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Lot 112
Sebastian Münster Cosmographey. Oder Beschreibung aller Länder, Herrschafften, und fürnemesten Stetten des gantzen Erdbodens. Basel, S. Henricpetri 1588. Umfangreiche Baseler Ausgabe mit zahlreichen Karten und Ansichten. 16. deutsche Ausgabe. - Zu Beginn die beiden Weltkarten, des Weiteren Holzschnittkarten von Europa, England, Spanien, Frankreich, Italien, Schweden, Griechenland etc. sowie Asien, Afrika und Amerika. Unter den doppelblattgr. Ansichten von Amberg, Basel, Bern, Florenz, Frankfurt/Main und Oder, Freiburg, Koblenz, Köln, Lindau, Neapel, Paris, Ulm, Venedig, Zürich u. a. EINBAND: Blindgeprägter Schweinsleder d. Zt. über Holzdeckeln. Folio. 36,5 : 24 cm. - ILLUSTRATION: Mit Titelholzschnitt (Porträt), 26 doppelblattgr. Vortextkarten, 60 doppelblattgr. Holzschnittansichten und ca. 1280 (tlw. wdh.) Textholzschnitten. Die 3 gefalt. Ansichten sind fragmentarisch vorhanden. - KOLLATION: 14 Bll, 1420 S., 2 Bll. (fehlen S. 651-654). - ZUSTAND: Auf Anfrage. - PROVENIENZ: Mit einem zusätzl. Vorblatt mit blattgroßer Wappenzeichnung mit Monogramm 'AW', datiert 1591. LITERATUR: Burmeister 81. - VD 16, M 6704. Comprehensive 16th German edition of Münster's famous cosmographey with numerous maps and views. With woodcut portrait on the title, 26 woodcut maps before text and 60 double-page woodcut views and plans as well as ca. 1280 text woodcuts (partly repeated). The 3 folded panoramic views contained in fragments. Blindstamped contemp. pig skin over wooden boards. - Partly stained and variously waterstained, ca. 140.ll. stronger browned. Numerous smaller backed tears, ca. 25 ll. remargined. Without flying endpapers, front joint broken and pasted over (old), leather straps with old reinforcements, 1 clasp loose. - With an additional preleaf with a coat of arms drawing with monogram 'AW', dated 1591. Dieses Objekt wird regelbesteuert angeboten (R).
Lot 227
Ludwig Emil Grimm (1719-1863) Porträtzeichnung der Fürstinnen Isenburg. Orig.-Bleistiftzeichnung. Um 1820. 23 : 19 cm. Schönes Gruppenbild, das die drei adligen Damen bei Handarbeiten zeigt. Ludwig Grimm (1790-1863), Porträtzeichner und -radierer, jüngster Bruder von Wilhelm und Jakob Grimm, besuchte im Frühjahr 1820 seinen Vetter Friedrich Christian Poppelmann (1765-1853) in Birstein, der Archivrat in Isenburgschen Diensten war. Über diesen machte Grimm die Bekanntschaft der gräflichen Familie, und wurde von der Fürstin-Witwe Charlotte von Isenburg-Birstein (1777-1846) eingeladen, während seines Aufenthalts in Birstein täglich ins Schloß zu kommen. Die blattfüllende Zeichnung zeigt die Dreiergruppe an einem geöffneten Fenster sitzend und mit Handarbeiten beschäftigt; die beiden äußeren Frauen sind im Profil gezeigt, während die in der Mitte sitzende Frau vom Betrachter fast ganz abgewandt ist, so daß man ihre Gesichtszüge nur erahnt. Bei den Dargestellten handelt es sich links um die Fürstin-Witwe, rechts um die Tochter des Hauses, Viktoria von Isenburg-Birstein (1796-1827), und in der Mitte um Gräfin Auguste Caroline von Isenburg-Wächtersbach (1796-1858). Das geöffnete Fenster erlaubt einen Blick auf einen der Flügel des 1764-68 errichteten 'Neuen Schlosses'. - Ludwig Grimm beschreibt in seinen Lebenserinnerungen das Zusammentreffen mit den drei eleganten und gebildeten Frauen, von denen vor allem die schöne Gräfin Auguste Eindruck bei ihm hinterließ. - ZUSTAND: Auf Anfrage. - Orig. pencil drawing by Ludwig Emil Grimm (1790-1863), youngest brother of Wilhelm and Jakob Grimm. Showing three elegantly dressed women in a salon, grouped before the open window with their needlework. The three women in the protrait were members of the Hassian noble families of Isenburg-Birstein and Isenburg-Wächterbach. Grimm made their acquaintance during a longer stay with a family relation in Birstein in 1820 and was allowed to visit the castle daily. - With only occasional small stains, the upper corners with residue of glue on verso, and with creases. Dieses Objekt wird regel- oder differenzbesteuert angeboten.
Lot 353
Arno Schmidt Kühe in Halbtrauer. Hamburg, Svato Verlag 2005. Von Svato Zapletal ausgestattetes unikales Künstlerexemplar der Luxusedition mit Zusatzgraphiken, Original-Zeichnung und einer Original-Druckplatte. Luxusexemplar in Ganzleder aus dem Atelier Kupka, ursprünglich in 12 Exemplaren erschienen, hier als 'E A' bezeichnet und ausgestattet mit 7 signierten Orig.-Linolschnitten, 2 zusätzlichen und separat beiliegenden signierten farb. Orig.-Linolschnitten sowie 1 farb. Orig.-Kreidezeichnung (bezeichnet 'Kneipe') und 1 Orig.-Linoldruckstock (1 Ecke mit Fehlstelle) von Svato Zapletal. Druck auf Krupka-Büttenpapier, Druckvermerk vom Künstler signiert. - EINBAND: Künstlerisch gestalteter Orig.-Lederband in Orig.-Pappkassette. 30,5 : 22,5 cm. - ILLUSTRATION: Mit 7 signierten Orig.-Linolschnitten, 2 zusätzlichen, separat beiliegenden signierten Orig.-Linolschnitten, 1 farb. Orig.-Kreidezeichnung und 1 Orig.-Linoldruckstock. - ZUSTAND: Auf Anfrage. -Luxus edition with 7 signed orig. linocuts in color, 2 additional signed linocuts in color, 1 orig. chalk drawing in color and 1 printing block. Orig. leather binding in case. - First joint with tear. Dieses Objekt wird regelbesteuert angeboten (R).
