Potter and Potter Auctions: Punks, Monsters, Smut & Madmen: A Countercultural Cross-Section
Auction Reports
| Auction Name | Punks, Monsters, Smut & Madmen: A Countercultural Cross-Section | Total Sales (USD) | 154,164.00 |
| Auction Date | March 06, 2025 - March 06, 2025 | Low Estimate of Lots Sold (USD) | 118,780.00 |
| Sale Number | #1201 | High Estimate of Lots Sold (USD) | 205,800.00 |
| Total Lots | 470 | ||
| Sold Lots | 422 | Low Estimate of All Lots (USD) | 131,180.00 |
| % of Lots Sold | 89.79% | High Estimate of All Lots (USD) | 226,950.00 |
| Unsold Lots | 48 | Total Sales as a % of High Est. | 67.93% |
Top twenty-five by sale price
| Lot Number | Author Name | Book Title | Year Published | Estimate | Actual Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 | WILSON, S. Clay (American, 1941--2021). | Gems and Junk. Original Artwork |
1985 | USD 5,000.00 - 10,000.00 | USD 6,600.00 |
| 38 | HARING, Keith (American, 1958-1990), (Attribution). | Heart Character |
ca. 1980 | USD 1,500.00 - 2,500.00 | USD 6,000.00 |
| 191 | ANGER, Kenneth (American. 1927-2023). | Untitled. (Double Exposure) |
USD 300.00 - 500.00 | USD 2,400.00 | |
| 26 | [CBGB & OMFUG CLUB]. No Drinks Beyond This Point |
[Circa 1973-2000s] | USD 400.00 - 600.00 | USD 2,280.00 | |
| 27 | [CBGB & OMFUG CLUB]. Original Emergency Lights "Exit" Sign from the Club |
[Circa 1970s-2000s] | USD 300.00 - 600.00 | USD 2,160.00 | |
| 146 | P-ORRIDGE, Genesis Breyer (English, 1950--2020) |
[1971] | USD 800.00 - 1,200.00 | USD 2,160.00 | |
| 477 | [MOTORCYCLE CLUB]. Group of 38 Midwest Motorcycle Club "Calling or Compliment Cards" & Ephemera |
ca. 1970-80s | USD 300.00 - 500.00 | USD 2,160.00 | |
| 505 | [TATTOO]. Lot of over 1,500 Photographs of Tattoos |
ca. 1980s--1990s | USD 1,000.00 - 2,000.00 | USD 1,800.00 | |
| 543 | ROTH, Ed "Big Daddy" (1932--2001). | Rat Fink Ephemera, Signed by Roth |
Circa 1980s--1990s | USD 250.00 - 500.00 | USD 1,800.00 |
| 51 | [EROTICA]. ARTIST UNKNOWN. Original Panels for Tijuana Bibles |
[Circa 1920s--1960s] | USD 400.00 - 600.00 | USD 1,680.00 | |
| 37 | PANTER, Gary (American, b. 1950). | GROENING, Matt (American, b. 1954). Untitled Collaboration |
1984 | USD 1,500.00 - 2,500.00 | USD 1,560.00 |
| 194 | POWELL, Ricky (American, 1961-2021). | Five Photographs |
1980s | USD 1,000.00 - 2,000.00 | USD 1,560.00 |
| 8 | [CBGB & OMFUG CLUB]. Original Architectural Blueprint for Rebuilding and Remodeling of CBGB |
[ca. 1982] | USD 300.00 - 500.00 | USD 1,200.00 | |
| 515 | Sex Pistols 1978 Unused Winterland Concert Ticket / Final Concert |
1978 | USD 1,000.00 - 1,500.00 | USD 1,200.00 | |
| 147 | P-ORRIDGE, Genesis Breyer (English, 1950--2020) |
[Circa 2000s] | USD 700.00 - 900.00 | USD 1,020.00 | |
| 467 | [EROTICA]. Photo Album of Nude Models with Their Contact Information |
Mid 20th century | USD 800.00 - 1,200.00 | USD 1,020.00 | |
| 39 | HARING, Keith (American, 1958--1990). | Keith Haring: Into 84 |
Circa 1984 | USD 350.00 - 500.00 | USD 960.00 |
| 47 | KIRBY, Jack (1917--1994). | Original Concept Art of Villains for "Cary Becomes A Car!" [Turbo Teen] |
Circa 1980 | USD 1,000.00 - 2,000.00 | USD 960.00 |
| 145 | PANTER, Gary (American, b. 1950). | The Screamers at Mabuhay Gardens Flyer |
[1978] | USD 100.00 - 200.00 | USD 960.00 |
| 192 | CHILDERS, Leee Black (American. 1945-2014) |
1969 | USD 200.00 - 300.00 | USD 960.00 | |
| 398 | [CRIME]. Street Gangs: Profiles for Police |
1979 | USD 500.00 - 700.00 | USD 960.00 | |
| 469 | [CHEESECAKE]. Group of 175 Female Nude Pin-up Style Photographs |
2000 | USD 300.00 - 600.00 | USD 900.00 | |
| 529 | HOWIE PYRO (Howard Kusten, 1960--2022). | [SCRAPBOOKS]. Howie Pyro's Scrapbooks |
USD 1,500.00 - 3,000.00 | USD 900.00 | |
| 54 | WOODRING, Jim (American, b. 1952). | Untitled |
2000 | USD 1,200.00 - 1,500.00 | USD 840.00 |
| 164 | KERN, Richard (American, b. 1954). | [DOWNTOWN SCENE]. Five Flyers |
ca. 1980s | USD 600.00 - 800.00 | USD 840.00 |