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"Stealing the Lunch" [RACKHAM, ARTHUR], (In the style of). G. Guggenheim. "Stealing the lunch". Original pen, ink and watercolor. Signed on the lower left corner "G. Guggenheim 1921" and on the right lower corner "Arthur Rackham 09". Image size: 10 1/2" x 14 7/8"; 267 x 368 mm. Matted framed..... More
London & Belfast: Marcus Ward & Co., 1881. Calendar of The Seasons GREENAWAY, Kate. Calendar of the Seasons 1881. Four cards depicting the four seasons, Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. Each card measuring 4 1/8 inches x 2 11/16 inches; 105 mm x 68 mm. Frame size: 12 7/8 inches..... More
London & New York: George Routledge & Sons, 1884. Calendar For 1884 GREENAWAY, Kate. Calendar For 1884 By Kate Greenaway. London & New York: George Routledge & Sons, [1884]. Image size: 6 9/16 inches x 9 3/16 inches; 168 x 234 mm. Framed size: 13 1/8 inches x 15 1/8..... More
USA: Walt Disney Studios, 1970. Thomas O'Malley and Duchess DISNEY STUDIOS. Original Walt Disney Production celluloid with background featuring Thomas O'Malley and Duchess from The Aristocats. Walt Disney: [USA, 1970]. Image size: 7 7/8 inches x 9 7/8 inches; 202 mm x 250 mm. Framed size: 12 3/4 inches x...... More
London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1912. The Largest Rackham Plates Ever Printed [RACKHAM, Arthur]. BARRIE, J.M. "The fairies sit round on mushrooms, and at first they are well behaved" A single plate from The Peter Pan Portfolio, by Arthur Rackham, from “Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens,” by J.M. Barrie. London: Hodder..... More
London : Hodder & Stoughton, 1912. The Largest Rackham Plates Ever Printed [RACKHAM, Arthur]. BARRIE, J.M. "Peter screamed out, 'Do it again!' and with great good-nature they did it several times" A single plate from The Peter Pan Portfolio, by Arthur Rackham, from “Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens,” by J.M...... More
USA: Walt Disney Studios, 1970. Thomas O'Malley and Uncle Waldo DISNEY STUDIOS. Original Walt Disney Production celluloid with background featuring Thomas O'Malley and Uncle Waldo from The Aristocats. Walt Disney: [USA, 1970]. Image size: 7 7/8 inches x 9 7/8 inches; 202 x 250 mm. Framed size: 12 3/4 inches..... More
![Item #05032 [Two Gnomes]. Richard James WILLIAMS](https://davidbrassrarebooks.cdn.bibliopolis.com/pictures/05032.jpg?width=320&height=427&fit=bounds&auto=webp&v=1612995745)
: , 1950. Two Gnomes WILLIAMS, R. James, illustrator. [Two Gnomes]. [N.p., ca. 1950]. Original watercolor depicting two gnomes standing under the branch of a tree. On the branch is an owl looking down at them. Signed R. James Williams on lower right corner. Image size: 9 1/8 inches x...... More
Rome: Ludovico Mirri, 1776-1778. Emperor Nero's Golden Palace The Domus Aureus CARLONI, Marco (1742-1796) after SMUGLIEWICZ, Franciszek (1745-1807) and BRENNA, Vincenzo (1745-1820). Detail of a fresco in the 'Domus Aureus'. Rome: Ludovico Mirri, [1776-1778]. Plate # 16. Original engraving with later hand coloring. Fine in a stunning gilt frame. Framed..... More
Rome: Ludovico Mirri, 1776-1778. Emperor Nero's Golden Palace The Domus Aureus CARLONI, Marco (1742-1796) after SMUGLIEWICZ, Franciszek (1745-1807) and BRENNA, Vincenzo (1745-1820). Detail of a fresco in the 'Domus Aureus'. Rome: Ludovico Mirri, [1776-1778]. Plate # 16. Original engraving with later hand coloring. Fine in a stunning gilt frame. Framed..... More
Rome: Ludovico Mirri, 1776-1778. Emperor Nero's Golden Palace The Domus Aureus CARLONI, Marco (1742-1796) after Franciszek SMUGLIEWICZ (1745-1807) and BRENNA, Vincenzo (1745-1820). Detail of a fresco in the 'Domus Aureus'. Rome: Ludovico Mirri, [1776-1778]. Plate # 41. Original engraving with later hand coloring. Fine in a stunning gilt frame. Framed..... More
Rome: Ludovico Mirri, 1776-1778. Emperor Nero's Golden Palace The Domus Aureus CARLONI, Marco (1742-1796) after SMUGLIEWICZ, Franciszek (1745-1807) and BRENNA, Vincenzo (1745-1820). Detail of a fresco in the 'Domus Aureus'. Rome: Ludovico Mirri, [1776-1778]. Plate # 9. Original engraving with later hand coloring. Fine in a stunning gilt frame. Framed..... More
