Remington creates a remarkable pen and ink drawing of himself holding painter's
palette.
Original Art Signed "Yours faithfully / Frederick Remington / New Rochelle NY Aug 20
'1897" 3 ¾ x 3. Overall size of 9 ½ x 8 ¾. Not framed by the Gallery of History. Fine
condition. Frederic Remington (1861-1909), a prolific Western artist, was chiefly known
for his portrayals of the Old West, where he traveled extensively. His works, which usually
depicted cowboys, Indians and horses, are notable for their authenticity of detail. Beginning
in 1886, Remington produced more than 400 illustrations for the nation's ten leading periodicals,
including "Century Magazine", in which Remington illustrated articles written by his friend,
Theodore Roosevelt. Sent to Cuba in the 1890s by newspaper publisher William
Randolph Hearst, who was actively promoting war with Spain, and returning in 1898 to
cover the U.S. campaign against the Spanish, Remington was appalled by war's cruelty.
However, he produced a memorable sculpture, The Bronco Buster, in tribute to Teddy
Roosevelt's leadership of volunteer "Rough Riders" at the Battle of San Juan Hill.
Artist signed lithograph of George Burns and to George Burns.
Artist Proof Lithograph signed: "To George Burns on his 89th birthdate - HIRSCHFELD”,
Numbered AP XX/XXX. 10½ x 14 visible. Hirschfeld (1903-2003) was a renowned
cartoonist, author and theatrical caricaturist with "The New York Times" from 1929.
From 1945 on, Hirschfeld began incorporating the name of his daughter, Nina, in his drawings.
The addition became so popular with his audience that after 1956 he began adding a numeral
after his signature to signify how many "NINAs" he had hidden in the work. Hirschfeld died on
January 20, 2003 at the age of 99. Framed to an overall size of 19¾ x 23½. Fine condition.…"
The artist signs a color poster titled "Maharishi".
Poster signed: "Max 72". Signed in pencil on lower right side.15½ x 17, 1972. Titled
"Maharishi", the work depicts a holy man seated with his legs crossed on a green platform,
surrounded by the night sky. Peter Max, born in Berlin in 1937, spent most of his first ten
years in Shanghai, and then traveled the world with his parents before immigrating to the US in
1953. Already an award-winning graphic artist and designer, Max burst on the cultural
scene in the 1960s, first with his "psychedelic art" and then with a new concept,
"cosmic art." Max, who works in many mediums, has been the official artist for the
Grammy Awards, the New Orleans Jazz Festival, the Woodstock Music Festival and 5
Super Bowls. He has decorated a Boeing 747, a Dale Earnhardt racecar, and 265 murals
on the US border. He has designed popular US and UN stamps, painted five US
Presidents, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Mikhail Gorbachev, and the Dalai Lama.
He painted individual portraits of 356 firefighters who lost their lives heroically on 9/11,
presenting these portraits to the families, and then at President Bush's request
designed 356 more for the firefighters' memorial. Fine condition.
The sports cartoonists who championed “Dem Bums”
Original Pencil, Ink and Watercolor inscribed and signed “For Joanne...with love and many
thanks from Willard Mullin 1977”. 9x13 visible. Illustration depicts the famous "Brooklyn
Bum" by sports artist Willard Mullin.
Willard Mullin (1902 - 1978) was an American sports cartoonist. He is well-known for his
creation of the "Brooklyn Bum", a representation of the Brooklyn Dodgers baseball team, which
was based on Emmett Kelly's "Weary Willie" hobo persona. He wrote cartoons for several
publications including the New York World-Telegram and Sun.
This piece comes directly from a family member whose mother was a friend of Mullin and lived
in the same condominiums in Florida during the 1970's. As a birthday gift, a hand painted tie
was given to Mullin, and in return he gave this illustration. This is one of the nicest depictions of
the "Brooklyn Bum" by Willard Mullin. Fine condition. Framed to an overall size of 22½ x
30½.
Audubon signs an 1844 receipt acknowledging payment for volumes of his works.
Receipt signed: "John J Audubon", 8x5. New York, 1844 September 28. In full: "To
James Munroe Esqr., For Nos: 98, 99 & 100, "Birds of America" $3.--, For Nos: 6 & 7,
Quadrupeds of America 20.--, (total) $23.--, New York Septr 28. 1844. Recd - Payment".
