Historic Antiquities: The Museum Collection

Lot: 1 - German Gothic Style Full Suit of Plate Armor

This decorative armored suit is modeled after late 15th-century German Gothic plate armor. The assembly includes a sallet helmet with a movable visor and a separate bevor for throat protection. The torso consists of a breastplate and a backplate, the latter featuring characteristic radiating decorative fluting terminating in embossed foliate motifs. The limb defenses comprise pauldrons, vambraces with prominent winged couters at the elbows, cuisses, poleyns, greaves, and elongated pointed sabatons. A short fauld supports two pointed tassets, which are currently secured to the assembly with wire and simple buckles for mounting. Dimensions: 28.00"L x 17.00"W x 69.00"H

Lot: 2 - Angelo Comolli (Italian, 1863-1949), Standing Male Nude with Staff, 1912

This original academic figure study by Angelo Comolli (Italian, 1863-1949) is executed in charcoal and graphite on toned laid paper. The work depicts a standing male nude model in a classical contrapposto pose, holding a long staff or spear. The artist utilizes dramatic chiaroscuro and fine hatch work to define the subject's musculature and anatomical form. This drawing was produced as part of Comolli's portfolio while attending the Eric Pape School of Art in Boston between approximately 1911 and 1913. The drawing is signed and dated in the lower right margin in script: Jan - 1912. The verso shows a faint ghosting of another study. Artist: Angelo Comolli (Italian 1863-1949) Dimensions: 18.00"L x 24.00"H Weight: 3.00oz

Lot: 3 - Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster and Christa McAuliffe News Service Printer Proofs and Memorabilia

This collection consists of vintage news service printer proofs and press photographs documenting the 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger disaster and related memorial coverage. The materials include monochrome color separations and high-contrast newspaper production proofs. Featured imagery includes the Challenger explosion debris trails at Cape Canaveral, credited to UPI photographer Dale Dunaway, as well as a 1987 Associated Press memorial image showing Bruce Judd at Christa McAuliffe's gravesite, photographed by Jim Cole. The sheets include standard press production elements such as registration marks, CMYK color bars, captions, and handwritten printer annotations. One proof also shows astronauts in a zero-gravity training environment. The items represent original newsroom materials used in newspaper production workflows. Dimensions: 11.00"L x 8.00"H Weight: 1.90oz

Lot: 4 - Fedor Vasilievich Sychkov (Russian 1870-1958) Original Landscape Oil Painting

This original landscape oil painting on canvas is the work of Russian artist Fedor Vasilievich Sychkov. The composition depicts a village scene during the early spring thaw, with a group of five figures in traditional winter attire standing on the grassy bank of a rushing, silt-filled river. Patches of melting white snow are scattered across the landscape, revealing the brown earth beneath. In the distance, several village cottages with thatched roofs are set against a stand of bare trees under a pale sky. The painting is executed in a late Impressionist style with textured brushstrokes used to capture the transitions of the Russian countryside. The work is signed in the lower right corner in Cyrillic Ф. Сычковъ (transliterated as F. Sychkov) and dated 1932. The canvas is mounted on a wooden stretcher and set into a dark-stained, molded wooden frame. Artist: Fedor Vasilievich Sychkov (RUSSIAN, 1870-1958) Dimensions: 27.50"L x 2.00"W x 20.50"H Weight: 4.00 lb 6.00oz

Lot: 5 - Original 1980s Soviet Military Police VV MVD Officer Visor Hat

An original Soviet Union military officer's service visor cap, dating from the 1980s. This specific configuration, featuring a khaki wool crown with a vibrant red band and red piping, was standard for both the Motorized Rifle Troops and the Internal Troops (VV MVD) military police units. The front of the cap displays a silver-tone metal M1969 pattern officer's cockade, often referred to as a crab, which features a red enameled star with a central hammer and sickle set within a sunburst frame. The cap is adorned with a gold-colored braided cord filigran chinstrap, held in place by two small brass-tone buttons embossed with the Soviet five-pointed star. It includes a stiffened high crown and a polished black plastic visor. The interior is lined with a golden-tan synthetic fabric and includes a diamond-shaped clear plastic sweat protector. The sweatband is constructed from a gray-blue synthetic material. An internal stamp indicates a head size of 55. A white fabric manufacturer's label is sewn into the interior, bearing the Cyrillic text Ð-АРНИЦА (Zarnitsa) along with several laundry care symbols. Dimensions: 12.00"L x 12.00"W x 6.50"H Weight: 10.00oz

Lot: 6 - Angelo Comolli (Italian, 1863-1949), Male Nude Study with Staff, ca. 1911-1913

This original drawing on paper is by the Italian artist Angelo Comolli (1863-1949), produced as part of his portfolio during his time at the Eric Pape School of Art in Boston between approximately 1911 and 1913. The work is an academic life study executed in charcoal on heavily toned wove paper. The composition depicts a muscular male figure in a standing pose, seen in a three-quarter view, holding a staff or rod behind his right shoulder. The artist utilizes dramatic chiaroscuro to define the anatomical structure, with deep shadows created through dense, bold diagonal hatching on the right side of the figure and in the background. The rendering focuses on the formal study of musculature and the play of light across the torso and limbs. The verso shows a faint transfer or ghosting of the charcoal from the recto. The sheet features irregular, deckled edges and is currently unframed. No signature or date is visible on the sheet. Artist: Angelo Comolli (Italian 1863-1949) Dimensions: 18.00"L x 24.00"H Weight: 3.00oz

Lot: 7 - Late 17th C. Antique Comtesse de Comminges Iberian Silver Cross Brooch with Emeralds and Sapphires

The brooch was originally owned by Comtesse de Comminges, nee Nahida de Waldner de Freundstein (1864-1960). Late 17th to early 18th century Iberian cross brooch constructed in silver with dual-function pendant and brooch fitting. The cross displays lobed arms terminating in foliate scroll forms, with an elaborate suspension loop and horizontal pin assembly to the reverse. Set with a central square emerald, surrounded by blue sapphires, red spinels, rose-cut diamonds, and natural baroque pearls within each arm lobe. Dimensions: 2"L x 0.5"W x 3.25"H Provenance: New Hampshire Antique Co-Op. Originally owned by Comtesse de Comminges, née Nahida de Waldner de Freundstein (1864-1960) Weight: 30.6 grams

Lot: 8 - Hank Virgona (American, 1929-2019), Courtroom Scene with Judge, Mixed Media on Paper, 1974

This mixed media artwork on cream wove paper is a satirical caricature by American artist Hank Virgona (1929-2019). The scene depicts a judge or magistrate seated at a high-backed judicial desk, resting his head on his hand in a state of distraction while completing a crossword puzzle. The desk prominently features a central cartouche inscribed with the word LEX. The work is executed in a combination of watercolor and gouache washes over a detailed pen and ink drawing characterized by intricate cross-hatching and expressive line work. It is signed Virgona and dated 1974 in the lower right corner. The piece is presented in a gilt-fronted wooden frame under a cream-colored mat. Artist: Hank Virgona (American, 1929-2019) Dimensions: 22.50"L x 1.25"W x 26.50"H Weight: 6.00 lb 5.00oz

Lot: 9 - Angelo Comolli (Italian, 1863-1949), Art Nouveau Table Lamp Design, Watercolor and Ink, 1911

This original work by Angelo Comolli (Italian, 1863-1949) is a design for an Art Nouveau leaded glass table lamp, executed in watercolor, gouache, and ink on heavy buff paper. The design was produced while the artist was part of the Eric Pape School of Art in Boston, approximately between 1911 and 1913. The drawing depicts a lamp with a shade featuring a landscape scene of hills and trees under a blue sky, presented in a leaded glass style. The lamp base is highly stylized with organic foliate and scroll motifs characteristic of the period. The piece is signed and dated Comolli - 1911 in the lower right corner. The verso contains several preliminary sketches in pencil, including a swan and geometric shapes, as well as paint dabs and notations. Artist: Angelo Comolli (Italian 1863-1949) Dimensions: 14.00"L x 17.50"H Weight: 6.00oz

Lot: 10 - Chinese Peking Style Blue and White Cameo Glass Overlay Vase

A Chinese Peking-style cameo glass vase featuring a two-color carved blue overlay on white. The vessel is crafted from an opaque milk-white glass body with a thick translucent sapphire-blue glass overlay. The blue layer is carved in high relief using a cameo technique to reveal a scene of a blooming lotus blossom on a slender stem, large undulating lily pads surrounding the lower body, and a butterfly in flight. The vase has a baluster form with a flared rim finished with a thin blue band. The base is finished with a flat-ground circular foot. No maker marks or signatures are visible. Dimensions: 3.00"L x 3.00"W x 9.00"H. Dimensions: 3.00"L x 3.00"W x 9.00"H Weight: 1.15 lb

Lot: 11 - 2pc Eliot Elisofon (American, 1911-1973) , WWII North African Campaign Silver Gelatin Prints

Two original silver gelatin prints on fiber paper by LIFE magazine photographer Eliot Elisofon, depicting subjects from the World War II North African campaign. The first photograph captures two soldiers working on communication lines at the top of a wooden utility pole while a third soldier stands guard in the foreground with an M1 rifle against a desert mountain landscape. The second photograph is a close-up portrait of a soldier looking upward and holding an M3 submachine gun, with a visible tattoo on his bicep featuring a heart, a cross, and the word MOTHER. On the reverse, each print bears a typed certification stamp reading: THIS CERTIFIES THIS ORIGINAL PRINT WAS PHOTOGRAPHED BY ELIOT ELICOFON, FAMOUS LIFE MAGAZINE PHOTOGRAPHER AND GIVEN TO ME BY HIM. Both stamps are hand-signed in black ink by the photographer's brother, Edward I. Elicofon, above the printed line BROTHER EDWARD I. ELICOFON. Dimensions: 11.00"L x 14.00"W Weight: 2.00oz

Lot: 12 - Angelo Comolli (Italian, 1863-1949), Seated Female Nude, 1911

This original academic drawing on paper is by the Italian artist Angelo Comolli (1863-1949) and originates from his portfolio while at the Eric Pape School of Art in Boston, circa 1911-1913. The study is executed in charcoal and heightened with white chalk on toned wove paper. It depicts a seated female nude in a classical academic pose, rendered with a strong emphasis on anatomical form through deep shadows and highlighted musculature. The work is signed lower right: Comolli 1911. An additional inscription in the lower left corner reads: Oct - 1911. A small numeric inscription, likely a cataloging mark, 13012, is located above the primary signature. The verso of the sheet reveals a faint, ghost image of two figures. Dimensions: 18.00"L x 24.00"H Weight: 4.00oz

Lot: 13 - Historic Legion Peruana Light Artillery Regiment Officer Uniform

Historic officer's uniform from the Light Artillery Regiment (Artiller­a Volante) of the renowned "Legion Peruana," dating to circa 1883. This military uniform is associated with service during the War of the Pacific (1879-1884). A Peruvian Ceremonial Artillery Officer's uniform comprising a blue hussar-style dolman jacket and a matching shako, featuring designs consistent with 19th-century French military aesthetics used by honor guard units. The blue jacket includes gold-tone braiding across the chest, seven horizontal rows of spherical buttons, a red standing collar, and red cuffs denoting the artillery branch. It is fitted with fringed epaulettes on leather shoulder straps secured by brass buttons featuring an anchor motif. The accompanying shako features a blue body, a red crown band, a red pom-pom, a crossed-cannon and flag insignia, and a gold and red Peruvian national cockade. Gold-tone cord and tassels drape across the shako, and the interior retains a heavily worn leather sweatband with a "Confecciones Militares Loaira" manufacturer's label. The uniform shows wear consistent with age and ceremonial use, including significant tearing and material loss to the hat's inner sweatband, minor tarnishing on the metal and bullion components, and minor surface wear to the wool garments. Dimensions: 32.00"L x 19.00"W Date or Era: circa 1883 Weight: 5.20 lb

Lot: 14 - Eliot Elisofon, Tom McLaughlin as Custer Scout Gelatin Silver Print

An original gelatin silver print on fiber paper by LIFE magazine photographer Eliot Elisofon (American, 1911-1973). The photograph is a dramatic, low-angle portrait of Tom McLaughlin, a truck driver from Deadwood, South Dakota, shown dressed as a Custer Scout for the Days of '76 celebration. McLaughlin is depicted wearing a wide-brimmed hat and a plaid shirt, holding a revolver pointed toward the sky. The verso of the print features several important provenance markings. There is a red ink stamp that reads LIFE PHOTO BY ELIOT ELISOFON and two black ink certification stamps stating THIS CERTIFIES THIS ORIGINAL PRINT WAS PHOTOGRAPHED BY ELIOT ELICOFON, FAMOUS LIFE MAGAZINE PHOTOGRAPHER AND GIVEN TO ME BY HIM. One of these stamps is hand-signed in black ink by the photographer's brother, Edward I. Elicofon. Handwritten notations in pencil at the top of the verso identify the location as So. Dakota Deadwood and provide the subject's name and context. The number # 9294 is written in blue ink at the bottom. Dimensions: 10.00"L x 13.00"H Weight: 0.80oz

Lot: 15 - 2pc Historical Civil War Soldiers and a Glass Plate Negative Photos

This lot consists of two historical photographic items related to American military and social history. The first item is an imperial size period photograph from the American Civil War era, circa 1861-1865. The image is a group portrait of four Union Army soldiers posed in front of a log-walled camp structure, likely winter quarters. The group includes three infantrymen holding percussion rifle-muskets and one musician holding a regulation side drum with a drum strap. All four men wear standard-issue forage caps and dark blue four-button fatigue blouses. The second item is a glass plate negative featuring two separate exposures. One scene depicts a woman and a young girl positioned under a light-colored parasol. The second scene shows a boy with a United States flag. Dimensions: 10.50"L x 13.00"H Weight: 11.30oz

Lot: 16 - Tibetan Handheld Copper and White Metal Prayer Wheel

Features a cylindrical copper prayer wheel decorated with raised white metal characters in Lantsa script. The cylinder and removable top cap exhibit a dark mottled patina. The wheel is mounted on a turned wooden handle fitted with a metal spindle that allows the cylinder to rotate. A leather cord with a spherical metal counterweight is attached to the side of the cylinder to generate rotational momentum. The interior contains a tightly wound paper scroll printed with repeated Sanskrit mantra text. The removable top cap is surmounted by a lotus-petal-form finial. Dimensions: 2.50"L x 2.50"W x 11.25"H Weight: 5.00oz

Lot: 17 - Mexican Folk Art Carved Wooden Jaguar Animal Mask

This Mexican folk art ceremonial mask is a hand-carved wooden animal mask depicting a stylized jaguar, frequently referred to as a tigre mask in regional contexts. The piece is attributed to the Guerrero region of Mexico and is consistent with masks used in traditional performances such as the Danza de los Tecuanes. The mask is constructed from wood with a polychrome painted finish. The face features a bright orange-yellow base detailed with black spotted rosettes and wide black bands over the brow and nose. It is designed with large, circular eyes featuring white irises and black pupils, and upright ears with red-painted interiors. The open mouth is painted red and contains two large, curved white animal tusks, likely boar, inset into the lower jaw, along with a long, protruding red tongue made of leather or a thick composite material. The interior displays a rough-hewn, hand-carved texture and has a wire attached to two screws. Dimensions: 6.50"L x 5.00"W x 4.00"H Weight: 5.50oz

Lot: 18 - Nepalese Kukri Dagger with Velvet and High-Silver Alloy Scabbard and Display Stand

Comprising a curved steel blade with a traditional kaudi notch at the base. The blade is decorated with etched scrollwork and patterned ornamentation along the spine and fuller. The hilt is formed from carved dark horn with raised horizontal bands and is fitted with a brass bolster and flared metal pommel. The kukri is housed in a wood-core scabbard covered in red velvet and fitted with high-silver-alloy mounts. The throat, locket, and chape are decorated with openwork filigree and repousse ornamentation incorporating foliate, floral, and bird motifs. Accompanying the kukri are the traditional karda utility knife and chakmak sharpening tool, each with horn handles. Also included is a custom-made four-post wooden display stand with a polished finish. Analysis conducted with a Thermo Scientific Precious Metal Analyzer indicated the scabbard mounts to contain approximately 96.54% silver and 3.46% copper. Dimensions: 12.75"L x 5.00"W x 6.00"H Weight: 1.00 lb 11.00oz

Lot: 19 - Paul Shimon (American, 1922-2011) Abstract Figural Composition, Mixed Media on Paper

This mixed media work on paper is by the American artist Paul Shimon (1922-2011), whose work often explores abstract Judaica themes. The composition features several highly stylized and fragmented human figures rendered in a complex Modernist style that blends elements of Cubism and Surrealism. The figures occupy a flattened, crowded space defined by dark outlines and a palette of salmon pink, ochre, forest green, and blue, punctuated by vibrant primary colors. A central figure is depicted holding a tray or vessel filled with rounded, multi-colored shapes. The execution utilizes a combination of watercolor, gouache, and ink, with visible textures indicating a layered application of media. The work is signed SHIMON in the lower left corner. It is presented under a cream mat within a silver-toned wood frame. Artist: Paul Shimon (American, 1922-2011) Dimensions: 18.22"L x 1.25"W x 25.25"H Weight: 5.00 lb 12.20oz

Lot: 20 - Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Dynasty Pewter Rectangular Teapot

This rectangular pewter teapot dates to the late 19th century during the Chinese Qing dynasty. The vessel is constructed with a box-shaped body resting on four integrated L-shaped feet at the corners. It features a high, fixed overhead bail handle with a lobed top rail and a curved spout. The exterior surfaces are decorated with engraved and chased panels. The primary panels showcase a central figure, potentially a qilin or mythical beast, surrounded by stylized clouds and foliate elements. This central scene is framed by scrolling floral and leaf borders. The teapot includes its matching removable rectangular lid with an arched finial handle. Dimensions: 4.25"L x 2.50"W x 6.00"H Weight: 1.00 lb

Lot: 21 - Jeffrey H. Packard (American b. 1951), Ethereal Cloud Composition, 1981

Jeffrey H. Packard framed artwork from the 1980s depicting ethereal cloud-like art. This atmospheric composition captures an expansive sky filled with dense cloud formations rendered in a palette of crimson, ochre, violet, and cerulean blue. The technique utilizes soft blending and a hazy application to create a luminous, atmospheric effect throughout the work. The signature Packard is located in the lower right corner. The artwork is presented within a wide off-white mat and a molded wooden frame with a silver-gilt finish. Artist: Jeffrey H. Packard Dimensions: 26.00"L x 1.00"W x 18.00"H Weight: 5.00 lb 2.30oz

Lot: 22 - Navajo Lester Ortiz Sterling Silver and Black Onyx Cuff Bracelet

This sterling silver Native American cuff bracelet is the work of Navajo artisan Lester Ortiz. The design features large, oval, cabochon-cut onyx stones, mounted in individual serrated bezels. The central row is accented with silver raindrops between each setting and bordered by twisted wire rope details. The heavy silver band is finished with stamped, scalloped edges. The interior of the cuff is stamped with the maker mark LESTER ORTIZ and the metal purity mark STERLING. Dimensions: 2.50"L Weight: 83.00g

Lot: 23 - Persian Hand-Knotted Gold Silk Rug

Silk area rug in golden tones with a central medallion design, scrolling floral vine motifs, and ornate corner brackets. The rug features intricate border work and fine detailing throughout, consistent with Persian craftsmanship. Woven with a lustrous silk pile that enhances the sheen and texture of the surface. Fringed edges on both ends, with some wear and fraying visible. Measures approximately 4 feet in length and 6 feet in width. Dimensions: 6'L x 4'W Date or Era: 20th century Provenance: Dr. Robert H. Baer Collection

Lot: 24 - Antique Asian Buddha Carved Stone Sculpture

Carved from stone, this antique sculpture represents the Buddha in a meditative seated posture, legs crossed and hands resting in his lap in dhyana mudra. Traces of red and white pigment remain across the surface of the figure's robe and limbs, indicating remnants of its original polychrome decoration. The figure features a traditional ushnisha (topknot), long earlobes, and a serene facial expression with closed eyes and gentle lips. The carving on the robe displays linear detailing around the chest and arms, now worn from age. The sculpture is unmarked aside from indistinct blue and black markings on the back, which appear to be faded or partially obscured. The underside is flat and unfinished, consistent with display as a niche figure or wall-inset component. Evidence of restoration or old breakage is visible around the neck and shoulders, particularly along fracture lines at the base of the neck. The dimensions are approximate. Dimensions: 11.75"L x 4.5"W x 13.25"H Provenance: Dr. Robert H. Baer Collection

Lot: 25 - Pre-Columbian Nayarit Terracotta Standing Figure of a Man

This large terracotta figure is attributed to the Nayarit culture of West Mexico and dates to the Protoclassic period, approximately 100 BCE to 250 CE. Hand-modeled from terracotta, the anthropomorphic figure is decorated with red and cream-colored slips. It is depicted in a frontal, symmetrical standing pose with arms outstretched. The head features a prominent five-pronged headdress or hair treatment with vertical cream stripes. The facial features include classic coffee-bean eyes and a small, narrow mouth. A distinctive asymmetrical circular patch of red slip covers the right eye area, while the rest of the face is finished in a cream tone. The torso and short, robust legs are embellished with geometric cream-colored slip patterns that indicate a loincloth and bands around the calves and ankles. Male genitalia are modeled in relief. Large firing clouds are visible across the surface of the body. This style of ceramic sculpture is characteristic of the West Mexican shaft tomb tradition, where such figures were placed as funerary offerings. Dimensions: 8.50"L x 4.00"W x 18.00"H Weight: 5.40 lb

Lot: 26 - Pre-Columbian Chancay Terracotta Cuchimilco Figure of a Woman

This large Pre-Columbian terracotta figure of a woman is a Cuchimilco, attributed to the Chancay culture of the central coast of Peru. Dating to the Late Intermediate Period, approximately 1000 to 1470 AD, the standing figure is fashioned from terracotta and decorated with white, red, and black slip pigments. The figure is modeled in a characteristic pose with short, outstretched arms and stout legs with individually defined toes. The head is noticeably wide and flattened, a stylized representation of cranial deformation common in Chancay iconography. A distinctive circular patch of red slip is applied over the right eye, and the torso and limbs are decorated with broad geometric bands of creamy-white slip. The reverse of the figure exhibits prominent dark carbon deposits, or fire clouds, created during the original pit-firing process. These figures were traditionally placed in burials as guardians for the deceased. Dimensions: 9.00"L x 4.00"W x 17.00"H Weight: 5.10 lb

Lot: 27 - Pre-Columbian Olmecoid Style Terracotta Seated Female Figure

This hollow ceramic figure of a kneeling female is rendered in a style attributed to the Chupicuaro culture of the Guanajuato region in West Mexico, dating to the Late Formative period, approximately 400 BCE to 100 CE. The sculpture features Olmecoid stylistic influences, characterized by an oversized, flattened head with a prominent rimmed forehead and coffee-bean shaped eyes. The figure is posed in a formal manner with hands resting on the hips. The terracotta body is finished in a deep red burnished slip and decorated with black geometric resist-paint patterns. These decorations include quadripartite star motifs on the breasts, a central vertical column of circular dots on the torso, and bands of zigzag and chevron patterns on the thighs and lower legs. Four circular apertures are present on the reverse-one on the head, two at the shoulders, and one at the lower back-intended as vent holes for the firing process. The figure is unsigned and contains no maker marks, consistent with authentic artifacts from this period. Dimensions: 9.25"L x 9.25"W x 14.75"H Weight: 6.40 lb

Lot: 28 - Arturo Di Modica Large Abstract Bronze Sculpture

A large cast bronze sculpture by Arturo Di Modica (Italian/American, 1941-2021). The piece is executed in an abstract, biomorphic style featuring rounded, organic masses and a central vertical form with spherical protrusions. The bronze exhibits a variegated dark brown and verdigris patina with intentional surface oxidation and tonal variation. The work is mounted on a separate, square, light-colored stone plinth, likely marble or travertine. An incised signature is located at the lower rear of the bronze base, featuring a stylized letter D followed by sweeping lines, characteristic of the artist's hand. Dimensions: 24.00"L x 16.00"W x 39.00"H

Lot: 29 - Pierre-Jules Mene French Bronze Sculpture Dogs Chasing Rabbit

This Animalier bronze sculpture is signed by the French artist Pierre-Jules Mene. The work, titled Chasse au Lapin, depicts a hunting scene featuring three hounds in a pursuit of a rabbit retreating into a burrow within a rocky, leaf-strewn outcrop. The cast bronze is finished with a dark brown patina. The composition features detailed modeling of the animals, including the anatomical structures and the varied textures of the hounds' coats. The bronze base is signed P.J. MENE in the metal. The sculpture is mounted on an oval, multi-tiered rouge marble plinth with a molded edge. Dimensions: 16.00"L x 7.00"W x 8.50"H Weight: 32.00 lb 13.40oz

Lot: 30 - Pablo Agudelo (Colombian, 20th Century), Mensaje, Mid-Century Abstract Oil on Overlaid Canvases

This mid-century modernist work by Colombian artist Pablo Agudelo, titled Mensaje (Message), is a significant abstract composition executed in oil. The artwork features a unique construction of two overlaid canvases, with a smaller rectangular canvas mounted centrally onto a larger painted canvas support. The non-representational subject matter consists of a dense arrangement of geometric and organic forms rendered in a somber palette of charcoal, deep blue, and gray, punctuated by earthy ochres and flashes of vibrant turquoise. The artist employs vigorous brushwork, including thick impasto, layered scumbled passages, and sharp, block-like applications of color consistent with International Modernism and Informalism. The verso of the piece retains two important historical labels: one from the University Art Museum at the University of Texas and an exhibition label from the Inter-American Foundation for the Arts in New York. The exhibition label identifies the artist as Agudelo Pablo, lists his nationality as Colombia, provides the title Mensaje, and notes a New York City address. This painting was featured in the landmark 1964 exhibition Three Colombian Artists at the University of Texas University Art Museum (now the Blanton Museum of Art), where it was shown alongside works by Fernando Botero and David Manzur. This provenance marks the piece as a pivotal example of Latin American modernism introduced to United States academic audiences during the mid-20th century. Artist: Agudelo Pablo Dimensions: 53.00"L x 3.00"W x 65.00"H Weight: 20.00 lb

Lot: 31 - Maurice Sievan (American, 1898-1981) Checkers Game Watercolor on Canvas

This expressionist watercolor on canvas is the work of American artist Maurice Sievan (1898-1981). Titled Checkers Game, the composition depicts three men huddled over a checkerboard, capturing a moment of intense concentration. The work is characterized by gestural, energetic brushwork and a muted palette of earthy browns, teals, and cool grays. The painting is signed Sievan in the lower right corner. This attribution is supported by the reverse of the canvas, which bears a handwritten inscription in red pigment reading 8215 and Sievan. The artwork is housed in a carved, dark-stained wooden frame featuring a gilded inner molding. Artist: Maurice Sievan (Russian/American, 1898-1981 Dimensions: 35.50"L x 2.00"W x 29.50"H Weight: 7.00 lb 3.50oz

Lot: 32 - Frank Tregarthen "Brock" Brokenshaw (American, 1912â€"2004), Still Life with Green Fruit in a Basket, Oil on Board

This mid-century still life is executed in oil on board, depicting a lush arrangement of green and yellow fruits, primarily pears, nestled within a woven basket. This painting by American artist Frank Tregarthen Brokenshaw, utilizes a vibrant palette of greens, yellows, and warm earthy tones. The work is characterized by bold, expressive brushwork and significant areas of heavy impasto, creating a dynamic surface texture. The painting is presented in a heavily carved wooden frame featuring a multi-stepped profile with a white-washed and gilded finish and a repeating scalloped pattern along the inner border. The signature is rendered in red paint at the lower left corner. Artist: Brock (American, early 20 century) Dimensions: 20.25"L x 1.50"W x 17.50"H Weight: 7.00 lb 11.00oz

Lot: 33 - George S. Cathro (Scottish, 1882-1955), Cityscape at Twilight, Watercolor and Gouache, 1914

This atmospheric watercolor and gouache on paper is the work of George S. Cathro (Scottish, 1882-1955). The composition depicts a misty, dark themed evening scene featuring buildings and trees. A prominent clock tower rises from a row of structures, illuminated by warm yellow light from within, which contrasts against a hazy, dark sky. The artwork is executed in an Impressionist style with loose, painterly brushwork and a muted color palette of grays, blues, and ochres. The painting is signed and dated in the lower left corner. The piece is presented in a wide, buff-colored mat and housed within a molded gilt-finish wooden frame. Artist: George S. Cathro (Scottish, 1882-1955) Dimensions: 10.75"L x 0.75"W x 14.00"H Weight: 1.00 lb 14.00oz

Lot: 34 - Hank Virgona (American, 1929-2019) Mixed Media on Board Still Life of Apples

This expressionistic still life by Hank Virgona (American, 1929-2019) is executed in mixed media and watercolor on board. The composition depicts three apples rendered in a vibrant palette of luminous yellows and greens, set against an atmospheric background of muted grays, blues, and purples. The work features dynamic brushwork, incorporating energetic strokes and scumbling. Following the user-provided information, the work is signed on the lower left. The reverse of the board bears a circular red studio stamp for the artist that reads HANK VIRGONA 243-5874 17 UNION SQUARE, N.Y., N.Y. 10003 surrounding a central paintbrush motif. Also attached to the verso is a handwritten letter from the artist to a recipient named Eddie, in which he discusses the piece and his recent body of work. The painting is presented in a dark-stained wood frame with a narrow gilded inner lip. Artist: Hank Virgona (American, 1929-2019) Dimensions: 20.50"L x 1.50"W x 17.00"H Weight: 4.00 lb 9.70oz

Lot: 35 - Hank Virgona (American, 1929-2019), Mixed Media Nude Study, 1981

This original mixed-media painting of a female nude is by American artist Hank Virgona (1929-2019). The work is executed in watercolor and gouache with graphite outlines on toned paper. Rendered in a figurative expressionist style, the composition utilizes bold, gestural brushwork and a non-naturalistic color palette including shades of orange, blue, and violet. The artist signature and the date 1981 are located in the lower-left corner. The painting is presented in a gilt-wood frame under a wide cream mat. Artist: Hank Virgona (American, 1929-2019) Dimensions: 16.00"L x 1.00"W x 19.50"H Weight: 3.00 lb 8.00oz

Lot: 36 - Hank Virgona (American, 1929-2019), Mixed Media Still Life with Flowers

This original mixed media still life by American artist Hank Virgona (1929-2019) depicts an arrangement of yellow, purple, and red flowers in two bottles. One vessel is rendered in a deep blue, while the smaller bottle in the foreground is a dark, translucent shade. The work is executed in watercolor and gouache on heavy, textured paper, utilizing a loose, modernist style characterized by energetic brushwork and visible graphite underdrawing. The artist's signature is located in the lower right corner. The painting is presented in a contemporary gilded wood frame with a wide cream-colored mat under glass. Artist: Hank Virgona (American, 1929-2019) Dimensions: 14.50"L x 1.00"W x 17.50"H Weight: 2.00 lb 9.00oz

Lot: 37 - Hank Virgona (American, 1929-2019), Seated Figure, Oil on Board

This original oil on board painting is by the American artist Hank Virgona (1929-2019). The work features a seated figure dressed in a heavy, earth-toned garment, depicted with their head bowed in a quiet, contemplative pose. The composition utilizes a Modernist style characterized by thick, expressive impasto and a muted color palette of browns, grays, and deep blues. The artist's signature is located in the upper left corner. The painting is set within a gilded wood frame featuring a linen-lined mat. The back of the frame is sealed with brown paper. Artist: Hank Virgona (American, 1929-2019) Dimensions: 13.00"L x 1.00"W x 15.00"H Weight: 1.00 lb 14.00oz

Lot: 38 - Harry Zitter (American, 1898-1989) Oil on Board, Old Woman Sitting and Reading

This oil on board painting by Harry Zitter (American, 1898-1989), depicts an elderly woman in a light blue coat and headscarf. Per provided information, the subject is portrayed sitting and reading while positioned next to a vendor's cart laden with traditional ringed breads or bagels. A young child is depicted beside her, reaching toward the cart. The work is executed in a loose, impressionistic style with gestural brushwork and a muted, atmospheric palette. The painting is signed in red paint at the lower right corner H. Zitter and dated. The artwork is housed in a substantial, multi-tiered dark-stained wood frame with a gilded inner lip. Artist: Harry Zitter (American, 1898–1989) Dimensions: 12.00"L x 1.75"W x 15.00"H Weight: 2.00 lb 0.60oz

Lot: 39 - Ilias Muratov, Original Oil on Canvas Painting

This original oil on canvas painting by Ilias Muratov (American/Russian) features a semi-abstract, cubist-inspired composition. The work centers on a stylized figure in the foreground, constructed from fragmented geometric planes in shades of orange, yellow, and violet. The background depicts a cluster of architectural forms, including a prominent arched gateway and buildings with small, dark windows. The artist utilizes a thick impasto technique with visible palette knife applications throughout, creating a highly textured surface. A vibrant palette of high-key colors such as pink, orange, violet, and lime green is employed, accented by bold dark outlines. The work is signed I. Muratov in the lower right corner. It is presented in a dark-stained, textured wooden frame with an off-white inner liner. The verso is sealed with brown paper. Artist: I. Muratov Dimensions: 45.50"L x 1.50"W x 35.50"H Weight: 9.00 lb 6.00oz

Lot: 40 - J. Western, Original Ink and Watercolor Landscape Painting, 1910

This original ink and watercolor landscape painting on paper is signed by the artist J. Western and dated 1910 in the lower right corner. The illustrative composition depicts a pastoral scene featuring a gnarled tree in the left foreground and a wooden post-and-rail fence bordering a winding dirt path. The path leads toward a small red barn situated among a grove of trees in the middle distance. In the sky, a bright yellow sun is positioned between stylized white clouds, with birds shown in flight. The work utilizes fine ink linework for detail and light watercolor washes for color, with white pigment used for highlights in the tree, clouds, and fence. The painting is housed in a cream-colored mat and a dark-stained wood frame. Artist: J. Western Dimensions: 13.25"L x 1.25"W x 16.25"H Weight: 2.00 lb 6.00oz

Lot: 41 - Jeffrey H. Packard, Ethereal Cloud Study, Oil on Canvas, 1980

Jeffrey H. Packard (American, 20th Century). This oil on stretched canvas painting presents an ethereal cloud study, defined by dramatic atmospheric shifts from deep indigo and charcoal tones to a luminous central break of ochre and soft orange. The artist utilizes blended brushwork and scumbled textures to create a sense of movement and depth. The artwork is signed and dated in the lower left corner Packard 11-29-80. It is presented in a gilt-finished wood frame featuring a rope-twist border and a neutral-toned linen liner. Artist: Jeffrey H. Packard Dimensions: 24.00"L x 1.75"W x 20.00"H Weight: 3.00 lb 5.50oz

Lot: 42 - Johan Enthoven (Dutch, 1898-1956), Gemengde bloemen, Oil on Canvas, 1913

This oil on canvas still life by Johan Enthoven (Dutch, 1898-1956) is titled Gemengde bloemen and depicts a dense bouquet of flowers, including dahlias, asters, and zinnias, arranged in a dark vase. The work is executed in a late-impressionistic style, characterized by a moody, neutral background that provides contrast for the vibrant red, orange, and purple tones of the blooms. The artist utilized vigorous brushwork and significant impasto to define the flower petals and foliage. The painting is signed and dated J. Enthoven, 1913 in the lower right corner. It is housed in an ornate, gilded composition frame by Roelofs featuring scrolled corner ornaments and foliate motifs. A small metal nameplate on the frame's liner is inscribed JOH. ENTHOVEN. Dimensions: 25.00"L x 3.00"W x 29.00"H Artist: Johan Enthoven (Dutch, 1898-1956) Dimensions: 25.00"L x 3.00"W x 29.00"H Weight: 8.00 lb 2.50oz

Lot: 43 - Mariano Ortuzar (Chilean, b. 1900), Original Watercolor Landscape on Paper

This original watercolor painting on paper is by the artist Mariano Ortuzar (Chilean, b. 1900). The work is an atmospheric landscape rendered in an impressionistic style with soft wet-on-wet washes. The composition features a meadow in the foreground with scattered orange and yellow wildflowers leading to a group of trees and a bright horizon line under a soft, cloudy sky. The painting is signed M. Ortuzar in the lower right corner. The piece is housed in a gold-toned frame with a rope-twist border and an off-white mat. Artist: Mariano Ortuzar (Chile, b.1900) Dimensions: 26.50"L x 1.25"W x 22.00"H Weight: 6.00 lb 8.00oz

Lot: 44 - P. Buchanan (20th Century), Winter Stream Landscape, Original Watercolor Painting, 1981

This original watercolor painting on textured paper depicts an atmospheric winter landscape, featuring a winding stream set between snow-covered banks. The composition is flanked by bare deciduous trees on the left and dark evergreens on the right, receding into a misty background. The artist utilizes an impressionistic style, employing a palette of muted grays, browns, and cool blues. Technical execution includes wet-on-wet washes to create the hazy sky and background, contrasted with dry brush techniques to define the foreground grasses and skeletal tree branches. The work is signed P BUCHANAN 81 in the lower right corner. The painting is presented in a gold-finished wooden frame with a wide cream-colored mat under glass. Artist: P. Buchanan Dimensions: 19.00"L x 1.25"W x 14.75"H Weight: 3.00 lb

Lot: 45 - Signed Hank Virgona (American, 1929-2019) 'Courtroom Scene'

This original mixed media artwork on paper is by American artist Hank Virgona (1929-2019). Executed in watercolor and gouache, the expressionistic composition depicts a dynamic scene inside a courtroom. The work features a judge presiding from a raised bench in the upper right, a court reporter in the foreground operating a stenotype machine, and a group of figures seated to the left. An American flag is visible in the background. The painting is rendered in a loose, gestural style with a palette of earthy browns, greens, and muted blues. Signed and dated 'Virgona 17 III 72' in the lower-left corner. The artwork is presented in a black frame with a thin, beaded gold-toned inner lip and a white mat. Artist: Hank Virgona (American, 1929-2019) Dimensions: 19.25"L x 1.25"W x 23.50"H Weight: 4.00 lb 10.00oz

Lot: 46 - Signed Watercolor and Ink, Patio Colonial (Ciudad de Salta - Argentina)

This original watercolor and pen-and-ink painting on paper is titled Patio Colonial (Ciudad de Salta - Argentina) and is signed by the artist. The artwork depicts a traditional colonial courtyard in Salta, Argentina, characterized by a large bougainvillea tree in full pink bloom, which arches over a gated entryway. The foreground is detailed with several potted plants, and the scene is rendered with loose watercolor washes overlaid with fine ink detailing to define the architecture and foliage. The painting is signed in the lower right corner and features a descriptive label on the verso that includes the title, location, and an additional signature. It is presented in a sage green mat and a gold-toned wooden frame. Artist: Attrib. vicente viacava Dimensions: 13.25"L x 0.75"W x 15.50"H Weight: 2.00 lb 4.10oz

Lot: 47 - Udise Wakely, Storm in Yucatan, Isla Mujeres #1, Original Watercolor

This original watercolor landscape painting on paper is by Udise Wakely and is titled Storm in Yucatan, Isla Mujeres #1. The work is executed in a modern, semi-abstract style, utilizing wet-on-wet washes of teal, deep indigo, and ochre. The composition depicts stylized palm silhouettes on a shoreline above a turbulent sea, intended to capture the atmospheric quality of tropical rain and wind. The piece is signed Udise WAKELY in white paint in the lower right corner. The painting is mounted to a black cardstock mat. The verso of the mounting board features a detailed handwritten inscription by the artist that reads: STORM IN YUCATAN, ISLA MUJERES #1. SEASCAPES AND STORMS HAVE BEEN AMAZING RECORDS TO ME. THE SPEED OF THEIR ARRIVAL IN THE TROPICS AND SUDDEN DEPARTURE! I LIKE TO CAPTURE THE MISTY QUALITY OF RAIN AND WIND. Artist: Udise Wakely Dimensions: 24.00"L x 0.50"W x 20.00"H Weight: 19.00 lb 15.00oz

Lot: 48 - 2pc Leon Schapochnikoff (Russian, 1882â€"1961), Moscow Winter Landscapes

This lot consists of two Leon Schapochnikoff small framed art pieces, featuring original watercolor and gouache paintings on paper. These works depict iconic Moscow landmarks during the winter season. The smaller of the two paintings portrays Saint Basil's Cathedral on Red Square, captured in an atmospheric, impressionistic style with a soft color palette. The second and larger work offers a panoramic view across the frozen Moskva River toward the Moscow Kremlin, showcasing the Ivan the Great Bell Tower and the Kremlin walls. Both pieces are evidence of the work of Leonid (L.) Schapochnikoff, a Russian emigre artist active in Paris during the early to mid-20th century. The reverse of each frame bears a printed studio label for L. Schapochnikoff, located at 13, rue Theodore-Deck, Paris-(15). Additionally, the Saint Basil's painting includes a handwritten French inscription on the back: Cathedrale St. Basile   Moscou par L. Schapochnikoff. The paintings are housed in period gilt wood frames with gesso ornamentation. Artist: Léon Schapochnikoff (Russian, 1882-?) Dimensions: 9.25"L x 0.50"W x 7.00"H Weight: 13.90oz

Lot: 49 - 3pc Signed E. Garcia Mata, Chinoiserie Avian and Floral Studies

A trio of Chinoiserie-style oil paintings on gilded panels by E. Garcia Mata. The ornithological studies feature various songbirds, including cardinals, blue jays, and yellow finches, rendered in a naturalistic, illustrative style. The birds are depicted perched among botanical elements such as magnolia blossoms and flowering cherry branches against a reflective gold leaf background. Each painting is signed E. Garcia Mata in the lower corner. The collection is housed in ornate, vintage-style gesso-on-wood frames featuring scrolling foliate and shell motifs with a distressed, antiqued greenish-grey and gold finish. Artist: E. Garcia Mata (Cuba, 1910-1985) Dimensions: 29.50"L x 1.50"W x 17.50"H Weight: 24.00 lb

Lot: 50 - Abstract Watercolor and Ink on Paper, Signed Lieber

This abstract work on paper is executed in a gestural style using watercolor washes and black ink. The composition features a prominent coiled form in vibrant yellow in the lower right foreground, accented by bold, calligraphic black ink lines. The background incorporates soft washes of pink, pale blue, and yellow, with vertical ink marks suggesting a stylized landscape or woodland scene. The artwork is signed Lieber in cursive script in the lower left corner. The piece is presented in a wide buff-colored mat and housed in a simple black-finished wooden frame. Artist: Lieber (?) Dimensions: 21.00"L x 0.75"W x 15.25"H Weight: 2.00 lb 13.70oz

Lot: 51 - Frank Tregarthen "Brock" Brokenshaw (American, 1912-2004) Framed Village Landscape Watercolor on Paper

This original watercolor on textured paper depicts a village landscape by American artist Frank Tregarthen Brokenshaw. The composition features a winding path leading past a low stone wall toward a cluster of gabled cottages with prominent chimneys. A solitary figure, rendered in a simple blue-gray wash, walks along the path away from the viewer. The landscape is populated with stylized, gestural trees executed with calligraphic ink lines and soft washes. The work utilizes an impressionistic style with a muted color palette consisting primarily of ochre, gray, and subtle blue tones. The piece is signed BROCK in the lower right corner. The artwork is presented in a linen-textured mat and housed in a dark-stained wood frame with a gilded inner lip. Artist: Frank Tregarthen (F. T.) Brokenshaw (American, 1912–2004) Dimensions: 20.50"L x 0.75"W x 17.00"H Weight: 2.00 lb 10.50oz

Lot: 52 - Lieber, Abstract Expressionist Watercolor and Ink on Paper

An abstract composition in watercolor and ink on paper, signed Lieber. The work displays gestural, calligraphic black brushstrokes over atmospheric washes of yellow, blue, and sienna. This artwork reflects a mid-century abstract expressionist style through spontaneous, fluid line work and translucent color applications. The piece is signed Lieber in cursive script in the lower right corner. It is housed in a wide, heavily toned cream-colored mat and a simple black-painted wooden frame. Artist: Lieber (?) Dimensions: 21.00"L x 0.75"W x 15.25"H Weight: 2.00 lb 14.50oz

Lot: 53 - Angelo Comolli (1863-1949), Seated Woman, Original Drawing on Paper, ca. 1911-1913

This original charcoal and graphite drawing on toned paper by Italian artist Angelo Comolli (1863â€"1949) was created during his time at the Eric Pape School of Art in Boston, circa 1911â€"1913. The composition depicts a seated woman in profile wearing a full-skirted dress and a short wavy hairstyle typical of the early 20th century. The artist uses strong tonal contrasts and refined hatching to model the figure and suggest depth in the background. The work is signed and dated "L.H. Biecker Jr. 1912," noted here as a dedication. The paper bears embossed manufacturer marks reading "L. Berville (France)" along the edge. The verso shows rectangular ghosting from a previous mounting but no additional inscriptions. Artist: Angelo Comolli (Italian 1863-1949) Dimensions: 18.00"L x 24.00"H Weight: 3.00oz

Lot: 54 - Angelo Comolli (Italian, 1863-1949), Academic Life Study of a Bearded Man, 1911-1913

This original charcoal and graphite drawing on toned wove paper is a life study by the Italian artist Angelo Comolli (1863-1949). The work dates from his time at the Eric Pape School of Art in Boston, approximately between 1911 and 1913. Executed in an academic realist style, the drawing depicts the head and upper torso of an older man with long hair and a full, textured beard. The artist utilizes dramatic chiaroscuro to model the subject's intense facial expression and anatomical details, contrasting deep shadows with highlighted areas. While the head and upper chest are rendered with significant detail, the lower portion of the figure and the arms are defined by lighter, gestural outlines. The drawing is unsigned, originating from the artist's personal portfolio. The verso shows faint charcoal transfer and areas of minor foxing but contains no further inscriptions or labels. Artist: Angelo Comolli (Italian 1863-1949) Dimensions: 16.00"L x 24.00"H Weight: 3.00oz

Lot: 55 - Angelo Comolli (Italian, 1863-1949), Charcoal Portrait of a Bearded Man, 1911

This original charcoal drawing on toned paper by Italian artist Angelo Comolli (1863â€"1949) depicts a bust-length portrait of an elderly man with a full beard and mustache. Executed in an academic realist style, the work features strong chiaroscuro with expressive hatching and cross-hatching defining the subject's facial features and hair. Created during Comolli's time at the Eric Pape School of Art in Boston, circa 1911â€"1913, the drawing is signed "Comolli" and dated 1911 in the lower right corner. The verso shows a faint transferred impression of the portrait. Artist: Angelo Comolli (Italian 1863-1949) Dimensions: 16.00"L x 24.00"H Weight: 3.00oz

Lot: 56 - Angelo Comolli (Italian, 1863-1949), Academic Male Nude Study, 1911

This charcoal or conte crayon drawing on toned paper is an academic study of a full-length male nude by the artist Angelo Comolli. The figure is posed in profile with arms crossed and the head turned to face the viewer, demonstrating the artist's use of strong chiaroscuro and cross-hatching to define musculature. This drawing belongs to a group of works produced by Comolli while attending the Eric Pape School of Art in Boston between 1911 and 1913. The verso of the sheet shows a faint brownish offset of a similar anatomical study. Signed lower left: Comolli = 1911. Inscribed on right edge: Dec - 1911. Artist: Angelo Comolli (Italian 1863-1949) Dimensions: 18.00"L x 24.00"H Weight: 3.00oz

Lot: 57 - Angelo Comolli (Italian, 1863-1949), Academic Male Nude Study, ca. 1911-1913

This original charcoal drawing on toned L. Berville Lalanne laid paper is the work of Italian artist Angelo Comolli (1863-1949). It was produced as part of his portfolio during his tenure at the Eric Pape School of Art in Boston, dating to approximately 1911-1913. The piece is a classic academic study of a male nude from a rear perspective. The figure is posed leaning against a wall with arms elevated, a position designed to highlight the detailed musculature of the back, gluteal region, and legs. The artist utilizes an academic style with strong chiaroscuro to define three-dimensional form and volume. The drawing is executed on a heavy sheet of toned paper with deckled edges. No signatures, dates, or other inscriptions are visible on either the recto or the verso. The reverse side shows extensive staining, foxing, and ghosting from the another charcoal study. Artist: Angelo Comolli (Italian 1863-1949) Dimensions: 18.00"L x 24.00"H Weight: 4.00oz

Lot: 58 - Angelo Comolli (Italian, 1863-1949), Academic Study of a Female Nude

This original academic drawing is executed in charcoal and graphite on a large sheet of heavily toned wove paper. The work is by the Italian artist Angelo Comolli and was part of a portfolio created during his time at the Eric Pape School of Art in Boston between approximately 1911 and 1913. The composition features a full-length female nude rendered from a three-quarter rear perspective with her head turned in profile. The figure is characterized by the refined anatomical modeling and light-to-dark transitions typical of formal art school training from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. A faint, ruled rectangular border frames the figure. While the work is unsigned on the face, its provenance is established by its inclusion in the artist's school portfolio. The verso shows a ghost image of the drawing along with some light staining and lacks any labels or further inscriptions. Artist: Angelo Comolli (Italian 1863-1949) Dimensions: 18.00"L x 24.00"H Weight: 3.00oz

Lot: 59 - Angelo Comolli (Italian, 1863-1949), Double-Sided Gouache and Graphite Study, ca. 1912

This double-sided work on board is by the Italian artist Angelo Comolli and was created during his time at the Eric Pape School of Art in Boston, circa 1911-1913. The recto features a profile portrait of a dapper gentleman in a hat and suit with a boutonniere, executed in graphite, watercolor, and gouache. The subject is captured in an expressive pose against a bold, gestural black background with prominent brushwork. The verso of the sheet contains two additional graphite sketches: a profile of a man smoking a cigarette and a full-length study of a man in an overcoat. The reverse side bears a pencil date of 12-19-12 and a cursive inscription at the lower edge that reads in part of myself. This piece is representative of the illustrative style characteristic of American art instruction in the early 20th century and originates from the artist's personal portfolio. Artist: Angelo Comolli (Italian 1863-1949) Dimensions: 8.00"L x 10.00"H Weight: 3.00oz

Lot: 60 - Angelo Comolli (Italian, 1863-1949), Female Figurative Drawing, 1911

This original drawing on toned L. Berville Lalanne laid paper is the work of Italian artist Angelo Comolli (1863-1949). The recto features a seated woman in classical or orientalist-style drapery, executed in charcoal and graphite with red sanguine chalk accents on the beads of her necklace. The figure is rendered in a highly skilled academic figurative style with delicate shading and structural definition. The work is signed at center right with a stylized Comolli and dated 1911, with an additional inscription reading Dec 1911 at the lower right corner. The verso contains a ghost image of a study depicting the bust-length profile of an elderly bearded man, also bearing the artist signature Comolli at center left. This work originates from the artist portfolio created during his tenure at the Eric Pape School of Art in Boston between approximately 1911 and 1913. Artist: Angelo Comolli (Italian 1863-1949) Dimensions: 18.00"L x 24.00"H Weight: 3.00oz

Lot: 61 - Angelo Comolli (Italian, 1863-1949), Male Figure Drawing

This original drawing on paper by Italian artist Angelo Comolli (1863-1949) is a male life study from his portfolio created while at the Eric Pape School of Art in Boston, dating to approximately 1911-1913. The work is executed in graphite and charcoal on heavy, toned wove paper. It depicts a youthful male figure in a full-length contrapposto pose, wearing a loincloth. The figure is shown with a tilted head and one hand resting on the hip, demonstrating careful anatomical detail and soft tonal modeling typical of early 20th-century academic training. No signature, date, or inscription is visible on the recto or verso. The verso shows ghosting of the image and similar surface staining as seen on the front. Artist: Angelo Comolli (Italian 1863-1949) Dimensions: 18.00"L x 24.00"H Weight: 3.00oz

Lot: 62 - Angelo Comolli (Italian, 1863-1949), Portrait of a Woman, 1911

This original drawing on toned wove paper by Italian artist Angelo Comolli (1863â€"1949) was created during his time at the Eric Pape School of Art in Boston, circa 1911â€"1913. Executed in charcoal and graphite with white chalk highlights, the work depicts a full-length portrait of a woman wearing early 1910s attire, including a gathered dress and large hat. She is shown holding a draped garment over one arm and a small bag or muff in the other hand. The composition uses strong directional lighting to create dramatic highlights and shadows. The drawing is signed "Comolli" in the upper corner. The verso shows faint transferred ghosting from the primary image and discoloration from an earlier mounting. Artist: Angelo Comolli (Italian 1863-1949) Dimensions: 18.00"L x 24.00"H Weight: 3.00oz

Lot: 63 - Angelo Comolli (Italian, 1863-1949), Portrait of a Woman, 1911

This gouache and pen drawing on paper is by the Italian artist Angelo Comolli (1863-1949). The work originates from the artist's portfolio created during his tenure at the Eric Pape School of Art in Boston, circa 1911-1913. The portrait depicts a woman in a stylized pose, wearing a wide-brimmed navy hat that frames her blonde hair and bright red lips. She is shown with her chin resting on her hand, which features a prominent ring with a blue stone. The drawing is executed on a sheet cut into an oval format and is signed and inscribed in the lower left, Copied Comolli' 1911. Artist: Angelo Comolli (Italian 1863-1949) Dimensions: 7.00"L x 8.00"H Weight: 1.00oz

Lot: 64 - Angelo Comolli (Italian, 1863-1949), Portrait of a Young Person, ca. 1911-1913

This original charcoal and graphite drawing on toned wove paper is by the Italian artist Angelo Comolli (1863-1949). The unframed work originates from a portfolio produced while the artist was at the Eric Pape School of Art in Boston, dating to approximately 1911-1913. The portrait depicts a young person in a three-quarter view, rendered with soft, blended tonal transitions in the face characteristic of academic realism. This technique contrasts with the more expressive, gestural strokes used for the background and the textured, patterned garment. No signature, date, or inscriptions are visible on the front of the work. The verso shows some staining and a very faint, indeterminate ghost image or secondary sketch of a figure. Artist: Angelo Comolli (Italian 1863-1949) Dimensions: 18.00"L x 24.00"H Weight: 3.00oz

Lot: 65 - Angelo Comolli (Italian, 1863-1949), Portrait of a Young Woman, ca. 1911-1913

This original charcoal and graphite drawing on toned wove paper is by the Italian artist Angelo Comolli (1863-1949). The work was produced approximately between 1911 and 1913 and comes from the artist's portfolio created during his time at the Eric Pape School of Art in Boston. The portrait depicts a young woman in three-quarter profile, looking upward with a contemplative expression. Executed in a traditional academic style, the drawing features subtle modeling of the facial features contrasted with bold, diagonal hatching in the background. The subject is shown with a ruffled collar and a draped garment. The verso is blank, exhibiting staining and ghosting of the charcoal from the recto. Artist: Angelo Comolli (Italian 1863-1949) Dimensions: 18.00"L x 24.00"H Weight: 3.00oz

Lot: 66 - Angelo Comolli (Italian, 1863-1949), Portrait of an Elderly Man, Graphite and Charcoal Drawing

This original drawing in graphite and charcoal on paper is by the Italian artist Angelo Comolli (1863-1949). The work depicts an elderly man with a full beard and balding head in a three-quarter profile, rendered in a traditional academic style with soft blending and hatching to define form and shadow. This drawing originates from Comolli's portfolio produced while attending the Eric Pape School of Art in Boston, dating to approximately 1911-1913. Signed center right: Comolli 17. The verso of the cream-toned wove paper is blank with some light charcoal ghosting and surface soiling. Artist: Angelo Comolli (Italian 1863-1949) Dimensions: 16.00"L x 24.00"H Weight: 3.00oz

Lot: 67 - Angelo Comolli (Italian, 1863-1949), Portrait Study of a Standing Woman

This original drawing in charcoal and graphite on toned wove paper is by the Italian artist Angelo Comolli. The work depicts a woman in profile, standing and dressed in early 20th-century attire featuring a structured hat with a pom-pom and a long, dark skirt. The piece is executed in an expressive, illustrative style, characterized by heavy charcoal application and a strong use of chiaroscuro to define the deep shadows of the subject's clothing. The figure is positioned within a lightly sketched rectangular border. This work is identified as originating from a portfolio of the artist's drawings created while attending the Eric Pape School of Art in Boston between 1911 and 1913. No signature, date, or inscription is visible on the face or verso of the sheet. Artist: Angelo Comolli (Italian 1863-1949) Dimensions: 18.00"L x 24.00"H Weight: 3.00oz

Lot: 68 - Angelo Comolli (Italian, 1863-1949), Portrait Study of a Woman, ca. 1911-1913

This original drawing on toned wove paper is by Angelo Comolli, produced during his time at the Eric Pape School of Art in Boston between approximately 1911 and 1913. Executed in charcoal and graphite, the work is a portrait study of a woman shown in profile facing left. The subject is rendered in a refined academic realist style, characterized by subtle tonal shifts in the face and neck, contrasted against a background of vigorous cross-hatched lines. She wears a high-collared garment and her hair is styled in a manner consistent with the early 1910s. The verso of the sheet shows ghosting of the medium from being stored in a portfolio but contains no inscriptions or labels. Artist: Angelo Comolli (Italian 1863-1949) Dimensions: 17.00"L x 24.00"H Weight: 3.00oz

Lot: 69 - Angelo Comolli (Italian, 1863-1949), Portrait Study of a Woman, Charcoal on Paper, ca. 1911-1913

This original charcoal or conte crayon double-sided drawing is by Angelo Comolli (Italian, 1863-1949), created as part of a portfolio during his tenure at the Eric Pape School of Art in Boston, approximately between 1911 and 1913. The work is a dramatic academic head study of a woman rendered on cream-toned laid paper. The subject is shown in a three-quarter view, looking upward with a somber or contemplative expression. The artist has utilized a strong chiaroscuro technique, casting the right side of the subject's face into deep shadow with dense, rhythmic hatching. The left side of the face is more delicately modeled, emphasizing the structure of the nose, brow, and lips. The draftsmanship exhibits the classical realist style emphasized in early 20th-century art instruction. The verso of the sheet shows another portrait of the same subject. No signature or date is visible on either side of the paper. Dimensions: 18.00"L x 24.00"H Weight: 3.00oz

Lot: 70 - Angelo Comolli (Italian, 1863-1949), Profile Portrait of a Bearded Man, 1911

This original drawing by Angelo Comolli (Italian, 1863-1949) is executed in charcoal and conte crayon on toned paper. The work is a realist profile portrait of an elderly bearded man wearing a dark, textured cap. The artist utilizes expressive, grainy shading to define the subject's weathered features and heavy clothing. This drawing comes from a portfolio produced while the artist was at the Eric Pape School of Art in Boston, circa 1911-1913. It is signed lower right Comolli and dated 1911. The paper has irregular edges, suggesting it was removed from a sketchbook or larger sheet. The verso is blank with visible ghosting of the charcoal through the paper. Artist: Angelo Comolli (Italian 1863-1949) Dimensions: 9.00"L x 18.00"H Weight: 1.00oz

Lot: 71 - Angelo Comolli (Italian, 1863-1949), Profile Portrait of a Young Woman, 1912

This charcoal and graphite drawing on toned wove paper is by the Italian artist Angelo Comolli (1863-1949). The work features a profile portrait of a young woman looking toward the right, rendered in a refined realist style. The subject is depicted with dark hair held back by a wide headband, wearing a high-collared white blouse and a dark necktie. The drawing is signed in the center-right field with a stylized signature reading Comolli above the date 1912. This drawing originates from a portfolio of works created by Comolli during his time at the Eric Pape School of Art in Boston, circa 1911-1913. The drawing is unframed and the verso shows a moderate ghosting of the portrait. Artist: Angelo Comolli (Italian 1863-1949) Dimensions: 18.00"L x 24.00"H Weight: 3.00oz

Lot: 72 - Angelo Comolli (Italian, 1863-1949), Seated Female Nude Academic Study

This original academic figure study by Angelo Comolli (Italian, 1863-1949) depicts a seated female nude, rendered in charcoal and graphite on toned wove paper. The drawing utilizes a strong chiaroscuro technique, with deep, velvety shadows defining the contours and volume of the subject's torso and face. The model is posed seated on a draped support, with one leg extended and the other tucked. This work originates from a portfolio of studies created during the artist's time at the Eric Pape School of Art in Boston between approximately 1911 and 1913. The drawing is unsigned and the verso is blank, showing only the ghosting of the charcoal from the primary image. Artist: Angelo Comolli (Italian 1863-1949) Dimensions: 18.00"L x 24.00"H Weight: 3.00oz

Lot: 73 - Angelo Comolli (Italian, 1863-1949), Seated Female Nude Study, ca. 1911-1913

This original academic drawing on toned paper is by the Italian artist Angelo Comolli (1863-1949). The work was executed between approximately 1911 and 1913 while the artist was part of the Eric Pape School of Art in Boston, originating from a larger portfolio of his studies. Rendered in charcoal or carbon pencil, the composition depicts a seated female nude in profile view. The figure is rendered with a strong emphasis on anatomical modeling and soft tonal shading, typical of early 20th-century life drawing. The model is shown wearing a delicate necklace and is seated upon a support covered with draped cloth, her right hand resting on the fabric. The drawing is executed on a single sheet of paper with irregular, unfinished edges. The verso of the sheet exhibits significant charcoal ghosting and transfer, a result of being stored within a portfolio. There are no visible signatures or inscriptions on the recto. Artist: Angelo Comolli (Italian 1863-1949) Dimensions: 18.00"L x 24.00"H Weight: 3.00oz

Lot: 74 - Angelo Comolli (Italian, 1863-1949), Seated Male Nude Figure Study

An academic figure study executed in charcoal or conte crayon on toned wove paper by Angelo Comolli (Italian, 1863-1949). The work is from the artist's portfolio created during his tenure at the Eric Pape School of Art in Boston, dating to approximately 1911-1913. The drawing depicts a seated young man in profile, rendered with anatomical precision and strong chiaroscuro characteristic of early 20th-century academy training. A faint inscription on the pedestal base reads HENRIETTE A. PLOGSTETTER in capital letters. The paper exhibits overall toning and foxing, with prominent water stains in the upper and lower left corners. The edges of the sheet are tattered and uneven, featuring small tears and creases throughout. Artist: Angelo Comolli (Italian 1863-1949) Dimensions: 18.00"L x 24.00"H Weight: 3.00oz

Lot: 75 - Angelo Comolli (Italian, 1863-1949), Seated Man in North African Attire, Academic Drawing, ca. 1911-1913

This original charcoal and graphite drawing on paper is by the Italian artist Angelo Comolli (1863-1949). The work originates from Comolli's portfolio created during his tenure at the Eric Pape School of Art in Boston, dating to approximately 1911-1913. The drawing depicts a seated man in traditional North African or Middle Eastern dress, including a turban and a draped robe. The composition is executed in an academic realist style, utilizing strong chiaroscuro to define the subject's features. The face is rendered with deep, velvety shadows and stark highlights, while the torso and legs are described through broad, diagonal hatching and loose contour lines. The work is executed on L. Berville Lalanne laid paper. No signatures, dates, or inscriptions are visible on either the front or the back of the sheet. Artist: Angelo Comolli (Italian 1863-1949) Dimensions: 18.00"L x 24.00"H Weight: 4.00oz

Lot: 76 - Angelo Comolli (Italian, 1863-1949), Seated Woman in Plumed Hat, Charcoal and Graphite Drawing, ca. 1911-1913

This original charcoal and graphite drawing on toned wove paper is by the Italian artist Angelo Comolli (1863-1949). According to historical provenance, this work was part of a portfolio created by the artist while attending the Eric Pape School of Art in Boston between approximately 1911 and 1913. The drawing depicts a seated female figure in early 20th-century dress, featuring a prominent wide-brimmed hat with a large plume and a tailored jacket with a ruffled collar. The work is executed in a realistic, academic style, utilizing soft modeling and strong tonal contrasts to define the form. A faint, incidental sketch of a facial feature is visible in the right margin. No signature or formal inscriptions are present on the recto. The verso shows pronounced ghosting of the primary charcoal image. Artist: Angelo Comolli (Italian 1863-1949) Dimensions: 18.00"L x 24.00"H Weight: 3.00oz

Lot: 77 - Angelo Comolli (Italian, 1863-1949), Seated Young Woman, Charcoal and Graphite Drawing, 1912

Original charcoal and graphite drawing on toned wove paper by Angelo Comolli (Italian, 1863-1949). The work depicts a seated young woman with long dark hair, wearing a patterned, embroidered-style vest over a light-colored dress, rendered in a realist style. The subject is shown gazing upward in a contemplative pose. This piece originates from a portfolio created by the artist while attending the Eric Pape School of Art in Boston, circa 1911-1913. The drawing is executed on a long, narrow vertical sheet of paper. Artist: Angelo Comolli (Italian 1863-1949) Dimensions: 6.75"L x 22.00"H Weight: 1.00oz

Lot: 78 - Angelo Comolli (Italian, 1863-1949), Skull Study, Charcoal Drawing, ca. 1911-1913

Angelo Comolli (Italian, 1863-1949). This original charcoal and conte crayon drawing on paper depicts an anatomical study of a human skull in three-quarter profile. The work was produced for the artist's portfolio while attending the Eric Pape School of Art in Boston, circa 1911-1913. The drawing is executed in a tenebristic style, with dense charcoal rendering the dark background and shadows, while lighter conte crayon or chalk highlights the structural features of the cranium, nasal bone, and teeth. The drawing is on an unframed sheet of heavily toned paper with irregular edges and a clipped upper right corner. Signed lower right: Comolli. Artist: Angelo Comolli (Italian 1863-1949) Dimensions: 9.00"L x 12.00"H Weight: 1.00oz

Lot: 79 - Angelo Comolli (Italian, 1863-1949), Standing Female Nude Drawing, ca. 1911-1913

This gouache and pen drawing on paper board is by the Italian artist Angelo Comolli (1863-1949). The work is from a portfolio created during the artist's time at the Eric Pape School of Art in Boston, dating to approximately 1911-1913. The composition features a standing female nude in a three-quarter rear profile, posed with one arm raised to her head and eyes closed. A blue-gray drapery is depicted pooling at the figure's feet against a loosely shaded background. The drawing is executed on a tall, narrow rectangular sheet of toned board. Signed lower right: Comolli'. Artist: Angelo Comolli (Italian 1863-1949) Dimensions: 5.25"L x 13.25"H Weight: 1.00oz

Lot: 80 - Angelo Comolli (Italian, 1863-1949), Standing Female Nude Life Study

This original graphite drawing on toned paper is an academic life study by Italian artist Angelo Comolli (1863-1949). The composition depicts a standing female nude figure in profile, with her left arm raised to her head and fabric draped at her feet. The work is rendered with fine shading and anatomical detail characteristic of formal academic training. This drawing originates from a portfolio created by the artist while attending the Eric Pape School of Art in Boston, approximately between 1911 and 1914. Signed in the lower right corner in cursive "Comolli" and dated. Artist: Angelo Comolli (Italian 1863-1949) Dimensions: 15.00"L x 24.00"H Weight: 3.00oz

Lot: 81 - Angelo Comolli (Italian, 1863-1949), Standing Female Nude, 1912

This original academic drawing by Italian artist Angelo Comolli (1863â€"1949) is executed in charcoal and conte crayon on toned wove paper. The composition depicts a standing female nude in a classical pose, resting her left arm on a large vessel. Strong chiaroscuro and careful line work emphasize the figure's anatomy, with bracelets visible on the model's left wrist. Created during Comolli's time at the Eric Pape School of Art in Boston, circa 1911â€"1913, the work is signed and dated "Comolli 1912". The verso shows faint transferred sketches and a mirrored signature from the primary image. Artist: Angelo Comolli (Italian 1863-1949) Dimensions: 16.00"L x 24.00"H Weight: 3.00oz

Lot: 82 - Angelo Comolli (Italian, 1863-1949), Standing Female Nude, Eric Pape School of Art, 1911

This original academic figure study by Angelo Comolli (Italian, 1863-1949) is executed in charcoal with white chalk highlights on toned Michalett laid paper. The drawing depicts a full-length frontal view of a standing nude female figure with her hands positioned behind her back. Rendered in a disciplined realist style, the work demonstrates the rigorous training of the early 20th-century academic tradition, featuring visible vertical guidelines for anatomical alignment and subtle modeling of form through tonal shading. This piece originates from Comolli's portfolio created while at the Eric Pape School of Art in Boston, circa 1911-1913. The work is signed with a stylized monogram and dated lower right of the figure: Comolli 1911. A vertical inscription at the far right edge reads: Nov 1911. A faint, partially legible inscription is visible at the bottom center which appears to read: EPAS. (Eric Pape Art School). The verso is blank with minor ghosting of the medium from the front. Artist: Angelo Comolli (Italian 1863-1949) Dimensions: 18.00"L x 24.00"H Weight: 4.00oz

Lot: 83 - Angelo Comolli (Italian, 1863-1949), Standing Male Nude Study, 1910

This original charcoal drawing on toned paper is a standing male nude study by Italian artist Angelo Comolli (1863-1949). Executed in an academic realist style, the work depicts a male subject in profile wearing a loincloth. The figure is posed with one hand raised to the back of his head and the other arm positioned behind his back. The artist utilizes dense hatching and tonal modeling to define the musculature and form. This work is identified as being from Comolli's portfolio during his time at the Eric Pape School of Art in Boston, circa 1911-1913. The drawing is signed Comotti- and dated 1910- in the lower right corner. The verso of the sheet displays a faint ghosting of the figure and similar paper discoloration patterns. Artist: Angelo Comolli (Italian 1863-1949) Dimensions: 16.00"L x 24.00"H Weight: 3.00oz

Lot: 84 - Angelo Comolli (Italian, 1863-1949), Standing Woman in Classical Dress, 1911

This original charcoal or conte crayon drawing on toned L. Berville Lalanne laid paper is by the Italian artist Angelo Comolli (1863-1949). Executed in a confident academic realist style, it depicts a woman in classical, draped garments standing with her gaze averted, holding a small flower to her chest. The composition features dramatic chiaroscuro, with a deeply shaded background on the left that emphasizes the lit figure. The work is signed at the lower right Comolli with the date 1911 beneath; an additional vertical inscription at the far right edge reads Oct-1911. The drawing is from the artist's portfolio produced while at the Eric Pape School of Art in Boston, circa 1911-1913. The verso reveals a faint secondary study or counter-proof of a similar figure and a mirrored signature. Artist: Angelo Comolli (Italian 1863-1949) Dimensions: 18.00"L x 24.00"H Weight: 3.00oz

Lot: 85 - Angelo Comolli (Italian, 1863-1949), Study of a Standing Woman from Behind, ca. 1911-1913

This original charcoal and pencil drawing on toned laid paper is by Angelo Comolli (Italian, 1863-1949). The academic study depicts a female figure viewed from the back, dressed in historical attire featuring a large ruffled collar and a full skirt, holding a small reticule in her left hand. The artist employs strong directional hatching and deep tonal contrasts to render the volume and folds of the drapery. This work was part of a portfolio created while Comolli was at the Eric Pape School of Art in Boston. The drawing is signed lower right with a script signature that reads Comolli and is followed by the date 17 IV. Below the signature is an inscription in Cyrillic characters reading Промос and the handwritten name Eric P. The sheet remains unframed with untrimmed edges. Artist: Angelo Comolli (Italian 1863-1949) Dimensions: 16.00"L x 24.00"H Weight: 3.00oz

Lot: 86 - Angelo Comolli (Italian, 1863-1949), Study of a Woman, 1911

This original drawing by Italian artist Angelo Comolli (1863â€"1949) is executed in charcoal and graphite on toned wove paper and dates to his period at the Eric Pape School of Art in Boston, circa 1911â€"1913. The composition depicts a full-length female figure in a classical pose, wearing a long gown and headband while holding a sprig of greenery beside ceramic vessels and drapery. The work demonstrates strong tonal modeling and chiaroscuro characteristic of academic realist training. It is signed "Comolli 1911" along the lower edge. The reverse shows transferred ghosting from the primary image. Artist: Angelo Comolli (Italian 1863-1949) Dimensions: 18.00"L x 24.00"H Weight: 3.00oz

Lot: 87 - Angelo Comolli (Italian, 1863-1949), Study of an Artist at Work, Graphite on Paper

This original graphite drawing on paper is by Angelo Comolli (Italian, 1863-1949), produced as part of his portfolio during his studies at the Eric Pape School of Art in Boston between approximately 1911 and 1913. The study captures a male figure in profile, dressed in a traditional long artist's smock and a flat cap. The work is executed in a precise, realistic academic style, using refined cross-hatched shading to build volume and define the contours of the figure. The background features light, gestural lines suggesting an interior or studio setting. The medium is graphite on a toned, heavy-weight paper with irregular deckled margins. No signature, date, or inscription is visible on either the recto or the verso. Artist: Angelo Comolli (Italian 1863-1949) Dimensions: 18.00"L x 24.00"H Weight: 4.00oz

Lot: 88 - Angelo Comolli (Italian, 1863-1949), Trio of Jewelry Design Drawings, ca. 1911-1913

A trio of original jewelry design drawings by Angelo Comolli (Italian, 1863-1949), executed in watercolor and ink on black paper panels. These works originate from the artist's portfolio created while attending the Eric Pape School of Art in Boston between 1911 and 1913. The designs are rendered in an Art Nouveau style with distinct Celtic Revival influences. The upper panel depicts a heart-shaped pendant design featuring an openwork foliate frame set with a central red cabochon and a suspended teardrop element. The middle panel shows an oval brooch design with intricate interlaced knotwork set with three red gemstones. The lower panel illustrates a long, tapering pin or brooch with repousse-style foliate decoration and a circular blue and yellow terminal. Each of the three panels is signed by the artist in the lower right corner. The panels are applied to a single vertically oriented sheet of toned cardstock. The verso reveals the panels are secured with tape and bears faint pencil inscriptions. Artist: Angelo Comolli (Italian 1863-1949) Dimensions: 8.00"L x 24.00"H Weight: 4.00oz

Lot: 89 - Angelo Comolli (Italian, 1863-1949), Two Fashion or Costume Studies, 1911

This work by Angelo Comolli (Italian, 1863-1949) features two female head studies executed in gouache, pen, and graphite on toned paper board. These illustrations were part of a portfolio created by the artist while attending the Eric Pape School of Art in Boston between 1911 and 1913. The upper study depicts a woman in profile wearing a large, wide-brimmed black hat adorned with a voluminous white feather plume. The lower study shows a woman facing forward, her eyes partially shaded by a tall, tan peaked hat with blue side elements. The artist has utilized fine pen work and graphite for structural detail and shading, with opaque gouache highlights and accents. The work is signed and dated in three locations on the recto. Signed center right: Comelli - 1911. Signed lower center: Comelli - 1911. Artist: Angelo Comolli (Italian 1863-1949) Dimensions: 15.00"L x 20.00"H Weight: 6.00oz

Lot: 90 - Angelo Comolli (Italian, 1863-1949), Two Figurative Drawings on Board, ca. 1911-1913

This lot features two figurative drawings on board by Angelo Comolli (Italian, 1863-1949), produced as part of a portfolio during his studies at the Eric Pape School of Art in Boston, ca. 1911-1913. The primary composition is a full-length profile portrait of a woman in an evening gown, rendered in pen, ink, and wash with white gouache heightening on paper. This work is mounted to a charcoal-gray card within a larger tan board. The reverse side features a charcoal and pastel study of a woman's face peering from beneath a wide-brimmed hat, highlighted with red and white chalk accents. These drawings exemplify the illustrative style taught at American art academies during the early 20th century. Artist: Angelo Comolli (Italian 1863-1949) Dimensions: 8.50"L x 15.00"H

Lot: 91 - Angelo Comolli, Portrait of a Young Woman in a Bonnet, Charcoal on Paper, ca. 1911-1913

This original charcoal drawing on toned wove paper is by Angelo Comolli (Italian, 1863-1949), identified as being from his portfolio created while at the Eric Pape School of Art in Boston, circa 1911-1913. The work is a head-and-shoulders portrait of a young woman rendered in a realist academic style. The subject is depicted wearing a ruffled bonnet with her hair styled in two long braids. The artist utilizes dramatic chiaroscuro lighting to define the facial features and texture of the garments. While no signature, date, or inscription is visible on either the recto or verso, a faint rectangular border line in graphite is visible surrounding the central figure. The drawing demonstrates the formal technical training associated with early 20th-century art schools. The verso of the sheet shows a faint ghost image resulting from the charcoal on the front of the paper. Artist: Angelo Comolli (Italian 1863-1949) Dimensions: 18.00"L x 24.00"H Weight: 3.00oz

Lot: 92 - Angelo Comolli, Profile Portrait of a Woman, Graphite Drawing

This original graphite drawing on toned wove paper by Italian artist Angelo Comolli (1863â€"1949) depicts a left-facing profile portrait of a woman rendered in a realist style. The subject is shown from the shoulders up wearing a high-collared garment and pendant necklace, with her hair gathered into a soft bun. Fine hatching and subtle shading define the facial features and hair texture. Created during Comolli's time at the Eric Pape School of Art in Boston, circa 1911â€"1913, the work is signed "Comolli" at the lower right. The verso is blank aside from faint graphite transfer from the drawing. Artist: Angelo Comolli (Italian 1863-1949) Dimensions: 16.00"L x 22.00"H Weight: 2.00oz

Lot: 93 - 2pc Angelo Comolli (Italian, 1863-1949), Male Study Drawings on Paper

This pair of original drawings on paper was executed by Angelo Comolli (Italian, 1863-1949) while at the Eric Pape School of Art in Boston, circa 1911-1913. Both works are rendered in charcoal or soft graphite on cream-toned wove paper. The first study is a full-length figure drawing of a male model in athletic attire, utilizing strong chiaroscuro to define the anatomical structure and musculature. The second study is a bust-length profile portrait of the same model, focusing on the features of the head and facial structure. These drawings were originally part of the artist's school portfolio. Neither drawing is signed, dated, or inscribed. Artist: Angelo Comolli (Italian 1863-1949) Dimensions: 18.00"L x 24.00"H Weight: 3.00oz

Lot: 94 - 2pc Angelo Comolli (Italian, 1863-1949), Original Academic Nude Women Life Drawings

Two original academic life drawings on paper by Angelo Comolli, produced as part of the artist's portfolio while at the Eric Pape School of Art in Boston between approximately 1911 and 1913. The lot consists of two female nude studies executed in charcoal or black chalk on toned cream wove paper. One drawing depicts a seated figure on a draped plinth, rendered with pronounced chiaroscuro and modeling. The second drawing shows a standing female nude in three-quarter profile. The standing figure sheet is signed in the lower right and is further inscribed with a monogram and the text Eric Pape School Boston. These works represent the traditional anatomical training characteristic of early 20th-century art instruction. Artist: Angelo Comolli (Italian 1863-1949) Dimensions: 18.00"L x 24.00"H Weight: 3.00oz

Lot: 95 - 2pc Angelo Comolli (Italian, 1863-1949), Original Female Portrait Drawings

This lot consists of two original portrait drawings by Italian artist Angelo Comolli (1863â€"1949), created while associated with the Eric Pape School of Art in Boston, circa 1911. The first work is a profile portrait of a woman rendered in graphite or charcoal on light-toned wove paper. The second is a double-sided sheet on gray-toned wove paper, featuring a bust-length portrait of a smiling woman executed in charcoal and black chalk with white chalk highlights on the recto, and a profile portrait of a woman with reddish-brown hair rendered in pastel and chalk on the verso. All works are signed "Comolli" and demonstrate an academic early 20th-century drawing style with careful attention to facial expression, tonal modeling, and draftsmanship. Artist: Angelo Comolli (Italian 1863-1949) Dimensions: 13.50"L x 22.25"H Weight: 2.00oz

Lot: 96 - Hank Virgona (American, 1929-2019), Courtroom Scene, Mixed Media on Paper

This original mixed media artwork on paper is by the American artist Hank Virgona (1929-2019) and depicts an expressive scene inside a courtroom. The composition features three men in a professional setting, with a central figure gesturing over a desk covered in papers while two other figures look on. The work is executed in a modernist style associated with social realism, using a palette of muted browns, ochers, and grays with opaque white and blue gouache highlights. The artist's signature is visible in cursive in the lower left corner. The piece is housed under glass with a wide cream mat in a decorative gilded and dark-stained wooden frame. Artist: Hank Virgona (American, 1929-2019) Dimensions: 16.50"L x 1.00"W x 17.75"H Weight: 3.00 lb

Lot: 97 - Hank Virgona (American, 1929-2019), Framed Original Mixed Media Courtroom Scene

An original mixed media artwork by Hank Virgona (American, 1929-2019) depicting a scene inside a courtroom. The work is executed on heavy, textured paper, likely cold-press watercolor paper. The composition features expressive green foliage and earthy brown tones rendered in loose watercolor washes and localized detail. The artwork is signed Virgona 75. in dark cursive script in the lower right corner. The sheet is presented with a visible irregular, deckled bottom edge against a white mount. Artist: Hank Virgona (American, 1929-2019) Dimensions: 22.50"L x 1.00"W x 26.75"H Weight: 6.00 lb 2.00oz

Lot: 98 - Hank Virgona (American, 1929-2019), Framed Original Mixed Media Still Life

This framed original mixed media still life is by Hank Virgona (American, 1929-2019). The composition features an assortment of apples rendered in a palette of reds, greens, and yellows. The artist utilized loose, fluid washes and wet-on-wet techniques on paper to suggest form and light, with minimalist shadows cast on the neutral ground. The work is signed in the lower left corner in script. The piece is housed in a cream-colored double mat with a fine gold-line border, set within a dark wood frame featuring a metallic-finished front edge. Artist: Hank Virgona (American, 1929-2019) Dimensions: 18.00"L x 1.50"W x 15.00"H Weight: 3.00 lb 4.00oz

Lot: 99 - Hank Virgona (American, 1929-2019), Reclining Female Nude, Mixed Media on Paper

This original mixed media work on paper by American artist Hank Virgona (1929-2019) depicts a reclining female nude figure. The composition is executed in a gestural, expressive style featuring fluid washes of pigment in a palette of warm ochre, sienna, and muted flesh tones. The figure is rendered with a tilted head and an arm raised behind the head. The artist's signature is present in the lower left corner, inscribed in red pigment. The artwork is presented under glass with a cream-colored mat and is housed in a thin wood frame with a gilt finish. Artist: Hank Virgona (American, 1929-2019) Dimensions: 16.00"L x 1.50"W x 20.00"H Weight: 4.00 lb

Lot: 100 - Hank Virgona (American, 1929-2019), Reclining Nude with Blue Stockings, 1981

This original mixed media work on paper by American artist Hank Virgona (1929-2019) depicts a reclining female nude wearing blue stockings. The composition is executed in a gestural, modernist style characterized by fluid ink contour lines and translucent watercolor washes with white highlights. The artist utilizes a minimalist approach to define form and volume on a buff-colored paper ground. The artwork is signed in the lower right corner Virgona and dated. It is presented in a cream-colored mat and housed in a slender, gilded wood frame. Artist: Hank Virgona (American, 1929-2019) Dimensions: 19.50"L x 1.00"W x 16.50"H Weight: 3.00 lb 6.00oz

Lot: 101 - Harry Zitter (20th Century), Portrait of an Elderly Woman, 1944

An original small-scale portrait drawing executed in pastel and colored chalk on toned wove paper. The work depicts the close-up face of an elderly woman shown smiling and framed by a soft, white headscarf or bonnet. The artist utilizes delicate highlights and expressive linework to render the subject's features with an intimate quality. The drawing is presented in a deep-profile, rustic wooden frame featuring tiered molding and remnants of blue-painted accents within the recesses. Artist: H. Zitter Dimensions: 12.75"L x 2.25"W x 13.75"H Weight: 2.00 lb 1.30oz

Lot: 102 - Harry Zitter (American, 1898-1989) Pastel on Paper, Portrait of an Old Man with a White Beard and Hat, 1944

This small-scale portrait by Harry Zitter (American, 1898-1989) is executed in pastel on toned paper. The artwork depicts an old man with a full white beard and striking blue eyes, wearing a dark cap or hat. The artist utilizes an expressive and impressionistic technique, focusing the composition tightly on the subject's weathered facial features. The work is signed and dated in the lower-left corner. The drawing is mounted within a wide, cream-colored mat and housed in a substantial, dark-grained wooden frame with decorative blue-tinted inner moldings. Artist: Harry Zitter (American, 1898–1989) Dimensions: 12.75"L x 1.75"W x 13.75"H Weight: 1.00 lb 14.80oz

Lot: 103 - Harry Zitter (American, 1898-1989) Still Life Mixed Media on Paper, 1950

