2010 February Signature Illustration Art Auction
| Sale Number: | 5034 |
| Location: | Heritage Auctions - Design District Showroom 1518 Slocum Street Dallas, TX 75207 |
| Auction Date: | February 18th at 12 PM CT |
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Session 1
Paintings
JOHN WHITE ALEXANDER (American, 1856-1915)
Portrait of William Denny, 1902
Oil on canvas
48 x 36 in.
Signed lower left
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
Portrait of William Denny, 1902
Oil on canvas
48 x 36 in.
Signed lower left
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
He Gave His Blood, Did You?, c. 1942
Gouache on board
28 x 22 in.
Not signed
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
He Gave His Blood, Did You?, c. 1942
Gouache on board
28 x 22 in.
Not signed
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Join
Oil on board
38 x 25 in.
Not signed
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
Join
Oil on board
38 x 25 in.
Not signed
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Help!
Gouache on board
23.5 x 16 in.
Not signed
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
Help!
Gouache on board
23.5 x 16 in.
Not signed
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
JOSEPH BINDER (American, 1898-1972)
Enroll For Service, American Junior Red Cross, poster illustration, 1951
Gouache on board
22 x 14.5 in.
Not signed
A copy of the poster is included with this lot.
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
Enroll For Service, American Junior Red Cross, poster illustration, 1951
Gouache on board
22 x 14.5 in.
Not signed
A copy of the poster is included with this lot.
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
JOSEPH BINDER (American, 1898-1972)
Answer the Call, poster illustration, 1952
Gouache on board
33 x 26 in.
Signed lower left
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
Answer the Call, poster illustration, 1952
Gouache on board
33 x 26 in.
Signed lower left
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
JOSEPH BINDER (American, 1898-1972)
Answer the Call, poster illustration, 1954
Gouache on board
31 x 24 in.
Signed lower left
A copy of the poster is included with this lot.
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
Answer the Call, poster illustration, 1954
Gouache on board
31 x 24 in.
Signed lower left
A copy of the poster is included with this lot.
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
GEORGE BREHM (American, 1878-1966)
Boy and Girl with American Flag
Oil on canvas
30 x 28 in.
Signed lower left
A copy of the poster is included with this lot.
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
Boy and Girl with American Flag
Oil on canvas
30 x 28 in.
Signed lower left
A copy of the poster is included with this lot.
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
CAMERON BURNSIDE (American, 1887-1952)
In Homage to the French People, 1919
Oil on unstretched canvas
156 x 168 in.
Signed lower right
Titled lower center: La Croix Rouge Americaine en Hommage au Peuple Français.
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
In Homage to the French People, 1919
Oil on unstretched canvas
156 x 168 in.
Signed lower right
Titled lower center: La Croix Rouge Americaine en Hommage au Peuple Français.
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
CHARLES EDWARD CHAMBERS (American, 1883-1941)
Join, Your Red Cross Needs You, poster illustration 1932
Oil on canvas
37 x 53 in.
Signed lower left
A copy of the poster is included with this lot.
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
Join, Your Red Cross Needs You, poster illustration 1932
Oil on canvas
37 x 53 in.
Signed lower left
A copy of the poster is included with this lot.
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
SAM CHERRY (American, 1903-1975)
Join, poster illustration, 1935
Mixed media on canvas
45 x 30 in.
Signed lower left
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
Join, poster illustration, 1935
Mixed media on canvas
45 x 30 in.
Signed lower left
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
ADOLPH DIETSCHE (American, 20th Century)
Join, Roll Call envelope stuffer illustration, 1931
Oil on board
40 x 26.5 in.
Not signed
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
Join, Roll Call envelope stuffer illustration, 1931
Oil on board
40 x 26.5 in.
Not signed
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
WALTER BEACH HUMPHREY (American, 1892-1966)
Builders of a New World, American Junior Red Cross, poster illustration
Oil on canvas
39 x 28.25 in.
Signed lower left
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
Builders of a New World, American Junior Red Cross, poster illustration
Oil on canvas
39 x 28.25 in.
Signed lower left
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
WALTER BEACH HUMPHREY (American, 1892-1966)
American Junior Red Cross, poster illustration, 1943
Oil on canvas
35 x 22 in.
Signed lower left
Two copies of the poster are included with this lot.
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
American Junior Red Cross, poster illustration, 1943
Oil on canvas
35 x 22 in.
Signed lower left
Two copies of the poster are included with this lot.
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
ROBERT C. KAUFFMANN (American, 1900-1999)
American Red Cross, poster illustration, 1946
Oil on canvas
36 x 26 in.
Signed lower right
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
American Red Cross, poster illustration, 1946
Oil on canvas
36 x 26 in.
Signed lower right
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
ROBERT RYLAND KEARFOTT (American, 1890-1990)
Give, To Help All... All Must Help, poster illustration
Mixed media on board
36 x 27 in.
Signed lower right
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
Give, To Help All... All Must Help, poster illustration
Mixed media on board
36 x 27 in.
Signed lower right
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
LU KIMMEL (American, 1905-1973)
Join, poster illustration
Mixed-media on canvas
42 x 28 in.
Signed lower left
A copy of the poster is included with this lot.
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
Join, poster illustration
Mixed-media on canvas
42 x 28 in.
Signed lower left
A copy of the poster is included with this lot.
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
FRIED PAL (Hungarian-American, 1893-1976)
American Red Cross Service Woman
Oil on canvas
30 x 24 in.
Signed lower left
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
American Red Cross Service Woman
Oil on canvas
30 x 24 in.
Signed lower left
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
AL PARKER (American, 1906-1985)
American Junior Red Cross Enrollment, 1944
Gouache on board
31 x 20 in.
Signed lower right
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
American Junior Red Cross Enrollment, 1944
Gouache on board
31 x 20 in.
Signed lower right
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
ROBERT REID (American, 1862-1929)
Will You Help?
Mixed media on paper
40 x 30 in.
Signed lower right
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
Will You Help?
Mixed media on paper
40 x 30 in.
Signed lower right
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
JES WILHELM SCHLAIKJER (American, 1897-1982)
American Red Cross, poster illustration, 1947
Oil on canvas
46 x 35 in.
Signed lower right
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
American Red Cross, poster illustration, 1947
Oil on canvas
46 x 35 in.
Signed lower right
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
HADDON HUBBARD SUNDBLOM (American, 1899-1976)
White Cross Nurse
Oil on canvas laid on board with emblem
33 x 24.75 in.
Signed lower right
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
White Cross Nurse
Oil on canvas laid on board with emblem
33 x 24.75 in.
Signed lower right
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
RICO TOMASO (American, 1898-1985)
You Can Help, American Junior Red Cross, poster illustration
Oil on canvas
22 x 34.5 in.
Signed center left
Two copies of the poster are included with this lot.
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
You Can Help, American Junior Red Cross, poster illustration
Oil on canvas
22 x 34.5 in.
Signed center left
Two copies of the poster are included with this lot.
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
JON WHITCOMB (American, 1906-1988)
A. R. C. Nursing, 1944
Mixed media on board
12.5 x 10.5 in.
Signed and inscribed lower right
This painting appeared as the cover for Collier's magazine March 6, 1943, and it was also used for a nurse recruiting poster during World War II.
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
A. R. C. Nursing, 1944
Mixed media on board
12.5 x 10.5 in.
Signed and inscribed lower right
This painting appeared as the cover for Collier's magazine March 6, 1943, and it was also used for a nurse recruiting poster during World War II.
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
JON WHITCOMB (American, 1906-1988)
Fighting Men Need Nurses, poster illustration, 1944
Mixed media on board
27 x 20 in.
Signed lower right
A copy of the poster is included with this lot.
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
Fighting Men Need Nurses, poster illustration, 1944
Mixed media on board
27 x 20 in.
Signed lower right
A copy of the poster is included with this lot.
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
JON WHITCOMB (American, 1906-1988)
Join the Navy Nurse Corps, poster illustration, 1944
Gouache on board
27 x 22 in.
Signed lower right
Two copies of the poster, one framed and one unframed, are included with this lot.
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
Join the Navy Nurse Corps, poster illustration, 1944
Gouache on board
27 x 22 in.
Signed lower right
Two copies of the poster, one framed and one unframed, are included with this lot.
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
ROBERT KENNEDY ABBETT (American, b. 1926)
John Carter of Mars #4, Thuvia, Maid of Mars, rare variant paperback cover, c. 1963
Mixed media on board
28.75 x 19.5 in.
Not signed
This illustration appeared on the cover of the fourth book of Edgar Rice Burroughs' John Carter of Mars series, Thuvia, Maid of Mars. However the history of this cover is unique -- it is the only John Carter cover painted by Bob Abbett that was not used for the 1963 editions (only the last book of the John Carter of Mars series was published in 1965). This painting was considered too risqué for publication in 1963, so a new cover was created and used for the title. This piece, the variant cover, though created in 1963, was not published until the 1969 edition of the book (Ballantine #01524), and it is considered to be not only the cover of choice by collectors, but an exceedingly uncommon edition of the book.
From the Collection of Betty Ballantine.
John Carter of Mars #4, Thuvia, Maid of Mars, rare variant paperback cover, c. 1963
Mixed media on board
28.75 x 19.5 in.
Not signed
This illustration appeared on the cover of the fourth book of Edgar Rice Burroughs' John Carter of Mars series, Thuvia, Maid of Mars. However the history of this cover is unique -- it is the only John Carter cover painted by Bob Abbett that was not used for the 1963 editions (only the last book of the John Carter of Mars series was published in 1965). This painting was considered too risqué for publication in 1963, so a new cover was created and used for the title. This piece, the variant cover, though created in 1963, was not published until the 1969 edition of the book (Ballantine #01524), and it is considered to be not only the cover of choice by collectors, but an exceedingly uncommon edition of the book.
From the Collection of Betty Ballantine.
ROBERT KENNEDY ABBETT (American, b. 1926)
John Carter of Mars #11, paperback cover, 1965
Mixed media on board
23 x 16 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of the eleventh book of the famous Edgar Rice Burroughs' John Carter of Mars series, Ballantine Books, 1965. This paperback featured the stories John Carter and the Giant of Mars (first published in Amazing Stories, January 1941) and Skeleton Men of Jupiter (first published in Amazing Stories, February 1943).
From the Collection of Betty Ballantine.
John Carter of Mars #11, paperback cover, 1965
Mixed media on board
23 x 16 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of the eleventh book of the famous Edgar Rice Burroughs' John Carter of Mars series, Ballantine Books, 1965. This paperback featured the stories John Carter and the Giant of Mars (first published in Amazing Stories, January 1941) and Skeleton Men of Jupiter (first published in Amazing Stories, February 1943).
From the Collection of Betty Ballantine.
ROBERT KENNEDY ABBETT (American, b. 1926)
Bugged For Murder, paperback cover, 1961
Gouache on board
21 x 14 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared on the cover of Ed Lacy's novel, Bugged For Murder, Avon Books, 1961.
"An electric new novel of suspense and violence by a Mystery Writers of America award winner."
A copy of the paperback is included with this lot.
Bugged For Murder, paperback cover, 1961
Gouache on board
21 x 14 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared on the cover of Ed Lacy's novel, Bugged For Murder, Avon Books, 1961.
"An electric new novel of suspense and violence by a Mystery Writers of America award winner."
A copy of the paperback is included with this lot.
CHARLES ADDAMS (American, 1912-1988)
Wednesday Addams, Interior Design magazine, Decorators Walk ad illustration, February 1983
Ink and watercolor on paper
11.25 in. diameter
Signed lower left
A tear sheet of the ad is included with this lot.
Wednesday Addams, Interior Design magazine, Decorators Walk ad illustration, February 1983
Ink and watercolor on paper
11.25 in. diameter
Signed lower left
A tear sheet of the ad is included with this lot.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Black Book Detective Magazine, pulp cover, February 1935
Oil on canvas
29.5 x 20.5 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Black Book Detective Magazine, pulp cover, February 1935
Oil on canvas
29.5 x 20.5 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Honey, paperback digest cover, 1953
Gouache on board
25 x 19.5 in.
Not signed
This illustration appeared on the cover of John B. Thompson and Jack Woodford's novel, Honey, Uni Books, 1953.
"No barrier could check their desires. Honey -- perhaps she was colored, perhaps she was white, perhaps she was both."
Honey, paperback digest cover, 1953
Gouache on board
25 x 19.5 in.
Not signed
This illustration appeared on the cover of John B. Thompson and Jack Woodford's novel, Honey, Uni Books, 1953.
"No barrier could check their desires. Honey -- perhaps she was colored, perhaps she was white, perhaps she was both."
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Teenage Vice, paperback cover, 1957
Gouache on board
21.5 x 12.5 in.
Not signed
This illustration appeared on the cover of Courtney Ryley Cooper's juvenile delinquent book, Teenage Vice, Pyramid Books #G252, 1957.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Teenage Vice, paperback cover, 1957
Gouache on board
21.5 x 12.5 in.
Not signed
This illustration appeared on the cover of Courtney Ryley Cooper's juvenile delinquent book, Teenage Vice, Pyramid Books #G252, 1957.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Bedroom Beat, paperback cover, 1962
Gouache on board
23.5 x 16 in.
Not signed
A copy of R.C. Gold's novel, Bedroom Beat, Beacon Book #B502, 1962, is included with this lot.
"Con was a sex-throbbing writer who clawed his way to the top of show business by using -- and abusing -- every woman who could help him."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Bedroom Beat, paperback cover, 1962
Gouache on board
23.5 x 16 in.
Not signed
A copy of R.C. Gold's novel, Bedroom Beat, Beacon Book #B502, 1962, is included with this lot.
"Con was a sex-throbbing writer who clawed his way to the top of show business by using -- and abusing -- every woman who could help him."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Cocktail Magazine illustration, c. 1970
Oil on board
20 x 19.25 in.
Initialed verso
Cocktail Magazine illustration, c. 1970
Oil on board
20 x 19.25 in.
Initialed verso
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
The Charwoman's Shadow, paperback cover, 1973
Gouache on board
14.75 x 18.5 in.
Not signed
This illustration appeared on the cover of Lord Dunsany's novel, The Charwoman's Shadow, Balantine Books Adult Fantasy #03085, 1973.
From the Collection of Betty Ballantine.
The Charwoman's Shadow, paperback cover, 1973
Gouache on board
14.75 x 18.5 in.
Not signed
This illustration appeared on the cover of Lord Dunsany's novel, The Charwoman's Shadow, Balantine Books Adult Fantasy #03085, 1973.
From the Collection of Betty Ballantine.
LOU MARCHETTI (American, 1920-1992)
Tonight It's Me, paperback cover, 1957
Gouache on board
22.5 x 10.5 in.
Not signed
This illustration appeared on the cover of Robert Schlick's novel, Tonight It's Me, Pyramid Books #G-248, 1957.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Tonight It's Me, paperback cover, 1957
Gouache on board
22.5 x 10.5 in.
Not signed
This illustration appeared on the cover of Robert Schlick's novel, Tonight It's Me, Pyramid Books #G-248, 1957.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
To Love, To Hate, paperback cover, 1953
Oil on board
17.25 x 13.25 in.
Not signed
This illustration appeared on the cover of Fay Adams' novel, To Love, To Hate, Gold Medal #333, 1953.
"No man could come between them and they fought for every man."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
To Love, To Hate, paperback cover, 1953
Oil on board
17.25 x 13.25 in.
Not signed
This illustration appeared on the cover of Fay Adams' novel, To Love, To Hate, Gold Medal #333, 1953.
"No man could come between them and they fought for every man."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Spitfire, movie promotion illustration, c. 1934
Oil on canvas
29.5 x 29.5 in.
Not signed
This illustration was based on John Cromwell's film Spitfire, starring Katherine Hepburn.
"Mountain girl Trigger Hicks, a fierce loner equally handy with a rock or a prayer, is in danger of having her faith-healing mistaken for witchcraft by the neighbors."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Spitfire, movie promotion illustration, c. 1934
Oil on canvas
29.5 x 29.5 in.
Not signed
This illustration was based on John Cromwell's film Spitfire, starring Katherine Hepburn.
"Mountain girl Trigger Hicks, a fierce loner equally handy with a rock or a prayer, is in danger of having her faith-healing mistaken for witchcraft by the neighbors."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Clicquot Club Ginger Ale, ad illustration
Oil on board
25.75 x 21.75 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Clicquot Club Ginger Ale, ad illustration
Oil on board
25.75 x 21.75 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Pepsi-Cola, ad illustration
Gouache on board
21 x 15.5 in.
Signed lower left
"So sociable, so smart. Today's trim, sociable moderns are giving a new light look, a fresh elegance and grace to themselves and all their possessions. Join this happy new crowd. Look smart. Stay young and fair and debonair. Be sociable. Have a Pepsi -- the lighter Pepsi of today, reduced in calories. Pepsi-Cola the Light refreshment."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Pepsi-Cola, ad illustration
Gouache on board
21 x 15.5 in.
Signed lower left
"So sociable, so smart. Today's trim, sociable moderns are giving a new light look, a fresh elegance and grace to themselves and all their possessions. Join this happy new crowd. Look smart. Stay young and fair and debonair. Be sociable. Have a Pepsi -- the lighter Pepsi of today, reduced in calories. Pepsi-Cola the Light refreshment."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
BLANCHE AMES (American, 1878-1969)
Tending a Soldier, 1918
Oil on canvas
39.5 x 29.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Tending a Soldier, 1918
Oil on canvas
39.5 x 29.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
HAROLD ANDERSON (American, 1894-1973)
Mending the Shirt
Oil on canvas
19.5 x 15.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Mending the Shirt
Oil on canvas
19.5 x 15.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
HAROLD ANDERSON (American, 1894-1973)
Homecoming
Oil on canvas
28.5 x 36.5 in.
Signed lower left
Homecoming
Oil on canvas
28.5 x 36.5 in.
Signed lower left
ROLF ARMSTRONG (American, 1889-1960)
A Challenge to Admiration, calendar print illustration, c. 1926
Pastel on board
38 x 26 in.
Signed lower right
A Challenge to Admiration, calendar print illustration, c. 1926
Pastel on board
38 x 26 in.
Signed lower right
ROLF ARMSTRONG (American, 1889-1960)
The Enchantress, pin-up illustration
Oil on canvas
80 x 60 in.
Signed lower right
The Enchantress is one in a series of four famous monumental Art Deco oil paintings that Rolf Armstrong created for the Brown and Bigelow calendar company between the years 1925 and 1929. Titled The Enchantress, The Song of India, Arabian Nights, and Carmen, Armstrong created these magnificent erotic masterworks after his return from Paris, perhaps inspired by the Parisian salon movement.
Armstrong's importance to pin-up art was aptly noted by Janet Dobson and Michael Wooldridge in their 2001 monograph Pin-Up Dreams: The Glamour Art of Rolf Armstrong, "Rolf Armstrong's first calendar pin-up, Dream Girl (1919), set the tone and defined the vision of ideal feminine beauty for the next four decades. His extraordinary success and prolific career garnered him praise and fame of the sort normally reserved for more public figures. One account tells of the thundering applause that met his appearance at a conference in St. Paul, Minnesota, in 1943; he also gained the praise and admiration of such famous figures as Norman Rockwell and James Cagney."
The Enchantress, pin-up illustration
Oil on canvas
80 x 60 in.
Signed lower right
The Enchantress is one in a series of four famous monumental Art Deco oil paintings that Rolf Armstrong created for the Brown and Bigelow calendar company between the years 1925 and 1929. Titled The Enchantress, The Song of India, Arabian Nights, and Carmen, Armstrong created these magnificent erotic masterworks after his return from Paris, perhaps inspired by the Parisian salon movement.
Armstrong's importance to pin-up art was aptly noted by Janet Dobson and Michael Wooldridge in their 2001 monograph Pin-Up Dreams: The Glamour Art of Rolf Armstrong, "Rolf Armstrong's first calendar pin-up, Dream Girl (1919), set the tone and defined the vision of ideal feminine beauty for the next four decades. His extraordinary success and prolific career garnered him praise and fame of the sort normally reserved for more public figures. One account tells of the thundering applause that met his appearance at a conference in St. Paul, Minnesota, in 1943; he also gained the praise and admiration of such famous figures as Norman Rockwell and James Cagney."
ROLF ARMSTRONG (American, 1889-1960)
The Toast of the Town, 1943
Pastel on paper
41 x 28 in.
Signed lower right
This painting was reproduced as the back cover of Pin-Up Dreams: The Glamour Art of Rolf Armstrong by Janet Dobson and Michael Wooldridge, Watson-Guptill, 2001. This piece was also reproduced as figure 162 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
A printed image of the painting, labeled The Toast of the Town, and a print of the image, signed by the model, are included with this lot.
The Toast of the Town, 1943
Pastel on paper
41 x 28 in.
Signed lower right
This painting was reproduced as the back cover of Pin-Up Dreams: The Glamour Art of Rolf Armstrong by Janet Dobson and Michael Wooldridge, Watson-Guptill, 2001. This piece was also reproduced as figure 162 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
A printed image of the painting, labeled The Toast of the Town, and a print of the image, signed by the model, are included with this lot.
ROLF ARMSTRONG (American, 1889-1960)
Sweet and Lovely
Pastel on board
39.5 x 28.5 in.
Signed lower right
A photograph of the model is attached to frame verso.
Sweet and Lovely
Pastel on board
39.5 x 28.5 in.
Signed lower right
A photograph of the model is attached to frame verso.
PETER ARNO (American, 1904-1968)
Freaks, cartoon illustration
Watercolor on paper
18 x 13 in.
Signed lower center
Freaks, cartoon illustration
Watercolor on paper
18 x 13 in.
Signed lower center
STANLEY MASSEY ARTHURS (American, 1877-1950)
The Red Cross Church -- WWI
Oil on canvas
40 x 31 in.
Not signed
Stanley Arthurs was a Wilmington, Delaware, artist who was a student of Howard Pyle's, and a Brandywine tradition painter who documented the domestic scenes of World War I.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The Red Cross Church -- WWI
Oil on canvas
40 x 31 in.
Not signed
Stanley Arthurs was a Wilmington, Delaware, artist who was a student of Howard Pyle's, and a Brandywine tradition painter who documented the domestic scenes of World War I.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
MICHAEL ATKINSON (American, b. 1946)
Castle Canyon
Watercolor on board
38.75 x 28.75 in.
Signed lower right
Castle Canyon
Watercolor on board
38.75 x 28.75 in.
Signed lower right
JAMES AVATI (American, 1912-2005)
Beyond the Forest, paperback cover, 1949
Oil on board
19 x 16.25 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared on the cover of Stuart Engstrand's novel, Beyond the Forest, Signet Books #739, 1949.
"A man and woman destroyed by 'love.'"
Beyond the Forest, paperback cover, 1949
Oil on board
19 x 16.25 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared on the cover of Stuart Engstrand's novel, Beyond the Forest, Signet Books #739, 1949.
"A man and woman destroyed by 'love.'"
JAMES AVATI (American, 1912-2005)
The Conversation, magazine story illustration, c. 1950s
Oil on board
24 x 20 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The Conversation, magazine story illustration, c. 1950s
Oil on board
24 x 20 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
JAMES AVATI (American, 1912-2005)
Theatre, paperback cover, 1964
Oil on board
19 x 14.5 in.
Signed lower right
The illustration appeared on the cover of Somerset Maugham's novel, Theatre, Bantam Books #F2822, 1964.
"The tantalizing story of Julia Lambert, a woman of breathtaking poise and talent, a woman comfortably surrounded by servants, Chippendale armchairs, and admirers galore. And it seems that nothing can ruffle her satin feathers until the quiet stranger who had come to balance the books challenges Julia's very sense of self, and in the process, her ability to put on whatever face she desires for her public."
Theatre, paperback cover, 1964
Oil on board
19 x 14.5 in.
Signed lower right
The illustration appeared on the cover of Somerset Maugham's novel, Theatre, Bantam Books #F2822, 1964.
"The tantalizing story of Julia Lambert, a woman of breathtaking poise and talent, a woman comfortably surrounded by servants, Chippendale armchairs, and admirers galore. And it seems that nothing can ruffle her satin feathers until the quiet stranger who had come to balance the books challenges Julia's very sense of self, and in the process, her ability to put on whatever face she desires for her public."
JOYCE BALLANTYNE (American, 1918-2006)
The Gift, preliminary study
Gouache on board
19.75 x 14.25 in.
Signed lower right
This piece is a preliminary study for the painting reproduced as figure 186 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The Gift, preliminary study
Gouache on board
19.75 x 14.25 in.
Signed lower right
This piece is a preliminary study for the painting reproduced as figure 186 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
JOYCE BALLANTYNE (American, 1918-2006)
Bathing Pin-Up
Oil on canvas
30 x 24 in.
Signed lower left
This painting was reproduced as figure 191 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Bathing Pin-Up
Oil on canvas
30 x 24 in.
Signed lower left
This painting was reproduced as figure 191 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
JOYCE BALLANTYNE (American, 1918-2006)
Spilled Ink
Oil on canvas
30 x 24 in.
Signed lower right
This painting was reproduced as figure 189 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Spilled Ink
Oil on canvas
30 x 24 in.
Signed lower right
This painting was reproduced as figure 189 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
JOYCE BALLANTYNE (American, 1918-2006)
New Hats
Oil on canvas
29.75 x 23.75 in.
Signed lower right
This painting was reproduced as figure 187 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
New Hats
Oil on canvas
29.75 x 23.75 in.
Signed lower right
This painting was reproduced as figure 187 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
MCCLELLAND BARCLAY (American, 1891-1943)
Well Dressed Lady in a Chair
Oil on canvas
31.25 x 21.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Well Dressed Lady in a Chair
Oil on canvas
31.25 x 21.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
MCCLELLAND BARCLAY (American, 1891-1943)
Helping Mother
Oil on canvas
22.5 x 34.75 in.
Signed upper right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Helping Mother
Oil on canvas
22.5 x 34.75 in.
Signed upper right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
MCCLELLAND BARCLAY (American, 1891-1943)
A Gentleman's Hand
Oil on canvas
23.5 x 25.75 in.
Signed upper left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
A Gentleman's Hand
Oil on canvas
23.5 x 25.75 in.
Signed upper left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
HARRY BARTON (American, b. 1896)
Sex Is a Woman Named Nina, paperback cover, 1964
Gouache on board
20.5 x 15 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration, with its image "flipped," appeared as the cover of Brian Black's novel, Nina, Beacon Books #B-745X, 1964.
"The body to snare men. The money to buy men. The skill to thrill men. Nina had them all -- plus an uncontrollable desire for twisted pleasures."
Sex Is a Woman Named Nina, paperback cover, 1964
Gouache on board
20.5 x 15 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration, with its image "flipped," appeared as the cover of Brian Black's novel, Nina, Beacon Books #B-745X, 1964.
"The body to snare men. The money to buy men. The skill to thrill men. Nina had them all -- plus an uncontrollable desire for twisted pleasures."
VAUGHAN ALDEN BASS (American, 20th Century)
Iron Girl
Oil on canvas
27.5 x 21.5 in.
Signed lower right
This painting was reproduced as figure 758 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Iron Girl
Oil on canvas
27.5 x 21.5 in.
Signed lower right
This painting was reproduced as figure 758 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
WALTER MARTIN BAUMHOFER (American, 1904-1987)
Safari Kiss
Oil on canvas
22.5 x 14.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Safari Kiss
Oil on canvas
22.5 x 14.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
WALTER MARTIN BAUMHOFER (American, 1904-1987)
Love Is So Simple, story illustration
Oil on canvas
28 x 22 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Love Is So Simple, story illustration
Oil on canvas
28 x 22 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
WALTER MARTIN BAUMHOFER (American, 1904-1987)
Dime Western Magazine, April 1934
Oil on canvas
34.75 x 23.75 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Dime Western Magazine, April 1934
Oil on canvas
34.75 x 23.75 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
WALTER MARTIN BAUMHOFER (American, 1904-1987)
Progressive Farmer cover, 1950
Oil on board
36 x 28.5 in.
Signed lower right
Progressive Farmer cover, 1950
Oil on board
36 x 28.5 in.
Signed lower right
WALTER MARTIN BAUMHOFER (American, 1904-1987)
On Instruments, This Week illustration
Oil on canvas
23.5 x 19.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
On Instruments, This Week illustration
Oil on canvas
23.5 x 19.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
WALTER MARTIN BAUMHOFER (American, 1904-1987)
Bike Safety
Oil on board
23.5 x 33.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Bike Safety
Oil on board
23.5 x 33.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
WALTER MARTIN BAUMHOFER (American, 1904-1987)
Debutante Western Style, This Week illustration
Oil on canvas
23.5 x 19.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Debutante Western Style, This Week illustration
Oil on canvas
23.5 x 19.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Works on Paper
CECIL WALTER HARDY BEATON (British, 1904-1980)
Portrait of Katharine Hepburn, 1935
Watercolor and graphite on paper laid on board
24 x 19.5 in.
Not signed
Portrait of Katharine Hepburn, 1935
Watercolor and graphite on paper laid on board
24 x 19.5 in.
Not signed
Paintings
HARRY BECKHOFF (American, 1901-1979)
Fight
Watercolor on board
10 x 23.25 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Fight
Watercolor on board
10 x 23.25 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
RUDOLPH BELARSKI (American, 1900-1983)
Sinner's Club, paperback digest cover, 1953
Oil on board
25 x 18 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Harry Whittington's sought-after juvenile delinquent novel, Sinner's Club, Carnival Books #923, 1953. This illustration also appeared on the digest cover of the same title on Star Novels #758, 1956.
"A story of slum kids in a frantic search for love and decency."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Sinner's Club, paperback digest cover, 1953
Oil on board
25 x 18 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Harry Whittington's sought-after juvenile delinquent novel, Sinner's Club, Carnival Books #923, 1953. This illustration also appeared on the digest cover of the same title on Star Novels #758, 1956.
"A story of slum kids in a frantic search for love and decency."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
LUDWIG BEMELMANS (American, 1898-1962)
Children's book illustration
Mixed media
28 x 27.5 in.
Signed lower right
Children's book illustration
Mixed media
28 x 27.5 in.
Signed lower right
JOHN CONRAD BERKEY (American, 1932-2008)
Gladiator at Law, paperback coverI, 1969
Acrylic on board
22 x 15.75 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Frederick Pohl and C. M. Kornbluth's novel Gladiator at Law, Ballantine Books #01659, 1969, and also in a slightly altered form on a 1972 reprint.
From the Collection of Betty Ballantine.
Gladiator at Law, paperback coverI, 1969
Acrylic on board
22 x 15.75 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Frederick Pohl and C. M. Kornbluth's novel Gladiator at Law, Ballantine Books #01659, 1969, and also in a slightly altered form on a 1972 reprint.
From the Collection of Betty Ballantine.
JOHN CONRAD BERKEY (American, 1932-2008)
Space Merchants, paperback cover, 1965
Acrylic on board
22 x 15.75 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Frederik Pohl and C. M. Kornbluth's novel, Space Merchants, Ballantine Books #01658, 1969.
"Meet Mitchell Courtenay -- Copysmith Star Class -- a man of no small importance in the Madison Avenue pecking order. His latest assignment: create an advertising campaign that will sell the American people on emigrating to Venus. It's an uphill fight all the way for Courtenay, as he contends with enemies in rival agencies, with underground ecology groups -- and with a wife who won't come home unless he quits his job. And what if Courtenay is successful? Suppose the climate of Venus proves harsh and uninviting? And how will the colonists from Earth feel when they learn they will have to survive as best they can, with no help from home? Mitchell Courtenay didn't care as long as he did his job and got his bonus. Then someone tried to sell him a bill of goods, and Mitch suddenly had to work hard to keep on living."
From the Collection of Betty Ballantine.
Space Merchants, paperback cover, 1965
Acrylic on board
22 x 15.75 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Frederik Pohl and C. M. Kornbluth's novel, Space Merchants, Ballantine Books #01658, 1969.
"Meet Mitchell Courtenay -- Copysmith Star Class -- a man of no small importance in the Madison Avenue pecking order. His latest assignment: create an advertising campaign that will sell the American people on emigrating to Venus. It's an uphill fight all the way for Courtenay, as he contends with enemies in rival agencies, with underground ecology groups -- and with a wife who won't come home unless he quits his job. And what if Courtenay is successful? Suppose the climate of Venus proves harsh and uninviting? And how will the colonists from Earth feel when they learn they will have to survive as best they can, with no help from home? Mitchell Courtenay didn't care as long as he did his job and got his bonus. Then someone tried to sell him a bill of goods, and Mitch suddenly had to work hard to keep on living."
From the Collection of Betty Ballantine.
ROBERT BERRAN (American, 20th Century)
Pin-Up in Straw Hat
Oil on board
24 x 36 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Pin-Up in Straw Hat
Oil on board
24 x 36 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ROY BEST (American, 20th Century)
Seated Nude
Pastel on paper
25 x 19 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Seated Nude
Pastel on paper
25 x 19 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
RICHARD BOBER (American, b. 1943)
Calde of the Long Sun, paperback cover
Mixed media on canvas
30 x 24 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared on the cover of Gene Wolf's novel Calde of the Long Sun, the third book in the tetralogy The Book (or Books) of the Long Sun, 1995.
Calde of the Long Sun, paperback cover
Mixed media on canvas
30 x 24 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared on the cover of Gene Wolf's novel Calde of the Long Sun, the third book in the tetralogy The Book (or Books) of the Long Sun, 1995.
ENOCH BOLLES (American, 1883-1976)
Film Fun cover, May 1937
Oil on canvas
30 x 22 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Film Fun cover, May 1937
Oil on canvas
30 x 22 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ENOCH BOLLES (American, 1883-1976)
Film Fun cover, November 1928
Oil on canvas
24 x 18 in.
Not signed
Film Fun cover, November 1928
Oil on canvas
24 x 18 in.
Not signed
STANLEY BORACK (American, b. 1927)
World So Wide, paperback cover, 1956
Oil on board
15 x 10 in.
Signed lower center
This illustration appeared on the cover of Sinclair Lewis' novel, World So Wide, Lion Library #LL 113, 1956.
A copy of the paperback is included with this lot.
World So Wide, paperback cover, 1956
Oil on board
15 x 10 in.
Signed lower center
This illustration appeared on the cover of Sinclair Lewis' novel, World So Wide, Lion Library #LL 113, 1956.
A copy of the paperback is included with this lot.
PAUL BRANSOM (American, 1885-1979)
Saturday Evening Post cover, February 7, 1931
Mixed media on board
23 x 17 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Saturday Evening Post cover, February 7, 1931
Mixed media on board
23 x 17 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
EDWARD VINCENT BREWER (American, 1883-1971)
Lady Liberty at Night, Life Magazine cover study, c. 1908
Mixed media on board
9.75 x 7.75 in.
Signed lower right
This piece is a study or an unused version of the Brewer cover painting that appeared on the January 23, 1908 issue of Life magazine.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Lady Liberty at Night, Life Magazine cover study, c. 1908
Mixed media on board
9.75 x 7.75 in.
Signed lower right
This piece is a study or an unused version of the Brewer cover painting that appeared on the January 23, 1908 issue of Life magazine.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AUSTIN BRIGGS (American, 1909-1973)
Saturday Evening Post illustration, c. 1950
Gouache on board
11.75 x 19 in.
Signed lower right
Saturday Evening Post illustration, c. 1950
Gouache on board
11.75 x 19 in.
