Henrik Ibsen Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Henrik Ibsen Art Value Price Guide

Jul. 27, 2024
1909 COMPLETE WORKS BY HENRIK IBSEN FULL SET
Est: $100 - $150
Complete Works of Henrik Ibsen. Complete set of 4 volumes. In Russian. Niva magazine supplement. Published by A.F. Marks in Saint Petersburg, 1909. Original hardcover with design by V. Belsen. Henrik Ibsen, 1828 to 1906, was a Norwegian Modernist playwright and theatre director. Niva, the Grainfield, was the most popular Russian illustrated weekly journal of literature, politics and modern life, active from 1870 to 1918. Antiquarian Librarian Books Publications For Collectors, Scandinavian Literature.
Antique Arena Inc
Jun. 08, 2024
1909 COMPLETE WORKS BY HENRIK IBSEN FULL SET
Est: $100 - $150
Complete Works of Henrik Ibsen. Complete set of 4 volumes. In Russian. Niva magazine supplement. Published by A.F. Marks in Saint Petersburg, 1909. Original hardcover with design by V. Belsen. Henrik Ibsen, 1828 to 1906, was a Norwegian Modernist playwright and theatre director. Niva, the Grainfield, was the most popular Russian illustrated weekly journal of literature, politics and modern life, active from 1870 to 1918. Antiquarian Librarian Books Publications For Collectors, Scandinavian Literature.
Antique Arena Inc
May. 29, 2024
Henrik Ibsen Poems Book w/ prints by Neil Welliver
Est: $800 - $1,600
Henrik Ibsen, "Poems," New York: Vincent Fitz Gerald & Company, 1987. Translated by Michael Feingold. With one lithograph and four etchings by Neil Welliver. Pencil signed by Welliver and Feingold on a back page. Editioned AP 14. With a clothbound red clamshell case. Provenance: Stanton L. Catlin, former director of the Center for Inter-American Relations; thence by descent.
Revere Auctions
Apr. 09, 2024
IBSEN, Henrik, 1828 – 1906.
Est: €600 - €800
IBSEN, Henrik, 1828 – 1906. Portraitphotographie mit e. Widmung u. U. auf der Rückseite. München 16.XII.1886. Kabinettformat. Aufnahme: E. Hohlenberg, Kopenhagen. Schwach berieben und bestoßen. "Til / Ludwig Passarge" (sein deutscher Übersetzer und Herausgeber) / "med venskab og taknemmelighed. / Henrik Ibsen." Die Aufnahme (Brustbild, en face) zeigt Ibsen in Anzugjacke mit Fliege.
Stargardt Autographenhandlung
Mar. 21, 2024
Ibsen (Henrik) Hedda Gabler. Skuespil I Fire Akter , first edition, Copenhagen, 1890 & others (3)
Est: £200 - £300
Ibsen (Henrik) Hedda Gabler. Skuespil I Fire Akter, first edition, ink monogram stamp to head of title, contemporary half calf, rubbed, [PMM 375], Copenhagen, 1890 § [Gripenberg (Alexandra)] Biografiskt Album med 13 Porträtter i Ljustryck utgifvet af Finsk Qvinnoförening, first edition, signed presentation copy from the author to one of the subjects Isabelle Bogelot inscribed on front free endpaper, 4 photographic plates, contemporary morocco-backed boards, original printed upper wrapper bound in, rubbed, joints worn, Helsinki, 1890; and another in Swedish, 8vo (3) *** The first edition of Ibsen's revolutionary and influential play, preceded only by 12 copies issued in England in Norwegian under the impression that it was necessary to secure copyright. The second item, with portraits of pioneers of Western feminism, was published by the Union of Finnish Women.
Forum Auctions - UK
Apr. 20, 2023
Ibsen, Henrik: Sämtliche Werke
Est: €80 - €120
Ibsen, Henrik. Sämtliche Werke in deutscher Sprache. Durchgesehen und eingeleitet von Georg Brandes, Julius Elias, Paul Schlenther. Vom Dichter autorisiert. Mit Portrait-Tafel. 10 Bände. 20 x 14,5 cm. Blindgeprägtes OLeinen mit goldgeprägtem Rücken- und Deckeltitel sowie KGoldschnitt. Berlin, S. Fischer, (1898-1905). -- Eppelsheimer 541 2. – Erste deutsche Gesamtausgabe, der Band X enthält die Briefe. Im Jahr 1909 erschienen noch vier Bände mit den Nachgelassenen Schriften. – Wohlerhaltenes Exemplar.
