Limited edition set of seven lithographs based on Rockwell paintings used to
illustrate Benjamin Franklin's Poor Richard's Almanack. Each 25½x19½
lithograph in the set has been signed in pencil by Rockwell and is
numbered.
Lithograph Set signed: "Norman Rockwell" in pencil. Set of seven
color lithographs, each 25½x19½. Each one is numbered (111 of 200) and signed by
the artist. Loose sheets of handmade Velin d'Arches paper. Pulled at Atelier
Mourlot, Paris. The 7 lithographs, based on Rockwell's paintings for the
Heritage Press edition of Poor Richard's Almanack (1964) are titled:
"Benjamin Franklin's Philadelphia", "The Drunkard", "Ben's Belles", "The
Village Smithy", "Ye Olde Print Shoppe", "The Golden Age" and "The Royal
Crown". The set is laid into a gilt-stamped, brown cloth clamshell box.
Noted American artist/illustrator Norman Rockwell (1894-1978) is best
known for his realistic and humorous scenes of small town life in America.
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".
Rockwell also painted politically significant works, such as his cover
illustration of Franklin D. Roosevelt's "Four Freedoms" (1943) and of
Presidential candidates.
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.
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.
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.
He signs an original mechanical art for camera-ready set-up of a "Dick Tracy" comic strip
published on Sunday, February 14, 1971
Original Art signed: "Chester/Gould," two 23x12½ sheets attached to form one 23x25 sheet.
Original mechanical art for camera-ready set-up. "Dick Tracy" for Valentine's Day, Sunday,
February 14, 1971. Tracy thinks he has cornered the Chameleon, one of the bizarre criminals
created by Gould. In the "Crimestoppers Textbook" note at top right: "st. valentine's day
massacre - seven gangsters gunned down in garage 42 years ago!" Chester Gould
(1900-1985) introduced crime and violence into the comics with his creation of "Dick
Tracy", the first non-humorous comic strip, which debuted in the "Detroit Mirror" on
October 4, 1931. Gould drew the strip, which was praised for its realism, for 46 years, two
months and 21 days before retiring on Christmas Day in 1977. Dick Tracy was a modern
deductive investigator who cleverly for hunted clues, fingerprints and even footprints. Gould
researched police and FBI manuals and gave true accounts of detection methods, making
his character as well versed as possible.
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.
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.
Unsigned aquatint "Tourne à Gauche" portrait of Pierre Auguste
Renoir's son, Claude Renoir, circa 1904.
Aquatint, unsigned. B/w, 11x13¼ overall, image 9¾x12 (two surfaces).
Aquatint "Tourne à Gauche" portrait of his son, Claude Renoir, circa
1904. Facsimile of Renoir's signature, produced by the same process, appears
below the image. Pierre Auguste Renoir (1841-1919), a leader among the
Impressionists, is best known for his landscapes and paintings of figures
and flowers. Renoir, who also enjoyed painting his children, also painted
Claude, the youngest of his three sons (born in 1901 when the artist was 60), at
his easel (1907) and dressed in a clown costume (1909). Dry mounted. Edges
slightly soiled. Mounting remnants on verso (no show through). Overall, fine
condition. Mounted, not in Gallery of History style. Not reviewed by us for conservation integrity.
"As is" mounting purchase.
Picasso discusses a possible animated version of his work.
Rare ALS: "Picasso", 1p, 7½ x5½. No place, no date. In French with English translation. To
Joseph Foster. In full: "This is to confirm to you that I am interested in principle in
your proposition regarding a cartoon (dessin animé) film. Before getting involved,
however, I would like to see a sample of this genre of film, which we have discussed. At
the same time, I would like to have a more complete technical explanation on the
subject of the making of this film." Joseph Foster (1904-1971) was President of the
Foster Grant Company and envisioned a series of Picasso-style cartoons. Picasso
created vivid images in a variety of mediums including paintings, sculptures, ceramics, and
drawings. With the advancement of animation and technicolor, he was intrigued with the
possibility of setting his cubist style to sound and motion. Picasso found cartoon images
to be simple, yet bold in design. This belief influenced much of his later work. The creator
of over 20,000 works of art, Picasso is widely considered the greatest and most influential
artist of the 20th century. Yellowing in lower area at signature from mounting stains on verso.