Signed lower right
AL BRULE (American, 20th Century)
Forced Landing, calendar illustration, 1963
Gouache on board
26 x 24 in.
Signed lower left
This painting was reproduced as figure 771 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Forced Landing, calendar illustration, 1963
Gouache on board
26 x 24 in.
Signed lower left
This painting was reproduced as figure 771 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
FREDERICK SANDS BRUNNER (American, 1886-1954)
Saturday Evening Post cover, February 16, 1935
Oil on canvas
29 x 21 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Saturday Evening Post cover, February 16, 1935
Oil on canvas
29 x 21 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
CHARLES LIVINGSTON BULL (American, 1874-1932)
Tiger and Lamb
Mixed media on board
18.75 x 12.75 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Tiger and Lamb
Mixed media on board
18.75 x 12.75 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
JIM BURNS (British, b. 1948)
Planet Stories, pulp cover, 1978
Mixed media on board
13.5 x 27 in.
Signed lower left
Planet Stories, pulp cover, 1978
Mixed media on board
13.5 x 27 in.
Signed lower left
JIM BURNS (British, b. 1948)
Herican, Penthouse Max #1, alternate cover, September 1996
Acrylic on board
21.5 x 31.5 in.
Signed lower left
A copy of Penthouse Max #1 is included with this lot.
Herican, Penthouse Max #1, alternate cover, September 1996
Acrylic on board
21.5 x 31.5 in.
Signed lower left
A copy of Penthouse Max #1 is included with this lot.
SAM CHERRY (American, 1903-1975)
Back Alley Chat, paperback cover, c. 1950s
Oil on board
23.5 x 17.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Back Alley Chat, paperback cover, c. 1950s
Oil on board
23.5 x 17.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ERNEST CHIRIACKA (American, b. 1920)
Boudoir Pin-Up, calendar illustration, c. 1953
Mixed media on board
19.5 x 15.75 in.
Signed lower right
This piece appeared as a Brown and Bigelow pin-up calendar illustration circa 1953. This painting was also reproduced as figure 778 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Boudoir Pin-Up, calendar illustration, c. 1953
Mixed media on board
19.5 x 15.75 in.
Signed lower right
This piece appeared as a Brown and Bigelow pin-up calendar illustration circa 1953. This painting was also reproduced as figure 778 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ERNEST CHIRIACKA (American, b. 1920)
Never Love a Man, paperback cover, 1962
Gouache on board
22 x 15 in.
Signed lower left, as "Darcy"
Famed illustrator Ernest Chiriacka sometimes signed his paintings with the cognomen "Darcy." This illustration appeared on the cover of Dominique Napier's novel, Never Love a Man, Beacon Books #B-511F, 1962.
"What twist of fate sends a normal woman along the unnatural paths of lesbian passion? They were a trio of beautiful women -- and they had no need for men."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Never Love a Man, paperback cover, 1962
Gouache on board
22 x 15 in.
Signed lower left, as "Darcy"
Famed illustrator Ernest Chiriacka sometimes signed his paintings with the cognomen "Darcy." This illustration appeared on the cover of Dominique Napier's novel, Never Love a Man, Beacon Books #B-511F, 1962.
"What twist of fate sends a normal woman along the unnatural paths of lesbian passion? They were a trio of beautiful women -- and they had no need for men."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
HOWARD CHANDLER CHRISTY (American, 1872-1952)
The Young Knight, 1911
Charcoal and gouache on board
37 x 25.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The Young Knight, 1911
Charcoal and gouache on board
37 x 25.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
HOWARD CHANDLER CHRISTY (American, 1872-1952)
The Lover's Moment -- The Beginning of Their First Apple Pie, Cosmopolitan Magazine illustration, c. 1912
Gouache on board
38 x 28 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The Lover's Moment -- The Beginning of Their First Apple Pie, Cosmopolitan Magazine illustration, c. 1912
Gouache on board
38 x 28 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
HOWARD CHANDLER CHRISTY (American, 1872-1952)
Soldier, 1928
Oil on canvas
23.25 x 17.25 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Soldier, 1928
Oil on canvas
23.25 x 17.25 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
HOWARD CHANDLER CHRISTY (American, 1872-1952)
Amelia Earhart, Town and Country cover, February 1, 1933
Oil on canvas
60 x 40 in.
Signed lower left
The supremely talented Howard Chandler Christy arrived in New York in 1890, to attend the Art Students League where he studied with William Merritt Chase. Later in his career, after a successful stint in book and magazine illustration, Christy specialized in painting Presidents, society's grand dames, Hollywood stars, and Army Generals. The roaring twenties brought a demand for portrait artists -- many notables sought their immortality on canvas. It was at this point, that Christy turned away from illustration and moved into the field of portraiture. Among his most celebrated subjects were Presidents Franklin Roosevelt, Calvin Coolidge, and Herbert Hoover, and past Presidents James Garfield, Martin Van Buren, and James Polk. Christy also painted such news-making celebrities as Will Rogers, Eddie Rickenbacker, and Amelia Earhart.
A poem by Ben Riddie attached verso:
"From Howard Chandler Christy to Amelia Earhart
I have painted you/ Against the reaches of the sky./ We sail together, you and I./ Great dreams come true./ Beyond the head winds of fate,/ Beyond my creative art/ We, who dare the start/ Know the happy ending, tho we wait/ So I have painted you/ In your rich brief moment to find/ A loving niche of all of human kind/ So I have painted you."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Amelia Earhart, Town and Country cover, February 1, 1933
Oil on canvas
60 x 40 in.
Signed lower left
The supremely talented Howard Chandler Christy arrived in New York in 1890, to attend the Art Students League where he studied with William Merritt Chase. Later in his career, after a successful stint in book and magazine illustration, Christy specialized in painting Presidents, society's grand dames, Hollywood stars, and Army Generals. The roaring twenties brought a demand for portrait artists -- many notables sought their immortality on canvas. It was at this point, that Christy turned away from illustration and moved into the field of portraiture. Among his most celebrated subjects were Presidents Franklin Roosevelt, Calvin Coolidge, and Herbert Hoover, and past Presidents James Garfield, Martin Van Buren, and James Polk. Christy also painted such news-making celebrities as Will Rogers, Eddie Rickenbacker, and Amelia Earhart.
A poem by Ben Riddie attached verso:
"From Howard Chandler Christy to Amelia Earhart
I have painted you/ Against the reaches of the sky./ We sail together, you and I./ Great dreams come true./ Beyond the head winds of fate,/ Beyond my creative art/ We, who dare the start/ Know the happy ending, tho we wait/ So I have painted you/ In your rich brief moment to find/ A loving niche of all of human kind/ So I have painted you."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
BENTON HENDERSON CLARK (American, 1895-1964)
The Knockdown
Oil on canvas
30.25 x 45 in.
Signed upper right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The Knockdown
Oil on canvas
30.25 x 45 in.
Signed upper right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
BENTON HENDERSON CLARK (American, 1895-1964)
Baseball Magazine cover, August 1917
Oil on canvas
40 x 28 in.
Initialed lower right
From the Collection of James "Rip" Collins, former member of the Gashouse Gang.
Baseball Magazine cover, August 1917
Oil on canvas
40 x 28 in.
Initialed lower right
From the Collection of James "Rip" Collins, former member of the Gashouse Gang.
HENRY O'HARA CLIVE (American, 1881-1960)
The Mermaid, American Weekly magazine cover, March 26, 1939
Pastel on board
21.5 x 20 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The Mermaid, American Weekly magazine cover, March 26, 1939
Pastel on board
21.5 x 20 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
JOHN FORD CLYMER (American, 1907-1989)
Winter's Splendor
Oil on board
25.25 x 20.25 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Winter's Splendor
Oil on board
25.25 x 20.25 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
HOWARD CONNOLLY (American, b. 1903)
Girl on Beach, Rato cover and calendar, ad illustration
Oil on board
15.25 x 18.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Girl on Beach, Rato cover and calendar, ad illustration
Oil on board
15.25 x 18.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
HOWARD CONNOLLY (American, b. 1903)
At the Beach
Oil on board
24 x 20 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
At the Beach
Oil on board
24 x 20 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
DEAN CORNWELL (American, 1892-1960)
The Garden of Peril, Cosmopolitan illustration, July 1923
Oil on canvas
35 x 30 in.
Signed lower left
This dramatically composed piece appeared as an illustration in Cynthia Stockley's story, The Garden of Peril.
"'What on earth Doria!," cried Pam. It was as if the sound of his voice struck her like lightning."
EXHIBITED:
The Society of Illustrators, New York, September 2001 (label verso).
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The Garden of Peril, Cosmopolitan illustration, July 1923
Oil on canvas
35 x 30 in.
Signed lower left
This dramatically composed piece appeared as an illustration in Cynthia Stockley's story, The Garden of Peril.
"'What on earth Doria!," cried Pam. It was as if the sound of his voice struck her like lightning."
EXHIBITED:
The Society of Illustrators, New York, September 2001 (label verso).
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
DEAN CORNWELL (American, 1892-1960)
The Beautiful Mid-Wife, the Baby, and the Beautiful Mother, Good Housekeeping illustration, September 1923
Oil on canvas
39.5 x 30 in.
Initialed lower right
This piece appeared as an illustration in I. A. R. Wylie's short story, The Perfect Marriage. This piece was also reproduced on page 98 of Dean Cornwell, Dean of Illustrators by Patricia Broder, Balance House, 1978.
"River's-end heard and did not believe. And then it had to believe. Mrs. Franklin was living in Tatbury -- in a miner's cottage, nursing, organizing, running cheek by jowl with a vulgar demagogue. 'She has forgotten her husband already.' they said. Only Mrs. Elliot stood up for her. 'No, no -- it's her way of remembering,' she pleaded."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The Beautiful Mid-Wife, the Baby, and the Beautiful Mother, Good Housekeeping illustration, September 1923
Oil on canvas
39.5 x 30 in.
Initialed lower right
This piece appeared as an illustration in I. A. R. Wylie's short story, The Perfect Marriage. This piece was also reproduced on page 98 of Dean Cornwell, Dean of Illustrators by Patricia Broder, Balance House, 1978.
"River's-end heard and did not believe. And then it had to believe. Mrs. Franklin was living in Tatbury -- in a miner's cottage, nursing, organizing, running cheek by jowl with a vulgar demagogue. 'She has forgotten her husband already.' they said. Only Mrs. Elliot stood up for her. 'No, no -- it's her way of remembering,' she pleaded."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
DEAN CORNWELL (American, 1892-1960)
The Rendezvous, 1951-1952
Oil on canvas
34.25 x 45 in.
Signed lower right
This painting is a masterpiece of Dean Cornwell's formal approach from this peak time period, and as such it graced the cover of Dean Cornwell: Dean of Illustrators by Patricia Broder, in the edition published by Collector's Press, 2000.
This illustration was first published in Lloyd Cassel Douglass's 1952 novel The Big Fisherman.
"Fara did not smile or speak. Slowly leaving her place she walked with determined steps to the massive table. The audience leaned forward and held its breath wondering what was about to happen. Moving around the table until she faced the King, Fara made a deep bow. Then, to the amazement of everyone, she whipped a little dagger from her belt and deftly drew a red streak diagonally across her left forearm. Bending over the long neglected, unsigned vow of vengeance, she took up the stylus, dipped it in her blood, and wrote FARA."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The Rendezvous, 1951-1952
Oil on canvas
34.25 x 45 in.
Signed lower right
This painting is a masterpiece of Dean Cornwell's formal approach from this peak time period, and as such it graced the cover of Dean Cornwell: Dean of Illustrators by Patricia Broder, in the edition published by Collector's Press, 2000.
This illustration was first published in Lloyd Cassel Douglass's 1952 novel The Big Fisherman.
"Fara did not smile or speak. Slowly leaving her place she walked with determined steps to the massive table. The audience leaned forward and held its breath wondering what was about to happen. Moving around the table until she faced the King, Fara made a deep bow. Then, to the amazement of everyone, she whipped a little dagger from her belt and deftly drew a red streak diagonally across her left forearm. Bending over the long neglected, unsigned vow of vengeance, she took up the stylus, dipped it in her blood, and wrote FARA."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
DEAN CORNWELL (American, 1892-1960)
Garden of Peril, Cosmopolitan illustration, 1923
Oil on board
26 x 36 in.
Initialed upper left
Garden of Peril, Cosmopolitan illustration, 1923
Oil on board
26 x 36 in.
Initialed upper left
DEAN CORNWELL (American, 1892-1960)
The Man at the Crossroads, Cosmopolitan illustration, 1924
Oil on canvas
34 x 46 in.
Signed upper left
This illustration appeared in Belle Burns Gromer's story, The Man at the Crossroads.
"The blending hues of the sarong that had belonged to a Solo princess made her stand out like a brilliant bird."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The Man at the Crossroads, Cosmopolitan illustration, 1924
Oil on canvas
34 x 46 in.
Signed upper left
This illustration appeared in Belle Burns Gromer's story, The Man at the Crossroads.
"The blending hues of the sarong that had belonged to a Solo princess made her stand out like a brilliant bird."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
BRADSHAW CRANDELL (American, 1896-1966)
Dutch Treat Club Yearbook Illustration, 1952
Mixed media on board
23.5 x 29.5 in.
Signed lower left
Inscribed: "To Frank Farrell with pleasant dreams -- Brad."
This painting was reproduced as figure 32 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Dutch Treat Club Yearbook Illustration, 1952
Mixed media on board
23.5 x 29.5 in.
Signed lower left
Inscribed: "To Frank Farrell with pleasant dreams -- Brad."
This painting was reproduced as figure 32 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
GLENN CRAVATH (American, 1897-1964)
The Shadow, movie poster banner illustration, c. 1940
Watercolor on paper
8.75 x 22 in.
Inscribed to surround lower right
This illustration is the banner art used on posters to promote the movie serial, The Shadow, starring Victor Jory.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The Shadow, movie poster banner illustration, c. 1940
Watercolor on paper
8.75 x 22 in.
Inscribed to surround lower right
This illustration is the banner art used on posters to promote the movie serial, The Shadow, starring Victor Jory.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
MONTE CREWS (American, 1888-1946)
The Magician, Liberty magazine cover, February 25, 1939
Oil on canvas
35.5 x 27.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The Magician, Liberty magazine cover, February 25, 1939
Oil on canvas
35.5 x 27.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
DOUGLASS CROCKWELL (American, 1904-1968)
Pulling Him Back In, Saturday Evening Post story illustration
Oil on board
11.75 x 27.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Pulling Him Back In, Saturday Evening Post story illustration
Oil on board
11.75 x 27.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
DOUGLASS CROCKWELL (American, 1904-1968)
Mapping the Course
Gouache on board
25.25 x 24 in.
Initialed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Mapping the Course
Gouache on board
25.25 x 24 in.
Initialed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
EDWARD D'ANCONA (American, 20th Century)
Croquet Player
Oil on board
26.75 x 21 in.
Signed lower right
This painting was reproduced as figure 225 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Croquet Player
Oil on board
26.75 x 21 in.
Signed lower right
This painting was reproduced as figure 225 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
OLIVIA (OLIVIA DE BERARDINIS) (American, b. 1948)
Bettie Page in Black, 1992
Mixed media on paper
19.5 x 29.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Bettie Page in Black, 1992
Mixed media on paper
19.5 x 29.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
HUBERT DE LARTIGUE (French, b. 1963)
Pin-Up, #809
Acrylic on board
23.5 x 17.5 in.
Not signed
A signed and numbered portfolio, #81/400, is included with this lot.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Pin-Up, #809
Acrylic on board
23.5 x 17.5 in.
Not signed
A signed and numbered portfolio, #81/400, is included with this lot.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
RAFAEL DE SOTO (American, 1904-1987)
Pick-up, paperback digest cover, 1953
Oil on board
23.5 x 17.5 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared as the cover to Albert Quandt's novel, Pick-up, Carnival Books #910, 1953. This painting also appeared as the cover to the Albert Quandt novel, City Sinner, Cameo Books #366, 1957.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Pick-up, paperback digest cover, 1953
Oil on board
23.5 x 17.5 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared as the cover to Albert Quandt's novel, Pick-up, Carnival Books #910, 1953. This painting also appeared as the cover to the Albert Quandt novel, City Sinner, Cameo Books #366, 1957.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
RAFAEL DE SOTO (American, 1904-1992)
Black Book Detective, pulp cover, August 1934
Oil on canvas
30 x 21 in.
Signed verso
This one of only several known surviving early paintings of De Soto's finest artistic Art Deco period. It is believed this painting hung on display in Coney Island's famous House of Horrors attraction. The infamous "Yellow Peril" theme is an extremely rare subject, especially from this prime period.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Black Book Detective, pulp cover, August 1934
Oil on canvas
30 x 21 in.
Signed verso
This one of only several known surviving early paintings of De Soto's finest artistic Art Deco period. It is believed this painting hung on display in Coney Island's famous House of Horrors attraction. The infamous "Yellow Peril" theme is an extremely rare subject, especially from this prime period.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
RAFAEL DE SOTO (American, 1904-1992)
"H" is for Heroin, paperback cover, 1953
Oil on board
21.5 x 15 in.
Signed lower left
This iconic De Soto illustration, one of the most important paperback images ever created, appeared on the cover of David Hulburd's juvenile delinquent classic, H is for Heroin, Popular Library #495, 1953.
"A Teen-Age Narcotic Tells Her Story. Except for fictitious names used by the author, this shocking story is absolutely true."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
"H" is for Heroin, paperback cover, 1953
Oil on board
21.5 x 15 in.
Signed lower left
This iconic De Soto illustration, one of the most important paperback images ever created, appeared on the cover of David Hulburd's juvenile delinquent classic, H is for Heroin, Popular Library #495, 1953.
"A Teen-Age Narcotic Tells Her Story. Except for fictitious names used by the author, this shocking story is absolutely true."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
BILLY DE VORSS (American, 20th Century)
Pin-Up in Blue
Pastel on canvas
37 x 27 in.
Signed center right
This painting was reproduced as figure 268 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Pin-Up in Blue
Pastel on canvas
37 x 27 in.
Signed center right
This painting was reproduced as figure 268 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
BILLY DE VORSS (American, 1908-1985)
Woman with Wrist Corsage
Pastel on board
17.75 x 15 in.
Signed lower center
This painting was reproduced as figure 257 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
Woman with Wrist Corsage
Pastel on board
17.75 x 15 in.
Signed lower center
This painting was reproduced as figure 257 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
IRV DOCTOR (American, 20th Century)
Kings of the Sun, movie poster, 1963
Oil on board
21.5 x 40 in.
Not signed
This illustration was created to promote the 1963 adventure movie, Kings of the Sun, starring Yul Brenner.
Kings of the Sun, movie poster, 1963
Oil on board
21.5 x 40 in.
Not signed
This illustration was created to promote the 1963 adventure movie, Kings of the Sun, starring Yul Brenner.
STEVAN DOHANOS (American, 1907-1994)
Deplaning
Oil on canvas
37.5 x 28.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Deplaning
Oil on canvas
37.5 x 28.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
STEVAN DOHANOS (American, 1907-1994)
Impatience at the Counter
Watercolor on paper
22.5 x 20.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Impatience at the Counter
Watercolor on paper
22.5 x 20.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ALBERT DORNE (American, 1904-1965)
There's Always Warmth and Cheer, Wurlitzer ad illustration 1080
Gouache on board
10.75 x 13.75 in.
Signed lower left
There's Always Warmth and Cheer, Wurlitzer ad illustration 1080
Gouache on board
10.75 x 13.75 in.
Signed lower left
ALBERT DORNE (American, 1904-1965)
Good Tip for a Good Time, Wurlitzer ad illustration
Gouache on board
10.5 x 14 in.
Signed lower left
The printed Wurlitzer ad from the Saturday Evening Post featuring Good Tip for a Good Time is included with this lot.
Good Tip for a Good Time, Wurlitzer ad illustration
Gouache on board
10.5 x 14 in.
Signed lower left
The printed Wurlitzer ad from the Saturday Evening Post featuring Good Tip for a Good Time is included with this lot.
ALBERT DORNE (American, 1904-1965)
It's Fun to Play, Wurlitzer ad illustration 1015
Gouache on board
10.75 x 14 in.
Not signed
It's Fun to Play, Wurlitzer ad illustration 1015
Gouache on board
10.75 x 14 in.
Not signed
ALBERT DORNE (American, 1904-1965)
The Magic that Changes Moods, Wurlitzer ad illustration 1015
Gouache on board
10.75 x 13.75 in.
Signed lower left
The Magic that Changes Moods, Wurlitzer ad illustration 1015
Gouache on board
10.75 x 13.75 in.
Signed lower left
ALBERT DORNE (American, 1904-1965)
An American Tradition, Wurlitzer ad illustration
Gouache on board
11 x 13.75 in.
Signed lower left
A printed Wurlitzer ad from the Saturday Evening Post featuring An American Tradition is included with this lot.
An American Tradition, Wurlitzer ad illustration
Gouache on board
11 x 13.75 in.
Signed lower left
A printed Wurlitzer ad from the Saturday Evening Post featuring An American Tradition is included with this lot.
PETER DRIBEN (American, 1902-1968)
The Plea
Oil on board
26.25 x 19.25 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The Plea
Oil on board
26.25 x 19.25 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
PETER DRIBEN (American, 1902-1968)
The Captive
Oil on board
23 x 17.75 in.
Signed lower right
This painting was reproduced as figure 315 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The Captive
Oil on board
23 x 17.75 in.
Signed lower right
This painting was reproduced as figure 315 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
PETER DRIBEN (American, 1902-1968)
Beauty Parade cover, May 1947
Oil on board
34.75 x 26 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration was reproduced in 1000 Pin-Up Girls by Harald Hellmann, Taschen, 2008.
Beauty Parade cover, May 1947
Oil on board
34.75 x 26 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration was reproduced in 1000 Pin-Up Girls by Harald Hellmann, Taschen, 2008.
PETER DRIBEN (American, 1902-1968)
Cheerleader, Titter cover illustration, December 1951
Oil on board
34 x 26.5 in.
Signed lower left
This painting was reproduced as figure 287 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996. This illustration was also reproduced in 1000 Pin-Up Girls by Harald Hellmann, Taschen, 2008.
A copy of the December 1951 issue of Titter is included with this lot.
Cheerleader, Titter cover illustration, December 1951
Oil on board
34 x 26.5 in.
Signed lower left
This painting was reproduced as figure 287 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996. This illustration was also reproduced in 1000 Pin-Up Girls by Harald Hellmann, Taschen, 2008.
A copy of the December 1951 issue of Titter is included with this lot.
PETER DRIBEN (American, 1902-1968)
Flirt cover, April 1950
Oil on board
30 x 23 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration was reproduced in 1000 Pin-Up Girls by Harald Hellmann, Taschen, 2008.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Flirt cover, April 1950
Oil on board
30 x 23 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration was reproduced in 1000 Pin-Up Girls by Harald Hellmann, Taschen, 2008.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
PETER DRIBEN (American, 1902-1968)
Whisper cover, May 1950
Acrylic on board
32 x 24.5 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration was reproduced in 1000 Pin-Up Girls by Harald Hellmann, Taschen, 2008.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Whisper cover, May 1950
Acrylic on board
32 x 24.5 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration was reproduced in 1000 Pin-Up Girls by Harald Hellmann, Taschen, 2008.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
PETER DRIBEN (American, 1902-1968)
Wink cover, January 1947
Oil on board
29 x 23 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration was reproduced in 1000 Pin-Up Girls by Harald Hellmann, Taschen, 2008.
Wink cover, January 1947
Oil on board
29 x 23 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration was reproduced in 1000 Pin-Up Girls by Harald Hellmann, Taschen, 2008.
DOUGLAS DUER (American, 1887-1964)
Canadian Mounties, 1915
Oil on canvas
29.5 x 19.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Canadian Mounties, 1915
Oil on canvas
29.5 x 19.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
HARVEY T. DUNN (American, 1884-1952)
Reclining Nude
Oil on canvasboard
11.5 x 15.5 in.
Signed lower right
Harvey Dunn's sensuous nudes were highly influential on the pin-up and glamour artists, especially Gil Elvgren. As historians Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel noted in Gil Elvgren All His Glamorous Pin-Ups, when a Dunn nude was exhibited at the Guild Artists Bureau in New York, "George Baker the gallery's director invited the public to vote in five categories: best company on a desert island; best company in a desert; best company; best; and 'Whew.' Dunn's painting had won in all five categories."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Reclining Nude
Oil on canvasboard
11.5 x 15.5 in.
Signed lower right
Harvey Dunn's sensuous nudes were highly influential on the pin-up and glamour artists, especially Gil Elvgren. As historians Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel noted in Gil Elvgren All His Glamorous Pin-Ups, when a Dunn nude was exhibited at the Guild Artists Bureau in New York, "George Baker the gallery's director invited the public to vote in five categories: best company on a desert island; best company in a desert; best company; best; and 'Whew.' Dunn's painting had won in all five categories."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
HARVEY T. DUNN (American, 1884-1952)
A Furbished Gentleman, Saturday Evening Post illustration, April 8, 1916
Oil on canvas
30 x 38 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared in Hugh Johnson's story, A Furbished Gentleman, in the April 8, 1916 issue of Saturday Evening Post.
The above information was provided by the Helen Farr Sloan Library at the Delaware Art Museum.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
A Furbished Gentleman, Saturday Evening Post illustration, April 8, 1916
Oil on canvas
30 x 38 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared in Hugh Johnson's story, A Furbished Gentleman, in the April 8, 1916 issue of Saturday Evening Post.
The above information was provided by the Helen Farr Sloan Library at the Delaware Art Museum.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
TOM DUNN (American, 20th Century)
Fear in the Night, paperback cover, 1952
Gouache on board
21.25 x 18.5 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Irving Schwartz's novel, Fear in the Night, Pocket Books #904, 1952.
"A powerful novel of violence in the South."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Fear in the Night, paperback cover, 1952
Gouache on board
21.25 x 18.5 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Irving Schwartz's novel, Fear in the Night, Pocket Books #904, 1952.
"A powerful novel of violence in the South."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
CHARLES DURANT (American, 20th Century)
Adventure Magazine, pulp cover, March 18, 1921
Oil on canvas
30 x 20.5 in.
Signed lower left
This image was reversed for the printed cover.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Adventure Magazine, pulp cover, March 18, 1921
Oil on canvas
30 x 20.5 in.
Signed lower left
This image was reversed for the printed cover.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
RUTH EASTMAN (American, 20th Century)
My Trip Abroad
Gouache on board
25.5 x 19 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
My Trip Abroad
Gouache on board
25.5 x 19 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
EDWARD EGGLESTON (American, 1882-1941)
Lady and Peacock
Oil on canvas
36 x 27 in.
Signed lower left
This painting was reproduced as figure 92 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Lady and Peacock
Oil on canvas
36 x 27 in.
Signed lower left
This painting was reproduced as figure 92 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
BOB EGGLETON (American, b. 1960)
Science fiction paperback cover, 1996
Oil on board
21.5 x 15.25 in.
Signed lower left
Science fiction paperback cover, 1996
Oil on board
21.5 x 15.25 in.
Signed lower left
HARRY EKMAN (American, 1923-1999)
Mishap at the Picnic
Oil on canvas
29.5 x 23.5 in.
Signed lower right
This painting was reproduced as figure 331 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Mishap at the Picnic
Oil on canvas
29.5 x 23.5 in.
Signed lower right
This painting was reproduced as figure 331 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
FREEMAN ELLIOT (American, 20th Century)
Pin-Up with Sun Hat
Mixed media on board
24.25 x 17.5 in.
Signed lower right
This painting was reproduced as figure 341 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Pin-Up with Sun Hat
Mixed media on board
24.25 x 17.5 in.
Signed lower right
This painting was reproduced as figure 341 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
GIL ELVGREN (American, 1914-1980)
Did You Recognize Me by My Voice?, 1948
Oil on canvas
30 x 24 in.
Signed lower left
This painting was reproduced as figure 199 in Gil Elvgren All His Glamorous American Pin-Ups by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
Did You Recognize Me by My Voice?, 1948
Oil on canvas
30 x 24 in.
Signed lower left
This painting was reproduced as figure 199 in Gil Elvgren All His Glamorous American Pin-Ups by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
GIL ELVGREN (American, 1914-1980)
Blanket Coverage (And Now's the Time to See if Frozen Assets Can Be Thawed), 1952
Oil on canvas
30 x 24 in.
Signed lower left
This painting was reproduced as figure 241 in Gil Elvgren All His Glamorous American Pin-Ups by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
Blanket Coverage (And Now's the Time to See if Frozen Assets Can Be Thawed), 1952
Oil on canvas
30 x 24 in.
Signed lower left
This painting was reproduced as figure 241 in Gil Elvgren All His Glamorous American Pin-Ups by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
GIL ELVGREN (American, 1914-1980)
A Warm Welcome, 1959
Oil on canvas
30 x 24 in.
Signed lower right
This painting was reproduced as figure 246 in Gil Elvgren All His Glamorous American Pin-Ups by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
A Warm Welcome, 1959
Oil on canvas
30 x 24 in.
Signed lower right
This painting was reproduced as figure 246 in Gil Elvgren All His Glamorous American Pin-Ups by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
GIL ELVGREN (American, 1914-1980)
The Honeymoon's Over (A Good Man's Hard to Find Once You Marry Him), 1949
Oil on canvas
30 x 24 in.
Signed lower right
A copy of this painting was reproduced as figure 218 in Gil Elvgren All His Glamorous American Pin-Ups by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
The Honeymoon's Over (A Good Man's Hard to Find Once You Marry Him), 1949
Oil on canvas
30 x 24 in.
Signed lower right
A copy of this painting was reproduced as figure 218 in Gil Elvgren All His Glamorous American Pin-Ups by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
GIL ELVGREN (American, 1914-1980)
He Thinks I'm Too Good to Be True, 1947
Oil on canvas
29.5 x 23.5 in.
Signed lower right
This painting was reproduced as figure 190 in Gil Elvgren All His Glamorous American Pin-Ups by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996. A copy of Taschen's 2007 calendar Pin-Ups: Gil Elvgren, in which this painting is reproduced, is included with this lot.
He Thinks I'm Too Good to Be True, 1947
Oil on canvas
29.5 x 23.5 in.
Signed lower right
This painting was reproduced as figure 190 in Gil Elvgren All His Glamorous American Pin-Ups by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996. A copy of Taschen's 2007 calendar Pin-Ups: Gil Elvgren, in which this painting is reproduced, is included with this lot.
GIL ELVGREN (American, 1914-1980)
Cee Bee (to Hold) (Fascinating Figures), 1953
Oil on canvas board
27 x 18 in.
Signed lower right
Gil Elvgren only painted nudes occasionally, and as a result they are extremely desirable among die-hard Elvgren collectors. Note that this piece is inscribed, "To my good friend Harold, Gil". Elvgren gifted the painting to silent screen icon Harold Lloyd, an incredible association for this painting. Lloyd was himself a respected pin-up photographer, capturing images of such glamorous icons as Marilyn Monroe and Bettie Page. As the authors note in Gil Elvgren All His Glamorous American Pin-Ups ,"Because of Elvgren's great popularity, Brown and Bigelow often used him for special promotions. Elvgren had the opportunity to meet many people, including a number of celebrities, some of whom became close friends. One such was film star Harold Lloyd, who, about 1950, introduced Elvgren to 35mm stereo color photography."
This painting was reproduced as figure 251 in Gil Elvgren All His Glamorous American Pin-Ups by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Cee Bee (to Hold) (Fascinating Figures), 1953
Oil on canvas board
27 x 18 in.
Signed lower right
Gil Elvgren only painted nudes occasionally, and as a result they are extremely desirable among die-hard Elvgren collectors. Note that this piece is inscribed, "To my good friend Harold, Gil". Elvgren gifted the painting to silent screen icon Harold Lloyd, an incredible association for this painting. Lloyd was himself a respected pin-up photographer, capturing images of such glamorous icons as Marilyn Monroe and Bettie Page. As the authors note in Gil Elvgren All His Glamorous American Pin-Ups ,"Because of Elvgren's great popularity, Brown and Bigelow often used him for special promotions. Elvgren had the opportunity to meet many people, including a number of celebrities, some of whom became close friends. One such was film star Harold Lloyd, who, about 1950, introduced Elvgren to 35mm stereo color photography."
This painting was reproduced as figure 251 in Gil Elvgren All His Glamorous American Pin-Ups by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
GIL ELVGREN (American, 1914-1980)
Claws for Alarm (Rude Awakening; Caught in a Pinch), 1958
Oil on canvas
30 x 24 in.
Signed center left
This playful platinum blonde bears more than a passing resemblance to Marilyn Monroe. The expression on the young lady's face is priceless and really sells the gag. This painting was reproduced as figure 263 in Gil Elvgren All His Glamorous American Pin-Ups by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
Claws for Alarm (Rude Awakening; Caught in a Pinch), 1958
Oil on canvas
30 x 24 in.
Signed center left
This playful platinum blonde bears more than a passing resemblance to Marilyn Monroe. The expression on the young lady's face is priceless and really sells the gag. This painting was reproduced as figure 263 in Gil Elvgren All His Glamorous American Pin-Ups by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
GIL ELVGREN (American, 1914-1980)
So It's Dreams You Want, McCall's illustration, March 1946
Oil on canvas
18 x 32 in.
Signed lower left
This painting was reproduced as figure 50 in Gil Elvgren All His Glamorous American Pin-Ups by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
So It's Dreams You Want, McCall's illustration, March 1946
Oil on canvas
18 x 32 in.
Signed lower left
This painting was reproduced as figure 50 in Gil Elvgren All His Glamorous American Pin-Ups by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
GIL ELVGREN (American, 1914-1980)
Nude Portrait
Oil on board
24 x 20 in.
Signed lower right
Nude Portrait
Oil on board
24 x 20 in.
Signed lower right
GIL ELVGREN (American, 1914-1980)
Portrait, 1973
Charcoal on paper
20.25 x 16 in.
Signed lower right
Portrait, 1973
Charcoal on paper
20.25 x 16 in.
Signed lower right
MORT ENGLE (American, 20th Century)
Paperback cover, c. 1960s
Oil on board
28.25 x 18.5 in.
Initialed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Paperback cover, c. 1960s
Oil on board
28.25 x 18.5 in.
Initialed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
JULES ERBIT (American, 1889-1968)
Waiting for You
Pastel on board
39.5 x 29.5 in.
Signed lower right
This painting was reproduced as figure 818 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Waiting for You
Pastel on board
39.5 x 29.5 in.
Signed lower right
This painting was reproduced as figure 818 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
JULES ERBIT (American, 1889-1968)
Cowgirl
Pastel on board
29 x 21 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Cowgirl
Pastel on board
29 x 21 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
JOHN PHILIP FALTER (American, 1910-1982)
Schlitz Beer ad illustration, c. 1951
Oil on canvas
30 x 24 in.
Initialed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Schlitz Beer ad illustration, c. 1951
Oil on canvas
30 x 24 in.
Initialed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
JOHN PHILIP FALTER (American, 1910-1982)
Military ad, poster illustration
Oil on canvas
36.25 x 28 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Military ad, poster illustration
Oil on canvas
36.25 x 28 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
JOHN PHILIP FALTER (American, 1910-1982)
The Story of Dr. Wassell, c. 1944
Oil on canvas
35.5 x 26.5 in.
