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Salla Alla Muhammad An-Nabi - Arabic Calligraphy is a beautiful and precious manuscript with Islamic Sacred Verses in an ancient calligraphy style. One page, one-sided, in Arabic, ...

Autograph Letter Signed by Alberto Savinio to the Countess A.L Pecci-Blunt. 1934 c.a. In Italian. One page, single-sided. Excellent condition, including original envelpe. The Itali...

SUSIE Q. SMITH Medium: Newspaper comics Distributed by: King Features Syndicate First Appeared: 1945 Creators: Linda and Jerry Walter 5.5 X 19.5 Dated August 13, 1954 in top right corner. Like her contemporaries, Aggie Mack, Candy and Patsy Walker (before her conversion to a superhero), Susie Q. Smith was a female Archie-type — not exactly an imitator, because Archie, who had started only four years earlier, hadn't yet become popular enough to spawn imitators, but part of his genre. She attended high school, where her teachers often seemed unreasonable to her, interacted with the opposite gender in a typically adolescent way, and her parents didn't completely understand her. And she was cute and perky as only a teenage girl can be. Susie was the star of a comic strip distributed by King Features, the biggest of the comic strip syndicates, whose other offerings have ranged from Jackys Diary to Prince Valiant. King launched the strip in both daily and Sunday form in 1945. Daily, she was only in a panel at first, but it expanded into a full, multi-panel strip on February 7, 1953. In a very odd turn of events, in 1953 the Walters chose to leave King Features behind and hitch their wagon at the McNaught Syndicate. The creators were Harold "Jerry" Walter and his wife, Linda. Jerry was also responsible for Jellybean Jones, who has nothing to do with Jughead Jones's young sister, a modern-day addition to the Archie cast of characters. Together, they did The Lively Ones during the 1960s. Though each was capable of doing both major jobs in comic strip production, their usual working method was for Jerry to dream up the ideas and write the dialog, while Linda did the artwork. The Walters also collaborated on a series of Susie Q. Smith comic books for Dell Comics. Instead of reprinting newspaper strips, these ran new stories by the Walters. Between 1951 and '54, four issues were published as part of the Four Color Comics series, where many minor comic strips, including Dotty Dripple, Timmy and Rusty Riley had found a home. It had no other media spin-offs. Susie Q. Smith had a respectable run in the newspapers, but it ended in 1959. Jerry Walter (1915 - 2007) was an abstract expressionist artist whose output of energetic and colorful paintings were the products of the rich artistic milieu of post-war New York City. He was born Harold Frank Walter in Mount Pleasant, Iowa on November 25, 1915. After graduating from Colgate University in 1937, Walter moved to New York City, where he studied drawing and painting at the New School and the Art Students’ League. Before concentrating seriously on his art, he spent several years as a successful copywriter and idea man for the advertising agencies of J. Walter Thompson, McCann Ericson, and BBDO. During this time, he also worked as a syndicated cartoonist. Collaborating with his wife, Linda, his best-known series was Susie Q. Smith, which first appeared in 1945 and described as a “female Archie type.” Very popular, the cartoon was later the subject of a series of comic books published from 1951 to 1954. After serving in the United States Army for three years during World War II, Walter began to paint seriously. He ascribed his earliest artistic influence to Joan Miró, whose Dog Barking at the Moon (1926) he viewed when he was twelve, the year he published his first cartoon. Walter later wrote that jazz, “the first native expression of so-called modernism” was a strong influence on his work. During the later 1940s, Walters spent time at the Research Studio in Maitland, Florida. Founded in 1937 by artist and architect J. André Smith and supported by the philanthropist Mary Curtis Bok, the Research Studio was a lively colony that hosted prominent artists, including Milton Avery, Ralston Crawford, and Doris Lee. While at the Studio, Walter’s work was purchased by Frank Crowninshield. A founding trustee of the Museum of Modern Art and editor of Vanity Fair, Crowinshield was a noted collector; his collection included important works by Pablo Picasso, Marc Chagall, Henri Matisse, Edgar Degas, George Bellows, and Pierre Bonnard. Returning to New York after his time at the Studio, Walter became an active member of the New York school of the abstract expressionist movement, and in the summer of 1956, Walter exhibited 13 paintings and a selection of drawings at New York’s Chase Gallery. The adroit manipulation of both color and composition evident in his work shows the influence of Abstract Expressionism, particularly Willem de Kooning, Arshile Gorky, and Hans Hofmann. illustrator and female cartoonist Linda Walter was the talented female mind behind the beloved "Susie Q. Smith" comic strip. She played an instrumental role in shaping the cultural landscape through her vibrant illustrations. Known for the timeless charm of the "Susie Q. Smith" comic strip, Linda's artistry brought joy and laughter to countless readers during the 1950s and continues to resonate with fans across generations. She was part of the Woodstock artists community. from Women in Comics: Linda Walter was the artist of newspaper strip Susie Q. Smith, which was written by her husband, Jerry. It was syndicated by King Features Syndicate and ran from 1945 to 1959. The Walters also contributed original Susie Q. Smith stories to Dell's Four Color comic books from 1951 to 1954. From 1964-1965, they created a singled panel comic called The Lively Ones. Vintage Golden Age of Comics era. The Golden Age of Comic Books describes an era in the history of American comic books from 1938 to 1956. During this time, modern comic books were first published and rapidly increased in popularity. The superhero archetype was created. Between 1939 and 1941 Detective Comics (DC) and its sister company, All-American Publications, introduced popular superheroes such as Batman and Robin, Wonder Woman, the Flash, Green Lantern, Doctor Fate, the Atom, Hawkman, Green Arrow and Aquaman. Timely Comics, the 1940s predecessor of Marvel Comics, had million-selling titles featuring the Human Torch, the Sub-Mariner, and Captain America. Another notable series was The Spirit by Will Eisner. Dell Comics' non-superhero characters (particularly the licensed Walt Disney animated-character comics) outsold the superhero comics of the day. The publisher featured licensed movie and literary characters such as Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Roy Rogers and Tarzan. Additionally, MLJ's introduction of Archie Andrews in Pep Comics #22 (December 1941) gave rise to teen humor comics, with the Archie Comics...

