Nov 19, 2025 11:00 EST
The Evelyn D. Farland Collection
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Man Ray
The Evelyn D. Farland Collection
French/American, 1890-1976
Varlop III, 1965
Signed Man Ray, titled VARLOP III, dated 1965; dedicated For Leo - object of my affection on
the underside
Wooden carpenter's plane
8 1/2 x 5 x 2 1/2 inches (21.59 x 12.7 x 6.35cm)
Provenance:
Mr. and Mrs. Leo and Evelyn D. Farland, New York (a gift of the artist)
Thence by descent to the estate
Literature:
Jean-Hubert Martin, Rosalind Krauss, Brigitte Hermann, Man Ray: Objets de mon affection, sculptures et objets, Catalogue raisonné, Paris, 1983, no. 54, p. 61, illustration of the original object.
Executed in 1965, this is a variant of the artist’s original object Varlop of 1935 and its four replicas constructed in the 1960s. The present object does not include a billiard ball as in the original and the other examples. In 1966, an edition of 10 examples plus artist’s proofs was published by Marcel Zerbib, Paris.
Andrew Strauss and Timothy Baum of the Man Ray Expertise Committee have confirmed the authenticity of this work under reference 00592-O-2025 and that this work will be included in the Catalogue of Objects & Sculpture of Man Ray, currently in preparation.
Sold for $15,360
Estimated at $8,000 - $12,000
Includes Buyer's Premium
The Evelyn D. Farland Collection
French/American, 1890-1976
Varlop III, 1965
Signed Man Ray, titled VARLOP III, dated 1965; dedicated For Leo - object of my affection on
the underside
Wooden carpenter's plane
8 1/2 x 5 x 2 1/2 inches (21.59 x 12.7 x 6.35cm)
Provenance:
Mr. and Mrs. Leo and Evelyn D. Farland, New York (a gift of the artist)
Thence by descent to the estate
Literature:
Jean-Hubert Martin, Rosalind Krauss, Brigitte Hermann, Man Ray: Objets de mon affection, sculptures et objets, Catalogue raisonné, Paris, 1983, no. 54, p. 61, illustration of the original object.
Executed in 1965, this is a variant of the artist’s original object Varlop of 1935 and its four replicas constructed in the 1960s. The present object does not include a billiard ball as in the original and the other examples. In 1966, an edition of 10 examples plus artist’s proofs was published by Marcel Zerbib, Paris.
Andrew Strauss and Timothy Baum of the Man Ray Expertise Committee have confirmed the authenticity of this work under reference 00592-O-2025 and that this work will be included in the Catalogue of Objects & Sculpture of Man Ray, currently in preparation.
Overall in good condition. Some surface scratches and wood loss as part of the natural aging of the material.
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Auction: The Evelyn D. Farland Collection, Nov 19, 2025
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Auction of The Evelyn D. Farland Collection on November 19, 2025 Tops $3.3 Million
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Andy Warhol's Brillo Boxes from 1964 Achieves $1.6 Million
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Outstanding Results for Alexander Calder, Sonia Delauney, David Hockney, Francois-Xavier Lalanne and Tom Wesselman, Among Many Others
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Pioneered the Art Poster in America as Founder of Poster Originals, Ltd.
NEW YORK, NY -- Doyle's auction of The Evelyn D. Farland Collection on November 19, 2025 saw competitive bidding by prominent collectors drive exceptional results and a sale total that surpassed expectations. This important and extensive group of Modern and Contemporary artworks was assembled by a discerning collector, publisher and arts advocate whose influence helped reshape the role of the art poster in America. As a founder of Poster Originals, Ltd., Evelyn Farland expanded public access to visual culture while cultivating lasting relationships with major artists, influential galleries and distinguished institutions. Her collection, built over several decades, is a testament to her sophisticated connoisseurship and deep engagement with the New York art world.
Highlighting the auction was a set of three Brillo Boxes by Andy Warhol (1928-1987) that achieved a strong $1,633,500. Comprising two white boxes and one yellow box, the set boasted provenance of both Leo Castelli Gallery and prominent collector Peter Brandt. Crafted from plywood and silkscreened to mimic commercial packaging, Warhol’s Brillo Boxes elicited sharply polarized responses when first exhibited in 1964. They have since become among the most iconic works of the 20th century.
An Untitled standing mobile by Alexander Calder (1898-1976), circa 1962, realized an impressive $540,250. Calder’s miniature standing mobiles, such as this example, translate the lyrical motion of his larger works into an intimate, table-top scale. His background in mechanical engineering is evident in these carefully balanced constructions of wire, brass and painted metal elements.
In addition to its strong holdings in Contemporary Art, the Farland Collection also featured Cycladic sculpture dating to the Early Bronze Age II. A Greek Cycladic marble idol, circa 2600-2400 BC, measuring 7 1/2 inches in height, soared past its estimate to achieve $83,050. The minimalist elegance of Cycladic figures such as this resonate strongly with modern artistic sensibilities.
Evelyn Farland’s eclectic collection of art pioneers such as Alexander Calder, Sonia Delauney, David Hockney, Francois-Xavier Lalanne, Andy Warhol and Tom Wesselman challenges conventional perspectives, often infusing it with humor, irony, and a sense of joy. By bringing together diverse artists who were often personal friends, the collection creates a dialogue across mediums and movements—highlighting a collective celebration of avant garde. This fusion invites viewers not only to appreciate each piece on its own terms but also to explore the broader artistic conversation about the power of visual experimentation.
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