FORBES ROBERT WOODRUFF COVER ANDFORBES ROBERT WOODRUFF COVER AND TWO PHOTOGRAPHS Forbes Magazine (American), August 15, 1947. Forbes magazine featuring Robert W. Woodruff on the cover, together with two black and white photographs of Woodruff including a reproduction of an undated portrait oil painting by Malcolm Rae. "Marked Copy" ink stamp to cover of magazine. Approx. 8" x 11.25" (magazine).
GROUP OF TWO SIGNED B. C. FORBESGROUP OF TWO SIGNED B. C. FORBES HARDCOVER BOOKS Group of two signed Bertie Charles Forbes, founder of Forbes magazine, hardcover books, inscribed to Robert Winship Woodruff, comprising: "Men Who Are Making America", B.C. Forbes Publishing Company, Incorporated, New York, 1926, with ink inscription, "To my esteemed, Friend,/R.W. Woodruff,/A Modern/Maker of America/With cordial regards/BC Forbes/July 1932": and "Little Bits About Big Men", B.C. Forbes Publishing Company, New York, 1940, with ink inscription, "Here's Hoping!/BC Forbes". Note: Robert Winship Woodruff is featured in "Little Bits About Big Men". Approx. of the largest, 9.25" x 6.25" ("Men Who Are Making America").
2 portfolios. Forbes, Edwin. Life2 portfolios. Forbes, Edwin. Life Studies of The Great Army. New York: John Beacham, [1876]. Folio, orig. cloth; worn. With 40 etched plates; light to moderate toning, occasional chipping to edges. * _ _. _ _. New York: Edwin Forbes, [1876]. Folio, orig. cloth, defective. With 20 assorted (of 40) plates; moderate toning, occasional chipping to edges.
Manner of James Northcote PortraitManner of James Northcote Portrait of a Gentleman in a Red Jacket, said to be Baron Forbes of Forbes
Estimate:$800-$1,200
JOHN COLIN FORBES (CANADIAN, 1846JOHN COLIN FORBES (CANADIAN, 1846 - 1925)John Colin Forbes (Canadian, 1846 - 1925), portrait of Mary Hardy Williams of Ithaca, New York, oil on canvas, signed "J. Colin Forbes", titled and dated "1896, May" in verso, 30" x 24".
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6 vols. (wrappers) (Auction Catalogues.)6 vols. (wrappers) (Auction Catalogues.) Christie's. The Forbes Collection of American Historical Documents. New York, 2002-2007. Parts 1-6, complete. 4to, orig. stiff wrappers. Illus.
ROBERT FORBES (B. 1948), GRAUMAN’SROBERT FORBES (B. 1948), GRAUMAN’S CHINESE THEATER, 1999, OIL ON ARTIST BOARD, SIGHT: 35.75" H X 31.75" WRobert Forbes, (b. 1948) Grauman's Chinese theater, 1999, Oil on artist board Signed and dated lower right: R. Forbes Oil on artist board Dimensions: Sight: 35.75" H x 31.75" W
JAMES D. FORBES, NORWAY AND ITSJAMES D. FORBES, NORWAY AND ITS GLACIERS, PUBLISHED BY ADAM & CHARLES BLACK, EDINBURGH, 1853, ONE VOLUMEJames D. Forbes, Norway and Its Glaciers, Published by Adam & Charles Black, Edinburgh, 1853, One Volume
ROBERT FORBES / THE EVER REVOLVINGROBERT FORBES / THE EVER REVOLVING CITY (1989)Robert Forbes
(Missouri, b. 1948)
The Ever Revolving City , 1989
Oil on canvas
23 1/2" x 35"
A photorealistic oil of a chrome revolving door, signed and dated to the bottom right, titled to the reverse, and studio stamped to the back support. Presented in a metal frame that measures 25" x 36".
Provenance : From the collection of a Fortune 500 company.
Condition
Very good condition, with no notable issues observed under blacklight inspection.
