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  • The Book of Stars. by HURRELL, George
    HURRELL, George
    The Book of Stars. Photographies 1928 - 1990.

    Munich - Paris: Schirmer / Mosel, 1991. First edition. Burgundy cloth hardback boards in original unclipped dust jacket. 140 full-page b/w portrait photos. A whole range of celebrities from Fred Astaire, Greta Garbo, and Bette Davis, to Kathleen Turner, Grace Jones and Dolph Lundgren, and Diana Ross. Book boards, dust jacket and contents all in very good condition. 355 x 270 mm (14 x 10¾ inches).

    Book ID: 3872
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  • The Cad to the Man Wot Drives the Sovereign by HEATH, William
    HEATH, William
    The Cad to the Man Wot Drives the Sovereign

    London: Thomas McLean, 1829. A lovely copy of this hand coloured engraving. A political satire, mocking Sir William Peel as being Wellington's fixer. Clean impression, and nice bright colouring. The sheet is fixed to a backing paper which is slightly stiffer. Blank verso. Image is 36cm x 26cm. Backing sheet is 42cm x 32cm.

    . Un bel exemplaire de cette gravure coloriée à la main. Une satire politique qui se moque de Sir William Peel, considéré comme l'homme à tout faire de Wellington. Impression propre et belles couleurs vives. La feuille est fixée sur un support légèrement plus rigide. Verso vierge. L'image mesure 36 cm x 26 cm. La feuille de support mesure 42 cm x 32 cm.

    Book ID: 4883
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  • The Cockpit by HOGARTH, William.
    HOGARTH, William.
    The Cockpit

    London: NP, 1759. First edition. A nice copy of this engraving by Hogarth, showing a cock-fight. Engraving, printed onto stiff card. A few small creases to the edges. A couple of tiny closed tears. Some remnants of tape support to the verso. A lot of copies of this print available are from the 1822 Baldwin and Cradock edition of Hogarth's works. Ours is identical to the copy held at the Met - Object Number: 32.35(129). They name identify their copy as 1759, and we have followed them. It is possible that it does come from the Baldwin and Cradock edition. 32cm x 39cm.

    . Première édition. Bel exemplaire de cette gravure de Hogarth, représentant un combat de coqs.…

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    London: NP, 1759. First edition. A nice copy of this engraving by Hogarth, showing a cock-fight. Engraving, printed onto stiff card. A few small creases to the edges. A couple of tiny closed tears. Some remnants of tape support to the verso. A lot of copies of this print available are from the 1822 Baldwin and Cradock edition of Hogarth's works. Ours is identical to the copy held at the Met - Object Number: 32.35(129). They name identify their copy as 1759, and we have followed them. It is possible that it does come from the Baldwin and Cradock edition. 32cm x 39cm.

    . Première édition. Bel exemplaire de cette gravure de Hogarth, représentant un combat de coqs. Gravure, imprimée sur carte rigide. Quelques petits plis sur les bords. Quelques petites déchirures fermées. Quelques restes de ruban adhésif au verso. Beaucoup d'exemplaires de cette estampe disponibles proviennent de l'édition de 1822 de Baldwin et Cradock des œuvres de Hogarth. Le nôtre est identique à l'exemplaire conservé au Met - Numéro d'objet : 32.35(129). Ils identifient leur exemplaire comme étant de 1759, et nous les avons suivis. Il est possible qu'il provienne de l'édition de Baldwin et Cradock. 32cm x 39cm.

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    Book ID: 5001
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  • The Graphic Language of Neville Brody. by WOZENCROFT, Jon.
    WOZENCROFT, Jon.
    The Graphic Language of Neville Brody. With 474 illustrations, 101 in full colour.

    London: Thames and Hudson, 1988. First edition. Softback. An attractive artbook on Brody's work. Printed in double columns of text, and full of illustrations throughout. Clean and tidy, with just a touch of handling to the mainly white covers. 160 pages. 30cm x 25cm.

    . Première édition. Couverture souple. Un beau livre d'art consacré à l'œuvre de Brody. Imprimé en double colonne, il regorge d'illustrations. Propre et soigné, avec juste quelques traces d'usure sur la couverture principalement blanche. 160 pages. 30 cm x 25 cm.

    Book ID: 5467
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  • The Graphic Work of Howard Cook: A Catalogue Raisonné by DUFFY, Betty & Douglas
    DUFFY, Betty & Douglas
    The Graphic Work of Howard Cook: A Catalogue Raisonné

    Bethesda Maryland: Bethesda Art Gallery, 1984. First edition. A spotless copy of this catalogue raisonné. Clean and tidy cream / brown cloth with a pasted woodcut portrait of cook and titles in black to the front board. The book is spotless throughout. 172 pages. 290 by 230mm (11½ by 9 inches). Howard Norton Cook (1901–1980) was an American artist, particularly known for his wood engravings and murals.

    . Première édition. Un exemplaire impeccable de ce catalogue raisonné. Le livre est en tissu crème/brun propre et soigné, avec un portrait de cuisinier gravé sur bois collé et des titres en noir sur la première page. Le livre est impeccable dans son ensemble. 172 pages. 290 par 230mm (11½ par 9…

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    Bethesda Maryland: Bethesda Art Gallery, 1984. First edition. A spotless copy of this catalogue raisonné. Clean and tidy cream / brown cloth with a pasted woodcut portrait of cook and titles in black to the front board. The book is spotless throughout. 172 pages. 290 by 230mm (11½ by 9 inches). Howard Norton Cook (1901–1980) was an American artist, particularly known for his wood engravings and murals.

    . Première édition. Un exemplaire impeccable de ce catalogue raisonné. Le livre est en tissu crème/brun propre et soigné, avec un portrait de cuisinier gravé sur bois collé et des titres en noir sur la première page. Le livre est impeccable dans son ensemble. 172 pages. 290 par 230mm (11½ par 9 pouces). Howard Norton Cook (1901-1980) était un artiste américain, particulièrement connu pour ses gravures sur bois et ses peintures murales.

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    Book ID: 4714
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  • Scarce stipple print
    The Inflexible Porter, a Tragedy by BUNBURY, Henry William [after]
    BUNBURY, Henry William [after]
    The Inflexible Porter, a Tragedy

    London: J.R. Smith, 1783. Stipple print engraving. Conforms to British Museum Satires 6343 - Museum number J,6.58. The engraving shows a porter lifting up both hands to show the impossibility of access to his master. He is addressing a would-be visitor, who faces him with his hat in hand, pointing towards his companion, a young man who stands with one hand is in his pocket, and the other, holding his hat, rests on the head of his cane. Under passe-partout. In excellent condition. 245 x 265 mm (9¾ x 10½ inches).

    Book ID: 3563
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  • The John Hassall Lifestyle by CUPPLEDITCH, David
    CUPPLEDITCH, David
    The John Hassall Lifestyle (Signed)

    Witham, Essex: Dilke Press, 1979. First edition. Hardback with dust jacket. Signed copy with dedication to title page (dated 1979). Also an accompanying ALS from the author loosely laid in. Nicely illustrated in colour and b/w throughout. 140 pages. 310 x 220 mm (12¼ x 8¾ inches). Fine, in a fine (unclipped) dust jacket.

    Book ID: 2509
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  • The Life and Work of Edgar Degas. by MANSON, J B
    MANSON, J B
    The Life and Work of Edgar Degas. Edited by Geoffrey Hulme.

    London: The Studio Limited, 1927. Brown marbled paper boards with vellum-like spine. Title in gilt letters on spine and to front. Has an engraved frontispiece. Considers the life and work of French artist Edgar Degas (1834-1917). 54 pp. plus 80 b/w illustrations and 8 colour tipped-in plates (with protective tissue). Covers are rubbed, and there is one small water mark to the front board. Previous owner's name to FFEP is from Cavendish Morton (1911 - 2015), the maritime landscape painter. Page and protective tissue edges toned. Generally in a good condition. 300 x 340 mm (11¾ x13½ inches).

    Book ID: 2331
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  • The London Sketch Club. by CUPPLEDITCH, David
    CUPPLEDITCH, David
    The London Sketch Club.

    London: Dilke Press, 1978. Hardback first edition in dust jacket. Book was limited to 1,000 copies of which this is # 862. Signed by author on copyright page. Author dedication to title page. Unclipped dust jacket has some curling / small tears to the edges. Otherwise in a good condition. 148 pages. 305 x 215 mm (12 x 8½ inches).

