Auction 40, January 8th - The Opener
Thu, Jan 8, 2026 03:00PM EST
Lot 112
"Lincoln Center Construction" by Barney Tobey (American, 1906–1989) Original Pen & Ink Drawing
Estimate: $250 - $400
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $50 | $10 |
| $150 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $4,000 | $500 |
| $15,000 | $1,000 |
| $50,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
A charming and historically relevant original pen-and-ink drawing with wash by the celebrated American artist and long-time New Yorker cartoonist Barney Tobey. This piece captures a quintessential New York moment: a violinist playing amidst the construction of the iconic Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.
- Artist: Barney Tobey (1906–1989)
- Medium: Pen-and-ink with wash on paper
- Signature: Signed "B. Tobey" in the lower left corner
- Subject: A humorous illustration of a musician at the Lincoln Center construction site in New York City.
Dimensions: 21" H x 19" W.
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