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Elizabeth Taylor 1970s Handwritten Love Letter to Richard Burton
Located in Jersey, GB
till April 18th 1974. It was left behind - inside a book in a drawer under the master bedroom bed
Category

Vintage 1970s Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Outlaw Frank James Original 1883 Handwritten Letter on Paper
Located in Jersey, GB
- A touching handwritten love letter by one of the most legendary outlaws of the Old West, Frank
Category

Antique Late 18th Century American Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Outlaw Frank James Original 1883 Handwritten Letter on Paper
Outlaw Frank James Original 1883 Handwritten Letter on Paper
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H 7.3 in W 4.9 in D 0.01 in
The Rihanna Book
Located in New York City, NY
"It's a piece of art that I am really proud of..."—Rihanna "The book is a rollicking and sumptuous
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Books

Materials

Paper

The Rihanna Book
The Rihanna Book
H 5 in W 12.63 in D 16.5 in
Jazz: Henri Matisse (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Limited Edition. A painter's book The first complete work designed in gouache and cut-out paper by
Category

20th Century Books

Materials

Paper

Jazz: Henri Matisse (Book)
Jazz: Henri Matisse (Book)
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H 16 in W 12.5 in D 2.75 in
David Hockney, A Bigger Book
By David Hockney
Located in Los Angeles, CA
designed by Marc Newson, plus an illustrated 680-page chronology book A Bigger Book, TASCHEN’s SUMO
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Books

Materials

Paper

David Hockney, A Bigger Book
David Hockney, A Bigger Book
H 27.5 in W 19.6 in D 4 in
Small 15th Century Illuminated Vellum Book Page, Handwriting
Located in Buisson, FR
Fabulous handwritten and illuminated book page. Beautiful period piece with gorgeous faded colors
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier French Gothic Religious Items

Materials

Parchment Paper

Small 15th Century French Illuminated Vellum Book Page, Handwriting
Located in Buisson, FR
Fabulous handwritten and illuminated book page. Beautiful period piece with gorgeous faded colors
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier French Religious Items

Materials

Parchment Paper

The Beatles Original 1963 Signatures in Autograph Book
Located in Jersey, GB
. - Accompanied by another page from an autograph book, where Lennon has also signed "Benny Higgins (Juggler
Category

Vintage 1960s Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Other

The Beatles Original 1963 Signatures in Autograph Book
The Beatles Original 1963 Signatures in Autograph Book
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H 4.5 in W 6 in D 0.01 in
Arthur Rimbaud - Rare Book Illustrated by Ardengo Soffici - 1911
By Ardengo Soffici
Located in Roma, IT
we can read handwritten: "Silvio e Luigi Perina Roma 5 Marzo 1916". Language: Italian.
Category

1950s Surrealist More Art

Materials

Paper

Mid-17th c. Pig Vellum Book c.1667 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
attached handwritten note stamped describing the book with a date of 1667. That note is also stamped and
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Antique 17th Century Italian Books

Materials

Animal Skin, Paper

Collection Karl Lagerfeld: Arts Decoratifs Du XXe Siecle Sotheby's (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
owner must have attended the auction as most lots include a handwritten sale price - for instance An
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20th Century Books

Materials

Paper

Savoy Cocktail Book Cradock Harry London Constable 8° Illustrated Orig
Located in Munich, DE
endpapers. The book is illustrated throughout in Art Deco manner by Gilbert Rumbold. On the third page there
Category

Vintage 1930s English Books

Materials

Paper

Mid-20th Century Israeli Silver Book Binding by Yaakov Ettlinger
Located in New York, NY
Tanach (Five Books Of Moses) with silver binding, handmade with dedication handwritten and signed
Category

Vintage 1950s Israeli Mid-Century Modern Religious Items

Materials

Silver

The Jim Morrison Scrapbook by Jim Henke Hardcover Book in Sleeve
Located in North Hollywood, CA
. The book also features 24 pieces of removable facsimile memorabilia, such as Jim's handwritten lyrics
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Expressionist Books

Materials

Paper

Salvaged Book Abstract Wall Sculpture, Contemporary Installation Made to Order
By Nikki Rudolph
Located in Boston, MA
This Salvaged Book Wall Art Sculpture was made from books that would have otherwise been thrown away
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Paper

Antique Grand Tour Souvenir Dactyl Library Book 36 Plaster Casts Rom 1840-50
Located in Munich, DE
corresponding handwritten legends on the insides of both book covers.
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Antique 1840s Italian Victorian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Plaster, Paper

Alexander Liberman book, hand signed by both Alexander Liberman and Barbara Rose
By Alexander Liberman
Located in New York, NY
Liberman as well as art historian Barbara Rose), plus accompanied by a separate handwritten card signed by
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1980s Modern More Art

Materials

Paper, Ink, Mixed Media, Permanent Marker, Lithograph, Offset

The Searchers (Figurative Chalk Drawing of a Dog on Vintage Book Pages)
Located in Hudson, NY
present.” Her compositions begin with vintage book pages, personal handwritten letters, sheet music, or
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2010s Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