This abstract still life is a mixed media work on paper by American artist Harry Zitter (1898-1989). Executed in pastel and chalk on toned tan paper, the composition features a central plate of rolls resting on a white cloth. The arrangement is surrounded by several vessels, including bottles and jugs, with a cubist-influenced human face incorporated into the left side of the scene. The work is inscribed STILL LIFE in the lower left and signed and dated H. Zitter 50 in the lower right corner. The drawing is presented in a linen-covered mat and housed in a gold-toned wood frame. Artist: Harry Zitter (American, 1898–1989) Dimensions: 11.75"L x 0.50"W x 12.75"H Weight: 1.00 lb 12.30oz

Lot: 104 - Herbert Leopold (1920-2009) A Collection of Printed Sketches and Studies

This archive comprises original and printed works on paper by Herbert Leopold (1920â€"2009). The collection includes character studies, figurative scenes, caricature comic panels, portraits, architectural views, set or costume designs, and still life compositions. Some works include risque figural imagery and satirical illustrations with handwritten captions. The works are executed in ink, pencil, pastel, watercolor, and marker on a variety of papers including toned, wove, and tracing paper. Notable subjects include a Venetian architectural study and various expressive narrative sketches. The style reflects mid-20th-century commercial illustration, ranging from quick gestural drawings to more finished works, with occasional production notations and numbering visible throughout. Dimensions: 12.00"W x 14.50"H Weight: 1.10 lb

Lot: 105 - Herbert Leopold (1920-2009), Collection of Original and Printed Sketches

This collection consists of original and printed sketches by artist Herbert Leopold (1920â€"2009). The archive includes character studies, caricatures, comic panels, editorial-style cartoons, and commercial illustration layouts. Works are executed in ink, charcoal, pastel, marker, graphite, colored pencil, and watercolor wash on various papers including wove, toned, and tracing paper. The subject matter ranges from humorous narrative drawings and whimsical figures to architectural studies and promotional artwork, including a notable design featuring a bull motif labeled "June â€" Dairy Month." Several items show connections to New York-based publishing and journalism, including reference materials from the Queens Tribune. The works reflect mid-20th-century American commercial and editorial illustration styles. Dimensions: 12.00"L x 14.00"W Weight: 1.50 lb

Lot: 106 - Herbert Leopold (American, 1920-2009) Collection of Sketches and Portraits

This collection of original artwork by Herbert Leopold consists of various sketches and portraits executed in ink, watercolor, marker, charcoal, wash, colored pencil, and gouache highlights. The drawings are rendered on a range of supports including toned gray, purple, and cream wove papers. The subject matter focuses on mid-20th-century editorial caricature, featuring exaggerated male portraits, historical figures in powdered wigs, and humorous character vignettes. Notable works include a vertical composition titled MAN!... HAVE I GOT A HEADACHE!!, a cutout illustration of a monkey in a green and white athletic uniform, and a large sheet depicting multiple expressive male faces. Several pieces are signed with variations of the artist's name or initials, and one fragment includes partial handwritten text. The collection demonstrates a range of quick studies through to more finished watercolor and ink illustrations. Dimensions: 11.00"L x 14.00"W Weight: 14.00oz

Lot: 107 - Herbert Leopold (American, 1920-2009) Collection of Original Drawings and Sketchbooks

This collection features the work of American artist and illustrator Herbert Leopold (1920â€"2009), consisting of original sketches, fragments of published works, and sketchbooks. The material includes character studies, portraits, and satirical political cartoons executed in pen and ink, pencil, charcoal, watercolor, wash, and oil pastel on a variety of papers including wove paper, toned sheets, and newsprint. The subject matter ranges from editorial cartoons referencing public figures to commercial advertising layouts and promotional artwork. Several pieces include a stylized "HL" monogram signature, and the archive also contains related ephemera such as newspaper clippings and packaging materials used in storage or presentation. Dimensions: 12.00"W x 16.00"H Weight: 2.30 lb

Lot: 108 - Herbert Leopold (American, 1920-2009), Collection of Original Sketches and Illustrations

This collection consists of original sketches and concept illustrations by Herbert Leopold (1920â€"2009). The works include character studies, caricatures, comic panels, portraits, architectural studies, and storyboard concepts executed in ink, graphite, colored pencil, pastel, watercolor, and marker on a variety of papers including wove, lined legal paper, and tracing paper. The subject matter ranges from imaginative character designs such as stylized figures and fantastical creatures to narrative scenes, abstract motifs, and planning sketches. Several pieces include handwritten captions and notes associated with comic-style storytelling and scene development. The overall style reflects expressive mid-20th-century illustration with a strong focus on caricature and visual narrative. Dimensions: 13.50"W x 16.00"H Weight: 1.50 lb

Lot: 109 - A Collection of Herbert Leopold Original Drawings Sketches and Studies

This collection consists of original drawings, sketches, and studies by American illustrator Herbert Leopold. The works are executed in ink, pen and wash, watercolor, pastel, charcoal, and graphite on various papers including wove, toned, and tracing paper. The subjects include figural studies, portraits, character explorations, and satirical caricatures in a mid-20th-century illustrative style. Several pieces are signed with the initials "HEL" or "H.E.L." One work includes a printed Herbert Leopold Studio label from Forest Hills, New York, and others feature handwritten captions and series notes such as thematic titles and conceptual phrases. Dimensions: 12.50"L x 16.00"W Weight: 1.10 lb

Lot: 110 - Pablo (20th Century), Surrealist Fish-eye Perspective Drawing of Multiple Nude Figures

This original mixed media drawing on toned wove paper depicts a surrealist composition centered on a full-frontal nude female figure. The central figure is surrounded by multiple nude female figurines mapped onto a spherical grid of longitudinal and latitudinal lines, rendered in a pronounced fish-eye perspective. The artist employs a technical execution involving pencil, pen, and ink, utilizing intricate cross-hatching and stippling to create volume and depth against a dark, densely hatched background. The work is signed in the lower right corner Pablo. It is presented in a gold-toned frame with a light-colored mat. Artist: Pablo Dimensions: 22.75"L x 1.75"W x 24.75"H Weight: 6.00 lb 1.00oz

Lot: 111 - Paul Shimon (American, 1922-2011), Mixed Media Abstract Judaica Artwork

Paul Shimon (American, 1922-2011). This mixed media work on paper or board presents a vibrant surrealist composition featuring a central figure wearing a crown along with several distorted profile heads. The piece exemplifies the artist's fusion of abstract modernism, folk-art influences, and Judaic themes. The application includes flat fields of bright color, intricate fine-line patterning, and textured passages of metallic gold-toned pigment in the background. The artwork is signed vertically SHIMON in the lower middle portion of the composition. It is housed in a gilt-finished wooden frame with a wide, light-colored mat. Artist: Paul Shimon (American, 1922-2011) Dimensions: 18.25"L x 1.25"W x 25.50"H Weight: 5.00 lb 14.50oz

Lot: 112 - Piankoff, Alexandre. Mythological Papyri. Egyptian Religious Texts and Representations, Vol. 3 Hardcovers

A set of two hardcover volumes comprising the third installment of the Egyptian Religious Texts and Representations series, prepared under the supervision of Alexandre Piankoff and edited by N. Rambova. This work is designated as Volume XL in the Bollingen Series and was published by Pantheon Books in 1957. The set is divided into two distinct parts: a text volume containing translations and archaeological analysis, and a separate portfolio containing a collection of folding collotype facsimiles of ancient Egyptian papyri. The text volume is bound in tan boards with a brown cloth spine and features a gilt-stamped symbol on the front cover. It includes numerous line drawing figures and textual descriptions of various mythological papyri, such as those of Djed-Khonsu-iuf-ankh II and Amon-hotep. The plate portfolio contains the list of plates and oversized folding reproductions of significant papyri, including the Papyrus of Her-Uben A and B, and the Papyrus of Nesi-Khonsu. Both elements are housed within the original brown cloth-covered chemise and slipcase, which retains the original printed paper title label on the front panel. Dimensions: 10.50"L x 3.50"W x 13.00"H Weight: 10.00 lb 13.00oz

Lot: 113 - Ricardo Moreno Blanco (Argentine, b. 1943), Hotel Alojamiento, Mixed Media on Paper

This original mixed media work on cotton paper, titled Hotel Alojamiento, is by Argentine modern surrealist artist Ricardo Moreno Blanco. The composition depicts a stylized nude female figure in profile, looking back over her shoulder toward an oval mirror. The mirror reflects the rear view of a figure partially draped in a pink cloth. The central figure is rendered in varying tones of yellow and ochre, defined by heavy black ink outlines and smooth acrylic gradations. She is seated upon a base of collage elements displaying abstract floral and mineral patterns in shades of blue and purple, set against a solid deep blue background. The verso of the frame retains a signed Certificado de Autenticidad (Certificate of Authenticity) from the artist, confirming the title, materials (ink, acrylic, and collage), and the artist's address in Buenos Aires. Below the certificate is a second handwritten label signed MORENO B and dated 5-02-01. The artwork is presented in a fluted gilt wood frame with a neutral-toned textured mat. Artist: RICARDO MORENO BLANCO (Argentina, b. 1943) Dimensions: 19.00"L x 1.25"W x 22.50"H Weight: 5.00 lb 11.00oz

Lot: 114 - Ricardo Moreno Blanco (Argentine, b. 1943), La Silla Roja, Mixed Media on Paper

This original mixed media work, titled La Silla Roja (The Red Chair), is by Argentine artist Ricardo Moreno Blanco. Executed in ink and acrylic on cotton paper, the composition features a contemplative figure rendered with heavy black outlines and faceted shading, characteristic of the artist's Modernist and Surrealist style. The figure is set against a deep blue background with a prominent red form representing the chair in the title. The work is signed and dated Moreno 01 in the lower right corner. The verso is fitted with a hand-signed Certificado de Autenticidad (Certificate of Authenticity) from the artist in Buenos Aires, confirming the title, materials, and origin. Also present on the back is a secondary artist's signature card. The artwork is presented under a neutral-toned mat in a gilt wood frame with a multi-stepped fluted profile. Artist: RICARDO MORENO BLANCO (Argentina, b. 1943) Dimensions: 19.00"L x 1.25"W x 22.50"H Weight: 5.00 lb 13.00oz

Lot: 115 - Assortment of Original Sketches and Sketchbooks

This extensive archive contains original works on paper by American illustrator and caricaturist Herbert Leopold. The collection includes a wide range of character studies, caricature comic panels, portraits, and figure drawings. Works are executed in ink, pencil, pastel, watercolor, and marker on various paper types including wove, toned sheets, lined paper, and legal pads. The archive also includes newspaper clippings featuring editorial cartoons with New York Cityâ€"themed subjects, along with a vintage green cloth-bound journal and additional preliminary sketches on memo pads. The works reflect a mid-to-late 20th-century American illustrative style. Dimensions: 11.00"W x 15.00"H Weight: 1.50 lb

Lot: 116 - Two Original Drawings on Paper by Angelo Comolli, Eric Pape School of Art, ca. 1911-1913

This lot consists of two original academic figure studies on toned paper by the Italian artist Angelo Comolli (1863-1949). These works were produced as part of a portfolio during Comolli's time as a student at the Eric Pape School of Art in Boston, dating to approximately 1911-1913. The first drawing, executed in charcoal and graphite, depicts a woman in profile leaning against a window ledge, featuring soft tonal blending and period-specific hairstyling. The second work is a life study of a mature, bearded man in a contemplative seated pose, showing a strong emphasis on anatomical form and the use of chiaroscuro. Both drawings reflect the rigorous traditional training of the early 20th-century academic style. Artist: Angelo Comolli (Italian 1863-1949) Dimensions: 18.00"L x 24.00"H Weight: 4.00oz

Lot: 117 - Jean Dubuffet, Homme Abstrait, Exhibition Poster for Musee des Arts Decoratifs, 1961

This original exhibition poster features a lithograph by Jean Dubuffet titled Homme Abstrait, printed by Mourlot for the artist retrospective at the Musee des Arts Decoratifs in Paris. The exhibition took place at the Palais du Louvre, Pavillon de Marsan, from December 1960 to February 1961. The artwork displays a central abstract figure rendered in an Art Brut style with textured, earth-toned shapes resembling a collage against a splattered, neutral background. The top of the poster bears the text Musee des Arts Decoratifs, Palais du Louvre, Pavillon de Marsan, 107 Rue de Rivoli. The bottom of the poster includes the artist name in a large orange script, along with exhibition hours and dates. A printed signature and date of J. Dubuffet 56 appear within the image matrix. As per user facts, this example is signed in pencil in the lower right corner by J. Dubuffet. The lithograph is housed in a gold-toned metal frame with a thin orange inner fillet. Artist: Jean Dubuffet (French, 1901-1985) Dimensions: 21.75"L x 1.50"W x 30.00"H Weight: 7.00 lb

Lot: 118 - Edith Nachbar, Sisters, Artist's Proof Lithograph

This framed artist's proof lithograph titled Sisters is by the artist Edith Nachbar. The work depicts two young girls in an embrace, rendered with expressive, gestural lines and soft tonal shifts on cream-toned paper. The print is signed Nachbar within the plate at the lower right. The lower margin features the artist's signature in pencil as E Nachbar and a short dedication in the lower right corner that reads for a Special guy with all my love. The title sisters is inscribed in pencil in the lower-middle margin, while the artist's proof notation ap is located in the lower left corner. The piece is presented in a white mat and a simple black frame. Artist: Edith Nachbar (American, 20th century) Dimensions: 24.25"L x 1.00"W x 30.50"H Weight: 8.00 lb 1.00oz

Lot: 119 - Ira Moskowitz Biblical Suite Hand-Signed Numbered Lithograph

This color lithograph by Ira Moskowitz is titled Biblical Suite and features a central seven-branched menorah. The scene includes a figure in a red robe playing a harp on the left and a seated, elderly man with a beard reading on the right. Additional symbolic elements include the Lion of Judah, a lamb, and hands representing the priestly blessing above the menorah. The work is hand-signed by the artist in pencil at the lower right corner and hand-numbered 8/300 in the lower left corner. A Certificate of Authenticity from Regency Fine Art is affixed to the back, identifying the work as a hand lithograph. The print is professionally matted and protected by a glass cover within a dark reddish-brown wood frame. Dimensions: 33.00"L x 2.00"W x 42.25"H Weight: 17.00 lb

Lot: 120 - 7pc Souvenir Card and Cigarette Cards, Sweet Caporal and W. Duke Sons and Co.

This lot consists of a 7-piece assortment of antique souvenir and cigarette cards, including six late 19th-century tobacco trade cards and one mid-20th-century souvenir photograph card. The tobacco cards depict actresses and theatrical subjects from various series. Four examples are issued by Sweet Caporal Cigarettes and feature portraits of Belle Hamilton (two different poses), Mlle. Bascort, and Hilda Hollins, with the brand's typical advertising reverse promoting its "old reliable" reputation. One card from the Floral Beauties series by W. Duke Sons & Co., titled Azalea Attraction, presents a color lithograph with a "Language of Flowers" reference on the reverse. Another card from Admiral Cigarettes features Louise Montague. The included souvenir card shows a black-and-white photograph of a woman posed before the Gloucester Fisherman's Memorial in Massachusetts, framed by an ornamental border and titled as a Gloucester souvenir piece. Dimensions: 3.50"L x 5.75"H Weight: 1.40oz

Lot: 121 - Eliot Elisofon (American, 1911-1973) Original Gelatin Silver Print Main Street

Original gelatin silver print on fiber paper by LIFE magazine photographer Eliot Elisofon (American, 1911-1973). The photograph depicts a street scene of Main Street in Vinalhaven, Maine, featuring a man in a fedora and dark overcoat in the foreground. The background shows a row of multi-story wooden commercial and residential buildings typical of the region, including the Star of Hope. The reverse of the photograph contains a faint, partially illegible blue property or press stamp. It also features a handwritten ink inscription that serves as certification by the Elisofon's brother. Dimensions: 14.00"L x 11.00"H Weight: 1.00oz

Lot: 122 - Eliot Elisofon (American, 1911-1973), Silver Gelatin Print Windmill Dinner Club

This original vintage silver gelatin print on fiber-based paper is the work of LIFE magazine photographer Eliot Elisofon (American, 1911-1973). The photograph is a high-contrast architectural study of a striped roadside building complex, featuring the Windmill Dinner Club and a structure with a sign reading Southern States Oil Co. Multiple 1930s and 1940s era automobiles are parked along the foreground curb. The reverse of the print features a typed certification stamp stating: THIS CERTIFIES THIS ORIGINAL PRINT WAS PHOTOGRAPHED BY ELIOT ELICOFON, FAMOUS LIFE MAGAZINE PHOTOGRAPHER AND GIVEN TO ME BY HIM. Below this, the print is signed in blue ink Edward L. Elicofon over the printed name BROTHER EDWARD L. ELICOFON. Dimensions: 14.00"L x 11.00"H Weight: 1.00oz

Lot: 123 - Eliot Elisofon, Hale 200-Inch Telescope at Palomar Observatory, Silver Gelatin Print

This original silver gelatin print on fiber paper is by American photographer Eliot Elisofon (1911-1973), known for his work with LIFE magazine. The photograph depicts the massive structural assembly of the Hale 200-inch telescope at the Palomar Observatory. Shot from a dramatic low-angle perspective, the image highlights the intricate industrial and scientific engineering of the instrument, with two human figures at the base of the frame providing a sense of scale. The verso of the print features a center ink stamp reading LIFE PHOTO BY ELIOT ELISOFON. Additionally, a certification stamp in the lower right corner reads: THIS CERTIFIES THIS ORIGINAL PRINT WAS PHOTOGRAPHED BY ELIOT ELISOFON, FAMOUS LIFE MAGAZINE PHOTOGRAPHER AND GIVEN TO ME BY HIM. This certification is signed in ink by Edward I. Elisofon above the printed designation BROTHER EDWARD I. ELISOFON. Dimensions: 10.00"L x 13.00"H Weight: 1.00oz

Lot: 124 - Eliot Elisofon, Vintage Silver Gelatin Print, Rural Appalachian Scene with Children and Pony

This original vintage silver gelatin print on fiber paper is by American photographer Eliot Elisofon (1911-1973). The photograph captures a rural scene, likely part of Elisofon's work for the Federal Writers' Project in Appalachia around 1939. The image depicts a group ascending a rocky path: a man leads a pony carrying a young girl, followed by a boy with a bucket and another small child. A simple wood-sided cabin is nestled on the hillside in the background. The verso contains two authentication stamps reading: THIS CERTIFIES THIS ORIGINAL PRINT WAS PHOTOGRAPHED BY ELIOT ELISOFON, FAMOUS LIFE MAGAZINE PHOTOGRAPHER AND GIVEN TO ME BY HIM. Each is signed in blue ink by the artist's brother, Edward I. Elicofon, above the printed name BROTHER EDWARD I. ELICOFON. A central stamp on the back reads ELIOT ELISOFON followed by the handwritten number #6924. Dimensions: 11.00"L x 14.00"H Weight: 2.00oz

Lot: 125 - Gelatin Silver Print by Eliot Elisofon, Street Scene with Black Cat and Graffiti

This lot consists of one original gelatin silver print on fiber paper by American Eliot Elisofon (1911â€"1973), who worked for LIFE magazine. The photograph depicts a deserted World War II-era street scene, likely in North Africa or Southern France, featuring a black cat in an empty roadway lined with buildings bearing French signage such as Biere Zenith and Ecole Superieure de Montpellier. The walls show German military graffiti, including a cross symbol, the phrase "jetzt hier!", and "Ortskr. Stube" written over a partially obscured "Grand Bazar" sign. The reverse of the print includes an ink stamp attributing the work to Eliot Elisofon and a certification statement claiming the print was given by the photographer, hand-signed in blue ink by Edward I. Elicofon above the printed text "Brother Edward I. Elicofon." Dimensions: 9.75"L x 6.75"H Weight: 1.00oz

Lot: 126 - Pair of Framed LIFE Magazine Photographs by Eliot Elisofon

A pair of framed photomechanical color prints featuring photographic reproductions of Albrecht Durer's 1499 wedding portraits of Hans and Felicitas Tucher. These images were photographed by noted photographer Eliot Elisofon for LIFE magazine. One print depicts the male subject in a black hat and fur-trimmed robe holding a ring, while the second shows the female subject in a large striped turban holding a small flower. Both portraits are composed with detailed landscape and damask patterned backgrounds. The reverse of each frame bears a printed paper label reading LIFE Photograph by Eliot Elisofon / Reproduction Not Permitted. The prints are presented in matching gilt wood frames featuring beaded inner borders and cream-colored mats. Artist: Eliot Elisofon Dimensions: 15.00"L x 0.75"W x 18.00"H Weight: 5.00 lb 12.10oz

Lot: 127 - 2pc Eliot Elisofon (American, 1911-1973) , Gelatin Silver Prints, Nautical Theme

This lot comprises two vintage silver gelatin prints on fiber paper by the American photojournalist Eliot Elisofon (1911-1973), known for his work with LIFE magazine. These photographs capture atmospheric maritime scenes with a nautical net theme, likely from a series taken in Spain. The first image features a black cat standing beneath the curved canopy of draped fishing nets, which cast rhythmic, high-contrast shadows across the ground. The second image is a textural study focused on a group of dark, blocky fishing weights suspended by cords against a weathered stone wall. On the reverse, both prints bear a formal certification stamp that reads: THIS CERTIFIES THIS ORIGINAL PRINT WAS PHOTOGRAPHED BY ELIOT ELISOFON, FAMOUS LIFE MAGAZINE PHOTOGRAPHER AND GIVEN TO ME BY HIM. Below this stamp, each is signed in blue ink by the photographer's brother, Edward I. Elisofon. One print is additionally annotated on the verso in pencil with the location Spain. Dimensions: 11.00"L x 14.00"H Weight: 2.20oz

Lot: 128 - 2pc Eliot Elisofon (American, 1911-1973) , WWII Gelatin Silver Prints

Two vintage gelatin silver prints on fiber paper captured by LIFE magazine photographer Eliot Elisofon (American, 1911-1973). The images depict scenes from the World War II era, likely during the North African campaign. One print shows a dense group of Allied airmen in A-2 leather flight jackets and various military headgear during a briefing session; the reverse features a handwritten notation reading Briefing B25 Men. The second print captures three smiling German soldiers looking out from a wooden structure, possibly a train car. The verso of each print bears a rectangular authentication stamp stating: THIS CERTIFIES THIS ORIGINAL PRINT WAS PHOTOGRAPHED BY ELIOT ELICOFON, FAMOUS LIFE MAGAZINE PHOTOGRAPHER AND GIVEN TO ME BY HIM. This is followed by the ink signature of the photographer's brother, Edward I. Elicofon. Note that the stamp and signature employ the surname spelling Elicofon. Dimensions: 14.00"L x 11.00"H Weight: 3.00oz

Lot: 129 - 2pc Eliot Elisofon (American, 1911-1973) Gelatin Silver Prints Depicting Fishing Scenes

This lot consists of two original gelatin silver prints on fiber paper by the American photographer Eliot Elisofon (1911-1973), known for his extensive career with LIFE magazine. One photograph presents a high-angle perspective looking through draped fishing nets down onto a wooden deck where two men are engaged in sorting a catch of fish into baskets and crates. The scene is illuminated by bright sunlight creating strong specular highlights on the water in the background. The second photograph features a low-angle view of fishing nets and rigging suspended from a mast, with three silhouetted figures standing on the deck against a light horizon. The reverse of each print bears a stamped certification that reads: THIS CERTIFIES THIS ORIGINAL PRINT WAS PHOTOGRAPHED BY ELIOT ELICOFON, FAMOUS LIFE MAGAZINE PHOTOGRAPHER AND GIVEN TO ME BY HIM. SIGNED BROTHER EDWARD I. ELICOFON. Each stamp includes a handwritten signature in blue ink by Edward I. Elisofon (Elicofon). Dimensions: 11.25"L x 14.00"H Weight: 2.30oz

Lot: 130 - 2pc Eliot Elisofon (American, 1911-1973) Gelatin Silver Prints, Beach Scenes

Two original vintage silver gelatin prints on fiber paper by Eliot Elisofon, renowned for his work as a photographer for LIFE magazine. Both photographs depict coastal fishing scenes dominated by expansive hanging nets, emphasizing texture, shadow, and atmospheric composition. The first photograph shows a large fishing net draped beside a weathered wooden structure, with delicate wildflowers and shoreline vegetation visible in the foreground. The second photograph presents an abstracted beach view framed through dense netting, with distant figures and mountainous terrain visible beyond the shoreline. The verso of each photograph features a blue ink certification stamp stating: "THIS CERTIFIES THIS ORIGINAL PRINT WAS PHOTOGRAPHED BY ELIOT ELICOFON, FAMOUS LIFE MAGAZINE PHOTOGRAPHER AND GIVEN TO ME BY HIM." Each stamp includes the ink signature of the photographer's brother, Edward J. Elicofon, and the printed name "BROTHER EDWARD I. ELICOFON." Artist: Eliot Elisofon Dimensions: 14"L x 11"H Weight: 5.00oz

Lot: 131 - 2pc Eliot Elisofon (American, 1911-1973) Gelatin Silver Prints, Cotton Field and Abstract Water Study

Two original vintage gelatin silver prints on fiber paper by renowned LIFE magazine photographer Eliot Elisofon (American, 1911â€"1973). The first photograph depicts a flowering cotton field in the foreground with a wooded ridge in the distance. The second photograph is a high-contrast abstract study capturing distorted reflections on rippled water. The verso of each photograph features a blue ink certification stamp stating: THIS CERTIFIES THIS ORIGINAL PRINT WAS PHOTOGRAPHED BY ELIOT ELICOFON, FAMOUS LIFE MAGAZINE PHOTOGRAPHER AND GIVEN TO ME BY HIM. Each stamp includes the ink signature of the photographer's brother, Edward J. Elicofon, and the printed name BROTHER EDWARD I. ELICOFON. The landscape print additionally bears a red ink studio stamp in the center reading: Photograph by ELIOT ELISOFON. Dimensions: 13.50"L x 10.50"H Weight: 3.00oz

Lot: 132 - 2pc Eliot Elisofon (American, 1911-1973) Gelatin Silver Prints, France, 1948

This lot consists of two original vintage gelatin silver prints on fiber paper by American photographer Eliot Elisofon (1911-1973), produced during his tenure with Life magazine. The photographs, taken in France in 1948, document a religious devotional memorial wall. One print offers a detailed view of a net draped over a window or wall, decorated with dried flowers and printed ephemera from the Congres Marial National. The second print depicts a man in a dress shirt and suspenders, a woman in a dark coat, and two young children posed in front of the same decorative arrangement. The verso of the prints contains several identifying markings. Both feature a blue ink stamp reading LIFE PHOTO BY ELIOT ELISOFON and a date stamp of SEP 4 1948. Handwritten pencil notations include the word France and various numerical codes. A specific certification stamp is present on the reverse, which contains a misspelling of the photographer's surname: THIS CERTIFIES THIS ORIGINAL PRINT WAS PHOTOGRAPHED BY ELIOT ELICOFON, FAMOUS LIFE MAGAZINE PHOTOGRAPHER AND GIVEN TO ME BY HIM. This certification is signed in ink by Edward I. Elicofon above the typed name BROTHER EDWARD I. ELICOFON. Dimensions: 14.00"L x 11.00"H Weight: 2.00oz

Lot: 133 - 2pc Eliot Elisofon (American, 1911-1973) Nets in the Desert Gelatin Silver Prints

A pair of original gelatin silver prints on fiber paper by American photographer Eliot Elicofon (1911-1973), also widely known by the spelling Eliot Elisofon, a famous photographer for LIFE magazine. These photographs capture graphic, high-contrast compositions of fishing nets drying on the sand in Mexico. The intricate textures and overlapping patterns of the netting are the primary focus, with birds perched on the wooden support structures within the frame. The reverse of each photograph features a printed certification stamp that reads: THIS CERTIFIES THIS ORIGINAL PRINT WAS PHOTOGRAPHED BY ELIOT ELICOFON, FAMOUS LIFE MAGAZINE PHOTOGRAPHER AND GIVEN TO ME BY HIM. Each stamp is hand-signed in black ink by the photographer's brother, Edward J. Elicofon. Dimensions: 14.00"L x 11.25"H Weight: 2.30oz

Lot: 134 - 2pc Eliot Elisofon (American, 1911-1973) Original Gelatin Silver Prints Corn Subjects

This lot features a pair of vintage gelatin silver prints on fiber paper by American photojournalist and Life magazine photographer Eliot Elisofon (1911-1973). The first photograph is a landscape composition showing organized rows of corn fields stretching across rolling hills under a cloudy sky. The second photograph is a vertical study of harvested corn bundles hanging against the weathered wooden planks of a barn, positioned next to a mechanical corn sheller and agricultural equipment. Both prints include a certification stamp on the reverse side signed by the photographer's brother, which states: This certifies this original print was photographed by Eliot Elicofon, famous Life magazine photographer and given to me by him. Signed Edward L. Elicofon, Brother Edward L. Elicofon. Dimensions: 14.00"L x 11.00"H Weight: 2.40oz

Lot: 135 - 2pc Eliot Elisofon (American, 1911-1973) Original Gelatin Silver Prints, WWII North African Campaign

This lot consists of two vintage gelatin silver prints on fiber paper by American photographer Eliot Elisofon (1911-1973), known for his work with LIFE magazine. These photographs document scenes from the North African campaign during World War II. The first photograph captures a war-damaged tower characterized by Moorish architectural elements, including horseshoe arches and a decorative balcony. The structure shows extensive shell and bullet damage, with several soldiers standing at the base near a shoreline. The second photograph depicts an interior scene where an officer, wearing glasses and a mustache, is seated at a simple wooden table, looking toward a standing soldier who is silhouetted against a wire-mesh window. The reverse of each print is stamped with a certification that reads: THIS CERTIFIES THIS ORIGINAL PRINT WAS PHOTOGRAPHED BY ELIOT ELICOFON, FAMOUS LIFE MAGAZINE PHOTOGRAPHER AND GIVEN TO ME BY HIM. Each is hand-signed in ink by the photographer's brother, Edward I. Elicofon. Additionally, each print bears a separate ink stamp reading: ELIOT ELISOFON. Dimensions: 11.00"L x 14.00"H Weight: 2.00oz

Lot: 136 - 2pc Eliot Elisofon (American, 1911-1973) Silver Gelatin Prints, WWII North African Campaign

This lot features two original silver gelatin prints on fiber paper by the prominent LIFE magazine photographer Eliot Elisofon (American, 1911-1973). The photographs document scenes from the World War II North African campaign. The first image depicts a U.S. military field encampment with a transport truck marked with a white star and a large canvas-covered supply structure situated along a tree line. The second photograph shows a close-up perspective of two soldiers in a military jeep, with one operating the vehicle and the other engaged with a radio headset; a mounted .30 caliber Browning machine gun is positioned in the foreground. The reverse of each print bears a blue ink certification stamp that reads: THIS CERTIFIES THIS ORIGINAL PRINT WAS PHOTOGRAPHED BY ELIOT ELISOFON, FAMOUS LIFE MAGAZINE PHOTOGRAPHER AND GIVEN TO ME BY HIM. Each stamp is hand-signed in ink by the photographer's brother, Edward I. Elisofon. Dimensions: 14.00"L x 11.00"H Weight: 3.00oz

Lot: 137 - 2pc Eliot Elisofon (American, 1911-1973), Original Gelatin Silver Prints

A lot of two original vintage gelatin silver prints on fiber paper by the American photographer Eliot Elisofon (1911â€"1973), known for his prolific work with LIFE magazine. The first image depicts an interior scene of a rural family in a wood-paneled room, with five individuals gathered around a table; a man and a young child are engaged in a tabletop board game while three others look on. The domestic setting is detailed with period items including oil lamps, a mantle clock, and a wall calendar. The second photograph captures a landscape featuring several weathered wooden outbuildings or cabins set against a field of tall grass under a cloud-filled sky. The verso of each print features a certifying stamp that reads, THIS CERTIFIES THIS ORIGINAL PRINT WAS PHOTOGRAPHED BY ELIOT ELISOFON, FAMOUS LIFE MAGAZINE PHOTOGRAPHER AND GIVEN TO ME BY HIM. Each print is hand-signed in ink by the photographer's brother, Edward I. Elicofon, above the printed text BROTHER EDWARD I. ELICOFON. One print also contains a blue ink stamp reading LIFE PHOTO BY ELIOT ELISOFON. Dimensions: 13.50"L x 10.75"H Weight: 2.10oz

Lot: 138 - 2pc Eliot Elisofon (American, 1911-1973), Original Gelatin Silver Prints, American Agricultural Landscapes

This lot features two original gelatin silver prints on fiber-based paper by the prominent American photographer Eliot Elisofon (1911â€"1973), known for his extensive work with LIFE magazine. The first photograph depicts an expansive mid-century farmstead including multiple barns, a silo, and a large haystack, viewed from behind a field of corn. The second photograph is a wide-angle composition featuring rhythmic rows of corn receding toward a distant horizon, identified in institutional collections as Wind in the corn, circa 1948. The reverse of both prints bears a purple ink stamp reading LIFE PHOTO BY ELIOT ELISOFON. Each print also includes a stamped certification on the verso that states THIS CERTIFIES THIS ORIGINAL PRINT WAS PHOTOGRAPHED BY ELIOT ELISOFON, FAMOUS LIFE MAGAZINE PHOTOGRAPHER AND GIVEN TO ME BY HIM, which is hand-signed in ink by the photographer's brother, Edward I. Elicofon. Dimensions: 13.50"L x 10.50"H Weight: 2.00oz

Lot: 139 - 2pc Eliot Elisofon (American, 1911-1973), Silver Gelatin Prints of Saint-Malo

A pair of original silver gelatin prints on fiber paper by LIFE magazine photographer Eliot Elisofon (American, 1911-1973). These photographs depict a nautical scene in Saint-Malo, France, artistically composed through the dark, intricate silhouettes of hanging fishing nets and rigging in the foreground. In the distance across the water, the architectural profiles of the Tour Solidor and a church spire are visible. The reverse of each unmounted print features a typed certification stamp that reads: THIS CERTIFIES THIS ORIGINAL PRINT WAS PHOTOGRAPHED BY ELIOT ELICOFON, FAMOUS LIFE MAGAZINE PHOTOGRAPHER AND GIVEN TO ME BY HIM. Each is hand-signed in ink Edward I. Elicofon above the printed name BROTHER EDWARD I. ELICOFON. The stamp and signature utilize the Elicofon spelling variant of the photographer's surname. Dimensions: 11.25"L x 14.00"H Weight: 2.40oz

Lot: 140 - 2pc Eliot Elisofon (American, 1911-1973), WWII Gelatin Silver Prints, Tank and Burning Aircraft

Two original gelatin silver prints on fiber-based paper by LIFE magazine photographer Eliot Elisofon (American, 1911-1973). The first photograph captures a US M3 medium tank moving through a dusty environment during a World War II campaign, with crew members visible in the turret and hull. The second photograph depicts a four-engine bomber, identified as a B-24 Liberator, crashed and burning on an airfield with a dense column of black smoke rising into the sky. This second print includes editorial crop marks and handwritten notations in the margins. The reverse of both photographs features a stamped certification stating: THIS CERTIFIES THIS ORIGINAL PRINT WAS PHOTOGRAPHED BY ELIOT ELICOFON, FAMOUS LIFE MAGAZINE PHOTOPGRAPHER AND GIVEN TO ME BY HIM. Each print is hand-signed Edward I. Elicofon above the printed attribution BROTHER EDWARD I. ELICOFON. Note that the photographer's surname is misspelled as Elicofon on the stamp. Dimensions: 14.00"L x 11.00"H Weight: 3.00oz

Lot: 141 - 2pc Eliot Elisofon (American, 1911-1973), WWII North African Campaign Gelatin Silver Prints

A pair of vintage gelatin silver prints on fiber paper by LIFE Magazine photographer Eliot Elisofon (American, 1911-1973), documenting military operations during the North African campaign of World War II. The first photograph depicts American soldiers from an ordnance battery preparing to clear a disabled German Tiger I tank (Mark 6) from a roadway using TNT; the German Balkenkreuz insignia is clearly visible on the side of the armored vehicle. The second photograph captures American soldiers in a defensive trench position with a U.S. military jeep and star insignia in the foreground. This print includes editorial crop marks in the margins and technical exposure notations on the reverse. Both prints feature an authentication stamp on the reverse stating: This certifies this original print was photographed by Eliot Elisofon, famous LIFE Magazine photographer and given to me by him. Each stamp is hand-signed in ink by Edward J. Elisofon, the photographer's brother. Dimensions: 11.00"L x 14.00"H Weight: 3.00oz

Lot: 142 - 3pc Eliot Elisofon (American, 1911-1973) , Gelatin Silver Prints

This lot comprises three original silver gelatin prints on fiber-based paper by the celebrated Life magazine photographer Eliot Elisofon (American, 1911â€"1973). These documentary-style photographs capture scenes of rural life, likely in North Africa or Greece. The first image portrays a family group of four seated on a wooden cart alongside a large metal-bound trunk. The second is a character study of an elderly man with textured silver hair and a weathered face. The third depicts a line of men in diverse attire, including fezzes and traditional robes, waiting at a post office window under a sign reading LETTRES. The reverse of each print features a stamped certification: THIS CERTIFIES THIS ORIGINAL PRINT WAS PHOTOGRAPHED BY ELIOT ELICOFON, FAMOUS LIFE MAGAZINE PHOTOGRAPHER AND GIVEN TO ME BY HIM. Below this, each is hand-signed in ink Edward I. Elicofon above the printed designation BROTHER EDWARD I. ELICOFON. While the photographer is world-renowned by the name Elisofon, these prints reflect the original family name retained by his brother, Edward. Dimensions: 11.00"L x 14.00"H Weight: 4.00oz

Lot: 143 - C. W. Conklin, The Great Snow Blockade at Waverly, L.I., Albumen Print, 1880

This 19th-century albumen print depicts a notable railroad accident on the Long Island Rail Road, titled THE GREAT SNOW BLOCKADE AT WAVERLY, L. I. The photograph captures passenger car No. 115 perched atop the locomotive SPRINGFIELD following a collision on December 21, 1880. The print is mounted on a card featuring printed text. The copyright notice states, Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1881, by C. W. CONKLIN, in the Office of the Librarian of Congress, Washington, D. C. Below this, a descriptive paragraph details how the snowplow forced the car onto the engine. A faint pencil signature reading Conklin is visible in the lower right corner of the image area. The photograph is housed within a modern brown mat and a polished mahogany-finished wood frame. The reverse is sealed with a paper dust cover and equipped with a hanging wire. Dimensions: 14.00"L x 1.00"W x 13.00"H Weight: 1.75 lb

Lot: 144 - Collection of Prince Rainier III and Queen Elizabeth II Vintage Photograph

This collection features a vintage signed photograph of Prince Rainier III of Monaco, autographed by both Prince Rainier III and Grace Kelly. Also included is an unpublished vintage silver gelatin press photograph, copyrighted by The News, depicting Queen Elizabeth II attending a banquet for 2,000 guests held in her honor in the Grand Ballroom of the Waldorf Astoria New York, just five years into her reign. The collection is further accompanied by original 1956 programs for A Night in Monte Carlo: The Imperial Ball, presented in the Grand Ballroom of the Waldorf-Astoria. Dimensions: 8.50"L x 11.00"H Weight: 6.90oz

Lot: 145 - A Triptych Print on Wood Panel After Hans Memling

This decorative triptych features a print on wood panel after the composition Madonna and Child with Two Angels by Hans Memling. The central image depicts the Virgin Mary enthroned and holding the Christ Child, flanked by an angel playing a stringed instrument and another playing a harp. The figures are set beneath a red canopy and floral garland within a classical arch that opens to a landscape background. The panels are housed in a wooden triptych frame with hinged side shutters. The interior of the shutters is finished in a tan color with a red border, while the exterior is dark-stained wood with a gilded Greek key border. The reverse of the central panel is fitted with a hanging wire and bears a handwritten inscription in the lower-left corner reading K T T p - 1 1 5 followed by additional illegible script. Dimensions: 14.00"L x 2.25"W x 18.25"H Artist: After Hans Memling (Dutch, 1430-1494) Dimensions: 14.00"L x 2.25"W x 18.25"H Weight: 6.15 lb

Lot: 146 - After Louis Icart (French, 1888-1950) Framed Print on Paper, Symphony in White

This composition after Art Deco artist Louis Icart titled Symphony in White depicts a scene featuring a woman reclining with three Borzoi dogs. The print features a signature of Louis Icart in the lower right margin. The piece is presented in a silver-toned metal frame with a light blue mat. Artist: After Louis Icart (French, 1888-1950) Dimensions: 18.25"L x 1.00"W x 22.25"H Weight: 5.00 lb 2.00oz

Lot: 147 - Hank Virgona (American, 1929-2019), Confessions at the Bench, Framed Print

Framed print by Hank Virgona (American, 1929-2019) titled Confessions at the Bench. This expressionistic work depicts a scene inside a courtroom where two men wearing glasses are huddled in consultation over a document. The composition is rendered with gestural lines and varying depths of tonal wash to define form and shadow. An architectural frieze depicting a series of arches and a central laurel garland motif appears below the primary figures. The artwork is hand-signed on the plate in the lower right corner and includes a handwritten inscription in the lower margin that reads Confessions at the Bench for Barry H. Virgona 7 VII 8. The piece is presented on cream-toned paper and housed in a black frame with a beaded gold-tone inner lip. Artist: Hank Virgona (American, 1929-2019) Dimensions: 19.25"L x 1.25"W x 23.50"H Weight: 4.00 lb 3.00oz

Lot: 148 - Michelangelo (Aft.) Framed Poster of the Creation of Adam, Sistine Chapel

High-quality framed poster print after Michelangelo's iconic fresco The Creation of Adam, originally painted on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City circa 1511. It captures the renowned moment where the near-touching hands of God and Adam symbolize the divine spark of life. Rendered in vivid detail with visible craquelure mimicking the fresco's aged surface, the print is matted in neutral tones and set in a wood grain frame. Stylistically rooted in the High Renaissance, the original work is celebrated for its anatomical precision, dynamic composition, and spiritual depth, exemplifying Michelangelo's mastery of human form and theological narrative. This print serves as a compelling homage to one of Western art's most enduring masterpieces. Artist: Michelangelo Buonarroti (Italian, 1475-1564) Dimensions: 45"L x 27"H Date or Era: 20th century Provenance: Dr. Robert H. Baer Collection

Lot: 149 - Collection of Contemporary Prints and Exhibition Ephemera, Malaquias Montoya and Jeff Kay

