The Patrick J. Eddington Cat Project Auction 2016-11-12 Auction - 246 Price Results - Quinn's Auction Galleries - Central Virginia in VA
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Howard Finster (US/Alabama, 1916-2001)Luis Gonzalez-Palma (Guatemala, b. 1957).William Wegman (US/New York, b. 1943).
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Troy, VA, United States
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The Patrick J. Eddington Cat Project Auction

Patrick Eddington (known as "Pat the Cat") was a Utah-based artist, teacher, and cat-lover. He carried on extensive correspondence throughout his life with a staggering number of writers and visual artists. Eddington's charming and persuasive letters convinced many to contribute to the Cat Project, an ambitious undertaking which Eddington described as follows in a letter dated 2004: "This project is a labor of love. It will culminate as a large book and traveling exhibition. It will also help Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. I've asked individuals I admire to create cat-related works. They are not the typical cat images but creative works. I have over 240 works so far including work by: Gunter Grass, William Wegman, Kiki Smith, Sandy Skoglund, Peter Milton, Robert Crumb, Keith Carter, Joel Peter Witkin, Jerome Witkin, Alison Saar, William Wiley, Ralph Steadman, Peter Beard, Gladys Nilsson, Jos Bedia, Haruki Murakami, David Lynch, Clive Barker, Mark Ryden, Ray Bradbury, Margaret Atwood, Doris Lessing, Robert Williams, Al Hirschfeld, Leo and Diane Dillon, Lynda Barry, Roddy Doyle, Francisco Toledo, Flor Garduno, etc." Eddington's vision was sadly never realized, but his tenacity and appeal resulted in the creation of a wealth of fascinating letters and original art from creative luminaries around the world. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.
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Kiki Smith (Germany/United States, b. 1954).: "Ginzer". 2000. Aquatint, drypoint, and burnishing etching on paper. Edition 24/24. 22 1/2" x 31"; frame: 34 3/4" x 33 1/2". To include receipt of purchase from Harlan & Weaver, Inc. in New York.
0001: Kiki Smith (Germany/United States, b. 1954).Est. $800-$1,200
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Joel-Peter Witkin (US/New York, b. 1939).: "Proof that a Cat is a Snake With Fur". 2000. Ink on paper. Signed l.r. Framed and matted under glass. Frame: 22" x 19 1/3". To include correspondence between the artist and Eddington regarding the
0002: Joel-Peter Witkin (US/New York, b. 1939).Est. $600-$800
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Peter Milton (US/Pennsylvania, b. 1930).: Julie at Window". 1965. Etching. Artist's Proof X/X. Signed and dated l.r. with a personal note to Eddington from July 1999, " for Patrick, our first two cats Julie & Esme, in Baltimore." 23 1/4" x
0003: Peter Milton (US/Pennsylvania, b. 1930).Est. $300-$500
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Ian Pollock (England, b. 1950).: Two water color and ink drawings on paper with a personal letter with an original sketch. "Bonzo Reclining Out". 1983. ++ Water color and ink drawing of a cat cleaning itself.
0005: Ian Pollock (England, b. 1950).Est. $100-$200
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Dennis Ray Phillips (US/Utah, 20th c.).: Pastel cat on artist board mounted to board. Unframed. Signed in pencil l.r. 11 1/2" x 14 1/4".
0007: Dennis Ray Phillips (US/Utah, 20th c.).Est. $150-$250
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Johann Garber (Scandinavian, b.1947): Katzen". 1992 ++ "2 Katzen". 1990. Ink on paper. Both signed along bottom. Note on reverse reads "Jon Garber Scandinavian Mental Patient." 11 3/4" x 8 1/2." Frame: 19 1/2" x 15.
0008: Johann Garber (Scandinavian, b.1947)Est. $600-$800
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Brian Selznick Letter & Cat Sketch.: Cat sketch, 2007. Ink on paper. Signed l.r. 4" x 6". To include personal note to Eddington.
0009: Brian Selznick Letter & Cat Sketch.Est. $60-$80
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Neil Farber (Canada, b. 1975).: Untitled Poison Cat. March 2001. Mixed media on paper. Signed l.r. and reverse. 8 1/2" x 11".
0012: Neil Farber (Canada, b. 1975).Est. $300-$500Lot Passed
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Marcel Dzama (Canada, b. 1974).: Untitled Breaking the Boat. Mixed media on paper. Signed l.r. 11" x 8 1/2"
0013: Marcel Dzama (Canada, b. 1974).Est. $600-$800
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Brian W. Aldiss (England, b. 1925).: "An Alley Cat Dreams of Perfection". Watercolor and ink on paper. Unframed. Initialed l.l. 7 1/8" x 10 1/8".
0014: Brian W. Aldiss (England, b. 1925).Est. $80-$120
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Gregory Crane (US/New York, b. 1951).: "Hobster". 2000-2001. Watercolor and ink on paper. Initialed and on reverse with short note. 11" x 8 1/2". To include note card that says “The ‘Hobster’ in her ivy patch hidden amongst her
0015: Gregory Crane (US/New York, b. 1951).Est. $200-$300
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Philip Pullman (England, b. 1946).: "Crusoe, 1982-1997." Pencil and ink on paper. Signed l.r. Unframed. 11 5/8" x 8 1/4".
0016: Philip Pullman (England, b. 1946).Est. $60-$80
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Jerome Witkin (United States, b. 1939).: 2001. Graphite study of cats: "Cobey-The Color of Graphite"; "Cat of Sleep"; "Cat Licking"; "Cat Lick"; "Cat Taking a Cat Nap"; "Cat and Mouse". Signed and dated l.m. Frame: 29 3/4" x 34 1/4".
0017: Jerome Witkin (United States, b. 1939).Est. $200-$300
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Haruki Murakami (Japan, b. 1949).: "A Cat" 2002. Ink drawing and ink stamp on poster board. Signed l.r. To include printed email correspondence from Jun Kim Perrin, Haruki Murakami's personal assistant to Eddington. 5 3/8" x 4 1/4".
0019: Haruki Murakami (Japan, b. 1949).Est. $80-$120
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Gayleen Aiken (Vermont, 1934-2005).: Bad Kitties Wreck the Room". Pencil and marker on paper. Signed l.r. 11" x 14"; frame: 18 1/4" x 20 1/4." ++ "Susie Kitty in Moon Light Way Out Back of our Old Big Heirloom House". Pencil and marker
0021: Gayleen Aiken (Vermont, 1934-2005).Est. $200-$300
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Ted Gordon (US/Kentucky, b. 1924).: Pink Collar". December 25, 1980. Ink and marker on paper. Signed l.r. 8 1/2" x 11" frame; 14 3/4" x 17 1/4" ++ To include correspondence from the artist and a small sketch, "Backing," Dec. 19, 1970.
0022: Ted Gordon (US/Kentucky, b. 1924).Est. $100-$200
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