Modern More Art

Autograph signatures on the cover of the Jazz Festival of Nice held from 22 to 28 February 1948. Among the signatures we find Baby Dodds (1898-1959), drummer for Milton 'Mezz' Mezzr...

Destiny is an original modern rare book including original woodcut prints by Otto Nückel (Cologne, 1888 – Cologne, 1955). Published by Farrar & Rinehart, New York, 1930. Original ...

A L'Abattoir Les Cartellistes, Album- Souvenir des Elections de 22 Avril 1928 is an original colorful illustrated rare pamphlet with a satiric political scen...

Egypt in words and pictures is an original rare book written by Georg Ebers between 1879 and 1880. Two volumes. Eduard Hallberger publisher, bound editions, moldy and dirty spots, pages with cracks. A marvellous edition of hundres of illustration depicting ancient Egypt and scene of ordinary life in late 19th Century. Georg Moritz Ebers (1837-1898) was a German Egyptologist and writer. With his historical novels and popular science books...

Woodcut print realized by Lucien Pissarro to illustrate Gerard de Nerva's Hitoire de la Reine du Matin et des Soliman Princes des Genies. Hand signed Edition of 50 copies (41/50)

Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) - The Taste of Happiness, Planche XXXVIII Lithograph from 1970. An unsigned and unnumbered edition of 666. Dimensions of sheet: 32.5 x 25 cm Dimensions ...

Natasha Zupan's body of work, 'Homage to Horst P. Horst', explores the manipulation of surface texture, light, and the interweaving of time. She has incorporated found images in book...

Georges Braque (French, 1882-1963) Antiboree Gold and Enamel Brooch, 1963 18k gold textured brooch designed by Georges Braque, a rare 18ct gold textured brooch from 1963, a bird flyi...

By removing parts of the image, he explores the tension between what is present and what is omitted, focusing on the reasons behind these choices and their implications. The cutouts ...

Natasha Zupan's body of work, 'Homage to Horst P. Horst', explores the manipulation of surface texture, light, and the interweaving of time. She has incorporated found images in books from Horst P. Horst into her collages. Time past and time future are united in a perpetual possibility of change. She tries to capture the resonances of evolution in various types of representation. It is not about translating a world that already exists, but about an entrance into a different universe. A timeless, tactile world of sensation and overlapping memory. Materials and emotions converge: The surface holds synthetic binders consisting mainly of layers of inks, acrylics, watercolors, pigments, photographs from books and digital images. These are imbued with altered states of feelings and archetypal references. Combining Renaissance ideals and concepts with images taken from contemporary media, Natasha Zupan beautifully unites the old and the new in her collage work. Natasha combines the innovation of her elaborate technique with her charm for tradition and the inspiration of the great Masters. Her clear, bright brushstrokes and her play of light and shadow are both rhythmic and youthful. The female figures in her paintings have an undeniable Renaissance character at the time, but they are reborn in our understanding of contemporary aesthetics. Their classic faces become modern nymphs when combined with symbols of nature and beauty. Each figurative work harbors a unique and intricate personality. Powerfully expressive, they are at once pure, sensual, innocent and seductive. From the Series Homage Hort P Horst Collage on paper...

L'Assiette au Beurre is a Comic Magazine published in 1906, reproducing drawings by Adrien Barrère (1874–1931). Good condition on a yellowed paper, except for some torn paper on the...

Collection of Picasso Books and Magazines featuring Picasso (Life Special Double Issue) and magazine articles from the sixties. Portrait of Picasso Roland Penrose 1957 Museum of Modern Art, New York Picasso in the Collection of the Museum of Modern Art William Rubin 1984 Museum of Modern Art, New York The Sculptor's Studio: Etchings by Picasso Pablo Picasso and W. S. Lieberman 1952 Museum of Modern Art, New York Life 1968 Time, Inc Life Vol. 65 No. 26 December 27 1968 Special Double Issue The Sculpture Of Picasso Roland Penrose 1967 Museum of Modern Art, New York Pablo Picasso William Rubin 1980 Museum of Modern Art, New York Understanding Picasso, a Study of His Styles and Development Helen F. Mackenzie 1940 University of Chicago Press Picasso Picasso 1968 Editions Beyeler Bale The Private World of Pablo Picasso David Douglas Duncan...