When ornithological pioneer, John James Audubon signed this receipt for his books in
1844, he was diligently working on what would be his last project: Viviparous
Quadrupeds of North America, plates in two volumes (1842-1845), text in three volumes
(1846-1954). He was assisted by his sons and Reverend John Bachman (1790-1874), a
naturalist and associate of Audubon's since 1831. His previous publication, Birds of
America (1826-1838), in four volumes, each copy costing $1,000, was done from his
watercolors by a London engraver who had engraved the copper plates, impressed them on
paper and hand colored them. Audubon had searched for an American publisher for his
works, but unable to fine one, due to the publishing price of $100,000, he had gone
abroad. Audubon's fantastic and minutely detailed paintings portrayed 1,065 life-sized birds in
natural poses and in their natural habitat.
The renowned artist sends a request for a Larousse volume.
Autograph Letter signed: "H. Matisse". 1 page, 6x9, Vence, December 21, 1948. Translated
in full: “Dear Mr. Goldschmit / Will you please give to Mr. Gerard Matisse one of the
volumes of the Larousse for which I have subscribed. I beg you to accept the expression
of my distinguished sentiments.” Matisse wrote this note in December 1948 from his villa in
Vence on the Riviera, to request that Gerard Matisse be presented with a “Laroussse”. The
Pierre Larousse volumes, to which he refers, were a reprint of one of his major works.
Horizontal crease at center, otherwise fine condition. Framed to an overall size of 31 x 21¾.
French painter, sculptor, and printmaker Henri Matisse (1869-1954), who was
influenced by post-Impressionism, revolted against Pointillism, and became a leader of the
Fauvist school, although his later work moved in other directions. He was a master in the use
of form and color to convey emotion. A lifelong friend and rival of Pablo Picasso, Matisse
shared many similarities with his contemporary. However, he differed from Picasso in that
Matisse usually painted from nature.
The painter signs a richly detailed, 4-page handwritten letter to his wife Julie (1892),
discussing business and family affairs, and expressing frustration at mail delays
Autograph Letter signed: "C. Pissarro", 4 pages (front and verso), 4½x7. Eragny (France),
1892 December 27. To"My dear Julie". In French, translated in full: "One cannot rely on the
punctuality of the mail these days; would you believe that your letter to Lise only arrived here
yesterday, thus too late to be communicated in time; I hope that you were nevertheless on time at
your aunt's. Something else even more extraordinary, I received yesterday the letter that you sent
to Lucien on Saturday, the imbeciles at the Hotel who know my name, even though Lucien is
staying with them, still sent the letter to me; I thought it would be useless to send it back because
it would have come back to me, and besides it was too late. The 2 p.m. train just came by,
nobody. Lucien wrote that he would perhaps miss it and would be on the 3:45. I enclose herewith
a letter from Mrs. Mirbeau that must be answered. Peissier writes to me that the notary in
Chaumont agrees to smaller fees and will have Edoline sign a promise to receive the six thousand
francs in three months or perhaps in one month.…"
Original artwork depicting Karen and Richard Carpenter.
Original Art Signed: "80/Max". Acrylic on canvas, signed in lower left. 23½ x 35½ visible.
"The Carpenters". One-inch unrepaired vertical tear in canvas located near "80" and signature.
Otherwise, fine condition. Peter Max, born in Berlin in 1937, spent most of his first ten years
in Shanghai, and then traveled the world with his parents before immigrating to the US in 1953.
Already an award-winning graphic artist and designer, Max burst on the cultural scene in
the 1960s, first with his "psychedelic art" and then with a new concept, "cosmic art."
Max, who works in many mediums, has been the official artist for the Grammy Awards, the
New Orleans Jazz Festival, the Woodstock Music Festival and 5 Super Bowls. He has
decorated a Boeing 747, a Dale Earnhardt racecar, and 265 murals on the US border. He
has designed popular US and UN stamps, painted five US Presidents, the Beatles, the
Rolling Stones, Mikhail Gorbachev, and the Dalai Lama. He painted individual
portraits of 356 firefighters who lost their lives heroically on 9/11, presenting these
portraits to the families, and then at President Bush's request designed 356 more for
the firefighters' memorial.
Artist Proof lithograph of the work titled "Settling In".
