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• Donald Purdy (American, b. 1924)
  Donald Purdy (American, b. 1924) Sailboats 24 x 36 inches
• Donald Purdy (American, b. 1925)
  Donald Purdy (American, b. 1925) Vase Oil on Canvas signed lower left 19 x 15 1/2 inches
• James Purdy (1914-2009) Letters
  James Purdy (1914-2009) Letters Short Stories and Books When James Purdy died 13 March 2009 the New York Times referred to his work as ?wayward and unclassifiable.? Playwright poet author of short stories and novels Purdy was lauded by the likes of Dorothy Parker Langston Hughes Marianne Moore Dame Edith Sitwell Lillian Hellman Tennessee Williams Edward Albee Truman Capote and Gore Vidal who referred to him as ?an authentic American genius.? From the book review in the lot: ?When ?Malcolm? was first published in 1959 Dorothy Parker called it ?the most prodigiously funny book to streak across these heavy-hanging times.? Edith Sitwell has said ?I am convinced that in the future James Purdy will be known as one of the greatest authors produced in America during the last hundred years.? Born in Hicksville Ohio in 1914 Purdy moved to Findlay Ohio as a young child. He was not much of a student at Findlay but did eventually earn a teaching degree in French from Bowling Green State College in 1935 before going on to the University of Chicago where he earned a Master??Ts in English in 1937. Almost from his first arrival in Chicago he met painter Gertrude Abercrombie (?queen of the Bohemian artists?) and over the years the Chicago jazz and avant garde scene would be an influence on Purdy??Ts writing. Some see it especially as the focal point of his choice of outsiders as his subject matter ??" women African Americans Native Americans homosexuals. Gertrude herself became a Purdy character as herself in Gertrude of Stony Island Avenue and as a fictional character in Malcolm and Eustace Chisholm. Many of his writings were in the vernacular using different kinds as the story demanded to the extent that Dame Edith Sitwell initially thought him to be black. Purdy did push the limits of mid-century censorship. Even later in life he had no idea what possessed him to send a copy of his first privately published collection of short stories Don??Tt Call Me by My Right Name to Dame Edith Sitwell but it was a fortuitous move. When 63: Dream Palace was also published (privately) and sent to Dame Edith she was so impressed she began working with her friend Victor Gollancz to get the work published in England. But Gollancz could not bring himself to print the final word of the book (and a few others internally). While few would be shocked today by ?motherfucker ? in 1957 this was radical stuff. When 63: Dream Palace was enlarged and republished as Color of Darkness it was dedicated to Dame Edith. Purdy served in World War II and after an honorable discharge taught Spanish for several years at Lawrence College in Wisconsin. He was never able to make his writing a full-time career but found it necessary to take other employment to keep income flowing. He did receive the Morton Dauwen Zabel Fiction Award in 1993 and was nominated for the PEN/Faulkner Award in 1985. He won two Guggenheim Fellowships (1958 1962) and Ford (1961) and Rockefeller Foundation fellowships. His linguistic abilities also served him as an interpreter with the United States Information Agency. A new generation seems to be rediscovering Purdy??Ts work. He seems destined to be yet another artist who achieves more fame posthumously than he did during his very long life. And although he lived half of that life in Brooklyn this native son of Ohio long acknowledged the influence of his pioneer and Native American ancestors on his stories and characters the rural Midwest representing yet another population of ?outsiders.? The following lot contains six notes and letters from Purdy to Darrell Herron plus news clippings collected by Herron about Purdy's plays and books. There are also several short stories clipped from the magazines in which they appeared and a few complete magazines. TLS 1p New York 28 Feb. 1958. Re-establishing contact. Signed Jaime typed signature James Purdy. P.S. There was a rumor in 1954 that you had been sold into white slavery in Sudan. That is one reason I never wrote to you.TLS 1p Brooklyn 13 August 1959. Longer letter signed Jaime. ALS 1p [Brooklyn return address on envelope] 9 Feb. 1965. Signed James. 