    Book ID: 2635
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  • The Lyre, a selection of popular psalm & hymn tunes, with appropiate vignetts (sic) by [ANON]
    [ANON]
    The Lyre, a selection of popular psalm & hymn tunes, with appropiate vignetts (sic)

    London: R. Miller, 1821. First Edition. Little book comprising 18 unnumbered leaves. Beautiful hand coloured vignette to each page (others for sale online are uncoloured). Contemporary calf-backed marbled paper boards. Boards somewhat rubbed, but internally attractive due to vibrant hand colouring. Suggested date is 1821 - dated by Hymn to King George III who died in 1820 / and references from the Bodleian Library. Although no author is given, several songs here were written by T. James - perhaps this could be the author / editor. 140 x 90 mm.

    . Première édition. Petit livre comprenant 18 feuillets non numérotés. Belle vignette coloriée à la main à chaque page (d'autres vignettes vendues en ligne ne sont pas coloriées).…

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    London: R. Miller, 1821. First Edition. Little book comprising 18 unnumbered leaves. Beautiful hand coloured vignette to each page (others for sale online are uncoloured). Contemporary calf-backed marbled paper boards. Boards somewhat rubbed, but internally attractive due to vibrant hand colouring. Suggested date is 1821 - dated by Hymn to King George III who died in 1820 / and references from the Bodleian Library. Although no author is given, several songs here were written by T. James - perhaps this could be the author / editor. 140 x 90 mm.

    . Première édition. Petit livre comprenant 18 feuillets non numérotés. Belle vignette coloriée à la main à chaque page (d'autres vignettes vendues en ligne ne sont pas coloriées). Plaques de papier marbré à dos de veau de l'époque. Les plats sont quelque peu frottés, mais l'intérieur est attrayant en raison des couleurs vives réalisées à la main. La date suggérée est 1821 - datée par Hymn to King George III qui est mort en 1820 / et les références de la Bodleian Library. 140 x 90 mm

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    Book ID: 4677
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  • The New York School Photographs 1936-1963 by LIVINGTON, Jane
    LIVINGTON, Jane
    The New York School Photographs 1936-1963

    New York: Stewart, Tabori & Chang, 1992. First edition, 1st impression. Hardback in dust wrapper. Nice clean copy with minimal edgewear to the wrapper. Hardback is clean and tidy. Internally spotless. Contains the work of photographers who at one point were living and working in New York. Includes portfolios of images by: Diane Arbus, Richard Avedon, Alexey Brodovitch, Ted Croner, Bruce Davidson, Don Donaghy, Louis Faurer, Robert Frank, Sid Grossman, William Klein, Saul Leiter, Leon Levinstein, Helen Levitt, Lisette Model, David Vestal, and Weegee. Biographies of the artists. 404 pages. 310 by 260mm (12¼ by 10¼ inches).

    . Première édition, première impression. Reliure cartonnée avec jaquette. Bel exemplaire propre avec un minimum d'usure sur les bords de la jaquette.…

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    New York: Stewart, Tabori & Chang, 1992. First edition, 1st impression. Hardback in dust wrapper. Nice clean copy with minimal edgewear to the wrapper. Hardback is clean and tidy. Internally spotless. Contains the work of photographers who at one point were living and working in New York. Includes portfolios of images by: Diane Arbus, Richard Avedon, Alexey Brodovitch, Ted Croner, Bruce Davidson, Don Donaghy, Louis Faurer, Robert Frank, Sid Grossman, William Klein, Saul Leiter, Leon Levinstein, Helen Levitt, Lisette Model, David Vestal, and Weegee. Biographies of the artists. 404 pages. 310 by 260mm (12¼ by 10¼ inches).

    . Première édition, première impression. Reliure cartonnée avec jaquette. Bel exemplaire propre avec un minimum d'usure sur les bords de la jaquette. La couverture rigide est propre et bien rangée. L'intérieur est impeccable. Contient le travail de photographes qui, à un moment donné, vivaient et travaillaient à New York. Comprend des portfolios d'images de : Diane Arbus, Richard Avedon, Alexey Brodovitch, Ted Croner, Bruce Davidson, Don Donaghy, Louis Faurer, Robert Frank, Sid Grossman, William Klein, Saul Leiter, Leon Levinstein, Helen Levitt, Lisette Model, David Vestal et Weegee. Biographies des artistes. 404 pages. 310 x 260 mm (12¼ x 10¼ pouces).

