OPPENHEIM, MÉRET. ORIGINAL ART in an Autograph Letter Signed
by OPPENHEIM, MÉRET
MÉRET OPPENHEIM sketched an imaginary character under which she wrote a letter about a forthcoming photography exhibition. Autograph Letter SIGNED, 4to, n.p., May 2,1967. She writes that she sent "19 photographs," and adds in a post script in pencil that she will send her Stockholm catalog. Signed "Meret O." In 1967, the year she wrote our letter, Oppenheim was given a major retrospective in Stockholm. Her comment on the "Stockholm catalog" may be a reference to that... Read More
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Signed Photograph self portrait inscribed, on 4to mount with Pach Bros. stamp, n.p., June 13, 1906
by PACH, GOTTHELF
Gotthelf Pach with his brother Gustavus ran one of the oldest and most important photography firms in New York City taking portraits of historical notables of the time. The oval albumen bust length image of Gotthelf Pach is mounted to a tan board, in the center, and Pach has inscribed and signed underneath his image, on the mount, "With best wishes, Sincerely, Gotthelf Pach...." The photographers' mount shows the Pach Bros. well known stamp and date of June 13,... Read More
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Autograph Letter SIGNED in French, 4to, n.p., n.d.
by PAGNOL, MARCEL
To Mr. E. Fasquelle, editor, Pagnol writes about film. "I had two parts in my film. One, where I had my characters speak. The other, where I left that to the cinematography and to Honnegger's [sic] music. The musical segments are very boring, I am told. I am in the process of cutting out as many as I can but it is a delicate thing because of Honnegger [sic], who is a charming lad...." He signs in full, "Marcel... Read More
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Panels for the Walls of Heaven. Bern Porter, 1946, Signed, Hand Painted Covers
by PATCHEN, KENNETH
Patchen hand painted the front and back covers so that each edition of Panels for the Walls of Heaven is unique. On the back cover he penned and signed, "This Edition is Limited to one hundred and fifty Numbered & Signed Copies with Covers Decorated by the Author. THREE. Kenneth Patchen." On the inside back cover in green, he has written, "no two covers alike. Copy 3." Printed by the "gillick press, berkeley," 67 numbered pages. The top and... Read More
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Informative Autograph Letter SIGNED, 5 separate 4to pages written to "Mrs. Kenneth Patchen" on accompanying envelope, postmarked, March 20, 1958
by PATCHEN, KENNETH
In this long and substantive letter written from Hollywood to his wife, Patchen writes about an offer by composer Harry Geller (1913-2008) to compose a libretto for an opera Geller would write. Patchen shares the assurances he received about Geller with his wife. Patchen writes that working with Geller could be a "real break" for them. He fills the letter with news of his work, rain that would drive crowds from his readings, "bkstore imprints" and "Doris Duke" who... Read More
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Linus Pauling Sketch of his Superconductivity invention
by PAULING, LINUS. Emile Zuckerhandl
Linus Pauling sketched his superconductivity invention. SIGNED by Emile Zuckerhandl, biologist. Pauling is generally associated with chemistry, Vitamin C, and peace. He also had a keen interest in superconductors. In our sketch, drawn in 1989, Pauling illustrates his new technique on superconductivity for biologist Emile Zuckerhandl. Zuckerhandl (1922-2013), a founder of molecular evolution, worked with Pauling to develop the molecular clock hypothesis. Writing in pencil, Zuckerhandl described the sketch on the lower right corner of the page. "2/4/89 LP... Read More
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Autograph Letter Signed Mentioning His Painting, "Portrait of a Young Man
by PEALE, REMBRANDT
Peale is best known for his presidential portraits of George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. In this Autograph Letter Signed, 8vo, n.p., May 15, 1857, Peale is likely writing to John Durand (1822-1908), painter and son of artist Asher B. Durand. John Durand co-founded a cultural and art periodical called, "The Crayon," published from Jan 3, 1855 to July 1861. Peale writes, "After you left me this morning it occurred to me that possibly in your next number you would... Read More
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Autograph Letter Signed, 2 pages on one 8vo, Boston, 1863
by PEIRCE, BENJAMIN
Very Good. He writes to his sister about personal news noting he went for some photographs. He signs, "B. Peirce.
