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Painter, Illustrator, b. 1870 - d. 1929

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  • Frank Hazenplug, American (1873-1931) Print w/ 2 Others
    May. 19, 2024

    Frank Hazenplug, American (1873-1931) Print w/ 2 Others

    Est: $200 - $300

    Frank Hazenplug, American (1873-1931) Print "The Chap Book". Circa 1896. Along with a Print by Blanche McManus Mansfield, American (1870-1929), and a Newbury Library Exhibition Print. Dated 1939. Condition: Generally Good. Dimensions: Largest-Sight-20.5" x 14". Frame-26.5" x 19.5". Provenance: From a Long Island, NY Home. Please note the absence of a Condition Report does not imply that there are no condition issues with this lot. Please contact us for a detailed Condition Report. It is the Buyer's responsibility to inspect each lot and deem their own opinions on Condition, Description, Provenance, and Validity before purchasing. Please make an appointment to preview or ask for Condition Reports. Condition Reports are rendered as an opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. REMEMBER ALL SALES ARE FINAL AND ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS-IS, WHERE IS.

    World Auction Gallery
  • Blanche McMANUS: "Legends of the Rhine" - Poster
    Jul. 29, 2023

    Blanche McMANUS: "Legends of the Rhine" - Poster

    Est: $300 - $500

    Blanche McManus (American, 1869-1935) beautiful art nouveau "Legends of the Rhine" 1895 poster, published by A.S. Barnes, 1895. Provenance: Phyllis Lucas Gallery, NYC. [14" H x 18 1/2" W]. In good condition with toning overall.

    Roland Auctions NY
  • Legends of the Rhine. 1895.
    Jul. 12, 2022

    Legends of the Rhine. 1895.

    Est: $1,200 - $1,500

    ARTIST: BLANCHE MCMANUS (1869-1935) SIZE: 15 3/8 x 20 1/2 in./39 x 52.2 cm DESCRIPTION: McManus was born in Louisiana and studied art in Paris. She was a prolific writer, book illustrator, and graphic designer—a pioneer for women in the arts in America. She authored and contributed to some 60 titles, including illustrating Lewis Carroll’s “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” and producing her own children’s series called “Little Cousin.” Here, she advertises the newest work by female author H. A. Guerber (Hélène Adeline Guerber), whose books largely focused on lively retellings of myths, legends, folklore, and history. (Art Nouveau; Literary; American)

    Poster Auctions International Inc
  • BLANCHE MCMANUS (1870-?). JOSEPH JEFFERSON'S / RIP VAN WINKLE. 1895. 20x14 inches, 50x35 cm.
    Dec. 17, 2014

    BLANCHE MCMANUS (1870-?). JOSEPH JEFFERSON'S / RIP VAN WINKLE. 1895. 20x14 inches, 50x35 cm.

    Est: $400 - $600

    BLANCHE MCMANUS (1870-?) JOSEPH JEFFERSON'S / RIP VAN WINKLE. 1895. 20x14 inches, 50 3/4x35 1/2 cm. Condition A- / B+: minor abrasions at edges; creases in margins and image. Hinged to mat at top edge. Paper. "McManus portrayed Jefferson, one of the most famous actors of the American stage, in his role as Rip Van Winkle" (Kiehl p. 135). Kiehl 126.

    Swann Auction Galleries
  • BLANCHE MCMANUS (1870-?). THE TRUE MOTHER GOOSE. 1895. 20x14 inches, 52x36 cm. Heliotype Ptg. Co., Boston.
    Dec. 17, 2014

    BLANCHE MCMANUS (1870-?). THE TRUE MOTHER GOOSE. 1895. 20x14 inches, 52x36 cm. Heliotype Ptg. Co., Boston.

