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JANE MARTIN, INCANTATION II,
JANE MARTIN, INCANTATION II, 1996Jane Martin, (20th/21st Century) Incantation II, 1996, watercolor on paper titled lower left: Incantation II signed and dated lower right: JM '96 watercolor on paper Dimensions: 17 x 17 in. (43.18 x 43.18 cm.), Frame: 25 1/4 x 24 7/8 x 1 1/2 in. (64.14 x 63.18 x 3.81 cm.) Provenance: Private Collection, Hawaii
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INVOCATION / NEW
INVOCATION / NEW INVOCATION.Invocation / New Invocation. Tony Raven (Bob Lynn). Complete files as reissued by Kaufman & Greenberg (1986) in limited editions of 300 and 400 copies, respectively. Three volumes. Publisher's cloth stamped in red, all in slipcases. Illustrated. 4to. Fine.
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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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HUDSON PEWTER DISNEY FANTASIA
HUDSON PEWTER DISNEY FANTASIA FIGURINE, THE INCANTATION...Limited edition, Sorcerers Apprentice Mickey Mouse. Wood stand.
A beautiful hand decorated pewter scene from the 1940 Disney film Fantasia. Metal plate to wooden base stand WALT DISNEY'S FANTASIA THE INCANTATION. Impressed limited edition numbers.
Issued: 1995
Dimensions: 3.25"H x 5.5"D
Edition Number: 227 Edition Size: 2500
Manufacturer: Hudson Pewter
Country of Origin: United States
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ENGRAVING - 'Le Sacrement de
ENGRAVING - 'Le Sacrement de l'Extreme Unction' depicting a Priest performing that service in the bedroom of an elderly gentleman whose family is gathered around while a young boy torments a cat next to the stove shrinkwrapped SS: 8'' X 10'' foxed.
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OLD MASTER DRAWING- depicting a
OLD MASTER DRAWING- depicting a ceremonial dance of the Carib Indians sixteen dancing warriors surround two priests and a chief. Italian inscription below the image loosely translates as: A sacred ceremony of the Caribbean Islands to inspire courage in
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CERAMIC CLOAKED WIZARD CASTING A
CERAMIC CLOAKED WIZARD CASTING A SPELLWith Owl on shoulder, black cat and frog near feet.
Issued: 20th c.
Dimensions: 10"H
Condition:
Overall good
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LATE-MEDIEVAL GREGORIAN CHANT ON
LATE-MEDIEVAL GREGORIAN CHANT ON PARCHMENTA Gregorian chant notated on a large two-sided leaf, hand-painted on parchment, from the late Medieval period circa 13th-15th century. Latin liturgical antiphonal with neumatic notation in the C clef, pages 100-101 from a choirbook. On one side is marginalia reading "Florence, Italy 1924", and alongside is framed an old photo of the statue of Guido of Arezzo in the Uffizi Gallery. The leaf measures approximately 16 1/4" x 12".
Condition
The parchment is wrinkling, particularly toward the bottom, and shows some staining in areas.
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Scott's Demonology , 1830, Sir
Scott's Demonology , 1830, Sir Walter Scott, Letters on Demonology and Witchcraft , published by John Murray, London, 1830, 402 pages, "The witches bestrode either corn straws, bean stalks, or rushes, and calling 'Horse and Hattock, in the Devil's name!' which is the elfin signal for mounting…", half leather, marbled boards, 5-3/4 x 4 in. Wear and minor losses, moderate toning. Descended through the Family of General Robert Patterson, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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LA MAGICIENNE CIRCE.After
LA MAGICIENNE CIRCE.After Guercino (Italian, 1591-1666). La Magicienne Circe. Paris: Felix Hermet, [n.d.]. Etching and engraving by Mauro Gandolfi, after a drawing by Ludwig (Luigi) Hummel, after a painting by Giovanni Franceso Barbieri (il Guercino). Approx. 15 x 12 ". Handsomely framed and double-matted to 28 x 24". A fine, dark impression.
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KEITH MORROW MARTIN. "CANTO I,
KEITH MORROW MARTIN. "CANTO I, DANTE'S INFERNO," SEPIA INK (American, 1911-1983). Sepia ink, initialed and dated "K.M. '60" cr, sight size: 23 x 17 1/2 in., framed.
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Pen and ink wash, with color, by
Pen and ink wash, with color, by Jaroslav Gebr (Slovakian/American 20th C); "Prospero Caliban" 17 1/2" x 15" (sight, approx.)
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ILLUMINATION FRAGMENT FROM AN
ILLUMINATION FRAGMENT FROM AN ANTIPHONARY(possibly 17th century)
St. Peter with the Key to the Kingdom of Heaven and another Saint, gouache, ink, gold leaf, on vellum, sight 5 x 4-1/8 in.; gilt wood frame with sandwiched glass revealing the shape notes verso, 11-3/8 x 10-5/8 in.
