Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 43

Manuscript and Collectibles Auction

Artists

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 138		Bonheur, Rosa (1822-1899) French realist painter and sculptor. ALS ("R Bonheur"), 4pp, in French, 6" x 4", Nice, 1888, May 5. Fine. To "George," with some art content. Untranslated. With an article on Bonheur from Antique magazine. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $288
Lot 139		Cruikshank, George (1792-1978) Member of a famous English family of caricaturists and artists; he made many book illustrations for Charles Dickens. ALS ("Geo Cruikshank"), 3pp, 5½" x 3½", 263 Hampstead Road, London, 1866 Nov. 6, 1866. To F.W. Cosens, saying "I was at your office…today with one of the title pages to 'Oliver Twist'….The one I have done is that where there are several of the subjects copied - amounting to 13….we can decide whether I shall do the other - or something else…." Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $460
Lot 140		Cruikshank, George. AN unsigned, with four original drawings by the noted caricaturist and illustrator, 4½" x 3¾", n.p., n.d. (Wednesday). First page of a letter to Dr. Roberts, regretting a former engagement. Above the three faces at the bottom is "My friend Roberts"; to the left is a deer. Fine. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 141		Dali, Salvador (1904-1989) Spanish Surrealist painter. Limited edition print, 7/25, signed and dated "Dali 1961" in black ink. 13" x 10½". Framed to 13¾" x 11". The print was given to Selene Walters, a young actress, by Captain Peter Moore, who became Dali's private secretary and manager. He inscribed and signed in pencil on the back, "To Selene the only Angel I know this side of heaven. Peter. with love - Aug 22 New York 1961." Estimated Value $300 - 500. Personal property of Selene Walters Lamm. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $633
Lot 142		Dennis the Menace. Original sketch of Dennis the Menace drawn and signed by his creator Hank Ketchum in red ink on a 3" x 5" card. Dennis says, "Here's MY autygraff, Aunt Martha!" and holds up a sign with "XXX Dennis" Fine. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $60
Lot 143		Fisher, Ham. Pencil sketch of comic-strip character Joe Palooka, signed and dated 1932 by creator Ham Fisher, who inscribed it to Howard Messick, 5½" x 5¼". The comic strip, which featured a heavyweight boxing champion, debuted in 1930. Fine. Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 144		Picasso, Pablo (1881-1973) Spanish artist and scultptor. Original pen sketch of an old man signed and dated "Picasso 4.6.70", on 5¾" x 3½" artist's stock. Drawn in black ink. Very fine; verso has a measurement in black ink in another hand. According to the consignor, this sketch and others were made by Picasso for the entertainment of a prominent eastern department store family with whom Picasso was close. Estimated Value $4,000 - 6,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $8,913
Lot 145		Pissarro, Camille (1830-1903) French painter; called "Father of Impressionism"; mentor to Gauguin and Cézanne; later identified with Pointillism. ALS ("C. Pissarro"), 2pp, in French, 7" x 4¼" (18)96 July 7. To his wife Julie, with details of medical treatment he has received. Fine; light soiling. In part: "I've just come back fro Parenteau's, he cauterized me a little more heavily and examined me thoroughly. the conjunctivitis I had is gone, but…my nasal cartilage is irritated. It's nothing, it lasts longer than the inflammation of the eye itself….The stormy weather we're having slows one's recovery….Your loving husband…." With translation. Estimated Value $800 - 1,000. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $891
Lot 146		Rockwell, Norman (1894-1978) American illustrator and artist. First Day Cover signed "sincerely Norman Rockwell" n.p., n.d. The cover has a cachet commemorating Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn and is postmarked "Hannibal, MO Oct 13 1972". Very good; faint creasing and toning. Estimated Value $100 - 150. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $86
Lot 147		Sargent, John Singer (1856-1925) American expatriate painter. ALS, 3pp, 6" x 4", 54, Bedford Gardens, Kensington W., n.y.Saturday, Aug. 2. Fine; minor soiling. To Miss Boughton, inviting her to dine, "probably at Bailey's Hotel," and attend the Court Theatre with himself and four other people. The third page, with Sargent's signature, is written horizontally. With transcription. Estimated Value $200 - 250. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $120
Lot 148		Schulz, Charles M. & Snoopy. TLS by Schulz and with Snoopy paw print signature, on personal stationery with Charlie Brown and Snoopy engraved on the bottom, 1p, 7" x 6¼", Sebastopol, California, 1966 October 7. To Lesta Brooks, editor the 1967 yearbook for Southwest Miami High School. Schulz writes, "Snoopy wowuld be very pleased to choose the queen and court for the 1967 AQUILA. I have enclosed a picture of him flying his Sopwith Camel [not present]….Sincerely, Charles M. Schulz and Snoopy." Light toning, else fine. Estimated Value $300 - 500. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $384
Lot 149		Whistler, James McNeill (1834-1903) Expatriate American painter and etcher; best known for Whistler's Mother. ALS ("Jas M. Whistler") on a card, 2pp (recto/verso), 3" x 4", 21 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea," n.d., Friday. Fine; light soiling. "Dear Bancroft -- I was delighted with your letter and should be charmed to see you again! - Will you dine with me tomorrow at the Century Club - near you - at half past eight? I will call for you on my way - if by chance you are not already engaged. En attendant, Sincerely yours…." Estimated Value $600 - 800. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $552
Lot 150		Yeats, Jack Butler (1871-1957) Irish artist; brother of William Butler Yeats. ALS ("Jack B. Yeats"), 1p, 8" x 10", 18 Fitzwilliam Square, Dublin, 1945 Aug. 22. Fine. To "McLoughlin" thanking him for a gift. In part, "…We drink your health with it….the Living Art Exposition opened yesterday and has plenty of exciting paintings and all well hung…." Estimated Value $150 - 200. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $138