Charles Manson, Courtroom Testimony
Updated August 22, 2026
| Lot number | 10 |
| Estimate | 500.00 - 900.00 USD |
| Auction | International Fine Art & Original Peruvian Ceramics |
| Date | August 30, 2026 at 1:30 PM MDT |
| Auction house | Gallery Arts & Auctions Co. |
| Location | New Mexico, New Mexico |
Charles Manson (American, 1934-2017) Ink and colored pencil drawing on paper depicting Charles Manson seated at a witness stand before a microphone during a courtroom proceeding. Executed with expressive line work and selective color accents, the composition captures one of the most recognizable images associated with Manson's public appearances during the late twentieth century. Signed lower right. Charles Manson remains one of the most widely recognized figures in American criminal history, and imagery associated with his trials has become part of the visual record of twentieth-century America. Works connected to this subject continue to attract interest from collectors of true-crime memorabilia, courtroom history, outsider art, and cultural ephemera. The present drawing stands out for its documentary character, combining portraiture and courtroom imagery in a direct and visually compelling composition. Dimensions: Unframed: 9 3/4 x 12 3/4 Provenance: Private collection.
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