H. Alvin Sharpe (American/New Orleans, 20th c.), a collection of three prints including "Miss Rae's Court", "Patio Royale", and "Sentinel Oak", etchings, all pencil-signed and titled, all signed in plate, 12 1/4 in. x 8 3/4 in., 12 1/4 in. x 8 3/4 in., 5 in. x 6 3/4 in. plates respectively, all attractively matted and framed alike. $800/1200
[Mardi Gras] A Collection of One Carnival and Two Other Enamel Pendants Designed by New Orleans artist H. Alvin Sharpe, “Poseidon”, “Gallier Hall, Circa 1850, Pride of a Proud City” and “Ain’t No Hundred Year Old Rabbits”, all bear artist’s stamp “Studio, H.A.S”.
H Alvin Sharp (1910-1982, Louisiana), "Tezcuco Plantation," and "San Francisco Plantation," two metal plaques for WYES- TV, in New Orleans, presented in shadowbox frames, Tezcuco- H.- 2 3/4 in., W.- 2 in., San Francisco- H.- 2 1/2 in., W.- 2 in. (2 Pcs.)
H. Alvin Sharpe (American/New Orleans, 20th Century) "Stately Palms", dry point etching, platemark 10" x 5", plate signed lower left "Sharpe", titled and signed in pencil lower margin, paper bears embossed stamp "Little League Etchers/Registered Original", verso bears "Little League Etchers". Glazed and framed.
H. Alvin Sharp (1910-1982, Louisiana/New Orleans), "Galleon on the High Seas," 20th c., oil on panel, signed l.r., framed by the artist, H.- 30 in., W.- 36 in. Note: H. Alvin Sharp is credited with the invention of the Mardi Gras doubloon.
JACK BRUSCA, AMERICAN (1939-1993), TWO, 1972, SILKSCREEN PRINT, 22"H X 30"WJack Brusca, American, (1939-1993) Two, 1972, silkscreen print Signed artist's proof. Biography from RoGallery Jack Brusca's ability to interpret the natural wonder of ordinary things and ideas is the major reason he is so highly regarded in today's contemporary art world. As an illusionist who manipulates letters, numbers and flowers among things, Brusca's keen sense of spacial dimension and color blend to give his work a theatrical-type light. As John Canady of The New York Times wrote:"... (Brusca's) geometrical forms are painted with adegree of illusionism that makes a metal band seem to arch away from the wall, turning the painting into sculpture". Born in New York in 1939, Brusca studied at the University of New Hampshire and The School of Visual Arts, New York. His first one-man show was held at Galeria Bonino in New York in 1969. Since then his works have been displayed throughout the United States and South America. He has participated in numerous exhibitions including Expo '67, Montreal; Paintings and Sculptures Today, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Highlights of the Season at the Larry Aldrich Museum in Ridgefield, Conn. Mr. Brusca won critical praise when he had his first one-man show, in 1969 at the Bonino Galleria on West 57th Street, for painting that came out of Leger and the mechanistic tradition but was not enslaved to those origins. At a 1973 show in that gallery, he was lauded by one critic as being "just about as sharp as they come" in the illusionistic representation of sleek three-dimensional forms through a mixture of surrealism, pop and hard-edged neo-realism. His last one-man show, in 1989, was at the Paraty Gallery in SoHo. His paintings were also shown at several museums and acquired by the Whitney Museum and others. Mr. Brusca also designed sets and costumes for ballet. His costumes for Louis Falco's ballet "Escarpot," performed by Alvin Ailey Dance Theater at City Center in 1991, won critical praise. He also designed jewelry. Jack Brusca died of AIDS in 1993. silkscreen print Dimensions: 22"H x 30"W
GROUP OF ASSORTED PRINTS INCLUDING HUTTY. Mostly American, 20th century. Architectural etchings including the Capitol, signed Alfred Hutty, (American, 1877-1954), 11.5"h. 13"w., Plumereau Place signed and dated John Taylor Arms 1915 (American, 1887-1953), Salamanca Cathedral signed and numbered Samuel Chamberlain 80/100 (American, 1895-1975), H. Alvin Sharpe, C. Hayes, and Ernest Laborde, series of etchings from "Wilhelmine" signed by Martin Erich Philipp, late 18th century "Arbor Genealogica Descendentium Adam et Evae" 9.25"h. 7.25"w., steamboat mezzotint signed Frank Short (England, 1857-1945), tape residue, "Passover" etching signed Philip Reisman (New York, 1904-1992), 7.5"h. 11.75"w. and a windmill lithograph signed on the plate "Peter Hurd" (American, 1904-1984). Toning. 10.75"h. 13.75"w. Unframed.
