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  • 8 Minutes. HIRST & BAILEY. by BAILEY, David.
    BAILEY, David.
    8 Minutes. HIRST & BAILEY.

    Gottinchen: Steidl, 2009. First edition. 130 photographs of British 'bad boy' artist Damien Hirst by the great British fashion photographer David Bailey, taken during a single shoot lasting only eight minutes. As new, still in the original shrink wrap.

    Book ID: 2179
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  • Over 350 outstanding sculptures
    A Century of American Sculpture. by HYATT MAYOR, A.
    HYATT MAYOR, A.
    A Century of American Sculpture. Treasures from Brookgreen Gardens.

    New York: Abbeville Press, 1988. First Edition. Blue cloth with gilt spine lettering and blind stamped figure on upper board. Beautiful full colour photos of garden sculptures from the late 19th and 20th centuries. Boards has some sun fading, but the photographic dust jacket is in a very good condition. Neat gift inscription to the inside front. Brookgreen Gardens is in South Carolina, on the site of an old rice plantation. 127 pp.
    340 x 290 mm (13½ x 11½ inches).

    Book ID: 2189
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  • A collection of Six Lino Cuts by WILLIAMS, Kathleen.
    WILLIAMS, Kathleen.
    A collection of Six Lino Cuts

    London: N/P, 1937. First edition. An attractive collection of six lino cuts by Kathleen Williams. These are: (1) "Kew" a boat, presumably on the Thames. 16cm x 9cm. Pasted onto card and laid under passe partout of 21cm x 15.5cm. used a a (christmas?) card and signed inside. (2) Untitled - A cottage under snow. Pasted onto a folded sheet of card, and used as a gift card (Christmas card?) by signed by Williams, congratulating a friend on the publication of a picture. 10cm x 11cm on card of 14cm x 13cm. (3) "Monnow Bridge, Avonmouth" dated Xmas 1937 in pencil. 16cm x 12cm. (4) Untitled, A Tudor house dated Xmas 1937. 15cm x 11cm. (5) Untitled. A Windmill.…

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    London: N/P, 1937. First edition. An attractive collection of six lino cuts by Kathleen Williams. These are: (1) "Kew" a boat, presumably on the Thames. 16cm x 9cm. Pasted onto card and laid under passe partout of 21cm x 15.5cm. used a a (christmas?) card and signed inside. (2) Untitled - A cottage under snow. Pasted onto a folded sheet of card, and used as a gift card (Christmas card?) by signed by Williams, congratulating a friend on the publication of a picture. 10cm x 11cm on card of 14cm x 13cm. (3) "Monnow Bridge, Avonmouth" dated Xmas 1937 in pencil. 16cm x 12cm. (4) Untitled, A Tudor house dated Xmas 1937. 15cm x 11cm. (5) Untitled. A Windmill. dated Jan 1938. 14cm x 9cm. (6) Untitled, a bunch of flowers, no date. 16.5cm x 10.5cm. A nice collection. Overall in good condition, with marking to the corners where they have been pasted into an album at some point. We can find little about the artist. There is a pencilled note on one of the frames, which states that she attended Slade School of Art from 1931-1934, but we can find no other biographical details.

    . Une collection attrayante de six gravures sur lino de Kathleen Williams. Il s'agit de (1) "Kew" un bateau, probablement sur la Tamise. 16cm x 9cm. Collé sur une carte et placé sous un passe-partout de 21cm x 15.5cm. Utilisé comme carte (de Noël ?) et signé à l'intérieur. (2) Sans titre - Un chalet sous la neige. Collé sur une feuille de carte pliée, et utilisé comme carte cadeau (carte de Noël ?) signée par Williams, félicitant un ami pour la publication d'un tableau. 10cm x 11cm sur une carte de 14cm x 13cm. (3) "Monnow Bridge, Avonmouth" daté au crayon de Noël 1937. 16cm x 12cm. (4) Sans titre, Une maison Tudor datée de Noël 1937. 15cm x 11cm. (5) Sans titre. Un moulin à vent. daté de janvier 1938. 14cm x 9cm. (6) Sans titre, un bouquet de fleurs, sans date. 16,5cm x 10,5cm. Une belle collection. Dans l'ensemble en bon état, avec des marques dans les coins où elles ont été collées dans un album à un moment donné. Nous ne savons pas grand-chose sur l'artiste. Il y a une note au crayon sur l'un des cadres, qui indique qu'elle a fréquenté la Slade School of Art de 1931 à 1934, mais nous n'avons pas trouvé d'autres détails biographiques.

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    Book ID: 5186
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  • A Complete, Scientific, and Popular Treatise upon Perspective, with the Theories of Reflection and Shadows. Illustrated with Twenty-Four Plates by A Pupil of Monsieur J.P. Thenot (HAKEWELL, A. W).
    A Pupil of Monsieur J.P. Thenot (HAKEWELL, A. W).
    A Complete, Scientific, and Popular Treatise upon Perspective, with the Theories of Reflection and Shadows. Illustrated with Twenty-Four Plates

    London: Simpkin & Marshall, 1836. First English Edition. Attractive contemporary full leather green binding with profuse gilt decoration to the spine and boards. A little rubbing but still in good condition. Marbled end papers. There is a prize inscription from Spitalfield School of Design from May 1843 to the end paper. On the second end paper is a large gift inscription giving the book to a young boy on his 12th birthday. The rest of the work is in good, clean condition, with a light darkening / foxing only. Attractive engraved frontis of a perspective view of Greenwich Hospital from across the Thames. A Further 24 folding plates showing a total of 168 different figures demonstrating aspects of Perspective.…

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    London: Simpkin & Marshall, 1836. First English Edition. Attractive contemporary full leather green binding with profuse gilt decoration to the spine and boards. A little rubbing but still in good condition. Marbled end papers. There is a prize inscription from Spitalfield School of Design from May 1843 to the end paper. On the second end paper is a large gift inscription giving the book to a young boy on his 12th birthday. The rest of the work is in good, clean condition, with a light darkening / foxing only. Attractive engraved frontis of a perspective view of Greenwich Hospital from across the Thames. A Further 24 folding plates showing a total of 168 different figures demonstrating aspects of Perspective. 210 by 140mm (8¼ by 5½ inches). xiv, 152, XXIV. pp.

