DOLCE, LODOVICOLE PRIME IMPRESE DEL CONTE ORLANDO Venice: appresso Gabriele Giolito De Ferrari, 1572. First edition, 4to., printer's device on the title page, with a full page woodcut portrait of the author within a decorative border, the arguments to each canto contained within woodcut borders, and 25 framed woodcut vignettes, contemporary vellum, title page with stains to the outer margin, some instances of worming, mostly at the lower corner of the inner margins, final leaf with an ink drawing, the ink of which has penetrated the recto of the leaf to create a small hole affecting a couple of words of the text, USTC 827143; Soranzo, Giovanni Lo Armidoro. Milan: appresso Giovanni Giacomo Como, appresso Giacomo Ardizzone & Giovanni Battista Rossi, 1611. First edition, 4to., contemporary vellum, lacking title page, USTC 4028569 (2)
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Sven BERLIN (1911-1999)'Who Wrote Joke Grim?'An ink drawing and hand-written title to the front cover and a pencil self-portrait to the inside cover.Published by Malcolm Mackintosh, 1993, together with a draft copy and relevant correspondence.(See inner back page illustration)Provenance:From the David Wilkinson Collection. David Wilkinson was a seriously multi-talented Architect, Researcher, Sculptor, Musician, Author and more. When he came to St Ives in 1993 it was a breath of fresh, innovative air. What's more he was instantly accepted and liked. This sale touches on the breadth of his knowledge and his interests.
King (Jessie Marion, 1875-1949) The Lament, pen and black ink, touches of watercolour, heightened with silver and gold on vellum, signed in the lower right corner with title set within decorative border, 250 x 360 mm. (9 7/8 x 14 1/4 in), under glass, minor surface dirt, [probably circa 1890s]Provenance:Sale. Sotheby's, English Illustrated Books of the 19th and 20th Centuries, 10th March 1975⁂ A particularly large and fine drawing on vellum. Originally one of the "Glasgow Girls" alongside Annie French, Jessie M. King was well known and later became highly regarded for her illustrated children's books. She began her studies at the Glasgow School of Art aged 17 where she studied under Charles Rennie Mackintosh (1868-1928). It was shortly after this, circa 1900-1910, where it is said she began regularly drawing on vellum. The drawings produced by King at this stage in her career are linked through their fine execution and precise handling of ink, and incorporate numerous art-nouveau maidens alongside other elegant figures.The present drawing with its delicate and highly detailed rendering of a rather sombre subject achieves a haunting, yet beautifully dreamlike artistic vision, and would appear to have been produced at the apotheosis of King's early career. Following her travels to Paris she entered a new stage in her artistic development and is considered influential in the creation of the Art Deco movement. In addition to books, she also designed jewellery and fabrics for Liberty, created large decorative batik panels and hand painted porcelain.
Moore (Henry) Sketchbook 1928: The West Wind Relief, 2 vol. including facsimile sketchbook, Edition C, number 70 of 250 copies signed by the artist, illustrations, sketchbook original cloth-backed boards, catalogue by Alan G.Wilkinson in original wrappers, together in original cloth drop-back box, 4to, Much Hadham, 1982; with a photograph of drawing 'Hands' by Moore, signed, titled and dated 1977 in black ink on verso ; and 2 T.Pcs.s. from Moore to Francis Watson dated 1948, one asking him to let him know when the Australia Exhibition of his work returns to the Arts Council with "as I want to go through the drawings to have some reproduced" added in manuscript (4)
Kelmscott Press.- Design for the frontispiece to 'A Dream of John Ball', illustration of 'When Adam Delved and Eve Span...' after Edward Burne-Jones trimmed to edge and mounted on wove paper above caption and within decorative foliate border, both designed by William Morris, pen & black ink over pencil and heightened with Chinese white, c.185 x 135mm., faint letters "WH" in pencil in left hand margin, note in pencil "From the collection of Fairfax Murray" at foot of sheet, some soiling, a few small stains to margins, [cf. Peterson A6 notes], [c.1892]; and a copy of the 4pp. Ancoats Brotherhood leaflet of 1894 using the same illustration on first page (one of 250 copies, [Peterson D5], 8vo) (2)⁂ Provenance: Purchased Sotheby's 21st/22nd June 1983 lot 247.Charles Fairfax Murray became Edward Burne-Jones's first studio assistant in 1867, he worked for Morris & Co. during the 1870s as an artist and copyist and later for the Kelmscott Press, preparing Burne-Jones's illustrations for engraving. Murray and later R.Catterson-Smith would draw over a pale photograph of the original drawing by Burne-Jones, first in silver-point or pencil and then in ink with a fine brush, before it was transferred photographically to the woodblock for engraving by W.H.Hooper. In this case it is unclear as to whether the border and caption is the work of William Morris himself or similarly copied.The Ancoats Brotherhood was a socialist workers' organization in Manchester founded by Charles Rowley in 1878. It provided lectures, concerts and exhibitions for the working classes and lecturers included William Morris, Ford Madox Brown, Peter Kropotkin and George Bernard Shaw.
