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Set Of Old Religious Books « Calvini Opéra » Early 20th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Set of old books dating from the 19th century. This lot is written in Latin. From an old protestant
Category
Vintage 1920s French Books
Materials
Paper
Louis Vuitton Le Catalogue Reference Book 1997
By Louis Vuitton
Located in North Hollywood, CA
producing ready to wear clothing.
These Le Catalogue (Maroquinerie) books represent a complete collection of
Category
Late 20th Century French Fashion Books
Beggar's Opera by Mr. Gay, Nelson Doubleday's Personal Copy with His Bookplate
Located in valatie, NY
The Beggar's Opera. Written by Mr. Gay, to Which Is Prefixed the Overture in Score: And the Musick
Category
Vintage 1920s American Books
Materials
Paper
H 10.25 in W 6.5 in D 1 in
The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux, Signed by Carla Laemmle, Photoplay
By Gaston Leroux
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Leroux, Gaston. The Phantom of the Opera. New York: Grosset & Dunlap, [1925]. Illustrated by Andre
Category
Vintage 1920s American Books
Materials
Leather, Paper
H 8.25 in W 5.63 in D 2 in
Gertrude Stein, Operas and Plays, Inscribed by Alice Toklas, Plain Edition 1932
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
Author: STEIN, Gertrude.
Title: Operas and Plays.
Publisher: Paris: 27 Rue de Fleurus, 1932
Category
Vintage 1930s French Books
Materials
Paper
1958 Our Man in Havana
By Graham Greene
Located in Bath, GB
named 'Garbo'.
The books predated the Cuban Missile Crisis, and seems to anticipate the events of 1962
Category
Vintage 1950s British Books
Materials
Paper
1910-11 The Rhinegold and the Valkyrie, Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods
By Wagner
Located in Bath, GB
A beautifully and colourfully illustrated copy of Richard Wagner's epic four epic opera dramas
Category
Vintage 1910s British Books
Materials
Paper
H 10 in W 5 in D 7.5 in
1882 The Works of Henry Fielding, Esq.
By Henry Fielding
Located in Bath, GB
to X contain his dramatic works, including The Miser, The Temple Beau and The Grub Street Opera.
In
Category
Antique 1880s British Books
Materials
Paper
The Shanghai Museum by The Curators of the Shanghai Museum, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
the shape of an ancient bronze ding, opposite the new City Hall and the new Opera House, it provides
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Books
Materials
Paper
Symbolism Paperback Book 1st Ed. 1995 by Michael Gibson
By TASCHEN
Located in North Hollywood, CA
operas of Wagner. Symbolist painters sought not to represent appearances but to express "the idea", and
Category
Late 20th Century Expressionist Books
Materials
Paper
Song & Dance The Complete Story of Stage Musicals Kurt Ganzl Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
the proto-musicals, the opera-bouffes of the 19th century and follows the genre through the Gilbert
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Books
Materials
Paper
H 12.5 in W 9 in D 1.5 in
Louis Vuitton Le Catalogue Reference Book 1997
By Louis Vuitton
Located in North Hollywood, CA
began producing ready to wear clothing.
These Le Catalogue (Maroquinerie) books represent a complete
Category
20th Century French Modern Books
Materials
Paper
PLANCHE - The Vampire; or Bride of the isles - 1820 - FIRST AND ONLY EDITION
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
much-admired piece of that name now performing with unbounded applause at the English Opera House in
Category
Antique 1820s British Books
Materials
Leather
H 6.88 in W 4 in D 0.5 in
Martyn Green's Treasury of Gilbert and Sullivan, Stated 1st Printing
Located in valatie, NY
Gilbert & Sullivan comic operas, which he performed and recorded with the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Books
Materials
Paper
Sophie Arnould d'après sa correspondance... GONCOURT bros., deluxe, illustrated
Located in Middletown, NY
the subject of an opera by Gabriel Pierné in 1927.