    English edition of "Essai de perspective pratique pour rectifier les compositions et dessiner d'après nature" (Paris 1828). - The French Painter JP Thénot (1803-1857) was the most famous drawing teacher in Paris at the beginning of the 19th century. His textbook "Les regles de la perspective " was also highly valued by Paul Cezanne, as evidenced by his recently discovered copy with numerous handwritten annotations by Cezanne.

    . Première édition anglaise. Jolie reliure pleine cuir verte de l'époque avec abondante décoration dorée sur le dos et les plats. Un peu frotté mais encore en bon état. Gardes marbrées. Il y a une inscription au prix de la Spitalfield School of Design de mai 1843 au papier final. Sur le deuxième papier de fin se trouve une grande inscription cadeau offrant le livre à un jeune garçon à l'occasion de son 12e anniversaire. Le reste du travail est en bon état, propre, avec un léger assombrissement / rousseur uniquement. Joli frontis gravé d'une vue en perspective de l'hôpital de Greenwich de l'autre côté de la Tamise. A 24 autres planches dépliantes montrant un total de 168 figures différentes démontrant des aspects de la perspective. 210 par 140 mm (8¼ par 5½ pouces). XIV, 152, XXIV. pp.

    Édition anglaise de "Essai de perspective pratique pour rectifier les compositions et dessiner d'après nature" (Paris 1828). - Le peintre français JP Thénot (1803-1857) était le plus célèbre professeur de dessin à Paris au début du 19e siècle. Son manuel « Les règles de la perspective » était également très apprécié par Paul Cézanne, comme en témoigne son exemplaire récemment découvert avec de nombreuses annotations manuscrites de Cézanne.

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    Book ID: 3822
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  • A Cross-Bow Man and his Paviser. by MEYRICK, Samuel
    MEYRICK, Samuel
    A Cross-Bow Man and his Paviser. A plate from A CRITICAL INQUIRY INTO ANCIENT ARMOUR, As it Existed in Europe, But Particularly in England, from the Norman Conquest to the Reign of King Charles II.

    London: 1830. A lovely hand coloured military plate from Meyrick's critical inquiry. This is plate 46 XLVI. We are unsure whether this is from the 1824 first edition or the 1842 second. Hence the approximate date of 1830. The hand coloured image is clean and bright, with a little foxing only. It is held under a hand made passe partout, showing the English Red Rose to each corner. Plate dimensions 30.5cm x 25cm to a sheet of 36.5cm x 26.5cm. Passe partout is slightly darkened but in a good state. 44.5cm x 38cm. An attractive example of this plate.

    . Une belle plaque militaire colorée à la main, tirée de l'enquête critique de Meyrick. Il s'agit de la planche…

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    London: 1830. A lovely hand coloured military plate from Meyrick's critical inquiry. This is plate 46 XLVI. We are unsure whether this is from the 1824 first edition or the 1842 second. Hence the approximate date of 1830. The hand coloured image is clean and bright, with a little foxing only. It is held under a hand made passe partout, showing the English Red Rose to each corner. Plate dimensions 30.5cm x 25cm to a sheet of 36.5cm x 26.5cm. Passe partout is slightly darkened but in a good state. 44.5cm x 38cm. An attractive example of this plate.

    . Une belle plaque militaire colorée à la main, tirée de l'enquête critique de Meyrick. Il s'agit de la planche 46 XLVI. Nous ne savons pas si elle provient de la première édition de 1824 ou de la seconde de 1842. D'où la date approximative de 1830. L'image colorée à la main est propre et brillante, avec seulement quelques rousseurs. Elle est maintenue sous un passe partout fait à la main, montrant la rose rouge anglaise à chaque coin. Les dimensions de la plaque sont de 30,5 cm x 25 cm pour une feuille de 36,5 cm x 26,5 cm. Le passe partout est légèrement assombri mais en bon état. 44.5cm x 38cm. Un bel exemple de cette plaque.

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    Book ID: 4456
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  • A French peasant woman in clogs holding a basket / Paysanne français en sabots tenant un panier by J.D.
    J.D.
    A French peasant woman in clogs holding a basket / Paysanne français en sabots tenant un panier

    na, 1870. First edition. A beautifully executed water colour of a peasant wearing a bonnet and clogs. The colours are vibrant, and the artist demonstrates an obvious skill. The peasant reminds me of how my grandfather would have looked in a dress and bonnet. Held in a green and gold passe partout behind class, and in a contemporary frame with attractive leaf motif around the black frame. There is some chipping and handling to the edges of the frame. The clothes are typical of a mid to late Nineteenth century peasants clothing. The clogs in particular, are the distinctive French style with the leather strap across. Image size 135 x 90 mm. Passe partout size 190 x 140 mm.…

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    na, 1870. First edition. A beautifully executed water colour of a peasant wearing a bonnet and clogs. The colours are vibrant, and the artist demonstrates an obvious skill. The peasant reminds me of how my grandfather would have looked in a dress and bonnet. Held in a green and gold passe partout behind class, and in a contemporary frame with attractive leaf motif around the black frame. There is some chipping and handling to the edges of the frame. The clothes are typical of a mid to late Nineteenth century peasants clothing. The clogs in particular, are the distinctive French style with the leather strap across. Image size 135 x 90 mm. Passe partout size 190 x 140 mm. Frame size 240 x 190 mm.

