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The following postcards are published by art galleries and museums in large but limited quantities.  These quantities vary from museum to museum and gallery to gallery.  Each reproduction, in color, is signed by the artist on the front making it an inexpensive way to exhibit the illustration.  Printed below is a brief list.  Please notify us of specific wants.

Richard Anuszkiewicz	75	Marini Marino	125
Peggy Bacon	100	Marisol	75
Will Barnet	75	Henry Moore	200
Romare Bearden	200	Robert Motherwell	250
Joseph Beuys	150	Isamu Noguchi	150
Alexander Brook	125	John Piper	150
Anthony Caro	75	James Rosenquist	125
Christo	75	Theodore Roszak	150
William Crutchfield	75	George Segal	125
Salvador Dali	225	Raphael Soyer	100
Richard Diebenkorn	150	Theodore Stamos	150
Robert Indiana	150	Wayne Thiebaud	75
Oscar Kokoschka	175	George Tooker	125
Jacob Lawrence	175	Victor Vasarely	125
Richard Lindner	300	Andy Warhol	450
Giacomo Manzu	125	Tom Wesselman	150

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BALTHUS (Balthasar Klossowski de Rola) (1908-2001).  French painter.  Reclusive child prodigy who painted street scenes and interiors in a style of poetic naturalism.  His late work depicted adolescent dreams of women.

Rare Photograph Signed, 4to, n.p., n.d. [ca 1990].

This is a rare 3/4-length portrait of the noted painter, smoking a cigarette, while holding his cane with his left hand.  In a sweater, Balthus is seated with a tin of paint brushes in the foreground.  Signed in older age across the light table, "Balthus de Rola."(#5505-0122)

Balthus was considered a reclusive painter, but his depictions of the banalities of everyday life with monumental dignity were mostly expressions of Romanticism.  Autograph material by Balthus has always been scarce, and a signed photograph even more so. 

$1,350.00

BARBIER, GEORGES (1882-1932). French artist, considered one of the great illustrators of the early 20^th century.

Autograph Letter Signed, in French, on a picture postcard showing an 18^th century house in Nantes, Nantes, Tuesday, n.d.

He begins asking his female correspondent, “How are you, dear lady. This interminable winter is truly hard to bear. From here, Spring’s hair looks powdered with frost and its nose is red. My life is rather calm and rather silly, but it fits me perfectly. A few retarded Judex films barely pull me out of my torpor, but I no longer like Musidora very much. Her cheeks sag, and she rolls her haggard eyes…I am thinking of going back in a few days and I will be happy to show you my new…rings, of course, but with more colors than the witch’s that shine with all the fires of the Sabbath… ancient, opulent….” He signs this intriguing letter, “Georges Barbier”.

Barbier is best known for his theater designs, ballet costumes, and particularly for his high fashion illustrations. He led a group of illustrators from the Beaux Arts School known for their flamboyance as much as their art. Barbier also created jewelry, glass and wallpaper design and worked with Erté to design sets and costumes for the Follies Bergére. He died at the height of his career.

$575.00

BARTOLOZZI, FRANCISCO (1727-1815) Italian engraver. Moved to England in 1764 and became engraver to the King. One of the original members of the British Royal Academy.

Manuscript Receipt Signed, oblong 8vo, London, February 10, 1802.

This is a receipt for the following, “Received of Wm. Cobbitt Esq. the sum of three pounds being the balance for Engraving His Portrait and this sum I received by the hand of Mssrs. Colnaghi and Co.” Beautifully signed, “Francis Bartolozzi.”

This rare signed receipt is for a portrait of Wm. Cobbett a politician and the leading journalist in the movement for parliamentary reform. Autographs of this great Italian engraver are rare.

$1250.00

BELLMER, HANS (1902-75). Polish born, French painter and graphic artist. Best remembered for his erotic, surreal photographs and etchings.

Autograph Letter Signed, in French, on pink 4to paper, n.p., n.d.

"Dear friend! Thank you for your letter (arrived this morning) and for the money order, our salvation, which arrived on Tuesday night! On Wednesday I went to the framer, intent on taking back finally the two pictures and bringing them to someone else. Martin will have them framed by Tuesday. I'm going back again tomorrow morning and I think he will give me his estimate at that time. As for your friend's intention to seek a modeling position, I am happy to be of help to you for once. That is I think I can try to be. I see two paths to haute couture: one ought to be tried through Georgette Camille, The other through Leonor Fini. The former seems to me better disposed to help. When will your companion be in Paris? Thinking of her planned portrait, I would like to absorb some of the elements thereof right away. Do you have pictures? Then, I would like it if you or she would write to me about the portrait, the way you imagine it…or its possibilities. Do try even to draw some pictures (however you can). Making contact in such a way seems to me very useful. This way I could think of a portrait of the whole person (not only her face). On Sunday morning I am to start some studies for Georgette Camille's portrait. (I fear it will be paid to me indirectly only. Tomorrow morning I will ship to you a roll with letters."  Signed, "Yours Hans Bellmer."

A superb and uncommon letter discussing painting portraits, motivating a fellow artist and connecting him to the surrealist painter, Leonor Fini.

$1450.00 

BELLMER, HANS (1902-75). Silesian born, French painter. Best known for the life-sized pubescent female dolls he produced in the mid-1930s. He is also commonly thought of, in the art world, as a Surrealist photographer.

Autograph Letter Signed, in French, 4to, n.p., April 10, 1963.

To Mr. Punte. “I could try to get you a copy of the little book about me through the Copley Foundation. However, for that it would be necessary to tell me for what reason you wish to have the book, and for what purpose (as a collector, bookseller, or for literary purposes). Presently a book of mine that may interest you is being published in Germany: ‘The Doll’. It contains three pieces, which were published in Paris at different times: ‘La Poupee’ [The Doll], ‘Les jeux de la Poupee”’[The Game of the Doll], ‘L’Anatomie de l’Image [The Anatomy of the Image].’ Price:49.00 German Marks]” …” Signed, “Respectfully yours, Hans Bellmer”.

His work was welcomed by the Surrealists under André Breton, because of the references to female beauty and the sexualization of the youthful form. After the second World War, Bellmer gave up doll making and spent the following decades creating erotic drawings, etchings, sexually explicit photographs, paintings and prints of pubescent girls. In 1954, he met Unica Zürn, who became his long-time model. He continued making work into the 1960s.

$1750.00

BELLOWS, GEORGE (1882-1925). American painter and lithographer. Bellows belongs to the second generation of Social Realist painters, now known as the Ash Can school and was part of the famed Armory show.

Superb Autograph Letter Signed, on “146 East Nineteenth Street” stationery, 8vo, New York, n.d.

To Bill. “The committee on Progress askes[sic] you to come to the Academy meeting on Wed April 9^th 8:30 and vote for the following of new men.[sic] If we vote together we can succeed in electing them.” Bellows continues by listing in four columns his colleagues. The artist list, is like a who’s who. Luks, Carles, Myer, Prendergast, Sloan, Davey[Davie] Robinson, Lever, Perrine, Kent, Kroll, O’Connor, Quinn and Hopkinson. See you soon We have Rock Ridge Farm all safe in hand again.” Signed, “Geo. Bellows”

Bellows was awarded a prize at the Academy of Design in 1908 and became an associate member in 1909. In 1913, he was made a full member of the Academy. In this significant letter he was trying to influence voting in the Academy. Letters of Bellows are quite scarce as he died at an early age.

$1200.00

BIERSTADT, ALBERT (1830-1902). American Landscape painter. Best remembered for his Hudson River paintings.

Autograph Letter Signed, 4 pages 8vo, New York, Nov. 5, 1888.

To Henry Whitney Cleveland. “The late Southern Exposition of your city, which lasted for a few years was composed of some of your most prominent citizens, its last Exposition was indebted to the American Art Union of New York for all the expense of insurance and transportation of the pictures borrowed”. Bierstadt then reprimands his correspondent for not paying his bills, “debts of this kind have caused the Art Union to fail.” Bierstadt then tells Mr. Cleveland “I loaned as well as many other artists money to the Art Union, and was told that we would be paid as soon as Louisville paid up. Signed “Albert Bierstadt”. A superb, frustrated letter about debts related to both the art union and he, himself.

$875.00

BIERSTADT, ALBERT (1830-1902). German born, American “Hudson River school” painter.

Wonderful Autograph Quotation Signed, 12mo, San Francisco, Dec. 30^th 1871.

Bierstadt cleverly writes, “Women know how to wait”. Signed, “Albert Bierstadt”.

An uncommon quote.

$475.00

BORGLUM, GUTZON . (1867-1941) American sculptor, known for creating the presidential monument, Mount Rushmore.

Typed Letter Signed on “Borgland” stationery, 2 pages on one 4to sheet, Stamford, Connecticut, May 21, 1913.

He writes to John A. Stewart, Esq., referring to a monument between Canada and the US at Niagara. “Referring to the matter of the northern frontier and a memorial at Niagara, let me say that national sentiment in the United States and Canada will rise as a unit to support that initial step towards fraternity…Buffalo…has a commercial need for a great, free highway to the north…I cannot think of any step so easily taken, so effective in its promise of real work as focusing on the falls end of that frontier…I would suggest that further measurements be made, another quiet visit to Niagara bemade [sic, and he draws a line separating the two words to correct the typo]…and a model made of a bridge for the falls…A model, such as I have in mind at least ten feet long to scale…A small topographical map, four feet square, showing roughly the entire river, falls and bridge, also bridge at Buffalo should accompany such a model…could be made at a cost of $1600…in six weeks time…it can be as beautiful and ornamental as the abilities of the two nations may wish to make it….” He signs, “Gutzon Borglum”.