Jacqueline Lee "Jackie" Kennedy Onassis (July 28, 1929 – May 19, 1994) was an American socialite, writer, and photographer who became First Lady of the United States as the wife of P...

Graham Sutherland (1903-1980) - Hommage à San Lazzaro Lithograph from 1975. Edition 371/575 (Photocopy of the colophone is included). Dimensions of work: 31 x 24 cm. Each copy of...

Patrik Illo is a very talented Slovak glass designer. This is a unique vase done by his personal technique. The vase si quite heavy 5,6. Kg but an ecqui...

Confidential Autograph Letters Signed by the French poet, Abel Bonnard (Poitier, 1883-Madrid 1968) to the Countess A.L.Pecci-Blunt. In French. One page, single-sided. On letterhea...

Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) - The Taste of Happiness, Planche XLVII Lithograph from 1970. An unsigned and unnumbered edition of 666. Dimensions of sheet: 32.5 x 25 cm Dimensions in...

Harding Black San Antonio (1912 - 2004) Huge Heavy Crackle Vase 1985 Height 14'' Across Widest 8" Biography Harding Black San Antonio (1912 - 2004) Harding Black was born on a farm in Nueces County between Ingleside and Aransas Pass and moved with his family to San Antonio in 1916. There he graduated from Brackenridge High School and attended San Antonio Junior College (1929-30). In 1931 Black joined an archaeological expedition to the Big Bend area sponsored by the Witte Memorial Museum. Initially a painter, he was taught by Rudolph Staffel in 1933 to make wheel- thrown pottery and in the same year began to teach children's ceramic classes at the Witte. Between 1937 and 1939, Black directed ceramic installation in a San Antonio reconstruction project sponsored by the National Youth Administration and the Works Progress Administration art program. In 1955 he retired from teaching and devoted his time to ceramics. Black became a well-known ceramist from his research, innovations, and writings in the field. Exhibitions: San Antonio Local Artists Annual Exhibition (1939-42, 1945, 1947); Texas General Exhibition (1940 award, 1942, 1948 honorable mention); National Ceramic Annual Exhibition, Syracuse Museum of Art (1947-54); River Art Group, San Antonio (1948-49); National Collection of Fine Arts, Washington D.C. (1951, 1956); Dallas Museum of Fine Arts (1952 one-man); Martin Museum of Art, Baylor University (1991 one-man); San Antonio Museum of Art (1995 retrospective); National Museum of Art, Washington, D.C. (1995); University of Texas at Dallas, Irving (1998 retrospective). Collections: Dallas Museum of Art; Museum of Fine Arts, Houston; San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts; San Antonio Museum of Art; Martin Museum of Art, Baylor University, Waco; National Museum of American Art, Washington D.C.; New Orleans Museum of Art; Everson Museum of Art, Syracuse, new York; Alfred University (New York). Harding Black resided in San Antonio Texas where he worked as a potter for over 60 years and far as anyone knows he was completely self taught. I find it amazing that anyone could ever accomplish what he did with with no formal training in either ceramics or chemistry. It was a long and prolific journey from the early hand built earthenware pottery to become recognized as a master of glazes. While I feel that his forms often could be better this is more than compensated for by the spectacular glazes he developed. Constant experimentation and his acquired knowledge of chemistry were the foundations for the wonderful glazes that adorn his pottery. The following quote is from an interview with Rudolf Staffel His copper reds are unbelievably beautiful. Harding was a master of glazes and one of the most generous human beings in the ceramic field that I've known. He had literally a room full of beautifully organized test tiles of all his glazes, and he would just throw the room open to anybody who wanted to rummage through his tiles. All the recipes were there and he shared them with anyone who was interested. It was wonderful to go and visit him. Although accurate records of all test firings were kept for reference it I have been told that it would be difficult to reproduce many of these glazes because of the kiln he built and clays he used. This may not be the case because in a recent phone conversation (4/11/2007) with Peter Pinnell he told me that some of his students had success replicating some glazes using Harding's formulas By concentrating