Art and Architecture

Gehry, Frank; Foreword Henry N. Cobb

The Architecture of Frank Gehry.

New York : Rizzoli Publishers, 1986.

First edition of this early monograph of the work of renowned architect Frank Gehry. Oblong quarto, original cloth, illustrated throughout. Inscribed by Frank Gehry on the title page. Fine in a fine dust jacket. Essays by Rosemarie Haag Bletter, Coosje van Bruggen, Mildred Friedman, Joseph Giovannini, Thomas S. Hines, Pilar Vilades. Foreword Henry N. Cobb.Continue reading "The Architecture of Frank Gehry."

Dien, Charles

Rare 19th Century Charles Dien Celestial Table Globe.

Paris : Sold by W. & S. Jones, c. 1845.

Rare mid-19th century Charles Dien celestial table globe. The globe measures 11.5 inches in diameter with an engraved longitude ring and brass latitude ring. Mounted on brass and mahogany stand. The globe contains twelve bodies including the sun and earth with its moon. The entire piece measures 18 inches in height. French astronomer and cosmographer CharlesContinue reading "Rare 19th Century Charles Dien Celestial Table Globe."

Dien, Charles

Globe Classique, Nouvelle Edition: Rare 19th Century Charles Dien Terrestrial Table Globe.

Paris : Sold by W. & S. Jones, 1844.

Rare mid-19th century French terrestrial table globe: Charles Dien’s The Globe Classique, Nouvelle edition. The globe measures 10 inches in diameter with an engraved longitude ring and brass latitude ring. Mounted on brass and mahogany stand. The globe is composed of hand-colored paper gores over a plaster sphere. The entire piece measures 20 inches inContinue reading "Globe Classique, Nouvelle Edition: Rare 19th Century Charles Dien Terrestrial Table Globe."

Sanzio, Raffaelle. Etched and engraved by Joseph Fisher

Drawings and Studies by Raffaelle Sanzio in the University Galleries, Oxford.

London : George Bell and Sons, 1879.

New enlarged edition of the drawings of Raffaelle and Michelangelo in the collection of the University of Oxford, etched by Joseph Fisher. Quarto, bound in three quarters morocco with gilt titles and tooling to the spine, top edge gilt, illustrated with engravings by Joseph Fisher, title vignette, headpieces. In good condition.

Knight, Hilary

Hilary Knight Original Christian LaCroix Watercolor Illustration.

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Rare original watercolor fashion illustration by American artist Hilary Knight for Vanity Fair. Knight was flown to Paris by Vanity Fair in 2006 to attend Paris Fashion Week, where he illustrated models from Armani, Dior, Givenchy, Christian Lacroix and Ricardo Tischi. In an envelope affixed to the rear of the framed piece is the original tissue guard featuringContinue reading "Hilary Knight Original Christian LaCroix Watercolor Illustration."

Knight, Hilary

Original Hilary Knight Ch’i-Lin and her Chinese Unicorn Watercolor Painting.

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Rare original water color painting of Hilary Knight’s characters Ch’i-Lin and her Chinese Unicorn. Rondo, painted in watercolor, ink and gold paint. Captioned by Knight in the lower left corner in pencil. Double matted and framed. The entire piece measures 16 inches by 16 inches. A lovely presentation.

Rare 18th Century Heart-Shaped Christian Broadside.

Germany c. 1780.

Rare late 18th century liturgical broadside. Printed broadside mounted on a decorated heart-shaped hardwood frame with a hand-painted botanical border containing Protestant liturgical chants, daily prayers, and hymns. Text in Latin. In very good condition. Scarce and desirable.

Smith, John Thomas

The Cries of London: Exhibited Several of the Iternerant Traders of Antient and Modern Times.

London : John Bowyer Nichols and Son, 1839.

First edition of this collection of this work on the street cries of London. Quarto, bound in three quarters calf over marbled boards, gilt titles to the spine, marbled endpapers, illustrated with 30 engraved plates. In very good condition. A very nice example.

White, Stanford

Stanford White Autograph Letter Signed.

