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8 — Antiques and The Arts Weekly — December 16, 2016

Auction Action In New York City Art Nouveau Classics Drive Poster Auctions International

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec’s “Moulin Rouge / La Goulue,” 1891, 48-7/8 by 67¼ inches, was the top lot at $300,000.

Affiches Charles Verneau, “La Rue,” 1896, Théo- Roger Soubie’s “Bugatti,” 1924, 47 by 62¼ inches, Charles Loupot’s “Philippossian & Co.,” 1920, phile-Alexandre Steinlen, 118 by 89 inches, made fetched $78,000. 35¼ by 50-7/8 inches, went out at $16,800. $102,000.

NEW YORK CITY — Henri de can commission, for $55,200; and tified to the continuing interest Toulouse-Lautrec’s first litho- 1894s “L’Artisan Moderne” for in fin de siécle lithographs. Biais’ graph, the renowned 1891 “Mou- $31,200. rarely-seen “Maison Moderne” lin Rouge / La Goulue,” attained Steinlen’s billboard for his was acquired for $6,600. $300,000 at Poster Auctions printer Verneau (“La Rue”) real- Notable Cappiello sales include International’s October 30 auc- ized $102,000. Mucha remains his “Absinthe Pernot” for $12,000 tion. It was the marquis item for synonymous with Art Nouveau and his “Conchita Supervia” at the firm’s 70th auction, and the and accounts for his popularity: $9,600. standard-bearer for a number of his Four Arts sold for $48,000; a Art Deco rarities also proved iconic Art Nouveau posters that pair of Moet & Chandon images particularly popular: Soubie’s delivered impressive results, for $28,800; and Reverie and 1924 “Bugatti” sold for a record contributing to total sales of Gismonda (both French and $78,000. Loupot’s “Philippossian $1,819,800. American versions), $19,200 & Co. Cigarettes” departed for Highlights included several each. $16,800; Cassandre’s “Cycles other Toulouse-Lautrecs: an Classics such as Chéret’s “Loie Brillant,” after a battle, was won 1895 “Napoleon” for $120,000; Fuller” at $8,400, Jane Atche’s for $18,000; his “Statendam,” the rare 1896 “Alt & Wiborg Co.,” “Job” for $6,000 and Livemont’s likewise, was wrested for Toulouse-Lautrec’s only Ameri- “Absinthe Robette” at $9,000 tes- $16,800; while Colin’s 1946 “Cannes Film Festival” took $8,400 and Dupas’ “Spring Fash- ions” blossomed for a lucky EXCITING NEW 2012 owner at $6,000. Milford Antiques Show The auction’s selection of clas- Crow is his Enemy” was honored Hotel” earning $5,200; Cocteau’s PRE-BRIMFIELD EVENTS! sic auto posters was especially by a $3,840 sale. “Ballet Russe” pair for $10,200; Hampshire Hills, 50 Emerson Road, Milford, NH well received. In addition to Sou- Psychedelic rock posters also Gesmar’s “Mistinguett” at Every Sunday (Except Dec. 25) bie’s poster,” a Rene Vincent remain very collectible, with 85 $13,200; Schnackenberg’s New Year’s Day Show - Sunday, Jan 1 image for the Bugatti brand was percent sold, including Wes Wil- “Odeon Casion,” $18,000; and Early BuyingM Availableilfor - 6:30 am d- 8:30 am driven off the block for $12,000 son’s “Quicksilver” for $2,400. Stenberg Bros.’ “Two Encoun- Regular Admission $5 - 8:30 am to 9:30 am and Pau’s “Grand Prix” leapt off Other artists much appreciated ters” maquette, for $31,200. Free Admission - 9:30 am to noon for $8,400. by collectors include Barrère All prices reported include the Antiques Show Propaganda posters proved rel- with his “Delmarre” and “Rai- buyer’s premium. 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He was the leading com- Stan Freberg (1926–2015) will be edy album recording artist for available at an auction of anima- , a prominent tion cels and related memorabilia television personality and a conducted by Heritage Auctions star,” December 10 and 11 at its 9478 explained Lentz. West Olympic Boulevard galler- Many of the awards and anima- ies. tion cels were kept at home “so Personally selected by his we could see them all the time,” widow, Hunter Freberg, the items Hunter Freberg said. “He was the include the first draft script for son of a Baptist minister and his acclaimed 1961 comedy always said God had given him The first draft script for Freberg’s 1961 , Stan album, Stan Freberg Presents The the blessings for all the creativity Freberg Presents The United States of America Volume One: United States of America Volume he had. No words can describe The Early Years. One: The Early Years; the 1953 living with The Stan Freberg. We Gold Record award for the satiri- laughed so hard, and never had a and Hy Averback as a of tificate he received for that record cal “St George and the Dragonet”; boring moment together!” the popular radio and television from the National Academy of the script for his award-winning Other highlights include Fre- crime series, . The record Recording Arts and Sciences 1958 recording “Green Stan Freberg’s Hollywood berg’s personal, typed, with hand- quickly rose to number one on round out a few of the top lots. Chri$tma$”; cels from Walk of Fame award pre- written notations, first draft both the Billboard and Cash Box For additional