Two Carte de visite portraits of the eminent British scientist, inventor, author, and academic administrator. One by John Moffat of Edinburgh, the other by Mayall of London. A few scattered spots, small trim to upper right corner of Moffat mount, else fine. 2.5 x 4 inches (6.4 x 10.5 cm). Read More...
Promotional photograph of the American actress/singer as Francine Evans in the 1977 film New York, New York, shown dancing to the sax playing of Jimmy Doyle (Robert Deniro). Signed and inscribed "To Paul / Love / Liza" and adding a drawing of a happy face. 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.). Very fine. Read More...
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...
Collection of four period photographic reproductions of scene designs by the Italian painter for the 1918 Montemezzi opera La Nave, adapted from D'Annunzio's 1908 play. Three of the four identified within the negative "Gabriele D'Annunzio / La Nave / Apparizione scenica del / [I/II/III] episodio / composizion / di / Guido Marussig" to recto, and all four with Kaufmann & Fabry Co. of Chicago photographer's stamp to verso. "Catechumen"(?) written in green ink to verso of two prints, and three with small drawings in the same ink, also to verso, all in an unknown hand. Light wear to edges and corners, overall in fine condition. Each approx. 9.5 x 6 inches (24.1 x 15.2 cm.). Read More...
Grouping of three Carte de visite portraits of eminent British politicians, including an 1862 Mayall of London photograph and a semi caricature portriat by Herbert Watkins of London of Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston; and a Whitfield of London photograph of William Gladstone. A few scattered spots, else fine. 2.5 x 4 inches (6.4 x 10.5 cm). Read More...
Carte de visite portrait of the important writer by Mason of London, with their stamp to the verso. A few small spots of possible inpainting or staining to emulsion, else fine and an especially vivid and crisp image. 2.5 x 4 inches (6.4 x 10.5 cm).
A most unusual portrait photograph by Scotty Welbourne of the actress and singer in front of an unsettling surreal backdrop prominently featuring a disembodied human eye. Newspaper clipping mounted to verso reads "It Is Doubtful If Ida Lupino, the Movie Star, Can Explain Why a Hollywood Cameraman Took Her Picture Against a Surrealistic Backdrop Made Up of Converging Lines and a Disembodied Over-sized Human Eye." There are several stamps to verso, including the date May 30, 1943, and stamps from Acme Newspapers and The American Weekly. Areas of overpainting, staple marks to corner margins, light rippling to upper edge, else in fine condition. 7 x 9 inches (17.8 x 22.9 cm.). Read More...
Collection of five original black and white photographs of the American hard-bop pianist. Two larger prints, one of them in oblong format (8.75 x 13.25 inches / 22 x 33.3 cm) showing him seated in a chair, the other one, in upright format (13 x 8.5 inches / 33 x 21.2 cm) in a close-up at the piano, face and torso only (no hands). Three smaller prints, two of them upright (10 x 8 inches / 25.5 x 20.3 cm), showing him seated at the piano, the third, in oblong format (8 x 10 inches / 20.3 x 25 cm) seated on the ground with a miniature piano. The three smaller photos are in fine condition except for a crease to the upper left corner of the oblong one. The two larger photos have a few minor cracks, and the oblong one is slightly stained along the left edge. Read More...
A collection of six vintage, borderless photographs, of Ella Fitzgerald in Paris, ca. 1962, including one performing in front of a Europe 1 radio banner, each with the stamp of photographer Araldo Crollalanza on the verso. 8.5 x 10.5 inches. In fine condition, with some minor edge creasing and corner wear.
Gelatin silver print, [November 20, 1944] depicting the dancers Francisco Moncion, Viola Essen and Kari Karnakoski in the ballet Sebastian with music by Gian Carlo Menotti and choreography by Edward Caton. 7.8 x 9.8 inches (20 x 25 cm). Photographer's notation in green ink "XIV.aa.1" beneath his credit wet stamp on verso ("Photograph by Carl Van Vechten / 101 Central Park West/ Cannot be Reproduced without Permission") and his raised blindstamp ("Photograph by Carl Van Vechten") lower right. Small pinholes and scratches along upper edge, else fine. Read More...
Rare original rehearsal photograph of the important choreographer, shown with her leg raised high while in discussion with an Elia Kazan. They worked together on Weill's One Touch of Venus in 1943 and the newspapers displayed in the photo refer to wartime, so it's likely it was taken around this time. Heavy creasing to corners and along upper edge, else fine condition. 10 x 8 inches (25.4 x 20.3 cm.).
Evocative and unusual doubleweight sepia photograph of the two great dancers standing together, ca. 1931. Diagonal crease to upper right, a few small creases, else fine. 7.75 x 9.75 inches (19.6 x 24.7 cm.) Read More...
Original photograph of the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo's ballet master, shown assisting Ruthana Boris as she is lifted by Leon Daniellian. Some surface damage and creasing, otherwise good condition. 8 x 10 inches (20.3 x 25.4 cm.).
Vintage 1952 photograph of Porter and Sullivan as they discuss the script for Sullivan's "Toast of the Town" which was to present "The Cole Porter Story" over two broadcasts. 7 x 9 inches (18 x 23 cm), in fine condition.
Original large silver gelatin photograph by Beverley Gallegos of the great singer and pianist Robert Sutherland in concert at New York's Carnegie Hall, May 3, 1974. Signed in silver ink by the photographer to the lower right mount and stamped to verso of mount. Some slight discoloration and surface crazing to the print, and block of toning, some pin holes and creases to mount, else fine. 10.76 x 13.5 inches (27.5 x 34 cm); mount 11.75 x 16 inches (30 x 39.5 cm).
Stunning original photograph of the great Russian pianist during a concert performance in the USSR, ca. 1980. Richter, shown seated at the piano, is captured in-motion with his arm elevated and face concealed, while mesmerized audience members observe in the background. Moderate wear to edges, a few stray marks throughout (image unaffected); overall in fine condition. 9.5 x 11.75 inches (24.1 x 29.8 cm.).
An uncommon AMQS from the American avant-garde composer, pianist, author, and inventor who co-patented a 'Secret Communications System' with actress Hedy Lamarr in 1941. AMQS on an off-white card imprinted "Collection of Bernard J. Klug." Antheil pens two bars from one of his works, signing below in bold ink, "October 29, 1954, George Antheil." In fine condition. 5 x 3 inches (12.7 x 7.6 cm).
Original F Mulnier of Paris CDV photograph of the French composer best known for his operas Mignon and Hamlet and as Director of the Conservatoire de Paris from 1871 until his death. Fine. 2.5 x 4 inches (6.4 x 10.7 cm).
Charles Vandamme of Paris headshot of the French pianist in his later years, in a pensive position, his head resting on his right hand, and signed in blue ink with the date 1952. Photographer's signature in negative to lower left corner. 7.25 x 4.75 inches (18.3 x 12 cm). In fine condition.