Signed lower left
This painting was done by Falter to accompany the 1944 movie The Story of Dr. Wassell, starring Gary Cooper, who is featured prominently in the image. The art was most likely created as an advertising piece for the film and is known to have come from the estate of Cecil B. DeMille, who directed the movie.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The Story of Dr. Wassell, c. 1944
Oil on canvas
35.5 x 26.5 in.
Signed lower left
This painting was done by Falter to accompany the 1944 movie The Story of Dr. Wassell, starring Gary Cooper, who is featured prominently in the image. The art was most likely created as an advertising piece for the film and is known to have come from the estate of Cecil B. DeMille, who directed the movie.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
VIRGIL FINLAY (American, 1914-1971)
Science fiction digest illustration
Ink on paper
10.75 x 7 in.
Signed lower right
Inscribed: "To Bill Meyers, every good wish, Virgil."
From an Important California Collection.
Science fiction digest illustration
Ink on paper
10.75 x 7 in.
Signed lower right
Inscribed: "To Bill Meyers, every good wish, Virgil."
From an Important California Collection.
ANTON OTTO FISCHER (American, 1882-1962)
Coming Ashore, 1929
Oil on canvas
21.5 x 31.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Coming Ashore, 1929
Oil on canvas
21.5 x 31.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ANTON OTTO FISCHER (American, 1882-1962)
Captain at Sea
Oil on canvas
27.5 x 20.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Captain at Sea
Oil on canvas
27.5 x 20.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
HARRISON FISHER (American, 1875-1934)
Saturday Evening Post cover, May 10, 1902
Watercolor on board
23.25 x 15.25 in.
Signed lower right
Created less than five years after Cyrus Curtis bought and revitalized the near-defunct Saturday Evening Post in August 1897, this is a splendid example of a very early Saturday Evening Post cover by Harrison Fisher.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Saturday Evening Post cover, May 10, 1902
Watercolor on board
23.25 x 15.25 in.
Signed lower right
Created less than five years after Cyrus Curtis bought and revitalized the near-defunct Saturday Evening Post in August 1897, this is a splendid example of a very early Saturday Evening Post cover by Harrison Fisher.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
HARRISON FISHER (American, 1875-1934)
Puck magazine, Christmas cover, 1898
Pen and ink on board
26 x 19.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Puck magazine, Christmas cover, 1898
Pen and ink on board
26 x 19.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
HARRISON FISHER (American, 1875-1934)
Fisher Girl, 1907
Watercolor on board
15.75 x 11.25 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Fisher Girl, 1907
Watercolor on board
15.75 x 11.25 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
HARRY T. FISK (American, 1887-1974)
Machine Gun Soldiers
Oil on canvas
28.5 x 28.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Machine Gun Soldiers
Oil on canvas
28.5 x 28.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
JAMES MONTGOMERY FLAGG (American, 1877-1960)
Portrait of Peggy Brown
Oil on canvas
19.5 x 15.5 in.
Signed lower right
Inscribed upper right: To Peggy Brown by JMF
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Portrait of Peggy Brown
Oil on canvas
19.5 x 15.5 in.
Signed lower right
Inscribed upper right: To Peggy Brown by JMF
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
JAMES MONTGOMERY FLAGG (American, 1877-1960)
The Boca Raton Club, 1945
Watercolor on paper
15 x 21 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The Boca Raton Club, 1945
Watercolor on paper
15 x 21 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
JAMES MONTGOMERY FLAGG (American, 1877-1960)
Venus
Oil on canvas
23.5 x 19.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Venus
Oil on canvas
23.5 x 19.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
JAMES MONTGOMERY FLAGG (American, 1877-1960)
Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus program cover, c. 1950
Oil on canvas
33 x 25 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus program cover, c. 1950
Oil on canvas
33 x 25 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
JAMES MONTGOMERY FLAGG (American, 1877-1960)
Cupid Getting Married --Taking His Own Medicine, Life magazine cover, June 1, 1911
Mixed media on board
24 x 19.75 in.
Signed lower right
This charming cover illustration of Cupid getting married was also printed on page 149 of the art monograph James Montgomery Flagg by Susan E. Meyers, Watson-Guptill, 1974. Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and this charming scene from the Life's Bride's Number is filled with romance.
A tear sheet of the printed cover is included with this lot.
Cupid Getting Married --Taking His Own Medicine, Life magazine cover, June 1, 1911
Mixed media on board
24 x 19.75 in.
Signed lower right
This charming cover illustration of Cupid getting married was also printed on page 149 of the art monograph James Montgomery Flagg by Susan E. Meyers, Watson-Guptill, 1974. Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and this charming scene from the Life's Bride's Number is filled with romance.
A tear sheet of the printed cover is included with this lot.
JAMES MONTGOMERY FLAGG (American, 1877-1960)
Bathing Beauty
Pen and ink on board
26.5 x 20.5 in.
Signed lower left
Bathing Beauty
Pen and ink on board
26.5 x 20.5 in.
Signed lower left
JAMES MONTGOMERY FLAGG (American, 1877-1960)
An Evening Out
Watercolor on board
25.5 x 19.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
An Evening Out
Watercolor on board
25.5 x 19.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
JAMES MONTGOMERY FLAGG (American, 1877-1960)
The Masquerade
Pen and ink on paper
20.75 x 27 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The Masquerade
Pen and ink on paper
20.75 x 27 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
HAL FOSTER (Canadian-American, 1892-1982)
Royal Canadian Mountie Dogs, Winter Scene
Oil on canvas
37 x 32 in.
Signed lower right
Famed Prince Valiant and Tarzan comic strip artist Hal Foster did a popular series of paintings depicting Royal Canadian Mounties for calendars published by Northwest Paper in the 1930s. These originals are extremely scarce.
Royal Canadian Mountie Dogs, Winter Scene
Oil on canvas
37 x 32 in.
Signed lower right
Famed Prince Valiant and Tarzan comic strip artist Hal Foster did a popular series of paintings depicting Royal Canadian Mounties for calendars published by Northwest Paper in the 1930s. These originals are extremely scarce.
ART FRAHM (American, 1906-1981)
Stroll in the Moonlight
Oil on canvas
31.75 x 23.75 in.
Signed lower left
This painting was reproduced as figure 417 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Stroll in the Moonlight
Oil on canvas
31.75 x 23.75 in.
Signed lower left
This painting was reproduced as figure 417 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ART FRAHM (American, 1906-1981)
Traveling Hobo Series: In San Francisco
Oil on canvas
26.25 x 36 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Traveling Hobo Series: In San Francisco
Oil on canvas
26.25 x 36 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ART FRAHM (American, 1906-1981)
No Time to Lose, 1951
Oil on canvas
29.5 x 23.75 in.
Signed lower right
This painting was reproduced as figure 407 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
No Time to Lose, 1951
Oil on canvas
29.5 x 23.75 in.
Signed lower right
This painting was reproduced as figure 407 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ART FRAHM (American, 1907-1981)
Ostrich Feathers
Oil on board
28.5 x 22.75 in.
Signed lower left
This painting was reproduced as figure 403 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Ostrich Feathers
Oil on board
28.5 x 22.75 in.
Signed lower left
This painting was reproduced as figure 403 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ART FRAHM (American, 1906-1981)
Yours for the Basking
Oil on board
29 x 22 in.
Not signed
This painting was reproduced as figure 396 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
Included with this lot are two prints made from this image, one printed with Art Frahm's signature.
Yours for the Basking
Oil on board
29 x 22 in.
Not signed
This painting was reproduced as figure 396 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
Included with this lot are two prints made from this image, one printed with Art Frahm's signature.
PEARL FRUSH (American, 20th Century)
Miss Nassau, Aqua Tour series, 1947
Watercolor on board
17.75 x 13.25 in.
Signed lower right
This painting was reproduced as figure 434 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Miss Nassau, Aqua Tour series, 1947
Watercolor on board
17.75 x 13.25 in.
Signed lower right
This painting was reproduced as figure 434 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
GEORGE WILLIAM GAGE (American, 1887-1957)
Winter Evening Stroll
Oil on canvas
29.5 x 21.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Winter Evening Stroll
Oil on canvas
29.5 x 21.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
DR. SEUSS (THEODORE SEUSS GEISEL) (American, 1904-1991)
Political cartoon, PM
Pen and ink on paper
13.5 x 11.5 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration was reproduced on page 35 in Dr. Seuss Goes to War: The World War II Editorial Cartoons of Theodor Seuss Geisel, by Richard H. Minear, The New Press, 1999.
"There You Are, Johnny... Sell THAT to the Suckers in the U.S.A."
Political cartoon, PM
Pen and ink on paper
13.5 x 11.5 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration was reproduced on page 35 in Dr. Seuss Goes to War: The World War II Editorial Cartoons of Theodor Seuss Geisel, by Richard H. Minear, The New Press, 1999.
"There You Are, Johnny... Sell THAT to the Suckers in the U.S.A."
DR. SEUSS (THEODORE SEUSS GEISEL) (American, 1904-1991)
Best Wishes, Sam I Am, specialty illustration
Mixed media on paper
13.5 x 10.5 in.
Signed lower right
From an Important California Collection.
Best Wishes, Sam I Am, specialty illustration
Mixed media on paper
13.5 x 10.5 in.
Signed lower right
From an Important California Collection.
EDWIN GEORGI (American, 1896-1964)
College Girls
Gouache on board
26.25 x 23 in.
Signed upper right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
College Girls
Gouache on board
26.25 x 23 in.
Signed upper right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
EDWIN GEORGI (American, 1896-1964)
Date with Death, Saturday Evening Post illustration, February 12, 1949
Watercolor and ink on board
14.25 x 15.25 in.
Not signed
This illustration appeared in part 5 of Leslie Ford's serialized story, Date with Death, in the February 12, 1949 issue of Saturday Evening Post.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Date with Death, Saturday Evening Post illustration, February 12, 1949
Watercolor and ink on board
14.25 x 15.25 in.
Not signed
This illustration appeared in part 5 of Leslie Ford's serialized story, Date with Death, in the February 12, 1949 issue of Saturday Evening Post.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
CHARLES DANA GIBSON (American, 1867-1944)
Is Your Wife Losing?, Life Magazine illustration, 1919
Pen and ink on paper
21 x 18 in.
Signed lower right
Caption: "Is your wife losing? Losing! She's already on my next week's salary."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Is Your Wife Losing?, Life Magazine illustration, 1919
Pen and ink on paper
21 x 18 in.
Signed lower right
Caption: "Is your wife losing? Losing! She's already on my next week's salary."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
CHARLES DANA GIBSON (American, 1867-1944)
The Gibson Girl
Pen and ink on paper
12.5 x 9.5 in.
Signed lower center
This painting was reproduced as figure 12 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The Gibson Girl
Pen and ink on paper
12.5 x 9.5 in.
Signed lower center
This painting was reproduced as figure 12 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
CHARLES DANA GIBSON (American, 1867-1944)
Determined Woman
Pen and ink on paper
19.5 x 26.75 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Determined Woman
Pen and ink on paper
19.5 x 26.75 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
WALTER DEAN GOLDBECK (American, 1882-1925)
Idol Worship, Judge magazine cover, May 8, 1915
Oil on canvas
27.75 x 21.75 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Idol Worship, Judge magazine cover, May 8, 1915
Oil on canvas
27.75 x 21.75 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
FRANK ROBERT HARPER (American, 1876-1948)
Arabian Princess
Oil on canvas
24.75 x 19.75 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Arabian Princess
Oil on canvas
24.75 x 19.75 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
MABEL ROLLINS HARRIS (American, 20th Century)
Mother and Baby
Pastel on board
27.5 x 21.5 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Mother and Baby
Pastel on board
27.5 x 21.5 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ROBERT G. HARRIS (American, 1911-2007)
Marriage is for Two, Woman's Home Companion illustration, January 1953
Oil on canvas
18 x 26.5 in.
Signed upper right
This painting was a story illustration for Marriage is for Two by Charlotte Edwards, Woman's Home Companion, January 1953.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Marriage is for Two, Woman's Home Companion illustration, January 1953
Oil on canvas
18 x 26.5 in.
Signed upper right
This painting was a story illustration for Marriage is for Two by Charlotte Edwards, Woman's Home Companion, January 1953.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ROBERT G. HARRIS (American, 1911-2007)
Wild West Weekly, pulp cover, December 14, 1935
Oil on canvas
24.25 x 21.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Wild West Weekly, pulp cover, December 14, 1935
Oil on canvas
24.25 x 21.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ROBERT G. HARRIS (American, 1911-2007)
Couple
Oil on canvas
23.5 x 23.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Couple
Oil on canvas
23.5 x 23.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
JOHN HELD JR. (American, 1889-1958)
Merely Margie, comic strip, c. 1930-1931
Pen and ink on board
10.5 x 23 in.
Not signed
Merely Margie, comic strip, c. 1930-1931
Pen and ink on board
10.5 x 23 in.
Not signed
JOHN HELD, JR. (American, 1889-1958)
Clean Number, Life magazine cover
Watercolor and ink on board
16.25 x 13.25 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Clean Number, Life magazine cover
Watercolor and ink on board
16.25 x 13.25 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
LAURENCE HERNDON (American, b. 1883)
Blue Book, pulp cover, August 1930
Oil on canvas
35.5 x 23.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Blue Book, pulp cover, August 1930
Oil on canvas
35.5 x 23.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
CARDWELL HIGGINS (American, 1902-1983)
Nude in Heels
Pastel on board
34 x 23 in.
Signed lower right
This painting was reproduced as figure 114 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
PROVENANCE:
Louis K. Meisel Gallery, New York (label verso).
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Nude in Heels
Pastel on board
34 x 23 in.
Signed lower right
This painting was reproduced as figure 114 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
PROVENANCE:
Louis K. Meisel Gallery, New York (label verso).
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
GREG HILDEBRANDT (American, b. 1939)
Rendezvous at the Empire
Acrylic on board
38 x 24 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Rendezvous at the Empire
Acrylic on board
38 x 24 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
HY HINTERMEISTER (American, 1897-1997)
Grandma Hits a Home Run
Oil on canvas
30 x 24 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Grandma Hits a Home Run
Oil on canvas
30 x 24 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
HY HINTERMEISTER (American, 1897-1997)
Grooming for the County Fair
Oil on canvas
27.25 x 20.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Grooming for the County Fair
Oil on canvas
27.25 x 20.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ALBERT HIRSCHFELD (American, 1903-2003)
Yemenite Family, 1953
Pen and ink on board
13 x 14 in.
Signed lower right
Inscribed lower right: "Jerusalem - Israel - 1953/ Yemenite Family."
Yemenite Family, 1953
Pen and ink on board
13 x 14 in.
Signed lower right
Inscribed lower right: "Jerusalem - Israel - 1953/ Yemenite Family."
GUY HOFF (American, 1889-1962)
Pin-Up in Fur
Pastel on board
38.5 x 28.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Pin-Up in Fur
Pastel on board
38.5 x 28.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
BRAD HOLLAND (American, b. 1944)
Ribald Classic: The Goldsmith and the Single Girl, Playboy illustration, February 1976
Mixed media on board
18.5 x 26.75 in.
Not signed
From the Playboy Collection
Ribald Classic: The Goldsmith and the Single Girl, Playboy illustration, February 1976
Mixed media on board
18.5 x 26.75 in.
Not signed
From the Playboy Collection
BRAD HOLLAND (American, b. 1944)
Ribald Classic: Up the Chimney, Playboy illustration, March 1973
Mixed media on board
21 x 14.75 in.
Not signed
From the Playboy Collection
Ribald Classic: Up the Chimney, Playboy illustration, March 1973
Mixed media on board
21 x 14.75 in.
Not signed
From the Playboy Collection
GEORGE HUGHES (American, 1907-1990)
DeSoto Company automobile ad illustration, 1945
Oil on board
19 x 17.5 in.
Signed lower left
Caption: "8 out of 10 owners say, 'DeSoto is the most satisfactory car I ever owned'"
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
DeSoto Company automobile ad illustration, 1945
Oil on board
19 x 17.5 in.
Signed lower left
Caption: "8 out of 10 owners say, 'DeSoto is the most satisfactory car I ever owned'"
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
WALTER BEACH HUMPHREY (American, 1892-1966)
Scaring Mother
Oil on canvas
28.75 x 21.75 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Scaring Mother
Oil on canvas
28.75 x 21.75 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
LYNN BOGUE HUNT (American, 1878-1969)
Water Buffalo Hunt, 1904
Gouache on board
20 x 12.5 in.
Signed upper left
Water Buffalo Hunt, 1904
Gouache on board
20 x 12.5 in.
Signed upper left
LYNN BOGUE HUNT (American, 1878-1969)
Duck Hunting, 1904
Gouache on board
14.5 x 20.5 in.
Signed upper left
Duck Hunting, 1904
Gouache on board
14.5 x 20.5 in.
Signed upper left
LYNN BOGUE HUNT (American, 1878-1969)
Deer Shooting in the North Woods, 1904
Gouache on board
20.25 x 13.25 in.
Signed lower right
Deer Shooting in the North Woods, 1904
Gouache on board
20.25 x 13.25 in.
Signed lower right
ELBERT MCGRAN JACKSON (American, 1896-1962)
A Tired Gentleman
Oil on canvas
25 x 25 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
A Tired Gentleman
Oil on canvas
25 x 25 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ELBERT MCGRAN JACKSON (American, 1896-1962)
Choir Boys, Detective, and Victims
Oil on board
33.75 x 38.75 in.
Signed lower left
Choir Boys, Detective, and Victims
Oil on board
33.75 x 38.75 in.
Signed lower left
Pulp, Pulp-like, Digests, and Paperback Art
RAYMOND JOHNSON (American, 20th Century)
The Affairs of a Leading Lady, paperback cover, 1952
Oil on board
23.75 x 17.75 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Jane Manning's novel, The Affairs of a Leading Lady, Venus Books #150, 1952.
"An intimate story of backstage passion."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The Affairs of a Leading Lady, paperback cover, 1952
Oil on board
23.75 x 17.75 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Jane Manning's novel, The Affairs of a Leading Lady, Venus Books #150, 1952.
"An intimate story of backstage passion."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Paintings
GORDON JOHNSON (American, 20th Century)
Just Married, American Weekly cover, August 5, 1956
Gouache on board
23 x 21.5 in.
Signed lower left
A tear sheet of the printed cover is attached verso.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Just Married, American Weekly cover, August 5, 1956
Gouache on board
23 x 21.5 in.
Signed lower left
A tear sheet of the printed cover is attached verso.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
MORGAN KANE (American, b. 1916)
Nina, 1994
Oil and gold leaf on board
15.25 x 27.5 in.
Signed lower left
Nina, 1994
Oil and gold leaf on board
15.25 x 27.5 in.
Signed lower left
ROBERT C. KAUFFMANN (American, 1900-1999)
Saturday Evening Post cover, May 2, 1925
Oil on board
15.5 x 11.25 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Saturday Evening Post cover, May 2, 1925
Oil on board
15.5 x 11.25 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
JOSEPH FRANCIS KERNAN (American, 1878-1958)
Catcher Throwing, Baseball Magazine cover
Oil on canvas
34 x 24 in.
Signed lower right
From the Collection of James "Rip" Collins, former member of the Gashouse Gang.
Catcher Throwing, Baseball Magazine cover
Oil on canvas
34 x 24 in.
Signed lower right
From the Collection of James "Rip" Collins, former member of the Gashouse Gang.
JOSEPH FRANCIS KERNAN (American, 1878-1958)
Baseball Magazine cover, July
Oil on canvas
34 x 24 in.
Signed lower right
From the Collection of James "Rip" Collins, former member of the Gashouse Gang.
Baseball Magazine cover, July
Oil on canvas
34 x 24 in.
Signed lower right
From the Collection of James "Rip" Collins, former member of the Gashouse Gang.
JOSEPH FRANCIS KERNAN (American, 1878-1958)
Baseball Magazine cover
Oil on canvas, stretched on wood
31 x 24 in.
Signed lower left
From the Collection of James "Rip" Collins, former member of the Gashouse Gang.
Baseball Magazine cover
Oil on canvas, stretched on wood
31 x 24 in.
Signed lower left
From the Collection of James "Rip" Collins, former member of the Gashouse Gang.
BENJAMIN CORY KILVERT (American, 1881-1946)
Satyr and Pan, Life Magazine cover
Oil on board
19 x 14 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Satyr and Pan, Life Magazine cover
Oil on board
19 x 14 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
WILLIAM HENRY DETHLEF KOERNER (American, 1878-1938)
Shoveling Out, Saturday Evening Post story illustration, 1924
Oil on canvas
26 x 36 in.
Signed lower right
The illustration appeared in Ben Ames Williams' article, The Silver Forest, Saturday Evening Post, July 26, 1924.
"The woodsman saw fresh smoke billow upward through the still, cold air."
PROVENANCE:
Estate of the artist;
The Duffy and Tina Oyster Foundation.
Shoveling Out, Saturday Evening Post story illustration, 1924
Oil on canvas
26 x 36 in.
Signed lower right
The illustration appeared in Ben Ames Williams' article, The Silver Forest, Saturday Evening Post, July 26, 1924.
"The woodsman saw fresh smoke billow upward through the still, cold air."
PROVENANCE:
Estate of the artist;
The Duffy and Tina Oyster Foundation.
Mainstream Illustration
WILLIAM HENRY DETHLEF KOERNER (American, 1878-1938)
The Lantern, Saturday Evening Post illustration, circa 1922
Oil on board
28.5 x 38.5 in.
Initialed lower right
PROVENANCE:
Estate of the artist;
The Duffy and Tina Oyster Foundation.
The Lantern, Saturday Evening Post illustration, circa 1922
Oil on board
28.5 x 38.5 in.
Initialed lower right
PROVENANCE:
Estate of the artist;
The Duffy and Tina Oyster Foundation.
Paintings
WILLIAM HENRY DETHLEF KOERNER (American, 1878-1938)
Splendor in the Grass, 1921
Oil on canvas
18.5 x 27.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Splendor in the Grass, 1921
Oil on canvas
18.5 x 27.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
MORT KÜNSTLER (as EMMETT KAYE)(American, b. 1931)
Hitler's No. 1 Sex Castle, Stag Annual # 12, story illustration, 1972
Gouache on board
20 x 23 in.
Signed upper left
Inscribed verso: "Hitler's No 1 Sex Castle"/ Stag April circa 1972/ Also Stag Annual #12/ Signed Emmett Kaye/ Initialed MK by M Künstler in 2003/ @MKünstler 1972 All Rights Reserved
Included with this lot is a copy of Stag Annual No. 12, 1972, with the story illustration appearing on pages 42-43 accompanying One-Man Raid on Hitler's Number One Bordello by Sam Porter.
Hitler's No. 1 Sex Castle, Stag Annual # 12, story illustration, 1972
Gouache on board
20 x 23 in.
Signed upper left
Inscribed verso: "Hitler's No 1 Sex Castle"/ Stag April circa 1972/ Also Stag Annual #12/ Signed Emmett Kaye/ Initialed MK by M Künstler in 2003/ @MKünstler 1972 All Rights Reserved
Included with this lot is a copy of Stag Annual No. 12, 1972, with the story illustration appearing on pages 42-43 accompanying One-Man Raid on Hitler's Number One Bordello by Sam Porter.
MORT KÜNSTLER (American, b. 1931)
The Kid from Rattlesnake Bar
Oil on paper
18.5 x 14.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The Kid from Rattlesnake Bar
Oil on paper
18.5 x 14.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
JOHN LA GATTA (American, 1894-1976)
Tattoo Lipstick ad illustration, c. 1935
Mixed media on canvas
26.5 x 27.5 in.
Signed lower right
This painting was reproduced as figure 49 in Gil Elvgren All His Glamorous American Pin-Ups by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
"Do as the South Sea enchantress does-- Tattoo your lips. The new Tattoo gives them exciting South Sea red that's transparent, pasteless, highly indelible -- yet keeps lips moist, shimmering, smooth -- actually softens them."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Tattoo Lipstick ad illustration, c. 1935
Mixed media on canvas
26.5 x 27.5 in.
Signed lower right
This painting was reproduced as figure 49 in Gil Elvgren All His Glamorous American Pin-Ups by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
"Do as the South Sea enchantress does-- Tattoo your lips. The new Tattoo gives them exciting South Sea red that's transparent, pasteless, highly indelible -- yet keeps lips moist, shimmering, smooth -- actually softens them."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
JOHN LA GATTA (American, 1894-1976)
Beacon Hill, Boston -- The Great Gatsby Roaring Twenties Party Scene, Saturday Evening Post illustration, c. 1930
Watercolor on board
24 x 15.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Beacon Hill, Boston -- The Great Gatsby Roaring Twenties Party Scene, Saturday Evening Post illustration, c. 1930
Watercolor on board
24 x 15.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
JIM LAURIER (American, b. 1954)
1984 magazine #6 cover, June 1979
Oil on canvas
17 x 23 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Warren Publishing's magazine 1984 #6.
"Love starved aliens probe the unexplored crevices of a virgin earth in 'Liason Aboard a Skylab.'"
1984 magazine #6 cover, June 1979
Oil on canvas
17 x 23 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Warren Publishing's magazine 1984 #6.
"Love starved aliens probe the unexplored crevices of a virgin earth in 'Liason Aboard a Skylab.'"
JIM LAURIER (American, b. 1954)
Creepy #109 cover, July 1979
Oil on board
23 x 17 in.
Signed center right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Warren Publishing's magazine Creepy #109.
"Alien Affair!"
Creepy #109 cover, July 1979
Oil on board
23 x 17 in.
Signed center right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Warren Publishing's magazine Creepy #109.
"Alien Affair!"
DON LEWIS (American, b. 1933)
1966 Club Bunny, VIP Magazine, 1966
Gouache on board
25.5 x 17 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
1966 Club Bunny, VIP Magazine, 1966
Gouache on board
25.5 x 17 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ALEXANDER LEYDENFROST (American, 1888-1961)
Bombers at Night
Oil on canvas
28 x 20.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Bombers at Night
Oil on canvas
28 x 20.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
JOSEPH CHRISTIAN LEYENDECKER (American, 1874-1951)
In the Luxembourg Gardens, Paris
Pen and ink on paper
11 x 11.5 in.
Initialed upper right
In the Luxembourg Gardens, Paris
Pen and ink on paper
11 x 11.5 in.
Initialed upper right
JOSEPH CHRISTIAN LEYENDECKER (American, 1874-1951)
Man in Hammock, illustration study
Oil on canvas
10.5 x 22.5 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Man in Hammock, illustration study
Oil on canvas
10.5 x 22.5 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
JOSEPH CHRISTIAN LEYENDECKER (American, 1874-1951)
Charles Beach - WWI American Sailor, 1918
Oil on canvas mounted on board
19.5 x 15.25 in.
Signed lower right
This piece was published as the cover of the House of Kuppenheimer Fall and Winter Style Book, 1917-1918.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Charles Beach - WWI American Sailor, 1918
Oil on canvas mounted on board
19.5 x 15.25 in.
Signed lower right
This piece was published as the cover of the House of Kuppenheimer Fall and Winter Style Book, 1917-1918.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
JOSEPH CHRISTIAN LEYENDECKER (American, 1874-1951)
Bringing in the Turkey (Thanksgiving cover), Saturday Evening Post cover, December 2, 1933
Oil on canvas
32 x 24 in.
Signed lower center
This is one of the most important J. C. Leyendecker Post covers we have ever had the pleasure of offering. The painting was reproduced on pages 157 and 204 of the monograph J. C. Leyendecker by Laurence and Judy Cutler, Abrams, 2008.
PROVENANCE:
The artist;
Augusta Leyendecker, sister of artist;
Martin Reynolds, American illustrator;
J. Roy Parcels, strategic branding and design professional, New York City;
Private Collection.
EXHIBITED:
The Society of Illustrators and Watson-Guptill Publications (to celebrate the publication of J. C. Leyendecker by Michael Schau), October 6-November 1, 1974, Berry-Hill Galleries, New York.
Bringing in the Turkey (Thanksgiving cover), Saturday Evening Post cover, December 2, 1933
Oil on canvas
32 x 24 in.
Signed lower center
This is one of the most important J. C. Leyendecker Post covers we have ever had the pleasure of offering. The painting was reproduced on pages 157 and 204 of the monograph J. C. Leyendecker by Laurence and Judy Cutler, Abrams, 2008.
PROVENANCE:
The artist;
Augusta Leyendecker, sister of artist;
Martin Reynolds, American illustrator;
J. Roy Parcels, strategic branding and design professional, New York City;
Private Collection.
EXHIBITED:
The Society of Illustrators and Watson-Guptill Publications (to celebrate the publication of J. C. Leyendecker by Michael Schau), October 6-November 1, 1974, Berry-Hill Galleries, New York.
JOSEPH CHRISTIAN LEYENDECKER (American, 1874-1951)
The Speed God Mercury, Collier's cover, January 19, 1907
Oil on canvas
29.25 x 21 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared as the cover art for the January 19, 1907 edition of Collier's magazine.
The Speed God Mercury, Collier's cover, January 19, 1907
Oil on canvas
29.25 x 21 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared as the cover art for the January 19, 1907 edition of Collier's magazine.
JOSEPH CHRISTIAN LEYENDECKER (American, 1874-1951)
The Donchester - the Cluett Dress Shirt, 1911
Oil on canvas mounted on board
19.5 x 27.5 in.
Not signed
This painting was used as the basis for a series of ads for Cluett's Donchester collar. Minor alterations to the image were made by the company over the five-year advertising campaign.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The Donchester - the Cluett Dress Shirt, 1911
Oil on canvas mounted on board
19.5 x 27.5 in.
Not signed
This painting was used as the basis for a series of ads for Cluett's Donchester collar. Minor alterations to the image were made by the company over the five-year advertising campaign.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
JOSEPH CHRISTIAN LEYENDECKER (American, 1874-1951)
House of Kuppenheimer ad illustration, 1920
Oil on canvas
26 x 19 in.
Not signed
This illustration appeared as a full page ad in the Saturday Evening Post, January 31, 1920.
"Better coats -- even better than we ever made before."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette
House of Kuppenheimer ad illustration, 1920
Oil on canvas
26 x 19 in.
Not signed
This illustration appeared as a full page ad in the Saturday Evening Post, January 31, 1920.
"Better coats -- even better than we ever made before."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette
ANDREW LOOMIS (American, 1892-1959)
Drink Budweiser America's Social Companion, Budweiser Beer die-cut trade sign ad illustration, c. 1930s
Oil on canvas
21.5 x 30.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Drink Budweiser America's Social Companion, Budweiser Beer die-cut trade sign ad illustration, c. 1930s
Oil on canvas
21.5 x 30.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ANDREW LOOMIS (American, 1892-1959)
Nude
Oil on canvas
29.75 x 37.5 in.
Signed lower left
Nude
Oil on canvas
29.75 x 37.5 in.
Signed lower left
TOM LOVELL (American, 1909-1997)
Back Comes the Bride, Ladies' Home Journal illustration, February 1944
Oil on canvas
41 x 31.5 in.
Signed lower right
This piece appeared as an illustration in Margaret Weymouth Jackson's short story.
Tom Lovell's exceptional talent for capturing mood through the use of light and color is apparent in this sensitive illustration, and his skill rivals that of two of his fine art inspirations, John Singer Sargent and Anders Zorn. Lovell was also highly influenced by the work of his peers, Donald Teague, Mead Schaeffer, and Dean Cornwell.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Back Comes the Bride, Ladies' Home Journal illustration, February 1944
Oil on canvas
41 x 31.5 in.
Signed lower right
This piece appeared as an illustration in Margaret Weymouth Jackson's short story.
Tom Lovell's exceptional talent for capturing mood through the use of light and color is apparent in this sensitive illustration, and his skill rivals that of two of his fine art inspirations, John Singer Sargent and Anders Zorn. Lovell was also highly influenced by the work of his peers, Donald Teague, Mead Schaeffer, and Dean Cornwell.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
TOM LOVELL (American, 1909-1997)
The Blue Hour, Cosmopolitan illustration, 1951
Oil on board
22.5 x 16 in.
Signed lower left
This piece was reproduced on page 50 of Famous American Illustrators by Arpi Ermoyan, Chartwell Books, 2002.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The Blue Hour, Cosmopolitan illustration, 1951
Oil on board
22.5 x 16 in.
Signed lower left
This piece was reproduced on page 50 of Famous American Illustrators by Arpi Ermoyan, Chartwell Books, 2002.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
TOM LOVELL (American, 1909-1997)
The Precipice
Gouache on board
9.25 x 20 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The Precipice
Gouache on board
9.25 x 20 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Range Rider Western, pulp and paperback cover, February 1945
Oil on board
23.5 x 17.5 in.
Not signed
This illustration which originally appeared on the cover of Range Rider Western also appeared on the cover of Walt Coburn's novel, Sky-Pilot Cowboy, Popular Library #166, 1948.
"Galt Magrath was only a younker when a grizzled old cowpuncher called Hipshot rode up with the news that his father, Preacher Sam Magrath, had been bushwhacked by rustlers. With Preacher Sam's Bible in one hand and a gun in the other, Galt roamed the Southwest with Hipshot, seeking to avenge his father's murder. His search took him to Dodge City, where he met Bat Masterson and first saw the woman who was to lead him to the band of outlaws."
A metal label on the frame reads: Original Painting/ Popular Library, Inc./ Presented by Ned L. Pines, Publisher.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Range Rider Western, pulp and paperback cover, February 1945
Oil on board
23.5 x 17.5 in.
Not signed
This illustration which originally appeared on the cover of Range Rider Western also appeared on the cover of Walt Coburn's novel, Sky-Pilot Cowboy, Popular Library #166, 1948.
"Galt Magrath was only a younker when a grizzled old cowpuncher called Hipshot rode up with the news that his father, Preacher Sam Magrath, had been bushwhacked by rustlers. With Preacher Sam's Bible in one hand and a gun in the other, Galt roamed the Southwest with Hipshot, seeking to avenge his father's murder. His search took him to Dodge City, where he met Bat Masterson and first saw the woman who was to lead him to the band of outlaws."
A metal label on the frame reads: Original Painting/ Popular Library, Inc./ Presented by Ned L. Pines, Publisher.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
FRED LUDEKENS (American, 1900-1982)
Two Soldiers, 1944
Oil on board
14 x 16 in.
Signed lower right
Two Soldiers, 1944
Oil on board
14 x 16 in.
Signed lower right
ANGUS MACDONALL (American, 1876-1927)
Red Cross Medic
Mixed media on board
26.75 x 21.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Red Cross Medic
Mixed media on board
26.75 x 21.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
EARL MAC PHERSON (American, 1910-1993)
Action Poses, Pin-Up Art book illustration, 1950
Mixed media on board
24.5 x 20.5 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared on page 27 of Pin-Up Art Sketches and Text by Earl Mac Pherson, Walter Foster Publications #50, 1950.
"Most all of the illustrations herein contain a certain amount of action which is suggested by the theme and the models' expressions, rather than the pose. That is because the model cannot hold action poses long enough for the artist to sketch properly. Quick sketches in action are good practice; but to do a finished painting you must work from photos of models in action."
Action Poses, Pin-Up Art book illustration, 1950
Mixed media on board
24.5 x 20.5 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared on page 27 of Pin-Up Art Sketches and Text by Earl Mac Pherson, Walter Foster Publications #50, 1950.