Artist Proof Lithograph signed: “AP”, "Norman Rockwell". 18 x 14¾ visible. Norman
Rockwell (1894-1978) captured scenes from American life in his magazine covers and
illustrations, often noted for their humorous and accurate depictions of 1940's and 1950's life.
Rockwell's drawings, however, were skillfully executed with minute attention to detail and were
so realistic that they usually resembled photographs rather than paintings. He painted over 300
covers for the "Saturday Evening Post" (1916-1965) after beginning his career at age 18
as an illustrator for "Boy's Life". In addition to his many works for the Post, Rockwell
illustrated the "Boy Scout Calendar" from 1926-1976. Rockwell published his autobiography,
Norman Rockwell, My Adventures as an Illustrator, in 1960. Fine condition. Framed to an
overall size of 28¾ x 25½.
Limited edition lithograph of the artist's work titled "At the Barber" # 1/200
Limited-edition Lithograph signed: "Norman/Rockwell". 1/200, 19 x 30¼ visible. Norman
Rockwell (1894-1978) captured scenes from American life in his magazine covers and
illustrations, often noted for their humorous and accurate depictions of 1940's and 1950's life.
Rockwell's drawings, however, were skillfully executed with minute attention to detail and were
so realistic that they usually resembled photographs rather than paintings. He painted over 300
covers for the "Saturday Evening Post" (1916-1965) after beginning his career at age 18
as an illustrator for "Boy's Life". In addition to his many works for the Post, Rockwell
illustrated the "Boy Scout Calendar" from 1926-1976. Rockwell published his autobiography,
Norman Rockwell, My Adventures as an Illustrator, in 1960. Lightly creased. Lightly soiled at
lower blank margin. Worn at left edge. Fine condition. Not framed by the Gallery of History, 29
x 35½.
He signs this 10¼x14 color print, Abstract Figure (Blue Series)
Printed Art signed in Pencil: "H.M." Color, 10¼x14. The print is titled Abstract Figure
(Blue Series). From Proof, Pre Publication Edition, Verve. French painter, sculptor, and
printmaker Henri Matisse (1869-1954), who was influenced by Post-Impressionism,
revolted against Pointillism and became a leader of the Fauvist school, although his later work
moved in other directions. He was a master in the use of form and color to convey
emotion. A lifelong friend and rival of Pablo Picasso, Matisse shared many similarities with
his contemporary. However, he differed from Picasso in that Matisse usually painted from
nature. Slightly soiled at blank left edge. Otherwise, fine condition.
Original Max portrait of Theodor Herzl
Original Art Signed: "Max". Mixed medium on canvas, 1997, catalogue #35960. Signed at
center left. 20x16 visible. Titled "Portrait of Theodore Herzl Ver.II #4". Fine condition. Peter
Max, born in Berlin in 1937, spent most of his first ten years in Shanghai, and then traveled
the world with his parents before immigrating to the US in 1953. Already an award-winning
graphic artist and designer, Max burst on the cultural scene in the 1960s, first with his
"psychedelic art" and then with a new concept, "cosmic art." Max, who works in many
mediums, has been the official artist for the Grammy Awards, the New Orleans Jazz
Festival, the Woodstock Music Festival and 5 Super Bowls. He has decorated a Boeing
747, a Dale Earnhardt racecar, and 265 murals on the US border. He has designed popular US
and UN stamps, painted five US Presidents, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Mikhail
Gorbachev, and the Dalai Lama. He painted individual portraits of 356 firefighters who lost their
lives heroically on 9/11, presenting these portraits to the families, and then at President Bush's
request designed 356 more for the firefighters' memorial. In 1896.
Original Max portrait of Theodore Herzl
Original Art Signed: "Max". Mixed medium on canvas, 1997, catalogue #36574. Signed at
center left. 20x16 visible. Titled "Portrait of Theodore Herzl Ver.II #9". Fine condition. Peter
Max, born in Berlin in 1937, spent most of his first ten years in Shanghai, and then traveled
the world with his parents before immigrating to the US in 1953. Already an award-winning
graphic artist and designer, Max burst on the cultural scene in the 1960s, first with his
"psychedelic art" and then with a new concept, "cosmic art." Max, who works in many
mediums, has been the official artist for the Grammy Awards, the New Orleans Jazz
Festival, the Woodstock Music Festival and 5 Super Bowls. He has decorated a Boeing
747, a Dale Earnhardt racecar, and 265 murals on the US border. He has designed popular US
and UN stamps, painted five US Presidents, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Mikhail
Gorbachev, and the Dalai Lama. He painted individual portraits of 356 firefighters who lost their
lives heroically on 9/11, presenting these portraits to the families, and then at President Bush's
request designed 356 more for the firefighters' memorial. In 1896.
