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Lot: 1 - Herbert Cole, (1867-1930), Portrait of Kenneth Grahame. Circa 1920.
Herbert Cole (1867-1930) Portrait of Kenneth Grahame. Circa 1920. Pen and ink on board. Unsigned. Annotated on the verso with the number "46890" in blue pencil and the penciled note "Dent 199." Accompanied by a custom book label for the Holmes Collection printed by Alan Anderson of the Tragara Press in Scotland, and a copy of the program for "Wayfarers All," a Grollier Club exhibition, 2008. Publication: Possibly executed as a frontispiece to a volume in the "King's Treasury Series" issued by the London publishing firm of J.M. Dent & Sons, Ltd. Reproduced in"Wayfarers All": Selections from the Kenneth Grahame Collection of David J.Holmes (New York: The Grolier Club, 2008, p. 44). Published as the frontispiece to The Annotated Wind in the Willows, ed. by Annie Gauger (New York / London: W.W. Norton & Company, 2009).
Lot: 2 - Reginald Lionel Knowles, (1879-1950), Seventy Years a Showman. 1927.
Reginald Lionel Knowles (1879-1950) Seventy Years a Showman. 1927. Black and red ink, heightened in white, on white artist's board. Signed in lower right. Publication: Includes custom book label for the Holmes Collection printed by Alan Anderson of the Tragara Press in Scotland. Publication: Dust jacket design for J.M. Dent's (1927) "Wayfarer's Library" edition of Seventy Years a Showman by "Lord" George Sanger.
Lot: 3 - Ernest Howard Shepard, (1879-1976), "Victim decked for the altar." 1922.
Ernest Howard Shepard (1879-1976) "Victim decked for the altar." 1922. Pencil on paper. Caption by Shepard in pencil, lower right. Includes custom book label for the Holmes Collection. Printed by Alan Anderson of the Tragara Press in Scotland. Publication: Sketch of an illustration on page 171 of Kenneth Grahame's The Golden Age (London: John Lane The Bodley Head Limited, 1928).
Lot: 4 - Ernest Howard Shepard, (1879-1976), 9 drawings prepared to illustrate The Golden Age. 1928.
Ernest Howard Shepard (1879-1976) 9 drawings prepared to illustrate The Golden Age. 1928. Mixed media. Includes custom book label for the Holmes Collection printed by Alan Anderson of the Tragara Press in Scotland. Includes copy of "Wayfarers All" program for Grollier Club exhibition, 2008. Publication: Final and study illustrations for pages 4, 18, 71, 74, 79, 109, 121, 168, and 1 unknown of The Golden Age by Kenneth Grahame (London: John Lane The Bodley Head Limited, 1928).
Lot: 5 - Ernest Howard Shepard, (1879-1976), 12 drawings prepared to illustrate Dream Days. 1930.
Ernest Howard Shepard (1879-1976) 12 drawings prepared to illustrate Dream Days. 1930. Mostly pen and ink on board and paper. Includes custom book label for the Holmes Collection printed by Alan Anderson of the Tragara Press in Scotland. Includes copy of "Wayfarers All" program for Grollier Club exhibition, 2008. Publication: Illustrations for the front cover design, title page, pages 5, 17, 45, 50, 65, 70, 94, 99, Dream Days by Kenneth Grahame (London: John Lane The Bodley Head Limited, 1930), and page 54 of the 1948 edition.
Lot: 6 - Ernest Howard Shepard, (1879-1976), "He quickened his pace with shrill whines.” 1930.
Ernest Howard Shepard (1879-1976) "He quickened his pace with shrill whines." 1930. Pencil on paper. Inscribed and signed in pen, "These are the original pencil sketches made for 'Wind in the Willows' in 1930. Ernest H. Shepard July 1968." Includes custom book label for the Holmes Collection printed by Alan Anderson of the Tragara Press in Scotland. Includes copy of "Wayfarers All" program for Grollier Club exhibition, 2008. Publication: Sketch forThe Wind in the Willows (London: Methuen & Company, Ltd., [1931]).
Lot: 7 - Ernest Howard Shepard, (1879-1976), “As he sat on the grass and looked across the river..." 1931.
Ernest Howard Shepard (1879-1976) "As he sat on the grass and looked across the river..." 1931. Pen and ink on board. Signed and dated in lower right with inscription, "New drawing for Title page." Includes custom book label for the Holmes Collection printed by Alan Anderson of the Tragara Press in Scotland. Includes copy of "Wayfarers All" program for Grollier Club exhibition, 2008. Publication: Illustration on page 4 of The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame (London: Methuen & Company, Ltd., [1931]).
Lot: 8 - Ernest Howard Shepard, (1879-1976), “Embarking again and crossing over, they worked their way up the stream..." 1931.
Ernest Howard Shepard (1879-1976) "Embarking again and crossing over, they worked their way up the stream..." 1931. Watercolor on board. Signed in lower left. Includes custom book label for the Holmes Collection printed by Alan Anderson of the Tragara Press in Scotland. Includes copy of "Wayfarers All" program for Grollier Club exhibition, 2008. Publication: Illustration on page 131 of The Wind in the Willows
Lot: 9 - Ernest Howard Shepard, (1879-1976), H. Mole lift-operator. 1949.
Ernest Howard Shepard (1879-1976) H. Mole lift-operator. 1949. Pen and ink Initialed in lower right. Includes custom book label for the Holmes Collection printed by Alan Anderson of the Tragara Press in Scotland. Includes copy of "Wayfarers All" program for Grollier Club exhibition, 2008. Publication: Published on p. 25 of Bertie's Escapade by Kenneth Grahame (Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott Company, 1949).
Lot: 10 - Arthur Rackham, (1867-1939), Toad and the Gaoler's Daughter. Circa 1937.
Arthur Rackham (1867-1939) Toad and the Gaoler's Daughter. Circa 1937. Pencil on paper. Unsigned. Publication and purchase information written in pencil on verso. Accompanied by a custom book label for the Holmes Collection printed by Alan Anderson of the Tragara Press in Scotland. Publication: Study for an interior illustration on page 147 in The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame (New York: Limited Editions Club, 1940).
Lot: 11 - Arthur Rackham, (1867-1939), Preparatory sketch of a riverside scene. Circa 1940.
Arthur Rackham (1867-1939) Preparatory sketch of a riverside scene. Circa 1940. Pen and ink on paper. Unsigned. Publication and purchase information written in pencil on verso. Accompanied by a custom book label for the Holmes Collection printed by Alan Anderson of the Tragara Press in Scotland. Publication: Executed for, but not published in, the 1940 Limited Editions Club version of The Wind in the Willows.
Lot: 12 - Inga Moore, (1945-), The Wind in the Willows: Mole rediscovers his former underground home. Circa 1999.
Inga Moore (b. 1945 The Wind in the Willows: Mole rediscovers his former underground home. Circa 1999. Watercolor on paper, tipped to mat. Initialed in lower right. Annotation in pencil in the margin below: "Do not use, A/W [artwork] done over" in pencil. Includes custom book label for the Holmes Collection printed by Alan Anderson of the Tragara Press in Scotland. Publication: Unpublished illustration for chatper "Dolce Domum" in The Wind in the Willows. The image is very different from that of the same scene depicted by Moore in her abridged and illustrated version of the book published in 1999 by Walker Books, Limited.
Lot: 13 - Richard Doyle, (1824-1883), Pictorial border for Pecopin and Bauldour. Circa 1840.
Richard Doyle (1824-1883) Pictorial border for Pecopin and Bauldour. Circa 1840. Ink and watercolor on paper. Unsigned. Text and pencil sketches on verso. Publication: Created for an unpublished illustrated manuscript of Victor Hugo's book, Légende du Beau Pécopin et de la Belle Bauldour.
Lot: 14 - Evert van Muyden, (1853-1922), Les trouvailles de M. Bretoncel. 1889.
Evert van Muyden (1853-1922) Les trouvailles de M. Bretoncel. 1889. Ink and wash on Bristol board. Signed in lower right image in ink; signed in lower right margin in pencil. Author, title, and inscription in lower margin: "Dessin original pour la réduction." Publication: Interior illustration published in Contes Choisis: Les trouvailles de monsieur Bretoncel; La sonnette de monsieur Berloquin; Monsieur Tringle /Les trouvailles de M. Bretoncel by Champfleury [i.e. Jules Fleury] (Paris: Maison Quantin, 1889).
Lot: 15 - Evert van Muyden, (1853-1922), La Sonette de Monsieur Berloquin. 1891.
Evert van Muyden (1853-1922) La Sonette de Monsieur Berloquin. 1891. Ink and wash on Bristol board. Signed in lower left image in ink; signed in lower right margin in pencil. Author, title, and inscription in lower margin: "Dessin original pour la réduction." Accompanied by a print clipping of the illustration and drop cap "U." Publication: Interior illustration published in Contes Choisis: Les trouvailles de monsieur Bretoncel; La sonnette de monsieur Berloquin; Monsieur Tringle /Les trouvailles de M. Bretoncel by Champfleury [i.e. Jules Fleury] (Paris: Maison Quantin, 1889).
Lot: 16 - Palmer Cox, (1840-1924), The Brownies in California. 1895.
Palmer Cox (1840-1924) The Brownies in California. 1895. Pen and ink on paper. Signed in lower left. Publication: Illustration published in The Brownies Through the Union (New York: The Century Co., 1895).
Lot: 17 - Howard Chandler Christy, (1873-1952), "How my Lord would struggle to forget her!" 1896.
Howard Chandler Christy (1873-1952) "How my Lord would struggle to forget her!" 1896. Pen and ink on Bristol board. Signed and dated in lower right. Caption written in lower left margin. Publication: Unpublished illustration for Ideals Made Real : A Romance by George Lansing Raymond.
Lot: 18 - Howard Chandler Christy, (1873-1952), "Already nodding o'er his noonday pipe." 1896.
Howard Chandler Christy (1873-1952) "Already nodding o'er his noonday pipe." 1896. Pen and ink on Bristol board. Signed and dated in lower left. Caption written in lower left margin. Publication: Unpublished illustration for Ideals Made Real: A Romance by George Lansing Raymond.
Lot: 19 - Howard Chandler Christy, (1873-1952), "I mean to write a tale of love." 1896.
Howard Chandler Christy (1873-1952) "I mean to write a tale of love." 1896. Pen and ink on Bristol board. Unsigned. Caption written in lower left margin. Publication: Unpublished illustration for Ideals Made Real: A Romance by George Lansing Raymond.
Lot: 20 - William Wallace Denslow, (1856-1915), 1st edition, Wizard of Oz. "Once in a while she would pass a house..." 1899.
William Wallace Denslow (1856-1915) 1st edition, Wizard of Oz. "Once in a while she would pass a house..." 1899. Pen and ink over a graphite underdrawing on Strathmore board. Signed "Den" and with seahorse monogram, lower left. Publication: Illustration for the first edition of Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (Chicago: George M. Hill, 1900), Chapter III, page 33.
Lot: 21 - A. Cadman, 21 illustrations depicting scenes from The Pilgrim's Progress. Circa 1900.
A. Cadman 21 illustrations depicting scenes from The Pilgrim's Progress. Circa 1900. Ink and wash on board. Each signed, titled, and numbered. Publication: Most likely illustrations produced for magic lantern slides.
Lot: 22 - Reginald Lionel Knowles, (1879-1950), Nature's Own Gardens. 1907.
Reginald Lionel Knowles (1879-1950) Nature's Own Gardens. 1907. Ink and watercolor on paper. Both signed and dated in lower edge. Publication: Cover and spine illustration for Nature's Own Gardens by Maud U. Clarke (London and New York: J.M. Dent & Co. and E.P. Dutton & Co., 1907)
Lot: 23 - Unknown Artist, Homer: The Story of the Iliad. 1905.
Unknown Artist Homer: The Story of the Iliad. 1905. Ink on board. Publication: Cover illustration for Homer: The Story of the Iliad by A.J. Church (London: Seeley & Co. Ltd., 1905). Accompanied by a copy of the book.
Lot: 24 - Frank Adams, American (1871-1944), "This is the Rat that ate the Malt, that lay in the house that Jack built." Circa 1912.
Frank Adams American, (1871-1944) "This is the Rat that ate the Malt, that lay in the house that Jack built." Circa 1912. Pen, ink, and watercolor on board. Signed in lower left. Includes letter of authenticity. Publication: Interior illustration published in The House that Jack Built by (London: Blackie & Son Limited, circa 1912).
Lot: 25 - Frank Adams, American (1871-1944), "Mother Goose had a house, ‘twas built in a wood, where an Owl at the door for sentinel stood." Circa 1915.
Frank Adams American, (1871-1944) "Mother Goose had a house, ‘twas built in a wood, where an Owl at the door for sentinel stood." Circa 1915. Watercolor on board. Signed in lower left. Includes letter of authenticity. Publication: Interior illustration published in Mother Goose (London: Blackie and Son Limited, circa 1915).
Lot: 26 - René Bull, (1870-1942), Elderly Arab man. Circa 1915.
René Bull (1870-1942) Elderly Arab man. Circa 1915. Watercolor on board. Signed in lower right. Artist's notes written in pencil, verso.
Lot: 27 - Harold Mathews Brett, (1880-1955), The Hunt. Circa 1920.
Harold Mathews Brett (1880-1955) The Hunt. Circa 1920. Oil on canvas. Signed in lower right. Publication: Illustration for the book, Obedience.
Lot: 28 - John Austen, (1886-1953), "And then having me in his arms, he kissed me three or four times." 1929.
John Austen (1886-1953) "And then having me in his arms, he kissed me three or four times." 1929. Pen and ink on board. Unsigned. Inscribed "No. 2" on verso. Publication: Illustration published in The Fortunes and Misfortunes of the Famous Moll Flanders by Daniel Dafoe (New York: Dodd, Mead and Company, 1929).
Lot: 29 - Alastair, (1887-1969), Annunciation. Circa 1930.
Alastair (1887-1969) Annunciation. Circa 1930. Mixed media on paper. Unsigned. Title inscribed in pencil on verso.
Lot: 30 - George Washington Hood, (1869-1949), The Water of Endless Youth. 1931.
George Washington Hood (1869-1949) The Water of Endless Youth. 1931. Oil on panel. Signed in lower left. Title from inscription on verso. Caption inscribed on verso, "On the seventy-seventh island of that sea stands, on golden duck legs, the castle of wondrous fair Ilona." In original frame. Publication: Illustration on page 182 of Fairy Tales of Eastern Europe by Jeremiah Curtain (New York: R. M. McBride, 1931).
Lot: 31 - Richard Taylor, (1902-1970), Title-Page Decoration. Circa 1932.
Richard Taylor (1902-1970) Title-Page Decoration. Circa 1932. Pen and ink on paper. Initialed in lower right image. Publication: Illustration from a contest submission for The Limited Editions Club publication of Penguin Island by Anatole France, 1932-33. From Book VII: Modern Times. Madame Cérés.
Lot: 32 - Richard Taylor, (1902-1970), Illustration for Book I. II. Circa 1932.
Richard Taylor (1902-1970) Illustration for Book I. II. Circa 1932. Pen and ink on paper. Initialed in lower right. Publication: Illustration from a contest submission for The Limited Editions Club publication of Penguin Island by Anatole France, 1932-33. From Book VII: Modern Times. Madame Cérés.
Lot: 33 - Richard Taylor, (1902-1970), Illustration for Book II. IX. Circa 1932.
Richard Taylor (1902-1970) Illustration for Book II. IX. Circa 1932. Pen and ink on paper. Initialed in lower right. Publication: Illustration from a contest submission for The Limited Editions Club publication of Penguin Island by Anatole France, 1932-33. From Book VII: Modern Times. Madame Cérés.
Lot: 34 - Richard Taylor, (1902-1970), Illustration for Book III. Circa 1932.
Richard Taylor (1902-1970) Illustration for Book III. Circa 1932. Pen and ink on paper. Signed in lower left. Publication: Illustration from a contest submission for The Limited Editions Club publication of Penguin Island by Anatole France, 1932-33. From Book VII: Modern Times. Madame Cérés.
Lot: 35 - Thornton Oakley, (1881-1953), Sketch map of Scandinavia. 1938.
Thornton Oakley (1881-1953) Sketch map of Scandinavia. 1938. Pen and ink on Bristol board. Signed on verso. Publication: End papers illustration for Scandanavia Becons by Amy Oakley (New York: D. Appleton-Century Company, 1938).
Lot: 36 - James Sylvester Holland, (1905-1996), 21 illustrations for The Robber Bridegroom. 1944.
James Sylvester Holland (1905-1996) 21 illustrations for The Robber Bridegroom. 1944. Pen and ink on paper, vellum, and board. Unsigned with some annotations, page numbers, and ammendments. Publication: Original pen and ink drawings and sketches for the book, The Robber Bridegroom by Eudora Welty (London: John Lane The Bodley Head, 1944).
Lot: 37 - Georges de Pogedaieff, (1897-1971), Dead Souls: Chichikov with Manilov and Korobochka. Circa 1945.
Georges de Pogedaieff (1897-1971) Dead Souls: Chichikov with Manilov and Korobochka. Circa 1945. Ink, charcoal and pencil on paper. Signed in lower left. Adhered to backing paper with pencil sketch by an unknown hand. Publication: Unpublished drawing for an edition of Nicolai Gogol's Dead Souls.
Lot: 38 - Eloise Wilkins, (1904-1987), "So her mother sewed the button on tight." 1947.
Eloise Wilkins (1904-1987) "So her mother sewed the button on tight." 1947. Watercolor on board. Publication: Illustration for The Little Golden Book, Fix It Please by Lucy Sprague Mitchell (New York: Simon and Schuster, 1947).
Lot: 39 - Ludwig Bemelmans, (1898-1962), Dirty Eddy in the lovely San Fernando Valley. Circa 1947.
Ludwig Bemelmans (1898-1962) Dirty Eddy in the lovely San Fernando Valley. Circa 1947. Mixed media including watercolor, ink, and collage on Bristol board. Signed Bemelmans in lower right. Title from verso. Landscape related to the publication of Bemelmans' book, Dirty Eddie, specifically the fifth part, "In the beautiful San Fernando Valley (New York: Viking, 1947).
Lot: 40 - Helen Jacobs, (1888-1970), King Midas and the flower girl. Circa 1948.
Helen Jacobs (1888-1970) King Midas and the flower girl. Circa 1948. Pen and ink on paper. Signed in lower right. Publication: Published in issue 9 of the "Riverside Series" titled Tales of Old Greece (London: Martins Press, 1948).
Lot: 41 - H. Lawrence Hoffman, (1911-1977), Stormy Manderley Estate. 1943.
H. Lawrence Hoffman (1911-1977) Rebecca, Manderley Estate. 1943. Oil on panel. Signed in lower left. Publication: Cover illustration for Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier (New York: Pocket Books, 1943). Accompanied by a copy of the book.
Lot: 42 - H. Lawrence Hoffman, (1911-1977), Rejected cover illustration for “The Canterbury Tales.” Circa 1948.
H. Lawrence Hoffman (1911-1977) Rejected cover illustration for "The Canterbury Tales." Circa 1948. Gouache on Bristol board. Unsigned. Published: Proposed cover for The Canterbury Tales of Geoffrey Chaucer: A new modern English prose translation by R. M. Lumiansky (New York: Simon and Schuster, 1948). Accompanied by a copy of the book.
Lot: 43 - H. Lawrence Hoffman, (1911-1977), Petro's War. 1972.
H. Lawrence Hoffman (1911-1977) Petro's War. 1972. Gouache and graphite on Pantone Color Paper, with ink on mylar overlay. Publication: Dust jacket illustration for Petros' War by Alki Zei (New York: E.P. Dutton & Co, 1972). With E.P. Dutton & Co Children's Book Department ink stamp, verso. Accompanied by a copy of the book.
Lot: 44 - H. Lawrence Hoffman, (1911-1977), Silver. Circa 1950.
H. Lawrence Hoffman (1911-1977) Silver. Circa 1950. Gouache on board. Title written in lower left margin.
Lot: 45 - Garth Williams, (1912-1996), "He found a bush with flowers." 1963.
Garth Williams (1912-1996) "He found a bush with flowers." 1963. Mixed media on board. Publication: Interior illustration published in The Little Giant Girl and the Elf Boy by Else Holmelund Minarik (New York: Harper & Row, 1963).
Lot: 46 - Garth Williams, (1912-1996), The West Begins. 1953.
Garth Williams (1912-1996) The West Begins. 1953. Graphite on tracing paper. Signed in lower right. Inscribed with chapter and book number in lower left. Publication: Interior illustration for By the Shores of Silver Lake by Laura Ingalls Wilder (New York: Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1953).
Lot: 47 - Garth Williams, (1912-1996), "They each had one eye open." 1977.
Garth Williams (1912-1996) "They each had one eye open." 1977. Charcoal pencil and ink wash on Bristol board. Signed in lower left. Publication: 2-page spread published in Fox Eyes by Margaret Wise Brown (New York: Pantheon Books, 1977).
Lot: 48 - Tibor Gergely, (1900-1978), "Some houses of stone are castles..." 1955.
Tibor Gergely (1900-1978) "Some houses of stone are castles..." 1955. Watercolor and gouache on board with printed text. Unsigned. Publication: Interior illustration for Houses by Elsa Jane Werner (New York: Simon and Schuster, 1955).
Lot: 49 - Tibor Gergely, (1900-1978), "Some people's houses are partly caves." 1955.
Tibor Gergely (1900-1978) "Some people's houses are partly caves." 1955. Watercolor and gouache on board with printed text. Unsigned. Publication: Interior illustration for Houses by Elsa Jane Werner (New York: Simon and Schuster, 1955).
Lot: 50 - Katherine Evans, (1901-1964), Study for Jingle Bell Jack. 1955.
Katherine Evans (1901-1964) Study for Jingle Bell Jack. 1955. Gouache on board. Unsigned. Includes annotations by the artist. Publication: Study for the cover of Jingle Bell Jack by Dr. Frances R. Horwich (New York: Golden Press, 1955).
Lot: 51 - Katherine Evans, (1901-1964), 3 studies, I know why we give thanks. 1956.
Katherine Evans (1901-1964) 3 studies, I know why we give thanks. 1956. Mixed media on board. Unsigned. Includes annotations by the artist. Publication: 1 cover and 2 unpublished studies for the children's book, I Know Why We Give Thanks by Mary Sue White (Nashville, TN: Broadman Press, 1956).
Lot: 52 - Charles Folkard, (1878-1963), "I sometimes search the grassy knolls for wheels of hansom-cabs ..." 1956.
Charles Folkard (1878-1963) "I sometimes search the grassy knolls for wheels of hansom-cabs..." 1956. Watercolor and gouache on board. Signed in bottom right. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity and a copy of the book. Publication: One of four illustrations published in The Book of Nonsense (London: J. M. Dent & Sons / New York: E. P. Dutton & Co., 1956).
Lot: 53 - Rie Cramer, (1887-1977), Group of 4 illustrations from The Silver Thimble Story Book. Circa 1960.
Rie Cramer (1887-1977) Group of 4 illustrations from The Silver Thimble Story Book. Circa 1960. Pen and ink on paper. Initialed in lower center. Publication: Interior illustrations from "Thumbelina" and "Cinderella" from The Silver Thimble Story Book by the artist (London: Blackie and Son, Ltd., 1960).
Lot: 54 - Dale Maxey, (1931-1978), Jack and Jill. Circa 1960.
Dale Maxey (1931-1978) Jack and Jill. Circa 1960. Gouache on board. Publication: Possible alternate illustration for set of Mother Goose nursery rhyme lithographs, produced in association with Prudential Insurance.
Lot: 55 - Felix Lorioux, (1872–1964), Study for illustration, Merlin reading to fairies. Circa 1960.
Felix Lorioux (1872–1964) Study for illustration, Merlin reading to fairies. Circa 1960. Watercolor on paper. Signed in lower right margin. Caption in lower margin: "Merlin: Sachez que les premie`res qualite´s d'une fee´ doisent e^tre la gra^ce, la beaute´, et la douceur" [Know that the first qualities of a fairy must be grace, beauty, and gentleness]. Sent to Huguette Clark as a birthday card, gift inscription in gold ink on verso, dated June 9, 2000.
Lot: 56 - Richard Scarry, (1919-1994), My Little Golden Calendar, May. 1961.
Richard Scarry (1919-1994) My Little Golden Calendar, May. 1961. Gouache on board. Titled and dated "The Golden Calendar 1961" in lower left margin. Publication: Interior illustration for the month of May in My Little Golden Calendar for 1961 (New York: Golden Press, 1961).
Lot: 57 - Richard Scarry, (1919-1994), My Little Golden Calendar, June. 1961.
Richard Scarry (1919-1994) My Little Golden Calendar, June. 1961. Gouache on board. Inscribed "June" in lower right. Publication: Interior illustration for the month of June in My Little Golden Calendar for 1961 (New York: Golden Press, 1961).
Lot: 58 - Fletcher Martin, (1904-1979), Humphrey and Maud on Endeavor Island. 1961.
Fletcher Martin (1904-1979) Humphrey and Maud on Endeavor Island. 1961. Mixed media on Bristol board. Signed in lower right. Publication: Interior illustration for The Sea Wolf by Jack London (New York: The Heritage Press, 1961).
Lot: 59 - Joseph Krush, (1918-2022), "The house told the story of the family." 1965.
Joseph Krush (1918-2022) "The house told the story of the family." 1965. Watercolor on board. Signed "Krush" in lower left. Publication: Title page spread for "A House of Many Rooms," published in Reader's Digest Condensed Books, Summer Selections. Volume III (Pleasantville, NY: Reader's Digest Association, 1965).
Lot: 60 - Various Artists, Group of 16 book jacket illustrations and studies for Elmfield Press. Circa 1970.
Various Artists Group of 16 book jacket illustrations and studies for Elmfield Press. Circa 1970. Mixed media on board and paper. Most artists unidentified. Other artists include John Jarvies and Michael Hadley. Includes copies of each book.
Lot: 61 - William Pène du Bois, 1916-1993, The Three Fur Brothers. 1971.
William Pène du Bois 1916-1993 The Three Fur Brothers. 1971. Mixed media on paper. Signed in lower left. Publication: Interior illustration published on pages 32-33 in Bear Circus (New York: Viking Press, 1971).
Lot: 62 - William Pène du Bois, (1916-1993), Boxing match. 1978.
William Pène du Bois (1916-1993) Boxing match. 1978. Mixed media on Bristol board. Signed in lower right. Publication: Interior illustration published on pages 16-17 in The Forbidden Forest (New York: Harper & Row, 1978).
Lot: 63 - William Pène du Bois, (1916-1993), Swami Tarragon. 1967.
William Pène du Bois (1916-1993) Swami Tarragon. 1967. Mixed media on paper. Initialed in lower right. Interior illustration published on pages 12-13 in The Horse in the Camel Suit (New York: Harper & Row, 1967).
Lot: 64 - William Pène du Bois, Ladder down the crystal cave and Digging in the mounds. 1970.
William Pène du Bois Ladder down the crystal cave and Digging in the mounds. 1970. Mixed media on paper. Unsigned. Publication: Interior illustrations published on pages 18-19 in Digging for China (New York: Doubleday & Co., 1970).
Lot: 65 - Joan Walsh Anglund, (1926-2021), "Across the Miles." Circa 1970.
Joan Walsh Anglund (1926-2021) "Across the Miles." Circa 1970. Watercolor and ink on vellum, adhered to card stock, folded. Signed in lower right. Additional text on cover: "To a special someone on Valentine's Day." Greeting card message inscribed on interior page. Publication: Greeting card illustration and mockup.
Lot: 66 - Jerry Pinkney, (1939-2021), Lamb, monkeys, and bananas, African folk tale. Circa 1970.
Jerry Pinkney (1939-2021) Lamb, monkeys, and bananas, African folk tale. Circa 1970. Ink and watercolor on paper, mounted to illustration board. Publication: The piece bears the notations "Everett Grade 5" and "P. 265," indicating it was most likely created for a reading textbook.
Lot: 67 - Jane Breskin Zalben, (b. 1950), "Eight little foxes in a terrible flap," 1976.
Jane Breskin Zalben (b. 1950) "Eight little foxes in a terrible flap," 1976. Watercolor on vellum. Signed and inscribed "An Invitation to the Butterfly Ball" in pencil, lower margin. Publication: Interior illustration in An Invitation to the Butterfly Ball: A Counting Rhyme by Jane Yolen (New York: Parent's Magazine Press and Book Club, 1976). Junior Library Guild Gold Award Selection. Re-published by Philomel Books/Putnam and Collins and Boyds Mills Press/Wordsong.
Lot: 68 - Jane Breskin Zalben, (b. 1950), Humpty Dumpty Upside Down with baby borogroves hatching and "O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!" 1977.
Jane Breskin Zalben (b. 1950) Humpty Dumpty Upside Down with baby borogroves hatching and "O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!" 1977. Watercolor on opaline parchment. Both signed in lower edge. Publication: Two interior illustrations on page 22 of Jabberwocky by Lewis Carroll (New York and London: Frederick warne & Co., 1977). Republished by Boyds Mills Press/Wordsong. Exhibited: Justin Schiller Gallery, Morgan Library, and The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Lot: 69 - Jane Breskin Zalben, (b. 1950), Janson riffing on Georges Braque, Pablo Picasso and Marcel Duchamp. 2012.
Jane Breskin Zalben (b. 1950) Janson riffing on Georges Braque, Pablo Picasso and Marcel Duchamp. 2012. Watercolor, pencil and collage on paper, with vellum and printed text overlay. Signed in pencil, lower right. Publication: Interior illustration on page 13 of Mousterpiece: A Mouse-Sized Guide to Modern Art by Jane Breskin Zalben (New York: Neal Porter/Roaring Brook Press, 2012). Calling Caldecott Horn Book List. Published in China in 2023.
Lot: 70 - Jane Breskin Zalben, (b. 1950), Janson riffing on Frank Stella. 2012.
Jane Breskin Zalben (b. 1950) Janson riffing on Frank Stella. 2012. Watercolor and acrylic on paper, with vellum and printed text overlay. Signed in pencil, lower right. Publication: Interior illustration on page 15 of Mousterpiece: A Mouse-Sized Guide to Modern Art by Jane Breskin Zalben (New York: Neal Porter/Roaring Brook Press, 2012). Calling Caldecott Horn Book List. Published in China in 2023.
Lot: 71 - Artist Unknown, signed E.B., Saint George slaying the dragon. Circa 1980.
Artist Unknown, signed E.B. Saint George slaying the dragon. Circa 1980. Oil on canvas. Initialed "E.B." in lower right.
Lot: 72 - Judith Sutton, (20th cent.), Coat of Many Colors, group of 2 illustrations. 1994.
Judith Sutton (20th cent.) Coat of Many Colors, group of 2 illustrations. 1994. Watercolor on paper. Artist name and phone number written in pencil in lower right margin, each. Publication: 2 double-paged spreads published on pages 20-21 and 30-31 of Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors (New York: Scholastic, 1994).
Lot: 73 - Vincent Perez, (1938-), "Steering to a hair." 1998.
Vincent Perez (1938- ) "Steering to a hair" Steampunk airships Science Fiction illustration. 1998. Ink and watercolor on paper. Signed and dated in lower left. Publication: Interior illustration published in a limited edition of With the Night Mail by Rudyard Kipling (San Francisco: Arion Press, 1998).
Lot: 74 - Edward Gorey, (1929-2000), Thirteen. Circa 1990.
Edward Gorey (1929-2000) Thirteen. Circa 1990. Ink and watercolor on paper. Initialed in lower right. An auction label is adhered to the back of the frame.
Lot: 75 - Rosemary Wells, (b. 1943), A is for Apple. Circa 2000., Watercolor and ink on paper., 8 1/4 x 11 in. (21 x 27.9 cm.)
Rosemary Wells (b. 1943) A is for Apple. Circa 2000. Watercolor and ink on paper. Promotional or unpublished illustration featuring characters from the Max & Ruby series of children's books.
Lot: 76 - Olivier Dunrea, (b. 1953), Here comes the snow. 2000.
Olivier Dunrea (b. 1953) Here comes the snow. 2000. Gouache over pencil on paper. Initialed and dated in lower left margin. Includes Publication: Two page spread made for Dunrea's book, Bear Noel (New York: Farrar, Straus, and Giroux, 2000).
Lot: 77 - Mary Engelbreit, (b. 1952), "Little Red Riding Hood had not gone very far before she met a wolf." 2007.
Mary Engelbreit (b. 1952) "Little Red Riding Hood had not gone very far before she met a wolf." 2007. Watercolor on Bristol board. Dated in lower margin. Publication: Illustration published for "Little Red Riding Hood" in Mary Engelbreit's Nursery Tales (New York: Harper Collins, 2008).
