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b. 1926 - d. 2001

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      • Benito Montresor. Costume Design, ink and watercolor
        Jan. 29, 2022

        Benito Montresor. Costume Design, ink and watercolor

        Est: $400 - $600

        (Italian, 1926-2001). Ink and watercolor on paper, costume design for "La Gioconda," signed and titled "Beni Montresor" ur, sheet size: 11 1/2 x 9 in., framed.

        Alex Cooper
      • Benito Montresor. Set Design, ink and watercolor on paper
        Oct. 02, 2021

        Benito Montresor. Set Design, ink and watercolor on paper

        Est: $300 - $500

        (Italian, 1926-2001). Signed "BM" lr, additional identifying information on verso, sheet size: 6 1/4 x 8 3/4 in., framed.

        Alex Cooper
      • Benito (Beni) Montresor Italian, 1926-2001 Costume Design for Lady of the Court in Marco Millions (by Eugene O'Neill)
        Apr. 28, 2021

        Benito (Beni) Montresor Italian, 1926-2001 Costume Design for Lady of the Court in Marco Millions (by Eugene O'Neill)

        Est: $300 - $500

        Benito (Beni) Montresor Italian, 1926-2001 Costume Design for Lady of the Court in Marco Millions (by Eugene O'Neill) Signed and inscribed Marco Millions / Lady of the Court #1 / Beni Montresor (ur) Ink on paper 11 3/4 x 9 inches (29.85 x 22.86 cm)

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      • Benito (Beni) Montresor Italian, 1926-2001 (i) Costume Design for Sleeping Beauty, 1972 (ii) Set Design for The Magic Flute, circa 1966
        Apr. 28, 2021

        Benito (Beni) Montresor Italian, 1926-2001 (i) Costume Design for Sleeping Beauty, 1972 (ii) Set Design for The Magic Flute, circa 1966

        Est: $400 - $600

        Benito (Beni) Montresor Italian, 1926-2001 (i) Costume Design for Sleeping Beauty at the Royal Ballet, 1972 Signed, dated and inscribed Beni Montresor, 1972/The Sleeping Beauty/The Royal Ballet and inscribed and dated Per Ilsay/da Beni/Natale 1973 (cr) Ink on paper 11 5/8 x 8 3/8 inches (29.5 x 21.3 cm) (ii) Set Design for The Magic Flute, circa 1966 Ink on paper Overall 9 x 10 inches (22.9 x 25.4 cm), image 3 1/2 x 6 inches (8.9 x 15.2 cm) This work by Montresor is assumed to be a preliminary sketch for the 1966 New York City Opera Staging of The Magic Flute. Estate of Thomas P. Lacy

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      • Beni Montresor Original Book Illustration Watercolor CINDERELLA 1965
        Aug. 06, 2018

        Beni Montresor Original Book Illustration Watercolor CINDERELLA 1965

        Est: $300 - $500

        Beni Montresor original book illustration watercolor from Cinderella "Prince Ramiro", signed and titled by Beni Montresor. Benito (Beni) Montresor (Italian,1926-2010). Based on the opera by Rossini "Cinderella" or "Cenerentola" written and illustrated in color by Montresor, 1965. Character image on page 5 "The Baron thought only of his own pleasure". Watercolor and ink. Signed lower right, Beni Montresor and lower left titled: Cinderella. Dimensions: framed: 15.25 inches x 19 inches, sight: 5.60 inches x 7.60 inches. Condition: good original estate condition. Provenance: Acquired from the estate of the artist Beni Montresor.

        Kensington Estate Auctions
      • Beni Montresor Original Working Manuscript Mock Up Book And Cover Art THE NIGHTINGALE 1985
        Jun. 18, 2018

        Beni Montresor Original Working Manuscript Mock Up Book And Cover Art THE NIGHTINGALE 1985

        Est: $300 - $500

        Rare original working manuscript mock-up book and cover art "The Nightingale" by the artist illustrator Beni Montresor. Beni Montresor (Italian, b.1926-2001). Hans Christian Andersen "The Nightingale" adapted by Alan Benjamin and illustrated by Beni Montresor (Caldecott medalist). Original watercolor cover art of The Nightingale with editing text, typed and handwritten. Approx. 32 pages plus many additional notations on loose paper. Dimensions: watercolor cover art: 12.6" x 10", mock up pages: 12.6" x 10". Publisher: Crown, New York 1985. Condition: good original estate condition. Provenance: Beni Montresor estate. Summary: Despite being neglected by the emperor for a jewel-studded bird, the little nightingale revives the dying ruler with its beautiful song.

        Kensington Estate Auctions
      • Beni Montresor Costume Stage Design, 1982
        Apr. 23, 2018

        Beni Montresor Costume Stage Design, 1982

        Est: $100 - $300

        Beni Montresor (Italian,1926-2001). Original opera costume design painting, signed and dated by the artist Beni Montresor 1982. Ink and gouache on drawing paper. Dimension:10.3" x 9.25". *Included with drawing is the art exhibition brochure of Beni Montresor 'COLOR LIGHT' held at the Performing Library at Lincoln Center, N.Y.C.. Condition: good original estate condition. Provenance: private estate

        Kensington Estate Auctions
      • Beni Montresor Original Stage Set Design Paintings For The Royal Ballet Production of Sleeping Beauty, 1972
        Apr. 23, 2018

        Beni Montresor Original Stage Set Design Paintings For The Royal Ballet Production of Sleeping Beauty, 1972

        Est: $300 - $500

        Ben Montresor original stage set design paintings for the Royal Ballet production of Sleeping Beauty, 1972. Ben Montresor (Italian,1926-2001) artist. Signed, dated and inscribed by Ben Montresor 1972. Includes: two design stage sets with a transparent overlay. Watercolor, gilt gold and ink on illustration board. Inscribed:: Royal Ballet Act 3 Sleeping Beauty 1972. Dimension: 23.5" x 15". Condition: good original estate condition. Provenance: private estate

        Kensington Estate Auctions
      • Beni Montresor Original Stage Set Design Painting For The Operatic Production of "Norma" Teatro Municipal Rio De Janeiro,1979
        Apr. 23, 2018

        Beni Montresor Original Stage Set Design Painting For The Operatic Production of "Norma" Teatro Municipal Rio De Janeiro,1979

        Est: $300 - $500

        Beni Montresor original stage set design painting for the operatic production of Norma. Beni Montresor (Italian,1926-2001) artist designer. Inscribed: "Norma, Scene 2, Teatro Municipal Rio De Janeiro. Signed and dated by the artist, Beni Montresor 1979 (view photo). Watercolor and ink on illustration stock paper. Dimension: 27.9" x 21.5". Condition: good original estate condition. Provenance: private estate

        Kensington Estate Auctions
      • Beni Montresor Original New York City Opera Set Design Painting for "Lucia di Lammermoor" 1980
        Apr. 23, 2018

        Beni Montresor Original New York City Opera Set Design Painting for "Lucia di Lammermoor" 1980

        Est: $300 - $500

        Beni Montresor original stage set design painting for the operatic production of Lucia di Lammermoor, New York City Opera,1980. Beni Montresor (Italian,1926-2001) design illustrator. Signed, inscribed and titled by Beni Montresor 1980 (view photo). Gouache, ink and metallic foil, including hand-written directions on stock illustration paper. Dimension: 25" x 22" . Condition: good original estate condition. Provenance: private estate

        Kensington Estate Auctions
      • Beni Montresor (1926-2001) "The Magic Flute, Teatro Le Fenice - Venezia"
        Oct. 15, 2017

        Beni Montresor (1926-2001) "The Magic Flute, Teatro Le Fenice - Venezia"

        Est: $500 - $700

        Benito "Beni" Montresor (Italian, 1926-2001) "The Magic Flute, Teatro Le Fenice - Venezia", mixed media ink and graphite drawing on paper, preliminary sketch. Framed. Size: 7'' x 10.75'', 18 x 27 cm (sight); 16.5'' x 20'', 42 x 51 cm (mat).

        Material Culture
      • 2 Beni Montresor (1926-2001) 2 Works from "Willy O'Dwyer Jumped in the Fire"
        Oct. 15, 2017

        2 Beni Montresor (1926-2001) 2 Works from "Willy O'Dwyer Jumped in the Fire"

        Est: $300 - $500

        2 Benito "Beni" Montresor (Italian, 1926-2001) 2 Works from "Willy O'Dwyer Jumped in the Fire", each hand-painted maquette proof prints, titled and signed in lower margin. Framed. Largest size: 9.25'' x 15.5'', 23 x 39 cm (sight); 17.5'' x 24'', 44 x 61 cm (frame).

