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GRUAU

• COLLECTION OF FASHION CATALOGUES
  COLLECTION OF FASHION CATALOGUES AND BOOKS, 17 Collection of 17 fashion history exhibition catalogues and Books, comprising: Koda, Harold "Splash! A History of Swimwear", Vollbracht, Michaele "Designs and Cartoons", Gundlach, F.C. "Fashion Photography, 1950-1975", Khornak, Lucille "Fashion 2001", Bernstein, Richard "Mega Star", Parkinson, Norman "Fifty Years of Style and FAshion", Lloyd, Valerie "The Art of Vogue", Drake, Nicholas "The Fifties in Vogue", Graife, Frieda "Rene Gruau", Diamondstein, Barbaralee "Fashion: The Inside Story", Hageny, Wolfram "Textile Patternbook", HArtman, Rose "Birds of Paradise", Koren, Leonard "New Fashion Japan", PAcker, William "Fashion Drawing In Vogue", Laubner, Ellie "Fashions of The Roaring '20s", Drake, Nicholas "Fashion Illustration Today", Davis, R.L. "Men's Garments 1830 - 1900", Harris, Kristina "59 Authentic Turn-of-The-Century Fashion Patterns". Largest: 14.5" H x 10" W. Keywords: Books, Library, Literature, Reading
• (2 PC) 1983 "CHATEAU GRUAUD LAROSE"
  (2 PC) 1983 "CHATEAU GRUAUD LAROSE" SAINT JULIEN WINE B...DESCRIPTION: (2 Pc) 1983 Cordier "Chateau Gruaud Larose" Saint Julien Grand Cru Classe Red Wine Bottles. 375 ml. CIRCA: 1983. ORIGIN: France. DIMENSIONS: 375 ml. CONDITION: Good vintage condition. (We Do Not Offer International Shipping). See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
• RENE GRUAU: TWO LITHOGRAPHS,
  RENE GRUAU: TWO LITHOGRAPHS, UNFRAMEDRene Gruau (Italian-French-American, 1909-2004), two unframed lithographs: 1) "Her Things on a Chair", numbered 64/300 lower left, signed lower right, in pencil [Sheet: 26 1/2 x 20 inches], 2) "Lips and Curl" numbered 21/300 lower left, signed lower right, in pencil [Sheet: 26 1/2 x 21 inches]. Both in good condition. Condition: In good condition.
• RENE GRUAU: TWO LITHOGRAPHS,
  RENE GRUAU: TWO LITHOGRAPHS, UNFRAMEDRene Gruau (Italian-French-American, 1909-2004), two unframed lithographs: 1) "Bistro" numbered 226/300 lower left, signed lower right [Sheet: 28 1/4 x 21 inches], and 2) "Couple Dancing" numbered 83/300 lower left, signed lower right, in pencil [Image: 27 1/2 x 20 inches; Sheet: 30 x 21 1/4 inches]. Both in good condition. Condition: Both in good condition.
• SEVEN BOTTLES ASSORTED FRENCH RED
  SEVEN BOTTLES ASSORTED FRENCH RED WINESOne Domaine Trapet Pere et Fils Chambertin Grand Cru, Vintage 1985, Cote de Nuits, France, Red Blend, 750 ml, alcohol 13.5% by volume; One Mommessin Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru, Vintage 1990, Cote de Nuits, France, Red Still Wine, 750 ml, alcohol 13% by volume; One Chateau Gruaud-Larose, Vintage 1986, Saint-Julien, France, Red Bordeaux, 750 ml, alcohol 12.5% by volume; Two Chateau Lynch-Bages, Vintage 1996, Pauillac, France, Red Blend, 750 ml, alcohol 13% by volume; Two Ferraton Pere & Fils Hermitage Les Miaux, Vintage 1990, Rhone, France, Red Blend, 750 ml, alcohol 12.5% by volume Note: Bottles were properly stored in a climate controlled wine cellar. Please note purchases of wine are not available for in house shipping. Buyers can pick up in person or arrange for third party shipping or transportation in accordance with state and federal regulations. To our knowledge the wines offered here have been well cellared, but all details of handling, especially with early vintages, are not known. Purchases are at the buyer's risk, and no returns for wine purchases will be accepted. Condition: slight ullage, 1986 fill below base of neck, three slightly depressed corks, wrinkling, bin soiling, and nicks to capsules, bin soiling, rising, and scuffs and nicks to labels
• RENE GRUAU (1909-2004) LA BELLE
  RENE GRUAU (1909-2004) LA BELLE EN NOIR LITHOGRAPHFramed lithograph on paper, "La Belle En Noir," signed lower right Gruau (Rene Gruau, Italian, 1909-2004), blind stamped and numbered 298/ 300 lower left, sight: 39.5"h, 29.5"w, overall: 48.25"h, 38.25"w
• RENE GRUAU (ITALIAN. 1909-2004)
  RENE GRUAU (ITALIAN. 1909-2004) LITHOGRAPHPeut-Etre, (Les Girl, #2) Signed, numbered 245/300. Circle Galleries Publishing New York, American Atelier. Lithograph in Color. Measuring 51 in. by 29 in. Gilt Carved Frame, behind glass. Overall 59.50 x 37.25 in. (Cond: good)
• RENE GRUAU (ITALIAN. 1909-2004)
  RENE GRUAU (ITALIAN. 1909-2004) LITHOGRAPHLe Secret. Signed, numbered 29/250. Embossed stamps, Circle Pub., New York and American Atelier. Lithograph in Color. Measuring 29 by 20.5 in.
