1919. Poster. 42 x 27.5 inches. This World War I poster features a stenciled black and white Red Cross volunteer flanked by an injured soldier and a mother with two children, superimposed on a bright red cross. Underneath, the lettering is bold and convincing. This poster shows a lot of wear, but a very dynamic image. Repaired tears along the top and bottom. Several creases along the left margins. Original linen backing. More
Nuremberg: Jacob Trew, 1760. Botanical print. Copper engraving with hand coloring. Page measures 13.75" x 8.75". Richly colored illustration of a dragon tree branch with details of the whole tree and fruit; plate 358 from the German edition of "A Curious Herbal" titled "Herbarium Blackwellianum" which depicts exotic plants from the New World used for medicinal purposes. This edition is a revised and enlarged format engraved by Nicolaus Friedrich Eisenberger and published by Dr. Christoph Jacob Trew, a botanist and..... More
London: 1737. Botanical print. Copper engraving with hand coloring. Image measures 11.75" x 7.25", sheet measures 14.75" x 10". Shows some foxing. In very good condition. Illustration of an Euphorbia; plate 340 from "A Curious Herbal" which depicts exotic plants from the New World used for medicinal purposes. Elizabeth Blackwell (1707-1758) was trained as an artist but untrained in botany. She collaborated with her botanist husband while he was in debtor's prison and with the curator of the Chelsea Physick..... More
London: John Nourse, 1731. Botanical print. Copper engraving with hand coloring. Image measures 11.75" x 7.25", sheet measures 18" x 11". Shows some foxing. In very good condition. Illustration of Lapathum sativum et Patientia; plate 489 from "A Curious Herbal" which depicts exotic plants from the New World used for medicinal purposes. Elizabeth Blackwell (1707-1758) was trained as an artist but untrained in botany. She collaborated with her botanist husband while he was in debtor's prison and with the curator..... More
London: John Nourse, 1737. Botanical print. Copper engraving with hand coloring. Image measures 11.75" x 7.25", sheet measures 18.25" x 11". Shows some foxing. In very good condition. Illustration of the true Euphorbium; plate 339 from "A Curious Herbal" which depicts exotic plants from the New World used for medicinal purposes. Elizabeth Blackwell (1707-1758) was trained as an artist but untrained in botany. She collaborated with her botanist husband while he was in debtor's prison and with the curator of..... More
1973. Lithograph. Image measures 25.5" x 19.25", sheet measures 29.75" x 21", in 33.5" x 26.75" archival mat. Signed and editioned at bottom: "109/150" "Cassigneul". Shows some mat burn (from previous mat). In very good condition. Jean-Pierre Cassigneul (1935 - ) is a French painter and illustrator best known for his portraits of women in the style of the Post-Impressionist avant-garde. Listed as number 65 in his catalogue raisonne. More
![Study for 'Ball Beauty']. Miguel COVARRUBIAS](/pictures/thumb/243916.jpg?v=1527205408)
Lithograph. Artist's proof. Signed in lower right and inscribed "For Ellie." Image measures 11 x 8.5". Sheet measures 16.25 x 13". This image of a Balinese women is one of the iconic mages of Miguel Covarrubias's series of paintings, prints, and drawings about the island of Bali. Cocarrubias made two trips to the Indonesian locale, one in 1931 and one in 1933, both funded by either artist prizes or fellowships. After spending months immersed in the culture, he and his..... More
Brussels: Vromant et Cie Imp. 1920. Map. Lithograph with original color. Sheet measures 34.25" x 24.25". This beautiful 1920 travel poster of Brussel, Belgium by artist Francis Delamare features an inviting image of young women on a beach in striking color. One young woman is seen sitting under a stripped sun umbrella reading a book, while the other stands looking over her shoulder. In the background two other women are seen playing. The poster is in good condition with minor..... More
![COLOR LITHOGRAPHS] Derain's "Au Jardin d'Allah / The Garden of Allah" Andre DERAIN](/pictures/thumb/268740.jpg?v=1527206183)