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.
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.
In a handwritten letter to a friend in Paris, Cassatt explains that her art keeps her too
busy to reply to most letters, but that she would welcome a visit in the Spring.
ALS: "Mary Cassatt", 6 pages, 5¼x7, front and verso. Mesnil-Beaufresne,
Mesnil-Theribus (Oise), France, no date. On imprinted stationery to Miss Mary Gardner
Swift. Begins: "My Dear Mary". In full: "Of course I had your letter but I never thought of
answering it. If you knew what my life was you would [five words illegible] than in the
[illegible] If you would love to write to me anything that you think I would I shall always
be glad to know [two words illegible] I am a very busy woman. Most of my
correspondence is done in French through my [illegible] Is French, she has been with us
43 years Ever since my Mothers (sic) death thirty years ago I have been alone, carrying
on this place & working here. Ah my art. Of course I have been better known as an
artist in France [illegible] is a member of the family In the meantime I send you my
kindest regards & hope that next Spring if I am well enough you will come out and see
me I had my three nephews and one niece here this last summer. Ellen Mary has a
daughter born Sept 9th.…"
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.
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.
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 very contentious handwritten letter (1942) to the Rector of the
University of Mexico demanding return of scaffolding, ownership of which is now
disputed by the University's supply department.
ALS: "Diego Rivera", 3 pages, 8¼x12¾. No place, 1942 July 31. To Mr. Brito Foucher,
Rector of the National Autonomous University of Mexico, regarding scaffolding that
the muralist had left at the University and requesting its return. In full: "With regard to
your request for information about the lumber that belongs to me and that was used in
the scaffolding at the E.N. [National School] of Medicine, I provide you with the following
facts and details: I. - I never had a contract with the U.N.A. It was the Committee for the
Centennial Observance in the school which started the painting job in the E.N.M. II. -
For that job, I did not collect anything, I only received the expenses involved in it. III. -
Since I did not execute it as a result of medical problems with my eyes (I was operated on
by Dr. Rafael Silva), I returned the advance I had received for expenses in its entirety to
Dr. Ignacio Chavez, with whom I dealt concerning the mural. Dr. Chavez can testify to
this; there is a card in the Ex-rector de la Cueva's possession from Dr.…"
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.
Saturday Evening Post illustrator Norman Rockwell drew an original blue ink picture of a
dog on this typed letter, which he signed in 1970. Interestingly, this letter, on his
personalized stationery, is an apology that he can't send the recipient a sketch or drawing!
With original mailing envelope.
Original art on typed letter signed "Norman/Rockwell" in blue ink. 1 page, 6x7¾, on
Rockwell's personalized stationery. With 4¾x1½ blue ink drawing near bottom edge. March
10, 1970. In full: "Dear Lachie MacLachlan: Thank you for your letter and for all the nice
things you said about my paintings. I am really sorry but I just don't have any sketches or
drawings that I could send you, so I am returning your check. Again, than you for your
interest in writing to me. Cordially,". Lightly toned and creased. Paper clip impressions near
top and bottom edges, which touch drawing but not signature. Light ink smudges in body of
letter. Rust stain near bottom edge. Lightly discolored on verso (no show-through). Folded in
half and unfolded. Otherwise in fine condition. Accompanied by: Unsigned envelope from
Rockwell's personalized stationery. 6¼x4. Postmarked Stockbridge, Massachusetts, March
11, 1970. Addressed Mr. Lachie MacLachlan, Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
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.
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.
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
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DISNEY STUDIO ARTIST (JAMES ALGAR) - SCRIPT UNSIGNED 10/03/1938 - HFSID 48632Unsigned Script of Sequence II-B for Bambi, Detailed Continuity, dictated by Algar, 10-3-38. Draft shows revisions made to a work in progress Script unsigned. 6 pages, 8½x13. "Script of Sequence II-B for Bambi, Detailed Continuity, dictated by Jim Algar, 10-3-38".Sale Price $1,190.00
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