Lot 306
Fernand Mourlot Chagall Lithograph. Band I und II (von 6). Monte Carlo, A. Sauret 1960-1963. Mit einer Orig.-Kugelschreiberzeichnung von Marc Chagall auf dem Titelblatt von Band II. Die ersten beiden Bände des maßgeblichen Werkverzeichnisses für das lithographische Werk von Chagall, hier für den Zeitraum 1922-1962. Band I in der deutschen, Band II in der französischen Ausgabe. - Die schwungvolle Orig.-Zeichnung mit Selbstporträt und Blumenbouquet, datiert Zürich 1965. EINBAND: Orig.-Leinenbände mit illustrierten Schutzumschlägen. 32,5 : 25 cm. - ILLUSTRATION: Mit 1 Orig.-Kugelschreiberzeichnung, zusammen 24 Orig.-Lithographien (17 farbig, inkl. der Orig.-Umschläge) sowie zahlr. tlw. farbigen Abbildungen und Tafeln. - ZUSTAND: Auf Anfrage. - PROVENIENZ: Schweizer Privatsammlung. - LITERATUR: Mourlot 281-292, 391-402. - The first 2 volumes of the important catalog d'oeuvre of Chagall's lithographs. With an Orig.-ball-point pen drawing by M. Chagall on the title page of volume II and 24 (17 printed in colors; incl. 2 wrappers) orig.-lithographs by M. Chagall. - Fine copy. Dieses Objekt wird regelbesteuert angeboten (R).
Lot 236
Conrad Felixmüller Sammlung von 7 eigenhändigen Briefen und 6 eigenhändigen Postkarten mit Unterschrift (1 mit eigenhändigem. Zusatz von Londa Felixmüller), tlw. mit Feder- und Kugelschreiberzeichnungen, und 1 Orig.-Bleistiftzeichung. Meist Berlin und Tautenhain 1959 bis 1973. Zus. 16 S. Schöne Sammlung von Malerbriefen. An den Arzt und Familienfreund Dr. Gerhard Kreyenberg (1899-1996) in Hamburg, Sammler von Kleingraphik, Schwiegervater von Conrad und Londa Felixmüllers Sohn Titus. - Mit 5 Zeichnungen mit Kugelschreiber oder Feder, teils farbig und über eine Drittelseite, die Alltags- und Familienszenen zeigen. - Die Orig.-Bleistiftzeichnung zeigt mehrere Skizzen von Elefanten. - Dabei 2 eigenhändige Postkarten von Londa Felixmüller (1896-1979) an die Ehefrau von G. Kreyenburg, 1971 und 1977. - ZUSTAND: Auf Anfrage. - Collection of 7 autograph letters and 6 autograph postcards from the years 1959-1973, all signed, by Conrad Felixmüller, with 5 orig. drawings in pen and ink, partly in color, sketching family portraits and everyday scenes; and 1 orig. pencil drawing with sketches of elephants. - And: 2 autograph postcards signed by his wife Londa Felixmüller. Dieses Objekt wird regel- oder differenzbesteuert angeboten.
Lot 195
Manuskriptkarte Lauf der Memel von ihrem Ursprung an bis Grodno. Section I (a bis f). Manuskriptkarte. Feder- und Tuschzeichnung auf pergaminartigem Papier. Titelsegment unleserlich gezeichnet, 'Major in dem Generalstaabe'. Deutschland um 1800. Aus 7 Segmenten zu 2 Teilen montiert. Gesamtlänge ca. 201 cm : ca. 17-42 cm. Detaillierte Karte des Oberlaufs der Memel von der Quelle bei Minsk bis Hrodna. Die wohl für militärische Zwecke sorgfältig gezeichnete Karte besteht aus sieben Sektionen, numeriert I a bis f, im Format zwischen 42 : 36 cm und 16 : 11 cm. Sie zeigt den mäandernden Flußlauf zwischen der Quelle bei Minsk (num. Sektion I f) bis zum litauischen Skirsnemune (num. Sektion I a) mit anliegenden Ortschaften, Wäldern, Überschwemmungsgebieten, Zuflüssen etc. Die Ortschaften sind weitestgehend benannt, die Zuflüsse mit Kommentaren zur Schiffbarkeit, der Fließgeschwindigkeit, Brücken etc. versehen. Eingezeichnet sind auch Straßen und einzelne Höfe. - Eventuell diente die Zeichnung als Vorlage für einen Druck. Die Numerierung legt ferner nahe, daß diese Karte nur Teil einer gesamten kartographischen Erfassung der Memel bis zu ihrer Mündung in die Ostsee darstellt. - ZUSTAND: Auf Anfrage. - Manuscript map of the headwaters of the river Memel / Neman in Belarus between the area of Minsk and Hrodna. Watercolor drawing on glassine paper, mounted from 7 sections in different sizes to 2 sheets. Germany ca. 1800 (signed illegibly by a major). Ca. 201 : 17-42 cm. - The colors partly faded by age, paper slightly creased, with occasional worming holes with small loss of illustration. Overall remarkably well preserved. R Dieses Objekt wird regelbesteuert angeboten (R).
Lot 82
Victor Stoetzner-Lund Unveröffentlicht Sammlung von 112 Orig.-Bleistiftzeichnungen aus dem Nachlass des Künstlers. Aus den Jahren 1925-1943. • Umfangreicher und bislang unveröffentlichter künstlerischer Nachlass mit naturgetreuen Zeichnungen • Stoetzner-Lund (1883-1947) war ein leidenschaftlicher Tier- und Landschaftsmaler • Sein Werk ist größtenteils verschollen Die vorliegenden Arbeiten zeigen detailgetreu Wald- und Wiesentiere sowie Feld- und Seelandschaften und sind sämtlich datiert, signiert und mit Ortsangabe versehen. Überwiegend zwischen 1939-1943 enstanden, lässt sich daraus als Wirkungsbereich v. a. die Uckermark schließen, wie z.B. Templin, der Werbellinsee und das damalige Wisentgehege in Boitzenburg. Möglicherweise fungierten die Zeichnungen tlw. auch als Vorstudien für Stoetzner-Lunds Gemälde. Über den Maler Victor Stoetzner-Lund (1883-1947), der nach dem Krieg weitgehend in Vergessenheit geraten ist, ist wenig bekannt. Er lebte in Berlin, wo er wohl zwischen 1924 und 1935 die Hintergründe der großen Tierdioramen am Zoologischen Museum des Museums für Naturkunde malte und dort bis 1944 sein Atelier hatte. Dort befinden sich vermutlich auch noch 4 große Ölgemälde von ihm. Außerdem holte ihn Alexander Koenig an dessen Museum in Bonn. Dort war er ebenfalls für die Gestaltung der Dioramen zuständig, die dort im restaurierten Zustand immernoch zu sehen sind. - Einige seiner unbekannt verbliebenen Gemälde waren in der Zeitschrift Wild und Hund abgebildet. EINBAND: Auf unterschiedlichem Zeichenpapier, überwiegend auf Karton oder Pappe montiert. Papierformate zwischen 12 : 19 cm und 27 : 37 cm. - ZUSTAND: Auf Anfrage. - PROVENIENZ: Privatsammlung Hamburg. Dabei: Ein vom Künstler selbst zusammengestelltes, provisorisches Werkverzeichnis. - Mit zahlreichen Fotografien, die u. a. viele seiner Ölgemälde zeigen und einen weiteren Eindruck seines umfangreichen Werkes vermitteln. Comprehensive collection of 112 orig. pencil drawings of Victor Stoetzner-Lund (1883-1947) from his estate. He was a passionate animal and landscape painter, whose œuvre seems to be mostly lost. - On different drawing paper, mainly mounted on cardboards. - Only 1 drawing with a larger brown spot in the margin, some of the cardboards with various signs of wear. - Private collection Hamburg. Dieses Objekt wird regel- oder differenzbesteuert angeboten.