Kieffer (René).- Theocritus. Les Pastorales, translated by G.Soulages, number 251 of 500 copies, this copy with an original pen & ink drawing bound in, wood-engraved illustrations by J.-B.Vettiner, bound in black morocco with one of the original wood-blocks heightened with gilt and inset into panel on upper cover, Kieffer, 1923 § Huysmans (J.-K.) En Rade, one of 250 copies, printed in ochre and black, colour etchings and wood-engraved illustrations & decorations by Paul Guignebault, bookplate of Henry Mottet, bound in dark green morocco with elaborate floral border stamped in blind, by René Kieffer bindery with ticket, spine faded, Blaizot & Kieffer, 1911 § Charbonneau (Louis) Mambu et son amour, limited edition, decorative borders in red and black by Jean Vergély, bound in blind-stamped natural morocco, by René Kieffer bindery with ticket, original printed wrappers bound in, Kieffer, 1925, all with t.e.g., others uncut, slightly rubbed at edge; and 10 others published by and/or bound by Kieffer, some in wrappers, 4to & 8vo (13)
Verlaine (Paul) Femmes, number 4 of 122 copies, this copy for Princesse d'Hautancourt, with additional ink inscription on title "A mon amie la Princesse d'Hautancourt. Paul Verlaine", 18 erotic etched plates [by Frans de Geetere], tissue guards, some light spotting to text, original printed wrappers, uncut, glacine wrapper creased and frayed, n.p., [c.1926]; Les Amies, Filles, number 39 of 475 copies, this copy with an additional signed original pen & ink and watercolour drawing loosely inserted (usually only included in copies 1-13), 13 pochoir etched plates by Gustave Buchet with captioned tissue guards, loose as issued in original printed wrappers, uncut, a little soiled, Paris, 1921, 4to (2)⁂ The first item is puzzling: numbers 3-22 should be on old Japon with an additional suite of plates on chine (which is not present here) and the inscription cannot be by Verlaine himself as he died in 1896. The etchings, however, are fine impressions.
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Severn (Walter, 1830-1904). Good Night & Good Morning, words by R.M. Milnes Esq[ui]re M.P., with illuminations and etchings by Walter Severn, circa 1855, original illuminated calligraphic manuscript on rectos of 8 stiff card leaves, including title and colophon, the 6 text leaves each with initialled pen and ink drawing and calligraphic text embellished with calligraphic and floral designs in gold and colours, some spotting, later bookplate of the Oliver Collection, all edges gilt, contemporary gilt-decorated blindstamped morocco with silk doubleurs by Ackerman, contents shaken, covers heavily rubbed and worn on spine, 4to The book was published by Crocker in 1859. (1)
Dieter Roth (1930-1998)Collected Works, Volume 40: Books a Graphics Part 2 and Other Stuff (Dobke books p.233)The deluxe book, 1979-80, comprising a double page speedy drawing in graphite with red and purple ink, signed and dated in pencil, from the edition of 1000, with title page, text and illustrations, this copy bound as published within the original grey linen covered boards and photographic dust jacket, in the original red linen slipcase, published by Eaton House and Editions Hansjorg Mayer, Stuttgart & London, overall 242 x 180mm (9 1/2 x 7in) (vol)
Marc Chagall (1887-1985)UntitledPen and ink drawing with blue and green crayon on the title page from the book Chagall Lithographie (Vol I), signed and inscribed 'Pour Charles en Souvenir' in black ink, signed again verso in black ink, the full sheet, 320 x 244mm (12 5/8 x 9 5/8in) (unframed) Provenance:A gift from the artist to the Lithographer Charles Sorlier.Acquired from the estate of Charles Sorlier by the present owner. This lot is sold subject to Artists Resale Rights, details of which can be found in our Terms and Conditions.
