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William Andrew Pogany (born Vilmos András Pogány; August 24, 1882 – July 30, 1955) was a prolific Hungarian illustrator of children’s and other books. His contemporaries include C. Coles Phillips, Joseph Clement Coll, Edmund Dulac, Harvey Dunn, Walter Hunt Everett, Harry Rountree, Sarah Stilwell Weber, and N.C. Wyeth. He is best known for his pen and ink drawings of myths and fables. A large portion of Pogany’s work is described as Art Nouveau. Pogany’s artistic style is heavily fairy-tale orientated and often feature motifs of mythical animals such as nymphs and pixies. He paid great attention to botanical details. He used dreamy and warm pastel scenes with watercolors, oil paintings, and especially pen and ink.
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Willy Pogany Original Book Illustration Art. Sold for nearly $20,000.
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Enest Shepard Winnie Pooh Corner Original Art Signed 29
Scarce Winnie-the Pooh artwork by E.H. Shepard, showing Pooh, Tigger, Eeyore and Piglet as they appear on page 29 of A.A. Milne’s book, “The House at Pooh Corner” in Chapter II, “In which Tigger Comes to the Forest and has Breakfast”. Original Winnie-the-Pooh artwork by Shepard is scarce, even more so as published, with this illustration depicting the scene where Tigger takes a mouthful of thistle, unintentionally putting a bee in his mouth. Artwork is rendered in ink, with Chinese white corrections, on Neman’s Artist illustration board, and signed by Shepard at lower left. With the caption in pencil below the drawing, as it appears in “House at Pooh Corner”, reading, “‘Your friend,’ said Eeyore, ‘appears to have bitten on a bee.'” Illustration board measures 10.5″ x 6.875″ with drawing itself measuring approximately 7.25″ x 3.125″. Some toning, though fortunately confined to margins and not illustration itself. Overall very good condition. A scarce and enchanting drawing, originally from the Mary K. Young illustration art collection. Sold for $78,750.
Beautifully rendered watercolor and ink drawing of Winnie-the-Pooh and Piglet by E.H. Shepard, the illustrator chosen by A.A. Milne to bring his literary characters to life. Here, Shepard draws Pooh and Piglet upon a letter to his agent, allowing the characters to express his feelings of gratitude and joy. In the autograph letter signed, dated 29 February 1932, Shepard thanks his agent for a letter, writing that he has “done splendidly” and that “this view is shared by others.” To emphasize his feelings, Shepard draws Winnie-the-Pooh reaching up and Piglet excitedly jumping at his side. Shepard must have been very pleased with his agent, as he very seldom drew his most famous characters; this drawing, done early in the illustrator’s career and just a few years after the Pooh series, is a rare exception. Single page is written from Long Meadow, Guildford. Light uniform toning and mounted to card. Overall in very good to near fine condition (we can help you evaluate the condition of your Maxfield Parrish Illustration Art). Sold for $40,954.
Sir John Tenniel original illustration from ”Through the Looking Glass”, the sequel to the enormously successful ”Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland”. This illustration appears on page 201 of the first edition of ”Looking Glass”, done to illustrate the text, ”She was standing before an arched doorway over which were the words QUEEN ALICE in large letters…” A presentation inscription by Tenniel is written to the lower margin, ”With Mr. Tenniel’s kind regards / Christmas 1876”. Pencil drawing was done sometime between 1869-1871 when Tenniel again collaborated with Lewis Carroll in illustrating his novel, an undertaking that Tenniel first rejected due to the time-consuming nature of the work: after drawing preliminary sketches, Tenniel would transfer the artwork onto woodblocks using tracing paper and then finish shading on the blocks. The Brothers Dalziel would then produce engravings from the blocks. Tenniel at first rejected Carroll’s offer to illustrate ”Looking Glass”, but ultimately relented as Carroll could find no other illustrator that matched Tenniel’s ”grotesque” interpretation of the fantasy creatures he envisioned. Drawing measures 3.25” x 4.5”, archivally matted and framed to 11.25” x 12.75”. Very light foxing to margins and light uniform toning, overall near fine condition. From the Bronson Winthrop collection of Tenniel drawings: Parke-Bernet sale of 12 March 1945, lot 164. Sold for $37,500.
Ludwig Bemelmans painting for his ”Madeline” series of children’s books, illustrating a scene here for ”Madeline and the Bad Hat”. Rendered in mixed media on board, signed ”Bemelmans” at lower right. Painting measures 31.75” x 19”, with vividly rich colors. Back of board is stamped by the Hammer Galleries, who originally sold Bemelmans’ work for him, with an additional stamp reading ”Sketch for MADELINE And the Bad Hat by LUDWIG BEMELMANS”. Additional provenance includes sale by the Lenox Hill Neighborhood Association, Inc. in its 16 January 1987 auction. With frame, painting measures 40.5” x 28.5”. Some toning to board consistent in color with the scene, support for painting is bowed, and a small amount of surface cracking on the water. Overall in very good plus condition. Sold for $28,000.
