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Robert Longo (American b. 1953) The
Robert Longo (American b. 1953) The Entertainer 1986 lithograph edition 57/85 signed Robert Longo and dated (lower right) 30 x 21 inches.
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DAVID ARONSON, (1923-2015), "THE
DAVID ARONSON, (1923-2015), "THE ENTERTAINER," CIRCA EARLY 1970, ENCAUSTIC ON BOARD, 15.75" H X 9.75" WDavid Aronson, (1923-2015) "The Entertainer," Circa early 1970 Encaustic on board Signed upper right: Aronson; titled on a gallery label affixed verso 15.75" H x 9.75" W Provenance: Bernard Danenberg Galleries, New York, NY Property from Frances Luban Fine Art, Burbank, CA Encaustic on board Dimensions: 15.75" H x 9.75" W Provenance: Bernard Danenberg Galleries, New York, NY Property from Frances Luban Fine Art, Burbank, CA
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Doris Vlasek-Hails (American,
Doris Vlasek-Hails (American, 1938-2004) "Entertainer" surrealist acrylic on linen a juggler in stereotypical tuxedo balances a luminous orb above a galactic horizon 51 1/2"Sq. Good condition, minor wear along top border.
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MORNING ENTERTAINMENT. “LE
MORNING ENTERTAINMENT. “LE PRESTIDIGITATEUR.”After Ignace Spiridon (1845—1930), photogravure by Goupil & Cie. Morning Entertainment. “Le Prestidigitateur.” New York: M. Knoedler, 1884. Hand-colored photogravure depicting a parlor magician performing for two ladies. 18 x 13 ¾”. Foxing to verso affecting parts of image and margins, scattered marginal creases, yet attractive overall. Old matting.
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Filippo Indoni (Italian ca.
Filippo Indoni (Italian ca. 1842-1908) The Entertainer watercolor signed Indoni (lower left) 21 x 29 1/2 inches.
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CONTEMPORARY FOLK PAINTING OF AN
CONTEMPORARY FOLK PAINTING OF AN ENTERTAINERPaint, glitter, metallic paint, leaf on paper. Repeated symbols framing main image field. Fine dot/punchwork impressions for some linework. Faux or real gold leaf circles. Paper sheet floated on backing. Unsigned. Complementary frame to image design.
(MROG2201)(JP)
Dimensions: Paper 30"H x 22.25 framed 34.25 x 26.5
Condition:
Excellent
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CHANDOS. AMERICA’S FOREMOST
CHANDOS. AMERICA’S FOREMOST ENTERTAINER. CHANDOS.Circa 1910. Two-color pictorial broadside advertises Chandos as a “human target,” “handcuff king,” and as presenting the Miser’s Dream, Indian Mystery, and more. The central image is clearly a pirating of the masthead of Will Goldston’s periodical, The Magician. 11 x 21 ¼". Margins added, abraded throughout. B-.
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JACK RICHARD (AMERICAN, 1922 -
JACK RICHARD (AMERICAN, 1922 - 2014) 12" x 16" "The Entertainer". Oil on canvas board, signed upper right, studio labels to verso, unframed.
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BENYON, EDGAR. WORLD’S MOST
BENYON, EDGAR. WORLD’S MOST VERSATILE BOY ENTERTAINER. ...Christchurch: The Lyettleton Times Co., ca. 1910. Letterpress broadside for an early appearance of this Kiwi magician who went on to considerable success in England, Australia, and the nation of his birth. Here, he is billed as a “juggler, mimic, magician, ventriloquist,” as part of a larger variety bill. 14 ¼ x 35 ¾". One clipped corner over-painted. B-.
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DAN MCCLEARY CHARCOAL ON PAPERDAN
DAN MCCLEARY CHARCOAL ON PAPERDAN McCLEARY (California, b. 1952) charcoal on paper, "The Entertainer," figure with arms crossed. Initialed lower right and dated 1985, titled and signed verso. Label attached verso from the Newspace Gallery, Los Angeles. Image measures 19.25" x 18". In a wood frame; 24" x 22.5" overall.
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KELLERMAN HAPPY JACK DANCER
KELLERMAN HAPPY JACK DANCER Lithographed tin depicts dancing figure in front of stage crank mechanism minstrel dancer in blue litho suit with top hat. 6 3/8'' h. (Exc. Cond.)
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Herend figure; male dancer in
Herend figure; male dancer in Hungarian folk costume. 11 1/2"H.
