Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

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The Fall Manuscript, Collectibles, Stamp and Space Memorabilia Auction

Artists

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 928		Bartholdi, Frederic Auguste (1834-1904) French sculptor best known for designing the Statue of Liberty; the Union Franco-Américaine raised more than one million francs to build the Statue and the United States funded the building of the pedestal (about $300,000). On July 4, 1880, the statue was presented to the American minister in Paris and in October 1881, the statue was presented to the American people and all lovers of liberty. Autograph letter signed ("F. Bartholdi"), one page, 5 1/4 x 3 1/2", in French, n.p., Nov. 14, 1872. In part, Bartholdi tells his unidentified correspondent that he will come to see him next Saturday and will talk to him about what Bartholdi intends to say. He asks for any ideas his correspondent might have. Letter affixed to card stock; small paper loss in upper right corner. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $258
Lot 929		Chagall, Marc (1887-1985) Russian-born French painter. Two books, one signed and inscribed, and the other inscribed: (1) Paperback copy of Chagall signed "Marc Chagall" on the title page, by Jean Cassou published by Frederrick A. Praeger, New York and Washington, 1968. Book has edge wear. A long inscription to "Chas" signed "Love Uncle Marc" covers the back inside cover; Chagall wrote more to Chas on the front inside cover but it has a sheet of paper pasted over it, probably due to personal content. (2) Hard-cover book The Taste of Our Time inscribed in Chagall's hand, "Pats, this was a big year with precious Bart's arrival, the years to come will be even more exciting." The title page, which presumably had Chagall's signature, is missing. Dust cover has some soiling and edge tears. "Pats" was married to the Chas mentioned in the first book. Estimated Value $250 - 350. The Arden Family Holdings of Beverly Hills. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $246
Lot 930		Léger, Fernand (1881-1955) French painter, sculptor, and filmmaker. Autograph manuscript signed, one page, 6¾ x 5¼", n.p., n.d. "To develop your project, "Men in Space," I would need a WALL. Who will give me this WALL?" Beneath his signature and an extensive paraph, Léger sketched a train with three cars, traveling downhill. Fine. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000. Kenneth W. Rendell Gallery. View details and enlarged photo	Unsold
Lot 931		Miró, Joan (1893-1983) Catalan Surrealist painter and sculptor. Autograph letter signed ("Miró"), one page, in French, 9¼ x 5¾", New York City, April 9, 1947. "My dear friend, You must forgive my silence on the subject of the illustrations for your poems, which I very much want to do. I had counted on already being in Paris a long time ago, but not knowing exactly when I will be able to go there, I am writing by this same mail to Mr. Bertelé, with whom I beg you to get in touch, to see if there would be any work he could give to you now…." Matted with an image of Miró and framed to an overall size of 15 x 17". Fine. Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000. Kenneth W. Rendell Gallery. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,170
Lot 932		Picasso, Pablo (1881-1973) Spanish painter, sculptor, printmaker, ceramicist, stage designer, poet and playwright. Two books signed: Softcover copy of Picasso Linocuts 1958-1963 by Donald H. Karshan (Tudor Publishing Company, New York, 1968) signed "Pablo Picasso" on the title page and inscribed and signed "dear Chas. Hi--P.P. happy Birthday!" on the inside cover, below which is a loving inscription from "Chas" to "Pat" gifting her with the book (2) hardcover copy of Picasso's Private Drawings. The Artist's Personal Collection of His Finest Drawings Including 117 Reproductions signed "Picasso" on the title page. A long inscription on the front inside cover has a page pasted over it, probably because of the personal nature of the inscription. Dustcover is worn and ragged. Estimated Value $300 - 400. The Arden Family Holdings of Beverly Hills. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $590
Lot 933		Remington, Frederic (1861-1909) American painter, illustrator, sculptor, and writer who specialized in the American West. Signature on 1¼ x 3" card which is affixed to an image of Remingon; easily removed if desired. Fine. Estimated Value $250 - 300. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $120
Lot 934		Wright, Frank Lloyd and Carl Sandburg. Photo signed by Wright (1867-1959), the renowned American architect, and by Sandberg (1878-1967), the renowned American poet, 7 1/2 x 9". On verso the date "January 1958" is penned in blue ink, as well as the place each autograph was obtained: Sandburg's in Flat Rock, North Carolina and Wright's in Scottsdale, Arizona. Also on verso, a penciled number and "Cr: Art Siegel" as well as the stamp of Woodbury County Savings Bank in Sioux City, Iowa, which is probably where the photo was taken. Sandberg, at right, has his arm around Wright's shoulder. Both men signed in the lower border. A sticky substance from earlier tape affects the lower portion of the image but not the signatures of the two American giants. Estimated Value $500 - 750. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,080