FRANKLIN, MASS.- A tempera on paper painting attributed to Claude Monet (1840-1926), titled Study for Gare Saint-Lazare, and a tempera and gouache on paper attributed to Vincent Van Gogh (1853-1890), titled Morning, Going to Work, are expected star lots in Woodshed Art Auctions’ next Prestige Collection sale, a 65-lot internet-only fine art auction ending July 26th. 

With a pre-sale estimate of $100,000-$160,000, the Monet is the auction’s expected top lot. It is signed verso and marked “Gallery Simon, Paris,” stamped and with a pencil-written reference number. The painting is possibly a study made on location, for one of the paintings in his famous 1877 series of the Gare Saint-Lazare train station. The work is 14 ½ inches by 18 inches, framed.  

Lot 7178. Claude Monet (1840-1926)(Attributed): Study For Gare St. Lazare, tempera on paper, signed, verso marked Gallery Simon, Paris stamp and pencil-written reference number, 7.25x10.5 in. image, 14.5x18 in. frame. Estimate: $100,000 - $160,000. © Woodshed Art Auctions

Provenance: Private Collection, Boston

Note: Claude Monet's 1877 series of the Gare Saint-Lazare train station was one of his most famous series in his lifetime. This modest painting is possibly a study, made on location, for the finished paintings. NOTE: From The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Leonard A. Lauder Research Center for Modern Art, website: After Daniel-Henry Kahnweiler returned to Paris from his Swiss exile during World War I, he opened the Galerie Simon, which was named after his partner and financial backer André Cahen, known as André Simon. The business existed from September 1920 until 1940, when it was closed due to World War II. Daniel-Henry Kahnweiler ran the Galerie Kahnweiler until World War I. After the war, his stock was seized by the French state and liquidated at a series of four sequestration sales held at the Hôtel Drouot between 1921 and 1923. Kahnweiler was prohibited by French law from purchasing any works of his former collection in the four sales, so he formed what is known as the “Kahnweiler syndicate,” with the German dealer Alfred Flechtheim, Swiss collector Hermann Rupf, his brother Gustav Kahnweiler, Louise Leiris, and Hans Forchheimer. The syndicate bid under the pseudonym “Grassat”and the works it purchased were for Kahnweiler's new gallery. Among their purchases was Braque’s Still Life with Clarinet (Bottle and Clarinet), which they acquired at the second sale for 380 francs. In contrast to his modest prewar gallery, Kahnweiler’s Galerie Simon, located at 29 bis, rue d’Astorg, was comprised of four light-filled large exhibition halls. The location had been secured with the help of the artist Amédée Ozenfant, with whom Kahnweiler had become acquainted in Switzerland during the war, and Charles-Édouard Jeanneret, the painter and architect who would change his name to Le Corbusier that year, who rented a neighboring space from the same landlord. This painting is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity/attribution by painting conservator/art historian Bruce Wood, MFA.

The Van Gogh, one of five works in the auction attributed to the Dutch master, is signed by the artist and is possibly a study for the 1890 finished painting of the same title named above, the original of which is in the collection of the Hermitage in Saint Petersburg, Russia. The painting in the auction is unframed, about 7 ¾ inches by 9 ¾ inches, and is estimated at $40,000-$50,000. 

Lot 934. Vincent van Gogh (attributed)) (1853-1890): Morning, Going To Work, tempera and gouache on paper, signed, verso marked with the stamp of Collection Simopn,29 Rue d'Astorg, Paris, France with reference number, 7.88x9.62 inches. Estimate: $40,000 - $50,000. © Woodshed Art Auctions

Provenance: Collection of Tomas Horvath, Slovakia, Gallerie Simon, Paris.

