Robert McCloskey Sold at Auction Prices

Painter, Illustrator, Comiczeichner, b. 1914 - d. 2003

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        • LOT OF 6 EARLY 20TH CENTURY LINOCUTS/WOODCUTS AND A PRINT, MOST ARE SIGNED
          Jul. 29, 2023

          LOT OF 6 EARLY 20TH CENTURY LINOCUTS/WOODCUTS AND A PRINT, MOST ARE SIGNED

          Est: $200 - $300

          Lot Of 6 Early 20th Century Linocuts/Woodcuts And A Print, Most Are Signed. Measures approx. from 5 1/2" X 6 1/2" to 15 3/4" X 18 3/4". Includes art from Jack Lewis, Shiro Miyasaki 1912-1940, Robert McCloskey 1914-2003, R.D. Bartlett, and P.L.Kubitschek. Please carefully read our terms of sale, shipping information, and request any condition reports or photos prior to placing a bid. Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Because artwork, antiques and collectibles are known to be copied from pre-existing examples, the dating of such objects is often difficult to ascertain and opinions vary from expert to expert. Due to this, RB Fine Arts CFL Inc strongly suggests all potential bidders or a representative to meticulously inspect any and all items prior to bidding. Any reference to a specific time period and/or culture are only the opinion of RB Fine Arts CFL Inc and are not a guarantee of authenticity. If the bidder or a representative cannot inspect an item in person prior to the auction, then RB Fine Arts CFL Inc strongly suggests that you do not place a bid on the lot. RB Fine Arts CFL INC. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Please email for a condition report and photos, if desired. Emails should be received at least 48 hours in advance of the date of the auction. Please make sure you have read the Terms and Conditions* before you bid. ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS! Any registration and/or bid placed by you does guarantee RBFinearts CFL Inc. you have read and will abide by the following Terms and Conditions of the sale. We do expect all bidders and buyers to abide by the contracts they agree to when bidding and finalize ALL sales regardless of any reassessment. SHIPPING POLICY: RBFINEARTS SHIPPING IS OUR DEFAULT PACKING AND SHIPPING PARTNER. All lots will be released to them once payment has been received unless we are notified by email. RBFinearts Shipping 375 E Burleigh Blvd., Tavares, FL 32778 shipping@rbfinearts.net or 877-660-3243. Alexandria is the manager of RBFinearts Shipping Inc., and you may contact her with any quotes or questions. IF YOU PREFER TO USE AN ALTERNATIVE SHIPPER YOU MUST EMAIL INFO@RBFINEARTS.NET TO ADVISE OUR OFFICES OF THE ALTERNATIVE COMPANY YOU WOULD PREFER TO PACK AND SHIP YOUR ITEM/S. No property will be released for shipping or pick-up until payment is made in full. Please note that a shipping charge is not included in the sale price. Any costs associated with the shipping, packing, and transport of an item are the responsibility of the buyer. RBFinearts CFL Inc. is not responsible for packing, shipping, or transport of any items from buyer’s invoice. Local Pick-up: Items for pick-up must be collected within fourteen (14) days of payment. Items remaining at RBFinearts CFL Inc offices at the expiration of fourteen (14) days past payment will be subject to storage fees of $10 per day per item. All storage fees must be paid before item/s will be released to the buyer or a representative. Any items remaining forty-five (45) calendar days following the date when the buyer completed payment on an invoice will be considered Abandoned Property of items on that invoice and will be subject to resale or disposal with no refund. Transportation for shipping of buyer's items: As a default upon payment, RBFinearts Shipping Inc. will pick up and transport your items from the offices of RBFinearts CFL Inc. ALL OTHER transport to any other third-party shipper there will be a 25.00 transport fee, there will be no exceptions for this condition. Your item/s will be transported one time per week only. Any issues with shipping or insurance are between the shipping company and the buyer. If you are not satisfied with our shipping options, please make other arrangements to ship your item and contact us about those shipping details. RBFinearts CFL Inc. is not responsible for any denied claims or damages from the shipping offices the buyer chooses. RBFinearts CFL Inc. does not make any warranty, guarantee, or promise as to the performance of any shipper. RBFinearts CFL Inc. (online auction) and RBFinearts Shipping Inc. (packing and shipping) are two separate companies and should not be assumed to be the same business. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@rbfinearts.net or 352-508-5738. ***We at RBFinearts can only attribute this work based upon the quality and the presence of a signature, we are not an authentication service. We can only declare the work as attributed to based upon the factors mentioned.***