1p Brooklyn 1 Jan 1967. Telling him about the death of his brother on Dec. 22. Also signed Jim. ANS 1p. n.p. n.d. Telling Darrell to get Harper??Ts Bazaar with Purdy??Ts new short story ?Mr. Evening.? (it appeared Sept. 1968) 1p [New York] 10 Dec. 1968. with announcement cards about the release of 63: Dream Palace on 4 LP records. In red ink; signed Jim. Plus books and short stories: Purdy James. Color of Darkness. A New Directions Book 1957 1956. Second edition of 63: Dream Palace with some added material and dedicated to Dame Edith Sitwell. 8vo w/dj. Minor scuffing and toning of dj; minor wear to spine ends. Previous owner??Ts name on ffep. _______. Color of Darkness. Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott 1961. 8vo printed paper wraps. Slight wear to covers. ________. Malcolm. New York: Avon 1965 (third printing stated). 12mo printed paper covers. Moderate toning of pages and covers. The Antioch Review. Ohio Bicentennial Issue. Summer 1976. With short story ??" ?Short Papa? by James Purdy. After Dark. July 1976. Interview with Purdy. Esquire. Dec. 1971 (Vol. 76 No. 6); with ?I am Elijah Thrush.? Evergreen Review. No. 48. August 1967. ?Scrap of Paper? short story. ?Home by Dark? cut from Harper??Ts Bazaar June 1958. ?Goodnight Sweetheart ? by Purdy short story cut from Esquire Oct. 1960. Plus newspaper reviews of plays books most from 1960s. Ephemera includes: 2 programs from Kaufmann Concert Hall 29 Oct. 1961 which had Purdy readings from short stories and novels; two programs from Sam S. Shubert Theatre for Edward Albee??Ts Malcolm; program from Color of Darkness. And advertisement from New Directions Books fall-winter 1962-3 with release of Children is All. And publisher??Ts publicity release Farrar Straus and Cudahy Inc. announcing Malcolm in paperback. Condition: Variable as expected. All a bit musty.
• DONALD ROY PURDY (AMERICAN
  DONALD ROY PURDY (AMERICAN 1924-2016)DONALD ROY PURDY (AMERICAN 1924-2016) Femmes bretonnes oil on board 66.5 x 81 cm (26 1/8 x 31 7/8 in) signed lower left CONDITION N.B. All lots are sold in as-is condition at the time of sale. Please note that any condition statement regarding works of art is given as a courtesy to our clients in order to assist them in assessing the condition. The report is a genuine opinion held by Shapiro Auctions and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report or a photograph does not preclude the absence of defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Shapiro Auctions, LLC., including its consultants and agents, shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
• DONALD ROY PURDY (AMERICAN,
  DONALD ROY PURDY (AMERICAN, 1924-2016), WOMAN SEATED Oil on Masonite, signed lower right, presented in a gilt frame.
• DONALD PURDY, OIL ON CANVAS
  DONALD PURDY, OIL ON CANVAS Donald Purdy (American, 1924-2018), Untitled woman with flowers, signed lower left, 19.5"h x 15.5"w (sight), 29"h x 24.5"w x 2.5"d (frame)
• LEVITT PURDY (AMERICAN, 1902-1962),
  LEVITT PURDY (AMERICAN, 1902-1962), OIL ON CANVAS, RECLINING WOMAN IN COLORFUL DRESS, RED RIBBON IN HER HAIR, SHE REPOSES AGAINST MA...Levitt Purdy (American, 1902-1962), oil on canvas, reclining woman in colorful dress, red ribbon in her hair, she reposes against many abstracted tones, signed center right, verso inscribed as "H.L. Purdy", not examined out of frame, wear consistent with age, ss: 17 1/2" h, x 21 1/2" w.
