Bonham’s Auction, New York “Explores and Exposes” - The Male Form - 7 June 2022

      For all you aficionado’s of the Male Nude, Bonham’s Auction in New York is offering a “Thematic Sale” starting 7 June 2022. As one might expect the majority of the works are in various mid-20th century media (photography, etc.) and by many well known 20th century artists to include: Jean Cocteau (1989-1963), Robert Maplethorpe (1946-1989), Herb Ritts (1952-2002), Horst P Horst (1906-1999), Salvador Dali (1904-1989), William L’Engle (1884-1957), Duncan Grant (1885-1978), Keith Haring (1958-1990), Paul Cadmus (1904-1999) and many more 20th century artists of whom you are probably familiar. There are a few entries from the period of the European Academy’s to include Frederic, Lord Leighton (1830-1896), Sir Edward Coley Burn-Jones (1833-1898), and of particular note, a 19th Century French School male nude academic study on canvas, formerly in the collection of Rudolf Nureyev. Here is just a small sampling of the 19th Century works on sale. If you would like to participate in the Auction or just browse the contents, please visit their website. 

Frederic, Lord Leighton, PRA (1830-1896)

"Dancing Athlete with olive branch"

Oils on canvas

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French School, 19th Century

"Standing Male Nude"

Oils on canvas

Formerly from the estate of

Rudolf Nureyev (1938-1993)

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"Back view of a nude male model"

Edward Hopper (1882-1967)

pencil on paper

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Bookends: "Pushing Men"

Harriet Whitney Frishmuth (1880-1980)

Bronze with brown patina

circa 1912

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"Les Trois Haleurs ou la Force"

Circa 1925

Maurice Guiraud-Riviere (1881-1947)

Patinated Bronze - EtLing Foundry, Paris

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"Study of a Male Torso"

Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones (1833-1898)

pencil on paper

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"Music"

Percy Bryant Baker (1881-1970)

Bronze with brown patina

Update: A friend of the blog saw this announcement and did a personal visit to the Bonham’s pre-auction exhibit. He very graciously sent me some photo’s of the visit and gave me permission to share them with you. Special thanks to Daniel: