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BEN (FRANKLIN) JOHNSON, (American 1902-1968). Resting Figure in Rose, Oil on canvas, 32 x 49 inches; frame: 33 x 50 inches

BEN (FRANKLIN) JOHNSON American, 1902-1968 Oil on canvas Oil on canvas. Signed upper right. Framed.

Ben (Franklin) Johnson, American 1902-1968, Resting Figure in Rose, Oil on canvas, 32 x 49 inches; frame: 33 x 50 inches

BEN (FRANKLIN) JOHNSON American, 1902-1968 Oil on canvas Oil on canvas. Signed upper right. Framed.

Ben (Franklin) Johnson, American 1902-1967, Reclining Nude on Red, 1959, 42 x 49 inches; frame: 48 x 55 inches

BEN (FRANKLIN) JOHNSON American, 1902-1967 Oil on canvas. Signed and dated lower right. Vibrant composition with a high-contrast palette—specifically the interplay between the warm ochre of the skin and the fiery red ground—suggests a sense of energy and physical presence typical of the Fauvist influence on American figurative art. Framed.

Playboy | Ben Johnson "Playmate as Fine Art" Painting

Ben Johnson (American, 1902-1967) original oil on canvas painting titled "Playmate as Fine Art," dated 1967. This painting appeared on page 144 of the January 1967 issue of Playboy magazine as part of the article "The Playmate as Fine Art: Eleven famous contemporary artists interpret Playboy's provocative gatefold girl" with the caption, "[This Playmate] was done with the feeling of abandon a man has when making love." LITERATURE: Arthur Paul, Beyond Illustration: The Art of Playboy, (Chicago: Playboy Magazine, 1971), catalogue accompanying an exhibition that traveled in the United States, Canada, Europe and Japan between 1971 and 1974.     

Ben Johnson "My Point of View" Painting

Ben Johnson (American, 1902-1967). Oil on canvas painting titled "My Point of View" depicting a nude woman from behind, 1966. Signed along the lower right; dated along the lower left. The recto with a label from Gallery Dache, New York.

Playboy | Ben Johnson Playmate as Fine Art

Ben Johnson (American, 1902-1967) original oil on canvas painting titled "Playmate as Fine Art," dated 1967. This painting appeared on page 144 of the January 1967 issue of Playboy magazine as part of the article "The Playmate as Fine Art: Eleven famous contemporary artists interpret Playboy's provocative gatefold girl" with the caption, "[This Playmate] was done with the feeling of abandon a man has when making love." LITERATURE: Arthur Paul, Beyond Illustration: The Art of Playboy, (Chicago: Playboy Magazine, 1971), catalogue accompanying an exhibition that traveled in the United States, Canada, Europe and Japan between 1971 and 1974.     

Ben Johnson "My Point of View" Painting

Ben Johnson (American, 1902-1967). Oil on canvas painting titled "My Point of View" depicting a nude woman from behind, 1966. Signed along the lower right; dated along the lower left. The recto with a label from Gallery Dache, New York.

Ben Johnson, Three Green Apples

Ben Johnson Three Green Apples 1963 oil on canvas 11.75 h x 13.625 w in (30 x 35 cm) Signed to lower right 'Ben Johnson'. Provenance: Gallery 63, New York | Property from the Collection of Carol H. and Richard M. Levin, Kansas City | Leslie Hindman Auctioneers, Chicago, Richard Levin Single Owner Sale, 20 May 2015, Lot 30 | Private Collection This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.

Ben Johnson "My Point of View" Painting

Ben Johnson (American, 1902-1967). Oil on canvas painting titled "My Point of View" depicting a nude woman from behind, 1966. Signed along the lower right; dated along the lower left. The recto with a label from Gallery Dache, New York.

Ben Johnson "Good Morning Mr. Bush" Painting

Ben Johnson (American, 1902-1967). Oil on canvas painting titled "Good Morning Mr. Bush" depicting a nude woman with a flower-filled hat against a yellow background, 1966. Signed and dated along the upper right. The recto with a label from Gallery Dache, New York.

Ben (Franklin) Johnson, New York (1902 - 1967), abstract figure, oil on canvas, 77 1/2"H x 47 3/4"W, 78 1/2"H x 48 1/2"W (frame)

Ben (Franklin) Johnson New York, (1902 - 1967) abstract figure oil on canvas Signed and dated upper right. Abrasions and chipped paint. Damage to frame. Biography from Butler Institute of American Art: Ben Johnson was born on September 11, 1902, in New York City, and was educated there. He studied at Pratt Institute and while still a student, he was accepted for showing at the First International Watercolor Exhibition at Brooklyn Museum in 1925. He became a Tiffany Scholar in 1930-1933 with two grants, and exhibited at Mrs. Phillip Roosevelt's gallery the GRD Studio, and had his first one-man show at the Jumble Shop Restaurant in 1930, when he was at once recognized as an extremely talented young painter. After a long lapse of about twelve years, which he devoted to religious activities, he again returned to painting of the female nude, working in his cabin in the country. One-man shows followed, at the Parness Square Gallery, Woodstock, NY; the Advanced Gallery, and Zabriskie Gallery, NY, 1957-1959; Cober Gallery in 1960; The Kornblee Gallery, and David Stuart Galleries in 1963, and Gallery '63, Inc. in 1964, while a further show was held at the Selected Artists Gallery in 1966, all in New York City. Group shows included WMAA, and WGMA:AFA, Mother and Child in Modern Art, in 1963, and Chicago/AI in 1964. He won a first prize at Saratoga Springs Centennial in 1963. His many prominent collectors include : Mr. and Mrs. Billy Wilder, Mr. and Mrs. David Orr, Mr. and Mrs. Seldon Rodman, Mr. Benet Schiff, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph James Akston, Mr. and Mrs. George Axelrod, and Mr. Arthur Al Goldberg. Source: A Gallery Dache press release, March 1956

Ben Johnson, (20th Century), abstract figure, 1969, oil on canvas, 77 1/2"H x 47 3/4"W, 78 1/2"H x 48 1/2"W (frame)

Ben Johnson (20th Century) abstract figure, 1969 oil on canvas Signed and dated upper right. Abrasions and chipped paint. Damage to frame.

BEN JOHNSON RA (born 1946) British, Smithfield, limited edition print, sign

BEN JOHNSON RA (born 1946) British, Smithfield, limited edition print, signed and numbered 51/160. 61.5 x 86 cm overall.

Ben Johnson (attrib.), painting

Attributed to Ben Johnson (American, 1902-1967), Female Nude, 1963, oil on canvas, signed and dated upper left, in slat frame, 41.5"h x 30.75"w (canvas), 42.5"h x 31.75" (frame)

Ben Johnson, American (1902 - 1967) Oil on canvas "Blue Sugar Bowl". Signed upper left, dated '68, Label from Gallery Dache' en verso.

Ben Johnson, American (1902 - 1967) Oil on canvas "Blue Sugar Bowl". Signed upper left, dated '68, Label from Gallery Dache' en verso. Good condition. Measures 16" x 18", frame measures 17" x 18-3/4". Shipping $85.00 (estimate $100-$200)

BEN JOHNSON (American, 20th Century) THE FLOWER HAT.

Oil on canvas. Housed in a molded gilt wood frame. Signed lower right "Ben Johnson 62" SIZE: 41" x 32". Overall: 42" x 32-3/4" CONDITION: Possible lining with some inpainting, good 50824-5

Ben Johnson (American, 1902-1967), The Artist's Wife, Signed and dated "Ben Johnson 62" l.r., Condition: Lined, broadly brushed retouc

Ben Johnson (American, 1902-1967) The Artist's Wife Signed and dated "Ben Johnson 62" l.r. Oil on canvas, 41 x 32 in. (104.0 x 81.2 cm), framed. Condition: Lined, broadly brushed retouch to the background, minor paint loss u.l. Provenance: Purchased from the artist, to a private Vermont collection.

BENJAMIN JOHNSON, (American, 1902-1967), Still Life, 1932, Oil on canvas, H 40 x W 32 inches

BENJAMIN JOHNSON (American, 1902-1967) Still Life, 1932 Oil on canvas Signed lower right H 40 x W 32 inches

* Ben Johnson, (American, 20th century), Three Green Apples, 1963

Ben Johnson (American, 20th century) Three Green Apples, 1963 oil on canvas signed Ben Johnson and dated (lower right) 11 1/2 x 13 1/2 inches.

Ben Johnson, (American, 1902-1967), Portrait of a Woman, 1952

Ben Johnson (American, 1902-1967) Portrait of a Woman, 1952 oil on canvas signed Ben Johnson and dated (upper right) 38 x 48 inches.

BEN JOHNSON, American, 20th Century, "Winter Afternoon"., Oil on board, 10" x 12". Framed.

BEN JOHNSON American, 20th Century "Winter Afternoon". Signed lower right "Ben Johnson". Titled verso. Label for Providence Art Club verso. Oil on board, 10" x 12". Framed.

Ben Johnson American studio art glass vase, clear with black merletto

Ben Johnson American studio art glass vase, clear with black merletto Signed. Exhibition size example. Ben Johnson earned his BFA at Kent State University of Ohio before furthering his education at Pilchuck Glass School, Scuola del Vetro Abate Zanetti (Italy), and the Corning Museum of Glass. He has taught glass at the Indianapolis Art Center and Diablo Glass of Boston. He has also assisted at Penland, Haystack, and Ox-Bow School of Crafts. His work has been exhibited in several museums throughout the country. 23 1/2" H

Ben Johnson (1902-1967) Alligator Pears, oil on canvas, 11 x 16

Alligator Pears, medium: oil on canvas, art size: 11 x 16, signature: signed lower left, frame size: 11.675 x 16.875, frame style: gold gilt, notes: dated 1963, titled verso, 2 gallery 63 labels verso, condition: needs a cleaning, slight crackling, provenance: private collection, about the artist: (1902-1967) Studied at Pratt Institute. Exhibits include Brooklyn Museum (1925 while still a student a Pratt, GRD Studio (Mrs. Phillip Roosevelt's gallery), Jumble Shop Restaurant (1930, his first solo), Parness Square Gallery, Woodstock, NY; the Advanced Gallery, Zabriskie Gallery (NY, 1957-1959), Cober Gallery, The Kornblee Gallery, David Stuart Galleries, Gallery '63, Inc., WMAA, WGMA, AFA, Chicago AI, Saratoga Springs Centennial (1963, 1rst prize). Works in extensive public and private collections including Mr. and Mrs. Billy Wilder, Mr. and Mrs. David Orr, Mr. and Mrs. Seldon Rodman, Mr. Benet Schiff, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph James Akston, Mr. and Mrs. George Axelrod, and Mr. Arthur Al Goldberg. Awards include Tiffany Scholar in 1930-1933 with 2 grants.

Ben Johnson

THIS LOT IS SOLD WITH NO RESERVE Weary Signed and dated "Ben Johnson © 66" upper right.

BEN JOHNSON (American, 1902-1967) NUDE signed and dated Ben Johnnson 61, u.r.; oil on canvas; 42 1/4 x 48 inches

BEN JOHNSON (American, 1902-1967) NUDE signed and dated Ben Johnnson 61, u.r.; oil on canvas; 42 1/4 x 48 inches

Ben Johnson, (B.1946)

Untitled acrylic on canvas 431/2 x 701/2in. (110.5 x 179cm.) Painted in February 1975 PROVENANCE Fischer Fine Art, London.

BEN JOHNSON (American b. 1946) DOUBLE PORTRAIT OF NANCY