Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 9

Manuscript, Collectible and Philatelic Auction

Fine Art

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1033		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 1034		Birch, William and Thomas. Artists, engravers. The Birch father and son team collaborated on the first series of views of any American city (their preference was Philadelphia), thereby creating a visual record of great historical importance. Thomas created many of the images used by his father, a master printmaker. "South East Corner of Third, and Market Streets". Engraving on paper from the Views of the City of Philadelphia. Measuring 11 x 9". Staining and foxing, a vertical crease at center and 1" repaired tear at upper left. In colorful detail, our street-scene captures the bustling activity of the most cosmopolitan American city of the late 1700s. This view depicts merchants and vendors conducting business as sunlight shines dramatically against the side of a building. Estimated Value $500 - 600. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 1035		Christy, Howard Chandler (1872-1952). American illustrator and portraitist. Displaying artistic talent at an early age, Chandler studied under William Merritt Chase and began working illustrating periodicals. During World War I Christy's posters promoting government war bonds, the Red Cross, and volunteers popularized the "Christy Girl" -- a beautiful and emancipated woman. Christy's sitters included Presidents, society women, celebrities, and military leaders. "Portrait of a Handsome Cowboy." Ink and gouache on paper. Signed at the lower center, "Howard Chandler Christy". Measuring 13¼ x 22¼", by sight. Matted and framed to an overall size of 22¼ x 31¾". Mat burns, a dime sized waterstain at left center edge, possibly laid down. In very good condition overall. Wearing a checkered kerchief, this cowboy is pictured in profile -- a pose that only offers only a suggestion of the warm, friendly face that might be revealed should the sitter turn his head. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,150
Lot 1036		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 1037		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 1038		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 1039		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 1040		Finster, Howard and David Levine. 1. Original drawing (13 x 8") by American folk artist and illustrator Howard Finster. Ink and crayon on paper. Stylized bird with twig in its mouth surrounded by bright colored faces. Signed boldly in black marker with Finster's distinctive signature. Matted to 17 x 11¾." In very good condition. 2. Original etching (3½ x 3") by American painter and illustrator David Levine. Alert dog looks out of the picture. Dated 1958. Inscribed and signed in pencil. In very good condition. Estimated Value $150 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $184
Lot 1041		Flagg, James Montgomery. [1877-1960]. American illustrator and poster artist best known for the famous World War One poster of Uncle Sam with caption reading: "I Want You". Flagg created some 46 posters for the U.S. government. "Portrait of a Woman with a Black Bonnet." Watercolor on paper. Signed at the lower right, "James Montgomery Flagg". Measuring 14¼ x 17½", by sight. Matted and framed to an overall size of 25 x 29". Small water stains at the upper center. In very good to fine condition overall. With an intriguing expression, this youthful woman coyly looks off to her side. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,438
Lot 1042		Giguere, George (early 20th Century). American illustrator specializing in war and western genres. Here we offer three original paintings by George Giguere created for men's adventure magazines. Including: 1. "Call of the North". Watercolor on paper laid down. Signed "George Giguere" at the lower right. Measuring 10½ x 12½". Water stains, remnants of an adhesive and soiling in margins. 2. "The Departure". Watercolor on board. Signed "George Giguere" at the lower right. Measuring 15¼ x 17". Board is buckled, soiling and foxing, mostly in margins, some water damage. 3. "Spawn of the North". Watercolor and gouache on paper laid down. Signed "George Giguere" at the lower right. Measuring 12½ x 14¼". Staining at edges, buckling, two 1" horizontal folds at left edge. Overall, the group is in fair to good condition. With a common nautical motif, these three watercolors illustrate vignettes of a sassy blonde with hands on her hips, a red-headed woman yearning for the coast, and a frontiersman rowing a canoe at the mercy of the woman pointing a rifle. Estimated Value $600 - 750. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $633
Lot 1043		Withdrawn	Unsold
Lot 1044		Rittenhouse, David. Here we offer two illustration plates from the book "Astronomy" graphically depicting the observations of David Rittenhouse. The first, entitled "The Moon in Her Mean Libration" pictures the surface of the moon, while the second relates to Rittenhouse's work with Venus. Sheet sizes measure 8¼ x 10¼". Both are lightly yellowed, with minor spots and foxing. Small paper loss to two corners. Accompanied by a 6¼ x 8¼" etching of the astronomer. The group is in fine condition overall. Estimated Value $75 - 125. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $115
Lot 1045		Withdrawn	Unsold