Bassenge Auctions
Mar. 28, 2023
IBSEN, Henrik, 1828–1906.
Est: €1,500 - €2,000
* IBSEN, Henrik, 1828–1906. E.Br.m.U. München 21.XI.1890. 1 S. 12°. Leicht gebräunt. An einen Übersetzer. “… Als Antwort Ihrer werthen Anfrage … habe ich hierdurch das Vergnügen Ihnen mitzutheilen, dass ich gegen Ihre Absicht, mein Schauspiel ‘Ein Volksfeind’ ins Polnische zu übersetzen, Nichts einzuwenden habe …” Beiliegend 2 Portraitpostkarten.
Stargardt Autographenhandlung
Mar. 28, 2023
IBSEN, Henrik, 1828–1906.
Est: €600 - €800
IBSEN, Henrik, 1828–1906. E. Visitenkarte mit Namenszug und Datum. München 20.VI. 1890. 9,0×11,5 cm. Umlaufender Goldschnitt. “Henrik Ibsen. / München, / Maximilianstrasse 32, / den 20. Juni 1890.” Ibsen lebte von 1875 bis 1891 mit Unterbrechungen in München. 1890 schrieb er dort sein Stück “Hedda Gabler”, das bei seiner Uraufführung am 31.I.1891 am Residenztheater einen Skandal auslöste.
Stargardt Autographenhandlung
Feb. 25, 2023
FOLIO OF (4) HENRIK IBSEN (1828-1906) ALS LETTERS TO HIS EDITOR
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
"Henrik Ibsen: A Series of Four Holograph Letters to William Heinemann, 1891-1897" in black calf binding, gilt tile and dentil, marbled pastedown and free leaf, engraved portrait, calligraphy title page, the letters tipped to pages by left edge, one with envelope, all in German, having typed translations on loose sheets. Dated 1891-1897, to William Heinemann, regarding payment, work on a new play and the agreement over "Hedda Gabler". The great playwright Henrik Ibsen (Norway, 1828-1906) was working on "The Master Builder" of 1892 and productions of "Hedda Gabler", among his masterpieces. 12" x 9" folio with minor wear. Letters are fine.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Nov. 27, 2022
Henrik Ibsen. The League of Youth: The Pillars of Society: A Dolls House. Published by Walter Scott,
Est: £4 - £6
Henrik Ibsen. The League of Youth: The Pillars of Society: A Dolls House. Published by Walter Scott, London, 1890. 4 Flyers inserted in book of future publications. Publishers green boards, titled in gilt. All books can be shipped worldwide, UK from £5.99, Europe from £6.99, ROW £9.99. 30kg Box up to 20 books UK £16, Europe £34.99, ROW £69.99
Chaucer Auctions
Apr. 07, 2022
Ibsen, Henrik: Sämtliche Werke
Est: €100 - €150
Ibsen, Henrik. Sämtliche Werke in deutscher Sprache. Durchgesehen und eingeleitet von Georg Brandes, Julius Elias, Paul Schlenther. Vom Dichter autorisiert. Mit Portrait-Tafel. 10 Bände. 20 x 14,5 cm. Blindgeprägtes OLeinen mit goldgeprägtem Rücken- und Deckeltitel sowie KGoldschnitt. Berlin, S. Fischer, (1898-1905). -- Eppelsheimer 541 2. – Erste deutsche Gesamtausgabe, der Band X enthält die Briefe. Im Jahr 1909 erschienen noch vier Bände mit den Nachgelassenen Schriften. – Schönes und frisches Exemplar.
Bassenge Auctions
Mar. 26, 2021
HENRIK IBSEN.
Est: €100 - €200
B/w photo, 9 x 13,5 cm, mounted on paper, printed number "413" in right lower corner (2 sm. holes of pushpins in lower corners, sm. wrinkle in right upper corner). - Portrait of the Norwegian playwright Ibsen (1828-1906) sitting at a table. In left upper corner in ink: "En ce monde, l'homme le plus fort est celui qui est seul, H. Ibsen".