London: , 1987. "T'was not the best of Christmas Eves" LE CAIN, Errol, illustrator. BRICUSSE, Leslie. An original black and white silhouette drawing from "Christmas 1993 or Santa's Last Ride." Image size: 5 1/4 x 16 1/4 inches; 133 x 412 mm. [Page 24]. "My trip across the USA/Did not..... More
London: , 1987. Santa's Job Back Then Was Fun LE CAIN, Errol, illustrator. BRICUSSE, Leslie. An original pen, ink and monotone drawing from "Christmas 1993 or Santa's Last Ride." Image size: 4 1/2 x 11 3/4 inches. [title-page vignette and page 5]. "The world has changed, there is no doubt,/Since..... More
London: , 1987. An Unused/Unpublished Original Pen, Ink and Monotone Drawing From "Christmas 1993 or Santa's Last Ride." LE CAIN, Errol, illustrator. BRICUSSE, Leslie. An unused/unpublished original pen, ink and monotone drawing from "Christmas 1993 or Santa's Last Ride." Image size: 5 1/2 x 11 3/4 inches. Santa on his..... More
London: , 1987. The Poor Old Reindeer Did their Best LE CAIN, Errol, illustrator. BRICUSSE, Leslie. An original black and white silhouette drawing from "Christmas 1993 or Santa's Last Ride." Image size: 5 x 11 3/4 inches. [Page 8]. "The poor old reindeer did their best,/But one got sick in..... More
London: , 1987. Santa's Shampoo LE CAIN, Errol, illustrator. BRICUSSE, Leslie. An original pen, ink and monotone drawing from "Christmas 1993 or Santa's Last Ride." "Santa's Shampoo". Image size: 6 1/2 x 11 1/2 inches. [Page 26]. "They asked me if I'd go on TV?/And would I vote for GOP?/And..... More
London: , 1987. Santa's Home LE CAIN, Errol, illustrator. BRICUSSE, Leslie. An original pen, ink and monotone drawing from "Christmas 1993 or Santa's Last Ride." [Santa's Home]. Image size: 7 3/4 x 10 inches. [Page 4]. "Our story starts on January One./A Brand New Year has just begun./Another Christmas has..... More
London: , 1987. Santa Being Hijacked LE CAIN, Errol, illustrator. BRICUSSE, Leslie. An original watercolor painting from "Christmas 1993 or Santa's Last Ride." (Faber, 1987). [Santa being hijacked]. Image size: 16 3/8 x 11 1/2 inches. [Page 22]. "It was as though, in some strange way,/I saw in one extraordinary..... More
Chip and Dale WALT DISNEY STUDIOS. Original hand-painted artwork depicting Chip and Dale. Ca. 1970. Gouache on artist board. Image size: 4 5/8 x 4 1/4 inches. In fine condition. Matted, framed and glazed. For over 90 years, The Walt Disney Studios has been the foundation on which The Walt..... More
Choo Choo Train in the Snow WALT DISNEY STUDIOS. Original hand-painted artwork depicting Christmas gifts being carried by Choo Choo Train in the snow. Ca. 1970. Gouache on artist board. Image size: 6 x 10 3/4 inches. In fine condition. Matted, framed and glazed. For over 90 years, The Walt..... More
: , 1977. The Funny Folk of Disneyland in Watch Out! There Are Painters About! WALT DISNEY STUDIOS. Original hand-painted artwork for the double center page spread for the Walt Disney's Disney Time comic #8 dated March 19th 1977. Gouache on artist board. Image size: 9 1/2 x 16 3/4..... More
: , 1977. The Funny Folk of Disneyland in Helping To Build a House WALT DISNEY STUDIOS. Original hand-painted artwork for the double center page spread for the Walt Disney's Disney Time comic #4 dated February 19th 1977. Gouache on artist board. Image size: 9 5/8 x 16 3/4 inches..... More
: , 1977. The Funny Fold of Disneyland in Playtime Fun WALT DISNEY STUDIOS. Original hand-painted artwork for the double center page spread for the Walt Disney's Disney Time comic #2 February 5th 1977. Gouache on artist board. Image size: 9 5/8 x 16 5/8 inches. In fine condition. Together..... More
N.p.,: , 1972. "Bedknobs and Broomsticks" The True Blues and The Dirty Yellows Playing Silly Soccer WALT DISNEY STUDIOS. Original hand-painted artwork for the double spread cover of Walt Disney's Disneyland comic series No. 17 [January 1st 1972]. Gouache on artist board. Image size: 12 1/8 x 28 inches. In..... More
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