The set includes 3 autograph letters addressed to the painter Mino Maccari: -L.A.S Bologna, June 29, 1949, (28x22cm), perfect state -L.A.S Bologna, July 14, 1946, (22x30cm), perfec...

Extremely rare when hand signed; the regular limited edition was not signed. Tracey Emin Docket and His Bird Collection plate (uniquely hand signed and inscribed by Tracey Emin), 20...

This Setof Autographs by Fausto Pirandello is addressed to the Countess Pecci-Blunt and to Silvio Perina, Written in Italian, from 1938 to 1957, is composed of 9 items, perfectly r...

Victor Vasarely Planetary Folklore (Hand signed by Victor Vasarely), 1973 Hardback monograph with dust jacket Hand signed by Victor Vasarely on the first front end page 9 1/2 × 9 7/...

Chuck Close Chuck Close Recent Works (Hand Signed), 1993 Large Illustrated Exhibition Catalogue Boldly hand signed in black marker on the title page by the artist Published by PACE Gallery, New York 14 3/10 x 12 inches Unframed This oversized illustrated softcover exhibition catalogue with stiff wraps is boldly signed by Chuck Close in black marker on the title page. The catalogue itself has 44 pages and is lavishly illustrated with large full color reproductions. It is extremely scarce when hand signed by the artist. Chuck Close signed...

Full title: "Ship of Cools, or, A Jolly Load of Boatmen Flat-Out Crossing the Mainstream, Some Being Kings, and Some Being 'Vagabonds' (We Await Your Applause) (#1318)" Watercolor, acrylic, and ink on paper (Diptych) Signed in black ink, l.l. This artwork references George Caleb Bingham’s 1846 painting “The Jolly Flatboatmen...

Ernest Tino Trova TROVA (hand signed by Ernest Trova), 1978 Hardback monograph with dust jacket (hand signed by Ernest Trova) Hand signed by Ernest Trova on the half title page 11 × ...

Maria C. Bernhardsson is a colorful artist who lives and paints in Sweden. Most of her works are influenced by the architecture and geometry of houses. Bernhardsson travels the world...

Robert Irwin Being and Circumstance Notes Toward a Conditional Art, 1985 Hardback monograph with dust jacket (hand signed and dated 2015 by Robert Irwin) Boldly signed and dated May...

Archival ink-jet print on Baryta fine art paper 19 x 13 in. (framed)

Small Colorful Contemporary Wall Object in Vegetable Fibers. The artwork is part of the series "Impulse of Life" by Silvana Ilieva. This contemporary organic wall sculpture is define...