Fine in content.

$425.00

BRAQUE, GEORGES (1832-1963). French painter and sculptor. One of the original founders of the Cubist movement.

Autograph Note Signed, in French, on verso of a photograph of one of his paintings, 8vo, Paris, May 13, 1946.

He writes that he, “G. Braque has given to Madame Lily Pons a reproduction,” of the print on verso in 1936. He signs, “G. Braque” He refers to the French born American soprano, Lily Pons, (1898-1976).

This is an unusual twice signed autograph note from one of the 20^th century’s most influential artists.

$1200.00

BRASSAI (GYULA HALASZ) (1899-1984). Hungarian born, French photographer, sculptor, and filmmaker who rose to fame in France.

Autograph Letter Signed, in French, on his handsome 4to name imprinted stationery, New York, November 16, 1968.

To the photographer and critic, John Gruen. “I certainly was truly touched by your very friendly article in ‘New York Magazine’ and I thank you profusely for it. My only regret is that you had to write about my Madison Avenue show without having seen it yourself (except for three small bronze pieces). I’ll be at the gallery very often next week and would truly happy to see you there, should you happen to come by. In fact I am very satisfied with the show and several of my sculptures and drawings have been bought…” Signed, “affectionately yours, dear Gruen, and perhaps I’ll see you soon? Brassai”.

After 1961, when he stopped taking photographs, Brassaï concentrated his considerable energy on sculpting in stone and bronze. Several tapestries were made from his designs based on his photographs of graffiti.

$575.00

BREUER, MARCEL  (1902-81).  Hungarian-American architect, designer, and teacher, associated with International Style.

Autograph Letter Signed, in German, 2 pages 4to, n.p., January 17, 1950.

To a Mrs. Kleyer. "I am a poor letter writer, perhaps because I am writing about 20 business letters every day and have no leftover energy for 'personal' ones."  Breuer than goes on to discuss Aspen, Colorado.  "It is an interesting community there, the ski instructors, the [Herbert] Bayer's - almost all the participants are somehow peculiar characters."  About his impressions of Germany.  "The news from Germany are more hopeful.  I hear of great construction activities   …. I've seen it written several times that there is a lack of experienced and trained staff.  Tough to believe if you knew Germany back then  …."Signed "Breuer."

Breuer worked in Germany as a student teacher and architect till 1936.  Here he met the Bauhaus photographer Herbert Bayer, a member of the Aspen Community.  He also compares Germany of 1950 with his memories of pre-war Germany.  A good letter. Uncommon.

$675.00

CARJAT, ETIENE (1828-1906). French photographer.

Autograph Letter Signed, in French, 2 pp on one folded 8vo sheet, Paris, September 27, 1885.

He writes a letter of introduction for a shy young artist. “There is in the world of arts a brave and dignified young man who you know (who loves you…) This rare bird whose name is Lucien Roulland (Valu on state) suffers from an incurable moral disease…chronic shyness….” He asks his correspondent to contact the young man. Signed, “Etienne Carjat.” With an original colored caricature of Carjat on the cover of a 4to pamphlet.

$325.00

CHAHINE, Edgar (1874-1947).  French engraver and lithographer, known for his book illustrations.

Autograph Letter Signed, in French, on "Grand Hôtel du Vésuve" stationery 8vo, Naples, Italy, n.d. #(5103)

"Dear Monsier Hagmami, Would you do me the favor of addressing Miss Jacobson's book … Brussels instead of Neuenahr …"  Signed in black ink using a wide nib to stylish effect, "Edgar Chahine."

$225.00

CHERET, Jules.  French poster artist.

Autograph Letter Signed, in French, 3 pages 8vo, rue Langer [unknown city], April 12, 1898. #(5104)

"I received the telegram from the editor telling me that he cannot be at the meeting agreed upon for today."  He then expresses concern about "… conditions of my work which I had furiously prepared for him."  Signed with a flourish, "Jules Cheret."

$200.00

CHRISTY, H(OWARD CHANDLER) (1873-1952).  American illustrator and painter.

Original autographed drawing signed, on postcard, 12mo, New York, Sept. 10, 1940.

To Murray A. Harris, illustrated in blue fountain pen with a sketch of his famed "Christy girl" in three-quarter view.  Signed, "To … with best wishes, Howard Chandler Christy Sept. 10 1940" with a flourish under the date.