    Est: $700 - $1,000

    BLANCHE MCMANUS (1870-?) THE TRUE MOTHER GOOSE. 1895. 20 3/4x14 1/2 inches, 52 3/4x36 3/4 cm. Heliotype Ptg. Co., Boston. Condition A: minor creases in upper left margin. Hinged to mat at top edge. Paper. Born in Louisiana, McManus studied in Paris before returning to America, where her brief poster career flourished. She is attributed with having designed 8 posters, and is considered one of the best female designers of the era (along with Florence Lundborg, Ethel Reed and Alice Glenny). Shortly after the turn-of-the-century, she returned to Paris and worked as a book illustrator. She wrote and illustrated at least one book of her own, The True Mother Goose (and created a poster for it), as well as authoring The American Woman Abroad and Our French Cousins. "Her posters are boldly conceived, with a sure sense of the well-drawn line and a controlled use of contrasting color to create a positive and negative image" (Kiehl p. 189). Kiehl 127, Reims 1244, Margolin p. 141, Keay p. 74, American Posters no. 52, DFP-I 301, Virginia p. 8, Crystal Palace 685.

    Swann Auction Galleries
  • BLANCHE MCMANUS (1870-?). "CAPTAINS COURAGEOUS" / RUDYARD KIPLING'S AMERICAN NOVEL. 1897. 17x12 inches, 45x32 cm.
    Feb. 25, 2014

    BLANCHE MCMANUS (1870-?). "CAPTAINS COURAGEOUS" / RUDYARD KIPLING'S AMERICAN NOVEL. 1897. 17x12 inches, 45x32 cm.

    Est: $400 - $600

    BLANCHE MCMANUS (1870-?) "CAPTAINS COURAGEOUS" / RUDYARD KIPLING'S AMERICAN NOVEL. 1897. 17 3/4x12 1/2 inches, 45x32 cm. Condition A-: repaired tear through left margin slightly affecting image; archival tape on verso. Paper. Kiehl 128.

    Swann Auction Galleries
  • Poster by Blanche McManus - Scribner's Fiction Number
    Dec. 11, 2010

    Poster by Blanche McManus - Scribner's Fiction Number

    Est: €450 - €750

    Scribner's Fiction Number - 34x57, 1895, on linen by Blanche McManus (1870-1929)

    Van Sabben Poster Auctions
  • Blanche McManus (American, 1870-1929), Palais de Luxembourg, Titled, signed, and dated "...Blanche McManus 1907" l.r., Condition: Subtl
    Nov. 14, 2008

    Blanche McManus (American, 1870-1929), Palais de Luxembourg, Titled, signed, and dated "...Blanche McManus 1907" l.r., Condition: Subtl

    Est: $500 - $700

    Blanche McManus (American, 1870-1929) Palais de Luxembourg Titled, signed, and dated "...Blanche McManus 1907" l.r. Watercolor and graphite on paper, sight size 10 x 14 3/4 in. (25.4 x 37.4 cm), framed. Condition: Subtle toning, not examined out of frame.

    Skinner
  • McMANUS, BLANCHE (1870-?)
    May. 18, 2006

    McMANUS, BLANCHE (1870-?)

    Est: £600 - £800

    SCRIBNER'S FICTION NUMBER lithograph in colours, 1895, condition B+; backed on linen 22 1/2 x 13 1/2 in. (57 x 34cm.)

    Christie's
  • BLANCHE MCMANUS (1870 - ?) LEGENDS OF THE RHINE. 1895.
    Oct. 14, 2004

    BLANCHE MCMANUS (1870 - ?) LEGENDS OF THE RHINE. 1895.

    Est: $500 - $750

    20 1/2x15 1/4 inches. Condition A-: minor losses and repaired tears at edges. Born in Louisiana, McManus studied in Paris before returning to America, where her brief poster career flourished. Eight posters are attributed to her and she is considered one of the best female designers of the era (along with Florence Lundborg, Ethel Reed and Alice Glenny). Shortly after the turn-of-the-century she returned to Paris and worked as a book illustrator. She wrote and illustrated at least one book of her own, The True Mother Goose, (and created a poster for it), as well as authoring The American Woman Abroad and Our French Cousins. "Her posters are boldly conceived, with a sure sense of the well-drawn line and a controlled use of contrasting color to create a positive and negative image" (Kiehl p. 189) DFP I 303, Margolin p. 159, Keay p. 75, not in Kiehl.

    Swann Auction Galleries
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