Luminous uniface relief portrait medallion of the great Italian poet, writer and philosopher, shown in right facing profile, inscribed "DANTE." Signed "F. Stiasny" at left, by the Austrian medalist best known for his portraits of notable composers, but who also produced a considerable number of bronze portrait medals of important historical figures. Together with stand. In fine condition. 3.5 inches in diameter.
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New York: A Theatre of Being. 1964. Scarce souvenir program from the 1964 production of Baldwin's The Amen Corner, which would briefly transfer to Broadway the following year. 32 pp. The cover features striking artwork rendered in yellow and black, and the program contains production photographs together with interviews of both the playwright and Frank Silvera, who directed and produced. Light wear to spine and top edge, some toning throughout; overall fine. 10 x 12 inches (25.4 x 30.5 cm.). Read More...
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Chast, Roz. (b. 1954). "The Four Elements" – Signed Monoprint
Solarplate monoprint with hand coloring by the American artist and longtime New Yorker cartoonist described as "the poet laureate of urban neurosis." Vividly colored, the print shows a female character (with signature Chast humor) harmonizing and clashing with the four elements - Earth, Water, Fire, Air - particular to her home. Signed "R. Chast 2013" to the lower right-hand corner in pencil. Measures 30 x 22 inches.
ALS from the Italian poet, novelist, and dramatist to an unspecified individual regarding a portrait by the French painter. Undated, ca. 1885; 1 pp. on folded paper in striking purple ink. D'Annunzio writes, in full (translated from the French): "Sir, / I am writing to ask that my portrait be sent to the studio, because M. de la Gándara has seen it—he can make corrections to it this afternoon. / Sincerely, / M. D'Annunzio." Light crease to lower half, else in fine condition. 4.5 x 7 inches (11.4 x 17.8 cm.). Read More...
Lithograph by the French artist depicting a butcher and his wife in their shop, struggling to reach a high-hanging sheep. Ca. 1857. Caption below reads, "Allons, v'la encore le mouton qui a haussé...les bouchers eux-mêmes ne peuvent plus y atteindre!..." ("Ah, here comes that lofty sheep... the butchers themselves can no longer reach him!"). Matted and framed, some soiling around margins, light spotting, else fine. 13.5 x 10.75 inches (34.2 x 27.3 cm.), framed to 20.5 x 17.5 inches (52 x 44.5 cm.). Read More...
Two rare original drawings by the important sculptor, ceramicist, metalworker, multi-media artist and designer. Accomplished in red ink on paper. One with two sketches on the verso. Fine, 8.6 x 13 inches (22 x 33 centimeters). Read More...
Collection of letters, including three typed letters signed and one autograph letter signed, from the French writer to Professor Irma Antonetto of the Associazione Culturale Italiana regarding possible speaking engagements between the years of 1959 and 1962. Across three letters Huyghe laments his inability to commit to a speaking date, whether because he is finishing the third volume of L'Art et l'Homme (Paris, 20 July 1959; 1 pp. on A4 paper), he expects to be in Canada during the proposed dates (Paris, 16 March 1961; 1 pp. on A4 Collège de France stationary), or he is in the process of moving and cannot leave Paris (Paris, 11 February 1962; 1 pp. on A4 Académie Française stationary). He wryly notes in the latter letter, translated from the French in part, "Moving such enormous quantities of books and documents accumulated over the years has thrown me a great deal of work." Expected mailing folds, else fine. Together with a small autograph note dated only "3 August." Fine. 4.5 x 3.5 inches (11.4 x 8.9 cm.). Prior to these letters, in the spring of 1958, Huyghe gave a lecture at the ACI entitled "L'âme sécrète des grand peintres." Read More...
Pair of Typed Letters Signed from the Austrian-American architect and his wife to Professor Irma Antonetto (erroneously addressed in Richard's letter as "Erma") of the Associazione Culturale Italiana, together with several pieces of ephemera related to the Richard J. Neutra Institute and Dione Neutra's musical performances. TLS from Dione regards transportation arrangements for Richard's upcoming speaking engagement. Dated October 13, 1961; 1 pp. on A4 personal stationary. In part, "As requested we are glad to send you a list of our friends in Italy to whom you may like to send an announcement of Mr. Neutra's lecturing for your association." Wear to lower left corner, expected mailing folds, else fine. TLS from Richard continues discussions of Professor Antonetto's request for "a little article." Dated February 13, 1962; 1 pp., on his A4 stationary. In part, "I myself think that the article should be short, and it would be good to have it illustrated. Naturally I would like to say something good about the Associazione and your wonderful activities of cultural exchange. Perhaps you would like to use the occasion that I am having a 70th anniversary in April, to approach the editors of certain magazines or newspapers with the idea that you have an article of a philosophical nature, written by me for the Associazione." Mailing folds, else fine. Together with a sheet of paper bearing halftone renderings of the "Richard J. Neutra Institute's Silverlake Research House," better known as the Neutra VDL Studio and Residences on Silver Lake Boulevard in Los Angeles, an application for membership with the Richard J. Neutra Institute, an advertisement from the Institute advertising a record of folk songs and art songs recorded by Dione, an accomplished cellist, and finally a program for a performance she gave at the 1963 Fine Arts Festival at Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Application shows some light toning along with three horizontal creases, else all fine. Read More...
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Pair of TLS from the British novelist and playwright to Professor Giancarlo Camerana, director of the Associazione Culturale Italiana, declining separate invitations to speak. In the first (19th June, 1952; 1 pp. on Mrs. J. B. Priestley personal stationary with the "Mrs." crossed out), he writes in part "I am sorry this is not possible as I shall probably be in America and the Far East during the coming winter." In the second (October 7th, 1953; 1 pp. on personal stationary), he thanks Camerana for renewing the invitation, but regrets "that my future movements are so uncertain that it would not be possible for me to accept this invitation." Expected mailing folds, two holes to left margin, else fine. 8 x 5 inches (20.3 x 12.7 cm.). Read More...
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Playbill program from a 1985 production of the musical Rap Master Ronnie at the Next Move Theatre in Boston, signed to cover by Gary Trudeau. The Pulitzer Prize-winning Doonesbury cartoonist wrote the book and lyrics for the show, his second collaboration with composer Elizabeth Swados. 40 pp. In fine condition, 6.5 x 9 inches (16.5 x 23 cm). Together with several inserts including two advertisements, a Reagan-themed Bingo card that was likely used by the audience during the show, and a press release. Read More...
Typed Letter from publishers George Allen & Unwin Ltd to the Associazione Culturale Italiana, regarding an invitation to have the British polymath speak. 21st June, 1950; 1 pp. on George Allen & Unwin Ltd stationary. In part, "Your letter to Bertrand Russell addressed to our care has arrived just after his departure for Australia. We are at once forwarding the letter by air mail, but some little time will probably elapse before you receive any reply from Lord Russell." Expected mailing folds, two holes to left margin, else fine. 5 x 8 inches (12.7 x 20.3 cm.). Read More...
Autograph Letters in an unidentified secretarial hand from Les Temps Modernes written on behalf of the philosopher to the Associazione Culturale Italiana, declining multiple invitations to speak. In the first letter (19 June 1950; 1 pp. on A4 Les Temps Moderne stationary), Sartre has "too much work, and is obliged to refuse all invitations that would move him about Europe." The ACI reached out again a few months later, but in the reply (5 October 1950; 1 pp. on A4 Les Temps Moderne stationary), Sartre "cannot yet give you his final agreement, not knowing the exact dates during which his work will allow him to leave Paris." Despite multiple attempts over the next several years, Sartre's work appears unceasing. Letters dated 10 May 1952, 18 June 1953, and 15 October 1953, all on 5.5 x 8.25 inch (14 x 21 cm.) Les Temps Modernes stationary, find him equally as indisposed. Expected mailing folds, else in fine condition. Read More...
Exhibition advertisement signed and inscribed by the American photographer, publicizing Aaron Siskind: Fifty Years, an exhibition of his work at the University of Arizona Museum of Art in winter of 1982–83. The advertisement features Siskind's photograph Chicago 27, 1960. Small crease to upper left corner, horizontal mailing crease, bottom unevenly trimmed, else fine. Approx. 8 x 11 inches (20.3 x 27.9 cm.).
Brussels: Éditions de la connaissance S.A.. 4 July–30 August 1953. First. Exhibition catalogue for a 1953 exposition of Ernst's work organized by the Belgian Surrealist, who has signed and dedicated the present copy to his fellow Surrealist writer and poet Breton: (Translated from the French) "To André Breton, / this catalogue (*) / which, I hope, will bring him pleasure, / Affectionately,/ E.L.T. Mesens/ London, 30 July 1953. // (*) I hope that it takes you back to St Circq la Popie : - To read in the shade of an old tree." Softcover. 8vo. 32 pp. Catalogue includes a chronological presentation with black and white images of works along with commentary and provenance. In fine condition. Read More...
