ROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923-1997): THINKINGROY LICHTENSTEIN (1923-1997): THINKING NUDE (FROM NUDES)Roy Lichtenstein, American, (1923-1997) Thinking Nude (from Nudes) AFTER CONSERVATION, color lithograph signed in blue ink color lithograph Dimensions: Image: 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 in.; Sheet: 8 1/2 x 11 in. Provenance: Roy Fox Lichtenstein (October 27, 1923 – September 29, 1997) was an American pop artist. During the 1960s, along with Andy Warhol, Jasper Johns, and James Rosenquist among others, he became a leading figure in the new art movement. His work defined the premise of pop art through parody. Inspired by the comic strip, Lichtenstein produced precise compositions that documented while they parodied, often in a tongue-in-cheek manner. His work was influenced by popular advertising and the comic book style. His artwork was considered to be "disruptive". He described pop art as "not 'American' painting but actually industrial painting". His paintings were exhibited at the Leo Castelli Gallery in New York City. Whaam! and Drowning Girl are generally regarded as Lichtenstein's most famous works. Drowning Girl, Whaam!, and Look Mickey are regarded as his most influential works.[8] His most expensive piece is Masterpiece, which was sold for $165 million in January 2017. Early years: Lichtenstein was Jewish, although he "played down his roots" and "didn't speak often of being Jewish".[10] His family was upper middle class.[1][11][12] His father, Milton, was a real estate broker, his mother, Beatrice (Werner), a homemaker.[13] He was raised on the Upper West Side and attended public school until the age of twelve. He then attended New York's Dwight School, graduating from there in 1940. Lichtenstein first became interested in art and design as a hobby, through school.[14] He was an avid jazz fan, often attending concerts at the Apollo Theater in Harlem.[14] He frequently drew portraits of the musicians playing their instruments.[14] In his last year of high school, 1939, Lichtenstein enrolled in summer classes at the Art Students League of New York, where he worked under the tutelage of Reginald Marsh.[15] Career: Lichtenstein then left New York to study at Ohio State University, which offered studio courses and a degree in fine arts.[1] His studies were interrupted by a three-year stint in the Army during and after World War II between 1943 and 1946.[1] After being in training programs for languages, engineering, and pilot training, all of which were cancelled, he served as an orderly, draftsman, and artist.[1] Lichtenstein returned home to visit his dying father and was discharged from the Army with eligibility for the G.I. Bill.[14] He returned to studies in Ohio under the supervision of one of his teachers, Hoyt L. Sherman, who is widely regarded to have had a significant impact on his future work (Lichtenstein would later name a new studio he funded at OSU as the Hoyt L. Sherman Studio Art Center).[16] Lichtenstein entered the graduate program at Ohio State and was hired as an art instructor, a post he held on and off for the next ten years. In 1949 Lichtenstein received a Master of Fine Arts degree from Ohio State University. In 1951, Lichtenstein had his first solo exhibition at the Carlebach Gallery in New York.[1][17] He moved to Cleveland in the same year, where he remained for six years, although he frequently traveled back to New York. During this time he undertook jobs as varied as a draftsman to a window decorator in between periods of painting.[1] His work at this time fluctuated between Cubism and Expressionism.[14] In 1954, his first son, David Hoyt Lichtenstein, now a songwriter, was born. His second son, Mitchell Lichtenstein, was born in 1956.[18] In 1957, he moved back to upstate New York and began teaching again.[4] It was at this time that he adopted the Abstract Expressionism style, being a late convert to this style of painting.[19] Lichtenstein began teaching in upstate New York at the State University of New York at Oswego in 1958. About this time, he began to incorporate hidden images of cartoon characters such as Mickey Mouse and Bugs Bunny into his abstract works. Condition: Please see photos for attached conservation report
PAIR OF FRAMED GARY HOSTELLERO FINEPAIR OF FRAMED GARY HOSTELLERO FINE ART PRINTS, WAR AND...Features Peace, the flutist with flowing hair and robes; War, the Samurai in training position with weapons.
Housed in black frames. #warandpeace #artprints #artist
Artist: Gary Hostellero
Issued: 20th c.
Dimensions: 22"W x 26.5"H
Country of Origin: United States
Condition:
Small chip on glass upper left corner, otherwise good.