Chuck Close, Richard Estes Picturing America (hand signed by both Chuck Close and Richard Estes), 2009 Hardback Monograph (hand signed by Chuck Close and Richard Estes) Boldly signed by Chuck Close and Richard Estes 9 1/4 × 10 × 1/2 inches We have not seen another hand signed by both Chuck Close and Richard Estes anywhere else in the world - ever. And none with such fine provenance: This highly collectible monograph was hand signed by Chuck Close for the present owner at a special event held by Artifex Press held at the New York Public Library; then signed by Richard Estes at his retrospective at the Museum of Design in New York Published on the occasion of the exhibition Picturing America: Photorealism in the 1970s/Picturing America: Fotorealismus der 70er Jahre. The book was signed for the present owner by Chuck Close at Artifex Press held at the New York Public Library on December 19, 2012, and by Richard Estes at the Museum of Design. About the monograph, which itself is a collectors item: Title: Picturing America Publisher: Deutsche Guggenheim, 2009 Hardcover, 176 pp. replete with full-color images of the photorealistic work of some of the most celebrated names in American realism painting...

Tracey Emin My Life in a Column (hand signed and dated by Tracey Emin), 2011 Hardback monograph with dust jacket (hand signed and dated on the title page) hand signed and dated 21-6-...

This piece titled "2 Skaters (diptych)" is an original artwork by Thom Lessner and is made from ink on paper. This piece measures approx. 14.25”h x 22”w framed each. Al San Valentin...

Takashi Homma Tokyo (hand signed, inscribed in Japanese and dated by Takashi Homma), 2008 Softback monograph with dust jacket, roughcut and deckled edges...

The Cat and the Rooster, 30x42 cm, Black watercolor paper, gold ink, watercolor

Tiger, Acrylic on canvas, 100x90 cm

Mel Ramos 50 Years of Pop Art (Hand signed, dated and inscribed to Nadine by Mel Ramos), 2010 Softback monograph with dust jacket (hand signed, dated and inscribed by Mel Ramos) Hand...

Christopher Wool Christopher Wool (Hand signed and dated by Christopher Wool), 2013 Hardback monograph with dust jacket (hand signed and dated by Christopher Wool) Boldly signed and ...

This Postcard Signed by Andreina Pagnani is (C.P.S. s.l.n.d.) a greeting postcard from the National Museum of Carriage in Lisbon, to the Countess Anna Laetitia Pecci Blunt. Around ...

Tracey Emin: I Lay Here For You (Hand signed and dated book), 2022 Hardback monograph (hand signed and dated by Tracey Emin) on Munken Lynx Smooth Natural White 170 gsm with endpapers of Colorplan Candy Pink 135 gsm; matt laminate printed cover with black head and tail bands Hand signed and dated by Tracey Emin on the title page. 9 × 6 3/4 × 2/5 inches Unframed Hardback monograph with illustrated boards and no dust jacket as issued, hand signed by Tracey Emin. A beautifully designed publication I Lay Here For You, sumptuously illustrated and with a fascinating essay by Katy Hessell, author of The History of Art without Men. About the project: Tracey Emin’s first Scottish show since 2008, I Lay Here For You (28 May – 2 October) will offer an intimate encounter with love and hope set against the domestic architecture and informal woodland of Jupiter Artland. Imbued with connotations of both warmth and vulnerability, resonating with Tracey Emin’s belief of the ‘personal as political’ the exhibition will feature brand new work by the artist reflecting on the possibility of love after hardship. Tracey Emin’s participation in Jupiter Artland’s 2022 season begins with the unveiling I Lay Here For You, a six metre bronze sited personally by the artist in an old-growth beech grove. Larger than life, powerful and at ease, the sculpture presents a radically different view of woman’s place...

Impasto-painted strokes of bright colors are the framework of artist Shiri Phillips’ abstract artworks. Her paintings are flooded with texture through t...

Richard Serra Early Work (Hand signed and dated by Richard Serra), 2013 Hardback monograph with no dust jacket as issued (Hand signed and dated 2014 by Richard Serra) Hand signed and dated 2014 by Richard Serra on the title page 12 × 10 × 1 3/5 inches Provenance The artist signed the work for the present owner at a special 2014 event with Hal Foster...

Wolf Kahn (hand signed by Wolf Kahn), 2011 Hardback monograph with dust jacket (hand signed by Wolf Kahn) Hand signed by Wolf Kahn on the title page 13 × 12 × 1 1/2 inches This gorge...

Alex Katz in Maine, 2005 Hardback monograph (hand signed and dated by Alex Katz) Boldly signed and dated 6.9.10 by Alex Katz on the first front end page 9 3/4 × 11 1/2 × 3/4 inches T...