Christy illustrated for many New York periodicals, including Cosmopolitan and the Hearst magazines, and for books.  He invented the famous Christy girl image.  His portrait work included presidents and world leaders as well as celebrities.  A choice illustration.

$675.00

COHL, EMILE ((1857-1938). French caricaturist , cartoonist, and animator, known as the “Father of the Animated Cartoon.”

Autograph Letter Signed, in French, folio, 98 Fauborg Poissonniere, n.d.

He asks his correspondent, “My Dear Old One,” to do him a favor of applying for a pass to Cabourg. “I would leave on Saturday day to come back on Monday….” He signs, “Emile Cohl.” On sun browned paper with two small center tears. Scarce.

$575.00

DORE, GUSTAVE (1832-83). French artist, engraver, and illustrator; worked primarily with wood engraving and steel engraving.

Original Cabinet Photograph Signed, 8vo n.p., n.d.

A magnificent original cabinet photograph by the noted photographer, Charles Reutlinger, showing Dore starring to the right. His hair is slightly long with a bushy moustache. Signed on the image, “G. Dore”.

Dore was the most popular and successful French book illustrator of the mid 19^th century. He became very widely known for his illustrations to such books as Dante's Inferno (1861), Don Quixote (1862), and the Bible (1866).

$1450.00

EPSTEIN, JACOB  (1880-1959).  American-born British sculptor.  Created many classic large bronze portraits and works for different cathedrals, including Coventry and the Riverside Church.

Autograph Letter Signed, 2 pages on his "Hyde Park Gate" Stationery, 8vo, London, July 13, 1938.

To his friend and benefactor, Sally "Tammy" Ryan.  "It would be terribly convenient for me if you could make another payment on the Madonna and Child.  I have an income tax of 400 to meet and also I must pay my bronze moulders something ... I have had to stop working and can only hope to resume it at a period when I am less troubled."  Signed "Very sincerely yours, Jacob Epstein."

A good letter by the most controversial sculptor asking payment from his benefactor for his Madonna and Child so he can pay taxes and the people who cast his bronzes. 

$425.00

EPSTEIN, Jacob (1880-1959).  American-born British sculptor.  Created many classic large bronze portraits and works for different cathedrals, including Coventry and the Riverside Church.

Autograph Letter Signed on his personal stationery, 2 pages 8vo, London, n.d.

Epstein discusses one of his old commissions and a new one.  "… let the Reverend Robert McCraken and his committee know how happy I will be to know that the Madonna is there in Riverside Church ….  My last portrait was of Princess Margaret who gave me 8 sittings, much too little, and I hope to get a few sittings after her West Indies journey: the bust is not a Royal Command but a commission from the College of North Staffordshire of which the Princess is President …."  Signed "Epstein."(#5499-0122)

A good letter discussing his Madonna and Child, which is located at the Convent of the Holy Child Jesus in London and his bronze of Princess Margaret.  A good letter. 

$475.00

EVERGOOD, Philip.  American painter.

Autograph Letter Signed, on his name-imprinted 4to stationery, Bridgewater, Connecticut, April 26, 1965. #(5117)

"Many thanks for the delightful and delicious luncheon — a rare event in the life of Evergood, I can tell you!  The talk we had at your beautiful gallery with your brother I enjoyed immensely."  Signed, "Philip."

$125.00

FLAGG, JAMES MONTGOMERY (1877-1960). American painter and illustrator. Creating the recruiting poster for World War 1, depicting “Uncle Sam," modeled on himself, with the caption, “I Want You."

Autograph Letter Signed (with self-portrait), 4to, New York, May 31, 1928.

To the American photography, Pirie [MacDonald]. “Thank you. I should like to paint you after me — yours." After this short but boldly penned note, Flagg has drawn an elaborate self-portrait. This portrait shows him with extremely bushy eyebrows, pointed nose with a cigarette dangling from his lips.

An excellent portrait depicting both himself and that of “Uncle Sam." Flagg’s most popular image, which depicted he himself in the poster.

$650.00

FRELENG, FRIZ. (1906-1995). American cartoonist and motion picture animator.

Original signed drawing in pencil, 4to, of two of his famous cartoon characters, Bugs Bunny and the Pink Panther. Both animals are shown bust length, with Bugs Bunny smiling broadly and the Pink Panther looking somewhat dazed. He has signed between his two creations on the diagonal, "Fritz Freleng."

Freleng was head animator for Warner Brothers as of 1930. He won four Academy Awards for his cartoons at Warner Brothers and another for the Pink Panther (1964). This is a wonderful drawing of two of his best known characters.

$450.00

FRELENG, FRIZ. (1905-1995) An American animator, cartoonist, director, and producer best known for his work on the Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies series of cartoons from Warner Bros. He is also the most honored of the Warners directors, having won four Academy Awards.

