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Sale 76
Manuscript Sale
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Lot 186 |
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Agam, Yaacov. October 1980, Paris. Two signed First Day Covers. Each in Mint condition. Estimated Value $150 - 200
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Lot 187 |
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Chagall, Marc. The Chagall Windows - Hadassah, Jerusalem. Tribes of Israel. Set of 6 different First Day Covers, each boldly signed by Marc Chagall. Each in mint condition. Estimated Value $400 - 500
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$480 |
Lot 188 |
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Cocteau, Jean (1889-1963) French poet, librettist, novelist, actor, film director, and painter; one of the most creative artists of the 20th century. Pencil and ink drawing of Cocteau inscribed and signed, "bravo cher….Jean Cocteau" with his trademark small paraph below, 6¾ x 9¼ in., n.d. The drawing is by an unknown man with the initials "MA" and Cocteau's "bravo" shows that he approves. Scattered foxing over entire sheet. Matted and framed to 10 x 13½ in. Estimated Value $300 - 500
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Lot 189 |
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Cole, Thomas (1801-1848) English-born painter who emigrated to America in 1818; founder of the Hudson River School. Scarce, good content autograph letter signed, one page, 8 x 12½ in., Catskill, Dec. 13, 1842. To American art connoisseur J.P. Ridner in New York. In part: "…The picture is finished but I have had great difficulty in conseqence of the River being closed, in forwarding it in a manner to ensure its safety….The picture I consider one of the best I have ever painted & I have labored to get it done….I hope it will not get into any obscure place & that whoever gets it will be a resident of N. York. I myself would be willing to give the smaller Schroon picture, I mean the Lane, & a hundred dollars for it. Of course I do not wish you to mention this but if you find the picture going when you or I would not wish it, obtain it if you can. I assure you I never painted a picture for five hundred dollars that I would exchange for it…." Contemporary ink stains, moderate staining, and small tear at upper left, else very good.
Thomas Cole letters are extremely rare; ABPC does not list any sold for the past 25 years. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500
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$1,800 |
Lot 190 |
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West, Benjamin (1738-1820) American-born painter who lived in London from 1763 and who painted historical scenes, including The Death of General Wolfe; he became the second president of the Royal Academy in London. Autograph letter signed (""Benjn. West"), one page, on laid paper, 8 x 9½ in., Herman Street, Feb. 27, 1793. To Alderman Boydell: "I shall be obliged, if you will send by the bearer--twelve prints of my Portrait-good impressions--that engraved by Miss Watson from Stewards picture, and with them the Bill of their price. Setting with my servant, I find he in my absence received from your messenger two guineas and a half for a pair of prints (Charles and Cromwell)….I have inclosed you the half guinea as your property, wishing to rectify the mistake as soon as possible…." Very good; one small early repair to center verso, chips at left corners, and overall age toning. Estimated Value $1,200 - 1,500
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