"Most all of the illustrations herein contain a certain amount of action which is suggested by the theme and the models' expressions, rather than the pose. That is because the model cannot hold action poses long enough for the artist to sketch properly. Quick sketches in action are good practice; but to do a finished painting you must work from photos of models in action."
EARL MAC PHERSON (American, 1910-1993)
Posing the Hands, calendar illustration
Gouache on board
21.5 x 15.5 in.
Signed faintly lower center
A September 1954 calendar page with the same image is included with this lot.
Posing the Hands, calendar illustration
Gouache on board
21.5 x 15.5 in.
Signed faintly lower center
A September 1954 calendar page with the same image is included with this lot.
ROBERT MAGUIRE (American, 1921-2005)
Shootout at the Bar, paperback cover
Oil on board
22 x 15 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Shootout at the Bar, paperback cover
Oil on board
22 x 15 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ROBERT MAGUIRE (American, 1921-2005)
Hot Kiss of Youth, paperback cover, 1963
Gouache on board
24 x 15 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared on the cover of Arthur Adlon's novel, The Hot Kiss of Youth, Beacon Books #B-667X, 1963. This painting also appears on page 53 of the book Dames, Dolls and Gun Molls: the Art of Robert A. Maguire by Jim Silke, Dark Horse Books, 2009.
"Sophisticated 42 year old Sylvia Meredith did not ask for the hot kiss of youth -- she demanded."
Hot Kiss of Youth, paperback cover, 1963
Gouache on board
24 x 15 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared on the cover of Arthur Adlon's novel, The Hot Kiss of Youth, Beacon Books #B-667X, 1963. This painting also appears on page 53 of the book Dames, Dolls and Gun Molls: the Art of Robert A. Maguire by Jim Silke, Dark Horse Books, 2009.
"Sophisticated 42 year old Sylvia Meredith did not ask for the hot kiss of youth -- she demanded."
Pulp, Pulp-like, Digests, and Paperback Art
LOU MARCHETTI (American, 1920-1992)
The Joy Wheel, paperback cover, 1954
Oil on board
27 x 22 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Paul W. Fairman's novel, The Joy Wheel, Lion Books #190, 1954.
"Out of the teeming web of Chicago's slovenly West Side comes this thundering novel of Eddie Kiley's bitter struggle against the forces of greed and dissolution and murder."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The Joy Wheel, paperback cover, 1954
Oil on board
27 x 22 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Paul W. Fairman's novel, The Joy Wheel, Lion Books #190, 1954.
"Out of the teeming web of Chicago's slovenly West Side comes this thundering novel of Eddie Kiley's bitter struggle against the forces of greed and dissolution and murder."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Paintings
HAROLD W. MCCAULEY (American, 1913-1977)
Amazing Stories, pulp cover, August 1942
Oil on canvas
30 x 21.25 in.
Signed lower right
With minor variations, this illustration appeared on the cover of the August 1942 issue of Amazing Stories. This painting was also reproduced as figure 34 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
The Great American Pin-Up authors cited this iconic science fiction scene as an example of the connection between the pin-up field and the pulps, "Many artists who restricted their careers to pulps incorporated pin-up and glamour themes into their subjects, as in Harold McCauley's vintage pulp from the 1940s."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Amazing Stories, pulp cover, August 1942
Oil on canvas
30 x 21.25 in.
Signed lower right
With minor variations, this illustration appeared on the cover of the August 1942 issue of Amazing Stories. This painting was also reproduced as figure 34 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
The Great American Pin-Up authors cited this iconic science fiction scene as an example of the connection between the pin-up field and the pulps, "Many artists who restricted their careers to pulps incorporated pin-up and glamour themes into their subjects, as in Harold McCauley's vintage pulp from the 1940s."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ROBERT MCGINNIS (American, b. 1926)
Mike Shayne, Murder Spins the Wheel, paperback cover, 1970
Gouache on board
11 x 14 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared on the cover of Brett Halliday's Mike Shayne novel, Murder Spins the Wheel, Dell Books #6123, 1970.
"Long shot on a bad girl. She was everything but a lady -- brunette, stacked and just the right age to consent to anything, even murder "
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Mike Shayne, Murder Spins the Wheel, paperback cover, 1970
Gouache on board
11 x 14 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared on the cover of Brett Halliday's Mike Shayne novel, Murder Spins the Wheel, Dell Books #6123, 1970.
"Long shot on a bad girl. She was everything but a lady -- brunette, stacked and just the right age to consent to anything, even murder "
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ROBERT MCGINNIS (American, 1926-)
Marauder's Moon, paperback cover, 1959
Gouache on board
16.25 x 12.25 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared as the cover to Luke Short's novel, Marauder's Moon, Dell Books #B-130, 1959.
"A blazing story of night riders -- and a man who wouldn't run."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Marauder's Moon, paperback cover, 1959
Gouache on board
16.25 x 12.25 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared as the cover to Luke Short's novel, Marauder's Moon, Dell Books #B-130, 1959.
"A blazing story of night riders -- and a man who wouldn't run."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ROBERT MCGINNIS (American, b. 1926)
James Bond Thunderball movie promotion illustration, c. 1965
Gouache on board
18 x 24 in.
Not signed
"Look Up! Look Down! Look Out! Here Comes The Biggest Bond Of All!"
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
James Bond Thunderball movie promotion illustration, c. 1965
Gouache on board
18 x 24 in.
Not signed
"Look Up! Look Down! Look Out! Here Comes The Biggest Bond Of All!"
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ROBERT MCGINNIS (American, b. 1926)
I Start Counting, paperback cover, 1965
Gouache on board
16 x 10.5 in.
Signed lower left
I Start Counting, paperback cover, 1965
Gouache on board
16 x 10.5 in.
Signed lower left
ROBERT MCGINNIS (American, b. 1926)
To a Good Land, paperback cover
Gouache on board
18 x 11.75 in.
Signed lower left
To a Good Land, paperback cover
Gouache on board
18 x 11.75 in.
Signed lower left
ROBERT MCGINNIS (American, b. 1926)
Mike Shayne, Never Kill a Client paperback cover, 1963
Gouache on board
19.5 x 15 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared on the cover of Brett Halliday's Mike Shayne novel, Never Kill a Client, Dell Books #6300, 1963.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Mike Shayne, Never Kill a Client paperback cover, 1963
Gouache on board
19.5 x 15 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared on the cover of Brett Halliday's Mike Shayne novel, Never Kill a Client, Dell Books #6300, 1963.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
WILLIAM MEDCALF (American, 20th Century)
Miss Sylvania, Sylvania calendar illustration
Oil on canvas
30 x 24 in.
Signed lower left
A 1963 Sylvania Electric calendar featuring the same image is included with this lot. This beautiful example previously resided in the collection of Charles Martignette.
Miss Sylvania, Sylvania calendar illustration
Oil on canvas
30 x 24 in.
Signed lower left
A 1963 Sylvania Electric calendar featuring the same image is included with this lot. This beautiful example previously resided in the collection of Charles Martignette.
JAMES MEESE (American, 20th Century)
The Mystery of the Blue Train, paperback cover, 1956
Oil on board
30 x 22 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of the Agatha Christie novel, The Mystery of the Blue Train, Pocket Books #2038, 1956.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The Mystery of the Blue Train, paperback cover, 1956
Oil on board
30 x 22 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of the Agatha Christie novel, The Mystery of the Blue Train, Pocket Books #2038, 1956.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
CLEMENT MICARELLI (American, 20th Century)
Sexbound, paperback cover, 1961
Gouache on board
27.5 x 21 in.
Incised lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Dean McCoy's novel, Sexbound, Beacon Books #B460F, 1961.
"It was one of those motels so common along the turnpike, but it had its special features. Pretty Vinnie, for instance, who attracted men like Joe Stacy more than their wives did. Naturally he stopped by often. So did couples like Jane and Bruce, both married -- but not to each other. On the night the blizzard burst over the highway, all were marooned -- and the isolation killed inhibition. A pair of travelers, Virginia and Sally, found themselves sharing a single bed. Lydia Lane was ready to spend the night with anyone. Even Barbara, Joe's beautiful wife, showed up -- with another man."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Sexbound, paperback cover, 1961
Gouache on board
27.5 x 21 in.
Incised lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Dean McCoy's novel, Sexbound, Beacon Books #B460F, 1961.
"It was one of those motels so common along the turnpike, but it had its special features. Pretty Vinnie, for instance, who attracted men like Joe Stacy more than their wives did. Naturally he stopped by often. So did couples like Jane and Bruce, both married -- but not to each other. On the night the blizzard burst over the highway, all were marooned -- and the isolation killed inhibition. A pair of travelers, Virginia and Sally, found themselves sharing a single bed. Lydia Lane was ready to spend the night with anyone. Even Barbara, Joe's beautiful wife, showed up -- with another man."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
FREDERIC KIMBALL MIZEN (American, 1888-1964)
Pin-Up with Puppy
Oil on canvas
32.75 x 24.5 in.
Signed lower right
This painting was reproduced as figure 842 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Pin-Up with Puppy
Oil on canvas
32.75 x 24.5 in.
Signed lower right
This painting was reproduced as figure 842 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
EARL MORAN (American, 1893-1984)
Nude
Oil on board
30 x 24 in.
Signed center right
Nude
Oil on board
30 x 24 in.
Signed center right
EARL MORAN (American, 1893-1984)
What You Don't Owe Won't Hurt You, c. 1950
Oil on board
24 x 16 in.
Signed lower right
The model for this work was Norma Jean Baker (a.k.a. Marilyn Monroe).
What You Don't Owe Won't Hurt You, c. 1950
Oil on board
24 x 16 in.
Signed lower right
The model for this work was Norma Jean Baker (a.k.a. Marilyn Monroe).
EARL MORAN (American, 1893-1984)
Pin-Up with Bulldogs, calendar illustration, 1937
Pastel on board
42 x 31.5 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Pin-Up with Bulldogs, calendar illustration, 1937
Pastel on board
42 x 31.5 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
EARL MORAN (American, 1893-1984)
Untitled
Oil on board
24 x 18 in.
Signed lower left
Untitled
Oil on board
24 x 18 in.
Signed lower left
EARL MORAN (American, 1893-1984)
Turning It Over in Your Mind Won't Get the Field Plowed, c. 1948
Oil on board
20 x 16.5 in.
Signed upper right
The model for this work was Norma Jean Baker (a.k.a. Marilyn Monroe).
Turning It Over in Your Mind Won't Get the Field Plowed, c. 1948
Oil on board
20 x 16.5 in.
Signed upper right
The model for this work was Norma Jean Baker (a.k.a. Marilyn Monroe).
EARL MORAN (American, 1893-1984)
Pretty Foxy
Pastel on board
23.5 x 17.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Pretty Foxy
Pastel on board
23.5 x 17.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
EARL MORAN (American, 1893-1984)
Angel in the Clouds
Oil on board
18 x 36 in.
Signed lower right
Angel in the Clouds
Oil on board
18 x 36 in.
Signed lower right
LEO MOREY (American, 1899-1965)
Amazing Stories, pulp cover, August 1934
Gouache on board
16 x 11 in.
Signed lower right
Amazing Stories, pulp cover, August 1934
Gouache on board
16 x 11 in.
Signed lower right
LEO MOREY (American, 1899-1965)
Amazing Stories, pulp cover, July 1931
Gouache on board
17.5 x 13 in.
Not signed
A copy of the Amazing Stories pulp is included with this lot.
Amazing Stories, pulp cover, July 1931
Gouache on board
17.5 x 13 in.
Not signed
A copy of the Amazing Stories pulp is included with this lot.
ZOE MOZERT (American, 1904-1993)
Starry Night in Hawaii
Pastel on board
37 x 27.5 in.
Signed lower left
This painting was reproduced as figure 547 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Starry Night in Hawaii
Pastel on board
37 x 27.5 in.
Signed lower left
This painting was reproduced as figure 547 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ZOE MOZERT (American, 1904-1993)
Cowgirl with Toes in the Stream, 1960
Pastel on board
22.5 x 28.24 in.
Signed lower left
PROVENANCE:
Louis K. Meisel Gallery, New York (label verso).
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Cowgirl with Toes in the Stream, 1960
Pastel on board
22.5 x 28.24 in.
Signed lower left
PROVENANCE:
Louis K. Meisel Gallery, New York (label verso).
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ZOE MOZERT (American, 1904-1993)
Pin-Up
Pastel on board
19.75 x 23.75 in.
Signed lower right
PROVENANCE:
Louis K. Meisel Gallery, New York (label verso).
Pin-Up
Pastel on board
19.75 x 23.75 in.
Signed lower right
PROVENANCE:
Louis K. Meisel Gallery, New York (label verso).
ZOE MOZERT (American, 1904-1993)
Seated Brunette, Bare Breasts
Pastel on board
27.5 x 21.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Seated Brunette, Bare Breasts
Pastel on board
27.5 x 21.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
KNUTE O. MUNSON (American, 20th Century)
Around The World Artist Sketch Pad, calendar illustration, 1946
Mixed media on paper
24 x 16 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared as the plate for the month of April, 1946.
Caption: "Are you interested in Chinese Figures?"
This painting was reproduced as figure 567 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Around The World Artist Sketch Pad, calendar illustration, 1946
Mixed media on paper
24 x 16 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared as the plate for the month of April, 1946.
Caption: "Are you interested in Chinese Figures?"
This painting was reproduced as figure 567 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
KNUTE O. MUNSON (American, 20th Century)
Pin-Up with Orchids
Pastel on board
23.75 x 20 in.
Signed lower center
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Pin-Up with Orchids
Pastel on board
23.75 x 20 in.
Signed lower center
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Pin-up and Glamour Art
KNUTE O. MUNSON (American, 20th Century)
Fox Hunt Pin-Up
Pastel on paper
25 x 16.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Fox Hunt Pin-Up
Pastel on paper
25 x 16.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Paintings
PATRICK NAGEL (American, 1945-1984)
Playboy Forum illustration
Gouache on board
11.25 x 7.25 in.
Signed lower right
A tear sheet from Playboy is included with this lot.
Playboy Forum illustration
Gouache on board
11.25 x 7.25 in.
Signed lower right
A tear sheet from Playboy is included with this lot.
PATRICK NAGEL (American, 1945-1984)
Brooke, Playboy illustration
Acrylic on canvas
29.5 x 29.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Brooke, Playboy illustration
Acrylic on canvas
29.5 x 29.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
PATRICK NAGEL (American, 1945-1984)
The Swimmer
Acrylic on canvas
22 x 60 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The Swimmer
Acrylic on canvas
22 x 60 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
PATRICK NAGEL (American, 1945-1984)
Standing Note, Playboy illustration
Mixed media on board
21.5 x 13 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Standing Note, Playboy illustration
Mixed media on board
21.5 x 13 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
RUDY NAPPI (American, b. 1923)
Reefer Girl, paperback cover, 1953
Oil on board
17.5 x 13.5 in.
Signed lower right
This iconic illustration appeared in a slightly different form as the cover to Jane Manning's novel, Reefer Girl, Cameo Books #330, 1953.
"The frank, biting story of a young girl of the slums, and how she was caught in the toils of evil."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Reefer Girl, paperback cover, 1953
Oil on board
17.5 x 13.5 in.
Signed lower right
This iconic illustration appeared in a slightly different form as the cover to Jane Manning's novel, Reefer Girl, Cameo Books #330, 1953.
"The frank, biting story of a young girl of the slums, and how she was caught in the toils of evil."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
RUDY NAPPI (American, b. 1923)
Girl Hungry, paperback cover, 1952
Oil on board
23.25 x 16.75 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of William E. Gordon's novel, Girl Hungry, Carnival Books #908, 1952. This story was reprinted as Carnival Books #921 in 1953.
"Find Aileen and save a boy's soul, perhaps his life. Herb loved her. She was the only one of the many girls he knew who really stirred his deepest emotions. Because he loved her, because he knew he was unworthy, he ran away from her, and lived to regret it every hour, every waking minute. Being without her was torment. Being with other girls was a mockery. Only finding Aileen again could save him, but when he did, he found that it was too late!"
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Girl Hungry, paperback cover, 1952
Oil on board
23.25 x 16.75 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of William E. Gordon's novel, Girl Hungry, Carnival Books #908, 1952. This story was reprinted as Carnival Books #921 in 1953.
"Find Aileen and save a boy's soul, perhaps his life. Herb loved her. She was the only one of the many girls he knew who really stirred his deepest emotions. Because he loved her, because he knew he was unworthy, he ran away from her, and lived to regret it every hour, every waking minute. Being without her was torment. Being with other girls was a mockery. Only finding Aileen again could save him, but when he did, he found that it was too late!"
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
RUDY NAPPI (American, b. 1923)
The Future Mister Dolan, paperback cover, 1956
Gouache on board
21.5 x 13.5 in.
Not signed
This illustration appeared on the cover of Charles Gorham's juvenile delinquent novel, The Future Mister Dolan, Pyramid Books #G197, 1956.
"Dolan was a good boy. Good enough, at nineteen, to seduce a frightened, but affectionate, high-school girl in the back seat of a stolen car -- fast enough to pick up a sex-hungry housewife in a movie theater -- smart enough to loot the pockets of a lonely, middle-aged invert who'd taken him to a swank apartment for a night."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The Future Mister Dolan, paperback cover, 1956
Gouache on board
21.5 x 13.5 in.
Not signed
This illustration appeared on the cover of Charles Gorham's juvenile delinquent novel, The Future Mister Dolan, Pyramid Books #G197, 1956.
"Dolan was a good boy. Good enough, at nineteen, to seduce a frightened, but affectionate, high-school girl in the back seat of a stolen car -- fast enough to pick up a sex-hungry housewife in a movie theater -- smart enough to loot the pockets of a lonely, middle-aged invert who'd taken him to a swank apartment for a night."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
LEROY NEIMAN (American, b. 1926)
Two Lovers, 1970
Felt pen on paper
11.75 x 15.75 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Two Lovers, 1970
Felt pen on paper
11.75 x 15.75 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
LEO NOWAK (American, 1907-2001)
Pin-Up on Chaise Lounge
Pencil and watercolor on board
20 x 29.75 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Pin-Up on Chaise Lounge
Pencil and watercolor on board
20 x 29.75 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
WALT OTTO (American, 1895-1963)
Girl Fishing
Oil on canvas
38 x 30 in.
Signed lower right
This painting was reproduced as figure 854 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Girl Fishing
Oil on canvas
38 x 30 in.
Signed lower right
This painting was reproduced as figure 854 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
FRIED PAL (Hungarian-American, 1893-1976)
Reclining Nude
Oil on canvas
29.25 x 23.5 in.
Signed upper left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Reclining Nude
Oil on canvas
29.25 x 23.5 in.
Signed upper left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
HARRY LEMON PARKHURST (American, 1876-1962)
Spicy Adventure, pulp cover, October 1941
Oil on canvas
29.75 x 20.75 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Spicy Adventure, pulp cover, October 1941
Oil on canvas
29.75 x 20.75 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
HARRY LEMON PARKHURST (American, 1876-1962)
Who Draws First, Western pulp cover, circa 1930s
Oil on canvas
21 x 21 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Who Draws First, Western pulp cover, circa 1930s
Oil on canvas
21 x 21 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
MAXFIELD PARRISH (American, 1870-1966)
Landscape study
Mixed media on board
14 x 10 in.
Not signed
This piece was once owned by fantasy artist Hannes Bok.
Landscape study
Mixed media on board
14 x 10 in.
Not signed
This piece was once owned by fantasy artist Hannes Bok.
FRANK R. PAUL (American, 1884-1963)
Tetrahedra of Space, Wonder Stories pulp cover, November 1931
Oil on board
20.25 x 16.5 in.
Signed lower left
This scintillating Frank R. Paul cover scene was based on Schuyler Miller's science fiction story, The Tetrahedra of Space. A copy of the printed cover is matted and framed together with the painting; for a complete image visit www.HA.com.
Tetrahedra of Space, Wonder Stories pulp cover, November 1931
Oil on board
20.25 x 16.5 in.
Signed lower left
This scintillating Frank R. Paul cover scene was based on Schuyler Miller's science fiction story, The Tetrahedra of Space. A copy of the printed cover is matted and framed together with the painting; for a complete image visit www.HA.com.
FRANK R. PAUL (American, 1884-1963)
Science Fiction, pulp cover, June 1939
Oil on canvas
23.5 x 16 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Science Fiction, pulp cover, June 1939
Oil on canvas
23.5 x 16 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
FRANK R. PAUL (American, 1884-1963)
Science fiction pulp illustration
Mixed media on board
10.25 x 10.25 in.
Signed lower right
Science fiction pulp illustration
Mixed media on board
10.25 x 10.25 in.
Signed lower right
ROBERT PEAK (American, 1927-1992)
Fashion Art, Playboy magazine
Mixed media on board
30 x 39.5 in.
Signed lower left
Fashion Art, Playboy magazine
Mixed media on board
30 x 39.5 in.
Signed lower left
RAYMOND PEASE (American, b. 1908)
Where Town Begins, paperback cover, 1952
Oil on board
18.5 x 15.75 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared on the cover of Richard R. Werry's novel, Where Town Begins, Signet #938, 1952.
"An Explosive Thriller of Human Passions."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Where Town Begins, paperback cover, 1952
Oil on board
18.5 x 15.75 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared on the cover of Richard R. Werry's novel, Where Town Begins, Signet #938, 1952.
"An Explosive Thriller of Human Passions."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
RAYMOND PEASE (American, b. 1908)
Baby Sitter, paperback digest cover, 1952
Oil on board
24 x 18 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Albert Quant's story, Baby Sitter, Original Novels #720, 1952. It was also reprinted under the same title as Star Books #751, 1955.
"A shocking story of teen-agers in search of secret thrills."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Baby Sitter, paperback digest cover, 1952
Oil on board
24 x 18 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Albert Quant's story, Baby Sitter, Original Novels #720, 1952. It was also reprinted under the same title as Star Books #751, 1955.
"A shocking story of teen-agers in search of secret thrills."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Attributed to RAYMOND PEASE (American, b. 1908)
Runaway Lovers, paperback digest cover, 1952
Oil on board
21.25 x 17.25 in.
Not signed
This illustration appeared on the cover of Peggy Gaddis' novel, Runaway Lovers, Venus Books #149, 1952.
"Their flaming love defied the man-made rules."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Runaway Lovers, paperback digest cover, 1952
Oil on board
21.25 x 17.25 in.
Not signed
This illustration appeared on the cover of Peggy Gaddis' novel, Runaway Lovers, Venus Books #149, 1952.
"Their flaming love defied the man-made rules."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
DOMINGO PERICONI (American, 1883-1940)
The Struggle, Western pulp cover, circa 1930s
Oil on board
29.75 x 22.75 in.
Initialed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The Struggle, Western pulp cover, circa 1930s
Oil on board
29.75 x 22.75 in.
Initialed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
GEORGE PETTY (American, 1894-1975)
Bridesmaid, Old Gold Cigarettes ad study, c. 1937
Watercolor on paper laid on board.
20 x 13.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Bridesmaid, Old Gold Cigarettes ad study, c. 1937
Watercolor on paper laid on board.
20 x 13.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
GEORGE PETTY (American, 1894-1975)
Autumn Winds, Old Gold Cigarettes ad illustration, 1938
Watercolor on board
30 x 22 in.
Signed lower right
This piece appeared as both a full-page color ad and a half-page black-and-white ad for Old Gold cigarettes.
This painting was reproduced as figure 581 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Autumn Winds, Old Gold Cigarettes ad illustration, 1938
Watercolor on board
30 x 22 in.
Signed lower right
This piece appeared as both a full-page color ad and a half-page black-and-white ad for Old Gold cigarettes.
This painting was reproduced as figure 581 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
GEORGE PETTY (American, 1894-1975)
Sugar Daddy Exhausted from Dancing with Young Beauty
Ink on paper
14.5 x 11.25 in.
Signed upper right
Sugar Daddy Exhausted from Dancing with Young Beauty
Ink on paper
14.5 x 11.25 in.
Signed upper right
GEORGE PETTY (American, 1894-1975)
Will That Be All, Sir?
Watercolor on board
25.75 x 17.25 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Will That Be All, Sir?
Watercolor on board
25.75 x 17.25 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
WILLY POGANY (Hungarian-American, 1882-1955)
Biblical Story
Watercolor on paper
13 x 8.5 in.
Signed lower right
Biblical Story
Watercolor on paper
13 x 8.5 in.
Signed lower right
WILLY POGANY (Hungarian-American, 1882-1955)
Moses, Child of the Nile
Watercolor on paper
13.25 x 8.75 in.
Signed lower left
Moses, Child of the Nile
Watercolor on paper
13.25 x 8.75 in.
Signed lower left
WILLY POGANY (Hungarian-American, 1882-1955)
The Judgement of Solomon
Watercolor on paper
13.25 x 8.75 in.
Signed lower right
The Judgement of Solomon
Watercolor on paper
13.25 x 8.75 in.
Signed lower right
HANK PORTER (American, d. 1951)
New Tales from Old Mother Goose, The Queen of Hearts, Good Housekeeping page, January 1944
Mixed media on board
21 x 13 in.
Not signed
This illustration was reproduced on page 344 of Walt Disney's Mickey and the Gang Classic Stories in Verse Vintage Magazine Art 1934-1944 by David Gerstein and David R. Smith, Gemstone Publishing, 2005.
New Tales from Old Mother Goose, The Queen of Hearts, Good Housekeeping page, January 1944
Mixed media on board
21 x 13 in.
Not signed
This illustration was reproduced on page 344 of Walt Disney's Mickey and the Gang Classic Stories in Verse Vintage Magazine Art 1934-1944 by David Gerstein and David R. Smith, Gemstone Publishing, 2005.
RICHARD POWERS (American, 1921-1996)
The Return of Tarzan, paperback cover, 1963
Gouache on board
8.75 x 8 in.
Not signed
This illustration appeared on the cover of Edgar Rice Burroughs' novel The Return of Tarzan, Ballantine Books #F746, 1963. This artwork also appeared on the later Ballantine edition #U2002, 1967.
This was the second book of the famous Tarzan series.
From the Collection of Betty Ballantine.
The Return of Tarzan, paperback cover, 1963
Gouache on board
8.75 x 8 in.
Not signed
This illustration appeared on the cover of Edgar Rice Burroughs' novel The Return of Tarzan, Ballantine Books #F746, 1963. This artwork also appeared on the later Ballantine edition #U2002, 1967.
This was the second book of the famous Tarzan series.
From the Collection of Betty Ballantine.
RICHARD POWERS (American, 1921-1996)
Wine of the Dreamers, paperback cover, 1971
Mixed media on board
40 x 30 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared on the cover of the John D. MacDonald science fiction novel, Wine of the Dreamers, Fawcett, 1971.
"The Watchers -- pale, laboratory creatures living in a remote, sealed-off world. Their game, their religion, their release is to dream, and their dreams carry across a galaxy. To lodge in the minds of men of another world, the planet Earth. And when Earthmen dreamed their own dreams, laid plans to travel beyond their own planet to other worlds, the Watchers stepped in -- for escape from Earth was the impossible dream."
Wine of the Dreamers, paperback cover, 1971
Mixed media on board
40 x 30 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared on the cover of the John D. MacDonald science fiction novel, Wine of the Dreamers, Fawcett, 1971.
"The Watchers -- pale, laboratory creatures living in a remote, sealed-off world. Their game, their religion, their release is to dream, and their dreams carry across a galaxy. To lodge in the minds of men of another world, the planet Earth. And when Earthmen dreamed their own dreams, laid plans to travel beyond their own planet to other worlds, the Watchers stepped in -- for escape from Earth was the impossible dream."
GENE PRESSLER (American, b. 1893)
Midnight and You
Pastel on canvas
30 x 25 in.
Signed lower left
This painting was reproduced as figure 130 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996. The authors note, "Pressler's original paintings are extremely rare."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Midnight and You
Pastel on canvas
30 x 25 in.
Signed lower left
This painting was reproduced as figure 130 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996. The authors note, "Pressler's original paintings are extremely rare."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
NORMAN MILLS PRICE (American, 1877-1951)
Captain Death II, Liberty Magazine illustration, 1928
Gouache on board
12.5 x 11.5 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared on page 16 in Captain Death, Liberty Magazine, March 31, 1928.
"I stared at it in horror and as I stared the head groaned."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Captain Death II, Liberty Magazine illustration, 1928
Gouache on board
12.5 x 11.5 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared on page 16 in Captain Death, Liberty Magazine, March 31, 1928.
"I stared at it in horror and as I stared the head groaned."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Works on Paper
ARTHUR RACKHAM (British, 1867-1939)
English Fairy Tales, book illustration, 1918
Ink and watercolor on paper
5 x 6.25 in.
Signed lower left
This is a published piece. It appeared in English Fairy Tales, London, McMillan and Co., 1918, and is one of Rackham's most sought-after works.
From an Important California Collection.
English Fairy Tales, book illustration, 1918
Ink and watercolor on paper
5 x 6.25 in.
Signed lower left
This is a published piece. It appeared in English Fairy Tales, London, McMillan and Co., 1918, and is one of Rackham's most sought-after works.
From an Important California Collection.
Paintings
PAUL RADER (American, b. 1906)
Teacher's Pet, paperback cover, 1963
Watercolor on board
16.25 x 9.5 in.
Initialed lower left
This illustration, a noteworthy and highly desired Rader image among paperback collectors, appeared on the cover of Mark Clements' novel, Teacher's Pet, Midwood Books #F333, 1963. This painting was also reproduced as figures 49-50 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
"Judy stayed after class for special tutoring -- and earned her diploma the easy way."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Teacher's Pet, paperback cover, 1963
Watercolor on board
16.25 x 9.5 in.
Initialed lower left
This illustration, a noteworthy and highly desired Rader image among paperback collectors, appeared on the cover of Mark Clements' novel, Teacher's Pet, Midwood Books #F333, 1963. This painting was also reproduced as figures 49-50 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
"Judy stayed after class for special tutoring -- and earned her diploma the easy way."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
HENRY PATRICK RALEIGH (American, 1880-1944)
Society Event, Cosmopolitan illustration, 1924
Watercolor on board
15 x 23.5 in.
Signed lower center
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Society Event, Cosmopolitan illustration, 1924
Watercolor on board
15 x 23.5 in.
Signed lower center
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
HENRY PATRICK RALEIGH (American, 1880-1944)
Café de Paris, 1922
Charcoal and ink on board
15 x 11.875 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Café de Paris, 1922
Charcoal and ink on board
15 x 11.875 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ROBERT O. REID (American, 20th Century)
Collier's cover, November 26, 1938
Watercolor on board
16.5 x 15 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Collier's cover, November 26, 1938
Watercolor on board
16.5 x 15 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
BARBARA REMINGTON (American, 20th Century)
The Lord of the Rings, Ballantine paperback cover, study, 1965
Mixed media on paper
14 x 25.75 in.
Signed along lower edge of each of 3 sheets of paper
This landmark illustration was used for a trio of Ballantine Book covers for J. R. R. Tolkien's Lord of the Ring series. The covers were designed so that laid side-by-side they form a panoramic scene. This 1965 edition was the first authorized U. S. paperback edition, and the books were issued in a slipcase, which also featured the same artwork as a wrap-around image. A hugely popular poster titled "Wilderness" has also been produced using this iconic image.
From the Collection of Betty Ballantine.
The Lord of the Rings, Ballantine paperback cover, study, 1965
Mixed media on paper
14 x 25.75 in.
Signed along lower edge of each of 3 sheets of paper
This landmark illustration was used for a trio of Ballantine Book covers for J. R. R. Tolkien's Lord of the Ring series. The covers were designed so that laid side-by-side they form a panoramic scene. This 1965 edition was the first authorized U. S. paperback edition, and the books were issued in a slipcase, which also featured the same artwork as a wrap-around image. A hugely popular poster titled "Wilderness" has also been produced using this iconic image.
From the Collection of Betty Ballantine.
SIDNEY H. RIESENBERG (American, 1885-1971)
What's It Say?
Oil on board
22.5 x 24.5 in.
Signed upper right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
What's It Say?
Oil on board
22.5 x 24.5 in.
Signed upper right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ROBERT ROBINSON (American, 1886-1952)
Saturday Evening Post cover, May 17, 1913
Oil on board
21.75 x 18.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Saturday Evening Post cover, May 17, 1913
Oil on board
21.75 x 18.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
NORMAN ROCKWELL (American, 1894-1978)
Jimmy -- the American Boy, c. 1963
Pencil on paper
9.25 x 6.25 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Jimmy -- the American Boy, c. 1963
Pencil on paper
9.25 x 6.25 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
NORMAN ROCKWELL (American, 1894-1978)
There is Only One Reason, Roebling Corporation Steel Wire Rope ad, Fortune Magazine, May 1953
Oil on board
22.75 x 17.75 in.
Signed lower right
This finished illustration appeared in numerous trade magazines as an ad for the John A. Roebling Corporation of Trenton, New Jersey. The concept is that of a contractor explaining which brand of steel to purchase and why.
This work is reproduced as figure A695 on page 517 of Norman Rockwell A Definitive Catalogue by Laurie Moffatt, The Norman Rockwell Museum at Stockbridge, 1986.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
There is Only One Reason, Roebling Corporation Steel Wire Rope ad, Fortune Magazine, May 1953
Oil on board
22.75 x 17.75 in.
Signed lower right
This finished illustration appeared in numerous trade magazines as an ad for the John A. Roebling Corporation of Trenton, New Jersey. The concept is that of a contractor explaining which brand of steel to purchase and why.
This work is reproduced as figure A695 on page 517 of Norman Rockwell A Definitive Catalogue by Laurie Moffatt, The Norman Rockwell Museum at Stockbridge, 1986.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
NORMAN ROCKWELL (American, 1894-1978)
Portrait of R. E. Roberson, 1971
Oil on canvasboard
22.5 x 19 in.
Signed lower right
This portrait of R. Earl Roberson was painted while he served as the fifth president of American Mutual Insurance Company.
Metal label to frame: R. Earl Roberson/ President 1964-1975.
This work is reproduced as figure P118 on page 1003 of Norman Rockwell A Definitive Catalogue by Laurie Moffatt, The Norman Rockwell Museum at Stockbridge, 1986.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Portrait of R. E. Roberson, 1971
Oil on canvasboard
22.5 x 19 in.
Signed lower right
This portrait of R. Earl Roberson was painted while he served as the fifth president of American Mutual Insurance Company.
Metal label to frame: R. Earl Roberson/ President 1964-1975.
This work is reproduced as figure P118 on page 1003 of Norman Rockwell A Definitive Catalogue by Laurie Moffatt, The Norman Rockwell Museum at Stockbridge, 1986.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
RICHARD LILLIS (American, 1899-1995)
Gunslinger in Cuffs, pulp cover
Oil on canvas
20.75 x 13.75 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Gunslinger in Cuffs, pulp cover
Oil on canvas
20.75 x 13.75 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
JEROME ROZEN (American, 1895-1987)
The Midnight Mystery, Nick Carter, pulp cover, January 1935
Oil on canvas
20 x 14 in.
Signed lower left
The illustration appeared on the cover of the Nick Carter story, The Midnight Mystery.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The Midnight Mystery, Nick Carter, pulp cover, January 1935
Oil on canvas
20 x 14 in.