Excellent original 4to Drawing Signed, in pencil, n.p., ca. 1985.

This is an excellent facial portrait of Bugs Bunny laughing with his big ears extending upward. Signed to the right of his neck, “Friz Freleng”.

A superb, happy image of the ever popular Bugs Bunny.

$400.00

FROST, ARTHUR BURDETT (1851–1928). American artist and cartoonist who illustrated, among other books, a number of works by Joel Chandler Harris and Lewis Carroll.

Autograph Letter Signed, 4to, Pasadena, Ca. October 31, 1920.

Frost writes to Mrs. Haughton. “I am sorry to say I have no books here… I think I may be able to get Stuff and Nonsense, but The Bull Calf and Carlo are out of print. Doubleday, Page and Co. issued an edition of Carlo and then put it out of print. I received just $5.00 a drawing for my work, 100 drawings. None of my friends have seen the book. No, I never made a drawing of Walt Whitman. I wish I had. I regard him as a humbug, a poser, a self advertiser….” Signed, “Arthur Burdett Frost.” With holograph envelope

A superb letter, discussing the publication of three of his own works, and his negative comments about a fellow Morristown citizen, Walt Whitman.

$425.00

FUSELI, HENRY (1741-1825). Swiss born, British painter, precursor to the later “Surrealists.”

Autograph Document Signed, 12mo, n.p., n.d.

While a professor of painting, he gives a ticket for lectures. “This ticket serves for the whole course of Lectures this season” Signed, in a shaky hand, “H. Fuseli.”

His works exhibited at the Royal Academy, such as his most famous work, The Nightmare (1781), secured his reputation. His subject matter was chiefly literary, and his images portrayed macabre fantasies and the grotesque. He was elected a full academician in 1790 and taught painting at the academy (1799 – 1805).

$875.00

GRANDVILLE, J.J. (JEAN IGNACE ISIDORE GERAND) (1813-1847). French caricaturist, illustrator, and lithographer.

Autograph Letter Signed, in French, 8vo, 15 rue des Feuillantines, n.d.

This attractive letter is printed on verso of an advertisement in English and French for “The New York Herald”. “I am off to London. I shall send you the sheets about your book together with some other French books. There is some delay…” Signed, “J. Grandville”.

A brief, but nice letter of apology about sending “sheets” (most likely illustrations for a book.) Uncommon.

$475.00

GRAY, HAROLD (1894-1968).  American cartoonist and creator of the comic strip Little Orphan Annie in 1924.

Original color drawing of Little Orphan Annie and her dog Sandy, on verso of a post card.

She says in a cartoon bubble, "Leapin' Lizards!  Lookie, Sandy -- isn't that our friend Gladys Clements?"  Sandy the dog responds, "Arf!"  Signed to the right of Sandy, "Harold Gray."

The rich red, yellow and orange tones make this a wonderful presentation.

$675.00

GREENOUGH, Horatio (1805-52).  American sculptor.  His works include Washington, a colossal statue commissioned by Congress for the Capitol rotunda.

Scarce Autograph Letter Signed, 8vo, n.p., n.d.

To Col. James Thomson, Villa bucci.  "I shall be most happy to dine … I will bring a good appetite in spite of the Tramontand [?] which is playing the very devil with my temper … as well as my stomach.  You say nothing of pictures so I suppose you mean to surprise me."  Nicely signed, "Yours truly, Hor. Greenough."(#5524-0122)

The letter is most probably penned in Italy when he was a leading member of the American artist colony from 1828 to 1851.  A scarce autograph of an important sculptor whose work is on view in the Capitol, Washington, D.C.

$550.00

HARTLEY, MARSDEN (1877-1943).  American painter, critic, and poet.  Known for involvement with the Stieglitz circle, and his homosexual symbolism.

Autograph Letter Signed, 4to, n.p., n.d.

To Ann Traubel, close friend and wife of intellectual companion Horace Traubel (1858-1919).  Horace turned out a biography on Walt Whitman, one of the transcendalist writers with whom Hartley was so enraptured.  "Dear Anne Traubel, I am sending you with these the extra plate out of the El Greco book which we got … I have … lately arrived at the office ….  I reach here feeling so well and happy — you are health and joy to the tired body and peace to the soul — one grows and blooms in the presence of you — one feels like something big & beautiful when you are around — it is too soon to see the real meaning of this visit to Phila. But I know it is big …."  Horace and Anne Traubel's daughter, Gertrude, was a contralto singer in Philadelphia who edited her father's work posthumously.  " — and I know it would be bi because I have waited so long, so fine a 'hearsay' for so long … I shall be writing you from the wilds … and it will be good to hear you speak soft … God bless you.  God bless Gertrude."  Signed, Marsden Hartley."