Dr. Seuss Large Artwork From 1955 — Featuring an Early Grinch Prototype Two Years Before His Famous Character Debuted in “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!”
Large advertising artwork by Dr. Seuss from 1955, with a Grinch-like character clearly inspiring his famous creation two years later in 1957, when “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” was published, with the same shaggy green fur, small oval nose, and protruding circular mouth, complete with a slightly sour expression. Rendered in gouache and collage on paper, artwork for the brand Holly Sugar measures a large 27″ x 12″, roughly the same dimensions as a billboard, for which this was intended. Signed Dr. Seuss at lower left, with 1955 and Holly Sugar Corporation copyright printed at lower right. Artwork is mounted to board measuring 30″ x 15″, with label on verso — titling the piece “Crazy Chef with Pie”, detailing its exhibition at the 24th National Competition and Exhibit of Outdoor Advertising Art, by Seuss’ ad agency Mogge-Privett, Inc. Some minor spotting and light crackling to paint, overall very good plus condition, with spectacularly vivid colors. Sold for $23,100.
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Scarce illustration of Mickey Mouse, drawn and signed by Walt Disney inside a first edition copy of “The Art of Walt Disney”. The commemorative book, published by Macmillan: New York: 1942 features a beautiful illustration of a smiling Mickey Mouse to the front free endpaper, hand-drawn in blue crayon by Walt Disney. Handwritten note reads: “To Mick Olson / From One ‘M’ to Another! Best Wishes From Walt Disney”. Hardcover first edition has tan cloth boards with orange black lettering to the cover, and illustrations throughout. Written by Robert D. Feild, who gives a wonderful narrative and pictorial history of Disney’s legendary career. Measures 8.5″ x 11.5″ and runs 290pp. Very slight cocking to the spine, and light toning. Small stain to top of front cover. Very good. Sold for $15,125.
Superb Drawing of Mickey Mouse by Walt Disney, Signed by Disney — With Phil Sears COA
Walt Disney signed drawing of Mickey Mouse, scarce and without inscription. Rendered in pencil, Disney fills nearly the whole 4.625” x 7.5” page with both his large signature and Mickey’s smiling face. Page is within a green paper-bound ruled notebook, with child’s drawing on verso. Very good to near fine condition. With a COA from Phil Sears, who authenticates both the drawing as signature as Walt Disney’s. Sold for $18,750.
Edward Gorey Original Artwork for “Tales of Good and Evil”
Edward Gorey original artwork done for the cover of Nicolai Gogol’s short story collection, “Tales of Good and Evil”, unpublished but closely matching the final cover, with slightly different colors on the lady’s dress and man’s coat. Completed by Gorey circa 1956, at which time Gorey worked as an illustrator for Doubleday Anchor. This artwork beautifully exemplifies Gorey’s Victorian-Gothic sensibility, signed “Edward Gorey” at lower left. Rendered in pen, ink and watercolor on stiff board, artwork measures 4.25″ x 7.125″, framed to 8.5″ x 10.5″. Not examined out of frame, but artwork appears near fine, with colors still exceptionally bright. With original receipt from the Gotham Book Mart, whose close relationship with Gorey helped launch his career. Sold for $16,081.
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Arthur Rackham Cheshire Cat Alice in Wonderland Drawing
Arthur Rackham RWS (19 September 1867 – 6 September 1939) was an English book illustrator. He is recognised as one of the leading figures during the Golden Age of British book illustration. His work is noted for its robust pen and ink drawings, which were combined with the use of watercolour, a technique he developed due to his background as a journalistic illustrator.
Original and beguiling illustration of the Cheshire Cat from the 1907 edition of Lewis Carroll’s timeless classic, “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland,” by noted British illustrator Arthur Rackham. Known as one of England’s “Golden Age” illustrators during the beginning of the 20th century, Rackham illustrated various whimsical scenes for this edition of the book. Illustration appears on p. 106 of the book, in the chapter entitled “The Queen’s Croquet Ground.” Drawn in pen, black ink and watercolor heightened with gum arabic and gouache paint for an opaque effect, illustration depicts the face of the unforgettable cheshire cat grinning widely in a dreamy smoke plume. Rackham signs his initials boldly “AR” at lower left. Drawing measures 8.5″ x 6″, with some later additions added by Rackham, and a glazing over the artwork for further protection. Near fine condition. Sold for $13,613.
Walt Disney signed ”The Art of Animation”, also signed by 21 of Disney’s creative team. Authored by Bob Thomas and published by Simon and Schuster, Inc. in 1958, ”The Art of Animation” outlines the development of animation techniques by Walt Disney and his company, with interviews and examples from classic cartoons and movies. Signed ”Walt Disney” on the fly-leaf, almost filling the entire page, and countersigned throughout the book by Disney’s original artists: Ken Anderson, Xavier Atencio, Don DaGradi, Eric Larson (signs twice), Bill Justice, Tom Oreb, Bill Peet, Joe Rinaldi, McLaren Stewart, Gerry Geronimi, Tom Codrick, Don Griffith, Ernest Nordli, Ward Kimball, Frank Thomas, John Lounsbery, Marc Davis, Milt Kahl, Woolie Reitherman, Ollie Johnston and Les Clark. Together these men created, directed and animated ”Fantasia”, ”Bambi”, ”Alice in Wonderland”, ”Peter Pan” and scores of others, as well as ”Imagineering” Disneyland attractions. Bound in publisher’s beige and grey boards, book measures 8.25” x 11.25” and runs 188pp. Previous owner’s name written to front board, and light wear to boards. Interior is bright and clean. Overall in very good condition. Sold for $6,404.