OLAF WIEGHORST
10 wonderful pages of sketches by the master artist.
Sketch book signed: "Olaf Weighorst". Signed along right edge of cover. 10 pages (bound) of
sketches. 3 pages blank. Pen and ink on paper. 9 x 12. ½ inch separation of cover and pages at
right binding, ¼ inch separation of cover and pages at left binding, otherwise fine condition.
Olaf Wieghorst (1899-1988), is best known for his poignant paintings of the American West.
His work graced calendars and illustrated magazines, and commanded good prices from art
collectors. Many of his pieces are on display at the Olaf Wieghorst Museum in El Cajon, near
San Diego. Wieghorst was a circus stunt rider in Denmark before emigrating to the US at age
19, and he appeared in two John Wayne movies.
Signed autograph letter to a biographer concerning photographic plates missing from his
collection
Autograph Letter signed: "Alfred Stieglitz", 2 pages, 8½x11, front and verso (hinged to show
both sides). New York City, 1933 December 18. To his friend (and author) Grace E.
Titus, who was working a book about the innovative photographer. In full, as written:
"Every number of Camera Work was published complete when issued. The way it happens that
Plates are missing is that frequently Camera Work came out of the Bindery with Plates to be
inserted by me personally after binding. Some years ago many of the Insets were either destroyed or
mislaid. Hence the impossibility of completing many issues at present I know of no way of acquiring
missing plates except in keeping one's eyes open for numbers of Camera Work as they may appear
in the market Absolutely complete sets of Camera Work are very, very rare & are priceless. No I
have no reproductions either There are none The Plates in Camera Work for the major part are
photo gravures made directly from original negatives & were made under my direction as were the
prints. -So from a certain point of view many of the Plates might be looked upon as a species of
originals".
The artist signs an image of his plaster statue depicting his lover, Camille Claudel.
Postcard Photograph signed: "Rodin". Sepia, 4 x 5½ overall, image 4 x 4¾ (one surface). This
signed image of Rodin's plaster statue of his lover, Camille Claudel, is titled: L'Adieu
(The Farewell) (1892). His young protégé suffered a mental breakdown in 1898 and
was later hospitalized. Rodin's classic realism in sculpture was generally devoted to the
sensuality of the human body seen in such works as The Thinker (1880) and The Kiss
(1886). Fine condition. Framed to an overall size of 23 x 16¼. Frame exhibits wearing at
corners.
Abraham Lincoln Life Mask copy by Leonard W. Volk.
This mask measures 10 ½ high x 10 wide x 8 deep. American sculptor LEONARD
VOLK (1828-1895), who studied in Rome with the help of Illinois political figure Stephen A.
Douglas, opened a studio in Chicago in 1959. Closely observing Douglas and his rival,
Abraham Lincoln, during their debates, he sculpted both men and did Lincoln's life mask
and made casts of both of his hands. Volk's monument to Douglas stands in Chicago and
statues of Douglas and Lincoln grace the state Capitol in Springfield, Illinois. The sculptor
also did portrait busts of Lincoln and a number of other subjects, including Henry Clay. Fine
Condition.
Beautifully framed work by the artist titled Mujer Sentada, 1971
Black and sepia Conté on paper. 25-5/8 x 19-3/4 inches visible. Signed and dated lower
right: “Zuniga, 1971”. Mat burning along the extreme sheet edges; pinholes in all 4 corners;
mat and light staining, backboard staining. 1 inch split in matting fabric at bottom-right. Overall
frame size 29 x 35. Not framed by the Gallery of History.
Costa Rican-born artist Zúñiga (1912-1998) was primarily a painter up until 1936, when he
moved to Mexico and became an important figure in Mexico's political moderne style,
with his life-sized stone and bronze sculptures of indigenous women with big
proportions and tightly wrapped shawls. His art reflects a great respect for the cultures and
people of Central America and is in the permanent collections of the Metropolitan Museum of
Art and Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Museo de Arte Moderno in Mexico City
and the Hirshborn Museum in Washington, D. C., among others.