His transcendental associations proved a weighty influence to Hartley's career.  He was also known as a Maine scenic painter, New Mexican depicter, and Germanic explorer; he was the epitome of the intense drifter.  A fine autograph.

$1,200.00

HASSAM, CHILDE (1859-1935). American impressionist painter.

Autograph Letter Signed, 8vo, 27 West 17th St., NYC, Jan. 27, 1908

A thank-you note to Mr. Church: "Thank you very much for the beautiful”Memorial Volumes” and for remembering me with it …." Signed, "Childe Hassam." In 1908, Hassam was to make his second of three trips studying the artistic topography of the American West.  An uncommon signature, on blue paper with a very small tear at the top.

$525.00

HOMER, WINSLOW (1836-1910).  American realist painter and lithographer.  Perhaps the greatest of the American watercolorists, especially of seascapes and landscapes.

Scarce Autograph Letter Signed, 2 separate 8vo pages, New York, March 16, 1887.

To Julian Scott of Plainfield, New Jersey, discussing copyrights procedure.  "In reply I beg to state that I have not had any luck in receiving any notice in regards to my last application for a copyright ….  But before that time I was always successful by enclosing one dollar with the title of the word printed (a type writer will do) and two copies if a print or photo but you can copyright an oil painting as a design by making a sketch of it and sending with title and dollar to the Librarian of Congress, Washington D.C."  Homer in a jocular mood signs, "Yours truly, Big Picture Big Picture Bye Shek a Shek picture" then "Winslow Homer."  With stamped holograph envelope.

A superb letter explaining the process to acquire and pay for copyright of pictures, photographs and paintings.  Quite informative.

$3,200.00

HOMER, WINSLOW (1836-1910).  American landscape, marine, and genre painter.  Was also one of the great illustrators during the Civil War, sending battlefield sketches and lithography to Harper's Weekly.

Extremely handsome and interesting Autograph Letter Signed, folio,  n.p., Oct. 15, 1896.

To art collector and patron Thomas B. Clarke.  Homer discusses his famous painting The Rescue.  "The size of the canvas of that sketch is 24x30.  I have been waiting for the case to be returned to me now from Richards &  it just arrived.  I shall send it Monday next.  I will write you at that date.  Yours in haste.  Messenger waiting."  Beautifully penned and signed, "Winslow Homer."  In a postscript Homer "thanks for your other just arrived."

Homer states in another letter that The Rescue was much better left as it was in 1885 or 1886 than it would be made into a picture by figures in the distance.  Included is a copy of the painting The Rescue. A rare, magnificently penned letter.

$4,500.00

INGRES, JEAN AUGUSTE DOMINIQUE (1780-1867). French Neo- classical painter. Although he thought of himself as a painter of history in the tradition of Nicolas Poussin and Jacques-Louis David, by the end of his life it was his portraits, both painted and drawn, that were recognized as his greatest legacy.

Third Person Autograph Letter Signed, 8vo, n.p., November 5, 1848.

“Ingres has the honor to ask the director of national museums to grant Miss Zoé Julien an entry card to participate to the studies of the museum galleries”.

Modern opinion has tended to regard Ingres, and the other Neoclassicists of his era, as embodying the Romantic spirit of his time. However, his expressive distortions of form and space make him an important precursor of modern art.

$1350.00

INNESS, GEORGE  (1825-94).  Leading American landscape painter.  Important early member of the Society of American Artists, an exhibition academy which challenged the precepts of the National Academy of Design.

Autograph Letter Signed, 8vo, n.p., Dec. 26, 1879. To [Roswell] Smith, publisher of The Century and other magazines.

To [Roswell] Smith, publisher of The Century and other magazines.  Smith's daughter married Inness' son earlier in 1879.  A wonderful letter from two newly connected in-laws.  "I thank you most sincerely for your very kind letter and its contents.  Sometimes I find it hard to restrain feelings of bitterness at the return which Society makes me for my efforts to meet its demands.  But I ever find it a pleasure to bless you and yours with all the fullness of my heart and I trust through our family union to find with increasing years a continual growth of those tenderest affections which ever more than replace what the world is so apt to refuse us."  Signed, "Geo. Inness."

A wonderful, spiritual letter from a man who in his later years was influenced by Swedenborgianism, and attempted to represent the spiritual world in the world of nature.

$875.00

JONES, Chuck (1912-2002).  American animation artist, who worked at Warner Bros. from 1936 till 1962.  Later worked at MGM.  Best known for his character, "Bugs Bunny."

Document Signed, 8vo, n.p., 1988. #(5138)

His Christmas card is printed "Happy 1989."  The front of the card depicts him with Marian near a mural of the Roadrunner.  On the inside it is signed "Marian and Chuck Jones."