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    Book ID: 4613
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  • The Papermaker in Ambert by HAASEN, Raymond.
    HAASEN, Raymond.
    The Papermaker in Ambert

    Paris: Albert Haasen, 1943. First edition. Signed original burin print by Haasen. Signed and dated in the plate to the bottom left. Signed in pencil by the author to the bottom right. On high quality watermarked art paper. In immaculate condition. blank to verso. Printed area is 24.5cm x 32.5cm the sheet is 39cm x 54.5cm. Raymond Haasen (1911-1983), was a master printer, painter and engraver, son of the intaglio printer Paul Haasen. He was active in Paris between 1920 and 1944. R. Haasen produced, among other things, the etchings for the covers of the two volumes of La Fontaine's Fables illustrated by Chagall (Vollard, 1952) as well as thirty-nine etchings for Chagall's Bible produced between 1952 and 1956…

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    Paris: Albert Haasen, 1943. First edition. Signed original burin print by Haasen. Signed and dated in the plate to the bottom left. Signed in pencil by the author to the bottom right. On high quality watermarked art paper. In immaculate condition. blank to verso. Printed area is 24.5cm x 32.5cm the sheet is 39cm x 54.5cm. Raymond Haasen (1911-1983), was a master printer, painter and engraver, son of the intaglio printer Paul Haasen. He was active in Paris between 1920 and 1944. R. Haasen produced, among other things, the etchings for the covers of the two volumes of La Fontaine's Fables illustrated by Chagall (Vollard, 1952) as well as thirty-nine etchings for Chagall's Bible produced between 1952 and 1956 (Vollard, 1956).

    . Première édition. Épreuve originale au burin signée par Haasen. Signée et datée dans la planche en bas à gauche. Signée au crayon par l'auteur en bas à droite. Sur papier d'art filigrané de haute qualité. En état impeccable. Vierge au verso. La surface imprimée est de 24.5cm x 32.5cm, la feuille est de 39cm x 54.5cm. Raymond Haasen (1911-1983) était un maître imprimeur, peintre et graveur, fils de l'imprimeur en taille-douce Paul Haasen. Il a travaillé à Paris entre 1920 et 1944. R. Haasen a réalisé, entre autres, les eaux-fortes des couvertures des deux volumes des Fables de La Fontaine illustrées par Chagall (Vollard, 1952) ainsi que trente-neuf eaux-fortes pour la Bible de Chagall réalisées entre 1952 et 1956 (Vollard, 1956).

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    Book ID: 5250
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  • The Soft Ashes Of Berlin Snowing On Hans Fallada's Nose. by CHILDISH, Billy
    CHILDISH, Billy
    The Soft Ashes Of Berlin Snowing On Hans Fallada's Nose.

    London: L-13, 2010. Published on the occasion of Billy Childish's first exhibition at Neugerriemschneider, Berlin. This hardback catalogue contains paintings, placards, studio photos and source materials made for, and used in, the run up to the exhibition. Introduction by Harold Rosenbloom (aka Steve Lowe). Orange spine with pictorial inlay to front board. The catalogue is in fine condition with no significant flaws. 176 pages. 24.3 x 21.5 cm

    Book ID: 2917
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  • The Tower of London by McKIVRAGEN, Terry
    McKIVRAGEN, Terry
    The Tower of London

    N.P, C1990. An attractive print of a water colour landscape by McKivragen, showing the Tower of London from across the Thames, with a red barge in the middle ground. A very high quality print, unsigned in the plate by by Terry McKirvragen, and with the title beneath. The print is done onto embossed art card, which gives an attractive border. The paper is held under passe partout card with a yellow bevelled edge. The passe partout is very slightly darkened with a couple of very light marks. Held under glass in a contemporary gilt faux antique frame. A very attractive work. Paper area 21cm x 15.5cm. Frame is 40cm x 34cm. Terry McKivragan (1929-2013) was a British artist born…

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    N.P, C1990. An attractive print of a water colour landscape by McKivragen, showing the Tower of London from across the Thames, with a red barge in the middle ground. A very high quality print, unsigned in the plate by by Terry McKirvragen, and with the title beneath. The print is done onto embossed art card, which gives an attractive border. The paper is held under passe partout card with a yellow bevelled edge. The passe partout is very slightly darkened with a couple of very light marks. Held under glass in a contemporary gilt faux antique frame. A very attractive work. Paper area 21cm x 15.5cm. Frame is 40cm x 34cm. Terry McKivragan (1929-2013) was a British artist born in Cheshire in 1929. He studied at Wimbledon Art School, and pursued a career in commercial art before becoming a full time watercolour artist in 1986. He specialised in landscapes and sporting scenes.