Note: Unframed. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from van Hassel Galeri, Rotterdam, Holland. Possibly a study for the 1890 finished painting of the same name, which is in the collection of the Hermitage, Saint Petersburg, Russia. NOTE: From The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Leonard A. Lauder Research Center for Modern Art, website: After Daniel-Henry Kahnweiler returned to Paris from his Swiss exile during World War I, he opened the Galerie Simon, which was named after his partner and financial backer André Cahen, known as André Simon. The business existed from September 1920 until 1940, when it was closed due to World War II. Daniel-Henry Kahnweiler ran the Galerie Kahnweiler until World War I. After the war, his stock was seized by the French state and liquidated at a series of four sequestration sales held at the Hôtel Drouot between 1921 and 1923. Kahnweiler was prohibited by French law from purchasing any works of his former collection in the four sales, so he formed what is known as the “Kahnweiler syndicate,” with the German dealer Alfred Flechtheim, Swiss collector Hermann Rupf, his brother Gustav Kahnweiler, Louise Leiris, and Hans Forchheimer. The syndicate bid under the pseudonym “Grassat”and the works it purchased were for Kahnweiler's new gallery. Among their purchases was Braque’s Still Life with Clarinet (Bottle and Clarinet), which they acquired at the second sale for 380 francs. In contrast to his modest prewar gallery, Kahnweiler’s Galerie Simon, located at 29 bis, rue d’Astorg, was comprised of four light-filled large exhibition halls. The location had been secured with the help of the artist Amédée Ozenfant, with whom Kahnweiler had become acquainted in Switzerland during the war, and Charles-Édouard Jeanneret, the painter and architect who would change his name to Le Corbusier that year, who rented a neighboring space from the same landlord.

Woodshed Art Auctions’ Prestige Collection sales are so-named because they are smaller events focused on modestly priced works by big-name artists. This sale features Impressionist, Modern and Pop artworks by artists such as James McNeil Whistler, Marc Chagall, Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Fernand Leger, Man Ray and Tom Wesselmann, as well as Monet and Van Gogh.  

The auction is already up and online. All lots may be viewed at www.woodshedartauctions.com, and internet bidding is available through Invaluable.com and Auctionzip.com. The auction will begin at 12 o’clock noon Eastern time. Previews will be held online, at the Woodshed Art Auctions website, or by appointment in the firm’s gallery, at 1243 Pond Street in Franklin, Mass.  

“While researching pieces for this Prestige Collection, the theme of artists’ working studies came about,” said Bruce Wood of Woodshed Art Auctions. “I found corresponding finished artworks for several drawings and paintings that at first appeared to be fine examples of each artist’s work. As a painting conservator and historian, these correlations were both satisfying and gratifying.” 

Another major Van Gogh attribution is a lithographer’s crayon on heavily textured wove paper, titled The Wounded Veteran, possibly a study for the finished drawing of the same name in the collection of the Harvard Art Museum (est. $40,000-$60,000). Also, a gouache, watercolor and black ink drawing attributed to Marc Chagall (1887-1985), drawn on the half-title page of The World of Marc Chagall (1968), should hit $60,000-$80,000.  

Lot 908A. Vincent Van Gogh (attributed) (1853-1890): The Wounded Veteran, signed Vincent. Lithographer's crayon on heavily textured wove paper. Marked verso with the circular stamp of Collection Simon, Paris (Galerie Simon), 8x11 inches. Estimate: $40,000 - $50,000. © Woodshed Art Auctions

Provenance: Private collection; Gallery Simon, Paris

Note: Possibly a study for the finished drawing of the same name, which is in the collection of the Harvard Art Museums. A photo of the Harvard drawing is shown in this catalog listing for reference, but it is not included with the lot. The drawing has been removed from its frame for inspection and shipping. It is hinged along the top edge to a passe partout. Unframed. NOTE: From The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Leonard A. Lauder Research Center for Modern Art, website: After Daniel-Henry Kahnweiler returned to Paris from his Swiss exile during World War I, he opened the Galerie Simon, which was named after his partner and financial backer André Cahen, known as André Simon. The business existed from September 1920 until 1940, when it was closed due to World War II. Daniel-Henry Kahnweiler ran the Galerie Kahnweiler until World War I. After the war, his stock was seized by the French state and liquidated at a series of four sequestration sales held at the Hôtel Drouot between 1921 and 1923. Kahnweiler was prohibited by French law from purchasing any works of his former collection in the four sales, so he formed what is known as the “Kahnweiler syndicate,” with the German dealer Alfred Flechtheim, Swiss collector Hermann Rupf, his brother Gustav Kahnweiler, Louise Leiris, and Hans Forchheimer. The syndicate bid under the pseudonym “Grassat”and the works it purchased were for Kahnweiler's new gallery. Among their purchases was Braque’s Still Life with Clarinet (Bottle and Clarinet), which they acquired at the second sale for 380 francs. In contrast to his modest prewar gallery, Kahnweiler’s Galerie Simon, located at 29 bis, rue d’Astorg, was comprised of four light-filled large exhibition halls. The location had been secured with the help of the artist Amédée Ozenfant, with whom Kahnweiler had become acquainted in Switzerland during the war, and Charles-Édouard Jeanneret, the painter and architect who would change his name to Le Corbusier that year, who rented a neighboring space from the same landlord. This drawing is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity/attribution by painting conservator/art historian Bruce Wood, MFA.