Maria C. Bernhardsson is a colorful artist who lives and paints in Sweden. Most of her works are influenced by the architecture and geometry of houses. Bernhardsson travels the world...

Maria C. Bernhardsson is a colorful artist who lives and paints in Sweden. Most of her works are influenced by the architecture and geometry of houses. Bernhardsson travels the world...

Abstract minimalist artist Jason DeMeo presents a collection of artworks designed to engage viewers in a meditative experience, drawing them closer to the enduring ideals of truth, b...

Impasto-painted strokes of bright colors are the framework of artist Shiri Phillips’ abstract artworks. Her paintings are flooded with texture through t...

This is a unique Correspondence Signed by Dino Grandi to the Countess Pecci- Blunt, written at the end of 1950's (1957-1958) Including 6 items, In Italian, in very good conditions. ...

Kenneth Noland Themes and Variations 1958-2000 (hand signed by Kenneth Noland), 2002 Softback monograph with stiff wraps (hand signed and dated by Kenneth Noland) Official hand signe...

Maria C. Bernhardsson is a colorful artist who lives and paints in Sweden. Most of her works are influenced by the architecture and geometry of houses. Bernhardsson travels the world...

Jasper Johns, Merce Cunningham, John Cage Dancers on a Plane, 1989 Clothbound Artist's Book with slipcase, Signed in ink by John Cage, Merce Cunningham, and Jasper Johns on the half-...

Islamic Verses in Calligraphy style is a wonderful original manuscript. One page, one-sided, in Arabic, the original sheet (cm 17 x 11) is in excellent condition and under plexiglas...

Christopher Wool 2004 CAMDEN ARTS CENTRE (Hand signed and dated by Christopher Wool), 2004 Softcover catalogue (Hand signed and dated by Christopher Wool) Hand signed and dated 2017 ...

Correspondance is a lot of 2 Autograph Letters Signed by Ossip Zadkine to Nesto Jacometti, written in French, 1946-47. A.L.S. Les Argues par Cazals, France, 1946. Two pages. A.L.S....

This Correspondence by Jacques de Lacretelle to the Countess Anna Laetitia Pecci-Blunt, is composed of 2 autograph letters signed, written between 1931 and 1932, in French, on letterhead paper "13, Avenue d'Eylau, Passy 79-29". In excellent condition, including origial envelopes. A.L.S. June 12 1932. A.L.S. September 1931 A lot of letters of greeting between the French novelist of Silbermann and his mentor and patron of arts, anna Laetitia Pecci Blunt! At the same time these are letter of apology:Jacques de Lacretelle has to declive the Countess invitation because of he has to " ècrire, ècrire, ècrire.. jusqu'à la fin de l'annés. Background: Awarded with the Grand Prix du roman de l'Académie française...

Alex Katz Alex Katz Black and White (Hand signed by Alex Katz), 2017 Hardback monograph with no dust jacket as issued (Hand signed by Alex Katz) Hand signed by Alex Katz on the first...

Richard Tuttle The Art of Richard Tuttle (Hand signed, dated and inscribed by Richard Tuttle), 2005 Hardback monograph with dust jacket (Hand signed, dated and inscribed to Nadine by...

La Psychlogie du peuple americain is a typewritten text of an oral speech. Likely a transcription of an history conference hold by Bernard Faÿ. With pencil autograph notes to the Cou...

L.A.S. addressed to Countess Pecci Blunt. Fregari, April 8, 1955. 1p. 21x29 cm. With an envelope with a difficult-to-read stamp. 1p. 21x29 cm. Perfect conditions. Cover letter. The...

Mark di Suvero Dreambook (hand signed by Mark di Suvero), 2008 Hardback monograph with no dust jacket as issued (hand signed by Mark di Suvero) Boldly signed by Mark di Suvero on the...

SAM FRANCIS: Limited Signed Deluxe Edition (Hand signed and numbered by Sam Francis), 1982 Deluxe limited edition hardback monograph with cloth boards, held in special slipcase of ts...

This is an Autograph Letter Signed by Carlo Levi to the Countess A.L. Pecci Blunt. Rome, December 9th 1950. In Italian. One page, single-sided. Excellent condition, perfecly readable. Including original envelope. Carlo Levi (Tourin,1902 – Rome, 1975), the Italian painter, writer, activist, anti-fascist, best-known for his "Cristo si è fermato a Eboli" (Christ Stopped at Eboli),writes this letter to the Countess and patron of arts, A.L. Pecci Blunt to introduce the Italian playwright and director Alessandro Fersen (Łódź, 1911 - Rome, 2001). Artistic Intentions and common initiatives could arise. The background: In the same year of this letter, in 1950, Alessandro Fersen together with Walter Cantatore and Emanuele Luzzati...

