2010 May Signature Illustration Art Auction
| Sale Number: | 7015 |
| Location: | Heritage Auctions - Beverly Hills 9478 West Olympic Blvd., 1st Floor Beverly Hills, CA 90212 |
| Auction Date: | May 6th at 12 PM CT through May 7th |
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Session 1
Paintings
MORT KÜNSTLER (American, b. 1931)
Payment on delivery, Saga illustration, c. 1953
Gouache on board
17 x 21 in.
Signed lower right
From the Künstler Collection.
Payment on delivery, Saga illustration, c. 1953
Gouache on board
17 x 21 in.
Signed lower right
From the Künstler Collection.
MORT KÜNSTLER (American, b. 1931)
Bad Boy, paperback cover, 1953
Oil on board
17 x 13 in.
Signed lower right.
This illustration appeared on the cover of Jim Thompson's novel, Bad Boy, Lion Books #149, 1953. This scene ranks as one of the iconic vintage paperback images. The early Lion book editions of Jim Thompson's original novels are much sought after by both vintage paperback collectors and mystery/hard-boiled book collectors.
"He crammed 20 furious years into the search for new thrills."
From the Künstler Collection.
Bad Boy, paperback cover, 1953
Oil on board
17 x 13 in.
Signed lower right.
This illustration appeared on the cover of Jim Thompson's novel, Bad Boy, Lion Books #149, 1953. This scene ranks as one of the iconic vintage paperback images. The early Lion book editions of Jim Thompson's original novels are much sought after by both vintage paperback collectors and mystery/hard-boiled book collectors.
"He crammed 20 furious years into the search for new thrills."
From the Künstler Collection.
MORT KÜNSTLER (American, b. 1931)
Sportsman cover, July 1954
Gouache on board
22 x 17 in.
Signed lower right
From the Künstler Collection.
Sportsman cover, July 1954
Gouache on board
22 x 17 in.
Signed lower right
From the Künstler Collection.
MORT KÜNSTLER (American, b. 1931)
Hungarian Resistance Fighter, Adventure cover, April 1957
Gouache on board
19 x 14.75 in.
Signed lower right
A print-out of the published cover is included with this lot.
From the Künstler Collection.
Hungarian Resistance Fighter, Adventure cover, April 1957
Gouache on board
19 x 14.75 in.
Signed lower right
A print-out of the published cover is included with this lot.
From the Künstler Collection.
MORT KÜNSTLER (American, b. 1931)
The Frogman Had Fangs, Men's Pictorial cover, December 1956
Gouache on board
17.5 x 17.5 in.
Signed lower right
A print-out of the published cover is included with this lot.
From the Künstler Collection.
The Frogman Had Fangs, Men's Pictorial cover, December 1956
Gouache on board
17.5 x 17.5 in.
Signed lower right
A print-out of the published cover is included with this lot.
From the Künstler Collection.
MORT KÜNSTLER (American, b. 1931)
Grizzly Trap, Men's Pictorial cover, June 1956
Gouache on board
17 x 17 in.
Signed lower right.
This cover scene is reproduced on page 108 of Men's Adventure Magazines by Max Allan Collins, George Hagenauer, and Steven Heller, Taschen Books, 2004.
A print-out of the published cover is included with this lot.
From the Künstler Collection.
Grizzly Trap, Men's Pictorial cover, June 1956
Gouache on board
17 x 17 in.
Signed lower right.
This cover scene is reproduced on page 108 of Men's Adventure Magazines by Max Allan Collins, George Hagenauer, and Steven Heller, Taschen Books, 2004.
A print-out of the published cover is included with this lot.
From the Künstler Collection.
MORT KÜNSTLER (American, b. 1931)
Attacking Jaguar in Cave, Men's Pictorial cover, August 1956
Mixed media on board
15.5 x 15.5 in.
Signed lower right
A print-out of the published cover is included with this lot.
From the Künstler Collection.
Attacking Jaguar in Cave, Men's Pictorial cover, August 1956
Mixed media on board
15.5 x 15.5 in.
Signed lower right
A print-out of the published cover is included with this lot.
From the Künstler Collection.
MORT KÜNSTLER (American, b. 1931)
Menace in the Night, Sports Afield illustration, c. 1958
Gouache on board
18 x 13.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Künstler Collection.
Menace in the Night, Sports Afield illustration, c. 1958
Gouache on board
18 x 13.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Künstler Collection.
MORT KÜNSTLER (American, b. 1931)
Casablanca's Impatient Women, Men illustration, c. 1958
Gouache on board
19.5 x 22 in.
Signed lower left
A two-page print-out of the published illustration is included with this lot.
From the Künstler Collection.
Casablanca's Impatient Women, Men illustration, c. 1958
Gouache on board
19.5 x 22 in.
Signed lower left
A two-page print-out of the published illustration is included with this lot.
From the Künstler Collection.
MORT KÜNSTLER (American, b. 1931)
Thaw-out Maidens, Male illustration, pages 24-25, December 1958
Gouache on board
15.5 x 18 in.
Signed lower right.
From the Künstler Collection.
Thaw-out Maidens, Male illustration, pages 24-25, December 1958
Gouache on board
15.5 x 18 in.
Signed lower right.
From the Künstler Collection.
MORT KÜNSTLER (American, b. 1931)
Blowing the Safe, Stag illustration, July c. 1958
Gouache on board
16.5 x 19 in.
Signed lower left
From the Künstler Collection.
Blowing the Safe, Stag illustration, July c. 1958
Gouache on board
16.5 x 19 in.
Signed lower left
From the Künstler Collection.
MORT KÜNSTLER (American, b. 1931)
Rig for Surface Battle, Stag cover, July 1958
Gouache on board
22 x 16 in.
Signed lower left
From the Künstler Collection.
Rig for Surface Battle, Stag cover, July 1958
Gouache on board
22 x 16 in.
Signed lower left
From the Künstler Collection.
MORT KÜNSTLER (American, b. 1931)
Reckless Commando Raid, Male cover, c. 1958
Gouache on board
15 x 15 in.
Signed lower right.
This Male cover scene was originally based on the feature, Reckless Commando Raid on Tobruk: We're Bringing Back a German General.
This illustration also appeared later on the cover of True Action magazine, May 1962, for the feature, The Surprise Allied Raid that Captured a Top Afrika Corps General.
Two print-outs of the published covers are included with this lot.
From the Künstler Collection.
Reckless Commando Raid, Male cover, c. 1958
Gouache on board
15 x 15 in.
Signed lower right.
This Male cover scene was originally based on the feature, Reckless Commando Raid on Tobruk: We're Bringing Back a German General.
This illustration also appeared later on the cover of True Action magazine, May 1962, for the feature, The Surprise Allied Raid that Captured a Top Afrika Corps General.
Two print-outs of the published covers are included with this lot.
From the Künstler Collection.
MORT KÜNSTLER (American, b. 1931)
The Marine Who Lived in a Tree, For Men Only cover, March 1958
Gouache on board
19.5 x 15 in.
Signed lower left
A print-out of the published cover is included with this lot.
From the Künstler Collection.
The Marine Who Lived in a Tree, For Men Only cover, March 1958
Gouache on board
19.5 x 15 in.
Signed lower left
A print-out of the published cover is included with this lot.
From the Künstler Collection.
MORT KÜNSTLER (American, b. 1931)
The Hunter becomes the Hunted, Sports Afield illustration, c. 1959
Gouache on board
18 x 13.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Künstler Collection.
The Hunter becomes the Hunted, Sports Afield illustration, c. 1959
Gouache on board
18 x 13.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Künstler Collection.
MORT KÜNSTLER (American, b. 1931)
The Hunt for Comrade Coudert, For Men Only cover, April 1959
Gouache on board
19 x 13.5 in.
Signed lower left
A print-out of the published cover is included with this lot.
From the Künstler Collection.
The Hunt for Comrade Coudert, For Men Only cover, April 1959
Gouache on board
19 x 13.5 in.
Signed lower left
A print-out of the published cover is included with this lot.
From the Künstler Collection.
MORT KÜNSTLER (American, b. 1931)
Madame Penal, Male cover, June 1959
Gouache on board
20 x 15 in.
Signed lower right
A print-out of the published cover is included with this lot.
From the Künstler Collection.
Madame Penal, Male cover, June 1959
Gouache on board
20 x 15 in.
Signed lower right
A print-out of the published cover is included with this lot.
From the Künstler Collection.
MORT KÜNSTLER (American, b. 1931)
The Frauleins of Relaxation House, Male illustration, pages 12-13, July 1959
Gouache on board
16.25 x 19 in.
Signed lower right.
A two-page print-out of the published illustration is included with this lot.
From the Künstler Collection.
The Frauleins of Relaxation House, Male illustration, pages 12-13, July 1959
Gouache on board
16.25 x 19 in.
Signed lower right.
A two-page print-out of the published illustration is included with this lot.
From the Künstler Collection.
MORT KÜNSTLER (American, b. 1931)
Operation Vengeance, Men cover, November 1959
Gouache on board
21 x 16 in.
Signed lower right
A print-out of the published cover is included with this lot.
From the Künstler Collection.
Operation Vengeance, Men cover, November 1959
Gouache on board
21 x 16 in.
Signed lower right
A print-out of the published cover is included with this lot.
From the Künstler Collection.
MORT KÜNSTLER (American, b. 1931)
Rajah of Sarawak, Male illustration, February 1960
Gouache on board
17 x 26 in.
Signed lower left
A two-page print-out of the published illustration is included with this lot.
From the Künstler Collection.
Rajah of Sarawak, Male illustration, February 1960
Gouache on board
17 x 26 in.
Signed lower left
A two-page print-out of the published illustration is included with this lot.
From the Künstler Collection.
MORT KÜNSTLER (American, b. 1931)
Breakout from Tokyo, No. 3, For Men Only Book Bonus illustration, c. 1960
Gouache on board
16.5 x 25.5 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared in Bob Rose's article, "Breakout from Tokyo No. 3," For Men Only Book Bonus, c. 1960.
This illustration also appeared in another Magazine Management title, probably Male or Stag, c. 1958.
From the Künstler Collection.
Breakout from Tokyo, No. 3, For Men Only Book Bonus illustration, c. 1960
Gouache on board
16.5 x 25.5 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared in Bob Rose's article, "Breakout from Tokyo No. 3," For Men Only Book Bonus, c. 1960.
This illustration also appeared in another Magazine Management title, probably Male or Stag, c. 1958.
From the Künstler Collection.
MORT KÜNSTLER (American, b. 1931)
French Foreign Legion, Stag illustration, November c. 1960
Gouache on board
16 x 18.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Künstler Collection.
French Foreign Legion, Stag illustration, November c. 1960
Gouache on board
16 x 18.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Künstler Collection.
MORT KÜNSTLER (American, b. 1931)
Amos Acey, Male illustration
October c. 1960
17 x 19.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Künstler Collection.
Amos Acey, Male illustration
October c. 1960
17 x 19.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Künstler Collection.
MORT KÜNSTLER (American, b. 1931)
Seven Maverick Yanks Who Set Up Our Aleutian Invasion, Male illustration, c. 1960
Gouache on board
16.5 x 20 in.
Signed lower left
A two-page print-out of the published illustration is included with this lot.
From the Künstler Collection.
Seven Maverick Yanks Who Set Up Our Aleutian Invasion, Male illustration, c. 1960
Gouache on board
16.5 x 20 in.
Signed lower left
A two-page print-out of the published illustration is included with this lot.
From the Künstler Collection.
MORT KÜNSTLER (American, b. 1931)
Prisoner, Stag cover, June 1960
Gouache on board
15 x 15 in.
Signed lower right
A print-out of the published cover is included with this lot.
From the Künstler Collection.
Prisoner, Stag cover, June 1960
Gouache on board
15 x 15 in.
Signed lower right
A print-out of the published cover is included with this lot.
From the Künstler Collection.
MORT KÜNSTLER (American, b. 1931)
Execution of Convoy PQ17, For Men Only cover, May 1960
Gouache on board
20.75 x 15.75 in.
Signed lower right
A print-out of the published cover is included with this lot.
From the Künstler Collection.
Execution of Convoy PQ17, For Men Only cover, May 1960
Gouache on board
20.75 x 15.75 in.
Signed lower right
A print-out of the published cover is included with this lot.
From the Künstler Collection.
MORT KÜNSTLER (American, b. 1931)
Find and Kidnap the Promiscuous Vice Queen, Stag Illustration, January 1961
Gouache on board
14 x 21 in.
Signed lower left
From the Künstler Collection.
Find and Kidnap the Promiscuous Vice Queen, Stag Illustration, January 1961
Gouache on board
14 x 21 in.
Signed lower left
From the Künstler Collection.
MORT KÜNSTLER (American, b. 1931)
The Last Yank on Singapore and his Footloose Ladies, Male cover, October 1961
Gouache on board
21 x 17 in.
Signed lower left
From the Künstler Collection.
The Last Yank on Singapore and his Footloose Ladies, Male cover, October 1961
Gouache on board
21 x 17 in.
Signed lower left
From the Künstler Collection.
MORT KÜNSTLER (American, b. 1931)
The Last Yank on Singapore and his Footloose Ladies, Male illustration, October 1961
Gouache on board
15 x 24 in.
Signed lower left
A two-page print-out of the published cover is included with this lot.
From the Künstler Collection.
The Last Yank on Singapore and his Footloose Ladies, Male illustration, October 1961
Gouache on board
15 x 24 in.
Signed lower left
A two-page print-out of the published cover is included with this lot.
From the Künstler Collection.
MORT KÜNSTLER (American, b. 1931)
The Marine Who Hid the Pacific's 12 Most Wanted Women, Men Only cover, April 1961
Gouache on board
18 x 14 in.
Signed lower left.
This Men Only cover scene was based on the feature, The Marine Who Hit the Pacific's 12 Most Wanted Women: a True Behind-Enemy-Lines Submarine Rescue.
A print-out of the published cover is included with this lot.
From the Künstler Collection.
The Marine Who Hid the Pacific's 12 Most Wanted Women, Men Only cover, April 1961
Gouache on board
18 x 14 in.
Signed lower left.
This Men Only cover scene was based on the feature, The Marine Who Hit the Pacific's 12 Most Wanted Women: a True Behind-Enemy-Lines Submarine Rescue.
A print-out of the published cover is included with this lot.
From the Künstler Collection.
Pulp, Pulp-like, Digests, and Paperback Art
MORT KÜNSTLER (American, b. 1931)
Rescue at Iglesia Roja, Male cover, September 1963
Gouache on board
19.5 x 15 in.
Signed lower left
From the Künstler Collection.
Rescue at Iglesia Roja, Male cover, September 1963
Gouache on board
19.5 x 15 in.
Signed lower left
From the Künstler Collection.
Paintings
MORT KÜNSTLER (American, b. 1931)
General Mark Clark's Manhunt for Europe's G. I. Vice Lord, Stag illustration, February 1962
Gouache on board
16.5 x 25.5 in.
Signed lower right
A two-page print-out of the published illustration is included with this lot.
From the Künstler Collection.
General Mark Clark's Manhunt for Europe's G. I. Vice Lord, Stag illustration, February 1962
Gouache on board
16.5 x 25.5 in.
Signed lower right
A two-page print-out of the published illustration is included with this lot.
From the Künstler Collection.
MORT KÜNSTLER (American, b. 1931) as EMMETT KAYE)
1,000 to 1 Shot of Guy Gibson's Dam Busters,, February 1962
Gouache on board
16.5 x 24 in.
Signed lower right
From the Künstler Collection.
1,000 to 1 Shot of Guy Gibson's Dam Busters,, February 1962
Gouache on board
16.5 x 24 in.
Signed lower right
From the Künstler Collection.
MORT KÜNSTLER (American, b. 1931)
The $1,000,000 Treasure Hunt, Stag Book Bonus illustration, c. 1963
Gouache on board
16 x 25 in.
Signed lower right
From the Künstler Collection.
The $1,000,000 Treasure Hunt, Stag Book Bonus illustration, c. 1963
Gouache on board
16 x 25 in.
Signed lower right
From the Künstler Collection.
MORT KÜNSTLER (American, b. 1931)
Sweet Lips Cove, Male illustration, November c. 1963
Gouache on board
16.5 x 19 in.
Signed lower left
From the Künstler Collection.
Sweet Lips Cove, Male illustration, November c. 1963
Gouache on board
16.5 x 19 in.
Signed lower left
From the Künstler Collection.
MORT KÜNSTLER (American, b. 1931)
U.S. Navy's Human Torpedo Strike, For Men Only cover, December 1964
Gouache on board
11 x 17.75 in.
Signed lower left.
A print-out of the published cover is included with this lot.
From the Künstler Collection.
U.S. Navy's Human Torpedo Strike, For Men Only cover, December 1964
Gouache on board
11 x 17.75 in.
Signed lower left.
A print-out of the published cover is included with this lot.
From the Künstler Collection.
MORT KÜNSTLER (American, b. 1931)
Blonde on the Rocks, Men cover, August 1967
Gouache on board
19 x 15 in.
Signed lower right
From the Künstler Collection.
Blonde on the Rocks, Men cover, August 1967
Gouache on board
19 x 15 in.
Signed lower right
From the Künstler Collection.
MORT KÜNSTLER (American, b. 1931)
Treasures of the Sea, book cover, c. 1965
Gouache on board
19 x 15.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Künstler Collection.
Treasures of the Sea, book cover, c. 1965
Gouache on board
19 x 15.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Künstler Collection.
MORT KÜNSTLER (American, b. 1931)
Hit and Run Rocket Raid, cover illustration, c. 1965
Gouache on board
12 x 17 in.
Signed lower right.
This illustration appeared on the cover of a Magazine Management title, probably For Men Only, c. 1965.
From the Künstler Collection.
Hit and Run Rocket Raid, cover illustration, c. 1965
Gouache on board
12 x 17 in.
Signed lower right.
This illustration appeared on the cover of a Magazine Management title, probably For Men Only, c. 1965.
From the Künstler Collection.
MORT KÜNSTLER (American, b. 1931)
Cougar's Revenge, Male magazine illustration, December c. 1965
Gouache on board
16.75 x 25.5 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration also appeared in the For Men Only Annual #10.
From the Künstler Collection.
Cougar's Revenge, Male magazine illustration, December c. 1965
Gouache on board
16.75 x 25.5 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration also appeared in the For Men Only Annual #10.
From the Künstler Collection.
MORT KÜNSTLER (American, b. 1931)
The Spy Who Came in from the Cold illustration, c. 1965
Gouache on board
17.5 x 27 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared in a Magazine Management title, probably Male or Stag, c. 1965.
From the Künstler Collection.
The Spy Who Came in from the Cold illustration, c. 1965
Gouache on board
17.5 x 27 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared in a Magazine Management title, probably Male or Stag, c. 1965.
From the Künstler Collection.
MORT KÜNSTLER (American, b. 1931)
Putting on Nylons, Men cover, 1970
Oil on board
10.5 x 12 in.
Initialed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of the February 1970 issue of Men.
Signed and dated verso: MKunstler '65
From the Künstler Collection.
Putting on Nylons, Men cover, 1970
Oil on board
10.5 x 12 in.
Initialed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of the February 1970 issue of Men.
Signed and dated verso: MKunstler '65
From the Künstler Collection.
MORT KÜNSTLER (American, b. 1931)
Miss Floating Love, For Men Only illustration, November c. 1965
Gouache on board
17.75 x 27 in.
Signed lower left
From the Künstler Collection.
Miss Floating Love, For Men Only illustration, November c. 1965
Gouache on board
17.75 x 27 in.
Signed lower left
From the Künstler Collection.
MORT KÜNSTLER (American, b. 1931)
Yank Skipper Who Led Sumatra's Riverboat Oil Pirates, For Men Only cover, September 1965
Mixed media on board
11.5 x 17.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Künstler Collection.
Yank Skipper Who Led Sumatra's Riverboat Oil Pirates, For Men Only cover, September 1965
Mixed media on board
11.5 x 17.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Künstler Collection.
MORT KÜNSTLER (American, b. 1931)
Ambush Behind the Rocks, Stag cover, August 1965
Gouache on board
21.5 x 15 in.
Signed lower right.
From the Künstler Collection.
Ambush Behind the Rocks, Stag cover, August 1965
Gouache on board
21.5 x 15 in.
Signed lower right.
From the Künstler Collection.
MORT KÜNSTLER (American, b. 1931)
Firefight with German Paratroopers, For Men Only cover, December 1961
Gouache on board
20.5 x 15.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Künstler Collection.
Firefight with German Paratroopers, For Men Only cover, December 1961
Gouache on board
20.5 x 15.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Künstler Collection.
MORT KÜNSTLER (American, b. 1931)
High Stakes Poker, cover illustration, c. 1965
Gouache on board
22 x 17 in.
Signed lower right.
This illustration appeared on the front cover of a Magazine Management publication, probably Male or Stag, c. 1965.
From the Künstler Collection.
High Stakes Poker, cover illustration, c. 1965
Gouache on board
22 x 17 in.
Signed lower right.
This illustration appeared on the front cover of a Magazine Management publication, probably Male or Stag, c. 1965.
From the Künstler Collection.
MORT KÜNSTLER (American, b. 1931)
Fight for the Mine Shaft, Male cover, January 1963
Gouache on board
20 x 15 in.
Signed lower left
From the Künstler Collection.
Fight for the Mine Shaft, Male cover, January 1963
Gouache on board
20 x 15 in.
Signed lower left
From the Künstler Collection.
MORT KÜNSTLER (American, b. 1931) (as EMMETT KAYE)
Shoot Out, men's adventure magazine cover illustration, c. 1966
Gouache on board
10.5 x 18 in.
Signed Lower right
From the Künstler Collection.
Shoot Out, men's adventure magazine cover illustration, c. 1966
Gouache on board
10.5 x 18 in.
Signed Lower right
From the Künstler Collection.
MORT KÜNSTLER (American, b. 1931)
Mid-Atlantic: Million-to-One Rescue, Stag magazine cover, December 1967
Oil on board
22 x 17 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration based on the story, Third Engineer Striker's 'Man Overboard' Survival Miracle, appeared on the cover of Stag magazine, December 1967.
A print-out of the published cover is included with this lot.
From the Künstler Collection.
Mid-Atlantic: Million-to-One Rescue, Stag magazine cover, December 1967
Oil on board
22 x 17 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration based on the story, Third Engineer Striker's 'Man Overboard' Survival Miracle, appeared on the cover of Stag magazine, December 1967.
A print-out of the published cover is included with this lot.
From the Künstler Collection.
MORT KÜNSTLER (American, b. 1931)
Captured by the Chief, Stag cover, February 1967
Gouache on board
19.5 x 14.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Künstler Collection.
Captured by the Chief, Stag cover, February 1967
Gouache on board
19.5 x 14.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Künstler Collection.
MORT KÜNSTLER (American, b. 1931)
The Savage Raiders, For Men Only cover, November 1968
Gouache on board
14.5 x 17 in.
Signed lower right
A print-out of the published cover is included with this lot.
From the Künstler Collection.
The Savage Raiders, For Men Only cover, November 1968
Gouache on board
14.5 x 17 in.
Signed lower right
A print-out of the published cover is included with this lot.
From the Künstler Collection.
MORT KÜNSTLER (American, b. 1931)
Redhead Swinger, Stag Book Bonus illustration, February 1968
Gouache on board
15 x 18 in.
Signed lower left
From the Künstler Collection.
Redhead Swinger, Stag Book Bonus illustration, February 1968
Gouache on board
15 x 18 in.
Signed lower left
From the Künstler Collection.
MORT KÜNSTLER (American, b. 1931)
The Exploiters, For Men Only cover, February 1968
Gouache on board
11 x 15 in.
Signed lower right.
From the Künstler Collection.
The Exploiters, For Men Only cover, February 1968
Gouache on board
11 x 15 in.
Signed lower right.
From the Künstler Collection.
MORT KÜNSTLER (American, b. 1931) (as EMMETT KAYE)
From Under Cong Guns, Stag cover, June 1968
Gouache on board
21 x 16 in.
Signed lower right.
This cover scene illustration was based on the feature, From Under Cong Guns: The Off-shore Ordeal of Captain Jack Gravis.
A print-out of the published cover is included with this lot.
From the Künstler Collection.
From Under Cong Guns, Stag cover, June 1968
Gouache on board
21 x 16 in.
Signed lower right.
This cover scene illustration was based on the feature, From Under Cong Guns: The Off-shore Ordeal of Captain Jack Gravis.
A print-out of the published cover is included with this lot.
From the Künstler Collection.
MORT KÜNSTLER (American, b. 1931)
Nine to Go, men's adventure magazine cover, c. 1968
Gouache on board
20 x 15 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared on the cover of a Magazine Management title, probably Male or Stag, c. 1968.
From the Künstler Collection.
Nine to Go, men's adventure magazine cover, c. 1968
Gouache on board
20 x 15 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared on the cover of a Magazine Management title, probably Male or Stag, c. 1968.
From the Künstler Collection.
MORT KÜNSTLER (American, b. 1931)
Fighting on the Water, Male cover, March 1967
Gouache on board
24 x 16 in.
Signed lower right
From the Künstler Collection.
Fighting on the Water, Male cover, March 1967
Gouache on board
24 x 16 in.
Signed lower right
From the Künstler Collection.
MORT KÜNSTLER (American, b. 1931)
The Sex an Rest Castle, Male illustration, January 1968
Gouache on board
18 x 25.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Künstler Collection.
The Sex an Rest Castle, Male illustration, January 1968
Gouache on board
18 x 25.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Künstler Collection.
MORT KÜNSTLER (American, b. 1931) (as EMMETT KAYE)
Trapped in Submarine Freezer, For Men Only cover, May 1969
Mixed media on board, with overlay
12 x 17 in.
Signed lower left.
From the Künstler Collection.
Trapped in Submarine Freezer, For Men Only cover, May 1969
Mixed media on board, with overlay
12 x 17 in.
Signed lower left.
From the Künstler Collection.
MORT KÜNSTLER (American, b. 1931) (as EMMETT KAYE)
Broken Rafts, Action for Men illustration, November 1971
Gouache on board
17 x 26.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Künstler Collection.
Broken Rafts, Action for Men illustration, November 1971
Gouache on board
17 x 26.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Künstler Collection.
Session 2
CHRIS ACHILLEOS (British, b. 1947)
Darkness Weaves, paperback cover, 1978
Oil on canvas
28 x 18 in.
Monogrammed lower right
This illustration appeared as the cover to Karl Edward Wagner's first Kane novel, Darkness Weaves, Coronet, 1978.
"Kane, the damned, leads an army from Hell."
From the Frank Collection.
Darkness Weaves, paperback cover, 1978
Oil on canvas
28 x 18 in.
Monogrammed lower right
This illustration appeared as the cover to Karl Edward Wagner's first Kane novel, Darkness Weaves, Coronet, 1978.
"Kane, the damned, leads an army from Hell."
From the Frank Collection.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Queen Cleopatra, paperback cover, 1962
Gouache on board
20.5 x 13 in.
Not signed
This illustration appeared on the cover of Talbot Mundy's novel, Queen Cleopatra, Ace Books Star #K-149, 1962.
"Though she knew she could not stop Rome's Conquest of Egypt, Queen Cleopatra considered to conquer Egypt's conqueror. From her first momentous meeting with Caesar, she matched her wits and feminine wiles against his cunning and male arrogance. Cajoling, flattering, sometimes yielding-using all the many tricks of her charm and womanliness -- Cleopatra played the risky game of love and intrigue with the ruler of Rome."
A copy of the paperback is included with this lot.
From the Frank Collection.
Queen Cleopatra, paperback cover, 1962
Gouache on board
20.5 x 13 in.
Not signed
This illustration appeared on the cover of Talbot Mundy's novel, Queen Cleopatra, Ace Books Star #K-149, 1962.
"Though she knew she could not stop Rome's Conquest of Egypt, Queen Cleopatra considered to conquer Egypt's conqueror. From her first momentous meeting with Caesar, she matched her wits and feminine wiles against his cunning and male arrogance. Cajoling, flattering, sometimes yielding-using all the many tricks of her charm and womanliness -- Cleopatra played the risky game of love and intrigue with the ruler of Rome."
A copy of the paperback is included with this lot.
From the Frank Collection.
JILL BAUMAN (American, 20th Century)
Deathmatch in Disneyland, Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction cover, July 1987
Acrylic on canvas
22 x 15 in.
Signed lower right
From the Frank Collection.
Deathmatch in Disneyland, Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction cover, July 1987
Acrylic on canvas
22 x 15 in.
Signed lower right
From the Frank Collection.
JILL BAUMAN (American, 20th Century)
Ex-Chameleon, Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction magazine cover, May 1986
Acrylic on canvas
22 x 15 in.
Signed lower right
From the Frank Collection.
Ex-Chameleon, Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction magazine cover, May 1986
Acrylic on canvas
22 x 15 in.
Signed lower right
From the Frank Collection.
JOHN CONRAD BERKEY (American, 1932-2008)
Lightship, Portal Publication poster, 1977
Acrylic/casein on board
27.5 x 19.25 in.
Signed lower right
From the Frank Collection.
Lightship, Portal Publication poster, 1977
Acrylic/casein on board
27.5 x 19.25 in.
Signed lower right
From the Frank Collection.
JOHN CONRAD BERKEY (American, 1932-2008)
Candy Cane Land, The Story of Santa Claus, book illustration, 1993
Acrylic/casein on board
15.25 x 22.75 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared in The Story of Santa Claus by Scribner Elf, Ariel Books, Turner Publications, 1993.
From the Frank Collection.
Candy Cane Land, The Story of Santa Claus, book illustration, 1993
Acrylic/casein on board
15.25 x 22.75 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared in The Story of Santa Claus by Scribner Elf, Ariel Books, Turner Publications, 1993.
From the Frank Collection.
JOHN CONRAD BERKEY (American, 1932-2008)
Autumn in Space, 1995
Acrylic/casein on board
26 x 20 in.
Signed lower right
This piece was painted as a personal work by the artist.
From the Frank Collection.
Autumn in Space, 1995
Acrylic/casein on board
26 x 20 in.
Signed lower right
This piece was painted as a personal work by the artist.
From the Frank Collection.
JOHN CONRAD BERKEY (American, 1932-2008)
Armada, paperback cover, 1981
Casein on board
17 x 22 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Michael Jahn's novel, Armada, Fawcett Books, 1981.
"It came toward the Earth at the speed of light -- and nothing could stop it."
A copy of the paperback is included with this lot.
From the Frank Collection.
Armada, paperback cover, 1981
Casein on board
17 x 22 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Michael Jahn's novel, Armada, Fawcett Books, 1981.
"It came toward the Earth at the speed of light -- and nothing could stop it."
A copy of the paperback is included with this lot.
From the Frank Collection.
RICK BERRY (American, 20th Century)
Imp, book back cover, 1990
Oil on board
17.5 x 12.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Frank Collection.
Imp, book back cover, 1990
Oil on board
17.5 x 12.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Frank Collection.
RICK BERRY (American, 20th Century)
Belling the Moon, Still Dead, book back cover
Oil on board
30 x 20 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared as the back cover of the book Still Dead, edited by John Skipp and Craig Spector, Mark V. Ziesing, 1992.
A copy of the book's dust jacket is included with this lot.
From the Frank Collection.
Belling the Moon, Still Dead, book back cover
Oil on board
30 x 20 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared as the back cover of the book Still Dead, edited by John Skipp and Craig Spector, Mark V. Ziesing, 1992.
A copy of the book's dust jacket is included with this lot.
From the Frank Collection.
MAHLON BLAINE (American, 1894-1970)
Garden of Eden, 1956
Mixed media on board
26 x 15 in.
Signed lower right
From the Frank Collection.
Garden of Eden, 1956
Mixed media on board
26 x 15 in.
Signed lower right
From the Frank Collection.
TAYLOR BLANCHARD (American, 20th Century)
Windows and Walls, Sterling Calendar illustration, 1989
Acrylic on board
21 x 12.5 in.
Monogrammed lower left
From the Frank Collection.
Windows and Walls, Sterling Calendar illustration, 1989
Acrylic on board
21 x 12.5 in.
Monogrammed lower left
From the Frank Collection.
VAUGHN BODE (American, 1941-1975) and LARRY TODD (American, b. 1948)
Amazing Stories Magazine cover, July 1972
Acrylic on board
15.5 x 11.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Frank Collection.
Amazing Stories Magazine cover, July 1972
Acrylic on board
15.5 x 11.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Frank Collection.
HANNES BOK (American, 1914-1964)
Cover preliminary study, c. 1940s
Mixed media on paper
9.5 x 7 in.
Signed upper right
From the Frank Collection.
Cover preliminary study, c. 1940s
Mixed media on paper
9.5 x 7 in.
Signed upper right
From the Frank Collection.
HANNES BOK (American, 1914-1964)
Creature in a Bottle, preliminary study, c. 1940s
Mixed media on paper
7.5 x 5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Frank Collection.
Creature in a Bottle, preliminary study, c. 1940s
Mixed media on paper
7.5 x 5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Frank Collection.
HANNES BOK (American, 1914-1964)
Beyond Infinity, book cover, 1951
Oil on board
12 x 10.5 in.
Monogrammed, lower left
This illustration appeared on the cover of Robert Spencer Carr's book, Beyond Infinity, Fantasy Press, 1951.
A copy of the book is included with this lot.
From the Frank Collection.
Beyond Infinity, book cover, 1951
Oil on board
12 x 10.5 in.
Monogrammed, lower left
This illustration appeared on the cover of Robert Spencer Carr's book, Beyond Infinity, Fantasy Press, 1951.
A copy of the book is included with this lot.
From the Frank Collection.