W.W.I MANUSCRIPT OF U.S. LT. COL. MONROEW.W.I MANUSCRIPT OF U.S. LT. COL. MONROE A MEANSA type and bound manuscript detailing the day to day service of a young Pennsylvania man in training and in combat in WWI. Colonel Means wrote this manuscript for his infant son, and in it describes combat, time in the trenches, being gassed, German Planes strafing their trenches, attacking German pill boxes and detailed accounts of the major engagements of the 42nd Division from his point of view. It includes copies of orders, and detailed accounts of casualties. Battles described include Chateau-Thierry, St. Mihiel, Meuse-Argonne as well as occupation service. This is the best written and most detailed account of an American's service in WWI. Dimensions: 8.5 by 11 inches, 148 pages. Processing and shipping within the continental U.S. $25.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance.
Condition:
Excellent, as bound. The pages re slightly yellowed, but it is free from any stains or damage. Witherell's strives to provide as much information and photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition: statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Witherell's. All lots are sold "AS IS" under terms and conditions.
19TH-20TH C. EUROPEAN STERLING FORKS19TH-20TH C. EUROPEAN STERLING FORKS & SPOONS (7)Featured in this lot is a collection of various decorative sterling forks and spoons from Europe circa 1800-1900s. The collection includes four forks and three spoons. The first spoon was made in Birmingham, England for Halifax Rifles in Canada circa 1932. Halifax, Nova Scotia, is home to the Canadian militia group known as the Halifax Rifles. The Halifax Volunteer Battalion of Rifles—officially known as the Halifax Rifles—was established on October 8, 1860. It was created in response to the rising hostilities between the United States and Britain at the time, as well as the potential threat of American annexation of British North American territories. During the Fenian Raids, a series of incursions by the Irish-American nationalist organization Fenian Brotherhood into Canadian territory, the Halifax Rifles took part in defending Canada. Both 1866 and 1870 saw these raids. The Halifax Rifles participated in World War I actively, like many other Canadian military units. They dispatched troops to fight in the Western Front and other European theaters with the Canadian Expeditionary Force. The unit's contributions to this war were recognized with several battle honors. The Halifax Rifles continued to serve as a militia unit during the interwar years, providing neighborhood defense and emergency training. During this time, the unit underwent a number of reorganizations and modifications. The Halifax Rifles continued to serve as a militia unit after World War II, taking part in training drills and assisting civil authorities in times of need and during natural disasters. Additionally, the unit has participated in a number of international peacekeeping operations. Today, the Halifax Rifles remain an active militia unit, contributing to the Canadian Armed Forces' reserve component. The spoon shows a highly decorated handle reading, "Halifax Rifles / Cede Nullis (Yield To None) / Canada 63". The bottom of the bowl shows British stampings and makers mark reading "L & S" for L. Spiers, the Birmingham town mark, the lion passant indicating the quality of silver and the letter "O" for the date it was made (1932). The spoon shows good condition overall with a patina from its antique age, but no signs of obvious damage are present. The spoon measures 5 1/16" L x 1" W x 1/4" H. The second spoon was made in Brussels, Belgium circa late 1870-1900. The spoon is stamped on the back but is illegible. The handle is highly decorated and shows a small sculpture of a man at the top of the handle. Below the sculpture it reads, "Bruxelles", showing it was made in Brussels, Belgium. The spoon shows a patina from its antique age but no signs of obvious damage are present. The spoon measures 4 7/8" L x 1" W x 1/4" H. The third spoon features a sterling construction and shows detailed decorations of a crane and a family crest in the bowl of the spoon. The bowl of the spoon shows a family crest with "Hage" inscribed underneath it. The neck shows a partial twist with the crane sitting at the top. The spoon shows good condition overall with some wear from its antique age and use over the years but no obvious signs of damage are present. The spoon measures 4 11/16" L x 1" W x 1/4" H. The first fork in this collection is a thin, two prong fork with a highly decorated handle and neck. The top of the handle shows a windmill facing the viewer head on, with intricate designs below it. The back of the neck is marked, "8305". The fork shows some slight wear and a light patina from use and its antique age, but no signs of obvious damage are present. The fork measures 4 1/2" L x 11/16" W. The second is a simple, three prong sterling fork with a cut handle. The back of the neck features stampings reading, "Sterling N & H". The fork shows some slight wear from its antique age and warm patina to the sterling but no signs of obvious damage is present. The fork measures 4 11/16" L x 11/16" W. The third fork in this collection shows a simple three prong design with a souvenir fork style handle showing a painted windmill in blue coloring against a white background. The spoon shows no markings. The fork shows good condition overall with no signs of obvious damage present. The fork measures 5 1/8" L x 7/8" W. The final fork in this collection is constructed of sterling silver and shows intricate designs through the neck and handle. The top of the handle shows a detailed windmill made of sterling. The wings of the windmill spin freely when moved. The neck of the fork shows high detail in its designs, while the back shows a makers hallmark reading "HH" and other unidentifiable stampings. The fork shows good condition overall with slight wear from its age and use through the years. No obvious signs of damage are noted. The fork measures 5 1/8" L x 13/16" W. The collective weight of these items is 99.9 grams.
