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Jean Baptiste Audebert (1759 – December 1800) was a French artist and naturalist.
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Karl Bodmer Prince of Wied’s Travels in the Interior
Stunningly beautiful collection of 81 hand-colored aquatints by the Swiss artist Karl Bodmer, a complete collection from the illustrated travelogue, “Prince of Wied’s Travels in the Interior of North America”. Bodmer, who journeyed with the German Prince Maximilian of Wied-Neuwied from 1833-34 along the Missouri River, produced what is considered the best depictions of the indigenous peoples and landscapes during the frontier era, an America then still unspoiled by western migration. Of the Native American tribes of the Great Plains that they encountered, Bodmer’s depictions of the Blackfeet and Mandan tribes are especially important as the populations of these tribes were greatly affected by the smallpox epidemic of 1837, thus making Bodmer’s work the last visual testament to their culture.
Prince Max, as he was called, chose Bodmer to accompany him on the expedition along the Missouri River to visually depict the scenes that the Prince would write about. The result is this collection: three volumes of text by the Prince and two volumes of aquatints by Bodmer, in the first Paris edition published by Chez Arthus Bertrand, 1840-43 (“Voyage dans l’interieur de l’Amerique du Nord”). Text volumes in French also include 37 wood-engraved illustrations, only lacking the map in completeness. The two complete volumes of illustrations include the large folio volume with 48 oversized hand-colored aquatints measuring approximately 24.5″ x 18″, and the quarto volume with 33 hand-colored aquatints measuring approximately 12.5″ x 10.25″. The complete set of 81 aquatints is magnificent in their display, a time capsule with their hand-coloring evoking the sense of awe and discovery of the expedition. All volumes are bound in half black morocco and blue paper-covered boards with gilt accenting, and with black morocco labels to illustrated volumes. Minor handling wear to volumes, with a few small repaired tears to plates, some plates supplied with variance to margins, minute toning and foxing, a few plates beginning to separate from binding. Overall a very good plus set with excellent display quality. Sold for $175,000.
Charles Darwin On the Origin of Species 1st Edition
First edition, first printing of “On the Origin of Species” by Charles Darwin, one of the most important books in the scientific canon. London: John Murray, 1859. In this revolutionary book that upended man’s own view of himself, Darwin posits natural selection as the engine driving species’ evolution, an argument so persuasive that even 19th century religious leaders adjusted their teachings to allow for evolution to work in concert with divine planning. Its importance has only grown in the 150+ years since publication, with Freeman concluding it to be “the most important biological book ever written”. First released on 24 November 1859, its scarcity nearly matches its importance, with the first printing consisting of only 1,250 copies, and the number of extant copies now significantly fewer.
All first printing points are present, including original binding, variant B, title page with copyright information on verso, Table of Contents (pages v-ix) with binder instructions to verso, complete pages 1-502, and folding table present between pages 116-117. Bound in publisher’s full green boards, stamped and lettered in gilt. Overall in very good condition; ads at back of volume have been removed as has half-title page, and endpapers have been replaced. Volume is rebacked using morocco, with original spine laid down. Some shelf wear to boards. Light foxing throughout book, with some chipping, small closed tears with repairs to a few pages, and a few dogeared pages. One small mark on page 109, otherwise no internal writing or marks. Housed in a custom quarter-leather clamshell box. Overall in very good condition, a handsome, presentable copy of this scarce first printing. Sold for $68,250.
Pierre-Auguste Renoir Drawing — Portrait of a Young Girl ”Fillette”
French Impressionist master Pierre-Auguste Renoir drawing, pen and ink with ink wash of a young girl with a hat, entitled ”Fillette”. The drawing, created circa 1882, is signed with the initial, ”R”. Renoir, who had been painting Parisian scenes for many years, saw his fame take off when, along with other Impressionist painters, including Monet, Degas and Cezanne, his work was represented in the first Impressionist Exhibition in 1874. He painted scenes of people at work and play, often painting women and girls. He was known for his free brush strokes and the warm sensuality present in the light and color of his palette. Two of Renoir’s most famous paintings, ”Luncheon of the Boating Party” and ”Girl With a Hoop”, were completed during the early 1880’s when this drawing was made. The drawing, measuring 5.5” x 7.75”, is in fine condition. With provenance from Sotheby’s. Also featured in: (1) page 171, Vol. II of ”Pastels & Drawings of Pierre-Auguste Renoir” by Ambroise Vollard. Paris: 1918; (2) page 568, Vol. II of ”Renoir. Catalogue Raisonne of the Paintings, Pastels, Drawings and Watercolours 1882-1894” by Guy-Patrice & Michel Dauberville. Paris: 2009. Superb Renoir drawing. Sold for $65,959.
Charles Darwin autograph letter signed with evolution related content written shortly after ”On the Origin of Species” was published. Dated 16 August (1860 or 1861), Darwin writes to his second cousin William Darwin Fox, who introduced Charles Darwin to entomology. Upon Down, Kent stationery, Darwin writes in part, ”…you had seen a dozen instances of white cats with blue eyes being deaf: how can you by an extraordinary chance remember the sex of any of them…C. Darwin”. Fox’s reply to Darwin, giving additional details on the white, blue-eyed, blind cats, is archived in the Darwin Correspondence Project. Single page letter measures 5” x 8”, with an engraving of Darwin measuring 5.5” x 8”. Uniform toning, mounting tape remnants and writing at top not in Darwin’s hand, overall very good condition. Sold for $15,000.