Arenberg Auctions
Nov. 19, 2020
Ibsen, Henrik
Est: €200 - €300
Ibsen, Henrik Et Dukkehjem. Skuespil in tre akter. Kopenhagen, Gyldendal, 1879. 180 S. 18,5 x 12 cm. Bedruckte Original-Broschur (Rücken wenig gebräunt und mit leichten Knickspuren, alter Namenseintrag auf oberem Umschlagrand). Erste Ausgabe. - Unbeschnitten. - Papier minimal gebräunt. VAT: *
Nosbüsch & Stucke GmbH
Oct. 08, 2020
Ibsen, Henrik: Peer Gynt
Est: €130 - €200
Ibsen, Henrik. Peer Gynt. Ein dramatisches Gedicht. 1 Bl., 190 Bl., 1 Bl. 28 x 18,5 cm. Dunkelbrauner Ganzlederband (Kanten leicht berieben) mit dezenter RVergoldung, vergold. Deckelfileten und KGoldschnitt. München, Hans von Weber (1913). 3. Druck der Hundertfünfzig-Drucke. Rodenberg S. 414. 3. – Gedruckt bei Poeschel und Trepte in Leipzig. Eines von 150 Exemplaren. – Wohlerhaltenes Exemplar dieses schönen Drucks.
Bassenge Auctions
Jun. 09, 2020
Rackham (Arthur).- Ibsen (Henrik) Peer Gynt, one of 460 copies signed by the artist, in original pictorial vellum, 1936.
Est: £400 - £600
Rackham (Arthur).- Ibsen (Henrik) Peer Gynt, number 389 of 460, signed by the artist, 12 mounted colour plates, captioned paper guards, the odd spot, original pictorial vellum, gilt, t.e.g., in original card slip-case, paper label to spine, split to joint at head, 4to, 1936.
Forum Auctions - UK
Nov. 10, 2018
ADVERTISING POSTER THEATRE PLAY SOLNESS HENRIK IBSEN WALDEMAR SWIERZY
Est: £90 - £180
Original vintage Polish theatre poster for the play Budowniczy Solness / The Master Builder written by the notable Norwegian playwright and poet Henrik Johan Ibsen (1828-1906), performed at the Klasyczny Theatre in Warsaw in 1971. Fantastic design in shades of blue and white by one of Poland's most renowned poster artists and designers Waldemar Swierzy (1931-2013) depicting a large mysterious face of a man made out of bricks with his bowler hat emerging into a cloudy sky and his collar blending into the trees in the countryside landscape below, the text in black letters along the bottom. Country: Poland. Year: 1970. Artist: Waldemar Swierzy. Size (cm): 84x57.5 Very good condition, cracks in right margin.
Antikbar Original Vintage Posters
Feb. 18, 2017
Ibsen, Henrik
Est: €250 - €400
Peer Gynt. Ein dramatisches Gedicht. Berlin, Fischer, (1913). 3 Bl., 191 S., 1 Bl. 28 x 20 cm. Grüner Original-Maroquinband signiert "H. Finketscher, Leipzig" mit goldgeprägtem Deckelsignet und Goldfileten auf Rücken und Deckeln sowie Kopfgoldschnitt (Rücken etwas gedunkelt, minimal berieben). 3. Druck für die Hundertfünfzig. - Eins von 150 nummerierten Exemplaren. - Rodenberg 414, 3. - Exlibris auf Innendeckel, gutes Exemplar.
Nosbüsch & Stucke GmbH
Sep. 22, 2016
IBSEN, Henrik (1828-1906). Collected Works. New York: Charles Scribner’s
Est: $200 - $300
IBSEN, Henrik (1828-1906). Collected Works. New York: Charles Scribner’s Sons, 1908. 10 volumes (of 11), 12°. Contemporary half tan calf gilt. Provenance: Nazimova (stamp on flyleaf). “Copyright Edition,” comprising volumes 1-6, and 8-11.