1987 Lenny Dykstra personally owned, original artwork by LeRoy Neiman
Original Artwork titled "Slugger" and signed "LeRoy Nieman '87" 17 x 23.
This distinctive work from the most famous name in sports art was apparently either
commissioned by or gifted to Dykstra by Neiman and captures "Nails" in the distinctive
pinstriped uniform of that glorious World Championship era. The painting is titled "The Slugger"
and autographed by Neiman in pencil at bottom right.
LeRoy Neiman (1921-2012) is best known for his brilliantly colored, energetic
illustrations. Based in New York City, he is recognized as the consummate sports artist of the
20th century. In 1972 he was named the official artist for the Olympic Games. He was
designated the outstanding sports artist in America by the Amateur Athletic Union (1976) and
was given the Olympic Artist of the Century Award in 1979, and Sport Artist of the Year
Award in 2007.
Len "Nails" Dykstra played outfield for the New York Mets from 1985 to 1989,
participating in the World Championship. With the Philadelphia Phillies (1989-1996) he
reached the World Series again, this time in a losing effort against the Toronto Blue Jays.
This print of the artist's illustration "The Lobster Man" is signed by him in the
bottom-right corner
Lithograph Signed: "Norman Rockwell". Actual image 18x23. Color. "The Lobster Man".
NORMAN ROCKWELL (1894-1978) captured scenes from American life in his
magazine covers and illustrations, often noted for their humorous and accurate depictions of
1940's and 1950's life. Rockwell's drawings, however, were skillfully executed with minute
attention to detail and were so realistic that they usually resembled photographs rather than
paintings. He painted over 300 covers for the The Saturday Evening Post (1916-1965)
after beginning his career at age 18 as an illustrator for Boy's Life. In addition to his many
works for the Post, Rockwell illustrated the "Boy Scout Calendar" from 1926-1976. Rockwell
published his autobiography, Norman Rockwell, My Adventures as an Illustrator, in 1960.
Eight-inch tear along back of frame in paper backing. Frame side panel on right side open
from lack of adhesive. Thin side panels at all edges have detached (not effecting frame,
signature or lithograph). Frame is thick wood and stable. Framed in the Gallery of
History style: 28x35.
Deep-relief bust rendering of George Washington's head from an
original cast by Gutzon Borglum, the sculptor who created the Mount Rushmore
National Monument. Produced to help finance construction of the "shrine of
democracy", this model displays Borglum's vision and craftsmanship, and was
personally signed by him.
Original art signed "Gutzon Borglum/Rushmore" on verso. 4¼x5x2
sculpture mounted on 8x9¼x¼ brown velvet-covered wood board. This is a
deep-relief rendering of George Washington's head, from a mold made by the
sculptor who created the Mount Rushmore National Monument. Executed before
the monument itself, this model reflects Borglum's design in its planning
stage. Though a small piece, it is filled with subtle details that breathe
life and humanity - and dignity - into its subject. This patriotic piece of
Americana is a fine exhibition of Borglum's skills. John Gutzon de la Mothe
Borglum (1867-1941), born in St. Charles, Idaho, already famous for
creating the great head of Lincoln in the U.S. Capitol rotunda, was commissioned
to begin work on a "shrine of democracy" in 1927.
34x35½ buckskin, signed by an impressive collection of Western
artists in the 1970s, triple matted and custom framed for display. Some of the
artists have added drawings in a Native American theme. Many signers have strong
connections with the State of Montana and the Blackfoot Nation.
Original Art signed: Buckskin bearing nearly 100 signatures. An
unknown artist has drawn a large teepee in the center of the buckskin. Many of
the signers have embellished their autograph with Western-themed drawings
(teepees, horse heads, cattle brands, etc.). Some have dated their signatures,
with the range of dates extending from 1970 to 1977. Many of the signers have
a close connection with the state of Montana. The signers include the
following: OLAF WIEGHORST (1899-1988), born in Jutland, Denmark, is best
known for his poignant portrayals of the American West. Wieghorst's paintings
have sold for more than $450,000. and his signed Lithographs for up to $12,000.
His most famous work, Native Madonna, was published as a lithograph in 1972.
Sioux painter and sculptor EARL EDER (b. 1944) has been a key
figure in contemporary Indian art since the 1960s. His works are included in the
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