H. Alvin Sharpe (American/New Orleans 1910-1982) a collection of gold silver bronze and copper medals comprised of: "The Buccaneers" three round medallions encased in lucite one hexagonal one square pattern piece and nine square studio proof pieces including: "Old Orleans Mint" "Pleasant Hill" "Hope Eternal" and others all stamped and inscribed by the artist ranging in size from 2 5/8 in. to 1 5/8 in. (14 pcs.)
H. Alvin Sharpe (American/New Orleans 1910-1982) a collection of twelve silver and copper medals comprised of three round medallions and nine round pattern pieces: "Sun and Serpent Culture" "Circuit Rider" "Mardi Gras" "Silent Pardners" and others all stamped and inscribed by the artist; diameter ranging in size from 2 1/2 in. to 1 3/4 in. together with two of the artist's engraving tools (14 pcs.)
H. Alvin Sharpe (American/New Orleans 1910-1982) a collection of silver bronze colored alloy and lead jewelry and medals comprised of three pendants a pair of earrings three medallions and three square studio proofs including "Shoshoni" "Zulu Princess" Gasparilla" and others all stamped and inscribed by the artist ranging in size from 2 in. x 7/8 in. to 3 1/4 in. x 3 in. (10 pcs.)
H. Alvin Sharpe (American/New Orleans 1910-1982) a collection of silver and copper medals comprised of two silver medallions encased in lucite eleven round pattern piece medallions including: "Louisiana Numismatic Association" "Lazarus" "Voodoo Queen" "Seneca" and others all stamped and inscribed by the artist ranging in diameter from 1 1/2 in. x 2 1/8 in. (13 pcs.)
H. Alvin Sharpe (American, 20th c.), "Evening Call", etching, pencil-signed lower right, titled lower left, signed in plate, image 9 in. x 5 3/4 in., attractively matted and framed. $200/300
H. Alvin Sharp (American/New Orleans 1910-1982) A collection of three pieces including "Art is Mans Clumsy Effort to Build a Rose" silver enameled doubloon embossed "H. Alvin Sharpe"; silver cuff bracelet inscribed "Hope Eternal" embossed "H. Alvin Sharp" lower center height 2 3/4 in.; and silver paperweight inscribed "Warm Lustrous and Useful-Man's Oldest Uniform Measure of Value Fine Silver; Jean Baptiste Le Moyne Sieur de Bienville" 4 in. x 2 1/4 in. weight 19.15 troy ozs. (weighable).
H. Alvin Sharpe (American/New Orleans, 1910-1982) Large Hand-Wrought Sterling Silver Gravy Ladle, featuring a silhouette portrait rondel of Sharpe, l. 9"; together with a Smaller Matching Sauce Ladle, both pieces of substantial weight and both with a hammered finish, l. 7", 11.55 total t. oz. (two pieces).
H. Alvin Sharpe (American/Louisiana, 1910-1982) "Bayou Post Office", hand-colored etching, edition of 100, titled in pencil lower left, signed in pencil lower right "H. Alvin Sharpe", sight 9" x 11-1/4". Glazed, matted and framed.