This collection comprises a variety of contemporary prints, comic-related publications, and exhibition ephemera. Included are two exhibition catalogues for the artist Malaquias Montoya, produced for his 1997 Adeline Kent Award Exhibition at the San Francisco Art Institute Walter/McBean Gallery. One cover displays a skull with a mustache and bandana in vibrant orange and blue, while a separate piece features a grayscale hunched figure; one of these items is hand-signed by the artist in pencil. The lot also features a laminated print titled conculturefusion, depicting a redheaded character in a green suit. This print is accompanied by a handwritten note on white paper signed Jeff Kay, which identifies the image as a cover for the first issue of the comic series Captain Sparticle. Additional items in the collection include the comic art magazine Persephone in Underland with artwork by Sin Ribbon, and two copies of Art Pollution Review, identified as Art School Comix. Also present is a black-and-white illustration of a weeping figure signed Sky Rakke and a horizontal abstract print with calligraphic elements. The works are primarily executed as offset lithographs or digital prints on paper. Dimensions: 8.50"L x 11.00"H Weight: 1.20 lb

Lot: 150 - 2pc Eliot Elisofon, Silver Gelatin Print of Tiruvannamalai and Album Page with Seven Snapshots

A group of vintage silver gelatin prints by American Eliot Elisofon (1911â€"1973), known for his work with LIFE magazine. The lot includes one large unmounted silver gelatin print on fiber paper depicting decorated elephants and figures gathered beneath a large tree in Tiruvannamalai, India. The verso bears a black ink stamp reading "PHOTOGRAPHED BY ELIOT ELISOFON 145 E. 27th ST., N.Y." along with handwritten notations in black marker over a repeating Kodak Paper watermark. Accompanying the large print is a black cardstock album page containing seven small silver gelatin snapshots with decorative deckled edges, documenting scenes from North Africa and the Middle East, including crowded marketplaces, mud-brick street architecture, and studies of arched and tiled doorways. Dimensions: 11.00"L x 14.00"H Weight: 2.00oz

Lot: 151 - Lieber, Manhattan Twilight, 1960, Mixed Media on Paper

This abstract mixed media work on paper is titled Manhattan Twilight and is dated 1960. The piece is characterized by a vibrant palette of lemon yellow, lime green, and blue watercolor washes, overlaid with intricate and bold black ink work. The central figure features a large, biomorphic head form decorated with dense black stippling and calligraphic lines. The artist employs a variety of ink techniques, including fine pen lines, heavy brush strokes, and intentional splatters. The work is executed on a textured, off-white watercolor paper. A pencil inscription in a cursive hand along the lower margin reads Manhattan Twilight. The piece is presented within a cream-colored mat. Signed on lower right Leiber 1960. Dimensions: 18.00"L x 0.50"W x 13.75"H Weight: 2.00 lb 3.00oz

Lot: 152 - Pablo, Multiple Nude Figural Studies in Fish-Eye Perspective, Mixed Media Drawing

An original mixed media drawing on toned paper featuring multiple academic female nude studies. The composition is organized within a bold, black ink grid that simulates a fish-eye perspective, containing various views and anatomical details of the human form. The figures are rendered using ink and graphite, with white gouache highlights applied to define light, shadow, and volume. The piece is signed in the lower right corner in black ink: Pablo. Artist: Pablo Dimensions: 22.25"L x 1.00"W x 28.25"H Weight: 6.00 lb 9.00oz

Lot: 153 - Paul Shimon (American, 1922-2011), Tall Mixed Media on Board

This large-scale gouache and graphite work on board is by the American artist Paul Shimon (1922-2011). Executed in a vibrant neo-expressionist style with characteristics of outsider art, the composition is densely packed with stylized faces, decorative patterns, and architectural elements resembling festive carousel structures. The artist utilizes a bold palette of primary and pastel colors, with figures and forms defined by expressive black outlines and repetitive geometric motifs. The work is signed vertically SHIMON in the lower margin. Artist: Paul Shimon (American, 1922-2011) Dimensions: 25.00"L x 2.00"W x 50.75"H Weight: 27.00 lb

Lot: 154 - Paul Shimon (American, 1922-2011), Tall Mixed Media on Board

A tall gouache and graphite work by American artist Paul Shimon (1922-2011). The work features a dense, kaleidoscopic composition that merges figurative elements with architectural motifs in a style influenced by Expressionism and Outsider art. The surface is characterized by a varied application of media, including flat blue paint, thick impasto passages in white, and detailed, repetitive patterning. Key visual elements include a prominent nude female figure in the upper right quadrant and two slender, vertical arched structures situated in the middle ground. Numerous faces and figures are woven throughout the non-linear narrative. The work is signed SHIMON in black in the lower right corner. It is presented in a modern black wooden frame. Artist: Paul Shimon (American, 1922-2011) Dimensions: 25.00"L x 2.00"W x 50.75"H Weight: 27.00 lb

Lot: 155 - Nicola Fiorillo Neoclassical Engraving of the Bust of Sapho Plate 24

Nicola Fiorillo (Italian, active 18th century). This neoclassical intaglio copperplate engraving on paper depicts the Bust of Sapho (Sappho) and is sourced from the series Antiquities of Herculaneum. The work is identified as Plate 24 and is accompanied by a separate page of descriptive text. The engraving illustrates two classical female busts after ancient models; the figure on the left is rendered with fine cross-hatching and tonal modeling to suggest depth and volume, while the figure on the right is presented as a clean line engraving in profile. A distinct rectangular plate mark is visible around the central imagery. The print is presented within a sophisticated multi-layered French mat featuring hand-drawn ruled lines and a marbled, gilded inner border. The ensemble is housed in a gold-leafed wood frame. Dimensions: 16.50"L x 0.50"W x 13.00"H Artist: Nicola Fiorillo (Italian, 1730-1805) Dimensions: 16.50"L x 0.50"W x 13.00"H Weight: 2.10 lb

Lot: 156 - Hank Virgona (American, 1929-2019) Six Bottles, Artist Proof Etching, 1974

This monochromatic intaglio print by American artist Hank Virgona (1929-2019) is titled Six Bottles and is designated as an artist proof. The work is an etching with aquatint, featuring a still life composition of six various bottles and jars of differing heights and shapes. The artist utilizes dense cross-hatching to define forms and tonal aquatint to create depth and shadow. A distinct rectangular plate mark is visible, indicating the pressure of the printing process. The print is inscribed in pencil in the lower left margin AP Six bottles and is signed and dated in pencil in the lower right margin Virgona 74. The artwork is presented in a double mat and housed in a dark wood frame with a gilded inner lip. Artist: Hank Virgona (American, 1929 - 2019) Dimensions: 19.25"L x 0.75"W x 18.25"H Weight: 3.00 lb 3.30oz

Lot: 157 - Albrecht Durer Hardcover Book, Samtliche Holzschnitte

Albrecht Durer: Samtliche Holzschnitte (The Complete Woodcuts of Albrecht D¼rer) is a catalog raisonne documenting the complete woodcut works of Albrecht Durer (German, 1471-1528). The volume covers works produced from his apprenticeship in Nuremberg in the late 15th century through his final prints of the 1520s, illustrating the development of his printmaking practice over time. The publication contains woodcuts depicting religious, historical, and secular subjects. Accompanying text provides historical context, subject analysis, and information on the production and attribution of the prints. Dimensions: 14.00"L x 2.00"W x 19.25"H Weight: 10.00 lb

Lot: 158 - Edgar Allan Poe with Gustave Dore 1884 Large Hardcover Book, The Raven

The 1884 illustrated edition of "The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe includes steel engravings by French artist Gustave Dore. Published by Harper & Brothers in New York and Sampson Low in London, the folio edition contains engraved illustrations accompanying Poe's poem. The engravings employ strong black-and-white contrast and detailed compositions that reflect the poem's Gothic and supernatural themes. Dimensions: 15.00"L x 1.00"W x 15.50"H Weight: 7.00 lb 8.00oz

Lot: 159 - Levin, Gail. Edward Hopper: A Catalogue Raisonne, 4-Volume Set.

This is a 4-volume set titled Edward Hopper: A Catalogue Raisonne, authored by Gail Levin and published by the Whitney Museum of American Art in association with W. W. Norton and Company, New York and London. The set includes three large-format printed volumes and a fourth volume containing a CD-ROM. The volumes are bound in uniform orange-red publisher's cloth with gilt-stamped lettering on the spines. The collection is housed in a matching cloth-covered slipcase. Volume I provides an overview of Hopper's early work and career, while Volumes II and III contain the definitive catalogue of his oils and watercolors. The interior pages are printed on high-quality white stock and feature numerous full-color and black-and-white reproductions of the artist's work, supplemented by detailed provenance, exhibition histories, and bibliographies. Volume IV consists of a hardcover binding with a molded plastic tray housing the CD-ROM, titled CD-ROM: Edward Hopper A Catalogue Raisonne. Dimensions: 11.75"L x 5.00"W x 10.50"H Weight: 16.00 lb 2.70oz

Lot: 160 - Castagno, John. American Artists: Signatures and Monograms, 1800-1989

This hardcover book is a reference directory titled American Artists: Signatures and Monograms, 1800-1989, compiled by John Castagno and published by The Scarecrow Press, Inc. in 1990. The volume is bound in publisher's blue cloth. Internally, the work serves as an alphabetical directory of American artists, providing biographical data alongside multiple facsimile reproductions of their signatures and monograms. The volume includes entries for numerous artists such as Conrad Marca-Relli, Brice Marden, and Samuel L. Margolies. Dimensions: 9.00"L x 2.00"W x 11.25"H Weight: 5.00 lb

Lot: 161 - Christie's. Mixed Lot of 13 Christie's Magazines and Books. Christie's, 1982-1996. (DJ)

A collection of thirteen Christie's publications including hardcover annual reviews, softcover auction sale catalogues, and issues of Christie's International Magazine. The group features three quarto-sized hardcover volumes titled Christie's Review of the Season for the years 1991, 1992, and 1994, published by Christie's in London. These volumes are bound in publisher's cloth and are accompanied by their original illustrated dust jackets. The lot also includes five softcover auction catalogues: Old Master and Modern Prints (New York, November 16, 1982); Old Master Drawings (New York, January 11, 1989); Fine Antiquities (London, July 11, 1990); Impressionist and Modern Drawings and Watercolors (New York, November 15, 1990); and The Pierre S. duPont III Collection of Navigation, Voyages, Cartography and Literature of the Sea (New York, October 8, 1991). Additionally, there are five issues of Christie's International Magazine spanning from November-December 1987 to September 1996. All items are in quarto format and contain numerous color and black-and-white plates documenting various auction highlights, art history articles, and market trends. Dimensions: 9.50"L x 1.00"W x 13.00"H Weight: 22.00 lb 4.00oz

Lot: 162 - Eric Fischl, Eric Fischl: 1970-2000 Hardcover. The Monacelli Press, 2000. First Edition (DJ)

This comprehensive monograph documents the artistic career of American painter Eric Fischl, covering the period from 1970 to 2000. The volume features critical essays by Arthur C. Danto and Robert Enright, along with a contribution by Steve Martin. Published by The Monacelli Press, New York, and designed by Tsang Seymour Design, the book is copiously illustrated with full-page color plates of Fischl's work, including prominent pieces such as Cargo Cults (1984) and The Drowned Dog (1983). The work is bound in publisher's pictorial hardcover with a matching dust jacket and was printed and bound in Italy. ISBN: 1-58093-075-1. Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 00-108773. Dimensions: 10.25"L x 1.25"W x 11.50"H Weight: 5.00 lb 2.40oz

Lot: 163 - Gee's Bend: The Architecture of the Quilt. Tinwood Hardcover Book, 2006. First Edition

This hardcover quarto volume, titled Gee's Bend: The Architecture of the Quilt, was published by Tinwood Books in 2006. The work is a comprehensive scholarly examination of the African American community of Gee's Bend, Alabama, and its distinctive quilt-making traditions. The book was developed in conjunction with an exhibition series at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. The volume is authored by Paul Arnett, William Arnett, Bernard Herman, Maggi Gordon, and several other contributors. It is bound in pictorial boards with a matching dust jacket featuring a bold black and white geometric pattern based on a local quilt design, accented with a small orange block. The interior is profusely illustrated with color plates depicting various quilts, including a Log Cabin variation by Flora Moore (c. 1975) and works by Annie Mae Young and other community members. It also includes historical photographs and archival materials. The text provides formal analysis of patterns, color blocks, and the cultural history of the Pettway plantation descendants. Dimensions: 12.75"L x 1.00"W x 13.25"H Weight: 5.00 lb

Lot: 164 - Hardcover Volume from Sotheby's, The Greta Garbo Collection: Sale 6098

This is the official auction catalogue for Sale 6098, The Greta Garbo Collection, held at Sotheby's New York on November 15, 1990. The hardcover volume is bound in burgundy cloth and features a pictorial cover showing an interior room from the actress's residence. The book is housed in its original publisher's cloth-covered slipcase, which is decorated with a distinctive orange and red geometric textile pattern. The catalogue documents the extensive private estate of Greta Garbo, including Impressionist and Modern art, 18th-century French furniture, and decorative objects. Notable works illustrated in the volume include paintings by Alexej von Jawlensky, such as Schwarze Locken and Blumenstilleben, as well as fine Louis XV furniture. Each lot is accompanied by a detailed description, provenance, literature references, and pre-sale estimates. The interior consists of numerous high-quality color and black-and-white plates. Dimensions: 9.00"L x 1.00"W x 11.50"H Weight: 2.00 lb 10.00oz

Lot: 165 - Moffatt, Laurie Norton. Norman Rockwell: A Definitive Catalogue

This 2pc Art Book set, titled Norman Rockwell: A Definitive Catalogue by Laurie Norton Moffatt, was published by The Norman Rockwell Museum at Stockbridge in 1986. The set consists of a two-volume hardcover set housed in a matching blue cloth-covered slipcase. Both volumes are bound in light blue publisher's cloth with black rectangular labels on the spines featuring gilt lettering and borders. The interior serves as a comprehensive catalogue raisonne of the artist's work, containing detailed bibliographic entries and black and white reproductions of paintings, sketches, and illustrations. Dimensions: 9.50"L x 4.25"W x 12.50"H Weight: 15.00 lb 3.00oz

Lot: 166 - Palley, Reese. The Porcelain Art of Edward Marshall Boehm. Harry N. Abrams, 1976. First Edition (DJ)

This first edition monograph by Reese Palley provides a study of the porcelain sculptures produced by Edward Marshall Boehm. Published in 1976 by Harry N. Abrams, Incorporated, New York, the volume is bound in publisher cream cloth with black spine lettering. It features numerous color plates and monochrome illustrations of Boehm avian and botanical sculptures, including a full-page plate of a Blue Grosbeak with Fall Foliage. The text includes a historical overview, technical descriptions of the porcelain process, and a catalog section detailing production numbers and markings for various editions. Bibliographic data includes ISBN 0-8109-0701-1 and Library of Congress catalog card number 76-20690. Printed and bound in Japan. The book is a quarto (4to). Dimensions: 11.75"L x 1.75"W x 11.00"H Weight: 6.00 lb 13.70oz

Lot: 167 - Robert H. Baer, Anomaly 27 The Last Voyage of the SS Copenhagen

First edition of Anomaly 27: The Last Voyage of the S.S. Copenhagen, a scholarly monograph by professional archaeologist Robert H. Baer. This work explores the maritime history and archaeological legacy of the British cargo steamer S.S. Copenhagen, which wrecked off the coast of Florida in 1900. Subtitled "A Monograph in Florida History & Maritime Archaeology," the book blends historical narrative and underwater archaeology, richly illustrated with black and white imagery, including cover photography depicting the wreck site. Published in 2010, this edition includes the ISBN 978-1467963770 and is cataloged by the Library of Congress. Measures 8"L x 11"H. Dimensions: See Description Date or Era: 2010 Provenance: Dr. Robert H. Baer Collection

Lot: 168 - Runge, Robert C. Jr. and Mike Schneider. Two Volumes: Stangl Artware, Lamps, and Birds and Stangl and Pennsbury Birds. Collector Books/Schiffer, 1994-2002.

This lot consists of two hardcover reference volumes focused on American collectible pottery from the Stangl and Pennsbury companies. The first volume is the Collector's Encyclopedia of Stangl Artware, Lamps, and Birds: Identification and Values, second edition, by Robert C. Runge, Jr. Published by Collector Books in Paducah, Kentucky, in 2002, this quarto-format book features glossy pictorial boards. It is extensively illustrated with color photographs detailing various ceramic forms including lamps, vases, candleholders, and bird figurines, with corresponding market values. The second volume is Stangl and Pennsbury Birds: Identification and Price Guide by Mike Schneider, published by Schiffer Publishing, Ltd. in Atglen, Pennsylvania, 1994 (ISBN 0-88740-612-2). This octavo-format volume is part of the Schiffer Book for Collectors series and features pictorial hardcover boards with color illustrations of bird figurines. Dimensions: 8.75"L x 1.00"W x 11.25"H Weight: 4.00 lb 13.70oz

Lot: 169 - Softcover Book On Manet Exhibition: 1832-1883

This exhibition catalog was published for the Edouard Manet retrospective held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, in 1983, in collaboration with the Reunion des Musees Nationaux, Paris. The volume features primary scholarly contributions by Francoise Cachin, Charles S. Moffett, and Juliet Wilson Bareau. This large-format softcover book serves as a comprehensive record of the artist's work, containing 548 pages with numerous full-page color plates and black-and-white illustrations covering paintings, pastels, drawings, and prints. The publication includes detailed entries for over 200 cataloged works, a chronology, a bibliography, and an index. The pictorial wrappers feature a detail from the painting The Balcony (1868-69) on the front cover. The spine includes the title, location, and year of publication, alongside the Metropolitan Museum of Art logo. Dimensions: 8.75"L x 1.50"W x 11.00"H Weight: 5.00 lb 1.00oz

Lot: 170 - Picon, Gaetan. Ingres Hardcover

This large-format hardcover art book is a monograph on the life and work of Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, written by Gaetan Picon and translated from the French by Stuart Gilbert. This 1980 new edition was published by Rizzoli International Publications in New York, in association with Editions d'Art Albert Skira, Geneva. The volume features 145 illustrations, including high-quality color plates and black-and-white reproductions of the artist's paintings and drawings, such as the portrait of the Comtesse d'Haussonville and studies for Venus Anadyomene. The book is bound in publisher's black cloth and retains its original pictorial dust jacket. The copyright page indicates that this edition was printed in Switzerland. Dimensions: 12.50"L x 1.00"W x 14.00"H Weight: 5.00 lb 2.00oz

Lot: 171 - Kenneth Jameson Parker Collection of Artist Journals, Sketchbooks, and Woodcuts

This lot comprises an extensive collection of artist journals, sketchbooks, prints, and ephemera by Kenneth Jameson Parker, signed throughout as JAMESON or JZM. Included are hand-painted hardcover journals, a repurposed architectural binder, and various loose works on paper. One green cloth-bound journal is titled STRANDED IN KNOXVILLE â€" THE ILLUSION OF PERMANENCE THE 51ST SKETCHBOOK JOURNAL OF THE ARTIST and features a yellow and blue handprint motif on the cover, while a second smaller journal in red and orange displays a similar handprint design. Also included is a large red binder with a debossed architectural motif and the signature of Frank Lloyd Wright, repurposed as a sketchbook containing blue ink skyline drawings and mirror-script text. The collection includes woodcuts, china ink drawings, personal correspondence, and handwritten notes. Loose works include a linocut portrait titled GRINNING SKATER STUDIO â€" Josh B. Miller, signed by Kenneth Jameson Parker and dated 12/11/12, an abstract blue print dated 12/11/12, and a printed portrait titled PORTRAIT OF THE ARTIST AS A FAILED GENIUS STRANDED IN KNOXVILLE. Journal contents include technical notes concerning 15thâ€"17th century oil painting conservation and discoloration referencing Margriet van Eikema Hommes, as well as quotations attributed to Rene Magritte and the Latin phrase ORA ET LABORA. Dimensions: 8.25"L x 0.50"W x 8.50"H Weight: 2.15 lb

Lot: 172 - Signed George Jay Rogers Artist's Sketchbook with Gouache and Oil Paintings

A spiral-bound artist's sketchbook by George Jay Rogers (American, b. 1926) containing original portrait studies. The sketchbook is a Strathmore Shelburne Sketch pad (No. 455-5), produced by the Strathmore Paper Company of West Springfield, Massachusetts. The front cover is constructed of heavy yellow cardstock featuring green printed graphics and the handwritten inscription By George J. Rogers NYC. The interior contains original painted portraits executed in gouache and oil or acrylic media on paper. Visible works include a profile portrait of a woman set within a circular composition with a dark green background, a three-quarter view of a man with expressive brushwork, and a frontal portrait of a youth. The latter is signed george g Rogers in the lower right corner. Dimensions: 14.75"L x 1.00"W x 17.00"H Weight: 2.10 lb

Lot: 173 - Two Arpi Ermoyan HardcoverBooks, Famous American Illustrators. Rotovision, 1997

This lot features two hardcover volumes of Famous American Illustrators by Arpi Ermoyan (1918-2018), published for the Society of Illustrators by Rotovision SA in 1997. One of the volumes remains in its original publisher's shrink-wrap seal. The books are large square quartos bound in hardcovers with white dust jackets featuring a central cover illustration by Neysa McMein. This reference work documents the Society of Illustrators Hall of Fame Award winners, providing biographical profiles and color plate reproductions for various artists including Norman Rockwell, Robert Peak, and John Falter. The edition was designed by Bernadette Evangelist and Robert Anthony, Inc. and printed in Singapore. Distributed in the United States by Watson-Guptill Publications. ISBN 2-88046-316-5. Dimensions: 11.75"L x 1.00"W x 12.00"H Weight: 8.00 lb 9.70oz

Lot: 174 - Two Books on Victorian Painting. ACC and Phaidon, 1981-1999

This lot features two major reference works documenting nineteenth-century British art. The first volume is The Dictionary of Victorian Painters by Christopher Wood, published by the Antique Collectors' Club in 1981. This copy is a reprint of the revised and enlarged second edition originally released in 1978. It is a large quarto hardcover bound in publisher's cloth with its original cream-colored dust jacket. The text provides biographical data for approximately 11,000 artists and is illustrated with both monochrome and color plates. The second volume is Victorian Painting by Lionel Lambourne, published by Phaidon Press Limited in 1999. This is a first edition, large quarto hardcover bound in black cloth with the original black dust jacket featuring a detail from Ford Madox Brown's Work. The book offers a thematic survey of the period and is profusely illustrated with high-quality color plates, including full-page spreads. ISBN 0 902028 72 3 (Wood), ISBN 0 7148 3776 8 (Lambourne). Dimensions: 10.25"L x 2.25"W x 11.75"H Weight: 13.00 lb 1.70oz

Lot: 175 - Two Books: Lee. Stained Glass. Crown (3rd Printing); and Swaan. The Gothic Cathedral. 1969. (DJ)

This lot features two large-format hardcover volumes focused on medieval art and architecture. The first volume is titled Stained Glass, authored by Lawrence Lee, George Seddon, and Francis Stephens, with photography by Sonia Halliday and Laura Lushington. This copy is identified on the inner flap as a third printing, carrying ISBN 0-517-527286. It is a comprehensive guide to the history and technique of the medium, featuring approximately 500 color photographs. The second volume is The Gothic Cathedral by Wim Swaan, which includes the introductory essay The Cathedral in Medieval Society by Christopher Brooke. This work covers thirty-three cathedrals across six countries and is illustrated with approximately 400 photographs and diagrams, including many color plates. Both books are bound in publisher's cloth and retain their original pictorial dust jackets. The volumes are folio or large quarto in size. Dimensions: 11.00"L x 1.00"W x 15.00"H Weight: 10.00 lb 2.00oz

Lot: 176 - Two British Theme Books. Jackson-Stops, Gervase (Ed.); Edgeworth, Anthony. Yale / Crown, 1981-1985. (DJ)

This lot features two large-format volumes focusing on British art history and military traditions. The first volume is titled The Treasure Houses of Britain: Five Hundred Years of Private Patronage and Art Collecting, edited by Gervase Jackson-Stops and published by the National Gallery of Art and Yale University Press in 1985. This large quarto softcover serves as the exhibition catalogue for the major show at the National Gallery of Art in Washington. The ochre-colored covers feature a white rococo architectural detail, and the internal contents consist of scholarly text and extensive color plates of historic manuscripts and ornate decorative arts. The second volume is titled The Guards, with photography by Anthony Edgeworth, text by John de St. Jorre, and design by Samuel N. Antupit, published by Crown Publishers, Inc., New York, in 1981. This quarto hardcover is bound in black cloth and retains its original black pictorial dust jacket. The front cover features a photograph of a Drum Major of the Scots Guards, and the rear depicts a detail of a Welsh Guards officer's tunic. Dimensions: 10.00"L x 2.00"W x 11.00"H Weight: 9.00 lb 13.00oz

Lot: 177 - Two Edward Hopper Hardcover Books. Norton Whitney and Wagstaff Publishing, 1979-2004.

A lot of two hardcover books documenting the career of American artist Edward Hopper. The first volume, Edward Hopper as Illustrator by Gail Levin, was published by W.W. Norton and Company in association with the Whitney Museum of American Art in 1979. This quarto is bound in blue cloth boards with a cream cloth spine, featuring an embossed title on the front cover and black lettering on the spine. The interior contains numerous color and black-and-white plates of Hopper's commercial work. The second volume, Edward Hopper, edited by Sheena Wagstaff and published in 2004 (likely for the Tate Modern exhibition), is bound in uniform charcoal-gray cloth with titles printed in black on the spine and front cover. This volume includes detailed reproductions of etchings and drawings, such as Night in the Park and The Lonely House, with accompanying scholarly entries. Both books are large-format quartos. Dimensions: 10.00"L x 1.00"W x 12.00"H Weight: 6.00 lb 10.00oz

Lot: 178 - Two Hardcover Books on Edward Hopper. Phaidon and Norton, 1997-2007

A lot of two large-format art monographs regarding the work of American realist painter Edward Hopper. The first volume is Silent Theater: The Art of Edward Hopper by Walter Wells, published by Phaidon Press. It is a hardcover edition with a pictorial dust jacket reproducing the artist's 1940 painting Gas. The second volume is Edward Hopper: A Journal of His Work, featuring an introduction by Deborah Lyons and published by W. W. Norton and Company in association with the Whitney Museum of American Art. This volume is bound with a red cloth spine and printed paper-covered boards that replicate a page from the artist's personal ledger. Internally, the book contains facsimile reproductions of Hopper's handwritten record books, which include his notes on pigments, pricing, and thumbnail sketches of major works such as Farm at Essex. Both volumes are large quarto in format. Dimensions: 10.25"L x 1.25"W x 11.75"H Weight: 5.00 lb 14.70oz

Lot: 179 - Two Monographs on the Artist Charles Webster Hawthorne, 1947 and 1999

This lot consists of a 2pc art books-hardcover set documenting the life and career of American realist painter Charles Webster Hawthorne (1872-1930). The first volume is Charles Webster Hawthorne: Paintings and Watercolors by Richard Muhlberger, published by the University of Washington Press in association with the Columbus Museum of Art, 1999. This quarto volume features a pictorial dust jacket with a reproduction of a Hawthorne portrait in a red dress. The interior includes scholarly text and numerous color reproductions of the artist's work, focusing on his output in Provincetown. The second volume is Charles W. Hawthorne: An American Figure Painter, with a copyright date of 1947 by J. C. Hawthorne. This edition is bound in grey-tan cloth boards with printed titles on the front cover and spine. The spine includes a hand-lettered library call number identifying the author as Elizabeth McCausland. This volume is an ex-library copy, evidenced by markings on the spine and a library property stamp on the title page. Measurement for largest item: 11.25 inches by 10.25 inches. Weight includes all items. Dimensions: 10.00"L x 1.00"W x 10.50"H Weight: 2.00 lb 8.00oz

Lot: 180 - Two Volumes (DJ). Ayers, Tim and Georgia Fogg, Eds. Art at Auction: The Year at Sotheby's 1982-83 and 1984-85. Sotheby Publications, 1983-85.

This grouping of Sotheby's art auction books includes the annual reviews for the 1982-83 and 1984-85 seasons. These large quarto-format volumes serve as a definitive record of the international art market, documenting significant sales and price trends across various categories. The 1982-83 volume, edited by Tim Ayers, contains over 400 color illustrations and reviews major auctions such as the Hever Castle sale and Impressionist works from the Havemeyer collection. The 1984-85 volume, edited by Georgia Fogg, features more than 400 items described with prices, highlighting the Florence J. Gould collection, the Sassoon collection of Hebrew manuscripts, and the sale of a major Clyfford Still work. Both books are bound in publisher's original cloth and retain their illustrated dust jackets. The 1984-85 jacket features an untitled work by Clyfford Still on a vibrant orange ground, while the 1982-83 jacket illustrates fine silver and gilt objects against a white ground. The volumes are profusely illustrated with high-quality color and monochrome plates, accompanied by scholarly articles from experts in various fields. Dimensions: 9.00"L x 2.00"W x 11.00"H Weight: 10.00 lb

Lot: 181 - 2pc American Regionalist Art Books, 1976-1998

This lot consists of tqo Art Books focusing on the American Regionalist movement, including one hardcover and one trade paperback volume. The first item is a hardcover edition of The Regionalists: Painters of the American Scene by Nancy Heller and Julia Williams, published by Watson-Guptill Publications in 1976. This quarto-format volume is a first edition and retains its original pictorial dust jacket. According to the jacket text, the work contains 208 pages featuring 48 full-page color plates and 94 full-page halftones. It includes biographical sketches of artists such as Thomas Hart Benton, Grant Wood, and John Steuart Curry, alongside a bibliography and index. The second item is a trade paperback edition of Renegade Regionalists: The Modern Independence of Grant Wood, Thomas Hart Benton, and John Steuart Curry by James M. Dennis, published by the University of Wisconsin Press in 1998. This scholarly work provides additional critical analysis of the core figures of the movement. Both books feature significant illustrative content documenting the American scene. Dimensions: 11.00"L x 1.25"W x 11.50"H Weight: 5.00 lb 14.00oz

Lot: 182 - 2pc Art at Auction

This lot of 2 Art at Auction Sotheby's books includes two reference volumes reviewing the annual auction seasons at Sotheby's and Parke-Bernet. The 1966-67 volume, edited by Philip Wilson, was published by American Heritage Publishing Co., Inc. in 1967 and is a stated first edition. The 1973-74 volume, edited by Annamaria Edelstein, was published by The Viking Press in 1975. Both books are quarto size and bound in publisher's cloth with their original pictorial dust jackets. These reference works contain comprehensive reviews of the art market across various departments, including Old Master paintings, Impressionist and modern works, furniture, ceramics, and antiquities. The texts are accompanied by numerous black-and-white and color photographic illustrations and include lists of prices realized during the respective seasons. Dimensions: 8.50"L x 2.00"W x 10.75"H Weight: 8.00 lb 4.00oz

Lot: 183 - 2pc Art Reference Books: The Last Romantics (1989) and J W Waterhouse (1994)

Two large-format trade paperback art reference books. The first volume, titled The Last Romantics: The Romantic Tradition in British Art, Burne-Jones to Stanley Spencer, was published by Lund Humphries in association with the Barbican Art Gallery in 1989. This comprehensive exhibition catalog includes scholarly text and numerous illustrations, such as the monochrome plate Nisi Dominus Frustra by Louis B. Davis. The second volume, J W Waterhouse by Anthony Hobson, was published by Phaidon in 1994. This monograph features high-quality color plates of major works by John William Waterhouse, including The Lady of Shalott, Hylas and the Nymphs, and Pandora. The Phaidon volume is identified by silver labels on the front cover and spine. Both books are bound in pictorial softcover wrappers. Dimensions: 9.50"L x 1.00"W x 11.00"H Weight: 3.00 lb 9.00oz

Lot: 184 - 2pc Artist of Brown County Artists Books

This lot comprises two publications focused on the regional art history of the Brown County, Indiana art colony. The selection includes: The Artists of Brown County by Lyn Letsinger-Miller (Indiana University Press, 1994), a quarto-sized hardcover featuring an introduction by Rachel Berenson Perry and high-quality color plates; and Those Brown County Artists: 1900-1950, edited by M. Joanne Nesbit (Nana's Books), a trade paperback providing a chronological history including facsimiles of primary source documents, such as a 1934 note from Eleanor Roosevelt. Both volumes are extensively illustrated, documenting the region's artistic legacy through biographical text, archival photographs, and vibrant plates. Dimensions: 11.50"L x 1.25"W x 11.00"H Weight: 4.00 lb 15.00oz

Lot: 185 - 2pc Jewelry Books, Totems to Turquoise and Contemporary Southwestern Jewelry

This 2-piece collection of hardcover art reference books explores the rich tradition and modern evolution of Southwest and Native American jewelry. The set includes Totems to Turquoise: Native North American Jewelry Arts of the Northwest and Southwest, edited by Kari Chalker (Harry N. Abrams, Inc.), and Contemporary Southwestern Jewelry by Diana F. Pardue (Gibbs Smith). Both quarto-sized volumes retain their original dust jackets and are profusely illustrated with high-quality color plates documenting intricate metalwork, stone inlay, and beadwork. Featuring the craftsmanship of legendary artists such as Charles Loloma, Kenneth Begay, and Preston Monongye, these books serve as a definitive visual guide to the use of silver, gold, turquoise, and coral in indigenous jewelry arts. Dimensions: 9.25"L x 1.00"W x 11.25"H Weight: 6.00 lb

Lot: 186 - 2pc Raphaelle Peale and The Peale Family Art Books

This lot features two hardcover art monographs documenting the significant contributions of the Peale family to American art and science. The selection includes: The Peale Family: Creation of a Legacy 1770-1870, edited by Lillian B. Miller (Abbeville Press, 1996), a quarto-sized scholarly study and exhibition catalog; and Raphaelle Peale Still Lifes by Nicolai Cikovsky Jr. (National Gallery of Art/Harry N. Abrams, Inc., 1988), a focused monograph featuring contributions by Linda Bantel and John Wilmerding. Both volumes retain their original pictorial dust jackets and are extensively illustrated with high-quality color plates alongside academic essays. Dimensions: 9.50"L x 1.25"W x 12.50"H Weight: 5.00 lb 14.00oz

Lot: 187 - 2pc Sotheby's Art at Auction Books 1986-87 and 1987-88. Fogg, G. and S. Liddell, eds. Sotheby's Publications, 1987-1988. (DJ)

This lot features a 2pc set of Sotheby's Art at Auction books, serving as the annual reviews for the 1986-87 and 1987-88 seasons. These volumes are publisher's cloth hardcovers in quarto format, complete with their original illustrated dust jackets. The 1986-87 edition, edited by Georgia Fogg, features a black dust jacket depicting a jeweled panther brooch and contains reviews of the Duchess of Windsor jewelry sale and the Sweeney and Scull collections. The 1987-88 edition, edited by Sally Liddell, showcases Vincent van Gogh's Irises on the dust jacket and documents the record-breaking sale of that work, along with the collection of Andy Warhol. Both volumes are profusely illustrated with high-quality color plates covering various departments, including fine art, jewelry, icons, and modern illustrated books, with specific mentions of works by Marc Chagall and Georgia O'Keeffe. The 1987-88 volume contains 464 pages of text and illustrations. Dimensions: 9.00"L x 2.00"W x 11.00"H Weight: 10.00 lb 14.00oz

Lot: 188 - 2pc Sotheby's Art at Auction Books 1990-91 and 1991-92. Prideaux, Sally (Ed).Philip Wilson Publishers, 1991-1992. (DJ)

This 2pc Sotheby's Art Auction Books collection includes two hardcover volumes documenting the international auction house's seasonal market reviews. The first volume is Sotheby's Art at Auction 1990-91, edited by Sally Prideaux, featuring John Constable's The Lock on the pictorial cover. This volume carries ISBN 0 85667 403 6 and ISSN 0084-6783. The second volume is Sotheby's Art at Auction: The Art Market Review 1991-92, featuring a portrait by Rembrandt on the cover. Both books are quarto in format and are bound in publisher's dark cloth with silver-white lettering on the spines. The volumes provide a comprehensive visual record of significant sales across numerous departments, including American Decorative Arts, Oriental Manuscripts, furniture, jewelry, and Old Master paintings. The books contain extensive color and black-and-white plates throughout, including notable items such as a Chippendale carved mahogany card table and a Civil War quilt. Dimensions: 9.00"L x 2.00"W x 11.00"H Weight: 8.00 lb 1.00oz

Lot: 189 - 2pc Sotheby's Auction Books, Liddell, S. and Prideaux, S. Sotheby's Art at Auction 1988-89 and 1989-90. Sotheby's Publications, 1989-1990. (DJ)

This two-piece set of Sotheby's Art at Auction books documents the 1988-89 and 1989-90 auction seasons. The 1988-89 volume is edited by Sally Liddell and features a dust jacket illustrated with Jasper Johns's False Start. The 1989-90 volume is edited by Sally Prideaux and features Pierre-Auguste Renoir's Au Moulin de la Galette. Both are large quarto-format hardcovers with pictorial dust jackets, each containing 464 pages. The volumes are profusely illustrated with color plates throughout, recording sales across categories such as Chinese art, fine paintings, and modern illustrated books. The 1988-89 volume includes ISBN 0 85667 365 X and ISSN 0084-6783. Dimensions: 9.00"L x 2.00"W x 11.00"H Weight: 11.00 lb 6.00oz

Lot: 190 - 2pc The Duke & Duchess of Windsor. Sotheby's, 1997 Hardcover

This set of two hardcover auction catalogues was published by Sotheby's for Sale 7000, which took place in New York from September 11â€"19, 1997. The catalogues document the historic sale of property from the collection of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. The collection is housed in a black and white pictorial slipcase featuring profile portraits of the Duke and Duchess on opposite sides. The set includes the hardcover volumes titled The Private Collections and The Public Collections, as well as a matching softcover informational volume. The books are in quarto format and are profusely illustrated with color and black and white photographs of estate items, including silver menu holders, Cartier dishes, furniture, and personal accessories such as a black calf handbag with a Perspex ring handle. The title pages state Property from the Collection of The Duke & Duchess of Windsor and specify that the collection includes property from the public and private rooms of the couple's former residence in Paris along with historical material. Dimensions: 9.25"L x 3.00"W x 12.00"H Weight: 10.00 lb 9.00oz

Lot: 191 - 2pc Souls Grown Deep: African American Vernacular Art. Tinwood Books, 2000-2001. Two Volumes, First Edition, Arnett, Paul and William (Eds)

This 2pc art books-hardcover group consists of the comprehensive two-volume series titled Souls Grown Deep: African American Vernacular Art, edited by Paul Arnett and William Arnett. Published by Tinwood Books in association with the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture and The New York Public Library, these volumes represent a primary scholarly resource documenting the history and output of self-taught African American artists from the South. The set includes Volume One and Volume Two, both presented as large-format quarto editions. Each book features publisher's cloth-covered boards with vibrant pictorial dust jackets. The contents are extensively illustrated with high-quality color plates and photographs. The volume positioned on the right is housed in a clear protective plastic sleeve. Weight includes all items. Measurement is for largest item. Dimensions: 11.00"L x 2.25"W x 12.75"H Weight: 19.00 lb 4.00oz

Lot: 192 - 2pc Thomas Eakins Monographs

This collection features two books documenting the career of American realist artist Thomas Eakins (1844-1916). The first volume is a large-format quarto exhibition catalogue, Thomas Eakins, by Darrel Sewell, published by the Philadelphia Museum of Art in 2001. This comprehensive retrospective features extensive color and monochrome plates and scholarly essays. It is bound in blue cloth and includes a pictorial dust jacket displaying Eakins' 1874 work Starting Out after Rail on the front and an 1880 albumen print of the artist on the back. The second volume is a smaller octavo titled Thomas Eakins, published by George Braziller, Inc. in 1959 as part of The Great American Artists Series. Bound in light blue cloth with Eakins printed in black cursive on the front cover, this book includes numerous plates such as the portraits of Walt Whitman and Mrs. Frank Hamilton Cushing. Per user-provided facts, this lot includes one trade paperback and one hardcover book. Dimensions: 10.00"L x 1.50"W x 12.00"H Weight: 7.00 lb 6.00oz

Lot: 193 - 2pc Volumes on Armand Hammer

A lot of 2 Armand Hammer theme books detailing the life and art collection of the American industrialist. The first volume is titled The World of Armand Hammer, featuring text and photographs by John Bryson. Published by Harry N. Abrams, Inc., New York, in 1985, this quarto-sized work includes 250 color photographs documenting Hammer's business ventures, diplomatic travels, and personal history, with a notable section dedicated to his activities in Russia. The book is bound in publisher's black cloth and retains the original pictorial dust jacket. The second volume is The Armand Hammer Collection: Five Centuries of Masterpieces, edited by John Walker with photography by Seth Joel. Published by The Armand Hammer Foundation and Occidental Petroleum Corporation, Los Angeles, in 1980, this large-format exhibition catalog features a color reproduction of Rembrandt van Rijn's Juno on the cover. The contents include scholarly entries on significant artworks, such as drawings by Michelangelo and paintings by other Old Masters. Dimensions: 10.25"L x 1.50"W x 13.25"H Weight: 7.00 lb 9.00oz

Lot: 194 - Three Edward Hopper Soft and Hardcover Books, Various Publishers

This lot features three large-format art books and exhibition catalogs focusing on the work of American painter Edward Hopper. The first volume is Edward Hopper and the American Hotel by Leo G. Mazow, published by the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and Yale University Press, 2019. This softcover edition examines Hopper's fascination with hospitality and travel spaces. The second volume is Edward Hopper and the American Imagination, edited by Deborah Lyons and Adam D. Weinberg, published by the Whitney Museum of American Art in association with W. W. Norton and Company, 1995. This softcover book includes various critical and literary essays regarding the artist's cultural legacy. The third volume is Edward Hopper, with text by Yves Bonnefoy, Nicolas Cendo, and Germain Viatte, published by Wellfleet Press. This large hardcover book includes a pictorial dust jacket illustrating the 1960 painting People in the Sun and contains a literary contribution by Norman Mailer titled The Greatest Thing in the World. The dust jacket flap of the Wellfleet volume indicates an original price of $45.00. Dimensions: 8.75"L x 0.75"W x 12.00"H Weight: 6.00 lb 13.10oz

Lot: 195 - Three Kenneth Hayes Miller Hardcover Monographs by Goodrich, Rothschild, and Burroughs, 1930â€"1974

This lot of 3 Kenneth Hayes Miller books comprises a collection of monographic studies on the American painter (1876â€"1952). The first volume is Kenneth Hayes Miller by Lloyd Goodrich, published by The Arts Publishing Corporation, New York, 1930. It is bound in green publisher's cloth with an inset paper title label on the front cover. The copyright page notes it was designed by R. R. Wheeler, printed with full-tone reproductions by the Meriden Gravure Company, and bound by the J. F. Tapley Company. The second volume is To Keep Art Alive: The Effort of Kenneth Hayes Miller, American Painter (1876â€"1952) by Lincoln Rothschild, published by Art Alliance Press and Associated University Presses, Cranbury, New Jersey, 1974. This quarto-format hardcover includes its original white dust jacket and carries ISBN 0-87982-012-8. The third volume is Kenneth Hayes Miller by Alan Burroughs, published by The Macmillan Company for the Whitney Museum of American Art as part of the American Artists Series. It is protected by a clear Mylar sleeve over its original orange dust jacket. All volumes are extensively illustrated with black-and-white plates of Miller's work, including Figure 2, Nude by the Sea, and Figure 3, Portrait of Theodore Noyes. Dimensions: 9.25"L x 0.50"W x 12.25"H Weight: 4.00 lb 10.00oz

Lot: 196 - Three Volumes. Falk, Peter Hastings (Ed.). Who Was Who in American Art, 1564-1975. Sound View Press, 1999.