KATE HARRIS (1878-1949) FOR WILLIAMKATE HARRIS (1878-1949) FOR WILLIAM HUTTON & SONS LTD.
CENTREPIECE, LONDON 1900 silver, with green glass liner, hallmarked London 1900, stamped MAPPIN & WEBB, incised 4658748.5cm wide, 18.5cm highNote: Kate, or Katie, Harris, is broadly considered one of the most important designers for the London-based firm, William Hutton & Sons. From 1899 to around 1905, she produced exquisite designs for artistic silver. We are pleased to offer this wonderful selection of pieces, which demonstrate the exquisite breadth of work she produced for the firm, and which is still very much sought-after by collectors.Sinuous botanical motifs and enchanting organic forms dominate her work, serving both a decorative and structural purpose for the piece itself. Perhaps Harris’ best-known designs, however, are those featuring a classically stylised figural form, typically austere in feeling and with fewer erotic overtones than Continental Art Nouveau counterparts. The skilled craftsmanship needed to bring these designs to life showcases the sheer elegance and simple beauty that is now synonymous with Harris’ work.The period between 1880 and 1914 offered fresh opportunities to women artists in training and employment, and there was a growing number of women artist-designers' names published in popular art magazines at the time. Harris gained critical acclaim after regularly featuring in The Studio Magazine; soon several companies began to retail her popular silverwares, including Goldsmiths and G. L. Connell. While Harris may have been one of Hutton & Sons brightest talents, it was commercial standard practice for designs to be attributed to the firm itself, and not the individual designer. As a consequence, even successful artists would remain largely anonymous and it became challenging, particularly for women, to forge a prosperous artistic career. Though her biography remains vague, her accomplishments in silverware design are continually recognised and reflected in the high prices her work commands in the art market today.
SIGNED EDWARD WHITE & JAMES MCDIVITTSIGNED EDWARD WHITE & JAMES MCDIVITT ASTRONAUT PICAutographed framed photo of a NASA Gemini-Titan rocket written at the top left "To Patrick Ball with warmest personal regards: signed (1) Edward H. White (1930-1967), aboard the Gemini 4 NASA mission became the first American to walk in space (January 27. 1967), selected as senior pilot for the Apollo 1 mission, when in training on January 27, 1967, Edward H. White, along with Virgil Gus Grissom and Roger Chaffee were killed when a fire erupted in the space capsule; (1) James A. McDivitt (b.1929), commander 1962 Gemini 4, a four day flight orbiting the earth that included the first space walk by an American; Apollo 9 (1969), a 10 day flight preparing for the Apollo 10 moon orbit flight; frame: approx. 10.75"h, 8.75"w, .65lb
(TOPICAL) MILITARY: 93 POSTCARDS EARLY(TOPICAL) MILITARY: 93 POSTCARDS EARLY TO MID-20TH CENTURY(TOPICAL) MILITARY: 93 POSTCARDS, Early to Mid-20th Century, "Outside Ward, Base Hospital, Port Bliss" (1917 - photo), "Boys in Hammocks U.S. Naval Training Station, Great Lakes, Illinois" (1942-printed photo), "U.S. Jazz Band" (printed photo), Line-Up for "Take-Off" (parachute troops), "U.S. Gun Crew in Action", Waves in Training at "U.S.S. Hunter", "75mm.Guns in Traveling Position....Camp Livingston, La.". U.S. Aircraft Carrier Saratoga" (printed photo), "Camp - Grant Signal Practice", "Pup Tent Inspection - Camp Cooke", "Learning the Ropes", "Gas Drill W.A.C. Training Center Ft. Oglethorpe Ga.", "Industrial Cape for Women Engaged in Defense Work", and more. Includes a series of Japanese colored lithographed cards.