Living from Writing is the main content of this Autograph Letter Signed by Eugenio Galvano to Mino Maccari. Tourin, June 20th 1949. In Italian. One page, double-sided. On letterhead...

New York artist Thomas Hammer is known for his motion-filled ink works on paper. His artworks, created with a unique tool fusing a squeegee and a brush, are inspired by the spontanei...

These 3 Autographs Signed by Mario Praz / all Oppé to the Countess Pecci-Blunt Written In Italian, from 1950 to 1953, are perfectly readable and in excellent conditions with origin...

This is a Autograph Card Signed by Virna Lisi to Maria De Matteis. Udine, July 22nd 1966. In Italian. On letterhead paper "Virna Lisi". Excellent condition...

This is a Autograph Letter Signed by Jean Dubuffet and addressed to Nesto Jacometti. Vence, November 28th, 1957. One page, single-sided. On watermarked paper. In French. excellent c...

The work is sold without a frame and mat

Artist: Richard Lilley Medium: Ink on Paper (double sided) Dimensions: 21 x 29.5 in This item is framed by our artist Richard Lilley and is on display in his current exhibition! Rich Lilley, a now New York based artist began his practice in Pennsylvania in the theater program and studied art with Milan Melicharek before moving to New York City to continue his education at Parsons. It was here that Lilley studied under Mohammed Omar Khalil and Luther Davis with a primary focus in metal etching and printmaking. Drawing inspiration from J.R Crumb...

This Christmas Card by Andreina Pagnani is a wishing card (C.P.S. s.l.n.d.) to the Countess Anna Laetitia Pecci Blunt. Rome, December 23rd 1961. 12 x...

Typewritten Autograph Letter Signed by Dino Grandi to the Countess A.L. Pecci- Blunt. Bologna, April 10th 1967. Signed "Dino" in red ink. In Italian. On letterhead paper "Dino Grandi". One page, single-sided. Excellent conditions. Perfectly readable, original envelope included. Greeting letter with a balance of a whole life: "Faccio il contadino e debbo riconoscere che dal giorno in cui ho sostituito la compagnia degli uomini colla compagnia delle bestie, ho guadagnato in serenità e ricchezza interiore." "Now, I am a farmer and I have toadmit that since the day I replaced the company of men with the company of beasts, I have gained in serenity and inner wealth". Dino Grandi (Mordano, 1895 - Bologna, 1988) Dino Grandi was an Italian politician and diplomat, who went down in history for the presentation of the homonymous agenda to the Grand Council of Fascism on 25 July 1943 which led to the dismissal of Benito Mussolini. He was foreign minister, minister of Grace and Justice and ambassador to London of the Kingdom of Italy. During the second post war, he was a regular consultant to the US authorities, in particular to the ambassador in Rome, Clare Boothe Luce...

Francesco Clemente (Hand signed, inscribed and dated 2014 (MMXIV) to Nadine with drawings in black marker), 2002 Hardback monograph with dust jacket (Hand signed, inscribed and dated...

Vingt Jour chez Hitler is an interesting correspondance by François Le Grix, as director of La Revue Hebdomadaire, to the Countess Anna Laetitia Pecci Blunt. This lot is composed of...

Charming hand drawn ink and watercolor map of the Forest of Andely, in the Normandy area, France, circa 1890. Original artwork on paper displayed on...

Jennifer Losch Bartlett Air: 24 Hours, 1994 Hardback monograph (book) bound in the publisher's original pink satin cloth with the covers and spine stamped in black. In publisher's original acetate dust jacket. Hand signed and inscribed by the artist on the half title page to Nadine (Witkin) 11 × 9 1/4 × 1 inches Unframed Hand signed and inscribed to Nadine on the title page Hardback monograph bound in the publisher's original pink satin cloth with the covers and spine stamped in black. In publisher's original acetate dust jacket. Publisher's Blurb: In Air: 24 Hours, Jennifer Bartlett creates her most personal paintings, all made between 1991 and 1992. Here, in each work, the unflinching presence of time is carefully, conspicuously monitored by a clock - light gray for day, dark gray for night. But motifs, color combinations, even certain images variously recur throughout the 24 paintings, shaking us up, causing us to realize that even the most seemingly casual, intimate scenes (a child's bedroom, a bathroom, the garden fish...