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Celebrites Contemporaines", PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM, Felix Poton Collection, 1901
by PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM, FELIX POTIN COLLECTION
A complete collection of 500 "Celebrites Contemporaines", the Felix Poton Collection, 1901, in French, mostly black and white photographs, 1.5 x 3 inches, in French, with a 38 pages plus index. Dimensions: 9 x 14 inches, Somewhat weak and chipped spine, chipped on all borders, overall good to fair condition The collection of photographs ranges across all areas of endeavor including sports and countries. A fascinating photographic presentation of famous people in 1901.
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Maasai Warriors Albumen Photograph
by Maasai Warriors Photograph
The photograph shows two warriors full length, likely posed. Remnants of prior mounting on verso suggest the carte-de-visite size albumen photograph, 2.5 x 3.25 inches , was once attached to a board. The Maasai are a nomadic people of East Africa.
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Broadside. Advertising Photography, 1860's Paris
by PHOTOGRAPHY BROADSIDE, Paris 1860s
Rare Photography Broadside for a Parisian photography studio operated by Allophones Lionel who was active in the 1860s (according to Getty Images). Lionel advertises a guarantee that no photographer had offered: a proof - "epreuve" - of the image before the photograph is printed, and if the client does not like the image, the photographer will take a second photograph and offer a second proof for no additional charge. A caricature of the famed French photographer Nadar... Read More
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PICASSO, PABLO. ORIGINAL Line Drawing with Autograph Note Signed
by PICASSO, PABLO
Picasso dedicated this charming sketch of a palm like tree and sun to his friend dated June 6, 1958. In Spanish Picasso writes, , "For my friend...Picasso, 12.6.58. " The signed drawing measures 4.75 x 6 inches on brown card stock of 6.75 x 9 inches and floats on a dark gray mat overlaid with a white mat, matted and framed in museum quality materials with 5/8/inch black satin finished wood. Frame measures 12 ¼ x 13 3/4. Additional... Read More
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Mary Pickford, "The Pickford Corporation, Bill of Sale" Document Signed, 1926
by PICKFORD, MARY
Mary Pickford, "The Pickford Corporation, Bill of Sale" Document Signed, 1926. Document signed by Mary Pickford Fairbanks, her sister, Charlotte Smith and others for sale of the "Pickford Corporation," 11 pages plus cover, April 3, 1926 (docketed over the original typed date). This Bill of Sale transfers, for the total sum of $1.00, all assets owned individually and as co-partners by Mary Pickford Fairbanks and Charlotte Smith of the Mary Pickford Company, 7200 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood to The... Read More
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The Birthday Party and The Room. New York, Grove Press, Signed
by PINTER, HAROLD
This edition bound in black and tan boards has no publication date and is in very good condition overall with some rubbing at the spine.
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George Platt Lynes Photograph of Katherine Anne Porter Signed
by PLATT LYNES, GEORGE. KATHERINE ANNE PORTER
Platt Lynes' Photograph of writer and friend Katherine Anne Porter is Signed by Porter and dated 1939. Platt Lynes had become a successful commercial photographer, but In his private life he was accumulating a fine collection of photographs of gay men which was donated to the Kinsey Institute after Platt Lynes death in 1955. He has since been recognized for his portraits of male nudes. This elegant image of Porter shows her in evening gown seated in profile... Read More
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Cole Porter Document Signed Framed with Sheet Music
by PORTER, COLE
Porter signs a promissory note promising to pay "Wabash Valley Trust Company" $4,000 in six months with interest at the rate of 41/2 percent. Boldly signed "Cole Porter." The printed and manuscript document measures 8 x 3 inches, Peru, Indiana, March 18, 1944. The document is framed with sheet music for Porter's song, "Easy to Love" as performed in the 1946 Warner Brothers film, "Night and Day, " based on Porter's life. The sheet music shows a cameo portrait... Read More
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Power Writes about his Performance in the play "Back to Methuselah
by POWER, TYRONE
Autograph Letter Signed, on one 4to page of monogrammed "TP" stationery, docketed April 7, 1958. Power writes to his friends, actress and writer, Ruth Gordon and her husband, writer and director Garson Kanin addressing the couple as "Dearest Ruth and Gar." "Although we seemed to come off fairly well, they just do not like Mr.[George Bernard] Shaw. But I'm very glad I did it..." He signs, "Tyrone." In March 1958, several months before his death later that year, Power... Read More
