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THBRomare Bearden (American, 1911-1988) Two Framed Letters with drawings, c.1984-87
Lot 252
About Seller
Wolfs Gallery
13010 Larchmere Blvd
Cleveland , OH 44120
United States
Located in the historic art and design district on Larchmere Boulevard in Cleveland, Ohio, WOLFS is a large and diverse art gallery comprised of the main floor, three galleries on the lower level, an upstairs mezzanine, and many works on loan or rotating through storage. Because WOLFS was originally...Read more
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2017-10-07 10:00:00
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- Lot Description
ink on paper
8 x 11 sheets, framed
Two framed letters from Bearden, one discussing work he is completing in various cities and his work on the sets for the Alvin Ailey company's production of TheÊStack-Up,Êand also discussing the pigeons he feeds in his studio, with a drawing of a pair of pigeons. The other letterÊdiscusses the tile mural for the Pittsburgh subway system, with a drawing of the mural, subway cars and passengers. Ê Ê New York Times Review of "The Stack-Up."Ê The Dance: 'The Stack-Up' By Jack Anderson Published: December 21, 1987 Ê TALLEY BEATTY took the title of ''The Stack-Up'' from a phrase that can mean freeway congestion. Nevertheless, his work, which the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater performed Saturday afternoon at the City Center, 131 West 55th Street, and will repeat on Tuesday evening, concerns emotional, rather than highway, traffic. The moment the curtain rises one knows where one is, thanks to a handsome setting, adapted from a painting by Romare Bearden. One beholds a river, a bridge and the buildings of a city, and the glowing colors suggest that evening has come and lights have been turned on. But the way the cast moves makes it clear this is a hot summer night when passions are strong and tempers are fierce. ''The Stack-Up'' is danced to recorded instrumental and vocal pieces performed by Earth, Wind and Fire, Grover Washington Jr., the Fearless Four and Alphonze Mouzon, and Mr. Beatty's restless choreography makes dancers hurtle across the stage in an almost compulsive way. The pace seldom slackens and the conclusion is a nightmarish frenzy. Gestures suggesting drug addiction contribute to the work's ominousness. And, although ''The Stack-Up'' is not a conventionally dramatic work, it does possess a hint of a plot, as it shows a young woman and two men rushing toward ruin. As the woman, Debora Chase appeared to be caught up by forces she could not control, and the men, Andre Tyson and Rodney Nugent, danced ferociously. What was notable about their performances and those of the rest of the cast was the fact that, even though the choreography is spectacular, no one emphasized technical display for its own sake. One always believed these were troubled people in teeming streets. The program also included repeat performances of ''Speeds'' and ''Night Shade.'' - Shipping Info
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TRUCK AT WOLFS TUESDAY OCTOBER 9TH - EAST COAST AND CHICAGO DELIVERIES. If you are the high bidder on an item that requires trucking from Cleveland to the North East Coast and back toward the Chicago area contact Relion for additional information and cost. (773) 875-6178 or (847) 397-1001 or email: relion@relionservices.com
For purchases from the auction, packing and shipping is the responsibility of the buyer. We are happy to consult with successful bidders on the shipment of their purchases and will work with you to ensure successful shipment after the sale. All items will be stored by Wolfs until they are packed by the third party shipper of your choice. We recommend two shippers with whom we work and who have years of experience in packing and shipping art, antiques and fragile items.Sisson Fine Art Services Larry Sisson is a packing specialist and can design and fabricate crating for international and domestic shipping of artwork. He is a former packer for The Cleveland Museum of Art and has extensive experience in the packing and shipping of museum quality pieces. Larry provides conservation, installation, mount making, packing and consulting services to Museums, institutions and individuals.Larry Sisson, Conservator/Proprietor, Sisson Fine Art ServicesLarrysisson@me.com216.513.7781Don and Cynthia Czapski have 15 years experience crating and packaging antiques and fragile items and are available for packing purchases from the auction. If you purchase artwork or other smaller, less fragile pieces of glass or sculpture Don and Cynthia will be happy to pack and ship your purchases. (216)-561-1740.dczapski@gmail.comIf you require or desire truck shipment for your purchases Wolfs has experienced Fine Art and Antique trucking services to whom we can direct you. Schedules for shipment by truck may vary based on the end destination and other considerations. Please contact us at 216.721.6945 or info@wolfsgallery.com for information on shipping purchases via truck.IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS WHATSOEVER ON PACKING, SHIPPING AND WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE SALE PLEASE CONTACT US AT 216.721.6945 or info@wolfsgallery.com
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