Lot: 78 - Mary Engelbreit, (b. 1952), Emperor’s New Clothes. 2008.
Mary Engelbreit (b. 1952) Emperor's New Clothes. 2008. Watercolor on Bristol board. Title and various notes in pencil in margins. Publication: Illustration published in Mary Engelbreit's Nursery and Fairy Tales: A Treasury of Children's Classics (New York: Harper Collins, 2008).
Lot: 79 - Mary Engelbreit, (b. 1952), Must Change Attitude. 2008.
Mary Engelbreit (b. 1952) Must Change Attitude. 2008. Watercolor on paper. Signed in lower right. Notations including date and caption in lower margin. Publication: Illustration for Mary Engelbreit's On the Edge: 2009 Wall Calendar (Andrews McMeel Publishing).
Lot: 80 - Mary Engelbreit, (b. 1952), Queen of Autumn. Circa 2020.
Mary Engelbreit (b. 1952) Queen of Autumn. Circa 2020. Watercolor and colored pencil on Bristol board. Publication: Illustration for a fine art print.
Lot: 81 - Peanuts / Charles Schulz / Bill Melendez Productions, Snoopy The Musical animation drawing. 1988.
Peanuts / Charles Schulz / Bill Melendez Productions Snoopy The Musical animation drawing. 1988. Pencil on paper. Bears the seal for official Peanuts art releases. Production: Clean-up animation drawing of Snoopy delivering a 'smooch' from Snoopy! The Musical (1988).
Lot: 82 - Peanuts / Charles Schulz / Bill Melendez, (1916-2008), Villain Cat. 1981.
Peanuts / Charles Schulz / Bill Melendez (1916-2008) Villain Cat. 1981. Cel vinyl paint and marker on acetate animation cel. Production: Hand-inked and painted model cel of Brutus the bobcat in the Peanuts animated special, "Someday You'll Find Her, Charlie Brown," which first aired October 30, 1981.
Lot: 83 - Walt Disney Studios / Thurston Harper, (1903-1987), Don Donald animation study drawing. 1937.
Walt Disney Studios / Thurston Harper (1903-1987) Don Donald animation study drawing. 1937. Graphite on animation paper. Production: Animator's study drawing of Donald Duck for the animated short, Don Donald, released in 1937.
Lot: 84 - Walt Disney Studios / Walt Kelly & Bob McCrea, (1913-1973) / (1911-1995), Mickey Mouse and Pluto animation clean-up drawing pair. 1939.
Walt Disney Studios / Walt Kelly & Bob McCrea (1913-1973) / (1911-1995) Mickey Mouse and Pluto animation clean-up drawing pair. 1939. Graphite on 5 hole punched Disney animation paper. Production: A pair of clean-up animation drawings featuring Mickey Mouse and his pal Pluto from Mickey's Surprise Party, the 1939 Nabisco advertising short which screened at the Golden Gate International Exhibition in San Francisco and the New York World's Fair.
Lot: 85 - Walt Disney Studios, Group of 3 "Package Feature" animation model cels: Lulubelle, Sacha the Woodpecker, & Gauchito. 1944, 1946, 1947.
Walt Disney Studios Group of 3 "Package Feature" animation model cels: Lulubelle, Sacha the Woodpecker, & Gauchito. 1944, 1946, 1947. Gouache on celluloid. Production: An assortment of hand-inked and painted animation model cels from three classic 1940s Disney package features: The Flying Gauchito in The Three Caballeros (1944), Sacha the Woodpecker from "Peter and the Wolf" in Make Mine Music (1946), and Lulubelle from the Bongo segment of Fun and Fancy Free (1947).
Lot: 86 - Walt Disney Studios, All The Cats Join In, boy and girl dancing animation model cel. 1946.
Walt Disney Studios All The Cats Join In, boy and girl dancing animation model cel. 1946. Production: Animation model cel of two swing dancing teens made for "All the Cats Join In" in Make Mine Music (1946).
Lot: 87 - Walt Disney Studios, Song of the South, Br'er Rabbit and friends multi-character animation model cel. 1946.
Walt Disney Studios Song of the South, Br'er Rabbit and friends, multi-character animation model cel. 1946. Gouache on celluloid. Production: Hand-inked and painted animation model cel related to the final scene of Song of the South (1946) in which the film's characters traipse off into the horizon, singing a reprise of "Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah."
Lot: 88 - Walt Disney Studios, The Sword in the Stone, Merlin animation production cel. 1963.
Walt Disney Studios The Sword in the Stone, Merlin animation production cel. 1963. Gouache on acetate animation cel. An appropriate background print derived from the sequence is included for presentation purposes. Production: A large-image, hand-painted production cel of Merlin from the Disney animated feature The Sword in the Stone (1963).
Lot: 89 - Walt Disney Studios, "The Old vs. New: Squeak?" The Mickey Mouse Anniversary Show animation cel setup. 1968.
Walt Disney Studios "The Old vs. New: Squeak?" The Mickey Mouse Anniversary Show animation cel setup. 1968. Gouache on celluloid. Production: Two animation cel setup from the Wonderful World of Color The Mickey Mouse Anniversary Show, which first aired December 22nd, 1968.
Lot: 90 - Walt Disney Studios, "The Old vs. New" The Mickey Mouse Anniversary Show. 1968.
Walt Disney Studios "The Old vs. New" The Mickey Mouse Anniversary Show. 1968. Gouache on celluloid. Production: Two animation cel setup from the Wonderful World of Color The Mickey Mouse Anniversary Show, which first aired December 22nd, 1968.
Lot: 91 - Walt Disney Studios, The Fox and the Hound, Tod and Vixie animation cel setup. 1981.
Walt Disney Studios The Fox and the Hound, Tod and Vixie animation cel setup. 1981. The official Disney seal is present at the bottom right corner of the setup. A print background of the foxes' den is included to enhance presentation. Please note: The flash photograph has highlighted parts of the lamination film which are much less obvious (or invisible) in person. Production: Two-animation cel setup of Tod and Vixie from the 1980s Disney film, The Fox and the Hound, which was originally released July 10, 1981.
Lot: 92 - Walt Disney Studios, Tigger & Rabbit, Winnie The Pooh animation cel. 1983.
Walt Disney Studios Tigger & Rabbit, Winnie The Pooh animation cel. 1983. A print background derived from a nearby scene is included for presentation purposes. Production: A very large image, hand-painted animation cel of Tigger pouncing on Rabbit from the featurette Winnie the Pooh and A Day For Eeyore (1983).
Lot: 93 - Walt Disney Studios, The Great Mouse Detective, Basil and Toby the Dog animation cel setup. 1986.
Walt Disney Studios The Great Mouse Detective, Basil and Toby the Dog animation cel setup. 1986. Cel vinyl on acetate animation cel. A background print derived from a nearby scene is included for presentation purposes. Please note: The flash photograph has highlighted parts of the lamination film which are much less obvious (or invisible) in person. Production: Two animation cel setup of Basil from the Great Mouse Detective, dwarfed by his good-natured basset hound friend, Toby.
Lot: 94 - Walt Disney Studios, The World's Greatest Criminal Mind, The Great Mouse Detective, Ratigan animation cel setup. 1986.
Walt Disney Studios The World's Greatest Criminal Mind, The Great Mouse Detective, Ratigan animation cel setup. 1986. Cel vinyl on acetate animation cel. The setup includes the seal at bottom right used for official Disney art releases. A background print derived from a nearby scene is included for presentation purposes. Please note: The flash photograph has highlighted parts of the lamination film which are much less obvious (or invisible) in person. Production: Hand-painted, two-production cel setup from the 1986 Disney classic, The Great Mouse Detective, featuring Professor Ratigan and his mouse Thugs in the villain song, "The World's Greatest Criminal Mind."
Lot: 95 - Disney Television Animation after Carl Barks, (1901-2000), DuckTales, Beagle Boys animation cel setup. 1987.
Disney Television Animation after Carl Barks (1901-2000) DuckTales, Beagle Boys animation cel setup. 1987. A print background of the prison derived from the same episode is included for presentation purposes. Production: Multi-cel setup of the bungling Beagle Boys from the DuckTales first season episode "The Money Vanishes," first airdate October 5, 1987.
Lot: 96 - Walt Disney Studios, Winnie the Pooh Owl animation model board. Circa 1966.
Walt Disney Studios Winnie the Pooh Owl animation model board. Circa 1966. Photostat and colored pencil on paper, adhered to board. Production: A scarce Winnie the Pooh Owl model board likely related to the first Disney Winnie the Pooh film, Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree (1966).
Lot: 97 - Don Bluth / Amblin / Lucasfilm, The Land Before Time, Littlefoot and dinousaur friends production cel. 1988.
Don Bluth / Amblin / Lucasfilm The Land Before Time, Littlefoot and dinousaur friends production cel. 1988. Cel vinyl on acetate. The piece bears the official seal for Land Before Time art releases at the bottom right corner. Production: Four character cel setup of dinosaur friends, Littlefoot, Ducky, Petrie, and Spike from the classic The Land Before Time (1988).
Lot: 98 - Cartoon Network / David Feiss, (1959-), The Red Guy animation cel. 1998., 11 x 13 in. (27.9 x 33 cm.)
Cartoon Network / David Feiss (1959- ) The Red Guy animation cel. 1998. Includes the Cartoon Network Seal of Authenticity. Production: Single animation cel from Season 2, episode 3, "Journey to the Center of Cow" of Cow and Chicken first aired on March 3, 1988.
Lot: 99 - Michael Achard, (dates unknown), Wings of Gogluck, Nunki, French BD illustration. 2000.
Michael Achard (dates unknown) Wings of Gogluck, Nunki, French BD illustration. 2000. Oil on canvas. Signed and dated in lower right. Page number, Achard's copyright, and date written on verso. Publication: Illustration by French bande dessinée artist Michel Achard for the story "Les Ailes de Gogluck," part of the Nunki the Monkey Prince series.
Lot: 100 - Neil Boyle, (1931-2006), The Best Of Gilbert & Sullivan. 1963.
Neil Boyle (1931-2006) The Best Of Gilbert & Sullivan. 1963. Gouache on Illustration board. Publication: Record album cover illustration for the 1963 RCA record set, The Best of Gilbert and Sullivan.
Lot: 101 - Sam Norkin, (1917-2011), Varsity. Circa 1960., Ink and wash on board., 12 3/4 x 17 1/2 in. (32.4 x 44.5 cm.)
Sam Norkin (1917-2011) Varsity. Circa 1960. Ink and wash on board. Signed in center right. Title from inscription in lower right margin. Publication: Published in an unidentified issue of Varsity: The Young Man's Magazine.
Lot: 102 - Sam Norkin, (1917-2011), "Philharmonic in the Parks / Mostly Mozart in Philharmonic Hall." Circa 1966.
Sam Norkin (1917-2011) "Philharmonic in the Parks / Mostly Mozart in Philharmonic Hall." Circa 1966. Pend and ink on board. Signed in upper right.
Lot: 103 - Thomas B. Allen, (1928-2004), Lester Young. Circa 1970.
Thomas B. Allen (1928-2004) Lester Young. Circa 1970. Watercolor on paper. Signed in lower left.
Lot: 104 - William Oden Waller, (1889-1976), Tropical scenic design. 1926.
William Oden Waller (1889-1976) Tropical scenic design. 1926. Gouache over graphite on board. Signed in pencil in lower right image. Studio stamp in lower right margin. Signed and dated "May 12, 1926" on verso. United Scenic Artists stamp on verso. Includes additional sketches in pencil, verso. Production: Set design most likely for "George White's Scandals" which ran from June 14, 1926 to June 18, 1927 at the Apollo Theatre.
Lot: 105 - Robert Edmond Jones, (1887-1954), Curtain for prologue, Song of the Lute. 1945.
Robert Edmond Jones (1887-1954) Curtain for prologue, Song of the Lute. 1945. Mixed media on board. Signed and dated with United Scenic Artists union stamp in lower right margin. Title inscribed in lower right margin. United Scenic Artists Local 829 registration stamp on verso. Production: Set design set design for Broadway production of The Lute Song that ran at the Plymouth Theatre, February 6-June 8, 1946. Exhibited: Robert Edmond Jones: Designs for the Theatre. The Whitney Museum of American Art, February 26-April 20, 1958. Exhibition program included.
Lot: 106 - Oliver Smith, (1918-1994), Show curtain for In The Summerhouse. 1947.
Oliver Smith (1918-1994) Show curtain for In The Summerhouse. 1947. Gouache on paper. Signed and dated in lower right. Title inscribed in lower left, "Show curtain 'In the Summerhouse' by Jane Bowles." Inscribed, "For Libby, with love, Oliver" in lower right. Inscribed on frame, verso, "For Libby, all my love, Oliver. Christmas 1948." Production: Set design for the Broadway play, In the Summerhouse, Playhouse Theatre, December 29, 1953-February 13, 1954.
Lot: 107 - Zig (Louis Gaudin), (1882-1936), Costume study for Arletty as Myrrhine (Pink). 1910.
Zig (Louis Gaudin) (1882-1936) Costume study for Arletty as Myrrhine (Pink). 1910. Graphite, gouache, and ink on paper. Signed in lower right. Captioned in pencil and stamped with production design number. Production: Created for the production Xantho chez les Courtisanes, by Jacques Richepin, 1910.
Lot: 108 - Zig (Louis Gaudin), (1882-1936), Costume study for Arletty as Myrrhine (Red). 1910.
Zig (Louis Gaudin) (1882-1936) Costume study for Arletty as Myrrhine (Red). 1910. Graphite, gouache, ink and colored pencil on paper. Signed in lower right. Captioned in pencil and stamped with production design number. Production: Created for the production Xantho chez les Courtisanes, by Jacques Richepin, 1910.
Lot: 109 - Charles-Carl Gesmar, (1900-1928), Le Mensonge costume design. 1927.
Charles-Carl Gesmar (1900-1928) Le Mensonge costume design. 1927. Watercolor and graphite, heightened with silver, on paper. Signed and dated "C. Gesmar - 27" in lower right. Title from inscription, lower left. Inscribed on verso: "Mme. Aluie" and "Louise."
Lot: 110 - Leon Bakst, (1866-1924), Black, green, and silver costume design. Circa 1920.
Leon Bakst (1866-1924) Black, green, and silver costume design. Circa 1920. Watercolor and gold and silver paints over graphite on paper. Signed "Bakst" in center right. Production: Costume design, possibly for the ballet, La Légende de Joseph.
Lot: 111 - Leon Bakst, (1866-1924), Blue, silver, red costume design. Circa 1920.
Leon Bakst (1866-1924) Blue, silver, red costume design. Circa 1920. Watercolor and gold and silver paints over graphite on paper. Signed "Bakst" in center right. Production: Costume design, possibly for the ballet, La Légende de Joseph.
Lot: 112 - Lucinda Ballard, (1906-1993), Aunt Trina. 1944.
Lucinda Ballard (1906-1993) Aunt Trina. 1944. Watercolor and pencil on paper with fabric swatches. Signed in lower right. Dedicated "for John van Druten" and dated on lower right mount. Production: Costume design for Adrienne Gessner as Aunt Trina in the Broadway play "I Remember Mama," 1944.
Lot: 113 - Eugene Berman, (1899-1972), Don Giovanni: Donna Elvira. 1957.
Eugene Berman (1899-1972) Don Giovanni: Donna Elvira. 1957. Watercolor and ink on paper. Initialed and dated in lower image. Title and character name inscribed in upper image. Production: Costume design for the opera, Don Giovanni, performed at the Metropolitan Opera, 1957-58.
Lot: 114 - Lorenzo Ghiglia, (1936-2014), Witches' costumes. 1965.
Lorenzo Ghiglia (1936-2014) Witches' costumes. 1965. Mixed media on paper. Production: Costume designs from the 1966 opera Dido and Aeneus, performed at the Glyndebourne opera house, and commissioned for broadcast by the BBC.
Lot: 115 - Alvin Colt, (1916-2008), Lola costume design from Around the World. Circa 1946.
Alvin Colt (1916-2008) Lola costume design from Around the World. Circa 1946. Mixed media including gouache and fabric on paper. Signed in pencil in lower left. Union stamp with inscription and signature in center left, "For Isa-Xavier 1946. All my best, Alvin." Production: Costume design used in Act II of the Broadway musical, Around the World (1946). Directed by Orson Welles; music by Cole Porter.
Lot: 116 - Alvin Colt, (1916-2008), 3 designs, Buick Presentation (LeSabre Centurian). 1972.
Alvin Colt (1916-2008) 3 designs, Buick Presentation (LeSabre Centurian). 1972. Watercolor on tracing paper, mounted on card stock. Titled in upper left of "Square Dance," and "Dixieland." Production: Stage presentations for General Motors' new Buick promotional event.
Lot: 117 - Alvin Colt, (1916-2008), 3 designs: Broadway Folies and 2 Fashion Drawings. Circa 1980.
Alvin Colt (1916-2008) 3 designs: Broadway Folies and 2 1920s costume desings. Circa 1980. Watercolor on tracing paper mounted on card stock. Signed in bottom right, each. Title for "Broadway Follies" inscribed in upper left. Production: Costume designs for performers Karen Teti and Steve Bourneuf in Broadway Follies, which ran at the Nederlander Theatre, March 2-15, 1981. Other designs for unknown productions.
Lot: 118 - Martin Pakledinaz, (1953-2012), 2 designs, Duchess of Malfi & Guest 1, Secret Garden. Circa 1989.
Martin Pakledinaz (1953-2012) 2 designs, Duchess of Malfi & Guest 1, Secret Garden. Circa 1989. Mixed media on paper. Signed and titled in lower right, each. Productions: The Duchess of Malfi at the Tyrone Guthrie Theatre, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Premier performance of The Secret Garden at the Wells Theatre, Norfolk, Virginia, November 28-December 17, 1989.
Lot: 119 - Gregg Barnes, (b. 1956), "St. Petersburg." Circa 1998.
Gregg Barnes (b. 1956) "St. Petersburg." Circa 1998. Gouache, watercolor, and marker on paper. Signature with union stamp in lower left. Play title inscribed in upper right. Title inscribed in lower right. Production: Costume design for Anastasia on Ice.
Lot: 120 - Gregg Barnes, (b. 1956), 2 costume designs for the Rhythm Club. Circa 2000.
Gregg Barnes (b. 1956) 2 costume designs for the Rhythm Club. Circa 2000. Gouache on paper. Signature with union stamp in lower left (each). Play title inscribed in lower right (each). Production: Costume designs for characters in the musical, The Rhythm Club, which was to open on Broadway in the spring of 2001, but was postponed and eventually cancelled.
Lot: 121 - Artist Unknown (Signed J.E.), Dickens' Children, A Christmas Carol. Circa 2000.
Artist Unknown (Signed J.E.) Dickens' Children, A Christmas Carol. Circa 2000. Mixed media on vellum, adhered to board. Monogram, "JE" in lower right. Title inscribed in center left.
Lot: 122 - Adrien Jacques Garcelon, (20th cent.), Sportif. Circa 1920.
Adrien Jacques Garcelon (20th cent.) Sportif. Circa 1920. Gouache and watercolor on paper.
Lot: 123 - Mino Delle Site, (1914-1996), Three aeropainting watercolors. 1932.
Mino Delle Site (1914-1996) Three aeropainting watercolors. 1932. Watercolor on paper. i) Decollo ii) Aeroporto iii) Viaggi del 2000 Each signed and dated in lower center image. The authenticity of these works has kindly been confirmed by the Archivio Mino Delle Site. Gym decorations of the 'Casa dello studente' (student house), Rome.
Lot: 124 - Georges Lepape, (1887-1971), L'oiseau bleu = La chatte. 1923.
Georges Lepape (1887-1971) L'oiseau bleu - La chatte. 1923. Watercolor and pencil on board. Signed, dated and dedicated "à Nadine Picard hommage amical" in lower right. Titled in upper left. Publication: Study for "La Chatte" from Décors et Costumes pour l'Oiseau Bleu by Maurice Maeterlinck (Paris: Société d'Edition Le Livre, 1927.
Lot: 125 - Georges Lepape, (1887-1971), L’Antipodiste, relief in plaster and marbles for unknown fashion publication. Circa 1930.
Georges Lepape (1887-1971) L'Antipodiste, relief in plaster and marbles for unknown fashion publication. Circa 1930. Plaster, glass, and poster paint. Signed in lower left.
Lot: 126 - Georges Lepape, (1887-1971), Tête de femme de face. Circa 1930.
Georges Lepape (1887-1971) Tête de femme de face. Circa 1930. Pen and ink and pencil on paper. Both signed in lower right.
Lot: 127 - Georges Barbier, (1882-1932), Au Lido. 1924.
Georges Barbier (1882-1932) Au Lido. 1924. Ink and gouache on paper. Unsigned. Publication: Illustration from the fashion potrfolio, Le bonheur du jour; ou, Les graces a la mode (Paris: Meynial, 1924).
Lot: 128 - Georges Barbier, (1882-1932), L'Arc-en-Ciel. 1924.
Georges Barbier (1882-1932) L'Arc-en-Ciel. 1924. Ink and gouache on paper. Unsigned. Publication: Illustration from the fashion potrfolio, Le bonheur du jour; ou, Les graces a la mode (Paris: Meynial, 1924).
Lot: 129 - Cecil Beaton, (1904-1980), Fashion drawing with large hat and muff.1950.
Cecil Beaton (1904-1980) Fashion drawing with large hat and muff. Circa 1950. Ink wash on paper. Signed in lower right. Includes Sagittarius Gallery label, verso.
Lot: 130 - Marie Michal, (20th cent.), Patterned maxi dress. Circa 1973.
Marie Michal (20th cent.) Patterned maxi dress. Circa 1973. Gouache and ink on paper, mounted to board. Signed "Michal" in lower right. Notes with "LHJ" written on board. Publication: Fashion illustration most likely appearing in Ladies Home Journal.
Lot: 131 - Gnyuki Torimaru, (1937-), Princess Diana pleated Fortuny-style formal dress. 1986.
Gnyuki Torimaru (1937- ) Princess Diana pleated Fortuny-style formal dress. 1986. Pen and ink, pencil, and colored pencil on paper. Signed and dated in lower right. Inscribed "H.R.H. [Her Royal Highness] The Princess of Wales" in upper right. Includes a photograph of the princess wearing the dress. Production: Fashion design for dress worn by Princess Diana to a banquet with Emperor Hirohito of Japan during her trip to attend his enthronement.
Lot: 132 - Gnyuki Torimaru, (1937-), Pleated skirt suit for Princess Diana. 1986.
Gnyuki Torimaru (1937- ) Princess Diana pleated skirt suit. 1986. Pen and ink, pencil, and colored pencil on paper. Signed and dated in lower right Inscribed "H.R.H. [Her Royal Highness] The Princess of Wales" in upper left. Production: Fashion design for a two-piece suit worn by Princess Diana.
Lot: 133 - Bill Blass, (1922-2002), Blue suit fashion illustration. 1998.
Bill Blass (1922-2002) Blue suit fashion illustration. 1998. Ink on vellum. Initialed and dated lower edge.
Lot: 134 - Bill Blass, (1922-2002), "1927" coat with brown fur trim fashion illustration. Circa 1990.
Bill Blass (1922-2002) "1927" coat with brown fur trim fashion illustration. Circa 1990. Ink on vellum. Initialed and inscribed "1927" lower edge.
Lot: 135 - Bill Blass, (1922-2002), Suit jacket and flowers fashion illustration. 1998.
Bill Blass (1922-2002) Suit jacket and flowers fashion illustration. 1998. Ink on vellum. Initialed and inscribed "Spring 1998" lower edge.
Lot: 136 - Bill Blass, (1922-2002), 60s style dress fashion illustration. Circa 1980.
Bill Blass (1922-2002) 60s style dress fashion illustration. Circa 1980. Ink on vellum. Unsigned.
Lot: 137 - Charles Dana Gibson, (1867-1944), Gibson Girl. Circa 1900.
Charles Dana Gibson (1867-1944) Gibson Girl. Circa 1900. Conte crayon on board. Signed in crayon in lower image. Inscribed in pencil in lower right, "To Mrs. H. T. Clarke, Sincerely hers, C.D. Gibson."
Lot: 138 - Harrison Fisher, (1877-1934), Study for "Beauties." 1908.
Harrison Fisher (1877-1934) Study for "Beauties." 1908. Watercolor on board. Signed and dated in lower center. Publication: Study for "Beauties" published in The American Girl by the artist (New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1909).
Lot: 139 - Harrison Fisher, (1877-1934), Study for "Close to Shore." 1915.
Harrison Fisher (1877-1934) Study for "Close to Shore." 1915. Watercolor on board. Signed in lower left. Publication: Study for the cover illustration of Cosmopolitan, August, 1915.
Lot: 140 - Z. P. Nikolaki, (1879-1945), Profile of a woman. 1910.
Z. P. Nikolaki (1879-1945) Profile of a woman. 1910. Watercolor and graphite on Bristol board. Signed and dated "Z.P. Nikolaki, N.Y. '10." in lower right.
Lot: 141 - James Montgomery Flagg, (1877-1960), Portrait of Frances Alda. Circa 1910.
James Montgomery Flagg (1877-1960) Portrait of Frances Alda. Circa 1910. Graphite on paper, adhered to board. Signed in lower left.
Lot: 142 - C. Bosseron Chambers, (1883-1964), 2 paintings: Arabian Nights, Abou & Marjiana. Circa 1920.
C. Bosseron Chambers (1883-1964) Abou & Marjiana, 2 paintings from Arabian Nights. Circa 1920. Oil on board. Signed in lower left (Abou). Titles, "Abou" and "Marjiana" written on frame verso, each.
Lot: 143 - Garth Williams, (1912-1996), Self-portrait, age 18. 1930., Oil on canvas., 20 1/2 x 15 1/2 in. (52.1 x 39.4 cm.)
Garth Williams (1912-1996) Self-portrait, age 18. 1930. Oil on canvas. Signed in lower left. Title and date written on verso.
Lot: 144 - Dean Cornwell, (1892-1960), Two women. Circa 1930.
Dean Cornwell (1892-1960) Two women. Circa 1930. Oil on panel. Signed in lower right. Includes Mike Kelly Gallery label.
Lot: 145 - Maria Szantho, (1897-1984), Violist with roses in her hair. Circa 1940.
Maria Szantho (1897-1984) Violist with roses in her hair. Circa 1940. Oil on canvas.
Lot: 146 - Harold C Wolcott, (1898-1977), 2 studies: dancer and corseted woman. Circa 1950.
Harold C Wolcott (1898-1977) 2 studies: dancer and corseted woman. Circa 1950. Oil on canvas board. Signed "H. C. Wolcott" on each in lower left. Inscribed on verso, "Study for danser [sic] by H. C. Wolcott" and "study, H. C. Wolctt, Southport, Conn."
Lot: 147 - Pal Fried, (1893-1976), Beauty holding a fan. Circa 1950.
Pal Fried (1893-1976) Beauty holding a fan. Circa 1950. Oil on canvas. Signed in lower right.
Lot: 148 - Edwin A Georgi, (1896-1964), Study for lounging woman. Circa 1950.
Edwin A Georgi (1896-1964) Study for lounging woman. Circa 1950. Mixed media on board. Other notes: A leading figure in the second wave of so-called "pretty-girl" illustration, Edwin Georgi helped define a visual language that hovered between fine art and pin-up aesthetics. Largely self-taught, he developed his career through advertising and commercial art studios, refining a distinctive, experimental approach. He became best known for his pointillist style, characterized by the use of color, dramatic lighting, and warm, glowing shadows. The shimmering effect gave his images a luminosity that became sought after by many magazines, including Redbook, Cosmopolitan, and The Saturday Evening Post.
Lot: 149 - Edwin A Georgi, (1896-1964), Study for woman with crossed arms. Circa 1950.
Edwin A Georgi (1896-1964) Study for woman with crossed arms. Circa 1950. Gouache on board. Other notes: A leading figure in the second wave of so-called "pretty-girl" illustration, Edwin Georgi helped define a visual language that hovered between fine art and pin-up aesthetics. Largely self-taught, he developed his career through advertising and commercial art studios, refining a distinctive, experimental approach. He became best known for his pointillist style, characterized by the use of color, dramatic lighting, and warm, glowing shadows. The shimmering effect gave his images a luminosity that became sought after by many magazines, including Redbook, Cosmopolitan, and The Saturday Evening Post.
Lot: 150 - Max Beerbohm, (1872-1956), Caricature of Baron Adolf de Meyer. Circa 1900.
Max Beerbohm (1872-1956) Caricature of Baron Adolf de Meyer. Circa 1900. Ink and watercolor on board. Signed in center left. Subject's name inscribed in lower right.
Lot: 151 - Max Beerbohm, (1872-1956), Labour. Circa 1920.
Max Beerbohm (1872-1956) Labour. Circa 1920. Pencil and watercolor on laid paper. Caption inscribed semi-indistinctly in lower left: "Independent Liberalism's desire for some means whereby it and labour shall not clash in electoral contests. Labour: 'Well, I won't say it mightn't be for what you've called the national good. But you see, Guvnor, the goods are what I'm out for.'" Publication: A Survey by Max Beerbaum (London: William Heinemann, 1921). Exhibited: Leicester Galleries, May 1921.
Lot: 152 - Peggy Bacon, (1895-1987), Dorothy Parker. Circa 1934.
Peggy Bacon (1895-1987) Dorothy Parker. Circa 1934. Crayon on paper. Signed and titled in pencil, lower center.
Lot: 153 - David Levine, (1926-2009), Caricature of political figure. Circa 1960.
Artist Unknown Caricature of political figure. Circa 1960. Pen and ink on tracing paper.
Lot: 154 - David Levine, (1926-2009), Stravinsky: Portrait of the Artist as an Old Man. 1970.
David Levine (1926-2009) Stravinsky: Portrait of the Artist as an Old Man. 1970. Pen and ink on paper. Signed and dated in lower left. "Igor Stravinsky N.Y.R." written in pen on verso. Includes Forum Gallery label on frame. Publication: Published in The New York Review, October 22, 1970.
Lot: 155 - Jack Davis, (1924-2016), Jackie Onassis: a tongue-in-cheek look at the men she might marry. 1975.
Jack Davis (1924-2016) Jackie Onassis: a tongue-in-cheek look at the men she might marry. 1975. Mixed Media on board. Signed in lower right.
Lot: 156 - Jack Davis, (1924-2016), Indira Gandhi. Circa 1980.
Jack Davis (1924-2016) Indira Gandhi. Circa 1980. Watercolor on board. Signed in lower right. Publication: Possible illustration for an unpublished Time Magazine cover.
Lot: 157 - Lyonel Feininger, (1871-1956), Wee Willie Winkie: "It's a big fat Aunty-Cloud!" 2 sets of 3 panels. 1906.
Lyonel Feininger (1871-1956) Wee Willie Winkie: "It's a big fat Aunty-Cloud!" 2 sets of 3 panels. 1906. 3 panels: watercolor in full color; 3 panels: pen-and-ink black & white drawings. Publication: Artwork for 3 of 6 panels published for the comic strip, "Wee Willie Winkie's World," Chicago Sunday Tribune, August 26, 1906.
Lot: 158 - Thomas "Tad" Dorgan, (1877-1929), Baseball Sidelights: The Guilty Conscience. 1928.
Thomas "Tad" Dorgan (1877-1929) Baseball Sidelights: The Guilty Conscience. 1928. Ink over graphite on Bristol board. Signed and dated in final panel. Publication: Comic strip published in various nationwide newspapers, August 5, 1928.
Lot: 159 - William Heath Robinson, (1872-1944), Swimming Backwards. Circa 1929.
William Heath Robinson (1872-1944) Swimming Backwards. Circa 1929. Pen and ink and blue wash on paper. Unsigned. Inscribed, "SWIMMING BACKWARDS" (lower left) and "'PICCADILLY' COMPETITION" (lower right). Publication: Cartoon created for the Piccadilly Competition.
Lot: 160 - Al Capp, (1909-1979), "Danger Ahead!" 1936.
Al Capp (1909-1979) "Danger Ahead!" 1936. Ink over graphite on Bristol board. Signed in third panel. Includes United Feature Syndicate copyright label. Signed in 3rd panel. Title written in pencil, upper left margin. Includes United Feature Syndicate copyright label. Publication: This early original L'il Abner comic first appeared in newspapers on March 27, 1936, less than two years after the debut of the long-running strip.
Lot: 161 - George Joseph Herriman, (1880-1944), Specialty drawing, caricature of Ben Harrison. 1941.
George Joseph Herriman (1880-1944) Specialty drawing, caricature of Ben Harrison. 1941. Ink and watercolor on board. Inscribed in lower margin, "'Bennie' Amico!! - Thine Herriman 1941."
Lot: 162 - Lank Leonard, (1896-1970), 2 Mickey Finn comic strips, "Privacy Please!" and "Old Pals!" 1943, 1944.