on the bowl and vessel forms Harding remained true to the historical traditions of pottery making. The magnificent Harding Black journey began in 1932. At that time he joined the Witte Museum Archaeological Society which provided him with access to their collections of Native American pottery. Harding became fascinated by these pollychromed vessels and he began attempting to create hand built pots. He had very little or no success but a life long of working in clay had begun. It was about this time that he met up with Rudolf Staffel and it was from him that Harding learned wheel throwing and developed ideas of how to operate a studio. Harding was given access to working space at the Witte where he built a wheel and in 1933 he was given a position as ceramic instructor. In this position it was his responsibility to establish a ceramics department. The first kiln Harding built was using plans that were obtained from Newcomb College. He scrounged parts from a junkyard which were used in its construction. This project was not totally successful because of problems reaching required temperatures. As usual this did not deter Harding. He seemed to have a wonderful ability to learn from failure and move on. In the early 1940's Harding began working with formulas for copper red glazes prepared by Arthur Baggs and Edgar Littlefield. This work only added to his interest in Oriental pottery and fostered a desire to rework many old glazes. Being greatly influenced by A Potters Book published in 1940 by Bernard Leach Harding was now on his way seeking to incorporate form, function and surface treatment into a single entity where the whole is greater than the sum of the parts. In the 1950's Harding left the Witte and built his own studio where he spent the rest of his life creating his wonderful art. The body of his work is a living tribute to the Harding Black lifelong love of ceramics. Along with being a researcher he was also a teacher always willing to share his knowledge with others. He spent his life producing pots and occasionally taking time off to do a bit if fishing. According to Harding Black - Harding Black 11/14/90 "I am one of the lucky ones. When I get up in the morning I can hardly wait to get to work." 1912 Born April 15 near Aransas Pass, Texas 1916 Family moved to San Antonio 1929 Graduated from Breckenridge High School 1929-30 Attended San Antonio Junior College 1931 Joined Archaeological Society of the Witte Museum, San Antonio, and participated in excavations of ancient Basket maker Indian mounds and caves in the Big Bend area of Texas 1933 Taught by Rudolf Staffel to make wheel-thrown pottery. Set tip studio in a streetcar behind Witte Museum and began teaching children’s ceramic classes 1937-39 Appointed Superintendent of Ceramic Installation for N Y A /W P A reconstruction project in San Antonio 1943 Moved from streetcar studio to new facilities in the reconstructed Ruiz House on the grounds of the Witte Museum Began firing to stoneware temperatures 1947-54 Exhibited each year in the annual National Ceramic Exhibition, Syracuse Museum of Art 1951 Exhibited at the National Museum of Art, Washington, DC 1952 Toured ceramic centers throughout the United States 1953 “Opening the Door to Copper-Reds” by Harding Black, published in January issue of Ceramics Monthly “Harding Black Profile” published in February issue of Ceramics Monthly 1954 “Iron Spotted Glazes” by Harding Black, published in February issue of Ceramics Monthly 1955 Built present studio at 8212 Broadway, San Antonio Retired from teaching at the Witte Museum 1956 Exhibited at the National Museum of Art, Washington, DC 1961 “Lava Glazes” by Harding Black, published in October issue of Ceramics Monthly 1964 “Harding Black Texas Potter” by Jean R Lange, published in November issue of Ceramics Monthly 1971 The Meyer Family Master Potters of Texas, co-authored by Harding Black and Georgeanna H Greet 1980 Harding Black’s biographical information entered into the archives of the Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D C 1983 Harding Black traveled throughout China 1984 Awarded Glaze Research Grant by Southwest Craft Center, San Antonio 1985 Solo exhibition at the Southwest Crafts Center 1987 Selected as Artist of the Year by the San Antonio Art League 1988 Incarnate Word College, San Antonio, establishes Harding Black Fund to aid ceramics students 1990 “Harding Black Pottery...