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Autograph letter signed by and entirely in the hand of American architect Stanford White. Four pages, dated March 6th 1896 and addressed to Mrs. Frederick McMonnies, the letter reads, “The sketches duly arrived and as I write Mac I am simply overpowered. I really melted with pleasure and continue to do so every time IContinue reading "Stanford White Autograph Letter Signed."

Bukowski, Charles

Dangling in the Tournefortia.

Santa Barbara : The Black Sparrow Press, 1981.

First edition of Bukowski’s classic book of poetry. Octavo, original pictorial boards. One of only 100 numbered copies signed by the author, this is number 89. Additionally inscribed by Bukowski on the title page, “For Arthur Applebaum – Who aids me so kindly in my man travails, Hank Charles Bukowski.” Bukowski has also added aContinue reading "Dangling in the Tournefortia."

Knight, Hilary

Original Hilary Knight Lisa Kirk Watercolor Portrait.

1950.

Rare original Hilary Knight watercolor portrait of Kiss Me Kate Star Lisa Kirk performing at the Waldorf Astoria in 1950. Knight designed the glove for Kirk for her opener in the Waldorf’s swank Wedgewood Room which featured a slightly blue but clever parody of the serpent that tempted Eve in the Garden of Eden intoContinue reading "Original Hilary Knight Lisa Kirk Watercolor Portrait."

Knight, Hilary

Hilary Knight Original Vanity Fair Watercolor Illustration.

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Rare original watercolor fashion illustration by American artist Hilary Knight for Vanity Fair. Knight was flown to Paris by Vanity Fair in 2006 to attend Paris Fashion Week, where he illustrated models from Armani, Dior, Givenchy, Christian Lacroix and Riccardo Tischi. The present illustration features model Maria Carla, Givenchy designer Riccardo Tischi’s muse. In fine condition. DoubleContinue reading "Hilary Knight Original Vanity Fair Watercolor Illustration."

Knight, Hilary

Hilary Knight Original Vanity Fair Watercolor Illustration.

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Rare original watercolor fashion illustration by American artist Hilary Knight for Vanity Fair. Knight was flown to Paris by Vanity Fair in 2006 to attend Paris Fashion Week, where he illustrated models from Armani, Dior, Givenchy, Christian Lacroix and Riccardo Tischi. The present illustration features three models in black Givenchy gowns by Riccardo Tischi and Sophia atContinue reading "Hilary Knight Original Vanity Fair Watercolor Illustration."

Knight, Hilary (John Galliano)

Hilary Knight Original John Galliano Watercolor Illustration.

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Rare original watercolor fashion illustration by American artist Hilary Knight for Vanity Fair. Knight was flown to Paris by Vanity Fair in 2006 to attend Paris Fashion Week, where he illustrated models from Armani, Dior, Givenchy, Christian Lacroix and Riccardo Tischi. The present illustration titled “Blood and Grommets” features three models on the runway of the DiorContinue reading "Hilary Knight Original John Galliano Watercolor Illustration."

Knight, Hilary

Hilary Knight Original Vanity Fair Watercolor Illustration.

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Rare original watercolor fashion illustration by American artist Hilary Knight for Vanity Fair. Knight was flown to Paris by Vanity Fair in 2006 to attend Paris Fashion Week, where he illustrated models from Armani, Dior, Givenchy, Christian Lacroix and Riccardo Tischi. The present illustration features supermodel Mariacarla Boscono wearing Givenchy by Tischi at the Musee Bourdelle. InContinue reading "Hilary Knight Original Vanity Fair Watercolor Illustration."

Knight, Hilary

Original Hilary Knight Watercolor Signed.

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Original ink and watercolor painting by American illustrator Hilary Knight. Titled, ‘Silver Bangles Thick and Thin’, the painting depicts ‘N. Emily’, a character Knight created to embody a typical Neiman Marcus customer for 24 double-page fashion spreads published in The Book, Neiman Marcus’ monthly magazine for two years in the late 1990s. In fine condition.Continue reading "Original Hilary Knight Watercolor Signed."

Gehry, Frank; Foreword Henry N. Cobb

The Architecture of Frank Gehry.

New York : Rizzoli Publishers, 1986.