$100.00

JOHNS, JASPER (born 1930). American artist. He has been closely associated with Rauschenberg and has followed him in his development out of “Abstract Expressionism” toward “Pop Art”.

Typed Letter Signed, on name imprinted 4to stationery, Sharon, CT, Sept. 9, 1996.

To his friend, painter and gallery owner Fred Mitchell. “Thanks for your letter and word of the Coenties Slip exhibition. I didn’t see it, of course, having been preoccupied with my new studio here. I hope you have solved your housing problem and that we’ll see one another soon.” Signed, “Jasper”.

A friendly, uncommon letter soon after Johns relocated from New York to Connecticut where he created his new art studio.

$325.00

JOHNSON, PHILIP (1906-2005). American architect, museum curator and historian. One of the first to study modern European architecture.

Original Photograph Signed 4to, n.p., Ca. 1980.

A wonderful portrait of the noted architect sitting in profile near an empty lot. He is casually dressed peering forward in serious contemplation. Signed in the upper portion, “Philip Johnson”.

A nice late portrait.

$325.00

KANE, BOB (b. 1916).  American cartoonist; creator of The Batman.
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Original drawing signed, 4to, n.p., n.d.
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Strong blue pen line drawing on cardstock, showing the craggy, smiling head of The Batman.  Inscribed on the left, "'Bats' Wishes," and signed on the right, "Bob Kane."
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Artist Bob Kane is best known for his creation of The Batman, one of the twentieth century's greatest mythic heroes.  He drew The Batman from 1939 till 1966.  Kane served as a creative consultant on the Warner Bros. film.  Original drawings by Kane are desirable.
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$450.00

KAUFFER, EDWARD MCNIGHT. (1890-1954). American born, English designer of posters and books. Best known for his use of Bauhaus and Art Deco design elements.

Magnificent Original folio Watercolor finished advertisement Signed, London 1925.

This watercolor on artist board depicts a nineteenth century soldier holding a saber in one hand and a flag in the other. He is full length in red, white, purple, and turquoise. It is an advertisement for “Printing inks” a “Standard for over a century” produced by “Charles Evelyn Johnson and Company, Philadelphia” signed in red paint within the drawing, “E. McKnight Kauffer ’25." On verso there is a label from “The Imperial Arts League … Permission to reproduce this design is subject to conditions that the reproduction is complete. That the author’s signature in his name in print shall appear on every copy." Signed “E. McKnight Kauffer." Also stamped “Designed by E. McK. Kauffer, Nov 1925.”

Kauffer was best known for using many art deco elements in a non-traditional advertising form. Especially uncommon from this period. A few mounting holes in far right and left margin of this large painting.

$1,650.00

KEMBLE, EDWARD. (1861-1933). American cartoonist and illustrator.
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Original signed lithograph titled "Uncle Jimmy."
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This drawing was possibly a proof for an illustration. An elderly black man is shown holding an ax and what seems to be the back of a chair in his hands. Each shoulder bears two wooden planks crossed and doweled in an X as if they were to become the legs of the chair. The title is written to the left of his shoes and he has signed to the right of the shoes, "Edw. Kemble." Ideal for display.
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$275.00

KIRCHNER, ERNST LUDWIG (1880-1938). German painter and printmaker. Founder of the Expressionist group Die Brucke. His work was highly personal, notable for its psychological tension, eroticism, and deep vivid colors

Autograph Letter Signed, in German, 2 pages on a government postcard, Davos, October, 14, 1928.

To publisher Will Grohmann (1887-1968) German art historian and art critic who wrote a monograph on Kirchner. “The issue of the Bilderjournal with your article is out without a reproduction of my photograph. May I ask you therefore to return this photograph ‘Group of Artists’ to me as soon as possible, because I need it urgently The permission to reproduce it expired with the publication of the article….” Nicely signed, “E.L. Kirchner.”

Grohmann had his book on Kirchner published in 1925. He also published monographs of other Expressionists and here Kirchner questions the use of a portrait without his permission. A good association.

$1200.00

LOEWY, RAYMOND (1893-1986). French born, American industrial designer.

Uncommon 4to Photograph Signed, n.p., Jan. 1959.

A handsome bust length portrait of the famed designer of automobiles, ships, airplanes, and toothbrushes and other objects, wearing a plaid sport coat. Signed above his head, “To…Cordially Raymond Loewy Jan. 1959.”

$450.00

LUKS, George (1867-1933).  American painter.  Originator of the comic strip Hogan's Alley (featuring the Yellow Kid).  Member of "The Eight" [the Ashcan school] who depicted urban life in realistic settings.

Autograph Letter Signed, 2 pages 4to, Old Chatham, New York, August 7, ca 1928.

