Holiday 2023 Catalogue

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141. [Film & Theatre] Welles, George Orson. (1915–1985) [Noble, Peter.] .
The Fabulous Orson Welles - SIGNED BY WELLES

London: Hutchinson. 1956. First. Hardcover, boldly signed "For Paul / all best wishes / Orson Welles" to the title page by the American film director, writer, actor and producer widely acknowledged as one of the most accomplished dramatic artists of the 20th century.  276  pages.  8vo (9½'' x 6¼").  Hardcover in bright red boards with illustrated dj. Tears and small losses around edges of jacket, else fine.  Read More...

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142. [Film & Theatre] Williams, Tennessee. (1911-1983) & Harding, Ann. (1902-1981) & Lansing, Robert. (1928-1994) & Cameron, Donna. (1923-1995) & Ripley, Patricia. (1926-2018) & Meacham, Anne. (1925-2006) & Nanon-Liam. (?-?).
"Garden District" - Signed Program

Signed trifold program from a performance of Garden District, a double-bill of the Tennessee Williams one-acts Suddenly Last Summer and Something Unspoken.  Williams and most of the cast have signed to the cast listing.  In fine condition.  5.5 x 9 inches (14 x 22.9 cm.).

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143. [Literature & Art] Baskin, Leonard. (1922 - 2000).
Blake & Palmer - Two Engravings INSCRIBED TO SYLVIA PLATH AND TED HUGHES

A pair of woodcut engravings, "Blake", "Palmer" (depicting the nineteenth century landscape painter, etcher, and printmaker Samuel Palmer RWS), the first inscribed "for Sylvia & Ted" and each signed "Baskin." The images measuring: 8 x 11 cm (Blake) and 5 x 5.5 cm (Palmer).  Fully backed to paper support with small tears and losses to periphery of fragile tissue just outside of the plate, presented archivally matted to 11 x 14 inches and 8 x 10 inches overall respectively.  Read More...


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144. [Literature & Art] Berman, Eugene. (1899-1972).
Costume Design for Don Giovanni, 1952

Original Costume Design for Don Juan, by the eminent Russian Neo-romantic painters and theater and opera designers. Ink on paper. Signed and dated E.B. 1952 (lc); inscribed Bride (lr) and Don Juan (uc).  14 3/4 x 11 inches (37.5 x 27.9 cm). Nicely framed. Unexamined out of frame but in apparently fine condition.  Read More...

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145. [Literature & Art] Brauner, Victor. (1903-1966).
Codex d'un Visage, 1962

Etching on wove paper. Signed, numbered 24/60, and dated in pencil along lower edge. 21-3/4 x 16-3/4 inches (55.2 x 42.5 cm) (sight); Framed Dimensions 27.5 x 21.75 Inches.  Mild to moderate light and time staining to the sheet. Matted and framed in a fine brass frame under glass, unexamined out of frame. Provenance: Property from the G.E. Corporate Art Collection. Read More...

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146. [Literature & Art] Botero, Fernando. (1932 - 2023) [Edward J. Sullivan].
Botero. Drawings and Watercolors - SIGNED

New York: Rizzoli. 1993. First. 183 pp. with 85 b&w and 130 color illustrations. 4to, cloth. Signed and inscribed by the artist T"o Denite / Botero 93," under reproduction of his Still Life with Bowl (1980) on page 8. A comprehensive overview of Botero's accomplishments in these mediums, illustrating lesser known and previously unreproduced works. Moderate scattered rubbing and soiling to dust jacket, overall fine. 

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147. [Literature & Art] Chast, Roz. (b. 1954).
"Three Small Books by Roz Chast"

New York: Kathryn Markel. 1982. First. Rare early publications from the American artist and longtime New Yorker cartoonist described as "the poet laureate of urban neurosis."  Three paperback publications, Mondo Boxo, Somebody Goes to the White House by Vera Lee Marlone in diary form, and The Small Pamphlet of Things, in cardboard slipcase.  Very fine.  2.5 x 3.5 inches (6.4 x 8.9 cm.).

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148. [Literature & Art] Clarke, Susanna. (b. 1959).
Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell SIGNED

New York: Bloomsbury. 2004. First Edition, First Impression. Signed first edition of Susanna Clarke's immensely popular Booker Prize nominee and 2005 Hugo Award winning fantasy historical novel, set during the Napoleonic Wars. First Edition stated on copyright page with "1" present in complete number line. Despite the "First US Edition" statement on the copyright page, this US edition precedes the UK edition by 3 weeks. Signed by the author to the title. Hardcover, in the original unclipped dustwrapper.  Read More...

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149. [Literature & Art] Picabia, Francis. (1879 - 1953).
"Celui qui devient un grand homme n'est plus un homme" - Autograph Aphorism

An intriguing autograph aphorism, ca. 1920, by the Dadaist painter and poet. 1 pp. 8vo (8.25 x 10.5 inches; 21 x 27 cm). Ink on paper. In French, "Celui qui devient un grand homme n'est plus un homme" ("He who becomes a great man is no longer a man"). Rare.  Read More...