    . Une jolie reproduction d'une aquarelle de McKivragen représentant la Tour de Londres vue depuis l'autre rive de la Tamise, avec une péniche rouge au milieu. Une reproduction de très haute qualité, non signée par Terry McKirvragen, avec le titre inscrit en dessous. L'impression est réalisée sur une carte artistique gaufrée, ce qui lui confère une bordure attrayante. Le papier est maintenu sous un passe-partout avec un bord biseauté jaune. Le passe-partout est très légèrement assombri et présente quelques marques très légères. Il est maintenu sous verre dans un cadre contemporain doré imitation antique. Une œuvre très attrayante. Surface du papier : 21 cm x 15,5 cm. Le cadre mesure 40 cm x 34 cm. Terry McKivragan (1929-2013) était un artiste britannique né dans le Cheshire en 1929. Il a étudié à la Wimbledon Art School et a poursuivi une carrière dans l'art commercial avant de devenir aquarelliste à plein temps en 1986. Il s'est spécialisé dans les paysages et les scènes sportives.

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    Book ID: 5343
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  • The Un Corrected Billy Childish - No Such Number by CHILDISH, Billy
    CHILDISH, Billy
    The Un Corrected Billy Childish - No Such Number

    Hay on Wye: Aquarium / Kestrel Gallery, 2005. Signed limited edition (50 copies) book with hand painted original cover. Published by Aquarium & Kestrel Gallery, Hay-on-Wye. Signed and numbered to back board by Billy Childish, with Hangman gallows and Aquarium sea horse stamps. Book is number 33 of only 50. There is a second signature on a heavy paper (almost like a bookplate) tipped into the inside of the front board. This is also adorned with one of Childish's hangman block cuts (a different one to that on the rear board. There is also a small red stamp that looks Chinese, but is indecipherable.
    16 pages on heavy stock. Poetry in red type. 12 full colour plates. Hand…

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    Hay on Wye: Aquarium / Kestrel Gallery, 2005. Signed limited edition (50 copies) book with hand painted original cover. Published by Aquarium & Kestrel Gallery, Hay-on-Wye. Signed and numbered to back board by Billy Childish, with Hangman gallows and Aquarium sea horse stamps. Book is number 33 of only 50. There is a second signature on a heavy paper (almost like a bookplate) tipped into the inside of the front board. This is also adorned with one of Childish's hangman block cuts (a different one to that on the rear board. There is also a small red stamp that looks Chinese, but is indecipherable.
    16 pages on heavy stock. Poetry in red type. 12 full colour plates. Hand bound hardback in hessian boards. Red handmade paper endpapers. Book in very good condition with just a touch of darkening to edge of front board (from handling we suspect). 110 x 90 mm (4¼ x 3½ inches).

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    Book ID: 3410
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  • The Uncollected Work of Aubrey Beardsley by BEARDSLEY, Aubrey, HIND, F. Lewis
    BEARDSLEY, Aubrey, HIND, F. Lewis
    The Uncollected Work of Aubrey Beardsley

    London: John Lane The Bodley Head, 1925. First edition, the second issue binding in blue cloth hardback, with title and decoration in black. Includes portrait frontispiece in the 162 plates, with explanatory paper guards. No dust jacket. Boards are rubbed at edges and slightly soiled. Inside clean and tidy, with some light foxing throughout. Binding is sound with no shaking or loose plates. Overall in good condition. 290 x 230 mm (11½ x 9 inches) Première édition, deuxième édition reliée en toile bleue, avec le titre et la décoration en noir. Comprend un portrait-frontispice dans les 162 planches, avec des gardes de papier explicatives. Pas de jaquette. Les plats sont frottés sur les bords et légèrement salis. L'intérieur est…