Signed lower left
The illustration appeared on the cover of the Nick Carter story, The Midnight Mystery.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
EDWARD RUNCI (American, 1921-1985)
Detective Story Pin-Up
Oil on canvas
25.5 x 19.75 in.
Signed lower right
This painting was reproduced as figure 622 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Detective Story Pin-Up
Oil on canvas
25.5 x 19.75 in.
Signed lower right
This painting was reproduced as figure 622 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
DONALD "RUSTY" RUST (American, b. 1932)
Oxygen Tank
Oil on canvas
30 x 24 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Oxygen Tank
Oil on canvas
30 x 24 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
RUSSELL SAMBROOK (American, 1891-1956)
Treating the Pooch
Oil on canvas
34 x 28 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Treating the Pooch
Oil on canvas
34 x 28 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
RUSSELL SAMBROOK (American, 1891-1956)
Budget Book
Oil on canvas
46.5 x 35.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Budget Book
Oil on canvas
46.5 x 35.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
RICHARD SARGENT (American, 1911-1978)
Saturday Evening Post cover, March 20, 1954
Gouache on board
21.25 x 20.75 in.
Signed lower right
A copy of the magazine is included with this lot.
"Dick Sargent a gifted portrait painter and fine cartoonist was doing free lance for Macy's when we met and I asked him to try a few cover sketches. His humor was completely original, no helping gag men and he became one of the best of our cover artists." -Ken Stuart.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Saturday Evening Post cover, March 20, 1954
Gouache on board
21.25 x 20.75 in.
Signed lower right
A copy of the magazine is included with this lot.
"Dick Sargent a gifted portrait painter and fine cartoonist was doing free lance for Macy's when we met and I asked him to try a few cover sketches. His humor was completely original, no helping gag men and he became one of the best of our cover artists." -Ken Stuart.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ARTHUR SARON SARNOFF (American, 1912-2000)
Sunday Hero
Oil on canvas
25.5 x 40.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Sunday Hero
Oil on canvas
25.5 x 40.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ARTHUR SARON SARNOFF (American, 1912-2000)
Pin-Up
Oil on canvas
36 x 24 in.
Signed lower left
Pin-Up
Oil on canvas
36 x 24 in.
Signed lower left
RAFAEL DE SOTO (American, 1904-1987)
Detective Tales, pulp cover, July 1944
Oil on canvas
22.25 x 16.5 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Detective Tales, pulp cover, July 1944
Oil on canvas
22.25 x 16.5 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
NORMAN SAUNDERS (American, 1907-1989)
Black Book Detective, pulp cover, April 1936
Oil on canvas
26 x 20 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration was used on the cover of the April 1936 issue of Black Book Detective magazine.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Black Book Detective, pulp cover, April 1936
Oil on canvas
26 x 20 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration was used on the cover of the April 1936 issue of Black Book Detective magazine.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
MEAD SCHAEFFER (American, 1898-1980)
Night Attack, Saturday Evening Post illustration, April 12, 1952
Oil on board
11.5 x 29.5 in.
Signed upper right
This painting appeared as in illustration for Harry Olive's Korean War story, Night Attack, Saturday Evening Post, April 12, 1952.
"As the bright glowing light lit the night into ghost white and silver, every gun in the platoon cut loose."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Night Attack, Saturday Evening Post illustration, April 12, 1952
Oil on board
11.5 x 29.5 in.
Signed upper right
This painting appeared as in illustration for Harry Olive's Korean War story, Night Attack, Saturday Evening Post, April 12, 1952.
"As the bright glowing light lit the night into ghost white and silver, every gun in the platoon cut loose."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
JES WILHELM SCHLAIKJER (American, 1897-1982)
Confrontation
Oil on canvas
37.25 x 29.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Confrontation
Oil on canvas
37.25 x 29.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
HAROLD VON SCHMIDT (American, 1893-1982)
WWII Poster, original art, 1944
Oil on board
19.5 x 14.5 in.
Signed lower left
A copy of the poster, which reads "Have You Really Tried/ To Save Gas By Getting Into A Car Club?" is included with this lot.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
WWII Poster, original art, 1944
Oil on board
19.5 x 14.5 in.
Signed lower left
A copy of the poster, which reads "Have You Really Tried/ To Save Gas By Getting Into A Car Club?" is included with this lot.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
FRANK EARLE SCHOONOVER (American, 1877-1972)
Ahuitzotl and the Ocelot, With Cortez the Conqueror book illustration, 1917
Oil on canvas
35.5 x 26 in.
Signed upper left
This illustration appeared in Virginia Watson's historical novel, With Cortez the Conqueror, Penn Publishing, 1917.
"The Knife Struck."
EXHIBITED:
1967 Gift Horse.
LITERATURE:
V. Watson, With Cortez the Conqueror, Philadelphia, The Penn Publishing Company, 1917, facing page 16;
J. R. Schoonover, et al., Frank E. Schoonover Catalogue Raisonné, New Castle, Delaware, Oak Knoll Press, 2009, volume 1, page 266, figure 774.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Ahuitzotl and the Ocelot, With Cortez the Conqueror book illustration, 1917
Oil on canvas
35.5 x 26 in.
Signed upper left
This illustration appeared in Virginia Watson's historical novel, With Cortez the Conqueror, Penn Publishing, 1917.
"The Knife Struck."
EXHIBITED:
1967 Gift Horse.
LITERATURE:
V. Watson, With Cortez the Conqueror, Philadelphia, The Penn Publishing Company, 1917, facing page 16;
J. R. Schoonover, et al., Frank E. Schoonover Catalogue Raisonné, New Castle, Delaware, Oak Knoll Press, 2009, volume 1, page 266, figure 774.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
FRANK EARLE SCHOONOVER (American, 1877-1972)
On Drifted a Short Raft Carrying a Man and a Maid, Country Gentleman illustration, March 23, 1923
Oil on board
24 x 38.5 in.
Signed lower right
"With real paddles the pair might have reached the port, but the wretched makeshift in their hands were now futile."
LITERATURE:
A. O. Friel, El Renegado, Country Gentleman, May 5, 1923, page 16;
J. R. Schoonover, et al., Frank E. Schoonover Catalogue Raisonné, New Castle, Delaware, Oak Knoll Press, 2009, volume 1, page 387, figure 1205.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
On Drifted a Short Raft Carrying a Man and a Maid, Country Gentleman illustration, March 23, 1923
Oil on board
24 x 38.5 in.
Signed lower right
"With real paddles the pair might have reached the port, but the wretched makeshift in their hands were now futile."
LITERATURE:
A. O. Friel, El Renegado, Country Gentleman, May 5, 1923, page 16;
J. R. Schoonover, et al., Frank E. Schoonover Catalogue Raisonné, New Castle, Delaware, Oak Knoll Press, 2009, volume 1, page 387, figure 1205.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ROBERT EMIL SCHULZ (American, 1928-1978)
The Grabber, paperback cover, 1964
Gouache on board
12 x 12 in.
Not signed
This illustration appeared on the cover of Kenneth Burns' paperback, The Grabber, Pyramid Books #R1111, 1964.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The Grabber, paperback cover, 1964
Gouache on board
12 x 12 in.
Not signed
This illustration appeared on the cover of Kenneth Burns' paperback, The Grabber, Pyramid Books #R1111, 1964.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
REMINGTON SCHUYLER (American, 1884-1955)
A Lightning Strike, pulp cover, c. 1930s
Oil on canvas
34.5 x 24.75 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
A Lightning Strike, pulp cover, c. 1930s
Oil on canvas
34.5 x 24.75 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
REMINGTON SCHUYLER (American, 1884-1955)
Taking Cover
Oil on canvas
36 x 25 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Taking Cover
Oil on canvas
36 x 25 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Pin-up and Glamour Art
ELLEN BARBARA SEGNER (American, d. 2001)
On the Slopes
Oil on canvas
32 x 28 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
On the Slopes
Oil on canvas
32 x 28 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Paintings
AMOS SEWELL (American, 1901-1983)
Saturday Evening Post cover, January 30, 1960
Oil on board
26.5 x 24.5 in.
Signed lower right
A tear sheet of the printed cover is included with this lot.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Saturday Evening Post cover, January 30, 1960
Oil on board
26.5 x 24.5 in.
Signed lower right
A tear sheet of the printed cover is included with this lot.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
CHARLES GATES SHELDON (American, 1889-1960)
Breck Girl, Breck Shampoo ad illustration, c. 1940
Pastel on board
16.25 x 13 in.
Not signed
Charles Gates Sheldon created the iconic images of "The Breck Girl" and the "Breck Baby" for a celebrated series of ads, and he was renowned for the subjects of Hollywood, fashion, and hair.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Breck Girl, Breck Shampoo ad illustration, c. 1940
Pastel on board
16.25 x 13 in.
Not signed
Charles Gates Sheldon created the iconic images of "The Breck Girl" and the "Breck Baby" for a celebrated series of ads, and he was renowned for the subjects of Hollywood, fashion, and hair.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
CHARLES GATES SHELDON (American, 1889-1960)
Portrait of Gloria Swanson, Photoplay cover, September 1928
Pastel on board
24.75 x 19 in.
Signed lower right
LITERATURE:
L. Carr, Four Fabulous Faces, Galahad Books, 1970.
Portrait of Gloria Swanson, Photoplay cover, September 1928
Pastel on board
24.75 x 19 in.
Signed lower right
LITERATURE:
L. Carr, Four Fabulous Faces, Galahad Books, 1970.
CHARLES GATES SHELDON (American, 1889-1960)
Portrait of Mae West, Screenland cover, 1933
Pastel on board
23 x 17 in.
Signed lower right
The related January Screenland edition is included with this lot.
Portrait of Mae West, Screenland cover, 1933
Pastel on board
23 x 17 in.
Signed lower right
The related January Screenland edition is included with this lot.
CHARLES GATES SHELDON (American, 1889-1960)
Carole Lombard, Motion Picture magazine cover, 1936
Pastel on board
21.75 x 15.75 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Carole Lombard, Motion Picture magazine cover, 1936
Pastel on board
21.75 x 15.75 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
CHARLES GATES SHELDON (American, 1889-1960)
Girl in Veiled Hat
Pastel on board
20 x 14 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Girl in Veiled Hat
Pastel on board
20 x 14 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
CHARLES GATES SHELDON (American, 1889-1960)
Clara Bow
Pastel on board
25 x 19 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Clara Bow
Pastel on board
25 x 19 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
CHARLES GATES SHELDON (American, 1889-1960)
Greta Garbo, movie magazine illustration
Pastel on board
16.5 x 11.5 in.
Not signed
Greta Garbo, movie magazine illustration
Pastel on board
16.5 x 11.5 in.
Not signed
CHARLES GATES SHELDON (American, 1889-1960)
Jean Harlow
Pastel on board
16.25 x 13 in.
Signed lower right
Jean Harlow
Pastel on board
16.25 x 13 in.
Signed lower right
IRVING SINCLAIR (1895-1969)
The Story of Temple Drake, movie promotion illustration, 1934
Oil on board
27.5 x 21.5 in.
Signed lower right
This movie promotion illustration is based on the famous pre-code film, The Story of Temple Drake, starring Miriam Hopkins and Jack Larue.
"A wealthy but neurotic Southern belle finds herself trapped in the hideout of a gang of vicious bootleggers. The gang's leader lusts after her, and is determined not to let anything stand in the way of his having her."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The Story of Temple Drake, movie promotion illustration, 1934
Oil on board
27.5 x 21.5 in.
Signed lower right
This movie promotion illustration is based on the famous pre-code film, The Story of Temple Drake, starring Miriam Hopkins and Jack Larue.
"A wealthy but neurotic Southern belle finds herself trapped in the hideout of a gang of vicious bootleggers. The gang's leader lusts after her, and is determined not to let anything stand in the way of his having her."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ERIC SLOANE (American, 1910-1985)
Night Flight Scene
Oil on board
15.5 x 19.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Night Flight Scene
Oil on board
15.5 x 19.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
JESSIE WILLCOX SMITH (American, 1863-1935)
A Child's Garden of Verses, book illustration, 1905
Mixed media on paperboard
33.5 x 23 in.
Signed lower right
This delightful piece hails from one of Jessie Willcox Smith's most important projects, and the masterfully composed, swirling composition is one of her most intricate, nothing less than a glowing celebration of childhood--and motherhood.
One of America's greatest illustrators, Jessie Willcox Smith attended the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, and studied under Thomas Eakins in Philadelphia, and graduating in 1888. A year later, she found work in the production department of the Ladies' Home Journal, for five years. After that, she continued her art education with classes under Howard Pyle, first at Drexel and then at the Brandywine School.
Smith then established her reputation, illustrating stories and articles for Century, Collier's Weekly, Leslie's Weekly, Harper's, McClure's, Scribner's, and the Ladies' Home Journal. Smith was closely associated with the artists Elizabeth Shippen Green and Violet Oakley, who also studied with Pyle, and the group became known as "The Red Rose Girls." Smith's papers are deposited in the collection of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. From 1918 through 1932, Smith illustrated covers exclusively for Good Housekeeping magazine.
As Jessie Willcox Smith biographer S. Michael Schnessel has aptly observed, "Jessie Willcox Smith was the creator of the ideal child. She pictured a child that was without equal in reality -- innocent, unblemished, never naughty, always perfect. Smith's touching, sensitive portraits of children at play won her the hearts of millions of Americans."
This illustration appeared on page 116 of Robert Louis Stevenson's book, A Child's Garden of Verses, Charles Scribner's Sons, 1905.
Smith's unparallel talent for figure painting with personality is on full display in this charming group portrait.
From an Important California Collection.
A Child's Garden of Verses, book illustration, 1905
Mixed media on paperboard
33.5 x 23 in.
Signed lower right
This delightful piece hails from one of Jessie Willcox Smith's most important projects, and the masterfully composed, swirling composition is one of her most intricate, nothing less than a glowing celebration of childhood--and motherhood.
One of America's greatest illustrators, Jessie Willcox Smith attended the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, and studied under Thomas Eakins in Philadelphia, and graduating in 1888. A year later, she found work in the production department of the Ladies' Home Journal, for five years. After that, she continued her art education with classes under Howard Pyle, first at Drexel and then at the Brandywine School.
Smith then established her reputation, illustrating stories and articles for Century, Collier's Weekly, Leslie's Weekly, Harper's, McClure's, Scribner's, and the Ladies' Home Journal. Smith was closely associated with the artists Elizabeth Shippen Green and Violet Oakley, who also studied with Pyle, and the group became known as "The Red Rose Girls." Smith's papers are deposited in the collection of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. From 1918 through 1932, Smith illustrated covers exclusively for Good Housekeeping magazine.
As Jessie Willcox Smith biographer S. Michael Schnessel has aptly observed, "Jessie Willcox Smith was the creator of the ideal child. She pictured a child that was without equal in reality -- innocent, unblemished, never naughty, always perfect. Smith's touching, sensitive portraits of children at play won her the hearts of millions of Americans."
This illustration appeared on page 116 of Robert Louis Stevenson's book, A Child's Garden of Verses, Charles Scribner's Sons, 1905.
Smith's unparallel talent for figure painting with personality is on full display in this charming group portrait.
From an Important California Collection.
WILLIAM FULTON SOARE (American, 1896-1940)
Ad illustration
Oil on canvas
26.5 x 21.5 in.
Signed upper right
Ad illustration
Oil on canvas
26.5 x 21.5 in.
Signed upper right
HENRY JAMES SOULEN (American, 1888-1965)
Saturday Evening Post cover, May 16, 1931
Oil on board
30 x 27 in.
Signed lower right
A Saturday Evening Post cover tear sheet is attached verso.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Saturday Evening Post cover, May 16, 1931
Oil on board
30 x 27 in.
Signed lower right
A Saturday Evening Post cover tear sheet is attached verso.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
PAUL STAHR (American, 1883-1953)
Filling Station
Oil on canvas
21.5 x 14.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Filling Station
Oil on canvas
21.5 x 14.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
FREDERIC STANLEY (American, 20th Century)
Santa in the Wind
Oil on canvas
27.5 x 23.5 in.
Signed lower right
Inscribed lower right: Thanks to Lieut. Kiernan
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Santa in the Wind
Oil on canvas
27.5 x 23.5 in.
Signed lower right
Inscribed lower right: Thanks to Lieut. Kiernan
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ROBERT STANLEY (American, 1918-1996)
Gunman's Grass, paperback cover, 1954
Gouache on board
19 x 12.5 in.
Not signed
This illustration appeared on the cover of Lewis Ford's novel, Gunman's Grass, Popular Library #EB14, 1954.
"Bart Pruitt's return to Arapahoe touched off a range war."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Gunman's Grass, paperback cover, 1954
Gouache on board
19 x 12.5 in.
Not signed
This illustration appeared on the cover of Lewis Ford's novel, Gunman's Grass, Popular Library #EB14, 1954.
"Bart Pruitt's return to Arapahoe touched off a range war."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
FRANK STICK (American, 1884-1966)
Wolves
Oil on board
24.5 x 35.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Wolves
Oil on board
24.5 x 35.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
FRANK STICK (American, 1884-1966)
Long Key, 1922
Oil on board
15 x 12 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Long Key, 1922
Oil on board
15 x 12 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
HERBERT MORTON STOOPS (American, 1888-1948)
Perry
Oil on canvas
35.75 x 29.75 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Perry
Oil on canvas
35.75 x 29.75 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
HERBERT MORTON STOOPS (American, 1888-1948)
Tribal Gathering, 1927
Oil on canvas
30 x 40 in.
Signed lower right
Tribal Gathering, 1927
Oil on canvas
30 x 40 in.
Signed lower right
HERBERT MORTON STOOPS (American, 1888-1948)
Swan's Mate, story illustration
Oil on canvas
31.5 x 43.5 in.
Initialed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Swan's Mate, story illustration
Oil on canvas
31.5 x 43.5 in.
Initialed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
PAUL STRAYER (American, 1885-1981)
A Winter's Ride
Oil on canvas
25.5 x 22.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
A Winter's Ride
Oil on canvas
25.5 x 22.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
GUSTAF TENGGREN (American, 1896-1970)
Elves by Candle
Watercolor on paper
8.25 x 7.5 in.
Signed lower right
From an Important California Collection.
Elves by Candle
Watercolor on paper
8.25 x 7.5 in.
Signed lower right
From an Important California Collection.
Mainstream Illustration
GUSTAF TENGGREN (American, 1896-1970)
Wolf Marionette Character Sketch for Walt Disney's Pinocchio
Graphite and colored pencil on paper
8 x 10 in.
Not signed
This detailed color model drawing of a marionette wolf is nearly identical to those in the Tenggren Winter Scene watercolor in our sale. Tenggren worked in concert with the artists in Joe Grant's Character Model Department, and this original bears the studio stamp, "Return to Character Model Dept."
From an Important California Collection.
Wolf Marionette Character Sketch for Walt Disney's Pinocchio
Graphite and colored pencil on paper
8 x 10 in.
Not signed
This detailed color model drawing of a marionette wolf is nearly identical to those in the Tenggren Winter Scene watercolor in our sale. Tenggren worked in concert with the artists in Joe Grant's Character Model Department, and this original bears the studio stamp, "Return to Character Model Dept."
From an Important California Collection.
Paintings
GUSTAF TENGGREN (American, 1896-1970)
Walt Disney's Pinocchio, Winter Scene Marionettes, c. 1938
Mixed media on paper
7.25 x 10 in.
Not signed
Gustav Tenggren affected the overall art design of Walt Disney's Pinocchio in much the same manner as Evind Earle did for Sleeping Beauty and Tyrus Wong did for Bambi. For a proposed longer view of Stomboli's puppet show in the film, Tenggren created this sublime Russian snow scene of a fairy princess fleeing from wolves in her sleigh.
From an Important California Collection.
Walt Disney's Pinocchio, Winter Scene Marionettes, c. 1938
Mixed media on paper
7.25 x 10 in.
Not signed
Gustav Tenggren affected the overall art design of Walt Disney's Pinocchio in much the same manner as Evind Earle did for Sleeping Beauty and Tyrus Wong did for Bambi. For a proposed longer view of Stomboli's puppet show in the film, Tenggren created this sublime Russian snow scene of a fairy princess fleeing from wolves in her sleigh.
From an Important California Collection.
Mainstream Illustration
GUSTAF TENGGREN (American, 1896-1970)
Horse Marionette Character Design for Walt Disney's Pinocchio
Graphite and colored pencil on paper
8 x 10 in.
Not signed
This detailed color model drawing of a sleigh horse is nearly identical to those in the Tenggren Winter Scene watercolor in our sale. Tenggren worked in concert with the artists in Joe Grant's Character Model Department, and this original bears the Studio stamp, "Return to Character Model Dept."
From an Important California Collection.
Horse Marionette Character Design for Walt Disney's Pinocchio
Graphite and colored pencil on paper
8 x 10 in.
Not signed
This detailed color model drawing of a sleigh horse is nearly identical to those in the Tenggren Winter Scene watercolor in our sale. Tenggren worked in concert with the artists in Joe Grant's Character Model Department, and this original bears the Studio stamp, "Return to Character Model Dept."
From an Important California Collection.
Paintings
SAUL TEPPER (American, 1899-1987)
The Lady Who Promised, story illustration
Gouache on board
22.25 x 19.5 in.
Signed upper left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The Lady Who Promised, story illustration
Gouache on board
22.25 x 19.5 in.
Signed upper left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
LESLIE THRASHER (American, 1889-1936)
Liberty magazine cover, May 30, 1931
Oil on canvas
20.25 x 17 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Liberty magazine cover, May 30, 1931
Oil on canvas
20.25 x 17 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
LESLIE THRASHER (American, 1889-1936)
Liberty magazine cover, October 18, 1930
Oil on canvas
13.5 x 13.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Liberty magazine cover, October 18, 1930
Oil on canvas
13.5 x 13.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
RICO TOMASO (American, 1898-1985)
Pilgrim Wedding
Oil on canvas
26.5 x 21.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Pilgrim Wedding
Oil on canvas
26.5 x 21.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
RICO TOMASO (American, 1898-1985)
Asian Wedding
Oil on canvas
34.75 x 29.25 in.
Signed upper right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Asian Wedding
Oil on canvas
34.75 x 29.25 in.
Signed upper right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
CLARENCE F. UNDERWOOD (American, 1871-1929)
Nurse Lighting a Pipe
Oil on canvas
39 x 32 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Nurse Lighting a Pipe
Oil on canvas
39 x 32 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
CLARENCE F. UNDERWOOD (American, 1871-1929)
Saturday Evening Post illustration
Gouache on board
30 x 22 in.
Signed lower right
Saturday Evening Post illustration
Gouache on board
30 x 22 in.
Signed lower right
CLARENCE F. UNDERWOOD (American, 1871-1929)
Saturday Evening Post illustration
Gouache on board
30 x 21.75 in.
Signed lower right
Saturday Evening Post illustration
Gouache on board
30 x 21.75 in.
Signed lower right
THORTON UTZ (American, 1914-1999)
Saturday Evening Post cover, April 19, 1952
Oil on board
18.5 x 16.75 in.
Signed lower left
A tear sheet of the cover is included with this lot.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Saturday Evening Post cover, April 19, 1952
Oil on board
18.5 x 16.75 in.
Signed lower left
A tear sheet of the cover is included with this lot.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
BORIS VALLEJO (American, b. 1941)
Angel II, 1984
Mixed media
26.25 x 20 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared in Enchantment by Doris and Boris Vallejo, Ballantine Books, 1984.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Angel II, 1984
Mixed media
26.25 x 20 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared in Enchantment by Doris and Boris Vallejo, Ballantine Books, 1984.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
BORIS VALLEJO (American, b. 1941)
Hawaii 3-O, 1988
Oil on board
22 x 30 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Hawaii 3-O, 1988
Oil on board
22 x 30 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
BORIS VALLEJO (American, b. 1941)
Berserker, paperback cover, 1978
Oil on board
26.25 x 16.25 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared on the cover of Fred Saberhagen's novel, Berserker, Ace Books, 1978.
"Men of Earth in a War Against the Ultimate Evil."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Berserker, paperback cover, 1978
Oil on board
26.25 x 16.25 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared on the cover of Fred Saberhagen's novel, Berserker, Ace Books, 1978.
"Men of Earth in a War Against the Ultimate Evil."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ALBERTO VARGAS (American, 1896-1982)
Black Stockings
Watercolor on paper
18 x 16 in.
Signed upper left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Black Stockings
Watercolor on paper
18 x 16 in.
Signed upper left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ALBERTO VARGAS (American, 1896-1982)
Flapper with White Mink, Red Bead Earrings & Necklace, 1928
Watercolor on paper
18.75 x 13.625 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Flapper with White Mink, Red Bead Earrings & Necklace, 1928
Watercolor on paper
18.75 x 13.625 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ALBERTO VARGAS (American, 1896-1982)
Duotone Varga Signature, 1947
Watercolor on posterboard
27.25 x 18 in.
Signed
This stunning pin-up is one of the most iconic Vargas images we've ever had the pleasure to offer.
Alberto Vargas created Varga Enterprises soon after he left Esquire magazine. The visionary artist began creating distinctive logos based on his signature to create branded products during the fifties before he went to work for Playboy magazine. This painting of a young, scantily attired woman lying on her back with her legs raised to form the "V" in the Varga signature is a rare example, one of two known paintings made with the "Varga" signature as a key design element.
Estate stamp verso.
PROVENANCE:
Estate of the artist;
The Collection of Astrid Vargas-Conte;
Thence by descent to the present owner.
Duotone Varga Signature, 1947
Watercolor on posterboard
27.25 x 18 in.
Signed
This stunning pin-up is one of the most iconic Vargas images we've ever had the pleasure to offer.
Alberto Vargas created Varga Enterprises soon after he left Esquire magazine. The visionary artist began creating distinctive logos based on his signature to create branded products during the fifties before he went to work for Playboy magazine. This painting of a young, scantily attired woman lying on her back with her legs raised to form the "V" in the Varga signature is a rare example, one of two known paintings made with the "Varga" signature as a key design element.
Estate stamp verso.
PROVENANCE:
Estate of the artist;
The Collection of Astrid Vargas-Conte;
Thence by descent to the present owner.
ALBERTO VARGAS (American, 1896-1982)
Ecce Corpus Delicti...Exit
Mixed media on paper
29 x 19.5 in.
Not signed
Inscribed upper left: Ecce Corpus Delicti...Exit/ Blonde/ Windsor Red cape of the Lord Justice of British Court/ White wig and fur trimming on cape./ Shoes to match (or gold?)/ Emerald ring on forefinger/ All over background: raven black!/ Reid--to reverse of the toreador girl I made some time ago, remember?
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Ecce Corpus Delicti...Exit
Mixed media on paper
29 x 19.5 in.
Not signed
Inscribed upper left: Ecce Corpus Delicti...Exit/ Blonde/ Windsor Red cape of the Lord Justice of British Court/ White wig and fur trimming on cape./ Shoes to match (or gold?)/ Emerald ring on forefinger/ All over background: raven black!/ Reid--to reverse of the toreador girl I made some time ago, remember?
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ALBERTO VARGAS (American, 1896-1982)
Carmen Miranda Style Pin-Up, preliminary study
Mixed media on paper
26.5 x 18.5 in.
Not signed
This piece is a preliminary study for the painting that was reproduced as figure 669 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Carmen Miranda Style Pin-Up, preliminary study
Mixed media on paper
26.5 x 18.5 in.
Not signed
This piece is a preliminary study for the painting that was reproduced as figure 669 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ALBERTO VARGAS (American, 1896-1982)
Standing Nude, preliminary study
Mixed media on vellum
23.5 x 18.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Standing Nude, preliminary study
Mixed media on vellum
23.5 x 18.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ALBERTO VARGAS (American, 1896-1982)
Just Add Mistletoe, Playboy Vargas Girl pin-up illustration, March 1971
Watercolor on illustration board
18 x 27 in.
Signed lower right
This sizzling centerfold hails from a peak period, the swinging seventies.
"So that's what right on means."
Great American Pin-Up author Charles G. Martignette noted, "From the time America was introduced to the Varga Girl in 1940, the name Vargas has been synonymous with pin-up and glamour art. In fact, the word 'vargas' has actually been applied to almost every kind of pin-up subject -- a fitting tribute to the most famous and prolific glamour artist of all time."
In 1957, Playboy magazine published a pictorial feature on Vargas' nudes, and publisher Hugh Hefner soon extended an invitation to showcase Vargas' work monthly in Playboy.
Embarking on this landmark association in 1960, Vargas ultimately painted 152 works for Playboy. In addition to his famous centerfolds, Vargas created two front cover images for Playboy during his long reign as the magazine's most celebrated artist.
From the Playboy Collection
Just Add Mistletoe, Playboy Vargas Girl pin-up illustration, March 1971
Watercolor on illustration board
18 x 27 in.
Signed lower right
This sizzling centerfold hails from a peak period, the swinging seventies.
"So that's what right on means."
Great American Pin-Up author Charles G. Martignette noted, "From the time America was introduced to the Varga Girl in 1940, the name Vargas has been synonymous with pin-up and glamour art. In fact, the word 'vargas' has actually been applied to almost every kind of pin-up subject -- a fitting tribute to the most famous and prolific glamour artist of all time."
In 1957, Playboy magazine published a pictorial feature on Vargas' nudes, and publisher Hugh Hefner soon extended an invitation to showcase Vargas' work monthly in Playboy.
Embarking on this landmark association in 1960, Vargas ultimately painted 152 works for Playboy. In addition to his famous centerfolds, Vargas created two front cover images for Playboy during his long reign as the magazine's most celebrated artist.
From the Playboy Collection
ALBERTO VARGAS (American, 1896-1982)
Pin-Up on a Rope
Watercolor on board
19 x 29 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Pin-Up on a Rope
Watercolor on board
19 x 29 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ALBERTO VARGAS (American, 1896-1982)
Be His Pin-Up Campaign, 1943
Watercolor and pencil on board
12.5 x 15.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Be His Pin-Up Campaign, 1943
Watercolor and pencil on board
12.5 x 15.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ALBERTO VARGAS (American, 1896-1982)
Ball Room Scene, Set Design, 1938
Watercolor on board
15 x 20 in.
Signed lower right
Ball Room Scene, Set Design, 1938
Watercolor on board
15 x 20 in.
Signed lower right
BILL WARD (American, 1919-1998)
Men's magazine cartoon illustration, 1957
Mixed media on paper
23 x 15.5 in.
Signed lower center
Caption: "Just to refresh your memory, Mr. Black, I called you in to help me look for an earring."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Men's magazine cartoon illustration, 1957
Mixed media on paper
23 x 15.5 in.
Signed lower center
Caption: "Just to refresh your memory, Mr. Black, I called you in to help me look for an earring."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
BILL WARD (American, 1919-1998)
Men's magazine cartoon illustration, 1957
Mixed media on paper
23 x 15.5 in.
Signed lower center
Caption: "But if your wife doesn't understand you, why don't you take elocution lessons?"
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Men's magazine cartoon illustration, 1957
Mixed media on paper
23 x 15.5 in.
Signed lower center
Caption: "But if your wife doesn't understand you, why don't you take elocution lessons?"
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
BILL WARD (American, 1919-1998)
Men's magazine cartoon illustration, November 1958
Mixed media on paper
23 x 17 in.
Signed lower right
Caption: It's for You Again!"
Men's magazine cartoon illustration, November 1958
Mixed media on paper
23 x 17 in.
Signed lower right
Caption: It's for You Again!"
BILL WARD (American, 1919-1998)
Men's magazine cartoon illustration, 1959
Mixed media on paper
18 x 21.75 in.
Signed lower left
Men's magazine cartoon illustration, 1959
Mixed media on paper
18 x 21.75 in.
Signed lower left
Pin-up and Glamour Art
BILL WARD (American, 1919-1998)
Men's magazine cartoon illustration
Mixed media on paper
22.5 x 16.5 in.
Signed lower right
Men's magazine cartoon illustration
Mixed media on paper
22.5 x 16.5 in.
Signed lower right
Paintings
BILL WARD (American, 1919-1998)
Men's magazine cartoon illustration, 1963
Mixed media on paper
23 x 15.5 in.
Signed lower center
Caption: "But you asked me to check your hat, and I had some spare time."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Men's magazine cartoon illustration, 1963
Mixed media on paper
23 x 15.5 in.
Signed lower center
Caption: "But you asked me to check your hat, and I had some spare time."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
BILL WARD (American, 1919-1998)
Men's magazine cartoon illustration
Mixed media on paper
21.75 x 15.75 in.
Signed lower center
Men's magazine cartoon illustration
Mixed media on paper
21.75 x 15.75 in.
Signed lower center
HUGH JOSEPH WARD (American, 1909-1945)
Dan Turner, Hollywood Detective, pulp cover, December 1942
Oil on canvas
29.5 x 20.5 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Dan Turner, Hollywood Detective, pulp cover, December 1942
Oil on canvas
29.5 x 20.5 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
HUGH JOSEPH WARD (American, 1909-1945)
Romantic Detective, pulp cover, August 1938
Oil on canvas
30 x 21 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
(The knife the bellhop is holding in the printed version has been painted over on the original, possibly for re-use on the cover of another publication.)
Romantic Detective, pulp cover, August 1938
Oil on canvas
30 x 21 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
(The knife the bellhop is holding in the printed version has been painted over on the original, possibly for re-use on the cover of another publication.)
TOM WEBB (American, 20th Century)
A Dancing Couple
Oil on canvas
39 x 18 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
A Dancing Couple
Oil on canvas
39 x 18 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
JON WHITCOMB (American, 1906-1988)
Playboy illustration, September 1980
Oil on canvas
21.5 x 33.5 in.
Signed lower left
Playboy illustration, September 1980
Oil on canvas
21.5 x 33.5 in.
Signed lower left
JON WHITCOMB (American, 1906-1988)
A Kiss Goodbye
Mixed media on board
13.75 x 20 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
A Kiss Goodbye
Mixed media on board
13.75 x 20 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
COBY WHITMORE (American, 1913-1988)
Women and Tom Harrow, Part 2, Ladies' Home Journal Illustration, August 1958
Oil on canvas
25.5 x 25.5 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared in John P. Marquand's serialized short story, Women and Tom Harrow, Part 2.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Women and Tom Harrow, Part 2, Ladies' Home Journal Illustration, August 1958
Oil on canvas
25.5 x 25.5 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared in John P. Marquand's serialized short story, Women and Tom Harrow, Part 2.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
COBY WHITMORE (American, 1913-1988)
Schlitz Beer, ad illustration
Gouache on board
22.75 x 16.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Schlitz Beer, ad illustration
Gouache on board
22.75 x 16.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
COBY WHITMORE (American, 1913-1988)
At the Front Lines
Gouache on board
14.5 x 11 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
At the Front Lines
Gouache on board
14.5 x 11 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
REN WICKS (American, 1911-1998)
Mermaid with Calendar
Mixed media on paper
14.5 x 11 in.
Not signed
Mermaid with Calendar
Mixed media on paper
14.5 x 11 in.
Not signed
J. WALTER WILKINSON (American, 20th Century)
Feeding the Puppies
Oil on canvas
31.75 x 23.75 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Feeding the Puppies
Oil on canvas
31.75 x 23.75 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
FRITZ WILLIS (American, 1907-1979)
Pin-Up in Fur
Mixed media on board
29.5 x 21.25 in.
