Mar 31, 2001, The B. H. Manuscript/Collectible/Philatelic Sale, Sale 9
Lot 316
Photorealist Painters
and Sculptors. Signatures. In this lot of eleven, three Photorealist
painters and two photorealist sculptors are represented in this fine lot of
signatures matted with color reproductions: Richard Estes, Ralph Goings,
Chuck Close, Duane Hanson and John DeAndrea. We offer three
Richard Estes signatures, four from Ralph Goings (all penned directly on
the prints), one Chuck Close, two Duane Hanson and one John DeAndrea
signature. All of the items in this lot have been matted and sizes range
from 8½ x 10" to 12¼ x 13½." Conditions range from fine
to very good.
The Photorealism movement started in the 1960s, using
exacting techniques to create paintings and sculpture that closely
resembled photographs. The generally mundane subject matter is not
important -- rather, the purpose of a photorealist work is to examine the
way we interpret art and the mental images it represents.
Estimated
Value $150-200.
Lot 317
Pop Art Greats.
Signatures. A super lot of nine pieces, featuring signatures
from eight of the biggest names in the Pop Art movement. Wayne Thiebaud,
Mel Ramos, Alex Katz, R.B. Kitaj, Ed Ruscha, Robert Rauschenberg, Jim Dine,
Claes Oldenburg and Jasper Johns. All of the artists' signatures
are accompanied by color reproductions of their work. In particular,
Oldenberg signed a photograph of his "Free Stamp" sculpture, Rauschenberg
signed a Time Magazine cover featuring his work and Jasper Johns signed a
picture of his "0 through 9." All of the items in this lot are matted and
sizes range from 12 x 16" to 8½ x 12." Conditions range from very
good to fine.
Estimated Value $250-300.
Lot 318
Pop Art Greats.
Signatures. A stellar six item lot of Pop Artists -- we are delighted
to offer the signatures of great Pop Art masters: George Segal, David
Hockney, Claes Oldenberg, Larry Rivers, Jasper Johns and Robert
Rauschenberg. With the exception of Segal, whose signature appears on a
First Day Cover honoring Henry O. Tanner, all of the signatures appear with
color reproductions of work from each artist. All of the items have been
matted and sizes range from 11 x 8½" to 11 x 15" and conditions
range from very good to fine.
Estimated Value $250-300.
Lot 319
Pop Art Images.
Signatures. A lot of eight. Signatures from eight great Pop Art
masters, matted with strong images of their work. Claes Oldenberg's
"Lunch Box," Alex Katz' "Bathers," Jean Buffet's "Eratiquee,"
R.B. Kitaj's "Upon Never Having Seen Koufax Pitch," Jasper
John's "Flag," Mel Ramos' "Superman," Wayne Thibaud's
"Mickey Mouse" and Larry Rivers' 1971 Ted Kennedy Time Magazine
cover are all included in this lot. All items are matted and sizes range
from 8½ x 10¼ to 11 x 14." Condition ranges from very good to
fine.
Estimated Value $200-250.
Lot 320
Pop! Signatures.
This lot of nine pieces featuring signatures from five important names in
Pop Art including Claes Oldenberg (signing once with a full
signature and again with initials only), R.B. Kitaj, Wayne
Thiebaud (on two prints), Mel Ramos (on two prints) and Alex
Katz (on two prints). All of the items in this lot have been matted and
sizes range from 11 x 8½" to 10 x 13½" and conditions range
from very good to fine.
Estimated Value $200-300.
Lot 321
Pop! Signatures. In
this lot of eight, we are offering signatures from five important names in
the Pop Art movement: Mel Ramos, Alex Katz, Claes Oldenberg, R. B.
Kitaj and Wayne Thiebaud. We offer Oldenberg's signature on a
First Day Cover honoring Frederic Remington and Oldenberg's initials on two
color reproductions. The other artists' signatures appear on with color
reproductions of their work, including two of Thiebaud's. All of the items
in this lot have been matted and sizes range from 8¾ x 9" to 10 x
13½." All items are in very good to fine condition.
Estimated
Value $200-250.
Lot 322
Social content
featuring Diego Rivera. Signatures. Lot of six. Diego Rivera's
sense of social commentary is evident in the Fortune Magazine (March 1932)
cover matted here with a clipped signature which features the inscription
"Recuerdos de Diego Rivera Mexico 1945". Also included in this lot
are three prints by influential Social Realist Isabel Bishop that
have been matted with her signature, and two color prints signed by
Raphael Soyer. All of the items have been matted and sizes range
from 11½ x 9½" to 13¾ x 20." Conditions range from very
good to fine.