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    London: John Lane The Bodley Head, 1925. First edition, the second issue binding in blue cloth hardback, with title and decoration in black. Includes portrait frontispiece in the 162 plates, with explanatory paper guards. No dust jacket. Boards are rubbed at edges and slightly soiled. Inside clean and tidy, with some light foxing throughout. Binding is sound with no shaking or loose plates. Overall in good condition. 290 x 230 mm (11½ x 9 inches) Première édition, deuxième édition reliée en toile bleue, avec le titre et la décoration en noir. Comprend un portrait-frontispice dans les 162 planches, avec des gardes de papier explicatives. Pas de jaquette. Les plats sont frottés sur les bords et légèrement salis. L'intérieur est propre et bien rangé, avec quelques rousseurs légères. La reliure est solide, les planches ne tremblent pas et ne se détachent pas. Dans l'ensemble en bon état. 290 x 230 mm

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    Book ID: 3018
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  • A collection of Original Architectural Plans
    Three bound groups of Architectural Plans by LEDONNÉ, Louis
    LEDONNÉ, Louis
    Three bound groups of Architectural Plans A total of 13 water colour architectural plans

    Paris: N/A, 1908. A lovely collection of architectural studies in ink and water colour by Ledonné. It is not clear whether these are studies as a draughtsman working for Eugené Dr Chifflot, or as an Architectural student (or perhaps a combination). The three groups are as follows: (1) Résumé des Constructions - Perspective lineaire des Prof. F Julien. 4 Sheets. One is a water colour of a fountain on art card, signed by Ledonné and with the éleve signed by Eu. Chifflot. Next is a perspective of the same, in red and black ink on architectural glassine, showing perspective lines (also signed by both). Next a epure de perspective of the fountain in red and black in (also signed…

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    Paris: N/A, 1908. A lovely collection of architectural studies in ink and water colour by Ledonné. It is not clear whether these are studies as a draughtsman working for Eugené Dr Chifflot, or as an Architectural student (or perhaps a combination). The three groups are as follows: (1) Résumé des Constructions - Perspective lineaire des Prof. F Julien. 4 Sheets. One is a water colour of a fountain on art card, signed by Ledonné and with the éleve signed by Eu. Chifflot. Next is a perspective of the same, in red and black ink on architectural glassine, showing perspective lines (also signed by both). Next a epure de perspective of the fountain in red and black in (also signed by both). Finally, a section of the profile and plan, signed by Ledonné and professor Julien. There is a blank cover sheet (signed by Ledonné and Chifflot). Each sheet is 65 x 48cm, signed by both Ledonné and Chifflot, and in good, clean condition. They are held together by brass rivets to the top edge. (2) Projet de Stéréotomie un Chalet dans les Montagnes. 5 sheets. First is a water colour elevation and cut out of a chalet design. Second is a red, black and water colour design and perspective of the chalet staircase. Next a water colour detail of the joints and woodwork of the chalet. Next are water colour details of the woodwork and roof beams. Finally, details of the passages and brickwork. Each sheet is 65 x 48cm, signed by both Ledonné and Chifflot, and in good, clean condition. They are held together by brass rivets to the top edge. (3) 4 sheets of designs for a pavilion of honour. The first is an elevation and details in water colour. (This has some staining and edgewear to it). Second a plan and elevation of the interior with perspective lines. next is a wate rcolour perspective and elevation of the lunette, Finally, the stereotomie of the staircase. (showing the process of the assembly of the complex structure). These three sheets are in good, clean condition. Each sheet is 65 x 48cm, signed by both Ledonné and Chifflot. They are held together by brass rivets to the top edge. We can find little about Ledonné. A Frenchman, he was in American between 1899 and 1903, and later returned to France and worked as a draughtsman or architect under the architect Eugené Dr Chifflot (Brother of Jules Léon Chifflot).