• RENE GRUAU LITHOGRAPHRENE GRUAU
  RENE GRUAU LITHOGRAPHRENE GRUAU (New York/Italy/France, 1909-2004) lithograph, "Le Secret," woman wearing a swan hat, 1987. Pencil signed lower right, edition 238/300. Includes print documentation from the Circle Fine Art Corp. Image measures 35.5" x 44.5", unframed.
• SEVEN BOTTLES OF VINTAGE FRENCH RED
  SEVEN BOTTLES OF VINTAGE FRENCH RED BORDEAUX WINESEVEN BOTTLES OF VINTAGE FRENCH RED BORDEAUX WINE: 1976 Pichon Lalande (2), 1975 Chateau La Mission Haut Brion, 1982 Chateau Gruaud Larose, 1975 Chateau Lynch-Bages, 1985 Chateau Fourcas Hosten, 1975 Chateau Bois Tiffray.
• RENE GRUAU LITHOGRAPHRENE GRUAU
  RENE GRUAU LITHOGRAPHRENE GRUAU (New York/Italy/France, 1909-2004) lithograph, "Rouge et Noir," woman with red scarf. Signed lower right, edition 257/300, 46" x 35.5" (image), 64" x 52" (frame).
• THREE PRINTS INCLUDING MOULIN
  THREE PRINTS INCLUDING MOULIN ROUGE. Late 20th century. Printed copies of Edward Eggleston's 1931 painting "Memories" with "1933" background. 22.5"h. 17.5"w. and cover of 1926 "Pictorial Review". Small tears. 20"h. 16.75"w. Together with a "Bal du Moulin Rouge" lithograph poster after Rene Gruau, ca. 1970. 29.75"h. 22.25"w. Framed sizes.
• 12 bottles 1983 red Bordeaux
  12 bottles 1983 red Bordeaux wine, Chateau Gruaud Larose, St. Julien, Grand Cru Classé, unpacked from original pasteboard case. Excellent condition, minimal ullage, properly cellared. The Estate of the Late Walter Ploeger.
• 11 bottles 1982 red Bordeaux
  11 bottles 1982 red Bordeaux wine, Chateau Gruaud Larosse, St. Julien, Grand Cru Classé. Excellent condition, minimal ullage, three with minor residue on capsules, properly cellared. The Estate of the Late Walter Ploeger.
• Chateau Gruaud LaroseSt.
  Chateau Gruaud LaroseSt. Julien19861 3L bottlebn lbslRemoved from Mr. Knott's large temperature-controlled subterranean wine cellar.
• Chateau Gruaud LaroseSt.
  Chateau Gruaud LaroseSt. Julien198812 bottles8bn 4vts''This tight and powerful red has lots of tannin and fruit concentration. Full-bodied with lovely violet and berry aromas and flavors.''(92pts WS)Removed from Mr. Knott's large temperature-controlled subterranean wine cellar.Complimentary summer storage for wine lots purchased in June.
• 12 bottles 1983 red Bordeaux
  12 bottles 1983 red Bordeaux wine, Chateau Gruaud Larose, St. Julien, Grand Cru Classé, unpacked from original pasteboard case. Excellent condition, minimal ullage, properly cellared. The Estate of the Late Walter Ploeger.
• Chateau Gruaud LaroseSt.
  Chateau Gruaud LaroseSt. Julien19999 bottles9 into neck''Delivers lots of blackberry mineral and mint on the nose. Full-bodied with plenty of fruit and racy polished tannins on the finish. This can go on for many years. But why wait?''(90pts WS)Removed from Mr. Knott's large temperature-controlled subterranean wine cellar.Complimentary summer storage for wine lots purchased in June.
• Chateau Gruaud LaroseSt.
  Chateau Gruaud LaroseSt. Julien20001 3L bottleinto neck''A very strong effort for Gruaud Larose possibly eclipsed by what they have done in 2009 this is a pure full-bodied Gruaud Larose with plenty of new saddle leather cedar wood black currants cherries licorice and Provencal herbs. Spicy earthy full-bodied and rich it has hit its plateau of full maturity where it should stay for another 20 or more years.''(94pts RP)Removed from Mr. Knott's large temperature-controlled subterranean wine cellar.
• Chateau Gruaud LaroseSt.
  Chateau Gruaud LaroseSt. Julien20001 3L bottleinto neck''A very strong effort for Gruaud Larose possibly eclipsed by what they have done in 2009 this is a pure full-bodied Gruaud Larose with plenty of new saddle leather cedar wood black currants cherries licorice and Provencal herbs. Spicy earthy full-bodied and rich it has hit its plateau of full maturity where it should stay for another 20 or more years.''(94pts RP)Removed from Mr. Knott's large temperature-controlled subterranean wine cellar.Complimentary summer storage for wine lots purchased in June.
• 12 bottles 1983 red Bordeaux
  12 bottles 1983 red Bordeaux wine, Chateau Gruaud Larose, St. Julien, Grand Cru Classé, unpacked from original pasteboard case. Excellent condition, minimal ullage, properly cellared. The Estate of the Late Walter Ploeger.
• Lot of two fashion posters: Rene
  Lot of two fashion posters: Rene Gruau (French, b.1910) "Rouge et Noir" Chanel ad poster; 28" x 21 3/4"; signed in the print; copyright 1990. Also, Bernard Villemot (French, 1911-1989), "Bally" poster; 23" x 15"; signed in the print. Both in good condition with a few light surface scratches. Linen backed.
• 1966 1970 1975 1982 1983 & 1986
  1966 1970 1975 1982 1983 & 1986 Gruaud Larose8 total bottlesVintage 1966 St. Julien htms bsl (1)Vintage 1970 St. Julien htms lbsl (1)Vintage 1975 St. Julien bn lbsl (1)Vintage 1982 St. Julien bn bsl (1)Vintage 1983 St. Julien bn lbsl (1)Vintage 1986 St. Julien 1bn 2hs (3)Acquired from the climate-controlled storage of a lifelong important collector.
• Chateau Gruaud LaroseSt.
  Chateau Gruaud LaroseSt. Julien20003 bottles1 into neck 2bn''Greatest wine from this estate since 1945. Absolutely wonderful aromas of flowers currants and citrus. Full-bodied yet very very refined with a center core of fruit that tastes like crushed raspberries. It goes on and on across the palate. Best after 2010.''(95pts WS)Acquired from the climate-controlled storage of a lifelong important collector.
• Six bottles of venerable clarets
  Six bottles of venerable clarets including one Chateau La Mission Haut-Brion 1959 Graves low to mid shoulder; two Chateau Gruaud-Larose 1959 St Julien one mid one below low shoulder; one Chateau Leoville-Barton 1953 St Julien low shoulder; one Chateau Duhart-Milon 1970 Pauillac high shoulder; and one Chateau Bezineau 1929 St Emilion mid shoulder. Offered as all from strong vintages although levels a cause for concern. Estimate ?100-200 FURTHER IMAGES ALREADY AVAILABLE AT WWW.GORRINGES.CO.UK 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 Gorringes Conditions of Sale.Sold for ?220
• RENE GRUAU (FRENCH 1909-2004)
  RENE GRUAU (FRENCH 1909-2004) DIORESSENCE. Lithograph in colors signed in pencil lower right and numbered lower left 215/300; Frame: 41'' x 32.50'' 30.75'' x 23.75'' Condition: Sheet: 34.75 inches x 29 inches; Taped on the reverse to paperboard backing at middle sides and along top edge -- print can be removed from backing for shipment. Some very light creases along top margin edge; 1/2 inch light red pen mark/line in lower left margin; Otherwise no other apparent significant condition issues with the lot
• Rene Gruau French, 1909-2004
  Rene Gruau French, 1909-2004 Architectural Study, 1941 Estimate: $1,500  - $2,500
• Rene Gruau (1910-2004) RELAX
  Rene Gruau (1910-2004) RELAX Estimate:$900-$1,200