Hommage à Pablo Picasso is the catalogue of Pablo Picasso's exhibition of paintings held at the Grand Palais des Champs-Élysées (commonly known as the Grand Palais) in Paris, Novembe...

Jacqueline Lee "Jackie" Kennedy Onassis (July 28, 1929 – May 19, 1994) was an American socialite, writer, and photographer who became First Lady of the United States as the wife of P...

Jacqueline Lee "Jackie" Kennedy Onassis (July 28, 1929 – May 19, 1994) was an American socialite, writer, and photographer who became First Lady of the United States as the wife of P...

Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) - The Divan Pochoir from 1961. The edition: 442/500 written in pencil. Dimensions of work: 53.8 x 41.5 cm Publisher: Au Vent d'Arles, Paris. Image size...

This exceptional artwork is currently on display and available for sale at Signet Contemporary Art Gallery and online. Striking a balance between whimsy and wonder, “Elevated” by He...

K. Laxma Goud - Untitled, Intaglio - 12.5 x 9.5 inches (unframed size) Etching on Paper, 2022 ( Unframed & Delivered ) Style : Goud displays versatility over a range of mediums, fro...

"Il Selvaggio, no.9- 1932", "Annual supporter subscription - Una copia 40 Cent - Fortnightly Newspaper letters arts and sciences", including original woodcuts by Mino Maccari and the...

This vintage lobby card features an iconic moment from Woody Allen’s A Midsummer Night’s Sex Comedy (1982). The close-up shot shows Woody Allen in one of his signature roles, with hi...

Suhas Roy - Christ Charcoal on Canvas 12 x 16 inches, 2014 ( Framed & Delivered ) In this untitled work, Suhas Roy presents a serene yet poignant visage rendered in mixed media, env...

Krishen Khanna - Bandwala Bronze H 12 x W x 10 x D 6.5 inches ( Delivered ) Not Welcome, man chased by dog, figurative, oil in black, white, brown by Padma Bhushan Modern Indian Art...

A great New york City street scene in a modernist realist style. done in the the great depression period. Mat is 17.5x14, sheet measures 13x10 image is 10x4.75 Joseph Solman (Janua...

Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) - The Taste of Happiness, Planche XVI Lithograph from 1970. An unsigned and unnumbered edition of 666. Dimensions of sheet: 32.5 x 25 cm Dimensions in f...

Gobardhan Ash - Untitled Gouache on Paper 14.75 x 9.5 inches ( Framed & Delivered ) In this hauntingly expressive piece, Gobardhan Ash captures ghostly human forms through a subdued...

Rapsodia Satania by Pietro Mascagni is arare book. Realized in 1915. With the dedication of the writer, and dated "1917" Good conditions.

Le Doyen des Crapauds is an original lithographs by J.J. Grandville from "Scènes de la vie privée et publique des animaux", 1852. Published by Manesq & Harvard, Paris. Good Conditi...

The Banker is an original lithographs by J.J. Grandville from "Scènes de la vie privée et publique des animaux, 1852. Published by Manesq & Harvard, Paris. Good Conditions but aged...

Edition of 180 copies including 23 etchings by Marie Laurencin. Copy n. 91 on pur fil Lana paper. Good Condition.

Ein sommer is an original Rare Book engraved by Jules Pascin (March 31, 1885 – June 5, 1930) in 1920. Original First Edition. Published by Bruno Cassirer, Berlin. Format: in Folio...

Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) - The Taste of Happiness, Planche XXII Lithograph from 1970. An unsigned and unnumbered edition of 666. Dimensions of sheet: 32.5 x 25 cm Dimensions in ...

Woodcut print realized by Lucien Pissarro to illustrate Gerard de Nerva's Hitoire de la Reine du Matin et des Soliman Princes des Genies. Hand signed Edition of 50 copies (41/50)

This is a private writing between the Countess and mentor, Anna Laetitia Pecci-Blunt and the artist Franco Gentilini, after a sale of his artwork at the Rive Gauche Galery, Paris. ...

