Saturday, December 18, 2021

Barney Tobey: Chess Players

Barney Tobey's drawing of two men playing chess was originally sold by the Nicholls Gallery in New York to a collector in Lansing. It may or may not have been included in his 1976 exhibition there. It is apparently an illustration or spot drawing but its publication history is uncertain. It was offered on eBay in August at $599, then the price was raised $1,000. It was sold in September for an undisclosed best offer price.




There is liberal use of white out.

Barney Tobey's signature



Based on the pencil lines, Tobey relocated his signature slightly to the right.





Barney Tobey
eBay listing ended September 5, 2021

Barney Tobey
eBay item description


The drawing was offered on eBay at two different price points, subsequently sold for an unknown amount.






Note:  I would appreciate hearing from anyone who can shed more light on this piece.







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