This set of 3pc hardcover art books constitutes the comprehensive biographical dictionary titled Who Was Who in American Art, 1564-1975: 400 Years of Artists in America. Edited by Peter Hastings Falk and published by Sound View Press in 1999, this multi-volume reference work provides extensive biographical data on American artists active between the mid-16th and late 20th centuries. The work comprises three volumes: Vol. I (A-F), Vol. II (G-O), and Vol. III (P-Z). The volumes are bound in the publisher's teal cloth with decorative gilt-stamped borders and lettering on the front panels and spines. Internally, the text is arranged alphabetically by artist and includes numerous printed facsimile signatures for reference, including those of Paul Rand and Ellen Emmet Rand. The copyright page identifies the publisher as Sound View Press of Madison, Connecticut, and includes ISBN 0-932087-55-8. A dedication page reads, In memory of my father, Wilbur Nelson Falk. Dimensions: 9.00"L x 2.75"W x 11.25"H Weight: 21.00 lb

Lot: 197 - 3pc Art at Auction Volumes

A lot of 3 Art at Auction Sotheby's books comprising the annual reviews for the 1967-68, 1977-78, and 1978-79 seasons. These reference volumes document the most significant sales at Sotheby's and Parke-Bernet, offering a detailed pictorial record and expert commentary on the global art market. Volume 1: Art at Auction: The Year at Sotheby's & Parke-Bernet 1967-68. Edited by Philip Wilson. Published by Macdonald & Co. and Sotheby & Co., London, 1968. SBN: 356 02434 2. Volume 2: Art at Auction: The Year at Sotheby Parke Bernet 1977-78. Edited by Diana de Froment and Lynn Lewis. Published by Sotheby Parke Bernet Publications Ltd, 1978. ISBN: 0 85667 049 9. Volume 3: Art at Auction: The Year at Sotheby Parke Bernet 1978-79. Edited by Diana de Froment. Published by Sotheby Parke Bernet Publications Ltd, 1979. ISBN: 0 85667 063 4. Each volume is a quarto bound in publisher's cloth and retains its original pictorial dust jacket. The books are extensively illustrated with color and monochrome plates, including reproductions of works by Albrecht Durer, such as Knight, Death and the Devil. These volumes serve as an essential reference for collectors, dealers, and historians specializing in the auction market of the late 1960s and 1970s. Dimensions: 8.50"L x 2.00"W x 10.75"H Weight: 13.00 lb 2.00oz

Lot: 198 - 3pc 20th Century American Art Books

This lot comprises three publications focused on mid-to-late 20th-century American art. The first volume is Contemporary American Painting: Encyclop¦dia Britannica Collection, featuring an introduction by Donald Bear and edited by Grace Pagano. It was published by Duell, Sloan and Pearce, New York, in 1945. This large-format quarto hardcover includes its original dust jacket and serves as a survey of the artists represented in the Britannica collection at that time. The second item is the monograph Paul Cadmus by Lincoln Kirstein, published in 1986 by Rizzoli International Publications, New York. This quarto hardcover is presented in a pictorial dust jacket and provides an extensive overview of Cadmus's career and works, including numerous color and black-and-white plates. The third publication is a softcover exhibition catalogue titled Earl Linderman: The True and Incredible Adventures of Doktor Thrill, published by Aberbach Fine Art, New York. This volume features vibrant color illustrations characteristic of Linderman's stylistic approach. Dimensions: 9.75"L x 0.50"W x 10.50"H Weight: 4.00 lb 6.00oz

Lot: 199 - 3pc American Art Reference Books

This 3-piece collection of hardcover art reference books provides a scholarly and visual survey of Indiana regionalist painting. The trio includes The Passage: Return of Indiana Painters from Germany, 1880-1905 by Martin Krause (Indianapolis Museum of Art), William J. Forsyth: The Life and Work of an Indiana Artist by Rachel Berenson Perry (Indiana University Press), and The Hoosier Group: Five American Painters by Judith Vale Newton (Eckert Publications). These large-format quartos retain their original pictorial dust jackets and are richly illustrated with color plates and duotones, documenting the works of significant artists like T.C. Steele. Together, they trace the development of the "Hoosier Group" and the influence of European training on American Midwestern art. Dimensions: 10.00"L x 1.25"W x 12.00"H Weight: 10.00 lb 4.00oz

Lot: 200 - 3pc Book Collection of Richard Green Art Exhibition Catalogs

This lot comprises three art exhibition catalogs published by the Richard Green gallery of London. These 3pc art books are trade paperback volumes in an oblong quarto format, featuring high-quality color plates and detailed scholarly entries for prominent British artists. One volume highlights the watercolors of Sir William Russell Flint, RA, specifically featuring the work Gypsies Outside the Church, Argilliers, accompanied by a printed facsimile signature. Another catalog includes a comprehensive entry for Dame Laura Knight, DBE, RA, regarding her 1910 oil painting Boys bathing, Newlyn quay, which provides detailed provenance and historical context. The catalogs are bound in pictorial softcover wrappers. Dimensions: 10.25"L x 0.25"W x 8.25"H Weight: 2.00 lb 4.00oz

Lot: 201 - 3pc Books on Fascism and Art

This 3pc collection of books includes both hardcover and paperback editions focused on art history and sociological theory. The lot features The Lost Museum: Glimpses of Vanished Originals by Robert Adams, a hardcover volume with its original dust jacket depicting an architectural interior. Also included are two softcover octavo volumes: Male Fantasies, Volume 1: women floods bodies history by Klaus Theweleit and Art in the Third Reich. These titles examine the intersections of aesthetics, history, and political culture. Dimensions: 9.50"L x 1.00"W x 12.25"H Weight: 6.00 lb 6.00oz

Lot: 202 - 3pc British Art Reference Books and Catalog by Kenneth McConkey and Richard Shone. (DJ)

This 3-piece collection of art reference publications explores the evolution of British art through the 20th century. The set includes British Impressionism by Kenneth McConkey (Harry N. Abrams, Inc.), a quarto hardcover bound in purple cloth with a color-illustrated dust jacket; The Century of Change: British Painting Since 1900 by Richard Shone (Phaidon Press), a quarto hardcover in orange cloth featuring black-and-white illustrations of key modernists; and the trade paperback catalog British Impressions (Messum's). Together, these volumes provide a comprehensive visual and scholarly retrospective of British aesthetic movements, from the Impressionist influence of Walter Richard Sickert to the abstract developments of Merlyn Evans and Roy de Maistre. Dimensions: 9.75"L x 1.00"W x 11.50"H Weight: 6.00 lb

Lot: 203 - 3pc Edward Hopper Book Collection

This lot consists of three monograph volumes documenting the career of American realist painter Edward Hopper (1882-1967). Included are the following titles: 1. Edward Hopper: The Art and the Artist by Gail Levin. New York: Whitney Museum of American Art in association with W. W. Norton & Company, 1980. First Edition. Hardcover quarto in publisher's cloth with pictorial dust jacket. This comprehensive work contains over 500 plates, including 280 in color, along with study drawings and documentary photographs. ISBN 0-393-01374-X. 2. Edward Hopper and the American Imagination by Lyons and Weinberg. New York: Whitney Museum of American Art / W. W. Norton & Company, 1995. Hardcover quarto with pictorial dust jacket. 3. Edward Hopper: 1882-1967: Transformation of the Real by Rolf Gunter Renner. Cologne: Taschen, 1990. Softcover quarto in pictorial wrappers. This volume provides a thematic overview of the artist's stylistic development as part of the Taschen Basic Art Series. Dimensions: 9.00"L x 0.25"W x 12.00"H Weight: 6.00 lb 7.00oz

Lot: 204 - 3pc Famous Artists Advanced Program Binders

Three volumes from The Famous Artists School's Advanced Program, which began in 1948 and was developed by the Famous Artists School in Westport, Connecticut. The courses in this collection are titled How I Make a Picture and each was written by different faculty members: Steven Dohanos, Ben Stahl, and John Atherton. Dimensions: 12.25"L x 1.50"W x 14.25"H Weight: 7.00 lb 11.90oz

Lot: 205 - 3pc Masters of Western Art and American Traditions Art from Culver Books

This three-piece collection of art reference books includes Masters of Western Art by Mary Carroll Nelson (Watson-Guptill, 1982), a hardcover with dust jacket profiling twelve contemporary painters of the American West. The lot also features two hardcover editions of American Traditions: Art from the Collections of Culver Alumni (Indianapolis Museum of Art, 1993), which document over 150 years of American art. These two American Traditions volumes are the same book, appearing here as two hardcovers with different dust jackets. These scholarly catalogs include biographical sketches and numerous illustrations of artists such as Winslow Homer, Georgia O'Keeffe, and Andy Warhol. Dimensions: 10.50"L x 1.50"W x 12.50"H Weight: 14.00 lb 11.00oz

Lot: 206 - 3pc Thornton Dial Art Appreciation Books

This lot comprises a collection of three art monographs focused on the work of Thornton Dial. The selection includes: Thornton Dial (Ricco/Maresca Gallery, 1998), a quarto-sized volume exploring the artist's unique visual language; Thornton Dial: Image of the Tiger (Harry N. Abrams, Inc., 1993), which examines the tiger as a central motif in his early work; and Hard Truths: The Art of Thornton Dial (Prestel, 2010), a comprehensive survey published in conjunction with his major retrospective. Each volume is extensively illustrated with high-quality color plates documenting Dial's mastery of assemblage and mixed-media painting. Dimensions: 12.00"L x 1.25"W x 12.50"H Weight: 8.00 lb 10.10oz

Lot: 207 - 3pc Volumes on American Landscape and Marine Art

A collection of three books focused on American landscape, marine, and Luminist art traditions. The first volume is titled Artists of Cape Ann: A 150 Year Tradition by Kristian Davies, published by Twin Lights Publishers, Inc., Rockport, Massachusetts in 2001. This is a first edition, first printing as indicated by the number line 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 on the copyright page. The book is a hardcover quarto bound in publisher's cloth with its original illustrated dust jacket. It features ISBN 1-885435-18-5 and is extensively illustrated with color plates and black-and-white images documenting the artistic history of the Cape Ann region. The second volume is American Light: The Luminist Movement 1850-1875 by John Wilmerding, published by Princeton University Press and the National Gallery of Art, Washington. This square format hardcover quarto includes its original illustrated dust jacket and provides an scholarly study of the Luminist movement through reproductions of paintings, drawings, and early photographs. The third item is an exhibition catalog titled Emile A. Gruppe: A Retrospective, published by the North Shore Arts Association. This is a softcover volume with pictorial wrappers, containing a survey of works by the Gloucester-based painter Emile A. Gruppe with numerous color plates. Dimensions: 11.00"L x 0.75"W x 9.00"H Weight: 5.00 lb 7.50oz

Lot: 208 - 3pc Volumes: African-American and Caribbean Art and French Connections

A lot of three volumes exploring themes of African-American and Caribbean art with French connections. The collection includes one hardcover monograph and two softcover exhibition catalogues. The first volume is Theresa Leininger-Miller, New Negro Artists in Paris: African American Painters and Sculptors in the City of Light, 1922-1934, published by Rutgers University Press in 2001. This hardcover work with a dust jacket features seven chapters focusing on individual artists including Nancy Elizabeth Prophet, Palmer Hayden, Hale Woodruff, Archibald J. Motley Jr., Augusta Savage, and Albert Alexander Smith. The second volume is Paris Connections: African American Artists in Paris, edited by Asake Bomani and Belvie Rooks, published by Q.E.D. Press in 1992. Identified as a first edition on the copyright page, this softcover book was published for exhibitions at the Bomani Gallery and Jernigan Wicker Fine Arts in San Francisco. It includes bibliographic references and an index. ISBN 0-936609-25-7. The third volume is A Haitian Celebration: Art and Culture, by Ute Stebich, published by the Milwaukee Art Museum in 1992. This softcover volume served as a companion to an exhibition held from April 24 to August 16, 1992. The cover displays the artwork Carnaval des Fleurs (1973) by Rigaud Benoit from the Milwaukee Art Museum collection. ISBN 0-944110-31-2. Dimensions: 8.50"L x 0.25"W x 10.00"H Weight: 3.00 lb 9.10oz

Lot: 209 - 3pc Volumes: Art and History of the Harlem Renaissance

This collection includes three volumes documenting the artistic and cultural impact of the Harlem Renaissance. The first volume is Rhapsodies in Black: Art of the Harlem Renaissance, a large-format softcover exhibition catalog published in 1997 by the University of California Press in association with the Hayward Gallery and the Institute of International Visual Arts (inIVA). The catalog was edited by Joanna Skipwith, with the exhibition devised and selected by Richard J. Powell and David A. Bailey. It includes tour dates for 1997-1998 at venues including the Hayward Gallery, London, and the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington D.C. ISBNs 1 85332 163 X and 0-520-21268-1 are present. The second volume is Harlem Renaissance: Art of Black America, a quarto hardcover with a dust jacket published by The Studio Museum in Harlem and Harry N. Abrams, Inc. This work features an introduction by Mary Schmidt Campbell and essays by David Driskell, David Levering Lewis, and Deborah Willis Ryan. It contains 140 illustrations, including 55 plates in full color, and captures the era through the photography of James Van Der Zee and works by artists such as Aaron Douglas and Palmer Hayden. The third volume is The Harlem Renaissance: Hub of African-American Culture, 1920-1930 by Steven Watson, published by Pantheon. This hardcover with a dust jacket is part of the Circles of the Twentieth Century series. The book provides a historical overview of the period, chronicling the lives of figures such as Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston, and Duke Ellington. It is illustrated with various street maps, sociograms, and archival imagery. Dimensions: 9.00"L x 1.00"W x 11.75"H Weight: 6.00 lb 9.50oz

Lot: 210 - Collection of 4 Edward Hopper Hardcover and Softcover Books, Various Authors and Publishers

A collection of 4 books and exhibition catalogues dedicated to the work of American realist painter Edward Hopper. The set includes: Ivo Kranzfelder, Hopper, published by Taschen, a hardcover volume with pictorial covers; Robert Hobbs, Edward Hopper, published by Harry N. Abrams, Inc. as part of The Library of American Art series, a hardcover with dust jacket; Carol Troyen, Judith A. Barter, Janet L. Comey, Elliot Bostwick Davis, and Ellen E. Roberts, Edward Hopper, published by MFA Publications, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, a hardcover with dust jacket; and Carter E. Foster, Hopper Drawing, published by the Whitney Museum of American Art in association with Yale University Press, a large-format softcover with pictorial wrappers. The volumes are profusely illustrated with color plates and black-and-white reproductions. The MFA Publications volume contains 180 color and 22 black-and-white illustrations, while the Abrams volume includes 102 illustrations with 55 color plates. These works provide a comprehensive overview of Hopper's career, featuring his iconic oil paintings, watercolors, and preparatory sketches. Dimensions: 10.00"L x 1.25"W x 12.75"H Weight: 13.00 lb 16.00oz

Lot: 211 - Collection of 4 Hard and Softcover Artist Books including George Bellows and Alan Feltus, Various Purblishers, 1992

This lot consists of a collection of 4 artist books and catalogs focused on American realism and figurative painting, specifically the works of George Bellows and Alan Feltus. The primary volume is a cloth-bound hardcover edition of The Paintings of George Bellows, published in 1992 by Harry N. Abrams, Inc., in association with the Amon Carter Museum and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. This comprehensive monograph was authored by Michael Quick, Jane Myers, Franklin Kelly, and Marian Doezema, and features an introduction by John Wilmerding. It contains a wealth of color and black-and-white plates documenting the artist's landscapes, portraits, and urban scenes. The book includes the original pictorial dust jacket. The second Bellows-related publication is a square softcover titled George Bellows: Lithographs from the Collection of Dr. and Mrs. Harold Rifkin. Published by Adelson Galleries and Meredith Long and Company, this catalog focuses on the artist's graphic work, including his iconic boxing scenes and social realist subjects. The collection also includes two softcover exhibition catalogs from Forum Gallery titled Alan Feltus: New Paintings. These publications document the contemporary figurative oil paintings of Alan Feltus, known for his classical compositions and muted color palettes. Both catalogs feature high-quality color reproductions of the artist's work from the mid-1990s. The Bellows hardcover volume measures approximately 12.25 by 10.5 inches. Dimensions: 9.00"L x 1.00"W x 12.00"H Weight: 4.00 lb 14.00oz

Lot: 212 - A 4pc Collection of American Art History Books: Watson, Baigell, and Others (DJ)

This 4pc Art Books collection features a selection of reference volumes focused on American art history, including hardcover and trade paperback editions. The collection includes Steven Watson, Strange Bedfellows: The First American Avant-Garde, published by Abbeville Press in 1991 as a stated first edition, hardcover with dust jacket; Matthew Baigell, The American Scene: American Painting of the 1930s, published by Praeger, hardcover with dust jacket; Debra N. Mancoff, 50 American Artists You Should Know, published by Prestel, hardcover; and Carol Crown (Editor), Coming Home! Self-Taught Artists, the Bible and the American South, published by the University Press of Mississippi, trade paperback. The volumes are extensively illustrated with color and black-and-white plates depicting a range of American artistic styles from the early 20th-century avant-garde to self-taught regional traditions. Dimensions: 11.50"L x 1.00"W x 10.50"H Weight: 8.00 lb 8.00oz

Lot: 213 - A Group of 4 Pennsylvania Art History Books and Exhibition Catalogs. Various Publishers.

This collection consists of 4 softcover publications focused on Pennsylvania-based art and history. The first volume is titled The Philadelphia Ten: A Women's Artist Group 1917 to 1945 by Page Talbott and Patricia Tanis Sydney, published by Galleries at Moore and American Art Review Press. This quarto-sized book features pictorial wrappers with a floral cover and contains extensive color plates. The second item is titled a coloring book of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, which features line-art reproductions of notable works including Gilbert Stuart's 1804 portrait of Dolly Madison and Thomas Birch's Perry's Victory on Lake Erie. The third item is a stapled booklet titled The Pennsylvania Academy and Its Women, featuring cover art with a signature for Emily Sartain. The final item is an exhibition catalog titled Dorcas Cooke Doolittle: A Philadelphia Modernist Rediscovered, which includes biographical text and color plates of works such as Stars and Stripes and The Artist's Studio. All publications are bound in illustrated paper wrappers and printed on semi-gloss or matte paper stock. Dimensions: 9.00"L x 0.50"W x 12.00"H Weight: 2.00 lb 12.90oz

Lot: 214 - A Lot of 4 American Women Artists Books by Eleanor Tufts, Charlotte Rubinstein, and Others.

A collection of four publications focused on American women artists, including reference works and exhibition catalogs. The group comprises: (1) Eleanor Tufts, American Women Artists 1830-1930, published by the National Museum of Women in the Arts, 1987. This is a large-format quarto softcover with black pictorial wraps, featuring introductory essays by Gail Levin, Alessandra Comini, and Wanda M. Corn. (2) Charlotte Streifer Rubinstein, American Women Artists: From Early Indian Times to the Present, published by Avon, 1982 (ISBN 0-380-61101-5). It is a yellow pictorial softcover identified as a first Avon printing. (3) J. L. Collins, Women Artists in America, published circa 1973. A hardcover reference work bound in tan cloth with brown lettering on the spine and front cover. (4) Vose Galleries, Beyond a Woman's Place: Pioneers in American Art, a staple-bound exhibition catalog. The books are illustrated with numerous black-and-white and color plates; visible interior pages include a color plate of a 1922 work by Gertrude Horsford Fiske and biographical text on Gertrude Glass Greene. Dimensions: 9.75"L x 0.75"W x 13.00"H Weight: 6.00 lb 14.30oz

Lot: 215 - Lot of 4 American Impressionism and Garden Theme Hard and Softcover Books, Various Publishers, 1992-2001

This lot consists of four publications centered on the themes of American Impressionism, women, and the garden movement. The collection includes: 1. Hill, May Brawley. Grandmother's Garden: The Old-Fashioned American Garden 1865-1915. New York: Harry N. Abrams, Inc., 1995. First Edition. Hardcover with pictorial dust jacket. Includes 150 illustrations, featuring period paintings and archival photographs. ISBN: 0-8109-3389-6. 2. Bedford, Faith Andrews. Frank W. Benson: American Impressionist. New York: Rizzoli International Publications, Inc., 1994. Hardcover with pictorial dust jacket. A comprehensive monograph on the artist, featuring numerous color plates and a bibliography. ISBN: 0-8478-1609-5. 3. Strickler, Susan, Linda J. Docherty, and Erica E. Hirshler. Impressionism Transformed: The Paintings of Edmund C. Tarbell. Manchester, NH: The Currier Gallery of Art, 2001. Softcover exhibition catalog with illustrated wrappers. Published in conjunction with the exhibition shown at the Currier Gallery of Art, Delaware Art Museum, and Terra Museum of American Art. ISBN: 0-929710-25-8. 4. Ladies in the Home & Garden: Glimpses of Women Indoors & Out by American Artists 1850-1925. Chicago: R. H. Love Galleries, Inc., 1992. Softcover exhibition catalog with minimalist printed wrappers. Published for the exhibition held from November 15, 1992, through January 15, 1993. Dimensions: 9.50"L x 1.00"W x 12.25"H Weight: 9.00 lb 6.30oz

Lot: 216 - Lot of 4 Walt Reed Hardcover Books on American Illustrators, Various Publishers, 1966-2001

A collection of four large-format reference volumes documenting the history of American illustration, authored or compiled by Walt Reed. The lot includes the following titles: Great American Illustrators published by Abbeville Press in 1979 (ISBN 0-89659-075-5, Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 79-5378); The Illustrator in America 1860-2000 published by Watson-Guptill for The Society of Illustrators in 2001; The Illustrator in America 1880-1980 published by Madison Square Press in 1984; and The Illustrator in America 1900-1960s published by Reinhold Publishing Corporation in 1966. Each volume is a quarto bound in the publisher's cloth or boards and retains its original dust jacket. The contents include biographical information and representative works for numerous artists including Howard Pyle, Edwin Austin Abbey, Norman Rockwell, J.C. Leyendecker, Maxfield Parrish, and others listed in the contents of the Abbeville edition such as Edwin Austin Abbey and Harry Beckhoff. The books are illustrated throughout with color and black-and-white plates. The 1979 Abbeville edition was printed and bound in Japan. Dimensions: 10.25"L x 1.00"W x 13.00"H Weight: 15.00 lb 4.00oz

Lot: 217 - Four Hardcover Books on Indiana History, Art, and Literature. Various Publishers, 1962-1993.

This lot comprises four volumes focused on the cultural and historical development of the state of Indiana. Included is A History of Indiana Literature by Arthur W. Shumaker, published by the Indiana Historical Bureau in 1962. This octavo volume is bound in the publisher's blue cloth with a title page specifying an emphasis on imaginative works by authors who began writing prior to World War II. Also included is a 1993 reprint of Art and Artists of Indiana by Mary Q. Burnet, originally published in 1921. This edition was issued by Eckhert Publications and printed by Windmill Publications, Inc. It is bound in dark blue textured cloth with gilt-stamped lettering to the front board. The third volume is a softcover edition of The Indiana Way: A State History by James H. Madison, published as a First Midland Book Edition in 1990. The final volume is the Reference Guide to Indiana, published by Somerset Publishers in 1977, featuring cream-colored pictorial boards displaying the seal of the State of Indiana. All volumes are octavo in size. Dimensions: 6.50"L x 1.25"W x 9.25"H Weight: 6.00 lb 10.80oz

Lot: 218 - Four William Merritt Chase Art Hard and Softcover Books, Various Publishers

A lot of 4 William Merritt Chase books comprising four monographs and exhibition catalogues focusing on the life and work of the American painter. The collection includes: Ronald G. Pisano, A Leading Spirit in American Art: William Merritt Chase, 1849-1916, published by the Henry Art Gallery, University of Washington, Seattle, bound in black cloth with silver-stamped spine lettering and featuring an illustrated dust jacket; Barbara Gallati, William Merritt Chase, published by Harry N. Abrams, Inc., a large-format hardcover with a decorative floral-patterned dust jacket from the Library of American Art series; Ronald G. Pisano, William Merritt Chase, published by Watson-Guptill, in softcover wrappers with a landscape illustration; and Bruce Weber and Sarah Kate Gillespie, Chase Inside and Out: The Aesthetic Interiors of William Merritt Chase, published by Berry-Hill Galleries, in softcover wrappers. The volumes are profusely illustrated with color and black-and-white plates documenting Chase's paintings, studio interiors, and landscapes, including the work Did You Speak to Me?. The books range in size from quarto to folio. Dimensions: 11.50"L x 0.75"W x 11.50"H Weight: 9.00 lb 0.80oz

Lot: 219 - 4pc Architecture Themed Books

This lot of 4 architecture theme books consists of several monographs focusing on medieval history, cathedrals, and monastic structures. The primary volume is Romanesque: Architecture, Sculpture, Painting, edited by Rolf Toman and published by Konemann in 1997 (ISBN 3-89508-447-6). This quarto hardcover is bound in blue cloth with a pictorial dust jacket and features extensive color photography by Achim Bednorz and Klaus Frahm, with text translated from German by Fiona Hulse and Ian Macmillan. The second volume is The Early Middle Ages: From Late Antiquity to A.D. 1000 by Xavier Barral i Altet, part of the Taschen World Architecture series, presented in pictorial boards with color illustrations. The third volume is The Archaeology of Cathedrals, edited by Tim Tatton-Brown and Julian Munby, published as Monograph No. 42 by the Oxford University Committee for Archaeology in 1996, bound in red paper wraps. The final volume is The Lost Monasteries of William Randolph Hearst by Robert H. Baer, a softcover edition in purple pictorial wraps featuring architectural plans and historical portraits. The collection contains a comprehensive array of architectural plans, diagrams, and color plates. Dimensions: 11.00"L x 1.75"W x 12.50"H Weight: 14.00 lb

Lot: 220 - 4pc American Art Books and Exhibition Catalogs

A collection of four art books and exhibition catalogs focusing on American Regionalism and art of the Great Depression, comprising both hardcover and trade paperback editions. The primary work is A Treasury of American Prints, edited by Thomas Craven and published by Simon and Schuster in 1939. This folio volume is spiral-bound with green cloth boards and an inset orange title label, housed in the original black cloth slipcase with a printed spine label. Also included is Contemporary American Painting: Encyclopaedia Britannica Collection, edited by Grace Pagano and published by Encyclopaedia Britannica in 1945, a hardcover volume in an orange pictorial dust jacket. The collection further includes two softcover catalogs: American Art of the Great Depression: two sides of the coin, published by the Wichita Art Museum in 1985, and The American Scene: Urban and Rural Regionalists of the 30s and 40s. Dimensions: 11.00"L x 1.50"W x 13.25"H Weight: 7.00 lb 5.00oz

Lot: 221 - 4pc American Impressionist Art Books

This lot of four large-format art reference books focuses on American Impressionism. The collection includes: Ulrich W. Hiesinger's Impressionism in America: The Ten American Painters (Prestel, 1991); William H. Gerdts' Masterworks of American Impressionism from the Pfeil Collection (ASI, 1992); Lisa N. Peters' American Impressionist Masterpieces (Hugh Lauter Levin Associates, 1991); and Guy Rose: American Impressionist by Will South, Jean Stern, and William H. Gerdts (The Oakland Museum and The Irvine Museum, 1995). The assembly consists of two hardcovers with dust jackets and two softcovers. These scholarly volumes feature numerous high-quality color plates and monographs covering major figures and movement groups. Dimensions: 10.00"L x 0.75"W x 14.00"H Weight: 13.00 lb 2.00oz

Lot: 222 - 4pc Art Books including Francis Picabia, Joseph Raphael, and Michael Parkes

This lot comprises a collection of four art monographs and exhibition catalogs in quarto format. The selection includes: Francis Picabia: The Late Works 1933-1953, edited by Zdenek Felix (Hatje), a red cloth hardcover with dust jacket featuring color plates such as La femme berceuse; Linderman: The True and Incredible Adventures of Doktor Thrill by Earl Linderman (Paradise House), featuring a silver dust jacket and expressionist plates; Michael Parkes by Hans Redeker (Steltman), a monograph in a dust jacket depicting surrealist imagery; and Joseph Raphael: An Artistic Journey (Spanierman Gallery, LLC), a gallery catalog with a blue cloth spine and pictorial cover. Each volume is extensively illustrated with high-quality color plates. Dimensions: 9.75"L x 0.50"W x 13.00"H Weight: 11.00 lb 1.10oz

Lot: 223 - 4pc Art History Reference Book Collection

This 4pc art books-hardcover collection focuses on the history and identification of American painting from the colonial era to the mid-20th century. The cornerstone of the set is a two-volume work titled 300 Years of American Art, housed in a burgundy cloth-covered slipcase. These quarto volumes feature biographical essays on over 820 artists, more than 1,020 color plates, and an analysis of 40,000 auction sales transactions. Also included is Masterpieces of American Painting by Leonard Everett Fisher, published by the Bison Group. This volume explores major figures such as John Singleton Copley, Georgia O'Keeffe, and Edward Hopper, illustrated with nearly 100 full-color paintings. The collection is completed by Fine American Art from 1845 to 1960, a hardcover volume published by Spanierman Gallery, LLC, which serves as a catalog of American works from the mid-19th to mid-20th centuries. All volumes are presented in their original bindings with dust jackets where applicable. Dimensions: 9.00"L x 3.50"W x 11.75"H Weight: 16.00 lb

Lot: 224 - 4pc Art Instruction Books on Oil Painting

A collection of four instructional art books focusing on oil painting techniques, portraiture, and light, all published by Watson-Guptill Publications. The group includes Painting the Head in Oil by John Howard Sanden (First Printing, 1976), Portrait & Figure Painting by Jerry Farnsworth, Light for the Artist by Ted Seth Jacobs, and Magic Realist Oil Painting by Rudy de Reyna. These volumes provide comprehensive artist demonstrations, including landscape, still life, and portraiture in various oil media. The books are quarto in size and include numerous color plates and monochrome illustrations. This 4pc set of hardcover and trade paperback books is a significant resource for traditional representational painting. Dimensions: 9.50"L x 1.00"W x 12.50"H Weight: 7.00 lb 7.00oz

Lot: 225 - 4pc Boris Vallejo Art Book and Boris Vallejo & Julie Bell Calendars

This four-piece collection features the fantasy artwork of Boris Vallejo and Julie Bell, consisting of one trade paperback and three wall calendars. The selection includes: The Fantastic Art of Boris Vallejo (Ballantine Books), featuring an introduction by Lester Del Rey and curated color plates such as The Flying Sorcerer (1976); and three stapled wall calendars titled Boris Vallejo and Julie Bell's Fantasy Calendar (Workman Publishing Company, Inc.) for the years 2002, 2006, and 2011. Each calendar presents collaborative and individual fantasy-themed paintings paired with standard monthly grids. These items are extensively illustrated with highly detailed anatomical and fantasy studies. Dimensions: 12.00"L x 0.50"W x 12.00"H Weight: 3.00 lb

Lot: 226 - 4pc Collection of Books on the Life and Estate of William Randolph Hearst

This lot features a 4pc collection of books focused on the life, expansive art collections, and the California estate of William Randolph Hearst. The group includes two quarto-sized hardcover volumes with their original dust jackets and two softcover editions by the same author. The first hardcover is Hearst the Collector by Mary L. Levkoff, published by Abrams in association with the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA). This volume provides a comprehensive look at the newspaper tycoon's art acquisitions, featuring a sepia-toned cover of a hall lined with armor. The second hardcover is Hearst Castle: The Biography of a Country House by Victoria Kastner, with a foreword by George Plimpton, published by Abrams. This work chronicles the evolution of the San Simeon compound and contains 259 illustrations, including 157 plates in full color. The collection also includes two copies of The Lost Monasteries of William Randolph Hearst by Robert H. Baer. One is a standard trade paperback with a purple pictorial cover featuring Hearst and architectural plans, and the other is a softcover Galley Proof edition in light blue wrappers. These volumes detail Hearst's transport of medieval Spanish monasteries to America and include black and white architectural elevations and illustrations. Dimensions: 10.25"L x 1.00"W x 12.25"H Weight: 10.00 lb

Lot: 227 - 4pc Jackson Pollock Art Books

This collection includes four books focusing on the life and work of American abstract expressionist painter Jackson Pollock. The group comprises a mix of trade paperbacks and hardcover editions. The titles include Jackson Pollock: An American Saga by Steven Naifeh and Gregory White Smith, published by Potter (hardcover with dust jacket); Jackson Pollock by Kirk Varnedoe, an exhibition catalogue published by The Museum of Modern Art, New York (softcover); Pollock by Leonhard Emmerling, published by Taschen (softcover); and The Essential Jackson Pollock by Justin Spring, published by Abrams (hardcover with dust jacket). These volumes provide biographical accounts, critical essays, and numerous color and black-and-white illustrations of Pollock's drip paintings and other works. Dimensions: 11.50"L x 1.00"W x 9.75"H Weight: 9.00 lb 4.00oz

Lot: 228 - 4pc Norman Rockwell Art Books

This collection comprises four books focused on the work and technique of American artist Norman Rockwell. The lot includes three large-format hardcover volumes and one instructional softcover. The first volume is Norman Rockwell: 332 Magazine Covers by Christopher Finch, published by Artabras. This folio-sized hardcover retains its original pictorial dust jacket featuring the No Swimming illustration. It serves as a comprehensive visual catalog of the artist's magazine cover career. The second volume is Norman Rockwell: Illustrator by Arthur L. Guptill, published by Watson-Guptill. It is bound in green publisher's cloth with the title and author stamped in black on the front cover and spine. The interior includes biographical text and numerous illustrations, featuring both color plates and black-and-white character sketches. The third volume is titled Norman Rockwell, published by Electa. This hardcover edition is accompanied by a white pictorial dust jacket depicting a man and girl walking. It contains high-quality reproductions of Rockwell's paintings. The fourth item is How I Make a Picture by Norman Rockwell, a thin trade paperback instructional booklet. The cover features a color illustration of boys fishing, while the interior provides insight into the artist's creative process through sketches and commentary. Interior contents across the collection include color plates of major works, such as the Crestwood commuter station painting, and various character studies with captions including "Officer Clancy needs no whistle" and "The professor welcomes the chance to curl up with some good bacilli." Dimensions: 12.50"L x 2.00"W x 15.25"H Weight: 17.00 lb 5.00oz

Lot: 229 - A Collection of 5 African American Art and Artists Books and Exhibition Catalogs

This group consists of five softcover volumes and exhibition catalogs focusing on the contributions of African American artists throughout history. The collection features Samella Lewis, African American Art and Artists, published by the University of California Press in 1990 as an updated and revised second edition. Also included is Two Centuries of Black American Art by David C. Driskell, published by the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and Alfred A. Knopf. The lot is supplemented by three major exhibition catalogs: African-American Artists, 1929-1945: Prints, Drawings, and Paintings in The Metropolitan Museum of Art, published by The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Yale University Press; African Americans in Art: Selections from The Art Institute of Chicago, published by the Art Institute of Chicago and University of Washington Press; and Sharing Traditions: Five Black Artists in Nineteenth-Century America, published by the National Museum of American Art. All volumes are quarto-sized with pictorial softcover bindings and contain numerous color and black-and-white plates documenting the work of various artists including David Driskell and Floyd Coleman. Dimensions: 8.50"L x 1.00"W x 11.00"H Weight: 7.00 lb 4.80oz

Lot: 230 - A Collection of 5 Art Books and Exhibition Catalogs on American Art. Various Publishers, 1983-2002

This lot consists of a collection of 5 art books and exhibition catalogs focusing on 20th-century and traditional American art. The collection includes a combination of hardcover and trade paperbacks. The group includes: The Lane Collection: 20th-Century Paintings in the American Tradition by Theodore E. Stebbins, Jr. Published by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 1983. This is a hardcover edition with the original dust jacket. ISBN 0-87846-233-5. The Friedman Collection: Artists of Chicago. Published by Spanierman Gallery, LLC, New York, 2002. Hardcover with pictorial boards as issued. ISBN 0-945936-49-4. A Private View: American Paintings from the Manoogian Collection. Published in association with the Yale University Art Gallery of Art, 1993. Trade paperback. For Beauty and for Truth: The William and Abigail Gerdts Collection of American Still Life. Published by Berry-Hill Galleries, 1998. Trade paperback. Clowes Collection. Trade paperback catalog featuring works from the collection, including European and American paintings. All items feature high-quality color plates and scholarly entries regarding the respective collections and artists. Dimensions: 9.50"L x 0.75"W x 11.25"H Weight: 8.00 lb

Lot: 231 - A Collection of 5 Books and Exhibition Catalogs on American Artist Grant Wood. (DJ)

A collection of five reference books and exhibition catalogs focused on the life and oeuvre of American Regionalist artist Grant Wood (1891â€"1942). The lot includes the following titles: Grant Wood: An American Master Revealed, a softcover exhibition catalog from the Davenport Museum of Art; Grant Wood by James Dennis, a hardcover volume in dust jacket; This is Grant Wood Country, compiled by Joan Liffring-Zug and published by the Davenport Municipal Art Gallery, a hardcover in dust jacket; Grant Wood by Kate F. Jennings, published by Crescent Books, a hardcover in dust jacket; and Grant Wood: The Regionalist Vision by Wanda M. Corn, a large-format softcover. These quarto-sized volumes contain extensive biographical text and numerous color plates reproducing Wood's major paintings, such as American Gothic, Stone City, and The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere. Dimensions: 10.50"L x 0.50"W x 14.50"H Weight: 9.00 lb 5.40oz

Lot: 232 - A Collection of 5 California Art Reference Books. Various Authors and Publishers

This lot consists of a collection of 5 art reference books and publications focused on the history and artists of California. The grouping includes a mix of hardcover volumes in original dust jackets and trade paperbacks. Included titles are: American Scene Painting: California, 1930s and 1940s, edited by Ruth Lilly Westphal and Janet Blake Dominik, Westphal Publishing, 1991 (Hardcover in dust jacket, ISBN 0-9610520-3-1); California Art: 450 Years of Painting and Other Media by Nancy Dustin Wall Moure, Dustin Publications, 1998 (Hardcover in dust jacket); The Art and Life of Edwin Roscoe Shrader by Blake Kovinick, published by George Stern Fine Arts (Hardcover in dust jacket); Circles of Influence: Impressionism to Modernism in Southern California Art 1910-1930, Orange County Museum of Art (Trade paperback); and a small promotional booklet for Edenhurst Gallery. The volumes are primarily quarto in size and feature extensive color plates, archival photography, and scholarly text regarding the development of modernism, impressionism, and regionalism in the American West. The weight includes all items. Measurement is for the largest item in this collection. Dimensions: 9.50"L x 1.50"W x 12.75"H Weight: 14.00 lb

Lot: 233 - Lot of 5 African-American Art Softcover Books including To Conserve a Legacy and Against the Odds

Lot of five softcover books and exhibition catalogs on African-American art and artists, including titles by Richard J. Powell, Gary A. Reynolds, Regenia A. Perry, and others. Publications date from 1989â€"1999 and cover topics including the Harlem Renaissance, African-American printmaking, and 20th century masterworks. Quarto volumes with illustrated wrappers and numerous color and black-and-white plates throughout. Dimensions: 9.00"L x 0.75"W x 12.00"H Weight: 8.00 lb 6.20oz

Lot: 234 - Lot of 5 Thomas Hart Benton Books and Ephemera

This lot consists of 5 books and ephemera related to the American Regionalist painter Thomas Hart Benton. The cornerstone of the collection is the large quarto monograph titled Thomas Hart Benton by Matthew Baigell, published by Harry N. Abrams, Inc., New York, in 1973. The volume is bound in publisher's white cloth and retains its original pictorial dust jacket featuring farm workers in a field. According to the jacket text, the book contains 229 illustrations, with 101 plates in full color. Also included is a hardcover volume titled Thomas Hart Benton and the Indiana Murals, published by the Indiana University Art Museum and Indiana University Press, featuring an orange spine. A third hardcover is titled Thomas Hart Benton: Mechanics of Form, with a black spine and cover art depicting a locomotive under a moonlit sky. The ephemera in the lot includes an original copy of TIME The Weekly Newsmagazine from December 24, 1934 (Volume XXIV, Number 26). The magazine cover features a self-portrait of the artist with the caption Thomas Benton's Thomas Benton. Completing the lot is a landscape-oriented staple-bound booklet titled Thomas Hart Benton and the Indiana Murals: The Making of a Masterpiece, which features a charcoal study for a mural on its cover. Dimensions: 13.50"L x 1.25"W x 12.00"H Weight: 9.00 lb 10.00oz

Lot: 235 - Five American Art History Hard and Softcover Books Including The Art of Tom Lovell

This lot features five volumes centered on American art history, with particular focus on Western themes and patriotic imagery. The collection includes a mix of hardcover reference works and one museum exhibition catalog. The volumes included are: 1. Hedgpeth, Don and Walt Reed. The Art of Tom Lovell: An Invitation to History. New York: Morrow. Hardcover with dust jacket. 2. Fisher, Leonard Everett. Remington and Russell. New York: Gallery Books. Hardcover with dust jacket. 3. Fort, Ilene Susan. The Flag Paintings of Childe Hassam. Hardcover with dust jacket. 4. Bailey, Suzanne. Essential History of American Art. Bath: Parragon Publishing, 2002. ISBN 0-75258-812-5. Hardcover with dust jacket. 5. The American Flag in the Art of Our Country. Allentown: Allentown Art Museum. Softcover exhibition catalog. The books are quarto in size and heavily illustrated with high-quality color plates throughout, showcasing the works of Frederick Remington, Charles M. Russell, Tom Lovell, Childe Hassam, and other significant American artists. The Essential History of American Art volume was printed and bound in China. Dimensions: 9.50"L x 1.00"W x 12.50"H Weight: 11.00 lb 1.00oz

Lot: 236 - Five Hard and Softcover Illustration Art Books by Various Authors including Loomis, Lovell

This lot features a collection of five large-format volumes documenting the history and technical aspects of American illustration. The collection includes: Tom Lovell Illustrator by Daniel Zimmer, published by The Illustrated Press, Inc., 2016, stated First Edition (ISBN-13: 978-0-9970292-2-2); Creative Illustration by Andrew Loomis, published by Bonanza Books; John La Gatta by Jill Bossert, published by Madison Square Press; The Complete Works of Harrison Fisher Illustrator by Naomi Welch; and The Gibson Girl and Her America by Charles Dana Gibson, published by Dover Publications (ISBN 0-486-21986-0). Four of the volumes are quarto-sized hardcovers with pictorial dust jackets, while the Gibson volume is a large-format softcover. The books are extensively illustrated with high-quality color plates, magazine cover reproductions, pen-and-ink studies, and instructional art diagrams. The Tom Lovell volume includes an extensive biographical narrative and career overview alongside full-page color plates. The Harrison Fisher volume provides a comprehensive visual record of the artist's magazine and portrait work. The Andrew Loomis volume is a classic instructional text featuring technical drawing planes and artistic methodology. Dimensions: 9.50"L x 1.25"W x 12.25"H Weight: 13.00 lb 10.00oz

Lot: 237 - 5 Books & Exhibition Catalogs on Women Painters & Artists

This group includes five publications focused on the history and contributions of women artists, primarily from the 18th through the 20th centuries. The lot comprises four hardcover volumes with dust jackets and one large-format softcover exhibition catalog. Titles includes: Seven Women: Great Painters. Philadelphia: Chilton Book Company, 1969. Five Women Painters. London: Channel 4 / Arts Council of Great Britain, 1986. Bloomsbury Women: Distinct Figures in Life and Art. Foreword by Frances Partridge. New York: Henry Holt and Company, 1995. Independent Spirits: Women Painters of the American West, 1890-1945. Los Angeles: Autry Museum of Western Heritage in association with University of California Press, 1995. The Genius of The Fair Muse: Painting and Sculpture Celebrating American Women Artists 1875 to 1945. Dimensions: 9.50"L x 0.25"W x 12.00"H Weight: 8.00 lb 0.40oz

Lot: 238 - 5pc Art and History Books

A collection of 5 art and history books comprising both hardcover and paperback editions. The group includes the following publications: 1. Beyond the Legacy: Anniversary Acquisitions for the Freer Gallery of Art and the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery. Published by the Smithsonian Institution. Quarto. Hardcover with pictorial dust jacket. 2. Woodner Collection: Master Drawings. Published by the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Quarto. Hardcover with illustrated boards. 3. Johanson, Donald and Blake Edgar. From Lucy to Language. Principal photography by David Brill. Published by Simon and Schuster, 1996. Quarto. Hardcover with pictorial dust jacket. 4. Park, Edwards. Treasures of the Smithsonian. Smithsonian Books, 1983. First Edition, First Printing (stated with number line 5 4 3 2 1). Quarto. Publisher burgundy cloth with gilt spine lettering. In pictorial dust jacket. This volume features over 400 color photographs of items from the Smithsonian Institution collections, including art, history, and science specimens. 5. The Metropolitan Museum of Art Bulletin, Spring 1992. Large octavo. Softcover/paperback edition featuring Egyptian art and relief carvings. Dimensions: 9.50"L x 1.75"W x 12.50"H Weight: 20.00 lb 10.00oz

Lot: 239 - 5pc African American and Southern Outsider Art Books

This selection of five books and exhibition catalogs focuses on African American and Southern art history. The lot includes: Facing History: The Black Image in American Art 1710-1940 by Guy C. McElroy (Bedford Arts / The Corcoran Gallery of Art, 1990), a hardcover with dust jacket; The Search for Freedom: African American Abstract Painting 1945-1975 (Kenkeleba Gallery, 1991), a hardcover; Hidden Heritage: Afro-American Art, 1800-1950 by David Driskell (1985), a softcover catalog; Amistad II: Afro-American Art by David Driskell (1975), a softcover catalog; and Light of the Spirit: Portraits of Southern Outsider Artists by Karekin Goekjian and Robert Peacock (University Press of Mississippi, 1998), a softcover volume. The books feature illustrated covers and dust jackets. One volume includes a business card from Jacks Fine Art Inc. The lot covers historical portraiture, mid-century abstraction, and outsider art. Dimensions: 10.25"L x 1.00"W x 12.50"H Weight: 9.00 lb 0.70oz

Lot: 240 - 5pc African American Art and History Books. Various Publishers.

This lot of five softcover volumes focuses on the history and cultural impact of African American and African art. The collection includes: Black Art: A Cultural History by Richard J. Powell (Thames & Hudson); African Art by Frank Willett (Thames & Hudson); Afro-American History: The Modern Era by Herbert Aptheker (Citadel Press); Modern Negro Art by James A. Porter (Howard University Press), featuring an introduction by David C. Driskell; and African-American Art by Sharon F. Patton (Oxford University Press). These octavo volumes are bound in illustrated stiff paper wrappers and are profusely illustrated with color and black-and-white plates, figures, and photographs. Dimensions: 6.50"L x 0.75"W x 9.50"H Weight: 6.00 lb 0.70oz

Lot: 241 - 5pc American Art Books and Exhibition Catalogs

A collection of five art books and exhibition catalogs focused on American regionalism and art history. The group includes one hardcover volume: 100 Artists of the Midwest: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin by E. Ashley Rooney, published by Schiffer Publishing, Ltd., featuring a pictorial dust jacket. The lot also contains four softcover publications: The Railroad in American Art: Representations of Technological Change, edited by Susan Danly and Leo Marx, which features scholarly essays and color plates; Illusions of Eden: Visions of the American Heartland, an exhibition catalog from the Columbus Museum of Art; A Small School of Art: The Students of Howard Pyle, published by the Delaware Art Museum; and a staple-bound pamphlet titled Westport Artists of the Past: A Bicentennial Exhibition 1976. The publications represent various binding styles, including publisher's cloth with dust jacket, trade paperbacks, and softcover wraps. The works contain extensive illustrations and plates, including Andrew Melrose's Westward the Star of Empire Takes Its Way. Dimensions: 9.00"L x 1.00"W x 11.25"H Weight: 9.00 lb 14.00oz

Lot: 242 - 5pc Art Books and Exhibition Catalogs on American Abstraction

This lot comprises a collection of five art books and exhibition catalogs focused on American Abstraction from the early to mid-20th century. The group includes a mix of hardcover and trade paperbacks books. Notable titles include the hardcover volume American Abstract Art of the 1930s and 1940s: The J. Donald Nichols Collection (Wake Forest University, 1998) with its original dust jacket, and the hardcover James Daugherty: Late Abstractions (Salander-O'Reilly Galleries, 2003). Softcover exhibition catalogs include Order and Intuition: American Abstraction from the Patty and Jay Baker Naples Museum of Art, 1913â€"1954; Pioneers of American Abstraction: 1930sâ€"1940s (Michael Rosenfeld Gallery); and Early American Abstraction: Small Scale Large Dimension (Washburn Gallery). A smaller publication titled Louis Stone is also included. The publications feature color illustrations and scholarly text documenting modern art movements in the United States. Weight includes all items. Dimensions: 11.00"L x 1.00"W x 11.50"H Weight: 6.00 lb 11.00oz

Lot: 243 - 5pc Art Books including American Paintings in the Museum of Fine Arts Boston

This group consists of 5 art books comprising hardcover and trade paperback books focusing on the history and collection of American art. The collection features a two-volume hardcover set titled American Paintings in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, bound in red and blue publisher's cloth and housed in a white cardboard slipcase. Also included is a hardcover copy of Painters of the Humble Truth: Masterpieces of American Still Life, 1801-1939 by William H. Gerdts, published by the University of Missouri Press in 1981, which retains its original illustrated dust jacket. The group is supplemented by three exhibition catalogues in trade paperback format: Ten American Painters (Spanierman Gallery), A Panorama of American Painting: The John J. McDonough Collection (New Orleans Museum of Art, 1975), and American Paintings 1850-1965. The books are extensively illustrated with color and black-and-white plates featuring works by artists including Mary Cassatt and George Inness. Dimensions: 9.50"L x 1.00"W x 12.00"H Weight: 14.00 lb

Lot: 244 - 5pc Art Books on American Painting and Illustration

A collection of 5 art books focusing on various facets of American painting, printmaking, and illustration. This lot contains a mix of hardcover and trade paperback volumes, including museum exhibition catalogs and historical surveys. The collection includes: Brown, Milton W. American Painting: From the Armory Show to the Depression. Princeton University Press. Trade paperback, American Stories: Paintings of Everyday Life, 1765-1915. The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Hardcover with dust jacket, Compassion and Protest: Recent Social and Political Art from the Eli Broad Family Foundation Collection. San Jose Museum of Art and Cross River Press. Hardcover, Cohn, Jan. Covers of the Saturday Evening Post: Seventy Years of Outstanding Illustration from America's Favorite Magazine. Viking Studio Books. Hardcover with dust jacket, and Currier & Ives: Chronicles of America. Hardcover. These volumes are primarily quarto in size and are profusely illustrated with color plates and black-and-white images. Dimensions: 9.50"L x 1.50"W x 12.50"H Weight: 14.00 lb

Lot: 245 - 5pc Art History Reference Books

A collection of 5 art reference books focusing on American art history, featuring both hardcover and trade paperback formats. The assortment includes The American Century: Art & Culture 1900-1950 by Barbara Haskell, published by the Whitney Museum of American Art in association with W.W. Norton & Company, a hardcover volume with a dust jacket featuring Jasper Johns' Three Flags. Also included is American Art: History and Culture by Wayne Craven, published by Abrams, a hardcover edition with a dust jacket featuring Mary Cassatt's The Boating Party. The collection further contains Frames of Reference: Looking at American Art, 1900-1950 by Beth Venn and Adam D. Weinberg, a softcover exhibition catalog from the Whitney Museum of American Art, and two volumes of the Encyclopedia of Living Artists in America published by Directors Guild Publishers, including the Second Edition. The books are illustrated with various works of American painting, sculpture, and photography. Dimensions: 10.00"L x 1.50"W x 12.00"H Weight: 16.00 lb

Lot: 246 - 5pc Books and Ephemera Regarding Reginald Marsh

A collection of five books and ephemera items relating to the American artist Reginald Marsh (1898â€"1954). The primary item is a large tan clothbound monograph titled Reginald Marsh by Lloyd Goodrich, published by Harry N. Abrams, Inc. This volume features the artist's name embossed on the front cover and gilt-stamped on the spine. The collection also includes a copy of the December 24, 1955, issue of Saturday Review, with a cover photograph of Marsh at his easel. Scholarly and exhibition materials consist of a UMI Dissertation Information Service softbound volume of Marilyn Ann Cohen's 1987 thesis, Reginald Marsh: An Interpretation of His Art; a blue presentation folder from DC Moore Gallery for the 1996 exhibition Reginald Marsh's New York, containing a press release and promotional postcards; and a softcover exhibition catalog with a landscape illustration on the cover. Dimensions: 15.00"L x 1.75"W x 13.25"H Weight: 11.00 lb

Lot: 247 - 5pc Books on African-American Art

This collection of five publications offers a comprehensive overview of African-American art history, anchored by the significant hardcover volume "Black Art: Ancestral Legacy: The African Impulse in African-American Art" (1989), which features 304 pages and 320 illustrations. The lot is further enriched by two important exhibition catalogs: "The Great Migration: The Evolution of African American Art, 1790-1945" (2000) and the Michael Rosenfeld Gallery's "African-American Art: 20th Century Masterworks, III" (1996), the latter of which includes an accompanying Beauford Delaney brochure. Rounding out the set is a Smithsonian Institution postcard book titled "Paintings by African Americans" and a softcover Michael Rosenfeld Gallery booklet titled "Building Community: The African American Scene." Dimensions: 9.25"L x 1.00"W x 12.25"H Weight: 5.00 lb 14.70oz

Lot: 248 - 5pc Books on American Impressionism and the Hudson River School

This collection comprises five reference volumes focused on major movements in nineteenth and early twentieth-century American art. The group includes Louise Minks, The Hudson River School: The Landscape Art of Bierstadt, Cole, Church, Durand, Heade and twenty other artists, published by Magna Books, presented in a large folio format with pictorial boards and a matching dust jacket. Also featured is American Impressionism by William H. Gerdts, published by the Henry Art Gallery, University of Washington, 1980, which is a cloth-bound quarto volume with a pictorial dust jacket. Susan G. Larkin, The Cos Cob Art Colony: Impressionists on the Connecticut Shore, published by the Yale University Press, 2002, is a quarto-sized volume with a pictorial dust jacket. Colonies of American Impressionism: Cos Cob, Old Lyme, Shinnecock, and Laguna Beach, published by the Laguna Art Museum, 1999, is a quarto-sized work with a pictorial dust jacket. The set is completed by Home at Last: Paintings of the Hudson River School, an exhibition catalog published by Questroyal Fine Art, LLC, in illustrated paper wrappers. These books contain extensive color and monochrome plates documenting landscape and impressionist painting in America, accompanied by scholarly essays and biographical information on the artists. Dimensions: 10.75"L x 0.50"W x 14.50"H Weight: 10.00 lb

Lot: 249 - 5pc Books on Central and South American Pre-Columbian Art and Archaeology

This collection of 5 books covers various Central and South American themes with a focus on pre-Columbian art and archaeology. The lot includes four hardcover volumes and one softcover book. Included titles are Between Continents/Between Seas: Precolumbian Art of Costa Rica, edited by Suzanne Abel-Vidor, et al., published by Harry N. Abrams, Inc., 1981; The Blood of Kings: Dynasty and Ritual in Maya Art by Linda Schele and Mary Ellen Miller, published by George Braziller and the Kimbell Art Museum, 1986; Antisuyo: The Search for the Lost Cities of the Amazon by Gene Savoy, published by Simon and Schuster, 1970; Secrets of El Dorado: Colombia by German Arciniegas with photography by Juan Mayr, published by El Sello Editorial; and Mystery of the Maya. The books are illustrated with numerous color and black-and-white plates documenting artifacts and archaeological sites. Dimensions: 10.00"L x 1.25"W x 13.75"H Weight: 12.00 lb 4.60oz

Lot: 250 - 5pc Collection of American Art History Books

This 5pc collection of art books focuses on the history of American painting and artists, featuring both hardcover and trade paperbacks books. Included is the softcover volume Reading American Art, edited by Marianne Doezema and Elizabeth Milroy, published by Yale University Press in 1998 (stated third printing). The collection also features multiple softcover titles from the Oxford History of Art series published by Oxford University Press: Nineteenth-Century American Art by Barbara Groseclose and two copies of Twentieth-Century American Art by Erika Doss. The lot is anchored by a vintage hardcover edition of A History of American Art by Daniel M. Mendelowitz, published by Holt, featuring a decorative teal and yellow cloth binding. These books are generally in large octavo to quarto format. Dimensions: 7.00"L x 1.50"W x 9.50"H Weight: 8.00 lb 7.00oz

Lot: 251 - 5pc Edward Hopper Book Collection

A lot of 5 Edward Hopper books including Art and the Crisis of Marriage: Edward Hopper and Georgia O'Keeffe and more. This collection consists of several hardcover volumes focused on the life and work of the American realist painter. The group includes Art and the Crisis of Marriage by Vivien Green Fryd (University of Chicago Press); Edward Hopper: An Intimate Biography by Gail Levin (University of California Press); Staying Up Much Too Late: Edward Hopper's Nighthawks and the Dark Side of the American Psyche by Gordon Theisen (Thomas Dunne Books/St. Martin's Press); Hopper by Mark Strand (Alfred A. Knopf); and The Essential Edward Hopper by Justin Spring (Abrams). Each book is bound in publisher's cloth or boards and retains its original pictorial dust jacket. These scholarly and critical works are heavily illustrated with color plates and black and white reproductions of the artist's iconic paintings, including Nighthawks, Gas, and Eleven A.M. Dimensions: 7.50"L x 1.00"W x 10.25"H Weight: 6.00 lb 3.00oz

Lot: 252 - 5pc Korean and Japanese Art Books and Auction Catalogs. 1964-1992.

This lot of 5 Korean and Japanese art books and auction catalogs includes a mix of scholarly and commercial reference materials published between 1964 and 1992. Titles include Korean Art and Design by Beth McKillop (University of Pennsylvania Press, 1992, softcover), an illustrated survey of Korean ceramics, textiles, and metalwork; Guide Book: National Museum of Korea (Seoul, 1964, softcover), featuring monochrome plates of archaeological artifacts; Christie's New York, Fine Japanese and Korean Works of Art (March 30, 1990, softcover auction catalog); Sotheby's New York, Korean Works of Art, Sale 6310 (June 5, 1992, softcover auction catalog); and Sotheby's New York, Japanese Works of Art (June 4, 1992, softcover auction catalog). All volumes are illustrated with color and black-and-white plates and provide detailed documentation of East Asian art and artifacts. Dimensions: 8.75"L x 0.75"W x 11.00"H Weight: 5.00 lb 9.50oz

Lot: 253 - 5pc Romantic and Erotic Theme Books

This collection includes five romantic and erotic theme books centered on art and the human form. The set features The Complete Book of Erotic Art, Volumes 1 and 2, compiled by Drs. Phyllis and Eberhard Kronhausen, published by Bell Publishing Company, 1978. This is a quarto-sized hardcover bound in black publisher's cloth with a pictorial dust jacket, containing 81 color plates and 781 black and white plates. Also included are two volumes from the Zone series: Fragments for a History of the Human Body, Part One and Part Two, edited by Michel Feher with Ramona Naddaff and Nadia Tazi, published by Zone Books, 1989. These are trade paperbacks in original pictorial wrappers. The group further includes Artists in Love: From Picasso and Gilot to Christo and Jeanne-Claude, A Century of Creative and Romantic Partnerships by Veronica Kavass, published by Welcome Books, 2012, a hardcover in a dust jacket with pictorial boards, currently secured in protective plastic wrap with twine. The final item is Plaisirs d'Amour: An erotic guide to the senses by Elizabeth Nash, published by HarperCollins, 1993, a square octavo softcover in original wrappers. Dimensions: 10.50"L x 1.00"W x 13.25"H Weight: 15.00 lb

Lot: 254 - 5pc Volumes of Christie's Review of the Season, 1985-1990

This lot features a collection of 5 vintage volumes of Christie's Review of the Season, specifically for the years 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, and 1990. Published by Phaidon Press in association with Christie's auction house, these large-format quarto volumes provide a comprehensive annual record of major sales, market trends, and significant works of art. Each volume is bound in the publisher's cloth and is accompanied by its original pictorial dust jacket. The dust jackets showcase prominent items sold in their respective years, including Vincent van Gogh's Sunflowers (1987), a Bugatti automobile (1988), and Van Gogh's Portrait of Dr. Gachet (1990). The interiors are profusely illustrated with high-quality color and monochrome plates across various auction categories, such as Old Master Paintings, Impressionist and Modern Art, Continental Furniture, Jewelry, and Rare Books. Dimensions: 9.50"L x 1.75"W x 10.00"H Weight: 23.00 lb 13.00oz

Lot: 255 - A Collection of 6 Books on Art and Archaeology including America 1492. Various Publishers, 1983-2002 (DJ)

This collection of 6 books comprises a variety of hardcover and paperback volumes focused on art history, archaeology, and ancient civilizations. The group includes several large-format folio and quarto editions featuring extensive color illustrations, maps, and scholarly text. The collection includes the following titles: Salmoral, Manuel Lucena. America 1492: Portrait of a Continent 500 Years Ago. New York: Facts On File, 1990. Hardcover with dust jacket, folio. ISBN 0-8160-2483-9. DeGrazia, Diane. Correggio and His Legacy: Sixteenth-Century Emilian Drawings. Washington: National Gallery of Art, 1984. Softcover/wrappers, quarto. Guaitoli, Maria Teresa and Simone Rambaldi. Lost Cities from the Ancient World. Vercelli: vmb Publishers, 2002. Hardcover with dust jacket, folio. Ingpen, Robert and Philip Wilkinson. The Time-Life Encyclopedia of Mysterious Places. Alexandria: Time-Life Books, 1990. Hardcover, quarto. Wealth of the Ancient World: The Nelson Bunker Hunt and William Herbert Hunt Collections. Fort Worth: Kimbell Art Museum, 1983. Softcover/wrappers, quarto. Hammond Past Worlds: The Times Atlas of Archaeology. Maplewood: Hammond, 1988. Hardcover with dust jacket, folio. The volumes contain numerous high-quality reproductions of historical artworks, archaeological site maps, and photographic plates of ancient artifacts. Dimensions: 11.00"L x 1.25"W x 14.50"H Weight: 22.00 lb 13.00oz

Lot: 256 - Collection of 6 Art Instruction Softcover Books, Published by Walter T. Foster

This group consists of 6 art books used for teaching drawing and painting techniques, primarily from the Walter T. Foster How to Draw and Paint series. The collection includes two prominent titles by Andrew Loomis: Figure Drawing For All It's Worth (No. 191) and Drawing the Head (No. 197). Additional volumes include Faces and Features by Fritz Willis (No. 106), Composition Made Easy by William Palluth (No. 194), and How Vernon Kerr Paints Seascapes & Landscapes (No. 183). Also included is The Art of Painting the Female Figure (No. B 408) from The Grumbacher Library. These large-format publications are staple-bound in pictorial softcover wrappers and are profusely illustrated with instructional diagrams, anatomical studies, and full-color plates. Interior pages include a study of Babies' Heads and a reproduction of the painting Engaging Presence by Vernon Kerr. Weight includes all items. Measurement is for largest item. Dimensions: 10.25"L x 0.50"W x 13.75"H Weight: 2.00 lb 11.00oz

Lot: 257 - Collection of 6 Impressionism and Expressionism Art Books and Catalogs. Multiple Authors. Various Publishers, Late 20th Century.

This collection consists of 6 volumes focusing on Impressionism and early 20th-century art movements. The lot includes several exhibition catalogs and art historical surveys in various formats including hardcover, softcover, and spiral-bound. Identified titles include: American Impressionism: The New Hope Circle, an exhibition catalog for the Museum of Art, Fort Lauderdale, FL, authored by Sam Hunter and William R. Stuart; The Courtauld Collection, a hardcover volume with illustrated boards published by Yale University Press and the International Exhibitions Foundation (IEF); Frank W. Benson: The Impressionist Years, a softcover catalog from Spanierman Gallery; Visions of Light and Air, a softcover catalog from Americas Society Art Gallery; and Pathways and Parallels: Roads to Abstract Expressionism. Additionally, the group includes a spiral-bound item featuring a reproduction of Edward Hopper's painting Tables for Ladies on the front cover. The publications vary in size between quarto and folio and feature a mix of pictorial wrappers and boards. Dimensions: 9.00"L x 0.50"W x 11.50"H Weight: 7.00 lb 2.00oz

Lot: 258 - Lot of 6 Art History Books

This lot comprises six publications regarding women artists and gender politics in art. Included are several hardcover volumes with dust jackets: Mary Cassatt: Modern Woman, published by Harry N. Abrams in association with the Art Institute of Chicago (1998), featuring 300 illustrations and 124 color plates; Seeing Ourselves: Women's Self-Portraits by Frances Borzello, published by Abrams (1998), containing 240 illustrations; Mary Cassatt: Paintings and Prints by Frank Getlein, published by Abbeville Press (1980); and The New Woman Revised: Painting and Gender Politics on Fourteenth Street by Ellen Wiley Todd, published by the University of California Press (1993). The collection also includes The Women Artists Book of Days, bound in red cloth with gilt lettering, and a softcover exhibition brochure titled Lee Lufkin Kaula 1865-1957. The volumes feature publisher's cloth bindings and various illustration formats including color plates and monochrome reproductions. Dimensions: 9.50"L x 1.25"W x 12.25"H Weight: 13.00 lb 11.40oz

Lot: 259 - Lot of 6 Women Author Books and Exhibition Catalogs

This lot of 6 women author books and exhibition catalogs focuses on art history, artist biographies, and the study of women painters. The collection comprises four hardcover volumes with original dust jackets and two softcover catalogs. Titles include: Pierce, Patricia Jobe. The Ten. Concord, NH: Rumford Press, 1976. Kuh, Katharine. The Artist's Voice: Talks with Seventeen Artists. New York: Harper & Row. Octavo. Guggenheim, Peggy. Confessions of an Art Addict. New York: Macmillan. Greer, Germaine. The Obstacle Race: The Fortunes of Women Painters and Their Work. New York: Farrar Straus Giroux. Martindale, Meredith and Pamela C. Mathews. Lilla Cabot Perry: An American Impressionist. Washington D.C.: The National Museum of Women in the Arts. Pauline Lennards Palmer. The collection covers a broad range of artistic periods, from the founding of "The Ten American Painters" in 1898 to interviews with prominent mid-20th century modernists. The volumes are illustrated throughout with color and black and white plates. Dimensions: 9.50"L x 0.75"W x 12.25"H Weight: 10.00 lb 14.50oz

Lot: 260 - 6pc Art Books and Periodicals

This collection of six art-related books and periodicals includes a variety of hardcover and trade paperbacks focusing on diverse art history topics. The lot features: Nineteenth-Century European Art: A Topical Dictionary by Terry W. Strieter, published by Greenwood Press, a hardcover volume in black cloth with blue and gold inset labels; Rodin and the art of ancient Greece by Celeste Farge, Benedicte Garnier, and Ian Jenkins, published by Thames & Hudson and The British Museum, a hardcover with its original translucent vellum-style dust jacket; Questroyal Fine Art, LLC, Timeless (Important American Paintings Volume XII), a hardcover bound in grey textured cloth with silver-tone lettering; Chiaroscuro: Beyond Black and White (Chiaroscuro Prints from Indiana Collections), a softcover trade paperback; a June 1927 issue of The Mentor periodical focusing on the art of Howard Pyle and Maxfield Parrish; and an October 1923 issue of International Studio (No. 317). The vintage periodicals include numerous black and white illustrations of classical sculptures and early 20th-century artworks. Dimensions: 10.00"L x 1.00"W x 11.50"H Weight: 9.00 lb 11.00oz

Lot: 261 - 6pc Art History and Reference Books

A collection of six art history and reference books, including both hardcover and softcover editions. The lot comprises: "Dictionary of Art & Artists" (Collins Reference, softcover); "Instant Art History" by Walter Robinson (Fawcett Columbine, softcover); a revised edition of "A History of American Art" by Sadakichi Hartmann (Tudor Publishing Co., cloth-bound hardcover); "ArtSpeak: A Guide to Contemporary Ideas, Movements, and Buzzwords" by Robert Atkins (Abbeville Press, softcover); "ArtSpoke: A Guide to Modern Ideas, Movements, and Buzzwords, 1848-1944" by Robert Atkins (Abbeville Press, softcover); and "How to Read a Modern Painting: Lessons from the Modern Masters" by Jon Thompson (Abrams, hardcover). Dimensions: 7.00"L x 1.00"W x 9.75"H Weight: 8.00 lb 7.70oz

Lot: 262 - 6pc Artillery and Firearms Reference Books and Auction Catalogs

This collection of six printed reference works and research materials focuses on historical military artillery, Civil War equipment, and sporting firearms. It includes Arms and Equipment of the Civil War by Jack Coggins (softcover), an illustrated guide to infantry, cavalry, and artillery; Double Canister At Ten Yards: The Federal Artillery and the Repulse of Pickett's Charge by David Shultz (Rank and File Publications, 1995, softcover), signed and dated by the author; Cook's Cannon and Anchor: The Recovery and Conservation of Relics from HMB Endeavour by Dennis Callegari (Commonwealth of Australia, 1994, hardcover with dust jacket); Artillery Through the Ages (softcover booklet with line illustrations); The Complete Encyclopedia of Arms and Weapons (Simon & Schuster); and Sotheby's Fine Modern Sporting Guns in Association with Griffin & Howe (New York, November 17, 1988, auction catalog). All items include illustrations or diagrams documenting artillery, firearms, and related historical subjects. Dimensions: 8.50"L x 0.75"W x 11.00"H Weight: 5.00 lb

Lot: 263 - 6pc Books on Chinese and Asian Art and History. Various Publishers, 1969-1990.

This lot of 6 China history and art books includes a variety of scholarly publications and exhibition catalogs. The centerpiece is a two-volume hardcover set housed in a decorative pictorial slipcase, comprising The Horizon History of China and The Horizon Book of the Arts of China, published by American Heritage Publishing Co./Horizon Magazine (1969). These volumes are bound in black cloth with gilt-stamped titles on the spines. The collection also includes four softcover museum publications: Along the Ancient Silk Routes: Central Asian Art from the West Berlin State Museums (The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1982); Caves of the Thousand Buddhas: Chinese art from the Silk Route by Roderick Whitfield and Anne Farrer (British Museum Publications, 1990); The Quest for Eternity: Chinese Ceramic Sculptures from the People's Republic of China (Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1987); and a Norton Simon Museum publication focusing on North Indian Buddhist Art, North Indian Hindu Sculpture, South Indian Art, Himalayan Art, and Southeast Asian Art. The publications feature extensive color and black-and-white plates, maps, and scholarly text documenting sculptures, textiles, and archaeological finds. Dimensions: 9.50"L x 2.50"W x 12.50"H Weight: 17.00 lb 5.90oz

Lot: 264 - 6pc Native American and Art History Books

A lot of six books focusing on Native American history, archaeology, and art, as well as American landscape painting. The collection includes: The George Catlin Book of American Indians by Royal B. Hassrick (Promontory Press), hardcover with dust jacket; Indians of Central and South Florida, 1513-1763 by John H. Hann (A Florida Heritage Publication), hardcover with dust jacket; Thomas Cole by Matthew Baigell, hardcover with dust jacket; Native American Art of the Southwest by Linda B. Eaton (Publications International, Ltd.), hardcover with printed pictorial boards; Mimbres Painted Pottery by J. J. Brody (A School of American Research Book), softcover; and Treasures from the National Museum of American Art by William Kloss (Smithsonian Institution), softcover. The volumes are feature extensive illustrations, including color plates of George Catlin's Pawnee portraits and detailed photographic reproductions of Southwestern ceramic artifacts. Dimensions: 9.00"L x 1.00"W x 13.00"H Weight: 12.00 lb 12.00oz

Lot: 265 - A Collection of 7 Art Illustration Magazines.

A collection of seven softcover volumes of Illustration magazine, a periodical dedicated to the history and appreciation of commercial, editorial, and pulp illustration art. The magazines are uniform in design, featuring white covers with a stylized black script masthead. Each issue presents a central color plate showcasing various artistic genres, including science fiction, Western, pin-up, Art Deco, and military illustration. Interior content features high-quality color reproductions and biographical articles on prominent illustrators such as Mort K¼nstler, with specific coverage of movie poster art for films including The Golden Voyage of Sinbad and The Hindenburg. The magazines are printed on glossy stock and are in quarto format. Measurement is for largest item. Weight includes all items. Dimensions: 8.50"L x 0.50"W x 11.00"H Weight: 7.00 lb 13.00oz

Lot: 266 - A Collection of 7 Pennsylvania Impressionism Art Books and Exhibition Catalogs (DJ)

A collection of 7 art books and exhibition catalogs primarily documenting the Pennsylvania Impressionism movement and the arts of Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The group comprises hardcover and trade paperback books. Principal volumes include: Pennsylvania Impressionism, edited by Brian H. Peterson, published by the James A. Michener Art Museum and University of Pennsylvania Press in 2002, featuring cloth boards and a pictorial dust jacket (ISBN 0-8122-3700-5); and The Pennsylvania Impressionists by Thomas C. Folk, with a foreword by James A. Michener, featuring a purple pictorial dust jacket. Also included is The Genius Belt: The Story of the Arts in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, with an introduction by James A. Michener, in trade paperback format. The collection is completed by four exhibition catalogs and pamphlets: Up the River: The Pennsylvania Impressionists and Modernists (The Gallery at Bristol-Myers Squibb); two copies of An American Tradition: The Pennsylvania Impressionists (Beacon Hill Fine Art); Painting Pennsylvania: The Art of Charles W. Ward (Bianco Gallery, 1998); and Philadelphia: A Crossroads for American Art, 1750-2000. These volumes contain extensive color plates and scholarly essays by contributors including William H. Gerdts and Sylvia Yount. Dimensions: 10.00"L x 1.50"W x 12.25"H Weight: 10.00 lb 15.00oz

Lot: 267 - A Collection of Seven Art Books Including Hardcover and Trade Paperbacks

This collection of seven art books features a variety of hardcover and trade paperback volumes. The books in the group cover various topics in art history, theory, and artist retrospectives. Titles include: American Art in The Newark Museum, Toward An American Identity, and American Masters: The Voice and the Myth, and more. Weight includes all items. Measurement is for largest item. Dimensions: 9.50"L x 1.25"W x 12.25"H Weight: 11.00 lb 12.00oz

Lot: 268 - A Lot of 7 Art Books and Catalogs on Women Artists and American Impressionism

This lot comprises a collection of seven art monographs and exhibition catalogs focusing on American Impressionism and early 20th-century artists, with a significant emphasis on women artists. The group includes three hardcover volumes and four softcover exhibition catalogs. Titles include: Hayley Lever (New York: Spanierman Gallery, LLC, 2003); Whitney Chadwick, Amazons in the Drawing Room: The Art of Romaine Brooks (Berkeley: University of California Press / Chameleon Books, 2000); Cecilia Beaux (Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian Institution Press / Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, 1995); Childe Hassam: An American Impressionist (New York: Adelson Galleries / Meredith Long & Company, 1990); Ronald G. Pisano, Painters of Peconic: Edith Prellwitz & Henry Prellwitz (New York: Spanierman Gallery, LLC, 2002, hardcover with dust jacket); Margery Ryerson: A Tribute (softcover exhibition catalog); and Pauline Lennards Palmer (softcover exhibition catalog). The volumes are primarily quarto or large octavo in format and are profusely illustrated with color and monochrome plates of the artists' works. Dimensions: 9.25"L x 0.50"W x 11.00"H Weight: 7.00 lb 6.90oz

Lot: 269 - Seven Art History Reference Books and Auction Catalogs, Painting Theme, 1978-1998 (DJ)

This lot comprises seven books and auction catalogs focused on a painting theme, covering major movements and artists in American and British art history. The collection includes a mix of hardcover and paperback editions. Hardcover volumes include The Hudson River School by Louise Minks (Barnes & Noble, 1989) and A Leading Spirit in American Art: William Merritt Chase, 1849-1916 by Ronald G. Pisano (Henry Art Gallery, 1983), both of which retain their original dust jackets. Also present is a specialized Sotheby Parke Bernet red cloth-bound hardcover catalog for J. M. W. Turner, Landscape with Walton Bridges (Sale 4946, October 28, 1982). Paperback and softcover titles include The New Painting: Impressionism 1874-1886 (The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, 1986), Thomas Eakins: The Rowing Pictures by Helen A. Cooper (Yale University Press, 1996), And when did you last see your father? The Victorian Painter and British History by Roy Strong (Thames & Hudson, 1978), and a Sotheby's catalog for Lucian Freud: Large Interior W11, (After Watteau) (May 14, 1998). The books are quarto and folio in size and feature extensive color plates, scholarly essays, and provenance information for the auction items. Dimensions: 10.75"L x 0.75"W x 14.50"H Weight: 15.00 lb

Lot: 270 - 7pc Art Books and Exhibition Catalogs

This group of 7 art books and exhibition catalogues focuses on late 19th and early 20th-century American Impressionism and figurative art. The collection includes a mix of hardcover and trade paperbacks books. Notable hardcover titles include Down Garden Paths: The Floral Environment in American Art by William H. Gerdts, published by Rizzoli; Isabel Bishop by Helen Yglesias with a foreword by John Russell, also published by Rizzoli; and Idle Hours: Americans at Leisure 1865-1914 by Ronald G. Pisano, published by the New York Graphic Society. Softcover exhibition catalogues and trade paperbacks include Connecticut and American Impressionism, Visions of Home: American Impressionist Images of Suburban Leisure and Country Comfort, and The Lambdins of Philadelphia. Additionally, the lot contains the February-March 1996 issue of American Art Review (Vol. VIII, No. 1). Each volume is profusely illustrated with color plates and black-and-white images, including Irving Ramsay Wiles' Russian Tea. Dimensions: 11.00"L x 1.00"W x 11.75"H Weight: 12.00 lb

Lot: 271 - 7pc Art Books: Indiana Women Artists, Paxton, and Regional History

A collection of 7 art books and exhibition catalogs focusing on American regional art, specifically the art history and artists of Indiana. This lot includes hardcover volumes and trade paperbacks. Key titles include Skirting the Issue: Stories of Indiana's Historical Women Artists by Judith Vale Newton and Carol Ann Weiss, published by the Indiana Historical Society Press, 2004 (quarto with dust jacket, ISBN 0-87195-177-0), and William McGregor Paxton, published by the Indianapolis Museum of Art (quarto with dust jacket). Also present is a green cloth-bound hardcover titled Indiana Artists (active) 1940 by Flora Lauter. The trade paperbacks and softcover catalogs include A Simple and Vital Design: The Story of the Indiana Post Office Murals by John C. Carlisle with photography by Darryl Jones (Indiana Historical Society Press); The Art of the Garden (Eckert Fine Art); The Edge of Town: Painting the Indiana Scene 1932-1948; and Art in Richmond 1898-1978. The publications feature numerous color plates, black-and-white illustrations, and biographical entries. Dimensions: 10.00"L x 1.00"W x 11.00"H Weight: 12.00 lb 1.00oz

Lot: 272 - 7pc FMR: The Magazine of Franco Maria Ricci

This collection consists of 7 issues of FMR, the art magazine published by Franco Maria Ricci Editore. These oversized quarto-format paperback volumes are bound in the publisher's signature heavy black cardstock wrappers, featuring high-gloss color photographic illustrations on the front covers. The assortment contains both America and International English editions spanning the mid-1980s to early 1990s. Included in this lot are issue numbers: No. 1 (June 1984), No. 4 (September 1984), No. 8 (January/February 1985), No. 12 (June 1985), No. 14 (September 1985), No. 46 (October 1990), and No. 59 (December 1992). The covers illustrate a range of art historical topics including Renaissance sculpture, biological plates, and historical armor. Featured articles noted on the covers include Watteau, Titian and Marsyas, Tarot triumphant, Portraits in extremis, and Armoury of Heroes. Each issue is printed on heavy paper stock with numerous color plates and photographic illustrations throughout the text. Dimensions: 9.00"L x 0.50"W x 12.00"H Weight: 10.00 lb 1.00oz

Lot: 273 - A Collection of 8 American Art Books and Exhibition Catalogs

This lot comprises a collection of eight publications focusing on American art history, museum collections, and exhibition catalogs. The group includes two hardcover volumes with dust jackets: On the Edge of Your Seat: Popular Theater and Film in Early Twentieth-Century American Art by Patricia McDonnell (Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum and Yale University Press, 2002) and The Figurative Tradition and the Whitney Museum of American Art by Patricia Hills and Roberta K. Tarbell (Whitney Museum of American Art, 1980). The collection further includes trade paperbacks and softcover exhibition catalogs such as The Brooklyn Museum: American Paintings (1979), John Haberle: Master of Illusion, Whitney Museum of American Art: Selected Works from the Permanent Collection, the Fall 1997 issue of American Art published by the National Museum of American Art, Smithsonian Institution, a Charles Sheeler exhibition pamphlet, and an inaugural exhibition catalog for the James A. Michener Arts Center. These volumes are illustrated with numerous color and black-and-white plates documenting American painting and sculpture. Measurement is for largest item. Weight includes all items. Dimensions: 9.50"L x 1.00"W x 12.50"H Weight: 12.00 lb

Lot: 274 - A Collection of 8 Art Reference Books on the Boston School of Painting. Various Publishers, 1980-2001. (DJ)

This collection of eight art reference volumes and exhibition catalogues focuses on American art history, specifically the Boston School of painters and female artists active between 1870 and 1945. The group contains three hardcover volumes with dust jackets and five softcover items, including trade paperbacks and gallery exhibition catalogues. Primary titles include Edmund C. Tarbell and the Boston School of Painting (1889-1980) by Patricia Jobe Pierce, published by Pierce Galleries in 1980 (stated first printing); A Studio of Her Own: Women Artists in Boston 1870-1940 by Erica E. Hirshler, published by MFA Publications in 2001; and The Boston Painters 1900-1930 by R.H. Ives Gammell, published by Parnassus Imprints. Softcover titles include The Bostonians: Painters of an Elegant Age, 1870-1930; a UMI dissertation reproduction by Bernice Kramer titled The Boston Lady as a Work of Art (1980); and three exhibition catalogues from Vose Galleries regarding Mary Bradish Titcomb, Charles Hawthorne, and the founding women members of the Guild of Boston Artists. The volumes are illustrated with color and black-and-white plates of portraits, landscapes, and interior scenes. Dimensions: 9.00"L x 1.00"W x 11.25"H Weight: 12.00 lb 12.00oz

Lot: 275 - Collection of 8 Edward Hopper Softcover Books including The Complete Prints

An assortment of eight books and exhibition catalogs documenting the oeuvre of American Realist painter Edward Hopper. The collection includes scholarly monographs and specialized studies. Key titles include Edward Hopper: The Complete Prints by Gail Levin, published by W. W. Norton and Company in association with the Whitney Museum of American Art, presented in a softcover quarto format. Also present is Hopper's Places by Gail Levin, Second Edition, in a green landscape softcover binding. The lot includes two editions of Wieland Schmied's Edward Hopper: Portraits of America published by Prestel, consisting of one large-format softcover and one octavo volume from the Pegasus Library series. Additional publications include Paper to Paint: Edward Hopper's Hotel Lobby by Harriet G. Warkel (Indianapolis Museum of Art), The Early Drawings of Edward Hopper (Kennedy Galleries, New York), a Christie's auction catalog for Edward Hopper: Two Puritans dated May 21, 2015, and a blue-covered pictorial monograph titled Edward Hopper. Dimensions: 8.50"L x 0.25"W x 11.00"H Weight: 5.00 lb 7.30oz

Lot: 276 - An 8-Volume Set. Time-Life Library of Art Books. Time Incorporated, c. 1966-1970.

This lot consists of an 8-volume set from the Time-Life Library of Art series, published by Time Incorporated, New York. The collection includes titles such as The World of Vermeer, The World of Manet, The World of Winslow Homer, The World of Delacroix, The World of Watteau, The World of Giotto, The World of Whistler, and The World of Copley. The World of Vermeer volume is authored by Hans Koningsberger and the Editors of Time-Life Books. Each quarto-sized volume is quarter-bound in various colors including red, dark green, and brown over cream paper-covered boards. The front covers and spines are stamped in gold with the series name and respective titles. The books are heavily illustrated with high-quality color and black-and-white plates, featuring reproductions of historical artworks such as Vermeer's Young Lady Adorning Herself with a Pearl Necklace. Each volume is housed in a matching cardboard slipcase. These hardcover Time-Life library books represent a cross-section of the 28-volume series. Dimensions: 9.50"L x 1.00"W x 12.50"H Weight: 19.00 lb

Lot: 277 - 8pc Collection of American Art Exhibition Catalogs and Monographs

An eight-piece collection of art exhibition catalogs and monographs focusing on American art, primarily published by the Spanierman Gallery, LLC, New York. The collection consists of six hardcover volumes with pictorial boards and two softcover volumes. The included titles are: Jonas Lie; Maine: A Legacy in Painting, 1830 to the Present; The Spirit of America: American Art from 1829 to 1970; 110 Years of American Art: 1830â€"1940; Art for the New Collector; Abraham J. Bogdanove: Monhegan Summers; Charles Warren Eaton: An American Tonalist Rediscovered; and The Poetic Vision: American Tonalism. These publications feature academic essays, bibliographic references, and high-quality full-color plates documenting American landscape, tonalist, and impressionist painting styles. Dimensions: 10.00"L x 1.00"W x 12.75"H Weight: 15.00 lb

Lot: 278 - 8pc Collection of Books on African American Art

This collection consists of 8 books and exhibition catalogs focused on African American art history, individual artists, and prominent private collections. The lot includes four hardcover volumes with original dust jackets: The Other Side of Color: African American Art in the Collection of Camille O. and William H. Cosby Jr. by David C. Driskell (Pomegranate, 2001); African American Art: The Long Struggle by Crystal A. Britton (Todtri, 1996); Hughie Lee-Smith by Leslie King-Hammond (Pomegranate, 2010), which is Volume VIII of the David C. Driskell Series of African American Art; and Collecting African American Art: Works on Paper and Canvas by Halima Taha (Crown, 1998). The collection also features four softcover publications: The Harmon and Harriet Kelley Collection of African American Art (San Antonio Museum of Art, 1994); African-American Artists 1880-1987: Selections from the Evans-Tibbs Collection (Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service/SITES, 1989); The Barnett-Aden Collection (Smithsonian Institution Press, 1974); and a smaller booklet titled African-American Art: 20th Century Masterworks. Most volumes are quarto-sized and contain extensive color plates and scholarly essays. Dimensions: 10.50"L x 1.00"W x 13.25"H Weight: 15.00 lb 8.00oz

Lot: 279 - 8pc John Steuart Curry and Regionalist Art Books and Catalogs

This lot comprises eight publications focused on the work of American Regionalist painter John Steuart Curry and his contemporaries. The collection includes the following titles: Laurence E. Schmeckebier, John Steuart Curry's Pageant of America, American Artists Group, 1943, hardcover with dust jacket; Patricia Junker, John Steuart Curry: Inventing the Middle West, Hudson Hills Press, 1998, square quarto hardcover with dust jacket; Mary Scholz Guedon, Regionalist Art: Thomas Hart Benton, John Steuart Curry, and Grant Wood: A Guide to the Literature, Scarecrow Press, 1982, black cloth hardcover with gilt-lettered spine and cover; Joseph S. Czestochowski, John Steuart Curry and Grant Wood: A Portrait of Rural America, Cedar Rapids Art Center, 1970, quarto softcover; a softcover catalog titled John Steuart Curry: Rural America; a softcover exhibition catalog titled John Steuart Curry featuring the mural Tragic Prelude on the cover; and two copies of the exhibition pamphlet John Steuart Curry: Selections from the Estate from Vivian Kiechel Fine Art. The volumes contain numerous black and white and color reproductions of Curry's work, including landscapes, murals, and portraits such as Portrait: My Mother and Father and State Fair. Dimensions: 10.00"L x 0.75"W x 10.00"H Weight: 8.00 lb 12.40oz

Lot: 280 - A Collection of 9 Art Books and Trade Paperbacks Including Bodenhamer and Barrows. The Encyclopedia of Indianapolis. Indiana University Press, 1994

This lot consists of a collection of 9 art books, including hardcover volumes and trade paperbacks. A featured item in the group is a hardcover copy of The Encyclopedia of Indianapolis, edited by David J. Bodenhamer and Robert G. Barrows and published by Indiana University Press in 1994. This comprehensive reference work is a primary resource for the city's historical, architectural, and cultural development. The volume is illustrated with numerous black-and-white archival photographs and maps, including sections dedicated to urban history such as the "Three Scenes from Lost Indianapolis" featuring images from the Indiana Historical Society. The text is printed in a multi-column format on bright, high-quality paper. The lot includes an assortment of other titles focused on art and general reference in both hardcover and trade paperback formats. Measurement is for largest item. Weight includes all items. Dimensions: 10.00"L x 0.50"W x 12.00"H Weight: 9.00 lb 2.00oz

Lot: 281 - 9pc American Artists Group Monograph Number Books. New York, 1945.

This set of 9 American Artists Group Monograph Number books was published by the American Artists Group, Inc., New York, in 1945. The collection consists of small-format hardcover volumes dedicated to the following artists: Rockwell Kent (Monograph Number 2), Max Weber (Monograph Number 4), Waldo Peirce (Monograph Number 5), Eugene Speicher (Monograph Number 7), Gladys Rockmore Davis (Monograph Number 10), Bernard Karfiol (Monograph Number 12), John Steuart Curry (Monograph Number 14), Leon Kroll (Monograph Number 17), and Raphael Soyer (Monograph Number 19). Each volume is bound in colored publisher cloth-including shades of blue, green, red, and tan-featuring an inset photographic portrait of the artist on the front cover. The copyright page of the Gladys Rockmore Davis volume indicates publication by the American Artists Group, Inc., with printing by The Ullman Company, Inc., New York. The interiors contain numerous black and white reproductions of the featured artists' works. Dimensions: 4.50"L x 0.50"W x 6.25"H Weight: 2.00 lb 8.50oz

Lot: 282 - 9pc Reginald Marsh Art Books and Periodicals, Multiple Publishers

This lot of nine art books and periodicals focuses on the life and artistic output of American Social Realist Reginald Marsh. The collection includes: Swing Time: Reginald Marsh and Thirties New York, edited by Barbara Haskell (New-York Historical Society); The Prints of Reginald Marsh by Norman Sasowsky (Clarkson N. Potter); Reginald Marsh by Lloyd Goodrich (Whitney Museum of Art, 1955); and Reginald Marsh: Coney Island (Fort Wayne Museum of Art, 1991). Softcover works include Reginald Marsh's New York by Marilyn Cohen (Whitney Museum/Dover) and exhibition catalogs from Hirschl & Adler Galleries and D. Wigmore Fine Art. The group is completed by two vintage 1955 issues of American Artist magazine (June and September) featuring Marsh cover stories. These volumes are profusely illustrated, documenting the artist's career through paintings, prints, and photographs in both hardcover and trade paperback formats. Dimensions: 10.25"L x 1.00"W x 11.75"H Weight: 9.00 lb

Lot: 283 - A Collection of 10 Art Books and Exhibition Catalogs Including Joseph DeCamp and En Plein Air

This collection of 10 art books and exhibition catalogs focuses on late 19th and early 20th-century American artists and Impressionism. The primary volume is the hardcover monograph Joseph DeCamp: Master Painter of the Boston School by Laurene Buckley, published by Prestel in 1995. This volume is cloth-bound with a color-illustrated dust jacket and contains numerous full-page color plates including The Seamstress and The Kreutzer Sonata. The group includes the following softcover exhibition catalogs and monographs: En Plein Air: The Art Colonies at East Hampton and Old Lyme, 1880-1930, published in 1989 by the Guild Hall Museum and Lyme Historical Society. Organized jointly by the Guild Hall Museum and the Florence Griswold Museum, the publication was limited to 1,000 copies and printed by Meriden-Stinehour Press (ISBN 0-933793-12-X). James Wells Champney 1843-1903, published by the Hilson Gallery at Deerfield Academy in 1965. A Noble Tradition: American Painting from The National Arts Club Permanent Collection. Two publications regarding Ivan G. Olinsky, including a 1985 exhibition catalog from Arvest Galleries, Inc. in Boston. Irwin D. Hoffman: An Artist's Life. M. Jean MacLane 1878-1964. Oscar Bluemner: Visions of the Modern Landscape. A monograph for Gregory Frank Harris. The publications are predominantly quarto in size and include both color and black-and-white illustrations and plates. Dimensions: 9.75"L x 0.75"W x 12.00"H Weight: 6.00 lb 3.30oz

Lot: 284 - 11pc Illustrated Hard Cover Books, Masterpieces in Colour

This lot of 11 Masterpieces in Colour illustrated hard cover books is a collection of various monographs from the popular early 20th-century art series. Each volume is a small format octavo bound in publisher tan paper-covered boards, featuring the artist's name and series title printed in black on the front cover and spine. Every volume includes a mounted color reproduction plate on the front cover. The artists represented in this collection are Romney, Vigee Le Brun, Hogarth, Goya, Millais, Boucher, Tintoretto, Reynolds, Leighton, Fra Angelico, and Van Dyck. The series was published in London by T. C. & E. C. Jack and in New York by Frederick A. Stokes Co. The Tintoretto volume lists S. L. Bensusan as the author and contains eight color plate reproductions. Production credits in the volumes indicate that the color plates were printed by Bemrose Dalziel, Ltd. in Watford, while the text was printed by the Ballantyne Press in Edinburgh. One book contains a bookseller label for W. B. Clarke Co., located at Tremont St. and Court Sq. in Boston. Dimensions: 6.00"L x 0.50"W x 8.00"H Weight: 6.00 lb

Lot: 285 - 11pc Illustrated Hard Cover Books, Masterpieces in Colour

This is a lot of 11 hardcover illustrated books from the Masterpieces in Colour series, published by T. C. & E. C. Jack of London and Frederick A. Stokes Company of New York during the early 20th century. The collection includes individual volumes dedicated to the following artists: Velazquez, Lawrence, Rossetti, Vigee Le Brun, Botticelli, Watts, Holman Hunt, Bellini, Fra Angelico, Burne-Jones, and Romney. Each volume is bound in brown paper-covered boards with titles stamped in black on the spines and front covers. The front boards feature a tipped-on color illustration representing the artist's work. The series typically features eight color plate reproductions per volume, which were printed by Bemrose Dalziel, Ltd. in Watford. The text was composed at the Ballantyne Press in Edinburgh. The Velazquez volume is authored by S. L. Bensusan. A vintage bookseller label for W.B. Clarke Co., Booksellers and Stationers of Boston, is present on an interior cover. Dimensions: 6.00"L x 0.50"W x 8.00"H Weight: 6.00 lb

Lot: 286 - Collection of 13 Art Monographs and Catalogs including Sir William Russell Flint and Lee Krasner

This collection consists of thirteen books and exhibition catalogs focusing on 19th and 20th-century American and British painters. The lot includes a mix of hardcover volumes with dust jackets and softcover exhibition catalogs in quarto and octavo formats. Notable titles include: - Sir William Russell Flint by Ralph Lewis and Keith S. Gardner. Hardcover with dust jacket. - The Paintings of Bernard Dunstan. David & Charles, 1993. First Edition. ISBN 0 7153 0066 0. Hardcover with dust jacket. - Lee Krasner by Robert Hobbs. Abbeville Modern Masters series. Softcover. - Paint and Canvas: A Life of T.C. Steele by Rachel Berenson Perry. Hardcover with dust jacket. - The House of the Singing Winds: The Life and Work of T.C. Steele by Selma N. Steele, Theodore L. Steele, and Wilbur D. Peat. Softcover. - A Bright Oasis: The Paintings of Richard E. Miller by Marie Louise Kane. Softcover. - Seeking Beauty: Paintings by James Jebusa Shannon. Softcover. - Dynamic Impulse: The Drawings of Stuart Davis. Softcover. - Ben Solowey: A Monograph by A.A. Davidson. Softcover. - Gerrit V. Sinclair (1890-1955). Richard Norton Gallery. Softcover. - An Adventurous Spirit: Julian Alden Weir. Softcover. - Voyeurs in Virgin Territory: The Hudson River School Painters. Questroyal Fine Art, LLC. Softcover. - Our Best to You: 170th Anniversary Edition. Vose Galleries. Softcover. The volumes feature numerous color plates and black-and-white illustrations documenting the works of the respective artists. The Dunstan monograph was typeset by AMB Typographics Ltd and printed in Singapore. Dimensions: 13.00"L x 0.50"W x 11.50"H Weight: 14.00 lb 14.00oz

Lot: 287 - 14pc Collection of Sotheby's Art and Antique Auction Catalogs

A mixed lot of 14 softcover auction catalogs published by Sotheby's and Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. for sales held in New York and London between 1983 and 1995. The collection covers a diverse range of categories, including Old Master Drawings (January 1985, 1986, 1988, and 1989), American Folk and 19th Century Paintings (January 1983), British Paintings 1500-1850 (March 1986), Antiquities (May 1990 and December 1995), English Literature and History, Private Press and Illustrated Books (December 1992), and Important English Furniture, Decorations and Carpets (April 1987). Also included is the large-format April 1983 New York catalog titled Important English Paintings, Prints, Drawings, Silver, Porcelain, Clocks, Decorations, and Furniture, issued in conjunction with the Britain Salutes New York Arts Festival. Each quarto-sized volume contains detailed lot descriptions, estimated values, and provenance information, accompanied by numerous color and black-and-white plates. Dimensions: 8.50"L x 1.00"W x 10.50"H Weight: 17.00 lb 2.00oz

Lot: 288 - Collection of 15 Art Monographs and Exhibition Catalogs Including Robert E. McGinnis Hardcover Book

An assortment of 15 art reference books and exhibition catalogs focusing on 19th and 20th-century artists. The collection features a mix of hardcover volumes with dust jackets and softcover exhibition monographs, primarily in quarto and folio formats. Key titles include Tapestry: The Paintings of Robert E. McGinnis, edited by Arnie and Cathy Fenner, published by Watson-Guptill Publications, which features a comprehensive survey of his illustration work with numerous color plates. Other significant volumes include Alfred H. Maurer: Aestheticism to Modernism, published by Spanierman Gallery, 1999, and Dame Laura Knight by Caroline Fox, published by Phaidon Press, 1988, first edition, ISBN 0-7148-2447-X. Additional artists represented in the lot include Norman Lindsay, Frank W. Benson, Childe Hassam, Edward Redfield, John Marin, Steven Assael, Guy Pene du Bois, Hayley Lever, Fern Coppedge, Ben Solowey, and William R. Christopher. The collection also contains a group exhibition catalog titled Why Nature? Hofmann Mitchell Pousette-Dart Stamos. Most volumes are profusely illustrated with color and black-and-white plates. Dimensions: 10.25"L x 0.50"W x 11.25"H Weight: 16.00 lb

Lot: 289 - Lot of 16 Art Exhibition and Auction Catalogs including Sotheby's Turner Hardcover Book

This collection consists of 16 softbound and thin hardbound art publications, primarily comprising exhibition and auction catalogs. A primary volume is the Sotheby's auction catalog titled Important Turner Watercolours from the Guy and Myriam Ullens Collection, London, July 4, 2007, which is a hardbound quarto featuring numerous color plates of J.M.W. Turner's works. Another significant inclusion is the softcover edition of Montclair Art Museum: Selected Works (2002), edited by Anne-Marie Nolin and Patricia A. Welch, featuring ISBN 0-936489-60-X (cloth) and ISBN 0-936489-61-8 (paper), and distributed by Rutgers University Press. The lot also contains a copy of Apollo magazine, Volume XCI, No. 97, from March 1970. Additional titles include David A. Leffel: Life & Still Life (George Stern Fine Arts, 2013); two catalogs for Burton Silverman titled Inside Out and New Paintings; The Power and the Glory: Pittsburgh Industrial Landscapes by Aaron Harry Gorson (1872-1933); Herman Maril: Paintings and Works on Paper from the 1920s and 1930s; The Allen Tucker Memorial (Art Students League of New York, 1980); and Allen Tucker: Centennial 1866-1966. The collection is rounded out by Crossroads, Selections VII from Brock & Co., From All Walks of Life (National Academy of Design), The Spirit and the Flesh (Oglethorpe University Museum), and Spanierman Gallery's Holidays 1989. The publications vary between octavo and quarto sizes and are extensively illustrated with color and black-and-white plates. Dimensions: 12.00"L x 0.50"W x 9.00"H Weight: 10.00 lb 13.80oz

Lot: 290 - American Civil War Manuscript. 1863 Payroll of Discharged Soldiers

This multi-page handwritten manuscript document is a payroll or muster roll of discharged American Civil War soldiers, dated January 1863. The document consists of multiple ledger sheets of blue-lined paper containing detailed records including names, ranks, regiment designations, discharge dates, and financial figures. Listed ranks include Sergt, Corpl, and Privt. Notable regiments mentioned include the 4th R.I., 28th Mass, 18th Mass, 5th Conn, 68th N.Y., and 108th N.Y. Identifiable names within the ledger include Sergt John V. Parker, Corpl John Hallahan, Privt Albert L. Bacon, Sergt Jas. M. Starr, and Privt Wilhelm Wagner. The primary text is written in dark brown ink, supplemented by later administrative notations in red and blue ink. The ledger columns record various locations such as Albany, NY; Boston, MS; and Chicago, ILL. The document is accompanied by a modern presentation card inscribed: List of Discharged Soldiers / January, 1863 / Many Signatures. Dimensions: 27.00"L x 19.50"H Weight: 2.40oz

Lot: 291 - Hemingway, Ernest. The Old Man and the Sea. Scribner, 1952. First Edition, BOMC Issue (DJ)

This hardcover volume is a 1952 edition of Ernest Hemingway's Pulitzer Prize-winning novella, The Old Man and the Sea, published by Charles Scribner's Sons, New York. The book is an octavo-sized edition bound in the publisher's light blue cloth. It includes the original dust jacket, or sleeve, featuring the iconic wraparound coastal illustration. The title page is transcribed as: THE OLD MAN AND THE SEA / ERNEST HEMINGWAY / CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS, NEW YORK / 1952. The copyright page identifies the work as being printed in 1952 and contains the capital letter A, which was the standard code for a Scribner first trade edition; however, the rear dust jacket flap features the header BOOK-OF-THE-MONTH, identifying this specific copy as the Book-of-the-Month Club (BOMC) issue. The rear panel of the dust jacket displays a portrait of Hemingway credited to photographer Lee Samuels. The book was printed in the United States of America by Kingsport Press, Inc., Kingsport, Tennessee. Dimensions: 5.75"L x 0.75"W x 8.25"H Weight: 11.20 lb

Lot: 292 - A Hundred Giants: New Discoveries, Algoet Softcover Book on French Huguenot

Merritt Island: Signum Ops, 2018. Revised edition of this archaeological and historical study by Gaetan Algoet, T. L. Armstrong, and Dr. Robert H. Baer, focusing on the French Huguenot experience in Florida (1562â€"1565). Includes photos, maps, and artifact reconstructions. ISBN: 9781542875776. Dimensions: 11"H Date or Era: 2018

Lot: 293 - Baer Softcover Book, The Last Voyage of the San Miguel de Archangel

Merritt Island: Signum Ops, 2011. By archaeologist Robert H. Baer. â€" A detailed study of the Spanish colonial shipwreck San Miguel de Archangel along Florida's Treasure Coast, tracing the Jupiter Wreck's discovery and archaeological significance. ISBN 978-1466205239. Artist: Robert H. Baer Dimensions: 11"H Date or Era: 2011

Lot: 294 - Evelyn Abbott Hardcover Book, The History of Antiquity Vol. I

The first volume of "The History of Antiquity - From the German of Professor Max Duncker". Published in London by Richard Bentley & Son in 1877. Hardcover edition containing over 550 pages, featuring chapters related to the ancient Egyptians and the Semitic nations. Dimensions: 6.00"W x 9.00"H Date or Era: 1877 Weight: 2.11 lb

Lot: 295 - Evelyn Abbott Hardcover Book, The History of Antiquity Vol. II

The second volume of "The History of Antiquity - From the German of Professor Max Duncker". Published in London by Richard Bentley & Son in 1879. Hardcover edition containing over 300 pages, with chapters covering ancient Assyria, Phoenicia, and Israel. Dimensions: 6.00"W x 9.00"H Date or Era: 1879 Weight: 2.50 lb

Lot: 296 - Evelyn Abbott Hardcover Book, The History of Antiquity Vol. III

The third volume of "The History of Antiquity - From the German of Professor Max Duncker". Published in London by Richard Bentley & Son in 1879. Hardcover volume containing over 450 pages with chapters relating to Assyria, Egypt, and Israel, including references to rulers such as Esarhaddon. Topics include the rise of the Assyrian kingdom, the rulers of Egypt, and the history of Israel during the period discussed. Dimensions: 6.00"W x 9.00"H Date or Era: 1879 Weight: 2.10 lb

Lot: 297 - Evelyn Abbott Hardcover Book, The History of Antiquity Vol. IV

The fourth volume of "The History of Antiquity - From the German of Professor Max Duncker". Published in London by Richard Bentley & Son in 1880. Hardcover edition containing over 550 pages, with chapters concerning the Arians on the Indus and the Ganges, including discussions of Buddhists and Brahmans. Dimensions: 6.00"W x 9.00"H Date or Era: 1880 Weight: 2.60 lb

Lot: 298 - Evelyn Abbott Hardcover Book, The History of Antiquity Vol. V

The fifth volume of "The History of Antiquity - From the German of Professor Max Duncker". Published in London by Richard Bentley & Son in 1881. Hardcover edition containing over 350 pages, with chapters concerning the Arians of Eastern Iran, including discussions of the Empire of the Medes and Persians. Dimensions: 6.00"W x 9.00"H Date or Era: 1881 Weight: 2.60 lb

Lot: 299 - Lee, Harper. To Kill a Mockingbird and Steinbeck, John. Of Mice and Men

This lot consists of two vintage hardcover novels with their original dust jackets: Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird (J.B. Lippincott Company, 1960) and John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men (Covici Friede, 1937). The To Kill a Mockingbird volume is a later printing of the first edition and features the iconic tree-themed dust jacket design. The Of Mice and Men volume is a first edition, bound in tan cloth with its original illustrated dust jacket, including publisher information and references to earlier Steinbeck works. Both books are octavo in size. Dimensions: 5.00"L x 1.00"W x 8.00"H Weight: 1.15 lb

Lot: 300 - The History of Antiquity from Professor Max Duncker Vol. VI by Evelyn Abbott, M.A. 1882

Vol. VI of Max Duncker's History of Antiquity is the final volume in his six-part work, covering the Empire of the Medes and Persians and concluding with a retrospective on the period. Published by Clay and Taylor. Artist: Evelyn Abbott, M.A., L L.D. Dimensions: 6.25"W x 9"H Date or Era: 1882 Country of Origin: England

Lot: 301 - 2pc Frazer, Sir James George. The Golden Bough Hardcovers

A two-volume hardcover set of The Golden Bough: A Study in Magic and Religion by Sir James George Frazer. Published by The Limited Editions Club, New York, in 1970, this edition contains the author's own abridgment of his multi-volume work. The set includes an introduction by Stanley Edgar Hyman and illustrations by James Lewicki. The volumes are bound in quarter black cloth with gold-colored textured fabric boards. The spines are embellished with gold gilt lettering, decorative horizontal bars, volume designations, and the LEC publisher's monogram. The text blocks feature yellow-stained top edges and decorative drop caps at the start of each chapter. The set is housed in its original publisher's tan cardboard slipcase. Dimensions: 8.50"L x 3.75"W x 12.00"H Weight: 9.00 lb

Lot: 302 - 2pc The Compact Edition of the Oxford English Dictionary. 1979

Two-volume hardcover set of The Compact Edition of the Oxford English Dictionary, published by Oxford University Press, 18th U.S. printing (August 1979). Volume I covers Aâ€"O; Volume II covers Pâ€"Z with Supplement and Bibliography. Bound in navy blue cloth with gilt lettering and Oxford crest on the spines, the set uses a micrographic printing format with four original dictionary pages reduced onto each page. Housed in the original matching navy blue slipcase with built-in drawer for the magnifying glass. Originally published in 1971. Dimensions: 10.00"L x 6.50"W x 14.25"H Weight: 20.00 lb 1.00oz

Lot: 303 - 2pc Viking Themed Books, The Viking World and Almgren, The Viking. 1966-1980. (DJ)

This lot comprises two comprehensive illustrated books documenting Viking history, archaeology, and maritime culture. The first is James Graham-Campbell, The Viking World (Ticknor and Fields, New Haven and New York, 1980, first US edition, quarto), bound in black publisher cloth with the original pictorial dust jacket, featuring a foreword by David M. Wilson and illustrated with color photographs, maps, and archaeological line drawings. ISBN 0-89919-005-7. The second is The Viking, designed by Tre Tryckare (Cagner and Co.) and published by the International Book Society and Time-Life Books, 1966 (folio), bound in pictorial boards with a matching dust jacket and housed in the original dark green publisher slipcase; it includes contributions from scholars such as Bertil Almgren, Charlotte Blindheim, and Kristjan Eldjarn, and is extensively illustrated with ship diagrams, maps, and color plates depicting Norse life and artifacts, printed in Italy by Officine Grafiche di Enrico Berinzaghi. Dimensions: 11.50"L x 1.75"W x 12.75"H Weight: 8.00 lb 13.50oz

Lot: 304 - Lot of 3 Volumes. Smithsonian Institution. Annual Report of the Board of Regents. Government Printing Office, 1924-1926.

This lot consists of three volumes of the Annual Report of the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, covering the reporting years 1922, 1923, and 1925. These octavo volumes are bound in the publisher's original dark green textured cloth. Each front board is decorated with a gold-embossed circular seal of the Smithsonian Institution, bearing the inscription For the Increase and Diffusion of Knowledge Among Men and Per Orbem. The spines are gold-stamped with the title, the specific report year, a central torch emblem, and the publication location Washington City followed by the publication dates 1924, 1925, and 1926. The interior of the 1922 volume contains photographic plates of botanical subjects, including Agave and Ficus species in San Salvador. The 1923 and 1925 volumes feature scientific papers on a variety of subjects, including vertebrate paleontology and Cretaceous dinosaurs by W. D. Matthew, and terrestrial magnetism by Daniel L. Hazard. The volumes include maps, photographs, and scientific diagrams. Dimensions: 6.25"L x 1.50"W x 9.25"H Weight: 6.00 lb 15.00oz

Lot: 305 - A Collection of 4 Books on Shipwrecks and Maritime Archaeology Including The Search for the Atocha. (DJ)

This collection consists of four volumes focused on maritime history, underwater archaeology, and shipwreck exploration, particularly centered on Spanish colonial vessels. The group includes: 1) Lyon, Eugene. The Search for the Atocha. New York: Harper & Row. Octavo. Hardcover bound in green cloth with a pictorial dust jacket. 2) Marken, Mitchell W. Ceramics from the Nuestra Senora de Atocha Wrecked 1622. Softcover volume with illustrated wrappers, featuring photography by Shakey Jake and art direction by Mitchell W. Marken. 3) Baer, Robert H. The Last Voyage Of The San Miguel de Archangel. Large-format softcover by a professional archaeologist, featuring technical ship renderings, maps, and color photographs of recovered artifacts. 4) Bush, David M., Orrin H. Pilkey Jr., and William J. Neal. Living by the Rules of the Sea. Large-format softcover with purple illustrated wrappers. The collection provides a mix of historical narrative, specialized archaeological data on colonial ceramics, and technical maritime studies. The interior of the San Miguel volume contains detailed color illustrations of 17th-century vessel construction. Dimensions: 8.50"L x 0.75"W x 11.00"H Weight: 4.00 lb

Lot: 306 - A Collection of 4 Sigmund Freud Books and Exhibition Catalogues. Various Publishers, 1970-1996. (DJ)

This lot of 4 Sigmund Freud books and exhibition catalogues focuses on the founder of psychoanalysis and his relationship with art, archaeology, and antiquities. The group comprises: 1. Gamwell, Lynn and Richard Wells (Editors). Sigmund Freud and Art: His Personal Collection of Antiquities. Introduction by Peter Gay. New York: Harry N. Abrams, Inc., 1989. Hardcover edition in blue pictorial dust jacket. This quarto volume is illustrated throughout with photographs of items from Freud's personal collection. 2. Ariel, Robert and Michel Simeon. Freud: The Psychoanalytic Adventure. Featuring drawings by Michel Simeon. This folio-sized volume is bound in cream-colored stiff paper wrappers with a title-printed spine. 3. Barker, Stephen (Editor). Excavations and Their Objects: Freud's Collection of Antiquity. Albany: State University of New York Press (SUNY), 1996. Softcover edition with a green and black decorated cover featuring classical architectural motifs. 4. Sigmund Freud Museum: Wien IX. Berggasse 19 Catalogue. Vienna: Verlag Christian Brandstatter, 1994. A softcover exhibition catalogue with a black-and-white interior photograph of the museum on the front cover. Dimensions: 11.25"L x 0.25"W x 15.50"H Weight: 5.00 lb 10.00oz

Lot: 307 - A Collection of Four Issues. LIFE Magazine. Time Inc., 1940-1950.

A collection of four vintage issues of LIFE magazine published by Time Inc., featuring a strong war and military theme. The selection includes the following issues: December 30, 1940, with a cover titled Britains Desert Fighters; July 27, 1942, featuring an Atlantic Convoy cover; November 29, 1943, featuring Lieutenant General Ira C. Eaker of the Eighth Air Force; and April 17, 1950, featuring Mr. President Eisenhower A Close-Up. Each issue is a large-format quarto/folio softcover periodical, staple-bound with original illustrated wrappers. Interior content includes various photojournalistic features such as a spread on the cremation of King Ananda of Siam titled of a King, a history of Currier and Ives, and wartime reports including a B-26 bomber crash landing near Port Moresby. Back covers feature full-page color advertisements for Lucky Strike cigarettes with Hedy Lamarr, Camel cigarettes, and Cannon Towels. Dimensions: 10.00"L x 0.50"W x 14.00"H Weight: 3.00 lb 14.00oz

Lot: 308 - 4pc Armor Reference Books

This lot of 4 armor-themed books features key reference works on the history and study of arms and protective equipment. It includes Oriental Armour by H. Russell Robinson (F.S.A.), part of The Arms and Armour Series; Armour and Weapons by Paul Martin; and Treasures from the Tower of London: Arms and Armour, a museum-based reference volume. Also included is the large-format Art, Arms and Armour: An International Anthology, Volume I: 1979â€"80, edited by Robert Held and published by Acquafresca Editrice. The works are extensively illustrated with black-and-white and color plates, line drawings, and photographs covering a range of historical periods and regions, including topics such as the Battle of Orsha and Renaissance armor development. Dimensions: 9.75"L x 1.75"W x 12.75"H Weight: 10.00 lb 9.60oz

Lot: 309 - 4pc Books on Underwater Archaeology and Treasure

This four-piece collection focuses on marine archaeology, shipwrecks, and underwater exploration. The set includes two hardcover volumes with dust jackets and two softcover editions. Featured authors include Peter Throckmorton, Paul Johnstone, James P. Delgado, and Edwin C. Bearss. The volumes included are: 1. Diving for Treasure by Peter Throckmorton. Published by The Viking Press (A Studio Book) in 1977. This hardcover edition includes dust jacket, photographs, and maps. ISBN 0-670-27449-6. 2. The Archaeology of Ships by Paul Johnstone. Published by Henry Z. Walck, Inc. in 1974 as part of The Walck Archaeologies series. This hardcover edition includes dust jacket and is illustrated with drawings and maps. ISBN 0-8098-3532-0. 3. Ghost Fleet: The Sunken Ships of Bikini Atoll by James P. Delgado. Published by the University of Hawai'i Press in 1996. This softcover edition is part of the Kolowalu book series and covers the shipwrecks of Operation Crossroads. ISBN 0-8248-1868-7. 4. Hardluck Ironclad: The Sinking and Salvage of the Cairo by Edwin C. Bearss. Published by Louisiana State University Press in 1990 (Fourth printing). This revised edition softcover provides an account of the Civil War gunboat. ISBN 0-8071-0684-4. The books are extensively illustrated throughout with maps, diagrams, and photographic plates, including some color illustrations depicting archaeological finds and diving operations. Dimensions: 8.75"L x 0.50"W x 10.00"H Weight: 4.00 lb 13.00oz

Lot: 310 - 4pc Christopher Columbus and Maritime History Books

Lot of four hardcover books on Christopher Columbus and maritime history, including: Columbus and the Age of Discovery by Zvi Dor-Ner (1991 First Edition, illustrated, with dust jacket); Kenneth Nebenzahl's Atlas of Columbus and The Great Discoveries (1990 commemorative folio atlas); Robert H. Fuson's The Log of Christopher Columbus (1987 translation, with dust jacket); and Agnew's 1982â€"1992: Endeavour (1992, red cloth binding with gilt spine). Volumes range from octavo to folio size and include maps, photographs, and historical illustrations. All are hardcover editions; two retain original dust jackets. Dimensions: 11.50"L x 1.00"W x 15.00"H Weight: 14.00 lb 7.00oz

Lot: 311 - 4pc Ephemera, IOOF Magic Lantern Slide and a Houdini Playing Card

This collection consists of four pieces of vintage ephemera, including a postcard, a trade card, a playing card, and a framed glass magic lantern slide. The postcard is a monochrome photographic view of a boat navigating the Sierroz Gorge near Aix-les-Bains, titled Environs d'Aix-les-Bains / Gorges du Sierroz â€" Le Bateau. The second item is a cigarette trade card from the Great Americans series by W. Duke, Sons & Co., featuring a color portrait of artist Benjamin West with a printed facsimile signature. The third piece is a pink 8 of Diamonds playing card bearing a central portrait and facsimile signature, identified in accompanying documentation as Harry Houdini. The final item is a framed glass magic lantern slide produced by A. T. Thompson & Co. of Boston, depicting Independent Order of Odd Fellows (I.O.O.F.) symbolism, including a cross, crescent moon scepter, and the "Tables of Stone" marked I through X, with a frame label referencing the same fraternal theme. Dimensions: 4.00"L x 5.50"H Weight: 3.40oz

Lot: 312 - 4pc Rome Theme Books, Eros in Pompeii, Gladiators and Caesars, The Colosseum, Sangue Arena

This lot features four publications regarding Roman history, archaeology, and culture. The group includes Michael Grant's Eros in Pompeii: The Secret Rooms of the National Museum of Naples, a 1982 hardcover edition published by Bonanza Books (distributed by Crown Publishers, Inc.) with photographs by Antonia Mulas. Also included is Gladiators and Caesars: The Power of Spectacle in Ancient Rome, edited by Eckart Kohne and Cornelia Ewigleben, published by the University of California. The third volume is The Colosseum by Peter Quennell from the Newsweek Wonders of Man series, a hardcover with a red dust jacket. Completing the lot is the softcover exhibition publication Sangue e Arena, published by Electa, which includes English text as noted on the front cover. Each volume is extensively illustrated with high-quality color plates and photographs depicting Roman art, architecture, and artifacts including mosaics, bronze tripods, and gladiatorial equipment. Dimensions: 9.50"L x 0.50"W x 12.00"H Weight: 7.00 lb 8.00oz

Lot: 313 - 7pc Books on Ancient Egypt and Indus Valley Archaeology

This lot features an Egypt theme collection of 7 books, comprising a mix of hardcover and paperback volumes focused on archaeology and ancient history. The group includes several notable scholarly and popular titles: Howard Carter Before Tutankhamun by Nicholas Reeves and John H. Taylor (Harry N. Abrams, Inc., 1993, First Edition, quarto hardcover with dust jacket containing 200 illustrations); Cleopatra's Palace: In Search of a Legend by Laura Foreman (Discovery Books, 1999, quarto hardcover with dust jacket); The Pharaohs Master-Builders by Henri Stierlin (Terrail, 1995, quarto hardcover with dust jacket); Ancient Cities of the Indus Valley Civilization by Jonathan Mark Kenoyer (Oxford University Press/American Institute of Pakistan Studies, 1998, quarto hardcover with dust jacket); Akhenaten: The Heretic King by Donald B. Redford (Princeton University Press, 1984, octavo hardcover with dust jacket); Howard Carter and the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun by H. V. F. Winstone (Constable, 1991, octavo softcover); and Reading the Past: Egyptian Hieroglyphs by W. V. Davies (University of California Press/British Museum, 1987, octavo softcover). The volumes feature a variety of illustrations including color plates, site maps, and archival photographs. Dimensions: 9.50"L x 1.00"W x 12.00"H Weight: 14.00 lb 14.00oz

Lot: 314 - A Lot of 9 Florida History and Exploration Books and Exhibition Catalogs (DJ)

This lot consists of nine publications focusing on the maritime, archaeological, and colonial history of Florida and the Gulf Coast. The collection includes Spanish St. Augustine: The Archaeology of a Colonial Creole Community by Kathleen Deagan, published by Academic Press as part of the Studies in Historical Archaeology series, bound in blue cloth with gilt and orange stamped lettering. Also present is Historic Photos of Florida Ghost Towns by Steve Rajtar, published by Turner Publishing Company, featuring a pictorial dust jacket. A facsimile edition of Bernard Romans' 1775 Natural History of Florida is included, bound in green leatherette with gilt-stamped decorative panels and spine. The lot further contains multiple editions of A Hundred Giants regarding the French Huguenot experience in Florida (1562-1565) by Gaetan Algoet, T. L. Armstrong, and Robert H. Baer; Made of Alabama Clay: Historic Potteries on Mobile Bay by Bonnie L. Gums; Quest for the Indies: Routes of Exploration (1992), an exhibition catalog by Joseph H. Fitzgerald for The Historical Museum of Southern Florida; and Famous Shipwrecks of the Florida Keys by Bob Frogfoot Weller. These volumes are illustrated with a variety of historical maps, archaeological drawings, and period photographs. Dimensions: 10.25"L x 1.00"W x 10.50"H Weight: 11.00 lb 8.00oz

Lot: 315 - A Collection of 10 Books and Publications on Maritime Treasure and Shipwrecks (DJ)

This collection of ten books and publications focuses on maritime history, underwater archaeology, and the pursuit of shipwreck treasure. The assortment features a combination of hardcover volumes with dust jackets and various softcover and paperback formats. Key titles include The Nanking Cargo by Michael Hatcher with Antony Thorncroft (hardcover with dust jacket), Encyclopedia of Sunken Treasure by John Wright (hardcover with dust jacket), and Secrets of the Bible Seas: An Underwater Archaeologist in the Holy Land by Alexander Flinder (Severn House, hardcover with dust jacket). The softcover and paperback selection includes Archaeology Under Water by George F. Bass (Pelican Books), Texas Treasure: Billy Kenon and the Padre Island Shipwrecks of 1554 by Robert Baer, and Sunken Treasure on Florida Reefs: The 1715 Spanish Plate Fleet by Robert Frogfoot Weller. Also included is the Smithsonian Institution Press volume Magnificent Voyagers: The U.S. Exploring Expedition, 1838-1842 by Viola and Margolis, along with three maritime-focused publications: Reports of Gold (the first annual report of the Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Society), a promotional biography of Mel Fisher, and a pamphlet titled Coins of the Lost Galleons. The volumes are extensively illustrated with color and black-and-white photography, archaeological diagrams, and historical engravings. Weight includes all items in the lot. Measurement provided is for the largest item. Dimensions: 9.00"L x 0.75"W x 11.00"H Weight: 8.00 lb 9.00oz

Lot: 316 - 11pc Greek Culture Information Books. Various Publishers, 1970-1994.

