the final bid price from $100,001 up to and including $500,000, plus 19% of the final bid price $500,001 and over will be applied to each lot sold and is payable by the purchaser as part of the total purchase price. Maryland Sales Tax is computed on the total purchase price. 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 Treasury Form 8300 will be filed.
*All online bidders are charged an additional 1% buyer's premium charged by Weschler's Live Bidding, Invaluable & AuctionZip.
Taxes on your purchase: Maryland Sales Tax is computed on the total purchase price. 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 Treasury Form 8300 will be filed.
Condition Statement:
DESCRIPTIONS AND CONDITION REPORTS.
All property is sold "As Is" in accordance with Section 3 and neither the Seller (Consignor), Weschler's Auctioneers and Appraisers LLC, nor any of our officers, employees or agents, make any representation, warranty or guarantee, nor assume any liability of any kind with respect to the condition of any lot offered for sale and no statement made at any time, whether oral or written, shall constitute such a warranty, guarantee or representation and are not intended to replace first hand inspection by a prospective buyer. Prospective buyers may request more detailed information and/or clarification regarding property offered prior to the sale day; however, the purchaser hereby assumes all risks concerning and related, including but not limited to, the grading, quality, description, condition, authenticity, and provenance of a lot. Condition of frames on artwork is generally not described. Working conditions of clocks and timepieces are not guaranteed. All measurements are approximate. Jewelry descriptions are only estimates as to carat size, gold content, number of stones, etc. Upholstered furniture has not been disinfected.
LIMITATION OF WARRANTIES.
No Warranties. The Auctioneer and the Seller (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 Seller (Consignor) makes any guarantees, 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 merchantability 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 merchantability 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 Seller (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, guarantee or representation or an admission of liability.
GUARANTEE FOR METRO AND CAPITAL COLLECTIONS AUCTIONS
Notwithstanding the preceding condition, if within 14 days of the date of the sale, on any lot, the purchaser must give notice in writing to the Auctioneer that the lot sold is a counterfeit and, if within 7 days after such notice the purchaser returns to the Auctioneer in the same condition as when sold, and gives written proof from a recognized impartial expert which establishes beyond reasonable doubt that the returned lot is in fact a counterfeit and that this was not indicated by a fair reading of the catalogue or the Auctioneer's comments at the time of sale, the Auctioneer as agent for the Consignor will rescind the sale and refund the purchase price paid defined as the amount of the successful bid price, plus buyer's premium. The guarantee is made only to the original purchaser of record (i.e., the registered bidder) and not any subsequent owners. The original buyer must have remained the owner of the lot without disposing of any interest in it to any third party. The term counterfeit is defined as a modern fake or forgery, and made with the intent to deceive.