CHESLEY BONESTELL (American, 1888-1986)
Saturn Viewed from Titan, c. 1952
Oil on board
18.25 x 23 in.
Signed lower left
This is perhaps the most famous and recognized image Bonestell ever painted. This scene spotlights the same view as the famous plate XXXVI, page 132, of The Conquest of Space.
As one of his favorite subjects, Bonestell painted this fantastic view at least seven times, according to Frederick C. Durant III, conservator of the Bonestell estate. Bonestell created this piece for his daughter, Jane Webster, now deceased, who later gave the painting to Boyd Jarrell, nephew of William C. Estler, the Chesley Bonestell curator.
This painting was previewed at an exhibit of 31 Bonestell space paintings shown at the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles in October 1957. Nine of the paintings exhibited there, including the Saturn painting, are featured in an article, which appeared in the October 1957 issue of the Griffith Observer. The painting was also exhibited at the California Academy of Sciences in 1988, and it was exhibited in the inaugural group show at the SF Museum.
This piece has been published in approximately ten publications prior to being showcased on page 59 of The Frank Collection, Paper Tiger, 1999. This scene was also used for a limited edition print.
From the Frank Collection.
Saturn Viewed from Titan, c. 1952
Oil on board
18.25 x 23 in.
Signed lower left
This is perhaps the most famous and recognized image Bonestell ever painted. This scene spotlights the same view as the famous plate XXXVI, page 132, of The Conquest of Space.
As one of his favorite subjects, Bonestell painted this fantastic view at least seven times, according to Frederick C. Durant III, conservator of the Bonestell estate. Bonestell created this piece for his daughter, Jane Webster, now deceased, who later gave the painting to Boyd Jarrell, nephew of William C. Estler, the Chesley Bonestell curator.
This painting was previewed at an exhibit of 31 Bonestell space paintings shown at the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles in October 1957. Nine of the paintings exhibited there, including the Saturn painting, are featured in an article, which appeared in the October 1957 issue of the Griffith Observer. The painting was also exhibited at the California Academy of Sciences in 1988, and it was exhibited in the inaugural group show at the SF Museum.
This piece has been published in approximately ten publications prior to being showcased on page 59 of The Frank Collection, Paper Tiger, 1999. This scene was also used for a limited edition print.
From the Frank Collection.
CHESLEY BONESTELL (American, 1888-1986)
Crashing the Unknown, AirResearch Mfg. ad, Aviation Week, August 21, 1950
Oil on board
15.5 x 17.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Frank Collection.
Crashing the Unknown, AirResearch Mfg. ad, Aviation Week, August 21, 1950
Oil on board
15.5 x 17.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Frank Collection.
HOWARD V. BROWN (American, 1878-1945)
Men From Space, Popular Magazine, pulp cover, December 1930
Oil on canvas
25.75 x 19 in.
Signed lower right
A photocopy/printout of the printed pulp cover is included with this lot.
From the Frank Collection.
Men From Space, Popular Magazine, pulp cover, December 1930
Oil on canvas
25.75 x 19 in.
Signed lower right
A photocopy/printout of the printed pulp cover is included with this lot.
From the Frank Collection.
JIM BURNS (British, b. 1948)
Star Frontiers, Lightship: Jim Burns Master of SF Art back cover, 1985
Acrylic on board
26 x 18.5 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the back cover of Lightship: Jim Burns Master of SF Art, Paper Tiger, 2000.
From the Frank Collection.
Star Frontiers, Lightship: Jim Burns Master of SF Art back cover, 1985
Acrylic on board
26 x 18.5 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the back cover of Lightship: Jim Burns Master of SF Art, Paper Tiger, 2000.
From the Frank Collection.
JIM BURNS (British, b. 1948)
Lucky's Harvest: The First Book of Mana, book cover, 1993
Acrylic on board
23.5 x 16 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on both the hard cover and the paperback of Ian Watson's novel, Lucky's Harvest: The First Book of Mana, Victor Gollancz, 1994. The piece was also used on the cover of an Interzone magazine.
From the Frank Collection.
Lucky's Harvest: The First Book of Mana, book cover, 1993
Acrylic on board
23.5 x 16 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on both the hard cover and the paperback of Ian Watson's novel, Lucky's Harvest: The First Book of Mana, Victor Gollancz, 1994. The piece was also used on the cover of an Interzone magazine.
From the Frank Collection.
Pulp, Pulp-like, Digests, and Paperback Art
JIM BURNS (British, 1948)
The Fallen Moon: The Second Book of Mana, paperback cover, 1995
Acrylic on board
23.5 x 16 in.
Initialed lower center
This illustration appeared on the cover of Ian Watson's novel, The Fallen Moon: The Second Book of Mana, Victor Gollancz, 1995.
From the Frank Collection.
The Fallen Moon: The Second Book of Mana, paperback cover, 1995
Acrylic on board
23.5 x 16 in.
Initialed lower center
This illustration appeared on the cover of Ian Watson's novel, The Fallen Moon: The Second Book of Mana, Victor Gollancz, 1995.
From the Frank Collection.
Paintings
CLYDE CALDWELL (American, 20th Century)
DragonLance Preludes II, Volume 2, Flint the King, paperback cover, 1990
Oil on board
23.5 x 15.5 in.
Monogrammed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Mary Kirchoff and Douglas Niles' Dragonlance book, Flint the King, TSR Inc., 1990.
A copy of the paperback is included with this lot.
From the Frank Collection.
DragonLance Preludes II, Volume 2, Flint the King, paperback cover, 1990
Oil on board
23.5 x 15.5 in.
Monogrammed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Mary Kirchoff and Douglas Niles' Dragonlance book, Flint the King, TSR Inc., 1990.
A copy of the paperback is included with this lot.
From the Frank Collection.
DOUG CHAFFEE (American, 20th Century)
Hordes of Dragonspear, Advanced Dungeons and Dragons paperback cover, 1989
Acrylic on board
19 x 14.5 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration originally appeared as a full-page illustration on page 92 of A Time to Die, Advanced Dungeons and Dragons, Second Edition, the Player's Handbook, TSR, 1989.
From the Frank Collection.
Hordes of Dragonspear, Advanced Dungeons and Dragons paperback cover, 1989
Acrylic on board
19 x 14.5 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration originally appeared as a full-page illustration on page 92 of A Time to Die, Advanced Dungeons and Dragons, Second Edition, the Player's Handbook, TSR, 1989.
From the Frank Collection.
DAVID CHERRY (American, 20th Century)
Cyborg Safari, role playing game module illustration, 1988
Acrylic on board
17 x 13 in.
Initialed lower left
This illustration appeared in a role playing game module published by New Infinities Productions Inc.
From the Frank Collection.
Cyborg Safari, role playing game module illustration, 1988
Acrylic on board
17 x 13 in.
Initialed lower left
This illustration appeared in a role playing game module published by New Infinities Productions Inc.
From the Frank Collection.
JAMES CHRISTENSEN (American, b. 1942)
Jinian Star-Eye, paperback cover, 1986
Oil on board
21 x 28.5 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Sheri S. Tepper's novel, Jinian Star-Eye, Tor Books, 1986.
A printer's proof of the paperback cover is included with this lot.
From the Frank Collection.
Jinian Star-Eye, paperback cover, 1986
Oil on board
21 x 28.5 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Sheri S. Tepper's novel, Jinian Star-Eye, Tor Books, 1986.
A printer's proof of the paperback cover is included with this lot.
From the Frank Collection.
ALAN CLARK (American, b. 1957)
Death's Encroaching Geometry, 1991
Acrylic on board
22 x 27.5 in.
Monogrammed lower right
This illustration was printed in Imagination Fully Dilated: Science Fiction, edited by Elizabeth Engstrom and Alan M. Clark, IFD Publishing, 1999.
From the Frank Collection.
Death's Encroaching Geometry, 1991
Acrylic on board
22 x 27.5 in.
Monogrammed lower right
This illustration was printed in Imagination Fully Dilated: Science Fiction, edited by Elizabeth Engstrom and Alan M. Clark, IFD Publishing, 1999.
From the Frank Collection.
RICHARD CORBEN (American, b. 1940)
Forest of Doom, paperback cover, 1983
Acrylic on board
20 x 15 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared on the cover of Ian Livingstone's book, Forest of Doom, Dell Books, 1985.
From the Frank Collection.
Forest of Doom, paperback cover, 1983
Acrylic on board
20 x 15 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared on the cover of Ian Livingstone's book, Forest of Doom, Dell Books, 1985.
From the Frank Collection.
RICHARD CORBEN (American, b. 1940)
City of Thieves, paperback cover, 1983
Oil on board
24 x 19 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Ian Livingstone's book, City of Thieves, Dell Books #91374, 1984.
"A Fighting Fantasy Gamebook in which you become the hero."
A copy of the paperback is included with this lot.
From the Frank Collection.
City of Thieves, paperback cover, 1983
Oil on board
24 x 19 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Ian Livingstone's book, City of Thieves, Dell Books #91374, 1984.
"A Fighting Fantasy Gamebook in which you become the hero."
A copy of the paperback is included with this lot.
From the Frank Collection.
JOHN DANN (American, 20th Century)
Splinter, 1990
Cast bronze on base
20 x 10 in.
Not signed
Edition: 7/12
This cast bronze sculpture of Master Splinter, the master and adopted father of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, was created by John Dann. The artist traveled to Italy to apply the final touches per Fiona Russell on behalf of TMNT co-creator Kevin Eastman.
From the Frank Collection.
Splinter, 1990
Cast bronze on base
20 x 10 in.
Not signed
Edition: 7/12
This cast bronze sculpture of Master Splinter, the master and adopted father of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, was created by John Dann. The artist traveled to Italy to apply the final touches per Fiona Russell on behalf of TMNT co-creator Kevin Eastman.
From the Frank Collection.
PATRICIA DAVIS (American, 20th Century)
Almost Human, 1989
Acrylic on board
19.5 x 14.75 in.
Signed lower left
From the Frank Collection.
Almost Human, 1989
Acrylic on board
19.5 x 14.75 in.
Signed lower left
From the Frank Collection.
Pulp, Pulp-like, Digests, and Paperback Art
JOE DEVITO (American, b. 1957)
Lobo: Smokin', 1993
Oil on board
21 x 14 in.
Signed lower right
From the Frank Collection.
Lobo: Smokin', 1993
Oil on board
21 x 14 in.
Signed lower right
From the Frank Collection.
Paintings
VINCENT DI FATE (American, b. 1945)
The Ganymede Takeover, paperback cover, 1977
Acrylic on board
11.75 x 10.25 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Philip K. Dick and Ray Nelson's novel, The Ganymede Takeover, Ace Books, 1967.
From the Frank Collection.
The Ganymede Takeover, paperback cover, 1977
Acrylic on board
11.75 x 10.25 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Philip K. Dick and Ray Nelson's novel, The Ganymede Takeover, Ace Books, 1967.
From the Frank Collection.
VINCENT DI FATE (American, b. 1945)
Mayflies, paperback cover, 1979
Acrylic on board
14.25 x 19 in.
Signed center left
This illustration appeared on the cover of Kevin O'Donnell Jr.'s novel, Mayflies, Berkley Books, 1979.
"The story of the man who became a universe."
A copy of the paperback is included with this lot.
From the Frank Collection.
Mayflies, paperback cover, 1979
Acrylic on board
14.25 x 19 in.
Signed center left
This illustration appeared on the cover of Kevin O'Donnell Jr.'s novel, Mayflies, Berkley Books, 1979.
"The story of the man who became a universe."
A copy of the paperback is included with this lot.
From the Frank Collection.
JEFF EASLEY (American, 20th Century)
Lair of the Live Ones, Dragonlance Calendar illustration, 1987
Oil on board
16.5 x 16 in.
Signed lower center
This illustration also appeared on page 46 of The Art of the Dragonlance Saga, TSR Incorporated, 1987.
From the Frank Collection.
Lair of the Live Ones, Dragonlance Calendar illustration, 1987
Oil on board
16.5 x 16 in.
Signed lower center
This illustration also appeared on page 46 of The Art of the Dragonlance Saga, TSR Incorporated, 1987.
From the Frank Collection.
Pulp, Pulp-like, Digests, and Paperback Art
JEFF EASLEY (American, 20th Century)
13th and Vine, Amazing Calendar illustration, 1986
Oil on board
16 x 16 in.
Signed lower left
From the Frank Collection.
13th and Vine, Amazing Calendar illustration, 1986
Oil on board
16 x 16 in.
Signed lower left
From the Frank Collection.
Paintings
LES EDWARDS (British, b. 1949)
The Extraordinary Voyages of Jules Verne, paperback cover, 2005
Oil on board
16.5 x 24.5 in.
Initialed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Eric Brown's novel, The Extraordinary Voyages of Jules Verne, PS Publishing, 2005.
From the Frank Collection.
The Extraordinary Voyages of Jules Verne, paperback cover, 2005
Oil on board
16.5 x 24.5 in.
Initialed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Eric Brown's novel, The Extraordinary Voyages of Jules Verne, PS Publishing, 2005.
From the Frank Collection.
BOB EGGLETON (American, b. 1960)
The Raft, paperback cover, 1992
Acrylic on board
18.5 x 25.5 in.
Signed center right
This illustration appeared on the wrap-around cover of Stephen Baxter's novel, Raft, Roc Books, 1992.
"An epic tale of breathtaking adventure, sacrifice and heroism."
A copy of the paperback is included with this lot.
From the Frank Collection.
The Raft, paperback cover, 1992
Acrylic on board
18.5 x 25.5 in.
Signed center right
This illustration appeared on the wrap-around cover of Stephen Baxter's novel, Raft, Roc Books, 1992.
"An epic tale of breathtaking adventure, sacrifice and heroism."
A copy of the paperback is included with this lot.
From the Frank Collection.
DEAN ELLIS (American, 1920-2009)
Projections, paperback cover, 1979
Gouache on board
23 x 14 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Stephen Robinett's book, Projections, Ace Books #68305 (an Analog Book), 1979.
"Visions of the future from one of Analog's best."
From the Frank Collection.
Projections, paperback cover, 1979
Gouache on board
23 x 14 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Stephen Robinett's book, Projections, Ace Books #68305 (an Analog Book), 1979.
"Visions of the future from one of Analog's best."
From the Frank Collection.
ED EMSHWILLER (American, 1939-1990)
Virgin Planet, Venture Science Fiction cover, January 1957
Acrylic on board
14.5 x 10.75 in.
Not signed
This painting illustrates a scene based on Poul Anderson's story Virgin Planet.
A copy of the digest is included with this lot.
From the Frank Collection.
Virgin Planet, Venture Science Fiction cover, January 1957
Acrylic on board
14.5 x 10.75 in.
Not signed
This painting illustrates a scene based on Poul Anderson's story Virgin Planet.
A copy of the digest is included with this lot.
From the Frank Collection.
FRED FIELDS (American, b. 1965)
Late Show, 1988
Acrylic on board
30 x 20 in.
Signed lower left
From the Frank Collection.
Late Show, 1988
Acrylic on board
30 x 20 in.
Signed lower left
From the Frank Collection.
VIRGIL FINLAY (American, 1914-1971)
Palos of the Dog Star Pack, Famous Fantastic Mysteries cover, October 1941
Oil on board
20 x 14 in.
Signed lower left
This cover scene was based on John Ulrich Gieusy's story, Palos of the Dog Star Pack.
From the Frank Collection.
Palos of the Dog Star Pack, Famous Fantastic Mysteries cover, October 1941
Oil on board
20 x 14 in.
Signed lower left
This cover scene was based on John Ulrich Gieusy's story, Palos of the Dog Star Pack.
From the Frank Collection.
FRANK FRAZETTA (American, b. 1928)
Warrior with Ball and Chain, Flashing Swords #1, paperback cover, 1973
Oil on board
23 x 19 in.
Signed lower right
This stirring, savage, and superb Frazetta masterwork, sometimes titled Warrior with Ball and Chain, first appeared on the cover of the sword and sorcery anthology edited by Lin Carter, Flashing Swords #1, Dell Books #2640, 1973.
One of the top Frazetta paintings in private hands, Warrior with Ball and Chain was purchased in the February 1993 Guernsey's auction, and according to its listing there, is one of the largest Frazetta covers ever painted. Some aficionados feel his piece may have been originally created for the Lancer Conan series of the late sixties, but not used there, since the Conan figures of two of the Lancer covers are so similar to the Warrior.
This iconic painting was also reproduced on page 93 of Frank Frazetta: Book Three, Bantam Books, 1977, and page 185 of Legacy: Selected Paintings and Drawings of Frank Frazetta edited by Arnie and Cathy Fenner, Underwood Books, 1999. This piece was also used for the cover of the Wilderlands of High Fantasy (Dungeons and Dragons d20 3.5 Fantasy Roleplaying, Campaign Setting) paperback by the Necromancer Games Staff, White Wolf Publishing, 2005.
Such a peak period, published cover painting featuring the ultimate subject matter by the master represents an incredible opportunity.
When asked about the piece being auctioned, Frank Frazetta has recently replied, "That is one of my better paintings and I certainly had a lot of fun with that one."
A copy of the Flashing Swords #1 paperback is included with this lot.
PROVENANCE:
Catalog #C192, Guernsey's Auction, New York City, February 1993.
From the Frank Collection.
Warrior with Ball and Chain, Flashing Swords #1, paperback cover, 1973
Oil on board
23 x 19 in.
Signed lower right
This stirring, savage, and superb Frazetta masterwork, sometimes titled Warrior with Ball and Chain, first appeared on the cover of the sword and sorcery anthology edited by Lin Carter, Flashing Swords #1, Dell Books #2640, 1973.
One of the top Frazetta paintings in private hands, Warrior with Ball and Chain was purchased in the February 1993 Guernsey's auction, and according to its listing there, is one of the largest Frazetta covers ever painted. Some aficionados feel his piece may have been originally created for the Lancer Conan series of the late sixties, but not used there, since the Conan figures of two of the Lancer covers are so similar to the Warrior.
This iconic painting was also reproduced on page 93 of Frank Frazetta: Book Three, Bantam Books, 1977, and page 185 of Legacy: Selected Paintings and Drawings of Frank Frazetta edited by Arnie and Cathy Fenner, Underwood Books, 1999. This piece was also used for the cover of the Wilderlands of High Fantasy (Dungeons and Dragons d20 3.5 Fantasy Roleplaying, Campaign Setting) paperback by the Necromancer Games Staff, White Wolf Publishing, 2005.
Such a peak period, published cover painting featuring the ultimate subject matter by the master represents an incredible opportunity.
When asked about the piece being auctioned, Frank Frazetta has recently replied, "That is one of my better paintings and I certainly had a lot of fun with that one."
A copy of the Flashing Swords #1 paperback is included with this lot.
PROVENANCE:
Catalog #C192, Guernsey's Auction, New York City, February 1993.
From the Frank Collection.
FRED FREEMAN (American, 1906-1988)
Colleopter, Collier's illustration, September 16, 1955
Oil on board
11 x 16 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared in J. J. Haggerty Jr. and Cornelius Ryan's article, The Navy Comes Up With Real Flying Saucers."
From the Frank Collection.
Colleopter, Collier's illustration, September 16, 1955
Oil on board
11 x 16 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared in J. J. Haggerty Jr. and Cornelius Ryan's article, The Navy Comes Up With Real Flying Saucers."
From the Frank Collection.
FRED FREEMAN (American, 1906-1988)
Iceberg Being Melted for Los Angeles, This Week illustration, c. 1959
Mixed media on board
14.5 x 27.5 in.
Signed upper right
From the Frank Collection.
Iceberg Being Melted for Los Angeles, This Week illustration, c. 1959
Mixed media on board
14.5 x 27.5 in.
Signed upper right
From the Frank Collection.
JACK GAUGHAN (American, 1930-1985)
Cap Kennedy #5 Jewel of Jarhen, paperback cover, 1974
Acrylic on board
20 x 16 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Gregory Kern's novel, Jewel of Jarhen, Daw Books, 1974.
"Secret agent of the spaceways. The fate of a terror-ridden world brought all of Cap Kennedy's fabulous team into action, when Cap Kennedy himself was put out of action. Cap's body hung between life and death while his mind had been thrown a million years into the past."
From the Frank Collection.
Cap Kennedy #5 Jewel of Jarhen, paperback cover, 1974
Acrylic on board
20 x 16 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Gregory Kern's novel, Jewel of Jarhen, Daw Books, 1974.
"Secret agent of the spaceways. The fate of a terror-ridden world brought all of Cap Kennedy's fabulous team into action, when Cap Kennedy himself was put out of action. Cap's body hung between life and death while his mind had been thrown a million years into the past."
From the Frank Collection.
MELVYN GRANT (British, 20th Century)
Floating Worlds, paperback cover, 1978
Acrylic on board
27 x 16 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Cecilia Holland's novel, Floating Worlds, Sphere Books, 1978.
A photocopy of the printed cover is included with this lot.
From the Frank Collection.
Floating Worlds, paperback cover, 1978
Acrylic on board
27 x 16 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Cecilia Holland's novel, Floating Worlds, Sphere Books, 1978.
A photocopy of the printed cover is included with this lot.
From the Frank Collection.
JAMES GURNEY (American, b. 1958)
Quozl, paperback cover, 1989
Oil on board
18 x 24 in.
Signed lower center
This illustration appeared as the wrap-around cover of Alan Dean Foster's novel, Quozl, Ace Books, 1989.
A copy of the paperback is included with this lot.
From the Frank Collection.
Quozl, paperback cover, 1989
Oil on board
18 x 24 in.
Signed lower center
This illustration appeared as the wrap-around cover of Alan Dean Foster's novel, Quozl, Ace Books, 1989.
A copy of the paperback is included with this lot.
From the Frank Collection.
MARK HARRISON (British, 20th Century)
Ecotopia, paperback cover, 1989
Acrylic on board
14.5 x 20 in.
Initialed lower left
This piece appeared on the cover of Ernest Callenbach's novel, Ecotopia, Bantam Books, 1990. This piece was also reproduced on pages 122-123 of Dreamlands by Mark Harrison, Paper Tiger, 1990.
"Ecotopia was founded when northern California, Oregon, and Washington seceded from the Union to create a 'stable-state' ecosystem: the perfect balance between human beings and the environment. Now, twenty years later, the isolated, mysterious Ecotopia welcomes its first officially sanctioned American visitor: New York Times-Post reporter Will Weston."
From the Frank Collection.
Ecotopia, paperback cover, 1989
Acrylic on board
14.5 x 20 in.
Initialed lower left
This piece appeared on the cover of Ernest Callenbach's novel, Ecotopia, Bantam Books, 1990. This piece was also reproduced on pages 122-123 of Dreamlands by Mark Harrison, Paper Tiger, 1990.
"Ecotopia was founded when northern California, Oregon, and Washington seceded from the Union to create a 'stable-state' ecosystem: the perfect balance between human beings and the environment. Now, twenty years later, the isolated, mysterious Ecotopia welcomes its first officially sanctioned American visitor: New York Times-Post reporter Will Weston."
From the Frank Collection.
RICHARD HESCOX (American, b. 1949)
Delan the Mislaid, paperback cover, 1989
Acrylic on board
30 x 20 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared on the cover of Laurie J. Mark's novel, Delan the Mislaid, Daw Books, 1989.
A printer's proof of the cover is included with this lot.
From the Frank Collection.
Delan the Mislaid, paperback cover, 1989
Acrylic on board
30 x 20 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared on the cover of Laurie J. Mark's novel, Delan the Mislaid, Daw Books, 1989.
A printer's proof of the cover is included with this lot.
From the Frank Collection.
RICHARD HESCOX (American, b. 1949)
Jason Cosmo, book cover, 1989
Acrylic on board
30 x 20 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Dan McGirt's novel, Jason Cosmo, Signet Books, 1989.
'When a simple woodcutter is mistaken for the Mighty Champion, the gods decide he must really become the legendary figure and journey to wrest the magic Superwand from evil hands in order to restore the kingdom of good."
From the Frank Collection.
Jason Cosmo, book cover, 1989
Acrylic on board
30 x 20 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Dan McGirt's novel, Jason Cosmo, Signet Books, 1989.
'When a simple woodcutter is mistaken for the Mighty Champion, the gods decide he must really become the legendary figure and journey to wrest the magic Superwand from evil hands in order to restore the kingdom of good."
From the Frank Collection.
STEPHEN HICKMAN (American, b. 1949)
Man-Kzin Wars IV, paperback cover, 1991
Acrylic on board
24 x 15 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Larry Niven, Jerry Pournelle, and Poul Anderson's novel, Man-Kzin Wars IV, Baen Books, 1991.
A promotional poster for the book series is included with this lot.
From the Frank Collection.
Man-Kzin Wars IV, paperback cover, 1991
Acrylic on board
24 x 15 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Larry Niven, Jerry Pournelle, and Poul Anderson's novel, Man-Kzin Wars IV, Baen Books, 1991.
A promotional poster for the book series is included with this lot.
From the Frank Collection.
TIM HILDEBRANDT (American, 1939-2006)
A Firepit, Realms of Wonder calendar illustration, 1983
Acrylic on board
22 x 22.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Frank Collection.
A Firepit, Realms of Wonder calendar illustration, 1983
Acrylic on board
22 x 22.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Frank Collection.
DANIEL HORNE (American, 20th Century)
Dragon Magazine cover, 1987
Oil on board
26 x 20 in.
Signed lower right
A copy of the magazine is included with this lot.
From the Frank Collection.
Dragon Magazine cover, 1987
Oil on board
26 x 20 in.
Signed lower right
A copy of the magazine is included with this lot.
From the Frank Collection.
Pulp, Pulp-like, Digests, and Paperback Art
JOHN H. HOWE (Canadian, 1900-1980)
A Raging Flood, The Enchanted World: Dwarfs, book illustration, 1984
Watercolor on board
16 x 22.5 in.
Initialed lower right
This illustration appeared on pages 88-89 of The Enchanted World: Dwarfs, Time-Life Books, 1985.
A copy of the book is included with this lot.
From the Frank Collection.
A Raging Flood, The Enchanted World: Dwarfs, book illustration, 1984
Watercolor on board
16 x 22.5 in.
Initialed lower right
This illustration appeared on pages 88-89 of The Enchanted World: Dwarfs, Time-Life Books, 1985.
A copy of the book is included with this lot.
From the Frank Collection.
JOHN HOWE (Canadian, b. 1957)
Battlescene: Bran and the Sea, 1985
Watercolor on board
16 x 23 in.
Initialed lower right
From the Frank Collection.
Battlescene: Bran and the Sea, 1985
Watercolor on board
16 x 23 in.
Initialed lower right
From the Frank Collection.
Paintings
JAEL (American, 20th Century)
Book of the Stars, paperback cover, 1986
Oil on board
30 x 36 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Ian Watson's novel, Book of the Stars, Daw Books #673, 1986.
"Yaleen, heroine of the River War, was the only one who truly understood the secret of the Black Current and the entity that was its heart."
From the Frank Collection.
Book of the Stars, paperback cover, 1986
Oil on board
30 x 36 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Ian Watson's novel, Book of the Stars, Daw Books #673, 1986.
"Yaleen, heroine of the River War, was the only one who truly understood the secret of the Black Current and the entity that was its heart."
From the Frank Collection.
KEN KELLY (American, b. 1946)
Trails in Darkness, paperback cover, 1996
Oil on board
38 x 22.5 in.
Signed lower right
A copy of the paperback is included with this lot.
From the Frank Collection.
Trails in Darkness, paperback cover, 1996
Oil on board
38 x 22.5 in.
Signed lower right
A copy of the paperback is included with this lot.
From the Frank Collection.
KEN KELLY (American, b. 1946)
Creepy #43 cover, January 1972
Oil on board
19.5 x 14.5 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Creepy #43, Warren Publishing, 1972.
"You can't escape the mark of Satan's Claw."
A copy of the magazine is included with this lot.
From the Frank Collection.
Creepy #43 cover, January 1972
Oil on board
19.5 x 14.5 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Creepy #43, Warren Publishing, 1972.
"You can't escape the mark of Satan's Claw."
A copy of the magazine is included with this lot.
From the Frank Collection.
TOM KIDD (American, 20th Century)
Pro, paperback cover, 1986
Oil on board
32 x 21 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared on the cover of Gordon R. Dickson's novel, Pro, Tor Books, 1986.
"There are many approaches to any problem, and some of them are wrong."
A printer's proof of the paperback cover is included with this lot.
From the Frank Collection.
Pro, paperback cover, 1986
Oil on board
32 x 21 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared on the cover of Gordon R. Dickson's novel, Pro, Tor Books, 1986.
"There are many approaches to any problem, and some of them are wrong."
A printer's proof of the paperback cover is included with this lot.
From the Frank Collection.
KARL KOFOED (American, 20th Century)
Galactic Geographic: At Home with the Tsailerol, Heavy Metal illustration, September 2001
Watercolor on board
15 x 11 in.
Not signed
"Regular humans enjoy close contact with the Tsailerol whose physiology is closest to human of any yet found in the galaxy."
A copy of the magazine, autographed by the artist, is included with this lot.
From the Frank Collection.
Galactic Geographic: At Home with the Tsailerol, Heavy Metal illustration, September 2001
Watercolor on board
15 x 11 in.
Not signed
"Regular humans enjoy close contact with the Tsailerol whose physiology is closest to human of any yet found in the galaxy."
A copy of the magazine, autographed by the artist, is included with this lot.
From the Frank Collection.
JOHN LONGENDORFER (American, 20th Century)
Fill-'er Up
Ink on paper
23 x 17.5 in.
Not signed
From the Frank Collection.
Fill-'er Up
Ink on paper
23 x 17.5 in.
Not signed
From the Frank Collection.
Pulp, Pulp-like, Digests, and Paperback Art
CARL LUNDGREN (American, b. 1947)
Discussin' Man, Weird Tales cover, Fall 1988
Oil on board
29 x 20 in.
Signed lower right
A copy of the magazine is included with this lot.
From the Frank Collection.
Discussin' Man, Weird Tales cover, Fall 1988
Oil on board
29 x 20 in.
Signed lower right
A copy of the magazine is included with this lot.
From the Frank Collection.
Paintings
DAVID MATTINGLY (American, 20th Century)
Wall Around a Star, paperback cover, 1987
Acrylic on board
15 x 28 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Frederik Pohl and Jack Williamson's novel, Wall Around a Star, Ballantine Books #28995, 1983.
This cover scene was also used for Frederik Pohl and Jack Williamson's novel, Farthest Star.
A copy of Wall Around a Star is included with this lot.
From the Frank Collection.
Wall Around a Star, paperback cover, 1987
Acrylic on board
15 x 28 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Frederik Pohl and Jack Williamson's novel, Wall Around a Star, Ballantine Books #28995, 1983.
This cover scene was also used for Frederik Pohl and Jack Williamson's novel, Farthest Star.
A copy of Wall Around a Star is included with this lot.
From the Frank Collection.
MARK MAXWELL (American, 20th Century)
Night Myth, 1989
Acrylic on board
26 x 16.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Frank Collection.
Night Myth, 1989
Acrylic on board
26 x 16.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Frank Collection.
HAROLD W. MCCAULEY (American, 1913-1977)
Deep Freeze, Imagination cover, January 1953
Oil on board
16 x 13 in.
Not signed
A copy of the digest magazine is included with this lot.
From the Frank Collection.
Deep Freeze, Imagination cover, January 1953
Oil on board
16 x 13 in.
Not signed
A copy of the digest magazine is included with this lot.
From the Frank Collection.
HAROLD W. MCCAULEY (American, 1913-1977)
No Time for Toffee, Imagination cover, July 1952
Oil on board
21 x 17.5 in.
Not signed
From the Frank Collection.
No Time for Toffee, Imagination cover, July 1952
Oil on board
21 x 17.5 in.
Not signed
From the Frank Collection.
Works on Paper
IAN MILLER (British, b. 1946)
Dragon Circle, 1997
Ink/acrylic on board
16.5 x 13 in.
Signed lower right
From the Frank Collection.
Dragon Circle, 1997
Ink/acrylic on board
16.5 x 13 in.
Signed lower right
From the Frank Collection.
Paintings
STEPHEN MILLER (American, 20th Century)
The Square Root of Man, paperback cover, 1968
Acrylic on board
22 x 17 in.
Not signed
This illustration appeared on the cover of William Tenn's novel, The Square Root of Man, Ballantine Books #U6132, 1968.
A copy of the paperback is included with this lot.
From the Frank Collection.
The Square Root of Man, paperback cover, 1968
Acrylic on board
22 x 17 in.
Not signed
This illustration appeared on the cover of William Tenn's novel, The Square Root of Man, Ballantine Books #U6132, 1968.
A copy of the paperback is included with this lot.
From the Frank Collection.
STEPHEN MILLER (American, 20th Century)
Of Men and Monsters, paperback cover, 1968
Acrylic on board
22 x 17 in.
Not signed
This illustration appeared on the cover of William Tenn's novel, Of Men and Monsters, Ballantine Books #U6131, 1968.
A copy of the paperback is included with this lot.
From the Frank Collection.
Of Men and Monsters, paperback cover, 1968
Acrylic on board
22 x 17 in.
Not signed
This illustration appeared on the cover of William Tenn's novel, Of Men and Monsters, Ballantine Books #U6131, 1968.
A copy of the paperback is included with this lot.
From the Frank Collection.
CHRIS MOORE (British, b. 1947)
Ubik, paperback cover, 1991
Acrylic on board
15 x 20 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared on the cover of Philip K. Dick's novel, Ubik, Grafton Books, 1991.