ALEXANDER FORBES (1778-1862, SCOTTISH)ALEXANDER FORBES (1778-1862, SCOTTISH) "CALIFORNIA: A HISTORY OF UPPER AND LOWER CALIFORNIA," 1839Alexander Forbes (1778-1862, Scottish) "California: A History of Upper and Lower California," 1839, Forbes, Alexander. "California: A History of Upper and Lower California from their First Discovery to the Present Time." London: Smith, Elder & Co., 1839 Hardcover book First edition With marble paper boards, leather spine and corners, and gilt-stamped spine 8.5" H x 5.625" W x 1.125" D Provenance: The Residential Property of Thomas and Erika Girardi, Pasadena, CA Notes: From the library. Provenance: The Residential Property of Thomas and Erika Girardi, Pasadena, CA
After B. E. Forbes (American, lateAfter B. E. Forbes (American, late 20th/early 21st century) Two sport fishing prints: "Speaking Spanish", edition 387/450, and "Walk of Fame", edition 443/450, signed "BE Forbes" in images and with pencil remarqué and signature, offset lithograph on paper, approximately 10-1/8 x 26 in. (sight); matching gray-painted frames,
STEVEN FORBES-DESOULE, MIXED MEDIASTEVEN FORBES-DESOULE, MIXED MEDIA SCULPTURE Steven Forbes-deSoule, (American/North Carolina, 20th/21st Century), "Monlague", 1991, mixed media, Contemporary sculpture, surmounted by an amethyst, with glazed pottery, copper, and fiber elements, titled, signed, and dated to right of base. Provenance: From the Private Collection of Veronica Holmes, Atlanta, Georgia. Approx. h. 40", w. 22", d. 8".
W. STANTON FORBES (AMERICAN/GEORGIA,W. STANTON FORBES (AMERICAN/GEORGIA, 1912-1989)W. Stanton Forbes (American/Georgia, 1912-1989), "Reflections at the Pier: Boat Dock", 1954, watercolor on paper, pencil-signed and dated lower center, signed, titled and dated en verso, inscribed with artist, title and date on backing board, handwritten label with artist, title and date on backing paper, 29 5/8 in. x 10 in., framed. Condition: Overall poor condition. Ext. Frame: 33 1/4 in. x 14 5/8 in. x 1/2 in.
TIFFANY & CO. STERLING SILVER 'FORBESTIFFANY & CO. STERLING SILVER 'FORBES 1987 ANNIVERSARY' REVERE TYPE BOWL, H: 2 1/2 IN. (6.4 CM.) 4 OZTTiffany & Co. Sterling Silver 'Forbes 1987 Anniversary' Revere Type Bowl,, Dimensions: H: 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm.) 4 ozt
FORSTER, EDWARD MORGAN Group ofFORSTER, EDWARD MORGAN Group of three autograph letters signed,
Estimate:$500-$700
Collection of 1931-32 Fortune MagazinesCollection of 1931-32 Fortune Magazines Five copies of Fortune magazine January and July 1931 June August and November 1932. The magazines are filled with images color and black and white. There are many wonderful art deco inspired advertisements and articles on subjects from Rockefeller and Cleveland's Forest Hill neighborhood to Chinese Ming period art. All proceeds from the sale of this lot of magazines will benefit the Artist Archives of the Western Reserve.
A lot of various old magazines,A lot of various old magazines, c/o The Saturday Evening Post for June 23, 1951, Fortune magazine for February 1948, The Illustrated London News for April 1, 1939, and nineteen issues of Today's Art magazine from the 1960s and 1970s.
R. FORBES. "THAT TOO AND NOT THAT,"R. FORBES. "THAT TOO AND NOT THAT," OIL (American, 20th century). Oil on canvas, 1976, signed and dated lr, titled on verso, additional information on verso, 31 1/34 x 50 1/4 in., framed.
