Art & Architecture | Biographies

HUGO BALLIN Extremely rare signature from the silent film director/producer and artist, writing that he began his career in a basement in New York City Autograph autobiography signed: "Hugo Ballin/I started my career in a/basement at/173 East 64th Street/New York City", in blue ink, 5¼x3.

WILLIAM BERNDT Amusingly written summary of his career as a cartoonist Autograph Biography signed: "Berndt", 1 page, 7x9. No place, no date. In full: "I was born Nov. 22, 1899 in Brooklyn.

ELIZABETH MALLINSONThe artist signs this clipped biography written by John Hughes Biography Signed: “Elizabeth Mallinson” in black ink. 1p, several different pieces of paper affixed to an 8¾x4½ sheet of paper. Elizabeth Mallinson was an artist who honed her skills at the Sidcup School of Art.

DONALD MOSSThe acclaimed sports painter signs this printed biography in pencil Biography signed: “Best wishes/ Donald Moss”, in pencil, 8½x11¼. Donald Moss (1920-2010) was an artist whose oeuvre focused on depictions of famous athletes, as well as various venues and sports locales.