Christie's
Jan. 23, 2016
Kolb, Alois - - Ibsen, Henrik. Die Kronprätendente
Est: - €240
Kolb, Alois - - Ibsen, Henrik. Die Kronprätendenten. Mit radiertem Titel, 14 (4 signierten) Original-Radierungen und 10 radierten Initialen von A. Kolb. (Leipzig 1911). 2 Bl., 96 S., 1 Bl. 40 x 29 cm. Brauner geglätteter Lederband der Zeit mit goldgeprägtem Rückentitel, Rücken- und Deckelblindprägung sowie dreiseitigem Goldschnitt (Kanten beschabt).Rodenberg S. 186 - Eins von 250 nummerierten Exemplaren für die Gesellschaft der Bibliophilen. - Druck in Rot, Schwarz und Braun auf der Privatpresse der Königl. Akademie für graphische Künste und Buchgewerbe zu Leipzig. - Gutes Exemplar.
Nosbüsch & Stucke GmbH
Dec. 09, 2015
IBSEN, HENRIK. 1828-1906. Photograph Signed (Henrik Ibsen) a
Est: -
IBSEN, HENRIK. 1828-1906. Photograph Signed (Henrik Ibsen) and dated 1893,
Bonhams
Oct. 23, 2015
Ibsen, Henrik: Brief 1888 auf einer Photographie
Est: €1,000 - €1,500
Ibsen, Henrik, norweg. Dramatiker (1828-1906). Eigh. Brief m. U. "Henrik Ibsen" auf der Rückseite einer auf Karton gewalzten Kabinett-Photographie. In deutscher Sprache. 2/3 S. Goldschnitt. 16,5 x 10,8 cm. München 14.IV.1888. An einen Professor. "... Für Ihren freundlichen und so überaus liebenswürdigen Brief sowie für das beigelegte Buch bitte ich Sie meine herzlichste Danksagung empfangen zu wollen ...". - Die schöne Aufnahme des Münchener Hofphotographen Franz Hanfstängl zeigt den Dichter im Brustbild, den Kopf leicht nach rechts (vom Betrachter aus) gewendet.
Bassenge Auctions
Mar. 13, 2014
Peer Gynt
Est: $250 - $350
<p> 255, [3] pp. Illustrated with 12 color plates by Arthur Rackham, including frontispiece, printed tissue-guards, pictorial endpapers. (4to) original orange cloth, stamped in gilt, pictorial dust jacket. First American trade edition.</p> <p> Latimore & Haskell, p.74.</p>
PBA Galleries Auctions & Appraisers
Jul. 14, 2013
IBSEN, HENRIK. 1828-1906.
Est: $500 - $800
The Works of Henrik Ibsen. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1911. 13 volumes. 8vo (206 x 133 mm). Three-quarter green morocco over marbled boards, top edge gilt, marbled endpapers. Light wear to extremities and edges, spines slightly and uniformly faded. The "Viking Edition" of the complete works of the father of modern drama.
Bonhams
May. 17, 2013
Haermaendene paa Helgeland, Skuespil i fire Akter. Christiania (Oslo), H.J. Jensen, 1858. 8°. 115 num. S. HLdr. mit goldgeprägt. RTitel (berieben u. an den Ecken u. Kanten bestoßen, Rücken stärker beschabt, obere Kapitale mit kl. Fehlstelle).
Est: €350 - €450
Erste Ausgabe. - Text in Norwegisch (Die Helden auf Helgeland). - Gebräunt, durchgängig etwas stock- u. braunfleckig, im hinteren Teil am Bundsteg wasserfleckig, die letzten Bll. stärker.
Jeschke Jádi Auctions Berlin GmbH
Nov. 07, 2012
(BINDINGS) IBSEN, HENRIK. Collected Works of Henrik Ibsen. London, 1906. 12 vols. Copyright edition.
Est: $200 - $400
(BINDINGS) IBSEN, HENRIK Collected Works of Henrik Ibsen. London: William Heinemann, 1906. 12 vols. 8vo, 3/4 navy morocco over cloth, spines gilt, t.e.g. Copyright edition. Light wear and soiling to boards; ends chipped; scattered foxing; otherwise good.
Hindman
Nov. 09, 2011
Autograph: Henrik Ibsen
Est: $600 - $800
Henrik Ibsen: Revered Norwegian playwright and poet (1828-1906) whose works, including A Doll's House and Hedda Gabler, made him one of the seminal figures in the forefront of modern drama. Exceptional vintage ink signature, "Henrik Ibsen," on an off-white 4.25 x 2.5 card. In fine condition, with a uniform block of toning over the signature and notations on the reverse in another hand. Accompanied by a portrait of Ibsen.
