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  • MARC JACOBS Brown Sparrow Crossbody Bag
    Sep. 26, 2024

    MARC JACOBS Brown Sparrow Crossbody Bag

    Est: $80 - $140

    MARC JACOBS Brown Sparrow Crossbody Bag

    Lawsons
  • MARC JACOBS LARGE BROWN LEATHER BAG; in clafskin with gold tone hardware, top twin rolled handles, one compartment with a zip closur...
    Feb. 08, 2024

    MARC JACOBS LARGE BROWN LEATHER BAG; in clafskin with gold tone hardware, top twin rolled handles, one compartment with a zip closur...

    Est: $180 - $260

    A MARC JACOBS LARGE BROWN LEATHER BAG; in calfskin with gold tone hardware, top twin rolled handles, one compartment with a zip closure, black and white monogram fabric with three open pockets, size 52 x 34 x 21cm, handle length 46cm, with dust bag.

    Lawsons
  • Marc by Marc Jacobs Chunky Brown Patent Leather with Gold Striped Heels
    Dec. 08, 2023

    Marc by Marc Jacobs Chunky Brown Patent Leather with Gold Striped Heels

    Est: $100 - $300

    Marc by Marc Jacobs Chunky Brown Patent Leather with Gold Striped Heels Chunky Heel, Peep Toe, Gold Hardware Size 38.5 Brown Patent Leather with Gold Striped Heels

    Collective Hudson, LLC
  • Marc New York Men's Brown Leather Coat
    Sep. 07, 2023

    Marc New York Men's Brown Leather Coat

    Est: -

    Pickup on Saturday, Sep 9, 2023 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm All items are sold as-is. The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free of defects, imperfections, or wear and tear. The pickup address will be released on your invoice. Invoices are sent after the entire auction has ended. Be sure to bring boxes and packing material to pickup. If you purchase a large item, be sure to bring moving help. Shipping is NOT AVAILABLE. Items not picked up by the pickup deadline will be forfeited and you will still be charged. Items cannot be held after the pickup date. Items not picked up will be automatically charged to the card on file.

    Aether Auctions
  • MARC JACOBS DARK BROWN LEATHER SHOULDER BAG
    Aug. 09, 2022

    MARC JACOBS DARK BROWN LEATHER SHOULDER BAG

    Est: $25 - $500

    DESCRIPTION: Marc Jacobs dark brown leather shoulder bag. Purse features gold toned metal hardware double pouches at the front, twist latches at the face of both of the pouches, and double leather handles. Interior metal nameplate impressed "Marc Jacobs". Includes white cloth drawstring carrying bag. CIRCA: 20th Century ORIGIN: USA DIMENSIONS: H: 9.75" X W: 4.5" X L: 13.5" CONDITION: Pre-owned. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305) 333-4134. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission."

    Akiba Galleries
  • MARC BROWN, Massachusetts, Contemporary, A fanciful composite creature., Marker on paper, 35.5" x 47" sight. Framed 36" x 48".
    May. 16, 2019

    MARC BROWN, Massachusetts, Contemporary, A fanciful composite creature., Marker on paper, 35.5" x 47" sight. Framed 36" x 48".

    Est: $500 - $700

    MARC BROWN Massachusetts, Contemporary A fanciful composite creature. Signed and dated lower left "Marc Brown 1983". Brown is the creator and author of the children's book series "Arthur". Marker on paper, 35.5" x 47" sight. Framed 36" x 48".

    Eldred's
  • Marc Jacobs Sunglasses Havana Brown
    Jul. 01, 2017

    Marc Jacobs Sunglasses Havana Brown

    Est: -

    Sunglasses were pervious owned. (used) Has some scratches but in good shape.

    California Auction Company LLC
  • MARC BROWN
    Jan. 21, 2007

    MARC BROWN

    Est: $1,000 - $3,000

    ARTHUR'S NOSE measurements 7 3/4 by 11 in. alternate measurements 19.7 by 27.9 cm 1976 the original color sketch for the very first Arthur book written and originally published by The Atlantic Monthly Press and Little, Brown. Together with a signed 25th Anniversary Limited Edition of Arthur's Nose. 2 pieces. permanent color marker on Strathmore Bristol board NOTE As Marc Brown states, "This is what started it all." This sketch was made after a bedtime story Marc Brown told his son Tolon about a little aardvark who wanted to change his nose. There are now over 130 books about Arthur published and a hit PBS television series that has won six Emmy awards and the prestigious George Foster Peabody Award for outstanding television.