• LEVITT PURDY (AMERICAN, 1902 -
  LEVITT PURDY (AMERICAN, 1902 - 1962), UNSIGNED OIL ON CANVAS BOARD, DEPICTS WOMAN IN RECLINING POSE, PLUM IN DISH AND CIGARETTE IN H...Levitt Purdy (American, 1902 - 1962), unsigned oil on canvas board, depicts woman in reclining pose, plum in dish and cigarette in hand, after Manet's "Plum Brandy", "Levitt Purdy" estate stamp verso, light wear and loss, ss: 20" h. x 15 1/2" w.
• LEVITT PURDY (AMERICAN, 1902-1962),
  LEVITT PURDY (AMERICAN, 1902-1962), UNSIGNED OIL ON PANEL, DEPICTS ARTIST'S DAUGHTER WITH BLONDE CURLS SEATED IN GREEN CHAIR WEARING..Levitt Purdy (American, 1902-1962), unsigned oil on panel, depicts artist's daughter with blonde curls seated in green chair wearing white and red button up shirt, landscape study verso, framed, not examined out of frame, wear consistent with age including checking of panel, light toning, etc., ss: 11 1/2" h. x 8 1/2" w.
• DONALD R. PURDY(American,
  DONALD R. PURDY(American, 1924-2016) Low Tide, Fishermen, 1997-99, signed lower left "Purdy 97.99", oil on Masonite, 12 x 16 in.; fine reproduction carved gilt wood frame, 18 x 22 in. Provenance: Taylor Graham Gallery, New York, NY (label verso); Private Bluffton, South Carolina Collection Condition: scattered areas of slight surface dirt; frame with minimal abrasions
• PURVIS YOUNG (FL, 1943-2010), TWO
  PURVIS YOUNG (FL, 1943-2010), TWO FIGURAL WORKS The first an oil on two primed tempered hardboard panels, with applied strip frame, bearing signature to top right, the top panel depicting a singing angel, with unsaddled horses and standing figures all on a vivid rose field, the lower panel depicting figures with spear and shield on horseback in a star studded field surrounded by dancing figures (38 x 36 1/2 in.); the second an oil on shaped plywood wood panel, signed to far right, depicting a singing angel in a celestial field (40 x 34 in.).
• PURVIS YOUNG (FL, 1943-2010), TWO
  PURVIS YOUNG (FL, 1943-2010), TWO FIGURAL WORKS The first in oil on three primed hardboard panels, with applied wood strip frame, all mounted to a larger sheet of primed hardboard, the middle panel with two signatures, and the lowest panel signed to upper right, each panel depicting celebratory figures, the top panel with unsaddled horses (36 x 19 3/4 in.); the second an oil on found black synthetic heavyweight paper surface, loosely mounted to a smaller foam-core backing, appears unsigned, depicting three standing figures beneath a red moon-like orb (36 x 32 in.).
• PURVIS YOUNG (AMERICAN/FLORIDA,
  PURVIS YOUNG (AMERICAN/FLORIDA, 1943-2010)Purvis Young (American/Florida, 1943-2010), "Untitled: Blue, Brown and Yellow Stars with Burgundy Figures on Pink Background", paint on plywood, signed upper center, 26 in. x 48 in., unframed; accompanied by a copy of a certificate of authenticity from the Purvis Young Foundation. (2 pcs.)
• PURVIS YOUNG, SHIPSPurvis
  PURVIS YOUNG, SHIPSPurvis Young(American, 1943-2010)Shipsoil on canvassigned Young upper right42 x 54in (107 x 137cm) Provenance:Purchased directly from the artist, circa 2001-2006.
• Purvis Young (American,
  Purvis Young (American, 1943-2010) Untitled oil on board signed Young (upper center) 32 1/4 x 16 1/4 inches.
• YOUNG Purvis (American
  YOUNG Purvis (American 1943-2010): Four Abstract Figures OIL/BOARD 30'' x 26'' signed affixed to custom painted frame 30'' x 26''.
• DOUGLAS PURDY LATE 20TH CENTURY
  DOUGLAS PURDY LATE 20TH CENTURY BRONZE SCULPTUREDouglas Purdy (Late 20th Century)The slightly abstracted modernist interpretation of a mountain goat is signed in the casting and the underside of the base.Measures 13.5 x 12.5 x 6 inches.Very good condition throughout, no damage, repair or wear.
