AFTER DARK/AUGUST 2026

AFTER DARK/AUGUST 2026

Our latest AFTER DARK auction catalog is here!

Lot 1: Steven Arnold (American, 1943-1994). Confidante of the King, 1984. Gelatin silver print. Estimated at $800-$1,200.

Our full AFTER DARK/AUGUST 2026 catalog is now available to browse! Our AFTER DARK/AUGUST auction features works that highlight the beauty of the male form across all genres and mediums. From the great gay artists of New York from the Piers to the East Village Scene (David Wojnarowicz, Andy Warhol, Christopher Makos, Jack Dowling) to international artists both historical and contemporary (Pavel Tchelitchew, Jean Boullet, John Barrington, Alair Gomes, Slava Mogutin, and Michail Tsakountis), our latest catalog highlights the very best of gay fine art and culture.

Lot 19:‍ ‍Michail Tsakountis (Greek, Contemporary). Náftis Patxo from the Homage to Tsarouchis series, 2026. Oil on canvas. Estimated at $2,000-$3,000.

Highlights include:

  • A Steven Arnold photograph showcasing the artist’s signature mystical gay lens.

  • A complete, seventeen (17) photograph suite from the Brazilian artist Alair Gomes’ legendary Sonatinas series.

  • Several works by the Russian-born surrealist Pavel Tchelithew, including an original ink wash painting and a pair of silverpoint drawings.

  • An exceptional sterling silver and gold vermeil edition of the Warren Cup, one of the most famous examples of Roman homoeroticism in the 1st century AD.

  • An edition of the iconic “True Myth” screenprint from the famous East Village artist and AIDS activist David Wojnarowicz.

  • A hand-signed poster for Andy Warhol’s first exhibition of his Torsos series at the Palazzo delle Prigioni in Venice, 1977.

  • An intimate portrait by the acclaimed Greek contemporary artist Michail Tsakountis, from his Homage to Tsarouchis series.

  • Assorted prints by Tom of Finland, including a hand-signed lithograph from RoB Gallery and a series of prints from Bob Mizer
    …and many more.

Lot 5: Alair Gomes (Brazilian, 1921-1992). Sonatinas, Four Feet, No. 27. A Complete Suite of Seventeen (17) Photos from the Sonatinas series, c. 1977. Gelatin silver print. Estimated at $10,000-$15,000.

Register today to start bidding on a wide range of rare and exceptional gay fine art and historical ephemera.

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Mark your calendars for the livestreamed simulcast sale on 08/20/2026 at 7PM EST, and tune in to the video for exclusive commentary from the auctioneer.

Register today on our platform to access our lowest buyer’s premium (25%).

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