    Sotheby's
  • MARC BROWN
    Jan. 21, 2007

    MARC BROWN

    Est: $1,000 - $3,000

    ARTHUR, FOR THE LEARNING COMPANY measurements 9 1/2 in. by 9 in. alternate measurements 24.13 cm by 22.9 cm 2003 original artwork by Marc Brown for the cover of educational software designed by The Learning Company, signed Marc Brown in the lower left. watercolor and ink NOTE Along with the advent of the hit Arthur TV series came the licensing of its characters. Marc Brown has personally overseen the Arthur licensing program and restricted it to the association of products that are healthy or helpful to children. This original artwork, which depicts a smiling Arthur at his desk, was used on the cover of educational software designed by The Learning Company.

    Sotheby's
  • MARC BROWN
    Jan. 21, 2007

    MARC BROWN

    Est: $1,000 - $3,000

    WHERE IS THUMBKIN? WHERE IS THUMBKIN? measurements 9 1/2 in. by 7 1/2 in. alternate measurements 24.1 cm by 19.1 cm 1980 an original drawing for the book Finger Rhymes, published by E. P. Dutton, initialed MB. Together with a signed copy of the book. 2 pieces. ink, gouache, and pencil NOTE Marc Brown's son Tucker came home from nursery school one day demonstrating the rhymes. His delight in them inspired Brown's Finger Rhymes, in which "Where Is Thumbkin?" appears on page 11, as well as three additional sequels.

    Sotheby's
  • MARC BROWN
    Jan. 21, 2007

    MARC BROWN

    Est: $1,000 - $3,000

    ARTHUR'S BABY ARTHUR'S BABY measurements 9 1/2 in. by 14 in. alternate measurements 24.1 cm by 35.6 cm 1987 an original illustration for the book Arthur's Baby, signed Marc Brown in the lower left. Together with a signed first edition of the British edition published by Picadilly Press. 2 pieces. watercolor, colored pencil, and ink NOTE This original artwork appears on pages 14 and 15 of the book Arthur's Baby and depicts Arthur's mom packing her suitcase just before the birth of baby Kate. Like many of Marc Brown's books which grew out of the artist's life experience, Arthur's Baby was inspired by the birth of Marc Brown's daughter Eliza in 1986.

    Sotheby's
  • MARC BROWN
    Jan. 21, 2007

    MARC BROWN

    Est: $1,000 - $3,000

    HAND RHYMES measurements 10 in. by 15 1/2 in. alternate measurements 25.4 cm by 39.4 cm 1985 an original illustration for Hand Rhymes, published by E. P. Dutton, signed M. Brown. Together with a signed copy of the book. 2 pieces. watercolor and colored pencil NOTE This original artwork illustrates the hand rhyme "Little Bunny" and appears on pages 20 and 21 of the book Hand Rhymes. It represents the point in Marc Brown's career when he began to publish full-color illustrations due to advancements in printing technology.

    Sotheby's
  • MARC BROWN
    Jan. 21, 2007

    MARC BROWN

    Est: $1,000 - $3,000

    ENTERTAINMENT ENTERTAINMENT measurements 17 in. by 22 in. alternate measurements 43.2 cm by 55.9 cm 1982 a rare original poster designed for The Children's Book Council, together with an actual printed poster. 2 pieces. ink and colored pencil on laid paper

    Sotheby's
  • MARC BROWN
    Jan. 21, 2007

    MARC BROWN

    Est: $1,000 - $3,000

    ARTHUR, FOR RANDOM HOUSE PROMOTION ARTHUR, FOR RANDOM HOUSE PROMOTION measurements 10 1/2 in. by 11 in. alternate measurements 26.7 cm by 27.9 cm 2005 original artwork for a special Random House promotion of the Arthur publishing program, signed Marc Brown in the lower left. watercolor and ink NOTE Marc Brown has been publishing books with Random House for over twenty-five years. His editor Janet Schulman was also Ted Geisel's editor, known by millions as "Dr. Seuss." This artwork was done for a special Random House promotion of the Arthur publishing program.