    . Première édition. Une aquarelle magnifiquement exécutée représentant un paysan portant un bonnet et des sabots. Les couleurs sont éclatantes et l'artiste fait preuve d'un talent évident. Le paysan me rappelle l'allure qu'aurait eue mon grand-père en robe et bonnet. Le tableau est présenté dans un passe partout vert et or derrière la classe, et dans un cadre contemporain avec un joli motif de feuilles autour du cadre noir. Les bords du cadre sont un peu écaillés et manipulés. Les vêtements sont typiques d'une tenue de paysan du milieu ou de la fin du XIXe siècle. Les sabots, en particulier, sont de style français, avec une lanière de cuir. Taille de l'image 135 x 90 mm. Passe partout de 190 x 140 mm. Taille du cadre 240 x 190 mm.

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    Book ID: 4229
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  • A homoerotic dreamscape poster by CARRANCE, Raymond
    CARRANCE, Raymond
    A homoerotic dreamscape poster

    NP, C1975. A very nice printing of this slightly homoerotic cartoon / caricature, showing a sombrero wearing man with a whip and a falcon, standing on a black man who is sucking his toes. An unusual an somewhat surreal poster. With Carrance's monogram to the image (half hidden in a feather) and his signature (possibly printed) to the bottom of the sheet. Scarce item, we cannot find any other copies of this online. 58.5cm x 42cm. Fractional edgewear only. Slightly darkened to rear. Evidence of having been stuck on a wall. Stiff glossy art card. Raymond Carrance (1921-1998) was a French cartoonist and photographer, also known as Czanara. He also illustrated a number of books. Carrance created a private…

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    NP, C1975. A very nice printing of this slightly homoerotic cartoon / caricature, showing a sombrero wearing man with a whip and a falcon, standing on a black man who is sucking his toes. An unusual an somewhat surreal poster. With Carrance's monogram to the image (half hidden in a feather) and his signature (possibly printed) to the bottom of the sheet. Scarce item, we cannot find any other copies of this online. 58.5cm x 42cm. Fractional edgewear only. Slightly darkened to rear. Evidence of having been stuck on a wall. Stiff glossy art card. Raymond Carrance (1921-1998) was a French cartoonist and photographer, also known as Czanara. He also illustrated a number of books. Carrance created a private catalogue of homoerotic dreamscapes under the pseudonym "Czanara". Hi photography was also largely of young athletic men.

    . Une très belle impression de cette caricature légèrement homoérotique, montrant un homme portant un sombrero avec un fouet et un faucon, debout sur un homme noir qui lui suce les orteils. Une affiche inhabituelle et quelque peu surréaliste. Avec le monogramme de Carrance sur l'image (à moitié caché dans une plume) et sa signature (peut-être imprimée) au bas de la feuille. Pièce rare, nous ne trouvons pas d'autres copies de cette affiche en ligne. 58,5 cm x 42 cm. Usure marginale seulement. Légèrement assombri au dos. Preuve qu'il a été collé sur un mur. Carte d'art rigide et brillante. Raymond Carrance (1921-1998) était un dessinateur et photographe français, également connu sous le nom de Czanara. Il a également illustré de nombreux livres. Sous le pseudonyme de "Czanara", Carrance a créé un catalogue privé de paysages oniriques homoérotiques. Il a également photographié en grande partie de jeunes hommes athlétiques.

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    Book ID: 4801
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  • An attractive original pastel work
    A Nude Study in Pastel by SCHEPP, E.
    SCHEPP, E.
    A Nude Study in Pastel

    Netherlands: 1960. An original study, in pastels with three nude images. Perhaps a basis for sculpture, as the work shows torsos, and is more sculptural than erotic. The signature is difficult to decipher, but appears to be E Schepp or similar.  The work shows clear skill, and is in very good condition. Appears to have been drawn in the 1960's or 1970's Mounted in passe partout.  The work is held in a glazed wooden frame. The price shown here is for the pastel itself, in the passe partout, but unframed. If you wish the frame, then this is also possible for a small additional cost. (Most of the additional cost is the difficult shipping!) Image 56.6cm x 44.5cm. Frame 77cm x 66cm…

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    Netherlands: 1960. An original study, in pastels with three nude images. Perhaps a basis for sculpture, as the work shows torsos, and is more sculptural than erotic. The signature is difficult to decipher, but appears to be E Schepp or similar.  The work shows clear skill, and is in very good condition. Appears to have been drawn in the 1960's or 1970's Mounted in passe partout.  The work is held in a glazed wooden frame. The price shown here is for the pastel itself, in the passe partout, but unframed. If you wish the frame, then this is also possible for a small additional cost. (Most of the additional cost is the difficult shipping!) Image 56.6cm x 44.5cm. Frame 77cm x 66cm Une étude originale, aux pastels secs avec trois images de nus. Peut-être une base pour la sculpture, car l'œuvre montre des torses, et est plus sculpturale qu'érotique. La signature est difficile à déchiffrer, mais semble être E Schepp ou similaire. Le travail montre une habileté évidente, et est en très bon état. Semble avoir été dessiné dans les années 60 ou 70 Monté dans passe-partout. L'œuvre est conservée dans un cadre en bois vernissé. Le prix indiqué ici est pour le pastel lui-même, dans le passe-partout, mais non encadré. Si vous souhaitez le cadre, cela est également possible pour un petit coût supplémentaire. (La majeure partie du coût supplémentaire est l'expédition difficile !) Image 56,6 cm x 44,5 cm. Cadre 77cm x 66cm