"Glen Runciter is dead. Or is he? Someone died in the explosion orchestrated by his business rivals, but even as his funeral is scheduled, his mourning employees are receiving bewildering messages from their boss. And the world around them is warping and regressing in ways which suggest that their own time is running out. If it hasn't already."
From the Frank Collection.
Ubik, paperback cover, 1991
Acrylic on board
15 x 20 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared on the cover of Philip K. Dick's novel, Ubik, Grafton Books, 1991.
"Glen Runciter is dead. Or is he? Someone died in the explosion orchestrated by his business rivals, but even as his funeral is scheduled, his mourning employees are receiving bewildering messages from their boss. And the world around them is warping and regressing in ways which suggest that their own time is running out. If it hasn't already."
From the Frank Collection.
LEO MOREY (American, 1899-1965)
Warriors of Mars, Amazing Stories cover, August 1939
Gouache on board
18.5 x 12.75 in.
Signed lower left
Leo Morey's cover illustrates a scene based on Arthur R. Tofte's story, Warriors of Mars. The pulp mistakenly credited the cover painting to Robert Fuqua rather than Leo Morey.
A copy of the pulp is included with this lot.
From the Frank Collection.
Warriors of Mars, Amazing Stories cover, August 1939
Gouache on board
18.5 x 12.75 in.
Signed lower left
Leo Morey's cover illustrates a scene based on Arthur R. Tofte's story, Warriors of Mars. The pulp mistakenly credited the cover painting to Robert Fuqua rather than Leo Morey.
A copy of the pulp is included with this lot.
From the Frank Collection.
DEAN MORRISSEY (American, 20th Century)
Father Time, book illustration, 1991
Oil on canvas
30 x 40 in.
Signed lower right
From the Frank Collection.
Father Time, book illustration, 1991
Oil on canvas
30 x 40 in.
Signed lower right
From the Frank Collection.
Pulp, Pulp-like, Digests, and Paperback Art
DEAN MORRISSEY (American, 20th Century)
The Illegal Rebirth of Billy the Kid, paperback cover, 1990
Oil on canvas
36 x 24 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared on the cover of Rebecca Ore's novel, The Illegal Rebirth of Billy the Kid, Tor, 1991.
From the Frank Collection.
The Illegal Rebirth of Billy the Kid, paperback cover, 1990
Oil on canvas
36 x 24 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared on the cover of Rebecca Ore's novel, The Illegal Rebirth of Billy the Kid, Tor, 1991.
From the Frank Collection.
Paintings
PATRICIA MORRISSEY (American, 20th Century)
In the Shadow of the Bones, Aboriginal Science Fiction illustration, March-April 1989
Acrylic on board
24 x 16 in.
Signed lower left
This piece appeared as an illustration for Robert A. Metzger's story, In the Shadow of the Bones.
From the Frank Collection.
In the Shadow of the Bones, Aboriginal Science Fiction illustration, March-April 1989
Acrylic on board
24 x 16 in.
Signed lower left
This piece appeared as an illustration for Robert A. Metzger's story, In the Shadow of the Bones.
From the Frank Collection.
REAL MUSGRAVE (American, 20th Century)
The Audit, 1988
Acrylic on board
7 x 5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Frank Collection.
The Audit, 1988
Acrylic on board
7 x 5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Frank Collection.
Pulp, Pulp-like, Digests, and Paperback Art
NEIL O'KEEFE (American, b. 1893)
Peace Rockets, American Weekly illustration, October 8, 1944
Mixed media on board
20 x 10 in.
Signed lower right
"Through the air, hundreds of times faster than the famous sled dog team that dragged the serum to Nome, peace rockets laden with food and medicine could succor even remoter communities cut off, otherwise, from all human help. Far cruder rockets than those of today saved the lives of starving Indian villagers marooned by floods some years ago; others have regularly transported mail."
From the Frank Collection.
Peace Rockets, American Weekly illustration, October 8, 1944
Mixed media on board
20 x 10 in.
Signed lower right
"Through the air, hundreds of times faster than the famous sled dog team that dragged the serum to Nome, peace rockets laden with food and medicine could succor even remoter communities cut off, otherwise, from all human help. Far cruder rockets than those of today saved the lives of starving Indian villagers marooned by floods some years ago; others have regularly transported mail."
From the Frank Collection.
Paintings
FRANK R. PAUL (American, 1884-1963)
The End of the Moon, Science-Fiction Plus back cover, August 1953
Mixed media on board
18.5 x 13.5 in.
Signed lower left
A copy of the magazine is included with this lot.
From the Frank Collection.
The End of the Moon, Science-Fiction Plus back cover, August 1953
Mixed media on board
18.5 x 13.5 in.
Signed lower left
A copy of the magazine is included with this lot.
From the Frank Collection.
FRANK R. PAUL (American, 1884-1963)
The Biological Revolt, Science Fiction Plus illustration, March 1953
Mixed media on board
11.25 x 9 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared in Philip Jose Farmer's short story, The Biological Revolt.
From the Frank Collection.
The Biological Revolt, Science Fiction Plus illustration, March 1953
Mixed media on board
11.25 x 9 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared in Philip Jose Farmer's short story, The Biological Revolt.
From the Frank Collection.
JOHN PEDERSON JR. (American, 20th Century)
Skylark DuQuesne, If magazine cover, June 1965
Oil on board
12 x 11 in.
Signed lower left
A photocopy of the printed digest cover is included with this lot.
From the Frank Collection.
Skylark DuQuesne, If magazine cover, June 1965
Oil on board
12 x 11 in.
Signed lower left
A photocopy of the printed digest cover is included with this lot.
From the Frank Collection.
JOHN PEDERSON JR. (American, 20th Century)
He That Moves, Worlds of If, Worlds of Tomorrow cover, January 1968
Oil on board
16 x 11.5 in.
Signed lower left
This cover illustration is based on Roger Zelazny's story, He That Moves.
A photocopy of the printed digest cover is included with this lot.
From the Frank Collection.
He That Moves, Worlds of If, Worlds of Tomorrow cover, January 1968
Oil on board
16 x 11.5 in.
Signed lower left
This cover illustration is based on Roger Zelazny's story, He That Moves.
A photocopy of the printed digest cover is included with this lot.
From the Frank Collection.
PETER A. PEEBLES (American, 20th Century)
Riffles, Aboriginal Science Fiction cover, Summer 1992
Oil on board
21.5 x 16.5 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of the special double-issue (#31 and 32) of Aboriginal Science Fiction magazine, Summer 1992.
From the Frank Collection.
Riffles, Aboriginal Science Fiction cover, Summer 1992
Oil on board
21.5 x 16.5 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of the special double-issue (#31 and 32) of Aboriginal Science Fiction magazine, Summer 1992.
From the Frank Collection.
Pulp, Pulp-like, Digests, and Paperback Art
J. K. POTTER (American, 20th Century)
Wet Dreams, 1987
Mixed media photomontage on board
18.5 x 12.75 in.
Initialed lower right
From the Frank Collection.
Wet Dreams, 1987
Mixed media photomontage on board
18.5 x 12.75 in.
Initialed lower right
From the Frank Collection.
J. K. POTTER (American, 20th Century)
Weaveworld Volume Two cover, Japanese edition, 1987-1994
Mixed media photomontage on board
19 x 12 in.
Initialed lower left
This piece originally appeared in Monsters #6. It was also used as the cover for Clive Barker's book, Weaveworld Volume Two, in a Japanese edition of 1994.
From the Frank Collection.
Weaveworld Volume Two cover, Japanese edition, 1987-1994
Mixed media photomontage on board
19 x 12 in.
Initialed lower left
This piece originally appeared in Monsters #6. It was also used as the cover for Clive Barker's book, Weaveworld Volume Two, in a Japanese edition of 1994.
From the Frank Collection.
Paintings
RICHARD M. POWERS (American, 1921-1996)
The City of Hyper-Ur, Spacetimewarp Portfolio cover, 1983
Acrylic on wood panel
30 x 24 in.
Not signed
This illustration appeared on the cover of Spacetimewarp: A Portfolio of Paintings by Richard M. Powers, Nelson Doubleday, 1983.
"A superb portfolio of 16 full-color paintings by Richard M. Powers, originally distributed as a premium for the Science Fiction Book Club."
From the Frank Collection.
The City of Hyper-Ur, Spacetimewarp Portfolio cover, 1983
Acrylic on wood panel
30 x 24 in.
Not signed
This illustration appeared on the cover of Spacetimewarp: A Portfolio of Paintings by Richard M. Powers, Nelson Doubleday, 1983.
"A superb portfolio of 16 full-color paintings by Richard M. Powers, originally distributed as a premium for the Science Fiction Book Club."
From the Frank Collection.
RICHARD M. POWERS (American, 1921-1996)
The Mountains of the Sun, paperback cover, 1974
Acrylic on board
22 x 22.5 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of the Christian Leourier novel, The Mountains of the Sun, Berkley Books, 1974.
From the Frank Collection.
The Mountains of the Sun, paperback cover, 1974
Acrylic on board
22 x 22.5 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of the Christian Leourier novel, The Mountains of the Sun, Berkley Books, 1974.
From the Frank Collection.
RICHARD M. POWERS (American, 1921-1996)
The Number of the Beast, paperback cover preliminary study, 1980
Acrylic on board
15.5 x 20.5 in.
Not signed
This study was created as a preliminary for the cover of Robert A. Heinlein's novel, The Number of the Beast, Fawcett Books, 1980.
"Four very sensual geniuses suddenly find themselves the target of alien hostilities and are forced to flee their universe."
From the Frank Collection.
The Number of the Beast, paperback cover preliminary study, 1980
Acrylic on board
15.5 x 20.5 in.
Not signed
This study was created as a preliminary for the cover of Robert A. Heinlein's novel, The Number of the Beast, Fawcett Books, 1980.
"Four very sensual geniuses suddenly find themselves the target of alien hostilities and are forced to flee their universe."
From the Frank Collection.
VICTORIA POYSER-LISI (American, 20th Century)
The Hidden temple, paperback cover, 1988
Acrylic on board
24 x 15 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Catherine Cooke's novel, The Hidden Temple, Tor Books, 1988.
"Arel is dead, and the kingdom should be at peace. But Queen Valahtia and her heroic consort, Tobas, face another deadly threat to their happiness and their throne. Valahtia is bound by an old agreement to marry Prince Werlinen. When she refuses, Werlinen sets siege against the city; at his side is the usurping First Priestess, Ocasta. True First Priestess Briana is searching for her stolen child, while her consort, Kyellan, tries to defend the kingdom. And the Shape Changer still wants Kyellan for his own. Evil presses in on all sides -- to triumph, Briana must find the hidden temple and resume her rightful role as First Priestess. But can she stop looking for her child long enough to shoulder her responsibilities?"
A copy of the paperback is included with this lot.
From the Frank Collection.
The Hidden temple, paperback cover, 1988
Acrylic on board
24 x 15 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Catherine Cooke's novel, The Hidden Temple, Tor Books, 1988.
"Arel is dead, and the kingdom should be at peace. But Queen Valahtia and her heroic consort, Tobas, face another deadly threat to their happiness and their throne. Valahtia is bound by an old agreement to marry Prince Werlinen. When she refuses, Werlinen sets siege against the city; at his side is the usurping First Priestess, Ocasta. True First Priestess Briana is searching for her stolen child, while her consort, Kyellan, tries to defend the kingdom. And the Shape Changer still wants Kyellan for his own. Evil presses in on all sides -- to triumph, Briana must find the hidden temple and resume her rightful role as First Priestess. But can she stop looking for her child long enough to shoulder her responsibilities?"
A copy of the paperback is included with this lot.
From the Frank Collection.
DON IVAN PUNCHATZ (American, 1936-2009)
Seed of Earth, paperback cover, 1977
Acrylic on board
21.5 x 14.5 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Robert Silverberg's book, Seed of Earth, Ace Books, 1977.
From the Frank Collection.
Seed of Earth, paperback cover, 1977
Acrylic on board
21.5 x 14.5 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Robert Silverberg's book, Seed of Earth, Ace Books, 1977.
From the Frank Collection.
GARY RUDDELL (American, 20th Century)
Thieves' World, paperback cover, 1985
Oil on board
20.5 x 14.5 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared on the cover of Thieves' World Book One, Ace Books, 1986, edited by Robert Lynn Asprin and Lynn Abbey.
From the Frank Collection.
Thieves' World, paperback cover, 1985
Oil on board
20.5 x 14.5 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared on the cover of Thieves' World Book One, Ace Books, 1986, edited by Robert Lynn Asprin and Lynn Abbey.
From the Frank Collection.
GARY RUDDELL (American, 20th Century)
The Bog, paperback cover, 1986
Oil on board
20.25 x 13 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Michael Talbot's novel, The Bog, Jove Books, 1987.
"To a small English village, it is a vast organic presence, as ancient as time itself and seething with hidden life and forbidden legends. To its victims, it is a nameless horror beyond description, a razor-toothed evil, rising up from the murky depths to feast on human prey."
From the Frank Collection.
The Bog, paperback cover, 1986
Oil on board
20.25 x 13 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Michael Talbot's novel, The Bog, Jove Books, 1987.
"To a small English village, it is a vast organic presence, as ancient as time itself and seething with hidden life and forbidden legends. To its victims, it is a nameless horror beyond description, a razor-toothed evil, rising up from the murky depths to feast on human prey."
From the Frank Collection.
Pulp, Pulp-like, Digests, and Paperback Art
LAURENCE SCHWINGER (American, b. 1941)
Huon of the Horn, paperback cover, 1987
Oil on board
32 x 20 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared as the cover of Andre Norton's novel, Huon of the Horn, Del Rey, 1987.
"Huon, Duke of Bordeaux, is betrayed by the knight Amaury, just as Roland was betrayed by Ganelon. To redeem himself in the eyes of the Emperor, Huon is sent on a difficult, a practically impossible mission to Babylon, which is in the hands of the Saracens-Charlemagne's bitter enemies."
From the Frank Collection.
Huon of the Horn, paperback cover, 1987
Oil on board
32 x 20 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared as the cover of Andre Norton's novel, Huon of the Horn, Del Rey, 1987.
"Huon, Duke of Bordeaux, is betrayed by the knight Amaury, just as Roland was betrayed by Ganelon. To redeem himself in the eyes of the Emperor, Huon is sent on a difficult, a practically impossible mission to Babylon, which is in the hands of the Saracens-Charlemagne's bitter enemies."
From the Frank Collection.
Paintings
JAMES B. SETTLES (American, 20th Century)
Flying Ships, Amazing, back cover, May 1946
Gouache on board
19 x 15 in.
Initialed lower left
From the Frank Collection.
Flying Ships, Amazing, back cover, May 1946
Gouache on board
19 x 15 in.
Initialed lower left
From the Frank Collection.
BARCLAY SHAW (American, b. 1949)
Tarzan of the Apes, paperback cover, 1990
Acrylic on board
39 x 24 in.
Initialed center right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Edgar Rice Burroughs' novel, Tarzan of the Apes, Ballentine Books, 1990.
From the Frank Collection.
Tarzan of the Apes, paperback cover, 1990
Acrylic on board
39 x 24 in.
Initialed center right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Edgar Rice Burroughs' novel, Tarzan of the Apes, Ballentine Books, 1990.
From the Frank Collection.
BARCLAY SHAW (American, b. 1949)
Wild Cards Card Sharks Book I, paperback cover, 1993
Acrylic on board
24 x 30 in.
Initialed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Wild Cards Card Sharks Book I, edited by George R. R. Martin, Baen Books, 1993.
A copy of the paperback is included with this lot.
From the Frank Collection.
Wild Cards Card Sharks Book I, paperback cover, 1993
Acrylic on board
24 x 30 in.
Initialed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Wild Cards Card Sharks Book I, edited by George R. R. Martin, Baen Books, 1993.
A copy of the paperback is included with this lot.
From the Frank Collection.
BARCLAY SHAW (American, b. 1949)
The Return of Tarzan, paperback cover, 1990
Acrylic on board
39 x 23 in.
Initialed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Edgar Rice Burroughs' novel, The Return of Tarzan, Ballantine Books #31575, 1990.
A copy of the paperback and a printer's proof of the printed cover are included with this lot.
From the Frank Collection.
The Return of Tarzan, paperback cover, 1990
Acrylic on board
39 x 23 in.
Initialed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Edgar Rice Burroughs' novel, The Return of Tarzan, Ballantine Books #31575, 1990.
A copy of the paperback and a printer's proof of the printed cover are included with this lot.
From the Frank Collection.
Pulp, Pulp-like, Digests, and Paperback Art
J. ALLEN ST. JOHN (American, 1872-1957)
Tarzan and His Mate, 1947
Oil on canvas
22.5 x 19 in.
Signed lower left
With the publication of Edgar Rice Burroughs' second Tarzan novel for McClurg, The Return of Tarzan, in 1915, J. Allen St. John's legendary association with this timeless hero set a new standard in heroic fantasy art and inspired all the Tarzan artists to come, including such noteworthy talents as Hal Foster, Burne Hogarth, Frank Frazetta, Roy Krenkel, and countless others. The vast majority of collectors consider St. John's rendition of the Lord of the Jungle to be definitive. Such magnificent oil paintings of Tarzan are virtually non-existent in the market, and the cachet of acquiring a first-rate St. John Tarzan painting cannot be overstated.
This piece was created as a private commission for (and inscribed to) the then-President of the Edgar Rice Burroughs Club, Verne (Vernell) Coriell.
This work was printed on page 101 of J. Allen St. John: An Illustrated Bibliography by Darrell Richardson, Mid-America Publishers, 1991, and it was also published as a limited edition print by Russ Cochran.
From the Frank Collection.
Tarzan and His Mate, 1947
Oil on canvas
22.5 x 19 in.
Signed lower left
With the publication of Edgar Rice Burroughs' second Tarzan novel for McClurg, The Return of Tarzan, in 1915, J. Allen St. John's legendary association with this timeless hero set a new standard in heroic fantasy art and inspired all the Tarzan artists to come, including such noteworthy talents as Hal Foster, Burne Hogarth, Frank Frazetta, Roy Krenkel, and countless others. The vast majority of collectors consider St. John's rendition of the Lord of the Jungle to be definitive. Such magnificent oil paintings of Tarzan are virtually non-existent in the market, and the cachet of acquiring a first-rate St. John Tarzan painting cannot be overstated.
This piece was created as a private commission for (and inscribed to) the then-President of the Edgar Rice Burroughs Club, Verne (Vernell) Coriell.
This work was printed on page 101 of J. Allen St. John: An Illustrated Bibliography by Darrell Richardson, Mid-America Publishers, 1991, and it was also published as a limited edition print by Russ Cochran.
From the Frank Collection.
J. ALLEN ST. JOHN (American, 1872-1957)
It's a Small World, Amazing Stories Magazine cover, March 1944
Oil on board
18 x 13.5 in.
Not signed
This illustration also appeared as the cover of Darrell C. Richardson's book, J. Allen St. John: An Illustrated Bibliography, Mid-America Publishers, 1991.
A copy of the pulp and the Richardson book are included with this lot.
From the Frank Collection.
It's a Small World, Amazing Stories Magazine cover, March 1944
Oil on board
18 x 13.5 in.
Not signed
This illustration also appeared as the cover of Darrell C. Richardson's book, J. Allen St. John: An Illustrated Bibliography, Mid-America Publishers, 1991.
A copy of the pulp and the Richardson book are included with this lot.
From the Frank Collection.
J. ALLEN ST. JOHN (American, 1872-1957)
In Shining Armor of My Book House for Children, Volume 11 cover, 1937
Oil on canvas
25 x 23 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared on the cover of Volume 11 of a 12-Volume series, In Shining Armor of My Book House, by Olive Beaupre Miller, My Book House, 1937.
This piece was also reproduced on page 38 of J. Allen St. John: An Illustrated Bibliography, Mid-America Publishers, 1991.
A copy of the My Book House volume is included with this lot.
From the Frank Collection.
In Shining Armor of My Book House for Children, Volume 11 cover, 1937
Oil on canvas
25 x 23 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared on the cover of Volume 11 of a 12-Volume series, In Shining Armor of My Book House, by Olive Beaupre Miller, My Book House, 1937.
This piece was also reproduced on page 38 of J. Allen St. John: An Illustrated Bibliography, Mid-America Publishers, 1991.
A copy of the My Book House volume is included with this lot.
From the Frank Collection.
Paintings
LAWRENCE STERNE STEVENS (American, 1866-1960)
The Secret People, Famous Fantastic Mysteries, pulp cover, April 1950
Oil on board
12.5 x 10.5 in.
Initialed lower right
A copy of the pulp is included with this lot.
From the Frank Collection.
The Secret People, Famous Fantastic Mysteries, pulp cover, April 1950
Oil on board
12.5 x 10.5 in.
Initialed lower right
A copy of the pulp is included with this lot.
From the Frank Collection.
LEO SUMMERS (American, 1925-1985)
Star Surgeon, Amazing cover, December 1959
Oil on board
20 x 14.5 in.
Not signed
This illustration was based on a scene from Alan Nourse's cover story, Star Surgeon, in the December 1959 issue of Amazing.
A copy of the pulp is included with this lot.
From the Frank Collection.
Star Surgeon, Amazing cover, December 1959
Oil on board
20 x 14.5 in.
Not signed
This illustration was based on a scene from Alan Nourse's cover story, Star Surgeon, in the December 1959 issue of Amazing.
A copy of the pulp is included with this lot.
From the Frank Collection.
ARTHUR SUSSMAN (American, 1927-2008)
The Synthetic Man (The Dreaming Jewels), paperback cover, 1957
Gouache on board
24 x 13 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Theodore Sturgeon's novel, The Synthetic Man (The Dreaming Jewels), Pyramid Books, 1957.
A copy of the paperback is included with this lot.
From the Frank Collection.
The Synthetic Man (The Dreaming Jewels), paperback cover, 1957
Gouache on board
24 x 13 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Theodore Sturgeon's novel, The Synthetic Man (The Dreaming Jewels), Pyramid Books, 1957.
A copy of the paperback is included with this lot.
From the Frank Collection.
DARRELL K. SWEET (American, b. 1934)
Dragon's Eye, paperback cover, 1994
Acrylic on board
24 x 16 in.
Initialed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of editor Christopher Stasheff's book, Dragon's Eye, Baen Books, 1994.
From the Frank Collection.
Dragon's Eye, paperback cover, 1994
Acrylic on board
24 x 16 in.
Initialed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of editor Christopher Stasheff's book, Dragon's Eye, Baen Books, 1994.
From the Frank Collection.
WILLIAM E. TERRY (American, 20th Century)
Imagination cover, September 1954
Oil on board
12 x 11 in.
Initialed lower right
This savage cover illustration was suggested by Geoff St. Reynard's (pen name of Robert W. Krepps) novelette, Vengeance from the Past.
A copy of the digest is included with this lot.
From the Frank Collection.
Imagination cover, September 1954
Oil on board
12 x 11 in.
Initialed lower right
This savage cover illustration was suggested by Geoff St. Reynard's (pen name of Robert W. Krepps) novelette, Vengeance from the Past.
A copy of the digest is included with this lot.
From the Frank Collection.
ED VALIGURSKY (American, 1926-2009)
Beyond the Black Horizon, Fantastic Science Fiction cover, June 1955
Oil on board
11.25 x 9 in.
Not signed
From the Frank Collection.
Beyond the Black Horizon, Fantastic Science Fiction cover, June 1955
Oil on board
11.25 x 9 in.
Not signed
From the Frank Collection.
BORIS VALLEJO (American, b. 1941)
Flight of the Dragons (Quest), 1981
Oil on board
19 x 30 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared in Mirage by Doris Vallejo and Boris Vallejo Ballantine Books, 1982.
From the Frank Collection.
Flight of the Dragons (Quest), 1981
Oil on board
19 x 30 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared in Mirage by Doris Vallejo and Boris Vallejo Ballantine Books, 1982.
From the Frank Collection.
BORIS VALLEJO (American, b. 1941)
Spoor (Wolfman), 1980
Oil on board
27.5 x 18.5 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared in Mirage by Doris Vallejo and Boris Vallejo, Ballantine Books, 1982.
From the Frank Collection.
Spoor (Wolfman), 1980
Oil on board
27.5 x 18.5 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared in Mirage by Doris Vallejo and Boris Vallejo, Ballantine Books, 1982.
From the Frank Collection.
HENRY RICHARD VAN DONGEN (American, b. 1920)
Beneath the Shattered Moons, paperback cover, 1977
Acrylic on board
19 x 11.5 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Michael Bishop's novel, Beneath the Shattered Moons, Daw Books, 1977.
From the Frank Collection.
Beneath the Shattered Moons, paperback cover, 1977
Acrylic on board
19 x 11.5 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Michael Bishop's novel, Beneath the Shattered Moons, Daw Books, 1977.
From the Frank Collection.
Pulp, Pulp-like, Digests, and Paperback Art
WALTER VELEZ (American, 20th Century)
Wishbringer, paperback cover, 1987
Acrylic on canvas
27 x 17 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Craig Shaw Garner's novel, Wishbringer, Avon Books, 1988.
"A new novel by the author of An Excess of Enchantments."
From the Frank Collection.
Wishbringer, paperback cover, 1987
Acrylic on canvas
27 x 17 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Craig Shaw Garner's novel, Wishbringer, Avon Books, 1988.
"A new novel by the author of An Excess of Enchantments."
From the Frank Collection.
Paintings
WALTER VELEZ (American, 20th Century)
The Warlock Enlarged, 1985
Acrylic on canvas
18.5 x 15.5 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Christopher Stasheff's book, The Warlock Enlarged, Science Fiction Book Club, 1985.
From the Frank Collection.
The Warlock Enlarged, 1985
Acrylic on canvas
18.5 x 15.5 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Christopher Stasheff's book, The Warlock Enlarged, Science Fiction Book Club, 1985.
From the Frank Collection.
RON WALOTSKY (American, b. 1943)
Gate of Ivory, Gate of Horn (Mythago Circle), paperback cover, 1997
Acrylic on board
14 x 13 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Robert Holdstock's novel, Gate of Ivory, Gate of Horn (Mythago Circle), Roc, 2001.
A copy of the paperback is included with this lot.
From the Frank Collection.
Gate of Ivory, Gate of Horn (Mythago Circle), paperback cover, 1997
Acrylic on board
14 x 13 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Robert Holdstock's novel, Gate of Ivory, Gate of Horn (Mythago Circle), Roc, 2001.
A copy of the paperback is included with this lot.
From the Frank Collection.
JAMES WARHOLA (American, b. 1955)
The Sorcerer's Heir, paperback cover, 1988
Oil on board
28 x 20 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Paula Volsky's novel, Sorcerer's Heir, Ace Books, 1988.
"Born to a legacy of mortal magic, sworn to a loyalty not human, he is -- the sorcerer's heir."
From the Frank Collection.
The Sorcerer's Heir, paperback cover, 1988
Oil on board
28 x 20 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Paula Volsky's novel, Sorcerer's Heir, Ace Books, 1988.
"Born to a legacy of mortal magic, sworn to a loyalty not human, he is -- the sorcerer's heir."
From the Frank Collection.
JIM WARREN (American, b. 1949)
Waxwork, movie poster and video cassette illustration, 1988
Oil on canvas
28.5 x 18 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration was done for the 1988 Anthony Hickox film, Waxwork.
"Stop on by and give afterlife a try."
A video cassette box and a comic book cover tearsheet featuring the illustration are included with this lot.
From the Frank Collection.
Waxwork, movie poster and video cassette illustration, 1988
Oil on canvas
28.5 x 18 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration was done for the 1988 Anthony Hickox film, Waxwork.
"Stop on by and give afterlife a try."
A video cassette box and a comic book cover tearsheet featuring the illustration are included with this lot.
From the Frank Collection.
MICHAEL WHELAN (American, b. 1950)
The Dragon Token, paperback cover, 1991
Acrylic on canvas, wrapped around board
28.5 x 18.5 in.
Monogrammed center right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Melanie Rawn's novel, Dragon Token, Daw Books, 1994. This popular image also appeared in the World of Wonder art book, as a trading card and as a print.
A copy of the book is included with this lot.
From the Frank Collection.
The Dragon Token, paperback cover, 1991
Acrylic on canvas, wrapped around board
28.5 x 18.5 in.
Monogrammed center right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Melanie Rawn's novel, Dragon Token, Daw Books, 1994. This popular image also appeared in the World of Wonder art book, as a trading card and as a print.
A copy of the book is included with this lot.
From the Frank Collection.
MICHAEL WHELAN (American, b. 1950)
Gate of Ivrel, paperback cover, 1976
Acrylic on board
18 x 17 in.
Monogrammed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of C. J. Cherryh's novel, Gate of Ivrel, Daw Books #188, 1976.
"Scattered about the galaxy were the time-space Gates of a vanished but not forgotten alien race. In their time, long before the rise of the native civilizations, they had terrorized a hundred worlds -- not from villainy but from folly, from tampering with the strands that held a universe together. Now the task was to uproot these Gates, destroy their potency for mischief, take horror out of the hands of the few who hungered for power by misuse of the Gates. This is the story of one such Gate and one such world."
From the Frank Collection.
Gate of Ivrel, paperback cover, 1976
Acrylic on board
18 x 17 in.
Monogrammed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of C. J. Cherryh's novel, Gate of Ivrel, Daw Books #188, 1976.
"Scattered about the galaxy were the time-space Gates of a vanished but not forgotten alien race. In their time, long before the rise of the native civilizations, they had terrorized a hundred worlds -- not from villainy but from folly, from tampering with the strands that held a universe together. Now the task was to uproot these Gates, destroy their potency for mischief, take horror out of the hands of the few who hungered for power by misuse of the Gates. This is the story of one such Gate and one such world."
From the Frank Collection.
TIM WHITE (British, b. 1952)
Foundation and Empire, paperback cover, 1984
Gouache on board
14.5 x 18.5 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared on the cover of Isaac Asimov's novel, Foundation and Empire, Panther/Grafton, 1984.
From the Frank Collection.
Foundation and Empire, paperback cover, 1984
Gouache on board
14.5 x 18.5 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared on the cover of Isaac Asimov's novel, Foundation and Empire, Panther/Grafton, 1984.
From the Frank Collection.
TIM WHITE (British, b. 1952)
Second Foundation, book cover, 1983
Gouache on paper
14.5 x 18.5 in.
Signed lower left
Although created in 1983, this illustration appeared on the cover of Isaac Asimov's novel, Second Foundation, Grafton Books, 1989.
From the Frank Collection.
Second Foundation, book cover, 1983
Gouache on paper
14.5 x 18.5 in.
Signed lower left
Although created in 1983, this illustration appeared on the cover of Isaac Asimov's novel, Second Foundation, Grafton Books, 1989.
From the Frank Collection.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Axes with alloyed heads decorated with fur and leather, Erik the Viking movie prop, 1989
Mixed media
46 x 12 in.
Not signed
These props were used in the 1989 comedy Erik the Viking, written and directed by former Monty Python member Terry Jones.
PROVENANCE:
Sotheby's London, Film and Animation Sale, June 8, 1993
From the Frank Collection.
Axes with alloyed heads decorated with fur and leather, Erik the Viking movie prop, 1989
Mixed media
46 x 12 in.
Not signed
These props were used in the 1989 comedy Erik the Viking, written and directed by former Monty Python member Terry Jones.
PROVENANCE:
Sotheby's London, Film and Animation Sale, June 8, 1993
From the Frank Collection.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Sword with leather scabbard and animal skull handle, Erik the Viking movie prop, 1989
Mixed media
36 x 4 in.
Not signed
This prop was used in the 1989 film Erik the Viking, written and directed by former Monty Python member Terry Jones.
PROVENANCE:
Sotheby's London, Film and Animation Sale, June 8, 1993
From the Frank Collection.
Sword with leather scabbard and animal skull handle, Erik the Viking movie prop, 1989
Mixed media
36 x 4 in.
Not signed
This prop was used in the 1989 film Erik the Viking, written and directed by former Monty Python member Terry Jones.
PROVENANCE:
Sotheby's London, Film and Animation Sale, June 8, 1993
From the Frank Collection.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Snake Lyre, Flash Gordon movie prop, 1980
Cast resin and nylon string
27 x 18 in.
Not signed
This prop was used in the 1980 cult classic Flash Gordon.
PROVENANCE:
Sotheby's London, Film and Animation Sale, June 8, 1993
From the Frank Collection.
Snake Lyre, Flash Gordon movie prop, 1980
Cast resin and nylon string
27 x 18 in.
Not signed
This prop was used in the 1980 cult classic Flash Gordon.
PROVENANCE:
Sotheby's London, Film and Animation Sale, June 8, 1993
From the Frank Collection.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Circular lute with four strings, Flash Gordon movie prop, 1980
Painted resin with nylon strings
35 x 14 in.
Not signed
This prop was used in the 1980 cult classic Flash Gordon.
PROVENANCE:
Sotheby's London, Film and Animation Sale, June 8, 1993
From the Frank Collection.
Circular lute with four strings, Flash Gordon movie prop, 1980
Painted resin with nylon strings
35 x 14 in.
Not signed
This prop was used in the 1980 cult classic Flash Gordon.
PROVENANCE:
Sotheby's London, Film and Animation Sale, June 8, 1993
From the Frank Collection.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Coolie Hat, Flash Gordon movie prop, 1980
Painted straw
14 x 5 in.
Not signed
This prop was used in the 1980 cult classic Flash Gordon.
PROVENANCE:
Sotheby's London, Film and Animation Sale, June 8, 1993
From the Frank Collection.
Coolie Hat, Flash Gordon movie prop, 1980
Painted straw
14 x 5 in.
Not signed
This prop was used in the 1980 cult classic Flash Gordon.