    Sotheby's
  • MARC BROWN
    Jan. 21, 2007

    MARC BROWN

    Est: $1,000 - $3,000

    LENNY AND LOLA measurements the drawing 7 by 7 1/4 in. alternate measurements 17.8 by 18.4 cm 1977 the original cover art for Lenny and Lola published in 1978 by E. P. Dutton, signed M. B. Together with the original signed first edition and two original Lenny and Lola dolls made by T. R. Marshall as a gift for Marc Brown, hand-decorated with intricate emboidery work over hand-colored fabric, felt and suede. 4 pieces. permanent marker and ink on Strathmore one-ply paper

    Sotheby's
  • MARC BROWN
    Jan. 21, 2007

    MARC BROWN

    Est: $1,000 - $3,000

    ARTHUR'S FAMILY TREASURY measurements 11 in. by 14 in. alternate measurements 27.9 cm by 35.6 cm 2002 original cover art for Arthur's Family Treasury, published by Little, Brown, signed Marc Brown in the lower left. Together with a signed first edition of the book. 2 pieces. watercolor and ink

    Sotheby's
  • MARC BROWN
    Jan. 21, 2007

    MARC BROWN

    Est: $1,000 - $3,000

    D.W.'S LIBRARY CARD measurements 7 1/2 in. by 14 in. alternate measurements 19.1 cm by 35.6 cm 2001 an original illustration for the book D.W.'s Library Card, signed Marc Brown in the lower right. Together with a signed first edition copy of the book. Two pieces. watercolor and colored pencil on Fabriano watercolor paper NOTE D.W.'s Library Card was published after Marc Brown had visited many schools and libraries to talk to children and families about the importance of literacy. He has worked with Barbara Bush and her Literacy Initiative to promote literacy in America, and in 2004 accompanied First Lady Laura Bush to Moscow to represent America at the first Children's Russian Book Festival there. This double-page spread appears on pages 10 and 11 of D.W.'s Library Card.

    Sotheby's
  • MARC BROWN
    Jan. 21, 2007

    MARC BROWN

    Est: $1,000 - $3,000

    NO PLACE LIKE HOME NO PLACE LIKE HOME measurements 12 1/2 by 8 3/4 in. alternate measurements 31.8 by 22.2 cm 1984 watercolor and ink NOTE During the 1980s Marc Brown wrote and illustrated several books for Parents' Magazine Press, including No Place Like Home, which was done in rhyme.

    Sotheby's
  • MARC BROWN
    Jan. 21, 2007

    MARC BROWN

    Est: $1,000 - $3,000

    WILD ABOUT BOOKS measurements 24 by 16 1/2 in. alternate measurements 60.9 by 41.9 cm 2004 an illustration from Wild About Books, a collaboration with Judy Sierra for the 100th birthday of Dr. Seuss. gouache on gessoed birch panels NOTE Wild About Books tells the story of a librarian who loves sharing books with children, but who, by mistake, drives her bookmobile into the zoo. She begins reading to the animals and wild things begin to happen. This book has won several awards, including the "E.B. White Read Aloud Award" and is one of the books Marc Brown is most proud of creating.

    Sotheby's
  • MARC BROWN
    Jan. 21, 2007

    MARC BROWN

    Est: $1,000 - $3,000

    SCARED SILLY measurements 13 by 28 in. alternate measurements 33 by 71.1 cm 1994 signed Marc Brown l.l., in a speckled multicolor wood frame. Together with a signed first edition of the book. 2 pieces. watercolor, pen and ink on paper NOTE This collection of poems and stories was designed to help children cope with their fears. It was inspired by Marc Brown's daughter Eliza's kindergarten class's experience with Halloween, and the endpapers include real quotes from the class about their fears and how they deal with them.

    Sotheby's
  • MARC BROWN
    Jan. 21, 2007

    MARC BROWN

    Est: $1,000 - $3,000

    TODDLER TIME measurements 13 3/4 by 25 1/2 in. alternate measurements 34.9 by 64.7 cm 1990 signed Marc Brown l.l. watercolor, pen and ink on paper

    Sotheby's
  • MARC BROWN
    Jan. 21, 2007

    MARC BROWN

    Est: $1,000 - $3,000

    THERE GOES FEATHERTOP measurements 13 by 12 in. alternate measurements 33 by 30.5 cm 1981 cover art for There Goes Feathertop, by Norma Farber after a story by Nathaniel Hawthorne, signed M. Brown l.r. Together with a signed first edition of the book. 2 pieces. black and white pen and ink on paper NOTE This cover pen and ink illustration for There Goes Feathertop, written by Norma Farber after a story by Nathaniel Hawthorne, is signed on both the front and back. The illustrations for the book are based on Hingham, Massachusetts scenery, and many of the interior scenes are based on Marc Brown's Hingham house on North Street.