Lank Leonard (1896-1970) 2 Mickey Finn comic strips, "Privacy Please!" and "Old Pals!" 1943, 1944. Ink on Bristol board. Signed in final panels. Titles inscribed in upper margins. Publication: Comic strips printed in nationwide newspapers on December 31, 1943 and August 25, 1944.
Lot: 163 - Walt Kelly, (1913-1973), Pogo, Thanksgiving turkey hunt. 1949.
Walt Kelly (1913-1973) Pogo, Thanksgiving turkey hunt. 1949. Colored pencil, graphite, and ink on Bristol board. Signed in final panel. Inscribed in lower margin, "Best wishes - Walt Kelly." Publication: Daily comic strip published in various nationwide newspapers on November 23, 1949.
Lot: 164 - Walt Kelly, (1913-1973), Pogo, Miz Beaver specialty drawing. Circa 1950.
Walt Kelly (1913-1973) Pogo, Miz Beaver specialty drawing. Circa 1950. Colored pencil, graphite, and ink on Bristol board. Signed in lower . Inscribed, "Best wishes to Courtney, from Miz Beaver & Lil Beaver for Walt K." in center right.
Lot: 165 - Jim Raymond, (1917-1981), Flash Gordon-style specialty drawing. Circa 1940.
Jim Raymond (1917-1981) Flash Gordon-style specialty drawing. Circa 1940. Ink on board. Inscribed and singed, "To Jay, From Jim Raymond" in lower right.
Lot: 166 - Jim Raymond after Chic Young, (1917-1981) / (1901-1973), Blondie, slumber party with comic books. 1952.
Jim Raymond after Chic Young (1917-1981) / (1901-1973) Blondie, slumber party with comic books. 1952. Ink on Bristol board. Signed "Chic Young" by Raymond and dated in final panel. Inscribed and signed in lower margin, "To Wendy Asteley-Bell, with regards, Chic Young." Includes King Features Syndicate copyright label. Publication: Comic strip published on May 19, 1952.
Lot: 167 - Alex Raymond, (1909-1956), Rip Kirby. 1953.
Alex Raymond (1909-1956) Rip Kirby. 1953. Ink over graphite on Bristol board. Signed and dated "2-28" in final panel. King Features copyright label in first panel. Publication: Comic strip published in various nationwide newspapers on February 28 and subsequent dates, 1953.
Lot: 168 - Fred Harmon, (1902-1982), Red Ryder, "You won't arrest an ittsy-bittsy innocent girl." 1955.
Fred Harmon (1902-1982) Red Ryder, "You won't arrest an ittsy-bittsy innocent girl." 1955. Ink over graphite on Bristol board. Signed in final panel. Accompanied by the book, The Great West in Paintings by Fred Harmon, Cowboy Artist (Chicago: Sage Books, 1969). Publication: Comic strip published in various nationwide newspapers, August 17, 1955.
Lot: 169 - Brant Parker, (1920-2007), Wizard of Id Sunday comic strip. 1969.
Brant Parker (1920-2007) Wizard of Id Sunday comic strip. 1969. Ink on Bristol board (3 pieces). Signed by Parker in 5th panel. Inscribed, "With best wishes, from Johnny Hart and B. Parker" in upper left. Publication: Originally published in various nationwide newspapers, March 2, 1969.
Lot: 170 - Dave Berg, (2002-), 5 pages (15 illustrations) for My Friend God. 1972.
Dave Berg (1920-2002) 5 pages (15 illustrations) for My Friend God. 1972. Mixed media on Bristol board. Signed "Berg" in every finished panel (15 total). Each sheet includes between 2-4 pages of the book. Publication: Total of 15 illustrations published in My Friend God: Confessions of a Zany Prophet! (New York: S.P.I. Books, 1972).
Lot: 171 - Morrie Brickman, (1917-1944), The Small Society, "Hoo-boy! Another year!" 1981.
Morrie Brickman (1917-1944) The Small Society, "Hoo-boy! Another year!" 1981. Pen and ink on Bristol board. Signed in lower right. Publication: Comic strip published in various nationwide newspapers, January 6, 1981.
Lot: 172 - Paul O. Zelinsky, (b. 1953), Two character illustrations. Circa 1990.
Paul O. Zelinsky (b. 1953) Two character illustrations. Circa 1990. Pastel on paper mounted to board. One signed in lower right. Publication: Character sketches for The Wheels on the Bus by the artist (New York: Dutton Books for Young Readers, 1990) and for an unpublished work.
Lot: 173 - Michael Dubisch, (1971-), Shocked by lightning rod. 1995,
Michael Dubisch (b. 1971) Shocked by lightning rod. 1995 Mixed media on board. Signed and dated in lower left margin.
Lot: 174 - Glen Hanson and Allan Neuwirth, Chelsea Boys #5, I'm Soiree, Baby! 1998.
Glen Hanson (1965- ) and Allan Neuwirth (1956- ) Chelsea Boys #5, I'm Soiree, Baby! 1998. Pen and ink with some graphite on paper, title collaged. Signed and dated "©1998 Hanson and Neuwirth" along right margin. Initialed "G" in final panel. Publication: The fifth strip of the popular syndicated comic that followed the adventures of three gay roommates in New York City's Chelsea neighborhood in the late 1990s-mid 2000s. Chelsea Boys was carried first by Next magazine, and then syndicated throughout the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Spain, and South Africa. Its acclaim led to two book anthologies (Chelsea Boys. Alyson Books, 2003; Chelsea Boys Steppin' Out. Bruno Gmunder, 2006) and an exclusive art show (Chelsea Boys: Hung) at the Leslie-Lohman Museum in October 2003.
Lot: 175 - Glen Hanson and Allan Neuwirth, Chelsea Boys #6 - The Roomies at Dinner. 1998.
Glen Hanson (1965- ) and Allan Neuwirth (1956- ) Chelsea Boys #6 - The Roomies at Dinner. 1998. Pen and ink with some graphite and correction fluid on paper, title collaged. Signed and dated "©1998 Hanson and Neuwirth" and inscribed "Special thanks to Chris Davis" along right margin. Initialed "G" in final panel. Publication: The sixth strip of the popular syndicated comic that followed the adventures of three gay roommates in New York City's Chelsea neighborhood in the late 1990s-mid 2000s. Chelsea Boys was carried first by Next magazine, and then syndicated throughout the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Spain, and South Africa. Its acclaim led to two book anthologies (Chelsea Boys. Alyson Books, 2003; Chelsea Boys Steppin' Out. Bruno Gmunder, 2006) and an exclusive art show (Chelsea Boys: Hung) at the Leslie-Lohman Museum in October 2003.
Lot: 176 - Glen Hanson and Allan Neuwirth, Chelsea Boys #10 - Nathan and Richard at the Piers. 1998.
Glen Hanson (1965- ) and Allan Neuwirth (1956- ) Chelsea Boys #10 - Nathan and Richard at the Piers. 1998. Pen and ink on paper, title collaged. Signed and dated "©1998 Hanson and Neuwirth" along right margin. Initialed "G" in final panel. Publication: The tenth strip of the popular syndicated comic that followed the adventures of three gay roommates in New York City's Chelsea neighborhood in the late 1990s-mid 2000s. Chelsea Boys was carried first by Next magazine, and then syndicated throughout the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Spain, and South Africa. Its acclaim led to two book anthologies (Chelsea Boys. Alyson Books, 2003; Chelsea Boys Steppin' Out. Bruno Gmunder, 2006) and an exclusive art show (Chelsea Boys: Hung) at the Leslie-Lohman Museum in October 2003.
Lot: 177 - Isabella Bannerman, (b. 1961), Six Chix: "Look! Another microbrewery!" 2012.
Isabella Bannerman (b. 1961) Six Chix: "Look! Another microbrewery!" 2012. Pen and ink on Bristol board. Signed and dated 'Bannerman 8/20" in lower right. Includes King Features Syndicate copyright label. Publication: Comic strip printed in various nationwide newspapers, August 20, 2012.
Lot: 178 - Romain Thomas (Lhéritier), (1807-1885), Si jamais je te pince! (If I ever pinch you!) 1856.
Romain Thomas (Lhéritier) (1807-1885) Si jamais je te pince! (If I ever pinch you!) 1856. Watercolor on paper. Signed and dated, lower right. Production: Caricature drawing depicting stage actors from the comedy, Si jamais je te pince" (If ever I pinch you) by Eugène Labiche and Marc-Michel which premiered at the Théâtre du Palais-Royal, Paris, in 1856.
Lot: 179 - William Allen Rogers, (1854-1931), Conservative sheds his radical costume. 1924.
William Allen Rogers (1854-1931) Conservative sheds his radical costume. 1924. Ink and wash on Bristol board. Signed in lower right. Inscribed "Monday, November 10" and stamped "Oct. 1924" on verso. Faint sketch of two figures including Uncle Sam on verso. Publication: Political cartoon appearing in an unidentified newspaper on November 10, 1924.
Lot: 180 - Ervine Metzl, (1899-1963), Group of 3 single panel cartoons. Circa 1930.
Ervine Metzl (1899-1963) Group of 3 single panel cartoons. Circa 1930. Pen and ink on board, Bristol board, and paper. Signed on two of 3 cartoons. Saturday Evening Post label on verso of one board.
Lot: 181 - Rollin Kirby, (1875-1952), "If this were Czechoslovakia." 1938.
Rollin Kirby (1875-1952) "If this were Czechoslovakia." 1938. Graphite on Bristol board. Signed and dated in lower right. Title from caption inscribed in top margin. Publication: Political cartoon published in an unknown newspaper, October 3, 1938.
Lot: 182 - Jack Morley, (20th cent.), "He says two dogs are picking on him." Circa 1945.
Jack Morley (20th cent.) "He says two dogs are picking on him." Circa 1945. Ink, wash, and colored pencil on paper. Unsigned. Caption inscribed in lower margin. Magazine name written in upper left. Artist's name and address written in upper left. Publication: Cartoon published in unidentified issue of Look magazine. Appears in the October 1945 issue of Our Dumb Animals.
Lot: 183 - Bill Ballantine, (1910-1999), "Taking the rap for everybody." Circa 1950.
Bill Ballantine (1910-1999) "Taking the rap for everybody." Circa 1950. Ink on Bristol board. Signed in lower left. Inscribed "To Bob & Sandy 1980 malgré tout." Also signed on verso with caption, "Taking the nap for everyone."
Lot: 184 - Herbert Roth, after H.T. Webster, (1887-1953) / (1885-1952), Life's Darkest Moment: Training School for Dogs. 1951.
Herbert Roth, after H.T. Webster (1887-1953) / (1885-1952) Life's Darkest Moment: Training School for Dogs. 1951. Pen and ink and blue pencil on paper. Signed "Webster" in lower right. Includes New York Herald Tribune copyright label. The original 1951 title is visible beneath the "Webster Classic" title bar, which was added for the 1958 reprint. Publication: Cartoon first published April 1st, 1951 (during Webster's lifetime, and likely with his input), and later reprinted May 13th, 1958.
Lot: 185 - Robert Chesley Osborn, (1904-1994), "Curt's: the gallery where everything looks much better when you get it home!" Circa 1952.
Robert Chesley Osborn (1904-1994) "Curt's: the gallery where everything looks much better when you get it home!" Circa 1952. Ink, crayon, graphite, and wash on paper. Signed "R. Osborn" in lower right image; captioned at lower left.
Lot: 186 - Vic Herman, (1919-1999), 2 cartoons: Life guard & Book sale. Circa 1945.
Vic Herman (1919-1999) 2 cartoons: Life guard & Book sale. Circa 1945. Mixed media on board. Signed in lower left (each). Artist's studio stamp on verso.
Lot: 187 - Abner Dean, (1910-1982), Bruised man among daisies. Circa 1945.
Abner Dean (1910-1982) Bruised man among daisies. Circa 1945. Ink and watercolor on board. Initialed "A.D." in bottom right.
Lot: 188 - Phil Berube, (1913-1989), Bob Feller. Circa 1946.
Phil Berube (1913-1989) Bob Feller. Circa 1946. Pen and ink on paper. Signed in lower center. Publication: Appeared in the World Telegram and Sun newspaper.
Lot: 189 - Rowland Emett, (1906-1990), "Locomotive Number 3 (Hector) at Mrs. Bristowe’s Folly, now used as a water-tower." 1949.
Rowland Emett (1906-1990) "Locomotive Number 3 (Hector) at Mrs. Bristowe's Folly, now used as a water-tower." 1949. Pen and ink on board. Signed in lower right. Publication: One of a series of illustrations titled "Annals of a Branch Line," published in Punch magazine, May 4, 1949, and compiled in the book, Far Twittering: Annals of a Branch Line. (London: Faber & Faber, 1949).
Lot: 190 - Rube Goldberg, (1883-1970), Cupids going south for the winter. 1955.
Rube Goldberg (1883-1970) Cupids going south for the winter. 1955. Ink and watercolor on paper. Signed and dated January 1, 1955 in lower right. Inscribed, "Hey, we're not ducks - we're just Lizette Hunter's cupids going south for the winter."
Lot: 191 - Michael Berry, (1907-2000), "It's types like you that give prostitution a bad name." Circa 1950.
Michael Berry (1907-2000) "It's types like you that give prostitution a bad name." Circa 1950. Mixed media on paper. Signed and stamped in lower left. Caption inscribed in lower margin.
Lot: 192 - Michael Berry, (1907-2000), "Do you work for a profit-making organization?" Circa 1950.
Michael Berry (1907-2000) "Do you work for a profit-making organization?" Circa 1950. Ink wash on Bristol board.
Lot: 193 - Gilbert Bundy, (1911-1955), "You've convinced me, Miss Clark. Will you come in now and take a letter?" 1950.
Gilbert Bundy (1911-1955) "You've convinced me, Miss Clark. Will you come in now and take a letter?" 1950. Gouache on board. Signed in lower right. Partially obscured caption written in pencil in lower margin. Esquire stamp in lower left margin. Publication: Cartoon published in Esquire magazine, January 1950.
Lot: 194 - Russell Patterson, (1896-1977), "What can I do for YOO." Circa 1940.
Russell Patterson (1896-1977) "What can I do for YOO." Circa 1940. Pen and ink on board. Signed in lower right. Caption written in upper right in faint pencil.
Lot: 195 - Russell Patterson, (1896-1977), Garter trap. 1958.
Russell Patterson (1896-1977) Garter trap. 1958. Pen and ink on board. Publication: Published on page 103 in the sixth volume of the "Over Sexteen" series of sophisticated humor books, Sixth of Sexteen (New York: Grayson Publishing Corp., 1958).
Lot: 196 - Russell Patterson, (1896-1977), Kisses $1.00. 1958.
Russell Patterson (1896-1977) Kisses $1.00. 1958. Pen and ink on board. Publication: Published on page 21 in the sixth volume of the "Over Sexteen" series of sophisticated humor books, Sixth of Sexteen (New York: Grayson Publishing Corp., 1958).
Lot: 197 - Russell Patterson, (1896-1977), NYC subway straphanger. 1958.
Russell Patterson (1896-1977) NYC subway straphanger. 1958. Pen and ink on board. Publication: Published on page 9 in the sixth volume of the "Over Sexteen" series of sophisticated humor books, Sixth of Sexteen (New York: Grayson Publishing Corp., 1958).
Lot: 198 - Yvan Le Louarn (Chaval), (1915-1968), L'Anglais Facile. Circa 1960.
Yvan Le Louarn (Chaval) (1915-1968) L'Anglais Facile. Circa 1960. Ink with typewritten text on paper. Signed in lower right.
Lot: 199 - Yvan Le Louarn (Chaval), (1915-1968), Chevaliers du gai. 1958.
Yvan Le Louarn (Chaval) (1915-1968) Chevaliers du gai. 1958. Ink on paper. Signed in lower right.
Lot: 200 - Sergio Aragones, (1937-), 7 cartoons, Universal Boxing Association. Circa 1970.
Sergio Aragones (b. 1937) 7 cartoons, Universal Boxing Association. Circa 1970. Pen and ink on paper. Signed in lower right of first illustration. Publication: Cartoons published in Ring magazine.
Lot: 201 - Mort Gerberg, (b. 1931), "...When do I want my vacation?" 1971.
Mort Gerberg (b. 1931) "...When do I want my vacation?" 1971. Pen and ink wash, crayon and white correction fluid on paper. Signed in lower left. Dedicated "For Uncle Al, with thanks for giving me this idea. Mort 12/72" in upper left. Publication: Cartoon published in Look Magazine, July 13, 1971.
Lot: 202 - Jean-Jacques Sempé, (1932-2022), "J'avais trouvé, moi, un modèle de société vraiment idéale.” 1973.
Jean-Jacques Sempé (1932-2022) "J'avais trouvé, moi, un modèle de société vraiment idéale." 1973. Pen and ink on paper, adhered to board. Signed and dated in lower right. Caption inscribed in lower margin. Publication: Cartoon published in the magazine, L'Express, June 11, 1973. Full caption: "J'avais trouvé, moi, un modèle de société vraiment idéale, mais j'ai abandonne l'idee; il n'y avait pas de place pour moi." Translation: "I, for my part, had found a truly ideal model of society, but I gave up the idea; there was no room for me."
Lot: 203 - Jean-Jacques Sempé, (1932-2022), “Bonne Année.” Circa 2000.
Jean-Jacques Sempé (1932-2022) "Bonne Année." Circa 2000. Watercolor and ink on paper. Inscribed and signed in lower image, "Bonne Année 74, Candace [illegible], Sempé!"
Lot: 204 - Attributed to Ed Richardson, (b. 1927), "But justice is a woman!" 1974.
Attributed to Ed Richardson (b. 1927) "But justice is a woman!" 1974. Ink on paper. Initialed and dated "ELR, April 6, 1974" in lower right. Note and signature by Gloria Steinem in upper right (faded) and on verso, ". . ! But justice is a woman." Inscribed in lower margin, "To the National Women's Political Caucus, With the well-earned admiration of a reformed MCP [male chauvinist pig]. E[illegible] Richardson."
Lot: 205 - Arnold Roth, (b. 1929), Confessions of a left-handed dad. Circa 1980.
Arnold Roth (b. 1929) Confessions of a left-handed dad. Circa 1980. Watercolor and ink on Bristol board, adhered to matt board. Signed in lower right. Title written in lower margin.
Lot: 206 - George Guzzi, (20th cent.), Naughty cellist. Circa 1980.
George Guzzi (20th cent.) Naughty cellist. Circa 1980. Ink on board. Signed in lower right. Inscribed on verso, "To Charlie, Best Wishes, George Guzzi."
Lot: 207 - Jim Borgman, (1954-), American Gothic 1988.
Jim Borgman (1954- ) American Gothic 1988. Pen and ink on Bristol board. Signed and dated in upper right. Publication: Cartoon published in The Cincinnati Enquirer, January 17, 1988, and subsequently in other nationwide newspapers.
Lot: 208 - Chan Lowe, (b. 1953), Dealmaking with the Gucci Ghouls. Circa 1997.
Chan Lowe (b. 1953) Dealmaking with the Gucci Ghouls. Circa 1997. Ink on paper. Signed in lower left. Publication: Cartoon published in the Sun Sentinel, Florida.
Lot: 209 - Chan Lowe, (b. 1953), Magic Fingers. Circa 1990.
Chan Lowe (b. 1953) Magic Fingers. Circa 1990. Ink on paper. Signed in upper left. Publication: Cartoon published in the Sun Sentinel, Florida.
Lot: 210 - Edward Sorel, (b. 1929), Naked Emperors. Circa 2000.
Edward Sorel (b. 1929) Naked Emperors. Circa 2000. Mixed media on board. Signed in lower right. Publication: Cartoon used for the cover of the book Naked Emperors: the Failure of the Republican Revolution by Scot M. Faulkner (Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield, 2008). Possibly published earlier in a periodical.
Lot: 211 - Lee Lorenz, (1932-2022), Cover proposal, "We support our troops." Circa 1990.
Lee Lorenz (1932-2022) Cover proposal, "We support our troops." Circa 1990. Watercolor and ink on Bristol board. Signed in lower right image. Publication: Cover proposal for The New Yorker.
Lot: 212 - Bruce McCall, (1935-2023), Smokestack. 1994.
Bruce McCall (1935-2023) Smokestack. 1994. Gouache on board. Signed in lower right. Publication: Cover illustration for The New Yorker, November 21, 1994.
Lot: 213 - Richard Taylor, (1902-1970), "Keep perfectly still..." 1940.
Richard Taylor (1902-1970) "Keep perfectly still..." 1940. Watercolor, ink, and wash on board. Unsigned. Publication: A version of the image was used in the May 25, 1940 issue of The New Yorker.
Lot: 214 - Richard Taylor, (1902-1970), Alexander Hamilton. 1949.
Richard Taylor (1902-1970) Alexander Hamilton. 1949. Watercolor, ink, and wash on board. Signed in upper right. Publication: Cartoon published in The New Yorker, October 22, 1949.
Lot: 215 - Charles Samuel Addams, (1912-1988), "Something in sneakers?" 1953.
Charles Samuel Addams (1912-1988) "Something in sneakers?" 1953. Ink and wash on board. Signed in lower left. Caption written in lower margin. New Yorker stamp on verso. Publication: Cartoon published in The New Yorker, October 24, 1953. Reprinted in Charles Addams' Homebodies (New York: Simon & Schuster, 1954). Accompanied by a copy of the book.
Lot: 216 - Dana Fradon, (1922-2019), Plato's Intellectual Stimulation Parlor. 1973.
Dana Fradon (1922-2019) Plato's Intellectual Stimulation Parlor. 1973. Pen, ink and wash over pencil with white heightening on paper. Signed in lower right. Publication: Cartoon published in The New Yorker, January 27, 1973.
Lot: 217 - John Bernard Handelsman, (1922-2007), Cartoon proposal, "Of course it's not my son." 1979.
John Bernard Handelsman (1922-2007) Cartoon proposal, "Of course it's not my son." 1979. Ink, watercolor, and correction fluid on card stock. Signed in lower left image. Publication: Proposal for a New Yorker cartoon; final published April 23, 1979. Full caption: "Of course it's notmy son. My son is a nitwit. That's me, thirty years ago."
Lot: 218 - Dana Fradon, (1922-2019), "And I say one bomb is worth a thousand words." 1980.
Dana Fradon (1922-2019) "And I say one bomb is worth a thousand words." 1980. Marker on paper. Signed in lower right. Publication: Cartoon published in The New Yorker, April 14, 1980.
Lot: 219 - Dana Fradon, (1922-2019), "The martinis may not be perfect, sir, but then we live in an imperfect world." 1984.
Dana Fradon (1922-2019) "The martinis may not be perfect, sir, but then we live in an imperfect world." 1984. Pen, ink and wash on paper. Signed in lower right. Publication: Possible study for a cartoon published in The New Yorker, May 19, 1986.
Lot: 220 - Eldon Lawrence Dedini, (1921-2006), 2 cartoon proposals, "Fred, meet Ted Keaton. Ted has stopped looking for work." and "Well, if that's not our song it's goddam close!" 1982-1983.
Eldon Lawrence Dedini (1921-2006) 2 cartoon proposals, "Fred, meet Ted Keaton. Ted has stopped looking for work." and "Well, if that's not our song it's goddam close!" 1982-1983. Graphite on paper. Publication: Proposals for cartoons for The New Yorker. Finals published on October 18, 1982 and February 28, 1983.
Lot: 221 - James (1929) Stevenson, (1929-2017), 2 cartoon proposals: "It's another day, Phil. Planning to suit up?" and "Let's be realistic." 1986.
James (1929) Stevenson (1929-2017) 2 cartoon proposals: "It's another day, Phil. Planning to suit up?" and "Let's be realistic." 1986. Ink and pencil on paper. Both sketches signed. One sketch bears the circle added by Lee Lorenz in upper right corner indicating approval for publication. Publication: Cartoon proposals for The New Yorker. Finals published December 22, 1986 and August 11, 1986.
Lot: 222 - Roz Chast, (b. 1954), The Wonderwallet. 1994.
Roz Chast (b. 1954) The Wonderwallet. 1994. Pen and ink and wash on Bristol board. Signed in lower right. Publication: Cartoon published in The New Yorker, July 18, 1994.
Lot: 223 - Mick Stevens (b. 1942) / Simon Hatley, "I'd lose the dress." 2002.
Mick Stevens (b. 1942) / Simon Hatley "I'd lose the dress." 2002. Pen and ink on board. Signed in lower right. Publication: Published in The New Yorker announcement for the winner of its caption contest, Simon Hatley, December 9, 2002.
Lot: 224 - Segur Gulbransen, (d. 1968), Yawning Baby. 1935.
Segur Gulbransen (d. 1968) Yawning Baby. 1935. Oil on canvas board. Unsigned. Accompanied by a copy of This Week. Publication: Cover art for he nationally syndicated Sunday magazine supplement, This Week, December 8, 1935.
Lot: 225 - Segur Gulbransen, (d. 1968), Little Mischief-Maker. 1936.
Segur Gulbransen (d. 1968) Little Mischief-Maker. 1936. Oil on canvas board. Unsigned. Accompanied by a copy of This Week and the calendar where this illustration was published. Publication: Cover art for he nationally syndicated Sunday magazine supplement, This Week, November 8, 1936. Also used as the art for a 1939 calendar by Thomas D. Murphy Co.
Lot: 226 - Bradshaw Crandell, (1896-1966), Beauty in feather hat. 1939.
Bradshaw Crandell (1896-1966) Beauty in feather hat. 1939. Pastel on board. Signed in lower right. Publication: Cover art for Cosmopolitan magazine, December 1939.
Lot: 227 - Herbert Morton Stoops, (1888-1948), Winter scene at church. 1946.
Herbert Morton Stoops (1888-1948) Winter scene at church. 1946. Oil on canvas. Publication: Wrap-around cover art for The Blue Book magazine, December 1946. Accompanied by a copy of the magazine.
Lot: 228 - Al Capp, (1909-1979), The Comedy of Charlie Chaplin. 1950.
Al Capp (1909-1979) The Comedy of Charlie Chaplin. 1950. Ink on Bristol board. Signed in lower right. Publication: Cover art for The Atlantic magazine, February 1950.
Lot: 229 - Edwin A Georgi, (1896-1964), Road trip car trouble. 1951.
Edwin A Georgi (1896-1964) Road trip car trouble. 1951. Gouache on paper. Unsigned. Publication: Cover proposal for The Saturday Evening Post, dated September 1, 1951.
Lot: 230 - Stanley Borack, (1927-1993), Sheriff at the saloon. 1963.
Stanley Borack (1927-1993) Sheriff at the saloon. 1963. Oil on board. Publication: Cover illustration for Climax Magazine, June, 1963. With publication ink stamps, verso.
Lot: 231 - Gary Von Ilg, (1938-2019), Los Tres Amigos Diggings. 1970.
Gary Von Ilg (1938-2019) Los Tres Amigos Diggings. 1970. Oil on board. Signed in lower left. Publication: Cover illustration for True West magazine, Treasure Issue, December 1970. Accompanied by a copy of the magazine.
Lot: 232 - Daniel Adel, (1962-), The Power Clown, 2005.
Daniel Adel (1962-) The Power Clown, 2005. Oil on panel. Signed in lower right. Publication: Editorial illustration published in The Wall Street Journal, August 12, 2005. Accompanied by a copy of the newspaper.
Lot: 233 - Harry Fenn, 1837-1911, "Eutaw Place, one of the principal residence streets." 1893.
Harry Fenn 1837-1911 "Eutaw Place, one of the principal residence streets." 1893. Pen and ink on paper. Signed monogram and dated in lower left. Tipped to mat. Publication: Illustration published for the article "Baltimore" in St. Nicholas magazine, August 1893.
Lot: 234 - Orson Byron Lowell, (1871-1956), "It's all right, Hannah, he said." 1898.
Orson Byron Lowell (1871-1956) "It's all right, Hannah, he said." 1898. Pen and ink on Bristol board. Signed in center right. Caption and book title written in pencil in lower margin. Publication: Interior illustration published on page 100 of Pearce Amerson's Will by Richard Malcolm Johnson (Chicago: Way and Williams, 1898).
Lot: 235 - Charles M Relyea, (1863-1932), Abraham Lincoln and little girl. Circa 1900.
Charles M Relyea (1863-1932) Abraham Lincoln and little girl. Circa 1900. Graphite and gouache on board. Signed in lower right.
Lot: 236 - Fred Nankivell, (1876-1950), "A Little Learning." 1904.
Fred Nankivell (1876-1950) "A Little Learning." 1904. Gouache on board. Signed and dated in lower right. Publisher's stamp on verso. Publication: Cartoon published in Harper's Monthly magazine, October 1904. Full caption: "Oh, look, grandpa is holding his paper upside down!"
Lot: 237 - Fred Nankivell, (1876-1950), Spring time. 1904.
Fred Nankivell (1876-1950) Spring time. 1904. Gouache on board. Signed and dated in lower left. Publisher's stamp on verso. Publication: Cartoon published in Harper's Monthly magazine, October 1904. Full caption: "'What time is it by my new watch?' Thus queried little Fred. 'Why, spring time, sir,' replied the lamb; then proved just what he said."
Lot: 238 - Lawson Wood, (1878-1957), Winter trek. 1908.
Lawson Wood (1878-1957) Winter trek. 1908. Watercolor on board. Signed and dated in lower left.
Lot: 239 - Harry Lemon (H.L.V.) Parkhurst, (1876-1962), Mother Nature. Circa 1910.
Harry Lemon (H.L.V.) Parkhurst (1876-1962) Mother Nature. Circa 1910. Watercolor and gouache on board. Signed in lower right. Title from label. Frank A. Munsey Company publisher's label on verso.
Lot: 240 - Orson Byron Lowell, (1871-1956), Dr. Jenner vaccinating his son. Circa 1910.
Orson Byron Lowell (1871-1956) Dr. Jenner vaccinating his son. Circa 1910. Pen and ink on Bristol board. Signed in lower left. Inscribed on verso, "In 1787, Jenner experimented with vaccination upon his own son. Based on the statue by Monteverde at Genoa."
Lot: 241 - John Sloan, (1871-1951), Handwriting. 1912.
John Sloan (1871-1951) Handwriting. 1912. Pen and ink on paper. Publication: Possible unused illustration for Collier's magazine article, "Scientific Sleuths," April 27, 1912.
Lot: 242 - Mary Lane McMillan, (1883-1976), "And he bent to kiss her hand." 1914.
Mary Lane McMillan (1883-1976) "And he bent to kiss her hand." 1914. Watercolor on board. Signed, lower left. Publication: Magazine illustration for "The Crowning," McCall's magazine, October, 1914.
Lot: 243 - Mary Lane McMillan, (1883-1976), Fairy with a key. Circa 1915.
Mary Lane McMillan (1883-1976) Fairy with a key. Circa 1915. Pastel and watercolor on board. Pencil annotations in lower center. Publication: Unpublished, possibly for an article illustration in McCall's magazine.
Lot: 244 - Mary Lane McMillan, (1883 - 1976), "You don't approve of me, Martin, do you?" 1917.
Mary Lane McMillan (1883 - 1976) "You don't approve of me, Martin, do you?" 1917. Mixed media on board. Unsigned. Publication: Illustration from "Mr. And Miss Grundy," McCall's magazine, November 1917.
Lot: 245 - Anne Harriett Fish, (1890-1964), "The stage society storms the Pall Mall." 1916.
Anne Harriett Fish (1890-1964) "The stage society storms the Pall Mall." 1916. Pen and ink on board. Unsigned. Publication: Illustration accompanying "Comedies and Supper Crowds," Vanity Fair magazine, April 1916.
Lot: 246 - George Benjamin Luks, (1867-1933), The fight. Circa 1920.
George Benjamin Luks (1867-1933) The fight. Circa 1920. Pencil on paper. Signed in lower right.
Lot: 247 - Frank McAleer, (1889-1980), Scouting canoe trip. Circa 1920.
Frank McAleer (1889-1980) Scouting canoe trip. Circa 1920. Oil on canvas. Signed in lower left.
Lot: 248 - George Giguere, (1917-1953), "The resin-powdered ring danced lo pounding feet." 1927.
George Giguere (1917-1953) "The resin-powdered ring danced lo pounding feet." 1927. Oil on canvas. Signed in lower left. Publication: Interior illustration for "The Irish of It," published in The Elks Magazine, April 1927.
Lot: 249 - Harold Mathews Brett, (1880-1955), Sailor Boy. Circa 1915.
Harold Mathews Brett (1880-1955) Sailor Boy. Circa 1915. Oil on canvas. Title inscribed on verso. Gallery label on verso for Fenway Studios, Boston, which includes artist information, "Pupil of Walter Appleton Clark, H. Skiddons Mowbray, and Howard Pyle."
