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Vintage 1928 Ralph Barton Hand Colored Risqué Cartoon Print

Ralph Waldo Emerson Barton (August 14, 1891 – May 19, 1931) was a popular American cartoonist and caricaturist of actors and other celebrities. His work was in heavy demand through the 1920s and has been considered to epitomize the era. Barton was nearly forgotten soon after his death, shortly before his fortieth birthday. Print is colorized and has foreign writing at the bottom. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request

RALPH BARTON (1891-1931)

Woman standing in car picking blossoms (pin-up) Calendar illustration Oil on board 32 x 22 cm Provenance: Private collection, Italy

Ralph Barton (1891-1931): Portrait of Ignacy Jan Paderewski

Gouache on paper, 1922, sigend 'Ralph Barton' dated and inscribed 'for Caillotta' lower left, with the artist's inkstamp on the reverse.17 1/2 x 8 1/2 in. (sheet), 18 x 9 1/8 in. (frame).Note: Paderewski was a piano virtuoso and Independent Poland's first Prime Minister.

Ralph Barton Drawing French Maid Cartoon Illustration

Cartoon illustration, ink drawing with wash by Ralph Barton (1891 - 1931). Paper size 13 1/2" x 9 1/4".

Ralph Barton American, 1891-1931 Leopold Stokowski, 1922

Ralph Barton American, 1891-1931 Leopold Stokowski, 1922 Signed RALPH BARTON (ll), inscribed indistinctly and dated Dec. 1922 in pencil (ll); stamped FROM RALPH BARTON/15 WEST 51/NEW YORK twice on the reverse Gouache and pencil on cardboard 17 1/2 x 8 5/8 inches Provenance: Robert C. Graham, Sr. Edith Graham By descent C Estate of Robert C. Graham, Sr.

Autographs: Ralph Barton

Autographs: Ralph Barton Artist (1891-1931) best known for his cartoons and caricatures of actors and other celebrities. Though his work was heavily in demand through the 1920s and is often considered to epitomize the era, his personal life was troubled by mental illness, and he was nearly forgotten soon after his suicide, shortly before his fortieth birthday. A collection of four letters, all signed "Ralph," consisting of three TLSs, including one multi-page letter, and a postcard. The only legible date is on a TLS, dated September 10. All of the letters are addressed to Roland Young. Most of the letters are written while working and living in France, with the postcard telling of a trip to Spain. One letter mentions Charlie Chaplin, and reads, in part: "Charlie, like me, was having his change of life-his Crisis of Forty Years. I went out to be consoled, and found him in a worse state than I was in. I ended by holding his hand instead of his holding mine," and continues on to share some shameful exploits: "I'm afraid I made the season's prize ass of myself. The great love that God sent me, profiting by the scandal I managed to kick up, went to bye-bye with every able-bodied male in France and Switzerland with envoys from Italy and South America during my absence-only these foreigners haven't our respect for womanhood and they came to see me, passing along in an orderly line, to recount their experiences with the lady, the old familiar line, the one I fell for, holding, God damn it, their sides and howling with laughter! You can imagine how foolish I felt." In very good condition, with creasing, toning and some scattered soiling, and tears and folds along the edges of the letter dated September 10.

RALPH WALDO EMERSON BARTON, American, 1891-1931, "Woollcott Theatre - La Fiske in Repertoire...",, Ink on paper, 18¼" x 13¼". Framed...

RALPH WALDO EMERSON BARTON American, 1891-1931 "Woollcott Theatre - La Fiske in Repertoire...", a satirical depiction of New Yorker theater critic Alexander Woollcott referencing the actress Minnie Maddern Fiske. Ralph Barton was asked to serve as an advisory editor to Harold Ross for his new magazine The New Yorker, along with Marc Connelly, George Kaufman, Rea Irvin, Alice Duer Miller, Dorothy Parker and Alexander Woollcott. Ink on paper, 18 1/4" x 13 1/4". Framed.

RALPH WALDO EMERSON BARTON, American, 1891-1931, "Woollcott Theatre - La Fiske in Repertoire...",, Ink on paper, 18¼" x 13¼". Framed...

RALPH WALDO EMERSON BARTON American, 1891-1931 "Woollcott Theatre - La Fiske in Repertoire...", a satirical depiction of New Yorker theater critic Alexander Woollcott referencing the actress Minnie Maddern Fiske. Ralph Barton was asked to serve as an advisory editor to Harold Ross for his new magazine The New Yorker, along with Marc Connelly, George Kaufman, Rea Irvin, Alice Duer Miller, Dorothy Parker and Alexander Woollcott. Ink on paper, 18 1/4" x 13 1/4". Framed.

RALPH BARTON (American, 1891-1931) Joseph Conrad, Judge

RALPH BARTON (American, 1891-1931) Joseph Conrad, Judge Magazine illustration, June 1923 Mixed media on board 18.25 x 14.25 in. Signed and inscribed lower right

AUTOGRAPHS: BARTON RALPH: (1891-1931) American

AUTOGRAPHS: BARTON RALPH: (1891-1931) American Artist and Caricaturist. Rare illustrated A.L.S., Ralph Barton, one page, 8vo, Paris, 23rd June 1926, to Mr. Blodgett. Barton writes a brief, ironic letter, in full, 'Awfully nice of you to ask me, but I never, under any circumstances, send my autograph or draw one of these [arrow inserted] things of myself. Regretfully yours, Ralph Barton' Barton's arrow points downwards to a good original profile self caricature, drawn in dark fountain pen ink, which fills the lower half of the page. Autographs of Barton are rare in any form following his untimely suicide at the age of 39 and this is a particularly attractive letter, enhanced by the caricature. VG

Droll Stories by Honore' De Balzac - Illustrated by Ralph Barton

This is a great book by French author Honore' de Balzac that is translated into English. The Droll Stories were banned in Canada & Ireland for sexual content. The 31 engravings are by the famous artist Ralph Barton (American, 1891-1931). Barton was best known for his cartoons and caricatures of celebrities, and he was widely popular during the 20's and 30's before his suicide shortly before his 40th birthday.

RALPH BARTON NEW YEARS BABY ILLUSTRATION 1920

BARTON, Ralph, (American, 1891-1931): New Years Baby, Illustration, Watercolor and Gouache, 18'' x 17 1/2'', signed, framed, 24'' x 23''. Barton was best known for his cartoons and caricatures of celebrities, and he was widely popular during the 20's and 30's before his suicide shortly before his 40th birthday.

RALPH BARTON (American, 1891-1931) The Dinner

RALPH BARTON (American, 1891-1931) The Dinner Table, c. 1930 Ink on paper 11 x 9 in. Not signed

Attributed to Ralph Barton (American 1891-1931) A Modern Aphrodite Signed l.c., "HALLET" watermark l.l.Mixed media (ink/conte crayon) d

Attributed to Ralph Barton (American 1891-1931) A Modern Aphrodite Signed l.c., "HALLET" watermark l.l. Mixed media (ink/conte crayon) drawing on laid paper, sight size 11 1/4 x 18 1/2 in., framed. Condition: Some paper losses, some acid burn verso Provenance: A private New England collection.

Ralph Barton, American,1891-1931, 1920’s office illustration, “Where the News Is”, Ink and gouache, Signed LL, back inscribed with caption,