Original sketch by the French illustrator and painter, who has inscribed to lower right "à Monsieur Lallier qui / voit passer souvent son ami Pierrot / au clair de lune." ("To Mr. Lallier, who often sees his friend Pierrot pass by in the light of the moon.") Sketch depicts a dramatic scene between two young women, one taking aim with a pistol as the other recoils in fear, their coachmen standing in wait in the background while two dogs tussle in the lower right corner. Ink, pencil and blue colored pencil on paper, mounted on card. Folding creases and light soiling, else fine. 8.75 x 10.75 inches (22.2 x 27.4 cm.) Read More...
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Chomsky, Noam. (b. 1928). "I'm afraid that the next few months seem, if anything, even more full than when I wrote you last" - Typed Letters Signed
Collection of four TLS from the American linguist and public intellectual to Professor Irma Antonetto of the Associazione Culturale Italiana, regarding various invitations to speak in Italy. In the first (21 January 1970; 1 pp. on Massachusetts Institute of Technology stationary), Chomsky writes in part "I'm afraid that the next few months seem, if anything, even more full than when I wrote you last." A note handwritten to the bottom, likely written by Antonetto, indicates that Chomsky should be invited again for the 1971–72 season. That invitation would fare no better, though not for lack of interest on Chomsky's part, as his next letter (Feb.11,1971; 1 pp. on MIT stationary) indicates. "The best time for me would be early April, or if that is impossible, late March...it is still a bit indefinite, and of course depends on how the plans develop more explicitly from your end." Fifteen years later (May 11, 1986; 1 pp. on paper with computer-printed MIT header), their correspondence continues. "Thank you very much for renewing the ACI invitation for 1986–87. I really wish it were possible for me to consider it...as usual, I am booked up long in advance, through 1988 at the moment. I'm very sorry I cannot manage it." In the final letter (June 17, 1986; 1 pp. on paper with computer-printed MIT header) Chomsky writes, "I feel a bit embarrassed by now at being so reluctant to arrange a visit under the sponsorship of the Associazione. I do appreciate the long-term invitation you sent in your later of May 25. What I would suggest is that I wait to see if I have a trip to Europe that can be extended for a few days." Alas, it was not to be. The ACI website shows no record of Chomsky ever coming to speak. Expecting mailing creases, two holes to left side of each letter, else fine, 8.5 x 11 inches (21.3 x 27.9 cm.). Read More...
Metamorphosis. March 1, 1970. Original 1970 protest poster by Metamorphosis responding to the February 1970 burning of the Isla Vista, CA branch of Bank of America. The poster shows a mock check – "Bank of Amerika / National Trust and Savings Association / Isla Vista Branch" – superimposed with an image of the Isla Vista Bank of America branch up in flames. Mild creases to the corners; in overall fine condition. 34.25 x 22.75 inches (87 x 57.8 cm.). Read More...
Organization of Solidarity with the People of Asia, Africa, and Latin America poster, ca. 1979, protesting the wrongful conviction and nearly decade-long incarceration of ten civil rights activists following a 1971 riot over school desegregation in Wilmington, North Carolina. With the printed text: "FREEDOM NOW! For the Wilmington 10 / Para Los 10 De Wilmington / Pour Les 10 De Wilmington." Mild edge wear, overall in fine condition. 18 x 31 inches (45.7 x 78.7 cm.). Read More...
Signed announcement from the Optical Society of America for a talk given by "Doc" Edgerton, also known as Poppa Flash, on the topic of strobes and pulse circuits, dated 1977. Toning and pen mark to lower left, else fine. 8.5 x 11 inches (21.6 x 28 cm.). Read More...
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Millett, Kate. (1934–2017). "Dear patient lady— how I must provoke you" - Typed Letters Signed
Pair of TLS from the feminist writer, addressed to Professor Irma Antonetto of the Associazione Culturale Italiana, finalizing a date for Millett to speak. In the first letter (May 1st NYC; 1 pp. on A4 paper), Millett writes, in part, "Forgive me for not answering sooner. I would love to come to Italy, of course...[T]his November is a bit difficult: I am giving an exhibit of my sculptura in late December or January and building the show will take me several months- so that I hesitate going abroad during that time...with much gratitude for you[r] patience and many good wishes." In the second letter (May 24 75, New York City; 1 pp. on A4 paper), she writes, in part, "I have been anguishing over this matter, and...I have decided that November is not the right time. Not only does it interrupt precious time before the exhibition— it is a dreadful waste to go to Italy merely for a week. Better to go some time when I can stay on a week or two beyond the lectures and savor the place...With all my best regards and many apologies for the rather labored and tardy way I appear to make decisions. / And many thanks for your patience." Millett would end up speaking at the ACI in March of 1976. Expected mailing folds, and a light crease in upper left corner, else fine. Read More...