PROVENANCE:
Sotheby's London, Film and Animation Sale, June 8, 1993
From the Frank Collection.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Fantasy bowl and cup, Flash Gordon movie props, 1980
Painted cast resin
4 x 8 in.
Not signed
These props were used in the 1980 cult classic Flash Gordon.
PROVENANCE:
Sotheby's London, Film and Animation Sale, June 8, 1993
From the Frank Collection.
Fantasy bowl and cup, Flash Gordon movie props, 1980
Painted cast resin
4 x 8 in.
Not signed
These props were used in the 1980 cult classic Flash Gordon.
PROVENANCE:
Sotheby's London, Film and Animation Sale, June 8, 1993
From the Frank Collection.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Silver fantasy rifle, Flash Gordon movie prop, 1980
Painted cast resin
24 x 45 in.
Not signed
This prop was used in the 1980 cult classic Flash Gordon.
PROVENANCE:
Sotheby's London, Film and Animation Sale, June 8, 1993
From the Frank Collection.
Silver fantasy rifle, Flash Gordon movie prop, 1980
Painted cast resin
24 x 45 in.
Not signed
This prop was used in the 1980 cult classic Flash Gordon.
PROVENANCE:
Sotheby's London, Film and Animation Sale, June 8, 1993
From the Frank Collection.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Scimitar, Flash Gordon movie prop, 1980
Painted resin
45 x 8 in.
Not signed
This prop was used in the 1980 cult movie Flash Gordon. It was also showcased on the cover of the laser disk.
PROVENANCE:
Sotheby's London, Film and Animation Sale, June 8, 1993
From the Frank Collection.
Scimitar, Flash Gordon movie prop, 1980
Painted resin
45 x 8 in.
Not signed
This prop was used in the 1980 cult movie Flash Gordon. It was also showcased on the cover of the laser disk.
PROVENANCE:
Sotheby's London, Film and Animation Sale, June 8, 1993
From the Frank Collection.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Face Mask, Flash Gordon movie prop, 1980
Cast resin
18 x 7 in.
Not signed
This prop was used in the 1980 cult classic Flash Gordon.
PROVENANCE:
Sotheby's London, Film and Animation Sale, June 8, 1993
From the Frank Collection.
Face Mask, Flash Gordon movie prop, 1980
Cast resin
18 x 7 in.
Not signed
This prop was used in the 1980 cult classic Flash Gordon.
PROVENANCE:
Sotheby's London, Film and Animation Sale, June 8, 1993
From the Frank Collection.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Flute, Flash Gordon movie prop, 1980
Painted resin
23 x 2.5 in.
Not signed
This prop was used in the 1980 cult film Flash Gordon.
PROVENANCE:
Sotheby's London, Film and Animation Sale, June 8, 1993
From the Frank Collection.
Flute, Flash Gordon movie prop, 1980
Painted resin
23 x 2.5 in.
Not signed
This prop was used in the 1980 cult film Flash Gordon.
PROVENANCE:
Sotheby's London, Film and Animation Sale, June 8, 1993
From the Frank Collection.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Ghoulie model, Ghoulie movie prop, 1985
Latex and mixed media
13 x 15 in.
Not signed
This prop was used in the 1985 horror-comedy Ghoulies.
PROVENANCE:
ex Ackerman sale 1987
Sotheby's London, June 8, 1993
From the Frank Collection.
Ghoulie model, Ghoulie movie prop, 1985
Latex and mixed media
13 x 15 in.
Not signed
This prop was used in the 1985 horror-comedy Ghoulies.
PROVENANCE:
ex Ackerman sale 1987
Sotheby's London, June 8, 1993
From the Frank Collection.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Pair of Caveman clubs, Land that Time Forgot movie props, 1975
Cast resin
16 x 8 in.
Not signed
These props were used in the 1975 film The Land that Time Forgot.
PROVENANCE:
Sotheby's London, June 8, 1993
From the Frank Collection.
Pair of Caveman clubs, Land that Time Forgot movie props, 1975
Cast resin
16 x 8 in.
Not signed
These props were used in the 1975 film The Land that Time Forgot.
PROVENANCE:
Sotheby's London, June 8, 1993
From the Frank Collection.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Gold Foiled Piccolo Case with Cypher, Barry Lyndon movie prop, 1975
Resin, gold foil, and rope
14 x 2 in.
Not signed
This prop was used in the 1975 Stanley Kubrick film Barry Lyndon.
PROVENANCE:
Sotheby's London, Film and Animation Sale, June 8, 1993
From the Frank Collection.
Gold Foiled Piccolo Case with Cypher, Barry Lyndon movie prop, 1975
Resin, gold foil, and rope
14 x 2 in.
Not signed
This prop was used in the 1975 Stanley Kubrick film Barry Lyndon.
PROVENANCE:
Sotheby's London, Film and Animation Sale, June 8, 1993
From the Frank Collection.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Winged Creature Urn, Flash Gordon movie prop
Cast resin
26 x 9 in.
Not signed
This prop was used in the 1980 cult classic Flash Gordon.
PROVENANCE:
Sotheby's London, Film and Animation Sale, June 8, 1993
From the Frank Collection.
Winged Creature Urn, Flash Gordon movie prop
Cast resin
26 x 9 in.
Not signed
This prop was used in the 1980 cult classic Flash Gordon.
PROVENANCE:
Sotheby's London, Film and Animation Sale, June 8, 1993
From the Frank Collection.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Coiled rope vase, Flash Gordon movie prop
Cast resin
17.5 x 12 in.
Not signed
This prop was used in the 1980 cult classic Flash Gordon.
PROVENANCE:
Sotheby's London, Film and Animation Sale, June 8, 1993
From the Frank Collection.
Coiled rope vase, Flash Gordon movie prop
Cast resin
17.5 x 12 in.
Not signed
This prop was used in the 1980 cult classic Flash Gordon.
PROVENANCE:
Sotheby's London, Film and Animation Sale, June 8, 1993
From the Frank Collection.
Session 3
CHRIS ACHILLEOS (English, b. 1947)
Beauty and the Beast book illustration
Mixed-media on board
25 x 16 in.
Monogrammed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Beauty and the Beast book illustration
Mixed-media on board
25 x 16 in.
Monogrammed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
COURTNEY ALLEN (American, 1896-1969)
Portrait of Planes
Oil on canvas
35.75 x 27 in.
Signed lower right
Portrait of Planes
Oil on canvas
35.75 x 27 in.
Signed lower right
COURTNEY ALLEN (American, 1896-1969)
Plane in Flight
Oil on canvas
31 x 27 in.
Signed lower right
Plane in Flight
Oil on canvas
31 x 27 in.
Signed lower right
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Pepsi-Cola, ad illustration
Oil on canvas
30 x 24 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Pepsi-Cola, ad illustration
Oil on canvas
30 x 24 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Driving is Like Flying, Burd Piston Rings ad illustration
Oil on canvas
27 x 34 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Driving is Like Flying, Burd Piston Rings ad illustration
Oil on canvas
27 x 34 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Constance Bennett, Silver Screen cover, April 1934
Pastel on board
20 x 15 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Constance Bennett, Silver Screen cover, April 1934
Pastel on board
20 x 15 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Paperback cover
Oil on board
15.5 x 13.5 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Paperback cover
Oil on board
15.5 x 13.5 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Nude Pin-Up
Oil on canvas laid on board
42 x 32 in.
Initialed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Nude Pin-Up
Oil on canvas laid on board
42 x 32 in.
Initialed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Career Sexpots, paperback cover, 1965
Gouache on board
18 x 12.5 in.
Not signed
This illustration appeared on the cover of Matt Harding's novel, Career Sexpots, Beacon Books #B845, 1965.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Career Sexpots, paperback cover, 1965
Gouache on board
18 x 12.5 in.
Not signed
This illustration appeared on the cover of Matt Harding's novel, Career Sexpots, Beacon Books #B845, 1965.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Swamp Kill, paperback cover, 1952
Gouache on board
17 x 11.75 in.
Not signed
This illustration appeared on the cover of Whit Harrison's (pen name of Harry Whittington) novel, Swamp Kill, Phantom Books #508, 1952.
"Gold mad men -- thrill seeking women, and brutal murder in the Florida swampland."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Swamp Kill, paperback cover, 1952
Gouache on board
17 x 11.75 in.
Not signed
This illustration appeared on the cover of Whit Harrison's (pen name of Harry Whittington) novel, Swamp Kill, Phantom Books #508, 1952.
"Gold mad men -- thrill seeking women, and brutal murder in the Florida swampland."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
The Lion at Morning, paperback cover, 1957
Oil on board
22.5 x 21.5 in.
Not signed
This illustration appeared on the cover of Stephen Longstreet's novel, The Lion at Morning, Ace Books #D-210, 1957.
As is evident when comparing the original painting to the published version, the artwork at some point was cut down horizontally along the top by approximately six inches.
A tearsheet of the printed cover is attached to the back of this piece.
The Lion at Morning, paperback cover, 1957
Oil on board
22.5 x 21.5 in.
Not signed
This illustration appeared on the cover of Stephen Longstreet's novel, The Lion at Morning, Ace Books #D-210, 1957.
As is evident when comparing the original painting to the published version, the artwork at some point was cut down horizontally along the top by approximately six inches.
A tearsheet of the printed cover is attached to the back of this piece.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Mike Shayne Mystery Magazine cover, August 1959
Oil on board
16 x 12 in.
Not signed
This illustration was used a second time, and slightly altered to its present state, for the June 1964 issue of Mike Shayne Mystery Magazine.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Mike Shayne Mystery Magazine cover, August 1959
Oil on board
16 x 12 in.
Not signed
This illustration was used a second time, and slightly altered to its present state, for the June 1964 issue of Mike Shayne Mystery Magazine.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
High Heels and Vargas, book cover
Gouache on board
15 x 11 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
High Heels and Vargas, book cover
Gouache on board
15 x 11 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ROLF ARMSTRONG (American, 1889-1960)
Nude with Right Arm on Head, c. 1950
Pastel on board
42 x 30 in.
Signed lower right
Nude with Right Arm on Head, c. 1950
Pastel on board
42 x 30 in.
Signed lower right
ROLF ARMSTRONG (American, 1889-1960)
Twinkle Toes, c. 1947
Pastel on board
38 x 28.5 in.
Signed center right
This piece was published as a calendar print. This drawing was reproduced on page 201 of Pin-Up Dreams: The Glamour Art of Rolf Armstrong by Janet Dobson and Michael Wooldridge, Watson-Guptill, 2001, and also as figure 168 of The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Twinkle Toes, c. 1947
Pastel on board
38 x 28.5 in.
Signed center right
This piece was published as a calendar print. This drawing was reproduced on page 201 of Pin-Up Dreams: The Glamour Art of Rolf Armstrong by Janet Dobson and Michael Wooldridge, Watson-Guptill, 2001, and also as figure 168 of The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ROLF ARMSTRONG (American, 1889-1960)
Venus, calendar print illustration, c. 1934
Pastel on board
42 x 30 in.
Signed center right
Perhaps one of the finest Armstrong pastels ever offered, Venus is one of the three nudes that Armstrong created in the mid-thirties. Collectors take note, this breathtaking masterwork is one of only a handful of nudes ever done by this classic American illustrator.
This painting was reproduced as a full-page image on page 2 of The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996, and it was also reproduced on page 121 of Pin-Up Dreams: The Glamour Art of Rolf Armstrong by Janet Dobson and Michael Wooldridge, Watson-Guptill, 2001.
Venus, calendar print illustration, c. 1934
Pastel on board
42 x 30 in.
Signed center right
Perhaps one of the finest Armstrong pastels ever offered, Venus is one of the three nudes that Armstrong created in the mid-thirties. Collectors take note, this breathtaking masterwork is one of only a handful of nudes ever done by this classic American illustrator.
This painting was reproduced as a full-page image on page 2 of The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996, and it was also reproduced on page 121 of Pin-Up Dreams: The Glamour Art of Rolf Armstrong by Janet Dobson and Michael Wooldridge, Watson-Guptill, 2001.
ROLF ARMSTRONG (American, 1889-1960)
Pin-Up in Black
Pastel on board
38 x 28.5 in.
Signed lower right
This painting was reproduced as figure 178 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 Black
Pastel on board
38 x 28.5 in.
Signed lower right
This painting was reproduced as figure 178 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ROLF ARMSTRONG (American, 1889-1960)
Pin-Up
Pastel on paper
24.5 x 19.5 in.
Signed lower right
Pin-Up
Pastel on paper
24.5 x 19.5 in.
Signed lower right
Mainstream Illustration
ROLF ARMSTRONG (American, 1889-1960)
Portrait of James "Jimmy" Gleason, c. 1937
Pastel on paper
38 x 28.25 in.
Signed lower right
This piece is reproduced on page 148 of Pin-Up Dreams: The Glamour Art of Rolf Armstrong by Janet Dobson and Michael Wooldridge, Watson-Guptill, 2001.
Jimmy Gleason was a famous character actor in the 30s and 40s, nominated for a Best Supporting Actor Oscar in 1941 for his role in Here Comes Mr. Jordan. Pin-Up Dreams notes, "There was also a portrait of James Gleason, a character actor who had worked with Robert Armstrong (Rolf's nephew, who played Carl Denham in the 1933 film, King Kong) back in his vaudeville days, and was a lifelong friend of the family."
Portrait of James "Jimmy" Gleason, c. 1937
Pastel on paper
38 x 28.25 in.
Signed lower right
This piece is reproduced on page 148 of Pin-Up Dreams: The Glamour Art of Rolf Armstrong by Janet Dobson and Michael Wooldridge, Watson-Guptill, 2001.
Jimmy Gleason was a famous character actor in the 30s and 40s, nominated for a Best Supporting Actor Oscar in 1941 for his role in Here Comes Mr. Jordan. Pin-Up Dreams notes, "There was also a portrait of James Gleason, a character actor who had worked with Robert Armstrong (Rolf's nephew, who played Carl Denham in the 1933 film, King Kong) back in his vaudeville days, and was a lifelong friend of the family."
Paintings
ASLAN (French, b. 1930)
A Seductive Pose
Gouache on board
19.5 x 15.25 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
A Seductive Pose
Gouache on board
19.5 x 15.25 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
JAMES AVATI (American, 1912-2005)
Conjugal Love, paperback cover, 1952
Oil on board
20 x 17 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Alberto Moravia's novel, Conjugal Love, Signet Books #922, 1952. It also appeared on the cover of a later printing, Signet Books #1288, 1956, but minus its background details.
"Who is at fault when a husband dedicates himself to his work and his wife finds another lover as an outlet for her pent-up emotions?"
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Conjugal Love, paperback cover, 1952
Oil on board
20 x 17 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Alberto Moravia's novel, Conjugal Love, Signet Books #922, 1952. It also appeared on the cover of a later printing, Signet Books #1288, 1956, but minus its background details.
"Who is at fault when a husband dedicates himself to his work and his wife finds another lover as an outlet for her pent-up emotions?"
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
RON BALABAN (American, 20th Century)
Sunset in the Palm Trees
Oil on canvas
30 x 30 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Sunset in the Palm Trees
Oil on canvas
30 x 30 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
JOYCE BALLANTYNE (American, 1918-2006)
Reclining Nude
Oil on canvas
16 x 30 in.
Signed lower right
PROVENANCE:
Joyce Ballantyne Estate (stamp verso).
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Reclining Nude
Oil on canvas
16 x 30 in.
Signed lower right
PROVENANCE:
Joyce Ballantyne Estate (stamp verso).
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
MCCLELLAND BARCLAY (American, 1891-1943)
Pictorial Review cover, September 1933
Oil on canvas
33.5 x 25.5 in.
Signed lower right
This painting was reproduced as figure 55 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Pictorial Review cover, September 1933
Oil on canvas
33.5 x 25.5 in.
Signed lower right
This painting was reproduced as figure 55 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)
Yale Victory, Fisher Body ad illustration, c. 1925
Oil on canvas
27.5 x 25.5 in.
Signed lower left
PROVENANCE:
This piece was once part of the Fisher Body Collection, Detroit Michigan, and was later acquired from the private collection of a former manager of General Motors.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Yale Victory, Fisher Body ad illustration, c. 1925
Oil on canvas
27.5 x 25.5 in.
Signed lower left
PROVENANCE:
This piece was once part of the Fisher Body Collection, Detroit Michigan, and was later acquired from the private collection of a former manager of General Motors.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
MCCLELLAND BARCLAY (American, 1891-1943)
At the Station, 1926
Oil on canvas
32.5 x 22 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
At the Station, 1926
Oil on canvas
32.5 x 22 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
HARRY BARTON (American, b. 1896)
Tracked Down, paperback cover, 1954
Gouache on board
18.5 x 12.5 in.
Signed lower center
This illustration appeared on the cover of Leslie Edgley's novel, Tracked Down (The Angry Heart), Ace Books #D-45, 1954.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Tracked Down, paperback cover, 1954
Gouache on board
18.5 x 12.5 in.
Signed lower center
This illustration appeared on the cover of Leslie Edgley's novel, Tracked Down (The Angry Heart), Ace Books #D-45, 1954.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
WALTER MARTIN BAUMHOFER (American, 1904-1987)
Dime Western Magazine cover, October 1933
Oil on canvas
35 x 24 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Dime Western Magazine cover, October 1933
Oil on canvas
35 x 24 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
WALTER MARTIN BAUMHOFER (American, 1904-1987)
Forgive is Just a Word, Cosmopolitan illustration
Oil on canvas
18 x 28 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Forgive is Just a Word, Cosmopolitan illustration
Oil on canvas
18 x 28 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
WALTER MARTIN BAUMHOFER (American, 1904-1987)
Girl on the Train, Redbook magazine illustration, 1946
Oil on canvas
29 x 22.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Girl on the Train, Redbook magazine illustration, 1946
Oil on canvas
29 x 22.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
WALTER MARTIN BAUMHOFER (American, 1904-1987)
A Day to Remember
Oil on canvas
29 x 22 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
A Day to Remember
Oil on canvas
29 x 22 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
HARRY BECKHOFF (American, 1901-1979)
Lillie's Little Plan
Mixed media on board
10 x 15 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Lillie's Little Plan
Mixed media on board
10 x 15 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
RUDOLPH BELARSKI (American, 1900-1983)
Passion is a Woman, paperback digest cover, 1952
Oil on board
24 x 18 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared on the cover of Kate Nickerson's novel, Passion is a Woman, Venus Books #152, 1952.
"Men used her -- and then came back for more."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Passion is a Woman, paperback digest cover, 1952
Oil on board
24 x 18 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared on the cover of Kate Nickerson's novel, Passion is a Woman, Venus Books #152, 1952.
"Men used her -- and then came back for more."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
JULIE BELL (American, b. 1958)
Gen 13: Netherwar, paperback cover, 1998
Gouache on board
26.5 x 16.75 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Christopher Golden and Jeff Marriotte's novel based on the WildStorm comic book series, Gen 13: Netherwar, Ace Books, 1999.
"Five teenagers are brought together by the covert ops organization I/O to be the next generation of super-powered operatives: Gen 13. Unwilling to be I/O's pawns, Gen 13 escaped their clutches with the help of renegade I/O agent John Lynch. Now they must stop their creators from gaining access to the demonic power of the Hellgate--and possibly from destroying the world as well."
Gen 13: Netherwar, paperback cover, 1998
Gouache on board
26.5 x 16.75 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Christopher Golden and Jeff Marriotte's novel based on the WildStorm comic book series, Gen 13: Netherwar, Ace Books, 1999.
"Five teenagers are brought together by the covert ops organization I/O to be the next generation of super-powered operatives: Gen 13. Unwilling to be I/O's pawns, Gen 13 escaped their clutches with the help of renegade I/O agent John Lynch. Now they must stop their creators from gaining access to the demonic power of the Hellgate--and possibly from destroying the world as well."
EARLE BERGEY (American, 1901-1952)
Pep Stories cover, April 1936
Oil on canvas
24 x 19 in.
Signed lower left
This piece was reproduced as figure 64 of The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Pep Stories cover, April 1936
Oil on canvas
24 x 19 in.
Signed lower left
This piece was reproduced as figure 64 of The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
EARLE BERGEY (American, 1901-1952)
Pep Stories cover, July 1938
Oil on canvas
24 x 19 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Pep Stories cover, July 1938
Oil on canvas
24 x 19 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
EDWIN HOWLAND BLASHFIELD (American, 1848-1936)
Spring Scattering Stars, 1927
Oil on canvas
50 x 42 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Spring Scattering Stars, 1927
Oil on canvas
50 x 42 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AUGUST BLESER (American, 1898-1966)
Scotland Yard, pulp cover, May 1931
Oil on canvas
40 x 28 in.
Monogrammed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Scotland Yard, pulp cover, May 1931
Oil on canvas
40 x 28 in.
Monogrammed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ROBERT D. BLUE (American, 1946-1998)
Bandit in High Heels #3
Acrylic on canvas
78.5 x 41.5 in.
Signed verso
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Bandit in High Heels #3
Acrylic on canvas
78.5 x 41.5 in.
Signed verso
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ROBERT D. BLUE (American, 1946-1998)
Bettie Page in Black Lace, 1994
Acrylic on canvas
42 x 47 in.
Signed indistinctly verso
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Bettie Page in Black Lace, 1994
Acrylic on canvas
42 x 47 in.
Signed indistinctly verso
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Pulp, Pulp-like, Digests, and Paperback Art
HANNES BOK (American, 1914-1964)
Bird Man, c. late 1930s
Pastel on paper
17 x 13.5 in.
Not signed
Bird Man, c. late 1930s
Pastel on paper
17 x 13.5 in.
Not signed
Paintings
ENOCH BOLLES (American, 1883-1976)
Film Fun cover, July 1931
Oil on canvas
24 x 18 in.
Not signed
Film Fun cover, July 1931
Oil on canvas
24 x 18 in.
Not signed
ENOCH BOLLES (American, 1883-1976)
Sure to Make a Hit, Film Fun magazine cover, October 1935
Oil on canvas
30 x 22 in.
Not signed
This piece was reproduced as figures 78 and 85 of The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Sure to Make a Hit, Film Fun magazine cover, October 1935
Oil on canvas
30 x 22 in.
Not signed
This piece was reproduced as figures 78 and 85 of The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ENOCH BOLLES (American, 1883-1976)
Pin-Up
Oil on canvas
21 x 18 in.
Not signed
PROVENANCE:
Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Winsten, c. 1950 (label verso).
Pin-Up
Oil on canvas
21 x 18 in.
Not signed
PROVENANCE:
Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Winsten, c. 1950 (label verso).
CHESLEY BONESTELL (American, 1888-1986)
Saturn Seen from Enceledus, Beyond Jupiter: The Worlds of Tomorrow book illustration, 1972
Oil on board
13 x 17.5 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared on pages 75-76 in the book, Beyond Jupiter: The Worlds of Tomorrow, by famed author Arthur C. Clarke and Chesley Bonestell, Little. Brown and Company, 1972.
"Saturn Seen From Enceledus. Enceledus, third moon of Saturn, is 148,000 miles out. The second moon, Mimas, is visible in the plane of the rings."
A copy of the book and a photograph of the painting taken at an exhibition are included in this lot.
Saturn Seen from Enceledus, Beyond Jupiter: The Worlds of Tomorrow book illustration, 1972
Oil on board
13 x 17.5 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared on pages 75-76 in the book, Beyond Jupiter: The Worlds of Tomorrow, by famed author Arthur C. Clarke and Chesley Bonestell, Little. Brown and Company, 1972.
"Saturn Seen From Enceledus. Enceledus, third moon of Saturn, is 148,000 miles out. The second moon, Mimas, is visible in the plane of the rings."
A copy of the book and a photograph of the painting taken at an exhibition are included in this lot.
REYNOLD BROWN (American, 1917-1991)
Johnny Dark movie poster illustration, 1954
Gouache on board
18 x 18 in.
Signed in pencil
A 17.75 x 14 in. lobby poster, number 54 of 217, which was reproduced on page 73 in the monograph, Reynold Brown: A Life in Pictures, is included with this lot.
Johnny Dark movie poster illustration, 1954
Gouache on board
18 x 18 in.
Signed in pencil
A 17.75 x 14 in. lobby poster, number 54 of 217, which was reproduced on page 73 in the monograph, Reynold Brown: A Life in Pictures, is included with this lot.
AL BRULE (American, 20th Century)
In the Shower
Mixed media on board
20 x 24 in.
Signed lower right
This piece is an assemblage. The tiling and the shower curtain are added on top of the painted nude to give the scene three-dimensional depth.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
In the Shower
Mixed media on board
20 x 24 in.
Signed lower right
This piece is an assemblage. The tiling and the shower curtain are added on top of the painted nude to give the scene three-dimensional depth.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AL BUELL (American, 1910-1996)
Sunbather
Oil on canvas
31 x 25 in.
Signed lower right
This painting was reproduced as figure 207 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Sunbather
Oil on canvas
31 x 25 in.
Signed lower right
This painting was reproduced as figure 207 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AL BUELL (American, 1910-1996)
Pin-Up with a Pitchfork
Oil on board
21 x 17 in.
Signed center left
This painting was reproduced as figure 208 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 a Pitchfork
Oil on board
21 x 17 in.
Signed center left
This painting was reproduced as figure 208 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AL BUELL (American, 1910-1996)
Pin-Up in Blue
Mixed media on board
20 x 15 in.
Signed lower right
This painting was reproduced as figure 221 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
Mixed media on board
20 x 15 in.
Signed lower right
This painting was reproduced as figure 221 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
PAUL CERNIA (American, 20th Century)
High Pressure Cooker
Oil on canvas
28 x 22 in.
Signed lower left
High Pressure Cooker
Oil on canvas
28 x 22 in.
Signed lower left
HILO CHEN (American, b. 1942)
Beach #114
Oil on canvas
38 x 50 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Beach #114
Oil on canvas
38 x 50 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
HILO CHEN (American, b. 1942)
Beach 116
Oil on canvas
54 x 72 in.
Signed verso
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Beach 116
Oil on canvas
54 x 72 in.
Signed verso
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
HILO CHEN (American, b. 1942)
Beach 95
Oil on canvas
38 x 56 in.
Signed verso
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Beach 95
Oil on canvas
38 x 56 in.
Signed verso
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
HILO CHEN (American, b. 1942)
Beach #105, 1984
Oil on canvas
12 x 16 in.
Signed verso
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
PROVENANCE:
Louis K. Meisel Gallery, New York (label verso).
Beach #105, 1984
Oil on canvas
12 x 16 in.
Signed verso
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
PROVENANCE:
Louis K. Meisel Gallery, New York (label verso).
HILO CHEN (American, b. 1942)
Beach 100-Blue, 1982
Oil on canvas
3 x 5 in.
Signed verso
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
PROVENANCE:
Louise K. Meisel Gallery, New York (label verso).
Beach 100-Blue, 1982
Oil on canvas
3 x 5 in.
Signed verso
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
PROVENANCE:
Louise K. Meisel Gallery, New York (label verso).
SAM CHERRY (American, 1903-1975)
Paperback cover
Oil on board
22 x 15 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Paperback cover
Oil on board
22 x 15 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ERNEST CHIRIACKA (American, b. 1920)
The Future Mr. Dolan, paperback cover, 1959
Gouache on board
15.5 x 13.5 in.
Initialed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Charles Gorham's juvenile delinquent/teenage crime novel, The Future Mr. Dolan, Pyramid books #G449, 1959.
This piece was initialed D for "Darcy," Ernest Chiriacka's sometimes pen name.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The Future Mr. Dolan, paperback cover, 1959
Gouache on board
15.5 x 13.5 in.
Initialed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Charles Gorham's juvenile delinquent/teenage crime novel, The Future Mr. Dolan, Pyramid books #G449, 1959.
This piece was initialed D for "Darcy," Ernest Chiriacka's sometimes pen name.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
HOWARD CHANDLER CHRISTY (American, 1872-1952)
Nude with Jug
Oil on canvas
42 x 32 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Nude with Jug
Oil on canvas
42 x 32 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
HENRY O'HARA CLIVE (American, 1881-1960)
Seaside Flirtation, calendar illustration, c. 1925
Oil on board
31.25 x 25.25 in.
Signed lower right
This beauty was created for the Joseph C. Hoover Calendar Company, c. 1925.
This piece was reproduced as figure 89 of The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Seaside Flirtation, calendar illustration, c. 1925
Oil on board
31.25 x 25.25 in.
Signed lower right
This beauty was created for the Joseph C. Hoover Calendar Company, c. 1925.
This piece was reproduced as figure 89 of The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
HENRY O'HARA CLIVE (American, 1881-1960)
Sultana, calendar illustration, c. 1925
Oil on board
30 x 23.75 in.
Signed lower right
One of Henry Clive's most famous and admired images, this painting was created for the Louis F. Dow Calendar Company, c. 1925.
This piece was reproduced as figure 90 of The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Sultana, calendar illustration, c. 1925
Oil on board
30 x 23.75 in.
Signed lower right
One of Henry Clive's most famous and admired images, this painting was created for the Louis F. Dow Calendar Company, c. 1925.
This piece was reproduced as figure 90 of The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
FOREST H. CLOUGH (American, 1910-1985)
Umbrella Girl, calendar illustration, c. 1955
Oil on canvas
30 x 24 in.
Signed lower left
PROVENANCE:
Formerly in the collection of Charles Martignette.
Umbrella Girl, calendar illustration, c. 1955
Oil on canvas
30 x 24 in.
Signed lower left
PROVENANCE:
Formerly in the collection of Charles Martignette.
DEAN CORNWELL (American, 1892-1960)
Story illustration, c. 1931
Oil on board
28 x 29 in.
Signed lower left
Dubbed "the Dean of American illustrators," Cornwell's mastery of dramatic, emotionally charged composition, and his expressive paint surface treatment are on full display in this peak period piece.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Story illustration, c. 1931
Oil on board
28 x 29 in.
Signed lower left
Dubbed "the Dean of American illustrators," Cornwell's mastery of dramatic, emotionally charged composition, and his expressive paint surface treatment are on full display in this peak period piece.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
DEAN CORNWELL (American, 1892-1960)
Pontius Pilate's Banquet, The Robe, book illustration, 1947
Oil on board
28 x 29 in.
Not signed
This illustration appeared in Lloyd C. Douglas' novel, The Robe, Houghton Mifflin Co., 1947.
Caption: "Demetrius slowly bowed his head and handed Marcellus the Robe; then stood with slumped shoulders while his master tugged it on over the sleeves of his toga. A gale of appreciative laughter went up, and there was tumultuous applause."
This piece was also reproduced on page 163 of Dean Cornwell, Dean of Illustrators by Patricia Broder, Balance House, 1978.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Pontius Pilate's Banquet, The Robe, book illustration, 1947
Oil on board
28 x 29 in.
Not signed
This illustration appeared in Lloyd C. Douglas' novel, The Robe, Houghton Mifflin Co., 1947.
Caption: "Demetrius slowly bowed his head and handed Marcellus the Robe; then stood with slumped shoulders while his master tugged it on over the sleeves of his toga. A gale of appreciative laughter went up, and there was tumultuous applause."
This piece was also reproduced on page 163 of Dean Cornwell, Dean of Illustrators by Patricia Broder, Balance House, 1978.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
DEAN CORNWELL (American, 1892-1960)
Colonial Painter
Charcoal and watercolor on paper
25 x 19 in.
Signed lower right
Inscribed verso: "For Carl Reimens from Dean Cornwell."
Colonial Painter
Charcoal and watercolor on paper
25 x 19 in.
Signed lower right
Inscribed verso: "For Carl Reimens from Dean Cornwell."
BRADSHAW CRANDELL (American, 1896-1966)
Girl with Parrot
Pastel on board
39.5 x 29.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Girl with Parrot
Pastel on board
39.5 x 29.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
GLENN CRAVATH (American, 1897-1964)
The Can Can Girls, study
Watercolor on board
9.5 x 19.25 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The Can Can Girls, study
Watercolor on board
9.5 x 19.25 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.
HUBERT DE LARTIGUE (French, b. 1963)
Fetish, pin-up illustration
Acrylic on board
23.5 x 17.5 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Fetish, pin-up illustration
Acrylic on board
23.5 x 17.5 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
HUBERT DE LARTIGUE (French, b. 1963)
Mmm, pin-up illustration
Gouache on paper
23 x 17 in.
Not signed
A preliminary drawing for this painting is included with this lot.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Mmm, pin-up illustration
Gouache on paper
23 x 17 in.
Not signed
A preliminary drawing for this painting is included with this lot.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
HUBERT DE LARTIGUE (French, b. 1963)
Paris Parade cover
Gouache on board
24 x 16.5 in.
Not signed
Paris Parade cover
Gouache on board
24 x 16.5 in.
Not signed
HUBERT DE LARTIGUE (French, 1963)
Cameron Diaz, Greek edition Playboy illustration, 1999
Gouache on board
21 x 16 in.
Not signed
Cameron Diaz, Greek edition Playboy illustration, 1999
Gouache on board
21 x 16 in.
Not signed
HUBERT DE LARTIGUE (French, b. 1963)
Pin-Up in Nylons
Gouache on board
23.5 x 17.5 in.
Not signed
Pin-Up in Nylons
Gouache on board
23.5 x 17.5 in.
Not signed
RAFAEL DE SOTO (American, 1904-1987)
New Detective, pulp cover, January 1948
Oil on board
22.75 x 17.75 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared on the cover of the pulp, New Detective, January 1948. It was also used on the cover of a British pulp, Detective Tales, May 1957.
This piece was reproduced as figure 38 of The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
New Detective, pulp cover, January 1948
Oil on board
22.75 x 17.75 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared on the cover of the pulp, New Detective, January 1948. It was also used on the cover of a British pulp, Detective Tales, May 1957.