information, his prodigious voice-over work; sented on February 9, 1960 script for his 1961 comedy record record charts. The script is accom- www.ha.com or 877-437-4824. and important items from his when his star was formally album, Stan Freberg Presents The panied by a vinyl record, “The memorable TV commercials. unveiled at 6145 Hollywood United States of America Volume Best of Stan Freberg,” that q q q q q q q q q q q Other highlights offered in “The Blvd. in . One: The Early Years. The manu- includes “St George and the q q Treasures of Stan Freberg Collec- script is accompanied by a second Dragonet.” WANTED tion” are his 1960 Hollywood the father of the funny commer- version of the script for nine sec- The Capitol Records gold record q q Walk of Fame plaque and the cial,” said Jim Lentz, director of tions of the album and a copy of award Freberg received for “St q q he received at the animation art at Heritage Auc- the actual vinyl record that sold George and the Dragonet”; an qW edgwoodq 2009 San Diego Comic-Con. tions. more than one million copies. original script and sheet music q Bone china, partial sets OK, q “Stan Freberg was a genius who “He was an animation voice- A typed manuscript for the for Freberg’s acclaimed holiday good condition only. Will pick up. rose to the height of achievement over actor for over 70 years, from 1953 recording of “St George and season record, “Green q Ellen (203) 284-9090 q and stardom in so many different age 18 to 88. He achieved fame as the Dragonet” that starred Fre- Chri$tma$”; and 1958 Best Com- q www.wedgwoodlady.com q fields. Advertising Age called him a with the television berg, , edy Performance nomination cer- q q q q q q q q q q q ‘All Paintings Great & Small’ On View At Cooley Gallery OLD LYME, CONN. — The wall” for their work. This show Prices range from the low Cooley Gallery’s annual holi- comprises 30 little exhibitions hundreds on up, giving collec- SEEKING IMPORTANT day exhibition “All Paintings within the holiday exhibition tors at all levels a chance to Great and Small” features his- of select small works of art in acquire some truly wonderful AMERICAN PRINTS AND MAPS toric and contemporary works addition to the upstairs gallery original works of art. In addi- of art 12 inches in size or hung with historic small paint- tion to the holiday show, the smaller. Artists from around ings. gallery features recent acquisi- the country, with a concentra- As in years past, “All Paint- tions and paintings from the tion of works by artists in Con- ings Great and Small” offers a late Nineteenth and early necticut, participate in this wide variety of subjects and Twentieth Centuries. annual show, now in its 30th media carefully chosen by the Gallery hours are Tuesday to year. It will remain on view staff at the gallery. Three of Saturday 10 am to 5 pm, and through January 7. the four galleries are hung Sunday, noon to 4 pm. For this year’s exhibition the “salon-style” with multiples by The Cooley Gallery is at 25 gallery is featuring select each artist hung from floor to Lyme Street. For information, works by 30 contemporary art- ceiling and a wealth of varied www.cooleygallery.com or 860- ists. Each artist was given “a artwork. 434-8807. New Bedford Whaling Museum To Release Whaling Journal Dec. 9 NEW BEDFORD, MASS. — ican whaling. Though thousands vivid watercolors large and On Friday, December 9, from 6 of log-books, diaries and jour- small: whales, whaling encoun- to 8 pm, the New Bedford Whal- nals have survived the days of ters, ships and boats, sea crea- ing Museum will hold a book Yankee whaling, none have tures, distant landfalls and launch to celebrate the release matched Martin’s combination exotic strangers. Amos Doolittle – A New Display of the United States, 1799 of the long-awaited publication, of droll narrative and evocative The detailed account of life Around the World in Search of watercolors. aboard Lucy Ann includes dan- Whales: A Journey of the Lucy The book launch event is free gerous encounters, shipboard Ann Voyage. The hard-bound, and open to all. The book can be shenanigans, faraway ports, good INC. nonfiction book is a recounting purchased at the White Whale times, bad food, close scrapes and of a 31-month whaling voyage or at the museum. dashed hopes, described in a rol- CELEBRATING 116 YEARS OF BUYING, SELLING AND aboard the whaleship Lucy Ann His journal is considered a licking comic style worthy of a BUILDING AMERICAN ART COLLECTIONS. (1841–1844). The book presents, masterpiece of its genre. Thirty- professional author. His observa- in its entirety, the personal one months of daily entries are tions and illustrations are second WWW.OLDPRINTSHOP.COM account and illustrations of vibrantly and sometimes comi- to none in their historical, anthro- whaleman-artist John F. Martin, cally detailed by the seasoned, pological and biological value. KENNETH M. NEWMAN HARRY S. NEWMAN ROBERT K. NEWMAN edited by Kenneth R. 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