Written by Thomas | 14th December 2018
1. Signed Catalogue - Keith Haring 1988 - "A one-man exhibition in Los Angeles" - 1988
Keith Allen Haring, an American artist famous for his pop art and graffiti-like artworks, had his roots in the street culture of New York of the 1980s. Haring grew most of his popularity from the spontaneous drawings he did in the subways of New York. His work was more and more recognized, and his art also started to address political and societal themes. In this week’s Books (Exclusive Artbooks) Auction, you can find a scarce, signed copy of his exhibition catalogue, that was presented during his ‘One-man exhibition’ in Los Angeles in 1988.
2. Ambrogio Gerosa, "Ambros" (33° degrees Masonry) - Manuscript; Copy letter book on Masonry - 1949/1950
In this week’s Books (Historical Documents) Auction, you can find this unique manuscript, written by the Italian cartoonist and illustrator Ambrogio Gerosa, who was also known as Ambros. This occult diary gives a unique insight into the esoteric Masonic rituals and symbolism, which normally stays behind closed doors.
3. Albert Dubout, Georges Brassens - "Corridas de Dubout" - 1967
In our specially dedicated Dubout the Illustrator Auction, you can find this first edition of Dubout’s illustrations of Bull Fighting, complete with dust jacket and a foreword by Brassens.
4. Miguel de Cervantes - "Parte primera y segunda del ingenioso hidalgo don Quixote de la Mancha" - 1668
When Don Quixote was first published, it was mostly interpreted as a humorous work. But over the years, this work became one of the most important literature books ever written. In this week’s Book Auction (Pre-1700), you can relive this piece of history with a complete early 4th Spanish edition of Don Quixote, that was published in 1668.
5. Iacob Colom - "La Flamboyante Colomne Des Pays-Bas XVII Provinces" - 1621-1650
In this week’s Cartography (NL) Auction, you can find this 17th-century atlas of the Netherlands, containing 250 pages with beautiful maps and engravings.
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