Signed lower right
This painting was reproduced as figure 710 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Pin-Up in Fur
Mixed media on board
29.5 x 21.25 in.
Signed lower right
This painting was reproduced as figure 710 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
FRITZ WILLIS (American, 1907-1979)
Woman Feeding Kitten Bowl of Milk
Oil on canvas
34 x 24 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Woman Feeding Kitten Bowl of Milk
Oil on canvas
34 x 24 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
FRITZ WILLIS (American, 1907-1979)
A Moment of Pleasure
Oil on Canvas
22 x 31.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
A Moment of Pleasure
Oil on Canvas
22 x 31.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
FRITZ WILLIS (American, 1907-1979)
Brunette in Stockings with Oil Lamp, circa 1960s
Oil on canvas
24 x 18 in.
Signed lower right
Brunette in Stockings with Oil Lamp, circa 1960s
Oil on canvas
24 x 18 in.
Signed lower right
REVERE F. WISTEHUFF (American, 20th Century)
This? Or This?
Oil on canvas
38.5 x 27.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
This? Or This?
Oil on canvas
38.5 x 27.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
TED WITHERS (American, d. 1964)
Pin-Up with Binoculars
Oil on board
25.5 x 16 in.
Signed lower right
This painting was reproduced as figure 734 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Pin-Up with Binoculars
Oil on board
25.5 x 16 in.
Signed lower right
This painting was reproduced as figure 734 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
TED WITHERS (American, d. 1964)
Rowboat Pin-Up
Oil on board
28.5 x 18.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Rowboat Pin-Up
Oil on board
28.5 x 18.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
TED WITHERS (American, d. 1964)
Brunette in Yellow Bikini with Two Figure Studies
Oil on board
26 x 18.75 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Brunette in Yellow Bikini with Two Figure Studies
Oil on board
26 x 18.75 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
LAWSON WOOD (British, 1878-1957)
Gran'pop, Cutting Down the Overhead, calendar illustration, c. 1940
Gouache on board
15 x 12 in.
Not signed
Gran'pop, Cutting Down the Overhead, calendar illustration, c. 1940
Gouache on board
15 x 12 in.
Not signed
GEORGE HAND WRIGHT (American, 1872-1951)
Seats of the Haughty, Munsey's Magazine illustration, December 1906
Gouache on board
22 x 16 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared in O. Henry's short story, Seats of the Haughty, Munsey's Magazine, December 1906.
"And play crack-loo on the sidewalk."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Seats of the Haughty, Munsey's Magazine illustration, December 1906
Gouache on board
22 x 16 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared in O. Henry's short story, Seats of the Haughty, Munsey's Magazine, December 1906.
"And play crack-loo on the sidewalk."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
CHARLES ZINGARO (American, 20th Century)
The Knockdown, men's adventure magazine illustration
Oil on canvas
20 x 28 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The Knockdown, men's adventure magazine illustration
Oil on canvas
20 x 28 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Session 2
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Boy on a Farm
Oil on canvas
35.5 x 25.5 in.
Signed indistinctly lower left
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
Boy on a Farm
Oil on canvas
35.5 x 25.5 in.
Signed indistinctly lower left
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Always Ready
Oil on canvas
44 x 32 in.
Not signed
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
Always Ready
Oil on canvas
44 x 32 in.
Not signed
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Always Ready
Oil on canvas
44 x 32 in.
Not signed
This painting is a copy of an earlier version of this scene.
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
Always Ready
Oil on canvas
44 x 32 in.
Not signed
This painting is a copy of an earlier version of this scene.
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Impressionistic London Street Scene, 1941
Oil on canvas
26 x 22 in.
Signed lower left
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
Impressionistic London Street Scene, 1941
Oil on canvas
26 x 22 in.
Signed lower left
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Clara Barton
Oil on canvas
25 x 15 in.
Not signed
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
Clara Barton
Oil on canvas
25 x 15 in.
Not signed
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
It's Saved. It's Saved., c. 1870
Vintage Currier and Ives Steel Engraving Print
21 x 26 in.
Not signed
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
It's Saved. It's Saved., c. 1870
Vintage Currier and Ives Steel Engraving Print
21 x 26 in.
Not signed
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Will You Help?
Vintage printed poster
35.5 x 23 in.
Signed lower left
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
Will You Help?
Vintage printed poster
35.5 x 23 in.
Signed lower left
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
10,000,000 Members by Christmas
Vintage poster
30 x 20 in.
Not signed
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
10,000,000 Members by Christmas
Vintage poster
30 x 20 in.
Not signed
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
The Army of the Disabled Keeps Growing, poster illustration, 1922
Mixed media on board
26 x 20 in.
Not signed
A copy of the poster is included in this lot.
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
The Army of the Disabled Keeps Growing, poster illustration, 1922
Mixed media on board
26 x 20 in.
Not signed
A copy of the poster is included in this lot.
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Annual Roll Call
Vintage printed poster
30 x 20 in.
Not signed
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
Annual Roll Call
Vintage printed poster
30 x 20 in.
Not signed
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Red Cross Nurse
Oil on board
40 x 30 in.
Not signed
This piece is a copy, painted by a Red Cross staff member of the Arts and Exhibition Section of Public Information Service, and it is based upon a Carl F. Schmidt painting.
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
Red Cross Nurse
Oil on board
40 x 30 in.
Not signed
This piece is a copy, painted by a Red Cross staff member of the Arts and Exhibition Section of Public Information Service, and it is based upon a Carl F. Schmidt painting.
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Join Now, The Red Cross Serves Humanity
Mixed media on board
37.5 x 29 in.
Not signed
A second, unframed poster, is included with the framed poster in this lot.
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
Join Now, The Red Cross Serves Humanity
Mixed media on board
37.5 x 29 in.
Not signed
A second, unframed poster, is included with the framed poster in this lot.
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Serve With American Junior Red Cross
Mixed media on board
26 x 20 in.
Not signed
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
Serve With American Junior Red Cross
Mixed media on board
26 x 20 in.
Not signed
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
MILTON BANCROFTT (American, 20th Century)
Wanted: 25,000 Student Nurses
Vintage printed poster
42 x 28 in.
Signed in the plate lower right
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
Wanted: 25,000 Student Nurses
Vintage printed poster
42 x 28 in.
Signed in the plate lower right
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
BESNARD (French, 20th Century)
Médaille de la Reconnaissance Française, c. 1920
Vintage intaglio print
18.5 x 11 in.
Signed in the plate center left
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
Médaille de la Reconnaissance Française, c. 1920
Vintage intaglio print
18.5 x 11 in.
Signed in the plate center left
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
JOSEPH BINDER (American, 1898-1972)
35 Years of Service, Your American Red Cross, poster illustration, 1952
Gouache on board
20.5 x 16 in.
Signed upper left
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
35 Years of Service, Your American Red Cross, poster illustration, 1952
Gouache on board
20.5 x 16 in.
Signed upper left
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
JAMES R. BINGHAM (American, 1917-1971)
For Defense Blood Means Life
Vintage printed poster
21 x 15 in.
Signed in the plate lower left
Two unframed posters are included with the framed poster in this lot.
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
For Defense Blood Means Life
Vintage printed poster
21 x 15 in.
Signed in the plate lower left
Two unframed posters are included with the framed poster in this lot.
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
HASKELL COFFIN (American, 20th Century)
Red Cross Nurse, poster illustration, 1919
Pastel on board
37 x 28 in.
Signed lower right
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
Red Cross Nurse, poster illustration, 1919
Pastel on board
37 x 28 in.
Signed lower right
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
HASKELL COFFIN (American, 20th Century)
Red Cross Nurse
Lithograph
25.5 x 18.5 in.
Signed in the plate
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
Red Cross Nurse
Lithograph
25.5 x 18.5 in.
Signed in the plate
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
CAROLYN EDMUNDSON (American, b. 1906)
Student Nurse poster illustration
Gouache on board
22 x 18 in.
Signed lower left
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
Student Nurse poster illustration
Gouache on board
22 x 18 in.
Signed lower left
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
HARRISON FISHER (American, 1875-1934)
Red Cross Nurse
Vintage chromolithograph on paper
20 x 24 in.
Signed in the plate lower right
Two posters (one with a white border, and another that bleeds off the page) are featured in this lot.
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
Red Cross Nurse
Vintage chromolithograph on paper
20 x 24 in.
Signed in the plate lower right
Two posters (one with a white border, and another that bleeds off the page) are featured in this lot.
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
HARRISON FISHER (American, 1875-1934)
I Summon You in Comradeship in the Red Cross, 1918
Vintage lithograph
40 x 30 in.
Signed in the plate, lower left
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
I Summon You in Comradeship in the Red Cross, 1918
Vintage lithograph
40 x 30 in.
Signed in the plate, lower left
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
ALONZO EARL FORINGER (American, 1878-1948)
The Greatest Mother in the World poster design
Mixed media on board
25 x 19.5 in.
Signed in the photomontage
The central figure is a pasted-on photomechanical image of a painting by Alonzo Foringer. The rest of the design is original art.
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
The Greatest Mother in the World poster design
Mixed media on board
25 x 19.5 in.
Signed in the photomontage
The central figure is a pasted-on photomechanical image of a painting by Alonzo Foringer. The rest of the design is original art.
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
JOHN GOULD (American, 1906-1996)
75th Year on the Job, 1956
Gouache on board
33.5 x 27 in.
Signed lower right
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
75th Year on the Job, 1956
Gouache on board
33.5 x 27 in.
Signed lower right
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
JOHN GOULD (American, 1906-1996)
American Red Cross Volunteer
Gouache on board
19 x 43 in.
Signed lower right
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
American Red Cross Volunteer
Gouache on board
19 x 43 in.
Signed lower right
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
JOHN GOULD (American, 1906-1996)
On the Job, c. 1956
Gouache on board
19 x 43 in.
Signed lower left
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
On the Job, c. 1956
Gouache on board
19 x 43 in.
Signed lower left
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
JOHN GOULD (American, 1906-1996)
On the Job, Disaster Relief, 1956
Mixed-media on board
35 x 28 in.
Signed lower right
A printed poster of the scene is included with this lot.
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
On the Job, Disaster Relief, 1956
Mixed-media on board
35 x 28 in.
Signed lower right
A printed poster of the scene is included with this lot.
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
JOHN GOULD (American, 1906-1996)
On the Job
Gouache on board
32 x 27.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
On the Job
Gouache on board
32 x 27.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
JOHN GOULD (British, 1804-1881)
Blue Breast Hummingbird
Vintage Print
23.5 x 15 in.
Signed in the plate, lower left
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
Blue Breast Hummingbird
Vintage Print
23.5 x 15 in.
Signed in the plate, lower left
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
Mainstream Illustration
JOHN GOULD (American, 1906-1996)
On the Job Emergency Training
Gouache on board
32.5 x 27.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
On the Job Emergency Training
Gouache on board
32.5 x 27.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
Paintings
JOHN GOULD (American, 1906-1996)
On the Job When It Counts, 1957
Gouache on board
33 x 26 in.
Signed lower right
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
On the Job When It Counts, 1957
Gouache on board
33 x 26 in.
Signed lower right
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
JOHN GOULD (American, 1906-1996)
On the Job Together, poster illustration
Mixed media on board
29 x 23 in.
Signed lower right
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
On the Job Together, poster illustration
Mixed media on board
29 x 23 in.
Signed lower right
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
JOHN GOULD (American, 1906-1996)
Red Cross Disaster Aid
Gouache on board
39 x 15 in.
Signed lower center
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
Red Cross Disaster Aid
Gouache on board
39 x 15 in.
Signed lower center
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
JOHN GOULD (American, 1906-1996)
On the Job, Serving With the Armed Forces
Gouache on board
33 x 27.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
On the Job, Serving With the Armed Forces
Gouache on board
33 x 27.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
GORDON HOPE GRANT (American, 1875-1962)
What are You Doing to Help?, poster illustration
Charcoal on board
36 x 25 in.
Signed lower left
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
What are You Doing to Help?, poster illustration
Charcoal on board
36 x 25 in.
Signed lower left
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
CATHERINE HAW (American, 20th Century)
Jungle Village
Mixed-media on board
25 x 37 in.
Not signed
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
Jungle Village
Mixed-media on board
25 x 37 in.
Not signed
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
CORNELIUS HICKS (American, 20th Century)
The Badge of Service, window card illustration, 1929
Oil on canvas
36 x 24 in.
Signed lower right
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
A copy of the poster is included in this lot.
The Badge of Service, window card illustration, 1929
Oil on canvas
36 x 24 in.
Signed lower right
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
A copy of the poster is included in this lot.
FRANCIS HOOK (American, 20th Century)
American Red Cross Volunteer, 1963
Mixed media on board
21 x 19 in.
Signed lower left
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
American Red Cross Volunteer, 1963
Mixed media on board
21 x 19 in.
Signed lower left
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
LU KIMMEL (American, 1905-1973)
Join
Vintage printed poster
29.5 x 19 in.
Signed in the plate lower left
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
Join
Vintage printed poster
29.5 x 19 in.
Signed in the plate lower left
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
CHOUN KONISHI (Japanese, 20th Century)
Woman in a Kimono
Mixed-media on board
36 x 18.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
Woman in a Kimono
Mixed-media on board
36 x 18.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
WALTER LANTZ (American, 1899-1994)
Woody Woodpecker Presents the Hawaii State Chapter of the American Red Cross Art Exhibition, illustration, 1981
Mixed media on board
20 x 34 in.
Signed lower right
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
Woody Woodpecker Presents the Hawaii State Chapter of the American Red Cross Art Exhibition, illustration, 1981
Mixed media on board
20 x 34 in.
Signed lower right
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
F. LIVINGSTONE (American, 20th Century)
Portrait of General Pershing
Charcoal on board
25 x 20 in.
Signed lower right
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
Portrait of General Pershing
Charcoal on board
25 x 20 in.
Signed lower right
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
C. W. LOVE (American, 20th Century)
If You Can't Go Across with a Gun, Come Across with Your Part of the Red Cross War Fund
Vintage printed poster
37 x 25 in.
Signed in the plate lower left
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
If You Can't Go Across with a Gun, Come Across with Your Part of the Red Cross War Fund
Vintage printed poster
37 x 25 in.
Signed in the plate lower left
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
PAUL MARTIN (American, 20th Century)
American Junior Red Cross, poster illustration
Gouache on board
38 x 26 in.
Not signed
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
American Junior Red Cross, poster illustration
Gouache on board
38 x 26 in.
Not signed
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
LEO MIELZINER (American, 1869-1935)
I Summon You to the Comradeship (President Woodrow Wilson), poster illustration, 1918
Charcoal on paper
21 x 15 in.
Signed lower left
A copy of the poster is included in this lot.
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
I Summon You to the Comradeship (President Woodrow Wilson), poster illustration, 1918
Charcoal on paper
21 x 15 in.
Signed lower left
A copy of the poster is included in this lot.
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
GEORGE PORTER (American, 20th Century)
Swimming Lesson
Mixed media on board
14 x 18 in.
Signed lower right
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
Swimming Lesson
Mixed media on board
14 x 18 in.
Signed lower right
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
GEORGE PORTER (American, 20th Century)
Red Cross Volunteers and Children
Mixed media on board
16 x 22.5 in.
Signed lower center
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
Red Cross Volunteers and Children
Mixed media on board
16 x 22.5 in.
Signed lower center
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
GEORGE PORTER (American, 20th Century)
Red Cross Volunteers with Children
Mixed media on board
11 x 14.5 in.
Not signed
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
Red Cross Volunteers with Children
Mixed media on board
11 x 14.5 in.
Not signed
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
GEORGE PORTER (American, 20th Century)
Bedside Visit
Mixed media on board
14 x 18 in.
Not signed
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
Bedside Visit
Mixed media on board
14 x 18 in.
Not signed
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
CARL RAKEMAN (American, 1878-1965)
Graduate Nurses
Vintage printed poster
26.5 x 18 in.
Signed in the plate lower left
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
Graduate Nurses
Vintage printed poster
26.5 x 18 in.
Signed in the plate lower left
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
KENNETH PAULING RILEY (American, b. 1919)
Portrait of a Nurse, November 25, 1945
Charcoal on board
18 x 13.75 in.
Signed lower right
From the collection of the American Red Cross.
Portrait of a Nurse, November 25, 1945
Charcoal on board
18 x 13.75 in.
Signed lower right
From the collection of the American Red Cross.
E. SEAVER (American, 20th Century)
High Seas Roll Call, poster illustration, 1923
Gouache on board
28 x 23.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
High Seas Roll Call, poster illustration, 1923
Gouache on board
28 x 23.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
FRED SEIBEL (American, 1886-1968)
Drought Relief cartoon illustration, February 14, 1931
Ink on paper
18 x 12 in.
Signed lower right
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
Drought Relief cartoon illustration, February 14, 1931
Ink on paper
18 x 12 in.
Signed lower right
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
FRED SIGERIST (American, 20th Century)
Rural Landscape
Oil on canvas
18 x 24 in.
Signed lower right
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
Rural Landscape
Oil on canvas
18 x 24 in.
Signed lower right
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
ALBERT STAEHLE (American, 1899-1974)
This Year, I'm Giving Double, 1943
Gouache on board
20 x 15 in.
Stamped on the back of the board
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
This Year, I'm Giving Double, 1943
Gouache on board
20 x 15 in.
Stamped on the back of the board
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
W. S. TOMPKIN (American, 20th Century-)
Hospital Ship Erin at Salonica on Red Cross Mission to Serbia, 1916
Watercolor on paper
8 x 13 in.
Signed lower left
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
Hospital Ship Erin at Salonica on Red Cross Mission to Serbia, 1916
Watercolor on paper
8 x 13 in.
Signed lower left
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
TERRY TOWNSEND (American, 20th Century)
Sure, I'm Raising Food
Gouache on board
19 x 13 in.
Signed lower left
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
Sure, I'm Raising Food
Gouache on board
19 x 13 in.
Signed lower left
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
ANNA MILO UPJOHN (American, 1868-1951)
Brittany
Charcoal on paper
11 x 8.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
Brittany
Charcoal on paper
11 x 8.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
ANNA MILO UPJOHN (American, 1868-1951)
Hungarian Goose Girl
Oil on canvas
25 x 16 in.
Signed lower left
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
Hungarian Goose Girl
Oil on canvas
25 x 16 in.
Signed lower left
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
JOHN FRANKLIN WHITMAN JR. (American, b. 1896)
Sailor, War Fund poster illustration, 1944
Gouache on board
28 x 20 in.
Signed lower center
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
Sailor, War Fund poster illustration, 1944
Gouache on board
28 x 20 in.
Signed lower center
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
JOHN FRANKLIN WHITMAN JR. (American, b. 1896)
War Fund Paper Poster illustration, 1944
Gouache on board
28 x 19.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
War Fund Paper Poster illustration, 1944
Gouache on board
28 x 19.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
LAWRENCE NELSON WILBUR (American, 1897-1960)
American Red Cross Poster
Vintage printed poster
29.5 x 19.5 in.
Signed in the plate lower left
A second, unframed poster, is included with the framed poster in this lot.
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
American Red Cross Poster
Vintage printed poster
29.5 x 19.5 in.
Signed in the plate lower left
A second, unframed poster, is included with the framed poster in this lot.
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
RICHARD ZOELLNER (American, 1908-2003)
Mine Rescue, 1942
Ink on paper
14.5 x 21.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
Mine Rescue, 1942
Ink on paper
14.5 x 21.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Collection of the American Red Cross.
CHRIS ACHILLEOS (British, b. 1947)
Burning Skull, 1986
Mixed media on board
24 x 14 in.
Monogrammed and dated lower right
Burning Skull, 1986
Mixed media on board
24 x 14 in.
Monogrammed and dated lower right
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Alimony, paperback cover, 1949
Mixed media on paper
13.75 x 9.5 in.
Not signed
This illustration appeared on the cover of by Faith Baldwin's novel, Alimony, Dell Books Mapback #318, 1949.
"She loved him. She knew that he was the man she had been waiting for -- that he was the man she had kept herself for. He was honest and decent and strong. And he loved her. But she wondered if the happiness she could bring him would be enough. Because she could never forget that he had known another happiness with another woman who had been his wife."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Alimony, paperback cover, 1949
Mixed media on paper
13.75 x 9.5 in.
Not signed
This illustration appeared on the cover of by Faith Baldwin's novel, Alimony, Dell Books Mapback #318, 1949.
"She loved him. She knew that he was the man she had been waiting for -- that he was the man she had kept herself for. He was honest and decent and strong. And he loved her. But she wondered if the happiness she could bring him would be enough. Because she could never forget that he had known another happiness with another woman who had been his wife."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Men's adventure magazine illustration
Mixed media on board
19.25 x 15 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Men's adventure magazine illustration
Mixed media on board
19.25 x 15 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Vanity Fair Cover, January 1920
Mixed-media on board
12.75 x 9.5 in.
Not signed
The back of the art board has a start of another painting.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Vanity Fair Cover, January 1920
Mixed-media on board
12.75 x 9.5 in.
Not signed
The back of the art board has a start of another painting.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Tastykake-Flavor's Locked In, ad illustration
Gouache and collage on board
5 x 11 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Tastykake-Flavor's Locked In, ad illustration
Gouache and collage on board
5 x 11 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Real Detective, pulp cover, April, 1936
Oil on canvas
19.75 x 14.75 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Real Detective, pulp cover, April, 1936
Oil on canvas
19.75 x 14.75 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Life's Largest Lesson - Built of Nickels and Dimes, Bank ad illustration
Oil on board
26.25 x 19.875 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Life's Largest Lesson - Built of Nickels and Dimes, Bank ad illustration
Oil on board
26.25 x 19.875 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Reclining Nude
Oil on canvas
23 x 27.5 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Reclining Nude
Oil on canvas
23 x 27.5 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
House of Deceit, paperback cover, 1955
Oil on board
21 x 14.5 in.
Not signed
This illustration appeared on the cover of Rae Loomis' novel, House of Deceit, Ace Books #S124, 1955.
"How long could this wanton play the role of a virtuous woman?"
A copy of the paperback is included in this lot.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
House of Deceit, paperback cover, 1955
Oil on board
21 x 14.5 in.
Not signed
This illustration appeared on the cover of Rae Loomis' novel, House of Deceit, Ace Books #S124, 1955.
"How long could this wanton play the role of a virtuous woman?"
A copy of the paperback is included in this lot.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
The Window
Oil on canvas
21.25 x 17.5 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The Window
Oil on canvas
21.25 x 17.5 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Stories of the East, paperback cover, 1962
Gouache on board
25.5 x 17 in.
Not signed
This illustration appeared on the cover of Somerset Maugham's book, Stories of the East, Ballantine Books #S663, 1962.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Stories of the East, paperback cover, 1962
Gouache on board
25.5 x 17 in.
Not signed
This illustration appeared on the cover of Somerset Maugham's book, Stories of the East, Ballantine Books #S663, 1962.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Submarine Patrol, movie poster illustration, c. 1938
Oil on canvas
35.5 x 24.5 in.
Not signed
This illustration was used for the one-sheet movie poster for John Ford's film Submarine Patrol, starring Richard Greene, Nancy Kelly, and Preston Foster.
"A naval officer is demoted for negligence and put in command of a run-down submarine chaser and with a motley crew."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Submarine Patrol, movie poster illustration, c. 1938
Oil on canvas
35.5 x 24.5 in.
Not signed
This illustration was used for the one-sheet movie poster for John Ford's film Submarine Patrol, starring Richard Greene, Nancy Kelly, and Preston Foster.
"A naval officer is demoted for negligence and put in command of a run-down submarine chaser and with a motley crew."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Detective Tales, pulp cover, November 1941
Oil on canvas
23 x 17 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Detective Tales, pulp cover, November 1941
Oil on canvas
23 x 17 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Jungle Scene
Oil on canvas
31.5 x 22.75 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Jungle Scene
Oil on canvas
31.5 x 22.75 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
(True Cases of) Women in Crime, magazine cover, January 1950
Oil on board
21.5 x 17 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
(True Cases of) Women in Crime, magazine cover, January 1950
Oil on board
21.5 x 17 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Kiss Me Baby
Vintage print
60 x 39.75 in.
Not signed
An original burlesque poster: Billiken Pictures presents Kiss Me, Baby Starring Taffy O'Neil (The Kandy Kid) with Pat Flannery / Leon De Voe.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Kiss Me Baby
Vintage print
60 x 39.75 in.
Not signed
An original burlesque poster: Billiken Pictures presents Kiss Me, Baby Starring Taffy O'Neil (The Kandy Kid) with Pat Flannery / Leon De Voe.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Lady Godiva and Her Strip-Tease Horse
Vintage print
60 x 39.75 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Lady Godiva and Her Strip-Tease Horse
Vintage print
60 x 39.75 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
The A.B.C.'s of Love, Snazzy Strippers Saucy and Spicy
Vintage print
60 x 39.75 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The A.B.C.'s of Love, Snazzy Strippers Saucy and Spicy
Vintage print
60 x 39.75 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Tia Juana After Midnite
Vintage print
60 x 39.75 in.
Not signed
Burlesque south of the Border!/ Tia Juana after Midnite/ An Intimate and Daring Expose of Nite Life in the Naughtiest City in the World!/ Starring Rita Ravel Mexican Spitfire and Misty Ayres
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Tia Juana After Midnite
Vintage print
60 x 39.75 in.
Not signed
Burlesque south of the Border!/ Tia Juana after Midnite/ An Intimate and Daring Expose of Nite Life in the Naughtiest City in the World!/ Starring Rita Ravel Mexican Spitfire and Misty Ayres
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Man's Way with Women
Vintage print
60 x 39.75 in.
Not signed
Man's Way with Women/ Women...Girls are Easy Victims of Man's Flattery...Why?/ A Smile...! an ankle or a Knee may change/ His Motto was Love 'Em and Leave 'Em.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Man's Way with Women
Vintage print
60 x 39.75 in.
Not signed
Man's Way with Women/ Women...Girls are Easy Victims of Man's Flattery...Why?/ A Smile...! an ankle or a Knee may change/ His Motto was Love 'Em and Leave 'Em.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Paris After Midnite
Vintage print
60 x 39.75 in.
Not signed
Tempest Storm Starring in "Paris after Midnite"/ 50 Million Frenchmen Can't Be Wrong/ Two G. I.s On the Loose In a City That Never Sleeps
From the Estate of Charles Martignette..
Paris After Midnite
Vintage print
60 x 39.75 in.
Not signed
Tempest Storm Starring in "Paris after Midnite"/ 50 Million Frenchmen Can't Be Wrong/ Two G. I.s On the Loose In a City That Never Sleeps
From the Estate of Charles Martignette..
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Probation
Vintage print
60 x 39.75 in.
Not signed
"Probation"/ some Girls Love to Live...Others...Live to Love/ Exciting Thrill! Betty Grable/ Girls of the Evening Over Anxious to Love/ Chained to the Vice Lords.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Probation
Vintage print
60 x 39.75 in.
Not signed
"Probation"/ some Girls Love to Live...Others...Live to Love/ Exciting Thrill! Betty Grable/ Girls of the Evening Over Anxious to Love/ Chained to the Vice Lords.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Paddy the Next Best Thing, movie poster illustration, c. 1933
Oil on canvas
34 x 17 in.
Not signed
This illustration was used on a movie poster for Paddy the Next Best Thing starring Warner Baxter and Janet Gaynor.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Paddy the Next Best Thing, movie poster illustration, c. 1933
Oil on canvas
34 x 17 in.
Not signed
This illustration was used on a movie poster for Paddy the Next Best Thing starring Warner Baxter and Janet Gaynor.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Grapette Soda, ad illustration
Oil on canvas
30 x 24 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Grapette Soda, ad illustration
Oil on canvas
30 x 24 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
At Gunpoint on the Train
Oil on canvas
30.25 x 22.5 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
At Gunpoint on the Train
Oil on canvas
30.25 x 22.5 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Sherwin Williams Paint, ad illustration
Oil on canvas
25.5 x 37 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Sherwin Williams Paint, ad illustration
Oil on canvas
25.5 x 37 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Gang World, pulp cover, May 1934
Oil on canvas
19.75 x 19.75 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Gang World, pulp cover, May 1934
Oil on canvas
19.75 x 19.75 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
The Fabric Salesman
Oil on board
13.25 x 15 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The Fabric Salesman
Oil on board
13.25 x 15 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Five Passenger Coupe, automobile ad illustration
Oil on canvas
20 x 34 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Five Passenger Coupe, automobile ad illustration
Oil on canvas
20 x 34 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Marlboro Man, ad illustration
Graphite on board
12.5 x 19.25 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Marlboro Man, ad illustration
Graphite on board
12.5 x 19.25 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
True Detective, pulp cover, November circa 1952
Oil on canvas
20.5 x 16.5 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
True Detective, pulp cover, November circa 1952
Oil on canvas
20.5 x 16.5 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Nesbitt's Orange Soda, ad illustration
Oil on canvas
25 x 36 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Nesbitt's Orange Soda, ad illustration
Oil on canvas
25 x 36 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Falstaff's Got Something!, ad illustration
Oil on canvas
19 x 40 in.
Not signed
Falstaff's Got Something! It's Dry, Light but Lively.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Falstaff's Got Something!, ad illustration
Oil on canvas
19 x 40 in.
Not signed
Falstaff's Got Something! It's Dry, Light but Lively.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Soldier's Gunfire
Gouache on board
13.25 x 22.25 in.
Initialed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Soldier's Gunfire
Gouache on board
13.25 x 22.25 in.
Initialed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Harem Dancers, men's adventure magazine illustration
Oil on board
15.5 x 21.5 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Harem Dancers, men's adventure magazine illustration
Oil on board
15.5 x 21.5 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
The Motor Car
Gouache on board
13.5 x 32 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The Motor Car
Gouache on board
13.5 x 32 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Arrow Shirt Company, advertising illustration
Oil on canvas
27.5 x 19.5 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Arrow Shirt Company, advertising illustration
Oil on canvas
27.5 x 19.5 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Guns of General Li, paperback cover, 1975
Gouache on board
24.25 x 19.5 in.
Not signed
This illustration appeared on the cover of Jack Lewis' novel, Guns for General Li, Pinnacle Books, 1975.
Guns of General Li, paperback cover, 1975
Gouache on board
24.25 x 19.5 in.
Not signed
This illustration appeared on the cover of Jack Lewis' novel, Guns for General Li, Pinnacle Books, 1975.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Golf Digest illustration, c. 1980s
Gouache and graphite on board
22.25 x 13.5 in.
Not signed
Golf Digest illustration, c. 1980s
Gouache and graphite on board
22.25 x 13.5 in.
Not signed
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Golf Digest illustration, c. 1980s
Gouache on board
15 x 28 in.
Not signed
Golf Digest illustration, c. 1980s
Gouache on board
15 x 28 in.
Not signed
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Signs of Things to Come, book cover, c. 1980s
Mixed media on board
14.75 x 30.25 in.
Not signed
This illustration appeared on the cover of the Angus Hall book, Signs of Things to Come, on a Doubleday alternate selection, c. 1980s.
Signs of Things to Come, book cover, c. 1980s
Mixed media on board
14.75 x 30.25 in.
Not signed
This illustration appeared on the cover of the Angus Hall book, Signs of Things to Come, on a Doubleday alternate selection, c. 1980s.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Fetus, Bodies, and Brain, paperback cover
Acrylic on board
17.5 x 11.75 in.
Not signed
From the Collection of Betty Ballantine.
Fetus, Bodies, and Brain, paperback cover
Acrylic on board
17.5 x 11.75 in.
Not signed
From the Collection of Betty Ballantine.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Mutant, paperback cover, 1963
Oil on collaged paper
19.5 x 14.5 in.
Not signed
This illustration appeared on the cover of Henry Kuttner's novel, Mutant, Ballantine Books #F 724, 1963.
From the Collection of Betty Ballantine.
Mutant, paperback cover, 1963
Oil on collaged paper
19.5 x 14.5 in.
Not signed
This illustration appeared on the cover of Henry Kuttner's novel, Mutant, Ballantine Books #F 724, 1963.
From the Collection of Betty Ballantine.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Man on Operating Table, paperback cover
Oil on board
23 x 16 in.
Not signed
From the Collection of Betty Ballantine.
Man on Operating Table, paperback cover
Oil on board
23 x 16 in.
Not signed
From the Collection of Betty Ballantine.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
A Place to Sleep, paperback cover, 1962
Oil on board
25 x 14.5 in.
Initialed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Gerda Rhoads' novel, A Place to Sleep, Ballantine Books, #F 599, 1962.
From the Collection of Betty Ballantine.
A Place to Sleep, paperback cover, 1962
Oil on board
25 x 14.5 in.
Initialed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Gerda Rhoads' novel, A Place to Sleep, Ballantine Books, #F 599, 1962.
From the Collection of Betty Ballantine.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Pin in Head, paperback cover
Acrylic on board
22 x 15.5 in.
Not signed
From the Collection of Betty Ballantine.
Pin in Head, paperback cover
Acrylic on board
22 x 15.5 in.
Not signed
From the Collection of Betty Ballantine.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Man Staked Out in Desert, paperback cover
Mixed media on board
23 x 17.25 in.
Not signed
From the Collection of Betty Ballantine.
Man Staked Out in Desert, paperback cover
Mixed media on board
23 x 17.25 in.
Not signed
From the Collection of Betty Ballantine.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Diashi-San paperback cover, 1965
Gouache and graphite on board
20 x 15 in.
Not signed
This illustration appeared on the cover of Robert Lund's novel, Daishi-San, Ballantine Books #U6027, 1965.
"A blazing historical novel of an English adventurer in the world of feudal Japan."
From the Collection of Betty Ballantine.
Diashi-San paperback cover, 1965
Gouache and graphite on board
20 x 15 in.
Not signed
This illustration appeared on the cover of Robert Lund's novel, Daishi-San, Ballantine Books #U6027, 1965.
"A blazing historical novel of an English adventurer in the world of feudal Japan."
From the Collection of Betty Ballantine.
PAUL LEHR (American, 1930-1998)
Fall Over Cliff, paperback cover, 1963
Mixed media on panel
24 x 15 in.
Not signed
This piece appeared, in an altered form, as the cover of Josephine Bell's novel, Fall Over Cliff, Ballantine Books #F-727, 1963.
From the Collection of Betty Ballantine.
Fall Over Cliff, paperback cover, 1963
Mixed media on panel
24 x 15 in.
Not signed
This piece appeared, in an altered form, as the cover of Josephine Bell's novel, Fall Over Cliff, Ballantine Books #F-727, 1963.
From the Collection of Betty Ballantine.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Not Long For This World, paperback cover, 1961
Acrylic on board laid on board
24 x 16 in.
Not signed
This illustration appeared on the cover of August Derleth's book, Not Long For this World, Ballantine Books #542, 1961.
"Horror stories to chill the grisly in heart."
From the Collection of Betty Ballantine.
Not Long For This World, paperback cover, 1961
Acrylic on board laid on board
24 x 16 in.
Not signed
This illustration appeared on the cover of August Derleth's book, Not Long For this World, Ballantine Books #542, 1961.
"Horror stories to chill the grisly in heart."
From the Collection of Betty Ballantine.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
The Crusades, paperback cover, 1962
Gouache on board
29.5 x 19.5 in.
Not signed
This illustration was used on the cover of Richard Suskind's book, The Crusades, Ballantine Books #F-573, 1962.