Lot: 250 - Harold Mathews Brett, (1880-1955), "The hen fled with insane yells." 1922.
Harold Mathews Brett (1880-1955) "The hen fled with insane yells." 1922. Oil on canvas. Signed in lower right. Publication: Interior illustration for the story, "Fair Harbor," Ladies Home Journal, June 1922.
Lot: 251 - José Segrelles, (1885-1969), Annabelle Lee. 1930.
José Segrelles (1885-1969) Annabelle Lee. 1930. Watercolor and gouache on board. Signed in lower left. Title written in lower right mat. Inscribed "Annabel Lee - Red Book" on verso. Publication: Illustration for a one-page feature titled "She that is Loved" including the poem "Annabel Lee" by Edgar Allen Poe, first published in Redbook Magazine, February 1930, and in successive issues of Cosmopolitan.
Lot: 252 - José Segrelles, (1885-1969), Owl and Polar Bear. 1930.
José Segrelles (1885-1969) Owl and Polar Bear. 1930. Watercolor on thin board. Both signed in lower right. Publication: Illustrations published in "The Speckled Spearmen," Liberty magazine, February 8, 1930.
Lot: 253 - Frederic Rodrigo Gruger, (1871-1953), Couple in Garden. Circa 1930.
Frederic Rodrigo Gruger (1871-1953) Couple in Garden. Circa 1930. Charcoal on board. Signed in lower left.
Lot: 254 - Arthur E. Jameson, (1872-1957), "Something dashed out of the corral on a calico pony." Circa 1930.
Arthur E. Jameson (1872-1957) "Something dashed out of the corral on a calico pony." Circa 1930. Ink, wash and gouache on board. Signed in lower right. Title from inscription in lower margin. Inscribed "To my friend, Russell Tandy" in lower right.
Lot: 255 - Keith Ward, (1906-2000), Gang of boys. Circa 1930.
Keith Ward (1906-2000) Gang of boys. Circa 1930. Oil on canvas. Signed in lower left.
Lot: 256 - May Wilson Preston, (1873-1949), Conversation in the garden. Circa 1930.
May Wilson Preston (1873-1949) Conversation in the garden. Circa 1930. Mixed media on board. Signed in lower right.
Lot: 257 - Elbert McGran Jackson, (1896-1962), "Mr. Crouch found the paper and read the offer aloud." 1932.
Elbert McGran Jackson (1896-1962) "Mr. Crouch found the paper and read the offer aloud." 1932. Oil on canvas. Initialed in lower left image. Publication: Study for a magazine illustration for "Hurdy-Gurdy," published in Good Housekeeping, February 1932.
Lot: 258 - Richard Townsend, (20th century), "Rides out on the rimrock every moonlight night." 1932.
Richard Townsend (20th century) "Rides out on the rimrock every moonlight night." 1932. Charcoal on board. Signed and dated in lower left. Title from longer caption inscribed in lower margin: "CAP: 'Yep,' replied Burt, 'rides out on the rimrock every moonlight night.' page 3-4." Publication: Unidentified pulp magazine published in 1932.
Lot: 259 - Norman Mills Price, (1877-1951), "Babcock led his mud-splashed horse to Colonel Sharpe's quarters." 1933.
Norman Mills Price (1877-1951) "Babcock led his mud-splashed horse to Colonel Sharpe's quarters." 1933. Oil on canvas. Signed in lower right image. Publication: Story illustration for "'Operator 13' To the Stars," Hearst's International Combined with Cosmopolitan, March, 1933.
Lot: 260 - William Gropper, (1897-1977), National tie-up. 1935.
William Gropper (1897-1977) National tie-up. 1935. Acrylic on paper. Signed in lower right. Publication: Magazine illustration for Vanity Fair, July, 1935.
Lot: 261 - James Ernst, (1916-1989), Black tie gathering. 1937.
James Ernst (1916-1989) Black tie gathering. 1937. Ink on board. Signed and dated in lower right. Publication: Magazine illustration for an unidentified publication.
Lot: 262 - John Sidrone, (20th century), Cowboy with rifle and horse. Circa 1940.
John Sidrone (20th century) Cowboy with rifle and horse. Circa 1940. Gouache on board. Artist's studio label on verso.
Lot: 263 - Saul Tepper, (1899-1987), "The gun raised its small, lone voice against the chorus from the enemy." 1942.
Saul Tepper (1899-1987) "The gun raised its small, lone voice against the chorus from the enemy." 1942. Gouache on board. Signed in lower right image. Partial label for American Magazine and received stamp issued September 3, 1942 on verso. Publication: Story illustration for "Passerby Censor," American Magazine, December 1942.
Lot: 264 - Nicholas F Riley, (1900-1944), "I stood on the platform of the last car to wave." 1940.
Nicholas F Riley (1900-1944) "I stood on the platform of the last car to wave." 1940. Gouache on board, adhered to matt board. Signed in lower left. Detached gallery label included. Publication: Nicholas F. Riley. "A Man's Mother," The Saturday Evening Post, October 19, 1940. Accompanied by a copy of the magazine.
Lot: 265 - Howell Dodd, (1910-2005), Jazz concert in military barracks preliminary illustration. Circa 1940.
Howell Dodd (1910-2005) Jazz concert in military barracks preliminary illustration. Circa 1940. Pencil on paper.
Lot: 266 - Mahlon Blaine, (1894-1969), D-Day ticker tape celebration. 1945.
Mahlon Blaine (1894-1969) D-Day ticker tape celebration. 1945. Watercolor and ink on wove paper. Signed and dated in lower right.
Lot: 267 - Raymond J Prohaska, (1901-1981), "All the windows had been open since eight o'clock." 1945.
Raymond J Prohaska (1901-1981) "All the windows had been open since eight o'clock." 1945. Oil on canvas. Signed in lower right. Publication: Magazine illustration for "The Little Brown Church," published in Redbook magazine, June 1945.
Lot: 268 - Thornton Utz, (1914-1999), "Dottie told the starter to shake his rattle." 1948.
Thornton Utz (1914-1999) "Dottie told the starter to shake his rattle." 1948. Oil on board. Signed in lower left. Publication: Magazine article illustration for "You Got to Stay Happy," Saturday Evening Post, April 3, 1948 (labels, verso).
Lot: 269 - Thornton Utz, (1914-1999), "Some gals will do anything to get the man they want." 1948.
Thornton Utz (1914-1999) "Some gals will do anything to get the man they want." 1948. Gouache on board. Signed in lower left. Publication: Magazine article illustration for "Scheming Woman," Saturday Evening Post, January 24, 1948 (labels, verso).
Lot: 270 - Thornton Utz, (1914-1999), "The weapon told a grim tale of murder, masked as suicide..." 1949.
Thornton Utz (1914-1999) "The weapon told a grim tale of murder, masked as suicide..." 1949. Gouache on board. Signed in lower right. Publication: Magazine article illustration for "The Gun with Wings" by Rex Stout, American Magazine, December, 1949.
Lot: 271 - Thornton Utz, (1914-1999), "...thwarted in this case of murder, by a mother protecting her young." 1948.
Thornton Utz (1914-1999) "...thwarted in this case of murder, by a mother protecting her young." 1948. Gouache on board. Signed in lower right. Publication: Magazine article illustration for "Omit Flowers" by Rex Stout, American Magazine, November, 1948.
Lot: 273 - Roy E. LaGrone, (1921-1993), Pulp fiction cowboy Illustration. 1949.
Roy E. LaGrone (1921-1993) Pulp fiction cowboy illustration. 1949. Ink on board. Signed in lower right.
Lot: 274 - Gilbert Bundy, (1911-1955), "This would have to happen." 1939.
Gilbert Bundy (1911-1955) "This would have to happen." 1939. Gouache on board. Unsigned. Saturday Evening Post label on verso. Publication: Interior illustration for "There's Always Two Sides," published in The Saturday Evening Post, June 24, 1939.
Lot: 275 - Gilbert Bundy, (1911-1955), "Mary felt dizzy and unreal." 1949.
Gilbert Bundy (1911-1955) "Mary felt dizzy and unreal." 1949. Gouache on board. Signed in lower left. Saturday Evening Post label on verso. Publication: Illustration for the story, "Icy Angel," published in The Saturday Evening Post, January 1, 1949.
Lot: 276 - Gilbert Bundy, (1911-1955), The rider takes jumps at the National Horse Show. Circa 1950.
Gilbert Bundy (1911-1955) The rider takes jumps at the National Horse Show. Circa 1950. Gouache on board. Signed in lower right. Publication: Published for an article about fashion for the "amateur equestrienne" in Holiday magazine, July circa 1950.
Lot: 277 - Gilbert Bundy, (1911-1955), Battle scene. Circa 1950.
Gilbert Bundy (1911-1955) Battle scene. Circa 1950. Gouache on board. Signed in lower left. Publication: Illustration for an unknown publication, possibly a men's magazine.
Lot: 278 - Edward Melcarth, (1914-1973), Motorcycle gang at rest. Circa 1950.
Edward Melcarth (1914-1973) Motorcycle gang at rest. Circa 1950. Ink and wash on card stock. Signed "Melcarth" in lower right. Publication: Illustration for an unidentified magazine, possibly Harper's.
Lot: 279 - Frances Tipton Hunter, (1896-1957), Study for "The Baby Sitter." Circa 1950.
Frances Tipton Hunter (1896-1957) Study for "The Baby Sitter." Circa 1950. Pencil and watercolor on board. Signed in lower right. Title from lower margin. Publication: Possible proposal for a magazine cover.
Lot: 280 - Frances Tipton Hunter, (1896-1957), Study, boy and girl picnicking with a dog chasing a cat. Circa 1950.
Frances Tipton Hunter (1896-1957) Study, boy and girl picnicking with a dog chasing a cat. Circa 1950. Pencil on board. Signed in lower left.
Lot: 281 - Michael Berry, (1907-2000), Cannes. Circa 1950.
Michael Berry (1907-2000) Cannes. Circa 1950. Graphite, crayon, and watercolor on paper. Signed and titled in lower right.
Lot: 282 - Michael Berry, (1907-2000), St. Tropez. Circa 1955.
Michael Berry (1907-2000) St. Tropez. Circa 1955. Graphite, watercolor, and gouache on board. Signed and titled in lower right.
Lot: 283 - Richard Stone, (1925-2025), Caught! 1953.
Richard Stone (1925-2025) Caught! 1953. Casein with collage on board. Signed "Dick Stone" in lower right. Publication: Story illustration published in Woman's Day magazine, 1953.
Lot: 284 - Harold Von Schmidt, (1893-1982), "I asked Jim if he wanted to accompany us to teach the Hanneseys a lesson." 1957.
Harold Von Schmidt (1893-1982) "I asked Jim if he wanted to accompany us to teach the Hanneseys a lesson." 1957. Oil on canvas. Monogramed in lower left image. Publication: Story illustration for "Ambush at Blanco Canyon," The Saturday Evening Post, February 2, 1957.
Lot: 285 - Phil Hays, (1930-2005), Hand with apple. Circa 1957.
Phil Hays (1930-2005) Hand with apple. Circa 1957. Ink and gouache on paper. "Phil Hays" #49 (and 37 crossed out) inscribed on verso. Includes stamps for the advertising agency Lester Rossin Associates, verso.
Lot: 286 - William Pene du Bois, (1916-1993), African lounge. Circa 1960.
William Pene du Bois (1916-1993) African lounge. Circa 1960. Pen and ink on Bristol board. Signed in lower left.
Lot: 287 - John R McDermott, (1919-1977), Bear hunter. Circa 1960.
John R McDermott (1919-1977) Bear hunter. Circa 1960. Acrylic on board. Signed "MCD" in lower left. Artist's studio label on verso. White-Richards agency stamp on verso.
Lot: 288 - John R. McDermott, (1919-1977), Brave Was My Dog. 1962.
John R. McDermott (1919-1977) Brave Was My Dog. 1962. Acrylic on board. Signed in lower right image. With the artist's red ink stamp, verso. Publication: Magazine cover illustration for Outdoor Life, February, 1962. Accompanied by a copy of the magazine.
Lot: 289 - Walter Martin Baumhofer, (1904-1987), Lightning Strikes Twice. 1960.
Walter Martin Baumhofer (1904-1987) Lightning Strikes Twice. 1960. Gouache on board. Signed in lower right. Frame bears plaque with title and artist name. Publication: Illustration for "Delayed Action," published in Outdoor Life magazine, May 1960. Accompanied by a copy of the magazine.
Lot: 290 - Walter Martin Baumhofer, (1904-1987), The $100,000 Shotgun. 1960.
Walter Martin Baumhofer (1904-1987) The $100,000 Shotgun. 1960. Oil on canvas board. Signed in lower left. Publication: Interior magazine illustration for Sports Afield, May, 1960. Accompanied by a copy of the magazine and a set of tear sheets.
Lot: 291 - Walter Martin Baumhofer, (1904-1987), Ticket to Tombstone. Circa 1960.
Walter Martin Baumhofer (1904-1987) Ticket to Tombstone. Circa 1960. Gouache on board.
Lot: 292 - Walter Martin Baumhofer, (1904-1987), Bear hunter in a tree. 1965.
Walter Martin Baumhofer (1904-1987) Bear hunter in a tree. 1965. Gouache on board. Signed in lower right image. Publication: Magazine cover illustration for Outdoor Life, August, 1965 (ink stamp, verso). Accompanied by a copy of the magazine.
Lot: 293 - Walter Martin Baumhofer, (1904-1987), Wow! What a Wapiti! 1966.
Walter Martin Baumhofer (1904-1987) Wow! What a Wapiti! 1966. Oil on board. Signed in lower left. Publication: Interior illustration in Outdoor Life, September, 1966. Accompanied by a copy of the magazine.
Lot: 294 - Walter Martin Baumhofer, (1904-1987), I Had to Have Moose. 1967.
Walter Martin Baumhofer (1904-1987) I Had to Have Moose. 1967. Gouache on board. Signed in upper right. Signed and inscribed with publication information, verso. Publication: Interior magazine illustration for Outdoor Life, May, 1967. Accompanied by a copy of the magazine.
Lot: 295 - Walter Martin Baumhofer, (1904-1987), Jungle Challenge, Final and Study. 1969.
Walter Martin Baumhofer (1904-1987) Jungle Challenge, Final and Study. 1969. Gouache on board and gouache on paper. Both signed in lower right. The final signed and inscribed with publication information, verso. The study titled and inscribed "Outdoor Life" in lower margin. Publication: Interior magazine illustrate for Outdoor Life, April, 1969. Accompanied by a copy of the magazine.
Lot: 296 - Walter Martin Baumhofer, (1904-1987), The Judge of Disappointment Mountain. 1970.
Walter Martin Baumhofer (1904-1987) The Judge of Disappointment Mountain. 1970. Gouache on board. Signed in image lower right. Signed and inscribed with publication information, verso. Publication: Interior magazine illustration for Outdoor Life, July, 1970.
Lot: 297 - Hector Garrido, (1928-2020), Head of blonde woman, hands. Circa 1960.
Hector Garrido (1928-2020) Head of blonde woman, hands. Circa 1960. Oil on board. Title from label on verso.
Lot: 298 - Alex Ross, (1909-1990), Romance in the grass. Circa 1960.
Alex Ross (1909-1990) Romance in the grass. Circa 1960. Gouache on board. Signed in lower left. Publication: Most likely illustration for an unidentified magazine.
Lot: 300 - Jon Whitcomb, (1906-1988), Audrey (Golightly) Hepburn. 1961.
Jon Whitcomb (1906-1988) Audrey (Golightly) Hepburn. 1961. Mixed media on paper, adhered to board. Signed in lower right. Publication: Magazine illustration for "On Location with Jon Whitcomb," Cosmopolitan magazine, February 1961.
Lot: 301 - Lionel Gilbert, (1912-2005), Ghostly embrace. 1962.
Lionel Gilbert (1912-2005) Ghostly embrace. 1962. Tempera on board. Signed in lower left. Date and studio address inscribed on verso. Publication: Magazine illustration for an unidentified publication.
Lot: 302 - Lionel Gilbert, (1912-2005), Casual conversation. Circa 1962.
Lionel Gilbert (1912-2005) Casual conversation. Circa 1962. Tempera on board. Signed in lower right. Inscribed on verso: "Lionel Gilbert; an original; tempera paint; 1962-63; Hepworth Studio, 40 E. 49 St., NYC." Publication: Illustration for an unidentified magazine.
Lot: 303 - Bernard Fuchs, (1932-2009), Leaves. Circa 1970.
Bernard Fuchs (1932-2009) Leaves. Circa 1970. Oil on canvas. Initialed in lower right.
Lot: 304 - Robert L Weaver, (1924-1994), Custer, Little Big Horn. Circa 1970.
Robert L Weaver (1924-1994) Custer, Little Big Horn. Circa 1970. Oil on panel. Signed in lower right.
Lot: 305 - Robert Deschamps, (dates unknown), Upper East Side singles scene. Circa 1970.
Robert Deschamps (dates unknown) Upper East Side singles scene. Circa 1970. Pen and ink on vellum, mounted to board. Signed in lower left. Publication: Illustration most likely for an article published in the New York Times.
Lot: 306 - Gerry Gersten, (b. 1927), Monkeys with typewriters. Circa 1970.
Gerry Gersten (b. 1927) Monkeys with typewriters. Circa 1970. Grease pencil on vellum, applied to board. Signed in lower left.
Lot: 307 - Gerry Gersten, (b. 1927), "Once upon a midnight dreary," Edgar Allen Poe. Circa 1970.
Gerry Gersten (b. 1927) "Once upon a midnight dreary," Edgar Allen Poe. Circa 1970. Grease pencil on vellum, applied to board. Signed "Gersten" in pencil, verso.
Lot: 308 - Lou Meyers, (1915-2005), Paris Red Light District. Circa 1970.
Lou Myers (1915-2005) Paris Red Light District. Circa 1970. Ink on vellum applied to Bristol board.
Lot: 309 - Ginnie Hofmann, (1920-2014), Betsy McCall Visits the Plaza Hotel, group of 2. 1972.
Ginnie Hofmann (1920-2014) Betsy McCall Visits the Plaza Hotel, group of 2. 1972. Ink and watercolor on board. Publication: Fashion paper doll illustrations published in McCall's, April 1972.
Lot: 310 - Donald Moss, (1920-2010), Run Noisy, Run Deep. 1974.
Donald Moss (1920-2010) Run Noisy, Run Deep. 1974. Mixed media including airbrush on board. Inscribed and signed, "To Bob, a whale of a guy - Don Moss." Includes a copy of the magazine issue. Publication: Published on page 67 of "Run Noisy, Run Deep, and Go To Work," an article about a Navy training program for orcas, Sports Illustrated, August 5, 1974.
Lot: 311 - James McMullan, (1934-), Joe Hill. 1981.
James McMullan (1934- ) Joe Hill. 1981. Watercolor on paper. Signed in lower right. Publication: Published in the catalogue for an exhibition produced as part of a cultural project of District 1199, National Union of Hospital and Health Care Employees, Images of Labor (New York: The Pilgrim Press, 1981).
Lot: 312 - James McMullan, (1934-), Pool hall. Circa 1986.
James McMullan (1934- ) Pool hall. Circa 1986. Watercolor on paper. Signed in lower right. Dedicated "for Dick Chodkrowski - best wishes, Jim McMullan '86" in lower margin. Publication: Possibly published in Sports Illustrated, circa 1986.
Lot: 313 - Robert Grossman, (1940-2018), Joan Rivers as a duck. 1987.
Robert Grossman (1940-2018) Joan Rivers as a duck. 1987. Gouache on thin board. Signed in lower right. With the artist's ink stamp, verso. Publication: Magazine illustration for New Woman Magazine, 1987.
Lot: 314 - Robert Grossman, (1940-2018), Lindsay Lohan. 2004.
Robert Grossman (1940-2018) Lindsay Lohan. 2004. Gouache and ink on paper. Signed in lower right. Dated in pencil, verso. Publication: Cover illustration for The New York Observer , September, 2004.
Lot: 315 - Robert Grossman, (1940-2018), Kort of Law. 2006.
Robert Grossman (1940-2018) Kort of Law. 2006. Gouache and ink on paper. Signed in lower right. Dated and inscribed "Mark Green, Rich Brodsky, Andrew Cuomo, Jeanine Pirro, Eliot Spitzer" in pencil, verso. Publication: Cover illustration for The New York Observer, March, 2006.
Lot: 316 - Michael Smollin, (1925-2010), Hole in one. Circa 1990.
Michael Smollin (1925-2010) Hole in one. Circa 1990. Ink and watercolor on paper. Signed in lower right. Publication: Likely published in Golf Magazine.
Lot: 317 - Edward T Vebell, (1921-2018), "Gold Discovered at Sutter's Mill." 1999.
Edward T Vebell (1921-2018) "Gold Discovered at Sutter's Mill." 1999. Acrylic on board. Signed lower right margin. Publication: Cover image for the Fleetwood Eyewitness to History Presentation for the 150th Anniversary of the California Gold Rush issued June 18, 1999. Published by the California State Library Foundation Bulletin.
Lot: 318 - Artist Unknown, Ambush. 1950.
Artist Unknown Ambush. 1950. Oil on board. Unsigned. Publication: Cover illustration for the paperback book, Ambush by Luke Short (New York: Bantam, 1950).
Lot: 319 - Verne Tossey, (1920-2002), The Streak. 1952.
Verne Tossey (1920-2002) The Streak. 1952. Oil on board. Signed in lower right. Publication: Cover art for The Streak by Max Brand (New York: Pocket Books, 1952).
Lot: 320 - Walter Martin Baumhofer, (1904-1987), Ambush at Buffalo Wallow. 1956.
Walter Martin Baumhofer (1904-1987) Ambush at Buffalo Wallow. 1956. Oil on board. Signed in lower right. Publication: Cover art for Ambush at Buffalo Wallow by T. D. Allen (New York: Fawcett Crest, 1956). Accompanied by a copy of the book.
Lot: 321 - Artist Unknown, Study for montage (covered nude and bar). Circa 1960.
Artist Unknown Study for montage (covered nude and bar). Circa 1960. Oil on board. Proposal or study for a paperback novel cover.
Lot: 322 - Renato Fratini, (1932-1973), Fanina. 1967.
Renato Fratini (1932-1973) Fanina. 1967. Gouache and pastel on illustration board. Book title written on verso. Publication: Cover art for Fanina: Child of Rome by Pierre Sabbach and Antoine Graziani (London: William Heinemann, 1967).
Lot: 323 - Milton Glaser, (1929-2020), Lion and Man. Circa 1970.
Milton Glaser (1929-2020) Lion and Man. Circa 1970. Watercolor, ink and crayon on paper mounted to board. Signed in lower right image. Publication: Possible unused book cover illustration for New American Library, New York (ink stamp, verso).
Lot: 324 - Jerome Podwil, (b. 1938), The Shotgunner. 1972.
Jerome Podwil (b. 1938) The Shotgunner. 1972. Gouache and oil on paper. Initialed in lower right. Publication: Cover illustration for The Shotgunner by Ray Hogan (New York: Ace Double Novel, 1972).
Lot: 325 - Roy E. LaGrone, (1921-1993), The Three Wars of Billy Joe Treat. 1974.
Roy E. LaGrone (1921-1993) The Three Wars of Billy Joe Treat. 1974. Watercolor, pastel, and pencil on Bristol board. Signed on backing board. Includes exhibition label and return form from the Society of Illustrators. Publication: Front and back cover art for The Three Wars of Billy Joe Treat by Robbie Branscum (New York: McGraw-Hill, 1974). Exhibition: Pratt Institute 100th Anniversary exhibition, 1989.
Lot: 326 - Hector Garrido, (1928-2020), Falcon Royal. 1976.
Hector Garrido (1928-2020) Falcon Royal. 1976. Acrylic on board. Publication: Cover for the paperback novel Falcon Royal by Catherine Darby (New York: Popular Library, 1976).
Lot: 327 - Hector Garrido, (1928-2020), Pirate romance clinch. Circa 1980.
Hector Garrido (1928-2020) Pirate romance clinch. Circa 1980. Acrylic on board. Cover art for an unidentified romance novel. tower pub 21721 written on verso.
Lot: 328 - Hector Garrido, (1928-2020), Fires of Eden.1994.
Hector Garrido (1928-2020) Fires of Eden.1994. Acrylic on board. Publication: Cover art for Fires of Eden by Dan Simmons (New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1994).
Lot: 329 - Wayne McLoughlin, (1944-2015), The Haven. 1977.
Wayne McLoughlin (1944-2015) The Haven. 1977. Acrylic on board. Publication: Cover illustration for The Haven by Graham Diamond (Chicago: Playboy Press, 1977).
Lot: 330 - Freeman Elliot, (1922-[1983]), Mystery at sea. Circa 1980.
Freeman Elliot (1922-[1983]) Mystery at sea. Circa 1980. Acrylic on panel. Artist name inscribed, verso.
Lot: 331 - Victoria Vebell, (1952-2023), Mystery at dinner. Circa 1980.
Victoria Vebell (1952-2023) Mystery at dinner. Circa 1980. Oil on board. Publication: Most likely book cover illustration for Dell Publishing's "Scene of the Crime" or "Murder Ink" series.
Lot: 332 - Victoria Vebell, (1952-2023), Mystery in the stables. Circa 1980.
Victoria Vebell (1952-2023) Mystery in the stables. Circa 1980. Oil on board. Publication: Most likely book cover illustration for Dell Publishing's "Scene of the Crime" or "Murder Ink" series.
Lot: 333 - Nicky Zann, (1943-2020), He Wouldn’t Kill Patience. 1988.
Nicky Zann (1943-2020) He Wouldn't Kill Patience. 1988. Graphite pencil, India ink and markers on Bristol board. Paper overlay and ink sketch. 1988. Signed "ZANN" in lower left. Publication: Cover illustration for Carter Dickson's book He Wouldn't Kill Patience, (New York: Library of Crime Classics / International Polygonics Ltd. (IPL), 1988).
Lot: 334 - Nicky Zann, (1943-2020), Run to Death. 1991.
Nicky Zann (1943-2020) Run to Death. 1991. Graphite pencil, India ink and markers on paper. Signed ZANN in left. Publication: Cover illustration for Run to Death by Patrick Quentin (New York: Library of Crime Classics / International Polygonics Ltd. (IPL), 1991).
Lot: 335 - James Griffin, (1949-), Wherever Lynn Goes. 1990.
James Griffin (1949- ) Wherever Lynn Goes. 1990. Oil on panel. Signed and dated in lower left image. Publication: Paperback cover illustration for the novel by Beatrice Parker (New York: Dell, 1990). 608x405 mm; 24x16 inches.
Lot: 336 - Jenny Tylden-Wright, (20th cent.), The Clocks, front and back cover. 1991.
Jenny Tylden-Wright (20th cent.) The Clocks, front and back cover. 1991. Colored pencil on Bristol board. Publication: Front and back cover illustrations for The Clocks by Agatha Christie (New York: HarperPaperbacks, 1991).
Lot: 337 - Edmund Philo Kellogg, (1879-1938), Friary Ales. Circa 1920.
Edmund Philo Kellogg (1879-1938) Friary Ales. Circa 1920. Oil on canvas. Initialed in lower right. Publication: Probable illustration for a Friary Ales advertisement.
Lot: 338 - Western Cartridge Company / Artist Unknown, Interference. 1926.
Western Cartridge Company / Artist Unknown Interference. 1926. Oil on canvas. Authentic painting for the calendar, unsigned by original artist. NC Wyeth signature was added after publication and is believed to be forged. Publication: Artwork for the 1927 Western Cartridge Company calendar.
Lot: 339 - Artist Unknown, Ship's cockpit. Circa 1940.
Artist Unknown Ship's cockpit. Circa 1940. Oil on canvas board. Possible illustration for a print advertisement.
Lot: 340 - Douglass Crockwell, (1904-1968), "So a fighting marine can fight." Circa 1943.
Douglass Crockwell (1904-1968) "So a fighting marine can fight." Circa 1943. Oil on panel. Publication: Mockup for the U. S. Marine Corps Women's Reserve propaganda poster titled "Be a Marine . . . Free a Marine to Fight." The poster was distributed by the Office of War Information for the U.S. Marine Corps and issued on January 28, 1943.
Lot: 341 - Norman Mills Price, (1877-1951), Study for "House Call." Circa 1950.
Norman Mills Price (1877-1951) Study for "House Call." Circa 1950. Oil on canvas. Unsigned. Publication: Study for published illustration, most likely an advertisement.
Lot: 342 - Aaron Fine, (d. 1962), Perfume advertisement. Circa 1960.
Aaron Fine (d. 1962) Perfume advertisement. Circa 1960. Paper collage. Unsigned.
Lot: 343 - Ervine Metzl, (1899-1963), People pay attention when you put it in the post. Circa 1950.
Ervine Metzl (1899-1963) People pay attention when you put it in the post. Circa 1950. Ink on Bristol board. Signed in lower right. Includes artist's proof. Publication: Possible advertisement mailer for a Saturday Evening Post ad campaign.
Lot: 344 - Adolph Treidler, (1886-1981), Study for "Furness Cruises to Bermuda and the West Indies." Circa 1950.
Adolph Treidler (1886-1981) Study for "Furness Cruises to Bermuda and the West Indies." Circa 1950. Pencil and gouache on paper. Unsigned.
Lot: 345 - Hy Hintermeister, (1897-1972), Seagull attack on fishing trip. Circa 1950.
Hy Hintermeister (1897-1972) Seagull attack on fishing trip. Circa 1950. Oil on canvas. Signed in lower right. Publication: Most likely artwork for advertising calendar.
Lot: 346 - Jerry Pinkney, (1939-2021), Magician for Bontrae. Circa 1970.
Jerry Pinkney (1939-2021) Magician for Bontrae. Circa 1970. Airbrush on illustration board. Publication: Poster art for General Mills' soy meat alternative, Bontrae. Printer's instructions indicate reproduction at 102%, so it was likely for a poster advertising the product.
Lot: 347 - Antonio Lopez, (1944-1987), Green lingerie / Chandrika Casali. 1973.
Antonio Lopez (1944-1987) Green lingerie / Chandrika Casali. 1973. Colored pencil and graphite on Canson paper. Signed "A Aubade - Antonio" along top margin. Publication: Study for editorial "Linges Légers, Gestes Libres" featuring model Chandrika Casali, published in 20 Ans, July 1973. With an additional graphite sketch.
Lot: 348 - Gary Overacre, b. 1947, NY Mets Rheingold Beer advertisement. 1973.
Gary Overacre (b. 1947) NY Mets Rheingold Beer advertisement. 1973. Crayon and gouache on illustration board. Date and various markings on verso including a note that the subject is Kranepool and a stamp from the ad agency, Young and Rubicam. Publication: Illustration for Rheingold Beer ad, likely for a program booklet, April 1973.
Lot: 349 - Artist Unknown, "You could win a trip to Mexico on American Airlines." 1978.
Artist Unknown "You could win a trip to Mexico on American Airlines." 1978. Airbrush and watercolor on board. Publication: Illustration for a Palmolive advertisement.
Lot: 350 - Jean-Michel Folon, (1934-2005), Flying letterhead. Circa 1980.
Jean-Michel Folon (1934-2005) Flying letterhead. Circa 1980. Watercolor and pencil on paper. Signed in lower right.
Lot: 351 - Joe Spencer, (Dates Unknown), Dream Girl: Insert nose here. 1983.
Joe Spencer (Dates Unknown) Dream Girl: Insert nose here. 1983. Airbrushed acrylics on board. Signed in lower right margin. Publication: Promotional postcard art for Intra-Dynamics, Inc.
Lot: 352 - Albert Lorenz, (1941-2023), The Gladiators. 1994.
Albert Lorenz (1941-2023) The Gladiators. 1994. Ink, crayon and watercolor on board. Signed and dated in lower center image. Publication: Puzzle manufactured by MasterPieces, "Buried Blueprints, Puzzles From the Past: The Gladiators."
Lot: 353 - Albert Lorenz, (1941-2023), The Civil War. 1997.
Albert Lorenz (1941-2023) The Civil War. 1997. Ink, crayon and watercolor on paper. Signed and dated in lower right image. Publication: Puzzle manufactured by BePuzzled, "Buried Blueprints, Puzzles From the Past: The Civil War At Sea."
Lot: 354 - Greg and Tim Hildabrandt, (1939-2024) / (1939-2006), Magic the Gathering: Mantle of the Ancients. 1999.
Greg and Tim Hildabrandt (1939-2024) / (1939-2006) Magic the Gathering: Mantle of the Ancients. 1999. Acrylic on board. Tim Hildebrandt passed away in June of 2006. This painting was not signed by Greg and Tim prior to Tim's death. Therefore this original art is available signed only by Greg Hildebrandt. Includes COA from Spiderwebart. Publication: Trading card art for Magic The Gathering The final art was never published by Wizards Of The Coast.
