Winter-Spring 2024 Catalogue

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199. [Literature & Art] Gris, Juan. (1887–1927).
Original Illustration for "Le Tabac," (L'Assiette au Beurre,1909)

Tempera and pen and India ink on paper, signed lower left with artist's monogram. 8.75 x 12 inches. Framed behind glass, in fine condition. Provenance: Christie's, 16 May, 1985.  Read More...

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78. [Instrumentalists] Gould, Glenn. (1932-1982).
Signed Photograph

Exceedingly rare signed Columbia Records bust portrait photograph of the Canadian pianist, composer, and commentator revered as one of the foremost classical pianists of the 20th century, and renowned for his interpretations of the keyboard music of Johann Sebastian Bach. Signed in black ink "To Paul / Glenn Gould" in the upper left area of the image.  Stamped "Columbia Records Photo / Please Credit" on verso; in his lifetime, the vast majority of Gould's albums were published by Columbia Masterworks (later CBS Masterworks). Some evidence of pen/ink trouble and light smudging to middle of the signature but otherwise in very fine condition. 8 x 10 inches (20.5 x 25.5 cm). Signed photographs of the reclusive pianist are very scarce. This is the very first true signed Gould photograph we have handled and have encountered only a few on the market in the past 20 years.  Read More...

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79. [Instrumentalists] [Gould, Glenn. (1932–1982)] Waters, John. (b. 1946).
Idol #1 (Portraits of Glenn Gould), 2003

Five chromogenic prints of the Canadian pianist by the American filmmaker, artist and writer. Signed, titled and numbered "3/8" on backing board, "Marianne Boeksy Gallery, New York, NY" label with artist, title, date and edition and "Arthur Roger Gallery, New Orleans, LA" label with artist, title, date and edition on backing board.  Sight 3.3 x 24.75 inches  (71 x 16.5 cm), framed together to an overall size of 7.25 x 28.75 inches (18 x 73 cm). Read More...

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209. [History & Culture] Arendt, Hannah. (1906 - 1975).
Signed Photograph

Rare signed original Pach Brothers portrait photograph of one of the most important and influential thinkers of the twentieth century.  Signed "Hannah Arendt" in blue ink on the mount beneath her image and in pencil by the photographer. Image ca. 9- 3/16" x 6-3/16" on bevelled photographer's studio mat, overall ca. 15-1/2 x 11". Mount lightly age-toned with small repaired tear lower right, otherwise in very good condition.  Read More...

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181. [Film & Theatre] [Gone with the Wind] Gable, Clark. (1901–1960).
Screen-used Andiron

Original screen-used figural lion andiron from the 1939 Civil War epic, sold together with an original period production still (SIP-108-P229; 10 x 8 inches) depicting Clark Gable seated by the fireplace with this andiron clearly visible. The lower portion of the andiron as shown in the image has been separated from the section on offer here and is no longer extant, but the very heavy piece is in otherwise fine condition with moderate wear and some rust from age and use. An uncommon item from an important part of film history. Together with an A1 reproduction poster for the classic film, one in a series of five posters included with The Times newspaper as part of a 2006 promotion with Turner Classic Movies.  Original folding creases, else in fine condition.  23.25 x 33.25 inches (59.4 x 84.1 cm.). Read More...

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200. [Literature & Art] Hurrell, George. (1904–1992).
Portfolio III – Complete Set of Signed Works

Collection of ten oversized images of the portfolio Hurrell III (ca. 1930s-1940s/printed later), each measuring 48" x 36".  Hurrell produced 23 total series, each containing a suite of 10, made from original negatives created by George Hurrell. The images represent some of Hurrell's most innovative work in the glamour portrait genre. Series three includes portraits of: Anna May Wong ca. 1938, Charles Boyer ca. 1938, Joan Crawford in her Brentwood home ca. 1932, violinist Jascha Heifetz, Ann Sheridan ca. 1938, Gilbert Roland ca. 1939, James Cagney, John Barrymore, Veronica Lake, and Gene Tierney. Every print is signed by Hurrell at the lower right corner and numbered 23/50 in the lower left corner. and retains a handwritten edition number in the lower border.  Minor discoloration to the top right corner of one image. Overall excellent condition. Read More...


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156. [Dance] Taglioni, Marie. (1804–1884).
Rare Signed Engraving in 'La Gitana'

Uncommon signed engraving of the famous Italian ballerina of the Romantic ballet era, a central figure in the history of European dance, depicted during a performance in her father's ballet, La Gitana. Taglioni has signed in ink to the lower right. Published by Bettini Lithography of Bologna, ca. 1842. Heavy fold creasing and foxing throughout, cropping at the lower margin, two hole punches to the upper margin; overall in very good condition. 12 x 19 inches (30.5 x 48.3 cm.). Read More...

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206. [Literature & Art] Tinguely, Jean. (1925 - 1991) [Stravinsky, Igor. (1882 - 1971)] [Saint Phalle, Niki de. (1930 - 2002)].
"Fontaine Igor Stravinsky" (1983)

Felt-tip pen and ink on offset lithograph. 39.5 x 36 cm. (15.6 x 14.2 in.) Signed and inscribed in ink along the lower blank margin by Tinguely, with further additions by hand to the printed imagery in thick black ink (for example, the black drawings above "La Sirène" and the spouting figure on the far right of that line; the Xs on the line below; the arrow from the red heart; the spouting elephant lower right, and the section division lines and inscription to one Sali Loukas.  Lower inscription including dating "7 Marz 1983...IRCAM" rather faded, vertical crease along the right perpendicular intersecting ink line, else fine. Read More...

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28. Mahler, Gustav. (1860-1911)[Michl, Ferdinand. (1877-1951)].
Der Komponist Gustav Mahler - Signed Original Etching

Original ca. 1907 drypoint etching on vellum of the renowned composer, signed by its creator, the acclaimed Czech artist Ferdinand Michl. An unnumbered proof aside from the edition of 350, on firm wove paper, the plate dimensions approximately 12.5 x 12.5 inches (32 x 31 cm). In fine condition, nicely matted and framed to 19.5 x 21.5 inches overall.  Read More...

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213. [History & Culture] (Du Barry) Du Baris, Countess Marie Jeanne Bécu/ (1743 - 1793).
Manuscript Document of Wheelwright Expenses, 1773.

An extraordinary document listing the extravagant sums paid out in the year 1773 for carriage and other related transport expenses by the famous last mistress of Louis XV of France. 22 pp. Tall Folio, on laid paper bound with blue silk tie. Titled to head of recto of sheet one "Memoire Pour Madame La Comtesse De Dubaris D'Ouvrages faites par quenel charron du Roy Scavoir," following with expenses from January and concluding on the final sheet of ledger entries, ending 22 December at Versailles, signed "M thomas De quenel." Detailed descriptions of purchases or services, often with specific providers or locations are recorded with dates and amounts paid. First and final leaves separated, scattered foxing and general toning but very good condition throughout.  Read More...

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12. Duparc, Henri. (1848-1933).
Aux étoiles (Entr'acte pour un Drame inédit) – Inscribed reduction for piano, with autograph revisions

Paris, Chez les Editeurs: Rouart, Lerolle & Cie.. 1911. Two different arrangements for piano four-hands of Duparc's orchestral composition (1874): one by Gustave Samazeuilh, with autograph revisions by Duparc; and one by Duparc himself. Both arrangements printed with identical titles and almost identical gray wrappers with title in dark blue print. Folio, 13.75 x 11.75 inches (35 x 27 cm). Unbound signatures. Both contained together in a wrapper made of thick paper, with title in orange print (otherwise identical with the title page of the Duparc arrangement, see below), inscribed by the composer to head of this extra wrapper in French: "To my very dear little sister Immaculata. A memory to her friend H. Duparc," followed by a biblical quotation in Latin, "advesperascit, et iam inclinata est dies" ("It is almost evening and the day is now nearly over"; Luke 24, 29).  Inscribed wrapper toned and foxed, spine and edges with outer or inner paper reinforcements, else fine.  Read More...

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188. [Film & Theatre] [My Fair Lady] [Various] Lerner, Alan Jay. (1918–1986) & Loewe, Frederick. (1901–1988) & Andrews, Julie. (b. 1935) & Harrison, Rex. (1908–1990).
"My Fair Lady" Original Broadway Souvenir Program - SIGNED

New York: Kal Efron [Printed by Artcraft Litho. & Ptg. Co.]. [1956]. Deluxe souvenir program from the original 1956 Broadway production, signed internally to their respective biography pages by composer Frederick Loewe, lyricist Alan Jay Lerner, actress Julie Andrews (Eliza Doolittle), actors Rex Harrison (Henry Higgons) and Reginald Denny (Colonel Pickering), choreographer Hanya Holm, Production Designer Oliver Smith, and Conductor Franz Allers. Slightest of handling wear to spine and edges, overall in very fine condition. 8.8 x 11.6 inches (22.5 x 30 cm). Read More...

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38. Paganini, Nicolò. (1782–1840).
Original Silhouette Portrait, 1830

A very finely executed silhouette portrait of the legendary violinist, signed and dated by an unknown Continental artist "R.B. 1830" to the lower right and titled "Sig[nor] Paganini." On a page measuring 6.25 x 8.25 inches, set in an attractive period birdseye maple veneer frame. A few small spots, else in fine condition.  Read More...

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175. [Jazz & Song] [Parker, Charlie. (1920-1955)].
Signed club table-photograph from the Hi-Hat, Boston, ca. 1950

A spectacular piece of Parker memorabilia, a souvenir of a fine night out at one of Boston's leading jazz clubs, this is a most intriguing photograph of the legendary jazz saxophonist, pictured with a group of fellow musicians at the Hi-Hat Club, Boston, circa 1950, all considerably "lit up" and signed and inscribed to the recipients,  "Pete + Ginny," a couple who may be sitting largely obscured at the back corner of the booth; and also inscribed seemingly to Charlie Parker, by various members of the party including trumpeter Tommy Di Carlo, drummer Paul Drummond, bass player Sonny Dee, trumpeter Joe Gordon, and clarinetist and saxophonist Henry “Boots” Mussulli, who is shown opposite Parker and who appears to have signed under the nom de plume ‘Buddy Mack’ and noted his "respect to the greatest, Charlie Parker," with Di Carlo likewise inscribing "To the greatest ever," and Drummond writing "are you kidding 'Bird.'" Read More...

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205. [Literature & Art] [Spanish School].
Seated Male Nude

Charcoal drawing of a sitting male nude, attributed to the Spanish School, ca. 1880s.  29 x 20.25 inches (73 x 51 cm); framed 28 x 19.25 (71 x 49 cm). Creases and wrinkles, light toning and staining around the margins, overall good.

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49. Stravinsky, Igor. (1882–1971).
Pair of Typed Letters Signed regarding the premiere of the Violin Concerto

An interesting set of two typed letters signed by the composer addressed to the Dutch musicologist Salomon Andrianan Maria [S.A.M.] Bottenheim (1880  - 1957), general secretary of the Nederlandsche Koorvereniging, and secretary of the conductor Willem Mengelberg at the Concertgebouw. The letters are concerning, explicitly or by context, the premiere of Stravinsky's Violin Concerto, which was first promised to the Concertgebouw but finally premiered in Berlin. In the first (1 page. Letterhead of 167. Boulevard Carnot, Nice. May 5, 1930; 8vo. on thin paper, two hole punches to left edge, folds, overall fine), Stravinsky complains of a lack of response from Bottenheim and asks him "Why do you force me to provide you with heads of Pasteur? [the French postage stamp with portrait of Louis Pasteur] Do you collect them?...if you decide to respond to me, I ask you to please write to me at Pleyel in Paris, where I am traveling tomorrow. In so waiting, please receive, dear Mr. Bottenheim, my friendly regards, even if you absolutely don't deserve them." In the second letter (1 page. Letterhead of 167. Boulevard Carnot, Nice. December 27, 1930; 8vo. on thin paper, marked "copy" in ink by Stravinsky who also adds the address of the Lotti-hotel, two hole punches to left edge, small tears and separations around edges, else fine), the composer advises Bottenheim of his unanswered telegram of one week earlier reporting that the Violin Concerto premiere had already been fixed in Berlin but that he wished to maintain the planned concerts in Holland and expresses his concern that perhaps the lack of a reply indicated that he had not received the telegram.  He concludes by stating that it is "of capital importance for me to confirm that his engagements in Holland will be maintained" so that he can fix the date for the premiere in Berlin. He "waits impatiently for your answer and hopes that you will not put me, with prolonged incertitude by your silence, in a most disagreeable situation."  Each letter approx. 27.4 x 21.4 cm. Provenance: Pierre Boulez Collection.  Read More...