        Material Culture
      • Benito Montresor (Italian, 1926-2001)
        Apr. 23, 2016

        Benito Montresor (Italian, 1926-2001)

        Est: $500 - $800

        Benito Montresor (Italian, 1926-2001), "L", proof from A for Angel (New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1969), watercolor, pencil signed and titled lower margin, titled on "Marisa del Re Gallery Inc., New York, NY" label en verso, sight 23" x 10-1/2". Glazed, matted and framed.

        New Orleans Auction Galleries
      • Beni MONTRESOR: There was an old woman. 1967
        Oct. 03, 2015

        Beni MONTRESOR: There was an old woman. 1967

        Est: $150 - $250

        Hand-colored proof print, titled and signed by the artist in ink at bottom margin. Published in an anthology of Mother Goose rhymes ?I Saw a Ship A-Sailing?, 1967. 9-1/2 x 16-1/2 inches.

        JMW Auction Gallery
      • BENI MONTRESOR. Bedtime.
        Jan. 24, 2013

        BENI MONTRESOR. Bedtime.

        Est: $2,000 - $3,000

        BENI MONTRESOR. Bedtime. 14 finished ink studies for his book "Bedtime!" Various sizes, average sheet measures 254x381 mm; 10x15 inches, most with pencil comments, captions, measurements, or other indications rectos and versos, scattered remnants of adhesive, mostly marginal. Circa 1978.

        Swann Auction Galleries
      • BENI MONTRESOR. "Cat, Homage to Picasso."
        Jan. 24, 2013

        BENI MONTRESOR. "Cat, Homage to Picasso."

        Est: $2,000 - $3,000

        BENI MONTRESOR. "Cat, Homage to Picasso." Black paper collage created for a later production of the ballet "Omaggio a Picasso" first performed at La Scala. 368x521 mm; 14 1/2x20 1/2 inches, sheet, mounted to thick drawing paper; in lower right corner, above his signature and "New York 1986" is "Paulo Bortoluzzi / Omaggio a Picasso. Violenza" (as inscription to the work's director, Paulo Bortoluzzi); with an undated, unsigned autograph letter by Montresor to Bortoluzzi discussing his work (though not this particular piece). New York, 1986

        Swann Auction Galleries
      • Beni Montresor, Set Design "Do I Hear a Waltz?"
        Jun. 02, 2012

        Beni Montresor, Set Design "Do I Hear a Waltz?"

        Est: $1,000 - $1,500

        Depicts an interior scene with large fireplace. Inscribed on mount at bottom left: "Do I Hear a Waltz?" and signed on mount at bottom right "Beni Montresor," in ink. Image: 12 1/4" x 27 1/8" on slightly larger sheet. Frame: 22 1/4" x 36 1/2". Moun tbears light age toning at top, otherwise in good condition. From the Estate of Arthur Laurents.

        Roland Auctions NY
      • Beni Montresor, Italian 1926-2001- "Salambo";
        Apr. 14, 2012

        Beni Montresor, Italian 1926-2001- "Salambo";

        Est: £120 - £180

        Beni Montresor, Italian 1926-2001- "Salambo"; costume design, pen and black ink, watercolour and gouache signed, inscribed and dated 55, 47x30cm., (unframed) (may be subject to Droit de Suite)

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      • Beni Montresor, Italian 1926-2001- "Salambo";
        Mar. 13, 2012

        Beni Montresor, Italian 1926-2001- "Salambo";

        Est: £200 - £300

        Beni Montresor, Italian 1926-2001- "Salambo"; costume design, pen and black ink, watercolour and gouache signed, inscribed and dated 55, 47x30cm., (unframed) (may be subject to Droit de Suite)

        Roseberys
      • MONTRESOR, BENITO. 1926-2001. "Willy O'Dwyer Jumped in the Fire," hand-colored print,
        Dec. 15, 2011

        MONTRESOR, BENITO. 1926-2001. "Willy O'Dwyer Jumped in the Fire," hand-colored print,

        Est: $600 - $800

        "Willy O'Dwyer Jumped in the Fire," hand-colored print, 266 x 224 mm, signed and titled in blue ink, alternative color study for the jacket of Beatrice Schenk de Regniers, Willy O'Dwyer Jumped in the Fire (New York: Atheneum, 1968), matted and framed.