Herbert Cole (1867-1930) Portrait of Kenneth Grahame. Circa 1920. Pen and ink on board. Unsigned. Annotated on the verso with the number "46890" in blue pencil and the penciled note "Dent 199." Accompanied by a custom book label for the Holmes Collection printed by Alan Anderson of the Tragara Press in Scotland, and a copy of the program for "Wayfarers All," a Grollier Club exhibition, 2008. Publication: Possibly executed as a frontispiece to a volume in the "King's Treasury Series" issued by the London publishing firm of J.M. Dent & Sons, Ltd. Reproduced in"Wayfarers All": Selections from the Kenneth Grahame Collection of David J.Holmes (New York: The Grolier Club, 2008, p. 44). Published as the frontispiece to The Annotated Wind in the Willows, ed. by Annie Gauger (New York / London: W.W. Norton & Company, 2009).
Lot: 2 - Reginald Lionel Knowles, (1879-1950), Seventy Years a Showman. 1927.
Reginald Lionel Knowles (1879-1950) Seventy Years a Showman. 1927. Black and red ink, heightened in white, on white artist's board. Signed in lower right. Publication: Includes custom book label for the Holmes Collection printed by Alan Anderson of the Tragara Press in Scotland. Publication: Dust jacket design for J.M. Dent's (1927) "Wayfarer's Library" edition of Seventy Years a Showman by "Lord" George Sanger.
Lot: 3 - Ernest Howard Shepard, (1879-1976), "Victim decked for the altar." 1922.
Ernest Howard Shepard (1879-1976) "Victim decked for the altar." 1922. Pencil on paper. Caption by Shepard in pencil, lower right. Includes custom book label for the Holmes Collection. Printed by Alan Anderson of the Tragara Press in Scotland. Publication: Sketch of an illustration on page 171 of Kenneth Grahame's The Golden Age (London: John Lane The Bodley Head Limited, 1928).
Lot: 4 - Ernest Howard Shepard, (1879-1976), 9 drawings prepared to illustrate The Golden Age. 1928.
Ernest Howard Shepard (1879-1976) 9 drawings prepared to illustrate The Golden Age. 1928. Mixed media. Includes custom book label for the Holmes Collection printed by Alan Anderson of the Tragara Press in Scotland. Includes copy of "Wayfarers All" program for Grollier Club exhibition, 2008. Publication: Final and study illustrations for pages 4, 18, 71, 74, 79, 109, 121, 168, and 1 unknown of The Golden Age by Kenneth Grahame (London: John Lane The Bodley Head Limited, 1928).
Lot: 5 - Ernest Howard Shepard, (1879-1976), 12 drawings prepared to illustrate Dream Days. 1930.
Ernest Howard Shepard (1879-1976) 12 drawings prepared to illustrate Dream Days. 1930. Mostly pen and ink on board and paper. Includes custom book label for the Holmes Collection printed by Alan Anderson of the Tragara Press in Scotland. Includes copy of "Wayfarers All" program for Grollier Club exhibition, 2008. Publication: Illustrations for the front cover design, title page, pages 5, 17, 45, 50, 65, 70, 94, 99, Dream Days by Kenneth Grahame (London: John Lane The Bodley Head Limited, 1930), and page 54 of the 1948 edition.
Lot: 6 - Ernest Howard Shepard, (1879-1976), "He quickened his pace with shrill whines.” 1930.
Ernest Howard Shepard (1879-1976) "He quickened his pace with shrill whines." 1930. Pencil on paper. Inscribed and signed in pen, "These are the original pencil sketches made for 'Wind in the Willows' in 1930. Ernest H. Shepard July 1968." Includes custom book label for the Holmes Collection printed by Alan Anderson of the Tragara Press in Scotland. Includes copy of "Wayfarers All" program for Grollier Club exhibition, 2008. Publication: Sketch forThe Wind in the Willows (London: Methuen & Company, Ltd., [1931]).
Lot: 7 - Ernest Howard Shepard, (1879-1976), “As he sat on the grass and looked across the river..." 1931.
Ernest Howard Shepard (1879-1976) "As he sat on the grass and looked across the river..." 1931. Pen and ink on board. Signed and dated in lower right with inscription, "New drawing for Title page." Includes custom book label for the Holmes Collection printed by Alan Anderson of the Tragara Press in Scotland. Includes copy of "Wayfarers All" program for Grollier Club exhibition, 2008. Publication: Illustration on page 4 of The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame (London: Methuen & Company, Ltd., [1931]).
Lot: 8 - Ernest Howard Shepard, (1879-1976), “Embarking again and crossing over, they worked their way up the stream..." 1931.
Ernest Howard Shepard (1879-1976) "Embarking again and crossing over, they worked their way up the stream..." 1931. Watercolor on board. Signed in lower left. Includes custom book label for the Holmes Collection printed by Alan Anderson of the Tragara Press in Scotland. Includes copy of "Wayfarers All" program for Grollier Club exhibition, 2008. Publication: Illustration on page 131 of The Wind in the Willows
Lot: 9 - Ernest Howard Shepard, (1879-1976), H. Mole lift-operator. 1949.
Ernest Howard Shepard (1879-1976) H. Mole lift-operator. 1949. Pen and ink Initialed in lower right. Includes custom book label for the Holmes Collection printed by Alan Anderson of the Tragara Press in Scotland. Includes copy of "Wayfarers All" program for Grollier Club exhibition, 2008. Publication: Published on p. 25 of Bertie's Escapade by Kenneth Grahame (Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott Company, 1949).
Lot: 10 - Arthur Rackham, (1867-1939), Toad and the Gaoler's Daughter. Circa 1937.
Arthur Rackham (1867-1939) Toad and the Gaoler's Daughter. Circa 1937. Pencil on paper. Unsigned. Publication and purchase information written in pencil on verso. Accompanied by a custom book label for the Holmes Collection printed by Alan Anderson of the Tragara Press in Scotland. Publication: Study for an interior illustration on page 147 in The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame (New York: Limited Editions Club, 1940).
Lot: 11 - Arthur Rackham, (1867-1939), Preparatory sketch of a riverside scene. Circa 1940.
Arthur Rackham (1867-1939) Preparatory sketch of a riverside scene. Circa 1940. Pen and ink on paper. Unsigned. Publication and purchase information written in pencil on verso. Accompanied by a custom book label for the Holmes Collection printed by Alan Anderson of the Tragara Press in Scotland. Publication: Executed for, but not published in, the 1940 Limited Editions Club version of The Wind in the Willows.
Lot: 12 - Inga Moore, (1945-), The Wind in the Willows: Mole rediscovers his former underground home. Circa 1999.
Inga Moore (b. 1945 The Wind in the Willows: Mole rediscovers his former underground home. Circa 1999. Watercolor on paper, tipped to mat. Initialed in lower right. Annotation in pencil in the margin below: "Do not use, A/W [artwork] done over" in pencil. Includes custom book label for the Holmes Collection printed by Alan Anderson of the Tragara Press in Scotland. Publication: Unpublished illustration for chatper "Dolce Domum" in The Wind in the Willows. The image is very different from that of the same scene depicted by Moore in her abridged and illustrated version of the book published in 1999 by Walker Books, Limited.
Lot: 13 - Richard Doyle, (1824-1883), Pictorial border for Pecopin and Bauldour. Circa 1840.
Richard Doyle (1824-1883) Pictorial border for Pecopin and Bauldour. Circa 1840. Ink and watercolor on paper. Unsigned. Text and pencil sketches on verso. Publication: Created for an unpublished illustrated manuscript of Victor Hugo's book, Légende du Beau Pécopin et de la Belle Bauldour.
Lot: 14 - Evert van Muyden, (1853-1922), Les trouvailles de M. Bretoncel. 1889.
Evert van Muyden (1853-1922) Les trouvailles de M. Bretoncel. 1889. Ink and wash on Bristol board. Signed in lower right image in ink; signed in lower right margin in pencil. Author, title, and inscription in lower margin: "Dessin original pour la réduction." Publication: Interior illustration published in Contes Choisis: Les trouvailles de monsieur Bretoncel; La sonnette de monsieur Berloquin; Monsieur Tringle /Les trouvailles de M. Bretoncel by Champfleury [i.e. Jules Fleury] (Paris: Maison Quantin, 1889).
Lot: 15 - Evert van Muyden, (1853-1922), La Sonette de Monsieur Berloquin. 1891.
Evert van Muyden (1853-1922) La Sonette de Monsieur Berloquin. 1891. Ink and wash on Bristol board. Signed in lower left image in ink; signed in lower right margin in pencil. Author, title, and inscription in lower margin: "Dessin original pour la réduction." Accompanied by a print clipping of the illustration and drop cap "U." Publication: Interior illustration published in Contes Choisis: Les trouvailles de monsieur Bretoncel; La sonnette de monsieur Berloquin; Monsieur Tringle /Les trouvailles de M. Bretoncel by Champfleury [i.e. Jules Fleury] (Paris: Maison Quantin, 1889).
Lot: 16 - Palmer Cox, (1840-1924), The Brownies in California. 1895.
Palmer Cox (1840-1924) The Brownies in California. 1895. Pen and ink on paper. Signed in lower left. Publication: Illustration published in The Brownies Through the Union (New York: The Century Co., 1895).
Lot: 17 - Howard Chandler Christy, (1873-1952), "How my Lord would struggle to forget her!" 1896.
Howard Chandler Christy (1873-1952) "How my Lord would struggle to forget her!" 1896. Pen and ink on Bristol board. Signed and dated in lower right. Caption written in lower left margin. Publication: Unpublished illustration for Ideals Made Real : A Romance by George Lansing Raymond.
Lot: 18 - Howard Chandler Christy, (1873-1952), "Already nodding o'er his noonday pipe." 1896.
Howard Chandler Christy (1873-1952) "Already nodding o'er his noonday pipe." 1896. Pen and ink on Bristol board. Signed and dated in lower left. Caption written in lower left margin. Publication: Unpublished illustration for Ideals Made Real: A Romance by George Lansing Raymond.
Lot: 19 - Howard Chandler Christy, (1873-1952), "I mean to write a tale of love." 1896.
Howard Chandler Christy (1873-1952) "I mean to write a tale of love." 1896. Pen and ink on Bristol board. Unsigned. Caption written in lower left margin. Publication: Unpublished illustration for Ideals Made Real: A Romance by George Lansing Raymond.
Lot: 20 - William Wallace Denslow, (1856-1915), 1st edition, Wizard of Oz. "Once in a while she would pass a house..." 1899.
William Wallace Denslow (1856-1915) 1st edition, Wizard of Oz. "Once in a while she would pass a house..." 1899. Pen and ink over a graphite underdrawing on Strathmore board. Signed "Den" and with seahorse monogram, lower left. Publication: Illustration for the first edition of Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (Chicago: George M. Hill, 1900), Chapter III, page 33.
Lot: 21 - A. Cadman, 21 illustrations depicting scenes from The Pilgrim's Progress. Circa 1900.
A. Cadman 21 illustrations depicting scenes from The Pilgrim's Progress. Circa 1900. Ink and wash on board. Each signed, titled, and numbered. Publication: Most likely illustrations produced for magic lantern slides.
Lot: 22 - Reginald Lionel Knowles, (1879-1950), Nature's Own Gardens. 1907.
Reginald Lionel Knowles (1879-1950) Nature's Own Gardens. 1907. Ink and watercolor on paper. Both signed and dated in lower edge. Publication: Cover and spine illustration for Nature's Own Gardens by Maud U. Clarke (London and New York: J.M. Dent & Co. and E.P. Dutton & Co., 1907)
Lot: 23 - Unknown Artist, Homer: The Story of the Iliad. 1905.
Unknown Artist Homer: The Story of the Iliad. 1905. Ink on board. Publication: Cover illustration for Homer: The Story of the Iliad by A.J. Church (London: Seeley & Co. Ltd., 1905). Accompanied by a copy of the book.
Lot: 24 - Frank Adams, American (1871-1944), "This is the Rat that ate the Malt, that lay in the house that Jack built." Circa 1912.
Frank Adams American, (1871-1944) "This is the Rat that ate the Malt, that lay in the house that Jack built." Circa 1912. Pen, ink, and watercolor on board. Signed in lower left. Includes letter of authenticity. Publication: Interior illustration published in The House that Jack Built by (London: Blackie & Son Limited, circa 1912).
Lot: 25 - Frank Adams, American (1871-1944), "Mother Goose had a house, ‘twas built in a wood, where an Owl at the door for sentinel stood." Circa 1915.
Frank Adams American, (1871-1944) "Mother Goose had a house, ‘twas built in a wood, where an Owl at the door for sentinel stood." Circa 1915. Watercolor on board. Signed in lower left. Includes letter of authenticity. Publication: Interior illustration published in Mother Goose (London: Blackie and Son Limited, circa 1915).
Lot: 26 - René Bull, (1870-1942), Elderly Arab man. Circa 1915.
René Bull (1870-1942) Elderly Arab man. Circa 1915. Watercolor on board. Signed in lower right. Artist's notes written in pencil, verso.
Lot: 27 - Harold Mathews Brett, (1880-1955), The Hunt. Circa 1920.
Harold Mathews Brett (1880-1955) The Hunt. Circa 1920. Oil on canvas. Signed in lower right. Publication: Illustration for the book, Obedience.
Lot: 28 - John Austen, (1886-1953), "And then having me in his arms, he kissed me three or four times." 1929.
John Austen (1886-1953) "And then having me in his arms, he kissed me three or four times." 1929. Pen and ink on board. Unsigned. Inscribed "No. 2" on verso. Publication: Illustration published in The Fortunes and Misfortunes of the Famous Moll Flanders by Daniel Dafoe (New York: Dodd, Mead and Company, 1929).
Lot: 29 - Alastair, (1887-1969), Annunciation. Circa 1930.
Alastair (1887-1969) Annunciation. Circa 1930. Mixed media on paper. Unsigned. Title inscribed in pencil on verso.
Lot: 30 - George Washington Hood, (1869-1949), The Water of Endless Youth. 1931.
George Washington Hood (1869-1949) The Water of Endless Youth. 1931. Oil on panel. Signed in lower left. Title from inscription on verso. Caption inscribed on verso, "On the seventy-seventh island of that sea stands, on golden duck legs, the castle of wondrous fair Ilona." In original frame. Publication: Illustration on page 182 of Fairy Tales of Eastern Europe by Jeremiah Curtain (New York: R. M. McBride, 1931).
Lot: 31 - Richard Taylor, (1902-1970), Title-Page Decoration. Circa 1932.
Richard Taylor (1902-1970) Title-Page Decoration. Circa 1932. Pen and ink on paper. Initialed in lower right image. Publication: Illustration from a contest submission for The Limited Editions Club publication of Penguin Island by Anatole France, 1932-33. From Book VII: Modern Times. Madame Cérés.
Lot: 32 - Richard Taylor, (1902-1970), Illustration for Book I. II. Circa 1932.
Richard Taylor (1902-1970) Illustration for Book I. II. Circa 1932. Pen and ink on paper. Initialed in lower right. Publication: Illustration from a contest submission for The Limited Editions Club publication of Penguin Island by Anatole France, 1932-33. From Book VII: Modern Times. Madame Cérés.
Lot: 33 - Richard Taylor, (1902-1970), Illustration for Book II. IX. Circa 1932.
Richard Taylor (1902-1970) Illustration for Book II. IX. Circa 1932. Pen and ink on paper. Initialed in lower right. Publication: Illustration from a contest submission for The Limited Editions Club publication of Penguin Island by Anatole France, 1932-33. From Book VII: Modern Times. Madame Cérés.
Lot: 34 - Richard Taylor, (1902-1970), Illustration for Book III. Circa 1932.
Richard Taylor (1902-1970) Illustration for Book III. Circa 1932. Pen and ink on paper. Signed in lower left. Publication: Illustration from a contest submission for The Limited Editions Club publication of Penguin Island by Anatole France, 1932-33. From Book VII: Modern Times. Madame Cérés.
Lot: 35 - Thornton Oakley, (1881-1953), Sketch map of Scandinavia. 1938.
Thornton Oakley (1881-1953) Sketch map of Scandinavia. 1938. Pen and ink on Bristol board. Signed on verso. Publication: End papers illustration for Scandanavia Becons by Amy Oakley (New York: D. Appleton-Century Company, 1938).
Lot: 36 - James Sylvester Holland, (1905-1996), 21 illustrations for The Robber Bridegroom. 1944.
James Sylvester Holland (1905-1996) 21 illustrations for The Robber Bridegroom. 1944. Pen and ink on paper, vellum, and board. Unsigned with some annotations, page numbers, and ammendments. Publication: Original pen and ink drawings and sketches for the book, The Robber Bridegroom by Eudora Welty (London: John Lane The Bodley Head, 1944).
Lot: 37 - Georges de Pogedaieff, (1897-1971), Dead Souls: Chichikov with Manilov and Korobochka. Circa 1945.
Georges de Pogedaieff (1897-1971) Dead Souls: Chichikov with Manilov and Korobochka. Circa 1945. Ink, charcoal and pencil on paper. Signed in lower left. Adhered to backing paper with pencil sketch by an unknown hand. Publication: Unpublished drawing for an edition of Nicolai Gogol's Dead Souls.
Lot: 38 - Eloise Wilkins, (1904-1987), "So her mother sewed the button on tight." 1947.
Eloise Wilkins (1904-1987) "So her mother sewed the button on tight." 1947. Watercolor on board. Publication: Illustration for The Little Golden Book, Fix It Please by Lucy Sprague Mitchell (New York: Simon and Schuster, 1947).
Lot: 39 - Ludwig Bemelmans, (1898-1962), Dirty Eddy in the lovely San Fernando Valley. Circa 1947.
Ludwig Bemelmans (1898-1962) Dirty Eddy in the lovely San Fernando Valley. Circa 1947. Mixed media including watercolor, ink, and collage on Bristol board. Signed Bemelmans in lower right. Title from verso. Landscape related to the publication of Bemelmans' book, Dirty Eddie, specifically the fifth part, "In the beautiful San Fernando Valley (New York: Viking, 1947).
Lot: 40 - Helen Jacobs, (1888-1970), King Midas and the flower girl. Circa 1948.
Helen Jacobs (1888-1970) King Midas and the flower girl. Circa 1948. Pen and ink on paper. Signed in lower right. Publication: Published in issue 9 of the "Riverside Series" titled Tales of Old Greece (London: Martins Press, 1948).
Lot: 41 - H. Lawrence Hoffman, (1911-1977), Stormy Manderley Estate. 1943.
H. Lawrence Hoffman (1911-1977) Rebecca, Manderley Estate. 1943. Oil on panel. Signed in lower left. Publication: Cover illustration for Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier (New York: Pocket Books, 1943). Accompanied by a copy of the book.
Lot: 42 - H. Lawrence Hoffman, (1911-1977), Rejected cover illustration for “The Canterbury Tales.” Circa 1948.
H. Lawrence Hoffman (1911-1977) Rejected cover illustration for "The Canterbury Tales." Circa 1948. Gouache on Bristol board. Unsigned. Published: Proposed cover for The Canterbury Tales of Geoffrey Chaucer: A new modern English prose translation by R. M. Lumiansky (New York: Simon and Schuster, 1948). Accompanied by a copy of the book.
Lot: 43 - H. Lawrence Hoffman, (1911-1977), Petro's War. 1972.
H. Lawrence Hoffman (1911-1977) Petro's War. 1972. Gouache and graphite on Pantone Color Paper, with ink on mylar overlay. Publication: Dust jacket illustration for Petros' War by Alki Zei (New York: E.P. Dutton & Co, 1972). With E.P. Dutton & Co Children's Book Department ink stamp, verso. Accompanied by a copy of the book.
Lot: 44 - H. Lawrence Hoffman, (1911-1977), Silver. Circa 1950.
H. Lawrence Hoffman (1911-1977) Silver. Circa 1950. Gouache on board. Title written in lower left margin.
Lot: 45 - Garth Williams, (1912-1996), "He found a bush with flowers." 1963.
Garth Williams (1912-1996) "He found a bush with flowers." 1963. Mixed media on board. Publication: Interior illustration published in The Little Giant Girl and the Elf Boy by Else Holmelund Minarik (New York: Harper & Row, 1963).
Lot: 46 - Garth Williams, (1912-1996), The West Begins. 1953.
Garth Williams (1912-1996) The West Begins. 1953. Graphite on tracing paper. Signed in lower right. Inscribed with chapter and book number in lower left. Publication: Interior illustration for By the Shores of Silver Lake by Laura Ingalls Wilder (New York: Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1953).
Lot: 47 - Garth Williams, (1912-1996), "They each had one eye open." 1977.
Garth Williams (1912-1996) "They each had one eye open." 1977. Charcoal pencil and ink wash on Bristol board. Signed in lower left. Publication: 2-page spread published in Fox Eyes by Margaret Wise Brown (New York: Pantheon Books, 1977).
Lot: 48 - Tibor Gergely, (1900-1978), "Some houses of stone are castles..." 1955.
Tibor Gergely (1900-1978) "Some houses of stone are castles..." 1955. Watercolor and gouache on board with printed text. Unsigned. Publication: Interior illustration for Houses by Elsa Jane Werner (New York: Simon and Schuster, 1955).
Lot: 49 - Tibor Gergely, (1900-1978), "Some people's houses are partly caves." 1955.
Tibor Gergely (1900-1978) "Some people's houses are partly caves." 1955. Watercolor and gouache on board with printed text. Unsigned. Publication: Interior illustration for Houses by Elsa Jane Werner (New York: Simon and Schuster, 1955).
Lot: 50 - Katherine Evans, (1901-1964), Study for Jingle Bell Jack. 1955.
Katherine Evans (1901-1964) Study for Jingle Bell Jack. 1955. Gouache on board. Unsigned. Includes annotations by the artist. Publication: Study for the cover of Jingle Bell Jack by Dr. Frances R. Horwich (New York: Golden Press, 1955).
Lot: 51 - Katherine Evans, (1901-1964), 3 studies, I know why we give thanks. 1956.
Katherine Evans (1901-1964) 3 studies, I know why we give thanks. 1956. Mixed media on board. Unsigned. Includes annotations by the artist. Publication: 1 cover and 2 unpublished studies for the children's book, I Know Why We Give Thanks by Mary Sue White (Nashville, TN: Broadman Press, 1956).
Lot: 52 - Charles Folkard, (1878-1963), "I sometimes search the grassy knolls for wheels of hansom-cabs ..." 1956.
Charles Folkard (1878-1963) "I sometimes search the grassy knolls for wheels of hansom-cabs..." 1956. Watercolor and gouache on board. Signed in bottom right. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity and a copy of the book. Publication: One of four illustrations published in The Book of Nonsense (London: J. M. Dent & Sons / New York: E. P. Dutton & Co., 1956).
Lot: 53 - Rie Cramer, (1887-1977), Group of 4 illustrations from The Silver Thimble Story Book. Circa 1960.
Rie Cramer (1887-1977) Group of 4 illustrations from The Silver Thimble Story Book. Circa 1960. Pen and ink on paper. Initialed in lower center. Publication: Interior illustrations from "Thumbelina" and "Cinderella" from The Silver Thimble Story Book by the artist (London: Blackie and Son, Ltd., 1960).
Lot: 54 - Dale Maxey, (1931-1978), Jack and Jill. Circa 1960.
Dale Maxey (1931-1978) Jack and Jill. Circa 1960. Gouache on board. Publication: Possible alternate illustration for set of Mother Goose nursery rhyme lithographs, produced in association with Prudential Insurance.
Lot: 55 - Felix Lorioux, (1872–1964), Study for illustration, Merlin reading to fairies. Circa 1960.
Felix Lorioux (1872–1964) Study for illustration, Merlin reading to fairies. Circa 1960. Watercolor on paper. Signed in lower right margin. Caption in lower margin: "Merlin: Sachez que les premie`res qualite´s d'une fee´ doisent e^tre la gra^ce, la beaute´, et la douceur" [Know that the first qualities of a fairy must be grace, beauty, and gentleness]. Sent to Huguette Clark as a birthday card, gift inscription in gold ink on verso, dated June 9, 2000.
Lot: 56 - Richard Scarry, (1919-1994), My Little Golden Calendar, May. 1961.
Richard Scarry (1919-1994) My Little Golden Calendar, May. 1961. Gouache on board. Titled and dated "The Golden Calendar 1961" in lower left margin. Publication: Interior illustration for the month of May in My Little Golden Calendar for 1961 (New York: Golden Press, 1961).
Lot: 57 - Richard Scarry, (1919-1994), My Little Golden Calendar, June. 1961.
Richard Scarry (1919-1994) My Little Golden Calendar, June. 1961. Gouache on board. Inscribed "June" in lower right. Publication: Interior illustration for the month of June in My Little Golden Calendar for 1961 (New York: Golden Press, 1961).
Lot: 58 - Fletcher Martin, (1904-1979), Humphrey and Maud on Endeavor Island. 1961.
Fletcher Martin (1904-1979) Humphrey and Maud on Endeavor Island. 1961. Mixed media on Bristol board. Signed in lower right. Publication: Interior illustration for The Sea Wolf by Jack London (New York: The Heritage Press, 1961).
Lot: 59 - Joseph Krush, (1918-2022), "The house told the story of the family." 1965.
Joseph Krush (1918-2022) "The house told the story of the family." 1965. Watercolor on board. Signed "Krush" in lower left. Publication: Title page spread for "A House of Many Rooms," published in Reader's Digest Condensed Books, Summer Selections. Volume III (Pleasantville, NY: Reader's Digest Association, 1965).
Lot: 60 - Various Artists, Group of 16 book jacket illustrations and studies for Elmfield Press. Circa 1970.
Various Artists Group of 16 book jacket illustrations and studies for Elmfield Press. Circa 1970. Mixed media on board and paper. Most artists unidentified. Other artists include John Jarvies and Michael Hadley. Includes copies of each book.
Lot: 61 - William Pène du Bois, 1916-1993, The Three Fur Brothers. 1971.
William Pène du Bois 1916-1993 The Three Fur Brothers. 1971. Mixed media on paper. Signed in lower left. Publication: Interior illustration published on pages 32-33 in Bear Circus (New York: Viking Press, 1971).
Lot: 62 - William Pène du Bois, (1916-1993), Boxing match. 1978.
William Pène du Bois (1916-1993) Boxing match. 1978. Mixed media on Bristol board. Signed in lower right. Publication: Interior illustration published on pages 16-17 in The Forbidden Forest (New York: Harper & Row, 1978).
Lot: 63 - William Pène du Bois, (1916-1993), Swami Tarragon. 1967.
William Pène du Bois (1916-1993) Swami Tarragon. 1967. Mixed media on paper. Initialed in lower right. Interior illustration published on pages 12-13 in The Horse in the Camel Suit (New York: Harper & Row, 1967).
Lot: 64 - William Pène du Bois, Ladder down the crystal cave and Digging in the mounds. 1970.
William Pène du Bois Ladder down the crystal cave and Digging in the mounds. 1970. Mixed media on paper. Unsigned. Publication: Interior illustrations published on pages 18-19 in Digging for China (New York: Doubleday & Co., 1970).
Lot: 65 - Joan Walsh Anglund, (1926-2021), "Across the Miles." Circa 1970.
Joan Walsh Anglund (1926-2021) "Across the Miles." Circa 1970. Watercolor and ink on vellum, adhered to card stock, folded. Signed in lower right. Additional text on cover: "To a special someone on Valentine's Day." Greeting card message inscribed on interior page. Publication: Greeting card illustration and mockup.
Lot: 66 - Jerry Pinkney, (1939-2021), Lamb, monkeys, and bananas, African folk tale. Circa 1970.
Jerry Pinkney (1939-2021) Lamb, monkeys, and bananas, African folk tale. Circa 1970. Ink and watercolor on paper, mounted to illustration board. Publication: The piece bears the notations "Everett Grade 5" and "P. 265," indicating it was most likely created for a reading textbook.
Lot: 67 - Jane Breskin Zalben, (b. 1950), "Eight little foxes in a terrible flap," 1976.
Jane Breskin Zalben (b. 1950) "Eight little foxes in a terrible flap," 1976. Watercolor on vellum. Signed and inscribed "An Invitation to the Butterfly Ball" in pencil, lower margin. Publication: Interior illustration in An Invitation to the Butterfly Ball: A Counting Rhyme by Jane Yolen (New York: Parent's Magazine Press and Book Club, 1976). Junior Library Guild Gold Award Selection. Re-published by Philomel Books/Putnam and Collins and Boyds Mills Press/Wordsong.
Lot: 68 - Jane Breskin Zalben, (b. 1950), Humpty Dumpty Upside Down with baby borogroves hatching and "O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!" 1977.
Jane Breskin Zalben (b. 1950) Humpty Dumpty Upside Down with baby borogroves hatching and "O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!" 1977. Watercolor on opaline parchment. Both signed in lower edge. Publication: Two interior illustrations on page 22 of Jabberwocky by Lewis Carroll (New York and London: Frederick warne & Co., 1977). Republished by Boyds Mills Press/Wordsong. Exhibited: Justin Schiller Gallery, Morgan Library, and The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Lot: 69 - Jane Breskin Zalben, (b. 1950), Janson riffing on Georges Braque, Pablo Picasso and Marcel Duchamp. 2012.
Jane Breskin Zalben (b. 1950) Janson riffing on Georges Braque, Pablo Picasso and Marcel Duchamp. 2012. Watercolor, pencil and collage on paper, with vellum and printed text overlay. Signed in pencil, lower right. Publication: Interior illustration on page 13 of Mousterpiece: A Mouse-Sized Guide to Modern Art by Jane Breskin Zalben (New York: Neal Porter/Roaring Brook Press, 2012). Calling Caldecott Horn Book List. Published in China in 2023.
Lot: 70 - Jane Breskin Zalben, (b. 1950), Janson riffing on Frank Stella. 2012.
Jane Breskin Zalben (b. 1950) Janson riffing on Frank Stella. 2012. Watercolor and acrylic on paper, with vellum and printed text overlay. Signed in pencil, lower right. Publication: Interior illustration on page 15 of Mousterpiece: A Mouse-Sized Guide to Modern Art by Jane Breskin Zalben (New York: Neal Porter/Roaring Brook Press, 2012). Calling Caldecott Horn Book List. Published in China in 2023.
Lot: 71 - Artist Unknown, signed E.B., Saint George slaying the dragon. Circa 1980.
Artist Unknown, signed E.B. Saint George slaying the dragon. Circa 1980. Oil on canvas. Initialed "E.B." in lower right.
Lot: 72 - Judith Sutton, (20th cent.), Coat of Many Colors, group of 2 illustrations. 1994.
Judith Sutton (20th cent.) Coat of Many Colors, group of 2 illustrations. 1994. Watercolor on paper. Artist name and phone number written in pencil in lower right margin, each. Publication: 2 double-paged spreads published on pages 20-21 and 30-31 of Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors (New York: Scholastic, 1994).
Lot: 73 - Vincent Perez, (1938-), "Steering to a hair." 1998.
Vincent Perez (1938- ) "Steering to a hair" Steampunk airships Science Fiction illustration. 1998. Ink and watercolor on paper. Signed and dated in lower left. Publication: Interior illustration published in a limited edition of With the Night Mail by Rudyard Kipling (San Francisco: Arion Press, 1998).
Lot: 74 - Edward Gorey, (1929-2000), Thirteen. Circa 1990.
Edward Gorey (1929-2000) Thirteen. Circa 1990. Ink and watercolor on paper. Initialed in lower right. An auction label is adhered to the back of the frame.
Lot: 75 - Rosemary Wells, (b. 1943), A is for Apple. Circa 2000., Watercolor and ink on paper., 8 1/4 x 11 in. (21 x 27.9 cm.)
Rosemary Wells (b. 1943) A is for Apple. Circa 2000. Watercolor and ink on paper. Promotional or unpublished illustration featuring characters from the Max & Ruby series of children's books.
Lot: 76 - Olivier Dunrea, (b. 1953), Here comes the snow. 2000.
Olivier Dunrea (b. 1953) Here comes the snow. 2000. Gouache over pencil on paper. Initialed and dated in lower left margin. Includes Publication: Two page spread made for Dunrea's book, Bear Noel (New York: Farrar, Straus, and Giroux, 2000).
Lot: 77 - Mary Engelbreit, (b. 1952), "Little Red Riding Hood had not gone very far before she met a wolf." 2007.
Mary Engelbreit (b. 1952) "Little Red Riding Hood had not gone very far before she met a wolf." 2007. Watercolor on Bristol board. Dated in lower margin. Publication: Illustration published for "Little Red Riding Hood" in Mary Engelbreit's Nursery Tales (New York: Harper Collins, 2008).
Lot: 78 - Mary Engelbreit, (b. 1952), Emperor’s New Clothes. 2008.