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    Book ID: 2751
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  • A photograph of Judge Aussett at the trial of Pétain. by France - Soir
    France - Soir
    A photograph of Judge Aussett at the trial of Pétain. An original silver gelatin photograph

    Paris: France Soir, 1945. First edition / Original items A very nice photograph from the trial of Pétain and Laval. We cannot find any copy online of this press photograph having been used at the time. The trial of Philippe Pétain was among the most significant political events in post-World War II France, resulting in a conviction for treason due to his role in the Vichy regime and collaboration with Nazi Germany. The original silver gelatin press photograph was for use in France Soir* and has the newspaper stamp to the rear. The image shows trial judge André Ausset speaking at the trial of Pétain. 18cm x 23.5cm.

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    Paris: France Soir, 1945. First edition / Original items A very nice photograph from the trial of Pétain and Laval. We cannot find any copy online of this press photograph having been used at the time. The trial of Philippe Pétain was among the most significant political events in post-World War II France, resulting in a conviction for treason due to his role in the Vichy regime and collaboration with Nazi Germany. The original silver gelatin press photograph was for use in France Soir* and has the newspaper stamp to the rear. The image shows trial judge André Ausset speaking at the trial of Pétain. 18cm x 23.5cm.

    (*Libé Soir was a French newspaper, often linked with the Resistance during World War II, but it ceased publication in April 1947. After the liberation it transitioned into France Soir). Philippe Pétain, Marshal of France and leader of the Vichy government, was tried for treason in 1945, accused of betraying France by signing the armistice with Germany, refusing to move the government to North Africa, collaborating with the Nazis, and failing to resist German demands. The trial was dramatic and controversial, with public passions running high and a lack of clarity over what legally constituted treason given the extraordinary circumstances of the occupation. Pétain was convicted and sentenced to death, but his sentence was commuted to life imprisonment due to his age and prior military service. André Mornet was the General Prosecutor at the 1945 trials of key Vichy regime figures, including Laval and Pétain. He was a French magistrate who served at a high level before the Vichy government but later became a resistance member from 1943. At the trials he strongly pursued death sentences, famously delivering forceful and unyielding requisitions condemning them for treason and collaboration with the Germans. His prosecutorial style at these trials was marked by his call for a "sacred hatred" against the accused, emphasising their betrayal of France.

    . Première édition / Pièces originales Très belle photographie du procès de Pétain et Laval. Nous ne trouvons aucune copie en ligne de cette photographie de presse ayant été utilisée à l'époque. Le procès de Philippe Pétain a été l'un des événements politiques les plus marquants de l'après-guerre en France. Il a été condamné pour trahison en raison de son rôle dans le régime de Vichy et de sa collaboration avec l'Allemagne nazie. La photographie de presse originale en gélatine argentique a été utilisée par France Soir* et porte le cachet du journal au verso. L'image montre le juge André Ausset s'exprimant lors du procès de Pétain. 18 cm x 23,5 cm.

    (*Libé Soir était un journal français, souvent lié à la Résistance pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale, mais il a cessé de paraître en avril 1947. Après la libération, il est devenu France Soir). Philippe Pétain, maréchal de France et chef du gouvernement de Vichy, a été jugé pour trahison en 1945, accusé d'avoir trahi la France en signant l'armistice avec l'Allemagne, d'avoir refusé de transférer le gouvernement en Afrique du Nord, d'avoir collaboré avec les nazis et de ne pas avoir résisté aux exigences allemandes. Le procès fut dramatique et controversé, avec des passions publiques exacerbées et un manque de clarté sur ce qui constituait légalement une trahison étant donné les circonstances extraordinaires de l'occupation. Pétain est reconnu coupable et condamné à mort, mais sa peine est commuée en prison à vie en raison de son âge et de son service militaire antérieur. André Mornet a été le procureur général lors des procès de 1945 des principales personnalités du régime de Vichy, dont Laval et Pétain. Magistrat français ayant servi à un haut niveau sous le gouvernement de Vichy, il est devenu résistant à partir de 1943. Lors des procès, il a fermement réclamé des condamnations à mort, en prononçant des réquisitions énergiques et inflexibles les condamnant pour trahison et collaboration avec les Allemands. Son style d'accusation lors de ces procès a été marqué par son appel à une "haine sacrée" contre les accusés, soulignant leur trahison de la France.

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  • A Portrait of the author by PUYOS, Jean [?]
    PUYOS, Jean [?]
    A Portrait of the author

    Paris: S.P, 1892. First edition. An original pencil sketch. Although unsigned by the artist, this is probably a self portrait. Written across the page is an illegible place, and then "1er Mai 92 signé et approuvé l'auteur Jean Puyos". followed by the signature. Although we cannot find the name amongst authors or artists of the late nineteenth century, this is nevertheless and attractive caricature of a man wearing a hat and smoking. A little marking and staining. Laid onto backing card. 17cm x 14cm.