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KELLERMAN HAPPY JACK DANCER
KELLERMAN HAPPY JACK DANCER Lithographed tin depicts dancing figure on stage crank mechanism minstrel dancer in full suit with top hat. 7 1/2'' h. Wear at top of hat. (VG Cond.)
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PARLOR AMUSEMENTS AND EVENING
PARLOR AMUSEMENTS AND EVENING ENTERTAINMENTS.Hoffmann, Professor (Angelo J. Lewis). Parlor Amusements and Evening Entertainments. Philadelphia: David McKay, ca. 1900. Pictorial olive cloth in two colors and gilt. Frontispiece. Illustrated. 8vo. Few splatter marks to cloth and page edges, internally fine.
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FREEMAN. FREEMAN. CONJUROR,
FREEMAN. FREEMAN. CONJUROR, ILLUSIONIST…Liverpool: S. Griffith, 1890. Handsome letterpress broadside advertises a variety show at the Argyle Theatre of Varities, Birkenhead, on which Freeman the “only rival of Carl Hertz” appears alongside acrobatic wonders, humorists, trained dogs, singers, and “black-and-white face comedians.” 10 ¼ x 3". Two edges ragged. B.
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A spelter figure of a musician,
A spelter figure of a musician, 43cm high
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KASSNER, ALOIS. ZAUBERER.
KASSNER, ALOIS. ZAUBERER. KASSNER.Hamburg: Adolph Friedländer, 1935. A half-length portrait of Kassner in white tie and tails is surrounded from behind by animals from his show, including a goat and his vanishing elephant named Toto, and in front by small demons who aid him in performing the Any Drink Called For routine also known as the Inexhaustible Bottle trick. 19 x 55". Minor wear in lower quarter, a few old folds; A-.
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CIRCUS HANDBILL. ''Evetta the
CIRCUS HANDBILL. ''Evetta the only Lady Clown with the Barnum & Bailey Greatest Show on Earth''. By the Strobridge Lithograph Co New York and Cincinnati. 14'' h. 11'' w. Framed 25'' h. 21'' w.
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BRUSH THE GREAT. MAGICIAN.
BRUSH THE GREAT. MAGICIAN. ENTERTAINER. ILLUSIONIST.Brush, Edwin. Brush the Great. Magician. Entertainer. Illusionist. Chicago: Goes Litho., ca. 1920. Full length portrait of Brush before a Moorish scene, a witch, and bats in the background, his name floating in green smoke. Framed to 45 x 30”; light visible toning, but not examined out of frame.
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After Honore Daumier (French
After Honore Daumier (French 1808-1879) L'Acteur Des Funambules oil on board 13 x 9 1/2 inches.
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AL HIRSCHFELD, (3) PRINTS Al
AL HIRSCHFELD, (3) PRINTS Al Hirschfeld (American, 1903-2003), each print on heavy paper, numbered in pencil (not signed), includes: "Groucho Marx", 29"h x 17.5"w; "That's Entertainment" with Benny Goodman, Judy Garland, Red Skelton, Bob Hope, George Burns, and Gracie Allen, 29.25"h x 21.5"w; and Broadway producer Abe Hirschfeld, 24.25"h x 26"w
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Entertainment history signed lot
Entertainment history signed lot c/o (10) varied actors and actresses 40's to 50's, including black and white press photos signed by Diana Lynn, Jane Powers, Allan Hale Sr., Martha Vickers, publicity shots showing individuals in various acts of cooking, most pictures date mid 40's, cut signatures include Buddy Rogers (Actor), Paul Winchell, noting Jerry Mahoney, playbill page signed by Gene Tierney, (4) other entertainment related signatures without clear ID, the book Bomber Command with Presidential Note of Service affixed inside of the hard cover, stamped signature of Harry Truman along with various sheet music notable covers include Eddie Fisher
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Collection of entertainment
Collection of entertainment signatures, 20+ signatures gathered together on letters, publicity photos, programs & random paper pieces n the field of entertainment, signatures include Burt Bacharach, Jonathan Frid, Imogene Coca, Eric Savareid, Yvonne DeCarlo, Isaac Stern, amongst others, included with group are various unsigned publicity photos including Bronson (Death Wish), Liza Minnelli, Tom Selleck, Lloyd Bridges, as well as movie stills of the original West Side Story, collection originated from a former entertainment journalist from the Delaware Valley, several reproductions of live signatures not mentioned
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HARTZ, JOSEPH MICHAEL. PROGRAMME OF
HARTZ, JOSEPH MICHAEL. PROGRAMME OF M. HARTZ' ENTERTAIN...Hartz, Joseph Michael. Programme of M. Hartz' Entertainment. Plymouth: Creber Litho., ca. 1880. Attractive chromolithograph bi-fold program for Professor Hartz, the cover illustrated with a wizard surrounded by imps, a serpent, dice, and cards, the two-part program enumerated within. Remnants of scrapbook removal on verso. Rare.
