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José Luis Cuevas (Mexican, 1934-
José Luis Cuevas
(Mexican, 1934- 2017)
Evolution of Man, 1957
mixed media on paper
signed Cuevas and dated (lower right)
26 x 20 inches.
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2 PCS, CHARLES DARWIN, DESCENT OF
2 PCS, CHARLES DARWIN, DESCENT OF MAN, 1ST EDITION Charles Darwin (British, 1809-1882). First edition of "The Descent of Man" volumes I and II, 1871. Provenance: Partial acquired from Jeremy Norman & Co., on March 26, 1990. Approx. h. 7.5" each
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Darwin (Charles) The Descent of
Darwin (Charles) The Descent of Man, Second Edition, Third Impression, 2 vols., 1898, The Life and Letters of Charles Darwin, 3 vols., 1887, Huxley (L) The Life and Letters of T H Huxley, 2 vols., 1900 and 49 others. 8vo., orig. cloth
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FRANK HOWELL, EVOLUTION,
FRANK HOWELL, EVOLUTION, 1976Frank Howell, (1937 - 1997) Evolution, 1976, lithograph, edition 39 of 75 editioned, titled, signed and dated in graphite lower center: 39/75 Evolution Frank Howell 1976 lithograph, edition 39 of 75 Dimensions: 22 1/2 x 30 in. (57.15 x 76.20 cm.), Frame: 31 x 38 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. (78.74 x 97.79 x 3.81 cm.) Provenance: Private Collection, Florida
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AHARONE BEZALEL 'EVOLUTION' BRONZE,
AHARONE BEZALEL 'EVOLUTION' BRONZE, 1984 Aharone Bezalel (Israeli 1926-2012), 'Evolution,' bronze 1984, composed of three concentric, rounded rectangles framing a heart, signed, dated '84, and numbered 1/100 at back. Provenance: From the Private Collection of Sarah Rodin, St. Louis, Missouri. Approximate dimensions: h. 2.1", w. 6.75", d. 6.5".
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Charles Darwin Print Accompanied by
Charles Darwin Print Accompanied by Clipped Signature Charles Darwin (1809-1882). English naturalist presented the theory of evolution in On the Origin of Species (1859). Lot of 2 including clipped signature Ch. Darwin below an indecipherable note in Darwin's hand 1.75 x 4.5 in. framed with a Darwin print by Robert M. Lindsay Philadelphia copyright January 1890 23.75 x 27.75 in. overall. Plus a print of Darwin in his younger years pencil signed by engraver G. Kruell framed to 15.75 x 18.5 in. Condition: Very good.
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Ink and watercolor fraktur
Ink and watercolor fraktur four-part Metamorphosis ca. 1800 depicting the stages of man from Adam and Eve to Death 4" x 3". ?
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Robert Lohman (American,
Robert Lohman (American, 1919-2001), "Three Stages of Man"; ink on paper; 12" x 7 1/2"; signed and dated 1941 lower right.
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Social commentary print;
Social commentary print; broadside depicting the ages of man, ascending and descending staircase with illustrations of 19th century figure through various stages of life, accompanied by alphabetical poem describing life's sins. Image 23" x 13". Crease marks, foxing, left margin trimmed.
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Jongwang Lee b.1960. Evolution.
Jongwang Lee b.1960. Evolution. 2006, acrylic, oil, resin, and sumi ink on canvas on panel. 21¾ h × 31¼ w in. estimate: $800–1,200. Signed, titled and dated to verso ‘Evolution Jongwang Lee 2006’. Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner
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The African Abroad or His Evolution
The African Abroad or His Evolution in Western Civilization by William H. Ferris A.M. New Haven: The Tuttle Morehouse & Taylor Press 1913. First edition. 2 volumes 8vo hardbound in dark red cloth with embossed gilt covers pictorial frontispiece. 522 pp and 982 pp.
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WOOD, J.G. THE NATURAL HISTORY OF
WOOD, J.G. THE NATURAL HISTORY OF MAN... ...Being an Account of the Manners and Customs of the Uncivilized Races of Men Volumes I (Africa) and II (Australia, New Zealand, Polynesia, America, Asia, and Ancient Europe), (London: George Rutledge and Sons, 1868-1870), 4to (10 in.), three-quarter leather over marbled boards.
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AN ESSAY... OF MAN'S REDEMPTIONAn
AN ESSAY... OF MAN'S REDEMPTIONAn Essay on the Scheme and Conduct, Procedure and Extent of Man's Redemption. Second edition, improved and enlarged. Author: William Worthington. Publisher: London: St. John's Gate. Date: 1848
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JAMES G. DAVIS 'EVOLUTION ISLAND'
JAMES G. DAVIS 'EVOLUTION ISLAND' OIL PAINTINGJames G. Davis, American (1931-2016). Large oil on canvas 'Evolution Island' signed and dated 1986 top center. Label on verso from Yares Gallery, N.Y. Measures 86"H x 68"W.
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* DARWIN CHARLES [Work.] New
* DARWIN CHARLES [Work.] New York: D. Appleton 1872-1892. 5 vols. 8vo publisher's bound in red cloth gilt-lettered spines. Comprising: The Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection 1872. Sixth edition; The Variation of Animals and Plants under Domestication 1892. Second edition revised; The Effects of Cross and Self-Fertilisation in the Vegetable Kingdom 1892; The Power of Movement in Plants 1892. Boards lightly soiled; ends bumped; intermittent foxing in Origin of Species; hinges tender in some vols.
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STRIKING PRIMITIVE PORTRAIT OF A
STRIKING PRIMITIVE PORTRAIT OF A MAN-pen and ink and wash on paper in an early lemon gold molded frame. H: 5'' x W. 4 3/8''. From the Marvin Sadik Collection.
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DARWIN. ORIGIN OF SPECIES, 1871
DARWIN. ORIGIN OF SPECIES, 1871 Charles Darwin, THE ORIGIN OF SPECIES BY MEANS OF NATRUAL SELECTION (New York: Appleton, 1871) 12mo, cloth. Some light abrasions and the owner's signature.
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URBAN GENRE SCI FI STREET SCENE
URBAN GENRE SCI FI STREET SCENE PAINTING ,20th CenturyDepicts a young man with his head resting on his knees in an urban environment, a futuristic glowing blue head piece projects a human form glowing forms leading to a skull and multi armed figure.
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ADAM & EVE ILLUSTRATED PRINTED
ADAM & EVE ILLUSTRATED PRINTED FLYLEAF "FALL OFMan" ca. 1815; attributed to Samuel Bauman at Ephrata Cloister, a rare English version printed broadside with watercolor accent printed on screen layed paper with fine border and florette typeset on corners, illustration depicting Adam and Eve on either side of tree with serpent giving Eve an apple, 18"x 13 1/2"; Condition: 1 corner fold, old paper foxing
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A Carved Stone Man depicted in a
A Carved Stone Man depicted in a kneeling position. Height 8 inches.
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Buffon (Count de), Natural History,
Buffon (Count de), Natural History, History of Man, Quadrupeds, Birds, Twenty Volumes, London, T. Cadell & W. Davies, 1812, 8vo, Contemporary Calf
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CHARLES DARWIN, ON THE ORIGIN OF
CHARLES DARWIN, ON THE ORIGIN OF SPECIES, PUBLISHED BY D. APPLETON AND CO., NEW YORK 1867Charles Darwin, On the Origin of Species, Published by D. Appleton and Co., New York 1867,
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GEORGES ROUAULT HOMO HOMINI LUPUS
GEORGES ROUAULT HOMO HOMINI LUPUS France,1871-1958" Homo Homini Lupus" (One Man Wolf), 1926, edition of 425. Chapon-Rouault 90, Wofsy 144.
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GAETANO MORMILE NOMADIC MAN VOLCANO
GAETANO MORMILE NOMADIC MAN VOLCANO PAINTING Italy1839-1890Depicts a gentleman sitting by a fire while a distant volcano erupts into the night sky. Painting sits in a finely carved gilt acanthus leaf Florentine frame.
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EUROPEAN MODERNIST HOT NUDE MAN
EUROPEAN MODERNIST HOT NUDE MAN ENGRAVING Europe,20th CenturyHot, edition 3 of 50, depicting a defined man with hairy chest and grotesque facial features. Notice how the image was created using four separate plates.