In the manner of William Daniell (1834-1924), Landscape study of a lake and mountain, watercolour, 13 x 18cm, together with and ink and pastel drawing 'Honfleur', signed R. W. Hurst, 28 x 19cm, a watercolour titled 'Killoran, Surrey Docks' by Collin M Baxter, signed, 6.5 x 11.5cm, and a print of boats after John Yardley, 11.5 x 17cm (4)
†CLAUDE MUNCASTER, ROI, RWS (1903-1974), A BOAT AT ANCHOR, signed, pen, ink and watercolour on coloured paper, 23 x 36cm and a watercolour of the Percuil River, Cornwall by Claude Hamilton Rowbotham (1864-1949), 1911, 10.5 x 15.5cm (2)++Both in good condition, the Moncaster drawing with small spot of treated foxing and sight light spotting extreme right only
DONAGHY (TWENTIETH CENTURY) PEN AND INK DRAWING 'Holy Trinity, Platt Lane' Signed and dated (19)92 13 ½" x 17 ½" (34.3cm x 44.5cm) UNATTRIBUTED (TWENTIETH CENTURY) PAIR OF WATERCOLOUR DRAWINGS Loch scene with sheep on a path in the foreground Ariel coastal scene with figures on a beach Unsigned 10 ½" x 14 ½" (26.7cm x 36.8cm) FOUR OTHER OIL PAINTINGS and a COLOUR PRINT, (8)
Arthur Rackham (1867-1939). Ink sketch on paper depicting a figure holding a flag and a sword aloft. Inscribed beneath the figure is the lyric "John Brown's body lies a-mouldering in the grave, BUT HIS SOUL GOES MARCHING ON," a line from the song "John Brown's Body," a version of "the Battle Hymn of the Republic" popular with Union troops during the American Civil War. Signed, "With kindest regards, Arthur Rackham" along the bottom. Dated "3/4/17" along the upper right. The drawing is done on paper with a letterhead which reads, "16, Chalcot Gardens, South Hampstead, N.W.," which is followed by the inscribed number "3."Dimensions: Sight; height: 6 3/4 in x width: 4 1/4 in. Framed; height: 10 1/2 in x width: 8 in.Condition: Good condition, acidic mat.
ATTRIBUTED TO SIR DAVID WILKIE, RA (1785-1841) FIGURES AT AN EXECUTION Pen and brown ink and brown wash 12 x 11.5cm.; with a pencil drawing, `Sketch of Margate from Buenos Ayres` by George Cruikshank, signed and inscribed in ink, 24 x 51cm. (2) * `Buenos Ayres` is a development of terraced houses and lodgings situated between the Royal Sea Bathing hospital and the town proper in Margate, in a district once popular with holidaymakers. ++` Wilkie` with tear lower right, horizontal crease, faded; Cruikshank with creases, slight sketch
ALFRED WAINWRIGHT; a signed print, 'Ullswater, From St Sunday Crag', 14.5 x 20cm, framed and glazed. CONDITION REPORT: After closer inspection we can confirm that it is definitely a print as listed, and unfortunately not a pen and ink drawing. The signature is faded ink, the title is printed.
THREE WATERCOLOUR DRAWINGS, ONE BY COLIN RADCLIFFE (MODERN) LANDSCAPE, AND THE OTHER BY F. SHENTON, LANDSCAPE WITH WINDMILL, R.N. ELLIS, WATERCOLOURS, A PAIR COASTAL SCENES WITH BOATS ALSO A PEN AND BLACK INK AND WATER C OLOUR DRAWING, SIGNED F.C. THURLEY 'PETERBOROUGH CATHEDRAL - WEST FRONT
Islamic Art. Ser Al Asrar "The Use of Sulfur" Manuscript with chemical subject Authored by: Al Hakim Al Kimiate known as Zolnun Osman Ben Savid Al Akhimi Copied by Yusef Ben Jacob Al Ashbuli by the oder of the Prince Hasan, son of King Konsoha El Khori and dated 933 AH (1526 AD) . Arabic manuscript on paper. Composed of 153 folios, 11 lines to the page written in naskh script with black and red ink on a single page. Text includes charts, drawing and graphs within red grid. Marble paper cover.. Cm 16,00 x 20,00.