To Eugene Thomason.  "you seem to be happily ensconced in the County Galway and that in itself is reassuring.  Things are silly on the farm and that God-damned Palantian (?) has made a clean picture of his dirty American Soul.  Americans to me are the dingiest beings on earth …."  This continues in a similar vein typical of his ranting letters.  Signed "George."  With a holograph envelope, not connected to the letter, with his full signature.(#5541-0122)

Luks was one of the great turn of the century artists, who died an alcoholic's death.  He was found on the street dead.  His letters are uncommon. 

$275.00

MATISSE, HENRI (1869 -1954). French artist, noted for his use of color and his fluid, brilliant and original draftsmanship. As a draftsman, printmaker, and sculptor, but principally as a painter, Matisse is one of the best-known artists of the twentieth century.

Autograph Letter Signed, in French, 8vo, Vence, May 22, 1946.

To a friend. “I will be back in Paris in the first days of June and will call you as soon as I am back. I thank you for the trust you have in me….” Signed, “Cordially H. Matisse”.

In 1941, he was diagnosed with cancer and, following surgery, he started using a wheelchair. Matisse did not allow this setback to halt his work, and with the aid of assistants he set about creating cut paper collages. A most attractive letter.

$1450.00 

MATISSE, HENRI (1869-1954). French artist, noted for his use of color and his fluid, brilliant and original draughtsmanship. As a draughtsman, printmaker, and sculptor, but principally as a painter, Matisse is one of the best-known artists of the twentieth century

Typed Letter Signed, in French, 4to, Vence, October 25, 1948.

A lengthy typed letter enclosing money, “…for my share of the security deposit you requested in relation to heating the building at 182A. Bd. Montparnasse this winter….I am taking advantage of this letter to ask that you kindly check that the lock on the gate of our building which has been malfunctioning for months most of the time the bolt does not engage and the gate stays open even in the middle of the night.” Signed, “Henri Matisse.” The letter includes several holograph changes.

In 1941, Matisse was diagnosed with cancer and, following surgery, he started using a wheelchair. He did not allow this setback to halt his work, and with the aid of assistants he set about creating cut paper collages, often on a large scale, called gouache découpés. His Blue Nudes series feature prime examples of this technique. These demonstrate the ability to bring his eye for color and geometry to a new medium of utter simplicity, but with playful and delightful power.

$1250.00

MAILLOL, ARISTIDE (1861-1944).  French sculptor. Painter and tapestry designer before turning to sculpture (ca. 1900).  Great book illustrator of Latin poets (1920's and 30's).  Best remembered for his large, graceful, emotionally restrained statues executed +in the tradition of the cla

Superb Autograph Letter Signed, in French, 2pp 8vo, Banyuls sur Mer [town on the Mediterranean sea], n.d.

To Mr. Grainger.  "It is really difficult to do anything with the lithograph you sent me because it lacks character.  It seems to me it would have been easier to have a photograph made of the oil painting of Blangui that exists.  Geffroy could have taken care of this as I explained to you."  Maillol was quite concerned about making a portrait of Blangui and demands "Before I start I shall wait for another letter from you letting me know if I can count on a photograph of the portrait, which would be better in any case than what you sent.  If it is useless to count on this I will do whatever I can but, of course, it will not look at all like Blangui."  In a postscript, Maillol mentions, "I could do the medallion within the next eight days."  A wonderful letter, signed as usual, "Maillol."

This letter is about August Blangui (1805-81), the French socialist who participated in revolutions of 1830, 1848 and was elected President of the Commune de Paris in 1871.  Maillol discusses his working habits, especially working from photographs.

$1,200.00

MERYON, CHARLES (1821-68). French printmaker whose etchings romantically depicted the life and mood of mid-19^th century Paris. He is considered one of the greatest etchers of the nineteenth century.

Autograph Letter Signed, in French, 8vo, n.p., Sunday evening, n.d.

To Monsieur Neil. "While you were at my house, I forgot to give you the note included herewith that Mr. Burty had written to you. I am therefore sending it by mail, which, I imagine, will still fulfill its stated goal because I would like to think that there is no real rush."  Signed, "C. Meryon".

Meryon, who was color blind, died at a young age and autograph material by this noted romantic engraver is scarce.

$925.00

MILLER, KENNETH HAYES (1876-1952).  American painter and influential art teacher; protégé of Robert Henri (1865-1929) of the Ashcan School.

Autograph Letter Signed, 4to, New York, March 10, n.y.

Miller writes to artist Walt Kuhn.  "My dear Kuhn: I have enjoyed -- and admired -- your stuff in the current Montross show so much I can't resist the impulse to tell you of it.  It  is important work I am sure, and adds a note to the exhibition that is robust, interesting and tonic.  Altogether, your stuff is indispensable to tha