Lot 238
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Eigenhändiges Albumblatt mit Unterschrift 'Goethe'. Weimar, 3. Nov. 1813. Albumblatt für die Weimarer Kammersängerin Caroline Wolf, geb. Benda (1742-1820). 'Der guten und lieben Caroline Wolf zum freundlichen Andencken'. - Caroline Wolf, Tochter des Komponisten Franz Benda und Hofdame Anna Amalias, war seit 1770 mit dem Weimarer Hofkapellmeister Ernst Wilhelm Wolf (1735-1792) verheiratet. Sie war Mitglied des von Goethe geleiteten Liebhabertheaters , in dem sie in verschiedenen Bühnenspielen auftrat, darunter von Goethe das Singspiel Erwin und Elmire und in der Schwank Das Jahrmarktsfest in Plundersweilern . - ILLUSTRATION: Mit gezeichnetem Blumenkranz (wohl von anderer Hand). - KOLLATION: 16 : 9 cm. Auf Karton aufgezogen. - ZUSTAND: Auf Anfrage. - PROVENIENZ: Privatsammlung USA. Erworben 1966 in dem Berliner Antiquariat Bruno Hessling (Rechnung beiliegend). Autograph album leaf signed. For the Weimar chamber singer Caroline Wolf. Weimar, 3. Nov. 1813. With vignette drawing by another hand. - Mounted on cardboard. - Minor foxing, ink slightly faded. Provenance: Privat collection USA. Purchased from the Berlin antiquarian Bruno Hessling in 1966. Dieses Objekt wird regel- oder differenzbesteuert angeboten.
Lot 198
watercolour on paper, signed and dated 1991 mounted, framed and under glass image size 74cm x 54cm, overall size 100cm x 79cm Note: Jenny Matthews was born in 1964 and grew up in Edinburgh, Scotland. She studied at Edinburgh College of Art under Elizabeth Blackadder, John Houston and Ann Oram, graduating in 1986 with a BA (Hons) in Drawing and Painting. Jenny has lived in France and Indonesia and is now based in Edinburgh with her husband and two children. Jenny has earned her reputation as an accomplished Scottish watercolourist and over the last 17 years her work has been exhibited extensively in the UK and abroad. She has also exhibited at the Royal Scottish Academy (RSA) and Royal Scottish Society of Painters in Watercolour (RSW). Jenny appeared in the Top 20 of the ‘Savvy Art Investors Guide, 20 Scottish Artists to Buy’, in The Scotsman October 2004 and is the main artist feature in ‘Homes and Interiors Scotland’ magazine Jan-Feb 2005. Her paintings are in the collections of Adam and Co plc, Brodies WS, Hewlett Packard, Ian Rankin and Miranda Harvey, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland, Murrayfield Hospital, Paintings in Hospitals and Walter Scott and Partners, as well as in private collections worldwide.
Lot 18
gouache on paper, signed and dated '05, titled verso mounted, framed and under glass image size 24cm x 26cm, overall size 46cm x 45cm Artist's label verso. Note: Gillian Goodheir was one of Scotland's best-loved artists and a regular exhibitor at good galleries around Scotland and the North of England. She was born in Glasgow and studied at Glasgow School of Art, specialising in Drawing and Painting. She graduated in 1967 then took a Post Diploma. She then taught art in Glasgow but in 1975 she and her husband moved to mid-Argyll where she lived and worked. Gillian Goodheir's paintings reflect her surroundings, the ever-changing weather and light in the west of Scotland but also the south of France where she spent a lot of time, when she could. As well as landscape she excelled in Still Life, combining flowers, textiles and decorative objects. Her preferred medium was gouache which she handled in a fluid spontaneous style, capturing light and colour. Her work is in collections throughout the U.K. (including six works in the Permanent Collection of the Palace of Westminster, London) as well as in the U.S.A., Canada, Hong-Kong, Holland, France and New Zealand.
Lot 17
gouache on paper, signed and dated '08, titled verso mounted, framed and under glass image size 27cm x 29cm, overall size 50cm x 51cm Artist's label verso. Note: Gillian Goodheir was one of Scotland's best-loved artists and a regular exhibitor at good galleries around Scotland and the North of England. She was born in Glasgow and studied at Glasgow School of Art, specialising in Drawing and Painting. She graduated in 1967 then took a Post Diploma. She then taught art in Glasgow but in 1975 she and her husband moved to mid-Argyll where she lived and worked. Gillian Goodheir's paintings reflect her surroundings, the ever-changing weather and light in the west of Scotland but also the south of France where she spent a lot of time, when she could. As well as landscape she excelled in Still Life, combining flowers, textiles and decorative objects. Her preferred medium was gouache which she handled in a fluid spontaneous style, capturing light and colour. Her work is in collections throughout the U.K. (including six works in the Permanent Collection of the Palace of Westminster, London) as well as in the U.S.A., Canada, Hong-Kong, Holland, France and New Zealand.