H. Alvin Sharpe (American/Louisiana, 1910-1982), silver chalice with semi-precious tumbled stones, 20th c., embossed "Homeward Course and Light Burdened" in cup, "God Bless and Keep You" on reverse of base, incised with the signature, dated "1972," and inscribed "Catoe Family Grail, Fine Silver, Drink in Good Health, but Drink" on reverse of cup, Height 8 3/8 in., weight 24.10 troy ozs.; accompanied by Hardy, Arthur. New Orleans Mardi Gras Guide: The Complete Companion to the Parade Season, 1980. (2 pcs.)
H. Alvin Sharpe (American/New Orleans 1910-1982) a collection of silver copper and colored alloy jewelry and medals comprised of two pendants one belt buckle and seven square pattern proofs including "Old New Orleans" "Tree of Life" "Spinning"; and others all stamped and inscribed by the artist ranging in size 2 1/4 in. x 2 in. to 2 1/4 in. x 3 5/8 in. (10 pcs.)
H. Alvin Sharpe (American/New Orleans 1910-1982) A silver chalice with semi-precious tumbled stones embossed "Jean Baptiste Le Moyne Sieur de Bienville (1680-1768)" stamped "Alvin Sharpe" in cup stamped "H. Alvin Sharpe" with image of artist en verso of base height 7 5/8 in. accompanied by New Orleans Mardi Gras Guide: The Complete Companion to the Parade Season 1980 written published and distributed by Arthur Hardy 1980. (2 pieces).
H. ALVIN SHARPE (AMERICAN/LOUISIANA, 1910-1982)H. Alvin Sharpe (American/Louisiana, 1910-1982), silver chalice with semi-precious tumbled stones, 20th c., embossed "Homeward Course and Light Burdened" in cup, "God Bless and Keep You" on reverse of base, incised with the signature, dated "1972," and inscribed "Catoe Family Grail, Fine Silver, Drink in Good Health, but Drink" on reverse of cup, h. 8 3/8 in.; accompanied by Hardy, Arthur. New Orleans Mardi Gras Guide: The Complete Companion to the Parade Season, 1980. (2 pcs.)
H. ALVIN SHARPE (AMERICAN/LOUISIANA, 1910-1982)H. Alvin Sharpe (American/Louisiana, 1910-1982), silver chalice with semi-precious tumbled stones, 20th c., embossed "Homeward Course and Light Burdened" in cup, "God Bless and Keep You" on reverse of base, incised with the signature, dated "1972," and inscribed "Catoe Family Grail, Fine Silver, Drink in Good Health, but Drink" on reverse of cup, Height 8 3/8 in., weight 24.10 troy ozs.; accompanied by Hardy, Arthur. New Orleans Mardi Gras Guide: The Complete Companion to the Parade Season, 1980. (2 pcs.)
H. Alvin Sharpe (American/New Orleans 1910-1982) "Steps of Cabildo Prison of New Orleans" etching on paper pencil signed lower right titled lower left and numbered "ed/100" lower center sight 11 3/4 in. x 9 1/4 in.; together with Alice Standish Buell (American/New Orleans b. 1892) "Spanish Moss" etching on paper pencil signed lower right and titled lower left sight 8 in. x 10 3/4 in. both matted and framed.
H. Alvin Sharpe (American/New Orleans, 20th c.), "Goldthwaite Manor", block print, pencil-signed and numbered "31/100", titled and signed in plate, sight 9 3/4 in. x 12 1/2 in.
H. Alvin Sharpe (American/New Orleans 1910-1982) a collection of silver copper and bronze medals comprised of two pendants five medallions and four round pattern proofs including "A Walk with Memories: Jean Lafitte Blacksmith Bar" "I am the Way" "St. Patrick" and others all stamped and inscribed by the artist (11 pcs.)
H. ALVIN SHARPE (AMERICAN/NEW ORLEANS, 1910-1982)H. Alvin Sharpe (American/New Orleans, 1910-1982), "Galleon at Full Sail circa 1350", copper plaque, signed and inscribed "HAS Studio" lower left, engraved signature en verso, inscribed "Circa 1350" upper right and "copper" lower left, 2 1/2 in. x 2 1/4 in.