KATE HARRIS (BRITISH 1878-1949) FORKATE HARRIS (BRITISH 1878-1949) FOR WILLIAM HUTTON & SONS LTD.
FOOTED BOWL, LONDON 1904 silver, with applied enamel roundels, hallmarked London 1904, inscribed 'Jays 142-144 Oxford St. w'7.5cm (3 1/2in) high, 15cm (5 7/8in) acrossNote: Kate, or Katie, Harris, is broadly considered one of the most important designs for the London-based firm, William Hutton & Sons. From 1899 to around 1905, she produced exquisite designs for artistic silver. Often featured in The Studio magazine, her work received much critical acclaim and is still admired by many collectors today.An advocate of organic forms, executed with the finest material, sinuous botanical motifs dominate her work, serving both a decorative and structural purpose for the piece itself. Perhaps Harris’ best-known designs, however, are those featuring a classically stylised figural form, typically austere in feeling and with fewer erotic overtones than Continental Art Nouveau counterparts. The skilled craftsmanship to bring these designs to life showcase the elegance and simple beauty that is so synonymous with Harris’ work.Included in this sale are a number of pieces by Harris at the peak of her career. One such example is an inkstand which she was commissioned to design in 1902 and adopted as one of the prizes issued by the Art Union of London. The Union’s annual report of that year indicates eighteen examples of the inkstand were allocated as prizes. The report also wrote of her design, ‘The charming and original inkstand, designed for the Society by Miss Katie J Harris will be especially noticed…Miss Harris’ future career will be watched with interest’.The period between 1880 and 1914 offered fresh opportunities to women artists in training and employment, and there was a growing number of women artist-designers' names published in popular art magazines at the time. However, despite her name being a major contributor to the commercial Arts and Crafts style, little is known about the life and career of Katie Harris. While Harris may have been one of Hutton & Sons brightest talents, it was commercial standard practice for designs to be attributed to the firm itself, and not the individual designer. As a consequence, even successful artists would remain largely anonymous and it became challenging, particularly for women, to forge a prosperous artistic career. Though her biography remains vague, her accomplishments in silverware design are recognised and reflected in the high prices her work commands in the art market today.
Royal Doulton Figures From the HarryRoyal Doulton Figures From the Harry Potter Series Professor Hermione Studies for Potion Class Ron follows the Weasley Family Tradition Harry Casts a Magical Spell and Wizard in Training all boxed with certificates (4)
Four Henry Alken prints: "The HighFour Henry Alken prints: "The High Mettled Racer" including "The Foal", "The Hunter", "The Post Horse" and "In Training", after Henry Thomas Alken, British, 1784-1851, engravings with aquatint on wove paper, each 10-7/8 x 14-3/4 in. (image); painted wood frames with eglomisé mats. Foxing, toning, fading, mildew, not examined out of frames; frames with some lifting of eglomisé paint.