A collection of 11 books focusing on the art, archaeology, and history of Ancient Greece. The lot features three notable hardcover volumes with dust jackets: The Greek World by Eliot Porter (Dutton, 1980); Acropolis Restoration: The CCAM Interventions, edited by Richard Economakis (Academy Editions, London); and Early Greece by Oswyn Murray (Harvard University Press, Second Edition, 1993). The remaining titles are softcover volumes, including several exhibition catalogs and scholarly texts: The Getty Kouros Colloquium (The J. Paul Getty Museum, 1993); The Greek Miracle: Classical Sculpture from the Dawn of Democracy (National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C., 1992); The Red and the Black: Studies in Greek Pottery by Brian A. Sparkes (Routledge, 1996); Greek Painted Pottery by R.M. Cook (Routledge, Third Edition, 1997); The Greeks by Kenneth Dover (University of Texas Press, 1980); Reading Greek (Joint Association of Classical Teachers, Cambridge University Press, 1978); Greek Myths: A Vase Painter's Notebook by Jane Henle (Indiana University Press, 1973); and An Introduction to Greek Sculpture by John Barron (Athlone Press, 1981). The volumes range in size from octavo to quarto and are profusely illustrated with color and monochromatic photographic plates, maps, and diagrams. Dimensions: 12.00"L x 1.00"W x 12.00"H Weight: 17.00 lb 12.20oz

Lot: 317 - A Collection of 20th Century Letters, Postcards, and a Personal Diary

This collection comprises personal ephemera and a manuscript diary documenting the experiences of an American soldier serving in France during World War I. The primary item is a leather-bound diary titled My Trip Abroad, with gilt-stamped lettering on the cover. The archive also includes multiple autograph letters signed, several written on YMCA "With The Colors" stationery featuring the red triangle logo, dated between October 1918 and January 1919, with correspondence originating from Epoisses, France and reflecting on military service and wartime experiences. Additional materials include newspaper clippings referencing military events, a patriotic postcard titled A Kiss from France featuring the American flag, and a birthday greeting card. Together, the items provide a firsthand record of service in the American Expeditionary Forces. Dimensions: 3.50"L x 5.50"H Weight: 1.15 lb

Lot: 318 - Christa McAuliffe and Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster Press Negatives and Memorabilia

This archive comprises original press wire photographs and color separation negatives from United Press International (UPI) and the Associated Press (AP) documenting teacher-astronaut Christa McAuliffe and the Space Shuttle Challenger mission. The materials include images of McAuliffe and pilot Michael J. Smith in flight suits, zero-gravity training activities, and McAuliffe interacting with students in Concord, New Hampshire. The collection also covers news imagery related to the Challenger disaster on January 28, 1986, as well as a 1987 memorial photograph at McAuliffe's gravesite. The materials feature standard newsroom production elements such as caption slugs, crop marks, and CMYK color separation bars, along with UPI and AP markings and photographer credits including Bruce Weaver and Jim Cole. Dimensions: 8.50"L x 11.00"H Weight: 1.80oz

Lot: 319 - Christa McAuliffe and Space Shuttle Challenger Press Photographs and Negatives

This lot comprises vintage press materials documenting Christa McAuliffe and the Space Shuttle Challenger STS-51L mission. The collection includes chromogenic color prints and black-and-white color separation negatives and prints used for newspaper publication. Featured images show McAuliffe in a flight helmet, during zero-gravity training, with Concord High School students, the Challenger explosion plume, and a memorial gravestone. The materials include original United Press International (UPI) and Associated Press (AP) markings, including typewritten captions identifying locations, dates, and photographers such as Gene Willman. Several items are CMYK color separation proofs with printer labels, registration marks, and production annotations used in four-color press printing. The prints and negatives are primarily unmounted, with some affixed to carrier sheets. Dimensions: 5.11"L x 11.00"H Weight: 2.50oz

Lot: 320 - A Collection of Christa McAuliffe and Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster Memorabilia

This archive consists of original United Press International (UPI) and Associated Press (AP) press materials documenting teacher-astronaut Christa McAuliffe and the 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger disaster. The collection includes black-and-white silver gelatin press photographs and color transparency separation overlays used in period print production. Key images include McAuliffe with high school students in Concord, New Hampshire during pre-flight training (1985), an astronaut in a pressurized flight helmet, the Challenger explosion and debris trail from January 28, 1986, and a 1987 memorial image at McAuliffe's gravesite. Several pieces function as CMYK color separation keys with registration marks and production notations, and multiple items retain original typed captions and photographer credits, including Gene Willman, Dale Dunaway, and Jim Cole. Dimensions: 9.50"L x 7.50"H Weight: 1.70oz

Lot: 321 - A Collection of Christa McAuliffe and Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster Negatives and Memorabilia

A collection of vintage news service materials documenting the career and legacy of American astronaut and educator Christa McAuliffe and the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster. The lot includes silver gelatin prints, color separation proofs on paper, and acetate film positives used for newspaper production. Subject matter documents significant moments including training sessions with students in Concord, NH (September 1985), McAuliffe's boarding for the shuttle at Cape Canaveral on January 27, 1986, and a 1987 memorial photograph of a man kneeling at her grave in Concord, NH. Many items feature printed captions and logos from the Associated Press (AP) and United Press International (UPI). Detailed technical notations for color newspaper reproduction are present on several pieces, including color-keying instructions for Cyan printer, Magenta printer, and Yellow printer. Several film positives include hand-annotated tape labels reading CYAN and MAG. Dimensions: 11.25"L x 9.00"H Weight: 2.40oz

Lot: 322 - A Collection of Historical Christa McAuliffe Negatives and Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster Memorabilia

This assortment consists of historical press ephemera and media production materials related to the 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger disaster, primarily focusing on Christa McAuliffe. The collection includes various black and white press photographs, many featuring United Press International (UPI) markings and descriptive captions. Also present are professional color separation transparencies and negatives used in the print production process. Imagery includes the iconic Challenger explosion plume, group shots of McAuliffe with students and crew members, a close-up of an astronaut helmet, and a scene of a man kneeling at McAuliffe's grave site. The items demonstrate clear evidence of editorial use, including handwritten production notes, adhesive tape, color bars, and registration marks. Several pieces contain printed text identifying the subjects as Christa McAuliffe and members of the Challenger mission. Dimensions: 10.75"L x 8.50"H Weight: 2.10oz

Lot: 323 - 2pc Sporting Cards, 1887 N172 Old Judge Dell Darling and 1972 TCMA Jack McInnis

This lot consists of two baseball cards, including an original 19th-century issue and a modern reprint. The first is an 1887 N172 Old Judge Dell Darling baseball card produced by Goodwin & Company. It features a sepia-toned photograph of Darling in a catching pose for the Chicago National League club. The front includes identifying text and "Old Judge Cigarette Factory, Goodwin & Co., New York." The card is professionally graded and encapsulated by PSA (certification #115248856). The second item is a 1972 TCMA reprint of a Jack McInnis card originally issued by the American Caramel Company. It shows a black-and-white image of McInnis labeled as a first baseman for the Boston Americans. The reverse notes the TCMA reprint and references a set of 120 American and National League players. The reprint is housed in a plastic top loader. Dimensions: 3.00"L x 5.00"H Weight: 2.30oz

Lot: 324 - 5pc Boxing Photo Postcard Collection

This lot comprises five vintage Real Photo Postcards (RPPCs) featuring early 20th-century boxing subjects. Four of the cards are studio portraits of the same boxer, including a full-length image with a floral robe shown alongside a man in street attire, a shirtless waist-up portrait with arms crossed, and two full-length action poses of the boxer in fighting stance wearing a singlet and tights. The fifth postcard depicts an outdoor boxing match between two men in front of a wooden building marked with a Knights of Columbus sign reading "Everybody Welcome," with a caption noting boxing as a recreational diversion at the K. of C. building. The postcards are printed on silver gelatin photographic paper. Four examples are marked on the reverse by White's Postals of Philadelphia, with AZO stamp boxes indicating early Kodak production between 1904 and 1918, and handwritten inventory numbers present on several cards. Dimensions: 4.00"L x 6.00"H Weight: 3.30oz

Lot: 325 - A Set of Jerry Garcia Color Separation Printing Negatives

This lot consists of a set of CMYK halftone color separation films prepared for commercial printing, featuring a profile portrait of Jerry Garcia of the Grateful Dead singing into a microphone. The clear plastic films display fine halftone dot patterns along with registration marks, color channel labels, and production notations used in pre-press workflows. Printed markings include general AP production and layout identifiers, job codes, and standard color separation labels for cyan, magenta, yellow, and black, along with additional editorial notes indicating publication placement. The films are unmounted, with some partially affixed to carrier sheets with tape, and represent Associated Press Leaf Desk digital imaging and layout materials from the early-to-mid 1990s. Dimensions: 5.25"L x 7.50"H Weight: 6.90oz

Lot: 326 - 2pc Jimmy Buffett Production Photographs

This lot consists of two production-related items featuring a portrait of musician Jimmy Buffett. The first is a black-and-white silver gelatin press photograph showing Buffett smiling with his arms crossed, with editorial crop marks and print measurements noted in red ink. The second item is a CMYK color separation proof for the same image, made from layered transparencies with registration marks and color bars used in commercial printing preparation. It shows the underlying structure of the image and includes typical production artifacts from the printing process. Dimensions: 7.75"L x 10.00"H Weight: 1.20oz

Lot: 327 - 3pc Hardcover Set Covering Richard Wagner

A set of three hardcover books regarding the life and work of Richard Wagner, published by Time-Life Records in 1972. The collection includes The Perfect Wagnerite: A Commentary on the Niblung's Ring by Bernard Shaw; Ring Resounding by John Culshaw; and Richard Wagner: The Man, His Mind, and His Music by Robert W. Gutman. Each volume is bound in black textured boards with gilt-stamped lettering on the spines and features a distinct pictorial panel inlaid on the front cover. The Culshaw volume depicts recording reels and silhouettes, the Gutman volume features a portrait of Wagner, and the Shaw volume displays a caricature of the author by Al Hirschfeld. The interior pages are extensively illustrated with black-and-white photographs, sketches, and reproductions of historical documents, including concert programs and architectural views. The three volumes are housed in a matching black textured slipcase. According to the copyright page, the text for the Gutman volume is a reprint by arrangement with The Viking Press, Inc., and the additional material is copyrighted 1972 by Time Incorporated. Dimensions: 8.50"L x 3.50"W x 10.75"H Weight: 8.00 lb 11.00oz

Lot: 328 - Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and Mikhail Gorbachev Wire Photo and Negatives

This collection features an original Associated Press color wire photo print and related color separation materials documenting Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis meeting former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev at the JFK Library in Boston on May 15, 1992. The main image shows Onassis greeting Gorbachev, with a full printed press caption identifying the event, participants, and AP production details. Also included are cyan, magenta, yellow, and black color separation negatives and proofs of the same image, along with additional contact sheets and negative strips. The materials include standard AP production markings, registration bars, and technical notations used in press photo transmission and archival processing. Dimensions: 7.25"L x 12.25"H Weight: 1.80oz

Lot: 329 - Contemporary Black Faux Fur Ushanka with Soviet Style Cockade

This is a contemporary winter earflap hat, or ushanka, manufactured in the Republic of Belarus. The exterior is composed of black synthetic faux fur, while the interior features a black quilted textile lining. The design includes a front flap and earflaps that can be secured with attached black fabric ties. The front is adorned with a two-piece metallic insignia consisting of a gold-toned laurel wreath surrounding a red enameled five-pointed star, which contains a gold-toned hammer and sickle. This cockade is a reproduction of the Soviet-era officer and sergeant pattern. An internal white printed cloth label identifies the size, quality grade, and origin. The label includes a circled 62, the text Sort 1 (Grade 1), care symbols, and the vertical inscription Sdelano v Respublike Belarus (Made in the Republic of Belarus). Dimensions: 10.00"L x 10.00"W x 5.00"H Weight: 7.00oz

Lot: 330 - Soviet Red Army Budenovka Wool Hat

Soviet Red Army Budenovka hat crafted in brown felted wool, a distinctive military cap introduced in 1918 for the Workers' and Peasants' Red Army (RKKA) and widely associated with the Russian Civil War era. The design features the iconic pointed crown inspired by traditional Russian warrior helmets, accented by a prominent red star emblem to the front. Functional fold-down ear flaps provide added warmth and may be secured beneath the chin or worn folded upward. A classic and recognizable example of early Soviet military headgear. Dimensions: 8.00"L x 11.50"W x 10.00"H Weight: 8.00oz

Lot: 331 - 2pc Russian Military Hats including a Soviet Army Afghanka Panama Hat and a VDV Padded Jump Helmet

This lot consists of two pieces of Russian military headgear. The first item is a late Cold War-era Soviet Army M88 Afghanka (Afganka) Panama field hat. It is constructed from tan cotton canvas with a wide, stitched brim and a pointed crown featuring ventilation eyelets and a brown synthetic leather chin strap. A standard Soviet red enamel star cockade with a hammer and sickle emblem is pinned to the front. The interior crown features a rectangular ink stamp identifying production by the Kirov garment factory. Size 58. The second item is a contemporary Russian Federation VDV (Airborne Forces) padded jump helmet. It is finished in Digital Flora (EMR) camouflage and features longitudinal protective ridges and integrated earflaps. Original manufacturer labels from AO Voentorg are present, identifying it as a summer cotton helmet for airborne troops. The labels are dated 2022. Size 59. Dimensions: 12.00"L x 12.00"W x 7.00"H Weight: 1.00 lb

Lot: 332 - 2pc Soviet Army Uniform Items Including Officer Visor Cap and Enlisted Belt

This lot consists of two pieces of Soviet military uniform equipment dating from the late Cold War era. The first item is a Soviet Army officer's visor cap (Furazhka) for the Ground Forces, featuring an olive drab wool crown with red piping and a dark green band. The cap is adorned with an officer-grade cockade consisting of a gold-tone laurel wreath surrounding a red and white enameled star with the hammer and sickle. It is finished with a gold-tone braided chin cord and a black composite visor. The interior crown is stamped with the metric size 59 and includes a white fabric label beneath the sweatband. The second item is a standard-issue Soviet Army enlisted or non-commissioned officer's belt. The belt is constructed of brown synthetic material and features a rectangular brass buckle embossed with the Soviet star and hammer and sickle within a circular sunburst design. Dimensions: 12.00"L x 12.00"W x 6.00"H Weight: 1.00 lb 5.00oz

Lot: 333 - 3pc Soviet Military Badges Including Red Guard Badge, Tank Specialist 1st Class, and Airborne Jump Badge

This lot features three Soviet-era military badges, each preserved in its original white cardboard slide-out storage box. The collection includes a Soviet Guards honorary badge (red guard badge) with a red enameled banner containing the Cyrillic text Ð"Ð'АРÐ"ИЯ above a red five-pointed star on a white ground, bordered by a golden laurel wreath with the initials СССР at the bottom. A second badge is a Tank Crew Proficiency Badge, 1st Class (Soviet office 1 qualification badge), consisting of a golden winged insignia with a white enameled shield featuring the numeral 1 over a tank silhouette and blue and white enameled bands. The reverse of the tank badge is embossed with the Pobeda factory maker mark within an oval. The third item is a Parachutist Badge (Cuban airborne troops jump badge), a teardrop-shaped insignia with blue and white enamel illustrating a parachute canopy and descending paratrooper. All items are constructed from enameled brass. The Guards and Parachutist badges utilize screwback mountings with circular nuts, while the Tank Specialist badge features a horizontal pinback fastener. Dimensions: 2.75"L x 0.50"W x 1.00"H Weight: 2.00oz

Lot: 334 - 3pc Russian Souvenir Grouping Including Nesting Dolls and Flasks

This lot consists of a three-piece collection of contemporary Russian souvenir items, including two stainless steel hip flasks and a set of hand-painted nesting dolls. The first flask is constructed of polished stainless steel and features two attached enamel-style badges: a red Soviet star with a central hammer and sickle and a Guard (Gvardiya) badge featuring a red banner and laurel wreath. The second flask features ribbed stainless steel edges with a dark brown, textured faux-crocodile skin central panel. It is adorned with a large KGB shield and sword badge displaying the Cyrillic characters for SSSR and KGB SSSR. The bases of both flasks are stamped with a hammer and sickle emblem and CCCP; the larger flask is also marked STAINLESS STEEL 8 OZ. The third item is a traditional five-piece wooden matryoshka nesting doll set. Each doll is hand-painted with a blue and white winter landscape featuring green trees and red berries. The faces are detailed with brown hair accented by gold-glitter paint. Dimensions: 4.00"L x 1.00"W x 5.50"H Weight: 10.00oz

Lot: 335 - 4pc 20th Century Aviation Themed Photographs and Postcard

This collection consists of early 20th-century aviation-themed paper collectibles, including framed and unframed photographic works. It features a silver gelatin photograph of the Fokker F.VII monoplane Old Glory (NX703) at Old Orchard Beach, Maine, circa 1927, with reverse annotations referencing its ill-fated transatlantic attempt toward Rome and the loss of its pilots. Also included is an aerial photograph of a Vought O2U-2 Corsair observation biplane marked with naval identifiers and a handwritten presentation inscription dated 1931. Additional pieces include a framed group portrait of individuals gathered in a dry dock before a large spherical object, and a monochrome postcard showing a Zeppelin airship circling the Monument to the Battle of the Nations in Leipzig, Germany. Dimensions: 9.25"L x 11.25"H Weight: 1.66 lb

Lot: 336 - 4pc Collection of Vintage American Postcards

This group consists of four early 20th-century color lithograph postcards featuring collegiate and historical American subjects. Included is a Raphael Tuck & Sons University series card illustrated by F. Earl Christy, depicting a Harvard student with a pennant and megaphone, postmarked Boston in 1908. Also included is a postcard of the Longfellow Birthplace in Portland, Maine, published by The Eastern News Co. and postmarked 1920, with an inset portrait of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. The remaining cards include a view titled Home of Pearl of Orr's Island in Casco Bay, Maine, with an inset portrait of Harriet Beecher Stowe published by Chisholm Bros., and a reproduction of The Spirit of '76 from Abbott Hall in Marblehead, Massachusetts, published by The Valentine-Souvenir Co. Dimensions: 5.25"L Weight: 1.00oz

Lot: 337 - 5pc Collection of Early 20th-Century Native American Themed Postcards

This lot consists of a 5pc collection of early 20th-century Native American cards, featuring a variety of artistic illustrations and photographic portraits. The group includes a vertical black and white profile portrait of a woman in a large feathered headdress, published by the Parkinson Art Company of Brooklyn, New York. Also included is a sepia-toned illustration by J. Knowles Hare Jr., which bears a 1910 copyright and the artist signature. The collection further features a horizontal photographic postcard titled Penobscot Indians, depicting a group in traditional regalia, alongside another horizontal group portrait of men, women, and children in an outdoor setting. A vertical color-tinted postcard showing a woman with braided hair and three feathers completes the set. All cards feature divided backs consistent with the early 1900s. Dimensions: 6.00"L x 4.00"H Weight: 2.00oz

Lot: 338 - 6pc Vintage Postcards featuring France and Poland

This lot consists of six vintage European postcards from the early 20th century, including three variations of Environs d'Aix-les-Bains â€" Gorges du Sierroz â€" Le Bateau, depicting a small boat navigating a rocky French gorge in monochrome, sepia, and hand-tinted color formats, with publisher marks including Levy Fils & Cie (LL) and C. Reynaud of Chambery. The remaining cards include a color-printed view of the PaÅ‚ac na Wyspie (Palace on the Isle) in Łazienki Park, Warsaw, signed by artist T. CieÅ›lewski and published by K. WojutyÅ„ski; a monochrome image of a densely packed cemetery with wooden crosses, attributed in handwriting to Poland circa 1917â€"1923; and a color-tinted woodland scene showing figures on a boardwalk overlooking a stream, with all postcards housed in protective sleeves. Dimensions: 5.25"L x 7.50"H Weight: 7.00oz

Lot: 339 - Handmade Russian Amber and Glass Seed Bead Statement Bib Necklace

This handmade Russian statement necklace is designed as a bib or collar with a decorative fringed drop. The piece is constructed from an intricate hand-woven mesh of amber-colored glass seed beads. The central bib section is densely embellished with genuine amber chips and polished nuggets in a variety of natural shades, including honey, golden-orange, cognac, and deep cherry. A triangular woven panel suspended from the bib supports a multi-strand fringe of seed beads and larger amber nuggets. The necklace tapers into a wide, woven neck strap that terminates in an integrated bead-and-loop closure. Dimensions: 20.25"L x 4.00"H Weight: 1.20oz

Lot: 340 - Large Fringed Persian Tabriz Mahi Hand Knotted Wool Rug

A large hand-knotted Persian wool rug from the Tabriz region, featuring a traditional Mahi or Herati pattern. The design is characterized by a central multi-lobed diamond medallion with a cream-colored core, set against a dense field of repetitive floral motifs. The color palette includes maroon, navy blue, cream, and light blue with green floral accents throughout. The field is enclosed by a wide main border decorated with floral rosettes and vine scrolls on a black ground, flanked by several narrow geometric and floral guard borders. The rug is constructed with a wool pile on a cotton foundation. Handwritten markings in blue ink are visible on the reverse cotton webbing, reading NA 8223 (3). Dimensions: 110.00"L x 72.00"W Weight: 34.00 lb

Lot: 341 - Large Hand-Knotted Silk Persian Rug with Pink and Blue Floral Accents and Fringe

This is a large, hand-knotted Persian silk rug, exhibiting the characteristic design and craftsmanship attributed to the Qum region of Iran. The rug features a central lobed floral medallion in rose and light blue tones set against a cream field. The field is densely decorated with scrolling floral vines, leaves, and palmettes. Matching rose-colored corner spandrels frame the central area. The main border is rose-colored with a repeating pattern of floral palmettes and scrolling vines, flanked by multiple guard borders in light blue and cream. This piece is constructed with a silk pile on a silk foundation, resulting in a high knot density and fine detail visible on the reverse. The rug ends in an original white silk fringe. Dimensions: 120.00"L x 78.00"W Weight: 30.00 lb

Lot: 342 - Framed Miniature Painting of a Persian Polo Match on Board

This Persian style miniature painting depicts a spirited polo match, a traditional theme known as chaugan. The central composition features twelve horsemen in traditional attire, including turbans and patterned robes, actively engaged in gameplay with long-handled mallets. The horses are depicted in various states of motion against a simplified, yellowish-toned landscape background punctuated by stylized trees and shrubs. The artwork is executed with fine brushwork on a polished, light-colored rectangular board or plaque. The painting is housed in an elaborate decorative frame. The frame features a broad border with a red and dark brown faux-marbled or lacquered finish, contained within inner and outer gilded moldings that display a repetitive, arched geometric pattern. Dimensions: 15.25"L x 1.00"W x 10.75"H Weight: 1.00 lb 8.60oz

Lot: 343 - Chinese Neolithic Style Cord-Impressed Pottery Jar

This vessel is a coarse earthenware pottery jar in the style of the Chinese Neolithic period, specifically associated with the Qijia culture. The jar features a tall, ovoid body that tapers to a flat, circular base. It is topped with a short, wide neck and a pronounced, flared rim. The exterior surface is decorated with a dense, vertical cord-impressed or combed texture that covers the body from the base of the neck to the bottom. The neck and rim areas are left relatively smooth. The clay body exhibits a gritty texture with visible inclusions, consistent with ancient hand-built ceramic traditions. The surface coloration varies significantly, showing tones of pale buff and tan at the upper portions transitioning to darker, carbonized gray and black areas toward the base, likely resulting from the original firing process or subsequent use. No maker marks or inscriptions are present on the body or the underside of the base. Dimensions: 7.25"H x 3.75" dia. Weight: 1.40 lb

Lot: 344 - A Vintage Pung-Chow Mahjong Set with Original Wooden Box and Instruction Booklet

This vintage Mahjong set was manufactured by the Pung-Chow Company during the early 20th century. The set features hand-carved tiles constructed with a bovine bone face dovetail-joined to a bamboo back. The tile faces are decorated with polychrome pigments in red, blue, and yellow. Visible tiles include the One of Bamboos depicting a bird, various Bamboo suit tiles, and Circle (Dot) suit tiles featuring concentric ring designs. The set includes a collection of bone counting sticks marked with red and black pips to denote different values. It is accompanied by an original softcover instruction manual titled PUNG-CHOW, which features a gilt-printed dragon motif and the company information. The items are housed in a dark-stained wooden box with a sliding lid and a divided interior compartment. Dimensions: 7.00"L x 3.75"W x 4.75"H Weight: 2.00 lb 6.00oz

Lot: 345 - Two Books. Snow, Edgar. Red Star Over China. Random House, ca. 1938. (DJ); Mao Tsetung. Quotations.

A lot of two books relating to mid-20th century Chinese political history. The first volume is a hardcover edition of Red Star Over China by Edgar Snow, published by Random House, New York. This copy includes the original pictorial dust jacket featuring red block lettering on a beige background. The book is bound in publisher's cloth and contains illustrated map endpapers by Stephen J. Voorhies depicting East Asia and the route of the Long March. The second volume is an English-language edition of Quotations from Chairman Mao Tsetung, frequently referred to as the Little Red Book. It is bound in a flexible red vinyl or plasticized cover with a gold-embossed five-pointed star and title on the front. Dimensions: 6.25"L x 1.50"W x 9.50"H Weight: 2.00 lb 4.00oz

Lot: 346 - 9pc Chinese Art and History Reference Books and Catalogs

This lot of 9 Chinese and Japanese art and history books includes several major reference works and vintage auction catalogs. The collection features: The British Museum Book of Chinese Art, edited by Jessica Rawson (British Museum Press, 1992, softcover); A Book of Chinese Art: Four thousand years of sculpture, painting, bronze, jade, lacquer and porcelain by Lubor Hajek and Werner Forman (Spring Books, 1966, hardcover with dust jacket); and The Way of the Samurai by Richard Storry, with photography by Werner Forman (Orbis, 1978, hardcover with dust jacket). Additional softcover volumes include Chinese Ceramics by Kitty Higgins (Trocadero) and Oriental Trade Ceramics in Southeast Asia 10th to 16th Century. The collection also contains four vintage auction catalogs: Parke-Bernet Galleries Inc. catalogs for Chinese Art (November 28, 1969) and Art of the Near East and the Orient: Property of the Kevorkian Foundation (February 25 and 26, 1966), as well as two Sotheby's Hong Kong catalogs from October 1992: Grand View of the Blue Mountains and Fine Modern and Contemporary Chinese Paintings and Works of Art. The volumes are illustrated with numerous black-and-white and color plates, maps, and photographic records of Asian artifacts and historical sites. Dimensions: 9.50"L x 0.75"W x 12.00"H Weight: 11.00 lb 4.00oz

Lot: 347 - Frank Taira (Japanese-American, 1913-2010) Fading Memories Oil on Canvas

This original oil painting on stretched canvas is titled Fading Memories and is signed by the Japanese-American artist Frank Taira (1913-2010). The composition depicts a scene of urban demolition or ruins, featuring two laborers working amidst a dense field of rubble and skeletal building frames. Executed in a social realist expressionist style, the work utilizes heavy impasto and energetic brushwork. The palette is dominated by muted tones of gray, brown, and ochre, with small accents of blue and pink. The artist signature F. TAIRA is located in the lower right corner in black paint. The painting is housed in a simple, light-toned wooden slat frame. Artist: Frank Taira (American, 1913-2010) Dimensions: 37.00"L x 1.50"W x 42.00"H Weight: 6.00 lb 6.00oz

Lot: 348 - Yamanaka, Sadajiro. Exhibition of Japanese Buddhistic Art. Yamanaka & Co

This item is an original exhibition catalogue titled Exhibition of Japanese Buddhistic Art: Specially Brought Over From Japan, published by Yamanaka & Co., Inc. It served as the guide for a loan exhibition held at the Boston Art Club from September 1â€"30, 1936, in conjunction with the Harvard University Tercentenary Celebration. The volume is string-bound with decorative black and silver wrappers. A notable feature is a full-page autograph inscription on the flyleaf signed by Sadajiro Yamanaka, dated July 18, 1936, from Osaka, describing his involvement in selecting the artworks and noting that the pieces were chosen according to Japanese taste rather than American market preferences. The title page bears a provenance stamp from the Rubel Asiatic Research Bureau at the Fogg Art Museum, dated 1936. The catalogue includes black-and-white photographic plates depicting Buddhist sculptures, paintings, screens, and costumes. Dimensions: 9.25"L x 0.50"W x 11.50"H Weight: 1.80 lb

Lot: 349 - Tibetan Singing Bowl with Turned Wooden Mallet Set

This lot consists of a copper alloy singing bowl and a turned wooden striker. The bowl is decorated in low relief across the exterior and underside. The exterior walls feature Shrivatsa (Endless Knot) motifs, one of the Eight Auspicious Symbols (Ashtamangala) of Tibetan Buddhism, within scrolling foliate and floral borders. The underside is decorated with a central circular medallion surrounded by lotus petal motifs and scrolling designs. The interior base contains an incised circular motif divided into four quadrants, incorporating a stylized shou symbol associated with longevity. The accompanying striker is turned from wood and features a ribbed, multi-collared handle. Objects of this type are associated with Himalayan Buddhist liturgical and meditation practices. Dimensions: Bowl: 5.5"W x 2"H. Mallet: 8"L x 1.25"W Weight: 1.00 lb 4.00oz

Lot: 350 - 2pc Tibetan Mala Prayer Bead Strands

The first strand is composed of disk-shaped beads in green, cream, and brown tones. Several beads feature circular inlaid dot motifs in orange and turquoise-blue. The beads exhibit pitting, surface wear, and mineral accretions. The strand is strung on a knotted fiber cord. The second strand is a long mala-form necklace comprised of translucent round golden-yellow beads. The strand includes a single red marbled marker bead and terminates in a yellow cord tassel secured with a decorative knot. Dimensions: 1.00"L x 28.00"H Weight: 9.00oz

Lot: 351 - 2pc Tibetan Metal Trick Locks

Vintage hand-forged iron padlock with original key. The lock features a functional puzzle-style locking mechanism designed with an internal release system. Dimensions: 3.00"L x 1.75"W x 5.50"H Weight: 15.00oz

Lot: 352 - 3pc Stone Carved Laughing Buddha Figurine and Tibetan Turquoise-Colored Stone Amulets

Included is a carved stone figure of Budai (Laughing Buddha) depicted in a seated pose. The figure is carved from pale green and yellow translucent stone and remains partially attached to a grey and brown natural stone matrix. Also included are two rectangular turquoise-colored stone plaques with dark matrix veining. Each plaque is carved with Tibetan Uchen script highlighted with white pigment. The larger plaque bears the inscription "Om Mani Padme Hum," a Buddhist mantra. Both plaques are side-drilled and may have been intended for use as large prayer beads, pendants, or related decorative purposes. Dimensions: 4.25"L x 1.50"W x 2.75"H Weight: 13.00oz

Lot: 353 - Grachev Brothers Russian Imperial 84 Silver Kiddush Cup

This Russian silver beaker, also referred to as a stopka or Kiddish cup, was produced by the prominent firm of the Grachev Brothers (Bratya Grachevy) in St. Petersburg between 1908 and 1917. The piece is constructed from solid 84 zolotnik silver, which is the Russian standard equivalent to .875 fineness. The tapered cylindrical form features a flared rim and is decorated with elaborate hand-engraved ornamentation. The body is divided into decorative sections by a diamond-shaped lattice pattern of punched dots. According to documented records, the decoration includes two panels of architecture scenes; visual inspection highlights one panel depicting a traditional Russian building with a pitched roof, while an opposing panel features stylized floral and foliate motifs. The interior of the cup retains remnants of an original gilt wash. The base is clearly marked with two sets of hallmarks: an oval assay mark containing the number 84, a right-facing female head in a traditional kokoshnik, and a Greek letter for the St. Petersburg assay district; and a maker's mark featuring the Cyrillic characters Grachev set between two Imperial double-headed eagles, indicating the firm's appointment as a purveyor to the Russian Imperial Court. Total weight 24g. Dimensions: 1.75"L x 1.75"W x 2.00"H Weight: 0.70oz

Lot: 354 - Afghan Geometric Gul Design Wool Rug

Featuring intricate geometric motifs and a rich palette of deep red and indigo tones, the hand-knotted construction is composed of a wool pile on a wool foundation. The design presents a deep burgundy field with an all-over repeating pattern of small lobed geometric guls. The central field is enclosed by a wide primary border adorned with large, stylized geometric motifs in terracotta and orange against a navy ground, further framed by multiple guard borders that complete the composition. Dimensions: 87"L x 45.25"W

Lot: 355 - Pair of Afghan Stylized Animal and Floral Design Wool Rugs

Pair of vintage Afghan-style woven rugs, rendered in traditional tribal design with geometric and pictorial motifs. Each rug is handwoven in wool, featuring a structured central field segmented into geometric panels and enclosed by a well-defined decorative border. The compositions include stylized bird or animal forms alongside abstract floral elements. The palette consists of warm, earthy hues, including beige and brown tones. Dimensions: 40.5"L x 28.25"W

Lot: 356 - Large Jacquard Woven Floral Tapestry Wall Hanging with Metal Rod

A large Jacquard-woven tapestry wall hanging featuring a lush floral arrangement in the Flemish Baroque style. The central composition depicts a dense variety of blossoms, including tulips, carnations, and irises, overflowing from a terracotta-colored classical urn. The base of the arrangement includes clusters of green and purple grapes and a small bird nest with three eggs resting on a ledge. The scene is framed by a tan-colored arch with dark, scrolled architectural motifs in the corners. The tapestry is professionally finished with a plain beige fabric lining on the reverse and includes a top hanging sleeve. It is mounted on a dark-finished metal rod with ornate scrolled finials. No manufacturer marks or signatures are visible on the textile. Dimensions: 30.00"L x 0.20"W x 38.50"H Dimensions: 30.00"L x 0.20"W x 38.50"H Weight: 2.10 lb

Lot: 357 - Serigraphic Tapestry Wall Hanging after the 1500s Lady and the Unicorn, Titled The Touch

This serigraphic tapestry on weave is a modern reproduction after the 15th-century French tapestry series The Lady and the Unicorn. The scene is titled The Touch and features a central female figure in medieval dress seated on a blue-green island. She is flanked by a lion to her left and a unicorn to her right, both of which support heraldic standards decorated with three white crescents on a blue diagonal band. The central figures are set against a dense red mille-fleurs background populated with various animals including monkeys, dogs, and birds, and punctuated by fruiting orange and oak trees. The textile is finished with a wide border composed of stylized acanthus leaf motifs. The reverse is fitted with a light-tan fabric lining and a top hanging sleeve for display. The piece hangs on a dark-finished wooden pole accented with gold-toned turned finials. Dimensions: 80.00"L x 0.20"W x 62.00"H Dimensions: 80.00"L x 0.20"W x 62.00"H Weight: 9.70 lb

Lot: 358 - Mexican Guerrero Hand-Carved and Polychrome Wood Folk Art Dance Mask

This hand-carved and polychrome-painted wooden mask is rendered in the style of ceremonial dance masks, such as those used in Mexican folk traditions from the Guerrero region. The elongated form features a pale-skinned face with prominent rosy cheeks, a red-tinted chin, and an open mouth. The eyes are detailed with yellow irises and black radial pupils, set beneath bold black eyebrows. The surrounding hair and long, tiered beard are carved in repetitive, stylized curls and finished in a dark palette with green and red accents. The reverse displays a rough-hewn interior with visible chisel marks, cut-out slits for the eyes and mouth, and a simple wire for hanging. Dimensions: 21.00"L x 9.00"W x 6.00"H Weight: 2.80 lb

Lot: 359 - Mexican Guerrero Polychrome Hand-Carved Wood Dance Mask

This mask is a hand-carved wood ceremonial object finished with polychrome pigment, in the style of folk art from Guerrero, Mexico. The face is painted with red pigment and features a prominent nose and a wide mouth with carved white teeth. The eyes are painted with yellow irises and black radiating lines. The hair and beard are represented by multiple tiers of deeply carved snail-shell curls, decorated in horizontal bands of red, green, and yellow pigment. The reverse of the object displays rough-hewn tool marks and a darkened patina. A metal wire is attached to the back. Dimensions: 22.00"L x 11.00"W x 6.00"H Weight: 3.30 lb

Lot: 360 - Mexican Guerrero Polychrome Carved Wood Folk Art Dance Mask

This hand-carved and polychrome painted wood folk art dance mask is characteristic of the Guerrero region of Mexico. The object features a rectangular blue-painted base with two circular eye apertures and two horizontal slits. Carved in high relief and integrated into the structure is a stylized hybrid creature, such as a nahual, a human-animal shapeshifter in Mesoamerican mythology. The figure is painted bright red and possesses a humanoid head at the top, two raised limbs terminating in black claws, and a long, thick tail that curves below the main body of the mask. The figure is further decorated with yellow and black ovoid eye motifs and black linear details. The reverse shows the natural wood grain and includes a thin wire for hanging. Dimensions: 9.00"L x 6.00"W x 4.00"H Weight: 4.40oz

Lot: 361 - Mexican Guerrero Polychrome Hand-Carved Wood Fish Mask

This Mexican folk art mask is constructed from carved wood with a polychrome painted finish. Attributed to the state of Guerrero, the piece is characteristic of regional Nahua dance mask traditions. The iconography features a central fish figure that forms the bridge of the nose and extends onto the forehead, rendered with black, grey, and blue-green scales. The human facial features include large eyes with painted eyelashes, arched eyebrows, and red lips, accented by stylized red and blue patterns on the cheeks. The reverse of the mask is hand-carved with a darkened patina and includes a wire. Dimensions: 9.00"L x 7.00"W x 5.50"H Weight: 9.00oz

Lot: 362 - Mexican Guerrero-Style Polychrome Carved Wood Mask

This hand-carved wood mask is attributed to the Guerrero region of Mexico, representing the region's traditional polychrome folk art. The object features a central winged human figure carved in high relief, superimposed over a larger stylized face. The central figure is finished in a vibrant orange pigment with black and white linear details, including a distinct six-pointed star or crossed-line symbol on the chest. The background mask face is rendered in yellow with bold black graphic lines. The construction includes pierced eye holes, typical of ceremonial masks. The reverse reveals raw, roughly carved wood and includes a wire. Dimensions: 10.00"L x 6.50"W x 4.00"H Weight: 12.00oz

Lot: 363 - Mexican Polychrome Carved Wood Folk Art Mask

This hand-carved and polychromed wooden folk art mask is characteristic of traditional Mexican ceremonial dance regalia. Such masks are frequently utilized in regional festivals and dance dramas, including the Baile de la Conquista (Dance of the Conquest) and the Moros y Cristianos (Moors and Christians). The mask depicts a stylized European male figure, likely a conquistador, featuring a pale complexion with vibrant red cheeks and a high forehead. Notable iconographic details include large green eyes with radiating starburst patterns, arched black eyebrows, and a prominent dark mustache with upturned, curled ends. The figure is framed by long hair composed of multiple horizontal rows of carved ringlets. The reverse of the mask is deeply hollowed and displays rough-hewn tool marks consistent with traditional hand-carving techniques. A metal wire is attached to the back. Dimensions: 22.00"L x 6.00"H Weight: 3.10 lb

Lot: 364 - Mexican Polychrome Hand-Carved Wood Conquistador Dance Mask

This ceremonial dance mask is hand-carved from wood and finished with polychrome paint. Originating from Mexico, the piece is characteristic of ethnographic masks used in traditional community festivals. The mask features a stylized human face with tan skin tones, a prominent downturned black mustache, and wide eyes with painted eyelashes. A small zoomorphic figure, representing a jaguar or feline, is carved onto the forehead and painted in black with red and tan accents. The reverse side shows evidence of hand-tooling and a dark patina consistent with ceremonial use. Small holes are present for attachment, and a wire has been added for display. Dimensions: 7.75"W x 5.50"H Weight: 8.30oz

Lot: 365 - Mexican Polychrome Coconut Shell Zoomorphic Folk Art Mask Hat

This Mexican folk art mask hat is constructed from a dried and hollowed coconut shell with sculptural gesso or plaster details and polychrome paint. The object depicts a fantastical zoomorphic creature in a style characteristic of the Guerrero region. The spherical body is painted black with white radiating strokes suggesting quills or spines. The face features two red eyes and a long, tapering snout or tongue decorated with a multi-colored pattern. The top of the shell is adorned with several small, brightly colored sculptural finials. The interior reveals the natural fibrous texture of the coconut and includes a small wire loop for suspension. Dimensions: 6.00"L x 5.00"W x 9.00"H Weight: 8.00oz

Lot: 366 - Mexican Guerrero Hand-Carved Wood Folk Art Dance Mask

This hand-carved wooden mask depicts a stylized, bearded male figure used in folk art dance masks, such as those used in Mexican folk traditions from the Guerrero region. The mask features a deeply carved face with prominent, repeating spiral curls forming the hair and thick beard, a large mustache, and eyes with rosette-carved pupils. The mouth and eyes are pierced through, and the overall carving exhibits a rustic, folk art quality with visible tool marks. The reverse is hollowed out and fitted with a metal wire. Dimensions: 20.00"L x 10.00"W x 6.00"H Weight: 4.25oz

Lot: 367 - Mexican Folk Art Hand-Carved & Painted Wood Dance Mask with Fish

This hand-carved and polychrome painted wooden dance mask is characteristic of Mexican folk art traditions, particularly those from the Guerrero region. The mask features a humanoid face finished in a vibrant red pigment. It is uniquely adorned with three relief-carved fish: one positioned vertically on the forehead and one situated above each eye, acting as eyebrows. The fish are decorated with black, white, and yellow stripes. The face includes narrow slit apertures for the eyes, painted black and white whiskers on the cheeks, and an open mouth revealing carved teeth. The reverse side shows a dark, naturally aged patina with visible carving marks and a wire hanger attached. Such masks are traditionally used in regional folkloric festivals and maritime-themed ceremonies. Dimensions: 11.00"L x 6.50"W x 4.00"H Weight: 8.00oz

Lot: 368 - Mexican Guerrero Zompantle Wood Transformation Mask

This ceremonial transformation mask is a work of Mexican folk art from the state of Guerrero, hand-carved from Zompantle wood. The mask incorporates a dual-image design used in traditional regional dances such as the Danza de los Tlacololeros, representing the transformation between human and animal states. The upper portion features a human face with pinkish flesh tones, almond-shaped eyes, and inset animal bristle eyebrows. The lower portion transitions into an animal snout, decorated with yellow and orange polychrome paint and black linear detailing. Inset animal bristles are used for whiskers on the animal face. The construction involves a single block of carved wood with a hollowed reverse. The mask shows physical evidence of ethnographic use, including a weathered reverse and integrated hanging hardware. Dimensions: 11.50"L x 6.75"W x 4.00"H Weight: 8.20oz

Lot: 369 - 2pc Handmade Huichol Folk Art Pieces, Shaman's Chair (Uweni) and Side Table

This set of two handmade folk art pieces is attributed to the Huichol (Wixarika) people of Mexico, consisting of a shaman's chair, known as an uweni, and a matching circular side table or stool. The pieces are constructed from bamboo or similar wooden poles and split-wood weaving. The chair features a tall backrest with an openwork design composed of concentric circular motifs and a rectangular crest. A cluster of feathers is suspended from the upper right crest of the chair, secured with multicolored yarn in red, blue, and yellow. The matching stool is designed with a drum-like base and a split-wood woven top. Both pieces are assembled using hand-lashed joints that have been reinforced and coated with a dark, textured natural resin or pitch. The legs are splayed for stability and braced with a circular base ring. Dimensions: 23.00"L x 19.00"W x 33.00"H Dimensions: 23.00"L x 19.00"W x 33.00"H Weight: 3.00 lb

Lot: 370 - Fisher 400CL Chrome Bullet Space Pen with Original Case

This lot features a Fisher Bullet Space Pen, model 400CL, constructed from chrome-plated brass. The pen utilizes a compact "bullet" design that measures approximately 3.75 inches when closed and extends to a full-sized writing instrument when the cap is posted. The barrel is equipped with a textured, knurled grip for improved handling and includes a removable chrome pocket clip. This model uses a pressurized ballpoint ink cartridge designed for use in zero gravity and extreme temperatures. The set includes its original black plastic hardshell presentation case with gold-tone lettering and a gray flocked interior. Also included is the original cardboard outer sleeve featuring a graphic of the Apollo lunar landing, including the Lunar Module, an astronaut, and the American flag. Dimensions: 3.75"L Weight: 2.20oz