Lot 165
mixed media on paper, signed and dated 1987 mounted, framed and under glass image size 60cm x 52cm, overall size 90cm x 82cm Note: Jenny Matthews was born in 1964 and grew up in Edinburgh, Scotland. She studied at Edinburgh College of Art under Elizabeth Blackadder, John Houston and Ann Oram, graduating in 1986 with a BA (Hons) in Drawing and Painting. Jenny has lived in France and Indonesia and is now based in Edinburgh with her husband and two children. Jenny has earned her reputation as an accomplished Scottish watercolourist and over the last 17 years her work has been exhibited extensively in the UK and abroad. She has also exhibited at the Royal Scottish Academy (RSA) and Royal Scottish Society of Painters in Watercolour (RSW). Jenny appeared in the Top 20 of the ‘Savvy Art Investors Guide, 20 Scottish Artists to Buy’, in The Scotsman October 2004 and is the main artist feature in ‘Homes and Interiors Scotland’ magazine Jan-Feb 2005. Her paintings are in the collections of Adam and Co plc, Brodies WS, Hewlett Packard, Ian Rankin and Miranda Harvey, Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland, Murrayfield Hospital, Paintings in Hospitals and Walter Scott and Partners, as well as in private collections worldwide.
Lot 939
Victor Vasarely was a Hungarian-French artist known for his contributions to the Op art movement. He was born on April 9, 1906, in Pécs, Hungary, and passed away on March 15, 1997, in Paris, France. Vasarely's artwork is characterized by optical illusions, geometric patterns, and vibrant colors, creating mesmerizing visual effects. Here are some key points about Victor Vasarely and his art:1. Op Art Pioneer: Vasarely is considered one of the pioneers of Op art, a movement that emerged in the 1960s. Op art focuses on creating optical illusions and visual effects through the use of geometric shapes, patterns, and precise compositions.2. Optical Illusions and Abstraction: Vasarely's artworks often feature repetitive geometric forms, precise alignments, and contrasting colors. Through careful arrangements, he achieved a sense of depth, movement, and visual transformation, producing illusions of depth, transparency, and vibrating effects.3. Integration of Art and Science: Vasarely sought to bridge the gap between art and science, drawing inspiration from mathematical and scientific principles. He believed that art should have a scientific foundation and aimed to create an artistic language that would be universally understandable.4. Development of "Planetary Folklore": Vasarely developed a concept he called "Planetary Folklore." It encompassed his vision of art as a universal language that could transcend cultural boundaries and be accessible to people from different backgrounds and cultures.5. Popularization of Art: Vasarely was committed to making art accessible to a wider audience. He embraced the idea of "art for all" and created works that could be reproduced and distributed widely, including prints and multiples, to make his art more affordable and approachable.6. Legacy and Influence: Vasarely's work had a significant impact on the art world and inspired many artists. His optical illusions and exploration of visual perception influenced subsequent generations of artists, and his artistic approach continues to be influential in the realm of geometric abstraction and Op art.7. Vasarely Museum: In 1976, Vasarely established a museum dedicated to his work, the Vasarely Museum (now known as the Vasarely Museum in Budapest, Hungary). The museum houses a vast collection of his artworks and serves as a tribute to his artistic legacy.Victor Vasarely's artistic contributions have left a lasting impression on the art world, particularly within the Op art movement. His exploration of optical illusions, geometric patterns, and the integration of art and science continue to captivate audiences and inspire artists today.Measures 29 x 21.
Lot 14
Robert Mapplethorpe (1946-1989) was an American photographer known for his controversial and provocative black-and-white photographs. He was born on November 4, 1946, in Floral Park, New York. Mapplethorpe attended the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, where he studied drawing, painting, and sculpture. In the 1970s and 1980s, Mapplethorpe gained significant recognition for his striking and often explicit depictions of the human form, particularly male nudes and flowers. His photographs pushed the boundaries of sexuality, exploring themes of BDSM, homoeroticism, and the body in a way that was both confrontational and artistic. His images were characterized by their formal elegance, precise composition, and use of lighting.Mapplethorpe's work sparked considerable controversy and debate, with critics arguing over issues of obscenity and artistic freedom. In 1989, his work was at the center of a high-profile censorship trial in Cincinnati, Ohio, which charged a museum and its director with obscenity for exhibiting his photographs. Mapplethorpe himself was diagnosed with AIDS in 1986 and passed away from complications related to the disease on March 9, 1989, at the age of 42. Despite the controversy surrounding his work, Mapplethorpe is widely regarded as one of the most important and influential photographers of the 20th century. His legacy continues to be celebrated for his technical mastery, aesthetic vision, and his role in challenging societal norms and expanding the possibilities of photography as an art form. Measures 9.25 x 9.49 Printed circa 1990sVerso is blank.Mounted to archival quality paper."
Lot 895
Andy Warhol (1928-1987) was an American artist, filmmaker, and leading figure in the Pop Art movement. He is renowned for his unique approach to art, which involved the use of everyday objects and popular culture as subjects, as well as his fascination with celebrity and consumerism. Here are some key points about Andy Warhol:1. **Early Life**: Andy Warhol was born Andrew Warhola in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in 1928, to Czech immigrant parents. He suffered from health issues during his childhood but developed a passion for drawing and art.2. **Artistic Education**: Warhol attended the Carnegie Institute of Technology (now Carnegie Mellon University), where he studied commercial art. He moved to New York City in 1949 and began a successful career as a commercial illustrator in the advertising and fashion industries.3. **Pop Art**: In the early 1960s, Warhol transitioned to fine art and became a leading figure in the Pop Art movement. Pop Art celebrated everyday consumer objects, popular culture, and mass media. Warhol's work often featured iconic American symbols such as Coca-Cola bottles, Campbell's soup cans, and celebrities like Marilyn Monroe.4. **Silkscreen Printing**: Warhol developed a distinctive technique using silkscreen printing, which allowed for mass production and repetition in his art. This method became a hallmark of his work and contributed to the idea of art as a commodity.5. **Famous Works**: Some of Warhol's most famous works include "Campbell's Soup Cans" (1961-1962), "Marilyn Diptych" (1962), "Elvis" series, "Mao" series, and "Brillo Boxes."6. **The Factory**: Warhol's studio in New York City, known as "The Factory," became a gathering place for artists, musicians, actors, and other creative individuals. It was a hub of artistic experimentation and collaboration.7. **Celebrity Portraits**: Warhol's fascination with fame and celebrity led him to create numerous portraits of famous personalities, including Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley, Elizabeth Taylor, and Muhammad Ali. These portraits often incorporated bold colors and repetition.8. **Exploration of Gender and Identity**: Warhol's work also explored themes of gender and identity, particularly in his series of paintings depicting drag queens and transgender individuals.9. **Filmmaking**: Warhol was involved in filmmaking and produced more than 60 films during his career. Some of his notable films include "Sleep," "Empire," and "Chelsea Girls."10. **Legacy**: Andy Warhol's impact on contemporary art and culture is immeasurable. His work challenged traditional notions of art and popularized the idea that everyday objects and mass-produced images could be elevated to the status of art. He remains an enduring and influential figure in the art world.11. **Personal Life**: Warhol was openly gay, and his sexuality and personal life were a significant part of his artistic identity. His art often explored themes of sexuality and desire.Andy Warhol's legacy continues to shape the art world and contemporary culture. His innovative approach to art, fascination with celebrity, and exploration of consumerism have had a profound and lasting impact on the art world and how we perceive art and popular culture.Sheet measures 5 x 5.