Mary Engelbreit (b. 1952) Emperor's New Clothes. 2008. Watercolor on Bristol board. Title and various notes in pencil in margins. Publication: Illustration published in Mary Engelbreit's Nursery and Fairy Tales: A Treasury of Children's Classics (New York: Harper Collins, 2008).
Lot: 79 - Mary Engelbreit, (b. 1952), Must Change Attitude. 2008.
Mary Engelbreit (b. 1952) Must Change Attitude. 2008. Watercolor on paper. Signed in lower right. Notations including date and caption in lower margin. Publication: Illustration for Mary Engelbreit's On the Edge: 2009 Wall Calendar (Andrews McMeel Publishing).
Lot: 80 - Mary Engelbreit, (b. 1952), Queen of Autumn. Circa 2020.
Mary Engelbreit (b. 1952) Queen of Autumn. Circa 2020. Watercolor and colored pencil on Bristol board. Publication: Illustration for a fine art print.
Lot: 81 - Peanuts / Charles Schulz / Bill Melendez Productions, Snoopy The Musical animation drawing. 1988.
Peanuts / Charles Schulz / Bill Melendez Productions Snoopy The Musical animation drawing. 1988. Pencil on paper. Bears the seal for official Peanuts art releases. Production: Clean-up animation drawing of Snoopy delivering a 'smooch' from Snoopy! The Musical (1988).
Lot: 82 - Peanuts / Charles Schulz / Bill Melendez, (1916-2008), Villain Cat. 1981.
Peanuts / Charles Schulz / Bill Melendez (1916-2008) Villain Cat. 1981. Cel vinyl paint and marker on acetate animation cel. Production: Hand-inked and painted model cel of Brutus the bobcat in the Peanuts animated special, "Someday You'll Find Her, Charlie Brown," which first aired October 30, 1981.
Lot: 83 - Walt Disney Studios / Thurston Harper, (1903-1987), Don Donald animation study drawing. 1937.
Walt Disney Studios / Thurston Harper (1903-1987) Don Donald animation study drawing. 1937. Graphite on animation paper. Production: Animator's study drawing of Donald Duck for the animated short, Don Donald, released in 1937.
Lot: 84 - Walt Disney Studios / Walt Kelly & Bob McCrea, (1913-1973) / (1911-1995), Mickey Mouse and Pluto animation clean-up drawing pair. 1939.
Walt Disney Studios / Walt Kelly & Bob McCrea (1913-1973) / (1911-1995) Mickey Mouse and Pluto animation clean-up drawing pair. 1939. Graphite on 5 hole punched Disney animation paper. Production: A pair of clean-up animation drawings featuring Mickey Mouse and his pal Pluto from Mickey's Surprise Party, the 1939 Nabisco advertising short which screened at the Golden Gate International Exhibition in San Francisco and the New York World's Fair.
Lot: 85 - Walt Disney Studios, Group of 3 "Package Feature" animation model cels: Lulubelle, Sacha the Woodpecker, & Gauchito. 1944, 1946, 1947.
Walt Disney Studios Group of 3 "Package Feature" animation model cels: Lulubelle, Sacha the Woodpecker, & Gauchito. 1944, 1946, 1947. Gouache on celluloid. Production: An assortment of hand-inked and painted animation model cels from three classic 1940s Disney package features: The Flying Gauchito in The Three Caballeros (1944), Sacha the Woodpecker from "Peter and the Wolf" in Make Mine Music (1946), and Lulubelle from the Bongo segment of Fun and Fancy Free (1947).
Lot: 86 - Walt Disney Studios, All The Cats Join In, boy and girl dancing animation model cel. 1946.
Walt Disney Studios All The Cats Join In, boy and girl dancing animation model cel. 1946. Production: Animation model cel of two swing dancing teens made for "All the Cats Join In" in Make Mine Music (1946).
Lot: 87 - Walt Disney Studios, Song of the South, Br'er Rabbit and friends multi-character animation model cel. 1946.
Walt Disney Studios Song of the South, Br'er Rabbit and friends, multi-character animation model cel. 1946. Gouache on celluloid. Production: Hand-inked and painted animation model cel related to the final scene of Song of the South (1946) in which the film's characters traipse off into the horizon, singing a reprise of "Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah."
Lot: 88 - Walt Disney Studios, The Sword in the Stone, Merlin animation production cel. 1963.
Walt Disney Studios The Sword in the Stone, Merlin animation production cel. 1963. Gouache on acetate animation cel. An appropriate background print derived from the sequence is included for presentation purposes. Production: A large-image, hand-painted production cel of Merlin from the Disney animated feature The Sword in the Stone (1963).
Lot: 89 - Walt Disney Studios, "The Old vs. New: Squeak?" The Mickey Mouse Anniversary Show animation cel setup. 1968.
Walt Disney Studios "The Old vs. New: Squeak?" The Mickey Mouse Anniversary Show animation cel setup. 1968. Gouache on celluloid. Production: Two animation cel setup from the Wonderful World of Color The Mickey Mouse Anniversary Show, which first aired December 22nd, 1968.
Lot: 90 - Walt Disney Studios, "The Old vs. New" The Mickey Mouse Anniversary Show. 1968.
Walt Disney Studios "The Old vs. New" The Mickey Mouse Anniversary Show. 1968. Gouache on celluloid. Production: Two animation cel setup from the Wonderful World of Color The Mickey Mouse Anniversary Show, which first aired December 22nd, 1968.
Lot: 91 - Walt Disney Studios, The Fox and the Hound, Tod and Vixie animation cel setup. 1981.
Walt Disney Studios The Fox and the Hound, Tod and Vixie animation cel setup. 1981. The official Disney seal is present at the bottom right corner of the setup. A print background of the foxes' den is included to enhance presentation. Please note: The flash photograph has highlighted parts of the lamination film which are much less obvious (or invisible) in person. Production: Two-animation cel setup of Tod and Vixie from the 1980s Disney film, The Fox and the Hound, which was originally released July 10, 1981.
Lot: 92 - Walt Disney Studios, Tigger & Rabbit, Winnie The Pooh animation cel. 1983.
Walt Disney Studios Tigger & Rabbit, Winnie The Pooh animation cel. 1983. A print background derived from a nearby scene is included for presentation purposes. Production: A very large image, hand-painted animation cel of Tigger pouncing on Rabbit from the featurette Winnie the Pooh and A Day For Eeyore (1983).
Lot: 93 - Walt Disney Studios, The Great Mouse Detective, Basil and Toby the Dog animation cel setup. 1986.
Walt Disney Studios The Great Mouse Detective, Basil and Toby the Dog animation cel setup. 1986. Cel vinyl on acetate animation cel. A background print derived from a nearby scene is included for presentation purposes. Please note: The flash photograph has highlighted parts of the lamination film which are much less obvious (or invisible) in person. Production: Two animation cel setup of Basil from the Great Mouse Detective, dwarfed by his good-natured basset hound friend, Toby.
Lot: 94 - Walt Disney Studios, The World's Greatest Criminal Mind, The Great Mouse Detective, Ratigan animation cel setup. 1986.
Walt Disney Studios The World's Greatest Criminal Mind, The Great Mouse Detective, Ratigan animation cel setup. 1986. Cel vinyl on acetate animation cel. The setup includes the seal at bottom right used for official Disney art releases. A background print derived from a nearby scene is included for presentation purposes. Please note: The flash photograph has highlighted parts of the lamination film which are much less obvious (or invisible) in person. Production: Hand-painted, two-production cel setup from the 1986 Disney classic, The Great Mouse Detective, featuring Professor Ratigan and his mouse Thugs in the villain song, "The World's Greatest Criminal Mind."
Lot: 95 - Disney Television Animation after Carl Barks, (1901-2000), DuckTales, Beagle Boys animation cel setup. 1987.
Disney Television Animation after Carl Barks (1901-2000) DuckTales, Beagle Boys animation cel setup. 1987. A print background of the prison derived from the same episode is included for presentation purposes. Production: Multi-cel setup of the bungling Beagle Boys from the DuckTales first season episode "The Money Vanishes," first airdate October 5, 1987.
Lot: 96 - Walt Disney Studios, Winnie the Pooh Owl animation model board. Circa 1966.
Walt Disney Studios Winnie the Pooh Owl animation model board. Circa 1966. Photostat and colored pencil on paper, adhered to board. Production: A scarce Winnie the Pooh Owl model board likely related to the first Disney Winnie the Pooh film, Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree (1966).
Lot: 97 - Don Bluth / Amblin / Lucasfilm, The Land Before Time, Littlefoot and dinousaur friends production cel. 1988.
Don Bluth / Amblin / Lucasfilm The Land Before Time, Littlefoot and dinousaur friends production cel. 1988. Cel vinyl on acetate. The piece bears the official seal for Land Before Time art releases at the bottom right corner. Production: Four character cel setup of dinosaur friends, Littlefoot, Ducky, Petrie, and Spike from the classic The Land Before Time (1988).
Lot: 98 - Cartoon Network / David Feiss, (1959-), The Red Guy animation cel. 1998., 11 x 13 in. (27.9 x 33 cm.)
Cartoon Network / David Feiss (1959- ) The Red Guy animation cel. 1998. Includes the Cartoon Network Seal of Authenticity. Production: Single animation cel from Season 2, episode 3, "Journey to the Center of Cow" of Cow and Chicken first aired on March 3, 1988.
Lot: 99 - Michael Achard, (dates unknown), Wings of Gogluck, Nunki, French BD illustration. 2000.
Michael Achard (dates unknown) Wings of Gogluck, Nunki, French BD illustration. 2000. Oil on canvas. Signed and dated in lower right. Page number, Achard's copyright, and date written on verso. Publication: Illustration by French bande dessinée artist Michel Achard for the story "Les Ailes de Gogluck," part of the Nunki the Monkey Prince series.
Lot: 100 - Neil Boyle, (1931-2006), The Best Of Gilbert & Sullivan. 1963.
Neil Boyle (1931-2006) The Best Of Gilbert & Sullivan. 1963. Gouache on Illustration board. Publication: Record album cover illustration for the 1963 RCA record set, The Best of Gilbert and Sullivan.
Lot: 101 - Sam Norkin, (1917-2011), Varsity. Circa 1960., Ink and wash on board., 12 3/4 x 17 1/2 in. (32.4 x 44.5 cm.)
Sam Norkin (1917-2011) Varsity. Circa 1960. Ink and wash on board. Signed in center right. Title from inscription in lower right margin. Publication: Published in an unidentified issue of Varsity: The Young Man's Magazine.
Lot: 102 - Sam Norkin, (1917-2011), "Philharmonic in the Parks / Mostly Mozart in Philharmonic Hall." Circa 1966.
Sam Norkin (1917-2011) "Philharmonic in the Parks / Mostly Mozart in Philharmonic Hall." Circa 1966. Pend and ink on board. Signed in upper right.
Lot: 103 - Thomas B. Allen, (1928-2004), Lester Young. Circa 1970.
Thomas B. Allen (1928-2004) Lester Young. Circa 1970. Watercolor on paper. Signed in lower left.
Lot: 104 - William Oden Waller, (1889-1976), Tropical scenic design. 1926.
William Oden Waller (1889-1976) Tropical scenic design. 1926. Gouache over graphite on board. Signed in pencil in lower right image. Studio stamp in lower right margin. Signed and dated "May 12, 1926" on verso. United Scenic Artists stamp on verso. Includes additional sketches in pencil, verso. Production: Set design most likely for "George White's Scandals" which ran from June 14, 1926 to June 18, 1927 at the Apollo Theatre.
Lot: 105 - Robert Edmond Jones, (1887-1954), Curtain for prologue, Song of the Lute. 1945.
Robert Edmond Jones (1887-1954) Curtain for prologue, Song of the Lute. 1945. Mixed media on board. Signed and dated with United Scenic Artists union stamp in lower right margin. Title inscribed in lower right margin. United Scenic Artists Local 829 registration stamp on verso. Production: Set design set design for Broadway production of The Lute Song that ran at the Plymouth Theatre, February 6-June 8, 1946. Exhibited: Robert Edmond Jones: Designs for the Theatre. The Whitney Museum of American Art, February 26-April 20, 1958. Exhibition program included.
Lot: 106 - Oliver Smith, (1918-1994), Show curtain for In The Summerhouse. 1947.
Oliver Smith (1918-1994) Show curtain for In The Summerhouse. 1947. Gouache on paper. Signed and dated in lower right. Title inscribed in lower left, "Show curtain 'In the Summerhouse' by Jane Bowles." Inscribed, "For Libby, with love, Oliver" in lower right. Inscribed on frame, verso, "For Libby, all my love, Oliver. Christmas 1948." Production: Set design for the Broadway play, In the Summerhouse, Playhouse Theatre, December 29, 1953-February 13, 1954.
Lot: 107 - Zig (Louis Gaudin), (1882-1936), Costume study for Arletty as Myrrhine (Pink). 1910.
Zig (Louis Gaudin) (1882-1936) Costume study for Arletty as Myrrhine (Pink). 1910. Graphite, gouache, and ink on paper. Signed in lower right. Captioned in pencil and stamped with production design number. Production: Created for the production Xantho chez les Courtisanes, by Jacques Richepin, 1910.
Lot: 108 - Zig (Louis Gaudin), (1882-1936), Costume study for Arletty as Myrrhine (Red). 1910.
Zig (Louis Gaudin) (1882-1936) Costume study for Arletty as Myrrhine (Red). 1910. Graphite, gouache, ink and colored pencil on paper. Signed in lower right. Captioned in pencil and stamped with production design number. Production: Created for the production Xantho chez les Courtisanes, by Jacques Richepin, 1910.
Lot: 109 - Charles-Carl Gesmar, (1900-1928), Le Mensonge costume design. 1927.
Charles-Carl Gesmar (1900-1928) Le Mensonge costume design. 1927. Watercolor and graphite, heightened with silver, on paper. Signed and dated "C. Gesmar - 27" in lower right. Title from inscription, lower left. Inscribed on verso: "Mme. Aluie" and "Louise."
Lot: 110 - Leon Bakst, (1866-1924), Black, green, and silver costume design. Circa 1920.
Leon Bakst (1866-1924) Black, green, and silver costume design. Circa 1920. Watercolor and gold and silver paints over graphite on paper. Signed "Bakst" in center right. Production: Costume design, possibly for the ballet, La Légende de Joseph.
Lot: 111 - Leon Bakst, (1866-1924), Blue, silver, red costume design. Circa 1920.
Leon Bakst (1866-1924) Blue, silver, red costume design. Circa 1920. Watercolor and gold and silver paints over graphite on paper. Signed "Bakst" in center right. Production: Costume design, possibly for the ballet, La Légende de Joseph.
Lot: 112 - Lucinda Ballard, (1906-1993), Aunt Trina. 1944.
Lucinda Ballard (1906-1993) Aunt Trina. 1944. Watercolor and pencil on paper with fabric swatches. Signed in lower right. Dedicated "for John van Druten" and dated on lower right mount. Production: Costume design for Adrienne Gessner as Aunt Trina in the Broadway play "I Remember Mama," 1944.
Lot: 113 - Eugene Berman, (1899-1972), Don Giovanni: Donna Elvira. 1957.
Eugene Berman (1899-1972) Don Giovanni: Donna Elvira. 1957. Watercolor and ink on paper. Initialed and dated in lower image. Title and character name inscribed in upper image. Production: Costume design for the opera, Don Giovanni, performed at the Metropolitan Opera, 1957-58.
Lot: 114 - Lorenzo Ghiglia, (1936-2014), Witches' costumes. 1965.
Lorenzo Ghiglia (1936-2014) Witches' costumes. 1965. Mixed media on paper. Production: Costume designs from the 1966 opera Dido and Aeneus, performed at the Glyndebourne opera house, and commissioned for broadcast by the BBC.
Lot: 115 - Alvin Colt, (1916-2008), Lola costume design from Around the World. Circa 1946.
Alvin Colt (1916-2008) Lola costume design from Around the World. Circa 1946. Mixed media including gouache and fabric on paper. Signed in pencil in lower left. Union stamp with inscription and signature in center left, "For Isa-Xavier 1946. All my best, Alvin." Production: Costume design used in Act II of the Broadway musical, Around the World (1946). Directed by Orson Welles; music by Cole Porter.
Lot: 116 - Alvin Colt, (1916-2008), 3 designs, Buick Presentation (LeSabre Centurian). 1972.
Alvin Colt (1916-2008) 3 designs, Buick Presentation (LeSabre Centurian). 1972. Watercolor on tracing paper, mounted on card stock. Titled in upper left of "Square Dance," and "Dixieland." Production: Stage presentations for General Motors' new Buick promotional event.
Lot: 117 - Alvin Colt, (1916-2008), 3 designs: Broadway Folies and 2 Fashion Drawings. Circa 1980.
Alvin Colt (1916-2008) 3 designs: Broadway Folies and 2 1920s costume desings. Circa 1980. Watercolor on tracing paper mounted on card stock. Signed in bottom right, each. Title for "Broadway Follies" inscribed in upper left. Production: Costume designs for performers Karen Teti and Steve Bourneuf in Broadway Follies, which ran at the Nederlander Theatre, March 2-15, 1981. Other designs for unknown productions.
Lot: 118 - Martin Pakledinaz, (1953-2012), 2 designs, Duchess of Malfi & Guest 1, Secret Garden. Circa 1989.
Martin Pakledinaz (1953-2012) 2 designs, Duchess of Malfi & Guest 1, Secret Garden. Circa 1989. Mixed media on paper. Signed and titled in lower right, each. Productions: The Duchess of Malfi at the Tyrone Guthrie Theatre, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Premier performance of The Secret Garden at the Wells Theatre, Norfolk, Virginia, November 28-December 17, 1989.
Lot: 119 - Gregg Barnes, (b. 1956), "St. Petersburg." Circa 1998.
Gregg Barnes (b. 1956) "St. Petersburg." Circa 1998. Gouache, watercolor, and marker on paper. Signature with union stamp in lower left. Play title inscribed in upper right. Title inscribed in lower right. Production: Costume design for Anastasia on Ice.
Lot: 120 - Gregg Barnes, (b. 1956), 2 costume designs for the Rhythm Club. Circa 2000.
Gregg Barnes (b. 1956) 2 costume designs for the Rhythm Club. Circa 2000. Gouache on paper. Signature with union stamp in lower left (each). Play title inscribed in lower right (each). Production: Costume designs for characters in the musical, The Rhythm Club, which was to open on Broadway in the spring of 2001, but was postponed and eventually cancelled.
Lot: 121 - Artist Unknown (Signed J.E.), Dickens' Children, A Christmas Carol. Circa 2000.
Artist Unknown (Signed J.E.) Dickens' Children, A Christmas Carol. Circa 2000. Mixed media on vellum, adhered to board. Monogram, "JE" in lower right. Title inscribed in center left.
Lot: 122 - Adrien Jacques Garcelon, (20th cent.), Sportif. Circa 1920.
Adrien Jacques Garcelon (20th cent.) Sportif. Circa 1920. Gouache and watercolor on paper.
Lot: 123 - Mino Delle Site, (1914-1996), Three aeropainting watercolors. 1932.
Mino Delle Site (1914-1996) Three aeropainting watercolors. 1932. Watercolor on paper. i) Decollo ii) Aeroporto iii) Viaggi del 2000 Each signed and dated in lower center image. The authenticity of these works has kindly been confirmed by the Archivio Mino Delle Site. Gym decorations of the 'Casa dello studente' (student house), Rome.
Lot: 124 - Georges Lepape, (1887-1971), L'oiseau bleu = La chatte. 1923.
Georges Lepape (1887-1971) L'oiseau bleu - La chatte. 1923. Watercolor and pencil on board. Signed, dated and dedicated "à Nadine Picard hommage amical" in lower right. Titled in upper left. Publication: Study for "La Chatte" from Décors et Costumes pour l'Oiseau Bleu by Maurice Maeterlinck (Paris: Société d'Edition Le Livre, 1927.
Lot: 125 - Georges Lepape, (1887-1971), L’Antipodiste, relief in plaster and marbles for unknown fashion publication. Circa 1930.
Georges Lepape (1887-1971) L'Antipodiste, relief in plaster and marbles for unknown fashion publication. Circa 1930. Plaster, glass, and poster paint. Signed in lower left.
Lot: 126 - Georges Lepape, (1887-1971), Tête de femme de face. Circa 1930.
Georges Lepape (1887-1971) Tête de femme de face. Circa 1930. Pen and ink and pencil on paper. Both signed in lower right.
Lot: 127 - Georges Barbier, (1882-1932), Au Lido. 1924.
Georges Barbier (1882-1932) Au Lido. 1924. Ink and gouache on paper. Unsigned. Publication: Illustration from the fashion potrfolio, Le bonheur du jour; ou, Les graces a la mode (Paris: Meynial, 1924).
Lot: 128 - Georges Barbier, (1882-1932), L'Arc-en-Ciel. 1924.
Georges Barbier (1882-1932) L'Arc-en-Ciel. 1924. Ink and gouache on paper. Unsigned. Publication: Illustration from the fashion potrfolio, Le bonheur du jour; ou, Les graces a la mode (Paris: Meynial, 1924).
Lot: 129 - Cecil Beaton, (1904-1980), Fashion drawing with large hat and muff.1950.
Cecil Beaton (1904-1980) Fashion drawing with large hat and muff. Circa 1950. Ink wash on paper. Signed in lower right. Includes Sagittarius Gallery label, verso.
Lot: 130 - Marie Michal, (20th cent.), Patterned maxi dress. Circa 1973.
Marie Michal (20th cent.) Patterned maxi dress. Circa 1973. Gouache and ink on paper, mounted to board. Signed "Michal" in lower right. Notes with "LHJ" written on board. Publication: Fashion illustration most likely appearing in Ladies Home Journal.
Lot: 131 - Gnyuki Torimaru, (1937-), Princess Diana pleated Fortuny-style formal dress. 1986.
Gnyuki Torimaru (1937- ) Princess Diana pleated Fortuny-style formal dress. 1986. Pen and ink, pencil, and colored pencil on paper. Signed and dated in lower right. Inscribed "H.R.H. [Her Royal Highness] The Princess of Wales" in upper right. Includes a photograph of the princess wearing the dress. Production: Fashion design for dress worn by Princess Diana to a banquet with Emperor Hirohito of Japan during her trip to attend his enthronement.
Lot: 132 - Gnyuki Torimaru, (1937-), Pleated skirt suit for Princess Diana. 1986.
Gnyuki Torimaru (1937- ) Princess Diana pleated skirt suit. 1986. Pen and ink, pencil, and colored pencil on paper. Signed and dated in lower right Inscribed "H.R.H. [Her Royal Highness] The Princess of Wales" in upper left. Production: Fashion design for a two-piece suit worn by Princess Diana.
Lot: 133 - Bill Blass, (1922-2002), Blue suit fashion illustration. 1998.
Bill Blass (1922-2002) Blue suit fashion illustration. 1998. Ink on vellum. Initialed and dated lower edge.
Lot: 134 - Bill Blass, (1922-2002), "1927" coat with brown fur trim fashion illustration. Circa 1990.
Bill Blass (1922-2002) "1927" coat with brown fur trim fashion illustration. Circa 1990. Ink on vellum. Initialed and inscribed "1927" lower edge.
Lot: 135 - Bill Blass, (1922-2002), Suit jacket and flowers fashion illustration. 1998.
Bill Blass (1922-2002) Suit jacket and flowers fashion illustration. 1998. Ink on vellum. Initialed and inscribed "Spring 1998" lower edge.
Lot: 136 - Bill Blass, (1922-2002), 60s style dress fashion illustration. Circa 1980.
Bill Blass (1922-2002) 60s style dress fashion illustration. Circa 1980. Ink on vellum. Unsigned.
Lot: 137 - Charles Dana Gibson, (1867-1944), Gibson Girl. Circa 1900.
Charles Dana Gibson (1867-1944) Gibson Girl. Circa 1900. Conte crayon on board. Signed in crayon in lower image. Inscribed in pencil in lower right, "To Mrs. H. T. Clarke, Sincerely hers, C.D. Gibson."
Lot: 138 - Harrison Fisher, (1877-1934), Study for "Beauties." 1908.
Harrison Fisher (1877-1934) Study for "Beauties." 1908. Watercolor on board. Signed and dated in lower center. Publication: Study for "Beauties" published in The American Girl by the artist (New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1909).
Lot: 139 - Harrison Fisher, (1877-1934), Study for "Close to Shore." 1915.
Harrison Fisher (1877-1934) Study for "Close to Shore." 1915. Watercolor on board. Signed in lower left. Publication: Study for the cover illustration of Cosmopolitan, August, 1915.
Lot: 140 - Z. P. Nikolaki, (1879-1945), Profile of a woman. 1910.
Z. P. Nikolaki (1879-1945) Profile of a woman. 1910. Watercolor and graphite on Bristol board. Signed and dated "Z.P. Nikolaki, N.Y. '10." in lower right.
Lot: 141 - James Montgomery Flagg, (1877-1960), Portrait of Frances Alda. Circa 1910.
James Montgomery Flagg (1877-1960) Portrait of Frances Alda. Circa 1910. Graphite on paper, adhered to board. Signed in lower left.
Lot: 142 - C. Bosseron Chambers, (1883-1964), 2 paintings: Arabian Nights, Abou & Marjiana. Circa 1920.
C. Bosseron Chambers (1883-1964) Abou & Marjiana, 2 paintings from Arabian Nights. Circa 1920. Oil on board. Signed in lower left (Abou). Titles, "Abou" and "Marjiana" written on frame verso, each.
Lot: 143 - Garth Williams, (1912-1996), Self-portrait, age 18. 1930., Oil on canvas., 20 1/2 x 15 1/2 in. (52.1 x 39.4 cm.)
Garth Williams (1912-1996) Self-portrait, age 18. 1930. Oil on canvas. Signed in lower left. Title and date written on verso.
Lot: 144 - Dean Cornwell, (1892-1960), Two women. Circa 1930.
Dean Cornwell (1892-1960) Two women. Circa 1930. Oil on panel. Signed in lower right. Includes Mike Kelly Gallery label.
Lot: 145 - Maria Szantho, (1897-1984), Violist with roses in her hair. Circa 1940.
Maria Szantho (1897-1984) Violist with roses in her hair. Circa 1940. Oil on canvas.
Lot: 146 - Harold C Wolcott, (1898-1977), 2 studies: dancer and corseted woman. Circa 1950.
Harold C Wolcott (1898-1977) 2 studies: dancer and corseted woman. Circa 1950. Oil on canvas board. Signed "H. C. Wolcott" on each in lower left. Inscribed on verso, "Study for danser [sic] by H. C. Wolcott" and "study, H. C. Wolctt, Southport, Conn."
Lot: 147 - Pal Fried, (1893-1976), Beauty holding a fan. Circa 1950.
Pal Fried (1893-1976) Beauty holding a fan. Circa 1950. Oil on canvas. Signed in lower right.
Lot: 148 - Edwin A Georgi, (1896-1964), Study for lounging woman. Circa 1950.
Edwin A Georgi (1896-1964) Study for lounging woman. Circa 1950. Mixed media on board. Other notes: A leading figure in the second wave of so-called "pretty-girl" illustration, Edwin Georgi helped define a visual language that hovered between fine art and pin-up aesthetics. Largely self-taught, he developed his career through advertising and commercial art studios, refining a distinctive, experimental approach. He became best known for his pointillist style, characterized by the use of color, dramatic lighting, and warm, glowing shadows. The shimmering effect gave his images a luminosity that became sought after by many magazines, including Redbook, Cosmopolitan, and The Saturday Evening Post.
Lot: 149 - Edwin A Georgi, (1896-1964), Study for woman with crossed arms. Circa 1950.
Edwin A Georgi (1896-1964) Study for woman with crossed arms. Circa 1950. Gouache on board. Other notes: A leading figure in the second wave of so-called "pretty-girl" illustration, Edwin Georgi helped define a visual language that hovered between fine art and pin-up aesthetics. Largely self-taught, he developed his career through advertising and commercial art studios, refining a distinctive, experimental approach. He became best known for his pointillist style, characterized by the use of color, dramatic lighting, and warm, glowing shadows. The shimmering effect gave his images a luminosity that became sought after by many magazines, including Redbook, Cosmopolitan, and The Saturday Evening Post.
Lot: 150 - Max Beerbohm, (1872-1956), Caricature of Baron Adolf de Meyer. Circa 1900.
Max Beerbohm (1872-1956) Caricature of Baron Adolf de Meyer. Circa 1900. Ink and watercolor on board. Signed in center left. Subject's name inscribed in lower right.
Lot: 151 - Max Beerbohm, (1872-1956), Labour. Circa 1920.
Max Beerbohm (1872-1956) Labour. Circa 1920. Pencil and watercolor on laid paper. Caption inscribed semi-indistinctly in lower left: "Independent Liberalism's desire for some means whereby it and labour shall not clash in electoral contests. Labour: 'Well, I won't say it mightn't be for what you've called the national good. But you see, Guvnor, the goods are what I'm out for.'" Publication: A Survey by Max Beerbaum (London: William Heinemann, 1921). Exhibited: Leicester Galleries, May 1921.
Lot: 152 - Peggy Bacon, (1895-1987), Dorothy Parker. Circa 1934.
Peggy Bacon (1895-1987) Dorothy Parker. Circa 1934. Crayon on paper. Signed and titled in pencil, lower center.
Lot: 153 - David Levine, (1926-2009), Caricature of political figure. Circa 1960.
Artist Unknown Caricature of political figure. Circa 1960. Pen and ink on tracing paper.
Lot: 154 - David Levine, (1926-2009), Stravinsky: Portrait of the Artist as an Old Man. 1970.
David Levine (1926-2009) Stravinsky: Portrait of the Artist as an Old Man. 1970. Pen and ink on paper. Signed and dated in lower left. "Igor Stravinsky N.Y.R." written in pen on verso. Includes Forum Gallery label on frame. Publication: Published in The New York Review, October 22, 1970.
Lot: 155 - Jack Davis, (1924-2016), Jackie Onassis: a tongue-in-cheek look at the men she might marry. 1975.
Jack Davis (1924-2016) Jackie Onassis: a tongue-in-cheek look at the men she might marry. 1975. Mixed Media on board. Signed in lower right.
Lot: 156 - Jack Davis, (1924-2016), Indira Gandhi. Circa 1980.
Jack Davis (1924-2016) Indira Gandhi. Circa 1980. Watercolor on board. Signed in lower right. Publication: Possible illustration for an unpublished Time Magazine cover.
Lot: 157 - Lyonel Feininger, (1871-1956), Wee Willie Winkie: "It's a big fat Aunty-Cloud!" 2 sets of 3 panels. 1906.
Lyonel Feininger (1871-1956) Wee Willie Winkie: "It's a big fat Aunty-Cloud!" 2 sets of 3 panels. 1906. 3 panels: watercolor in full color; 3 panels: pen-and-ink black & white drawings. Publication: Artwork for 3 of 6 panels published for the comic strip, "Wee Willie Winkie's World," Chicago Sunday Tribune, August 26, 1906.
Lot: 158 - Thomas "Tad" Dorgan, (1877-1929), Baseball Sidelights: The Guilty Conscience. 1928.
Thomas "Tad" Dorgan (1877-1929) Baseball Sidelights: The Guilty Conscience. 1928. Ink over graphite on Bristol board. Signed and dated in final panel. Publication: Comic strip published in various nationwide newspapers, August 5, 1928.
Lot: 159 - William Heath Robinson, (1872-1944), Swimming Backwards. Circa 1929.
William Heath Robinson (1872-1944) Swimming Backwards. Circa 1929. Pen and ink and blue wash on paper. Unsigned. Inscribed, "SWIMMING BACKWARDS" (lower left) and "'PICCADILLY' COMPETITION" (lower right). Publication: Cartoon created for the Piccadilly Competition.
Lot: 160 - Al Capp, (1909-1979), "Danger Ahead!" 1936.
Al Capp (1909-1979) "Danger Ahead!" 1936. Ink over graphite on Bristol board. Signed in third panel. Includes United Feature Syndicate copyright label. Signed in 3rd panel. Title written in pencil, upper left margin. Includes United Feature Syndicate copyright label. Publication: This early original L'il Abner comic first appeared in newspapers on March 27, 1936, less than two years after the debut of the long-running strip.
Lot: 161 - George Joseph Herriman, (1880-1944), Specialty drawing, caricature of Ben Harrison. 1941.
George Joseph Herriman (1880-1944) Specialty drawing, caricature of Ben Harrison. 1941. Ink and watercolor on board. Inscribed in lower margin, "'Bennie' Amico!! - Thine Herriman 1941."
Lot: 162 - Lank Leonard, (1896-1970), 2 Mickey Finn comic strips, "Privacy Please!" and "Old Pals!" 1943, 1944.