    . Première édition. Une esquisse originale au crayon. Bien que non signé par l'artiste, il s'agit probablement d'un autoportrait. Un lieu illisible est inscrit sur la page, puis "1er Mai 92 signé et approuvé…

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    Paris: S.P, 1892. First edition. An original pencil sketch. Although unsigned by the artist, this is probably a self portrait. Written across the page is an illegible place, and then "1er Mai 92 signé et approuvé l'auteur Jean Puyos". followed by the signature. Although we cannot find the name amongst authors or artists of the late nineteenth century, this is nevertheless and attractive caricature of a man wearing a hat and smoking. A little marking and staining. Laid onto backing card. 17cm x 14cm.

    . Première édition. Une esquisse originale au crayon. Bien que non signé par l'artiste, il s'agit probablement d'un autoportrait. Un lieu illisible est inscrit sur la page, puis "1er Mai 92 signé et approuvé l'auteur Jean Puyos", suivi de la signature. Bien que nous ne trouvions pas ce nom parmi les auteurs ou les artistes de la fin du dix-neuvième siècle, il s'agit néanmoins d'une jolie caricature d'un homme portant un chapeau et fumant. Quelques marques et taches. Collé sur une carte de soutien. 17cm x 14cm.

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  • An attractive original watercolour
    A sad clerk by SEM [Georges Goursat]
    SEM [Georges Goursat]
    A sad clerk / Un greffier triste

    1900. An attractive signed original watercolour of a hard working clerk at his desk, with piles of paper awaiting his attention. No date. On heavy paper, and beneath cream passepartout. Slight crease to the paper (not visible under the caricature), otherwise the illustration is in excellent condition. Signed by SEM to the lower right corner. Passepartout is neat, but with a touch of foxing to the edges. Artwork 22 x 17 cm. Page / Passepartout 33.5 x 25.5 cm. Georges Goursat (1863-1934), known as SEM, was a French caricaturist famous during the Belle Époque. Born in Périgueux, he published his caricatures in 1888. He designed posters, and began to produce illustrations for L'Illustration and Le Rire. After a while as…

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    1900. An attractive signed original watercolour of a hard working clerk at his desk, with piles of paper awaiting his attention. No date. On heavy paper, and beneath cream passepartout. Slight crease to the paper (not visible under the caricature), otherwise the illustration is in excellent condition. Signed by SEM to the lower right corner. Passepartout is neat, but with a touch of foxing to the edges. Artwork 22 x 17 cm. Page / Passepartout 33.5 x 25.5 cm. Georges Goursat (1863-1934), known as SEM, was a French caricaturist famous during the Belle Époque. Born in Périgueux, he published his caricatures in 1888. He designed posters, and began to produce illustrations for L'Illustration and Le Rire. After a while as a war correspondent, he returned to his caricatures. In 1923, he was made an officer of the Legion of Honour. He died in 1934.

    . Une jolie aquarelle originale signée représentant un employé travaillant dur à son bureau, avec des piles de papier attendant son attention. Sur papier épais, et sous le passe-partout crème. Léger pli au papier (non visible sous la caricature), sinon l'illustration est en excellent état. Signée par SEM dans le coin inférieur droit. Le passe-partout est soigné, mais les bords sont un peu roussis. Œuvre d'art 22cm x 17 cm. Page / Passe partout 33.5 x 25.5 cm. Georges Goursat (1863-1934), connu sous le nom de SEM, est un caricaturiste français célèbre à la Belle Époque. Né à Périgueux, il publie ses caricatures en 1888. Il dessine des affiches et commence à produire des illustrations pour L'Illustration et Le Rire. Après avoir été correspondant de guerre, il revient à ses caricatures. En 1923, il est fait officier de la Légion d'honneur. Il meurt en 1934. 1

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  • A sketchbook containing original pencil, ink and charcoal sketches by [ANON]
    [ANON]
    A sketchbook containing original pencil, ink and charcoal sketches

    1884. A beautiful sketch book by an unknown French artist. This contains sketches of landscapes of Northern France. Also ships and parts of ships, and ink portraits of gentlemen. The landscapes is often around St. Malo. These include Paramé and Saint-Servan-sur-Mer in Ile-et-Vilaine, and Granville in Manche. All skillfully executed in pencil, ink or charcoal. In total there are 13 pages of landscapes, 13 of portraits, 12 of ships and boats and 4 other sketches. There are also a few others not significant. All drawn between 1884 and 1900 - these are created by a skilled hand. There is a poem dedicated to 'Justine', with ends with the author / artist's name Louis de Crèvecoeur. 105 x 170 mm (4¼…

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    1884. A beautiful sketch book by an unknown French artist. This contains sketches of landscapes of Northern France. Also ships and parts of ships, and ink portraits of gentlemen. The landscapes is often around St. Malo. These include Paramé and Saint-Servan-sur-Mer in Ile-et-Vilaine, and Granville in Manche. All skillfully executed in pencil, ink or charcoal. In total there are 13 pages of landscapes, 13 of portraits, 12 of ships and boats and 4 other sketches. There are also a few others not significant. All drawn between 1884 and 1900 - these are created by a skilled hand. There is a poem dedicated to 'Justine', with ends with the author / artist's name Louis de Crèvecoeur. 105 x 170 mm (4¼ x 6¾ inches). Un beau carnet de croquis d'un artiste français inconnu. Il contient des croquis de paysages du nord de la France. On y trouve également des bateaux et des parties de bateaux, ainsi que des portraits à l'encre de gentilshommes. Les paysages sont souvent situés autour de Saint-Malo. Ils incluent Paramé et Saint-Servan-sur-Mer en Ile-et-Vilaine, et Granville dans la Manche. Tous sont habilement exécutés au crayon, à l'encre ou au fusain. Au total, il y a 13 pages de paysages, 13 de portraits, 12 de navires et de bateaux et 4 autres croquis. Il y en a aussi quelques autres qui ne sont pas significatives. Tous les dessins ont été réalisés entre 1884 et 1900 - ils ont été créés par une main experte. Il y a un poème dédié à 'Justine', qui se termine par le nom de l'auteur/artiste Louis de Crèvecoeur. 105 x 170 mm (4¼ x 6¾ inches).