Lot 708
David Hockney, born in 1937 in Bradford, England, is a renowned British artist whose work spans various mediums, including painting, drawing, photography, and collage. He is considered one of the most influential artists of the 20th and 21st centuries, known for his vibrant use of color, innovative techniques, and exploration of space and perspective.Hockney rose to prominence in the 1960s as a leading figure in the Pop Art movement. He gained recognition for his iconic swimming pool paintings, which captured the California lifestyle and reflected his fascination with the interplay of water, light, and space. These works, characterized by their bold colors and clean lines, established Hockney as a master of depicting the modern urban environment.Beyond his exploration of the swimming pool motif, Hockney's diverse body of work encompasses a wide range of subjects and styles. He has painted landscapes, portraits, still lifes, and abstract compositions, continually experimenting with new techniques and approaches. Hockney's ability to capture the essence of his subjects and convey a sense of joy and vitality is a defining characteristic of his art.In addition to his paintings, Hockney has been at the forefront of using technology in art, particularly in his exploration of photography and digital media. He embraced the use of Polaroid cameras, creating innovative photo collages known as "joiners" that captured a scene from multiple perspectives. Later in his career, Hockney embraced iPad drawing, creating intricate and vibrant digital artworks that pushed the boundaries of traditional artistic practices.Hockney's contributions to the art world have been widely recognized and celebrated. He has been the subject of numerous major retrospectives and exhibitions around the world. In 2011, he was appointed a member of the Order of Merit, one of the highest honors bestowed on individuals who have made exceptional contributions in the fields of arts, science, literature, or other areas.David Hockney's artistic legacy is marked by his immense talent, versatility, and innovative spirit. His work continues to inspire and captivate audiences with its vibrant colors, meticulous craftsmanship, and unique perspectives. Hockney's ability to capture the beauty and essence of the world around him, combined with his constant exploration of new techniques and technologies, firmly places him among the most significant artists of our time.Measures 21 x 21.
Lot 860
Victor Vasarely was a Hungarian-French artist known for his contributions to the Op art movement. He was born on April 9, 1906, in Pécs, Hungary, and passed away on March 15, 1997, in Paris, France. Vasarely's artwork is characterized by optical illusions, geometric patterns, and vibrant colors, creating mesmerizing visual effects. Here are some key points about Victor Vasarely and his art:1. Op Art Pioneer: Vasarely is considered one of the pioneers of Op art, a movement that emerged in the 1960s. Op art focuses on creating optical illusions and visual effects through the use of geometric shapes, patterns, and precise compositions.2. Optical Illusions and Abstraction: Vasarely's artworks often feature repetitive geometric forms, precise alignments, and contrasting colors. Through careful arrangements, he achieved a sense of depth, movement, and visual transformation, producing illusions of depth, transparency, and vibrating effects.3. Integration of Art and Science: Vasarely sought to bridge the gap between art and science, drawing inspiration from mathematical and scientific principles. He believed that art should have a scientific foundation and aimed to create an artistic language that would be universally understandable.4. Development of "Planetary Folklore": Vasarely developed a concept he called "Planetary Folklore." It encompassed his vision of art as a universal language that could transcend cultural boundaries and be accessible to people from different backgrounds and cultures.5. Popularization of Art: Vasarely was committed to making art accessible to a wider audience. He embraced the idea of "art for all" and created works that could be reproduced and distributed widely, including prints and multiples, to make his art more affordable and approachable.6. Legacy and Influence: Vasarely's work had a significant impact on the art world and inspired many artists. His optical illusions and exploration of visual perception influenced subsequent generations of artists, and his artistic approach continues to be influential in the realm of geometric abstraction and Op art.7. Vasarely Museum: In 1976, Vasarely established a museum dedicated to his work, the Vasarely Museum (now known as the Vasarely Museum in Budapest, Hungary). The museum houses a vast collection of his artworks and serves as a tribute to his artistic legacy.Victor Vasarely's artistic contributions have left a lasting impression on the art world, particularly within the Op art movement. His exploration of optical illusions, geometric patterns, and the integration of art and science continue to captivate audiences and inspire artists today.Measures 26 x 26.
Lot 578
Victor Vasarely was a Hungarian-French artist known for his contributions to the Op art movement. He was born on April 9, 1906, in Pécs, Hungary, and passed away on March 15, 1997, in Paris, France. Vasarely's artwork is characterized by optical illusions, geometric patterns, and vibrant colors, creating mesmerizing visual effects. Here are some key points about Victor Vasarely and his art:1. Op Art Pioneer: Vasarely is considered one of the pioneers of Op art, a movement that emerged in the 1960s. Op art focuses on creating optical illusions and visual effects through the use of geometric shapes, patterns, and precise compositions.2. Optical Illusions and Abstraction: Vasarely's artworks often feature repetitive geometric forms, precise alignments, and contrasting colors. Through careful arrangements, he achieved a sense of depth, movement, and visual transformation, producing illusions of depth, transparency, and vibrating effects.3. Integration of Art and Science: Vasarely sought to bridge the gap between art and science, drawing inspiration from mathematical and scientific principles. He believed that art should have a scientific foundation and aimed to create an artistic language that would be universally understandable.4. Development of "Planetary Folklore": Vasarely developed a concept he called "Planetary Folklore." It encompassed his vision of art as a universal language that could transcend cultural boundaries and be accessible to people from different backgrounds and cultures.5. Popularization of Art: Vasarely was committed to making art accessible to a wider audience. He embraced the idea of "art for all" and created works that could be reproduced and distributed widely, including prints and multiples, to make his art more affordable and approachable.6. Legacy and Influence: Vasarely's work had a significant impact on the art world and inspired many artists. His optical illusions and exploration of visual perception influenced subsequent generations of artists, and his artistic approach continues to be influential in the realm of geometric abstraction and Op art.7. Vasarely Museum: In 1976, Vasarely established a museum dedicated to his work, the Vasarely Museum (now known as the Vasarely Museum in Budapest, Hungary). The museum houses a vast collection of his artworks and serves as a tribute to his artistic legacy.Victor Vasarely's artistic contributions have left a lasting impression on the art world, particularly within the Op art movement. His exploration of optical illusions, geometric patterns, and the integration of art and science continue to captivate audiences and inspire artists today.Measures 26 x 26.
