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"Julius Caesar" original art for Penguin book cover
By Milton Glaser
Located in Miami, FL
An uncanny and unexpected pose characterizes this work as Julius Ceasar warily looks over his shoulder and blood-stained toga. Signed lower right "M. Glaser"
Exhibited: Milton Glase...
Category
1980s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil, Paper, Watercolor
Company K - Book Cover
By Clark Hulings
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Oil on Board
Signature: Signed Lower Right
Book cover for "Company K" by William March
Category
1950s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Living Dangerously, Original Oil Painting, Large Scale Fictional Book Cover
By Don Pollack
Located in Chicago, IL
fictionalized book cover. The imagery is based on Andrei Tarkovsky's final film titled "The Sacrifice" as a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
"A Lady's Gambit" Book Cover
By Robert Berran
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Original cover illustration for "A Lady's Gambit" by Valerie King. Published by Zebra Books; First Edition
Category
1990s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Rambles in the Wye Valley, Original Artwork for Book Cover, Railway Art
By Gwynn
Located in London, GB
artwork was used as the book cover for Hugh E. Page's 'Rambles in the Wye Valley' (1951). The Wye Valley
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Landscape Paintings
Materials
Gouache
Somerset by Maxwell Fraser (original painting for book cover), British Art-Deco
By Leonard Cusden
Located in London, GB
: 17 ¾ x 27 inches
Contemporary oak gilt frame
This is the original painting used for the cover of
Category
20th Century Art Deco Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Gouache
"Cover of "Chagall Lithographe IV, " (M 729), " an Original Lithograph by Chagall
By Marc Chagall
Located in Milwaukee, WI
original book cover for "Chagall Lithographe IV," catalogue and notes by Charles Sorlier and Frenand
Category
1970s Surrealist Portrait Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Painted Wood Tavolette Book Cover Binding in the Biccherna Style Siena Tuscany
By Icilio Federico Joni
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
Cover Binding in the Sienese Biccherna Style
Book Cover size 11 inches x 8.1 inches ( 28cm x 20.5cm
Category
Late 19th Century Gothic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Oil, Tempera, Wood Panel
H 15.95 in W 13 in D 1.97 in
Painted Wood Tavolette Book Cover Binding in the Biccherna Style Siena Tuscany
By Icilio Federico Joni
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
Cover Binding in the Sienese Biccherna Style
Book Cover size 11 inches x 8.1 inches ( 28cm x 20.5cm
Category
Late 19th Century Gothic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gesso, Oil, Tempera, Wood Panel
H 15.95 in W 13 in D 1.97 in
"Marc Chagall" Original Drawing Illustration Caricature William Saroyan book
By Albert Al Hirschfeld
Located in New York, NY
"Marc Chagall" Original Drawing Illustration Caricature William Saroyan book
This drawing was
Category
1970s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Board
Original 1975 NYC Manhattan coloring book drawing, George Washington Bridge
By David Edward Byrd
Located in Southampton, NY
. I have included a photo of the cover of the original 1975 coloring book just as a reference it is
Category
1970s Realist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil, Vellum
Original Graphic Hungarian Illustration Art Emma Heinzelmann Children's Book Art
Located in Surfside, FL
Original vintage gouache painting on poster board by Emma Heinzelmann (Hungarian, born 1930
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gouache
Original Graphic Hungarian Illustration Art Emma Heinzelmann Children's Book Art
Located in Surfside, FL
Original vintage gouache painting on poster board by Emma Heinzelmann (Hungarian, born 1930
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gouache
Historia delle vite dei sommi pontefici - Original Rare Book - 1600
Located in Roma, IT
Italian
Contemporary cover on rigid parchment with some restorations on spine.
Very fine and precious
Category
Early 1600s More Art
Materials
Woodcut, Paper
H 9.65 in W 7.88 in D 2.56 in
Le Cocu Magnifique -- complete illustrated book with 12 original etchings
By Pablo Picasso
Located in New York, NY
. Original Bordeaux leather-covered portfolio with the title in black on minor wear of spine.
Pablo Picasso
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Drypoint, Etching, Aquatint
Joakim Ojanen "Charcoal Drawings" book with Original doodle on loose paper
By Joakim Ojanen
Located in Draper, UT
.
Please note that the book may exhibit mild rubs and scratches on the foiled cover, which are pictured for
Category
2010s Abstract Prints
Materials
Archival Paper
H 13 in W 10.5 in D 1 in
Limited edition photography art book & original print: abstract nude, still life
Located in Bryn Mawr, PA
. The artist's second book covers mostly previously unpublished photographs, collages and montages made
Category
2010s Abstract Nude Photography
Materials
Archival Paper
Jock: The King's Pony w/ Original Cover Artwork by Paul Brown
Located in Bristol, CT
A book by Rowland Johns.
1st Edition
E.P. Dutton And Company, Inc.
1936
[60] pp.
8.75" x 6.5
Category
1930s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Gouache, Watercolor
"The Chap Book " Original lithograph from “Les Maitres de L’Affiche” series
Located in Hinsdale, IL
BRADLEY, WILL
(1868 - 1962)
The Chap Book
Original lithograph from “Les Maitres de L’Affiche
Category
1890s Art Nouveau Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
H 19 in W 14.5 in D 0.5 in
"Front Cover of "Chagall Lithographe III, " M 577, " Original Color Lithograph
By Marc Chagall
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Front Cover of "Chagall Lithographe III," M 577" is an original Lithograph by Marc Chagall. This
Category
1960s Surrealist Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
The Black Moth Original 1954 Gouache Book Jacket Artwork by Philip Gough
By Philip Gough
Located in Bristol, CT
Original gouache by the noted English illustrator, Philip Gough (1909-1986) for the UK (Heinemann
Category
Mid-20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Gouache
Original 1971 Fillmore East Art program cover pencil drawing Rock and Roll
By David Edward Byrd
Located in Southampton, NY
For Rock and Roll art collectors this is one incredible work of art. It is the original 1971
Category
1970s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Vellum, Pencil
St Thomas Church 5th at 53rd, Original drawing from 1975 Manhattan Coloring Book
By David Edward Byrd
Located in Southampton, NY
.) I have included a photo of the cover of the original 1975 coloring book just as a reference it is
Category
1970s Realist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Vellum, Pencil
Cover from 'Miró Lithographs IV, Maeght Publisher' original print by Joan Miró
By Joan Miró
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This original lithograph is one of six produced by Joan Miró especially for the fourth volume of
Category
1980s Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
"Back Cover of "Chagall Lithographe III, " M 577, " an Original Color Lithograph
By Marc Chagall
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This is the back cover of "Chagall Lithographe III," M 577". It is an original Lithograph by Marc
Category
1960s Surrealist Still-life Prints
Materials
Lithograph
"Back Cover of Derrière le Miroir #235" Original Lithograph by Marc Chagall
By Marc Chagall
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Back Cover of Derrière le Miroir #235, M 946" is an original lithograph by Marc Chagall. This
Category
1970s Surrealist Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Ondine - Rare Book - 1939
Located in Roma, IT
Edition of 540 copies. Copy on Alfa. Original editorial soft cover, perfect conditions and uncut.