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150. [Literature & Art] [Decorating] Margaret H. Harmon. .
Psycho-Decorating. What Homes Reveal about People

New York: Wyden. 1977. First. 8vo. 229 pp. Highly amusing volume by the American psychologist Margaret H. Harmon, Ph.D., positing that one can assess a person's motivation and attitudes by the way they decorate their home, backed by some interesting research, involving a hands-on, 127 question "Personal Decorating Inventory," in which each response represents one or more of 20 psychological trends. The personalities and homes of 100 women (no men) from diverse backgrounds and preferences were used, followed by an analysis. Stats and research are described at the conclusion of her book. With illustrations, some in color, as well as pertinent comic strips. A scarce book, this copy with price-clipped dj a little stained and worn, blue cloth boards somewhat scuffed to lower extremeties and spine, overall fine. 
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151. [Literature & Art] Erté [Romain de Tirtoff] (1892-1990).
Designs by Erté. Fashion Drawings & Illustrations from 'Harper's Bazar' - SIGNED

New York: Dover Publications, Inc.. 1976. Signed book from the Russian-born French artist and designer who flourished in a range of fields including fashion, jewelry, graphic arts and costume design. He has signed and inscribed on the title page to Paul McMahon. 129 pages. Softcover. Edges lightly worn, overall in fine condition. 9.25 x 12 inches (23.5 x 31 cm). Read More...

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152. [Literature & Art] Erté [Romain de Tirtoff] (1892-1990).
More Erté. Fashion Paper Dolls in Full Color - SIGNED

New York: Dover Publications, Inc.. 1976. Signed book from the Russian-born French artist and designer who flourished in a range of fields including fashion, jewelry, graphic arts and costume design. He has signed on the first page of illustrations. 16 single-sided heavy stock pages. Softcover. Overall in fine condition. 9.25 x 12 inches (23.5 x 31 cm). Read More...

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153. [Literature & Art] [Fan] [Pastoral].
18th Century Painted Fan

A remarkable hand-painted fan blade, ca.  early 18th century, finely painted with a pastoral hunting scene. General craquelure with some areas of more pronounced pigment loss, but overall quite bright and fine condition. Mounted under gray linen and set in a fine gilt wood frame: 28 x 19 inches (71.5 x 48 cm). out: 25 x 16 (63 x 41cm)

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154. [Literature & Art] [Folk Art].
Retablo Painting of a Prayer Scene

Retablo painting on tin, Mexico, ca. 1900, depicting a woman kneeled in prayer at the bedside of her husband or son, expressing devotion and appreciation to a deified figure – presumably Saint Raphael, the patron saint of healing – for protecting his health. Faint pencil notations along the lower margin. Rusting and deterioration throughout, losses and chipping to paint, particularly to the right. Overall very good.  10 x 7.15 inches (25.4 x 18.1 cm.). Read More...

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155. [Literature & Art] Gloeden, Baron Wilhelm von. (1856–1931).
Boy with flying fish (1910)

Photogravure, signed to the upper left, "Gloeden / Taormina / 6/8 '10" in black ink. Gloeden Taormina stamp on verso, in fine condition.  22.5×16.5 cm. Read More...

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156. [Literature & Art] [Halston. (1932–1990)] Capote, Truman. (1924–1984) & McKenzie, Michael. (b. 1953).
Halston and Truman Capote, 1980 – Large Original Photograph, SIGNED

Exceptional gelatin silver print by American artist and writer Michael McKenzie, who has captured the legendary American fashion designer and novelist looking debonaire-as-ever while posed at an office desk, ca. 1980. Signed and inscribed along the lower left margin by Capote, "for Halston / much love / Truman", and by McKenzie, "For Halston - Who IS Fashion", who has also signed and dated "McKenzie '80" to lower right.  In fine condition.  Unmatted, set in an acrylic box frame; 11.6 x 17.15 inches (29.5 x 43.5 cm.). Read More...

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157. [Literature & Art] Haring, Keith. (1958-1990).
Signed 1986 Calendar Page

Thick stock color illustration of the 1985 work "Untitled (figures)", the extracted cover of his 1987 Abbeville calendar page, signed boldly in silver marker to the lower right by the American graffiti artist and social activist known for his instantly recognizable visual language of dancing figures and his work to bridge the gap between high and low art.  The work features an array of bodies fighting for room in a colourful crowded space, emulating the vibrancy of graffiti art but also the energy of bodies dancing the upbeat rhythm of hip hop music. 11.8 x 13.8 inches (30 x 35 cm). Mounted to rigid white cardstock, with an advertisement clipping to verso, in fine condition.  

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158. [Literature & Art] Hirschfeld, Albert. (1903–2003).
The American Theatre: As Seen by Hirschfeld - Signed Title Page with Drawing

Signed title page of The American Theatre: As Seen by Hirschfeld (New York: George Braziller, 1961). Inscribed, "For Paul / HIRSCHFELD," with the addition of two extra arms and pointing hands drawn by the artist. Single sheet, cut from the book. 11 x 8.5 inches (28 x 21.5 cm). In fine condition. Read More...

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159. [Literature & Art] Hockney, David. (b. 1937).
"I Just Feel Sad" - Original Drawing (ca. 1980)

Original pen and ink drawing by the British artist depicting the words "I just feel sad" on four fallen leaves.  Along the lower half of the paper are a number of abstract lines in brown ink.  On wove paper, ca. 1980.  Moderate toning along the top edge, and a small spot of white paint on the middle-left side of the drawing, else fine. Measures 8 x 10 inches (20.4 x 25.5 centimeters).   Read More...

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160. [Literature & Art] [ILLUMINATED MANUSCRIPT LEAF - BOOK OF HOURS].
The Crucifixion [Rouen, ca. 1470 - 1480]

The Crucifixion, from Book of Hours (15 Joys of the Virgin Mary), one leaf, probably Rouen, c.1470-1480, 4.75 x 6.5 inches (12.1 x 16.5 cm.), ink, paint and burnished gold on vellum, 4-lines of text in Latin beneath, illumination of the Crucifixion, inhabited initial and floral border with floral motifs on recto, 15 lines of text with 2 inhabited initials on verso. A few minor abrasions (mostly to margins), window-mounted, framed and glazed, sheet to view.  Read More...

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