"Here are men whose names flash like steel--Richard the Lion-hearted, Saladin, the legendary Prester John. And here are the anonymous thousands--knights, beggars, lords and priests--men who joined the crusades out of religious zeal, or the ambition to carve out a private kingdom in the East, or simply to share in the rape and pillage that followed victory."
From the Collection of Betty Ballantine.
The Crusades, paperback cover, 1962
Gouache on board
29.5 x 19.5 in.
Not signed
This illustration was used on the cover of Richard Suskind's book, The Crusades, Ballantine Books #F-573, 1962.
"Here are men whose names flash like steel--Richard the Lion-hearted, Saladin, the legendary Prester John. And here are the anonymous thousands--knights, beggars, lords and priests--men who joined the crusades out of religious zeal, or the ambition to carve out a private kingdom in the East, or simply to share in the rape and pillage that followed victory."
From the Collection of Betty Ballantine.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
After the Rain, paperback cover, 1965
Acrylic on board
20.5 x 13.5 in.
Not signed
This illustration appeared on the cover of John Bowen's novel After the Rain, Ballantine Books #U2248, 1965.
"The time is two hundred years after the Great Rain, the deluge which drowned the world as we know it. The setting is a university lecture hall where, for the benefit of the students, the story of how their ancestors -- nine men and women -- survived on a raft to found a new society is being presented."
From the Collection of Betty Ballantine.
After the Rain, paperback cover, 1965
Acrylic on board
20.5 x 13.5 in.
Not signed
This illustration appeared on the cover of John Bowen's novel After the Rain, Ballantine Books #U2248, 1965.
"The time is two hundred years after the Great Rain, the deluge which drowned the world as we know it. The setting is a university lecture hall where, for the benefit of the students, the story of how their ancestors -- nine men and women -- survived on a raft to found a new society is being presented."
From the Collection of Betty Ballantine.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
The Lady is a Lush by Orrie Hitt, original book cover, 1960
Gouache on board
22 x 15 in.
Not signed
This illustration appeared on the cover of Orrie Hitt's novel, The Lady is a Lush, Beacon Book #B342, 1960.
"Where does the cocktail hour lead wives like Amy -- who can't stop with one drink? The lady is a lush. Fresh from alcoholic frenzies in the arms of other men, she would come to her husband's bed. He knew it -- yet found her irresistible."
The Lady is a Lush by Orrie Hitt, original book cover, 1960
Gouache on board
22 x 15 in.
Not signed
This illustration appeared on the cover of Orrie Hitt's novel, The Lady is a Lush, Beacon Book #B342, 1960.
"Where does the cocktail hour lead wives like Amy -- who can't stop with one drink? The lady is a lush. Fresh from alcoholic frenzies in the arms of other men, she would come to her husband's bed. He knew it -- yet found her irresistible."
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Vogue magazine illustration
Mixed media on board
18 x 14 in.
Not signed
Vogue magazine illustration
Mixed media on board
18 x 14 in.
Not signed
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
The Perfumed World, paperback cover, 1963
Oil on board
24.75 x 17 in.
Initialed lower left
This illustration appeared on the cover of Burt Anders' novel, The Perfumed World, Beacon Books, 1963.
"A novel that reveals the pent-up desires behind the peculiar pursuits of society women."
A copy of the paperback is included in this lot.
The Perfumed World, paperback cover, 1963
Oil on board
24.75 x 17 in.
Initialed lower left
This illustration appeared on the cover of Burt Anders' novel, The Perfumed World, Beacon Books, 1963.
"A novel that reveals the pent-up desires behind the peculiar pursuits of society women."
A copy of the paperback is included in this lot.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Untitled #4
Mixed media on board
28.5 x 21.5 in.
Not signed
Caption: "I thought ya shaid the drinks at th' Darnaby's ud knock yur hat off."
Untitled #4
Mixed media on board
28.5 x 21.5 in.
Not signed
Caption: "I thought ya shaid the drinks at th' Darnaby's ud knock yur hat off."
J. ASARO (American, 20th Century)
Hippies on Motorcycle
Watercolor on board
20.75 x 20.25 in.
Signed lower middle
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Hippies on Motorcycle
Watercolor on board
20.75 x 20.25 in.
Signed lower middle
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
HAL ASHMEAD (American, b. 1932)
Pin-Up
Oil on board
16 x 8 in.
Signed lower right
Pin-Up
Oil on board
16 x 8 in.
Signed lower right
ASLAN (French, b. 1930)
A Mod Pose, LUI magazine illustration, January 1967
Gouache on board
19.25 x 12.5 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration was published in LUI magazine, January 1967.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
A Mod Pose, LUI magazine illustration, January 1967
Gouache on board
19.25 x 12.5 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration was published in LUI magazine, January 1967.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
JOYCE BALLANTYNE (American, 1918-2006)
Straightening the Seams
Gouache on board
19.25 x 13.5 in.
Signed in pencil lower right
Inscribed in pencil to upper edge, "Not graceful raised skirt/ looking over her shoulder--down/More seam straightening/ more obvious/less of bottom."
This painting was reproduced as figure 196 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Straightening the Seams
Gouache on board
19.25 x 13.5 in.
Signed in pencil lower right
Inscribed in pencil to upper edge, "Not graceful raised skirt/ looking over her shoulder--down/More seam straightening/ more obvious/less of bottom."
This painting was reproduced as figure 196 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
JOYCE BALLANTYNE (American, 1918-2006)
Spilled Ink, pin-up study
Gouache on board
19.5 x 14.375 in.
Signed lower right
This is a preliminary study for the finished painting being offered in this auction.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Spilled Ink, pin-up study
Gouache on board
19.5 x 14.375 in.
Signed lower right
This is a preliminary study for the finished painting being offered in this auction.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
MCCLELLAND BARCLAY (American, 1891-1943)
Pin-up
Graphite on paper
10.75 x 15 in.
Signed lower center
PROVENANCE:
Louis K. Meisel Gallery, New York.
Pin-up
Graphite on paper
10.75 x 15 in.
Signed lower center
PROVENANCE:
Louis K. Meisel Gallery, New York.
KEN BARR (British, 20th Century)
Paperback cover
Oil on board
17.25 x 11.75 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover for Kenneth Bulmer's fantasy novel Swords of the Barbarians, Belmont Tower, 1970.
"From out of the country called Gathland came a mighty host of warriors thirsting for women, booty, and blood"
Paperback cover
Oil on board
17.25 x 11.75 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover for Kenneth Bulmer's fantasy novel Swords of the Barbarians, Belmont Tower, 1970.
"From out of the country called Gathland came a mighty host of warriors thirsting for women, booty, and blood"
VAUGHAN ALDEN BASS (American, 20th century)
Little Gal Blue, pin-up, circa 1956
Pencil on paper
12.75 x 9.5 in.
Not signed
This drawing is a preliminary study for a calendar painting for the Louis F. Dow Calendar Company. This lot includes a Certificate of Authenticity.
Little Gal Blue, pin-up, circa 1956
Pencil on paper
12.75 x 9.5 in.
Not signed
This drawing is a preliminary study for a calendar painting for the Louis F. Dow Calendar Company. This lot includes a Certificate of Authenticity.
WARREN W. BAUMGARTNER (American, 1894-1963)
Leaving the Factory
Watercolor on paper
12.25 x 21 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Leaving the Factory
Watercolor on paper
12.25 x 21 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
WALTER MARTIN BAUMHOFER (American, 1904-1987)
Marching Madmen, Part 5, Liberty illustration, December 28, 1935
Oil on canvas
24.5 x 34.5 in.
Signed right center
This illustration appeared in W. J. Blackledge's story Marching Madmen (Part V).
Caption: "He leaped suddenly, landing on the crouching figure. A throaty grunt -- and the fellow was dead."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Marching Madmen, Part 5, Liberty illustration, December 28, 1935
Oil on canvas
24.5 x 34.5 in.
Signed right center
This illustration appeared in W. J. Blackledge's story Marching Madmen (Part V).
Caption: "He leaped suddenly, landing on the crouching figure. A throaty grunt -- and the fellow was dead."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
WALTER MARTIN BAUMHOFER (American, 1904-1987)
Company of the Damned, Liberty magazine illustration, April 4, 1936
Oil on canvas
26.35 x 34.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Company of the Damned, Liberty magazine illustration, April 4, 1936
Oil on canvas
26.35 x 34.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
WALTER MARTIN BAUMHOFER (American, 1904-1987)
Wings Are Not for All the Brave, McCall's illustration, October 1942
Oil on canvas
24 x 7 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared in Anne Wormsers' short story, Wings Are Not for All the Brave, McCall's magazine, October 1942.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Wings Are Not for All the Brave, McCall's illustration, October 1942
Oil on canvas
24 x 7 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared in Anne Wormsers' short story, Wings Are Not for All the Brave, McCall's magazine, October 1942.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
WALTER MARTIN BAUMHOFER (American, 1904-1987)
North of Sinanju, The American Magazine illustration, June 1951
Oil on canvas
23 x 34 in.
Signed lower right
This piece is a story illustration for North of Sinanju, The American Magazine, June 1951.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
North of Sinanju, The American Magazine illustration, June 1951
Oil on canvas
23 x 34 in.
Signed lower right
This piece is a story illustration for North of Sinanju, The American Magazine, June 1951.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
HARRY BECKHOFF (American, 1901-1979)
A Light in France
Watercolor on board
16.25 x 18 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
A Light in France
Watercolor on board
16.25 x 18 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
HARRY BECKHOFF (American, 1901-1979)
Mishap in the Snow
Watercolor
11.75 x 13 in.
signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Mishap in the Snow
Watercolor
11.75 x 13 in.
signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
PHIL BERRY (American, 20th Century)
Tobogganing
Gouache on board
30 x 22 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Tobogganing
Gouache on board
30 x 22 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
C. BIGGS (American, 20th Century)
Red Head in Yellow Chemise with Pillows
Gouache on paper
19.75 x 15.75 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Red Head in Yellow Chemise with Pillows
Gouache on paper
19.75 x 15.75 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
JAMES R. BINGHAM (American, 1917-1971)
The Knockout
Ink on board
16 x 14 in.
Signed faintly lower center-left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The Knockout
Ink on board
16 x 14 in.
Signed faintly lower center-left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AUGUST BLESER (American, 1898-1966)
Meeting the Train
Oil on canvas
26 x 44 in.
Signed lower left:
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Meeting the Train
Oil on canvas
26 x 44 in.
Signed lower left:
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AUGUST BLESER (1898-1966)
River Café New York City
Oil on canvas
23.75 x 40.75 in.
Signed upper right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
River Café New York City
Oil on canvas
23.75 x 40.75 in.
Signed upper right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
STANLEY BORACK (American, b. 1927)
Apache Raiders
Oil on board
21.25 x 31 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Apache Raiders
Oil on board
21.25 x 31 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
GENE BOYER (American, 20th Century)
Portrait of Norman Rockwell, 1978
Acrylic on board
16.5 x 15 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Portrait of Norman Rockwell, 1978
Acrylic on board
16.5 x 15 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
WORTH BREHM (American, 1883-1928)
Playtime, story illustration
Charcoal on board
23 x 15 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Playtime, story illustration
Charcoal on board
23 x 15 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AUSTIN BRIGGS (American, 1909-1973)
The Rescue
Oil on board
15.5 x 12 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The Rescue
Oil on board
15.5 x 12 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
N. M. BRITTELLE (American, 20th Century)
Nymphs and Monkeys
Ink on paper
21.75 x 13.75 in.
Signed lower right From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Nymphs and Monkeys
Ink on paper
21.75 x 13.75 in.
Signed lower right From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
DUANE BRYERS (American, b. 1911)
Hilda, Raining at the Beach
Gouache on board
25.75 x 12 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Hilda, Raining at the Beach
Gouache on board
25.75 x 12 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AL BUELL (American, 1910-1996)
Study of Two Pin Ups
Pencil on paper
19.5 x 14.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Study of Two Pin Ups
Pencil on paper
19.5 x 14.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
CHARLES LIVINGSTON BULL (American, 1874-1932)
Plantation Stories of Old Louisiana, book illustration
Charcoal and ink on paper
18 x 11.25 in.
Signed lower right
Plantation Stories of Old Louisiana, book illustration
Charcoal and ink on paper
18 x 11.25 in.
Signed lower right
CHRIS CALLE (American, b. 1961)
Space illustration, one of twenty-six works for the US
Mixed media on board
23 x 18.375 in.
Signed lower right
One of twenty six works created for the US Stamps and Philatelic Center of Marshall Islands.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Space illustration, one of twenty-six works for the US
Mixed media on board
23 x 18.375 in.
Signed lower right
One of twenty six works created for the US Stamps and Philatelic Center of Marshall Islands.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
CHRIS CALLE (American, b. 1961)
Space illustrations, one of twenty-six works for the US Stamps and Philatelic Center of Marshal
Mixed media on board
24 x 20 in.
Signed lower right
One of twenty-six works created for the US Stamps and Philatelic Center of Marshall Islands.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Space illustrations, one of twenty-six works for the US Stamps and Philatelic Center of Marshal
Mixed media on board
24 x 20 in.
Signed lower right
One of twenty-six works created for the US Stamps and Philatelic Center of Marshall Islands.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ASA CASSIDY (American, 20th Century)
Chariot Race
Mixed media on board
10 x 23.25 in.
Signed lower right
Chariot Race
Mixed media on board
10 x 23.25 in.
Signed lower right
MATT CLARK (American, 1903-1972)
Draw, You Hell-Hound, American Weekly illustration, January 1, 1950
Mixed media on board
17.5 x 15 in.
Signed lower right
Caption: "Peel drew a knife and cut off a lock of her hair. "I will see you often," he said."
Draw, You Hell-Hound, American Weekly illustration, January 1, 1950
Mixed media on board
17.5 x 15 in.
Signed lower right
Caption: "Peel drew a knife and cut off a lock of her hair. "I will see you often," he said."
GIL COHEN (American, 20th Century)
Men, men's adventure magazine cover, April 1967
Gouache on board
22 x 16.75 in.
Not signed
This illustration was printed with a white background on the cover of Men, April 1967. It was also reprinted with its colored background as a much smaller image, as part of a multi-image cover style used in later years by the publisher.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Men, men's adventure magazine cover, April 1967
Gouache on board
22 x 16.75 in.
Not signed
This illustration was printed with a white background on the cover of Men, April 1967. It was also reprinted with its colored background as a much smaller image, as part of a multi-image cover style used in later years by the publisher.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
GIL COHEN (American, 20th Century)
Men's adventure magazine illustration
Mixed media on board
30 x 22 in.
Initialed lower right
Men's adventure magazine illustration
Mixed media on board
30 x 22 in.
Initialed lower right
DAN CONTENT (American, 1902-1990)
The WWI Soldier, Burial Detail
Oil on canvas
23 x 41.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The WWI Soldier, Burial Detail
Oil on canvas
23 x 41.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
RITCHIE COOPER (American, 20th Century)
Magazine illustration, c. 1940s
Charcoal on board
20 x 21 in.
Signed lower left
Magazine illustration, c. 1940s
Charcoal on board
20 x 21 in.
Signed lower left
DEAN CORNWELL (American, 1892-1960)
Three Colonial Men, mural study
Charcoal on vellum
20 x 15 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Three Colonial Men, mural study
Charcoal on vellum
20 x 15 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
DEAN CORNWELL (American, 1892-1960)
Historical Study
Charcoal on paper
23.75 x 13.75 in.
Initialed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Historical Study
Charcoal on paper
23.75 x 13.75 in.
Initialed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
DEAN CORNWELL (American, 1892-1960)
Marion Moorhouse
Charcoal on paper
11.75 x 10.25 in.
Initialed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Marion Moorhouse
Charcoal on paper
11.75 x 10.25 in.
Initialed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
DEAN CORNWELL (American, 1892-1960)
Boy with a Jug, mural study
Mixed media on board
22 x 13 in.
Initialed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Boy with a Jug, mural study
Mixed media on board
22 x 13 in.
Initialed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
DEAN CORNWELL (American, 1892-1960)
Blacksmith study
Charcoal on paper
25.75 x 13 in.
Initialed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Blacksmith study
Charcoal on paper
25.75 x 13 in.
Initialed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
MEL CRAIR (American, 20th Century)
Men's adventure magazine illustration
Mixed media on paper
14 x 22 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Men's adventure magazine illustration
Mixed media on paper
14 x 22 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
MEL CRAIR (American, 20th Century)
The Last Combat, men's adventure magazine illustration, 1958
Oil on board
15.5 x 12.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The Last Combat, men's adventure magazine illustration, 1958
Oil on board
15.5 x 12.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
STEVE CRISP (American, 20th Century)
Bad to the Bone, paperback cover, 1996
Mixed media on board
19 x 17 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared on the cover of Philip Caveny's novel, Bad to the Bone, Headline Books, 1996.
Bad to the Bone, paperback cover, 1996
Mixed media on board
19 x 17 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared on the cover of Philip Caveny's novel, Bad to the Bone, Headline Books, 1996.
EDNA CROMPTON (American, 20th Century)
Window Shopping
Oil on canvas
21.5 x 16.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Window Shopping
Oil on canvas
21.5 x 16.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
OLIVIA (OLIVIA DE BERARDINIS) (American, b. 1948)
Swank Magazine illustration, June 1977
Watercolor on board
10.25 x 3.75 in.
Signed & dated lower center
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Swank Magazine illustration, June 1977
Watercolor on board
10.25 x 3.75 in.
Signed & dated lower center
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
JOSEPH F. DE MARTINI (American, b. 1927)
Spirit of '76, 1976
Watercolor on board
29.5 x 19.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Spirit of '76, 1976
Watercolor on board
29.5 x 19.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
JOSEPH F. DE MARTINI (American, b. 1927)
Happy Birthday Prison Girl Pin-Up
Watercolor and pencil on board
16 x 12 in.
Signed lower-center right
Happy Birthday Prison Girl Pin-Up
Watercolor and pencil on board
16 x 12 in.
Signed lower-center right
JOSEPH DE MERS (American, 1910-1984)
Redhead at a mirror
Mixed media
16.75 x 16.5 in.
Signed lower right
Redhead at a mirror
Mixed media
16.75 x 16.5 in.
Signed lower right
WILLIAM DOLWICK (American, 1909-1993)
Coca-Cola ad illustration
Gouache on board
8.5 x 17 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Coca-Cola ad illustration
Gouache on board
8.5 x 17 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
C. MICHAEL DUDASH (American, b. 1952)
It's a Wonderful Life, movie promotion illustration, 1990
Mixed media on board
24.5 x 16.5 in.
Signed lower left
It's a Wonderful Life, movie promotion illustration, 1990
Mixed media on board
24.5 x 16.5 in.
Signed lower left
WALTER EARLY (American, 20th Century)
Borden Dairy Evaporated Milk, ad illustration
Watercolor on paper
12.75 x 13.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Borden Dairy Evaporated Milk, ad illustration
Watercolor on paper
12.75 x 13.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
HARRY EKMAN (American, 1923-1999)
Pin-Up Sketch
Pencil on paper
18.5 x 15.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Pin-Up Sketch
Pencil on paper
18.5 x 15.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
HARRY EKMAN (American, 1923-1999)
Pin-Up on the Phone
Graphite on paper
21.5 x 18.25 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Pin-Up on the Phone
Graphite on paper
21.5 x 18.25 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
STANLEY EKMAN (American, 1913-1998)
The Wishbone, American Weekly cover, c. 1953
Oil on board
20 x 21 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The Wishbone, American Weekly cover, c. 1953
Oil on board
20 x 21 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
DEAN ELLIS (American, 1920-2009)
Manhattan at Night
Oil on board
16.75 x 12.75 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Manhattan at Night
Oil on board
16.75 x 12.75 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
DEAN ELLIS (American, 1920-2009)
The Eleventh Commandment, paperback cover, 1970
Mixed media on board
30 x 20.5 in.
Not signed
This illustration was used on the cover of Lester Del Rey's novel, The Eleventh Commandment, Ballantine Books #02068, 1970.
"Earth was a teeming, desperate hellhole, overpopulated beyond the wildest nightmare and rife with starvation and disease. And still the people multiplied. They had no choice."
From the Collection of Betty Ballantine.
The Eleventh Commandment, paperback cover, 1970
Mixed media on board
30 x 20.5 in.
Not signed
This illustration was used on the cover of Lester Del Rey's novel, The Eleventh Commandment, Ballantine Books #02068, 1970.
"Earth was a teeming, desperate hellhole, overpopulated beyond the wildest nightmare and rife with starvation and disease. And still the people multiplied. They had no choice."
From the Collection of Betty Ballantine.
DEAN ELLIS (American, 1920-2009)
Hospital Station, paperback cover, 1979
Mixed medium on board
28.5 x 17.5 in.
Not signed
This illustration appeared on the cover of James White's novel, Hospital Station, Ballantine Books, 1979.
"Sector General -- the space hospital of the future."
From the Collection of Betty Ballantine.
Hospital Station, paperback cover, 1979
Mixed medium on board
28.5 x 17.5 in.
Not signed
This illustration appeared on the cover of James White's novel, Hospital Station, Ballantine Books, 1979.
"Sector General -- the space hospital of the future."
From the Collection of Betty Ballantine.
MERLIN ENABNIT (American, 1903-1979)
Corset Pin Up
Oil on board
19.75 x 13 in.
Signed lower center
This painting was reproduced as figure 810 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen Books, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Corset Pin Up
Oil on board
19.75 x 13 in.
Signed lower center
This painting was reproduced as figure 810 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen Books, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
MARK ENGLISH (American, b. 1933)
Under the Family Tree, story illustration
Mixed media on board
26.5 x 31.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Under the Family Tree, story illustration
Mixed media on board
26.5 x 31.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
JOHN PHILIP FALTER (American, 1910-1982)
From Football to Naval Pilot
Oil on canvas board
18 x 12 in.
Signed lower center
From Football to Naval Pilot
Oil on canvas board
18 x 12 in.
Signed lower center
ROBERT FAWCETT (American, 1903-1967)
Book illustration, c. 1965-66
Mixed media on board
14.5 x 16 in.
Not signed
Book illustration, c. 1965-66
Mixed media on board
14.5 x 16 in.
Not signed
ANTON OTTO FISCHER (American, 1882-1962)
Story illustration
Oil on canvas
30.5 x 22.5 in.
Initialed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Story illustration
Oil on canvas
30.5 x 22.5 in.
Initialed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
DOROTHY FLACK (American, 20th Century)
Changing Pilots, All-Story illustration, March 15, 1932
Pen and ink on board
28.5 x 22.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Changing Pilots, All-Story illustration, March 15, 1932
Pen and ink on board
28.5 x 22.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
JAMES MONTGOMERY FLAGG (American, 1877-1960)
Hildegarde Keim
Charcoal on paper
20 x 15 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Hildegarde Keim
Charcoal on paper
20 x 15 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
GINO FORTE (American, 20th Century)
The Big Bedroom, paperback cover, 1959
Gouache on board
18 x 12 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Edward Ronns' novel, The Big Bedroom, Pyramid Books, 1959. Only the lower scene was reproduced on the front cover.
"A frank novel of broken vows and secret sins in a New York suburb that everybody knows."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The Big Bedroom, paperback cover, 1959
Gouache on board
18 x 12 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Edward Ronns' novel, The Big Bedroom, Pyramid Books, 1959. Only the lower scene was reproduced on the front cover.
"A frank novel of broken vows and secret sins in a New York suburb that everybody knows."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
GRIFFITH FOXLEY (American, 20th Century)
A Modern Cinderella, story Illustration
Charcoal and watercolor on board
17.5 x 13.25 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
A Modern Cinderella, story Illustration
Charcoal and watercolor on board
17.5 x 13.25 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
CHARLES FRACÉ (American, 20th Century)
Play Girl, paperback cover, 1960
Oil on board
26 x 15.5 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared on the cover of Barry DeForest's novel, Play Girl, Beacon Books #B327, 1960.
"The daring story of a thrill-seeking millionaire and the lovely girl willing to do anything -- but anything -- to share his wealth."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Play Girl, paperback cover, 1960
Oil on board
26 x 15.5 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared on the cover of Barry DeForest's novel, Play Girl, Beacon Books #B327, 1960.
"The daring story of a thrill-seeking millionaire and the lovely girl willing to do anything -- but anything -- to share his wealth."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ART FRAHM (American, 1906-1981)
Remember All the Safety Rules
Oil on canvas
29.5 x 33.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Remember All the Safety Rules
Oil on canvas
29.5 x 33.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ART FRAHM (American, 1906-1981)
Westward Ho!, Traveling Hobo Series
Oil on canvas
27.5 x 39.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Westward Ho!, Traveling Hobo Series
Oil on canvas
27.5 x 39.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
GERVASIO GALLARDO (American, b. 1934)
Over the Hills and Far Away, paperback cover
Mixed media on board
14.5 x 18.5 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared on the cover of Lord Dunsany's novel, Over the Hills and Far Away, Ballantine Books #23886, 1974.
From the Collection of Betty Ballantine.
Over the Hills and Far Away, paperback cover
Mixed media on board
14.5 x 18.5 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared on the cover of Lord Dunsany's novel, Over the Hills and Far Away, Ballantine Books #23886, 1974.
From the Collection of Betty Ballantine.
EDWIN GEORGI (American, 1896-1964)
Couple Listening to Music
Oil on board
14.25 x 27 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Couple Listening to Music
Oil on board
14.25 x 27 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
EDWIN GEORGI (American, 1896-1964)
A Date with Bas, Redbook illustration, June 1953
Oil on board
24.5 x 21.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
A Date with Bas, Redbook illustration, June 1953
Oil on board
24.5 x 21.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
HORACE GILMORE (American, d. 1999)
Amidst the Gulls
Oil on canvas
23 x 32 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Amidst the Gulls
Oil on canvas
23 x 32 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
HORACE GILMORE (American, d. 1999)
Ship at Full Sail
Oil on canvas
36 x 25 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Ship at Full Sail
Oil on canvas
36 x 25 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
BASIL GOGOS (American, 20th Century)
Men's adventure magazine cover illustration
Mixed media on board
30 x 22.5 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Men's adventure magazine cover illustration
Mixed media on board
30 x 22.5 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
DARRELL GREENE (American, 20th Century)
Doing It
Oil on canvas
35.5 x 21.5 in.
Inscribed to stretcher: Doing it D. Greene
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Doing It
Oil on canvas
35.5 x 21.5 in.
Inscribed to stretcher: Doing it D. Greene
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
BILL GREGG (American, 20th Century)
The Marlboro Man
Mixed media on board
17 x 13.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The Marlboro Man
Mixed media on board
17 x 13.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
LEALAND R. GUSTAVSON (American, 1894-1966)
Anne of Green Gables, movie promotion illustration, c. 1934
Oil on board
18.5 x 15.25 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration is based on the George Nichols Jr. film Anne of Green Gables starring actress Anne Shirley, who took her stage name from this role.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Anne of Green Gables, movie promotion illustration, c. 1934
Oil on board
18.5 x 15.25 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration is based on the George Nichols Jr. film Anne of Green Gables starring actress Anne Shirley, who took her stage name from this role.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
GEORGE GUZZI (American, 20th Century)
Go-Go Pin Music
Watercolor and ink on board
13.75 x 10.75 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Go-Go Pin Music
Watercolor and ink on board
13.75 x 10.75 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
HANNERT (American, 20th Century)
Oh Joy! Sweet Corn
Oil on board
27 x 19.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Oh Joy! Sweet Corn
Oil on board
27 x 19.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
MABEL ROLLINS HARRIS (American, 20th Century)
Contemplating the Cookie Jar
Pastel on board
27.5 x 21.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Contemplating the Cookie Jar
Pastel on board
27.5 x 21.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
MABEL ROLLINS HARRIS (American, 20th Century)
The Little Hitchhiker
Pastel
27.25 x 21.25 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The Little Hitchhiker
Pastel
27.25 x 21.25 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
PETER HELCK (American, 1893-1988)
Story illustration
Watercolor on board
20.5 x 7.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Story illustration
Watercolor on board
20.5 x 7.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
MICHAEL HERRING (20th Century)
The Wolves of Mt. Caradhras from Lord of the Rings, Tolkien calendar illustration, 1980
Acrylic on board
20 x 21.5 in.
Not signed
The Wolves of Mt. Caradhras from Lord of the Rings, Tolkien calendar illustration, 1980
Acrylic on board
20 x 21.5 in.
Not signed
CARDWELL HIGGINS (American, 1902-1983)
A Delightful Page in the Record of My Existence
Ink on board
20.25 x 13.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
A Delightful Page in the Record of My Existence
Ink on board
20.25 x 13.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
CARDWELL HIGGINS (American, 1902-1983)
Circle of Life, c. 1970s
Ink on board
15.25 x 14.5 in.
Signed lower right
Inset within mat: The Circle of Life/ The Perfect Man and Perfect Woman, seeking one another in unison/ For the creation of the Perfect Child;/ With the Protecting Hand of the Father and the Supporting Hand of the Mother,/ The embodiment of Father, Mother and Child is the total life./ The Sun, the supplier of the life-giving elements necessary for survival. / The Hourglass of Time./ The Evil influence that comes into their lives;/ The slowly burning candle of Life, And the inevitable -- Death!/ By Cardwell S. Higgins
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Circle of Life, c. 1970s
Ink on board
15.25 x 14.5 in.
Signed lower right
Inset within mat: The Circle of Life/ The Perfect Man and Perfect Woman, seeking one another in unison/ For the creation of the Perfect Child;/ With the Protecting Hand of the Father and the Supporting Hand of the Mother,/ The embodiment of Father, Mother and Child is the total life./ The Sun, the supplier of the life-giving elements necessary for survival. / The Hourglass of Time./ The Evil influence that comes into their lives;/ The slowly burning candle of Life, And the inevitable -- Death!/ By Cardwell S. Higgins
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
GREG and TIM HILDEBRANDT (American, 20th Century)
Creation
Acrylic on board
35.25 x 28.5 in.
Signed lower left
Creation
Acrylic on board
35.25 x 28.5 in.
Signed lower left
RUSS HILL (American, 20th Century)
Two Pin Ups
Watercolor on board
20 x 15 in.
Each signed lower left
This lot features a group of two pin-up paintings.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Two Pin Ups
Watercolor on board
20 x 15 in.
Each signed lower left
This lot features a group of two pin-up paintings.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
MARTIN HOFFMAN (American, 20th Century)
The Eye of the Needle, movie promotion illustration, c. 1981
Oil on canvas
29.75 x 25.5 in.
Signed verso
Inscribed to verso: Eye of the Needle/ Marti Hoffman NYC
This piece was used to promote the film Eye of the Needle, starring Donald Sutherland and Kate Nelligan.
"To love a stranger is easy -- to kill a lover is not."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The Eye of the Needle, movie promotion illustration, c. 1981
Oil on canvas
29.75 x 25.5 in.
Signed verso
Inscribed to verso: Eye of the Needle/ Marti Hoffman NYC
This piece was used to promote the film Eye of the Needle, starring Donald Sutherland and Kate Nelligan.
"To love a stranger is easy -- to kill a lover is not."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
JOHN HOLMES (American, 20th Century)
The Complete Short Stories of Ambrose Bierce,Volume I: The World of Horror, paperback cover, 1971
Mixed media on board
31 x 21.5 in.
Signed on verso
This illustration appeared on the cover of The Complete Short Stories of Ambrose Bierce, Volume I: The Word of Horror, Ballantine Books #02422, 1971.
From the Collection of Betty Ballantine.
The Complete Short Stories of Ambrose Bierce,Volume I: The World of Horror, paperback cover, 1971
Mixed media on board
31 x 21.5 in.
Signed on verso
This illustration appeared on the cover of The Complete Short Stories of Ambrose Bierce, Volume I: The Word of Horror, Ballantine Books #02422, 1971.
From the Collection of Betty Ballantine.
CURTIS HOPPE (American, 20th Century)
Girl in Tub, 1985
Oil on canvas
48 x 34 in.
Signed to verso
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Girl in Tub, 1985
Oil on canvas
48 x 34 in.
Signed to verso
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
GAYLE PORTER HOSKINS (American, 1887-1962)
The Lone Trail, Woman's Home Companion illustration, c. 1923
Oil on canvas
35.5 x 25.5 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared in Vera L. Connolly's short story, The Lone Trail, in the September or October 1923 issue of Woman's Home Companion.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The Lone Trail, Woman's Home Companion illustration, c. 1923
Oil on canvas
35.5 x 25.5 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared in Vera L. Connolly's short story, The Lone Trail, in the September or October 1923 issue of Woman's Home Companion.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
JOHN NEWTON HOWITT (American, 1885-1958)
Relaxing Under a Tree
Oil on canvas
23.5 x 32.5 in.
Signed lower center right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Relaxing Under a Tree
Oil on canvas
23.5 x 32.5 in.
Signed lower center right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
MEL HUNTER (American, 20th Century)
Positioning the Rocket - Bumper Project
Acrylic on board
20 x 16 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Positioning the Rocket - Bumper Project
Acrylic on board
20 x 16 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
EARL OLIVER HURST (American, 1895-1958)
At the Shore
Watercolor on board
25.6 x 16.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
At the Shore
Watercolor on board
25.6 x 16.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
EUGENE IVERD (American, 1893-1936)
Saturday Evening Post preliminary cover study
Oil on board
12.5 x 9.5 in.
Signed on the mat
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Saturday Evening Post preliminary cover study
Oil on board
12.5 x 9.5 in.
Signed on the mat
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
E. V. JOHNSON (American, 20th Century)
A Chilly Night, Borden's Dairy, ad illustration
Gouache on board
13.5 x 13.5 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
A Chilly Night, Borden's Dairy, ad illustration
Gouache on board
13.5 x 13.5 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
DAVID MCCALL JOHNSTON (American, b. 1940)
The Song of Rhiannon, paperback cover, 1972
Mixed media on paper
14 x 18 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Evangeline Walton's novel, The Song of Rhiannon, Ballantine Books #02773, 1972.
"The curse destroyed their realm -- but a strong and clever man might undo even the most powerful bane."
From the Collection of Betty Ballantine.
The Song of Rhiannon, paperback cover, 1972
Mixed media on paper
14 x 18 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Evangeline Walton's novel, The Song of Rhiannon, Ballantine Books #02773, 1972.
"The curse destroyed their realm -- but a strong and clever man might undo even the most powerful bane."
From the Collection of Betty Ballantine.
EDWARD KAELWEL (20th Century)
Symbolist painting, 1916
Mixed media on paper
15 x 9 in.
Initialed lower right
Symbolist painting, 1916
Mixed media on paper
15 x 9 in.
Initialed lower right
GARY KELLEY (American, 20th Century)
Bonnee Annee, c. 1990s
Pastel on paper
20 x 16 in.
Signed lower left
Bonnee Annee, c. 1990s
Pastel on paper
20 x 16 in.
Signed lower left
EVERETT RAYMOND KINSTLER (American, b. 1926)
A Time to Kill,
Pen and ink on paper
16 x 15 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
A Time to Kill,
Pen and ink on paper
16 x 15 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Mainstream Illustration
KRESEK (American, 20th Century)
Knight with Woman
Mixed medium with reptile skin on paper
26 x 15.75 in.
Signed lower left
From the Collection of Betty Ballantine.
Knight with Woman
Mixed medium with reptile skin on paper
26 x 15.75 in.