Lot 2137
A framed and mounted pastel drawing depicting the sheep pens near the weigh-bridge in the original Abergavenny Livestock Market, now the site of Morrisons supermarket, with two farmers (almost certainly the late Ivor Lewis, Esq., & the late Ken Trotman, Esq.,) conversing. Signed lower right Christine Hunt, 16 1/4" x 19 1/4".
Lot 408
Ernst Ludwig Kirchner (1880 Aschaffenburg - 1938 Frauenkirch/Davos)'Sich bückende Ballerina', Bleistiftzeichnung auf Papier, 21 cm x 15,5 cm Blattmaß, verso 1910/11 datiert, betitelt, von Florian Karsch bestätigt: 'E.L. Kirchner Orig. Zeichnung aus Slg. Lise Gujer. Bei Kornfeld und Klipstein erworben, durch Galerie Nierendorf bestätigt', partiell leicht knickfaltig, minimal fleckig, im oberen Bereich kleiner Einriss im Blattrand, verso oberflächlicher Papierabrieb, Provenienz: Galerie Rolf Ohse, Bremen (Galerieetikett)Ernst Ludwig Kirchner (1880 Aschaffenburg - 1938 Frauenkirch/Davos)'Bending ballerina', pencil drawing on paper, 21 cm x 15.5 cm sheet dimensions, dated 1910/11 on verso, titled, confirmed by Florian Karsch: 'E.L. Kirchner Orig. drawing from the Lise Gujer Collection. Acquired from Kornfeld and Klipstein, confirmed by Galerie Nierendrof', slightly creased in places, minimally stained, small tear in upper margin, superficial paper abrasion on verso, provenance: Gallery Rolf Ohse, Bremen (gallery label)
Lot 548
Hommage à F.W. Kost (Werner Berges und weitere Künstler) (F)Kassette 'Hommage à F.W. Kost', 16-tlg., hg. von der Galerie Regio, aus einer Auflage von 35 Exemplaren, Kassettenmaße 41 cm x 41 cm x 21,5 cm, Holzkassette partiell oberflächliche Kratzer, Kopie der Beschreibung anbei, mit Werken von: René Charles Acht (1920 Basel - 1998 Freiburg), Ohne Titel, Collage mit Paketband auf Papier, 35 cm x 35 cm Blattmaß, signiert, 76 datiert, partiell minimal fleckig, an den Kanten leicht aufgeworfen; Otmar Alt (1940 Wernigerode), Ohne Titel, Farbstift und Tusche auf Bütten, 16 cm x 12,5 cm Blattmaß, signiert, 76 datiert, montiert; Erwin Bechthold (1925 - 2022 Spanien), Collage und Gouache auf Karton, 36 cm x 35 cm Blattmaß, signiert, 76 datiert, betitelt, partiell leicht fleckig; Werner Berges (1941 Cloppenburg - 2017 Schallstadt) (F), Frauenporträts, Mischtechnik und Gouache auf Bütten, 17 cm x 17 cm Blattmaß, signiert, 76 datiert; Bernd Berner (1930 Hamburg - 2002 Stuttgart) (F), Ohne Titel, Zeichnung und Gouache auf Papier, 36,5 cm x 36 cm Blattmaß, signiert, 1976 datiert, partiell leicht fleckig; Jürgen Brodwolf (1932 Dübendorf), Ohne Titel, Kreide auf Schiefertafel, in Holzrahmen montiert, signiert, 1976 datiert, 20,5 cm x 12,5 cm Schieferplattenmaß, 36,5 cm x 36 x 5 cm Objektmaß; Josef Bücheler (1936 Wiesbaden) (F), 'T 27/76', Filzstift auf Stoff und Holz, 36 cm x 36,5 cm x 5,5 cm Objektmaß, signiert, 76 datiert, betitelt, Benefic für F.W. Koste bezeichnet; Antonio Calderara (1907 Abbiategrasso, Italien - 1978 Ortasee, Italien), Ohne Titel, Farbseriegrafie auf dünnem Karton, 31 cm x 31 cm Blattmaß; Hans-Martin Erhardt (1935 Emmendingen - 2015 ebenda) , Ohne Titel, Pastell auf dünnem Karton, signiert, 9/30 nummeriert, partiell minimal fleckig; Siegfried Ijewski (1941 Osterode), 'Asymmetrisches Modul', Öl auf Leinwand auf Platte aufgezogen, 36 cm x 36 cm x 2,5 cm Objektmaß, verso signiert, März 1975 datiert, betitelt, bezeichnet; Karl Ludwig Mordstein (1937 - 2006), 'Hommage á F.W. Kost', Gouache und Bleistift auf Bütten, 20 cm x 20 cm Blattmaß, signiert, 1976 datiert, betitelt, montiert, partiell oberflächlicher Papierabriss; Joachim Palm (1936 Potsdam) (F), Ohne Titel, Zeichnung und Gouache auf Papier 25 cm x 25 cm Blattmaß, signiert, 76 datiert, montiert, leicht nachgedunkelt; Michael Schwarze (1939) (F), Steinguss-Relief, 37 cm x 34 cm, im Guss monogrammiert, 77 datiert; Paul Suter (1926 Aarau - 2009 Città della Pieve, Italien), Ohne Titel, Tusche auf Papier, 25 cm x 25 cm Blattmaß, signiert, 21.9.76 datiert; Raymond-Émile Waydelich (1938 Straßburg), 'Aufgabe VI', Mischtechnik und Collage auf Papier unter Karton montiert, 28 cm x 36,5 cm Blattmaß, signiert, 76 datiert, verso Papier leicht eingerissen, partiell knickfaltigVarious artists (20th c.) (F)Cassette 'Hommage à F.W. Kost', 16-piece set, published by Galerie Regio, from an edition of 35 copies, dimensions of cassette 41 cm x 41 cm x 21,5 cm, wooden cassette partially superficial scratches, copy of description enclosed, with works by: René Charles Acht (1920 Basel - 1998 Freiburg), Untitled, collage with parcel tape on paper, 35 cm x 35 cm sheet size, signed, dated 76, minimal staining in places, slightly raised at edges; Otmar Alt (1940 Wernigerode), Untitled, coloured pencil and ink on handmade paper, 16 cm x 12.5 cm sheet size, signed, dated 76, mounted; Erwin Bechthold (1925 - 2022 Spain), collage and gouache on cardboard, 36 cm x 35 cm sheet size, signed, 76 dated, titled, partially slightly stained; Werner Berges (1941 Cloppenburg - 2017 Schallstadt) (F), portraits of women, mixed media and gouache on handmade paper, 17 cm x 17 cm sheet size, signed, 76 dated; Bernd Berner (1930 