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Chalk, Paper

Book: Selected Works 1967-90 And the Mind Grew Fingers (and hand written letter)
Located in New York, NY
handwritten signed letter laid in separately), 1992 Softback book with separate hand signed letter laid in It
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1990s Conceptual More Art

Materials

Ink, Mixed Media, Lithograph, Offset

Lovely Japanese 20th c Scroll Chrysanthemum Nihonga Flower
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This work carefully and delicately depicts a Chrysanthemum ■Silk book, handwritten ■Condition
Category

20th Century Paintings

Materials

Silk

Lovely Japanese 20th c Scroll Cherry Blossoms in the Moon
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This work carefully and delicately depicts a river landscape ■Silk book, handwritten ■Condition
Category

20th Century Paintings

Materials

Silk

Lovely Japanese 20th c Scroll by a good Artist, Figures on a Beach
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This work carefully and delicately depicts a river landscape ■Silk book, handwritten ■Condition
Category

20th Century Paintings

Materials

Silk

Lovely Japanese 20th c Scroll Pommegranate Nihonga Flower
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This work carefully and delicately depicts a Chrysanthemum ■Silk book, handwritten ■Condition
Category

20th Century Paintings

Materials

Silk

Lovely Japanese 20th c Scroll Nihonga LAndscape RIver and Waterfall Fisherman
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This work carefully and delicately depicts a Chrysanthemum ■Silk book, handwritten ■Condition
Category

20th Century Paintings

Materials

Silk

Lovely Japanese 20th c Scroll by Ryuji Shinba, Flowers and Bird. Lovley quality
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This work carefully and delicately depicts a river landscape ■Silk book, handwritten ■Condition
Category

20th Century Paintings

Materials

Silk

Lovely Japanese 20th c Scroll by Nakamura Tetsudou, Flowers and Bird
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This work carefully and delicately depicts a river landscape ■Silk book, handwritten ■Condition
Category

20th Century Paintings

Materials

Silk

Lovely Japanese 20th c Scroll by a good Artist, Flowers Plum, Bamboo
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This work carefully and delicately depicts a river landscape ■Silk book, handwritten ■Condition
Category

20th Century Paintings

Materials

Silk

Japanesen Painting Showa Period 20th Scroll by a good Artist, A river Landscape
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This work carefully and delicately depicts a river landscape ■Silk book, handwritten ■Condition
Category

20th Century Paintings

Materials

Silk

Lovely Japanese 20th c Scroll by a good Artist, Eagle and Mount Fuji Landscape
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This work carefully and delicately depicts a eagle in front of the famous Mount Fuji ■Silk book
Category

20th Century Paintings

Materials

Silk

Japanese Nihonga Painting 19th Meiji Scroll Ukiyo-E Lady picking Clams
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
for clams on a shallow shore ,   giving it an indescribably impressive expression. ■Silk book
Category

Antique 19th Century Edo Paintings

Materials

Silk

Lovely Japanese 19/20th c Scroll by a good Artist, Raccoon in Grass Landscape
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
during the harvest moon . ■Silk book, handwritten ■Condition   : There is discoloration and some stains
Category

20th Century Paintings

Materials

Silk

Lovely Japanese 19/20th c Scroll by Nihonga Landscape in Autumn
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
blossoms are in full bloom . ■Silk book, handwritten ■Condition:   There is some discoloration and wear
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20th Century Paintings

Materials

Silk

Lovely Japanese 20th c Scroll by Naito Keto Nihonga Landscape Autumn
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
a work. ■Silk book, handwritten ■Condition   is beautiful. ■Dimensions   Axis dimensions: approx
Category

20th Century Paintings

Materials

Silk

Lithography "The works of Hercules", Red" Zadkine
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Lithography " The works of Hercules " - Zadkine. Lithography by Zadkine to illustrate the book
Category

Vintage 1960s Prints

Materials

Paper

Lithography "The works of Hercules", Yellow, Zadkine
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Lithography " The works of Hercules " - Zadkine Lithography by Zadkine to illustrate the book
Category

Vintage 1960s Prints

Materials

Paper

Japanese Nihonga Painting 20th Showa/Taisho Scroll Ukiyo-E Beautifull Lady
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
in paintings of beautiful women and flora and fauna. Details: Medium: Silk Book, Handwritten
Category

20th Century Taisho Paintings

Materials

Silk

Lovely Japanese 18th c Edo Scroll by Tamamine Hasegawa , Flowers 19th c
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
used) Gyokuhō, with artist’s seal ■Paper book, handwritten ■Condition:   There are discolorations
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Antique 19th Century Edo Paintings

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Silk

Burmese Buddhism Scripture with Lacquer Covers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large Theravada Buddhism scripture book from Burma, circa late 19th century-early 20th century
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Antique Late 19th Century Burmese Other Lacquer

Materials

Lacquer, Paper

Nelson's Guide to the City of New York and its Neighbourhood, 1858
Located in Langweer, NL
attributes of the book contribute to its charm and historical value. It is a 16mo size, making it
Category