Signed lower left
From the Collection of Betty Ballantine.
Paintings
FLORENCE KROEGER (American, 20th Century)
Irish Setter
Pastel on board
25.75 x 20 in.
Signed lower right quadrant
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Irish Setter
Pastel on board
25.75 x 20 in.
Signed lower right quadrant
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
MORR KUSNET (American, 20th Century)
Bridge Over the River Kwai, movie illustration
Watercolor on board
33 x 22 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Bridge Over the River Kwai, movie illustration
Watercolor on board
33 x 22 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
MANNING DE VILLENEUVE LEE (American, 1894-1980)
The Air Mail
Oil on canvas
29.75 x 21.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The Air Mail
Oil on canvas
29.75 x 21.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ROBERT EDMUND LEE (American, 20th Century)
Edison Light - Here Begins the Service, advertising illustration
Gouache on board
5.5 x 26.75 in.
Signed upper right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Edison Light - Here Begins the Service, advertising illustration
Gouache on board
5.5 x 26.75 in.
Signed upper right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
RON LESSER (American, 20th Century)
Cigar Girl
Acrylic on board
14.25 x 13 in.
Signed lower right
Cigar Girl
Acrylic on board
14.25 x 13 in.
Signed lower right
After JOSEPH CHRISTIAN LEYENDECKER (American, 1874-1951)
Kuppenheimer Clothing Illustration
Oil on board
23.75 x 11.25 in.
Not signed
This is a very nicely done copy, most likely from the period, of a Leyendecker advertising image.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Kuppenheimer Clothing Illustration
Oil on board
23.75 x 11.25 in.
Not signed
This is a very nicely done copy, most likely from the period, of a Leyendecker advertising image.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
JOSEPH CHRISTIAN LEYENDECKER (American, 1874-1951)
America Calls Enlist in the Navy, vintage WWI poster
Printed and mounted on canvas
45 x 28 in.
Printed signature
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
America Calls Enlist in the Navy, vintage WWI poster
Printed and mounted on canvas
45 x 28 in.
Printed signature
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
WILLIAM H. LISTER (American, b. 1866)
Girl with Chicks
Oil on board
30 x 22 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Girl with Chicks
Oil on board
30 x 22 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
RAYMOND LOBATO (Dutch, 20th Century)
Feather Duster, Penthouse calendar illustration, 1996
Mixed media on paper
26 x 19.5 in.
Signed lower right
Feather Duster was commissioned for the 1996 Penthouse Magazine calendar.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Feather Duster, Penthouse calendar illustration, 1996
Mixed media on paper
26 x 19.5 in.
Signed lower right
Feather Duster was commissioned for the 1996 Penthouse Magazine calendar.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ORSON BYRON LOWELL (American, 1871-1956)
Frocks
Pen and Ink on board
22.5 x 15 in.
Signed lower middle
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Frocks
Pen and Ink on board
22.5 x 15 in.
Signed lower middle
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ORSON BYRON LOWELL (American, 1871-1956)
Hall of Beauties
Pen and ink on paper
22.5 x 31.25 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Hall of Beauties
Pen and ink on paper
22.5 x 31.25 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ALEX LUDERS (American, 20th Century)
Call Her Savage , Clara Bow movie poster illustration, 1932
Oil on board
21 x 14.5 in.
Not signed
Offered here is the very rare original painting of Clara Bow by Alex Luders used for the one sheet poster for the 1932 film, Call Her Savage. This is a beautiful example of this artist's work, who also did the poster art for many other Fox films of the early 1930s. This is an excellent opportunity to win a wonderful example of original poster art from the 1930s, very little of which survives.
Call Her Savage , Clara Bow movie poster illustration, 1932
Oil on board
21 x 14.5 in.
Not signed
Offered here is the very rare original painting of Clara Bow by Alex Luders used for the one sheet poster for the 1932 film, Call Her Savage. This is a beautiful example of this artist's work, who also did the poster art for many other Fox films of the early 1930s. This is an excellent opportunity to win a wonderful example of original poster art from the 1930s, very little of which survives.
PHILIP LYFORD (American, 1887-1987)
The Hunters
Oil on canvas
27 x 29.5 in.
Signed mid left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The Hunters
Oil on canvas
27 x 29.5 in.
Signed mid left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
EARL MAC PHERSON (American, 1910-1993)
Pin Up with Netting
Pastel on board
24.75 x 19 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Pin Up with Netting
Pastel on board
24.75 x 19 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
WENDELL MACRAE (American, 1896-1980)
Running Indian
Oil on canvas
30 x 40 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Running Indian
Oil on canvas
30 x 40 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
DENNIS MAGDICH (American, 20th Century)
Summer Sex, Playboy illustration
Watercolor on board
30 x 18.5 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Summer Sex, Playboy illustration
Watercolor on board
30 x 18.5 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ROBERT MAGUIRE (American, 1921-2005)
Blood Emerald, paperback cover, 1975
Oil on board
40 x 25 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Vanessa Blake's novel Blood Emerald, Pocket Books, 1975.
A copy of the book is included in this lot.
Blood Emerald, paperback cover, 1975
Oil on board
40 x 25 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Vanessa Blake's novel Blood Emerald, Pocket Books, 1975.
A copy of the book is included in this lot.
ROBERT MAGUIRE (American, 1921-2005)
Two preliminary sketches, paperback covers
Pencil on paper
9 x 5.5 in.
Signed lower left
Two preliminary sketches, paperback covers
Pencil on paper
9 x 5.5 in.
Signed lower left
JAMES MARSH (English, b. 1946)
My Uncle Oswald, book cover, 1980
Mixed media on board
20 x 16 in.
Signed lower right This piece was done as a proposed cover design for Roald Dahl's novel, My Uncle Oswald. James Marsh has been named as "one of the top ten leading British illustrators."
"Volume XX of the Diaries of Oswald Hendryks Cornelius, the greatest rogue, bounder, connoisseur, and bon vivant of all time."
My Uncle Oswald, book cover, 1980
Mixed media on board
20 x 16 in.
Signed lower right This piece was done as a proposed cover design for Roald Dahl's novel, My Uncle Oswald. James Marsh has been named as "one of the top ten leading British illustrators."
"Volume XX of the Diaries of Oswald Hendryks Cornelius, the greatest rogue, bounder, connoisseur, and bon vivant of all time."
WALTER MARTIN (American, 20th Century)
Passing the Battery
Gouache on board
12.5 x 10 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Passing the Battery
Gouache on board
12.5 x 10 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
FORTUNINO MATANIA (Italian, 1881-1963)
Charles I and his Queen Passing Through the Hostile Crowd
Mixed media on board
7.25 x 9.75 in.
Signed lower left
Charles I and his Queen Passing Through the Hostile Crowd
Mixed media on board
7.25 x 9.75 in.
Signed lower left
FORTUNINO MATANIA (Italian, 1881-1963)
Lady Hester Stanhope Riding with William Pitt
Graphite and ink on board
13.25 x 13 in.
Signed lower right
Lady Hester Stanhope Riding with William Pitt
Graphite and ink on board
13.25 x 13 in.
Signed lower right
FORTUNINO MATANIA (Italian, 1881-1963)
Henrietta and the Queen Dancing
Ink on board
8.875 x 10.75 in.
Not signed
Henrietta and the Queen Dancing
Ink on board
8.875 x 10.75 in.
Not signed
WILLIAM MEDCALF (American, 20th Century)
Black and White Sylvania Calender Illustration, Sketch, c. 1962
Gouache on board
21.75 x 15.75 in.
Signed lower right
Black and White Sylvania Calender Illustration, Sketch, c. 1962
Gouache on board
21.75 x 15.75 in.
Signed lower right
Pulp, Pulp-like, Digests, and Paperback Art
MICHAEL (American, 20th Century)
The Golden Egg, paperback cover, 1953
Oil on board
24.25 x 16.5 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared on the cover of James S. Pollak's novel, The Golden Egg, Perma Books #P-231, 1953.
"The spectacular story of the rise and fall of a Hollywood heel."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The Golden Egg, paperback cover, 1953
Oil on board
24.25 x 16.5 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared on the cover of James S. Pollak's novel, The Golden Egg, Perma Books #P-231, 1953.
"The spectacular story of the rise and fall of a Hollywood heel."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Paintings
IAN MILLER (British, b. 1946)
Lord of Middle Air, 1994
Mixed media on board
9.25 x 12.75 in.
Not signed
This illustration was used on the cover of both the hard cover and paperback editions of Michael Scott Rohan's novel, Lord of Middle Air, Gollancz, 1994.
"Young Walter Scot is hot on the heels of cattle raiders in the service of the dark Lord of Soulis when he encounters his kinsman Michael Scot -- and his life is changed forever. Even in the turbulent Borderlands of thirteenth-century Scotland Michael had a fearsome reputation as a magician and master of forbidden arts, trafficking with the demons of the middle air."
Lord of Middle Air, 1994
Mixed media on board
9.25 x 12.75 in.
Not signed
This illustration was used on the cover of both the hard cover and paperback editions of Michael Scott Rohan's novel, Lord of Middle Air, Gollancz, 1994.
"Young Walter Scot is hot on the heels of cattle raiders in the service of the dark Lord of Soulis when he encounters his kinsman Michael Scot -- and his life is changed forever. Even in the turbulent Borderlands of thirteenth-century Scotland Michael had a fearsome reputation as a magician and master of forbidden arts, trafficking with the demons of the middle air."
BRUCE MINNEY (American, b. 1928)
The Incredible Walking Gun, men's adventure magazine illustration, 1959
Gouache on board
12 x 24 in.
Signed lower right
Inscribed to mat: The Incredible Walking Gun, MC/September/59/ Page 34-35
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The Incredible Walking Gun, men's adventure magazine illustration, 1959
Gouache on board
12 x 24 in.
Signed lower right
Inscribed to mat: The Incredible Walking Gun, MC/September/59/ Page 34-35
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ARTHUR MITCHELL (American, 1889-1977)
Western pulp cover, 1929
Oil on canvas
24.5 x 21.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Western pulp cover, 1929
Oil on canvas
24.5 x 21.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
FREDERIC KIMBALL MIZEN (American, 1888-1964)
Mountie Gazing at Butte
Gouache on board
21.5 x 29.75 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Mountie Gazing at Butte
Gouache on board
21.5 x 29.75 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
WALLACE MORGAN (American, 20th Century)
Newspaper Men
Charcoal on board
11.5 x 24.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Newspaper Men
Charcoal on board
11.5 x 24.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
LUCILE MURPHY (American, 1873-1956)
Calendar art
Pen and ink on board
13 x 10.25 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Calendar art
Pen and ink on board
13 x 10.25 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
LUCILE MURPHY (American, 20th Century)
Spring Cleaning, calendar illustration
Pen and ink on paper
13.25 x 10.25 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Spring Cleaning, calendar illustration
Pen and ink on paper
13.25 x 10.25 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
JAMES WINDSOR NEWTON (American, 20th Century)
Lady of the Manor
Gouache on paper laid on board
6.25 x 8.25 in.
Signed lower left
Lady of the Manor
Gouache on paper laid on board
6.25 x 8.25 in.
Signed lower left
MAYO OLMSTEAD (American, b. 1925)
Wheaties Cereal, ad illustration
Gouache on board
27.25 x 24.5 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Wheaties Cereal, ad illustration
Gouache on board
27.25 x 24.5 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
CUSHMAN PARKER (American, 1881-1940)
Boy with Bowl of Beans
Oil on canvas
15.5 x 19.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Boy with Bowl of Beans
Oil on canvas
15.5 x 19.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
GEORGE PETTY (American, 1894-1975)
The Chef
Ink on board
16 x 11.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The Chef
Ink on board
16 x 11.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
GEORGE PETTY (American, 1894-1975)
Portrait of Ed, 1924
Gouache on board
9.75 x 7.75 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Portrait of Ed, 1924
Gouache on board
9.75 x 7.75 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Works on Paper
J. POLLACK (British, 20th Century)
Just Like a Dame, paperback illustration, 1948
Watercolor on board
14.75 x 10 in.
Signed lower left
This painting was reproduced as figure 51 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen Books, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Just Like a Dame, paperback illustration, 1948
Watercolor on board
14.75 x 10 in.
Signed lower left
This painting was reproduced as figure 51 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen Books, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Paintings
HARRY SPAFFORD POTTER (American, 1873-1973)
Thinking of His Girl, 1939
Oil on canvas
27.5 x 21.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Thinking of His Girl, 1939
Oil on canvas
27.5 x 21.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
GUY POWERS (American, 20th Century)
Viki Sitting
Giclee print on paper
22 x 16 in.
Signed lower right
Viki Sitting
Giclee print on paper
22 x 16 in.
Signed lower right
GENE PRESSLER (American, b. 1893)
Ladies at a Football Game
Oil on board
21.5 x 17.75 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Ladies at a Football Game
Oil on board
21.5 x 17.75 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Pulp, Pulp-like, Digests, and Paperback Art
NICHOLAS PRICE (American, 20th Century)
Red Moon, Black Mountain
Mixed medium on paper
13.75 x 14 in.
Signed lower right
From the Collection of Betty Ballantine.
Red Moon, Black Mountain
Mixed medium on paper
13.75 x 14 in.
Signed lower right
From the Collection of Betty Ballantine.
Paintings
PAUL RABUT (American, 1914-1983)
Senorita-Dancer in the Dark
Oil on board
11.5 x 27.75 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Senorita-Dancer in the Dark
Oil on board
11.5 x 27.75 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
HENRY PATRICK RALEIGH (American, 1880-1944)
At the Piano, 1930
Mixed media on paper
19.5 x 14.75 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
At the Piano, 1930
Mixed media on paper
19.5 x 14.75 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
HENRY PATRICK RALEIGH (American, 1880-1944)
At Your Pleasure
Ink and wash on paper
18.5 x 17.5 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
At Your Pleasure
Ink and wash on paper
18.5 x 17.5 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
HENRY PATRICK RALEIGH (American, 1880-1944)
Confidence, 1927
Ink on board
17 x 26 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Confidence, 1927
Ink on board
17 x 26 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
BILL RANDALL (American, b. 1911)
Space Girl
Gouache on board
20.5 x 15 in.
Signed upper right
This painting was reproduced as figure 866 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Space Girl
Gouache on board
20.5 x 15 in.
Signed upper right
This painting was reproduced as figure 866 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
WILLIAM REUSSWIG (American, 1902-1978)
Baseball Batter
Oil on board
19 x 13 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Baseball Batter
Oil on board
19 x 13 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
GRANT TYSON REYNARD (American, 1887-1968)
In the Café
Charcoal on board
17 x 27 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
In the Café
Charcoal on board
17 x 27 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
GRANT TYSON REYNARD (American, 1887-1968)
A Discussion
Charcoal on board
9.5 x 12.5 in.
Signed lower middle
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
A Discussion
Charcoal on board
9.5 x 12.5 in.
Signed lower middle
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
JOY E. ROMA (American, 20th Century)
The Dressing Room
Oil on canvas
33.5 x 25.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The Dressing Room
Oil on canvas
33.5 x 25.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ALEXANDER ROSS (American, 1908-1990)
On the Beach, story illustration
Gouache on board
22 x 30 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
On the Beach, story illustration
Gouache on board
22 x 30 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ALEXANDER ROSS (American, 1908-1990)
Framing the Doctor's Diploma
Oil on board
20 x 18.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Framing the Doctor's Diploma
Oil on board
20 x 18.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
LESLIE ROSS (American, 1910-1989)
Star Western pulp cover, November, c. 1937
Oil on canvas
29.25 x 22.5 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Star Western pulp cover, November, c. 1937
Oil on canvas
29.25 x 22.5 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
HENRI SABIN (French/American, 20th Century)
Portrait of Delores Del Rio, movie magazine cover, 1936
Pastel on paper
19 x 15.5 in.
Signed and dated lower right
This expressive and expertly rendered pastel portrait of actress Delores Del Rio was likely done as a commissioned work for inclusion in a movie studio exhibitor's book. Sabin moved to Hollywood in the thirties, creating luminous and stylized pastel portraits of Hollywood's leading ladies, and this is a wonderful piece, hailing from the Golden Age of glamour.
Portrait of Delores Del Rio, movie magazine cover, 1936
Pastel on paper
19 x 15.5 in.
Signed and dated lower right
This expressive and expertly rendered pastel portrait of actress Delores Del Rio was likely done as a commissioned work for inclusion in a movie studio exhibitor's book. Sabin moved to Hollywood in the thirties, creating luminous and stylized pastel portraits of Hollywood's leading ladies, and this is a wonderful piece, hailing from the Golden Age of glamour.
HENRI SABIN (American, 20th Century)
Portrait of Mae West, movie magazine cover
Pastel on paper
19 x 15.5 in.
Not signed
Portrait of Mae West, movie magazine cover
Pastel on paper
19 x 15.5 in.
Not signed
HENRI SABIN (French/American, 20th Century)
Portrait of Merle Oberon, movie magazine cover
Pastel on paper
19 x 15.5 in.
Signed lower left
Portrait of Merle Oberon, movie magazine cover
Pastel on paper
19 x 15.5 in.
Signed lower left
HENRI SABIN (American, 20th Century)
Portrait of Joan Crawford, movie magazine cover
Pastel on paper
19 x 15.5 in.
Signed lower left
Portrait of Joan Crawford, movie magazine cover
Pastel on paper
19 x 15.5 in.
Signed lower left
ARTHUR SARON SARNOFF (American, 1912-2000)
Playing the Slots
Gouache on board
20 x 30 in.
Signed upper left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Playing the Slots
Gouache on board
20 x 30 in.
Signed upper left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ARTHUR SARON SARNOFF (American, 1912-2000)
American magazine cover, April, 1955
Mixed media on board
26 x 19.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
American magazine cover, April, 1955
Mixed media on board
26 x 19.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ARTHUR SARON SARNOFF (American, 1912-2000)
Intermission at Lincoln Center
Oil on board
30 x 22 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Intermission at Lincoln Center
Oil on board
30 x 22 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ARTHUR SARON SARNOFF (American, 1912-2000)
Clinch, McCall's illustration
Oil on board
21.5 x 27 in.
Signed lower left
Inscribed to verso: Clinch by Arthur Sarnoff
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Clinch, McCall's illustration
Oil on board
21.5 x 27 in.
Signed lower left
Inscribed to verso: Clinch by Arthur Sarnoff
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ARTHUR SARON SARNOFF (American, 1912-2000)
Boudoir Pin Up
Acrylic on board
29.25 x 19.25 in.
Signed lower left
This painting was reproduced as figure 868 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Boudoir Pin Up
Acrylic on board
29.25 x 19.25 in.
Signed lower left
This painting was reproduced as figure 868 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ARTHUR SARON SARNOFF (American, 1912-2000)
Redhead in Yellow Dress, Feet on Couch
Oil on paper
22.75 x 19.25 in.
Signed lower left
Included with this lot is a Pedrick Piston Rings advertisement featuring the same model in an identical pose, while the yellow dress was exchanged for a yellow bikini.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Redhead in Yellow Dress, Feet on Couch
Oil on paper
22.75 x 19.25 in.
Signed lower left
Included with this lot is a Pedrick Piston Rings advertisement featuring the same model in an identical pose, while the yellow dress was exchanged for a yellow bikini.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ARTHUR SARON SARNOFF (American, 1912-2000)
Autumn Tee Time
Oil on canvas
35.5 x 35.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Autumn Tee Time
Oil on canvas
35.5 x 35.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ARTHUR SARON SARNOFF (American, 1912-2000)
Explosion
Oil on board
9.5 x 7.5 in.
Signed lower left
Inscribed to verso: Explosion by Arthur Sarnoff
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Explosion
Oil on board
9.5 x 7.5 in.
Signed lower left
Inscribed to verso: Explosion by Arthur Sarnoff
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
HARRY SCHAARE (American, b. 1922)
Bizarre Sisters, paperback cover, 1953
Oil on board
26.5 x 11.25 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared, in a cropped format, as the cover to Jay and Audry Walz's novel, Bizarre Sisters, Bantam Books #A-1182, 1953.
"A fiery novel of Virginia planters..."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Bizarre Sisters, paperback cover, 1953
Oil on board
26.5 x 11.25 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared, in a cropped format, as the cover to Jay and Audry Walz's novel, Bizarre Sisters, Bantam Books #A-1182, 1953.
"A fiery novel of Virginia planters..."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ROBERT EMIL SCHULZ (American, 1928-1978)
Massacre Trail, paperback cover, 1955
Oil on board
26.25 x 19.5 in.
Not signed
This illustration appeared on the cover of George Charles Appell's novel, Massacre Trail, Perma Books #M-3013, 1955.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Massacre Trail, paperback cover, 1955
Oil on board
26.25 x 19.5 in.
Not signed
This illustration appeared on the cover of George Charles Appell's novel, Massacre Trail, Perma Books #M-3013, 1955.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
WALTER KING SCOTT (American, 20th Century)
Variations on a Theme, story illustration
Oil on board
23 x 28 in.
Not signed
Inscribed to verso: Variations on a theme. #4 -- sleeps beneath the silent march and wheel of the stars. Only dreams drift softly and furtively across the snow.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Variations on a Theme, story illustration
Oil on board
23 x 28 in.
Not signed
Inscribed to verso: Variations on a theme. #4 -- sleeps beneath the silent march and wheel of the stars. Only dreams drift softly and furtively across the snow.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Mainstream Illustration
JAMES MILTON SESSIONS (American, 1882-1964)
Rough Seas
Watercolor on board
5.75 x 8.25 in.
Signed lower right
Rough Seas
Watercolor on board
5.75 x 8.25 in.
Signed lower right
Paintings
JAMES MILTON SESSIONS (American, 1882-1964)
Carriage Ride
Watercolor on paper
9 x 6.5 in.
Signed lower left
Carriage Ride
Watercolor on paper
9 x 6.5 in.
Signed lower left
AMOS SEWELL (American, 1901-1983)
River Scene
Mixed media on board
28 x 14 in.
Initialed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
River Scene
Mixed media on board
28 x 14 in.
Initialed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AMOS SEWELL (American, 1901-1983)Saturday Evening Post cover preliminary, December 12, 1959
Gouache on Board
12.5 x 11.5 in.
Initialed lower left
This is a preliminary study for the cover for the December 12, 1959 issue of the Saturday Evening Post.
A tearsheet of the printed cover is included in this lot.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Gouache on Board
12.5 x 11.5 in.
Initialed lower left
This is a preliminary study for the cover for the December 12, 1959 issue of the Saturday Evening Post.
A tearsheet of the printed cover is included in this lot.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
CHARLES GATES SHELDON (American, 1889-1960)
At the Piano
Charcoal on paper
28 x 18.75 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
At the Piano
Charcoal on paper
28 x 18.75 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
CHARLES GATES SHELDON (American, 1889-1960)
Christmas Skater
Gouache on board
19 x 14 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Christmas Skater
Gouache on board
19 x 14 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
CHARLES GATES SHELDON (American, 1889-1960)
Woman and Dog
Mixed media on board
25.5 x 19 in.
Signed lower right
Woman and Dog
Mixed media on board
25.5 x 19 in.
Signed lower right
CHARLES GATES SHELDON (American, 1889-1960)
Parents Magazine cover, July 1932
Pastel on board
14 x 10.75 in.
Printed image signed lower left
This original pastel is framed with a magazine cover and a printed card.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Parents Magazine cover, July 1932
Pastel on board
14 x 10.75 in.
Printed image signed lower left
This original pastel is framed with a magazine cover and a printed card.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
CHARLES GATES SHELDON (American, 1889-1960)
Winter Girl
Gouache on board
29.75 x 19.75 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Winter Girl
Gouache on board
29.75 x 19.75 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
CHARLES SHOWALTER (American, 1919-2005)
Nesbitt's Soda advertising illustration
Oil on canvas
18.5 x 15.5 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Nesbitt's Soda advertising illustration
Oil on canvas
18.5 x 15.5 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
CARL SHREVE (American, 20th Century)
Pin Up in Chair
Oil on canvas
27.75 x 38.5 in.
Signed center left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Pin Up in Chair
Oil on canvas
27.75 x 38.5 in.
Signed center left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ROBERT OLIVER SKEMP (American, 1910-1984)
No Milk Today, study
Mixed media on paper
12 x 8.75 in.
Signed lower right
Inscribed at lower edge: Here's a slightly different pose From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
No Milk Today, study
Mixed media on paper
12 x 8.75 in.
Signed lower right
Inscribed at lower edge: Here's a slightly different pose From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
LAWRENCE BEALL SMITH (American, 1902-2002)
The Football Players
Oil on canvas
22 x 27 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The Football Players
Oil on canvas
22 x 27 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Works on Paper
TOM A. SMITH (20th Century)
Story illustration
Watercolor on board
19.25 x 22.75 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Story illustration
Watercolor on board
19.25 x 22.75 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Paintings
WILLIAM FULTON SOARE (American, 1896-1940)
Story illustration
Oil on canvas
26 x 16.5 in.
Initialed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Story illustration
Oil on canvas
26 x 16.5 in.
Initialed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
WILLIAM FULTON SOARE (American, 1896-1940)
Pin Up with Binoculars
Oil on canvas
23.75 x 17.75 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Pin Up with Binoculars
Oil on canvas
23.75 x 17.75 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
C. CLYDE SQUIRES (American, 1883-1970)
Patient Visit
Oil on canvas
21.5 x 29.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Patient Visit
Oil on canvas
21.5 x 29.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
C. CLYDE SQUIRES (American, 1883-1970)
Short Stories, pulp cover, October 10, 1928
Oil on board
33 x 24.5 in.
Signed lower right
EXHIBITED:
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, National cowboy Hall of Fame and Western Heritage Center, The Pulps and the Slicks: The Gold Age of Western Illustration, November 22, 1991 - March 15, 1992.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Short Stories, pulp cover, October 10, 1928
Oil on board
33 x 24.5 in.
Signed lower right
EXHIBITED:
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, National cowboy Hall of Fame and Western Heritage Center, The Pulps and the Slicks: The Gold Age of Western Illustration, November 22, 1991 - March 15, 1992.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
JIM STERANKO (American, 1938-)
Master of the Dark Gate, paperback cover preliminary study, 1970
Watercolor and graphite on paper
11 x 7.25 in.
Signed lower center
This cover preliminary study was created for John Jakes' book, Master of the Dark Gate, Lancer Books #75-113, 1970.
"Earth faces final doom from another dimension -- and Gavin Black is her only defender."
Master of the Dark Gate, paperback cover preliminary study, 1970
Watercolor and graphite on paper
11 x 7.25 in.
Signed lower center
This cover preliminary study was created for John Jakes' book, Master of the Dark Gate, Lancer Books #75-113, 1970.
"Earth faces final doom from another dimension -- and Gavin Black is her only defender."
RICHARD STERNBACH (American, b. 1951)
Cetacean Tomorrow, Bottlenose Dolphin
Pencil on paper
15.25 x 16.25 in.
Signed lower right
From the Collection of Betty Ballantine.
Cetacean Tomorrow, Bottlenose Dolphin
Pencil on paper
15.25 x 16.25 in.
Signed lower right
From the Collection of Betty Ballantine.
DAVID STEVENS (American, 20th Century)
Portrait of Glenn Miller
Oil on board
19.5 x 15.75 in.
Signed lower center
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Portrait of Glenn Miller
Oil on board
19.5 x 15.75 in.
Signed lower center
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
EDWARD DALTRON STEVENS (American, 20th Century)
Man with Monocle, pulp cover, circa 1930s
Oil on board
13.5 x 10.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Man with Monocle, pulp cover, circa 1930s
Oil on board
13.5 x 10.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
SHANNON STIRNWEIS (American, b. 1931)
Paperback cover
Oil on board
15 x 19.5 in.
Signed lower center
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Paperback cover
Oil on board
15 x 19.5 in.
Signed lower center
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
RAYMOND JAMES STUART (American, b. 1882)
Approach at the Beach
Oil on canvas
23.75 x 21.25 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Approach at the Beach
Oil on canvas
23.75 x 21.25 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ROBERT TANENBAUM (American, 20th Century)
Embryo, movie promotion illustration, c. 1976
Gouache on board
26.75 x 25.5 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration is based on the Ralph Nelson film Embryo, starring Rock Hudson.
"From Embryo to woman in four-and-a-half weeks."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Embryo, movie promotion illustration, c. 1976
Gouache on board
26.75 x 25.5 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration is based on the Ralph Nelson film Embryo, starring Rock Hudson.
"From Embryo to woman in four-and-a-half weeks."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
JERRY "T. N." THOMPSON (American, 20th Century)
Pin Up in Red
Oil on canvas
30 x 24 in.
Not signed
This painting was reproduced as figure 654 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen Books, 1996. The model in this painting was one of T. N. Thompson's favorites, Evelyn West, and he used her for several of his calendar pin-ups.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Pin Up in Red
Oil on canvas
30 x 24 in.
Not signed
This painting was reproduced as figure 654 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen Books, 1996. The model in this painting was one of T. N. Thompson's favorites, Evelyn West, and he used her for several of his calendar pin-ups.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
JOSEPH TOMANEK (American, 1889-1974)
Nude on the Shore
Oil on board
19.5 x 15.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Nude on the Shore
Oil on board
19.5 x 15.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ENRIC (ENRIC TORRES-PRAT) (Spanish, b. 1939)
Reclining Nude
Oil on paper
5.5 x 9.25 in.
Signed lower left
Reclining Nude
Oil on paper
5.5 x 9.25 in.
Signed lower left
VERNON TOSSEY (American, 1920-2002)
Coca-Cola ad illustration
Watercolor and charcoal on board
14.75 x 20.75 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Coca-Cola ad illustration
Watercolor and charcoal on board
14.75 x 20.75 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
CHARLES TWELVETREES (American, 1888-1948)
Boxing the World
Watercolor on board
29 x 24 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Boxing the World
Watercolor on board
29 x 24 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
GRISWOLD TYNG (American, d. 1883)
Unhappy
Oil on canvas
27.5 x 17.75 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Unhappy
Oil on canvas
27.5 x 17.75 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
CLARENCE F. UNDERWOOD (American, 1871-1929)
Saturday Evening Post illustration
Gouache on board
28.5 x 22.5 in.
Signed lower right
Saturday Evening Post illustration
Gouache on board
28.5 x 22.5 in.
Signed lower right
CLARENCE F. UNDERWOOD (American, 1871-1929)
Saturday Evening Post illustration
Gouache on board
28.5 x 22.5 in.
Signed lower right
Saturday Evening Post illustration
Gouache on board
28.5 x 22.5 in.
Signed lower right
RAEBURN VAN BUREN (American, 1891-1987)
Idols, 1934
Charcoal on board
19 x 23 in.
Signed center-right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Idols, 1934
Charcoal on board
19 x 23 in.
Signed center-right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
SI VANDERLAUN (American, 20th Century)
Pin-Up Award, c. 1950s
Oil on board
26.25 x 19.5 in.
Signed lower right
This painting was reproduced as figure 899 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Pin-Up Award, c. 1950s
Oil on board
26.25 x 19.5 in.
Signed lower right
This painting was reproduced as figure 899 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
BILL WARD (American, 1919-1998)
Men's magazine cartoon illustration, 1050
Mixed media on paper
23 x 15 in.
Signed lower left
Caption: "Pssst, put it back on, we're in Boston."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Men's magazine cartoon illustration, 1050
Mixed media on paper
23 x 15 in.
Signed lower left
Caption: "Pssst, put it back on, we're in Boston."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
BILL WARD (American, 1919-1998)
Men's magazine cartoon illustration, 1962
Mixed media on paper
23 x 15.5 in.
Signed lower center-right
Caption: "Then he said, 'We're out of gas --- lucky I have my trailer with us.'"
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Men's magazine cartoon illustration, 1962
Mixed media on paper
23 x 15.5 in.
Signed lower center-right
Caption: "Then he said, 'We're out of gas --- lucky I have my trailer with us.'"
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
BILL WARD (American, 1919-1998)
"I thought I would take her for a ride.", men's magazine cartoon illustration, September 1955/August 1964
Mixed media on paper
19.75 x 14.25 in.
Signed lower left
"I thought I would take her for a ride.", men's magazine cartoon illustration, September 1955/August 1964
Mixed media on paper
19.75 x 14.25 in.
Signed lower left
EDMUND F. WARD (American, 1892-1991)
Immediate Jewel Part III, story illustration, 1920
Oil on board
29.5 x 16.5 in.
Initialed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Immediate Jewel Part III, story illustration, 1920
Oil on board
29.5 x 16.5 in.
Initialed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
WOODY WELCH (American, 20th Century)
Metaluna Mutant, This Island Earth scene spotlighting Faith Demargue
Oil on canvas
35.5 x 23.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Metaluna Mutant, This Island Earth scene spotlighting Faith Demargue
Oil on canvas
35.5 x 23.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ALBERT BECK WENZELL (American, 1864-1917)
Elegant Woman with Plumed Fan
Gouache on board
33 x 17 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Elegant Woman with Plumed Fan
Gouache on board
33 x 17 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
JON WHITCOMB (American, 1906-1988)
The Evening Gown, 1965
Oil on canvas
66 x 36 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The Evening Gown, 1965
Oil on canvas
66 x 36 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
CHRIS WHITE (American, 20th Century)
Gaming magazine cover, 1983
Mixed media on board
16.25 x 14.75 in.
Signed lower left
Gaming magazine cover, 1983
Mixed media on board
16.25 x 14.75 in.
Signed lower left
JACK WHITROP (American, 20th Century)
New Hats
Oil on board
18.75 x 23 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
New Hats
Oil on board
18.75 x 23 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
LAWRENCE WILBUR (American, 20th Century)
Advertising Illustration, probably for Armour's Bacon
Oil on canvas
29.625 x 19.75 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Advertising Illustration, probably for Armour's Bacon
Oil on canvas
29.625 x 19.75 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
DAVID WILLARDSON (American, b. 1973)
Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman, ad illustration, c. 1976
Watercolor on board
22 x 18 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman, ad illustration, c. 1976
Watercolor on board
22 x 18 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
FRITZ WILLIS (American, 1907-1979)
Reclining Nude Eating Grapes
Pencil on paper
12 x 9 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Reclining Nude Eating Grapes
Pencil on paper
12 x 9 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
TED WITHERS (American, d. 1964)
Can Can Girl
Oil on board
15.5 x 11.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Can Can Girl
Oil on board
15.5 x 11.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
EDGAR F. WITTMACK (American, 1894-1956)
Diver Welding
Oil on canvas
24 x 18 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Diver Welding
Oil on canvas
24 x 18 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
GEORGE HAND WRIGHT (American, 1872-1951)
The Costume Ball
Pastel on board
17.5 x 24.25 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The Costume Ball
Pastel on board
17.5 x 24.25 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
FREDERICK COFFAY YOHN (American, 1875-1933)
The Rescue
Watercolor and charcoal on board
17 x 21.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The Rescue
Watercolor and charcoal on board
17 x 21.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
CHARLES ZINGARO (American, 20th Century)
Surprise on the Subway, men's adventure magazine illustration
Oil on canvas
25 x 30 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Surprise on the Subway, men's adventure magazine illustration
Oil on canvas
25 x 30 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
CHARLES ZINGARO (American, 20th Century)
Admiring the Bellhop, Argosy pulp illustration
Gouache on board
30 x 22 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Admiring the Bellhop, Argosy pulp illustration
Gouache on board
30 x 22 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
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