This piece was reproduced as figure 38 of The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
IRV DOCTOR (American, 20th Century)
The Monte Carlo Story, movie poster art, c. 1957
Watercolor on board
17 x 25 in.
Not signed
"They play the most fabulous game of all -- in the land of high stakes and low-cut gowns."
A Monte Carlo Story movie poster is included with this lot.
The Monte Carlo Story, movie poster art, c. 1957
Watercolor on board
17 x 25 in.
Not signed
"They play the most fabulous game of all -- in the land of high stakes and low-cut gowns."
A Monte Carlo Story movie poster is included with this lot.
PETER DRIBEN (American, 1902-1968)
A Game of Checkers
Oil on board
20 x 26 in.
Signed lower left
A Game of Checkers
Oil on board
20 x 26 in.
Signed lower left
PETER DRIBEN (American, 1902-1968)
Dancin' Dynamite, Beauty Parade cover, c. January 1952
Oil on board
36 x 28 in.
Signed lower right
This painting was reproduced as figure 302 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.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Dancin' Dynamite, Beauty Parade cover, c. January 1952
Oil on board
36 x 28 in.
Signed lower right
This painting was reproduced as figure 302 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.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
PETER DRIBEN (American, 1902-1968)
How to Tickle A Gal's Fancy, Beauty Parade cover, March 1952
Oil on board
33.5 x 26.5 in.
Signed lower left
A copy of the magazine is included with this lot.
How to Tickle A Gal's Fancy, Beauty Parade cover, March 1952
Oil on board
33.5 x 26.5 in.
Signed lower left
A copy of the magazine is included with this lot.
PETER DRIBEN (American, 1902-1968)
Flirt, pulp cover, February 1952
Oil on board
34 x 26 in.
Signed lower right
This painting was reproduced as figure 282 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Flirt, pulp cover, February 1952
Oil on board
34 x 26 in.
Signed lower right
This painting was reproduced as figure 282 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)
Brunette in Red Bathing Suit, Eyeful cover, c. October 1949
Oil on board
31.5 x 25 in.
Signed lower right
Brunette in Red Bathing Suit, Eyeful cover, c. October 1949
Oil on board
31.5 x 25 in.
Signed lower right
EYVIND EARLE (American, 1916-2000)
For Whom the Bulls Toll, animation concept painting, group of 4, c. 1953
Gouache on board
5.5 x 9.5 in.
Each signed lower right
This lot features four colorful concept sketches by Eyvind Earle for the Walt Disney Studio's Goofy film short, For Whom the Bulls Toll. Rendered in tempera on heavy illustration board, each sketch has an image area of approximately 5.5 x 9.5 in., and they are attractively framed and matted together.
For Whom the Bulls Toll, animation concept painting, group of 4, c. 1953
Gouache on board
5.5 x 9.5 in.
Each signed lower right
This lot features four colorful concept sketches by Eyvind Earle for the Walt Disney Studio's Goofy film short, For Whom the Bulls Toll. Rendered in tempera on heavy illustration board, each sketch has an image area of approximately 5.5 x 9.5 in., and they are attractively framed and matted together.
EDWARD EGGLESTON (American, 1882-1941)
Lady of Mystery, calendar print illustration, c. 1937
Oil on canvas
25 x 18.5 in.
Signed lower right
This painting, created for the Joseph C. Hoover Calendar Company, was reproduced as figure 93 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Lady of Mystery, calendar print illustration, c. 1937
Oil on canvas
25 x 18.5 in.
Signed lower right
This painting, created for the Joseph C. Hoover Calendar Company, was reproduced as figure 93 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, b. 1922)
Nude on Beach
Oil on board
29 x 20 in.
Signed lower right
PROVENANCE:
Formerly in the collection of Charles Martignette.
Nude on Beach
Oil on board
29 x 20 in.
Signed lower right
PROVENANCE:
Formerly in the collection of Charles Martignette.
GIL ELVGREN (American, 1914-1980)
Surprising Catch, Brown and Bigelow calendar illustration, 1952
Oil on canvas
30 x 24 in.
Not signed
This painting was reproduced as figure 401 in Gil Elvgren All His Glamorous American Pin-Ups by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1999.
Surprising Catch, Brown and Bigelow calendar illustration, 1952
Oil on canvas
30 x 24 in.
Not signed
This painting was reproduced as figure 401 in Gil Elvgren All His Glamorous American Pin-Ups by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1999.
GIL ELVGREN (American, 1914-1980)
Bear Facts (A Modest Look; Bearback Rider), 1962
Oil on canvas
30 x 24 in.
Signed lower left
This painting was reproduced as the dust jacket cover (and also figure 414) of Gil Elvgren All His Glamorous American Pin-Ups by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1999, and also as figure 382 of The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Bear Facts (A Modest Look; Bearback Rider), 1962
Oil on canvas
30 x 24 in.
Signed lower left
This painting was reproduced as the dust jacket cover (and also figure 414) of Gil Elvgren All His Glamorous American Pin-Ups by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1999, and also as figure 382 of 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)
Jackpot, 1961
Oil on canvas
29 x 22.5 in.
Signed lower right
A printed example of this painting was reproduced as figure 497 in Gil Elvgren All His Glamorous American Pin-Ups by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1999.
Jackpot, 1961
Oil on canvas
29 x 22.5 in.
Signed lower right
A printed example of this painting was reproduced as figure 497 in Gil Elvgren All His Glamorous American Pin-Ups by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1999.
GIL ELVGREN (American, 1914-1980)
The Final Touch (Keep 'Em Flying), 1954
Oil on canvas
30 x 24 in.
Signed lower left
This painting was reproduced as figure 366 in Gil Elvgren All His Glamorous American Pin-Ups by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1999.
The Final Touch (Keep 'Em Flying), 1954
Oil on canvas
30 x 24 in.
Signed lower left
This painting was reproduced as figure 366 in Gil Elvgren All His Glamorous American Pin-Ups by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1999.
GIL ELVGREN (American, 1914-1980)
Looking for Trouble, 1953
Oil on canvas
30 x 24 in.
Signed lower right
This painting was reproduced as figure 407 in Gil Elvgren All His Glamorous American Pin-Ups by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1999, and also as figure 354 of The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
Looking for Trouble, 1953
Oil on canvas
30 x 24 in.
Signed lower right
This painting was reproduced as figure 407 in Gil Elvgren All His Glamorous American Pin-Ups by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1999, and also as figure 354 of The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
GIL ELVGREN (American, 1914-1980)
American Beauties (I Hope He Mrs. Me), 1949
Oil on canvas
30 x 24 in.
Signed lower right
This painting was reproduced as figure 192 in Gil Elvgren All His Glamorous American Pin-Ups by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1999.
American Beauties (I Hope He Mrs. Me), 1949
Oil on canvas
30 x 24 in.
Signed lower right
This painting was reproduced as figure 192 in Gil Elvgren All His Glamorous American Pin-Ups by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1999.
GIL ELVGREN (American, 1914-1980)
Man's Best Friend, 1937
Oil on canvas
31 x 25 in.
Not signed
This is one of the earliest, if not the very earliest, Louis F. Dow paintings original to Gil Elvgren, without overpainting by Vaughan Bass.
This painting was reproduced as figure 157 in Gil Elvgren All His Glamorous American Pin-Ups by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1999, and a printed example of this painting was also reproduced on page 27 of Gil Elvgren His Life and Art, by Max Allan Collins and Drake Elvgren, Collectors Press, 1998.
Man's Best Friend, 1937
Oil on canvas
31 x 25 in.
Not signed
This is one of the earliest, if not the very earliest, Louis F. Dow paintings original to Gil Elvgren, without overpainting by Vaughan Bass.
This painting was reproduced as figure 157 in Gil Elvgren All His Glamorous American Pin-Ups by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1999, and a printed example of this painting was also reproduced on page 27 of Gil Elvgren His Life and Art, by Max Allan Collins and Drake Elvgren, Collectors Press, 1998.
GIL ELVGREN (American, 1914-1980)
Bear Facts. preliminary drawing, 1962
Charcoal on paper
24 x 19 in.
Signed center left
This preliminary drawing was reproduced as figure 415 in Gil Elvgren All His Glamorous American Pin-Ups by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1999.
An inscription at the lower left reads, "To Toni who could have been my most favorite model Hi M. -- Gil Elvgren"
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Bear Facts. preliminary drawing, 1962
Charcoal on paper
24 x 19 in.
Signed center left
This preliminary drawing was reproduced as figure 415 in Gil Elvgren All His Glamorous American Pin-Ups by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1999.
An inscription at the lower left reads, "To Toni who could have been my most favorite model Hi M. -- Gil Elvgren"
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
GIL ELVGREN (American, 1914-1980)
Coca-Cola ad illustration
Oil on canvas
24 x 20 in.
Signed lower right
Coca-Cola ad illustration
Oil on canvas
24 x 20 in.
Signed lower right
GIL ELVGREN (American, 1914-1980)
Portrait of a Girl
Oil on canvas
30 x 24 in.
Not signed
This is the final unfinished painting left on the easel when the artist died. It was acquired from the family by Charles Martignette.
Portrait of a Girl
Oil on canvas
30 x 24 in.
Not signed
This is the final unfinished painting left on the easel when the artist died. It was acquired from the family by Charles Martignette.
GIL ELVGREN (American, 1914-1980)
The Pick of the Picnic, ad illustration, c. 1950
Oil on board
15.5 x 29.75 in.
Signed lower center
This painting was reproduced as figure 66 in Gil Elvgren All His Glamorous American Pin-Ups by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1999.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The Pick of the Picnic, ad illustration, c. 1950
Oil on board
15.5 x 29.75 in.
Signed lower center
This painting was reproduced as figure 66 in Gil Elvgren All His Glamorous American Pin-Ups by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1999.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
GIL ELVGREN (American, 1914-1980)
CrisCraft Cabin Cruiser, c. 1955-1960
Oil on canvas
15.75 x 25.75 in.
Signed lower right
This painting was reproduced as figure 78 in Gil Elvgren All His Glamorous American Pin-Ups by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1999.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
CrisCraft Cabin Cruiser, c. 1955-1960
Oil on canvas
15.75 x 25.75 in.
Signed lower right
This painting was reproduced as figure 78 in Gil Elvgren All His Glamorous American Pin-Ups by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1999.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
JAMES MONTGOMERY FLAGG (American, 1877-1960)
How Softly Runs the Afternoon from Songs of Chuck Hanson Towne
Watercolor, pencil, and ink on paper
23.5 x 17.5 in.
Signed lower right
How Softly Runs the Afternoon from Songs of Chuck Hanson Towne
Watercolor, pencil, and ink on paper
23.5 x 17.5 in.
Signed lower right
JAMES MONTGOMERY FLAGG (American, 1877-1960)
Glamour Girl with Lipstick, c. 1930
Watercolor on paper
23 x 17 in.
Signed lower left
This piece was reproduced as figure 26 of The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996, and this piece was also reproduced on page 105 of Famous American Illustrators by Arpi Ermoyan, Chartwell Books, 2002.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Glamour Girl with Lipstick, c. 1930
Watercolor on paper
23 x 17 in.
Signed lower left
This piece was reproduced as figure 26 of The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996, and this piece was also reproduced on page 105 of Famous American Illustrators by Arpi Ermoyan, Chartwell Books, 2002.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
CHARLES FRACE (American, 1926-2005)
Call Me Bad, paperback cover, 1960
Oil on board
23.5 x 17.5 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Orrie Hitt's novel, Call Me Bad, Beacon Books #B322, 1960.
"Sherry was one of those dolls you list on your expense report."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Call Me Bad, paperback cover, 1960
Oil on board
23.5 x 17.5 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Orrie Hitt's novel, Call Me Bad, Beacon Books #B322, 1960.
"Sherry was one of those dolls you list on your expense report."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ART FRAHM (American, 1906-1981)
Caught in the Door
Oil on canvas
35 x 28 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Caught in the Door
Oil on canvas
35 x 28 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ART FRAHM (American, 1906-1981)
Going Down, 1956
Oil on canvas
33 x 26 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Going Down, 1956
Oil on canvas
33 x 26 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ART FRAHM (American, 1906-1981)
Pin-Up in Pink
Oil on canvas board
25 x 18 in.
Signed lower right
This piece was reproduced as figure 397 of The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Pin-Up in Pink
Oil on canvas board
25 x 18 in.
Signed lower right
This piece was reproduced as figure 397 of The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
PEARL FRUSH (American, 20th Century)
I Just Got Caught On a Limb, calendar illustration, 1953
Watercolor on board
17.5 x 12.5 in.
Signed lower right
A copy of the printed calendar image is included with this lot.
I Just Got Caught On a Limb, calendar illustration, 1953
Watercolor on board
17.5 x 12.5 in.
Signed lower right
A copy of the printed calendar image is included with this lot.
PEARL FRUSH (American, 20th Century)
Rita
Oil on canvas
34 x 26 in.
Signed lower right
Rita
Oil on canvas
34 x 26 in.
Signed lower right
EDWIN GEORGI (American, 1896-1964)
Blonde
Mixed media on board
11 x 9.5 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Blonde
Mixed media on board
11 x 9.5 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
CHARLES DANA GIBSON (American, 1867-1944)
Mr. Pipps Seated
Ink on board
15 x 11.5 in.
Signed lower center
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Mr. Pipps Seated
Ink on board
15 x 11.5 in.
Signed lower center
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
CHARLES DANA GIBSON (American, 1867-1944)
Portrait of a Young Gibson Girl
Pen and ink on board
20 x 18 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Portrait of a Young Gibson Girl
Pen and ink on board
20 x 18 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Pulp, Pulp-like, Digests, and Paperback Art
GEORGE GROSS (American, 1909-2003)
The Big Fake, paperback cover
Oil on board
17.5 x 13.5 in.
Signed indistinctly lower left
This illustration appeared on the cover of Murray Forbes' novel The Big Fake, Pyramid Book #97, 1953.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The Big Fake, paperback cover
Oil on board
17.5 x 13.5 in.
Signed indistinctly lower left
This illustration appeared on the cover of Murray Forbes' novel The Big Fake, Pyramid Book #97, 1953.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Paintings
GEORGE GROSS (American, 1909-2003)
Boarding House, paperback digest cover, 1954
Oil on board
24 x 16 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Frank Haskell's novel, Boarding House, Cameo Books #348, 1954.
"Run down but inviting, it was a house of burning memories, last hopes and secret burning passions."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Boarding House, paperback digest cover, 1954
Oil on board
24 x 16 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Frank Haskell's novel, Boarding House, Cameo Books #348, 1954.
"Run down but inviting, it was a house of burning memories, last hopes and secret burning passions."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
RAYMOND WILSON HAMMELL (American, b. 1896)
Brunette
Pastel on board
27 x 21.5 in.
Signed lower right
This piece was reproduced as figure 100 of The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Brunette
Pastel on board
27 x 21.5 in.
Signed lower right
This piece was reproduced as figure 100 of The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
MABEL ROLLINS HARRIS (American, 20th Century)
At Water's Edge
Pastel on canvas
29 x 22.5 in.
Signed lower left
This painting was reproduced as figure 102 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
At Water's Edge
Pastel on canvas
29 x 22.5 in.
Signed lower left
This painting was reproduced as figure 102 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
MABEL ROLLINS HARRIS (American, 20th Century)
On the Bluff
Pastel on paper
29 x 26 in.
Signed lower right
This painting was reproduced as figure 104 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
On the Bluff
Pastel on paper
29 x 26 in.
Signed lower right
This painting was reproduced as figure 104 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ROBERT G. HARRIS (American, 1911-2007)
Girl with an Orchid
Oil on canvas
14 x 12 in.
Signed upper left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Girl with an Orchid
Oil on canvas
14 x 12 in.
Signed upper left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ROBERT G. HARRIS (American, 1911-2007)
Magazine illustration
Oil on canvas
20 x 25 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Magazine illustration
Oil on canvas
20 x 25 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ROBERT G. HARRIS (American, 1911-2007)
Half Guilty Wife, Women's Home Companion illustration, April 1953
Oil on canvas
21 x 30 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Half Guilty Wife, Women's Home Companion illustration, April 1953
Oil on canvas
21 x 30 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Attributed to HAYDEN C. HAYDEN (American, b. 1885)
Coca-Cola ad illustration, preliminary study
Oil on board
8.5 x 16 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Coca-Cola ad illustration, preliminary study
Oil on board
8.5 x 16 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
RUEHL FREDERICK HECKMAN (American, 1890-1942)
Racing the Sun, 1934
Oil on canvas
32 x 24 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Racing the Sun, 1934
Oil on canvas
32 x 24 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
CARDWELL HIGGINS (American, 1902-1983)
High Heel Magazine cover, c. June 1939
Pastel on board
33 x 24 in.
Signed lower right
This printed cover that this piece appeared on was reproduced as figure 117 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
High Heel Magazine cover, c. June 1939
Pastel on board
33 x 24 in.
Signed lower right
This printed cover that this piece appeared on was reproduced as figure 117 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
CARDWELL HIGGINS (American, 1902-1983)
Sunbathing on the Beach
Pastel on board
34 x 24 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Sunbathing on the Beach
Pastel on board
34 x 24 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
CARDWELL HIGGINS (American, 1902-1983)
Siamese Dancers, c. 1978
Pen and ink on board
22 x 16 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Siamese Dancers, c. 1978
Pen and ink on board
22 x 16 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
GREG HILDEBRANDT (American, b. 1939)
Double Your Pleasure, 2000
Acrylic on board
38 x 24 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Double Your Pleasure, 2000
Acrylic on board
38 x 24 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
HY HINTERMEISTER (American, 1897-1997)
Reflections
Oil on canvas
22 x 30 in.
Signed lower right
This piece was reproduced as figure 122 of The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
This painting was also reproduced as a mutoscope card in 1941, with the title, "Sailor's Sweetheart."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Reflections
Oil on canvas
22 x 30 in.
Signed lower right
This piece was reproduced as figure 122 of The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
This painting was also reproduced as a mutoscope card in 1941, with the title, "Sailor's Sweetheart."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ALBERT HIRSCHFELD (American, 1903-2003)
Everything in the Garden, Sunday New York Times Arts and Leisure illustration, 1967
Ink on board
20.5 x 23 in.
Signed lower right
The cast of Edward Albee's Broadway show Everything in the Garden, starring from left to right Robert Moore, Barry Nelson, Beatrice Straight, and Barbara Bell Geddes, is spotlighted in this sensational drawing. The show was Albee's follow-up hit to his hugely successful Breakfast at Tiffany's. Hirschfeld had an unparalleled gift for capturing the essence of a performance through his use of telling expressions and the clever layout of his designs. This superb piece exemplifies his unique talents.
This caricature, hailing from a peak period in the sixties, is signed at the lower right, along with the number three, which as any Hirschfeld aficionado knows, represents the number of times the name of his daughter, Nina, is hidden within the design.
Hirschfeld was a prolific artist whose illustrations were often showcased in the Sunday New York Times Arts and Leisure front page, as well as other periodicals, and this piece was featured on the front page of the November 26, 1967 Arts and Leisure section.
A copy of the printed piece is included with this lot.
Everything in the Garden, Sunday New York Times Arts and Leisure illustration, 1967
Ink on board
20.5 x 23 in.
Signed lower right
The cast of Edward Albee's Broadway show Everything in the Garden, starring from left to right Robert Moore, Barry Nelson, Beatrice Straight, and Barbara Bell Geddes, is spotlighted in this sensational drawing. The show was Albee's follow-up hit to his hugely successful Breakfast at Tiffany's. Hirschfeld had an unparalleled gift for capturing the essence of a performance through his use of telling expressions and the clever layout of his designs. This superb piece exemplifies his unique talents.
This caricature, hailing from a peak period in the sixties, is signed at the lower right, along with the number three, which as any Hirschfeld aficionado knows, represents the number of times the name of his daughter, Nina, is hidden within the design.
Hirschfeld was a prolific artist whose illustrations were often showcased in the Sunday New York Times Arts and Leisure front page, as well as other periodicals, and this piece was featured on the front page of the November 26, 1967 Arts and Leisure section.
A copy of the printed piece is included with this lot.
GEORGE HUGHES (American, 1907-1990)
Saturday Evening Post cover, August 28, 1954
Oil on board
30 x 24 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Saturday Evening Post cover, August 28, 1954
Oil on board
30 x 24 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
LOUIS ICART (French, 1888-1950)
Salome, c. 1920
Oil on canvas
28 x 23 in.
Signed lower left
This early masterpiece is consider to be one of Louis Icart's most important works from his "red" period when his palette featured rich, fiery blends of reds, yellows, and gold tonalities, and his paint treatment was highly influenced by the Impressionist masters Claude Monet, Edgar Degas, and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. The artist's wife Fanny posed as the model for Salome, and this prized piece was housed in Charles Martignette's private collection for over two decades.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Salome, c. 1920
Oil on canvas
28 x 23 in.
Signed lower left
This early masterpiece is consider to be one of Louis Icart's most important works from his "red" period when his palette featured rich, fiery blends of reds, yellows, and gold tonalities, and his paint treatment was highly influenced by the Impressionist masters Claude Monet, Edgar Degas, and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. The artist's wife Fanny posed as the model for Salome, and this prized piece was housed in Charles Martignette's private collection for over two decades.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
RAYMOND JOHNSON (American, 20th Century)
Maharajah, paperback cover, c. 1952
Oil on board
23.5 x 19.5 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Richard Cargoe's novel, Maharajah, Popular Library #451, 1952.
"Passion and intrigue in exotic India."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Maharajah, paperback cover, c. 1952
Oil on board
23.5 x 19.5 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Richard Cargoe's novel, Maharajah, Popular Library #451, 1952.
"Passion and intrigue in exotic India."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
OWEN KAMPEN (American, 20th Century)
Pound of Flesh, paperback digest cover, c. 1953
Oil on board
18 x 14.75 in.
Not signed
This popular illustration was used on the cover of three different publications: Lust for Love by Florence Stonebreaker, Intimate #16, 1952; then, altered to its present state, as Pound of Flesh by Sims Albert, Intimate #45, 1952; and lastly, as Love Peddler by Joe Weiss, Beacon Books, #BB141, 1957.
"A daring expose of how a girl can buy a career -- and sell her soul."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Pound of Flesh, paperback digest cover, c. 1953
Oil on board
18 x 14.75 in.
Not signed
This popular illustration was used on the cover of three different publications: Lust for Love by Florence Stonebreaker, Intimate #16, 1952; then, altered to its present state, as Pound of Flesh by Sims Albert, Intimate #45, 1952; and lastly, as Love Peddler by Joe Weiss, Beacon Books, #BB141, 1957.
"A daring expose of how a girl can buy a career -- and sell her soul."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
MORGAN KANE (American, b. 1916)
The Sergeant's Daughter, Saturday Evening Post illustration
Gouache on board
20.5 x 15.5 in.
Signed upper left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The Sergeant's Daughter, Saturday Evening Post illustration
Gouache on board
20.5 x 15.5 in.
Signed upper left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
LU KIMMEL (American, 1905-1973)
Dig My Grave Deep, paperback cover, 1956
Oil on board
28 x 21.5 in.
Signed lower center
This illustration appeared on the cover of Peter Rabe's novel, Dig My Grave Deep, Gold Medal Books #612, 1956.
"He wanted out of the big rackets - and the boys said okay -- feet first"
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Dig My Grave Deep, paperback cover, 1956
Oil on board
28 x 21.5 in.
Signed lower center
This illustration appeared on the cover of Peter Rabe's novel, Dig My Grave Deep, Gold Medal Books #612, 1956.
"He wanted out of the big rackets - and the boys said okay -- feet first"
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
WILLIAM HENRY DETHLEF KOERNER (American, 1878-1938)
Women of Pitcairn, 1934
Oil on canvas
28 x 40 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Women of Pitcairn, 1934
Oil on canvas
28 x 40 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
BOB KUHN (American, 1920-2007)
Deer Hunt, Sporting Magazine cover illustration
Watercolor on board
16 x 16 in.
Signed lower right
Deer Hunt, Sporting Magazine cover illustration
Watercolor on board
16 x 16 in.
Signed lower right
JOHN LA GATTA (American, 1894-1976)
Woman Among Flowers
Oil on canvas
24 x 21 in.
Signed upper left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Woman Among Flowers
Oil on canvas
24 x 21 in.
Signed upper left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
JOHN LA GATTA (American, 1894-1976)
Woman in a Slip
Oil on canvas
22 x 26 in.
Signed upper left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Woman in a Slip
Oil on canvas
22 x 26 in.
Signed upper left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ROBERT LAVIN (American, b. 1919)
Air Control
Oil on board
24 x 30 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Air Control
Oil on board
24 x 30 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
DON LEWIS (American, b. 1933)
Room 206, Playboy Club VIP magazine illustration
Watercolor on paper
20.5 x 10 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Room 206, Playboy Club VIP magazine illustration
Watercolor on paper
20.5 x 10 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
JOSEPH CHRISTIAN LEYENDECKER (American, 1874-1951)
Spanish Shawl, c. 1922
Oil on canvas laid on board
20.5 x 11 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
This painting was reproduced on page 106 in M. Schau, J. C. L., Watson-Guptill, New York, 1974, "Arrow Collar ad" Cluett, Peabody and Co.
Spanish Shawl, c. 1922
Oil on canvas laid on board
20.5 x 11 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
This painting was reproduced on page 106 in M. Schau, J. C. L., Watson-Guptill, New York, 1974, "Arrow Collar ad" Cluett, Peabody and Co.
JOSEPH CHRISTIAN LEYENDECKER (American, 1874-1951)
"Basting the Turkey," Saturday Evening Post cover preliminaries, group of 3, 1936
Oil on canvas; graphite on paper; graphite and watercolor on paper
20.75 x 27.5 in.; 10 x 15 in.; 8 x 6 in.
Not signed
This lot is accompanied by the November 28, 1936, edition of The Saturday Evening Post that featured the final painted version on its cover.
PROVENANCE:
By descent, from the collection of a former art director for Curtis Publications.
"Basting the Turkey," Saturday Evening Post cover preliminaries, group of 3, 1936
Oil on canvas; graphite on paper; graphite and watercolor on paper
20.75 x 27.5 in.; 10 x 15 in.; 8 x 6 in.
Not signed
This lot is accompanied by the November 28, 1936, edition of The Saturday Evening Post that featured the final painted version on its cover.
PROVENANCE:
By descent, from the collection of a former art director for Curtis Publications.
JOSEPH CHRISTIAN LEYENDECKER (American, 1874-1951)
Record Time, Cool Summer Comfort, House of Kuppenheimer ad illustration, c. 1920
Oil on canvas
21.5 x 20 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Record Time, Cool Summer Comfort, House of Kuppenheimer ad illustration, c. 1920
Oil on canvas
21.5 x 20 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
JOSEPH CHRISTIAN LEYENDECKER (American, 1874-1951)
Looks Good for '48, Amoco ad illustration, 1948
Oil on canvas
22 x 27 in.
Monogrammed lower left
This charming J. C. Leyendecker baby was used by Amoco, the American Oil Company, for their 1948 advertising campaign. The canvas has been cut down to eliminate the Amoco logo. Additionally, all of the advertising lettering was overpainted; a portion of the original lettering is underneath the white background. This image was also used extensively for billboard advertising during the 1948 advertising schedule. Small Amoco notepads and blotters were produced and distributed nationally.
Looks Good for '48, Amoco ad illustration, 1948
Oil on canvas
22 x 27 in.
Monogrammed lower left
This charming J. C. Leyendecker baby was used by Amoco, the American Oil Company, for their 1948 advertising campaign. The canvas has been cut down to eliminate the Amoco logo. Additionally, all of the advertising lettering was overpainted; a portion of the original lettering is underneath the white background. This image was also used extensively for billboard advertising during the 1948 advertising schedule. Small Amoco notepads and blotters were produced and distributed nationally.
RAYMOND LOBATO (American, 20th Century)
December, Penthouse calendar illustration, 1996
Gouache on board
33 x 20 in.
Signed lower right
December, Penthouse calendar illustration, 1996
Gouache on board
33 x 20 in.
Signed lower right
RAYMOND LOBATO (American, 20th Century)
January, Penthouse calendar illustration, 1996
Gouache on board
25 x 19.5 in.
Signed lower right
January, Penthouse calendar illustration, 1996
Gouache on board
25 x 19.5 in.
Signed lower right
RAYMOND LOBATO (American, 20th Century)
Black Leather, 1996
Acrylic on board
26 x 19.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Black Leather, 1996
Acrylic on board
26 x 19.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ANDREW LOOMIS (American, 1892-1959)
Blond in White Evening Dress
Oil on canvas
32 x 24 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Blond in White Evening Dress
Oil on canvas
32 x 24 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ANDREW LOOMIS (American, 1892-1959)
Glamour Portrait
Oil on board
24 x 18 in.
Signed lower right
Glamour Portrait
Oil on board
24 x 18 in.
Signed lower right
ANDREW LOOMIS (American, 1892-1959)
The Dionne Quintuplets, Brown and Bigelow calendar illustration, c. 1944
Oil on canvas
32 x 42 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The Dionne Quintuplets, Brown and Bigelow calendar illustration, c. 1944
Oil on canvas
32 x 42 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
WALT S. LOUDERBACK (American, 1887-1941)
Girl at Cabin
Oil on canvas
30 x 24 in.
Signed lower left
Surviving originals by Louderback are scarce, and this dramatic illustration most likely appeared in a "slick" magazine such as Collier's or the Saturday Evening Post.
Girl at Cabin
Oil on canvas
30 x 24 in.
Signed lower left
Surviving originals by Louderback are scarce, and this dramatic illustration most likely appeared in a "slick" magazine such as Collier's or the Saturday Evening Post.
TOM LOVELL (American, 1909-1997)
At the Casino
Oil on canvas
23 x 23 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
At the Casino
Oil on canvas
23 x 23 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
TOM LOVELL (American, 1909-1997)
Up the Staircase, 1942
Oil on canvas
30.5 x 34.75 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Up the Staircase, 1942
Oil on canvas
30.5 x 34.75 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
TOM LOVELL (American, 1909-1997)
The Beach
Oil on canvas
22 x 34 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The Beach
Oil on canvas
22 x 34 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
TOM LOVELL (American, 1909-1997)
Parrot Dance
Oil on canvas
24 x 36 in.
Signed lower left
PROVENANCE:
Altermann and Morris Galleries (label verso).
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Parrot Dance
Oil on canvas
24 x 36 in.
Signed lower left
PROVENANCE:
Altermann and Morris Galleries (label verso).
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
EARL MAC PHERSON (American, 1910-1993)
Girl on Phone
Pastel on board
34.5 x 30 in.
Signed center left
This painting was reproduced as figure 446 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Girl on Phone
Pastel on board
34.5 x 30 in.
Signed center left
This painting was reproduced as figure 446 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
EARL MAC PHERSON (American, 1910-1993)
Blue Ribbon
Pastel on board
28 x 21 in.
Signed lower right
This piece, a rural and wholesome take on good girl pin-up art, was most likely done as calendar art, and is a charming take on the State Fair and 4-H Club phenomenon.
Blue Ribbon
Pastel on board
28 x 21 in.
Signed lower right
This piece, a rural and wholesome take on good girl pin-up art, was most likely done as calendar art, and is a charming take on the State Fair and 4-H Club phenomenon.
EARL MAC PHERSON (American, 1910-1993)
Pin-Up with Leaves
Pastel on paper
22 x 18 in.
Signed lower center
This piece was reproduced as figure 453 of The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Pin-Up with Leaves
Pastel on paper
22 x 18 in.
Signed lower center
This piece was reproduced as figure 453 of The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
EARL MAC PHERSON (American, 1910-1993)
Bunny Pin-Up
Mixed media on board
20 x 17 in.
Signed lower right
This painting was reproduced as figure 448 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Bunny Pin-Up
Mixed media on board
20 x 17 in.
Signed lower right
This painting was reproduced as figure 448 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
FREDERIC C MADAN (American, 1885-1972)
One Man's Journey, movie promotion illustration, c. 1933
Oil on canvas
40 x 20 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
One Man's Journey, movie promotion illustration, c. 1933
Oil on canvas
40 x 20 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
DENNIS MAGDICH (American, 20th Century)
Oui illustration
Acrylic on board
20 x 15 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Oui illustration
Acrylic on board
20 x 15 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ROBERT MAGUIRE (American, 1921-2005)
Congo Lust, paperback cover, c. 1954-1961
Oil on board
25.5 x 19 in.
Signed lower center
This illustration appeared as the cover of two paperbacks: Escape the Thunder by Lonnie Coleman, Perma Books #295, 1954; and then, the appearances of the characters were altered to their present state for Congo Lust by Bob Tralins, Tuxedo Books #101, 1961.
"They were trapped in an orgy of primitive passion that triggered the secret hungers of their own naked desires."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Congo Lust, paperback cover, c. 1954-1961
Oil on board
25.5 x 19 in.
Signed lower center
This illustration appeared as the cover of two paperbacks: Escape the Thunder by Lonnie Coleman, Perma Books #295, 1954; and then, the appearances of the characters were altered to their present state for Congo Lust by Bob Tralins, Tuxedo Books #101, 1961.
"They were trapped in an orgy of primitive passion that triggered the secret hungers of their own naked desires."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ROBERT MCGINNIS (American, b. 1926)
The Girl Who Kept Knocking Them Dead, paperback cover, 1959
Gouache on board
18.5 x 13.5 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared on the cover of Hampton Stone's novel, The Girl Who Kept Knocking Them Dead, Dell #D278, 1959.
