RR Auction: Fine Autographs & Artifacts

Exhibition postcard for Chagall’s opening at the Art Institute of Chicago on November 15, 1946, signed on the front in blue ballpoint, “Marc Chagall,”

Pioneering Romanian sculptor (1876–1957) whose art emphasizes clean geometrical lines that balance forms inherent in his materials with the symbolic a

Signed book: Exile’s Return. Limited edition, numbered 286/2000. NY: Limited Editions Club, 1981. Hardcover with slipcase, 6.75 x 10, 281 pages. Signe

Color postcard of Dali’s ‘Carmen and Don Jose Fleeing on Horseback,’ 4 x 5.75, signed at the bottom in purple felt tip. In fine condition, with edgewe

American designer (1907–1978) who, along with his wife Ray, were highly influential in the development of modern architecture and furniture; most nota

Desirable issue of L’Art Vivant magazine from Ensor’s personal collection, August 15, 1929, 38 pages, 9.5 x 12.5, signed in the upper margin of the fr

ALS in pencil, signed “Winslow Homer N. A.,” one page, lightly lined, 8 x 10.5, November 2, 1892. A letter of recommendation written from his Scarboro

Hand-addressed mailing envelope panel, 9.5 x 4.25, addressed by Kahlo in pencil, “Bernardo Chavez, Venustiano Carranza #35, alto.” In very good condit

Washington-based photographer (1821–1882) who learned the craft while managing Mathew Brady’s studio and achieved fame for his images of the Civil War

French artist (1896–1987) associated with the movements of Cubism and Surrealism. ALS in French, one page, 7.25 x 10, May 17, 1967. Untranslated lette

Magnificent series of original preliminary pencil sketches accomplished by Magritte on both sides of three off-white 5.25 x 8 sheets, no date but circ

Fantastic card featuring a colorful print of one of Miro’s artworks, measuring 5.5 x 4.25, signed on the front in pencil, “Miro,” with an untranslated

ALS in French, signed “C. Pissarro,” one page both sides, 5.5 x 8.5, pencil date notation of February 19, 1888. Letter to his wife Julie, in full (tra

Large felt tip signature, “Picasso,” on an off-white 5.75 x 4 card, embellished by the artist with a thick wavy border. The card also bears several re

ALS, one page, 4 x 6.5, Endion letterhead, March 13. Letter to R. C. & Co., in full: “Can I get a copy of ‘Doniphans Expedition By John I. Hughe...

ALS signed “Frederic R.,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.25 x 6.75, Players Club letterhead, no date. Letter to actor Ottis Skinner, in full: “I

ALS in French, signed “Rodin,” one page, 4.25 x 6.5, March 1897. Letter to the novelist Alphonse Daudet. In part (translated): "You did me the ...

Detailed engraved portrait on tissue paper of Woodrow Wilson, 9 x 12.25, signed in the lower border in pencil by the artist, “John S. Sargent,” and th

British architect (1831–1912) associated with the Arts and Crafts movement and Queen Anne revival, best known for his country houses and commercial bu

German actor and playwright (1771–1834) who invented the printing technique of lithography in 1796. Third-person ALS in French, signed within the text

American symbolist painter, book illustrator, and poet (1836–1923) who is best known for his artwork in Edward FitzGerald’s translation of The Rubaiya

Color postcard of Warhol’s 1964 work entitled ‘Flowers,’ 4 x 5.75, signed in the lower border in black felt tip. In fine condition, with faint haloing

Very rare ALS in French, signed “Henry de T. L.,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, no date but circa September 1879. Letter to his little

Wonderful 9.75 x 7 albumen photo of Whistler’s 1862 work ‘Blue and Silver: The Blue Wave, Biarritz,’ affixed to an off-white 13.75 x 11.25 mount, sign

ALS signed “J. McN. Whistler,” one page both sides, 5.25 x 4, Hotel Chatham, Paris letterhead, no date but circa 1898–1899. Letter to fellow expatriat

Distinguished American architect (1853–1906) who was a leading figure of the ‘Beaux Arts’ movement. He is best known for his opulent mansions and for

Hand-corrected typed manuscript draft for an article entitled “Organic Architecture Looks at Modern Architecture,” unsigned, seventeen pages, 8.5 x 11

Handsome color 17 x 13.25 print entitled ‘Teel’s Island’ from Wyeth’s 1962 Four Seasons portfolio, signed and inscribed in the lower border in ballpoi

British sculptor (1916–2002) known for his semi-abstract bronzes. ALS, one page, 10 x 8, April 3, 1959. Letter to German art dealer Rudolph Springer,

Collection of seven softcover and hardcover books, five of which are first editions, each signed by the respective author, with a few adding sketches,

Appealing color 9.2 5 x 10.5 magazine photo of Chagall holding various colored pencils as he sketches outside, signed in the lower border in blue ball

Handsome pairing of photogravures of Native Americans, including: one entitled ‘Naemahlpunkuma-Hahuamis,’ 7.5 x 9.5, captioned along the bottom, ‘From

French architect (1825–1898) known for the Palais Garnier (the Opera House of Paris) and the Opera de Monte-Carlo. Untranslated ALS in French, one pag

Ink signature, “Hirschfeld, Feb. 1978,” on an off-white 5 x 3 card, with Hirschfeld sketching two hands pointing to his name. In fine condition.

English painter (1802–1873) best known for his animal-inspired artwork; his most famous works are the lion sculptures in Trafalgar Square. ALS signed

French painter (1883–1956) known as one of the few female Cubists. ALS in French, one page, 5.5 x 7.5, Grand Hotel de Russie letterhead, no date but p

Neoclassical Spanish painter (1781–1859) who helped to establish the Prado Museum. Manuscript DS in Spanish, signed “Jose de Madrazo,” one page, 8.25

Signed book: The Norman Rockwell Storybook. First edition, fourth printing. NY: Simon and Schuster, 1969. Hardcover with dust jacket, 9.25 x 12.25. 40

Two items: a 5.5 x 3.5 postcard photo of Rockwell smoking his pipe, signed and inscribed in the wide right margin in ballpoint, “My best wishes to Irw

Color 10 x 13.25 magazine print of Rockwell’s famous scene entitled ‘Thanksgiving, 1951,’ signed and inscribed in the lower border in black felt tip,

ALS signed vertically on the reverse of the first page, “John S. Sargent,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, personal letterhead, no date.

Color satin-finish 3 x 4.25 photo of Versace, signed in the lower border in black ink. In fine condition, with trivial soiling and evenly trimmed edge

American designer and sculptor (1908–1982) of the Crazy Horse Memorial in South Dakota. Uncommon glossy 10 x 8 photo depicting the dimensions of the 5

Four hardcover books, all first editions: a copy of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, signed and inscribed on the title page in blue ink, “F...

German writer and novelist (1785–1859) best known for her social circle that included the likes of Goethe, Beethoven, and Puckler. ALS in German, sign

Influential French poet and playwright (1880–1918) credited with coining the word ‘surrealism,’ and writing some of the earliest works to be described

Extensive collection of over 150 books, mostly hardcover, each signed by a different author, including: Isabel Allende; Margaret Atwood; Kay Boyle; Wi

American author (1856–1919) best known for the children’s classic The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Signed book: Father Goose, His Book. First edition, seco

German playwright, poet, and theatre director (1898–1956). Uncommon AQS in German on a thin off-white 5 x 4.25 onionskin sheet, signed below and dated

Signed book: One Christmas. First edition, limited issue, numbered 164/500. NY: Random House, 1983. Hardcover with slipcase, 6 x 9.5, 41 pages. Signed