Paris: Verve, 1939. 7 small original full color lithographs after Derain, on facing pages. Sheets measures 13.75 x 10.375 inches, with images measuring 8 x 6 inches or smaller. Published in Paris for Verve, and printed by Mourlot Freres. Paris: Verve, 1939. A near fine bright copy. Verve was founded in 1937 as a showcase for work by the day's best artists, produced by the finest printers. These pieces were printed in Volume 1, number 4. More
![COLOR LITHOGRAPHS] Derain's "Portrait of a Lady" AND Leger's "Head and Leaf" Andre DERAIN,...](/pictures/thumb/268696.jpg?v=1527206180)
Paris: Verve, 1939. An original full color lithograph after Derain. Sheet measures 13.75 x 10.375 inches, image measuring 9.5 x 7 inches. On reverse is a lithograph after Leger -b/w on pink background, measuring 12.5 x 8.25 inches. Published in Paris for Verve, and printed by Mourlot Freres. Paris: Verve, 1939. A near fine bright copy. Verve was founded in 1937 as a showcase for work by the day's best artists, produced by the finest printers. These pieces were printed..... More
American National Red Cross, 1918. Poster. Offset Lithograph. 21" x 25". Unlined with centerfold as issued. Evocative World War I poster advertising the Red Cross. At the forefront, a Red Cross nurse beckons the viewer. Behind her, rows of soldiers march with guns, led by a soldier carrying an American Flag. More
New York: Red Cross. Original poster. Color lithograph. 27.27 x 20.25 inches. This famous World War I propaganda poster was issued to promote the Red Cross in circa 1917 and was one of the most famous Red Cross posters during the war. It features a monumental Red Cross nurse cradling a wounded soldier on a stretcher. Evoking Michelangelo's Pieta where Mary holds the baby Jesus, this poster proved to be highly effective. A large Red Cross is seen in the..... More
![COLOR LITHOGRAPHS] Guy's "Two Portraits" Part I. Constantin GUYS](/pictures/thumb/268737.jpg?v=1527206182)
Paris: Verve, 1939. An original full color lithograph after Guys. Sheet measures 13.75 x 10.375 inches, image measuring 12 x 8.25 inches. On reverse is another Guys lithograph with same dimensions. Published in Paris for Verve, and printed by Mourlot Freres. Paris: Verve, 1939. A near fine bright copy. Verve was founded in 1937 as a showcase for work by the day's best artists, produced by the finest printers. These pieces were printed in Volume 2, numbers 5-6... More
![COLOR LITHOGRAPHS] Guy's "Two Portraits" Part II. Constantin GUYS](/pictures/thumb/268738.jpg?v=1527206182)
Paris: Verve, 1939. An original full color lithograph after Guys. Sheet measures 13.75 x 10.375 inches, image measuring 12 x 8.5 inches. On reverse is another Guys lithograph with similar dimensions. Published in Paris for Verve, and printed by Mourlot Freres. Paris: Verve, 1939. A near fine bright copy. Verve was founded in 1937 as a showcase for work by the day's best artists, produced by the finest printers. These pieces were printed in Volume 2, numbers 5-6... More
London: Geo. Gibbons Ltd. Color lithograph. 29.25" x 19.5. In very good condition. Printed in Great Britain stamp lower right. Iconic image in bold colors. Full text reads: "Women! You are needed in the National Fire Service as full-time or part-time members. You can train to be a telephonist, despatch rider, driver, canteen worker and for many other duties. Apply for particulars to the nearest fire station or employment exchange." Hard to find. More
New York: Harper's Weekly, 1874. Woodcut on paper. From the April 18, 1874 issue of Harper's Weekly. Image measures 10.75" x 15 5/8". A view of women in need and women who help them. Winslow Homer, born in 1836 in Massachusetts, was a consummate American artist of his day. His contemporary scenes were from all strata of life. He worked until his death in 1910. Minor chipping along edges. Other Harper's Weekly Homer prints are available upon request. We have..... More
![COLOR LITHOGRAPH] "Femme au Chapeau / Woman with Hat" Henri MATISSE](/pictures/thumb/245499.jpg?v=1527205438)
Paris: Verve, 1939. An original full color lithograph after a painting by Matisse. Published in Paris for Verve, and printed by Mourlot Freres. Sheet measures 13.75 x 10.375 inches printed with 1 inch margins. Paris: Verve, 1939. A near fine bright copy. Verve was founded in 1937 as a showcase for work by the day's best artists, produced by the finest printers. This piece was printed in Volume 2, numbers 5-6. More
![COLOR LITHOGRAPH] "La Danse / The Dance" Henri MATISSE](/pictures/thumb/245503.jpg?v=1527205438)