H. Alvin Sharpe (American/New Orleans, 20th Century) "Rue Royale", engraving, sight 12-1/4" x 9-1/2", pencil titled lower left and signed lower right "H. Alvin Sharpe". Glazed, double-matted and presented in a giltwood frame.
Rare and Weighty H. Alvin Sharpe (American/New Orleans, 1910-1982) Hand-Wrought Silver Serving Spoon, featuring a portrait of Jean-Baptiste LeMoyne, Sieur d'Iberville, in the bowl and a smaller profile portrait of Sharpe in the handle, fully hallmarked, l. 10", 7.35 t. oz.
H. Alvin Sharpe (American/New Orleans, 20th c.), "Courtyard", oil on canvas, signed and dated "38" lower right, 18 1/4 in. x 18 1/4 in., framed. $600/900
H. Alvin Sharpe (American/New Orleans, 1910-1982) Large and Weighty Hand-Wrought Sterling Silver Serving Spoon, of modified shovel form featuring a portrait of Sharpe in the handle, fully hallmarked in the handle, l. 11-1/2"; together with a Spatulate Silver Serving Piece, with a similar portrait of Sharpe in the blade, l. 10-1/2", 15.40 total t. oz. (two pieces).
H. Alvin Sharpe (American/New Orleans 1910-1982) a collection of gold silver and copper medals comprised of three round medallions encased in lucite and eleven square pattern pieces including: "Kentucky Historical Series" "Navaho" "Reign of Zulu Barnes" and others all stamped and inscribed by the artist ranging in diameter from 2 1/4 in. to 2 1/8 in. (14 pcs.)
H. Alvin Sharpe (American/New Orleans 1910-1982) a collection of silver bronze copper and colored alloy medals comprised of eight medallions one pendant and one square pattern proof including "Tree of Life" "Go First Class" "Mardi Gras" and others all stamped and inscribed by the artist ranging in size from 1/2 in. to 2 5/8 in. x 2 3/4 in.; together with a copy of "Ten Talbas'a" offset lithograph on paper unsigned 15 5/8 in. x 6 in. unframed (11 pcs.)
H. Alvin Sharpe (American/New Orleans 1910-1982) a collection of silver and bronze medals comprised of a silver octagonal medallion encased in lucite nine studio proofs and two pattern proofs including: "Studio Cob Original from Pattern Dies" "Voodoo Queen" "Saturn" and others all stamped and inscribed by the artist ranging in size from 2 5/8 in. x 2 5/8 in. to 2 1/8 in. x 2 1/8 in. (12 pcs.) Note: H. Alvin Sharpe first came up with the idea of Mardi Gras doubloons as parade throws. In December of 1959 he approached Rex Captain Darwin Fenner with his idea which led to the birth of a new Mardi Gras tradition. Sharpe's interest in the intaglio process of etching into metal which led to creation of this wonderful collection of handcrafted metal pieces often incorporated historical Louisiana themes.
H. ALVIN SHARPE (AMERICAN/LOUISIANA, 1910-1982)H. Alvin Sharpe (American/Louisiana, 1910-1982), silver chalice with semi-precious tumbled stones, 20th c., embossed "Jean Baptiste Le Moyne, Sieur de Bienville, (1680-1768)", stamped "Alvin Sharpe" in cup, stamped "H. Alvin Sharpe" with image of artist on reverse of base, h. 7 5/8 in., Weight 35.30 troy ozs.; accompanied by Hardy, Arthur. New Orleans Mardi Gras Guide: The Complete Companion to the Parade Season, 1980. (2 pcs.)
[Mardi Gras] H. Alvin Sharpe (American/New Orleans 1910-1982) two silver enameled doubloons including "Ethiop: King of Zulu 1966" and "Zuni: The Nutcrackers Squirrelest Krewe Ever 1968"; accompanied by Doubloon Price Guide: 1960 thru' 1972 New Orleans The City that Care Forgot Mardi Gras compiled by Lazard Oct. 1972 autographed copy. (3 pieces).
