Search Results: Titles starting with B from Schulson Autographs

BAC Original Art SIGNED. "What is the dictatorship of incompetence?" Colorful political cartoon, in French, signed and dated, "FBac May 1948," rendered in ink and artist's pencil. Bac was well known for his poster illustrations depicting late 19th century.Parisian. Translation: " Topic ( Of the time of Louis IV) 'What is the dictatorship of incompetence?' It's when you acknowledge that , while you were away, someone loyal to you took steps to avoid a major mistake, and all you have to say is: It was for me to decide. I am in command." Bac's cartoon is a likely critique of France's then president Vincent Auriol who presided over the Fourth Republic from 1947-54, a time of political and economic turmoil. The drawing measuring 8.25 x 10.6 floats on a dark gray mat overlaid with a white mat, framed in black satin finished wood, matted and framed in museum quality materials, framed in 5/8/inch black satin wood. Autograph

Bara is shown full length, in a layered lace long gown, standing by an ornate fireplace with mirror, likely from her film, "Camille." Photograph by Witzel with photographer's white stamp in lower right corner. She inscribes in French and signs with fountain pen, "Tres sincerement, Theda Bara 1917." Photograph measures 8 x 10, matte finish, 1917. Bara is best remembered for her roles in, "A Fool There Was, " 1915; "Cleopatra" (1917); "Camille" (1917); "Salome" (1918); and "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" (1923). Autograph

SAMUEL BECKETT. Autograph Letter SIGNEDBeckett is best known for his play, "Waiting for Godot," published in 1952 with its original French title, "En attendant Godot" and first performed in 1953. He wrote many of his best known works in French as he did this letter. Before the start of World War II, Beckett moved to France, joined the Resistance during the war and settled there permanently after the war. in French, 8v0, March 30, 1960. Translation: "Dear old Frank, I am very touched by your sweet letter and very happy that you liked it. There was a lot more to say about that idea and as always I have the nagging feeling that I did not do with it everything that I could have. Perhaps it should be revisited. I will be very happy to see you. I will be in Paris around Easter time and will get in touch with you then. In friendship and with renewed thanks, Sam Beckett." Beckett may be referring to his play, "Happy Days." published in 1960, the year of our letter and premiered in September 1961. Autograph

Appreciate and enjoy all of the privileges that you have to-day without waiting for to-morrow. Belva A. Lockwood." Lockwood's importance as one of America's first female lawyers, social reformer and presidential candidate is now well known. She is considered one of the leaders in the women's rights movement with her focus on the legal profession. Lockwood graduated from what is today the George Washington University Law School, although she had to seek the aid of then Pres. Theodore Roosevelt before the law school would grant her degree. She went on to become the first woman to practice before the US Supreme Court after she was admitted, through an Act of Congress, to the Supreme Court Bar in 1879. Lockwood ran for US President in 1884 and 1888 on the National Equal Rights Party ticket and became the first woman to be included on an official presidential election ballot. Lockwood was also an essayist particularly on the topics of women's suffrage, equal rights and world peace. Belva Lockwood was… Read More

This edition bound in black and tan boards has no publication date and is in very good condition overall with some rubbing at the spine. Autograph

Isabel Bishop , Autograph Letter Signed, with original drawing. The working class woman in mid-century Manhattan was often the subject of Bishop's art . Here, Bishop generously responds to an autograph request by including a sketch of a young woman on a subway train. She writes, "Thank you for your note, telling me of your being an autograph collector. You honor me by including me in your list...." To the left of her closing and signature, with pen and ink she draws a pensive, or perhaps napping, young woman on a subway, eyes closed, face resting on her hand. She sketched a question mark above her hair and noted the address for Times Square on the car's back wall, "42 St." She signs in full, "Isabel Bishop." The 8vo letter written from New York City is dated April 7, 1942. Bishop studied in New York at the Arts Students League and made New York her home. Her painting and illustration focused on the city's people and landscape particularly after she moved to Union Square in 1926. Before arriving in… Read More

Mucha's printed name appears to the left under the image and the Czech title to the right. Under the title, Mucha has signed in his fine hand, "Mucha." A note on provenance: the signed postcard originally came from Mucha's daughter. Ideal for display and exceptionally attractive. Autograph

Two photographs are Cabinet size, albumen prints. The photograph with ivory finish by Stacy Photographers, (Brooklyn, NY) shows Cody full length, outfitted in buckskin, holding a rifle. The photography by Sarony of New York, shows Cody holding a rifle, on a horse, posed in profile. The Stacy photograph shows overall normal fading, chip on mount of upper right corner not affecting image. The Sarony photograph is captioned, "Buffalo Bill's Wild West." The third photograph is standard Carte-de-Visite size, 2 x 3 inches, mounted to a 3 x 4 3/4 board, unidentified photographer. Cody is shown bust length in decorative shirt. The albumen print is faded. Cody's printed signatures in bold black are printed below his image. A small collection of "Buffalo Bill images. Autograph

Freleng has drawn the faces of two of his most popular cartoon characters together on sketch board measuring , 6 1/2 x 10 1/2/ inches. The Pink Panther seems to appear between Bugs Bunny's ears. Freleng signed in full below a smiling Bugs Bunny. Autograph

Very Good. Bugs Bunny smiles brightly from the page in this pen and ink portrait of Bugs' familiar face. Freleng has signed "Friz Freleng" in his typical capital letters and penned below his name in similar style, "Sorry Can't Make It This Time - Maybe the Next. Wish You Well." What a charming way to send regrets. Condition: center fold slightly visible suggesting the drawing was sent to decline an invitation. Bookseller Inventory # 4635. Autograph