First edition of this early monograph of the work of renowned architect Frank Gehry. Oblong quarto, original cloth, illustrated throughout. Presentation copy, inscribed by the architect on the half-title page, “To Frank Pierson Frank O. Gehry.” The recipient Frank Pierson was a renowned Academy Award-winning screenwriter of Dog Day Afternoon (along with the Academy-nominated CatContinue reading "The Architecture of Frank Gehry."

Yeager, Chuck

Chuck Yeager Signed Glamorous Glennis III F-15 Aircraft Model.

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Model of the Glamorous Glennis III F-15 speed of sound aircraft, boldly signed by pilot Chuck Yeager. The piece measures 16 inches in length, 10 inches in height and 12 inches in width. In fine condition.

Lincoln, Abraham

Abraham Lincoln Relief Bust.

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Rare cast metal relief portrait of President Abraham Lincoln in profile. Housed in a custom circular frame with gilt decorative floral reliefs. The entire piece measures 16 inches by 16 inches. A handsome example.

Todd, Frank Morton

The Story of the Exposition; Being the Official History of the International Celebration Held at San Francisco in 1915 to Commemorate the Discovery of the Pacific Ocean and the Construction of the Panama Canal

New York : G. P. Putnam's Sons/The Knickerbocker Press, 1921.

Complete first edition set of the most extensive review of the 1915 San Francisco Panama Pacific International Exposition ever written. Quartos, five volumes, original cloth, gilt titles to the spine and front panel, pictorial endpapers. With 600 illustrations from photographs, including 61 color plates. Near fine in the scarce original paper jackets which are in goodContinue reading "The Story of the Exposition; Being the Official History of the International Celebration Held at San Francisco in 1915 to Commemorate the Discovery of the Pacific Ocean and the Construction of the Panama Canal"

Schadeberg, Jürgen

Benni “Banjo” Mrwebi Silver Gelatin Print Signed.

1953.

Rare silver gelatin print of Benni “Banjo” Mrwebi. Signed by the photographer Jurgen Schadeberg below the image and inscribed by him on the verso, “Benni “Banjo” Mrwebi. Joh’burg 1953 Jurgen Schadberg.” Benni Banjo, also known as ‘Gwigwi’, was a multi-talented clarinet, alto saxophone player, band leader, showman and clown. Gwigwi was leader of the Harlem Swingsters inContinue reading "Benni “Banjo” Mrwebi Silver Gelatin Print Signed."

Lord Byron. Drawings by Chalon, Leslie, Harding, Herbert, Meadows, Stephanoff, E. Corbould, Fanny Corbaux, Jenkins & Westall. Engraved under the Superintendence of Mr. Charles Heath

Heath’s Illustrations to the Works of Lord Byron, From Drawings by The First Artists.

London : A. Fullarton, And Co, c.1830.

Finely bound example of the poems of Lord Byron, each accompanied by a period engraving. Quarto, bound in three quarters morocco over decorative boards, gilt titles and tooling to the spine, raised gilt bands, inner dentelles, all edges gilt, frontispiece engraved portrait of Lord Byron. Illustrated with 36 full page engraved plates. In very goodContinue reading "Heath’s Illustrations to the Works of Lord Byron, From Drawings by The First Artists."

Linclon, Abraham; Designed and written by W.H. Pratt. Lithograph by A. Hageboeck

Abraham Lincoln Emancipation Proclamation Typographic Portrait.

Davenport, Iowa 1865.

Original typographic portrait of Abraham Lincoln composed of his Emancipation Proclamation, issued on January 1, 1863. In near fine condition. Double matted and framed, the entire piece measures 26.5 inches by 19 inches. An exceptional piece, a rare and desirable piece of Americana.

Gardner, Alexander. [Abraham Lincoln]

Abraham Lincoln Portrait.

c. 1860.

Rare original painting of the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. After a photograph by Civil War photographer Alexander Gardner. Scottish photographer Alexander Gardner immigrated to the United States in 1856 where he became best known for his photographs of the American Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln, and the execution of the conspiratorsContinue reading "Abraham Lincoln Portrait."