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140. [Opera] Viardot, Pauline. (1821–1910) .
Portrait of a Woman Sewing - Original Drawing, 1835

Pencil drawing depicting an elderly female figure sewing, signed in ink “Pauline Garcia / 1835” and inscribed in pencil in another hand on the mount, translated from the French, “This drawing was drawn by Pe. Garcia (sister of Mar. Malibran) at the age of 15 and without having studied drawing.” In fine condition. Provenance: by descent, the Garcia family. Drawing mounted to a larger sheet with hand-drawn ink framing device, through which the artist has signed. These sheets laid down to semi-rigid backing under paper matting. Speckled with foxing, primarily to the mount, edges a bit rough, but overall in fine condition. Visible 7.25 x 7.75 inches (18.5 x 20 cm); overall 9.5 x 12 inches (24 x 30 cm). Read More...


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7. Berg, Alban. (1885 - 1935) [Redlich, Hans Ferdinand. (1903–1968) & Perle, George. (1915–2009)].
Wozzeck – Printed full score with inscriptions from Redlich and Perle

Vienna-Leipzig: Universal-Edition. 1926. First Edition of full score. [Op 7]. Georg Büchners Wozzeck Oper in 3 Akten (15 Szenen)... Op. 7 Partitur. Upright folio. Lithographed facsimile from copyist's manuscript. Modern green boards, lettering gilt to spine, original publisher's upper wrapper printed in dark green bound in. 1f. (title), 1f. (facsimile of Berg's autograph dedication "Alma Maria Mahler zugeeignet"), [1] ("Szenarium"), [2] (list of orchestral instruments), [3] (cast list), [4] (instructions for performing the Sprechstimme), 5–405 (music) pp. [PN] U. E. 7379; second PN, "7382" (referring to Universal's piano-vocal score) to pp. [2] and [3]. Printer's footnote to final page of music: "Waldheim-Eberle A.G. Wien". Signature "H.F. Redlich" to upper right corner of front endpaper, followed by note in Redlich's hand, "(since 1953) binding Dec. 1967. [one more word, illegible]"; below, dedication in the hand of Redlich's widow, Erika Burger: "To George Perle with much love and in memory of H. F. R." One more signature of Redlich to upper right corner of title, again followed by note, "since 1953." Note in pencil to the bookbinder to head of upper wrapper, "Cover to be bound in." Notes and underlinings in blue ink (ball-point pen) to the PNs of pp. [3] and [4], probably by Redlich. Further annotations, difficult to decipher and possibly also in Redlich's hand, to left margin of p. 52, vocal part of p. 56, Wozzeck's part of p. 103 ("Falsett"), and pp. 123, 237 and 292. Upper wrapper browned to edges, scratched and somewhat soiled, with repair to gutter dating to modern binding. Lower wrapper lacking. Otherwise, a very fine copy. Read More...

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40. Prokofiev, Sergei. (1891–1953).
Signed Concert Program

Signed program of a recital given by the outstanding Russian composer and pianist at the Palais des Beaux-Arts in Brussels on December 11, 1930.  Bold signature, "Serge Prokofieff", to first page in black ink.  Prokofiev's (first) wife, the singer Carolina Codina (1897–1989), also participated in the recital—under her stage name of Lina Llubera—but did not sign.  8.25 x 5 inches (20.7 x 13 cm).  In fine condition. Read More...

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198. [Literature & Art] Givenchy, Hubert de. (1927–2018).
Givenchy: 40 Years of Creation - INSCRIBED PRESENTATION COPY to journalist George Christy

Hardcover volume published to coincide with the 40th anniversary of design house, inscribed by founder and designer Hubert de Givenchy in red ink. Book dust jacket exhibits some toning to the top quarter front and back, with some small tears to the top and bottom of the back cover, and some shelf wear to spine. Interior pages exhibit some toning to the edges. In vintage very good condition. Read More...

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