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A well modelled humorous 1970's
A well modelled humorous 1970's Cuban ceramic figure of a clarinet player the gaily painted model with applied newsprint patches of the time.
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ENTNER Barry (American 1959-):
ENTNER Barry (American 1959-): Blown glass sculpture depicting a fish. Signed and dated 1998. Approx. 15''L.
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DUNNINGER, JOSEPH. ONE OF THE
DUNNINGER, JOSEPH. ONE OF THE GREATEST BOX OFFICE ATTRA...New York [?], ca. 1955 [?]. Black-and-white offset poster pictures the great mentalist and two theater marquees featuring his name. The text trumpets his success as a television personality and stage performer. 17 x 22". Considerable scattered wear, tears, and over-coloring. B-.
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ANDRE KERTESZ (AMERICAN/HUNGARIAN
ANDRE KERTESZ (AMERICAN/HUNGARIAN 1894-1985), SATIRIC DANCER, PHOTOGRAPHAndre Kertesz (American/Hungarian 1894-1985), Satiric Dancer, Photograph, As ordered by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Columbia, Weschler's Auctioneers & Appraisers, LLC is employed to sell 41 lots of a Bankruptcy Estate's "Art": including but not limited to Fine Arts, Photographs, Paintings, and Furniture. Weschler's descriptions contained herein are believed to be correct to the best of auctioneer/agent's knowledge but are subject to inspection and verification by all parties relying on it. Sellers, their representatives and auctioneer/agent shall not be liable for any inaccuracies, errors, or omissions.
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DANCER, PARTIAL COLD PAINTED
DANCER, PARTIAL COLD PAINTED BRONZE, INTIALED 'MV'Dancer, Partial Cold Painted Bronze, Intialed 'MV'
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KASSNER, ALOIS. KASSNER DER
KASSNER, ALOIS. KASSNER DER GROSSE ZAUBERER.Hamburg: Adolph Friedländer, ca. 1929. Handsome color lithograph shows Kassner’s vanishing elephant, Toto, rearing up on two feet over the magician’s head. Kassner stands in the foreground with a wand in his hand. 27 x 55". Minor wear; A-. Kassner (1887 – 1970) was known as the “Thurston of Germany,” as he presented a spectacular stage show filled with large illusions including the vanish of twelve people at one time. He introduced the Vanishing Elephant illusion in 1929 and it quickly became the highlight of his show
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George Edmund Butler (20th
George Edmund Butler (20th Century)/Encore/a ballerina on stage taking curtain calls/artist's label verso/oil on board, 35cm x 27cm
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A Reliable Mechanical Comedian,
A Reliable Mechanical Comedian, Willie, 19cm high
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DANTE (HARRY AUGUST JANSEN). DANTE.
DANTE (HARRY AUGUST JANSEN). DANTE. THE ARISTOCRAT OF M...Leeds [?], 1938. Three-color letterpress broadside bears a handsome central offset bust portrait of Dante in white tie and tails. Surrounding text describes the illusion show he will present, including descriptions of his famous “Magician’s Rehearsal” (now known as Backstage with a Magician), Fountania, Television Outdone (Broadcasting a Woman), and more. 11 1/8 x 35". A.
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UNSIGNED JAZZ AGE ILLUSTRATION
UNSIGNED JAZZ AGE ILLUSTRATION Humorous depiction of a Club Raid with a scantily clad dancer being led out by burly policemen through a crowd of blue bloods, the band and singer looking on in shock, ink and watercolor on paper laid to illustration board, white painted frame, no glass, 27 1/2" x 36 1/2", toned, some scattered soiling.
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OUTSIDER ART, MOSE TOLLIVER,
OUTSIDER ART, MOSE TOLLIVER, SATURDAY NIGHT DANCE HALLTolliver, Mose, b. 1920, d. 2006, Saturday Night Dance Hall, 18"x20", 1980s, house paint on plywood, purchased from dealer
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Jazz and Celebrities. A quantity of
Jazz and Celebrities. A quantity of albums containing photographs of famous jazz musicians and others in action including Humphrey Lyttleton Acker Bilk George Melly etc... often with David and Peter Lund.