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  • A Water colour of a forest scene by [ANON]
    [ANON]
    A Water colour of a forest scene

    France: N/A, 1850. A beautifully executed water colour of a forest scene, with two women gathering herbs in the middle ground. Signed indistinctly, we have been unable to identify the signature (but have attached a photograph of this in close up). The painting is in excellent condition. Clean and tidy, without any marks, Under a slightly darkened and slightly marked card Passepartout. The hidden edges of the painting show the workings of the artist nicely. Blank and clean to the verso. Although it has not been identified, the painting is French and dates from the mid-19th century. The painting is 21cm x 34cm. The card surround is 35cm x 47.5cm.

    . Une aquarelle magnifiquement exécutée d'une scène de…

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    France: N/A, 1850. A beautifully executed water colour of a forest scene, with two women gathering herbs in the middle ground. Signed indistinctly, we have been unable to identify the signature (but have attached a photograph of this in close up). The painting is in excellent condition. Clean and tidy, without any marks, Under a slightly darkened and slightly marked card Passepartout. The hidden edges of the painting show the workings of the artist nicely. Blank and clean to the verso. Although it has not been identified, the painting is French and dates from the mid-19th century. The painting is 21cm x 34cm. The card surround is 35cm x 47.5cm.

    . Une aquarelle magnifiquement exécutée d'une scène de forêt, avec deux femmes cueillant des herbes au centre. Signée de façon indistincte, nous n'avons pas été en mesure d'identifier la signature (mais vous trouverez ci-joint une photographie de celle-ci en gros plan). Le tableau est en excellent état. Propre et net, sans aucune marque, sous une carte Passepartout légèrement assombrie et légèrement marquée. Les bords cachés du tableau montrent bien le travail de l'artiste. Le verso est vierge et propre. Bien qu'elle ne soit pas identifiée, la peinture est française et date du milieu du XIXe siècle. Le tableau mesure 21 cm x 34 cm. L'entourage de la carte mesure 35 cm x 47,5 cm.

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  • A water colour of Lège-Cap-Ferret in Nouvelle-Aquitaine by LEMASSON, Albert.
    LEMASSON, Albert.
    A water colour of Lège-Cap-Ferret in Nouvelle-Aquitaine Ein Aquarell von Lège-Cap-Ferret in Nouvelle-Aquitaine

    Paris: S.P, 1933. A attractive water colour of the woods and short of Lége Cap Ferret by Lemasson. The work has been painted onto glassine, which has then been laid onto a proof sheet of the book "Les Églises Fortifiées de la Thiérache." Lemasson provided thirty colour lithographs for this work by Gabriel Hanotaux, celebrating the fortified churches of the Thiérache region (along the French / Belgian border). The painting is nicely coloured and showed a stylised view of the woods, with a figure in the middle ground looking out to sea. This is probably a preliminary sketch for a larger work, as the edges are not neatly finished, and a finished work would be unlikely to have a…

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    Paris: S.P, 1933. A attractive water colour of the woods and short of Lége Cap Ferret by Lemasson. The work has been painted onto glassine, which has then been laid onto a proof sheet of the book "Les Églises Fortifiées de la Thiérache." Lemasson provided thirty colour lithographs for this work by Gabriel Hanotaux, celebrating the fortified churches of the Thiérache region (along the French / Belgian border). The painting is nicely coloured and showed a stylised view of the woods, with a figure in the middle ground looking out to sea. This is probably a preliminary sketch for a larger work, as the edges are not neatly finished, and a finished work would be unlikely to have a proof for a book as backing card. The title is written into a dune, and Lemasson liked it so much he signed it twice! Some edgewear and chipping / creasing with closed tears and fractional loss to the edges. An attractive piece. 38cm x 57cm.

    Albert Lemasson was a French painter (1892-1982. He was classically trained and entered the École nationale supérieure des beaux-arts in Paris in 1919. Lemasson specialized for about 25 years mainly in church decoration through frescoes, often working with his brother Paul Lemasson. Besides frescoes, he painted a variety of works including portraits, landscapes, and scenes from his travels in France, Italy, Spain, and Greece using oil, watercolor, ink, and other mediums. He exhibited his works in several galleries in Paris, Nantes, and Bordeaux over many decades.