Prakash Karmakar - Beach Series 14.5 x 11 inches (unframed size) Ink on Paper 2006 ( Framed and Delivered ) Style : Legendary master artist Lt. Prokash Karmakar from Bengal was sole...

Jacqueline Lee "Jackie" Kennedy Onassis (July 28, 1929 – May 19, 1994) was an American socialite, writer, and photographer who became First Lady of the United States as the wife of P...

The Fantastic Round is an original lithographs by J.J. Grandville from "Scènes de la vie privée et publique des animaux, 1852. Published by Manesq & Harvard, Paris. Good Conditions...

Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) - Élégie d'Ihpetonga, Masks of Ashes, Planche II Lithograph from 1949. A copy from a limited edition of 16/64 (photocopy of the colophon is included). On...

A New Cagli's Autograph is a L.A.S.s.p.. Autograph Letter Signed and Dated by the Italian artist, Corrado Cagli (1910-1976) to the Countess and patron of arts, Anna Laetitia Pecci-Bl...

Jacqueline Lee "Jackie" Kennedy Onassis (July 28, 1929 – May 19, 1994) was an American socialite, writer, and photographer who became First Lady of the United States as the wife of P...

Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) - Le Poete Decadent Pochoir from 1961. The edition: 442/500 written in pencil. Dimensions of work: 53.8 x 41.5 cm Publisher: Au Vent d'Arles, Paris. Im...

Jacqueline Lee "Jackie" Kennedy Onassis (July 28, 1929 – May 19, 1994) was an American socialite, writer, and photographer who became First Lady of the United States as the wife of P...

Jacqueline Lee "Jackie" Kennedy Onassis (July 28, 1929 – May 19, 1994) was an American socialite, writer, and photographer who became First Lady of the United States as the wife of P...

Jacqueline Lee "Jackie" Kennedy Onassis (July 28, 1929 – May 19, 1994) was an American socialite, writer, and photographer who became First Lady of the United States as the wife of P...

Maggio Musicale Fiorentino - T.L.S. is a Typewritten Letter Signed by Ugo Ojetti to the Countess Anna Laetitia Pecci-Blunt. Florence, April 12, 1937. In Italian. One page, single-si...

Karl W. Wierspecker Opening Nr. 21 (Abstract, Modern, Minimalism, Square, Albers) Folding Object on Paper 1969 11.8 x 11.8 inches (30 x 30 cm) Edition: 200 Signed, numbered and dated...

One of 150 copies on Japon including 6 engravings not present in the edition on papier velin. Volume includes also 2 original engravings made with original plates of Renoir. Georges ...

The Gentleman Woodpecker is an original lithographs by J.J. Grandville from "Scènes de la vie privée et publique des animaux, 1852. Published by Manesq & Harvard, Paris. Good Condi...

The paintings of Ezio Sclavi is a vintage Catalogue issued by Galleria della Cometa for the painter's third year of exposure at the Galleria della Cometa in Rome. 4 pages, black an...

Mario Giannini Hand-written Note on paper realized in 20th century Good conditions, with slight foxing. Mario Giannini was born on1920 in Rome, Lazio, Italy. He was an actor, known...

Physiologie du Flaneur is an original modern rare book illustrated by Honoré Daumier (1808, Marseille, France — died February 11, 1879, Valmondois) and published in 1841. Published ...

Vie Privée et Publique des Animaux is an original modern rare book engraved by Jean Jeacques Grandville (Nancy, 1803 – Vanves, 1847) and written by Various Authors in 1868. Original...

Portrait of the Artist's Wife Perfect for a midcentury home Comes framed . See photos About the Artist: Kenneth B Walsh (1922-1980) In the 1950s, Kenneth Bonar Walsh came to Monta...

Jacqueline Lee "Jackie" Kennedy Onassis (July 28, 1929 – May 19, 1994) was an American socialite, writer, and photographer who became First Lady of the United States as the wife of P...

Il Cuciniere Italiano Moderno - modern Italian or the friend of greedy stewards and convalescents is the title of a cookbook, printed in Livorno by the Fratelli Vignozzi e Nipote in ...