        Bonhams
      • MONTRESOR, BENITO. 1926-2001. "B - Bernard Bicycling on Butterfly Bay," pen and ink,
        Dec. 15, 2011

        MONTRESOR, BENITO. 1926-2001. "B - Bernard Bicycling on Butterfly Bay," pen and ink,

        Est: $1,000 - $2,000

        "B - Bernard Bicycling on Butterfly Bay," pen and ink, 240 x 562 mm, illustration for A is for Angel (New York: Knopf, 1968), lacking one of the balloons. With a print of this page hand-colored by the artist. Italian-born Beni Montresor was one of the most celebrated stage designers of the late twentieth century. He also won the 1965 Caldecott Medal.

        Bonhams
      • MONTRESOR, BENITO. 1926-2001. "H - Harold Hurrying to the House," pen and ink,
        Dec. 15, 2011

        MONTRESOR, BENITO. 1926-2001. "H - Harold Hurrying to the House," pen and ink,

        Est: $1,000 - $2,000

        "H - Harold Hurrying to the House," pen and ink, 287 x 460 mm, illustration for A is for Angel (New York: Knopf, 1968), with a print of this page hand-colored by the artist.

        Bonhams
      • Benito (Beni) Montresor (Italian, 1926-2001) "The Sleeping Beauty,"
        Jun. 22, 2011

        Benito (Beni) Montresor (Italian, 1926-2001) "The Sleeping Beauty,"

        Est: $1,200 - $1,800

        "The Sleeping Beauty," three costume sketches on single sheet for the 1972 Royal Ballet production of Tschaikovsky's The Sleeping Beauty of Cattalabutte, comprising two Bluebirds and two Cats. Sepia ink. 31.6 x 23.4cm (12 7/16 x 9 3/16in).

        Bonhams
      • Benito (Beni) Montresor (Italian, 1926-2001) "The Nightingale,"
        Jun. 22, 2011

        Benito (Beni) Montresor (Italian, 1926-2001) "The Nightingale,"

        Est: $1,200 - $1,800

        "The Nightingale," title page sketch for Hans Christian Andersen's Andersen, The Nightingale. (New York: Crown, 1985), together with a set of page proofs featuring a sample of the covers. Watercolor and ink. 23 x 28cm (9 1/16 x 11in).

        Bonhams
      • Benito (Beni) Montresor (Italian, 1926-2001) "Prince Ramiro,"
        Jun. 22, 2011

        Benito (Beni) Montresor (Italian, 1926-2001) "Prince Ramiro,"

        Est: $3,500 - $4,500

        "Prince Ramiro," illustration for Gioacchino Rossini's Cinderella (New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1965). Signed. Watercolor. 14 x 18.5cm (5 1/2 x 7 5/16in). Matted and framed.

        Bonhams
      • Benito (Beni) Montresor (Italian, 1926-2001) "Capucetto Rosso,"
        Jun. 22, 2011

        Benito (Beni) Montresor (Italian, 1926-2001) "Capucetto Rosso,"

        Est: $4,000 - $6,000

        "Capucetto Rosso," 1991. One of no more than 25 copies. Signed and titled. Color lithograph. 50.7 x 111.3cm (19 15/16 x 43 13/16in). Matted and framed.

        Bonhams
      • Benito (Beni) Montresor (Italian, 1926-2001) "As I Went to Bonner,"
        Jun. 22, 2011

        Benito (Beni) Montresor (Italian, 1926-2001) "As I Went to Bonner,"

        Est: $800 - $1,200

        "As I Went to Bonner," hand-colored blue proof for I Saw a Ship A-Sailing (New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1967). Signed and titled. Watercolor on blue proof. 25.5 x 43.4cm (10 1/16 x 17 1/16in). Matted and framed.

        Bonhams
      • Benito (Beni) Montresor (Italian, 1926-2001) "W (Witch / Wheel / Wall...),"
        Jun. 22, 2011

        Benito (Beni) Montresor (Italian, 1926-2001) "W (Witch / Wheel / Wall...),"

        Est: $1,000 - $1,500

        "W (Witch / Wheel / Wall...)," illustration for A for Angel (New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1969). Pen and ink. 24 x 28cm (9 7/16 x 11in).

        Bonhams
      • Benito (Beni) Montresor (Italian, 1926-2001) "X (Xmas tree),"
        Jun. 22, 2011

        Benito (Beni) Montresor (Italian, 1926-2001) "X (Xmas tree),"

        Est: $1,000 - $1,500

        "X (Xmas tree)," illustration for A for Angel (New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1969). Pen and ink. 24 x 28cm (9 7/16 x 11in).