Hamburg - 2002 Stuttgart) (F), Untitled, drawing and gouache on paper, 36.5 cm x 36 cm sheet size, signed, dated 1976, partially slightly stained; Jürgen Brodwolf (1932 Dübendorf), Untitled, Chalk on slate, mounted in wooden frame, signed, dated 1976, 20.5 cm x 12.5 cm slate sheet size, 36.5 cm x 36 x 5 cm object size; Josef Bücheler (1936 Wiesbaden) (F), 'T 27/76', Felt pen on fabric and wood, 36 cm x 36.5 cm x 5.5 cm object size, signed, dated 76, titled, Benefic for F. W. Koste; Antonio Calderara (1907 Abbiategrasso, Italy - 1978 Ortasee, Italy), Untitled, colour series on thin cardboard, 31 cm x 31 cm sheet size; Hans-Martin Erhardt (1935 Emmendingen - 2015 ibid.) , Untitled, pastel on thin cardboard, signed, 9/30 numbered, partially minimally stained; Siegfried Ijewski (1941 Osterode), 'Asymmetrical Module', oil on canvas mounted on board, 36 cm x 36 cm x 2.5 cm object size, signed on verso, dated March 1975, titled, inscribed; Karl Ludwig Mordstein (1937 - 2006), 'Hommage á F. W. Kost', gouache and pencil on handmade paper, 20 cm x 20 cm sheet size, signed, dated 1976, titled, mounted, partial superficial paper tear; Joachim Palm (1936 Potsdam) (F), Untitled, drawing and gouache on paper 25 cm x 25 cm sheet size, signed, dated 76, mounted, slightly darkened; Michael Schwarze (1939) (F), Cast stone relief, 37 cm x 34 cm, monogrammed in the cast, 77 dated; Paul Suter (1926 Aarau - 2009 Città della Pieve, Italy), Untitled, ink on paper, 25 cm x 25 cm sheet size, signed, 21.9.76 dated; Raymond-Émile Waydelich (1938 Strasbourg), 'Aufgabe VI', mixed media and collage on paper mounted under cardboard, 28 cm x 36.5 cm sheet size, signed, dated 76, paper slightly torn on verso, partially creased
Lot 417
David Burliuk (1882 Semirotowschtschina bei Charkow - 1967 New York)Weiblicher Halbakt mit Blume, Mischtechnik auf Karton, 32 cm x 24 cm Blattmaß, signiert, 1966 datiert, 'Drawing by David Burliuk' gestempelt, montiert, Blattrand und -ecken partiell bestoßen, kleines Fehlstück am BlattrandDavid Burliuk (1882 Semirotovshchina near Kharkov - 1967 New York)Female half nude with flower, mixed media on cardboard, 32 cm x 24 cm sheet dimensions, signed, dated 1966, 'Drawing by David Burliuk' stamped, mounted, sheet edge and corners partially bumped, small missing piece at sheet edge
Lot 75
Estate of Jeremy Bulloch - Jeremy Bulloch (1945-2020) - Bulloch's personally drawn portrait of Boba Fett. Drawn in pencil, felt-tip and silver marker. The drawing has further been signed by Bulloch in black ink, adding 'Boba Fett' and dated 2014. Framed. Total size: 12cm x 18cm. As drawn and displayed by Bulloch in his home museum. All lots from the estate of Jeremy Bulloch come with a special certificate signed by Maureen Bulloch, confirming the lots were from his personal collection. The majority of the items were displayed in his home museum for several years. Part of the proceeds of this lot will be donated to Parkinson's UK (Charity 258197)
Lot 225
Estate of Jeremy Bulloch - Jeremy Bulloch (1945-2020) - Bulloch's personally drawn portrait of Boba Fett. Drawn in pencil, felt-tip and silver / gold marker. The drawing has further been signed by Bulloch in black ink, adding 'Boba Fett.' Framed. Total size: 12cm x 18cm. As drawn and displayed by Bulloch in his home museum. All lots from the estate of Jeremy Bulloch come with a special certificate signed by Maureen Bulloch, confirming the lots were from his personal collection. The majority of the items were displayed in his home museum for several years. Part of the proceeds of this lot will be donated to Parkinson's UK (Charity 258197)
Lot 28
A SOVIET PROPAGANDA PLATE, 'KNOWLEDGE LIGHTENS WORK', STATE PORCELAIN MANUFACTORY, PETROGRAD, 1921 designed by Rudolf Vilde, painted onto an Imperial Porcelain Manufactory blank with books and a diploma below the motto in Cyrillic to the cavetto and worker's tools of pliers, trowel and vice between stylised flowers to the rim with green line borders, underside with blue hammer & sickle, cog and 1921 and Imperial cipher obliterated in green, 23.5cm diameterRudolf Fyodorovich Vilde (1868-c.1942) was a prolific artist for the State Porcelain Manufactory, producing dynamic designs under the influence of Chekhonin. Born in Friedrichstadt, Courland, he graduated from the Stieglitz School of Technical Drawing, St Petersburg, in 1899, followed by further study on a scholarship to France, Germany and Italy before joining the Imperial Porcelain Factory in 1905, taking charge of the artistic workshops the following year. One of the few artists to remain through the revolution, he was made head of the painting workshops, becoming director of the factory in 1930, but falling foul of Stalin’s regime in about 1936 he seems to disappear from the scene and the date of his death remains uncertain.Vilde's original design is held by the Museum of the Imperial Porcelain Factory (State Hermitage, St Petersburg, MZ-G-102) and illustrated in 'Circling the Square, Avant-Garde Porcelain from Revolutionary Russia', Tamara Kudryavtseva, London, 2004, p.160.