An oil on canvas portrait of a woman attributed to James Abbott McNeill Whistler (1834-1903), signed with Whistler’s monogram, done in the dark colors and limited value-range of his major portraits, should reach $80,000-$120,000. Also sold will be a mixed media on paper attributed to Willem de Kooning (1904-1997), titled Woman and 8 inches by 10 inches ($20,000-$40,000). 

Lot 908D. James Abbott McNeill Whistler (1834-1903)(Attributed): Portrait of a woman, signed with the artist's monogram. Oil on canvas, 17.75x10.38 in. Estimate: $80,000 - $120,000. © Woodshed Art Auctions

Provenance: Private collection, South Carolina

Note: Backing board bears the label of Kulicke Frames, Inc., New York City. The painting is done in the dark colors and limited value-range of Whistler's masterpiece portraits. Along with the model's partially hidden face, it relates well to Arrangement in Black: La Dame au brodequin-jaune-Portrait of Lady Archibald Campbell (also known as The Yellow Buskin) by Whistler, c. 1883. The painting is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity/attribution by painting conservator/art historian Bruce Wood, MFA.

Lot 7141. Willem de Kooning (1904-1997)(Attributed): Woman, signed, mixed media on paper, 8x10 in. image. Estimate: $20,000 - $40,000. © Woodshed Art Auctions

Fans of Andy Warhol (1928-1987) will have a field day, starting with an unframed mixed media drawing of a silver shoe on a printed page, titled With All My Shoes, done in watercolor, silver paint and black ink (est. $60,000-$80,000); and moving to a gouache painting titled Blue Pistol, artist-signed both front and back and measuring 8 inches by 10 ½ inches (est. $20,000-$40,000). 

Lot 263. Andy Warhol (1928-1987)(Attributed): With All My Shoes, drawing of silver shoe on a printed page, signed. Mixed media drawing, watercolor, silver paint, and black ink, 12x10 in. paper. Estimate: $60,000 - $80,000. © Woodshed Art Auctions

Lot 7144. Andy Warhol (1928-1987)(Attributed): Blue Pistol, gouache painting, signed front and back, verso stamped indistinctly (?-1972 BA…), 8x10.6 in. paper. Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000. © Woodshed Art Auctions

Additional Warhol attributions include a mixed media on paper titled Electric Chair (Orange), signed front and back and possibly a study for a larger painting, unframed and 8 inches by 11 inches (est. $20,000-$30,000); and a whimsical drawing in pencil and watercolor on buff, medium-weight drawing paper, titled Angel with Birds, pencil-signed (est. $10,000-$15,000).  

Lot 7095. Andy Warhol (1928-1987)(Attributed): Electric Chair (Orange), signed front and back. Mixed media on paper. Marked verso with the stamp of Arthur Tooth Gallery, London, England, and reference numbers, 8x11 inches. Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000. © Woodshed Art Auctions

Lot 632.  Andy Warhol: Angel with Birds, pencil-signed. Drawing in pencil and watercolor, on buff, medium-weight drawing paper, 8x10.75 in. Estimate: $10,000 - $15,000. © Woodshed Art Auctions

A signed ink drawing on white paper attributed to Roy Lichtenstein (1923-1997), titled Smiling Woman, verso pencil signed with a reference number and collector’s stamp, is expected to rise to $60,000-$80,000; while a drawing in ink and crayon on white, card-weight bond paper by Peter Max (b. 1937), titled Running Man, showing stars and a rainbow, should bring $8,000-$12,000. 

