- ALEXANDER CALDER (AFTER) / BEASTIE (1975)Alexander
ALEXANDER CALDER (AFTER) / BEASTIE (1975)Alexander Calder (after)
(American, 1898-1976)
Beastie , 1975
Four color serigraph on paper
19 1/2" x 25 1/2"
A serigraph after the Calder's edition of lithographs, which was itself a design previously painted on the side of a Braniff plane engine. Blind stamped to the bottom right: "The Flying Colors Collection 1975." Signed in the plate. Presented behind plexiglass in a maple frame that measures 27" x 32 1/2".
Provenance : From the corporate art collection of a Kansas City based Fortune 500 company.
Condition
Very good condition. Not removed from the frame.
- ALEXANDER CALDER (AMERICAN, 1898 - 1976)
ALEXANDER CALDER (AMERICAN, 1898 - 1976) 22 ¾" x 32 ?" sheet size "Flying Colors : Plane under Red Sun", 1976. Lithograph in colors, signed and dated in the plate, unframed.
- Alexander Calder 1898–1976. Skybird
Alexander Calder 1898–1976. Skybird (from the Flying Colors series). 1974, lithograph in colors. 20? h × 25? w in. result: $1,386. estimate: $600–800. Printed signature and date to lower right ‘CA 74’. This work is from the edition commissioned by Braniff Airlines.
- Alexander Calder 1898–1976. Skybird
Alexander Calder 1898–1976. Skybird (from the Flying Colors series). 1974, screenprint in colors. 20 h × 26 w in. result: $819. estimate: $600–800. Printed signature and date to lower right ‘CA 74’. This work is from the edition commissioned by Braniff Airlines.
- ALEXANDER CALDER "FRIENDSHIP" ORIGINAL
ALEXANDER CALDER "FRIENDSHIP" ORIGINAL LITHOGRAPHDESCRIPTION: This is one of the magnificent original lithographs executed by Calder for the Braniff Airlines "Flying Colors Collection"; six different compositions were created. Beautifully printed in 1975 on Arches rag paper. Signed in the stone (not hand-signed) and embossed with The Flying Colors Collection drystamp. Finished in a Gilded metal frame. CIRCA: 20th Ct ORIGIN: USA DIMENSIONS: H:19.5" W:25.5", H:27.5 W:33.5" Have a similar item to sell? Contact: Akibaantiques.com CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
- FINE PAIR OF AMERICAN SCRIMSHAWED AND
FINE PAIR OF AMERICAN SCRIMSHAWED AND POLYCHROMED ANTIQ...Fine Pair of American Scrimshawed and Polychromed Antique Whale Teeth, circa 1850 , the base of each with barks on their voyage home flying the colors in full sail with two tiers of botanical cartouche; the reverse with schooner departing an American territory flying colors and floral vignettes above.
Height 5 ½ in. Width 2 in.
Condition:
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- FINE SCRIMSHAW AND POLYCHROME SPERM
FINE SCRIMSHAW AND POLYCHROME SPERM WHALE TOOTH, MID 19...Fine Scrimshaw and Polychrome Sperm Whale Tooth, mid 19 th Century , an arch of 13 stars of the colonies above an American bark flying colors, above a spread-winged eagle on a Federal shield flanked by 4 American flags and cannons, anchor and whaling irons; the reverse engraved with a woman fashionably dressed in Scottish lace within an arched window.
Height 5 ½ in. Width 2 ½ in.
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- AMERICAN FOLK ART SHELL ENCRUSTED AND
AMERICAN FOLK ART SHELL ENCRUSTED AND DECORATED CUPBOAR...American Folk Art Shell Encrusted and Decorated Cupboard, 19th Century, with two oval hand painted schooner portraits flying colors and rope details throughout
Height 70 in. Width 49 in. Depth 13 in.
Condition:
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- SCRIMSHAWED AND POLYCHROMED ANTIQUE
SCRIMSHAWED AND POLYCHROMED ANTIQUE SPERM WHALE TOOTH, ...Scrimshawed and Polychromed Antique Sperm Whale Tooth, circa 1850 , depicting Jack Tar tipping his hat, holding an anchor and flag; the reverse with a bark flying colors and homeward bound pennant
Height 5.5 in. Width 2 in.
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- AMERICAN SCRIMSHAW AND POLYCHROME ANTIQUE
AMERICAN SCRIMSHAW AND POLYCHROME ANTIQUE SPERM WHALE T...American Scrimshaw and Polychrome Antique Sperm Whale Tooth, mid 19th Century , depicting an American three-mast frigate flying colors with eagle above clutching U.S. flags and a banner which reads "E Pluribus Unum"; the reverse engraved with a husband and wife standing under a willow tree, the gentleman handing a bible to his wife; signed in a cartouche with initials AT, possible Archibald Thom[p]son out of New Bedford.
Height 5.5 in.
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- SCRIMSHAW AND POLYCHROMED WHALEBONE
SCRIMSHAW AND POLYCHROMED WHALEBONE BUSK "HARVEST - J.W...Scrimshaw and Polychromed Whalebone Busk "Harvest - J.W. Minor", circa 1825-1862, depicting two whaling barks flying colors and flanking a South Pacific island and longboat out with 3 whales; The reverse with two customs houses flanking a steam-sail paddle wheeler with initials "N.S." Note: the ship had 31 voyages, some from Nantucket
Length 12.5 in. Width 1.25 in.
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- BRITISH WOOLIE "PORTRAIT OF A 3-MAST
BRITISH WOOLIE "PORTRAIT OF A 3-MAST MAN-O-WAR FLYING C...British Woolie "Portrait of a 3-Mast Man-o-War Flying Colors" , in molded wood frame with gilt liner
13 in. x 17 in. Framed 18 in. x 22.5 in.
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