Lot 361
(Signed) ALDIN, Cecil. 'Old Manor Houses,' Number 348 of 380 copies signed by the author, with his original drawing of a seated terrier, original vellum backed boards with gilt tooled text, repair and nibbles to scarce original dj, booksellers label to pastedown Percival Pearce, ink owner inscription to front free endpaper, tipped-in colour frontispiece and 11 tipped-in colour plates, captioned tissue-guards, illustrations, very sporadic spotting to deckled edge of textblock, vg to fine condition, William Heinemann, London, n.d.
Lot 39
M. Le Blanc & M.M. Armengaud 'The Engineer and Machinist's Drawing Book; A Complete Course of Instruction for the Practical Engineer,' Modern half black leather with gilt tooled spine by Hilary Honess of Hayle, engraved frontis and title page, iv, pp.116 runs true, seventy one plates as called for, spotting throughout, good, Blackie and Son, Edinburgh, 1864.
Lot 115
(Decorative cloth bindings) Hugh Thompson illustrations. 'Tales of the Cantebury Pilgrims,' second edition, original cloth with decorative gilt tooling, split to hinge with tear to head of backstrip, spotting to edge of textblock and prelims, good to vg, Wells Gardner, Darton & Co, 1904; 'Cranford,' by Mrs Gaskell, split to joint of decorative glt cloth, ink drawing to ffep.vg text block, MacMillan and Co, London, 1894; Gordon Browne illustrations. 'Fairy Tales from Grimm,' introduction by S. Baring-Gould, lightly stained cloth, some sporadic spotting but generally vg, Wells Gardner, Darton & Co, 1894; With six other works including three G. A. Henty's. (9) From the estate of author, John Branfield: Introducing The Art Collection of Pep & John Branfield (davidlay.co.uk)
Lot 433
Walt Disney Studio Goofy - a drawing for Hold That Pose, 1950 pencil and coloured crayon 17.5 x 18.5cm Provenance: Collection of Anthony Green RA (1939 – 2023)Exhibited: London, Chris Beetles Limited, The Americans are Coming, 5 - 30 May, 2015 At approximately 2:05 into Disney's 1950 short, Hold that Pose, Goofy is shown to snip his camera film in an attempt to load the cartridge into the camera. After having loaded the film, Goofy embarks upon an ill-fated and gag-filled mission to become a photographer. The film follows Goofy as he tries his hand at wildlife photography before being chased by a bear. Goofy and the bear end the film on friendly terms as Goofy shares with the bear the photographs he has taken of him and his family.
Lot 421
Jamini Roy (1887-1972) Blue Nude signed in Bengali (lower right) tempera on canvas 59 x 40.5cm Provenance: Acquired by Humphry House in Calcutta, 1936 Thence by descent within the family Born in Beliatore, Bengal, Jamini Roy was an Indian artist whose work fused tradition with modernity, drawing inspiration from folk art to create a unique visual language. He is today celebrated as one of the most significant and diverse modernists of Indian art.Roy received his early training at the Government College of Art, Kolkata, where he followed a Western inspired syllabus. After obtaining his diploma in 1916, he began a career as a portraitist. From 1920, however, amidst a surge in nationalism, Roy dramatically abandoned his early academic style in favour of a more indigenous approach, influenced by the flat colours, graphic lines and stylised forms of Kalighat Patua art. Synthesising elements of traditional folk art with his own artistic sensibilities, Roy created a visual language that was both accessible and profound.During the early 1920s, working in what he called his ‘flat-technique’, Roy’s subjects were mostly women from the nearby Santal tribe. From the mid-1920s, he began creating his calligraphic works which depicted scenes of every day life, including seated figures, crawling infants and local wildlife. Although he is perhaps best-known for these works, Roy also included mythological figures and religious iconography amongst his diverse cast of subjects and motifs.Throughout his career, Roy remained steadfast in his commitment to democratising art. Rejecting elitism and championing accessibility, he believed that the transformative power of art to uplift and inspire should be available for all, across class and cultural barriers. Not only were his subjects largely plucked from the everyday, but by the end of the 1920s, he abandoned the European convention of oils and began making his own mineral and vegetable pigments from local sources.Highly decorated, in 1934 Roy received a Viceroy's gold medal and in 1955 was awarded the Padma Bhushan by the Indian Government - the third highest award a civilian can be granted. In 1956, he was made the second Fellow of the Lalit Kala Akademi - the highest honour in the fine arts conferred by the Lalit Kala Akademi, India's National Academy of Art, Government of India. Today, Roy's legacy lives on through his artworks which continue to resonate with audiences worldwide, celebrating India's rich cultural heritage and the universal language of art. Not examined out of the frame, the outermost edges areas are obscured by the frame so not available for inspection. The painted canvas demonstrates some undulation throughout which should be corrected by reframing. There is some light debris trapped beneath the glass, which has settled along the lower edges. Each corner shows some fine craquelure with some very negligible losses. Along the lower edge there is a very faint and fine abrasion resulting in negligible paint loss. Under UV the work does not suggest that there has been any overpainting, though the lower left quadrant and a small circular speck in the sitter's hair implies some bacterial growth. See additional images.
Lot 417
Eqbal Mehdi (1946-2008) The Young Bride signed 'EqbalMEhdi' (lower right) ink over pencil 64.5 x 49.5cm Pakistani artist, Eqbal Mehdi, has received widespread acclaim for his pen and ink drawings of subjects including street scenes, horses, and, as demonstrated by the present lot, portraits. Born to a family of poets and filmmakers, Mehdi began drawing at eight years old and received no formal instruction throughout his career. Although his work is largely focused on everyday life in Pakistan, Mehdi cited Rembrandt and Andrew Wyeth as notable influences.Demonstrating a Rembrandt-inspired use of shadow and light, the present work is an excellent example of Mehdi's oeuvre, both in subject and execution.
Lot 9273
Primo Levi: 'The Truce. A Survivor's Journey Home from Auschwitz', London, The Bodley Head, 1965, 1st UK edition, translated from the Italian by Stuart Woolf, original cloth gilt, dust wrapper (front panel drawing by Marc Chagall). First English edition of the sequel to 'If This Is a Man', by the Jewish-Italian chemist, author and holocaust survivor Primo Levi (1919-1987). Memoir in which he describes his experiences from the liberation of Auschwitz (Monowitz) concentration camp, during his incredibly circuitous return to Italy via Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union, and his rediscovery of humanity after his harrowing 10 months in the German death camp.
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