"She led two lives and they came to one violent end."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The Girl Who Kept Knocking Them Dead, paperback cover, 1959
Gouache on board
18.5 x 13.5 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared on the cover of Hampton Stone's novel, The Girl Who Kept Knocking Them Dead, Dell #D278, 1959.
"She led two lives and they came to one violent end."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ROBERT MCGINNIS (American, b. 1926)
The Exhibition
Gouache on board
17 x 10.5 in.
Signed lower left and lower right
The Exhibition
Gouache on board
17 x 10.5 in.
Signed lower left and lower right
ROBERT MCGINNIS (American, b. 1926)
Nude by a Bench
Tempera on board
20 x 17.5 in.
Signed lower right
Nude by a Bench
Tempera on board
20 x 17.5 in.
Signed lower right
WILLIAM MEDCALF (American, 20th Century)
Pretty in Pink
Oil on board
40 x 30 in.
Signed lower center
Pretty in Pink
Oil on board
40 x 30 in.
Signed lower center
WILLIAM MEDCALF (American, 20th Century)
Riding a Water Toy
Oil on board
35.5 x 30 in.
Signed lower right
This piece was reproduced as figure 464 of The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Riding a Water Toy
Oil on board
35.5 x 30 in.
Signed lower right
This piece was reproduced as figure 464 of The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
SUSAN PEAR MEISEL (American, b. 1947)
Capital, 1978
Mixed media on canvas
28 x 28 in.
Signed lower right
Capital, 1978
Mixed media on canvas
28 x 28 in.
Signed lower right
Mainstream Illustration
SUSAN PEAR MEISEL (American, b. 1947)
Brooklyn Museum, 1979
Mixed media on canvas
18 x 24 in.
Signed lower right
Brooklyn Museum, 1979
Mixed media on canvas
18 x 24 in.
Signed lower right
Paintings
EMILE MILO (American, 19th Century)
Wood Nymph, 1894
Watercolor on paper
25.5 x 14.5 in.
Signed lower right
Wood Nymph, 1894
Watercolor on paper
25.5 x 14.5 in.
Signed lower right
EARL MORAN (American, 1893-1984)
Now's the Time For Dreams of You, calendar illustration, 1956
Pastel on board
25 x 19 in.
Signed lower right
This wonderful Brown and Bigelow calendar illustration, featuring a Marilyn Monroe-esque redhead, appeared as an August 1956 plate.
"Now's the time for dreams of you; A pleasure fine, And wondrous, too."
A print-out of the published piece is included with this lot.
Now's the Time For Dreams of You, calendar illustration, 1956
Pastel on board
25 x 19 in.
Signed lower right
This wonderful Brown and Bigelow calendar illustration, featuring a Marilyn Monroe-esque redhead, appeared as an August 1956 plate.
"Now's the time for dreams of you; A pleasure fine, And wondrous, too."
A print-out of the published piece is included with this lot.
EARL MORAN (American, 1893-1984)
First Mate
Pastel on board
36 x 27 in.
Signed lower right
This painting was reproduced as figure 515 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
First Mate
Pastel on board
36 x 27 in.
Signed lower right
This painting was reproduced as figure 515 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)
A Mere Maid, Brown and Bigelow calendar illustration, c. late 1930s
Pastel on board
38 x 29 in.
Signed lower right
Earl Moran was a dazzling star in the pin-up world -- he was spotlighted in a Life magazine pictorial and had a famed association with Marilyn Monroe during her Blue-Book Modeling Agency years as Norma Jean.
This large, luminous, and exceedingly rare early pastel, titled A Mere Maid, was created for the Brown and Bigelow Calendar Company. This important masterwork hails from the late thirties and is a prime example of the artist's coveted and wildly successful "light and shadow" series of art deco-styled pin-ups. The commanding scale and erotically charged nude mermaid theme make this among Moran's most desirable works.
The image was also licensed for calendar use to Arrow Beer with an alternate title of The Naked Truth.
This superb pastel drawing is in a pristine state of preservation, and a published, vintage print of the image is included with the lot. This piece retains its original, stepped-gessoed, wide-profile frame, and the art is properly lined behind glass, with a partial Brown and Bigelow inventory label preserved on the back of the frame.
This masterpiece is truly "the Great American Pin-Up" personified.
A Mere Maid, Brown and Bigelow calendar illustration, c. late 1930s
Pastel on board
38 x 29 in.
Signed lower right
Earl Moran was a dazzling star in the pin-up world -- he was spotlighted in a Life magazine pictorial and had a famed association with Marilyn Monroe during her Blue-Book Modeling Agency years as Norma Jean.
This large, luminous, and exceedingly rare early pastel, titled A Mere Maid, was created for the Brown and Bigelow Calendar Company. This important masterwork hails from the late thirties and is a prime example of the artist's coveted and wildly successful "light and shadow" series of art deco-styled pin-ups. The commanding scale and erotically charged nude mermaid theme make this among Moran's most desirable works.
The image was also licensed for calendar use to Arrow Beer with an alternate title of The Naked Truth.
This superb pastel drawing is in a pristine state of preservation, and a published, vintage print of the image is included with the lot. This piece retains its original, stepped-gessoed, wide-profile frame, and the art is properly lined behind glass, with a partial Brown and Bigelow inventory label preserved on the back of the frame.
This masterpiece is truly "the Great American Pin-Up" personified.
EARL MORAN (American, 1893-1984)
Is My Face Red?
Pastel on board
24 x 19 in.
Signed upper right
This masterpiece came from the estate of a Brown and Bigelow executive, who was given the artwork as a retirement gift. It is one of the finest Moran pastels we've ever offered.
Published as the February 1948 Brown and Bigelow calendar girl, and also used as of the American Beauties cards.
Is My Face Red?
Pastel on board
24 x 19 in.
Signed upper right
This masterpiece came from the estate of a Brown and Bigelow executive, who was given the artwork as a retirement gift. It is one of the finest Moran pastels we've ever offered.
Published as the February 1948 Brown and Bigelow calendar girl, and also used as of the American Beauties cards.
EARL MORAN (American, 1893-1984)
A Striking Pose
Pastel on board
28 x 21 in.
Signed lower right
This painting was reproduced as figure 515 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
A Striking Pose
Pastel on board
28 x 21 in.
Signed lower right
This painting was reproduced as figure 515 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)
Reclining Nude
Oil on board
18 x 36 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Reclining Nude
Oil on board
18 x 36 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Pin-up and Glamour Art
EARL MORAN (American, 1893-1984)
Pin-Up
Pastel on board
18 x 14 in.
Signed lower left
Pin-Up
Pastel on board
18 x 14 in.
Signed lower left
Paintings
ZOE MOZERT (American, 1904-1993)
Friends
Pastel on paper
38.5 x 29 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Friends
Pastel on paper
38.5 x 29 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ZOE MOZERT (American, 1904-1993)
Moonlit Escapade
Pastel on board
23.5 x 17 in.
Signed lower right
This painting was reproduced as figure 525 of The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
This piece was also reproduced as a mutoscope card with the caption, "I never knew horses could run out of oats."
Moonlit Escapade
Pastel on board
23.5 x 17 in.
Signed lower right
This painting was reproduced as figure 525 of The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
This piece was also reproduced as a mutoscope card with the caption, "I never knew horses could run out of oats."
ZOE MOZERT (American, 1904-1993)
At the Beach
Pastel on board
37 x 26 in.
Signed lower right
This painting was reproduced as figure 534 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
At the Beach
Pastel on board
37 x 26 in.
Signed lower right
This painting was reproduced as figure 534 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 on Skates, Artist's Sketch Pad, calendar illustration
Pastel on board
24 x 16 in.
Signed lower center
This painting was reproduced as figure 556 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Pin-Up on Skates, Artist's Sketch Pad, calendar illustration
Pastel on board
24 x 16 in.
Signed lower center
This painting was reproduced as figure 556 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)
Tartan Plaid Pin-Up, Artist's Sketch Pad, calendar illustration, November 1946
Pastel on paper
23.5 x 15.5 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared in the 1946 edition of Munson's Artist Sketch Pad calendar, published by the Brown and Bigelow Company.
This painting was reproduced as figure 570 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
Tartan Plaid Pin-Up, Artist's Sketch Pad, calendar illustration, November 1946
Pastel on paper
23.5 x 15.5 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared in the 1946 edition of Munson's Artist Sketch Pad calendar, published by the Brown and Bigelow Company.
This painting was reproduced as figure 570 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
PATRICK NAGEL (American, 1945-1984)
The Swimmer
Acrylic on canvas
39.5 x 23.75 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The Swimmer
Acrylic on canvas
39.5 x 23.75 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
PATRICK NAGEL (American, 1945-1984)
Girl in Overcoat
Mixed media on board
19.25 x 15 in.
Signed lower right
A reference photo of the model is included with the lot.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Girl in Overcoat
Mixed media on board
19.25 x 15 in.
Signed lower right
A reference photo of the model is included with the lot.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
PATRICK NAGEL (American, 1945-1984)
Forum, Playboy magazine illustration
Ink on board
18.75 x 14.25 in.
Signed lower right
This lot includes a crayon on vellum overlay, used as a color guide for the printer.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Forum, Playboy magazine illustration
Ink on board
18.75 x 14.25 in.
Signed lower right
This lot includes a crayon on vellum overlay, used as a color guide for the printer.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
PATRICK NAGEL (American, 1945-1984)
Girl in Yellow Shirt
Mixed media on board
18 x 13 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Girl in Yellow Shirt
Mixed media on board
18 x 13 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
LEROY NEIMAN (American, b. 1926)
Femlin Gets Styled, Playboy Illustration, Group of 2, March 1967
Ink on paper
12 x 10 in.
Signed lower center
Femlin Gets Styled, Playboy Illustration, Group of 2, March 1967
Ink on paper
12 x 10 in.
Signed lower center
LEROY NEIMAN (American, b. 1926)
Femlin Believes Blondes Have More Fun, Playboy illustration, Group of 2, February 1973
Ink on paper laid on board
10 x 11 in.
Signed lower right
Femlin Believes Blondes Have More Fun, Playboy illustration, Group of 2, February 1973
Ink on paper laid on board
10 x 11 in.
Signed lower right
OLIVIA (OLIVIA DE BERARDINIS) (American, b. 1948)
Pin-Up in Black Lace
Mixed media on paper
37.5 x 24.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Pin-Up in Black Lace
Mixed media on paper
37.5 x 24.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
OLIVIA (OLIVIA DE BERARDINIS) (American, b. 1948)
Bettie Page pin-up illustration
Mixed media on paper
20 x 20 in.
Signed lower right
Bettie Page pin-up illustration
Mixed media on paper
20 x 20 in.
Signed lower right
GLEN ORBIK (American, 20th Century)
American Century #10, comic book cover, 2002
Oil on board laid on foam core
21 x 15 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared on issue #10 of the comic book title, American Century published by DC/Vertigo, with a cover date of February 2002.
American Century #10, comic book cover, 2002
Oil on board laid on foam core
21 x 15 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared on issue #10 of the comic book title, American Century published by DC/Vertigo, with a cover date of February 2002.
WALT OTTO (American, 1895-1963)
Farm Girl, pin-up
Oil on canvas
35 x 29 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Farm Girl, pin-up
Oil on canvas
35 x 29 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
HARRY LEMON PARKHURST (American, 1876-1962)
Spicy Adventure Stories, c. February 1935
Oil on canvas
30 x 23 in.
Signed lower left
Spicy Adventure Stories, c. February 1935
Oil on canvas
30 x 23 in.
Signed lower left
MAXFIELD PARRISH (American, 1870-1966)
Landscape and Urns
Colored pencil and ink on paper
3 x 5.25 in.
Not signed
This drawing was a gift from Maxfield Parrish to fantasy artist Hannes Bok, and this piece came from Bok's estate. This work may have been done as a study for the celebrated three-panel Irene du Pont Estate Mural at Granogue Delaware, c. 1933.
Statement of Authenticity verso.
Landscape and Urns
Colored pencil and ink on paper
3 x 5.25 in.
Not signed
This drawing was a gift from Maxfield Parrish to fantasy artist Hannes Bok, and this piece came from Bok's estate. This work may have been done as a study for the celebrated three-panel Irene du Pont Estate Mural at Granogue Delaware, c. 1933.
Statement of Authenticity verso.
MAXFIELD PARRISH (American, 1870-1966)
Haverford College Class of 1892, invitation illustration
Ink on vellum
5.5 x 8.5 in.
Not signed
Maxfield Parrish designed this piece as an invitation to the Haverford College Junior Exercises of the Class of 1892, held at Alumni Hall, Thursday, April 16, 1891.
Haverford College Class of 1892, invitation illustration
Ink on vellum
5.5 x 8.5 in.
Not signed
Maxfield Parrish designed this piece as an invitation to the Haverford College Junior Exercises of the Class of 1892, held at Alumni Hall, Thursday, April 16, 1891.
MAXFIELD PARRISH (American, 1870-1966)
Yellow Sail, c. 1906
Gouache and graphite on paper
19.5 x 12.25 in.
Not signed
This preliminary drawing for The History of Prince Codadad and His Brothers was drawn on brown paper with contrasting areas added in white gouache. The background has been trimmed away.
Yellow Sail, c. 1906
Gouache and graphite on paper
19.5 x 12.25 in.
Not signed
This preliminary drawing for The History of Prince Codadad and His Brothers was drawn on brown paper with contrasting areas added in white gouache. The background has been trimmed away.
MAXFIELD PARRISH (American, 1870-1966)
Barn and House sketch
Graphite on paper, drymounted to backing board
4 x 9.5 in.
Not signed
This piece may have been done as a preliminary study for one of Maxfield Parrish's winter scenes for the Brown and Bigelow calendar series.
Barn and House sketch
Graphite on paper, drymounted to backing board
4 x 9.5 in.
Not signed
This piece may have been done as a preliminary study for one of Maxfield Parrish's winter scenes for the Brown and Bigelow calendar series.
MAXFIELD PARRISH (American, 1870-1966)
The Arabian Nights: Their Best Known Tales, title page illustration, 1908
Mixed media on board
15.25 x 11.25 in.
Initialed lower right
This illustration appeared as the title page of The Arabian Nights: Their Best Known Tales, edited by Kate Douglas Wiggen and Nora A. Smith, Charles Scribner's Sons, 1909.
PROVENANCE:
Swanson Art Galleries, Ltd. (label verso)
The Arabian Nights: Their Best Known Tales, title page illustration, 1908
Mixed media on board
15.25 x 11.25 in.
Initialed lower right
This illustration appeared as the title page of The Arabian Nights: Their Best Known Tales, edited by Kate Douglas Wiggen and Nora A. Smith, Charles Scribner's Sons, 1909.
PROVENANCE:
Swanson Art Galleries, Ltd. (label verso)
MAXFIELD PARRISH (American, 1870-1966)
Circus Bed Quilt, Ladies' Home Journal illustration, 1904
Gouache on board
14.75 x 13.75 in.
Not signed
This painting appeared in the March 1905 issue of The Ladies' Home Journal.
A copy of the article is attached on verso.
Circus Bed Quilt, Ladies' Home Journal illustration, 1904
Gouache on board
14.75 x 13.75 in.
Not signed
This painting appeared in the March 1905 issue of The Ladies' Home Journal.
A copy of the article is attached on verso.
GEORGE PETTY (American, 1894-1975)
True Magazine, three-page Petty Girl centerfold, December 1946
Mixed media on board
9.25 x 22 in.
Signed upper left
"Don't tell me that's a hobby too."
This unique Petty masterwork, billed on the cover of True as a "Super Size Petty Girl," is the only painting created by the artist to be published specifically as a three-page gatefold, and it was the largest vintage magazine reproduction of a Petty Girl ever.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
True Magazine, three-page Petty Girl centerfold, December 1946
Mixed media on board
9.25 x 22 in.
Signed upper left
"Don't tell me that's a hobby too."
This unique Petty masterwork, billed on the cover of True as a "Super Size Petty Girl," is the only painting created by the artist to be published specifically as a three-page gatefold, and it was the largest vintage magazine reproduction of a Petty Girl ever.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
GEORGE PETTY (American, 1894-1975)
Spring Beauty, cigarette ad illustration
Gouache on board
43.5 x 30 in.
Signed lower left
This painting was reproduced as figure 579 of The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
This lot is accompanied by a related poster for Old Gold Cigarettes, 44 x 32 in.
Spring Beauty, cigarette ad illustration
Gouache on board
43.5 x 30 in.
Signed lower left
This painting was reproduced as figure 579 of The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
This lot is accompanied by a related poster for Old Gold Cigarettes, 44 x 32 in.
GEORGE PETTY (American, 1894-1975)
Petty Ice Capades illustration, 1965
Watercolor on paper
23 x 17.5 in.
Signed upper right
The Ballerina was a painting for the 1965 Ice Capades. Petty's work for Ice Capades, appearing as program covers and posters, began in 1942 and continued throughout the decade. After a hiatus during the 1950s, due to creative differences, Petty's Ice Capade girls did not appear again until the early 1960s.
This piece was reproduced on page 173 of The Classic Pin-up Art of George Petty by Reid Stewart Austin, Gramercy Books, 1998, and also as figure 584 of The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Petty Ice Capades illustration, 1965
Watercolor on paper
23 x 17.5 in.
Signed upper right
The Ballerina was a painting for the 1965 Ice Capades. Petty's work for Ice Capades, appearing as program covers and posters, began in 1942 and continued throughout the decade. After a hiatus during the 1950s, due to creative differences, Petty's Ice Capade girls did not appear again until the early 1960s.
This piece was reproduced on page 173 of The Classic Pin-up Art of George Petty by Reid Stewart Austin, Gramercy Books, 1998, and also as figure 584 of 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)
Ridge Tool calendar illustration, 1956
Mixed media on board
16 x 13.5 in.
Signed upper right
George Petty illustrated a series of celebrated calendars for Ridge Tool in the fifties, and this lovely example hails from a peak period in Petty's career. This gorgeous painting was reproduced as figure 605 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
Ridge Tool calendar illustration, 1956
Mixed media on board
16 x 13.5 in.
Signed upper right
George Petty illustrated a series of celebrated calendars for Ridge Tool in the fifties, and this lovely example hails from a peak period in Petty's career. This gorgeous painting was reproduced as figure 605 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
GEORGE PETTY (American, 1894-1975)
Rigid Tool calendar illustration, c. 1952-1953
Mixed media on board
17 x 14 in.
Signed center right
This Petty Girl was showcased as a calendar plate for the Ridge Tool Company, popularly known as Rigid Tools. These calendars introduced an exclusive use of a ballet shoe motif for the girls, and these scenes had the provocative concept of linking the Petty Girl with industrial machines and tools. This superb painting was also reproduced as as figure 606 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
Rigid Tool calendar illustration, c. 1952-1953
Mixed media on board
17 x 14 in.
Signed center right
This Petty Girl was showcased as a calendar plate for the Ridge Tool Company, popularly known as Rigid Tools. These calendars introduced an exclusive use of a ballet shoe motif for the girls, and these scenes had the provocative concept of linking the Petty Girl with industrial machines and tools. This superb painting was also reproduced as as figure 606 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
COLES PHILLIPS (American, 1880-1927)
Holeproof Hosiery Company ad illustration, 1922
Watercolor on paper
24 x 25 in.
Signed lower left
This lovely ad illustration was published in Life, Redbook, Library Digest, Good Housekeeping, Pictorial Review, and Women's Home Companion magazines in 1922 and 1923.
This popular piece was also reproduced on page 109 of All American Girl -- The Art of Coles Phillips by Michael Schau, Watson-Guptill, 1975; page 185 of Famous American Illustrators by Arpi Ermoyan, Society of Illustrators, 1997; and page 30 of The Great American Pin-Up by Charles Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Holeproof Hosiery Company ad illustration, 1922
Watercolor on paper
24 x 25 in.
Signed lower left
This lovely ad illustration was published in Life, Redbook, Library Digest, Good Housekeeping, Pictorial Review, and Women's Home Companion magazines in 1922 and 1923.
This popular piece was also reproduced on page 109 of All American Girl -- The Art of Coles Phillips by Michael Schau, Watson-Guptill, 1975; page 185 of Famous American Illustrators by Arpi Ermoyan, Society of Illustrators, 1997; and page 30 of The Great American Pin-Up by Charles Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
GENE PRESSLER (American, b. 1893)
Miss Glory, c. 1932
Pastel on board
43.5 x 31.5 in.
Signed lower left
This painting was reproduced as figure 129 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996, and also on page 149 in Vintage Illustration - Discovering America's Calendar Artists, 1900 - 1960 by Rick and Charlotte Martin, Collectors Press, 1997.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Miss Glory, c. 1932
Pastel on board
43.5 x 31.5 in.
Signed lower left
This painting was reproduced as figure 129 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996, and also on page 149 in Vintage Illustration - Discovering America's Calendar Artists, 1900 - 1960 by Rick and Charlotte Martin, Collectors Press, 1997.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
PAUL RADER (American, 1906)
Girls Dormitory, paperback cover, 1963
Gouache on board
17.5 x 10.5 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared on the cover of Joan Ellis' novel, Girls Dormitory, Midwood Books #F343, 1963.
"The inside story of a college sex scandal triggered by three luscious campus cuties."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Girls Dormitory, paperback cover, 1963
Gouache on board
17.5 x 10.5 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared on the cover of Joan Ellis' novel, Girls Dormitory, Midwood Books #F343, 1963.
"The inside story of a college sex scandal triggered by three luscious campus cuties."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
HENRY PATRICK RALEIGH (American, 1880-1944)
Cornelia's Mountain, 1924
Charcoal and watercolor on board
10.5 x 15.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Cornelia's Mountain, 1924
Charcoal and watercolor on board
10.5 x 15.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
HENRY PATRICK RALEIGH (American, 1880-1944)
Couple in a Canoe, Saturday Evening Post illustration, 1932
Watercolor and ink on board
13.5 x 20 in.
Signed lower left
"I've come to drown myself -- will you help?"
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Couple in a Canoe, Saturday Evening Post illustration, 1932
Watercolor and ink on board
13.5 x 20 in.
Signed lower left
"I've come to drown myself -- will you help?"
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
BILL RANDALL (American, b. 1911)
Monkey See--Monkey Do
Gouache on board
24 x 16 in.
Signed center right
This piece was reproduced as figure 862 of The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Monkey See--Monkey Do
Gouache on board
24 x 16 in.
Signed center right
This piece was reproduced as figure 862 of The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
BILL RANDALL (American, b. 1911)
Sheer Delight, c. 1950s
Gouache on paper
18.5 x 10.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Sheer Delight, c. 1950s
Gouache on paper
18.5 x 10.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
BILL RANDALL (American, b. 1911)
Bunny Fun
Gouache on board
22.5 x 14 in.
Signed upper right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Bunny Fun
Gouache on board
22.5 x 14 in.
Signed upper right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
WILLIAM REUSSWIG (American, 1902-1978)
Dutch Treat Club illustration, c. 1930
Oil on canvas
28 x 20 in.
Signed lower right
This piece was reproduced as figure 29 of The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Dutch Treat Club illustration, c. 1930
Oil on canvas
28 x 20 in.
Signed lower right
This piece was reproduced as figure 29 of The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
NORMAN ROCKWELL (American, 1894-1978)
Portrait of a Woman in a Red Dress (Mrs. David Shapiro), c. 1960
Oil on canvas
16 x 15 in.
Initialed lower right
In 1960 Norman Rockwell joined a group of artists in the Pine Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts studio of Peggy Worthington Best on Thursday mornings. According to Rockwell historian Laurie Norton Moffatt, "The purpose of the class was for him to experiment in loosening up his tight, detailed style in which he felt he had become too rigid," and she has further noted, "Some of the portraits were sold in a gallery shop at the studio. Many were given to the models who had posed during the session. The remainder are part of the Norman Rockwell Paintings Trust at the Old Corner House."
This work is reproduced as figure E31 on page 1061 of Norman Rockwell A Definitive Catalogue by Laurie Moffatt.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Portrait of a Woman in a Red Dress (Mrs. David Shapiro), c. 1960
Oil on canvas
16 x 15 in.
Initialed lower right
In 1960 Norman Rockwell joined a group of artists in the Pine Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts studio of Peggy Worthington Best on Thursday mornings. According to Rockwell historian Laurie Norton Moffatt, "The purpose of the class was for him to experiment in loosening up his tight, detailed style in which he felt he had become too rigid," and she has further noted, "Some of the portraits were sold in a gallery shop at the studio. Many were given to the models who had posed during the session. The remainder are part of the Norman Rockwell Paintings Trust at the Old Corner House."
This work is reproduced as figure E31 on page 1061 of Norman Rockwell A Definitive Catalogue by Laurie Moffatt.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ALEXANDER SHARPE ROSS (American, 1908-1990)
Caught in the Act
Gouache on paper
10.25 x 27.25 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Caught in the Act
Gouache on paper
10.25 x 27.25 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
EDWARD RUNCI (American, 1921-1985)
Haystack Playmate, 1955
Oil on canvas
30 x 24 in.
Signed lower right
This painting was reproduced as figure 620 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996. It was also featured in Pin-Up Poster Book -- The Edward Runci Collection, Charles G. Martignette and Louis Meisel, Collectors Press, 1997, as a full page plate and also as the back cover.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Haystack Playmate, 1955
Oil on canvas
30 x 24 in.
Signed lower right
This painting was reproduced as figure 620 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996. It was also featured in Pin-Up Poster Book -- The Edward Runci Collection, Charles G. Martignette and Louis Meisel, Collectors Press, 1997, as a full page plate and also as the back cover.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
EDWARD RUNCI (American, 1921-1985)
Wish You Were Here, 1947
Oil on canvas
28 x 22 in.
Signed lower right
This painting was reproduced as figure 631 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996, and also on page 4 in Pin-Up Poster Book -- The Edward Runci Collection by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Collectors Press, 1997.
Wish You Were Here, 1947
Oil on canvas
28 x 22 in.
Signed lower right
This painting was reproduced as figure 631 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996, and also on page 4 in Pin-Up Poster Book -- The Edward Runci Collection by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Collectors Press, 1997.
LARRY SALK (American, 1936-2004)
Alien from LA, movie poster illustration, c. 1988
Mixed media on board
38.5 x 25.5 in.
Not signed
"The people at the center of the earth are about to get a visitor."
A printed copy of the movie poster is included with this lot.
Alien from LA, movie poster illustration, c. 1988
Mixed media on board
38.5 x 25.5 in.
Not signed
"The people at the center of the earth are about to get a visitor."
A printed copy of the movie poster is included with this lot.
ARTHUR SARON SARNOFF (American, 1912-2000)
Flying Hulls
Oil on canvas
24 x 30 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Flying Hulls
Oil on canvas
24 x 30 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ARTHUR SARON SARNOFF (American, 1912-2000)
He's Out, Little League
Oil on board
18 x 24 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
He's Out, Little League
Oil on board
18 x 24 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
NORMAN SAUNDERS (American, 1907-1989)
Black Book Detective cover, April 1937
Oil on canvas
35 x 24 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Black Book Detective cover, April 1937
Oil on canvas
35 x 24 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
NORMAN SAUNDERS (American, 1907-1989)
Whip of Death, Black Book Detective cover, January 1936
Oil on canvas
32.5 x 23.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Whip of Death, Black Book Detective cover, January 1936
Oil on canvas
32.5 x 23.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ELLEN BARBARA SEGNER (American, d. 2001)
Hayride
Oil on canvas
45 x 34 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Hayride
Oil on canvas
45 x 34 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AMOS SEWELL (American, 1901-1983)
Magazine illustration
Oil on board
21.5 x 24 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Magazine illustration
Oil on board
21.5 x 24 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
CHARLES GATES SHELDON (American, 1889-1960)
Girl in Mask with Punch Puppet
Pastel on paper
21 x 17 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Girl in Mask with Punch Puppet
Pastel on paper
21 x 17 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
CHARLES GATES SHELDON (American, 1889-1960)
Girl with Cat
Oil on board
24 x 18.5 in.
Signed center right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Girl with Cat
Oil on board
24 x 18.5 in.
Signed center right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
CHARLES GATES SHELDON (American, 1889-1960)
Dorothy Gish, Photoplay Magazine cover, August 1925
Oil on board
11 x 10 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Dorothy Gish, Photoplay Magazine cover, August 1925
Oil on board
11 x 10 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
CHARLES GATES SHELDON (American, 1889-1960)
Joan Crawford, movie magazine cover
Pastel on board
25 x 19 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Joan Crawford, movie magazine cover
Pastel on board
25 x 19 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
CHARLES GATES SHELDON (American, 1889-1960)
Mary Eastman
Pastel on board
14.5 x 10.5 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Mary Eastman
Pastel on board
14.5 x 10.5 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
CHARLES GATES SHELDON (American, 1889-1960)
Girl Scout Leader, Parent's Magazine cover
Pastel on board
15.5 x 11.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Girl Scout Leader, Parent's Magazine cover
Pastel on board
15.5 x 11.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
CHARLES GATES SHELDON (American, 1889-1960)
Gladys Brittain, CBS Star, Radio Digest Magazine cover, c. April 1932
Pastel on board
25 x 19 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Gladys Brittain, CBS Star, Radio Digest Magazine cover, c. April 1932
Pastel on board
25 x 19 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
EVERETT SHINN (American, 1876-1953)
Father/Santa Claus, The Night Before Christmas book illustration, 1942
Watercolor on board
13.5 x 9.75 in.
Santa Claus signed lower right
These illustrations appeared in Clement Clarke Moore's classic Christmas story, The Night Before Christmas, John C. Winston, 1942.
PROVENANCE:
Galleries Maurice Sternberg, Chicago (label verso).
Father/Santa Claus, The Night Before Christmas book illustration, 1942
Watercolor on board
13.5 x 9.75 in.
Santa Claus signed lower right
These illustrations appeared in Clement Clarke Moore's classic Christmas story, The Night Before Christmas, John C. Winston, 1942.
PROVENANCE:
Galleries Maurice Sternberg, Chicago (label verso).
ROBERT OLIVER SKEMP (American, 1910-1984)
No Milk Today
Oil on board
33 x 25 in.
Signed lower right
This piece was reproduced as figure 890 of The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
PROVENANCE:
Louis K. Meisel Gallery, New York (stamp verso).
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
No Milk Today
Oil on board
33 x 25 in.
Signed lower right
This piece was reproduced as figure 890 of The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
PROVENANCE:
Louis K. Meisel Gallery, New York (stamp verso).
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
DAN SMITH (American, 1865-1934)
The Pensive Knight, 1898
Gouache on paper laid on board
32.5 x 18.75 in.
Signed lower right
The Pensive Knight, 1898
Gouache on paper laid on board
32.5 x 18.75 in.
Signed lower right
Works on Paper
HAJIME SORAYAMA (Japanese, b. 1947)
Marilyn Monroe
Watercolor on paper
28 x 20 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Marilyn Monroe
Watercolor on paper
28 x 20 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Paintings
HAJIME SORAYAMA (Japanese, b. 1947)
Pin-Up in Bunny Costume
Acrylic on board
28 x 20 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Pin-Up in Bunny Costume
Acrylic on board
28 x 20 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
HAJIME SORAYAMA (Japanese, b. 1947)
Nude, 1988
Acrylic on board
19.5 x 14 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Nude, 1988
Acrylic on board
19.5 x 14 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
HAJIME SORAYAMA (Japanese, b. 1947)
Pin-Up illustration
Acrylicon board
20 x 28 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Pin-Up illustration
Acrylicon board
20 x 28 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Works on Paper
HAJIME SORAYAMA (Japanese, b. 1947)
Satin Sheets
Watercolor on paper
28 x 20 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Satin Sheets
Watercolor on paper
28 x 20 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Paintings
HENRY JAMES SOULEN (American, 1888-1965)
The Dragonfly
Oil on canvas
32 x 28 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The Dragonfly
Oil on canvas
32 x 28 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
PAUL STAHR (American, 1883-1953)
War Lord of Many Swordsmen, Argosy All Story Weekly cover, December 8, 1928
Oil on canvas
24 x 20 in.
Signed lower center
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
War Lord of Many Swordsmen, Argosy All Story Weekly cover, December 8, 1928
Oil on canvas
24 x 20 in.
Signed lower center
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ALBERT EDWARD STERNER (American, 1863-1946)
Evil Counsel, 1944
Oil on board
20 x 16 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette
Evil Counsel, 1944
Oil on board
20 x 16 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette
FRANK STICK (American, 1884-1966)
Beach Scene, 1932
Oil on board
15 x 11.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Beach Scene, 1932
Oil on board
15 x 11.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
HADDON HUBBARD SUNDBLOM (American, 1899-1976)
Cashmere Bouquet Soap ad illustration, c. 1949
Oil on canvas
36 x 27 in.
Not signed
This piece was reproduced on page 143 of Famous American Illustrators by Arpi Ermoyan, Chartwell Books, 2002.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Cashmere Bouquet Soap ad illustration, c. 1949
Oil on canvas
36 x 27 in.
Not signed
This piece was reproduced on page 143 of Famous American Illustrators by Arpi Ermoyan, Chartwell Books, 2002.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
HADDON HUBBARD SUNDBLOM (American, 1899-1976)
Portrait of a Society Lady
Oil on canvas
32 x 24 in.
Signed lower left
Portrait of a Society Lady
Oil on canvas
32 x 24 in.
Signed lower left
HADDON HUBBARD SUNDBLOM (American, 1899-1976)
Drive Refreshed, Coca-Cola ad illustration
Oil on board
9 x 20 in.
Not signed
Drive Refreshed, Coca-Cola ad illustration
Oil on board
9 x 20 in.
