Historical Romance of the AmericanHistorical Romance of the American Negro by Charles H. Fowler M.D. Baltimore: Thomas & Evans 1902. 8 vo 269 pp. Burgundy cloth cops embossed front board many photographic illustrations.
* (BINDINGS) A group of 27 volumes* (BINDINGS) A group of 27 volumes bound in varying shades of dark red. Oeuvres de C. Marot de Cahors. Paris: Delarue n.d. [c. 1890] 4 vols. 12mo 3/4 red morocco over marbled boards. The Satyricon of Petronius. Paris: Charles Carrington 1902. 8vo full red morocco marbled endpapers. Limited to 500 copies. Ringan Gilhaize. Edinburgh: G & W.B. Whittaker 1823. 3 vols. 12mo 3/4 morocco over marbled boards marbled endpapers. The Letters of Anna Seward. Edinburgh: George Ramsay 1811. 6 vols. 8vo full straight-grain red morocco a.e.g. The Life of Charles Dickens. London: Chapman and Hall 1872. 3 vols. Large 8vo full red morocco a.e.g. marbled endpapers. The Life of Sir Walter Scott. Edinburgh: Adam and Charles Black 1869. 10 vols. 12mo 3/4 red morocco over marbled boards marbled endpapers.
Forty-Eight-Volume Set of The RomancesForty-Eight-Volume Set of The Romances of Alexandre Dumas, published by Little, Brown and Company, Boston, 1894, in a limited edition of 1,000 sets of which the present one is number 184.
ROMARE BEARDEN (AMERICAN, 1911-1988)ROMARE BEARDEN (AMERICAN, 1911-1988) FEMME NOIR, BY LEO...pen and ink on paper
The poem by Leopold Senghor, Senegalese poet, writer, and statesman is inscribed in pen and brown ink by Romare Bearden, with drawings by BeardenÊin the margins of the poem matted and framed
two sheets of 8 x 11 inch paper, framed
Private Collection, acquired directly from the artist
Mark Miller (American, 1919-2008)Mark Miller (American, 1919-2008) Romance story illustration depicting a young couple kissing, 1960s, gouache on illustration board, signed "Mark Miller", 15" x 21", good condition. Mark Miller was a prominent and prolific American illustrator in the Golden Age of illustration in the 1940s-1960s. He studied at the Chouinard Art Institute (now Cal Arts) and was hired as a wardrobe sketch artist for 20th Century Fox. He later became an advertising and magazine story illustrator with his work appearing in McCall?s, Good Housekeeping, Ladies Home Journal, Redbook, Cosmopolitan, Woman?s Day and Saturday Evening Post. Many of his works were handled by agencies in New York City including Charles E. Cooper, Harry Watts Inc., and American Artists Agency. He also created a partnership with artist Dan Crowley. In the 1960s he decided to set aside his art to become a winemaker. He was the founder of Benmarl Vineyards. All Illustrations are acquired from the artist?s collection.
EDWIN ROBERTS OUTDOOR ROMANCE GENREEDWIN ROBERTS OUTDOOR ROMANCE GENRE PAINTING England1840-1917Depicts a young woman dressed in pink seated by a musician dressed in red and a gentleman reading a book beneath a large tree dropping fall foliage.
FREDERICK BALLARD WILLIAMS "AUTUMNFREDERICK BALLARD WILLIAMS "AUTUMN ROMANCE" PAINTINGFrederick Ballard Williams (American, 1871-1956). Oil painting on canvas titled "Autumn Romance," depicting a group of women in elegant 18th c. garb frolicking beneath an autumnal tree. Signed along the lower right.
Unframed; height: 28 1/4 in x width: 36 1/4 in. Framed; height: 36 1/4 in x width: 43 3/4 in.
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Marantonia Italian genre painting,Marantonia Italian genre painting, a couple conversing, signed lower left "Marantonia", oil on canvas, Italian School, 20th century, 14-1/8 x 11-1/4 in.; original gilt wood and composition French style frame. Original stretcher and tacking edge; frame with losses and retouch, fronted with glass. Private Collection, Ohio.
Romance Novel Illustration by FrancoRomance Novel Illustration by Franco Acrylic on Board Franco (American 20th century) signed l.l.; 15 x 20 in. Condition: Unframed.
James Michalopoulos (American/NewJames Michalopoulos (American/New Orleans, b. 1951) \"Twill for Romance\", 1995, oil on canvas, 28\" x 22\", titled and dated verso, signed lower left \"Michalopoulos\". Presented in a carved giltwood frame.
ROMANCING THE STONE (20TH CENTURYROMANCING THE STONE (20TH CENTURY FOX, 1984). Original 30" x 40" movie poster, rolled. Edge wear and fading.
A LARGE INDIAN PAINTING OF A ROMANTICA LARGE INDIAN PAINTING OF A ROMANTIC MEETING 20th century, finely painted image of a prince returning from a hunting expedition and pausing to drink water at a well where four girls are drawing water, one of the girls holds out a water vessel to him, from which she pours water for him to drink, as her companions pause their activity to watch this romantic scene.
The subject of this painting may have originated from a poem composed by Muhammad Akram in 1685, based on the story of Shahid and Wafa or from the story of Mohna Rani and Chel Batao, both popular scenes in Indian painting.
Mark Miller (American, 1919-2008)Mark Miller (American, 1919-2008) Romance mystery illustration depicting a young woman in a white dress talking to a man outside her door, gouache on illustration board, signed "Mark Miller", artist's label on reverse, 19-3/4" x 16-7/8", good condition. Mark Miller was a prominent and prolific American illustrator in the Golden Age of illustration in the 1940s-1960s. He studied at the Chouinard Art Institute (now Cal Arts) and was hired as a wardrobe sketch artist for 20th Century Fox. He later became an advertising and magazine story illustrator with his work appearing in McCall?s, Good Housekeeping, Ladies Home Journal, Redbook, Cosmopolitan, Woman?s Day and Saturday Evening Post. Many of his works were handled by agencies in New York City including Charles E. Cooper, Harry Watts Inc., and American Artists Agency. He also created a partnership with artist Dan Crowley. In the 1960s he decided to set aside his art to become a winemaker. He was the founder of Benmarl Vineyards. All Illustrations are acquired from the artist?s collection.
Johanna Nitzke Marquis. I HearJohanna Nitzke Marquis. I Hear Tell of Romance. 1999, mixed media in artist-made frame. 21½ h × 18¼ w × 4½ d in. result: $378. estimate: $800–1,200. This work features a glass element by the artist's husband, Richard Marquis. Signed, titled and dated to label frame verso ‘I Hear Tell of Romance Johanna Nitzke Marquis 1999’. Provenance: Elliott Brown Gallery, Seattle | Collection of Pamela Lee Biallas
John Deforest Stull American 1910-1972John Deforest Stull American 1910-1972 ''Romance in Brooklyn'' oil on canvas signed and dated ''D. Stull '50'' ll titled on stretcher on verso 40 x 28 in. framed Estimate $ 400-600 Frame wear. Paintings have not been examined by blacklight.
ROMARE BEARDEN (AMERICAN, 1912ROMARE BEARDEN (AMERICAN, 1912 - 1988) 24 ¾" × 34 ?" "Louisiana Serenade", from Jazz Series, 1979. Color lithograph on paper, signed and numbered lower left, edition 76/175 lower left, matted in a gilt frame, overall 33" x 42 ½".
R.D. BLACKMORE: "LORNA DOONE";R.D. BLACKMORE: "LORNA DOONE"; EXMOOR EDITIONLorna Doone: A Romance of Blackmoor; Exmoor Edition, in three volumes, London: Sampson Low, Marston & Company, 1893; three-quarter blue leather with gilt paper sides; Condition: owner bookplate to each volume; booksellers' pencil notations to volume I; no foxing or damp stains; 7 1/4 x 5 inches Condition:
Mark Miller (American, 1919-2008)Mark Miller (American, 1919-2008) Romance story illustration depicting a young couple embracing, gouache on illustration board, signed "Mark Miller", 18-1/4" x 20", good condition. Mark Miller was a prominent and prolific American illustrator in the Golden Age of illustration in the 1940s-1960s. He studied at the Chouinard Art Institute (now Cal Arts) and was hired as a wardrobe sketch artist for 20th Century Fox. He later became an advertising and magazine story illustrator with his work appearing in McCall?s, Good Housekeeping, Ladies Home Journal, Redbook, Cosmopolitan, Woman?s Day and Saturday Evening Post. Many of his works were handled by agencies in New York City including Charles E. Cooper, Harry Watts Inc., and American Artists Agency. He also created a partnership with artist Dan Crowley. In the 1960s he decided to set aside his art to become a winemaker. He was the founder of Benmarl Vineyards. All Illustrations are acquired from the artist?s collection.
Mark Miller (American, 1919-2008)Mark Miller (American, 1919-2008) Romance story illustration depicting a young couple on a sofa, gouache on illustration board, signed "Mark Miller", artist's label on reverse, 20" x 25-1/4", good condition. Mark Miller was a prominent and prolific American illustrator in the Golden Age of illustration in the 1940s-1960s. He studied at the Chouinard Art Institute (now Cal Arts) and was hired as a wardrobe sketch artist for 20th Century Fox. He later became an advertising and magazine story illustrator with his work appearing in McCall?s, Good Housekeeping, Ladies Home Journal, Redbook, Cosmopolitan, Woman?s Day and Saturday Evening Post. Many of his works were handled by agencies in New York City including Charles E. Cooper, Harry Watts Inc., and American Artists Agency. He also created a partnership with artist Dan Crowley. In the 1960s he decided to set aside his art to become a winemaker. He was the founder of Benmarl Vineyards. All Illustrations are acquired from the artist?s collection.
Mark Miller (American, 1919-2008)Mark Miller (American, 1919-2008) Romance story illustration depicting a young woman in a yellow striped dress and a photographer, gouache on illustration board, signed "Mark Miller", 15" x 22", good condition. Mark Miller was a prominent and prolific American illustrator in the Golden Age of illustration in the 1940s-1960s. He studied at the Chouinard Art Institute (now Cal Arts) and was hired as a wardrobe sketch artist for 20th Century Fox. He later became an advertising and magazine story illustrator with his work appearing in McCall?s, Good Housekeeping, Ladies Home Journal, Redbook, Cosmopolitan, Woman?s Day and Saturday Evening Post. Many of his works were handled by agencies in New York City including Charles E. Cooper, Harry Watts Inc., and American Artists Agency. He also created a partnership with artist Dan Crowley. In the 1960s he decided to set aside his art to become a winemaker. He was the founder of Benmarl Vineyards. All Illustrations are acquired from the artist?s collection.
R.B. KITAJ (AMERICAN, 1932 - 2007),R.B. KITAJ (AMERICAN, 1932 - 2007), "THE ROMANCE OF THE...R.B. Kitaj (American, 1932 - 2007), "The Romance of the Civil Service", serigraph, edition 1/70, signed and numbered lower left, having original purchase receipt from Marlborough Graphics New York, from 1970, 40 1/4" x 26 7/8".
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A VINTAGE GOTHIC ROMANCE NOVELA VINTAGE GOTHIC ROMANCE NOVEL COVER ILLUSTRATION Oil on board, circa 1970s, signed lower right, framed.
Mark Miller (American, 1919-2008)Mark Miller (American, 1919-2008) Romance story illustration depicting a young couple listening to records on the floor, gouache on illustration board, signed "Mark Miller", 20" x 15-1/4", good condition. Mark Miller was a prominent and prolific American illustrator in the Golden Age of illustration in the 1940s-1960s. He studied at the Chouinard Art Institute (now Cal Arts) and was hired as a wardrobe sketch artist for 20th Century Fox. He later became an advertising and magazine story illustrator with his work appearing in McCall?s, Good Housekeeping, Ladies Home Journal, Redbook, Cosmopolitan, Woman?s Day and Saturday Evening Post. Many of his works were handled by agencies in New York City including Charles E. Cooper, Harry Watts Inc., and American Artists Agency. He also created a partnership with artist Dan Crowley. In the 1960s he decided to set aside his art to become a winemaker. He was the founder of Benmarl Vineyards. All Illustrations are acquired from the artist?s collection.
SAROUK AREA RUG Maroon field withSAROUK AREA RUG Maroon field with floral and foliate design; with navy blue main guard border.
MCCLELLAND BARCLAY ROMANTIC COUPLEMCCLELLAND BARCLAY ROMANTIC COUPLE PAINTING Missouri, New York, California,1891-1943Depicts a realistic couple with a man gently caressing a woman's cheek against a pale blue background. Barclay is known for his beautiful depictions of women, having done illustrations for Colliers, Country Gentleman, Redbook, Pictorial Review, Coronet, Country Life, Saturday Evening Post, The Ladies' Home Journal, Cosmopolitan and numerous other magazines. Tom Fogarty and George Bridgeman were his most influential teachers at the Art Students League and encouraged him to go into illustration where he created the iconic Barclay's Fisher Body Girl.
ROMARE BEARDEN (AMERICAN, 1912ROMARE BEARDEN (AMERICAN, 1912 - 1988) 24 ¾" × 34 ?" "Louisiana Serenade", from "Jazz Series", 1979. Color lithograph on paper, signed and numbered lower left, edition 76/175 lower left, matted and in a gilt frame, overall 33" x 42 ½".
THE ROMANCES OF ALEXANDRE DUMAS,THE ROMANCES OF ALEXANDRE DUMAS, 27 VOLUMESThe Romances of Alexandre Dumas, 27 volumes. Volumes 1 through 15 and volumes 22 to 33. Published by Little, Brown and Company, 1893. Volumes are part of edition 109 of 1,000 limited copies. Wear and tattering to pages of books, water damage, staining, pencil writing and drawings to pages of some books.
8 1/4" H x 6" L x 1 1/2" W
Mark Miller (American, 1919-2008)Mark Miller (American, 1919-2008) Romance story illustration depicting a young couple kissing in a canopy bed, gouache on illustration board, signed "Mark Miller", 14-1/2 x 19-1/2", good condition. Mark Miller was a prominent and prolific American illustrator in the Golden Age of illustration in the 1940s-1960s. He studied at the Chouinard Art Institute (now Cal Arts) and was hired as a wardrobe sketch artist for 20th Century Fox. He later became an advertising and magazine story illustrator with his work appearing in McCall?s, Good Housekeeping, Ladies Home Journal, Redbook, Cosmopolitan, Woman?s Day and Saturday Evening Post. Many of his works were handled by agencies in New York City including Charles E. Cooper, Harry Watts Inc., and American Artists Agency. He also created a partnership with artist Dan Crowley. In the 1960s he decided to set aside his art to become a winemaker. He was the founder of Benmarl Vineyards. All Illustrations are acquired from the artist?s collection.
ROMANCE OF THE WESTERN CHAMBER,ROMANCE OF THE WESTERN CHAMBER, 18TH CENTURYRomance of the Western Chamber, 18th century.Hsi-hsiang chi. twenty one acts or scenes printed here in eight sewn volumes; the first volume bears the (21) woodblock prints after Chen Hongshou?s illust
Mark Miller (American, 1919-2008)Mark Miller (American, 1919-2008) Romance story illustration depicting a young couple embracing, gouache on illustration board, signed "Mark Miller", 19-7/8" x 20-3/8", good condition, some spotting in image. Mark Miller was a prominent and prolific American illustrator in the Golden Age of illustration in the 1940s-1960s. He studied at the Chouinard Art Institute (now Cal Arts) and was hired as a wardrobe sketch artist for 20th Century Fox. He later became an advertising and magazine story illustrator with his work appearing in McCall?s, Good Housekeeping, Ladies Home Journal, Redbook, Cosmopolitan, Woman?s Day and Saturday Evening Post. Many of his works were handled by agencies in New York City including Charles E. Cooper, Harry Watts Inc., and American Artists Agency. He also created a partnership with artist Dan Crowley. In the 1960s he decided to set aside his art to become a winemaker. He was the founder of Benmarl Vineyards. All Illustrations are acquired from the artist?s collection.
Mark Miller (American, 1919-2008)Mark Miller (American, 1919-2008) Romance story illustration depicting a man touching a young woman's chin, gouache on illustration board, signed "Mark Miller", 18-3/8" x 26-3/4", good condition, spots at top of image. Mark Miller was a prominent and prolific American illustrator in the Golden Age of illustration in the 1940s-1960s. He studied at the Chouinard Art Institute (now Cal Arts) and was hired as a wardrobe sketch artist for 20th Century Fox. He later became an advertising and magazine story illustrator with his work appearing in McCall?s, Good Housekeeping, Ladies Home Journal, Redbook, Cosmopolitan, Woman?s Day and Saturday Evening Post. Many of his works were handled by agencies in New York City including Charles E. Cooper, Harry Watts Inc., and American Artists Agency. He also created a partnership with artist Dan Crowley. In the 1960s he decided to set aside his art to become a winemaker. He was the founder of Benmarl Vineyards. All Illustrations are acquired from the artist?s collection.
LOU MARCHETTI. SCOTTISH ROMANCE,LOU MARCHETTI. SCOTTISH ROMANCE, OIL (American, 1920-1992). Oil on canvas, signed "Marchetti" lc, 36 x 44 1/2 in., framed.
'LALLA ROOKH' AN ORIENTAL ROMANCE'LALLA ROOKH' AN ORIENTAL ROMANCE BY THOMAS MOORERed leather-bound book with gilt lettering, titled 'Lalla Rookh' by Thomas Moore, an oriental romance published in 1863 by Longman, Green, Longman, Roberts & Green : London. Color fore-edge painted edges were incised the design on the spread fore-edge pages; color pigments are then worked into the paper. Gold leaf is then applied to the fore-edge and ends and then carefully burnished. There are several illustrations throughout the book. Measures 9 1/8"L x 7.5"W.
SAROUK RUG Maroon field with centerSAROUK RUG Maroon field with center medallion and repeating floral sprays, with dark blue border.
Mark Miller (American, 1919-2008)Mark Miller (American, 1919-2008) Romance story illustration depicting a young couple, gouache on illustration board, signed "Mark Miller", 20" x 16-1/2", good condition. Mark Miller was a prominent and prolific American illustrator in the Golden Age of illustration in the 1940s-1960s. He studied at the Chouinard Art Institute (now Cal Arts) and was hired as a wardrobe sketch artist for 20th Century Fox. He later became an advertising and magazine story illustrator with his work appearing in McCall?s, Good Housekeeping, Ladies Home Journal, Redbook, Cosmopolitan, Woman?s Day and Saturday Evening Post. Many of his works were handled by agencies in New York City including Charles E. Cooper, Harry Watts Inc., and American Artists Agency. He also created a partnership with artist Dan Crowley. In the 1960s he decided to set aside his art to become a winemaker. He was the founder of Benmarl Vineyards. All Illustrations are acquired from the artist?s collection.
AN ILLUSTRATED MANUSCRIPT PAGEAN ILLUSTRATED MANUSCRIPT PAGE Late 19th century, watercolor, ink and gouche on paper, two lovers wearing elaborate clothing and pearls embrace on a large pillow of finely decorated interior, hills and fauna under a darkening sky outside add to the intimacy of the scene, surrounded with a bronze metallic border with registers of text above and below, reverse side of paper is all text, framed loose above a fabric mat, ornate frame.