    . Une belle collection de 9 études au crayon par Ledonné. Il s'agit principalement d'esquisses pour des études dans une Ecole Nationale en France, mais certaines font partie de sa soumission pour le certificat "Form Drawing" de la Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art. Ces feuilles sont accompagnées d'un certificat imprimé et gaufré de l'université. Les feuilles comprennent 9 dessins au crayon, signés au recto, au verso ou aux deux. Certains sont des études de caractère de statues, dans un style grec. Quelques-uns sont des esquisses d'éléments architecturaux. La plupart des feuilles ont un format de 48 x 31 cm. Elles sont toutes en bon état, propres, mais certaines portent quelques marques et l'une d'entre elles présente des plis et des déchirures sur le bord (sans incidence sur l'image). Celles qui ont été soumises à l'école portent deux cachets, l'un pour l'école et l'autre indiquant la note / les points attribués. Les cachets ne figurent pas sur les images. Toutes les images sont d'un excellent niveau et peuvent être encadrées. Plusieurs de ces photos ont été présentées dans le cadre d'un cours à la Cooper Union. Cette institution a été fondée par l'inventeur, l'industriel et le philanthrope Peter Cooper à New York en 1858 (d'après le certificat, 1859 d'après leur site web) et existe encore aujourd'hui. Le certificat comporte une jolie vignette gravée représentant le grand hall de l'établissement. Il est signé à l'encre par le directeur et le président du collège, et porte un sceau estampé à l'aveugle. Il montre que Ledonné était inscrit à la Free Night School, et vraisemblablement à une école d'architecture (bien que ce sujet ait été appelé designing). Nous ne savons pas grand-chose sur Ledonné. Français, il a séjourné aux États-Unis entre 1899 et 1903, puis est rentré en France et a travaillé comme dessinateur ou architecte sous la direction de l'architecte Eugené Dr Chifflot (frère de Jules Léon Chifflot).

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    Book ID: 4421
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  • Three early nineteenth century Papier Maché snuff boxes by [ANON]
    [ANON]
    Three early nineteenth century Papier Maché snuff boxes Trois tabatières en papier maché du début du XIXe siècle

    France: S.P, C1830. Three lovely papier maché snuff boxes. French, circa 1830. Each has an engraving under varnish to the lid. One is coloured, two are uncoloured. The boxes have painted edges around the image. The images are a touch darkened, and the edges are a little scuffed, but the boxes are still very presentable. The three are as follows: 1) "Devinequi?" "Guess who." Two young men in an arcadian scene. One is behind, and covering his friends eyes. Coloured image Appears to be a watercolour under varnish. 8.5cm diameter, 1.5cm depth. Sound but with slight damage to the base. 2) "La Veillée" "The Vigil" A group of five in a cottage, waiting expectantly, although who knows what for.…

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    France: S.P, C1830. Three lovely papier maché snuff boxes. French, circa 1830. Each has an engraving under varnish to the lid. One is coloured, two are uncoloured. The boxes have painted edges around the image. The images are a touch darkened, and the edges are a little scuffed, but the boxes are still very presentable. The three are as follows: 1) "Devinequi?" "Guess who." Two young men in an arcadian scene. One is behind, and covering his friends eyes. Coloured image Appears to be a watercolour under varnish. 8.5cm diameter, 1.5cm depth. Sound but with slight damage to the base. 2) "La Veillée" "The Vigil" A group of five in a cottage, waiting expectantly, although who knows what for. Woodcut under varnish. 9cm diameter. 2cm depth. Sound but with slight damage to the base. 3) "La tendresse Maternelle" "a mother's tenderness." Appears to be a mother trying to save a child from drowning. Woodcut under varnish. 8.5cm x 2cm. Gold painted edges and wood veneer base. Good condition.

    . Trois jolies tabatières en papier maché. Françaises, vers 1830. Chacune présente une gravure sous vernis sur le couvercle. L'une est colorée, les deux autres ne le sont pas. Les boîtes ont des bords peints autour de l'image. Les images sont un peu assombries et les bords sont un peu éraflés, mais les boîtes sont encore très présentables. Les trois images sont les suivantes : 1) "Devinequi ?" "Devinez qui". Deux jeunes hommes dans une scène arcadienne. L'un d'eux est derrière et couvre les yeux de son ami. Image colorée Semble être une aquarelle sous vernis. 8,5 cm de diamètre, 1,5 cm de profondeur. Sain mais avec un léger dommage à la base. 2) "La Veillée" Un groupe de cinq personnes dans une chaumière, attendant avec impatience, mais on ne sait pas pourquoi. Gravure sur bois sous vernis. 9 cm de diamètre. Profondeur de 2 cm. Sain mais avec un léger dommage à la base. 3) "La tendresse Maternelle" "La tendresse d'une mère". Semble représenter une mère essayant de sauver un enfant de la noyade. Gravure sur bois sous vernis. 8,5 cm x 2 cm. Bords peints à l'or et base en placage de bois. Bon état.