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CHARLES DARWIN BOOKS, 19TH
CHARLES DARWIN BOOKS, 19TH CENTURYCharles Darwin (1809-1882) British, two (2) books, "Expression of the emotions in man and animals", dated 1896, D. Appleton And Company, New York. Along with "Animals and Plants under domestication I", by Charles Darwin as well, dated 1896, D. Appleton and Company, New York. Both in good condition, some scuffing and wear to edges. Pages have not been counted.
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Two Books: "The Road To Man" by
Two Books: "The Road To Man" by Herbert Wendt and "The Conquest of Civilization" by James Henry Breasted Garden City New York: Doubleday and Company Inc. 1959 8vo translated by Helen Sebba illustrated with many interesting photographs first US edition with original DJ in wraps tan cloth binding. New York: The Literary Guild of American Inc. 1938 hardbound in red cloth 8vo edited by Edith Williams Ware. New Edition revised and illustrated with photographs with original DJ in wraps.
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19C EUROPEAN PORTRAIT PAINTING OF A
19C EUROPEAN PORTRAIT PAINTING OF A BEARDED MAN Europe,19th CenturyDepicting a white bearded man with scholar's hat and black robe.
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CHARLES DARWIN, M.A. FOR D.
CHARLES DARWIN, M.A. FOR D. APPLETON AND COMPANY, NEW YORK, 'ON THE ORIGIN OF SPECIES...', 1860Charles Darwin, M.A. for D. Appleton and Company, New York, 'On The Origin of Species...', 1860,
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Shepard Fairey (American b. 1970)
Shepard Fairey (American b. 1970) "Evolve Devolve". Offset lithographic poster in colors on wove paper 2009 signed in pencil in the lower right unframed.
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1 vol. Darwin, Charles. The
1 vol. Darwin, Charles. The Origins of Species by Means of Natural Selection. New York: D. Appleton, 1860. First American edition, second issue. 8vo, orig. blind-stamped brown cloth, gilt-lettered spine; corners bumped, spine ends frayed & chipped. With fold. table. Light to occasionally moderate foxing, moderate foxing to title page, table moderately toned. Sound copy. Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Freeman''s Conditions of Sale.
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ROBERT DICKEY (AMERICAN, 1861 -
ROBERT DICKEY (AMERICAN, 1861 - 1944) 15" x 22" "My dear, what does all this fuss about eugenics mean? It means, Jack, that man has just discovered the necessity of applying to himself theories of development he has practiced on our family for generations", March 25, 1914. Mixed media on Bainbridge illustration board, signed "Robert L. Dickey" lower left, created for the July 2, 1914 publication of LIFE magazine, Life Publishing Company copyright stamp on verso.
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TWO PLATES FROM JAMES C. PRICHARD'S
TWO PLATES FROM JAMES C. PRICHARD'S NATURAL HISTORY OF MAN. Meach-o-shin-gaw and Wah-ro-nee-sah: each a colored engraving framed (8.25'' x 4.75'' sight). Together with: Ceriornis Melanocephala offset lithograph after J. Wolf & J. Smit (14'' x 10.25'' sight); Hylonympha Macrocerca offset lithograph after J. Gould (18'' x 13'') and a color lithograph after Edwin Deming (12.50'' x 10'') Condition: No Specific Condition Recorded - Sold As Is
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TWO ETCHINGS AFTER CHRISTIAN
TWO ETCHINGS AFTER CHRISTIAN WILHELM ERNST DIETRICH (DIETRICY) (German 1712-1774). The first titled ''Ecce Homo'' (Behold the Man) depicting Christ wearing a crown of thorns 4.75'' x 5.5'' (image). The second a landscape with boardwalk and river 2.25'' x 4.75'' (image). Both unframed.
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A 17th Century carved figure of a
A 17th Century carved figure of a man, traces of polychromatic decoration, 49cm high/Provenance: The Estate of the late Diana & Gospatric Home, Lily Farm, Bucks
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GEORG BALTHASAR PROBST (GERMAN, FL.
GEORG BALTHASAR PROBST (GERMAN, FL. C. 1757 - 1817) 12 ¼" x 16 ¾" overall Set of four hand-colored etchings of the Garden of Eden depicting the creation of man, the serpent offering Eve the fruit, the expulsion from the garden, and the cultivation of the garden, unframed.