    Sotheby's
  • MARC BROWN
    Jan. 21, 2007

    MARC BROWN

    Est: $1,000 - $3,000

    THE BANZA measurements 10 1/2 by 21 in. alternate measurements 26.6 by 53.3 cm 1981 signed Marc Brown l.r., verso with multiple hearts in green and white. black and white pen and ink on paper NOTE The Banza, a Haitian folk tale retold by Diane Wolkstein, followed Marc Brown's trip to Haiti in 1980. He became fascinated by Haitian culture and folk art and enjoyed meeting local artists and craftspeople who helped influence the illustrations in the book. Pieces from Brown's Haitian folk art collection are also offered for sale in this auction.

    Sotheby's
  • MARC BROWN
    Jan. 21, 2007

    MARC BROWN

    Est: $1,000 - $3,000

    ARTHUR'S EYES measurements 11 3/4 by 17 1/2 in. alternate measurements 29.8 by 44.4 cm 1978 signed Marc Brown l.r. black and white pen and ink on paper NOTE The art offered here is the "base ink" drawing for pages 18 and 19 of Arthur's Eyes, the story that really began the Arthur series. As Marc Brown remembers, "The idea for this story began in an elementary school I was visiting in Massachusetts. A little boy who refused to wear his new glasses walked into the girls' room, because he couldn't read the sign on the door. I began writing the story that day as I drove home, on the back of my electric bill in the car." This art was done when most colored art for children's picture books needed to be pre-separated for the printer. Three additional drawings were done on top of this black plate for yellow, red, and blue inks. The combinations of these four colors produced all the colors seen in the book.

    Sotheby's
  • MARC BROWN
    Jan. 21, 2007

    MARC BROWN

    Est: $1,000 - $3,000

    COVER FOR TV GUIDE COVER FOR TV GUIDE measurements 11 1/4 by 8 3/4 in. alternate measurements 28.6 by 22.2 cm 1998 once used as a cover for TV Guide magazine, signed Marc Brown l.l. watercolor, pen and ink on paper

    Sotheby's
  • MARC BROWN
    Jan. 21, 2007

    MARC BROWN

    Est: $1,000 - $3,000

    ARTHUR'S READING RACE measurements 14 1/2 by 11 5/8 in. alternate measurements 36.8 by 29.5 cm 1996 the original cover illustration for Arthur's Reading Race published by Random House in 1996, signed Marc Brown l.l. Together with a signed edition of the book. 2 pieces. permanent marker and watercolor on paper

    Sotheby's
  • MARC BROWN
    Jan. 21, 2007

    MARC BROWN

    Est: $1,000 - $3,000

    "OH, KOJO! HOW COULD YOU!" "OH, KOJO! HOW COULD YOU!" measurements 15 by 20 in. alternate measurements 38.1 by 50.8 cm 1992 an illustration from the African folk tale Oh, Kojo! How Could You!, adapted by Verna Aardema, signed Marc Brown l.c. Together with a signed first edition of the book. 2 pieces. watercolor, pen and ink on paper

    Sotheby's
  • MARC BROWN
    Jan. 21, 2007

    MARC BROWN

    Est: $1,000 - $3,000

    ARTHUR MEETS THE PRESIDENT measurements 11 1/2 by 17 1/2 in. alternate measurements 29.2 by 44.4 cm 1991 an illustration from Arthur Meets the President, pages 26-27, signed Marc Brown l.r. Together with a signed first edition of Arthur Meets the President. 2 pieces. watercolor, pen and ink on paper NOTE As Marc Brown writes, "I never dreamed that when I wrote and illustrated this book that because of Arthur, I would meet three presidents and be invited to the White House on several occasions. I also have done a great deal of work with Barbara Bush for literacy in America and travelled to Russia with Laura Bush to represent America at the first Russian Children's Book festival."

    Sotheby's
  • MARC BROWN
    Jan. 21, 2007

    MARC BROWN

    Est: $1,000 - $3,000

    THE BIONIC BUNNY SHOW measurements 10 1/4 by 12 in. alternate measurements 26 by 30.5 cm 1983 signed Marc Brown l.l. watercolor on paper NOTE The Bionic Bunny Show was a collaboration between Marc Brown and his wife and partner, Laurie Krasny Brown. The ideas for this book, demystifying a super hero, came from Mrs. Brown's work at Harvard's Project Zero. The book was later turned into a TV episode of "Reading Rainbow" on PBS.