        Bonhams
      • Benito (Beni) Montresor (Italian, 1926-2001) "A B C."
        Jun. 22, 2011

        Benito (Beni) Montresor (Italian, 1926-2001) "A B C."

        Est: $700 - $900

        "A B C." Hand-colored proof from A for Angel (New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1969). Signed and titled. Watercolor on paper. 28 x 39.5cm (11 x 15 9/16in). Framed.

        Bonhams
      • Benito (Beni) Montresor (Italian, 1926-2001) "A (Airplane / Angel / Apple),"
        Jun. 22, 2011

        Benito (Beni) Montresor (Italian, 1926-2001) "A (Airplane / Angel / Apple),"

        Est: $1,000 - $2,000

        "A (Airplane / Angel / Apple)," illustration for A for Angel (New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1969). Pen and ink. 26 x 18cm (10 1/4 x 7 1/16in).

        Bonhams
      • Benito (Beni) Montresor (Italian, 1926-2001) "Little Tommy Tittlemouse,"
        Jun. 22, 2011

        Benito (Beni) Montresor (Italian, 1926-2001) "Little Tommy Tittlemouse,"

        Est: $800 - $1,200

        "Little Tommy Tittlemouse," hand-colored blue proof for I Saw a Ship A-Sailing (New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1967). Signed and titled. Watercolor on blue proof. 25 x 20cm (9 13/16 x 7 7/8in). Matted and framed.

        Bonhams
      • Benito (Beni) Montresor (Italian, 1926-2001) Regniers, Beatrice Schenk de. May I Bring A Friend?
        Jun. 22, 2011

        Benito (Beni) Montresor (Italian, 1926-2001) Regniers, Beatrice Schenk de. May I Bring A Friend?

        Est: $800 - $1,200

        Regniers, Beatrice Schenk de. May I Bring A Friend? New York: Atheneum, 1964. With original pen-and-ink drawing (60 x 75 mm) by Montresor loosely inserted. Small square 4to (246 x 202 mm). Calf presentation binding stamped in gilt and blind, cloth slipcase. Wear to extremities. Publisher's presentation copy. When May I Bring A Friend? won the Caldecott Medal in 1965, Atheneum had a copy specially bound and presented it to Montresor. His editors have warmly inscribed and affixed a gold Caldecott Medal seal to the first leaf, and Montresor's original pen-and-ink drawing for the title page has been laid in.

        Bonhams
      • Benito (Beni) Montresor (Italian, 1926-2001) "There Was an Old Woman,"
        Jun. 22, 2011

        Benito (Beni) Montresor (Italian, 1926-2001) "There Was an Old Woman,"

        Est: $800 - $1,200

        "There Was an Old Woman," hand-colored blue proof for I Saw a Ship A-Sailing (New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1967). Signed and titled. Watercolor on blue proof. 26 x 44cm (10 1/4 x 17 5/16in). Matted and framed.

        Bonhams
      • Benito (Beni) Montresor (Italian, 1926-2001) "What other things do mommies do?"
        Jun. 22, 2011

        Benito (Beni) Montresor (Italian, 1926-2001) "What other things do mommies do?"

        Est: $1,000 - $1,500

        "What other things do mommies do?" illustration for Eve Miriam's Mommies at Work (New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1961), pp. 11-12. Signed. Pen and ink. 25.6 x 30.6cm (10 1/16 x 12 1/16in).

        Bonhams
      • Benito (Beni) Montresor Italian, 1926-2001 Stage Design for Montemezzi's "L'amore dei tre re" and Study for a Cathedral Interior: A ...
        Oct. 07, 2009

        Benito (Beni) Montresor Italian, 1926-2001 Stage Design for Montemezzi's "L'amore dei tre re" and Study for a Cathedral Interior: A ...

        Est: $500 - $700

        Benito (Beni) Montresor Italian, 1926-2001 Stage Design for Montemezzi's "L'amore dei tre re" and Study for a Cathedral Interior: A double-sided work Signed Beni Montresor and dated 1980 (lr), titled (ll) and dedicated Per Beverly con molti baci, Beni (lc) One side pen and ink with watercolor on paper and the other side pencil on paper 16 1/8 x 27 5/8 inches

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