Paris: E. Dentu, 1877
Large 8vo, 10 7/8 x 7 1/2
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Books
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 10.88 in W 7.5 in D 1.25 in
Cinq-Mars; ou une conjuration sous Louis XIII - by Alfred de Vigny
Located in Middletown, NY
by Paul Poirson and Louis Gallet, for an opera in four acts and five tableaus by French composer
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Books
Materials
Gold Leaf
National Geographic The Photo Ark The Quest to Document the World's Animals
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Illustrated. He has written several books including National Geographic's Rare: Portraits of America's
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Folk Art Books
Materials
Paper
H 10 in W 10 in D 1.25 in
Charterhouse of Parma by Marie-Henri Beyle
Located in valatie, NY
fictionalized Parma. The novel has been adapted for opera, film and television.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Books
Materials
Paper
Very Early Illustrated Book on Birds, Giovanni P. Olina: "Uccelliera", 1622
Located in Middletown, NY
intagliate in rame dal Tempesta e dal Villamena. Opera di Gio. Pietro Olina, Novarese, Dottore di Legge
Category
Antique Early 17th Century Italian Books
Materials
Leather, Paper
H 9.19 in W 6.88 in D 0.75 in
The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie Illustrated by A Rackham First Edition
By Wagner
Located in Dallas, TX
Nibelungen, (English: The Ring of the Nibelung). It was performed, as a single opera, at the National Theatre
Category
Early 20th Century American Bohemian Books
Materials
Paper
Scene Of Opera - Figurative Painting by Norberto Martini
Located in Carmel, CA
brought his experiences of his time singing opera coupled with being a devout Catholic to his colorful
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
'Verdi' — 1930s American Modernism - Italian Opera Composer
By Paul Landacre
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
printmaking awards—among them, his illustrated books of poems for Ward Ritchie and Alexander Dumas 'A Gil Blas
Category
1930s American Modern Portrait Prints
Materials
Woodcut
Opera Don Carlos - Figurative Painting by Norberto Martini
Located in Carmel, CA
brought his experiences of his time singing opera coupled with being a devout Catholic to his colorful
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Massimo Listri, Opera Reale di Versailles I, Francia
By Massimo Listri
Located in New York, NY
. Through the course of his career he has published over fifty books on art and architecture.
What makes
Category
2010s Contemporary Color Photography
Materials
C Print
Massimo Listri, Opera Reale di Versailles I, Francia
By Massimo Listri
Located in New York, NY
. Through the course of his career he has published over fifty books on art and architecture.
What makes
Category
2010s Contemporary Color Photography
Materials
C Print
White Tiger Opera - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Oil Painting
By Corvengi
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
and books.”
Corvengi’s works explore his version of a lost paradise, an ancient and fantastical place
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 74.81 in W 116.93 in
The Conspiracy (Opera The Robbers) - Figurative Painting by Norberto Martini
Located in Carmel, CA
brought his experiences of his time singing opera coupled with being a devout Catholic to his colorful
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Opera Skin - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Pigment Print on Aluminium
By Corvengi
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
ground, music and books.”
Corvengi’s works explore his version of a lost paradise, an ancient and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Prints
Materials
Pigment
Based on Wagner's Operas, Original oil Painting, Ready to Hang
Located in Granada Hills, CA
: Oil on Canvas
Style: Classic Figurative
Year: 2001
Title: Based on Wagner's Operas
Size: 20" x 27.5" x
Category
2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
No Reserve
H 20 in W 27.5 in D 0.8 in
'Paris Opera House', California Artist, Chouinard Art Institute, Crocker Museum
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
on the Paris Opera beneath sunny blue skies.
Painter and theatrical designer, Antoon Heinsbergen
Category
1940s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Michele Maria: bright yellow red Maria Callas opera artist portrait with poetry
By Rene Ricard
Located in New York, NY
print of opera singer Marie Callas and artist Michele Zalopany, Ricard effortlessly traverses text and
Category
1980s Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph, Screen, Woodcut
"Phantom of the Opera, Journey" Broadway Musica lAndrew Lloyd Webber Tony Awards
By Albert Al Hirschfeld
Located in New York, NY
"Phantom of the Opera, Journey" Broadway Musica lAndrew Lloyd Webber Tony Awards
Al Hirschfeld
Category
1980s Performance Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Opera Costume Design for The Barber of Seville by Oliver Messel
By Oliver Messel
Located in London, GB
becoming one of the most highly paid and sought after theatre designers in the world.
His books included
Category
1950s Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
L'Avant-Foyer de l'Opera /// French Impressionist Etching Figurative Lady Man
By Tony Minartz
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Tony Minartz (French, 1873-1944)
Title: "L'Avant-Foyer de l'Opera"
Portfolio: Revue de
Category
Early 1900s Impressionist Figurative Prints
Materials
Intaglio, Laid Paper, Etching
Antique Spelter William Shakespeare Standing Sculpture Statue Philosopher 19"
Located in Dayton, OH
and a quill in hand. One of the books is marked La Jérusalem délivrée is a 1712 French opera in a
Category
Early 20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Spelter
H 18.5 in W 9 in D 9.5 in
The Merchant Of Venice - Figurative Painting by Norberto Martini
Located in Carmel, CA
brought his experiences of his time singing opera coupled with being a devout Catholic to his colorful
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 42 in W 32.5 in D 2 in
The Studio Of Canaletto - Figurative Painting by Norberto Martini
Located in Carmel, CA
brought his experiences of his time singing opera coupled with being a devout Catholic to his colorful
