RR Auction: Fine Autographs & Artifacts

Soviet stamp block issued in 1967 to honor the tenth anniversary of Sputnik, 4 x 5, signed in the borders in blue ballpoint by Titov, Nikolayev, Popov

Soviet commemorative cover with a cachet honoring ‘Cosmonautics Day’ in 1965, signed in ink and ballpoint by Titov, Nikolayev, Popovich, Bykovsky, and

Three color 4 x 5.75 postcard photos of Soyuz 5 cosmonauts Yevgeny Khrunov, Boris Volynov, and Aleksei Yeliseyev, each signed in ballpoint by the cosm

Three postage stamps honoring the crew members of the Voskhod 1 mission, including a Soviet stamp signed in ink by Vladimir Komarov, a Soviet stamp si

Soviet postage stamp commemorating the Voskhod 2 flight on March 18, 1965, signed in red and green ink by Pavel Belyayev and Alexei Leonov. In fine co

FDC, 6.25 x 3.75, with a cachet depicting a stylized lunar rover, signed in black ballpoint. In fine condition, with a light rusty paperclip impressio

Satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of Leonov in his space suit, signed in blue felt tip, “A Leonov—1st man walk in space! 18 03 65, Voskod–2.” In fine conditio

Color 4 x 5.75 postcard photo of Tereshkova wearing her ‘Hero of the Soviet Union’ and ‘USSR Pilot-Cosmonaut’ decorations, signed in Cyrillic in ink.

Renowned American photographer (1898–1991) best known for her memorable images of Depression-era New York City. Limited edition semi-glossy 10 x 13.5

Ornithologist and artist (1785–1851) whose monumental pictorial studies of the birds and quadrupeds of North America take a place among the most disti

ALS signed “Cecil,” one page both sides, 5.5 x 7, personal letterhead, dated in another hand December 4, 1953. Letter to Simon, in part: “Growing old

Fantastic matte-finish 16 x 13 photo of Mount Rushmore under construction as George Washington’s face is completed, signed and inscribed in fountain p

Docketing notation in Brady’s hand, “E. L. Cook, Dec. 6/64,” on the last page of a four-page ALS to Brady from Cook, four pages on two adjoining sheet

French master of the Neoclassical style (1748–1825). Rare ALS in French, signed “David,” one page, 7.25 x 9, August 9, 1790. Written to the Count d’An

ALS in French, signed vertically in the left margin, “Eug. Delacroix,” one page, 7.75 x 10, postmarked March 17, 1829. Letter about sending a picture

American painter (1875–1946) whose body of work focused on the American West and was at one time married to famed Depression-era photographer Dorothea

French painter (1887-1968) known for ‘Nude Descending a Staircase, No. 2.’ Collection of five ALSs in French, all written to Jacques Brunius between 1

Important French post-Impressionist painter (1848–1903) recognized for his experimental use of color and synthetist style. In 1891, he traveled to Tah

ALS in French, signed “P. Gaugin,” one page, 4.25 x 7, no date but circa 1884. Rare letter to his fellow painter Camille Pissarro. In full (translated

Influential Swiss artist (1901–1966) best known for his instantly recognizable sculptural portrayals of the human form. Scarce ALS in French, two page

Notable American abstract expressionist painter (1910–1962). Detailed ink sketch of several different Lehighton High School athletic events on a light

Russian painter (1879–1935) who was a pioneer of geometric abstract art and the originator of the avant-garde, Suprematist movement. ALS in Russian, o

ALS, one page both sides, 7 x 4.5, December 16, 1942. Letter to Mr. Rothstein. In part: “This is to introduce to you my dear friend Mr. Pascal Sarachi

Vibrant color 23.5 x 34 poster of Max’s portrayal of the Mercury astronaut for the Corcoran Gallery of Art exhibit called “Pop to Patriotism, ‘Homage

Rare early ALS in French, signed “Miro,” one page on a 5.75 x 4 postcard, June 26, 1935 [handwritten notation looks like “25,” but postmark is dated 1

ALS in French, one page, 5.5 x 4, August 12, 1936. Letter to a friend. In full (translated): "Your letter made me very happy. Thanks a thousand...

Bold red crayon signature, “Picasso,” on an off-white 2.75 x .5 card. Nicely matted and framed with a superb photo of the artist and his wife Jacqueli

Vintage glossy 5.5 x 3.5 photo of Picasso enjoying a bull fight with his son Paulo, signed in black ballpoint, “Picasso.” Framed to an overall size of

Ink signature, “Tres beau, Rodin,” on an off-white 8 x 9.5 sheet with a detailed artistic sketch affixed above, presumed to be drawn by one of his stu

French Fauvist and Expressionist painter, and printmaker in lithography and etching (1871–1958). Crisply penned ALS in French, signed “G. Rouault,” on

Charming fountain pen sketch of Winnie the Pooh on a light purple 2.75 x 1.5 slip, signed above, “E. H. Shepard.” Affixed to a slightly larger slip cl

Swiss painter and sculptor (1925-1991) best known for his sculptural machines or kinetic art in the Dada tradition. ANS in German, signed “Dein Jean,”

Color 7.75 x 7.75 print of his portrait of Truman Capote, signed vertically in thick black felt tip. Matted and framed to an overall size of 16.25 x 1

Fantastic color 23.5 x 33.5 poster of Warhol’s ‘The American Indian’ for a 1979 exhibition at the Galerie Denise Rene Hans Mayer in Dusseldorf, German

Signed book: The Philosophy of Andy Warhol. First edition, later printing. NY: Harcourt Brace, 1975. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.75 x 8.5, 241 pages

Rare vintage pearl-finish 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders photo, signed and inscribed in black ink, “To the Ken Brownes, F Ll W, 57.” Scattered creases and

Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation check, 8 x 3.25, filled out in type and signed by Wright, payable to Jack Howe for $30, August 1, 1947. In fine conditio

Color 23 x 20 print entitled ‘Off Teel’s Island,’ signed and inscribed in the lower border in blue ballpoint, “For Spider and Mrs. Summars, best wishe

ALS in French, signed “F. Bartholdi,” one page, 7 x 4.25, personal letterhead, no date. Bartholdi writes in support of the artists in the ‘Marmite’ as

Color 8.75 x 11.75 book photo of Dali’s 1960 surrealist work entitled ‘The Oecumenical Council,’ signed in person in the lower border in blue felt tip

Color MOMA postcard depicting Dali’s 1935 painting ‘Portrait of Gala,’ 4.25 x 6, signed in the lower border in blue felt tip, “Dali.” In fine conditio

French painter (1883–1956) known as one of the few female Cubists. Untranslated ALS in French, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4 x 5.25, no date bu

Chinese artist (born 1957) who incorporates Western and Asian influences into her work. Program for an exhibition of Liu Xiu Ming’s work at Galerie 19

Collection of seven items signed “Max,” including six FDCs for stamps he designed, each signed in colored pencil, and a postcard depicting his artwork

Flemish artist (1889–1972) best known for his graphic woodcuts. ALS in French, one page, 5.25 x 8.25, no date. Letter to Ralf Busch in Celle, in part

Untranslated ALS in French, signed “Nadar,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 7.75, Quand Meme letterhead, May 14, 1905. In fine condition, with

Color 5.75 x 4 postcard image of Richter’s work entitled ‘Familie nach Altem Meister’ (Family After Old Master), signed vertically in the right border

Russian-born American painter, draftsman, and printmaker (1899–1987). Limited edition 13 x 15 print entitled ‘Sing a Song of Friendship,’ numbered 117

Eight hardcover books signed by Sloane, many with sketches added and most inscribed to “Myrtle and Randy,” including: two-book set of Eric Sloane’s Do

French artist (1876–1958) and a member of the Fauvists, his work is typically marked by bold colors and eccentric brushwork. Rare self-portrait print,