Provenance: Private Collection, Warrenton, Virginia [[europeanart]]/[[old-master]]
Condition:
some losses evident, not removed from framing
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ANDINO'S HAND.Andino's Hand. Italy:
ANDINO'S HAND.Andino's Hand. Italy: Progetto Magia, ca. 2005. Electronically controlled rapping hand that responds to questions by tapping on a sheet of Lucite, once for yes and twice for no. A special device built in to the candlestick that accompanies the prop allows the performer to read messages and questions sealed inside envelopes that the hand can later answer. Includes detailed instructions, carrying case, and all accessories. Sold together with a second hand, not in working order but suitable for display or examination purposes. One cosmetic defect to stand, minor wear; good.
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MEDIEVAL ANTIPHONAL MANUSCRIPT PAGE
MEDIEVAL ANTIPHONAL MANUSCRIPT PAGE Identified at lower edge, "Regensburg, Germany, 1340;" including two pages of "Ecce dies veniunt" ("Behold, the day will come"), traditionally chanted on the 1st Sunday of Advent, with text, musical notation and liturgical instructions; ink and tempera on vellum, 19 1/4 x 14 1/2 in.
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*After Simone Cantarini (Italian
*After Simone Cantarini (Italian 1612-1648) The Rest on the Flight Into Egypt ink wash and red chalk stamped (lower right) 10 3/4 x 8 1/4 inches.
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A BALINESE IONTAR ETCHED
A BALINESE IONTAR ETCHED MINIATURE MANUSCRIPT ON PALM LEAF An illustrated manuscript of a narrative from cultural past, the recording of sacred knowledge onto miniature manuscripts known as the lontar in Indonesia, characters are inscribed with a sharp instrument into dried palm leaves are then rubbed with hazelnut containing a black dye, set with two incised wooden panels at top and bottom, beautifully framed on silk mat with glass.
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HOCUS POCUS; OR, THE WHOLE ART OF
HOCUS POCUS; OR, THE WHOLE ART OF CONJURING.Hocus Pocus; or, The Whole Art of Conjuring. New York and Philadelphia: Turner & Fisher, ca. 1846. Woodcut of a conjuror on title page, woodcuts in text. 12mo. Defective copy, lacking frontispiece and last three pages of text [pp. 70—72], left edge and parts of gutter ragged, corners rounded. Sold as is. Toole Stott 382.
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BUATIER DE KOLTA GENIUS OF
BUATIER DE KOLTA GENIUS OF ILLUSION.Warlock, Peter. Buatier de Kolta Genius of Illusion. Pasadena: Magical Publications, 1993. From a numbered edition of 1000 copies. Blue cloth stamped in gold. Tipped-in color frontispiece. Illustrated. Tall 8vo. Very good.
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DECREMPS, HENRI. FIVE CLASSIC
DECREMPS, HENRI. FIVE CLASSIC FRENCH CONJURING WORKS. F...Decremps, Henri. Five Classic French Conjuring Works. Five volumes bound in one, including La Magie Blanche DŽvoilee (1792), SupplŽment A La Magie Blanche DŽvoilee (1792); Testament de JŽrome Sharp (1793); Les Petits Adventures de JŽrome Sharp (1793); and Codicille de JŽrome Sharp (1791). Nineteenth century patterned floral cloth stamped in gilt. With engraved frontispieces, woodcuts, folding plates. 8vos, with full margins. Fine.
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LES MAGIQUE LEONS. THE WHIRLWIND
LES MAGIQUE LEONS. THE WHIRLWIND ILLUSIONISTS.[Stock Poster] Les Magique Leons. The Whirlwind Illusionists. Netherfield: Stafford & Co. Ltd., ca. 1925. Striking color lithograph depicts a Mephistophelean character with lightning bolts emanating from his fingertips and a sword at his hip, for an illusion show entitled the “Palace of Mystery.” 20 x 30”. Black metal frame. Minor marginal wear; not examined out of frame.
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Illuminated manuscript, Gregorian
Illuminated manuscript, Gregorian chant, finely illuminated "S", Latin text, gilding, gouache on vellum, 16th century, 21-5/8 x 15-1/2 in. (sight); modern gilt wood shadowbox style frame. Flaking, vellum with buckling, tape stains at edges, light appearance of text verso, not examined out of frame; frame with abrasions.
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OUR MAGIC.Maskelyne, Nevil and
OUR MAGIC.Maskelyne, Nevil and David Devant. Our Magic. New York: E.P. Dutton, 1911. Pictorial cloth stamped in white and gilt. Illustrated. 8vo. Light wear to cloth, ownership signature front pastedown, otherwise fine.
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MICHAELIS, Sebastian, WITCHCRAFT,
MICHAELIS, Sebastian, WITCHCRAFT, CA. 1613: [with Francois Donciex]. Histoire Admirable de la Possession et Conversion d'une Penitente, Seduite par un Prince des Magiciens, la faisant Sorciere & Princesse des Sorciers au pays deProuéce, conduit à la S. Baume pour y ester exprcisee I'an M.DC.X. au mois de Novembre, soubs l'authrité du R. P. F. Sebastien Michaelis. Dovay: Balthazar Bellers, 1613. [Bound with:] Sebastien Michaelis. Discours des Espirts en tantQu'il Est de Besoin pour Entendre et Resoudre la Latiere Difficile des Sorciers. Dovay: Balthazar Bellere, 1613. 2 Volumes bound into one. Octavo, 3/4 nineteenth century brown morocco & marbled boards, marbled endpapers, (xxv), 636, (xiv) pp. Near-Fine condition. Michaelis was a 17th C French inquisitor.CONDITION: Note condition in description.
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BEWITCHED MUSIC VOL. 1:
BEWITCHED MUSIC VOL. 1: SONATA.Tamariz, Juan. Bewitched Music Vol. 1: Sonata. Madrid: Editorial Frakson, 1988. Cloth, glossy dust-jacket. Illustrated. 8vo. Fine.
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MARC CHAGALL, COLOR LITHOGRAPH,
MARC CHAGALL, COLOR LITHOGRAPH, 1967 Marc Chagall (French/Russian, 1887-1985), "Die Zauberflote" (The Magic Flute), for the opening performance at The Metropolitan Opera House on February 19,1967, engraved by Charles Sorlier, printed by Mourlot in Paris, from an un-numbered edition of 3000, framed under glass, 39"h x 25"w (sight), 43"h x 28"w (frame)
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MARC CHAGALL, COLOR LITHOGRAPH,
MARC CHAGALL, COLOR LITHOGRAPH, 1967 Marc Chagall (French/Russian, 1887-1985), "Die Zauberflote" (The Magic Flute), for the opening performance at The Metropolitan Opera House on February 19,1967, engraved by Charles Sorlier, printed by Mourlot in Paris, from an un-numbered edition of 3000, framed under glass, 39"h x 25"w (sight), 43"h x 28"w (frame)
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MODERNIST HUMANOID FLY INSECT
MODERNIST HUMANOID FLY INSECT QUARANTENA ETCHING ,1971La Quarantena, edition 5 of 35.
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ILLEGIBLY SIGNED "TEMPTATION"
ILLEGIBLY SIGNED "TEMPTATION" ETCHING "Temptation," etching featuring dramatic scene of various symbols, including a partial modern cityscape, possibly depicting the temptation of Adam and Eve or of Saint Anthony, bearing illegible signature lower right, possibly "...Koch," and with illegible inscription and date "1950" to frame reverse. Image: 10" H x 8.25" W; frame: 18.25" H x 15" W x 1.5" D.
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An Antique Indian Manuscript
An Antique Indian Manuscript Illumination. Meticulously painted in polychrome pigments with tile accents depicting a prince and princess in a central rectangle with ornamental borders outside of which are pictorial borders on three sides with farm scenes cranes in a lake peacocks a woman making an offering to a holy man trees rivers buildings mountains hunting scenes and distant cities. The verso with calligraphy not framed measures apprx. 13-1/2" x 8-1/2".
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A cast lead mask of a satyr with
A cast lead mask of a satyr with gaping mouth 11ins high Note : Possibly originally a wall fountain
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A page from a medieval
A page from a medieval manuscript, ink on vellum highlighted in gilt, 8.25cm x 6.5cm
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DANTE ALIGHIERI, THE
DANTE ALIGHIERI, THE ANTE-PURGATORIO, CANTOS I-IXTranslation Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, original etchings, Jack ZaJac, the ten black/white etchings numbered 130/200, the etchings and edition printed by Il Toroliere, Stamperia d’Arte, Rome, printed on hand-made Fabriano paper, 200 copies, numbered 1 thru 200, with 15, numbered I–XV, retained for the artist and publisher, portfolio published, Racolin Press, NY, 1964, vellum box with gilt lettering.Folio size 20 by 15 in., plates 12.75 by 8.75 in.
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HANDCOLORED ETCHING - 'Every
HANDCOLORED ETCHING - 'Every Individual is Haunted Until (Her) Spirituality is Awakened - William Blake' by Robert Shetterly (Contemporary Maine) signed in lower margin titled and dated '93 numbered 1/1 in oak box frame matted and glazed 13'' x 13'' i
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[LECOULTRE] LES CHANTS DE MALDOROR,
[LECOULTRE] LES CHANTS DE MALDOROR, SIGNED Le Comte de Lautreamont. Editions des Gaules, 1967, #192/210 copies with 14 aquatints by Jean LeCoultre, signed on the colophon by the artist and the editor, loose signatures and plates in paper cover, hardcover chemise and slipcase, 16"h x 12.25"w
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GREGORIAN CHANT SHEET MUSIC
GREGORIAN CHANT SHEET MUSIC PARCHMENT MANUSCRIPTFramed liturgical antiphonal sheet music manuscript on parchment, of a Gregorian chant, with illuminated initial letters A and B, sight: 15.75"h, 11.25"w, overall: 24"h, 19.5"w, 4.75lbs