RR Auction
Jun. 28, 2011
IBSEN (HENRIK)
Est: £100 - £200
Cabinet photograph of Ibsen by Gustav Borgen, showing him head-and-shoulders, facing slightly to his right, gelatin silver print, on the original mount stamped in gilt by Gustav Borgen of Christiania (Oslo), small blue crayon-mark but overall in fresh and attractive condition, overall 168 x 108mm., Oslo, [1900]
Bonhams
Apr. 20, 2011
IBSEN, HENRIK. 1828-1906.
Est: $700 - $900
Autograph Note Signed ("Henrik Ibsen") in Norwegian, 1 p, 16mo, December 1, 1895, to August Larsen, mild toning, small tape remnant to verso. Together with signed 8 by 10 silver print of Lillibet Ibsen, granddaughter of the playwright, c.1922. Ibsen directs Larsen to his London publisher William Heinemann, giving the Bedford Street address. See illustration.
Bonhams
Apr. 20, 2011
IBSEN, HENRIK.
Est: $500 - $700
Autograph Note Signed ("H.I."), 1 p, on personal engraved calling card, n.p., December 15, 1899, to the journalist Julius Iversen, concerning a photograph by Harald Hansen. See illustration.
Bonhams
Mar. 09, 2011
Autograph - Henrik Ibsen
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Revered Norwegian playwright and poet (1828-1906) whose works, including A Doll's House and Hedda Gabler, made him one of the seminal figures in the forefront of modern drama. Signed book: Nordische Heerfahrt. Later printing. Munich: Theodor Udermann, 1876. Softcover, 5.5 x 7.25, 128 pages. Signed and inscribed on the (detached) inside front cover, "To the poet Max Ring, as a token of admiration. Henrik Ibsen." In good condition, with front cover and first two pages totally detached, several repaired tears and areas of paper loss to cover, one approaching end of signature, fragile pages and binding, light overall toning to pages, heavier at ends, moderate overall toning to covers, and scattered tears and chips to page edges. Book is stored in a handsome custom clamshell box and slipcase. The first signed volume from Ibsen we have offered.
RR Auction
Feb. 22, 2011
IBSEN (HENRIK)
Est: £200 - £400
Cabinet photograph of Ibsen by Gustav Borgen, showing him head-and-shoulders, facing slightly to his right, gelatin silver print, on the original mount stamped in gilt by Gustav Borgen of Christiania (Oslo), small blue crayon-mark but overall in fresh and attractive condition, overall 168 x 108mm., Oslo, [1900]
Bonhams
Dec. 01, 2010
IBSEN, HENRIK.
Est: £1,500 - £2,000
IBSEN, HENRIK. A COLLECTION OF MOSTLY FIRST EDITIONS, COMPRISING: Kaerlighedens komedie: komedie i tre akter. Fjerde udgave. 1877 ; Gengangere: et familjedrama i tre akter. 1881; Vildanden: skuespil i dem akter. 1884 ; Fruen fra Havet: skuespil i fem akter. 1888 ; Hedda Gabler: skeuspil i fire akter. 1890 ; Bygmnester Solness: skuespil i tre akter. 1892 ; Lille Eyolf: skuespil i tre akter. 1894 ; John Gabriel Borkman: skuespil i fire akter. 1896 ; all Copenhagen: Gyldendalske Boghandels Forlag , 8vo, Kaerlighedens Komedie in burgundy cloth lettered in gilt, Gengangere in contemporary half morocco, the others all in matching publisher's cloth of varying colours elaborately decorated and lettered in black and gilt, gilt edges, a few spines faded, front hinge of Vildanden splitting (8)
Sotheby's
Nov. 23, 2010
IBSEN (HENRIK)
Est: £400 - £600
Cabinet photograph of Ibsen by Gustav Borgen, showing him head-and-shoulders, facing slightly to his right, gelatin silver print, on the original mount stamped in gilt by Gustav Borgen of Christiania (Oslo), small blue crayon-mark but overall in fresh and attractive condition, overall 168 x 108 mm., Oslo, [1900]
Bonhams
Oct. 28, 2010
IBSEN, HENRIK.