Scarce Walt Disney signed copy of his animated masterpiece, ”Walt Disney’s Fantasia” by Deems Taylor. With an introduction by Disney and a foreword by Leopold Stokowski, conductor of the Philadelphia Orchestra who scored the motion picture. Simon and Schuster: New York: 1940. First edition. Book has ”Danny Moyer” written to cover and is signed by various Disney members inscribing notes to Moyer, including Disney himself who signs title page, ”To Danny Moyer / With Best Wishes / Walt Disney” in his iconic handwriting. Book has 20+ incredible personalized illustrations throughout, presumably by various Disney illustrators who additionally write personal notes to Moyer wishing him good luck in his next endeavor. Illustrated book contains a wealth of background information on the groundbreaking animated classic, including blurbs about the pieces of music performed for it. 158pp. are bound in putty color cloth boards with blue print lettering, measuring 9.5” x 13”. Some foxing, toning and wear throughout, and splitting along spine. Housed in a blue cloth slipcase with elegant leather spine. Very good condition. Sold for $6,250.
“Art of Walt Disney” 1st Edition Signed
First edition “The Art of Walt Disney” by Robert D. Field, signed by Walt Disney. New York: The Macmillan Company: 1942. Signed boldly in blue fountain ink to half title page, “Walt Disney.” Accompanied by dustjacket and housed in handsome navy half-leather clamshell case. An early celebration of the art of Walt Disney, largely based on material collected between June 1939 and May 1940, specifically his pioneering work in the field of animation. Light scattered soiling to interior and edgewear to dustjacket, otherwise excellent. Sold for $3,900.
Edward Gorey Original Artwork Informally Titled ”Tattooed Man and Associate”
Edward Gorey original artwork, rendered in pen, ink and watercolor, informally titled ”Tattooed Man and Associate”. This charming, somewhat absurdist artwork by Gorey was likely completed in the early 1950s, showing a man covered in swirly tattoos speaking to his companion in the library, with amusing touches such as the man holding a miniature person or statue, and a chamber pot next to the reclined reader. Visible portion of artwork measures 6.375” x 4.875”. Not examined out of frame, but appears near fine. With original receipt from the Gotham Book Mart, whose close relationship with Gorey helped launch his career. Sold for $8,750.
Walt Disney Signed 1st Edition with Vintage Signature
Walt Disney signed copy of “Walt Disney’s Surprise Package”, with stories including “Brer Rabbit” and “Peter Pan and the Pirates”. New York: Simon and Schuster, 1944 first edition. Disney elegantly signs upon the title page, “To Janet Barker / My Best Wishes / Walt Disney”. Large book with decorative endpapers and color illustrations measures 10.25″ x 13″. Abrasions to front cover and splitting to backstrip, but in otherwise very good condition with a clean interior. With Phil Sears COA. Sold for $3,899.
Walt Disney Signed Copy of “Walt Disney’s Vanishing Prairie” — Large Uninscribed Signature — With Phil Sears COA
Walter Elias Disney (December 5, 1901 – December 15, 1966) was an American entrepreneur, animator, writer, voice actor, and film producer. A pioneer of the American animation industry, he introduced several developments in the production of cartoons. As a film producer, he holds the record for most Academy Awards earned by an individual, having won 22 Oscars from 59 nominations. He was presented with two Golden Globe Special Achievement Awards and an Emmy Award, among other honors. Several of his films are included in the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress.
Walt Disney signed copy of “Walt Disney’s Vanishing Prairie”, the illustrated book complementing the nature documentary of the same name as part of Disney’s “True-Life Adventures” series. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1955. Signed by Disney in blue ballpoint on the copyright page, “Walt Disney”. Book runs 124pp., bound in green illustrated boards. Light shelf wear, overall in very good condition. With original price-clipped dust jacket. With COA from Disney expert Phil Sears. Sold for $2,625.
Walt Disney Signed 1942 Copy of “Bambi” — With PSA/DNA
Walt Disney signs a 1942 copy of “Bambi” issued shortly after the 1942 Disney release. Published by Grosset and Dunlap: New York: 1942. On the verso of the front free endpaper, Disney inscribes, “To Jimmie Carpenter / Best Wishes / Walt Disney” and adds a flourish underneath his name. The Academy Award nominated film was based on a book by Felix Salten. Partial separation to front hinge of 8.5″ x 7″ book with original dustjacket; light toning and soiling. Very good condition. With PSA/DNA COA. Sold for $1,800.
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