Not signed
After HADDON HUBBARD SUNDBLOM (American, 1899-1976)
Coca-Cola ad illustration, c. 1940
Oil on canvas
26.5 x 19 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Coca-Cola ad illustration, c. 1940
Oil on canvas
26.5 x 19 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
CHET SUSKI (American, 20th Century)
Sex, Ecstasy and the Psychedelic Drugs, Playboy illustration, November 1967
Mixed media on board
10.5 x 19 in.
Not signed
This illustration appeared on pages 94-95 of R. E. L. Masters' article Sex, Ecstasy and the Psychedelic Drugs, in the November 1967 issue of Playboy.
A copy of the magazine is included with this lot.
Sex, Ecstasy and the Psychedelic Drugs, Playboy illustration, November 1967
Mixed media on board
10.5 x 19 in.
Not signed
This illustration appeared on pages 94-95 of R. E. L. Masters' article Sex, Ecstasy and the Psychedelic Drugs, in the November 1967 issue of Playboy.
A copy of the magazine is included with this lot.
ROBERT TANENBAUM (American, b. 1936)
Hell Up in Harlem, movie promotion illustration, 1973
Gouache on board
37 x 25.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Hell Up in Harlem, movie promotion illustration, 1973
Gouache on board
37 x 25.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
GRISWOLD TYNG (American, 1883-1960)
Everybody Happy
Oil on canvas
28.25 x 18.25 in.
Signed lower left
Everybody Happy
Oil on canvas
28.25 x 18.25 in.
Signed lower left
ED VALIGURSKY (American, 1926-2009)
Aircraft illustration
Mixed media on paper
14 x 20 in.
Signed lower right
Aircraft illustration
Mixed media on paper
14 x 20 in.
Signed lower right
BORIS VALLEJO (American, b. 1941)
Secrets, 1984
Oil on board
26.5 x 20.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Secrets, 1984
Oil on board
26.5 x 20.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
BORIS VALLEJO (American, b. 1941)
Aurora, 1990
Oil on board
26 x 20 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Aurora, 1990
Oil on board
26 x 20 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
SIMON VANDERLAAN (American, 1904-1986)
Bedtime
Oil on board
29.5 x 21.5 in.
Signed lower left
This painting was reproduced as figure 898 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Bedtime
Oil on board
29.5 x 21.5 in.
Signed lower left
This painting was reproduced as figure 898 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)
Reverie, c. 1923
Watercolor on paper
27 x 10.5 in.
Signed center left
This piece was reproduced as figure 17 of The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Reverie, c. 1923
Watercolor on paper
27 x 10.5 in.
Signed center left
This piece was reproduced as figure 17 of 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)
Greeting Card Girl
Gouache on board
11 x 16.5 in.
Signed lower right
Greeting Card Girl
Gouache on board
11 x 16.5 in.
Signed lower right
ALBERTO VARGAS (American, 1896-1982)
Pin-Up with a Hat
Watercolor on paper
28 x 15 in.
Signed lower left
Pin-Up with a Hat
Watercolor on paper
28 x 15 in.
Signed lower left
ALBERTO VARGAS (American, 1896-1982)
2 of Hearts, playing cards illustration
Watercolor on board
13 x 20 in.
Signed lower right
Lot is framed with original 2 of Hearts playing card in lower right corner.
2 of Hearts, playing cards illustration
Watercolor on board
13 x 20 in.
Signed lower right
Lot is framed with original 2 of Hearts playing card in lower right corner.
ALBERTO VARGAS (American, 1896-1982)
Vargas Girl, Playboy pin-up illustration, December 1974
Watercolor on board
19.5 x 29.5 in.
Signed lower right
Caption: "Now that's the way to play leap frog."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Vargas Girl, Playboy pin-up illustration, December 1974
Watercolor on board
19.5 x 29.5 in.
Signed lower right
Caption: "Now that's the way to play leap frog."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ALBERTO VARGAS (American, 1896-1982)
Lounging Blonde Nude with Conch Shell, 1949
Watercolor and pencil on paper
21 x 27 in.
Signed lower right
Vargas wrote to his friend on personalized stationery (verso): This original is dedicated to my friend Jeff Rund -- who assidiously [sic] "dug" into my stormy past -- to find one of my long lost "children" that I treasure above all others for it represents the full scope of my Beginnings: my "Billie Burke" (1919). Ah! If you could one [sic] find my 50 odd collection of "Showgirls" that graced The Ziegfeld Follies!!!!! All Best to you "Jeff." Sincerely, Alberto Vargas/ Los Angeles -- June 1976
PROVENANCE:
J .B. Rund (label verso);
Illustration House, New York (label verso).
Lounging Blonde Nude with Conch Shell, 1949
Watercolor and pencil on paper
21 x 27 in.
Signed lower right
Vargas wrote to his friend on personalized stationery (verso): This original is dedicated to my friend Jeff Rund -- who assidiously [sic] "dug" into my stormy past -- to find one of my long lost "children" that I treasure above all others for it represents the full scope of my Beginnings: my "Billie Burke" (1919). Ah! If you could one [sic] find my 50 odd collection of "Showgirls" that graced The Ziegfeld Follies!!!!! All Best to you "Jeff." Sincerely, Alberto Vargas/ Los Angeles -- June 1976
PROVENANCE:
J .B. Rund (label verso);
Illustration House, New York (label verso).
ALBERTO VARGAS (American, 1896-1982)
Vargas Girl, Playboy illustration, January 1971
Watercolor on board
17 x 27 in.
Signed lower right
"That's what I call starting off the New Year with a bang!"
Vargas Girl, Playboy illustration, January 1971
Watercolor on board
17 x 27 in.
Signed lower right
"That's what I call starting off the New Year with a bang!"
ALBERTO VARGAS (American, 1896-1982)
Vargas Girl, Playboy illustration, March 1973
Watercolor on board
26 x 16.5 in.
Signed lower right
"Actually, I don't think most of it is rushing to my head."
Vargas Girl, Playboy illustration, March 1973
Watercolor on board
26 x 16.5 in.
Signed lower right
"Actually, I don't think most of it is rushing to my head."
ALBERTO VARGAS (American, 1896-1982)
Reclining Bride
Watercolor and graphite on board
20 x 30 in.
Signed lower right
Reclining Bride
Watercolor and graphite on board
20 x 30 in.
Signed lower right
ALBERTO VARGAS (American, 1896-1982)
10 of Hearts, playing card illustration
Ink and watercolor on paper
16.5 x 10.5 in.
Signed lower left
10 of Hearts, playing card illustration
Ink and watercolor on paper
16.5 x 10.5 in.
Signed lower left
ALBERTO VARGAS (American, 1896-1982)
Backless Evening Gown, preliminary illustration study, c. 1941
Pencil and watercolor on paper
21 x 17 in.
Not signed
Backless Evening Gown, preliminary illustration study, c. 1941
Pencil and watercolor on paper
21 x 17 in.
Not signed
ALBERTO VARGAS (American, 1896-1982)
Pin-Up Stretching, preliminary drawing
Mixed media on paper
26 x 20 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Pin-Up Stretching, preliminary drawing
Mixed media on paper
26 x 20 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
BILL WARD (American, 1919-1998)
Coffee Time, men's magazine cartoon illustration
Mixed media on paper
21 x 16 in.
Signed lower right
Coffee Time, men's magazine cartoon illustration
Mixed media on paper
21 x 16 in.
Signed lower right
BILL WARD (American, 1919-1998)
Men's magazine cartoon illustration, 1962
Mixed media on paper
23 x 17 in.
Signed lower center
"These are genuine antiques and you won't find them cheaper anywhere. We get them direct from the manufacturer."
Men's magazine cartoon illustration, 1962
Mixed media on paper
23 x 17 in.
Signed lower center
"These are genuine antiques and you won't find them cheaper anywhere. We get them direct from the manufacturer."
BILL WARD (American, 1919-1998)
Men's magazine cartoon illustration
Mixed media on paper
23 x 15.5 in.
Signed lower center
Men's magazine cartoon illustration
Mixed media on paper
23 x 15.5 in.
Signed lower center
BILL WARD (American, 1919-1998)
Men's magazine cartoon illustration
Mixed media on paper
23 x 16.5 in.
Signed lower right
Men's magazine cartoon illustration
Mixed media on paper
23 x 16.5 in.
Signed lower right
BILL WARD (American, 1919-1998)
Men's magazine cartoon illustration
Mixed media on paper
23 x 16.5 in.
Signed lower right
Men's magazine cartoon illustration
Mixed media on paper
23 x 16.5 in.
Signed lower right
BILL WARD (American, 1919-1998)
Laugh Riot, men's magazine cartoon illustration, April 1969
Mixed media on paper
22.5 x 17 in.
Signed lower right
"Who's twisting? -- Your darn waiter spilled a plate of ice cream down my back."
Laugh Riot, men's magazine cartoon illustration, April 1969
Mixed media on paper
22.5 x 17 in.
Signed lower right
"Who's twisting? -- Your darn waiter spilled a plate of ice cream down my back."
HUGH JOSEPH WARD (American, 1909-1945)
Speed Mystery, pulp cover, May 1943
Oil on canvas
30 x 21 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Speed Mystery, pulp cover, May 1943
Oil on canvas
30 x 21 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ALBERT BECK WENZELL (American, 1864-1917)
Two Women and Cupid
Gouache on board
28 x 40.5 in.
Signed center right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Two Women and Cupid
Gouache on board
28 x 40.5 in.
Signed center right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
JON WHITCOMB (American, 1906-1988)
Magazine cover, c. 1960
Oil on canvas
20 x 16 in.
Not signed
This piece was reproduced on page 48 of Famous American Illustrators by Arpi Ermoyan, Chartwell Books, 2002.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Magazine cover, c. 1960
Oil on canvas
20 x 16 in.
Not signed
This piece was reproduced on page 48 of Famous American Illustrators by Arpi Ermoyan, Chartwell Books, 2002.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
TIM WHITE (British, b. 1952)
Stardance, 1980
Gouache on board
19 x 15 in.
Signed lower left
Stardance, 1980
Gouache on board
19 x 15 in.
Signed lower left
COBY WHITMORE (American, 1913-1988)
Morning Stretch
Watercolor and gouache on board
18 x 14 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
EXHIBITED:
Fort Lauderdale Museum of the Arts, Fort Lauderdale, Great American Illustrators, May 18-June 27, 1976 (label verso).
Morning Stretch
Watercolor and gouache on board
18 x 14 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
EXHIBITED:
Fort Lauderdale Museum of the Arts, Fort Lauderdale, Great American Illustrators, May 18-June 27, 1976 (label verso).
FRITZ WILLIS (American, 1907-1979)
Reclining Semi-Nude
Oil on canvas
34 x 26 in.
Signed lower right
This painting was reproduced as figure 732 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Reclining Semi-Nude
Oil on canvas
34 x 26 in.
Signed lower right
This painting was reproduced as figure 732 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)
Classic Record, calendar pin-up illustration
Oil on board
21 x 17 in.
Signed lower center
Classic Record, calendar pin-up illustration
Oil on board
21 x 17 in.
Signed lower center
FRITZ WILLIS (American, 1907-1979)
Seated Pin-Up with Drink
Oil on canvas
34 x 24 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Seated Pin-Up with Drink
Oil on canvas
34 x 24 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
FRITZ WILLIS (American, 1907-1979)
Woman Opening a Hat Box
Oil on canvas
34.5 x 24 in.
Signed lower right
Woman Opening a Hat Box
Oil on canvas
34.5 x 24 in.
Signed lower right
FRITZ WILLIS (American, 1907-1979)
Time for Bed
Oil on board
25.25 x 15.5 in.
Signed lower right
This painting was reproduced as figure 719 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Time for Bed
Oil on board
25.25 x 15.5 in.
Signed lower right
This painting was reproduced as figure 719 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)
Pin-Up with Towel
Mixed media on board
25.75 x 16.75 in.
Initialed lower right
This painting was reproduced as figure 720 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 Towel
Mixed media on board
25.75 x 16.75 in.
Initialed lower right
This painting was reproduced as figure 720 in The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
GAHAN WILSON (American, b. 1930)
Playboy cartoon illustration
Ink and watercolor on paper
9.25 x 7 in.
Signed upper left
"...'I'm going to kill you, Jenny Sue. Ha, ha, ha. Yes, I, Roger Gramble, am going to kill you.' 'No, no -don't' 'Get ready, Jenny. Ha, ha, ha.' 'No, Roger -- don't kill me.' 'Ha, ha, ha.' 'No, Roger.' ..."
Playboy cartoon illustration
Ink and watercolor on paper
9.25 x 7 in.
Signed upper left
"...'I'm going to kill you, Jenny Sue. Ha, ha, ha. Yes, I, Roger Gramble, am going to kill you.' 'No, no -don't' 'Get ready, Jenny. Ha, ha, ha.' 'No, Roger -- don't kill me.' 'Ha, ha, ha.' 'No, Roger.' ..."
TED WITHERS (American, 1896-1964)
Potions
Oil on canvas board
30 x 24 in.
Signed lower right
This piece was reproduced as figure 749 of The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen Books, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Potions
Oil on canvas board
30 x 24 in.
Signed lower right
This piece was reproduced as figure 749 of The Great American Pin-Up by Charles G. Martignette and Louis K. Meisel, Taschen Books, 1996.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
TED WITHERS (American, 1896-1964)
Female Nude with Flowers
Oil on canvas
25 x 38.5 in.
Signed lower right
Female Nude with Flowers
Oil on canvas
25 x 38.5 in.
Signed lower right
JACK WITTRUP (American, 1912-1987)
Woman with Pennant
Oil on board
20 x 16 in.
Signed lower right
Woman with Pennant
Oil on board
20 x 16 in.
Signed lower right
Session 4
Mainstream Illustration
COURTNEY ALLEN (American, 1896-1969)
Laundry Day, 1934
Oil on canvas
21 x 23 in.
Signed upper left
Laundry Day, 1934
Oil on canvas
21 x 23 in.
Signed upper left
Paintings
COURTNEY ALLEN (American, 1896-1969)
Charging Rhinoceros
Oil on canvas
26 x 40 in.
Signed lower right
Charging Rhinoceros
Oil on canvas
26 x 40 in.
Signed lower right
COURTNEY ALLEN (American, 1896-1969)
At Sea
Oil on canvas
24 x 22 in.
Signed lower right
At Sea
Oil on canvas
24 x 22 in.
Signed lower right
COURTNEY ALLEN (American, 1896-1969)
Park Scene
Oil on canvas
38 x 24 in.
Signed center right
Park Scene
Oil on canvas
38 x 24 in.
Signed center right
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Girl in Scarf
Oil on canvas, laid on board
21 x 18 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Girl in Scarf
Oil on canvas, laid on board
21 x 18 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
There Goes Shorty Higgins, paperback cover, 1953
Oil on board
21 x 14.5 in.
Not signed
This illustration appeared on the cover of Jack Karney's novel, There Goes Shorty Higgins, Pyramid Books #99, 1953.
"Brute cravings -- kept women -- crooked deals."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
There Goes Shorty Higgins, paperback cover, 1953
Oil on board
21 x 14.5 in.
Not signed
This illustration appeared on the cover of Jack Karney's novel, There Goes Shorty Higgins, Pyramid Books #99, 1953.
"Brute cravings -- kept women -- crooked deals."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
The Graduates, paperback cover, c. 1970s
Acrylic on board
30 x 20 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The Graduates, paperback cover, c. 1970s
Acrylic on board
30 x 20 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Mixing Bowl, Youth's Companion illustration
Watercolor on board
21 x 16 in.
Signed illegibly lower left
Caption: " You mean you haven't read me from cover to cover yet."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Mixing Bowl, Youth's Companion illustration
Watercolor on board
21 x 16 in.
Signed illegibly lower left
Caption: " You mean you haven't read me from cover to cover yet."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Men's adventure magazine cover
Oil on board
25.75 x 20 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Men's adventure magazine cover
Oil on board
25.75 x 20 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
The Vanishing American, movie poster illustration
Mixed media collage on board
18 x 13 in.
Initialed lower center: EH
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The Vanishing American, movie poster illustration
Mixed media collage on board
18 x 13 in.
Initialed lower center: EH
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
At the Ready
Oil on canvas, laid on board
27.5 x 20 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
At the Ready
Oil on canvas, laid on board
27.5 x 20 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Femlin, Playboy Home Video animation cel, 1984
Mixed media on cel
10 x 6 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Femlin, Playboy Home Video animation cel, 1984
Mixed media on cel
10 x 6 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Serious Conversation
Charcoal on board
16 x 28.5 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Serious Conversation
Charcoal on board
16 x 28.5 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Rocket Hollywood
Mixed media on board with acetate overlay
14 x 16.5 in.
Not signed
The black line art for this piece is printed on an acetate overlay.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Rocket Hollywood
Mixed media on board with acetate overlay
14 x 16.5 in.
Not signed
The black line art for this piece is printed on an acetate overlay.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Children's book illustration
Mixed media on board
14 x 10 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Children's book illustration
Mixed media on board
14 x 10 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Seated Nude
Oil on board
12.5 x 8 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Seated Nude
Oil on board
12.5 x 8 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Hit Woman
Oil on board
12 x 7.5 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Hit Woman
Oil on board
12 x 7.5 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Tillie, paperback cover, 1964
Gouache on board
13.5 x 10.5 in.
Not signed
This illustration appeared on the cover of David Westheimer's novel, Tillie, Pyramid Books #1073, 1964.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Tillie, paperback cover, 1964
Gouache on board
13.5 x 10.5 in.
Not signed
This illustration appeared on the cover of David Westheimer's novel, Tillie, Pyramid Books #1073, 1964.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
The Baby
Watercolor on board
15 x 10.5 in.
Initialed M. F. T. lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The Baby
Watercolor on board
15 x 10.5 in.
Initialed M. F. T. lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Bathing Beauty
Oil on canvas
29.5 x 20 in.
Signed indistinctly lower left
This piece is a risque copy of Rolf Armstrong's famous drawing, Twinkle Toes.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Bathing Beauty
Oil on canvas
29.5 x 20 in.
Signed indistinctly lower left
This piece is a risque copy of Rolf Armstrong's famous drawing, Twinkle Toes.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
The Swimming Pool, Playboy lifestyle illustration
Watercolor on board
10.5 x 20.5 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The Swimming Pool, Playboy lifestyle illustration
Watercolor on board
10.5 x 20.5 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Man and Woman Smoking
Oil on canvas, wrapped around board
21 x 19 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Man and Woman Smoking
Oil on canvas, wrapped around board
21 x 19 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Helicopter Arrival, Playboy Illustration
Gouache on board
10 x 10.5 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Helicopter Arrival, Playboy Illustration
Gouache on board
10 x 10.5 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Girl Fight in Jail, men's adventure magazine illustration
Gouache on board
12 x 17 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Girl Fight in Jail, men's adventure magazine illustration
Gouache on board
12 x 17 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
The New Arrival
Oil in canvas
34 x 27 in.
Signed indistinctly lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The New Arrival
Oil in canvas
34 x 27 in.
Signed indistinctly lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Blockade: Colossus of Sea Thrillers, movie promotion illustration, c. 1938
Oil on board
30.5 x 24 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Blockade: Colossus of Sea Thrillers, movie promotion illustration, c. 1938
Oil on board
30.5 x 24 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
The Alamo, Cream of Wheat ad illustration
Oil on canvas
16 x 19 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration was reproduced as an ad for Cream of Wheat, as part of their ad campaign featuring historical events and American heroes.
"Historical heroes and famous events used in Cream of Wheat ad campaigns helped foster children's interest in American history" -- Charles G. Martignette, 2007.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The Alamo, Cream of Wheat ad illustration
Oil on canvas
16 x 19 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration was reproduced as an ad for Cream of Wheat, as part of their ad campaign featuring historical events and American heroes.
"Historical heroes and famous events used in Cream of Wheat ad campaigns helped foster children's interest in American history" -- Charles G. Martignette, 2007.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Woman in a Shower
Oil on canvas
21 x 17 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Woman in a Shower
Oil on canvas
21 x 17 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Argosy pulp illustration
Oil on canvas
22 x 13 in.
Initialed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Argosy pulp illustration
Oil on canvas
22 x 13 in.
Initialed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Boiling Point
Watercolor on board
12.5 x 10.5 in.
Not signed
Boiling Point
Watercolor on board
12.5 x 10.5 in.
Not signed
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
James M. Barrie's A Kiss For Cinderella, movie promotion illustration, c. 1925
Ink on board
9 x 5.25 in.
Not signed
Hoping to follow up on the success of their 1924 silent movie, Peter Pan, Famous Players-Lasky re-teamed director Herbert Brenon and actress Betty Bronson to film another J. M. Barrie play, A Kiss for Cinderella.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
James M. Barrie's A Kiss For Cinderella, movie promotion illustration, c. 1925
Ink on board
9 x 5.25 in.
Not signed
Hoping to follow up on the success of their 1924 silent movie, Peter Pan, Famous Players-Lasky re-teamed director Herbert Brenon and actress Betty Bronson to film another J. M. Barrie play, A Kiss for Cinderella.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Standing Nude
Oil on canvas
36 x 24 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Standing Nude
Oil on canvas
36 x 24 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
The Chemist, 1933
Mixed media on paper
18 x 16.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The Chemist, 1933
Mixed media on paper
18 x 16.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Witness to Evil, paperback cover, 1971
Mixed media
31 x 19 in.
Not signed
This illustration was used on the cover of George Bishop's book, Witness to Evil, Dell, 1971.
"The Uncensored Inside Story of Charles Manson and His Murderous Family."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Witness to Evil, paperback cover, 1971
Mixed media
31 x 19 in.
Not signed
This illustration was used on the cover of George Bishop's book, Witness to Evil, Dell, 1971.
"The Uncensored Inside Story of Charles Manson and His Murderous Family."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Seated Nude
Oil on canvas
36 x 24 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Seated Nude
Oil on canvas
36 x 24 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
Pin Up in Purple, Bluebook cover illustration, March 1965
Gouache on board
16 x 5 in.
Not signed
This illustration was used as part of a multi-image cover for Bluebook, the Magazine for Men, March 1965.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Pin Up in Purple, Bluebook cover illustration, March 1965
Gouache on board
16 x 5 in.
Not signed
This illustration was used as part of a multi-image cover for Bluebook, the Magazine for Men, March 1965.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
This Boy Is the Star Runner, Cream of Wheat ad illustration for the Saturday Evening Post, 1926
Gouache on board
12 x 15 in.
Not signed
Caption: "This boy is the star runner on his team, one reason is every morning he eats a hot breakfast."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
This Boy Is the Star Runner, Cream of Wheat ad illustration for the Saturday Evening Post, 1926
Gouache on board
12 x 15 in.
Not signed
Caption: "This boy is the star runner on his team, one reason is every morning he eats a hot breakfast."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AMERICAN ARTIST (20th Century)
The Naked Year, paperback cover, 1954
Oil on board
19.25 x 26.5 in.
Not signed
This illustration appeared on the cover of Philip Atlee's novel, The Naked Year, Lion Books #188, 1954.
"They groped for excitement in an age of boredom."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The Naked Year, paperback cover, 1954
Oil on board
19.25 x 26.5 in.
Not signed
This illustration appeared on the cover of Philip Atlee's novel, The Naked Year, Lion Books #188, 1954.
"They groped for excitement in an age of boredom."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ASLAN (French, b. 1930)
Blonde Pin-Up
Gouache on board
19 x 15 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Blonde Pin-Up
Gouache on board
19 x 15 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
RON BALABAN (American, 20th Century)
Lifeguard Station
Oil on canvas
30 x 24 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Lifeguard Station
Oil on canvas
30 x 24 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
JOYCE BALLANTYNE (American, 1918-2006)
Overflowing Bathtub, preliminary study
Gouache on board
20 x 13.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Overflowing Bathtub, preliminary study
Gouache on board
20 x 13.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
MCCLELLAND BARCLAY (American, 1891-1943)
Seated Nude sketch
Graphite on paper
10.75 x 15 in.
Signed lower center
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Seated Nude sketch
Graphite on paper
10.75 x 15 in.
Signed lower center
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
WALTER MARTIN BAUMHOFER (American, 1904-1987)
Where the Heart Is, Redbook Magazine illustration
Oil on canvas
22.5 x 25 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Where the Heart Is, Redbook Magazine illustration
Oil on canvas
22.5 x 25 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
WALTER MARTIN BAUMHOFER (American, 1904-1987)
That Kind of War, McCall's illustration
Oil on canvas
24 x 7 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
That Kind of War, McCall's illustration
Oil on canvas
24 x 7 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
WALTER MARTIN BAUMHOFER (American, 1904-1987)
Broken Glasses, 1959
Oil on board
17 x 27 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Broken Glasses, 1959
Oil on board
17 x 27 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
WALTER MARTIN BAUMHOFER (American, 1904-1987)
Second Sight, This Week Magazine illustration
Oil on canvas
23 x 20 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Second Sight, This Week Magazine illustration
Oil on canvas
23 x 20 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
WALTER MARTIN BAUMHOFER (American, 1904-1987)
Pawn Shop
Oil on board
21 x 20.5 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Pawn Shop
Oil on board
21 x 20.5 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
HARRY BECKHOFF (American, 1901-1979)
Not So Nice to Come Home To, Redbook illustrations, November 1949
Mixed media on board
14.5 x 26 in.
Signed upper right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Not So Nice to Come Home To, Redbook illustrations, November 1949
Mixed media on board
14.5 x 26 in.
Signed upper right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
HARRY BECKHOFF (American, 1901-1979)
Smiling Beauty, McCall's Magazine illustration, January
Watercolor and gouache on board
15 x 18.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Smiling Beauty, McCall's Magazine illustration, January
Watercolor and gouache on board
15 x 18.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
NANA FRENCH BICKFORD (American, 20th Century)
Her Remembrances, 1917
Charcoal on board
17 x 11.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Her Remembrances, 1917
Charcoal on board
17 x 11.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
CHARLES BILLICH (Australian, b. 1934)
Relations in the Spotlight
Acrylic on canvas
42 x 42 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Relations in the Spotlight
Acrylic on canvas
42 x 42 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AUGUST BLESER (American, 1898-1966)
Giving Aid
Oil on canvas
45 x 31 in.
Signed at the lower right with a monogram
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Giving Aid
Oil on canvas
45 x 31 in.
Signed at the lower right with a monogram
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
STANLEY BORACK (American, b. 1927)
Outlaw's Empire, paperback cover
Oil on board
30 x 18 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Outlaw's Empire, paperback cover
Oil on board
30 x 18 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
STANLEY BORACK (American, b. 1927)
The Wounded Soldier
Oil on board
27.5 x 18 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The Wounded Soldier
Oil on board
27.5 x 18 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
WORTH BREHM (American, 1883-1928)
Sam's Beau, Cosmopolitan illustration, April 1917
Charcoal on board
25.5 x 17 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Sam's Beau, Cosmopolitan illustration, April 1917
Charcoal on board
25.5 x 17 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
AL BUELL (American, 1910-1996)
Pinup with a Hat, study
Pencil on board
20 x 15 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Pinup with a Hat, study
Pencil on board
20 x 15 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
CARLOS CARTAGENA (American, b. 1960)
Blonde pin-up, 2002
Acrylic on board
32 x 23 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Blonde pin-up, 2002
Acrylic on board
32 x 23 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
CARLOS CARTAGENA (American, b. 1960)
Blonde Pin-Up, 2003
Gouache on paper
34 x 19 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Blonde Pin-Up, 2003
Gouache on paper
34 x 19 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
GIL COHEN (American, 20th Century)
For Men Only illustration
Mixed media on board
16 x 24 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
For Men Only illustration
Mixed media on board
16 x 24 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
DEAN CORNWELL (American, 1892-1960)
Figures with Auto
Charcoal on paper
19.5 x 22 in.
Initialed lower right
There is an Dean Cornwell estate stamp on the back of the frame.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Figures with Auto
Charcoal on paper
19.5 x 22 in.
Initialed lower right
There is an Dean Cornwell estate stamp on the back of the frame.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
DEAN CORNWELL (American, 1892-1960)
Study of a Nude
Charcoal on paper
23 x 15 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Study of a Nude
Charcoal on paper
23 x 15 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
DEAN CORNWELL (American, 1892-1960)
Study for Water Girl
Mixed media on paper
23 x 15 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Study for Water Girl
Mixed media on paper
23 x 15 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
DEAN CORNWELL (American, 1892-1960)
Deathbed Scene, preliminary illustration study
Mixed media on paper and vellum
17 x 23 in.
Not signed
This preliminary study was drawn on paper, with areas of corrections drawn on vellum added and pasted on top of the initial statement.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Deathbed Scene, preliminary illustration study
Mixed media on paper and vellum
17 x 23 in.
Not signed
This preliminary study was drawn on paper, with areas of corrections drawn on vellum added and pasted on top of the initial statement.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
DEAN CORNWELL (American, 1892-1960)
Mural Study, preliminary drawing
Mixed media on paper
23 x 18.5 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Mural Study, preliminary drawing
Mixed media on paper
23 x 18.5 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
KEN COWHEY (American, 20th Century)
Story illustration
Watercolor on board
10.5 x 15 in.
Signed upper right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Story illustration
Watercolor on board
10.5 x 15 in.
Signed upper right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
GLENN CRAVATH (American, 1897-1964)
Dead-End Crime Stories, comic book cover preliminary, 1949
Mixed media on board
10.25 x 7.5 in.
Not signed
This study was done in preparation for the finished illustration that appeared on the cover of Dead End Crime Stories, Kirby Publishing Co., April 1949.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Dead-End Crime Stories, comic book cover preliminary, 1949
Mixed media on board
10.25 x 7.5 in.
Not signed
This study was done in preparation for the finished illustration that appeared on the cover of Dead End Crime Stories, Kirby Publishing Co., April 1949.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
JOHN HENRY CROSMAN (American, 1897-1970)
Slight Concussion, McCall's magazine illustration
Charcoal on board
30 x 25.5 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Slight Concussion, McCall's magazine illustration
Charcoal on board
30 x 25.5 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Pin-up and Glamour Art
DODWORTH (American, 20th Century)
Redhead, pin up illustration
Pastel on board
26.5 x 21 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Redhead, pin up illustration
Pastel on board
26.5 x 21 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Paintings
BOB EGGLETON (American, b. 1960)
Alien Cat
Acrylic on board
24 x 15 in.
Signed lower left
Alien Cat
Acrylic on board
24 x 15 in.
Signed lower left
HARRY EKMAN (American, 1923-1999)
A Terrific Number, pencil preliminary
Graphite on vellum
21 x 17 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
A Terrific Number, pencil preliminary
Graphite on vellum
21 x 17 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
HARRY EKMAN (American, 1923-1999)
Boudoir Pin-Up sketch
Graphite on paper
21 x 17.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Boudoir Pin-Up sketch
Graphite on paper
21 x 17.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
HARRY EKMAN (American, 1923-1999)
Pin-Up Drawing
Graphite on vellum
18.5 x 15.5 in.
Signed lower right
Pin-Up Drawing
Graphite on vellum
18.5 x 15.5 in.
Signed lower right
DEAN ELLIS (American, 1920-2009)
The Men and the Mirror, paperback cover, 1973
Acrylic on board
25.75 x 15.25 in.
Not signed
This illustration appeared on the cover of Ross Rocklynne's novel, The Men and the Mirror, Ace Books #52460, 1973.
"Cosmic manhunts calculated to drive you off the end of your mind."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The Men and the Mirror, paperback cover, 1973
Acrylic on board
25.75 x 15.25 in.
Not signed
This illustration appeared on the cover of Ross Rocklynne's novel, The Men and the Mirror, Ace Books #52460, 1973.
"Cosmic manhunts calculated to drive you off the end of your mind."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
JARO FABRY (American, 1912-1953)
Cartoon illustration
Ink and watercolor on paper
15 x 10.75 in.
Signed lower center
Caption: "He proposed this morning right after the alarm clock went off."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Cartoon illustration
Ink and watercolor on paper
15 x 10.75 in.
Signed lower center
Caption: "He proposed this morning right after the alarm clock went off."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
DOROTHY FLACK (American, 20th Century)
Story illustration for All-Story and Love Stories of the American Girl
Pen and ink on board
22.5 x 15.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Story illustration for All-Story and Love Stories of the American Girl
Pen and ink on board
22.5 x 15.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
RUDY GARCIA (American, 20th Century)
Blonde on a Ladder, 1990
Acrylic on board
30 x 24 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Blonde on a Ladder, 1990
Acrylic on board
30 x 24 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
RUDY GARCIA (American, 20th Century)
Redhead with a Long Lens, 1990
Acrylic on board
30 x 24 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Redhead with a Long Lens, 1990
Acrylic on board
30 x 24 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
C. GARLAND (American, 20th Century)
On the Diving Board
Watercolor on board
22 x 16 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
On the Diving Board
Watercolor on board
22 x 16 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
EDWIN GEORGI (American, 1896-1964)
The Letter
Mixed media on board
13 x 9.5 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The Letter
Mixed media on board
13 x 9.5 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Attributed to EDWIN GEORGI (American, 1896-1964)
Pin-Up in a Crinolin
Mixed media on board
22.5 x 18 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Pin-Up in a Crinolin
Mixed media on board
22.5 x 18 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
GEORGE GEYGAN (American, 20th Century)
Television Tramp, c. 1952
Gouache on board
22.5 x 16.5 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared in an altered form as the cover of Evans McKnight's novel, Television Tramp, Fiesta Novels, 1952.
"She traded honor for success."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Television Tramp, c. 1952
Gouache on board
22.5 x 16.5 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared in an altered form as the cover of Evans McKnight's novel, Television Tramp, Fiesta Novels, 1952.
"She traded honor for success."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
HORACE GILMORE (American, d. 1999)
Southern Couple
Oil on canvas
32 x 18 in.
