RR Auction: Fine Autographs & Artifacts

Collection of items from the collection of photographer Frank J. Merta, primarily consisting of original unsigned photographs, most stamped on the rev

Noted English painter and illustrator (1829–1896). ALS, three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, June 5, 1861. Letter to Alfred Lord Tennyson. In

Signed book: Photographs 1920–1934 Paris. Second edition. Hartford: James Thrall Soby, 1935. Comb-bound softcover, 10 x 12, 104 pages. Signed and insc

Austrian painter (1804–1871) who drew inspiration from chivalry, folklore, and the songs of the people. ALS in German, signed “Moritz,” four pages on

Dutch-Indonesian painter (1858–1928) who worked in various styles, including Symbolism and Art Noveau. ALS signed “J. Th. Toorop,” one page, 5.25 x 8.

Dutch-Indonesian painter (1858–1928) who worked in various styles, including Symbolism and Art Noveau. Scarce matte-finish 4.5 x 3 photo of Toorop wor

ALS in French, signed “Henri,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.25 x 6.75, no date. Letter to his mother, Adele de Toulouse-Lautrec, in full (tran

French painter and printmaker (1868–1940). ALS in French, signed “E. Vuillard,” one page, 4.25 x 6.25, no date but postmarked January 28, 1923. Untran

Semi-glossy 4 x 5 photo of Warhol’s famed portrait of Marilyn Monroe, signed vertically in blue felt tip. In fine condition.

Interview magazine from December 1976 featuring an image of Jack Nicholson on the front cover, 11 x 15, signed in the lower border in black felt tip b

Original pencil sketch of a young girl in profile accomplished by Wyeth on an off-white 7.75 x 5.75 sheet, signed and inscribed below, “For Juli, from

Collection of ten items, primarily consisting of postcards along with a couple larger programs and a magazine photo, each signed in felt tip or ballpo

Collection of seven items, consisting of letters, signatures, and envelopes signed by artists and illustrators, including: Peter Newell; Maxfield Parr

ALS in French, signed “Bartholdi,” one page on a 4.5 x 3.5 black-bordered stationery card, no date. Letter to Mr. Goubert. In part (translated): “I tr

Bourke-White Studio business check, 8.5 x 3, filled out in type and signed by Bourke-White, payable to Ethel P. Fratkin for $34, stamp-dated April 17,

Ukrainian Futurist, Neo-Primitivist, and book illustrator (1882–1967) considered ‘the father of Russian Futurism.’ Original ink sketch of a detailed c

Three different color 12 x 17 cardstock photos of their projects ‘The Umbrellas’ and ‘Surrounded Islands,’ each signed in artist’s crayon by Christo a

Signed book: The Girl I Loved. First edition. Indianapolis: The Bobbs-Merrill Company, 1910. Hardcover, 6.5 x 8.75. Signed and inscribed on the title

American landscape artist (1823–1900). ALS signed “J. F. Cropsey,” one page, 4.25 x 6.75, August 17, 1859. Letter to Mrs. Cundell. In part: “Please do

ALS, one page, 7 x 4.5, December 3, 1850. Letter concerning one of his books. In part: “I return the block for ‘Stop Thief’ and I shall feel much obli

Color postcard of Dali’s 1968 work ‘Don Jose's Flower Song,’ 4 x 5.75, signed at the bottom in purple felt tip. In fine condition, with dings to...

French designer (1905–1957) who earned a place as one of most influential figures in 20th-century fashion. Ballpoint signature, “Tian Dior,” on an off

French painter (1877–1953) best known for his colorful depictions of such outdoor social events as regattas and horse races. TLS in French, one page,

British illustrator (1882–1953) known for his colorful work in deluxe editions of classics including fairy tales and stories of Hans Christian Anderse

Signed book: Epstein 1956. Limited edition, numbered 177/200. London: Lion and Unicorn Press, 1956. Hardcover, 11 x 15, 82 pages. Signed inside on a f