Category
1920s Surrealist More Art
Materials
Paper
Andy Warhol's Index Book
By Andy Warhol
Located in New York, NY
Andy Warhol
Andy Warhol's Index Book, 1967
First Edition Hardback Monograph with Silver Holographic
Category
1960s Pop Art More Art
Materials
Mixed Media, Lithograph, Offset
Limited Edition Coloring Book (Artist Book of 20 Bound Offset Lithographs), 1985
By Keith Haring
Located in New York, NY
original Haring drawings. This is the original lifetime artist book published by Haring himself in
Category
1980s Pop Art Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph, Offset, Mixed Media
Frontières Humaines - Rare Book - 1929
Located in Roma, IT
Edition of 2108 copies. Copy on Velin Alfa Lafuma paper. Original paperback cover. Binding
Category
1920s Surrealist More Art
Materials
Paper
THE BOOK OF LOVE SUITE
By Robert Indiana
Located in Aventura, FL
, New York. Includes original brown paper-covered portfolio and publisher insert. Each screen print
Category
1990s Pop Art Figurative Prints
Materials
Paper, Screen
Modern Photography Cover, Surreal Landscape
By Mitchell Funk
Located in Miami, FL
20 of Mitchell Funk images for Modern Photography covers. This one maybe their most original. Signed
Category
1980s Surrealist Landscape Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
1993 Richard Avedon 'An Autobiography' Book
By Richard Avedon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
beautiful and large-scale coffee table or library book by Richard Avedon, 1993. Photographic prints are made
Category
1990s Prints and Multiples
Materials
Offset
ZANG TUMB TUMB - Rare Book - 1914
By Filippo Tommaso Marinetti
Located in Roma, IT
Massimo Bontempelli omaggio futurista di F.T. Marinetti”. Original paperback cover parolibera
Category
1910s Surrealist More Art
Materials
Paper
Rose, Cover from 1 Cent Life
By Roy Lichtenstein
Located in Austin, TX
Artist: Roy Lichtenstein
Title: Rose, Cover from 1 Cent Life
(Rose) Screenprint in green over
Category
1960s Pop Art Still-life Prints
Materials
Linen, Screen
Artistes italiens contemporains - Rare Book - 1927
Located in Roma, IT
Calvi. With many b/w illustrations. Original editorial cover with dust jacket, very worn. Inside good
Category
1920s Modern More Art
Materials
Paper
Félicien Rops - Rare Vintage Book - 1905
Located in Roma, IT
3.5 x 20, in French.
One of the few copies on original editorial soft cover and jacket decorated with
Category
Early 1900s More Art
Materials
Paper
Les Lithographies de Renoir - Rare Book - 1951
By Auguste Renoir
Located in Roma, IT
volume: " The cover is an original and unpublished composition of Renoir, that the artist had created for
Category
1950s Modern More Art
Materials
Paper
Richard Avedon 'An Autobiography' 1993- Book- Signed
By Richard Avedon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
beautiful and large-scale coffee table or library book by Richard Avedon, 1993. Photographic prints are made
Category
1990s Prints and Multiples
Materials
Other Medium
Cymbeline, Cover for The American Weekly
By Willy Pogany
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Original cover illustration for The American Weekly, published October 9, 1949. Depicting a scene
Category
20th Century Other Art Style Mixed Media
Materials
Board, Mixed Media
Les Français en Voyage - Rare Book - 1929
Located in Roma, IT
original copper is missing. Original editorial soft cover with minor restorations on spine. Copy in near
Category
1920s Surrealist More Art
Materials
Paper
Posinsky - Rare Book by Rudolf Grossmann - 1917
By Rudolf Grossmann
Located in Roma, IT
Posinsky is an original modern rare book illustrated written by Carl Sternheim (Lipsia, 1878
Category
1910s Modern More Art
Materials
Paper, Lithograph
100% - Rare Book by George Grosz - 1921
By George Grosz
Located in Roma, IT
100% is an original Modern rare book written by Upton Beall Sinclair (Baltimora, 1878 – Bound
Category
1920s Expressionist More Art
Materials
Paper, Lithograph
Helmut Newton "Sumo" Edition Hardbound book with Stand
By Helmut Newton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Helmut Newton’s SUMO - Edition 08065 of 10,000 Hardcover with book stand, size 28'H x 20.5"W x 3
Category
1990s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Metal
Terre d'Amour - Rare Book by Feder - 1927
Located in Roma, IT
Impérial.
Perfect conditions. Original editorial soft cover.
Category
1920s Surrealist More Art
Materials
Paper
Le Cirque - Rare Book by Marcel Vertès - 1928
Located in Roma, IT
Le Cirque by Vertes and De la Serna is an edition of 103 copies including 5 original colour
Category
1920s Surrealist More Art
Materials
Paper
Marthe - Rare Book illustrated by Auguste Brouet - 1936
By Auguste Brouet
Located in Roma, IT
Vélin d'Arches, with the definitive state of etching. Original editorial soft cover on cream cardboard
Category
1930s Modern More Art
Materials
Paper
H 13.27 in W 10.12 in D 0.79 in
Le Cirque - Rare Book by Gus Bofa - 1923
Located in Roma, IT
, in French
Edition of 448 copies including 24 original b/n and colour woodcuts by Gus Bofa . Preface
Category
1920s Surrealist More Art
Materials
Paper
Gestes - Rare Book Illustrated by Alfred Jarry - 1920
Located in Roma, IT
pictorial borders and figures in red and black.