Coins etcCoins etc
Fight or Buy Bonds 3rd LibertyFight or Buy Bonds 3rd Liberty Loan Forbes Boston.Condition: Professionally conserved & linen backed.Dimensions: 40'' x 30''Provenance: Rochester Historical Society.E
1 vol. Bradman, Arthur. A Narrat[ive]1 vol. Bradman, Arthur. A Narrat[ive] of The Extraordinary Suffer[ings] of Mr. Robert Forbes. His Wife and Five Children,... Journey... Wilderness... Canada to Kennebec-River in The Year 1784. Norwich, [Ct.]: John Trumbull, 1793. Third edition. 16mo, modern 1/2 morocco & bds. Upper fore-edge corners of title page & of pp. (2)-8 torn away - with some loss of text, other internal wear & darkening, small cello-tape repair to title page, other scattered cello-tape repairs to pp. (1)-16. Ex-library copy - ink control number at head of p. (3). Sold with all faults. Evans 25226; Sabin 7288; Field
After Frederic S. Cozzens LYING-TOAfter Frederic S. Cozzens LYING-TO OFF GEORGE'S BANKS Chromolithograph
Estimate:$600-$800
STEVEN FORSTER (AMERICAN/NEW ORLEANS,STEVEN FORSTER (AMERICAN/NEW ORLEANS, B. 1957)Steven Forster (American/New Orleans, b. 1957) , "Angels in America, Louisiana I", gelatin silver print, signed lower margin, "WYES-TV12 Showboat Auction" label with artist and printed label with artist and title on backing paper, 16 in. x 20 in., framed Condition: Overall good condition
CECIL FORBES (BRITISH 20TH CENTURY),CECIL FORBES (BRITISH 20TH CENTURY), TOWER OF LONDON AND HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT, TWO ETCHINGS, FRAME: 10 1/4 X 11 3/4 IN. (26.04 X 29.85 CM.)Cecil Forbes (British 20th Century), Tower of London and Houses of Parliament, Two Etchings,, Dimensions: Frame: 10 1/4 x 11 3/4 in. (26.04 x 29.85 cm.)
FOUR ASSORTED BAGS (CARRIE FORBES,FOUR ASSORTED BAGS (CARRIE FORBES, KATE SPADE, JOAN & DAVID AND SAKS FIFTH AVENUE)Four Assorted Bags (Carrie Forbes, Kate Spade, Joan & David and Saks Fifth Avenue)
CECIL FORBES (ENGLISH 20TH CENTURY),CECIL FORBES (ENGLISH 20TH CENTURY), HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT, LONDON, ETCHING, FRAME: 10-1/4 X 12 INCecil Forbes (English 20th Century), Houses of Parliament, London, Etching, Frame: 10-1/4 x 12 in
FORTE, STEVE. READ THE DEALER.Forte,FORTE, STEVE. READ THE DEALER.Forte, Steve. Read the Dealer. Berkeley, 1986. Printed wrappers. Illustrated. 4to. 84pp. Fine.
COOPER JAMES FENIMORE A collectionCOOPER JAMES FENIMORE A collection of uniformly bound works in 33 volumes.
Two wax theatrical figures theTwo wax theatrical figures the first of Peter Pan modelled on the actor Forbes Robertson dated 1930 the second from the Barratts of Wimpole Street modelled on Gwen Ffrancon-Davis dated 1931.
TIFFANY STERLING COCA-COLA TRAY,TIFFANY STERLING COCA-COLA TRAY, JAMES FARLEY 1965 Tiffany and Company (American, 20th century). Sterling silver ashtray inscribed with dedication to James A. Farley for his 25 years of service in 1965. Appropriately marked. Note: James Aloysius Farley (1888-1976) served as Chairman of Coca-Cola international for 30 years in addition to serving as Postmaster General and the Chairman of the Democratic National Committee in the 1930s. Approx. w. 3.5", 2.12 ozt Ahlers & Ogletree, Inc. reserves the right to require payment for this Lot via secured funds such as wire transfer and/or certified check.
BERGDORF GOODMAN BLACK FAUX FURBERGDORF GOODMAN BLACK FAUX FUR COAT.
After Frederic S. Cozzens OFF SOUNDINGS:After Frederic S. Cozzens OFF SOUNDINGS: A SMOKY SOU'WESTER Chromolithograph
Estimate:$600-$800
Stanhope Forbes (Elizabeth), KingStanhope Forbes (Elizabeth), King Arthur's Wood: A Fairy Story, London: Simpkin, Marshall, Hamilton, Kent & Co., c 1904, illustrated by the author, oblong Folio, multiple colour plates.
AFTER JOSEPH FOXCROFT COLE (AMERICAN,AFTER JOSEPH FOXCROFT COLE (AMERICAN, 1837 - 1892), "NE...After Joseph Foxcroft Cole (American, 1837 - 1892), "New Bedford, Mass.", circa 1858, lithograph with hand coloring on paper, inscribed in plate along the lower margin, image size 16 x 32 inches.
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Herbert Morton Stoops American,Herbert Morton Stoops American, 1888-1948 (i) Unsteady Jobs, High Rents (ii) The Secret of Selling
Estimate:$500-$700
FORGAS, Enrique Ermus, (Cuban,FORGAS, Enrique Ermus, (Cuban, 1971-): ''Los Millionarios'', Oil/Canvas unstretched, 26'' x 20'', signed, titled and dated 2007 verso.