    . Une jolie aquarelle des bois et du court de Lége Cap Ferret par Lemasson. L'œuvre a été peinte sur du papier cristal, qui a ensuite été posé sur une feuille d'épreuve du livre "Les Églises Fortifiées de la Thiérache". Lemasson a fourni trente lithographies en couleurs pour cet ouvrage de Gabriel Hanotaux, célébrant les églises fortifiées de la région de la Thiérache (le long de la frontière franco-belge). Le tableau est joliment coloré et présente une vue stylisée des bois, avec un personnage au centre regardant vers la mer. Il s'agit probablement d'une esquisse préliminaire pour une œuvre plus importante, car les bords ne sont pas soigneusement finis, et il est peu probable qu'une œuvre finie ait une épreuve pour un livre comme carte de soutien. Le titre est inscrit dans une dune et Lemasson l'a tellement aimé qu'il l'a signé deux fois ! Quelques traces d'usure sur les bords, d'effritement et de froissement, avec des déchirures fermées et une perte fractionnée sur les bords. Une pièce attrayante. 38cm x 57cm.

    Albert Lemasson était un peintre français (1892-1982). Il a reçu une formation classique et est entré à l'École nationale supérieure des beaux-arts de Paris en 1919. Pendant environ 25 ans, Lemasson se spécialise principalement dans la décoration d'églises à l'aide de fresques, travaillant souvent avec son frère Paul Lemasson. Outre les fresques, il a peint des portraits, des paysages et des scènes de ses voyages en France, en Italie, en Espagne et en Grèce à l'huile, à l'aquarelle, à l'encre et dans d'autres médiums. Il a exposé ses œuvres dans plusieurs galeries à Paris, Nantes et Bordeaux pendant plusieurs décennies.

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  • A Water Colour of Mary in the Style of Raphaël. by SCHENKER, Nicolas
    SCHENKER, Nicolas
    A Water Colour of Mary in the Style of Raphaël. Une aquarelle de Marie dans le style de Raphaël.

    Geneva / Geneve: N/A, 1820. Undated, but likely from 1818-1822, this fine watercolour of Mary in the style of Raphaël, although unsigned has a contemporary paper attribution / provenance lightly tipped to it. This states that it was painted by Schenker and came from a collection. It was given by Ferdinand Dupon (?) as a souvenir of his two little brothers. Edged in gilt, the painting is in very good condition, with just a couple of tiny marks to it. 110 by 80mm (4¼ by 3¼ inches).

    Schenker (1760-1848) was primarily an engraver, born in Geneva, worked Paris. Pupil of Saint-Ours and Macret, he studied intaglio printing. Worked for Bartolozzi in England and France. Director of the 'Ecole de…

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    Geneva / Geneve: N/A, 1820. Undated, but likely from 1818-1822, this fine watercolour of Mary in the style of Raphaël, although unsigned has a contemporary paper attribution / provenance lightly tipped to it. This states that it was painted by Schenker and came from a collection. It was given by Ferdinand Dupon (?) as a souvenir of his two little brothers. Edged in gilt, the painting is in very good condition, with just a couple of tiny marks to it. 110 by 80mm (4¼ by 3¼ inches).

    Schenker (1760-1848) was primarily an engraver, born in Geneva, worked Paris. Pupil of Saint-Ours and Macret, he studied intaglio printing. Worked for Bartolozzi in England and France. Director of the 'Ecole de gravure de Genève' (1817-1822). He engraved with Gâtine the illustrations for the series 'Le Bon Genre' published by La Mésangère. He was also clearly a skilled water colourist.

    . Non datée, mais probablement de 1818-1822, cette belle aquarelle de Marie dans le style de Raphaël, bien que non signée a une attribution/provenance sur papier de l'époque légèrement inclinée. Cela indique qu'il a été peint par Schenker et provient d'une collection. Il fut offert par Ferdinand Dupon (?) en souvenir de ses deux petits frères. Bordée de dorure, la peinture est en très bon état, avec seulement quelques petites marques. 110 par 80 mm.

    Schenker (1760-1848) était avant tout un graveur, né à Genève, a travaillé à Paris. Elève de Saint-Ours et de Macret, il étudie la taille-douce. A travaillé pour Bartolozzi en Angleterre et en France. Directeur de l'Ecole de gravure de Genève (1817-1822). Il grave avec Gâtine les illustrations de la série 'Le Bon Genre' éditée par La Mésangère. Il était aussi manifestement un aquarelliste de talent.

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  • A watercolour of a 1920's couple dancing by M.M.
    M.M.
    A watercolour of a 1920's couple dancing

    France: NA. An attractive original sketch showing a dancing couple, in circa 1920's clothing and hair style. Neatly drawn and coloured. In fact, on closer investigation, the woman's breasts are exposed so a mildly erotic sketch. Signed M.M. to the bottom right of the sketch. The sheet is a little darkened, but still in very good condition Slight marking to the back of the sheet. 17cm x 11cm.

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  • A watercolour of a group of drunken people by [ANON]
    [ANON]
    A watercolour of a group of drunken people Aquarelle d'un groupe de personnes ivres

    France: S.P, C1875. First edition. An original water colour, in the style of Daumier, showing a group of four drinkers. A woman, whose clothing is slipping away, is leaning against a soldier, where the other characters leer at her. A skilled original caricature. In excellent condition, bar a very slight stain to the right edge of the sheet (not affecting illustration). Held under glass in a small frame. The artwork is 8cm x 11cm. The frame is 13cm x 15cm.

    . Première édition. Aquarelle originale, dans le style de Daumier, représentant un groupe de quatre buveurs. Une femme, dont les vêtements se dérobent, est adossée à un soldat, tandis que les autres personnages se moquent d'elle. Une caricature…

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    France: S.P, C1875. First edition. An original water colour, in the style of Daumier, showing a group of four drinkers. A woman, whose clothing is slipping away, is leaning against a soldier, where the other characters leer at her. A skilled original caricature. In excellent condition, bar a very slight stain to the right edge of the sheet (not affecting illustration). Held under glass in a small frame. The artwork is 8cm x 11cm. The frame is 13cm x 15cm.