Royal Doulton Harry Potter Figures WizardRoyal Doulton Harry Potter Figures Wizard in Training HP Fig 7 and The Remembrall Recovery HP Fig 1 Both Boxed
Hulton Getty celebrity photographs collection,Hulton Getty celebrity photographs collection, all limited edition digital giclee prints from the original negatives, 28 photographs of famous movie stars, musicians and sports figures, prints loose in folio, all signed lower right "AP3/27" in pencil, 15-3/4 x 12-1/2 in. to 20 x 14-1/2 in., includes American Royal Arts Corp Certificates of Authenticity for each print and a booklet about the collection; detailed listing: 1. Marilyn Monroe, “A Flower in the Garden” (20x 14-1/2 in. image) 2. Charles Lindberg, “Lucky Lindy” (20x 14-1/2 in. image) 3. Joe Dimaggio, “Jolting Joe” (20 x 14 in. image) 4. Train engine, “New York Central” (20 x 14 in. image) 5. Babe Ruth, “The Babe” (20 x 13 in. image) 6. Frank Sinatra, “Sinatra” (20 x 14 in. image) 7. Elvis Presley, “Elvis” (18 x 12-1/2 in. image) 8. Princess Diana, “Princess Di” (18 x 12-1/2 in. image) 9. Miles Davis, “Miles” (20 x 14 in. image) 10. Sugar Ray Robinson, “In Training” (20 x 14 in. image) 11. John Lennon, “Imagine” (15-3/4 x 12-1/2 in. image) 12. Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer, “Legends” (20 x 14 in. image) 13. Elizabeth Taylor, “Elizabeth” (19-1/4 x 14-1/2 in. image) 14. The Who, “The Who” (20 x 14 in. image) 15. Bob Dylan, “Dylan” (18 x 12-1/2 in. image) 16. Rocky Marciano and Roland La Starza, “The Final Blow” (14 x 20 in. image) 17. Muhammed Ali, “Float Like A Butterfly…” (14 x 20 in. image) 18. Models from the 1956 Men’s Fashion Festival in San Remo, Italy, “Fedoras” (14 x 20 in. image) 19. Louis Armstrong, “Satchmo” (14 x 20 in. image) 20. Muhammed Ali, “…Sting Like a Bee” (14-1/4 x 20 in. image) 21. Brian Jones, Yoko Ono, John Lennon with Julian Lennon, Eric Clapton, Roger Daltry, “Rock n’ Roll Circus” (14 x 20 in. image) 22. Airplane over New York City, “ New York Fly-By” (14 x 20 in. image) 23. Muhammed Ali and the Beatles, “Meet the Beatles” (14 x 20 in. image) 24. The Beatles, “The Fab Four” (14 x 20 in. image) 25. John Cobb in racecar, “The Racer” (14 x 20 in. image) 26. Jimi Hendrix, “Purple Haze” (14 x 20 in. image) 27. The Rolling Stones, “Stones in New York” (14 x 20 in. image) 28. The hands of Leff Nicolas Pouishnoff, “The Pianist” (14 x 20 in. image) All in excellent condition.
Woldemar Neufeld (1909-2002) woodblockWoldemar Neufeld (1909-2002) woodblock print ''Gunnery Hill in Snow '' ed. 40/200 signed in pencil LR and monogrammed ''N'' in print matted and framed under glass ss: 12'' h. x 7 1/2'' w. [Born in Russia Neufeld's family emigrated to Waterloo Canada in 1924. He left Canada in 1935 to study at the Cleveland Institute of Art and relocated again to New York in 1945 to become known as the ''Artist Laureate of the East River.'' In 1949 he moved his family to New Milford CT where he established a studio and art school. He became known for his landscapes of Litchfield County and the Housatonic River Valley. While known for his paintings Neufeld was also a sculptor and printmaker.]; along with Eiichi Kotozuka (1906-1979) Japanese color woodblock print maiko (geisha in training) in multi-color kimono Uchida publisher's seal and artist's signature LL matted ss: 16'' h x 11'' w.
Royal Doulton Harry Potter Figures TheRoyal Doulton Harry Potter Figures The Remembrall Recovery HPFIG1 and Wizard in Training HPFIG7 Boxed with Certificate (2)
[Photography] Group of forty-five vintage[Photography] Group of forty-five vintage images of World War I ''Operations in Training;'' together with some later photos including snapshots of ''Maryland National Guard on Baltimore Streets April 1968'' Estimate $ 100-200
[Photography] Group of thirty original[Photography] Group of thirty original glass plate negatives apparently World War I soldiers in training about 5 x 7 in. Estimate $ 60-90 Back   Inquiry   Email Lot  © Alex Cooper. Images descriptions and condition reports used on this site are originalcopyright material and are not to be reproduced without permission. Forfurther information telephone 410-828-4838 Schedule •  Catalogues •  Archives •  Login •  RegisterAbout Us | Consignors | Buyers | Catalogs | Contact Us | FAQ | Join Our Mailing ListHome | Oriental Rugs | Real Estate Auctions | Alex Cooper's Artfact Page | Alex Cooper Live! Blog908 York Road Towson Maryland 21204Baltimore: (410) 828-4838 | Fax: (410) 828-0875 | Toll-Free: (800) 272-3145antiques@alexcooper.comSite by Fastspot
Royal Doulton Harry Potter Figures TheRoyal Doulton Harry Potter Figures The Freindship Begins and Wizard in Training both boxed with certificates (2)