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 29 in W 49 in D 2 in
La Buria Magica - Figurative Painting by Norberto Martini
Located in Carmel, CA
brought his experiences of his time singing opera coupled with being a devout Catholic to his colorful
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
In The Garden Of Cardinal - Figurative Painting by Norberto Martini
Located in Carmel, CA
brought his experiences of his time singing opera coupled with being a devout Catholic to his colorful
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 56 in W 32.5 in D 2 in
The Birthday Of Cardinal - Figurative Painting by Norberto Martini
Located in Carmel, CA
brought his experiences of his time singing opera coupled with being a devout Catholic to his colorful
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 47.5 in W 39.5 in D 2 in
The Debate - Figurative Painting by Norberto Martini
Located in Carmel, CA
brought his experiences of his time singing opera coupled with being a devout Catholic to his colorful
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Banchetto Di Don Giouvanno - Figurative Painting by Norberto Martini
Located in Carmel, CA
brought his experiences of his time singing opera coupled with being a devout Catholic to his colorful
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 43 in W 35 in D 2 in
Scene Della Tosca - Figurative Painting by Norberto Martini
Located in Carmel, CA
brought his experiences of his time singing opera coupled with being a devout Catholic to his colorful
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 36.5 in W 36.5 in D 2 in
Magic In The Library - Figurative Painting by Norberto Martini
Located in Carmel, CA
brought his experiences of his time singing opera coupled with being a devout Catholic to his colorful
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
H 37 in W 29.5 in D 2 in
Room of Mirrors - Figurative Painting by Norberto Martini
Located in Carmel, CA
brought his experiences of his time singing opera coupled with being a devout Catholic to his colorful
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Set of Four Framed Wood Cut Prints After André Derain
By André Derain
Located in Pasadena, CA
received commissions for books with Daniel-Henry Kahnweiler and Paul Guillaume, and helped André Breton
Category
1940s Fauvist Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph, Woodcut
Bison on White
Located in Greenwich, CT
photographer for the Vienna State Opera back home in Austria.
For seven years he photographed superstars like
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
Purple Tiger
Located in Greenwich, CT
more books followed. ELEKTRA, about the movie production of the Richard Strauss opera and OPERA LIVE, a
Category
2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Archival Pigment, Archival Paper
Tharrats 9 Lunar Landscape original . . dark. small abstract
By Joan-Josep Tharrats i Vidal
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
achieve fantasy creations. He also made posters, illustrated books and made murals, stained glass windows
Category
1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Acrylic
H 13 in W 16.15 in D 0.79 in
Roman Statue Study 09. B&W Nude figurative limited edition photograph
By Luca Artioli
Located in Miami Beach, FL
, such as La Scala Opera House in Milan, The Wolfsonian Museum in Miami during Art Basel, Hermès in Paris
Category
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment, Black and White
H 40 in W 27 in D 0.1 in
"Die Sängerin, " Dorothea Stefula, illustration, acrylic, figurative, ca 1950-60
By Dorothea Stefula
Located in Wiscasset, ME
. Stefula illustrated numerous children's books, designed postage stamps, painted frescos on public
Category
1950s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Tristan and Isolde
By Leonor Fini
Located in San Francisco, CA
blind stamp of the publisher, The Metropolitan Opera, New York, at the lower left corner. In association
Category
Late 20th Century Surrealist Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
At the top. 2007. Canvas, mixed media, 40x50 cm
Located in Riga, LV
National Opera, Daile Theatre, the Latvian National Theatre, the New Riga Theatre and elsewhere. Ivar
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Canvas
White sun. 2007. Cardboard, mixed media, 52 x 60 cm
Located in Riga, LV
National Opera, Daile Theatre, the Latvian National Theatre, the New Riga Theatre and elsewhere. Ivar
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Landscape Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media, Cardboard
Large Archival Pigment Print Judaica Lithograph Mark Podwal Jewish Hebrew Art
By Mark Podwal
Located in Surfside, FL
illustrator of numerous books. Most of these works — Podwal's own as well as those he has illustrated for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph, Archival Pigment
Large Archival Pigment Print Judaica Lithograph Mark Podwal Jewish Hebrew Art
By Mark Podwal
Located in Surfside, FL
author and illustrator of numerous books. Most of these works — Podwal's own as well as those he has
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph, Archival Pigment
Large Archival Pigment Print Judaica Lithograph Mark Podwal Jewish Hebrew Art
By Mark Podwal
Located in Surfside, FL
illustrator of numerous books. Most of these works — Podwal's own as well as those he has illustrated for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph, Archival Pigment
Large Archival Pigment Print Judaica Lithograph Mark Podwal Jewish Hebrew Art
By Mark Podwal
Located in Surfside, FL
illustrator of numerous books. Most of these works — Podwal's own as well as those he has illustrated for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph, Archival Pigment
Large Archival Pigment Print Judaica Lithograph Mark Podwal Jewish Hebrew Art
By Mark Podwal
Located in Surfside, FL
illustrator of numerous books. Most of these works — Podwal's own as well as those he has illustrated for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph, Archival Pigment
Large Archival Pigment Print Judaica Lithograph Mark Podwal Jewish Hebrew Art
By Mark Podwal
Located in Surfside, FL
illustrator of numerous books. Most of these works — Podwal's own as well as those he has illustrated for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Neo-Expressionist Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph, Archival Pigment
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