Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 88

The Manuscripts, Collectibles and Space Auction

Artists

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 113		Pollock, Jackson. Rare Signed 1949 LIFE Magazine by Jackson Pollock. Exceedingly rare inscribed and signed LIFE Magazine by Jackson Pollock (1912-1956) dated August 8, 1949 on the inside of the issue where a three page story about the painter, his portrait, and some of his works appear. Pollock proved one of the most influential artists of the 20th Century (His wife, Lee Krasner certainly deserves mention here in ushering that success) with his unique style of drip paintings that are considered masterworks enjoying a demand by museums and private collection that astonishes on those rare occasions one comes to auction. Pollock was a well known recluse, alcoholic and known for his volatile personality and certainly did not avail himself to the public. He died far too young in life at 44 in an alcohol-related car crash. Nevertheless his legacy as one of the great Modern Masters is without dispute. The magazine is in overall, very good condition, intact, with just a minor issue of the lower staple having separated from some pages. However the three pages and signature involving Pollock are in excellent condition, his signature, very bold, and reads "To Jane, Jackson Pollock". Estimated Value $5,000-UP. View details	Realized $5,781
Lot 114		Celebrated Artists of the 20th Century, 5 Signatures. Collection of five items: Ansel Adams, signed 3 x 5 " card with typed note saying he doesn't have a business card, Carmel, 11-26-79, signed in black ink beside stamped name and address; Jamie Wyeth signed card in blue ink, n.p., n.d.; Thomas Nast, signed card ("Th: Nast. / March-14-1878"; Norman Rockwell, signed and inscribed photo post card, "My best wishes to Harry Sparks, sincerely Norman Rockwell"; Leroy Neiman. autograph note signed, on personal note paper, 8 x 5". n.p., 1986. "I don't have a card. This is a sheet of memo stationery a printer sends me. / LeRoy Neiman '86." Overall fine. Estimated Value $250 - 250. Jerry Berg Card Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $197
Lot 115		Dali, Salvador (1904 -1989) Spanish surrealist painter, best known for the striking and bizarre images in his surrealist work. His artistic skills are often attributed to the influence of Renaissance masters. Inscribed and signed ("Dali") printed portrait picture, 9½ x 9¾", color, blue sharpie, n.p., 1964. Dali has artistically embellished the picture with some wild whimsical marking across his forehead along the upper border. He has signed and inscribed his picture: "Merci Pour Le Rotulador (Thank you for the marker) / Milena Je Gallotti / Dali '64." Most likely, the marker referred to was used to sign this picture. Fine. Estimated Value $300 - 400. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $552
Lot 116		Guilbert, Yvette (1865-1944) French actress, songwriter, author and theatrical producer of the Belle Époque. Autograph letter signed ("Yvette"), 2 pages, in French, on "Yvette Guilbert's School of the Theatre" letterhead, 9¾ x 8 in., Hotel Majestic, New York, [1922]. To Mr. de Bonneford, telling him she is bringing to Paris "a magnificent reconstruction of an old Mystery Play of the XIV century which will be presented in English…and I should like the Church, in the person of its archbishops etc. etc. to decide at last to help the theater become poetic again, and…religious! as it was in the Xiiith century!!! Would you, could you, help me?….Faith - it is the uniquely true consolation!" With English translation. Estimated Value $100 - 150. Ex William "Bill" Steiner Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 117		Lipchitz, Jacques (1891-1973) Cubist sculptor. Autograph Christmas greetings inscribed and signed on a card, 3½ x 5¼ in., no place, no date. "Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Berthe and Jacques Lipchitz." Estimated Value $150 - 200. Ex William "Bill" Steiner Collection. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $92
Lot 118		Moses, Grandma (Anna Mary Robertson Moses) (1860-1961) American painter who took up painting in her 70s and gained fame for her primitive paintings, primarily depicting rural scenes of the 19th and 20th centuries. Autograph Letter Signed, 2pp, on puppy-dog note paper, 4½"x4" (Eagle Bridge, NY) (1947) Sept. 15. To Mrs. Ruth London, in part: "…have just received the Express receipt, as the agent has been away…I have not been so well [she was 87 years old], but feel fine this morning, so sorry that the glass got broaking [sic] as I packed them my self and thought they would ride to Jerryco…." With holograph transmittal envelope. Light age toning. Very good condition. Estimated Value $250 - 350. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $480
Lot 119		Signatures of Acclaimed Artists of the 20th Century - Warhol, Rockwell, Hockney and Situ. 4 cut signatures by acclaimed artists of the 20th Century, two, quite distinctive. First Andy Warhol, a signature measuring 7" inches in length boldly signed in marker on textured card stock and an absolutely wonderful piece, David Hockney on a card with his last name intentionally descending downward, a lovely inscribed and signed signature by one of America's favorite, Norman Rockwell, on card and last, internationally accliamed signed card of thanks by Mian Situ. Estimated Value $300-UP. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $209
Lot 120		Sloane, Eric. American Barns and Covered Bridges. First Edition. New York: Wilfred Funk, 1954. 10" x 7½", tan cloth, Original dust jacket, 112 pages. Signed and inscribed on the front endpaper with an original drawing of a covered bridge by Sloane. Inscription reads "To Mill and Jamie." Sloane has also added "Special Copy #8 / (First Fifty)." A fine copy with the original dust jacket. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold