News
2008-06-19
Children's Literature and Bibliophile Sale
Bloomsbury Auctions' June 25th Bibliophile Sale consists of over 500 carefully selected works that encompass a full range of children's books and original illustration artwork, a distinguished group of library sets, early printed and art books, and a fine selection of 19th and 20th century literature.
The sale features original illustrations by several masters of children's illustration. Highlights include a full set of illustrated books and original artwork by master illustrator Arthur Rackham, including Three Children Picking Berries ($15,000-$20,000), a lovely atmospheric landscape in watercolor, pen, ink and pencil, that may have been submitted to an exhibition of the Royal Society of Painters in Watercolours. Other greats of children's illustration include works by Kate Greenaway, particularly her unusually vigorous illustration Hoops ($8,000-$12,000), and E. H. Shephard's The Morning Walk ($15,000-$25,000), which is just one example of his charming illustrations for A.A Milne's classic Now We Are Six. A full set of illustrated books by Arthur Rackham are highlighted along with other children's first editions Frank L. Baum, Maurice Sendak, and A.A. Milne
The second half of the sale features a wide variety of early printed books, private press, art books, and masterpieces 19th and 20th century literature. Highlights include a first edition, first issue of Mark Twain's, Huckleberry Finn ($4,000-$6,000), and a first edition, first issue of James Boswell's, The Life of Samuel Johnson ($2,000- $3,000). Holocaust Poems, a finely executed manuscript book with an ornate binding of inlaid goatskin ($7,000-$10,000), can be found in the private press section while a limited edition Fernando Botero Information Box ($1,500-$2,000), a rare and wonderful collection of material originally used to center lecture series around, can be found in the art section.
"We are pleased to present our second Bibliophile sale of the season," says Peter Costanzo, Junior Specialist at Bloomsbury Auctions. "With such a wide range of material at desirable price points, the Bibliophile sale creates a forum in which the first-time bidder and the experienced collector come together to celebrate their love of books."
Viewings will be held from June 21st until June 24th from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Closed Sunday. The auction will be held on Wednesday, June 25th with the first session commencing promptly at 10:00 am, and a second session at 2:00 pm. Visit www.bloomsburyauctions.com to view the catalogue, auction calendar and sale results.
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The sale features original illustrations by several masters of children's illustration. Highlights include a full set of illustrated books and original artwork by master illustrator Arthur Rackham, including Three Children Picking Berries ($15,000-$20,000), a lovely atmospheric landscape in watercolor, pen, ink and pencil, that may have been submitted to an exhibition of the Royal Society of Painters in Watercolours. Other greats of children's illustration include works by Kate Greenaway, particularly her unusually vigorous illustration Hoops ($8,000-$12,000), and E. H. Shephard's The Morning Walk ($15,000-$25,000), which is just one example of his charming illustrations for A.A Milne's classic Now We Are Six. A full set of illustrated books by Arthur Rackham are highlighted along with other children's first editions Frank L. Baum, Maurice Sendak, and A.A. Milne
The second half of the sale features a wide variety of early printed books, private press, art books, and masterpieces 19th and 20th century literature. Highlights include a first edition, first issue of Mark Twain's, Huckleberry Finn ($4,000-$6,000), and a first edition, first issue of James Boswell's, The Life of Samuel Johnson ($2,000- $3,000). Holocaust Poems, a finely executed manuscript book with an ornate binding of inlaid goatskin ($7,000-$10,000), can be found in the private press section while a limited edition Fernando Botero Information Box ($1,500-$2,000), a rare and wonderful collection of material originally used to center lecture series around, can be found in the art section.
"We are pleased to present our second Bibliophile sale of the season," says Peter Costanzo, Junior Specialist at Bloomsbury Auctions. "With such a wide range of material at desirable price points, the Bibliophile sale creates a forum in which the first-time bidder and the experienced collector come together to celebrate their love of books."
Viewings will be held from June 21st until June 24th from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Closed Sunday. The auction will be held on Wednesday, June 25th with the first session commencing promptly at 10:00 am, and a second session at 2:00 pm. Visit www.bloomsburyauctions.com to view the catalogue, auction calendar and sale results.
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2008-06-11
Bloomsbury Auctions launches Photography Department
Bloomsbury Auctions announces the launch of their Photographs Department in New York with the appointment of John Cowey as Head of Department and Hannah Hayden as Junior Specialist. The department is being guided by the world-renowned photography specialist Rick Wester, of Rick Wester Fine Art, Inc., as International Consultant. Bloomsbury Auctions opened their New York saleroom just eight months ago at 6 West 48th Street near Rockefeller Plaza, and it has already announced significant plans for expansion with the development of new departments in modern and contemporary prints and photography.
John Cowey is a well-respected and experienced expert in the field of fine art photography and has worked within the photographic art market for the past 15 years. Most recently, Mr. Cowey worked as gallery manager at Edwynn Houk Gallery, one of the world’s leading private photography galleries. His partner at Bloomsbury Auctions, Hannah Hayden, comes from Phillips de Pury & Company where she managed Client Development for contemporary art and photographs, in addition to working with catalogues, research, and promotion.
Mr. Wester brings almost thirty years of knowledge and experience in the selling, exhibiting, promoting and appraising of photographs in both the private and public sectors to his new role at Bloomsbury Auctions. His experience includes nine years as the International Director of Photographs at Christie’s, Inc. Most recently Mr. Wester was the first Worldwide Head of Photographs at Phillips de Pury & Company, and since September 2007 he has been the President and Director of his own art services company, Rick Wester Fine Art, Inc. Mr. Wester will assist the firm by developing the Photographs Departments in New York, London, and Rome.
Mr. Wester says of the new department, “There is an incredible potential for growth within the photography market and I am truly excited by the prospect of facilitating the development of the Photographs Departments at Bloomsbury Auctions. I fully expect this to be a successful, competitive venture.”
“We are delighted to announce our partnership with such distinguished authorities in the field of fine art photography. It is with great pleasure that we welcome the new staff to Bloomsbury Auctions.” says Tommaso Zanzotto, President of Bloomsbury Auctions, Inc. "Our well known expertise and customer service will now extend to collectors, vendors, and artists in the photography world." added Mr. Zanzotto, who serves as a Trustee of Aperture Foundation and other fine art organizations.
Bloomsbury Auctions will host its inaugural photography sale in New York on October 16th and 17th, 2008. John Cowey and Hannah Hayden are available for valuations and welcome inquiries concerning consignments and sales. Please call +1 (212) 719-1000 or send an e-mail to: photographs@bloomsburyauctions.com.
John Cowey is a well-respected and experienced expert in the field of fine art photography and has worked within the photographic art market for the past 15 years. Most recently, Mr. Cowey worked as gallery manager at Edwynn Houk Gallery, one of the world’s leading private photography galleries. His partner at Bloomsbury Auctions, Hannah Hayden, comes from Phillips de Pury & Company where she managed Client Development for contemporary art and photographs, in addition to working with catalogues, research, and promotion.
Mr. Wester brings almost thirty years of knowledge and experience in the selling, exhibiting, promoting and appraising of photographs in both the private and public sectors to his new role at Bloomsbury Auctions. His experience includes nine years as the International Director of Photographs at Christie’s, Inc. Most recently Mr. Wester was the first Worldwide Head of Photographs at Phillips de Pury & Company, and since September 2007 he has been the President and Director of his own art services company, Rick Wester Fine Art, Inc. Mr. Wester will assist the firm by developing the Photographs Departments in New York, London, and Rome.
Mr. Wester says of the new department, “There is an incredible potential for growth within the photography market and I am truly excited by the prospect of facilitating the development of the Photographs Departments at Bloomsbury Auctions. I fully expect this to be a successful, competitive venture.”
“We are delighted to announce our partnership with such distinguished authorities in the field of fine art photography. It is with great pleasure that we welcome the new staff to Bloomsbury Auctions.” says Tommaso Zanzotto, President of Bloomsbury Auctions, Inc. "Our well known expertise and customer service will now extend to collectors, vendors, and artists in the photography world." added Mr. Zanzotto, who serves as a Trustee of Aperture Foundation and other fine art organizations.
Bloomsbury Auctions will host its inaugural photography sale in New York on October 16th and 17th, 2008. John Cowey and Hannah Hayden are available for valuations and welcome inquiries concerning consignments and sales. Please call +1 (212) 719-1000 or send an e-mail to: photographs@bloomsburyauctions.com.