H. Alvin Sharpe (American/New Orleans 1910-1982) A collection of five enameled silver pendants including "St. Patrick" engraved "To E.V. and Eleanor Catoe Webb Miss." and signed en verso length 4 in.; "St. Joseph" stamped "HAS" and "Studio" length 3 in.; "Society Old Timer Assay Miss: Nat. Soc. OTACS ANA NYC 1776-1976" length 4 1/4 in.; "Woman Spinning Cotton" stamped "HAS" length 3 1/4 in.; "Master Intaglio Die Clutter" embossed signature "H. Alvin Sharpe" lower right inscribed "For Cateo Collector by Ray Smith enamel by Gail Guillot" en verso; accompanied by Souvenir of The Mardi Gras: A Festive Farewell to Flesh The Story of the Historic New Orleans Carnival or Mardi Gras postcard booklet New Orleans Association of Commerce published by E.C. Kropp Co. Milwaukee c. 1932 (6 pcs.)
H. Alvin Sharpe (American/New Orleans, Mid-20th Century) "A Million Years Enfill Your Eyes/Old Louisiana", aquatint, 3/100, sight 11-1/2" x 9", pencil titled and signed lower margin "H. Alvin Sharpe". Glazed, matted and presented in an ebonized wooden frame.
H. Alvin Sharpe (1910-1982, New Orleans), Group of seventeen WYES-TV commemorative bronze items, consisting of 10 plaques and 7 medallions, five in frames, Plaques- H.- 2 7/8 in., W.- 2 1/8 in. Note: Sharpe was the creator of the Mardi Gras doubloon, and a noted visual artist .(17 Pcs.)
H. Alvin Sharpe (American/Louisiana, 1910-1982), silver chalice with semi-precious tumbled stones, 20th c., embossed "Jean Baptiste Le Moyne, Sieur de Bienville, (1680-1768)", stamped "Alvin Sharpe" in cup, stamped "H. Alvin Sharpe" with image of artist on reverse of base, h. 7 5/8 in., Weight 35.30 troy ozs.; accompanied by Hardy, Arthur. New Orleans Mardi Gras Guide: The Complete Companion to the Parade Season, 1980. (2 pcs.)
H. Alvin Sharpe (American/New Orleans 1910-1982) a collection of silver and bronze "Silent Pardners" medals comprised of four medallions encased in lucite and eight medallions all stamped and inscribed by the artist all 2 in. in diameter (12 pcs.)
H. Alvin Sharpe (American/New Orleans 1910-1982) A collection of eleven buttons unsigned five embossed "NOLA Flee Market" two bearing the image of Native Americans three with a log cabin a ring embossed "Be My Guest" incised "Catoe Creation 999FS" en verso a pendant stamped "Alvin Sharpe "and "HAS" embossed "If Allergic To Money Don't Come ANA Boston 1973" weight 2.80 troy ozs. (12 pcs.)
H. Alvin Sharpe (American/New Orleans, 1910-1982) Two-Piece Hand-Wrought Hammered Silver Salad Serving Set, comprised of an elliptical-bowl serving spoon and a broad three-tine serving fork en suite, each piece featuring a silhouette portrait of Sharpe in the shank and fully hallmarked, l. 11", 18.0 total t. oz.
H. Alvin Sharpe (American/Louisiana 1910-1982) a silver chalice with semi-precious tumbled stones embossed "Homeward Course and Light Burdened" in cup "God Bless and Keep You" en verso of base incised with the signature dated "1972" and inscribed "Catoe Family Grail Fine Silver "Drink in Good Health but Drink" en verso of cup height 8 in. accompanied by New Orleans Mardi Gras Guide: The Complete Companion to the Parade Season 1980" written published and distributed by Arthur Hardy 1980 (2 pcs.)