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Etching titled, "Etudes des Negres", published by Alfred Salmon, approx. 10 1/2 x 8 3/8 inches on cream colored Japanese style paper. "Edm. Ramus, sc" is printed under the right lower corner of the image. Under the left lower corner, "P.P. Rubens, poinx." is printed and and in the middle "Imp. A. Salmon" who printed this etching. Docketed on lower right in pencil, "original etching after Rubens." A striking image
by RAMUS, EDMOND
Princeton University Art Museum has a copy of this etching which is described as a "faithful copy after an oil sketch originally painted on wood by Rubens between 1613 and 1615, depicting an unknown man of African descent expressing various emotions." [ see art museum at Princeton collections- objects/9044] Condition: Very good overall condition except for slight chip and tape remnant in upper left corner and very slight tear on upper margin, tape remnant on right margin, some sunning... Read More
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Remington Original Photograph
by REMINGTON, FREDERIC
The albumen print shows Remington standing full length, holding a painter's palette and brushes docketed on verso, "Fred Remington on stage at Leary's Studio." Additional notation from the former owner of the photograph, photography collector and dealer Howard Daitz, notes Remington's birth and death dates and basic biographical information. In a third hand, the artist's name is written in pencil in the upper right corner. The photograph measures 8 3/4 x 6 1/4 inches attached to 7... Read More
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John Rennie the Elder writes about an embankment and sketches his concept. Rare
by RENNIE, JOHN
Autograph Letter Signed, with illustration, 3 pages on bifolium measuring 7 x 9 1/4 inches with sketch on page one, London, March 10, 1821. Rennie writes to Admiral Viscount Keith (1746-1823) giving details about constructing an embankment for his estate, Tullliallan, in Scotland. At the time Rennie wrote this letter, he was renown for designing and building bridges, canals and harbors throughout England. Here he provides design details for the proposed embankment and sketches the slope he prefers on... Read More
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Rivera Typed Letter SIGNED about painting murals and exhibitions
by RIVERA, DIEGO
Although missing the year, Rivera's typed letter to Mr. Reginald Poland, Director of The Fine Arts Gallery, San Diego (1925-1950),small folio, dated March 27, from San Francisco, was penned in 1931. Rivera arrived in San Francisco with Frida Kahlo several months earlier in November of 1930 and went to live with Ralph Stackpole, the American sculptor, painter and muralist at 716 Montgomery Street, a locale that acted as a social center for the artistic community in San Francisco. Rivera... Read More
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Jerome Robbins Typed Letter Signed with Illustration
by ROBBINS, JEROME
The renown choreographer writes to arts critic, John Gruen. Typed Letter Signed, on personalized printed stationery, 8vo, n.p., Nov. 20, 1970. Robbins thanks "Gruens" for their note and ends with with circled X's after his signature, "Jerry.
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Three Films." Manuscript Film Essay Signed
by ROHMER, ERIC
Rohmer discusses three films and their directors: Ingmar Bergman's, "The Seventh Seal," "Bonjour Tristesse," directed by Otto Preminger and "Mon Oncle" directed by Jacques Tati. In a three page signed hand written essay on three separate 4to pages, in French, [ca1958] Rohmer discusses the films, their directors and the state of film making as he saw it. Rohmer begins, "It is being said just about everywhere that cinema is sick if not dying...I saw three films recently that were... Read More
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FDR on Food Transportation during the Depression
by ROOSEVELT, FRANKLIN DELANO
Recognized as one of the most consequential US presidents, Franklin Roosevelt decides a legal question allowing fish to be transported in refrigerated meat trucks. Typed Letter Signed, on White House stationery bearing the watermark of the Presidential seal, from aboard the "U.S.S. Houston," 2 separate 4to pages, Oct. 14, 1935. "...there appears to be nothing which would hinder the fishing industry from utilizing the refrigerator cars belonging to others..." Roosevelt writes to U. S. Marshall John J. Murphy (Boston,... Read More
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A.L.S., small 4to, n.p., October 30, 1845
by ROSS, JOHN
To J.N. Bods. "There is no money to be had at my place in Scotland [.] the people there being all concerned in Railway shares ." He continues regarding other business deals." Signed, "John Ross.
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