Frederic Dorr Steele Sold at Auction Prices

Etcher, Illustrator, b. 1873 - d. 1944

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  • STEELE, Frederic Dorr (1873-1944). Original artist’s proof ...
    Apr. 20, 2023

    STEELE, Frederic Dorr (1873-1944). Original artist’s proof ...

    Est: $400 - $600

    STEELE, Frederic Dorr (1873-1944). Original artist’s proof for an advertisement for Collier’s The National Weekly. [New York: Collier’s, ca. 1900s]. Proof on paper, with proof illustrations affixed (11 ½ x 7 ½”; 292 x 190 mm). Some toning, creasing to proof. Housed in a gray paper folder (some wear, front cover of folder is detached, yet present). FRONT COVER OF FOLDER IS INSCRIBED BY SHERLOCKIAN, VINCENT STARRETT (1866-1974): “This is the original artist’s proof given me by Frederic Dorr Steele VS”. Starrett writes at bottom: “[Mounting and lettering, etc, by Fridolf Johnson]” (Johnson designed Starrett’s bookplate). -- [Together with:] STEELE, Frederic Dorr. 2 ads for Sherlock Holmes in Collier’s [New York: Collier’s: March, 1904, and “Household Number for November”]. Visible area for each ad: 15 x 10 ¾”; 390 x 275 mm. Each ad is matted and glazed. Some wear, soiling, creasing to ads.

    Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
  • STEELE, Frederic Dorr (1873-1944). The Adventure of the Mis...
    Apr. 20, 2023

    STEELE, Frederic Dorr (1873-1944). The Adventure of the Mis...

    Est: $100 - $200

    STEELE, Frederic Dorr (1873-1944). The Adventure of the Missing Hatrack. Collected in The Player’s Book, A Half-Century of Fact, Feeling, Fun and Folklore. New York: The Players, 1938. 8vo. Illustrated. Publisher’s full blue cloth, boards elaborately stamped in blind, spine stamped in gilt (spine toned and slightly worn, some edgewear, rubbing to boards, endleaves a bit foxed, skewed). FIRST APPEARANCE OF A RARE HOLMES PASTICHE WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY ARTIST FREDERIC DORR STEELE (story appears on pp. 189-195). [Together with:] 2 booklets about Steele, including: The Frederic Dorr Steele Memorial Collection (1987) and The Other Master, Frederic Dorr Steele (1984). Both are illustrated (some rubbing, bumping). Steele was the premiere American Sherlock Holmes illustrator, illustrating Holmes for dozens of magazine and book appearances. He based his depiction of Holmes on actor William Gillette.

    Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
  • Frederic Dorr Steele. Original artist’s proof for an advertisement in Collier’s: The National Weekly.
    Dec. 19, 2017

    Frederic Dorr Steele. Original artist’s proof for an advertisement in Collier’s: The National Weekly.

    Est: $300 - $500

    265. [Sherlock Holmes]. Frederic Dorr Steele. Original artist’s proof for an advertisement in Collier’s: The National Weekly, (11.5 x 7.5 in.; 292 x 190mm), contained in a gray paper folder, inscribed by Vincent Starrett: This is the original artist’s proof given to me by Frederic Dorr Steele. At the foot of the folder, Starrett writes: [Mounting and lettering, etc. by Fridolf Johnson]; browned. Fine association piece from Frederic Door Steel to Vincent Starrett. Interesting to note, Fridolf Johnson designed Vincent Starrett’s iconic bookplate. Together with: Two advertisements for Collier’s with artwork by Frederic Dorr Steele announcing Sherlock Holmes stories for the March 1904 number and the November [no year] number; creasing to the November number; both framed. Estimated value: $300 - $500

    Profiles in History
  • Frederic Dorr Steele - 'Sherlock Holmes, An Illustration for "The Adventure of the Lion's Mane"'
    Apr. 25, 2012

    Frederic Dorr Steele - 'Sherlock Holmes, An Illustration for "The Adventure of the Lion's Mane"'

    Est: $900 - $1,200

    Signed and dated "Steele '36" u.r.

    Barridoff Auctions
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