Lot 7168. Roy Lichtenstein: (1923-1997)(Attributed): Smiling Woman, signed ink drawing on white paper, verso pencil signed with reference number and collector's stamp, London, England, 7.8x11.6 in. image, with certificate of authenticity from Bonnier Art Services, Toulouse, France. Estimate: $60,000 - $80,000. © Woodshed Art Auctions

Lot 621. Peter Max (1937-)(Attributed): Running Man with stars and rainbow, signed Max, dated 91 (1991). Drawing in ink and crayon on white, card-weight bond paper, 6x4 in. Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000. © Woodshed Art Auctions

A mixed media on paper by Tom Wesselmann (1931-2004), titled Nude with Cigarette, signed front and back and verso marked “Contemporary Masters Exhibition,” is estimated at $30,000-$50,000; while a charcoal on heavy white textured art paper attributed to Jean-Michel Basquiat (1960-1988), titled Skull, signed on the front and dated 1981, should sell for $5,000-$10,000. 

Lot 7158. Tom Wesselmann: Nude with Cigarette, mixed media on paper, signed front and back, verso marked Contemporary Masters Exhibition, pencil signature and reference number, 7.5x10.75 in. image, accompanied by certificate of authenticity from Bonnier Art Services, Toulouse, France. Estimate: $30,000 - $50,000. © Woodshed Art Auctions

Lot 7177. Jean-Michel Basquiat (1960-1988)(Attributed): Skull, charcoal on heavy white textured art paper, front is signed with initials and date JMB81, verso marks with initials, date, rubber stamp impression in brown ink, dated Mar. 19. soiled, handling marks, mild bend in top ¼ of paper, 9x12 in. image. Estimate: $5,000 - $10,000. © Woodshed Art Auctions

A pair of last-minute additions to the sale are drawings attributed to Salvador Dali (1904-1989), each one carrying an estimate of $30,000-$50,000. One, titled Surreal Figure, is signed with the words “Dali” and “Gala” formed as a monogram, with as crown ring and cross above (“Gala” was Dali’s wife and muse). The other drawing is titled Surreal Figure Standing on an Elephant. 

Lot 935J. Salvador Dali (1904-1989)(Attributed): Surreal Figure, signed with the stylized words Dali and Gala formed as a monogram, with crown ring and cross above. Black-ink drawing on buff-tone medium-weight bond paper, 13x9 in. Estimate: $30,000 - $50,000. © Woodshed Art Auctions

Lot 935K. Salvador Dali (1904-1989)(Attributed): Surreal Figure Standing on an Elephant, signed Dali with crown and cross above. Black-ink drawing on buff-tone medium-weight bond paper, 9.19x13 in. Estimate: $30,000 - $50,000. © Woodshed Art Auctions

An untitled (Woman with Flowers) ink and tempera on paper laid to backing board by Fernand Leger (1881-1955), with a verso ID label from the Condotti Street Gallery in Rome Italy, signed, should garner $20,000-$30,000; and a drawing in green ink on buff bond paper attributed to Jean Cocteau (1889-1963), a rare self-portrait by the artist-poet-filmmaker, should hit $4,000-$6,000. 

Lot 7179. Fernand Léger: Untitled (Woman with Flowers), ink and tempera on paper laid to backing board, verso ID label from Condotti Street Gallery, Rome, signed F.L., 9.6x7 in. image, 8.5x11 in. Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000. © Woodshed Art Auctions

Lot 624. Jean Cocteau (1889-1963)(Attributed): Self-Portrait, signed. Drawing in green ink on buff bond paper. Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000. © Woodshed Art Auctions

A 17-inch-tall (including marble base) bronze sculpture attributed to Francisco Zuniga (1913-1998), titled Muter de Pie, signed by the artist, has a pre-sale estimate of $15,000-$25,000; while an untitled composition, watercolor on paper attributed to Wassily Kandinsky (1866-1944), signed front and back with the artist’s monogram, is expected to hammer for $10,000-$15,000.

Lot 908J. Francisco Zuniga (1913-1998)(Attributed): Muter de Pie, bronze, approx. 17” high including marble base, signed Zuniga (1912-1998). Approx. 17” high. Estimate: $15,000 - $25,000. © Woodshed Art Auctions

Lot 7147. Wassily Kandinsky (1866-1944)(Attributed): Untitled composition, watercolor on paper, signed front and back with artist's monogram, 7.75x10.7 in. paper. Estimate: $10,000 - $15,000. © Woodshed Art Auctions