    . Première édition. Aquarelle originale, dans le style de Daumier, représentant un groupe de quatre buveurs. Une femme, dont les vêtements se dérobent, est adossée à un soldat, tandis que les autres personnages se moquent d'elle. Une caricature originale et habile. En excellent état, avec une très légère tache sur le bord droit de la feuille (n'affectant pas l'illustration). Présentée sous verre dans un petit cadre. L'œuvre mesure 8 cm x 11 cm. Le cadre mesure 13 cm x 15 cm.

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  • Achille et Eugène Devéria by Gauthier, Maximilien
    Gauthier, Maximilien
    Achille et Eugène Devéria La Vie et l'Art Romantiques

    Paris: Henri Floury, 1925. Rebound in three quarter morocco binding, with attractive marbled boards, 4-raised bands to spine, gilt titles to spine. Top of page edge is mustard coloured. Boards very slightly rubbed to spine, otherwise in very good condition, and clean. Internally near fine. Original soft covers bound inside. B/w frontis and illustrated title page. Profusely illustrated in both b/w and full colour. Limitation to the final page. 170 pages. 26 x 20.5 cm.

    . Reliure à trois quarts en maroquin, avec de jolies planches marbrées, dos à 4 nerfs, titres dorés au dos. Le haut des pages est de couleur moutarde. Les plats sont très légèrement frottés au dos, sinon ils sont en très bon état et…

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    Paris: Henri Floury, 1925. Rebound in three quarter morocco binding, with attractive marbled boards, 4-raised bands to spine, gilt titles to spine. Top of page edge is mustard coloured. Boards very slightly rubbed to spine, otherwise in very good condition, and clean. Internally near fine. Original soft covers bound inside. B/w frontis and illustrated title page. Profusely illustrated in both b/w and full colour. Limitation to the final page. 170 pages. 26 x 20.5 cm.

    . Reliure à trois quarts en maroquin, avec de jolies planches marbrées, dos à 4 nerfs, titres dorés au dos. Le haut des pages est de couleur moutarde. Les plats sont très légèrement frottés au dos, sinon ils sont en très bon état et propres. L'intérieur est presque parfait. Les couvertures souples originales sont reliées à l'intérieur. Frontis noir et blanc et page de titre illustrée. Abondamment illustré en noir et blanc et en couleurs. Limite à la dernière page. 170 pages. 26 x 20,5 cm.

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  • Age of Surrealism. by FOWLIE, Wallace
    FOWLIE, Wallace
    Age of Surrealism.

    London: Dennis Dobson, 1953. First British edition. Published in hardback in original dust jacket. Russet cloth boards under jacket are clean. Dust jacket is light coloured so has some age toning and grubbiness. The first popularly written history of surrealism in art and literature which has appeared in Great Britain when it was published. Professor Fowlie deals in this book with the artists: Rimbaud, Lautréamont, Breton, Apollinaire, Cocteau, Eluard, Mallarmé, and Picasso. Previous owner's name and stamp to FFEP. Overall good copy. 203 pages. 220 x 150 mm (8¾ x 6 inches).

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  • Aigle et Palombe au Survol de la Mer. by CHOURAQUI, André
    CHOURAQUI, André
    Aigle et Palombe au Survol de la Mer.

    Reynès: Éditions de l'Eau, 1989. First Edition. Oblong small quarto. Folded gatherings and plates laid in to printed wrappers. In a silk covered slipcase. Six original etchings engraved in black and burins et maniér noires by Albert Woda, and 6 full-page calligraphic interleaves by Franck Lalou. Limited edition of 70 numbered copies on Rives vélin paper for text and natural Arakaji japon for calligraphy, signed by both Woda and Lalou. One of 50 copies numbered from 8 to 57, this is number 24. Silk covering the book has become detached in some areas, and has some stains. Internally the book very good, except for one plate which has stains to it. Each plate is additionally signed in the margin…

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    Reynès: Éditions de l'Eau, 1989. First Edition. Oblong small quarto. Folded gatherings and plates laid in to printed wrappers. In a silk covered slipcase. Six original etchings engraved in black and burins et maniér noires by Albert Woda, and 6 full-page calligraphic interleaves by Franck Lalou. Limited edition of 70 numbered copies on Rives vélin paper for text and natural Arakaji japon for calligraphy, signed by both Woda and Lalou. One of 50 copies numbered from 8 to 57, this is number 24. Silk covering the book has become detached in some areas, and has some stains. Internally the book very good, except for one plate which has stains to it. Each plate is additionally signed in the margin by Woda. Première édition. Petit quarto oblong. Les recueils pliés et les planches sont insérés dans des enveloppes imprimées. Dans un étui recouvert de soie. Six eaux-fortes originales gravées en noir et burins et maniér noires par Albert Woda, et 6 intercalaires calligraphiés à pleine page par Franck Lalou. Tirage limité à 70 exemplaires numérotés sur papier Rives vélin pour le texte et Arakaji japon naturel pour la calligraphie, signés par Woda et Lalou. Un des 50 exemplaires numérotés de 8 à 57, celui-ci est le numéro 24. La soie recouvrant le livre s'est détachée à certains endroits et présente quelques taches. L'intérieur du livre est en très bon état, à l'exception d'une planche qui présente des taches. Chaque planche est signée dans la marge par Woda.

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