Color glossy 6.5 x 4.5 photo of Flagg in near-profile, displayed in a 9 x 8 mat, distinctively signed and inscribed in dark black ink on the mat, “To

Spanish fashion designer and light engineer (1871–1949). ALS in French, one page, 9 x 11.25, May 27, 1935. Untranslated letter to a friend. In very go

Acclaimed Danish painter, poet, filmmaker, and sculptor (born 1938). Original signed ballpoint sketch of a tree stump on a white 6 x 4 card dated Octo

Important German artist (1867–1945) best known for her images of poverty and the effects of war. Untranslated ALS in German, signed “K. Kollwitz,” one

Italian artist (1901–1980) best known for his stylized equestrian sculptures. TLS in French, one page, 5.75 x 8.25, June 15, 1950. Letter to Oliver Si

Notable German sculptor (1777–1857). Untranslated ALS in German, signed “Rauch,” one page both sides, 5.5 x 8.5, August 14, 1850. Show-through from wr

Signed book: Willie Was Different: The Tale of an Ugly Thrushling. Later printing. NY: Funk & Wagnalls, 1969. Hardcover with dust jacket, 7.25 x...

German expressionist painter and printmaker (1884–1976) who was a founding member of the artist group Die Brucke. Untranslated ALS in German, signed “

French painter and illustrator (1836–1902) who became famous in London as a genre painter of fashionably dressed women. TLS, one page, 5 x 8, monogram

Signed book: The Golden Age. First edition, limited issue, numbered 130/275. London: John Lane, The Bodley Head, 1928. Hardcover with slipcase, 6.25 x

Postcard of Warhol’s 1962 work ‘Before and After,’ 6 x 4, signed vertically in the left border in blue felt tip. In fine condition.

ALS, one page, 8.5 x 11, Broad Cove Farm letterhead, August 15, 1991. Letter to Mr. Beck, in full: “Many thanks for your fine letter about my painting

Choice DS, signed “Walter E. Disney,” one page, 8.5 x 9.25, June 16, 1936. Document in which Disney commits $10,000 to provide for “the drilling, unde

Signed book: Ave Maria. First edition. NY: Random House, 1940. Hardcover with dust jacket, 7.25 x 10.25. Signed opposite the title page in fountain pe

Unique matte-finish 14 x 11 photo of Disney and Channing with Maurice Chevalier, signed and inscribed in black felt tip, “To Maurice, avec mon appreci

Color 10 x 8 Fox publicity cardstock photo of the Simpson family, inscribed in black felt tip inside a hand-drawn sign above Bart’s head, “Yo, the Bac

Fantastic original ink and gouache sketch of Bugs Bunny in a specialized spacesuit holding a ray gun, accomplished by Jones on an off-white 9 x 11.5 s

Four original hand-painted production cels for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Murakami-Wolf-Swenson, 1987) with character images measuring from 3 x 5 t

Vintage glossy 6.5 x 8.5 photo of Ripley holding a sketch board, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, “To Ruth Rittenhouse, with every good wish of R

Original signed colored pencil sketch of Porky Pig, Bugs Bunny, and Daffy Duck accomplished on an off-white 12.5 x 10.25 sheet of animation paper, sig

Limited edition sericel entitled ‘Take Me Out to the Ballgame,’ numbered 490/1000, 16 x 11.5, depicting Popeye tipping his cap. Signed in black ink by

Limited edition hand-painted animation cel entitled ‘Curtain Call,’ numbered 148/200, 19 x 14, depicting Betty Boop coming out from behind a theatre c

Limited edition hand-painted animation cel entitled ‘Orders Up,’ numbered AP 24/50, 13.75 x 11.75, depicting Popeye and family sitting down for a meal

Excellent collection of 160 books from some of the biggest names in contemporary fiction, mostly hardcover, each signed by the author, including: T. C

Signed book: Fahrenheit 451. First edition. NY: Ballantine, 1953. Hardcover with dust jacket, 5.5 x 8, 199 pages. Signed on a free end page in black f