Antique 1850s Books

Materials

Paper

The Labours of Hercules
By Ossip Zadkine
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Zadkine's lithography that embodies the book of the Labours of Hercules. Edited by Czwiklitzer
Category

1960s More Art

Materials

Vellum

The Labours of Hercules
By Ossip Zadkine
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Zadkine's lithography that embodies the book of the Labours of Hercules. Edited by Czwiklitzer
Category

1960s More Art

Materials

Vellum

Important Louis XV Canapé by Louis Delanois, France ca. 1770
By Louis Delanois
Located in Budapest, HU
Dorset acquired furniture from Delanois. His handwritten account book is still preserved in the Archives
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Antique 1770s French Louis XV Canapes

Materials

Damask, Silk, Wood

Gris, La Pipe (Kahnweiler 1969), Au Soleil du Plafond (after)
By Juan Gris
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
4, 1955. Excerpted from the volume (translated from French), This book, completed writing in the
Category

1950s Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Gris, Violon (Kahnweiler 1969), Au Soleil du Plafond (after)
By Juan Gris
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
4, 1955. Excerpted from the volume (translated from French), This book, completed writing in the
Category

1950s Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Gris, Moulin à Cafe II (Kahnweiler 1969), Au Soleil du Plafond (after)
By Juan Gris
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
4, 1955. Excerpted from the volume (translated from French), This book, completed writing in the
Category

1950s Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Gris, Bouteille (Kahnweiler 1969), Au Soleil du Plafond (after)
By Juan Gris
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
4, 1955. Excerpted from the volume (translated from French), This book, completed writing in the
Category

1950s Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Gris, La Lampe (Kahnweiler 1969), Au Soleil du Plafond (after)
By Juan Gris
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
4, 1955. Excerpted from the volume (translated from French), This book, completed writing in the
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1950s Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Gris, Pot de fleurs (Kahnweiler 1969), Au Soleil du Plafond (after)
By Juan Gris
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
4, 1955. Excerpted from the volume (translated from French), This book, completed writing in the
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1950s Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Gris, Guitare (Kahnweiler 1969), Au Soleil du Plafond (after)
By Juan Gris
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
4, 1955. Excerpted from the volume (translated from French), This book, completed writing in the
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1950s Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Gris, Compotier (Kahnweiler 1969), Au Soleil du Plafond (after)
By Juan Gris
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
4, 1955. Excerpted from the volume (translated from French), This book, completed writing in the
Category

1950s Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Gris, Loupière (Kahnweiler 1969), Au Soleil du Plafond (after)
By Juan Gris
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
4, 1955. Excerpted from the volume (translated from French), This book, completed writing in the
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1950s Modern Still-life Prints

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Lithograph

Gris, Le Livre (Kahnweiler 1969), Au Soleil du Plafond (after)
By Juan Gris
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
4, 1955. Excerpted from the volume (translated from French), This book, completed writing in the
Category

1950s Modern Still-life Prints

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Lithograph

Gris, Moulin à Cafe (Kahnweiler 1969), Au Soleil du Plafond (after)
By Juan Gris
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
4, 1955. Excerpted from the volume (translated from French), This book, completed writing in the
Category

1950s Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Untitled 14, Paper Collage, Female Figure, Yoga Pose, Ledger Paper, Siena Brown
By Jessica Maffia
Located in Kent, CT
In this hand-cut paper collage on paper, ivory lined ledger paper with handwritten text in navy
Category

2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Paper, Handmade Paper

Untitled 15, Ledger Paper, Brown, Goddess Yoga Pose Paper Collage Female Figure
By Jessica Maffia
Located in Kent, CT
In this hand-cut paper collage on paper, ivory lined ledger paper with handwritten text in navy
Category

2010s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Paper, Handmade Paper

Portrait of Woman - Original Ink and Watercolor Drawing by Paul Bonet - 1930
By Paul Bonet
Located in Roma, IT
dated on the lower margin. Dedication handwritten by the artist "pour mon ami Lévrier" (to my friend
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1930s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Ink

Raymond Pettibon print 2002 (Raymond Pettibon lithograph)
By Raymond Pettibon
Located in NEW YORK, NY
figures, and comic book characters make frequent appearances, often accompanied by cryptic, ironic
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph, Paper

Jules AGARD, Cat Ceramic Sculpture, Vallauris, 1950s
By Jules Agard
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
beautiful bond that developed between the two men, as Dominique Sassi testifies in his book "In the shadow
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

A-Bomb
By Richard Prince
Located in Toronto, Ontario
painting. This early example from 1989 features a joke handwritten by the artist. The simple joke seems
Category

1980s Contemporary More Art

Materials

Ink, Paper

Vintage French Zoomorphic Ceramic Pitcher with Lid by Jacques Blin (1953)
By Jacques Blin
Located in London, GB
' text and bears the handwritten mention, "Mirons May 1953". One of the earliest Blins to be found, this
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

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