Estimated Value $150-200.
Accompanied by a
Certificate of Authenticity for the Rivera signature from R&R Enterprises;
and a guarantee from Christophe Stikel Autographs for one of the Isabel
Bishop signatures.
Lot 323
Turn of the Century
Autographs. Signatures. An eclectic assortment of signatures likely
collected in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, heavily weighted
towards British artists and American silent screen stars. Thirty-three
signatures on letters, cut from notes, and in other forms are mounted on
loose black album pages and include Sir George Gilbert Scott, Samuel
Prout, James Whitcomb Riley, John Brett, William Frith, Rod La Rocque,
Edith Storey, Charles Kempe, and convicted murderess Florence
Maybrick. Conditions vary widely, inspection is recommended.
A
treasure trove for the autograph scholar, there are several signatures we
are unable to decipher which offer the opportunity for research.
Estimated Value $750-1,000.
Lot 324
Uniquely American
Artists. Signatures. Lot of 17. From Howard Finster's folk art images
to Margaret Keane's wide-eyed waifs, this lot includes signatures of some
of the 20th Century's most recognizable American artists including
Howard Finster, Elaine DeKooning, George Tooker, Will
Barnett, Jonathan Winters, Margaret Keane, Janet
Fish, Lynd Ward, Peter Blume and Philip
Pearlstein. Several signatures are matted with color reproductions,
while many signatures appear directly on printed reproductions. Jacob
Lawrence's signature is included on a first day cover honoring Henry O.
Tanner; Aaron Shikler has signed five loose color reproductions.
Includes duplicates of Finster, Tooker, Barnett, Winters, and Keane. With
the exception of Shikler's items, all of the items in this lot have been
matted and sizes range from 11 x 8¼" to 12 x 13" and conditions range
from very good to fine.
Estimated Value $200-250.
Lot 325
Using Color: Peter Max,
Hundertwasser and Dong Kingman. Signatures. In this lot of 15, an
amazing use of color brings three artists together -- Peter Max,
Friedrich Hundertwasser and Dong Kingman. Two bold Peter Max
signatures are matted with reproductions of "Palm Beach Lady" and "Fantasy
Portrait." Two signed Hundertwasser portrait photographs are matted with
"Japanese Woodcut" and "Kawakana Hospital..." Also included are the
following eleven pieces signed by renowned watercolorist Dong Kingman --
ten color reproductions and one Time Magazine cover featuring one of his
renderings of Hong Kong. All of the items in this lot have been matted and
sizes range from 8½ x 10" to 10¼ x 17." Conditions range from
very good to fine.
Estimated Value $200-250.
Lot 326
Wieghorst, Bonheur and
Jackson portray the American West. Signatures. A lot of five. The
signatures of Olaf Wieghorst ("Olaf Wieghorst"), famed for
his Western paintings, Harry Jackson ("Harry Jackson"), the
best known contemporary "cowboy artist" and Rosa Bonheur ("Ro
Bonheur"), the first woman awarded the Legion of Honor, are presented
in this lot.
Three color reproductions of Wieghorst's works have
been signed, including "Navajo Madonna", a painting of an adobe house and
his painting "Uphill", which has been matted with a card inscribed "Best
Wishes." Harry Jackson signed the Time magazine cover featuring his
sculpture of John Wayne and included an autograph letter. A Bonheur
painting of Buffalo Bill is matted with a card bearing her signature. All
of the items have been matted and sizes vary from 11 x 6½" to
13¾ x 11½." The Bonheur card is toned at one end, otherwise
all of the items are in very good condition.
Estimated Value $200-250.
Lot 327
Wyeth Family.
Signatures. In this wonderful lot of five, we are proud to offer
signatures from America's first family of art. Newell C. Wyeth's
bold signature has been matted with one of his book illustrations. Two
Andrew Wyeth signatures; one matted with a print of "Helga - Crown of
Flowers" and one (partially smudged) on the Time Magazine cover featuring
his portrait (painted by Henrietta Hurd Wyeth) are included in this lot.
Jamie Wyeth's signature appears once on the Time Magazine cover
featuring his Jimmy Carter Man of the Year portrait and on a print of the
same portrait. All of the items have been matted and are in very good to
fine condition.
Instantly recognizable, the remarkable works of the
Wyeth dynasty have a lasting impact. Whether the dramatic illustrations and
landscapes of N. C. Wyeth, Jamie Wyeth's remarkable realism or Andrew
Wyeth's unmistakable use of stark images, earth tones, light and realism,
their art is part of the national consciousness.
Estimated Value
$250-300.