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  • Three French Caricatures. by [ANON]
    [ANON]
    Three French Caricatures. Trois caricatures françaises

    1950. Three attractive postcard sized original water colours, pasted onto a dark paper background. Held in a simple wooden frame, under glass. Unsigned and anonymous. The first image shows a woman and officer inspecting a parade of Algerian (?) soldiers in uniform with Fez. One of them is smoking! The second shows a woman approaching a statue of St Raphael, seemingly in devotion, but actually reaching for a bottle of wine the statue is holding. The third, shows a line of circus / carnival folk queuing at an optician's reception. All are in good, clean condition and painted by a competent hand. Each image is 8.5cm x 14cm. Frame is 21cm x 48cm.

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    1950. Three attractive postcard sized original water colours, pasted onto a dark paper background. Held in a simple wooden frame, under glass. Unsigned and anonymous. The first image shows a woman and officer inspecting a parade of Algerian (?) soldiers in uniform with Fez. One of them is smoking! The second shows a woman approaching a statue of St Raphael, seemingly in devotion, but actually reaching for a bottle of wine the statue is holding. The third, shows a line of circus / carnival folk queuing at an optician's reception. All are in good, clean condition and painted by a competent hand. Each image is 8.5cm x 14cm. Frame is 21cm x 48cm.

    . Trois jolies originale aquarelles de la taille d'une carte postale, collées sur un fond de papier sombre. Elles sont présentées dans un simple cadre en bois, sous verre. Non signées et anonymes. La première image montre une femme et un officier inspectant un défilé de soldats algériens ( ?) en uniforme avec Fez. L'un d'entre eux fume ! La deuxième image montre une femme s'approchant d'une statue de Saint-Raphaël, apparemment en signe de dévotion, mais cherchant en fait à attraper une bouteille de vin que la statue tient à la main. La troisième montre une file d'attente de gens du cirque ou du carnaval à la réception d'un opticien. Toutes les images sont en bon état, propres et peintes par une main compétente. Chaque image mesure 8,5 cm x 14 cm. Le cadre mesure 21 cm x 48 cm.

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  • Three runners by OLITIN, J.
    OLITIN, J.
    Three runners

    France: NP, C1975. A large, limited edition lithograph on stiff paper / light card. On an orange background that fades to a darker shade on one side of the sheet (intentionally) the three runners have identical faces. The style, which is very 1970's in its lines, is similar to the work of Carzou or perhaps some works by Bernard Buffet. it is signed in pencil (but we cannot really make out the artist's name) and numbered in a limitation of 100 copies. We have been unable to identify the image online. No significant damage. White to the rear with fractional darkening. A large piece. The sheet is 56.5cm x 76.5cm.

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    France: NP, C1975. A large, limited edition lithograph on stiff paper / light card. On an orange background that fades to a darker shade on one side of the sheet (intentionally) the three runners have identical faces. The style, which is very 1970's in its lines, is similar to the work of Carzou or perhaps some works by Bernard Buffet. it is signed in pencil (but we cannot really make out the artist's name) and numbered in a limitation of 100 copies. We have been unable to identify the image online. No significant damage. White to the rear with fractional darkening. A large piece. The sheet is 56.5cm x 76.5cm.

    . Grande lithographie à tirage limité sur papier rigide / carton léger. Sur un fond orange qui s'estompe vers une teinte plus foncée d'un côté de la feuille (intentionnellement), les trois coureurs ont des visages identiques. Le style, très années 1970 dans ses lignes, s'apparente au travail de Carzou ou peut-être à certaines œuvres de Bernard Buffet. Elle est signée au crayon (mais on ne distingue pas vraiment le nom de l'artiste) et numérotée dans une édition limitée à 100 exemplaires. Nous n'avons pas pu identifier l'image en ligne. Pas de dommages significatifs. Blanc au dos avec un assombrissement fractionné. Une grande pièce. La feuille mesure 56,5 cm x 76,5 cm.

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