Claude Monet ALS
Claude Monet autograph letter signed. Letter from the father of impressionism is addressed to one “Delisle” and dated 14 September 1917. Monet’s letter in French translates in full to: “Sir / In response to your letter of the 10th of this month. I regret to inform you of my brothers death. He passed away last Tuesday at the age of 82, after a long and painful disease. Please accept sir my sincere feelings / Claude Monet”. 2pp. letter is written in pencil and signed in ink on a single sheet of linen stationery from Monet’s garden estate Giverny Par Vernon Eure. Measures 8″ x 10″. Creasing, else near fine. Sold for $4,520.
Claude Monet Autograph Letter Signed
Oscar-Claude Monet (14 November 1840 – 5 December 1926) was a French painter and founder of impressionist painting who is seen as a key precursor to modernism, especially in his attempts to paint nature as he perceived it. During his long career, he was the most consistent and prolific practitioner of impressionism’s philosophy of expressing one’s perceptions before nature, especially as applied to plein air (outdoor) landscape painting. The term “Impressionism” is derived from the title of his painting Impression, soleil levant, exhibited in 1874 in the first Salon des Refusés (“exhibition of rejects”) initiated by Monet and his associates as an alternative to the Salon.
Claude Monet autograph letter signed, composed in his signature purple fountain pen. Dated 2 January 1901 upon letterhead from his Giverny estate, Monet writes to Monsieur Gravereau, who supplied Monet with his preferred wine. He writes, “If you do not think that the white wine is clear enough to send right now, you could always send me the red wine”. He signs “Claude Monet” at the conclusion. Single page measures 5.25″ x 8.25″. Fold, otherwise near fine condition with bold handwriting and a prominent signature. Sold for $2,600.
Rare Handwritten Signed Letter By French Impressionist “Painter of Dancers” Edgar Degas
Extremely influential French Impressionist artist Edgar Degas autograph letter signed. The eccentric “Painter of Dancers” writes an intriguing message in French to an unnamed woman. The content translates, “Dear Madame, I think of a thing for tomorrow. Our young man is giving a concert this Sunday. You won’t find him in the morning. Are you still opposed? Respond to me. / Your servant / Degas / Saturday morning”. “Our young man” could refer to a friend or a son, however, the confirmed bachelor Degas is not documented as having fathered any children. Lot includes an attractive color print portrait of a young Degas showcased by richly colored matte boards with black beveled edges. Matted off-center with image set 2.5″ in from left edge of matte board and 1″ from right edge. 1pp. letter on card-style stationery measures 4″ x 6.25″. Lightly toned around the edges with a few specks of foxing. Two bits of white tape are affixed to the verso and jut out over the top edge. Verso has a tiny pencil notation to the upper left and a horizontal fold line is visible across the center. Clearly signed letter is near fine. Portrait image measures 4.5″ x 5.75″ and 8″ x 11″ with matte. Beautiful set provides an alluring impression of the great Impressionist. Sold for $2,071.
Darwin’s “First Words”
London: Baldwin & Cradock, 1827-35 and Henry Bohn 1846. 2,202pp., 7 volumes of 11. Bound in six volumes, (the first and second volumes bound as one). Contains Mandibulata portion of work only, plus one supplementary volume (lacks four volumes of Haustellata). Contains 47 hand-colored engraved plates, bound from arts in quarter morocco, gilt rules, lettering to spines. Plain-paper sides, marbled endpapers. Bindings worn, rubbed, scuffed at head, tail of spines. Two volumes lacking .5″ piece at spine’s head. Volume VI split at head, tail of hinges. Covers detached on Volume I. Endpapers, title pages foxed, small embossed library stamp to top corner of title pages. Toning to pages, occasional light pencil note, tick to margins. Bindings tight. Good. Sold for $2,040.
Henri Matisse Autograph Letter Signed on the Verso of a Postcard Featuring His Painting “Pianist and Checker Players”
Henri Matisse autograph letter signed, written on the verso of a postcard featuring his 1924 masterwork, “Pianist and Checker Players”. Signed “H Matisse” on 13 January 1951 from Nice, France, Matisse sends New Year’s greetings to a Mademoiselle Michelle de Freston. Postcard measures 5.875″ x 4.125″. Small ding at upper right corner, overall near fine condition. Accompanied by original postmarked mailing envelope. Sold for $765.
Sold for $344.
Beautiful limited edition of ”Select Orchidaceous Plants”, dedicated and gifted to legendary actor Raymond Burr in 1975. Originally published in 1862, ”Select Orchidaceous Plants” features descriptions and color plates of 43 orchids. Burr’s copy was commissioned by Fort Caroline Orchids Inc. and published by Rare Editions Ltd.: Jacksonville: 1975. Bound in red calfskin boards with gilt title lettering and floral design. Edition number and ”Prepared Especially for Raymond Burr” plated to front free endpaper. Measures 13.25” x 18”, runs 187pp. Very slight rubbing to corners. Near fine. With an LOA from the estate of Raymond Burr. Sold for $275.
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