    Sotheby's
  • MARC BROWN
    Jan. 21, 2007

    MARC BROWN

    Est: $1,000 - $3,000

    ARTHUR'S CHICKEN POX measurements 11 1/2 by 17 1/2 in. alternate measurements 29.2 by 44.4 cm 1993 an illustration for Arthur's Chicken Pox, which appears on pages 26 and 27 of the book, signed Marc Brown l.r. Together with a signed edition of the book. 2 pieces. watercolor, pen and ink on paper

    Sotheby's
  • MARC BROWN
    Jan. 21, 2007

    MARC BROWN

    Est: $1,000 - $3,000

    MONSTER'S LUNCH BOX MONSTER'S LUNCH BOX measurements 9 1/2 by 22 in. alternate measurements 24.1 by 55.9 cm 1995 signed Marc Brown l.l. Together with a signed first edition of the book. 2 pieces. watercolor, pen and ink on paper NOTE Marc Brown designed all the paper engineering for Monster's Lunch Box, his first pop-up book.

    Sotheby's
  • MARC BROWN
    Jan. 21, 2007

    MARC BROWN

    Est: $1,000 - $3,000

    ARTHUR'S BIRTHDAY measurements 13 1/2 by 17 1/4 in. alternate measurements 34.3 by 43.8 cm 1988 signed Marc Brown l.l. permanent marker ink, watercolor, and colored pencil on paper NOTE As Marc Brown states, "So many children asked me when Arthur's birthday was that I had to write a book about it. So many of my Arthur book ideas came from suggestions from children, teachers and librarians. This is one of the most popular Arthur books and I believe there are about a million copies of Arthur's Birthday in print."

    Sotheby's
  • MARC BROWN
    Jan. 21, 2007

    MARC BROWN

    Est: $1,000 - $3,000

    THE FAMILY READ-ALOUD CHRISTMAS TREASURY measurements 15 by 21 1/2 in. alternate measurements 38.1 by 54.6 cm 1989 a watercolor illustration for the e.e. cummings' poem, "Little Tree," signed Marc Brown l.l. This work appears on pages 26 and 27 of The Family Read-Aloud Christmas Treasury and is Brown's favorite illustration in the book. Together with an autographed copy of the book. 2 pieces. watercolor, pen and ink on paper

    Sotheby's
  • MARC BROWN
    Jan. 21, 2007

    MARC BROWN

    Est: $1,000 - $3,000

    ARTHUR'S COMPUTER DISASTER ARTHUR'S COMPUTER DISASTER measurements 11 5/8 by 17 1/2 in. alternate measurements 29.5 by 44.4 cm 1997 signed Marc Brown l.r. Together with an autographed copy of the book. 2 pieces. watercolor, pen and ink on paper NOTE This signed watercolor shows the interior of the Brown's house in Hingham, Massachusetts. Note the inclusion of the game board on the wall in this picture. Marc Brown has used many of the game boards and art from his collection as inspiration for elements in the Arthur books and television show.

    Sotheby's
  • MARC BROWN
    Jan. 21, 2007

    MARC BROWN

    Est: $1,000 - $3,000

    READ-ALOUD RHYMES FOR THE VERY YOUNG READ-ALOUD RHYMES FOR THE VERY YOUNG measurements 15 1/4 by 22 1/2 in. alternate measurements 38.7 by 57.1 cm 1986 from Read-Aloud Rhymes for the Very Young, a collection of poetry compiled by Jack Prelutsky, signed Marc Brown l.r. Together with a signed copy of the book. 2 pieces. watercolor, pen and ink on paper

    Sotheby's
  • MARC BROWN
    Jan. 21, 2007

    MARC BROWN

    Est: $1,000 - $3,000

    ARTHUR'S UNDERWEAR measurements 13 1/2 by 9 3/4 in. alternate measurements 34.3 by 24.8 cm 1999 cover design, signed Marc Brown l.r. watercolor on paper

    Sotheby's
  • MARC BROWN
    Jan. 21, 2007

    MARC BROWN

    Est: $1,000 - $3,000

    ARTHUR'S PERFECT CHRISTMAS 2000 the original cover illustration for Arthur's Perfect Christmas, featuring Arthur and his puppy Pal, his little sister D.W., and his friends Buster, Francine, Muffy and the Brain. Together with a signed first edition of Arthur's Perfect Christmas. 2 pieces. ink and watercolor on Strathmore board NOTE The book is a companion to the award-winning television special, "Arthur's Perfect Christmas," a perennial holiday favorite on PBS.

    Sotheby's
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