• LEVITT PURDY (AMERICAN, 1902-1962),
  LEVITT PURDY (AMERICAN, 1902-1962), UNSIGNED OIL ON PANEL, DEPICTS ARTIST'S DAUGHTER WEARING YELLOW BUTTON UP SHIRT AND TIED HEADBAN..Levitt Purdy (American, 1902-1962), unsigned oil on panel, depicts artist's daughter wearing yellow button up shirt and tied headband, inscription and estate stamp verso, framed, not examined out of frame, wear consistent with age including toning, etc., ss: 13 1/4" h. x 10 1/4" w.
• LEVITT PURDY (AMERICAN, 1902 -
  LEVITT PURDY (AMERICAN, 1902 - 1962), 20TH C. OIL ON BOARD, DEPICTS WOMAN SEATED IN GARDEN WITH TRELLIS AND SHED, FRAMED, LEVITT PUR...Levitt Purdy (American, 1902 - 1962), 20th C. oil on board, depicts woman seated in garden with trellis and shed, framed, Levitt Purdy Estate stamp verso, wear consistent with age including light surface wear, ss: 14 1/4" h. x 21 1/4" w.
• DONALD R. PURDY(American,
  DONALD R. PURDY(American, 1924-2016) Gathering at the Beach, 1982, signed lower left "Purdy '82", oil on Masonite, 12 x 16 in.; fine reproduction carved gilt wood frame, 18 x 22 in. Provenance: Greenwich Gallery of American Art, Greenwich, Connecticut (label verso); Taylor Graham, New York, NY (label verso); Private Bluffton, South Carolina Collection Condition: dry, unvarnished surface; frame with very minor losses at some corners and edges
• PURVIS YOUNG (FL, 1943-2010), TWO
  PURVIS YOUNG (FL, 1943-2010), TWO FIGURAL WORKS The first an oil wash and graphite details on paper, mounted to found board, depicting figures on horseback with sword and shield, signed upper right, retains Fort Lauderdale Museum of Art exhibition label to verso (25 3/4 x 15 1/4 in.); the second an oil on tempered hardboard, with applied strip molding frame, featuring central figures on horseback with dancing figures below, signed upper middle (30 1/2 x 21 in.)
• Sandy Scott (b. 1943 Wyoming)
  Sandy Scott (b. 1943 Wyoming) Preening Cat Bronze, 1998. Edition 33/50.Measures 12x10x8'' and weighs 16 lbs. Copper red patina on walnut base. Excellent condition.
• DONALD PURDY (AMERICAN B. 1924),
  DONALD PURDY (AMERICAN B. 1924), NUDE FIGURE, OIL ON BOARD, FRAMED: 37-1/2 X 32 INCHES, PROV: SCHONEMAN GALLERY NEW YORKDonald Purdy (American b. 1924), Nude Figure, Oil on Board, Framed: 37-1/2 x 32 inches, Prov: Schoneman Gallery New York
• PURVIS YOUNG (FL, 1943-2010), MIXED
  PURVIS YOUNG (FL, 1943-2010), MIXED MEDIA ARTWORK Oil on found panel, with applied wood strip frame, all mounted to a larger piece of plywood, appears unsigned, the larger panels depicting figures on horseback and other figures, most carrying sword and shield in a star studded field; two small lower panels depict dancing figures, each with the heads of onlookers and crucifix.
• Purvis Young (American 1943-2010)
  Purvis Young (American 1943-2010) Dying Angel oil on paper signed Young (lower center) 24 x 19 inches.
• DIXIE PURVIS LARGE O/C BLACK &
  DIXIE PURVIS LARGE O/C BLACK & WHITE ABSTRACT Dixie Taylor Purvis (American / Georgia 20th / 21st century), "Untitled" oil on canvas, black and white abstract, apparently unsigned. Approx. h. 88.75", w. 88", d. 3.125".