ILLUSTRATORS: Selection of signed magazine reproductions of various sizes, a few A.Ls.S., signed colour postcard reproductions (2) etc., by various British illustrators, caricaturists and cartoonists comprising Charles Folkard (incorporating an original pen and ink drawing), Harry Furniss, William Hatherell, Leonard Raven-Hill, Rene Bull (2), Lewis Baumer (2), Noel Pocock (3; illustrated the first two novels published by P. G. Wodehouse in 1902 & 1903) and Fred Pegram. A few of the images are colour. Some light age wear, slight corner creasing, a few tears and other minor faults. A few FR, generally G to about VG, 12
SCHULZ CHARLES M. : (1922-2000) American Cartoonist, creator of the Peanuts comic strip featuring Snoopy. A printed 4to drawing of Snoopy lying on the top of his doghouse, signed and inscribed in bold green ink by Schulz. Accompanied by the original envelope featuring Schulz's printed address and a printed image of Snoopy seated on the top of his doghouse as he writes a letter on a typewriter. VG
DISNEY WALT: (1901-1966) American Animator, Academy Award winner. A wonderful original bold pencil drawing signed by Walt Disney, to a feint ruled page contained in an 8vo notebook with plain green paper covers, the image depicting the head of Mickey Mouse, signed by Disney immediately below the drawing with his name alone. The notebook dates from November 1946 and contains several pages bearing pencil and ink notes in shorthand, compiled by the previous owner, journalist Sally Holloway, during various interviews etc., which she undertook, including one with Walt Disney at the Savoy Hotel in London on 19th November 1946. Holloway’s notes made at the interview, which she has also transcribed in longhand over four pages within the notebook, record that Disney arrived ‘grinning like a small, rather embarrassed boy’ as he was met by one of ‘the largest gatherings of pressmen ever to meet a Hollywood personality’. She also details the announcement that Disney was hoping to begin a production of Peter Pan early next year, the animator joking that ‘Peter is a very difficult person to get hold of you know’, Holloway further observing that ‘Critics howled when he s[ai]d t[ha]t Alice in Wonderland, wh is also on his list, wd probably have an Alice speaking American English’ and that Disney quipped ‘Well – can anyone tell me how to speak real English?....Everyone speaks a diff[erent] way’, also explaining that his staff of 900 would try to retain John Tenniel’s style as far as possible and further denying that he was not going to produce any more cartoons featuring Mickey and Minnie Mouse (otherwise they would be divorced). Holloway also notes that Disney concluded his interview by stating that his trip to Ireland would start the following Friday and last two weeks during which time he hoped to get a sense of the atmosphere for a new leprechaun film but declined to provide any further details. Disney’s drawing appears to the right side of the centre pages of the notebook and is superbly executed and signed. There is some extremely minor, light show through from a blue crayon drawing to the verso in an unidentified hand, although clearly that of a juvenile – perhaps belonging to one of Holloway’s young children in an attempt to copy Disney’s own drawing. Authentic original drawings of Mickey Mouse signed by Disney are extremely rare and highly desirable and the present example is accompanied by exceptional provenance. Some light age wear to the notebook and a few creases to the paper covers, otherwise VG Sally Holloway (1926-2010) English Journalist, one of the first female news reporters to be employed by the BBC. Born Sylvia Gray (the name she also used during the earlier part of her career), the journalist reported on the V-E Day celebrations in London and was also one of a team of four who covered the 1948 London Olympics for the Press Association. In the early 1950s she married fellow reporter David Holloway and around the same time was recruited by the BBC’s news division to replace Audrey Russell, the only woman previously to hold a reporter’s job. She left the BBC in 1954, although maintained an interest and career in journalism for the rest of her life, writing a column for the News Chronicle and freelancing for The Observer and the BBC’s Woman’s Hour. Holloway’s obituary in The Daily Telegraph refers to her meeting and interviewing various personalities including Winston Churchill and Walt Disney. Whilst we have unfortunately been unable to locate a published copy of the interview Sally Holloway (or Sylvia Gray, as she would have been at the time) conducted with Walt Disney at the Savoy Hotel on 19th November 1946 there is an image of Disney accessible on the internet taken by photographer Bill Jones at the same event. Remarkably, Disney is almost certainly seen holding the present notebook and, seated at a circular table, the animator holds a pencil as he prepares to make a drawing in the notebook – almost without doubt the drawing of Mickey Mouse which he made for Sally Holloway and which is offered here at auction for the first time.
Railway Interest; A fine and detailed late 19th century pen ink and watercolour 'Scale' engineering drawing of Locomotive 'Willie' by Messrs James and William Roscoe, with plan, side and end elevation detail, inscribed "Tank Locomotive Engine, Cylinders gins dia 18ins stroke" "John Robert Roscoe, Engineer......Little Hulton, Dec 1st 1883", 65cm x 98cm.
NO RESERVE Portraits.- English School (19th century) George Canning, a portrait of the British statesman and Tory politician who served as Prime Minister for the final four months of his life, brush and ink, monochrome wash, inscribed in pen and brown ink with indistinct pencil attribution in the lower right that reads 'org. drawing/ [?]Harding', on thin card with tissue overlay, sheet 220 x 170 mm. (8 3/4 x 6 3/4 in), some surface dirt and light browning, unframed, [circa 1820s or later]; together with a small group of 9 further portraits by various hands, including Frederick William Robertson (1816-1853), known as "Robertson of Brighton", a profile portrait with pencil annotation verso suggesting the sitter is possibly the English actor and theatre manager Samuel Phelps (1804-1878), and others of anonymous sitters, also includes two silhouette portraits, 260 x 200 mm. (10 1/4 x 7 7/8 in) and smaller, some occasional surface dirt, browning, and minor abrasions, all unframed, [early to mid-19th century] (12)
Fighting against Tippoo Sultan.- Deare (Charles Russell, Lieutenant-Colonel Bengal Artillery, killed in action commanding the Bengal Artillery against the forces of Tippoo Sultan, 1750-90).- Design for Deare's monument "erected at Calcutta", monochrome ink drawing with manuscript inscription, 1 page, folds, slightly browned, original straight-grained morocco, gilt, slightly rubbed, 500 x335mm., 1790.
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