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
IBSEN, HENRIK. PEER GYNT. ET DRAMATISK DIGT. COPENHAGEN: GYLDENDALSKE BOGHANDEL (F. HEGEL), 1867 8vo (170 x 110mm.), first edition, one of 1,250 copies, original blue cloth lettered in gilt on upper cover and spine, publisher's device in blind on lower cover, borders in blind on covers, glazed white endpapers, gilt edges, some spotting and browning, ownership stamp to title-page, recased and rebacked preserving original spine, slightly rubbed at extremities, hinges strengthened, some soiling to endpapers
Sotheby's
Sep. 15, 2010
Autographs: Henrik Ibsen
Est: $200 - $300
Autographs: Henrik Ibsen - Revered Norwegian playwright and poet (1828-1906) whose works, including A Doll's House and Hedda Gabler, made him one of the seminal figures in the forefront of modern drama. Crisp and precise ink signature, "Henrik Ibsen," on an off-white 2 x .75 slip. Matted and framed, with a portrait of Ibsen, to an overall size of 12.5 x 16.25. In fine condition.
RR Auction
Aug. 11, 2010
Autograph: Henrik Ibsen
Est: $3,000 - $4,000
Autograph: Henrik Ibsen - Revered Norwegian playwright and poet (1828-1906) whose works, including A Doll's House and Hedda Gabler, made him one of the seminal figures in the forefront of modern drama. Scarce original vintage 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photo of the spectacled and heavily whiskered playwright sternly eyeing the camera, by Joseph Albert Studios in Munich, signed along the bottom of the image in black ink. In fine condition, with image having been very carefully removed from its original card mount with no ill effect whatsoever. All autograph material of Ibsen is avidly sought, and signed images are particularly scarce.
RR Auction
Apr. 14, 2010
Autographs: Henrik Ibsen
Est: -
Henrik Ibsen. Revered Norwegian playwright and poet (1828–1906) whose works, including A Doll’s House and Hedda Gabler, made him one of the seminal figures in the forefront of modern drama. Scarce ALS in Norwegian, one page, 4.75 x 8.75, August 21, 1892. Ibsen writes from Kristiania to "acting director” Julius Jacobsen in Copenhagen. In full (translated): "In response to your most recent inquiry, I hereby want to notify you that I will grant you the right to perform ‘Ghosts’ during your imminent tour of Norway, as soon as you make a deposit of an 80 (eighty) crown honorarium to Gyldendal’s Bookstore in Copenhagen. The payment should be made, however, by the end of the month, as I cannot promise that my offer will stand past that time.” Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed in Ibsen’s hand. A touch of mild soiling and handling wear (small spot of skinning to top margin), otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.
RR Auction
Mar. 10, 2010
[ Autographs ] Henrik Ibsen
Est: $2,000 - $2,500
Henrik Ibsen Revered Norwegian playwright and poet (1828-1906) whose works, including A Doll's House and Hedda Gabler, made him one of the seminal figures in the forefront of modern drama. Original vintage 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite photo of the spectacled and heavily whiskered playwright, by E. Hohlenberg of Ostergarde, signed on the reverse in black ink. In fine condition, with a few edge dings, a touch of trivial soiling to reverse, and some light scuffing to image. It is interesting that Ibsen would agree to sign this portrait, as he had a reputation for being rather abrasive...dare say dramatic." For friends or those who acted properly in his presence, however, the playwright was said to show an abundance of courtesy, a glimpse of which is likely evidenced here. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA."
RR Auction
Feb. 10, 2010
Henrik Ibsen Revered Norwegian playwright and poet
Est: $2,500 - $3,000
Henrik Ibsen Revered Norwegian playwright and poet (1828–1906) whose works, including A Doll’s House and Hedda Gabler, made him one of the seminal figures in the forefront of modern drama. Original vintage 4.25 x 6.5 three-quarter length cabinet photo of the spectacled and heavily whiskered playwright sternly eyeing the camera, by Joseph Albert, signed in the lower border in fountain pen. In fine condition, with a small tack hole to lower left corner, slight chipping and corner rounding to top left, and a small spot of discoloration to lower right under image. All autograph material of Ibsen is avidly sought, and signed images are particularly scarce. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.