• DONALD PURDY (AMERICAN B. 1924),
  DONALD PURDY (AMERICAN B. 1924), FIGURES AT TABLE, OIL ON PAPER, FRAMED, 14-3/4 X 18 INCHES, PROV: SCHONEMAN GALLERY, NEW YORKDonald Purdy (American b. 1924), Figures at Table, Oil on Paper, Framed, 14-3/4 x 18 inches, Prov: Schoneman Gallery, New York
• PURVIS YOUNG (AMERICAN/FLORIDA,
  PURVIS YOUNG (AMERICAN/FLORIDA, 1943-2010)Purvis Young (American/Florida, 1943-2010), "Untitled", 9 oils and one mixed media on pornographic magazine pages, church bulletins and paper, 6 signed upper right, one signed upper center, one unsigned, 9 3/8 in. x 6 5/8 in. to 11 in. x 8 1/2 in., unframed. (9 pcs.) Condition: Overall poor condition.
• DONALD PURDY (AMERICAN. B.
  DONALD PURDY (AMERICAN. B. 1924)Woman Seated before Foliage. Signed. Oil on Board. Measuring 36 by 24 in., overall 43.5 by 31.5 in.
• PURVIS YOUNG (FL, 1943-2010), MIXED
  PURVIS YOUNG (FL, 1943-2010), MIXED MEDIA COLLAGE Oil on found fabric, with applied carpet strip frame, all mounted to painted plywood board, singed to center and perimeter, center depicts four dancing figures on a striped orange and black field; the perimeter with a larger procession of celebrating figures, star studded field to top left; singed to center and perimeter.
• PURVIS YOUNG (FL, 1943-2010), TWO
  PURVIS YOUNG (FL, 1943-2010), TWO FIGURAL WORKS The first oil on found tempered hardboard, with mounted wood strip frame, signed upper right, depicting a group of wild horses above a line of buildings (25 x 34 1/4 in.); the second an oil on found wood panels, with applied wood strip frame, appears unsigned, the center depicting two figural processions, the left with figures carrying a coffin like structure with crucifix and heads of onlookers, the right panel with unsaddled horses, figures on horseback. and celebratory figures (35 x 41 in.)
• DONALD PURDY (AMERICAN B. 1924),
  DONALD PURDY (AMERICAN B. 1924), YOUNG GIRL IN LANDSCAPE, OIL ON MASONITE, UNSIGNED, FRAMED: 47 X 37-1/2 INCHESDonald Purdy (American b. 1924), Young Girl in Landscape, Oil on Masonite, Unsigned, Framed: 47 x 37-1/2 inches
• PURVIS YOUNG (FL, 1943-2010), MIXED
  PURVIS YOUNG (FL, 1943-2010), MIXED MEDIA FIGURATIVE ARTWORK Oil on found plywood panel with collaged carpet, eight separated vignettes depicting angels in white robes or "leaders of the people", dancing figures, figures on horseback, and wild horses, unframed.
• OUTSIDER ART, PURVIS YOUNG,
  OUTSIDER ART, PURVIS YOUNG, PEOPLE MOVINGYoung, Purvis, b. 1943, b. 2010, People Moving, 15 1/2"x19 1/4", 1999, acrylic on particle board, purchased at auction
• Sarah Purvey (British,
  Sarah Purvey (British, Contemporary), 'Black Form with White Belt', a coiled stoneware vessel with applied slips and glazes, 41cm high
• PURVIS YOUNG (AMERICAN/FLORIDA,
  PURVIS YOUNG (AMERICAN/FLORIDA, 1943-2010)Purvis Young (American/Florida, 1943-2010), "Untitled", 9 oils and one mixed media on pornographic magazine pages, church bulletins and paper, 5 unsigned, 3 signed upper right, one signed upper left, 9 1/8 in. x 6 7/8 in. to 11 in. x 8 1/2 in., unframed. (9 pcs.) Condition: Overall poor condition.