Not signed
PROVENANCE:
Estate of the artist
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Southern Couple
Oil on canvas
32 x 18 in.
Not signed
PROVENANCE:
Estate of the artist
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
HORACE GILMORE (American, d. 1999)
In the Parlor
Oil on canvas
25 x 36 in.
Not signed
PROVENANCE:
From the Estate of Horace H. Gilmore (label verso).
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
In the Parlor
Oil on canvas
25 x 36 in.
Not signed
PROVENANCE:
From the Estate of Horace H. Gilmore (label verso).
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
JOHN GOULD (American, 1906-1996)
Brooklyn Promenade-Looking West
Watercolor on board
7 x 10.5 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Brooklyn Promenade-Looking West
Watercolor on board
7 x 10.5 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
JOHN GOULD (American, 1906-1996)
Boxer in Training
Watercolor on board
18 x 31 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Boxer in Training
Watercolor on board
18 x 31 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
JOHN GOULD (American, 1906-1996)
The New Pontiac
Gouache on board
18 x 23 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The New Pontiac
Gouache on board
18 x 23 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
WALTER GRANVILLE-SMITH (American, 1870-1938)
Running Girl, magazine illustration
Watercolor on paper, mounted to board
16 x 11 in.
Signed lower center
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Running Girl, magazine illustration
Watercolor on paper, mounted to board
16 x 11 in.
Signed lower center
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
WILL GREFE (American, 1875-1957)
The Singular Miss Smith, Saturday Evening Post illustration, 1904
Gouache on board
24 x 19 in.
Signed lower center-right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The Singular Miss Smith, Saturday Evening Post illustration, 1904
Gouache on board
24 x 19 in.
Signed lower center-right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
BILL GREGG (American, 20th Century)
Shoot Out in a Canyon
Gouache on board
17.5 x 25.5 in.
Signed lower center-left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Shoot Out in a Canyon
Gouache on board
17.5 x 25.5 in.
Signed lower center-left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
GEORGE GROSS (American, 1909-2003)
Western paperback cover
Oil on board
16 x 10 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Western paperback cover
Oil on board
16 x 10 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
GEORGE GUZZI (American, 20th Century)
Pin-Up in Orange
Gouache on board
20 x 30 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Pin-Up in Orange
Gouache on board
20 x 30 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ROBERT G. HARRIS (American, 1911-2007)
A Kiss From Johnny, McCall's Magazine illustration, 1952
Oil on canvas
25.5 x 32 in.
Signed upper right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
A Kiss From Johnny, McCall's Magazine illustration, 1952
Oil on canvas
25.5 x 32 in.
Signed upper right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
PETER HELCK (American, 1893-1988)
Comedian Sees the World, Part V: Holiday Trails Wind to an End, Woman's Home Companion illustration 1934
Mixed media on paper
10.5 x 17 in.
Signed lower right
PROVENANCE:
Morris Weiss Collection
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Comedian Sees the World, Part V: Holiday Trails Wind to an End, Woman's Home Companion illustration 1934
Mixed media on paper
10.5 x 17 in.
Signed lower right
PROVENANCE:
Morris Weiss Collection
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
PETER HELCK (American, 1893-1988)
Farmer's Dilemma
Watercolor on board
18 x 14 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Farmer's Dilemma
Watercolor on board
18 x 14 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
JOSEPH MORGAN HENNINGER (American, 1906-1999)
Union Oil Co. ad illustration, c. 1952
Gouache on board
23 x 30 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Union Oil Co. ad illustration, c. 1952
Gouache on board
23 x 30 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Mainstream Illustration
MARK HESS (American, 20th Century)
The War of the Roses, Benson and Hedges ad illustration, c. 1990
Oil on canvas
14 x 16 in.
Not signed
PROVENANCE:
Society of Illustrators Annual Auction (label verso).
The War of the Roses, Benson and Hedges ad illustration, c. 1990
Oil on canvas
14 x 16 in.
Not signed
PROVENANCE:
Society of Illustrators Annual Auction (label verso).
Paintings
CARDWELL HIGGINS (American, 1902-1983)
Safari Romance
Mixed media on board
18 x 26 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Safari Romance
Mixed media on board
18 x 26 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
CARDWELL HIGGINS (American, 1902-1983)
Industrial Worker, 1933
Pen and ink on paper
16.25 x 12.25 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Industrial Worker, 1933
Pen and ink on paper
16.25 x 12.25 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
CARDWELL HIGGINS (American, 1902-1983)
Eastern Airlines Ad Illustration
Pen and ink on paper
11.5 x 8.5 in.
Not signed
This illustration is framed along side an 12.5 x 9 in. photograph inscribed,
"To my dear friend Cardwell S. Higgins -- Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker."
The highly decorated World War I flying ace and iconic American war hero Captain Eddie Rickenbacker (1890-1973) helped create and operate Eastern Airlines later in his career. In 1935, when General Motors gained ownership of Eastern Air Transport, they asked Rickenbacker to manage the company. With outside help he then merged Eastern Air Transport with Florida Airways to form Eastern Airlines. Under Rickenbacker, Eastern Airlines, based in Miami, became a major international transportation company. In 1938 when Rickenbacker learned that GM was selling Eastern he bought the company and remained as CEO until 1959. Higgins and Rickenbacker were friends prior to the forming of Eastern Airlines, and this photograph is dated 1930. This piece is known to have been one of Charles Martignette's most treasured items.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Eastern Airlines Ad Illustration
Pen and ink on paper
11.5 x 8.5 in.
Not signed
This illustration is framed along side an 12.5 x 9 in. photograph inscribed,
"To my dear friend Cardwell S. Higgins -- Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker."
The highly decorated World War I flying ace and iconic American war hero Captain Eddie Rickenbacker (1890-1973) helped create and operate Eastern Airlines later in his career. In 1935, when General Motors gained ownership of Eastern Air Transport, they asked Rickenbacker to manage the company. With outside help he then merged Eastern Air Transport with Florida Airways to form Eastern Airlines. Under Rickenbacker, Eastern Airlines, based in Miami, became a major international transportation company. In 1938 when Rickenbacker learned that GM was selling Eastern he bought the company and remained as CEO until 1959. Higgins and Rickenbacker were friends prior to the forming of Eastern Airlines, and this photograph is dated 1930. This piece is known to have been one of Charles Martignette's most treasured items.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
EUGENE ANSEN HOFMANN (19th Century)
Repose
Oil on canvas, mounted on board
19.25 x 38.25 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Repose
Oil on canvas, mounted on board
19.25 x 38.25 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
LEAH VERITY HOOK (American, 20th Century)
The Chinese Kimono, 1940
Oil on canvas
24 x 20 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The Chinese Kimono, 1940
Oil on canvas
24 x 20 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
WILLIAM A. HOTTINGER (American, 1890-1990)
What They Saw, Poems of Optimism, Hearst magazine illustration, c, 1916
Oil on board
10.5 x 11 in.
Not signed
This illustration most likely appeared in a magazine (probably a Hearst magazine) before it appeared in the book World Voices by Ella Wheeler Wilcox, Hearst's International Library Company, 1916.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
What They Saw, Poems of Optimism, Hearst magazine illustration, c, 1916
Oil on board
10.5 x 11 in.
Not signed
This illustration most likely appeared in a magazine (probably a Hearst magazine) before it appeared in the book World Voices by Ella Wheeler Wilcox, Hearst's International Library Company, 1916.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
JOHN NEWTON HOWITT (American, 1885-1958)
No Parking
Oil on board
26 x 20.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
No Parking
Oil on board
26 x 20.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
EARL OLIVER HURST (American, 1895-1958)
King Features Syndicate illustration
Watercolor on board
22 x 16 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
King Features Syndicate illustration
Watercolor on board
22 x 16 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
EARL OLIVER HURST (American, 1895-1958)
The Perfect System, March 1, 1936
Watercolor on board
19 x 15 in.
Signed center right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The Perfect System, March 1, 1936
Watercolor on board
19 x 15 in.
Signed center right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
LOUIS JUSTIN LAURENT ICART (French-American, 1888-1950)
Conchita, 1929
Print on paper
21.5 x 14.5 in.
Signed lower right
Edition: 159/500
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Conchita, 1929
Print on paper
21.5 x 14.5 in.
Signed lower right
Edition: 159/500
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
JOEL ISKOWITZ (American, 20th Century)
Never Cross a Vampire
Oil on board
19 x 15 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared on both the hard cover and paperback editions of Stuart Kaminsky's Toby Peters mystery novel, Never Cross a Vampire. The hard cover was published by St. Martins Press in 1980, and the paperback was published by Mysterious Press in 1984.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Never Cross a Vampire
Oil on board
19 x 15 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared on both the hard cover and paperback editions of Stuart Kaminsky's Toby Peters mystery novel, Never Cross a Vampire. The hard cover was published by St. Martins Press in 1980, and the paperback was published by Mysterious Press in 1984.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
CHARLES EVERETT JOHNSON (American, b. 1866)
Autumn Leaves
Oil on board
24 x 18 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Autumn Leaves
Oil on board
24 x 18 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
E. V. JOHNSON (American, 20th Century)
The revolving Door, Borden Company ad illustration, c. 1946
Gouache on board
14 x 14 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The revolving Door, Borden Company ad illustration, c. 1946
Gouache on board
14 x 14 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
GORDON JOHNSON (American, 1924-1989)
Detective story illustration
Gouache on board
22 x 12 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Detective story illustration
Gouache on board
22 x 12 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
GUY JOHNSON (American, b. 1927)
Paperback cover
Oil on board
27 x 17 in.
Signed lower right-center
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Paperback cover
Oil on board
27 x 17 in.
Signed lower right-center
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
PERCY D. JOHNSON (American, 20th Century)
Measles
Oil on canvas
24 x 19.25 in.
Signed lower right
Measles
Oil on canvas
24 x 19.25 in.
Signed lower right
RAYMOND JOHNSON (American, 20th Century)
The Motel, paperback cover, 1961
Gouache on board
28.5 x 20 in.
Not signed
This illustration appeared on the cover of Jay Carr's novel, The Motel, Beacon Books PBO #455F, 1961.
"It was a good motel -- a wayside stop for girls like Emily, who plugged the gap in her marriage with any man who came along."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The Motel, paperback cover, 1961
Gouache on board
28.5 x 20 in.
Not signed
This illustration appeared on the cover of Jay Carr's novel, The Motel, Beacon Books PBO #455F, 1961.
"It was a good motel -- a wayside stop for girls like Emily, who plugged the gap in her marriage with any man who came along."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
VICTOR KALIN (American, 1919-1991)
No Time at All, paperback cover, 1958
Acrylic on board
18 x 11.5 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Charles Einstein's novel, No Time at All, Dell Books #D224, 1958.
This book was a TV tie-in of a Plahouse 90 teleplay.
"A spellbinding novel of action and suspense."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
No Time at All, paperback cover, 1958
Acrylic on board
18 x 11.5 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Charles Einstein's novel, No Time at All, Dell Books #D224, 1958.
This book was a TV tie-in of a Plahouse 90 teleplay.
"A spellbinding novel of action and suspense."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
VICTOR KALIN (American, 1919-1991)
Flesh of the Earth, paperback cover, 1960
Gouache on board
17.5 x 17.5 in.
Signed lower right: Victor Kalin
This illustration appeared on the cover of Alexander Campbell's paperback, Flesh of the Earth, Pyramid books # G511, 1960.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Flesh of the Earth, paperback cover, 1960
Gouache on board
17.5 x 17.5 in.
Signed lower right: Victor Kalin
This illustration appeared on the cover of Alexander Campbell's paperback, Flesh of the Earth, Pyramid books # G511, 1960.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
EVERETT RAYMOND KINSTLER (American, b. 1926)
Glamour Girl portrait, 1953
Charcoal on paper
13 x 10 in.
Signed lower right
Inscribed: "To Charles Martignette with friendship -- Ray Kinstler 1989."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Glamour Girl portrait, 1953
Charcoal on paper
13 x 10 in.
Signed lower right
Inscribed: "To Charles Martignette with friendship -- Ray Kinstler 1989."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ALEXANDER KORTNER (American, 1900-1999)
Artist's Studio, 1939
Watercolor on board
21 x 30 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Artist's Studio, 1939
Watercolor on board
21 x 30 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ALEXANDER KORTNER (American, 1900-1999)
Winter Landscape, 1939
Watercolor on board
22 x 30 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Winter Landscape, 1939
Watercolor on board
22 x 30 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
LARRY B. KRITCHER (American, b. 1900)
The Gallant Cadet, Saturday Evening Post illustration, May 8, 1958
Gouache on board
15 x 20 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The Gallant Cadet, Saturday Evening Post illustration, May 8, 1958
Gouache on board
15 x 20 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ROBERT LAVIN (American, b. 1919)
Stock certificate design illustration
Oil on masonite
18 x 23.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Stock certificate design illustration
Oil on masonite
18 x 23.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
RON LESSER (American, 20th Century)
The Third Spectre, paperback cover, 1969
Gouache on board
18 x 11.5 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared on the cover of Dan Ross' novel, The Third Spectre, MacFadden-Bartell, 1969.
"The mansion's beauty lured her. Then something unreal came to visit -- and to kill."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The Third Spectre, paperback cover, 1969
Gouache on board
18 x 11.5 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared on the cover of Dan Ross' novel, The Third Spectre, MacFadden-Bartell, 1969.
"The mansion's beauty lured her. Then something unreal came to visit -- and to kill."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ALEXANDER OSCAR LEVY (American, 1881-1947)
Aviators
Charcoal and watercolor on board
17.5 x 25 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Aviators
Charcoal and watercolor on board
17.5 x 25 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
BERNIE LIPPMAN (American, 20th Century)
Home Baking, 1949
Gouache on board
13.5 x 10.5 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Home Baking, 1949
Gouache on board
13.5 x 10.5 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Pin-up and Glamour Art
VICTOR LIVOTI (American, 20th Century)
Queenie
Oil on board
30 x 22 in.
Not signed
Queenie
Oil on board
30 x 22 in.
Not signed
Paintings
RAYMOND LOBATO (American, 20th Century)
Nurse Pin-Up, 1996
Mixed media on board
25 x 19 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Nurse Pin-Up, 1996
Mixed media on board
25 x 19 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ORSON BYRON LOWELL (American, 1871-1956)
Society Gathering
Mixed media on paper
23.5 x 21 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Society Gathering
Mixed media on paper
23.5 x 21 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
CARL LUNDGREN (American, b. 1947)
Backflash -- Rack 3, paperback cover, 1975
Oil on board
36 x 20.75 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared on the cover of Laurence James' novel, Backflash -- Rack 3, Pinnacle Books #220555, 1975.
"The exciting inter-galactic adventures of Simon Rack."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Backflash -- Rack 3, paperback cover, 1975
Oil on board
36 x 20.75 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared on the cover of Laurence James' novel, Backflash -- Rack 3, Pinnacle Books #220555, 1975.
"The exciting inter-galactic adventures of Simon Rack."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
DENNIS MAGDICH (American, 20th Century)
The Beginning, Marilyn Monroe, Blume, Lubek Film Productions, Inc. poster illustration
Acrylic on board
28 x 40 in.
Not signed
This lot is accompanied by a poster of the same image.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The Beginning, Marilyn Monroe, Blume, Lubek Film Productions, Inc. poster illustration
Acrylic on board
28 x 40 in.
Not signed
This lot is accompanied by a poster of the same image.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ROBERT MAGUIRE (American, 1921-2005)
Laura, paperback cover, 1970
Oil on canvas, mounted on board
32 x 22 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Vera Caspary's novel, Laura, Avon Books #51565, 1970.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Laura, paperback cover, 1970
Oil on canvas, mounted on board
32 x 22 in.
Signed lower right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Vera Caspary's novel, Laura, Avon Books #51565, 1970.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
J. W. MANDEVILLE (American, 20th Century)
Robert Montgomery and Rosalind Russell, Live, Love, and Learn movie promotion illustration, 1937
Pastel on paper
18.5 x 24.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Robert Montgomery and Rosalind Russell, Live, Love, and Learn movie promotion illustration, 1937
Pastel on paper
18.5 x 24.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
DENNIS JAMES MARTIN (American, 1956-2001)
Wendy, 1982
Graphite on paper
6.5 x 9.5 in.
Signed upper left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Wendy, 1982
Graphite on paper
6.5 x 9.5 in.
Signed upper left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
LUCILE DESBOUILLONS MURPHY (American, 1873-1956)
Gramaphone Night, calendar illustration
Ink on board
10 x 13.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Gramaphone Night, calendar illustration
Ink on board
10 x 13.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
LUCILE DESBOUILLONS MURPHY (American, 1873-1956)
For Alice's Engagement, 1926
Ink on board
13 x 10 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
For Alice's Engagement, 1926
Ink on board
13 x 10 in.
Not signed
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
LUCILE DESBOUILLONS MURPHY (American, 1873-1956)
A Gem in a Jewel Box, 1922
Ink on board
14 x 10.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
A Gem in a Jewel Box, 1922
Ink on board
14 x 10.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
LUCILE DESBOUILLONS MURPHY (American, 1873-1956)
Calendar illustration, 1923
Ink on paper
12.5 x 9.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Calendar illustration, 1923
Ink on paper
12.5 x 9.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
OLIVIA (OLIVIA DE BERARDINIS) (American, b. 1948)
Marilyn Monroe in a Sailor Suit
Watercolor on paper
13 x 10 in.
Signed lower right
Marilyn Monroe in a Sailor Suit
Watercolor on paper
13 x 10 in.
Signed lower right
VIC PREZIO (American, 20th Century)
Burden's Mission, paperback cover, 1968
Gouache on board
23 x 16 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared on the cover of Harry Whittington's novel, Burden's Mission, Avon Books #S379. 1968.
"While G. I. guns blasted enemy divisions, Captain Burden made a secret jungle hunt for a traitor with his face."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Burden's Mission, paperback cover, 1968
Gouache on board
23 x 16 in.
Signed lower left
This illustration appeared on the cover of Harry Whittington's novel, Burden's Mission, Avon Books #S379. 1968.
"While G. I. guns blasted enemy divisions, Captain Burden made a secret jungle hunt for a traitor with his face."
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
VIC PREZIO (American, 20th Century)
What News of Kitty?, paperback cover, 1969
Gouache on board
25 x 15.5 in.
Signed lower right: Prezio
This illustration appeared on the cover of Dorothy Quentin's novel, What News of Kitty?, Pyramid Books, 1969.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
What News of Kitty?, paperback cover, 1969
Gouache on board
25 x 15.5 in.
Signed lower right: Prezio
This illustration appeared on the cover of Dorothy Quentin's novel, What News of Kitty?, Pyramid Books, 1969.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
VIC PREZIO (American, 20th Century)
For Men Only illustration
Gouache on board
18 x 27 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
For Men Only illustration
Gouache on board
18 x 27 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
R. PRICE (American, 20th Century)
Air superiority
Oil on canvas
22 x 30 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Air superiority
Oil on canvas
22 x 30 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
HENRY PATRICK RALEIGH (American, 1880-1944)
There Jack Had Found Her, 1925
Ink and watercolor
21 x 29 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
There Jack Had Found Her, 1925
Ink and watercolor
21 x 29 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
HENRY PATRICK RALEIGH (American, 1880-1944)
Making a Pitch, 1928
Charcoal on board
15 x 17 in.
Signed and dated lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Making a Pitch, 1928
Charcoal on board
15 x 17 in.
Signed and dated lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
CHARLES STANLEY REINHART (American, 1844-1896)
Rowing in Canoes, 1893
Ink/watercolor on board
13 x 21 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Rowing in Canoes, 1893
Ink/watercolor on board
13 x 21 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
WILLIAM REUSSWIG (American, 1902-1978)
Almost In
Oil on board
19.5 x 26.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Almost In
Oil on board
19.5 x 26.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
B. W. ROCKEY (American, 20th Century)
Detective Story Magazine cover re-creation
Oil on canvas
26.5 x 19 in.
Signed lower right
Artist B. W. Rockey painted this nicely done re-creation of the cover of the February 25, 1928 issue of Detective Story Magazine, originally painted by John A. Coughlin.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Detective Story Magazine cover re-creation
Oil on canvas
26.5 x 19 in.
Signed lower right
Artist B. W. Rockey painted this nicely done re-creation of the cover of the February 25, 1928 issue of Detective Story Magazine, originally painted by John A. Coughlin.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
RODNEY (American, 20th Century)
Seated Nude
Oil on paper, mounted on masonite
30 x 24 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Seated Nude
Oil on paper, mounted on masonite
30 x 24 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
NANA BICKFORD ROLLINS (American, 1886-1959)
The Post Office
Oil on board
17 x 13 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The Post Office
Oil on board
17 x 13 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
RUSS (American, 20th Century)
Hair Adjustment
Watercolor on paper
17 x 21 in.
Signed lower center
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Hair Adjustment
Watercolor on paper
17 x 21 in.
Signed lower center
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
CHARLES SANTORE (American, b. 1935)
An American Orbits the Earth, Great Moments in American History calendar illustration, 1965
Oil on board
21 x 28 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
An American Orbits the Earth, Great Moments in American History calendar illustration, 1965
Oil on board
21 x 28 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ARTHUR SARON SARNOFF (American, 1912-2000)
Doesn't Fit
Gouache on board
24 x 19.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Doesn't Fit
Gouache on board
24 x 19.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ARTHUR SARON SARNOFF (American, 1912-2000)
A Gentle Breeze
Oil on canvas
24 x 36 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
A Gentle Breeze
Oil on canvas
24 x 36 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ARTHUR SARON SARNOFF (American, 1912-2000)
Birch Forest
Oil on canvas
20 x 24 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Birch Forest
Oil on canvas
20 x 24 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ARTHUR SARON SARNOFF (American, 1912-2000)
A Spring Brook
Oil on canvas
24 x 24 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
A Spring Brook
Oil on canvas
24 x 24 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ARTHUR SARON SARNOFF (American, 1912-2000)
Working in the Garden, J and L Steel Company ad illustration
Gouache on board
24 x 18.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Working in the Garden, J and L Steel Company ad illustration
Gouache on board
24 x 18.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Attributed to MAURO SCALI (American, 1926-1988)
Woman in Uniform
Mixed media on paper
24 x 16 in.
Signed lower right
Woman in Uniform
Mixed media on paper
24 x 16 in.
Signed lower right
HARRY SCHAARE (American, b. 1922)
World War II G. I.s
Gouache on board
28 x 20 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
World War II G. I.s
Gouache on board
28 x 20 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Mainstream Illustration
BEN SCHONZEIT (American, b. 1942)
Scott Cameron (Bridgehampton), 1985
Watercolor and pencil on paper
11 x 14.5 in.
Signed lower right
Scott Cameron (Bridgehampton), 1985
Watercolor and pencil on paper
11 x 14.5 in.
Signed lower right
Paintings
BEN SCHONZEIT (American, b. 1942)
Figure Studies, 1985
Watercolor and pencil on paper
11 x 15 in.
Signed lower right
Figure Studies, 1985
Watercolor and pencil on paper
11 x 15 in.
Signed lower right
HOWARD SCOTT (American, 1902-1983)
Got it, Soldier?
Mixed media on board
14 x 24 in.
Signed upper left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Got it, Soldier?
Mixed media on board
14 x 24 in.
Signed upper left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
CHARLES GATES SHELDON (American, 1889-1960)
Life magazine, preliminary cover study
Mixed media on board
23 x 16 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Life magazine, preliminary cover study
Mixed media on board
23 x 16 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
CHARLES GATES SHELDON (American, 1889-1960)
Boy with a Wrench
Mixed media on board
21 x 11.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Boy with a Wrench
Mixed media on board
21 x 11.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
CHARLES GATES SHELDON (American, 1889-1960)
Coquette
Pastel on board
28 x 22 in.
Signed lower center-right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Coquette
Pastel on board
28 x 22 in.
Signed lower center-right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ROBERT SMULLYAN SLOAN (American, b. 1915)
At Play
Mixed media on board
10 x 10.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
At Play
Mixed media on board
10 x 10.5 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ERIC SLOANE (American, 1910-1985)
For Spacious Skies, book illustration, c. 1978
Ink on paper
18.5 x 18 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
For Spacious Skies, book illustration, c. 1978
Ink on paper
18.5 x 18 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
SMILBY (FRANCIS WILFORD SMITH) (American, b. 1927)
Playboy cartoon illustration
Ink and watercolor on paper
12 x 9 in.
Signed lower right
Playboy cartoon illustration
Ink and watercolor on paper
12 x 9 in.
Signed lower right
SMILBY (FRANCIS WILFORD SMITH) (American, b. 1927)
Alright, Mr. Vannyk, Alright -- I'll Take Them Off, Playboy cartoon illustration
Ink and watercolor on paper
12 x 9 in.
Signed lower right
Alright, Mr. Vannyk, Alright -- I'll Take Them Off, Playboy cartoon illustration
Ink and watercolor on paper
12 x 9 in.
Signed lower right
SMILBY (FRANCIS WILFORD SMITH) (American, b. 1927)
One, Two, Three -- Say, This Must Be The Fourplay I've Heard So Much About, Playboy cartoon illustration
Ink on watercolor on paper
12.5 x 9 in.
Signed lower right
One, Two, Three -- Say, This Must Be The Fourplay I've Heard So Much About, Playboy cartoon illustration
Ink on watercolor on paper
12.5 x 9 in.
Signed lower right
SMILBY (FRANCIS WILFORD SMITH) (American, b. 1927)
That's the Smallest Bikini I've Ever Seen -- At Least I Think That's the Smallest Bikini I've Ever Seen, Playboy cartoon illustration
Ink and watercolor on paper
12.5 x 9.5 in.
Signed lower right
That's the Smallest Bikini I've Ever Seen -- At Least I Think That's the Smallest Bikini I've Ever Seen, Playboy cartoon illustration
Ink and watercolor on paper
12.5 x 9.5 in.
Signed lower right
FREDERICK SMITH (British, 1771-1930)
Story Illustration
Gouache on board
17 x 26 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Story Illustration
Gouache on board
17 x 26 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
HENRY JAMES SOULEN (American, 1888-1965)
The Ukulele player
Gouache on board
20 x 14 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The Ukulele player
Gouache on board
20 x 14 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
PAUL STAHR (American, 1883-1953)
Lady Liberty, The Elks Magazine cover, February 1928
Oil on canvas, mounted on board
14.5 x 11.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Lady Liberty, The Elks Magazine cover, February 1928
Oil on canvas, mounted on board
14.5 x 11.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
RICHARD F. STONE (American, b. 1925)
I Can Take Care of Myself, Saturday Evening Post illustration
Gouache on board
16 x 22 in.
Signed lower right
Caption: "He grabbed her arm like she was one of his tomatoes."
A tearsheet of the printed illustration is taped to the back of the frame.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
I Can Take Care of Myself, Saturday Evening Post illustration
Gouache on board
16 x 22 in.
Signed lower right
Caption: "He grabbed her arm like she was one of his tomatoes."
A tearsheet of the printed illustration is taped to the back of the frame.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
RAY C. STRANG (American, 1893-1957)
Woman with Pigeons
Gouache on board
22.5 x 15 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Woman with Pigeons
Gouache on board
22.5 x 15 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
RAYMOND JAMES STUART (American, b.1882)
Seeing Stars, 1943
Oil on canvas
36 x 27 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Seeing Stars, 1943
Oil on canvas
36 x 27 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ED TADIELLO (American, 1950)
Exotic Dancer
Mixed media
19.75 x 15.75 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Exotic Dancer
Mixed media
19.75 x 15.75 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ED TADIELLO (American, b. 1950)
Blonde with Red Stockings
Oil on canvas mounted to board
20 x 16 in.
Signed lower center-right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Blonde with Red Stockings
Oil on canvas mounted to board
20 x 16 in.
Signed lower center-right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ED TADIELLO (American, b. 1950)
Untamed Fire, paperback cover, 1991
Oil on board
26 x 16 in.
Signed center right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Donna Fletcher's novel, Untamed Fire, Zebra , 1991.
"He ruled by the book. She loved from the heart"
A printer's proof of the paperback cover is included with this lot.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Untamed Fire, paperback cover, 1991
Oil on board
26 x 16 in.
Signed center right
This illustration appeared on the cover of Donna Fletcher's novel, Untamed Fire, Zebra , 1991.
"He ruled by the book. She loved from the heart"
A printer's proof of the paperback cover is included with this lot.
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
WESTON TAYLOR (American, 1864-1921)
The Interview, Saturday Evening Post illustration
Mixed media on board
22 x 28.5 in.
Signed center-left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The Interview, Saturday Evening Post illustration
Mixed media on board
22 x 28.5 in.
Signed center-left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
SAUL TEPPER (American, 1899-1987)
Dixie, Portrait of a Woman
Charcoal on paper
7.5 x 6.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Dixie, Portrait of a Woman
Charcoal on paper
7.5 x 6.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
HENRI THIRIAT (French, 1866-1897)
The Gymnasium
Oil on board
11.5 x 7.25 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
The Gymnasium
Oil on board
11.5 x 7.25 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
JOSEPH TOMANEK (American, 1889-1974)
Nude in a Forest
Oil on canvas
13.5 x 9.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Nude in a Forest
Oil on canvas
13.5 x 9.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
VALENTINE (American, 20th Century)
Chick's Diner
Gouache on board
16.5 x 22.2 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Chick's Diner
Gouache on board
16.5 x 22.2 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
RAEBURN VAN BUREN (American, 1891-1987)
Pretty Girl on a Bicycle, 1936
Charcoal on board
19.5 x 18 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Pretty Girl on a Bicycle, 1936
Charcoal on board
19.5 x 18 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
FREDRIC VARADY (American, 1908-2002)
Too Much Bubbly
Watercolor and ink on board
25 x 18 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Too Much Bubbly
Watercolor and ink on board
25 x 18 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ALBERTO VARGAS (American, 1896-1982)
How Long Have Feminine Hips Fascinated Men?, 1909
Pencil on paper
8.5 x 6.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
How Long Have Feminine Hips Fascinated Men?, 1909
Pencil on paper
8.5 x 6.5 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
ALBERTO VARGAS (American, 1896-1982)
I've Actually Heard and Seen This Scene, Mom and Dad, 1909
Pencil on paper
6.5 x 8 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
I've Actually Heard and Seen This Scene, Mom and Dad, 1909
Pencil on paper
6.5 x 8 in.
Signed lower right
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
BILL WARD (American, 1919-1998)
Men's magazine cartoon illustration
Mixed media on paper
23 x 16.5 in.
Signed lower center
Men's magazine cartoon illustration
Mixed media on paper
23 x 16.5 in.
Signed lower center
BILL WARD (American, 1919-1998)
Romp men's magazine cartoon illustration, May 1969
Mixed media on paper
22.5 x 15.5 in.
Signed lower center
Caption: "If it's a date you're interested in -- I suggest you talk to our local High School history teacher."
Romp men's magazine cartoon illustration, May 1969
Mixed media on paper
22.5 x 15.5 in.
Signed lower center
Caption: "If it's a date you're interested in -- I suggest you talk to our local High School history teacher."
BILL WARD (American, 1919-1998)
Men's magazine cartoon illustration, 1955
Men's magazine cartoon illustration
22 x 18 in.
Signed lower right
Caption: "I think the traffic light is stuck, officer -- it hasn't turned green for the last hour."
Men's magazine cartoon illustration, 1955
Men's magazine cartoon illustration
22 x 18 in.
Signed lower right
Caption: "I think the traffic light is stuck, officer -- it hasn't turned green for the last hour."
FRITZ WILLIS (American, 1907-1979)
Pin-Up Drawings, Group of 2
Graphite on vellum
14 x 10 in.
Not signed
Pin-Up Drawings, Group of 2
Graphite on vellum
14 x 10 in.
Not signed
FRITZ WILLIS (American, 1907-1979)
Untitled #1, c. 1965
Colored pencil on vellum
16 x 10 in.
Not signed
Untitled #1, c. 1965
Colored pencil on vellum
16 x 10 in.
Not signed
GAHAN WILSON (American, b. 1930)
For Some Reason I Keep Thinking It's Wednesday, cartoon illustration
Ink on paper
11 x 8.5 in.
Signed lower left
For Some Reason I Keep Thinking It's Wednesday, cartoon illustration
Ink on paper
11 x 8.5 in.
Signed lower left
GAHAN WILSON (American, b. 1930)
Can't You Get It Through Your Thick Head? In Autumn You Loose an Hour -- In Spring You Gain an Hour, cartoon illustration
Ink on paper
12 x 9 in.
Signed lower right
Can't You Get It Through Your Thick Head? In Autumn You Loose an Hour -- In Spring You Gain an Hour, cartoon illustration
Ink on paper
12 x 9 in.
Signed lower right
GAHAN WILSON (American, b. 1930)
I Figure Everybody Else Is Doing It, cartoon illustration
Ink on paper
12 x 9 in.
Signed upper left
I Figure Everybody Else Is Doing It, cartoon illustration
Ink on paper
12 x 9 in.
Signed upper left
GAHAN WILSON (American, b. 1930)
Third Time I've Spotted Her This Week, cartoon illustration
Ink on paper
12 x 9 in.
Signed lower right
Third Time I've Spotted Her This Week, cartoon illustration
Ink on paper
12 x 9 in.
Signed lower right
GAHAN WILSON (American, b. 1930)
Cartoon illustration
Ink on paper
12 x 9 in.
Signed lower center
Cartoon illustration
Ink on paper
12 x 9 in.
Signed lower center
BEN WOHLBERG (American, b. 1927)
Danger on the Fire Escape
Gouache on board
25 x 16 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Danger on the Fire Escape
Gouache on board
25 x 16 in.
Signed lower left
From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
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