RR Auction
Jan. 13, 2010
Henrik Ibsen: Revered Norwegian playwright and
Est: $3,000 - $3,500
Henrik Ibsen: Revered Norwegian playwright and poet (1828-1906) whose works, including A Doll's House and Hedda Gabler, made him one of the seminal figures in the forefront of modern drama. Scarce ALS in Norwegian, one page, 4.75 x 8.75, August 21, 1892. Ibsen writes from Kristiania to "acting director" Julius Jacobsen in Copenhagen. In full (translated): "In response to your most recent inquiry, I hereby want to notify you that I will grant you the right to perform 'Ghosts' during your imminent tour of Norway, as soon as you make a deposit of an 80 (eighty) crown honorarium to Gyldendal's Bookstore in Copenhagen. The payment should be made, however, by the end of the month, as I cannot promise that my offer will stand past that time...." Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed in Ibsen's hand. A touch of mild soiling and handling wear (small spot of skinning to top margin), otherwise fine condition.
RR Auction
Dec. 11, 2009
IBSEN, HENRIK
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Hedda Gabler: Skuespil i fire akter. Copenhagen: Græbes Bogtrykkeri, for Gyldendalske Boghandels Forlag (F. Hegel & Søn), 1890 In 8s (6 7/8 x 4 1/2 in.; 173 x 114 mm). Publisher's sand cloth, front cover elaborately blocked in gilt and black, floral patterend endpapers, gilt edges. Brown morocco folding-case.
Sotheby's
Jun. 17, 2009
Hanfstaengl Studio: Henrik Ibsen
Est: €300 - €400
Portrait of Henrik Ibsen (1828 - 1906). 1890s. Albumen print. 13,5 x 9,5 cm. Mounted to original cabinet card, photographer's gilt-stamped name below the image on the mount; signed by Henrik Ibsen in ink on mount verso. A few light scuff marks, otherwise a fine print in very good condition.
Bassenge Auctions
Nov. 16, 2008
Ibsen, Dr. Henrik (1828-1906), Autograph sentiment on his calling card, dated July 20th, 1896, "To Madame E.F. Pra...
Est: $300 - $400
Ibsen, Dr. Henrik (1828-1906), Autograph sentiment on his calling card, dated July 20th, 1896, "To Madame E.F. Pratt", 2 5/8 by 4 3/8 in., (excellent).
Skinner
Jun. 29, 2005
IBSEN, Henrik (1828-1906). A Doll's House. Translated by William Archer. London: T.
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
IBSEN, Henrik (1828-1906). A Doll's House. Translated by William Archer. London: T. Fisher Unwin, 1889. 4 o. 7 mounted photographic plates. Original vellum, gilt-lettered on spine and upper cover, t.e.g., others uncut (covers slightly bowed, some pale spotting); quarter morocco folding case. LIMITED EDITION, number 10 of 115 copies signed by Unwin. Ibsen's play opened on June 7, 1889 at the Novelty Theatre in London, and was met with great success. The performances at the Novelty Theatre were really the first professional productions of Ibsen in London and allowed, for the first time, the English-speaking population to become familiar with his style.
Christie's
Jun. 17, 2005
IBSEN, HENRIK.
Est: $600 - $800
Three works, comprising: Condition Note: Et Dukkehjem. Skuespil i tre akter. Copenhagen: Gyldendalske Boghandels Forlag, 1879, 8vo, contemporary half morocco gilt, original wrappers bound at end, joints rubbed; En Folkefiende. Skuespil i fem akter. Copenhagen: Gyldendalske Boghandels Forlag, 1882, 8vo, original pictorial red cloth gilt, gilt edges; Lille Eyolf. Skuespil i tre akter. Copenhagen: Gyldendalske Boghandels Forlag, 1894, 8vo, original pictorial green cloth gilt, gilt edges, extremities very slightly rubbed (3) CATALOGUE NOTE first editions of Ibsen's plays A Doll's House, The Enemy of the People and Little Eyolf.
Sotheby's
Nov. 20, 2003
Peer Gynt
Est: $80 - $120
255, [3] pp. Illustrated with 12 color plates by Arthur Rackham, including frontispiece, printed tissue-guards. 9 3/4 x7 1/4, brown cloth gilt, pictorial endpapers. First trade edition.
