Potter & Potter Auctions
Live Auction

Art & Design

Thu, May 28, 2026 11:00AM EDT
  2026-05-28 11:00:00 2026-05-28 11:00:00 America/New_York Potter & Potter Auctions Potter & Potter Auctions : Art & Design https://auction.potterauctions.com/auctions/potter-potter/art-design-22614
This is an auction replete with standouts. Works by Magritte, Tamayo, Paschke, Wirsum and multiple mixed media collages and prints from the celebrated Tony Fitzpatrick will cross the block. A significant work by Bill Traylor leads the Outsider Art session, alongside major works by Finster, Yoakum, Dial, Sparrow, and Dawson. Folk art includes a carved grotto Jesus and Devil train set sculpture from Wisconsin, and three oversize leaves by Ivan Albright lead the fine art session. Design collectors can settle in to a Bouloum Chair by Oliver Mourge for Airbourne International.
Potter & Potter Auctions info@potterauctions.com
Lot 274

GODIE, Lee (American, 1908-1994). Untitled. (Profile Portrait with Leaves). Circa 1980s.

Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Starting Bid
$400

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$30 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

GODIE, Lee (American, 1908-1994). Untitled. (Profile Portrait with Leaves). Circa 1980s. Ballpoint pen on canvas. Unsigned. Unframed. Inscribed verso, This is Lady Peterhans a woman acatect; She can be famous. Pen and ink.  Price $225.00.” 18 x 18 ¼”. This work is a portrait of Brigitte Peterhans (1928–2012). She  was recognized as a trailblazing woman  and was a long-time architect at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) in Chicago. She was known for her work on modern designs and for being one of the few women in leadership positions at major firms during her era.

Condition

Light surface dirt. Light greenish staining near right edge. Unusual patterns, textures and marks inherent. Pinhole in each corner. Good condition. 18 x 18 ¼”.

Available payment options

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • Amex
  • Diners
  • Discover
  • JCB
  • Union Pay

If your bid is successful, as an alternative to in-house shipping, we can provide you with a list of shippers. We will not be responsible for the acts or omissions of carriers or packers whether or not recommended by us. Property will not be released to the shipper without the buyer's written consent and until payment has been made in full. Packing and handling by us of purchased lots is at the entire risk of the purchaser, and Potter and Potter Auctions, Inc. will have no liability of any loss or damage to such items. Packing and shipping expenses shall be added to buyer's invoice and will reflect a charge for labor, materials, insurance, transportation, as well as actual shipper fees.

Purchased directly from the artist.