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SENDAK, Maurice. Untitled (Jennie and child). Harper and Row, New York, 1971.
Price: US$400.00 + shipping
Description: Offset lithograph. Image measures "4 1/2" x 4 5/8". Sheet measures 14" x 11". Signed "For Neve - Maurice Sendak, Dec. '79" The original print of artwork from Maurice Sendak's 1967 "Higglety Pigglety Pop!" was part of a boxed set released by Harper and Row in 1971. Entitled "Pictures by Maurice Sendak," the set includes original prints of images from the author's books, here printed on single sheets rather than on two-page spreads. This particular image shows the book's protagonist Jennie, a Streayham terrier, seated at the table with a glass. A child is sitting on the floor. This illustration is characteristic of Sendak's beloved style, using visible pen marks to create a variety of textures, depicting characters anthropomorphically, and conveying the mood of the scene through dramatic expressions. In the introduction to the box set, Sendak writes of his influences and attributes this style of illustration to Victorian artists George Pinwell and Arthur Hughes. The print is in very good condition with wide margins as issued. Maurice Sendak (1928-2012) was an American illustrator and writer known for his children's books. Producing illustrations for other authors as well as for television, he is best remembered for "Where the Wild Things Are," which is considered by some to be one of the first contemporary picture books. This print is a lovely example and memento of his work. Scarce.
Seller: Argosy Book Store, ABAA, ILAB, New York, NY, U.S.A.
SENDAK, Maurice. Pictures by Maurice Sendak. Harper & Row, New York, 1971.
Price: US$850.00 + shipping
Description: 20 reproductions of various sizes, from some of Maurice Sendak's favorite books. Loose plates as issued, grouped by title in plain paper folders, plus an introductory folder; all housed together in an elephant folio clamshell box, with floral decorations and printed label. New York: Harper & Row, (1971). Limited First Edition. Special edition limited to 500 copies, of which this is No. 85. Each contains a reproduction of a previously unpublished drawing of the terrier who posed for "Higglety Pigglety Pop" which is hand-signed by Sendak. The box is lightly edgeworn and the spine has been neatly recovered in blue cloth; the prints are in fine condition.
Seller: Argosy Book Store, ABAA, ILAB, New York, NY, U.S.A.
SENDAK, Maurice. Pictures by Maurice Sendak. Harper & Row, New York, 1971.
Price: US$1000.00 + shipping
Description: 20 prints of various sizes, loose as issued, plus introductory folder in large folding box, 16 x 24 inches, box with floral decoration and printed label; in original shipping cardboard box. First edition, limited to 500 numbered copies: 19 reproductions from original artwork plus a reproduction of a previously unpublished pencil drawing of Jennie, the terrier who modelled for the heroine of 'Higglety Pigglety Pop', this plate signed by the artist. Hanrahan A78. (BA). Sealed and never opened in publisher's box
Seller: Riverrun Books & Manuscripts, ABAA, Ardsley, NY, U.S.A.
Price: US$1127.41 + shipping
Condition: Near Fine
Description: A Coloured lithograph, pen Signed by the artist as "Maurice Sendak" at lower right, from Sendak's book 'In the Night Kitchen', copyright information printed verso. The item was originally owned by an agent and friend of Maurice Sendak. 19.25 x 14.5 inches. Unframed. In near fine condition. The image first appeared in Sendak's award winning book "In the Night Kitchen" (New York: Harper & Row, 1970). It shows three rotund chefs, apparent caricatures of comedian Oliver Hardy, preparing batter for a "morning cake." The protagonist of the story, a boy named Mickey, can be seen sitting on a milk bottle at the upper left. This image was first produced in 1971 as a fine art print included among twenty images chosen by Sendak for his portfolio "Pictures by Maurice Sendak" (New York: Harper & Row, 1971). Sendak curated this collection to include his favorite images from eight different titles to be enjoyed as art prints without necessarily being tied to the related text. Please contact us for shipping costs if ordering from outside the UK.
Seller: GEORGE HANCOCK RARE BOOKS PBFA, BATH, United Kingdom
SENDAK, Maurice.. Jennie the Sealyham Terrier. New York: Harper and Row, 1971, 1971.
Price: US$1288.47 + shipping
Description: Signed in pencil lower right, edition of 500. From an unpublished pencil drawing of Maurice Sendak's beloved dog, Jennie, who featured in nearly all his picture books. Lithograph. Sheet size: 17.5 x 24.5cm. Framed size: 28.8 x 34.8 cm. Excellent condition. Presented in a dark wood box frame with conservation acrylic glazing.
Seller: Peter Harrington. ABA/ ILAB., London, United Kingdom