Paris: Verve, 1939. An original full color double-page lithograph after Matisse. Published in Paris for Verve, and printed by Mourlot Freres. Sheet measures 14 x 20.75 inches. Paris: Verve, 1939. A very good bright copy, with the usual centerfold and some tiny holes where the stitching was removed. Two Matisse linoleum cuts are printed on the reverse. Verve was founded in 1937 as a showcase for work by the day's best artists, produced by the finest printers. This piece was..... More
Paris: Louis Charles Desnos, 1771. Engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 13 14 x 8 5/8 inches, sheet measures 18 3/8 x 13 inches. Maria Sibylla Merian (1647 - 1717) was a naturalist and an artist. She and her daughter Dorothea traveled to Surinam in order to study metamorphosis. They stayed in the Dutch colony from 1699 to 1701, studying and painting insects, animals, and plants. They returned to Amsterdam and Merian published her seminal work on Surinam in..... More
Paris: Louis Charles Desnos, 1771. Engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 13 14 x 8 5/8 inches, sheet measures 18 3/8 x 13 inches. Maria Sibylla Merian (1647 - 1717) was a naturalist and an artist. She and her daughter Dorothea traveled to Surinam in order to study metamorphosis. They stayed in the Dutch colony from 1699 to 1701, studying and painting insects, animals, and plants. In 1705 Merian published her seminal work on Surinam in Amsterdam. Daniel Rabel..... More
Paris: Louis Charles Desnos, 1771. Engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 13 14 x 8 5/8 inches, sheet measures 18 3/8 x 13 inches. Maria Sibylla Merian (1647 - 1717) was a naturalist and an artist. She and daughter Dorothea traveled to Surinam in order to study metamorphosis. They stayed in the Dutch colony from 1699 to 1701, studying and painting insects, animals, and plants. They returned to Amsterdam and Merian published her seminal work on Surinam in 1705..... More
Paris: Louis Charles Desnos, 1771. Engraving with original hand coloring. Image measures 13 14 x 8 5/8 inches, sheet measures 18 3/8 x 13 inches. Maria Sibylla Merian (1647 - 1717) was a naturalist and an artist. She and her daughter Dorothea traveled to Surinam in order to study metamorphosis. They stayed in the Dutch colony from 1699 to 1701, studying and painting insects, animals, and plants. They returned to Amsterdam and Merian published her seminal work on Surinam in..... More
Paris: Louis Charles Desnos, 1771. Engraving with hand coloring. Image measures 13 14 x 8 5/8 inches, sheet measures 18 3/8 x 13 inches. Maria Sibylla Merian (1647 - 1717) was a naturalist and an artist. She and her daughter Dorothea traveled to Surinam in order to study metamorphosis. They stayed in the Dutch colony from 1699 to 1701, studying and painting insects, animals, and plants. They returned to Amsterdam and Merian published her seminal work on Surinam in 1705..... More
Paris: Louis Charles Desnos, 1771. Engraving with hand coloring. Image measures 13 14 x 8 5/8 inches, sheet measures 18 3/8 x 13 inches. Maria Sibylla Merian (1647 - 1717) was a naturalist and an artist. She and her daughter Dorothea traveled to Surinam in order to study metamorphosis. They stayed in the Dutch colony from 1699 to 1701, studying and painting insects, animals, and plants. They returned to Amsterdam and Merian published her seminal work on Surinam in 1705..... More
Paris: Louis Charles Desnos, 1771. Engraving with hand coloring. Image measures 13 14 x 8 5/8 inches, sheet measures 18 3/8 x 13 inches. Maria Sibylla Merian (1647 - 1717) was a naturalist and an artist. She and her daughter Dorothea traveled to Surinam in order to study metamorphosis. They stayed in the Dutch colony from 1699 to 1701, studying and painting insects, animals, and plants. They returned to Amsterdam and Merian published her seminal work on Surinam in 1705..... More
Ben, got the book, it's fabulous!! Thanks, it was a pleasure doing business with you.
Thanks for the note. I'm actually in NY for a few days and was hoping to get there but have to head back tomorrow. I've been stopping by the Argosy for over 60 years starting when my mother would take me there after shopping at Bloomingdale's and lunch at a long gone restaurant on the east side of Lexington between 58th and 59th that was torn down to make way for Alexander's department store; that is gone too, of course.