PBA Galleries Auctions & Appraisers
Nov. 20, 2002
IBSEN, Henrik (1828-1906). Peer Gynt. Et dramatisk digt. Copenhagen: J.H. Schultz for Gydendalske Boghandel (F. Hegel), 1867.
Est: $6,200 - $9,300
8o (171 x 112mm). Half-title. Woodcut publisher's device on title. (Occasional light spotting or finger-marking, 12/4 lightly creased.) Original gilt purple cloth, covers with blind-stamped borders, upper cover titled in gilt, lower with central blind-stamped publisher's device, spine decorated and lettered in gilt, glazed white endpapers, gilt edges (extremities lightly rubbed, small marks on covers, spine a little faded, short splits on hinges). Provenance : 'Thrine Hanssen, Juleaften [ i. e. Christmas Eve] 1867' (inscription on upper flyleaf). FIRST EDITION IN ORIGINAL CLOTH. Ibsen's celebrated dramatic poem which 'ranks still higher than any of his "realistic" plays, and may be mentioned in the same breath as such literary treasures as Hamlet, Faust, and Don Quixote ' (Francis Bull 'Ibsen -- the Man and the Dramatist', in: Anker Minneutstilling, pp.13-14). Ibsen appears to have started writing Peer Gynt on 14 January 1867 (the date inscribed on the manuscript) while in Rome, and continued working on it throughout 1867 in Rome and Ischia, completing the work on 14 October. He posted it to his publisher Hegel on 18 October and it was published on 14 November 1867. Initially it enjoyed great success; 'Hegel sent word [to Ibsen] that the first edition of 1,250 copies had sold out almost at once, and that a second edition of 2,000 was in the press' (M. Meyer Henrik Ibsen (London: 1967-71), II, p.69). However, a series of hostile reviews, coupled with the dislike of such figures as Hans Christian Andersen -- 'Ibsen is repellent to [Andersen...] and Peer Gynt the worst that he has read' as Edvard Grieg wrote (Meyer, op. cit., p.70) -- had an adverse effect on sales of the work, and the second edition was not exhausted until 1874. The first edition of 1,250 copies was issued in both cloth-covered boards (as here) and paper wrappers, and copies in either of these bindings are rare at auction; no copy of the work (in any binding) is recorded by ABPC since 1975, and in the same period Jahrbuch der Auktionspreise fr Bcher... lists only 4 copies, none in the original binding. This scarcity may arise from Ibsen's work being little known outside Scandinavia in the 1860s; for example, the first performance of a work by Ibsen in England ( The Pillars of Society ) did not take place until 1880, and his reputation was not fully established in this country until the proselytizing of William Archer, Edmund Gosse and George Bernard Shaw bore fruit in the late 1880s. Oeyvind Anker (ed.) Minneutstilling Henrik Ibsen 23. mai 1956 (Oslo: 1956) 168.
Christie's
Jul. 26, 2002
IBSEN [Henrik]
Est: £700 - £900
IBSEN [Henrik] Hedda Gabler: a drama in four acts; translated from the Norwegian by Edmund Gosse...1st English edition, port. frontis. on India paper, 2 photographic plates, publisher's printed, illustrated wrapper, fore-edges uncut and unopened, fore-edges foxed, endpapers slightly foxed, very slight waer at thead and tail of spine, small 4to., London: Heinemann, 1891 Note: First edition of Gosse's translation , issued in a limited edition of 100 copies on large paper, of which this is no 2. It was preceded by two editions in Norwegian, one at Copenhagen and one in London which was limited to 12 copies. Gosse's version was used for the first production in English at the Vaudeville Theatre in London on 20 April. Printing and the Mind of Man (375) chose Hedda Gabler as possibly Ibsen's most frequently performed play in the modern theatre. "...it was not until the influence of Ibsen, however reviled by its opponents and misunderstood by its champions, had percolated into the theatre that the English drama made any noticeable effort to burst its chains of outworn tradtion and a constricted view of the province of dramatic art." Cambridge History of English Literature Vol. XIII, p. 273 Estimate £ 700-900
Lyon & Turnbull