Original editorial soft covers with original wrappers
Category
1920s Surrealist More Art
Materials
Paper
Selva Arte - Rare Book Illustrated by Ardengo Soffici - 1943
By Ardengo Soffici
Located in Roma, IT
First edition. Original soft cover including the rare coloured illustrated book jacket. Excellent
Category
1940s Surrealist More Art
Materials
Paper
H 7.88 in W 5.52 in D 0.99 in
Crepapelle - Risate - Rare Book by Luciano Folgore - 1919
Located in Roma, IT
favour of a more parodic and humorous kind of literature. Language: italian. Volume with original soft
Category
1920s Modern More Art
Materials
Paper
H 7.68 in W 5.52 in D 0.4 in
Uccidiamo il Chiaro di Luna - Rare Book - 1911
By Filippo Tommaso Marinetti
Located in Roma, IT
: italian. Little foxing on the original paperback red cover, lightly restored on corners. Near perfect
Category
1910s Surrealist More Art
Materials
Paper
H 8.47 in W 6.11 in D 0.08 in
Brokenbrow - Rare Book Illustrated by George Grosz - 1926
By George Grosz
Located in Roma, IT
Brokenbrow is an original modern rare book written by Ernst Toller (Szamocin, 1893 – New York, 1939
Category
1920s Expressionist More Art
Materials
Paper
H 9.06 in W 7.29 in D 0.4 in
Tartarin - Rare Book Illustrated by George Grosz - 1921
By George Grosz
Located in Roma, IT
Verlag, Berlin.
Format: Large 8°.
The book includes 163 pages.
Original color illustrated cover.
Mint
Category
1920s Expressionist More Art
Materials
Photogravure, Paper
H 9.45 in W 7.29 in D 0.2 in
La Pitié Suprême - Rare Book by Victor Hugo - 1879
By Victor Hugo
Located in Roma, IT
La pitié suprême is a rare book by published in 1879.
Edited by Calman-Levy – Paris.
First
Category
1870s Modern More Art
Materials
Paper
Pressentiments - Rare Illustrated Book by Marie Laurencin - 1930s
By Marie Laurencin
Located in Roma, IT
.
Superb copy in perfect conditions including an original soft editorial cover on velvet.
Includes also a
Category
1930s Modern More Art
Materials
Paper, Lithograph
H 17.33 in W 13 in D 0.99 in
Les Contes de Perrault - Vintage Illustrated Book - 1928
Located in Roma, IT
realised on the occasion of the tricentennial of Perrault's birth.
Original editorial soft cover with some
Category
1920s Modern More Art
Materials
Paper
H 11.23 in W 9.26 in D 1.19 in
Calligrammes - Rare Book illustrated by Giorgio De Chirico - 1930
By Giorgio De Chirico
Located in Roma, IT
repeats on title-page and front wrapper.
One of the 88 copies on papier de Chine, with original cover and
Category
1930s Modern More Art
Materials
Paper, Lithograph
H 13.39 in W 10.24 in D 0.4 in
Silbermann - Rare Book Illustrated by J.E. Laboureur - 1925
Located in Roma, IT
Edition of 442 copies including 16 original engravings by J.E. Laboureur. Copy on Vélin d'Arches
Category
1920s Surrealist More Art
Materials
Paper
H 9.06 in W 5.71 in D 0.79 in
Le Ludions - Rare Book illustrated by Marie Monnier - 1930
Located in Roma, IT
. Copy on Hollande van Gelder, with original cover and original slipcase on green cloth and cardboard
Category
1930s Modern More Art
Materials
Paper
H 12.41 in W 8.47 in D 0.6 in
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