Lank Leonard (1896-1970) 2 Mickey Finn comic strips, "Privacy Please!" and "Old Pals!" 1943, 1944. Ink on Bristol board. Signed in final panels. Titles inscribed in upper margins. Publication: Comic strips printed in nationwide newspapers on December 31, 1943 and August 25, 1944.
Lot: 163 - Walt Kelly, (1913-1973), Pogo, Thanksgiving turkey hunt. 1949.
Walt Kelly (1913-1973) Pogo, Thanksgiving turkey hunt. 1949. Colored pencil, graphite, and ink on Bristol board. Signed in final panel. Inscribed in lower margin, "Best wishes - Walt Kelly." Publication: Daily comic strip published in various nationwide newspapers on November 23, 1949.
Lot: 164 - Walt Kelly, (1913-1973), Pogo, Miz Beaver specialty drawing. Circa 1950.
Walt Kelly (1913-1973) Pogo, Miz Beaver specialty drawing. Circa 1950. Colored pencil, graphite, and ink on Bristol board. Signed in lower . Inscribed, "Best wishes to Courtney, from Miz Beaver & Lil Beaver for Walt K." in center right.
Lot: 165 - Jim Raymond, (1917-1981), Flash Gordon-style specialty drawing. Circa 1940.
Jim Raymond (1917-1981) Flash Gordon-style specialty drawing. Circa 1940. Ink on board. Inscribed and singed, "To Jay, From Jim Raymond" in lower right.
Lot: 166 - Jim Raymond after Chic Young, (1917-1981) / (1901-1973), Blondie, slumber party with comic books. 1952.
Jim Raymond after Chic Young (1917-1981) / (1901-1973) Blondie, slumber party with comic books. 1952. Ink on Bristol board. Signed "Chic Young" by Raymond and dated in final panel. Inscribed and signed in lower margin, "To Wendy Asteley-Bell, with regards, Chic Young." Includes King Features Syndicate copyright label. Publication: Comic strip published on May 19, 1952.
Lot: 167 - Alex Raymond, (1909-1956), Rip Kirby. 1953.
Alex Raymond (1909-1956) Rip Kirby. 1953. Ink over graphite on Bristol board. Signed and dated "2-28" in final panel. King Features copyright label in first panel. Publication: Comic strip published in various nationwide newspapers on February 28 and subsequent dates, 1953.
Lot: 168 - Fred Harmon, (1902-1982), Red Ryder, "You won't arrest an ittsy-bittsy innocent girl." 1955.
Fred Harmon (1902-1982) Red Ryder, "You won't arrest an ittsy-bittsy innocent girl." 1955. Ink over graphite on Bristol board. Signed in final panel. Accompanied by the book, The Great West in Paintings by Fred Harmon, Cowboy Artist (Chicago: Sage Books, 1969). Publication: Comic strip published in various nationwide newspapers, August 17, 1955.
Lot: 169 - Brant Parker, (1920-2007), Wizard of Id Sunday comic strip. 1969.
Brant Parker (1920-2007) Wizard of Id Sunday comic strip. 1969. Ink on Bristol board (3 pieces). Signed by Parker in 5th panel. Inscribed, "With best wishes, from Johnny Hart and B. Parker" in upper left. Publication: Originally published in various nationwide newspapers, March 2, 1969.
Lot: 170 - Dave Berg, (2002-), 5 pages (15 illustrations) for My Friend God. 1972.
Dave Berg (1920-2002) 5 pages (15 illustrations) for My Friend God. 1972. Mixed media on Bristol board. Signed "Berg" in every finished panel (15 total). Each sheet includes between 2-4 pages of the book. Publication: Total of 15 illustrations published in My Friend God: Confessions of a Zany Prophet! (New York: S.P.I. Books, 1972).
Lot: 171 - Morrie Brickman, (1917-1944), The Small Society, "Hoo-boy! Another year!" 1981.
Morrie Brickman (1917-1944) The Small Society, "Hoo-boy! Another year!" 1981. Pen and ink on Bristol board. Signed in lower right. Publication: Comic strip published in various nationwide newspapers, January 6, 1981.
Lot: 172 - Paul O. Zelinsky, (b. 1953), Two character illustrations. Circa 1990.
Paul O. Zelinsky (b. 1953) Two character illustrations. Circa 1990. Pastel on paper mounted to board. One signed in lower right. Publication: Character sketches for The Wheels on the Bus by the artist (New York: Dutton Books for Young Readers, 1990) and for an unpublished work.
Lot: 173 - Michael Dubisch, (1971-), Shocked by lightning rod. 1995,
Michael Dubisch (b. 1971) Shocked by lightning rod. 1995 Mixed media on board. Signed and dated in lower left margin.
Lot: 174 - Glen Hanson and Allan Neuwirth, Chelsea Boys #5, I'm Soiree, Baby! 1998.
Glen Hanson (1965- ) and Allan Neuwirth (1956- ) Chelsea Boys #5, I'm Soiree, Baby! 1998. Pen and ink with some graphite on paper, title collaged. Signed and dated "©1998 Hanson and Neuwirth" along right margin. Initialed "G" in final panel. Publication: The fifth strip of the popular syndicated comic that followed the adventures of three gay roommates in New York City's Chelsea neighborhood in the late 1990s-mid 2000s. Chelsea Boys was carried first by Next magazine, and then syndicated throughout the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Spain, and South Africa. Its acclaim led to two book anthologies (Chelsea Boys. Alyson Books, 2003; Chelsea Boys Steppin' Out. Bruno Gmunder, 2006) and an exclusive art show (Chelsea Boys: Hung) at the Leslie-Lohman Museum in October 2003.
Lot: 175 - Glen Hanson and Allan Neuwirth, Chelsea Boys #6 - The Roomies at Dinner. 1998.
Glen Hanson (1965- ) and Allan Neuwirth (1956- ) Chelsea Boys #6 - The Roomies at Dinner. 1998. Pen and ink with some graphite and correction fluid on paper, title collaged. Signed and dated "©1998 Hanson and Neuwirth" and inscribed "Special thanks to Chris Davis" along right margin. Initialed "G" in final panel. Publication: The sixth strip of the popular syndicated comic that followed the adventures of three gay roommates in New York City's Chelsea neighborhood in the late 1990s-mid 2000s. Chelsea Boys was carried first by Next magazine, and then syndicated throughout the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Spain, and South Africa. Its acclaim led to two book anthologies (Chelsea Boys. Alyson Books, 2003; Chelsea Boys Steppin' Out. Bruno Gmunder, 2006) and an exclusive art show (Chelsea Boys: Hung) at the Leslie-Lohman Museum in October 2003.
Lot: 176 - Glen Hanson and Allan Neuwirth, Chelsea Boys #10 - Nathan and Richard at the Piers. 1998.
Glen Hanson (1965- ) and Allan Neuwirth (1956- ) Chelsea Boys #10 - Nathan and Richard at the Piers. 1998. Pen and ink on paper, title collaged. Signed and dated "©1998 Hanson and Neuwirth" along right margin. Initialed "G" in final panel. Publication: The tenth strip of the popular syndicated comic that followed the adventures of three gay roommates in New York City's Chelsea neighborhood in the late 1990s-mid 2000s. Chelsea Boys was carried first by Next magazine, and then syndicated throughout the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Spain, and South Africa. Its acclaim led to two book anthologies (Chelsea Boys. Alyson Books, 2003; Chelsea Boys Steppin' Out. Bruno Gmunder, 2006) and an exclusive art show (Chelsea Boys: Hung) at the Leslie-Lohman Museum in October 2003.
Lot: 177 - Isabella Bannerman, (b. 1961), Six Chix: "Look! Another microbrewery!" 2012.
Isabella Bannerman (b. 1961) Six Chix: "Look! Another microbrewery!" 2012. Pen and ink on Bristol board. Signed and dated 'Bannerman 8/20" in lower right. Includes King Features Syndicate copyright label. Publication: Comic strip printed in various nationwide newspapers, August 20, 2012.
Lot: 178 - Romain Thomas (Lhéritier), (1807-1885), Si jamais je te pince! (If I ever pinch you!) 1856.
Romain Thomas (Lhéritier) (1807-1885) Si jamais je te pince! (If I ever pinch you!) 1856. Watercolor on paper. Signed and dated, lower right. Production: Caricature drawing depicting stage actors from the comedy, Si jamais je te pince" (If ever I pinch you) by Eugène Labiche and Marc-Michel which premiered at the Théâtre du Palais-Royal, Paris, in 1856.
Lot: 179 - William Allen Rogers, (1854-1931), Conservative sheds his radical costume. 1924.
William Allen Rogers (1854-1931) Conservative sheds his radical costume. 1924. Ink and wash on Bristol board. Signed in lower right. Inscribed "Monday, November 10" and stamped "Oct. 1924" on verso. Faint sketch of two figures including Uncle Sam on verso. Publication: Political cartoon appearing in an unidentified newspaper on November 10, 1924.
Lot: 180 - Ervine Metzl, (1899-1963), Group of 3 single panel cartoons. Circa 1930.
Ervine Metzl (1899-1963) Group of 3 single panel cartoons. Circa 1930. Pen and ink on board, Bristol board, and paper. Signed on two of 3 cartoons. Saturday Evening Post label on verso of one board.
Lot: 181 - Rollin Kirby, (1875-1952), "If this were Czechoslovakia." 1938.
Rollin Kirby (1875-1952) "If this were Czechoslovakia." 1938. Graphite on Bristol board. Signed and dated in lower right. Title from caption inscribed in top margin. Publication: Political cartoon published in an unknown newspaper, October 3, 1938.
Lot: 182 - Jack Morley, (20th cent.), "He says two dogs are picking on him." Circa 1945.
Jack Morley (20th cent.) "He says two dogs are picking on him." Circa 1945. Ink, wash, and colored pencil on paper. Unsigned. Caption inscribed in lower margin. Magazine name written in upper left. Artist's name and address written in upper left. Publication: Cartoon published in unidentified issue of Look magazine. Appears in the October 1945 issue of Our Dumb Animals.
Lot: 183 - Bill Ballantine, (1910-1999), "Taking the rap for everybody." Circa 1950.
Bill Ballantine (1910-1999) "Taking the rap for everybody." Circa 1950. Ink on Bristol board. Signed in lower left. Inscribed "To Bob & Sandy 1980 malgré tout." Also signed on verso with caption, "Taking the nap for everyone."
Lot: 184 - Herbert Roth, after H.T. Webster, (1887-1953) / (1885-1952), Life's Darkest Moment: Training School for Dogs. 1951.
Herbert Roth, after H.T. Webster (1887-1953) / (1885-1952) Life's Darkest Moment: Training School for Dogs. 1951. Pen and ink and blue pencil on paper. Signed "Webster" in lower right. Includes New York Herald Tribune copyright label. The original 1951 title is visible beneath the "Webster Classic" title bar, which was added for the 1958 reprint. Publication: Cartoon first published April 1st, 1951 (during Webster's lifetime, and likely with his input), and later reprinted May 13th, 1958.
Lot: 185 - Robert Chesley Osborn, (1904-1994), "Curt's: the gallery where everything looks much better when you get it home!" Circa 1952.
Robert Chesley Osborn (1904-1994) "Curt's: the gallery where everything looks much better when you get it home!" Circa 1952. Ink, crayon, graphite, and wash on paper. Signed "R. Osborn" in lower right image; captioned at lower left.
Lot: 186 - Vic Herman, (1919-1999), 2 cartoons: Life guard & Book sale. Circa 1945.
Vic Herman (1919-1999) 2 cartoons: Life guard & Book sale. Circa 1945. Mixed media on board. Signed in lower left (each). Artist's studio stamp on verso.
Lot: 187 - Abner Dean, (1910-1982), Bruised man among daisies. Circa 1945.
Abner Dean (1910-1982) Bruised man among daisies. Circa 1945. Ink and watercolor on board. Initialed "A.D." in bottom right.
Lot: 188 - Phil Berube, (1913-1989), Bob Feller. Circa 1946.
Phil Berube (1913-1989) Bob Feller. Circa 1946. Pen and ink on paper. Signed in lower center. Publication: Appeared in the World Telegram and Sun newspaper.
Lot: 189 - Rowland Emett, (1906-1990), "Locomotive Number 3 (Hector) at Mrs. Bristowe’s Folly, now used as a water-tower." 1949.
Rowland Emett (1906-1990) "Locomotive Number 3 (Hector) at Mrs. Bristowe's Folly, now used as a water-tower." 1949. Pen and ink on board. Signed in lower right. Publication: One of a series of illustrations titled "Annals of a Branch Line," published in Punch magazine, May 4, 1949, and compiled in the book, Far Twittering: Annals of a Branch Line. (London: Faber & Faber, 1949).
Lot: 190 - Rube Goldberg, (1883-1970), Cupids going south for the winter. 1955.
Rube Goldberg (1883-1970) Cupids going south for the winter. 1955. Ink and watercolor on paper. Signed and dated January 1, 1955 in lower right. Inscribed, "Hey, we're not ducks - we're just Lizette Hunter's cupids going south for the winter."
Lot: 191 - Michael Berry, (1907-2000), "It's types like you that give prostitution a bad name." Circa 1950.
Michael Berry (1907-2000) "It's types like you that give prostitution a bad name." Circa 1950. Mixed media on paper. Signed and stamped in lower left. Caption inscribed in lower margin.
Lot: 192 - Michael Berry, (1907-2000), "Do you work for a profit-making organization?" Circa 1950.
Michael Berry (1907-2000) "Do you work for a profit-making organization?" Circa 1950. Ink wash on Bristol board.
Lot: 193 - Gilbert Bundy, (1911-1955), "You've convinced me, Miss Clark. Will you come in now and take a letter?" 1950.
Gilbert Bundy (1911-1955) "You've convinced me, Miss Clark. Will you come in now and take a letter?" 1950. Gouache on board. Signed in lower right. Partially obscured caption written in pencil in lower margin. Esquire stamp in lower left margin. Publication: Cartoon published in Esquire magazine, January 1950.
Lot: 194 - Russell Patterson, (1896-1977), "What can I do for YOO." Circa 1940.
Russell Patterson (1896-1977) "What can I do for YOO." Circa 1940. Pen and ink on board. Signed in lower right. Caption written in upper right in faint pencil.
Lot: 195 - Russell Patterson, (1896-1977), Garter trap. 1958.
Russell Patterson (1896-1977) Garter trap. 1958. Pen and ink on board. Publication: Published on page 103 in the sixth volume of the "Over Sexteen" series of sophisticated humor books, Sixth of Sexteen (New York: Grayson Publishing Corp., 1958).
Lot: 196 - Russell Patterson, (1896-1977), Kisses $1.00. 1958.
Russell Patterson (1896-1977) Kisses $1.00. 1958. Pen and ink on board. Publication: Published on page 21 in the sixth volume of the "Over Sexteen" series of sophisticated humor books, Sixth of Sexteen (New York: Grayson Publishing Corp., 1958).
Lot: 197 - Russell Patterson, (1896-1977), NYC subway straphanger. 1958.
Russell Patterson (1896-1977) NYC subway straphanger. 1958. Pen and ink on board. Publication: Published on page 9 in the sixth volume of the "Over Sexteen" series of sophisticated humor books, Sixth of Sexteen (New York: Grayson Publishing Corp., 1958).
Lot: 198 - Yvan Le Louarn (Chaval), (1915-1968), L'Anglais Facile. Circa 1960.
Yvan Le Louarn (Chaval) (1915-1968) L'Anglais Facile. Circa 1960. Ink with typewritten text on paper. Signed in lower right.
Lot: 199 - Yvan Le Louarn (Chaval), (1915-1968), Chevaliers du gai. 1958.
Yvan Le Louarn (Chaval) (1915-1968) Chevaliers du gai. 1958. Ink on paper. Signed in lower right.
Lot: 200 - Sergio Aragones, (1937-), 7 cartoons, Universal Boxing Association. Circa 1970.
Sergio Aragones (b. 1937) 7 cartoons, Universal Boxing Association. Circa 1970. Pen and ink on paper. Signed in lower right of first illustration. Publication: Cartoons published in Ring magazine.
Lot: 201 - Mort Gerberg, (b. 1931), "...When do I want my vacation?" 1971.
Mort Gerberg (b. 1931) "...When do I want my vacation?" 1971. Pen and ink wash, crayon and white correction fluid on paper. Signed in lower left. Dedicated "For Uncle Al, with thanks for giving me this idea. Mort 12/72" in upper left. Publication: Cartoon published in Look Magazine, July 13, 1971.
Lot: 202 - Jean-Jacques Sempé, (1932-2022), "J'avais trouvé, moi, un modèle de société vraiment idéale.” 1973.
Jean-Jacques Sempé (1932-2022) "J'avais trouvé, moi, un modèle de société vraiment idéale." 1973. Pen and ink on paper, adhered to board. Signed and dated in lower right. Caption inscribed in lower margin. Publication: Cartoon published in the magazine, L'Express, June 11, 1973. Full caption: "J'avais trouvé, moi, un modèle de société vraiment idéale, mais j'ai abandonne l'idee; il n'y avait pas de place pour moi." Translation: "I, for my part, had found a truly ideal model of society, but I gave up the idea; there was no room for me."
Lot: 203 - Jean-Jacques Sempé, (1932-2022), “Bonne Année.” Circa 2000.
Jean-Jacques Sempé (1932-2022) "Bonne Année." Circa 2000. Watercolor and ink on paper. Inscribed and signed in lower image, "Bonne Année 74, Candace [illegible], Sempé!"
Lot: 204 - Attributed to Ed Richardson, (b. 1927), "But justice is a woman!" 1974.
Attributed to Ed Richardson (b. 1927) "But justice is a woman!" 1974. Ink on paper. Initialed and dated "ELR, April 6, 1974" in lower right. Note and signature by Gloria Steinem in upper right (faded) and on verso, ". . ! But justice is a woman." Inscribed in lower margin, "To the National Women's Political Caucus, With the well-earned admiration of a reformed MCP [male chauvinist pig]. E[illegible] Richardson."
Lot: 205 - Arnold Roth, (b. 1929), Confessions of a left-handed dad. Circa 1980.
Arnold Roth (b. 1929) Confessions of a left-handed dad. Circa 1980. Watercolor and ink on Bristol board, adhered to matt board. Signed in lower right. Title written in lower margin.
Lot: 206 - George Guzzi, (20th cent.), Naughty cellist. Circa 1980.
George Guzzi (20th cent.) Naughty cellist. Circa 1980. Ink on board. Signed in lower right. Inscribed on verso, "To Charlie, Best Wishes, George Guzzi."
Lot: 207 - Jim Borgman, (1954-), American Gothic 1988.
Jim Borgman (1954- ) American Gothic 1988. Pen and ink on Bristol board. Signed and dated in upper right. Publication: Cartoon published in The Cincinnati Enquirer, January 17, 1988, and subsequently in other nationwide newspapers.
Lot: 208 - Chan Lowe, (b. 1953), Dealmaking with the Gucci Ghouls. Circa 1997.
Chan Lowe (b. 1953) Dealmaking with the Gucci Ghouls. Circa 1997. Ink on paper. Signed in lower left. Publication: Cartoon published in the Sun Sentinel, Florida.
Lot: 209 - Chan Lowe, (b. 1953), Magic Fingers. Circa 1990.
Chan Lowe (b. 1953) Magic Fingers. Circa 1990. Ink on paper. Signed in upper left. Publication: Cartoon published in the Sun Sentinel, Florida.
Lot: 210 - Edward Sorel, (b. 1929), Naked Emperors. Circa 2000.
Edward Sorel (b. 1929) Naked Emperors. Circa 2000. Mixed media on board. Signed in lower right. Publication: Cartoon used for the cover of the book Naked Emperors: the Failure of the Republican Revolution by Scot M. Faulkner (Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield, 2008). Possibly published earlier in a periodical.
Lot: 211 - Lee Lorenz, (1932-2022), Cover proposal, "We support our troops." Circa 1990.
Lee Lorenz (1932-2022) Cover proposal, "We support our troops." Circa 1990. Watercolor and ink on Bristol board. Signed in lower right image. Publication: Cover proposal for The New Yorker.
Lot: 212 - Bruce McCall, (1935-2023), Smokestack. 1994.
Bruce McCall (1935-2023) Smokestack. 1994. Gouache on board. Signed in lower right. Publication: Cover illustration for The New Yorker, November 21, 1994.
Lot: 213 - Richard Taylor, (1902-1970), "Keep perfectly still..." 1940.
Richard Taylor (1902-1970) "Keep perfectly still..." 1940. Watercolor, ink, and wash on board. Unsigned. Publication: A version of the image was used in the May 25, 1940 issue of The New Yorker.
Lot: 214 - Richard Taylor, (1902-1970), Alexander Hamilton. 1949.
Richard Taylor (1902-1970) Alexander Hamilton. 1949. Watercolor, ink, and wash on board. Signed in upper right. Publication: Cartoon published in The New Yorker, October 22, 1949.
Lot: 215 - Charles Samuel Addams, (1912-1988), "Something in sneakers?" 1953.
Charles Samuel Addams (1912-1988) "Something in sneakers?" 1953. Ink and wash on board. Signed in lower left. Caption written in lower margin. New Yorker stamp on verso. Publication: Cartoon published in The New Yorker, October 24, 1953. Reprinted in Charles Addams' Homebodies (New York: Simon & Schuster, 1954). Accompanied by a copy of the book.
Lot: 216 - Dana Fradon, (1922-2019), Plato's Intellectual Stimulation Parlor. 1973.
Dana Fradon (1922-2019) Plato's Intellectual Stimulation Parlor. 1973. Pen, ink and wash over pencil with white heightening on paper. Signed in lower right. Publication: Cartoon published in The New Yorker, January 27, 1973.
Lot: 217 - John Bernard Handelsman, (1922-2007), Cartoon proposal, "Of course it's not my son." 1979.
John Bernard Handelsman (1922-2007) Cartoon proposal, "Of course it's not my son." 1979. Ink, watercolor, and correction fluid on card stock. Signed in lower left image. Publication: Proposal for a New Yorker cartoon; final published April 23, 1979. Full caption: "Of course it's notmy son. My son is a nitwit. That's me, thirty years ago."
Lot: 218 - Dana Fradon, (1922-2019), "And I say one bomb is worth a thousand words." 1980.
Dana Fradon (1922-2019) "And I say one bomb is worth a thousand words." 1980. Marker on paper. Signed in lower right. Publication: Cartoon published in The New Yorker, April 14, 1980.
Lot: 219 - Dana Fradon, (1922-2019), "The martinis may not be perfect, sir, but then we live in an imperfect world." 1984.
Dana Fradon (1922-2019) "The martinis may not be perfect, sir, but then we live in an imperfect world." 1984. Pen, ink and wash on paper. Signed in lower right. Publication: Possible study for a cartoon published in The New Yorker, May 19, 1986.
Lot: 220 - Eldon Lawrence Dedini, (1921-2006), 2 cartoon proposals, "Fred, meet Ted Keaton. Ted has stopped looking for work." and "Well, if that's not our song it's goddam close!" 1982-1983.
Eldon Lawrence Dedini (1921-2006) 2 cartoon proposals, "Fred, meet Ted Keaton. Ted has stopped looking for work." and "Well, if that's not our song it's goddam close!" 1982-1983. Graphite on paper. Publication: Proposals for cartoons for The New Yorker. Finals published on October 18, 1982 and February 28, 1983.
Lot: 221 - James (1929) Stevenson, (1929-2017), 2 cartoon proposals: "It's another day, Phil. Planning to suit up?" and "Let's be realistic." 1986.
James (1929) Stevenson (1929-2017) 2 cartoon proposals: "It's another day, Phil. Planning to suit up?" and "Let's be realistic." 1986. Ink and pencil on paper. Both sketches signed. One sketch bears the circle added by Lee Lorenz in upper right corner indicating approval for publication. Publication: Cartoon proposals for The New Yorker. Finals published December 22, 1986 and August 11, 1986.
Lot: 222 - Roz Chast, (b. 1954), The Wonderwallet. 1994.
Roz Chast (b. 1954) The Wonderwallet. 1994. Pen and ink and wash on Bristol board. Signed in lower right. Publication: Cartoon published in The New Yorker, July 18, 1994.
Lot: 223 - Mick Stevens (b. 1942) / Simon Hatley, "I'd lose the dress." 2002.
Mick Stevens (b. 1942) / Simon Hatley "I'd lose the dress." 2002. Pen and ink on board. Signed in lower right. Publication: Published in The New Yorker announcement for the winner of its caption contest, Simon Hatley, December 9, 2002.
Lot: 224 - Segur Gulbransen, (d. 1968), Yawning Baby. 1935.
Segur Gulbransen (d. 1968) Yawning Baby. 1935. Oil on canvas board. Unsigned. Accompanied by a copy of This Week. Publication: Cover art for he nationally syndicated Sunday magazine supplement, This Week, December 8, 1935.
Lot: 225 - Segur Gulbransen, (d. 1968), Little Mischief-Maker. 1936.
Segur Gulbransen (d. 1968) Little Mischief-Maker. 1936. Oil on canvas board. Unsigned. Accompanied by a copy of This Week and the calendar where this illustration was published. Publication: Cover art for he nationally syndicated Sunday magazine supplement, This Week, November 8, 1936. Also used as the art for a 1939 calendar by Thomas D. Murphy Co.
Lot: 226 - Bradshaw Crandell, (1896-1966), Beauty in feather hat. 1939.
Bradshaw Crandell (1896-1966) Beauty in feather hat. 1939. Pastel on board. Signed in lower right. Publication: Cover art for Cosmopolitan magazine, December 1939.
Lot: 227 - Herbert Morton Stoops, (1888-1948), Winter scene at church. 1946.
Herbert Morton Stoops (1888-1948) Winter scene at church. 1946. Oil on canvas. Publication: Wrap-around cover art for The Blue Book magazine, December 1946. Accompanied by a copy of the magazine.
Lot: 228 - Al Capp, (1909-1979), The Comedy of Charlie Chaplin. 1950.
Al Capp (1909-1979) The Comedy of Charlie Chaplin. 1950. Ink on Bristol board. Signed in lower right. Publication: Cover art for The Atlantic magazine, February 1950.
Lot: 229 - Edwin A Georgi, (1896-1964), Road trip car trouble. 1951.
Edwin A Georgi (1896-1964) Road trip car trouble. 1951. Gouache on paper. Unsigned. Publication: Cover proposal for The Saturday Evening Post, dated September 1, 1951.
Lot: 230 - Stanley Borack, (1927-1993), Sheriff at the saloon. 1963.
Stanley Borack (1927-1993) Sheriff at the saloon. 1963. Oil on board. Publication: Cover illustration for Climax Magazine, June, 1963. With publication ink stamps, verso.
Lot: 231 - Gary Von Ilg, (1938-2019), Los Tres Amigos Diggings. 1970.
Gary Von Ilg (1938-2019) Los Tres Amigos Diggings. 1970. Oil on board. Signed in lower left. Publication: Cover illustration for True West magazine, Treasure Issue, December 1970. Accompanied by a copy of the magazine.
Lot: 232 - Daniel Adel, (1962-), The Power Clown, 2005.
Daniel Adel (1962-) The Power Clown, 2005. Oil on panel. Signed in lower right. Publication: Editorial illustration published in The Wall Street Journal, August 12, 2005. Accompanied by a copy of the newspaper.
Lot: 233 - Harry Fenn, 1837-1911, "Eutaw Place, one of the principal residence streets." 1893.
Harry Fenn 1837-1911 "Eutaw Place, one of the principal residence streets." 1893. Pen and ink on paper. Signed monogram and dated in lower left. Tipped to mat. Publication: Illustration published for the article "Baltimore" in St. Nicholas magazine, August 1893.
Lot: 234 - Orson Byron Lowell, (1871-1956), "It's all right, Hannah, he said." 1898.
Orson Byron Lowell (1871-1956) "It's all right, Hannah, he said." 1898. Pen and ink on Bristol board. Signed in center right. Caption and book title written in pencil in lower margin. Publication: Interior illustration published on page 100 of Pearce Amerson's Will by Richard Malcolm Johnson (Chicago: Way and Williams, 1898).
Lot: 235 - Charles M Relyea, (1863-1932), Abraham Lincoln and little girl. Circa 1900.
Charles M Relyea (1863-1932) Abraham Lincoln and little girl. Circa 1900. Graphite and gouache on board. Signed in lower right.
Lot: 236 - Fred Nankivell, (1876-1950), "A Little Learning." 1904.
Fred Nankivell (1876-1950) "A Little Learning." 1904. Gouache on board. Signed and dated in lower right. Publisher's stamp on verso. Publication: Cartoon published in Harper's Monthly magazine, October 1904. Full caption: "Oh, look, grandpa is holding his paper upside down!"
Lot: 237 - Fred Nankivell, (1876-1950), Spring time. 1904.
Fred Nankivell (1876-1950) Spring time. 1904. Gouache on board. Signed and dated in lower left. Publisher's stamp on verso. Publication: Cartoon published in Harper's Monthly magazine, October 1904. Full caption: "'What time is it by my new watch?' Thus queried little Fred. 'Why, spring time, sir,' replied the lamb; then proved just what he said."
Lot: 238 - Lawson Wood, (1878-1957), Winter trek. 1908.
Lawson Wood (1878-1957) Winter trek. 1908. Watercolor on board. Signed and dated in lower left.
Lot: 239 - Harry Lemon (H.L.V.) Parkhurst, (1876-1962), Mother Nature. Circa 1910.
Harry Lemon (H.L.V.) Parkhurst (1876-1962) Mother Nature. Circa 1910. Watercolor and gouache on board. Signed in lower right. Title from label. Frank A. Munsey Company publisher's label on verso.
Lot: 240 - Orson Byron Lowell, (1871-1956), Dr. Jenner vaccinating his son. Circa 1910.
Orson Byron Lowell (1871-1956) Dr. Jenner vaccinating his son. Circa 1910. Pen and ink on Bristol board. Signed in lower left. Inscribed on verso, "In 1787, Jenner experimented with vaccination upon his own son. Based on the statue by Monteverde at Genoa."
Lot: 241 - John Sloan, (1871-1951), Handwriting. 1912.
John Sloan (1871-1951) Handwriting. 1912. Pen and ink on paper. Publication: Possible unused illustration for Collier's magazine article, "Scientific Sleuths," April 27, 1912.
Lot: 242 - Mary Lane McMillan, (1883-1976), "And he bent to kiss her hand." 1914.
Mary Lane McMillan (1883-1976) "And he bent to kiss her hand." 1914. Watercolor on board. Signed, lower left. Publication: Magazine illustration for "The Crowning," McCall's magazine, October, 1914.
Lot: 243 - Mary Lane McMillan, (1883-1976), Fairy with a key. Circa 1915.
Mary Lane McMillan (1883-1976) Fairy with a key. Circa 1915. Pastel and watercolor on board. Pencil annotations in lower center. Publication: Unpublished, possibly for an article illustration in McCall's magazine.
Lot: 244 - Mary Lane McMillan, (1883 - 1976), "You don't approve of me, Martin, do you?" 1917.
Mary Lane McMillan (1883 - 1976) "You don't approve of me, Martin, do you?" 1917. Mixed media on board. Unsigned. Publication: Illustration from "Mr. And Miss Grundy," McCall's magazine, November 1917.
Lot: 245 - Anne Harriett Fish, (1890-1964), "The stage society storms the Pall Mall." 1916.
Anne Harriett Fish (1890-1964) "The stage society storms the Pall Mall." 1916. Pen and ink on board. Unsigned. Publication: Illustration accompanying "Comedies and Supper Crowds," Vanity Fair magazine, April 1916.
Lot: 246 - George Benjamin Luks, (1867-1933), The fight. Circa 1920.
George Benjamin Luks (1867-1933) The fight. Circa 1920. Pencil on paper. Signed in lower right.
Lot: 247 - Frank McAleer, (1889-1980), Scouting canoe trip. Circa 1920.
Frank McAleer (1889-1980) Scouting canoe trip. Circa 1920. Oil on canvas. Signed in lower left.
Lot: 248 - George Giguere, (1917-1953), "The resin-powdered ring danced lo pounding feet." 1927.
George Giguere (1917-1953) "The resin-powdered ring danced lo pounding feet." 1927. Oil on canvas. Signed in lower left. Publication: Interior illustration for "The Irish of It," published in The Elks Magazine, April 1927.
Lot: 249 - Harold Mathews Brett, (1880-1955), Sailor Boy. Circa 1915.
Harold Mathews Brett (1880-1955) Sailor Boy. Circa 1915. Oil on canvas. Title inscribed on verso. Gallery label on verso for Fenway Studios, Boston, which includes artist information, "Pupil of Walter Appleton Clark, H. Skiddons Mowbray, and Howard Pyle."
Lot: 250 - Harold Mathews Brett, (1880-1955), "The hen fled with insane yells." 1922.
Harold Mathews Brett (1880-1955) "The hen fled with insane yells." 1922. Oil on canvas. Signed in lower right. Publication: Interior illustration for the story, "Fair Harbor," Ladies Home Journal, June 1922.
Lot: 251 - José Segrelles, (1885-1969), Annabelle Lee. 1930.
José Segrelles (1885-1969) Annabelle Lee. 1930. Watercolor and gouache on board. Signed in lower left. Title written in lower right mat. Inscribed "Annabel Lee - Red Book" on verso. Publication: Illustration for a one-page feature titled "She that is Loved" including the poem "Annabel Lee" by Edgar Allen Poe, first published in Redbook Magazine, February 1930, and in successive issues of Cosmopolitan.
Lot: 252 - José Segrelles, (1885-1969), Owl and Polar Bear. 1930.
José Segrelles (1885-1969) Owl and Polar Bear. 1930. Watercolor on thin board. Both signed in lower right. Publication: Illustrations published in "The Speckled Spearmen," Liberty magazine, February 8, 1930.
Lot: 253 - Frederic Rodrigo Gruger, (1871-1953), Couple in Garden. Circa 1930.
Frederic Rodrigo Gruger (1871-1953) Couple in Garden. Circa 1930. Charcoal on board. Signed in lower left.
Lot: 254 - Arthur E. Jameson, (1872-1957), "Something dashed out of the corral on a calico pony." Circa 1930.
Arthur E. Jameson (1872-1957) "Something dashed out of the corral on a calico pony." Circa 1930. Ink, wash and gouache on board. Signed in lower right. Title from inscription in lower margin. Inscribed "To my friend, Russell Tandy" in lower right.
Lot: 255 - Keith Ward, (1906-2000), Gang of boys. Circa 1930.
Keith Ward (1906-2000) Gang of boys. Circa 1930. Oil on canvas. Signed in lower left.
Lot: 256 - May Wilson Preston, (1873-1949), Conversation in the garden. Circa 1930.
May Wilson Preston (1873-1949) Conversation in the garden. Circa 1930. Mixed media on board. Signed in lower right.
Lot: 257 - Elbert McGran Jackson, (1896-1962), "Mr. Crouch found the paper and read the offer aloud." 1932.
Elbert McGran Jackson (1896-1962) "Mr. Crouch found the paper and read the offer aloud." 1932. Oil on canvas. Initialed in lower left image. Publication: Study for a magazine illustration for "Hurdy-Gurdy," published in Good Housekeeping, February 1932.
Lot: 258 - Richard Townsend, (20th century), "Rides out on the rimrock every moonlight night." 1932.
Richard Townsend (20th century) "Rides out on the rimrock every moonlight night." 1932. Charcoal on board. Signed and dated in lower left. Title from longer caption inscribed in lower margin: "CAP: 'Yep,' replied Burt, 'rides out on the rimrock every moonlight night.' page 3-4." Publication: Unidentified pulp magazine published in 1932.
Lot: 259 - Norman Mills Price, (1877-1951), "Babcock led his mud-splashed horse to Colonel Sharpe's quarters." 1933.
Norman Mills Price (1877-1951) "Babcock led his mud-splashed horse to Colonel Sharpe's quarters." 1933. Oil on canvas. Signed in lower right image. Publication: Story illustration for "'Operator 13' To the Stars," Hearst's International Combined with Cosmopolitan, March, 1933.
Lot: 260 - William Gropper, (1897-1977), National tie-up. 1935.
William Gropper (1897-1977) National tie-up. 1935. Acrylic on paper. Signed in lower right. Publication: Magazine illustration for Vanity Fair, July, 1935.
Lot: 261 - James Ernst, (1916-1989), Black tie gathering. 1937.
James Ernst (1916-1989) Black tie gathering. 1937. Ink on board. Signed and dated in lower right. Publication: Magazine illustration for an unidentified publication.
Lot: 262 - John Sidrone, (20th century), Cowboy with rifle and horse. Circa 1940.
John Sidrone (20th century) Cowboy with rifle and horse. Circa 1940. Gouache on board. Artist's studio label on verso.
Lot: 263 - Saul Tepper, (1899-1987), "The gun raised its small, lone voice against the chorus from the enemy." 1942.
Saul Tepper (1899-1987) "The gun raised its small, lone voice against the chorus from the enemy." 1942. Gouache on board. Signed in lower right image. Partial label for American Magazine and received stamp issued September 3, 1942 on verso. Publication: Story illustration for "Passerby Censor," American Magazine, December 1942.
Lot: 264 - Nicholas F Riley, (1900-1944), "I stood on the platform of the last car to wave." 1940.
Nicholas F Riley (1900-1944) "I stood on the platform of the last car to wave." 1940. Gouache on board, adhered to matt board. Signed in lower left. Detached gallery label included. Publication: Nicholas F. Riley. "A Man's Mother," The Saturday Evening Post, October 19, 1940. Accompanied by a copy of the magazine.
Lot: 265 - Howell Dodd, (1910-2005), Jazz concert in military barracks preliminary illustration. Circa 1940.
Howell Dodd (1910-2005) Jazz concert in military barracks preliminary illustration. Circa 1940. Pencil on paper.
Lot: 266 - Mahlon Blaine, (1894-1969), D-Day ticker tape celebration. 1945.
Mahlon Blaine (1894-1969) D-Day ticker tape celebration. 1945. Watercolor and ink on wove paper. Signed and dated in lower right.
Lot: 267 - Raymond J Prohaska, (1901-1981), "All the windows had been open since eight o'clock." 1945.
Raymond J Prohaska (1901-1981) "All the windows had been open since eight o'clock." 1945. Oil on canvas. Signed in lower right. Publication: Magazine illustration for "The Little Brown Church," published in Redbook magazine, June 1945.
Lot: 268 - Thornton Utz, (1914-1999), "Dottie told the starter to shake his rattle." 1948.
Thornton Utz (1914-1999) "Dottie told the starter to shake his rattle." 1948. Oil on board. Signed in lower left. Publication: Magazine article illustration for "You Got to Stay Happy," Saturday Evening Post, April 3, 1948 (labels, verso).
Lot: 269 - Thornton Utz, (1914-1999), "Some gals will do anything to get the man they want." 1948.
Thornton Utz (1914-1999) "Some gals will do anything to get the man they want." 1948. Gouache on board. Signed in lower left. Publication: Magazine article illustration for "Scheming Woman," Saturday Evening Post, January 24, 1948 (labels, verso).
Lot: 270 - Thornton Utz, (1914-1999), "The weapon told a grim tale of murder, masked as suicide..." 1949.
Thornton Utz (1914-1999) "The weapon told a grim tale of murder, masked as suicide..." 1949. Gouache on board. Signed in lower right. Publication: Magazine article illustration for "The Gun with Wings" by Rex Stout, American Magazine, December, 1949.
Lot: 271 - Thornton Utz, (1914-1999), "...thwarted in this case of murder, by a mother protecting her young." 1948.
Thornton Utz (1914-1999) "...thwarted in this case of murder, by a mother protecting her young." 1948. Gouache on board. Signed in lower right. Publication: Magazine article illustration for "Omit Flowers" by Rex Stout, American Magazine, November, 1948.
Lot: 273 - Roy E. LaGrone, (1921-1993), Pulp fiction cowboy Illustration. 1949.
Roy E. LaGrone (1921-1993) Pulp fiction cowboy illustration. 1949. Ink on board. Signed in lower right.
Lot: 274 - Gilbert Bundy, (1911-1955), "This would have to happen." 1939.
Gilbert Bundy (1911-1955) "This would have to happen." 1939. Gouache on board. Unsigned. Saturday Evening Post label on verso. Publication: Interior illustration for "There's Always Two Sides," published in The Saturday Evening Post, June 24, 1939.
Lot: 275 - Gilbert Bundy, (1911-1955), "Mary felt dizzy and unreal." 1949.
Gilbert Bundy (1911-1955) "Mary felt dizzy and unreal." 1949. Gouache on board. Signed in lower left. Saturday Evening Post label on verso. Publication: Illustration for the story, "Icy Angel," published in The Saturday Evening Post, January 1, 1949.
Lot: 276 - Gilbert Bundy, (1911-1955), The rider takes jumps at the National Horse Show. Circa 1950.
Gilbert Bundy (1911-1955) The rider takes jumps at the National Horse Show. Circa 1950. Gouache on board. Signed in lower right. Publication: Published for an article about fashion for the "amateur equestrienne" in Holiday magazine, July circa 1950.
Lot: 277 - Gilbert Bundy, (1911-1955), Battle scene. Circa 1950.
Gilbert Bundy (1911-1955) Battle scene. Circa 1950. Gouache on board. Signed in lower left. Publication: Illustration for an unknown publication, possibly a men's magazine.
Lot: 278 - Edward Melcarth, (1914-1973), Motorcycle gang at rest. Circa 1950.
Edward Melcarth (1914-1973) Motorcycle gang at rest. Circa 1950. Ink and wash on card stock. Signed "Melcarth" in lower right. Publication: Illustration for an unidentified magazine, possibly Harper's.
Lot: 279 - Frances Tipton Hunter, (1896-1957), Study for "The Baby Sitter." Circa 1950.
Frances Tipton Hunter (1896-1957) Study for "The Baby Sitter." Circa 1950. Pencil and watercolor on board. Signed in lower right. Title from lower margin. Publication: Possible proposal for a magazine cover.
Lot: 280 - Frances Tipton Hunter, (1896-1957), Study, boy and girl picnicking with a dog chasing a cat. Circa 1950.
Frances Tipton Hunter (1896-1957) Study, boy and girl picnicking with a dog chasing a cat. Circa 1950. Pencil on board. Signed in lower left.
Lot: 281 - Michael Berry, (1907-2000), Cannes. Circa 1950.
Michael Berry (1907-2000) Cannes. Circa 1950. Graphite, crayon, and watercolor on paper. Signed and titled in lower right.
Lot: 282 - Michael Berry, (1907-2000), St. Tropez. Circa 1955.
Michael Berry (1907-2000) St. Tropez. Circa 1955. Graphite, watercolor, and gouache on board. Signed and titled in lower right.
Lot: 283 - Richard Stone, (1925-2025), Caught! 1953.
Richard Stone (1925-2025) Caught! 1953. Casein with collage on board. Signed "Dick Stone" in lower right. Publication: Story illustration published in Woman's Day magazine, 1953.
Lot: 284 - Harold Von Schmidt, (1893-1982), "I asked Jim if he wanted to accompany us to teach the Hanneseys a lesson." 1957.
Harold Von Schmidt (1893-1982) "I asked Jim if he wanted to accompany us to teach the Hanneseys a lesson." 1957. Oil on canvas. Monogramed in lower left image. Publication: Story illustration for "Ambush at Blanco Canyon," The Saturday Evening Post, February 2, 1957.
Lot: 285 - Phil Hays, (1930-2005), Hand with apple. Circa 1957.
Phil Hays (1930-2005) Hand with apple. Circa 1957. Ink and gouache on paper. "Phil Hays" #49 (and 37 crossed out) inscribed on verso. Includes stamps for the advertising agency Lester Rossin Associates, verso.
Lot: 286 - William Pene du Bois, (1916-1993), African lounge. Circa 1960.
William Pene du Bois (1916-1993) African lounge. Circa 1960. Pen and ink on Bristol board. Signed in lower left.
Lot: 287 - John R McDermott, (1919-1977), Bear hunter. Circa 1960.
John R McDermott (1919-1977) Bear hunter. Circa 1960. Acrylic on board. Signed "MCD" in lower left. Artist's studio label on verso. White-Richards agency stamp on verso.
Lot: 288 - John R. McDermott, (1919-1977), Brave Was My Dog. 1962.
John R. McDermott (1919-1977) Brave Was My Dog. 1962. Acrylic on board. Signed in lower right image. With the artist's red ink stamp, verso. Publication: Magazine cover illustration for Outdoor Life, February, 1962. Accompanied by a copy of the magazine.
Lot: 289 - Walter Martin Baumhofer, (1904-1987), Lightning Strikes Twice. 1960.
Walter Martin Baumhofer (1904-1987) Lightning Strikes Twice. 1960. Gouache on board. Signed in lower right. Frame bears plaque with title and artist name. Publication: Illustration for "Delayed Action," published in Outdoor Life magazine, May 1960. Accompanied by a copy of the magazine.
Lot: 290 - Walter Martin Baumhofer, (1904-1987), The $100,000 Shotgun. 1960.
Walter Martin Baumhofer (1904-1987) The $100,000 Shotgun. 1960. Oil on canvas board. Signed in lower left. Publication: Interior magazine illustration for Sports Afield, May, 1960. Accompanied by a copy of the magazine and a set of tear sheets.
Lot: 291 - Walter Martin Baumhofer, (1904-1987), Ticket to Tombstone. Circa 1960.
Walter Martin Baumhofer (1904-1987) Ticket to Tombstone. Circa 1960. Gouache on board.
Lot: 292 - Walter Martin Baumhofer, (1904-1987), Bear hunter in a tree. 1965.
Walter Martin Baumhofer (1904-1987) Bear hunter in a tree. 1965. Gouache on board. Signed in lower right image. Publication: Magazine cover illustration for Outdoor Life, August, 1965 (ink stamp, verso). Accompanied by a copy of the magazine.
Lot: 293 - Walter Martin Baumhofer, (1904-1987), Wow! What a Wapiti! 1966.
Walter Martin Baumhofer (1904-1987) Wow! What a Wapiti! 1966. Oil on board. Signed in lower left. Publication: Interior illustration in Outdoor Life, September, 1966. Accompanied by a copy of the magazine.
Lot: 294 - Walter Martin Baumhofer, (1904-1987), I Had to Have Moose. 1967.
Walter Martin Baumhofer (1904-1987) I Had to Have Moose. 1967. Gouache on board. Signed in upper right. Signed and inscribed with publication information, verso. Publication: Interior magazine illustration for Outdoor Life, May, 1967. Accompanied by a copy of the magazine.
Lot: 295 - Walter Martin Baumhofer, (1904-1987), Jungle Challenge, Final and Study. 1969.
Walter Martin Baumhofer (1904-1987) Jungle Challenge, Final and Study. 1969. Gouache on board and gouache on paper. Both signed in lower right. The final signed and inscribed with publication information, verso. The study titled and inscribed "Outdoor Life" in lower margin. Publication: Interior magazine illustrate for Outdoor Life, April, 1969. Accompanied by a copy of the magazine.
Lot: 296 - Walter Martin Baumhofer, (1904-1987), The Judge of Disappointment Mountain. 1970.
Walter Martin Baumhofer (1904-1987) The Judge of Disappointment Mountain. 1970. Gouache on board. Signed in image lower right. Signed and inscribed with publication information, verso. Publication: Interior magazine illustration for Outdoor Life, July, 1970.
Lot: 297 - Hector Garrido, (1928-2020), Head of blonde woman, hands. Circa 1960.
Hector Garrido (1928-2020) Head of blonde woman, hands. Circa 1960. Oil on board. Title from label on verso.
Lot: 298 - Alex Ross, (1909-1990), Romance in the grass. Circa 1960.
Alex Ross (1909-1990) Romance in the grass. Circa 1960. Gouache on board. Signed in lower left. Publication: Most likely illustration for an unidentified magazine.
Lot: 300 - Jon Whitcomb, (1906-1988), Audrey (Golightly) Hepburn. 1961.
Jon Whitcomb (1906-1988) Audrey (Golightly) Hepburn. 1961. Mixed media on paper, adhered to board. Signed in lower right. Publication: Magazine illustration for "On Location with Jon Whitcomb," Cosmopolitan magazine, February 1961.
Lot: 301 - Lionel Gilbert, (1912-2005), Ghostly embrace. 1962.
Lionel Gilbert (1912-2005) Ghostly embrace. 1962. Tempera on board. Signed in lower left. Date and studio address inscribed on verso. Publication: Magazine illustration for an unidentified publication.
Lot: 302 - Lionel Gilbert, (1912-2005), Casual conversation. Circa 1962.
Lionel Gilbert (1912-2005) Casual conversation. Circa 1962. Tempera on board. Signed in lower right. Inscribed on verso: "Lionel Gilbert; an original; tempera paint; 1962-63; Hepworth Studio, 40 E. 49 St., NYC." Publication: Illustration for an unidentified magazine.
Lot: 303 - Bernard Fuchs, (1932-2009), Leaves. Circa 1970.
Bernard Fuchs (1932-2009) Leaves. Circa 1970. Oil on canvas. Initialed in lower right.
Lot: 304 - Robert L Weaver, (1924-1994), Custer, Little Big Horn. Circa 1970.
Robert L Weaver (1924-1994) Custer, Little Big Horn. Circa 1970. Oil on panel. Signed in lower right.
Lot: 305 - Robert Deschamps, (dates unknown), Upper East Side singles scene. Circa 1970.
Robert Deschamps (dates unknown) Upper East Side singles scene. Circa 1970. Pen and ink on vellum, mounted to board. Signed in lower left. Publication: Illustration most likely for an article published in the New York Times.
Lot: 306 - Gerry Gersten, (b. 1927), Monkeys with typewriters. Circa 1970.
Gerry Gersten (b. 1927) Monkeys with typewriters. Circa 1970. Grease pencil on vellum, applied to board. Signed in lower left.
Lot: 307 - Gerry Gersten, (b. 1927), "Once upon a midnight dreary," Edgar Allen Poe. Circa 1970.
Gerry Gersten (b. 1927) "Once upon a midnight dreary," Edgar Allen Poe. Circa 1970. Grease pencil on vellum, applied to board. Signed "Gersten" in pencil, verso.
Lot: 308 - Lou Meyers, (1915-2005), Paris Red Light District. Circa 1970.
Lou Myers (1915-2005) Paris Red Light District. Circa 1970. Ink on vellum applied to Bristol board.
Lot: 309 - Ginnie Hofmann, (1920-2014), Betsy McCall Visits the Plaza Hotel, group of 2. 1972.
Ginnie Hofmann (1920-2014) Betsy McCall Visits the Plaza Hotel, group of 2. 1972. Ink and watercolor on board. Publication: Fashion paper doll illustrations published in McCall's, April 1972.
Lot: 310 - Donald Moss, (1920-2010), Run Noisy, Run Deep. 1974.
Donald Moss (1920-2010) Run Noisy, Run Deep. 1974. Mixed media including airbrush on board. Inscribed and signed, "To Bob, a whale of a guy - Don Moss." Includes a copy of the magazine issue. Publication: Published on page 67 of "Run Noisy, Run Deep, and Go To Work," an article about a Navy training program for orcas, Sports Illustrated, August 5, 1974.
Lot: 311 - James McMullan, (1934-), Joe Hill. 1981.
James McMullan (1934- ) Joe Hill. 1981. Watercolor on paper. Signed in lower right. Publication: Published in the catalogue for an exhibition produced as part of a cultural project of District 1199, National Union of Hospital and Health Care Employees, Images of Labor (New York: The Pilgrim Press, 1981).
Lot: 312 - James McMullan, (1934-), Pool hall. Circa 1986.
James McMullan (1934- ) Pool hall. Circa 1986. Watercolor on paper. Signed in lower right. Dedicated "for Dick Chodkrowski - best wishes, Jim McMullan '86" in lower margin. Publication: Possibly published in Sports Illustrated, circa 1986.
Lot: 313 - Robert Grossman, (1940-2018), Joan Rivers as a duck. 1987.
Robert Grossman (1940-2018) Joan Rivers as a duck. 1987. Gouache on thin board. Signed in lower right. With the artist's ink stamp, verso. Publication: Magazine illustration for New Woman Magazine, 1987.
Lot: 314 - Robert Grossman, (1940-2018), Lindsay Lohan. 2004.
Robert Grossman (1940-2018) Lindsay Lohan. 2004. Gouache and ink on paper. Signed in lower right. Dated in pencil, verso. Publication: Cover illustration for The New York Observer , September, 2004.
Lot: 315 - Robert Grossman, (1940-2018), Kort of Law. 2006.
Robert Grossman (1940-2018) Kort of Law. 2006. Gouache and ink on paper. Signed in lower right. Dated and inscribed "Mark Green, Rich Brodsky, Andrew Cuomo, Jeanine Pirro, Eliot Spitzer" in pencil, verso. Publication: Cover illustration for The New York Observer, March, 2006.
Lot: 316 - Michael Smollin, (1925-2010), Hole in one. Circa 1990.
Michael Smollin (1925-2010) Hole in one. Circa 1990. Ink and watercolor on paper. Signed in lower right. Publication: Likely published in Golf Magazine.
Lot: 317 - Edward T Vebell, (1921-2018), "Gold Discovered at Sutter's Mill." 1999.
Edward T Vebell (1921-2018) "Gold Discovered at Sutter's Mill." 1999. Acrylic on board. Signed lower right margin. Publication: Cover image for the Fleetwood Eyewitness to History Presentation for the 150th Anniversary of the California Gold Rush issued June 18, 1999. Published by the California State Library Foundation Bulletin.
Lot: 318 - Artist Unknown, Ambush. 1950.
Artist Unknown Ambush. 1950. Oil on board. Unsigned. Publication: Cover illustration for the paperback book, Ambush by Luke Short (New York: Bantam, 1950).
Lot: 319 - Verne Tossey, (1920-2002), The Streak. 1952.
Verne Tossey (1920-2002) The Streak. 1952. Oil on board. Signed in lower right. Publication: Cover art for The Streak by Max Brand (New York: Pocket Books, 1952).
Lot: 320 - Walter Martin Baumhofer, (1904-1987), Ambush at Buffalo Wallow. 1956.
Walter Martin Baumhofer (1904-1987) Ambush at Buffalo Wallow. 1956. Oil on board. Signed in lower right. Publication: Cover art for Ambush at Buffalo Wallow by T. D. Allen (New York: Fawcett Crest, 1956). Accompanied by a copy of the book.
Lot: 321 - Artist Unknown, Study for montage (covered nude and bar). Circa 1960.
Artist Unknown Study for montage (covered nude and bar). Circa 1960. Oil on board. Proposal or study for a paperback novel cover.
Lot: 322 - Renato Fratini, (1932-1973), Fanina. 1967.
Renato Fratini (1932-1973) Fanina. 1967. Gouache and pastel on illustration board. Book title written on verso. Publication: Cover art for Fanina: Child of Rome by Pierre Sabbach and Antoine Graziani (London: William Heinemann, 1967).
Lot: 323 - Milton Glaser, (1929-2020), Lion and Man. Circa 1970.
Milton Glaser (1929-2020) Lion and Man. Circa 1970. Watercolor, ink and crayon on paper mounted to board. Signed in lower right image. Publication: Possible unused book cover illustration for New American Library, New York (ink stamp, verso).
Lot: 324 - Jerome Podwil, (b. 1938), The Shotgunner. 1972.
Jerome Podwil (b. 1938) The Shotgunner. 1972. Gouache and oil on paper. Initialed in lower right. Publication: Cover illustration for The Shotgunner by Ray Hogan (New York: Ace Double Novel, 1972).
Lot: 325 - Roy E. LaGrone, (1921-1993), The Three Wars of Billy Joe Treat. 1974.
Roy E. LaGrone (1921-1993) The Three Wars of Billy Joe Treat. 1974. Watercolor, pastel, and pencil on Bristol board. Signed on backing board. Includes exhibition label and return form from the Society of Illustrators. Publication: Front and back cover art for The Three Wars of Billy Joe Treat by Robbie Branscum (New York: McGraw-Hill, 1974). Exhibition: Pratt Institute 100th Anniversary exhibition, 1989.
Lot: 326 - Hector Garrido, (1928-2020), Falcon Royal. 1976.
Hector Garrido (1928-2020) Falcon Royal. 1976. Acrylic on board. Publication: Cover for the paperback novel Falcon Royal by Catherine Darby (New York: Popular Library, 1976).
Lot: 327 - Hector Garrido, (1928-2020), Pirate romance clinch. Circa 1980.
Hector Garrido (1928-2020) Pirate romance clinch. Circa 1980. Acrylic on board. Cover art for an unidentified romance novel. tower pub 21721 written on verso.
Lot: 328 - Hector Garrido, (1928-2020), Fires of Eden.1994.
Hector Garrido (1928-2020) Fires of Eden.1994. Acrylic on board. Publication: Cover art for Fires of Eden by Dan Simmons (New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1994).
Lot: 329 - Wayne McLoughlin, (1944-2015), The Haven. 1977.
Wayne McLoughlin (1944-2015) The Haven. 1977. Acrylic on board. Publication: Cover illustration for The Haven by Graham Diamond (Chicago: Playboy Press, 1977).
Lot: 330 - Freeman Elliot, (1922-[1983]), Mystery at sea. Circa 1980.
Freeman Elliot (1922-[1983]) Mystery at sea. Circa 1980. Acrylic on panel. Artist name inscribed, verso.
Lot: 331 - Victoria Vebell, (1952-2023), Mystery at dinner. Circa 1980.
Victoria Vebell (1952-2023) Mystery at dinner. Circa 1980. Oil on board. Publication: Most likely book cover illustration for Dell Publishing's "Scene of the Crime" or "Murder Ink" series.
Lot: 332 - Victoria Vebell, (1952-2023), Mystery in the stables. Circa 1980.
Victoria Vebell (1952-2023) Mystery in the stables. Circa 1980. Oil on board. Publication: Most likely book cover illustration for Dell Publishing's "Scene of the Crime" or "Murder Ink" series.
Lot: 333 - Nicky Zann, (1943-2020), He Wouldn’t Kill Patience. 1988.
Nicky Zann (1943-2020) He Wouldn't Kill Patience. 1988. Graphite pencil, India ink and markers on Bristol board. Paper overlay and ink sketch. 1988. Signed "ZANN" in lower left. Publication: Cover illustration for Carter Dickson's book He Wouldn't Kill Patience, (New York: Library of Crime Classics / International Polygonics Ltd. (IPL), 1988).
Lot: 334 - Nicky Zann, (1943-2020), Run to Death. 1991.
Nicky Zann (1943-2020) Run to Death. 1991. Graphite pencil, India ink and markers on paper. Signed ZANN in left. Publication: Cover illustration for Run to Death by Patrick Quentin (New York: Library of Crime Classics / International Polygonics Ltd. (IPL), 1991).
Lot: 335 - James Griffin, (1949-), Wherever Lynn Goes. 1990.
James Griffin (1949- ) Wherever Lynn Goes. 1990. Oil on panel. Signed and dated in lower left image. Publication: Paperback cover illustration for the novel by Beatrice Parker (New York: Dell, 1990). 608x405 mm; 24x16 inches.
Lot: 336 - Jenny Tylden-Wright, (20th cent.), The Clocks, front and back cover. 1991.
Jenny Tylden-Wright (20th cent.) The Clocks, front and back cover. 1991. Colored pencil on Bristol board. Publication: Front and back cover illustrations for The Clocks by Agatha Christie (New York: HarperPaperbacks, 1991).
Lot: 337 - Edmund Philo Kellogg, (1879-1938), Friary Ales. Circa 1920.
Edmund Philo Kellogg (1879-1938) Friary Ales. Circa 1920. Oil on canvas. Initialed in lower right. Publication: Probable illustration for a Friary Ales advertisement.
Lot: 338 - Western Cartridge Company / Artist Unknown, Interference. 1926.
Western Cartridge Company / Artist Unknown Interference. 1926. Oil on canvas. Authentic painting for the calendar, unsigned by original artist. NC Wyeth signature was added after publication and is believed to be forged. Publication: Artwork for the 1927 Western Cartridge Company calendar.
Lot: 339 - Artist Unknown, Ship's cockpit. Circa 1940.
Artist Unknown Ship's cockpit. Circa 1940. Oil on canvas board. Possible illustration for a print advertisement.
Lot: 340 - Douglass Crockwell, (1904-1968), "So a fighting marine can fight." Circa 1943.
Douglass Crockwell (1904-1968) "So a fighting marine can fight." Circa 1943. Oil on panel. Publication: Mockup for the U. S. Marine Corps Women's Reserve propaganda poster titled "Be a Marine . . . Free a Marine to Fight." The poster was distributed by the Office of War Information for the U.S. Marine Corps and issued on January 28, 1943.
Lot: 341 - Norman Mills Price, (1877-1951), Study for "House Call." Circa 1950.
Norman Mills Price (1877-1951) Study for "House Call." Circa 1950. Oil on canvas. Unsigned. Publication: Study for published illustration, most likely an advertisement.
Lot: 342 - Aaron Fine, (d. 1962), Perfume advertisement. Circa 1960.
Aaron Fine (d. 1962) Perfume advertisement. Circa 1960. Paper collage. Unsigned.
Lot: 343 - Ervine Metzl, (1899-1963), People pay attention when you put it in the post. Circa 1950.
Ervine Metzl (1899-1963) People pay attention when you put it in the post. Circa 1950. Ink on Bristol board. Signed in lower right. Includes artist's proof. Publication: Possible advertisement mailer for a Saturday Evening Post ad campaign.
Lot: 344 - Adolph Treidler, (1886-1981), Study for "Furness Cruises to Bermuda and the West Indies." Circa 1950.
Adolph Treidler (1886-1981) Study for "Furness Cruises to Bermuda and the West Indies." Circa 1950. Pencil and gouache on paper. Unsigned.
Lot: 345 - Hy Hintermeister, (1897-1972), Seagull attack on fishing trip. Circa 1950.
Hy Hintermeister (1897-1972) Seagull attack on fishing trip. Circa 1950. Oil on canvas. Signed in lower right. Publication: Most likely artwork for advertising calendar.
Lot: 346 - Jerry Pinkney, (1939-2021), Magician for Bontrae. Circa 1970.
Jerry Pinkney (1939-2021) Magician for Bontrae. Circa 1970. Airbrush on illustration board. Publication: Poster art for General Mills' soy meat alternative, Bontrae. Printer's instructions indicate reproduction at 102%, so it was likely for a poster advertising the product.
Lot: 347 - Antonio Lopez, (1944-1987), Green lingerie / Chandrika Casali. 1973.
Antonio Lopez (1944-1987) Green lingerie / Chandrika Casali. 1973. Colored pencil and graphite on Canson paper. Signed "A Aubade - Antonio" along top margin. Publication: Study for editorial "Linges Légers, Gestes Libres" featuring model Chandrika Casali, published in 20 Ans, July 1973. With an additional graphite sketch.
Lot: 348 - Gary Overacre, b. 1947, NY Mets Rheingold Beer advertisement. 1973.
Gary Overacre (b. 1947) NY Mets Rheingold Beer advertisement. 1973. Crayon and gouache on illustration board. Date and various markings on verso including a note that the subject is Kranepool and a stamp from the ad agency, Young and Rubicam. Publication: Illustration for Rheingold Beer ad, likely for a program booklet, April 1973.
Lot: 349 - Artist Unknown, "You could win a trip to Mexico on American Airlines." 1978.
Artist Unknown "You could win a trip to Mexico on American Airlines." 1978. Airbrush and watercolor on board. Publication: Illustration for a Palmolive advertisement.
Lot: 350 - Jean-Michel Folon, (1934-2005), Flying letterhead. Circa 1980.
Jean-Michel Folon (1934-2005) Flying letterhead. Circa 1980. Watercolor and pencil on paper. Signed in lower right.
Lot: 351 - Joe Spencer, (Dates Unknown), Dream Girl: Insert nose here. 1983.
Joe Spencer (Dates Unknown) Dream Girl: Insert nose here. 1983. Airbrushed acrylics on board. Signed in lower right margin. Publication: Promotional postcard art for Intra-Dynamics, Inc.
Lot: 352 - Albert Lorenz, (1941-2023), The Gladiators. 1994.
Albert Lorenz (1941-2023) The Gladiators. 1994. Ink, crayon and watercolor on board. Signed and dated in lower center image. Publication: Puzzle manufactured by MasterPieces, "Buried Blueprints, Puzzles From the Past: The Gladiators."
Lot: 353 - Albert Lorenz, (1941-2023), The Civil War. 1997.
Albert Lorenz (1941-2023) The Civil War. 1997. Ink, crayon and watercolor on paper. Signed and dated in lower right image. Publication: Puzzle manufactured by BePuzzled, "Buried Blueprints, Puzzles From the Past: The Civil War At Sea."
Lot: 354 - Greg and Tim Hildabrandt, (1939-2024) / (1939-2006), Magic the Gathering: Mantle of the Ancients. 1999.
Greg and Tim Hildabrandt (1939-2024) / (1939-2006) Magic the Gathering: Mantle of the Ancients. 1999. Acrylic on board. Tim Hildebrandt passed away in June of 2006. This painting was not signed by Greg and Tim prior to Tim's death. Therefore this original art is available signed only by Greg Hildebrandt. Includes COA from Spiderwebart. Publication: Trading card art for Magic The Gathering The final art was never published by Wizards Of The Coast.
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