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        • ROBERT MCCLOSKEY 1914-2003 LINOCUT OR WOODCUT, MAINE, OHIO 1937
          May. 27, 2023

          ROBERT MCCLOSKEY 1914-2003 LINOCUT OR WOODCUT, MAINE, OHIO 1937

          Est: $300 - $600

          Robert McCloskey 1914-2003 Linocut Or Woodcut, Maine, Ohio 1937. Print Measure 10" X 11". Please carefully read our terms of sale, shipping information, and request any condition reports or photos prior to placing a bid. Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Because artwork, antiques and collectibles are known to be copied from pre-existing examples, the dating of such objects is often difficult to ascertain and opinions vary from expert to expert. Due to this, RB Fine Arts CFL Inc strongly suggests all potential bidders or a representative to meticulously inspect any and all items prior to bidding. Any reference to a specific time period and/or culture are only the opinion of RB Fine Arts CFL Inc and are not a guarantee of authenticity. If the bidder or a representative cannot inspect an item in person prior to the auction, then RB Fine Arts CFL Inc strongly suggests that you do not place a bid on the lot. RB Fine Arts CFL INC. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Please email for a condition report and photos, if desired. Emails should be received at least 48 hours in advance of the date of the auction. Please make sure you have read the Terms and Conditions* before you bid. ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS! Any registration and/or bid placed by you does guarantee RBFinearts CFL Inc. you have read and will abide by the following Terms and Conditions of the sale. We do expect all bidders and buyers to abide by the contracts they agree to when bidding and finalize ALL sales regardless of any reassessment. SHIPPING POLICY: RBFINEARTS SHIPPING IS OUR DEFAULT PACKING AND SHIPPING PARTNER. All lots will be released to them once payment has been received unless we are notified by email. RBFinearts Shipping 375 E Burleigh Blvd., Tavares, FL 32778 shipping@rbfinearts.net or 877-660-3243. Alexandria is the manager of RBFinearts Shipping Inc., and you may contact her with any quotes or questions. IF YOU PREFER TO USE AN ALTERNATIVE SHIPPER YOU MUST EMAIL INFO@RBFINEARTS.NET TO ADVISE OUR OFFICES OF THE ALTERNATIVE COMPANY YOU WOULD PREFER TO PACK AND SHIP YOUR ITEM/S. No property will be released for shipping or pick-up until payment is made in full. Please note that a shipping charge is not included in the sale price. Any costs associated with the shipping, packing, and transport of an item are the responsibility of the buyer. RBFinearts CFL Inc. is not responsible for packing, shipping, or transport of any items from buyer’s invoice. Local Pick-up: Items for pick-up must be collected within fourteen (14) days of payment. Items remaining at RBFinearts CFL Inc offices at the expiration of fourteen (14) days past payment will be subject to storage fees of $10 per day per item. All storage fees must be paid before item/s will be released to the buyer or a representative. Any items remaining forty-five (45) calendar days following the date when the buyer completed payment on an invoice will be considered Abandoned Property of items on that invoice and will be subject to resale or disposal with no refund. Transportation for shipping of buyer's items: As a default upon payment, RBFinearts Shipping Inc. will pick up and transport your items from the offices of RBFinearts CFL Inc. ALL OTHER transport to any other third-party shipper there will be a 25.00 transport fee, there will be no exceptions for this condition. Your item/s will be transported one time per week only. Any issues with shipping or insurance are between the shipping company and the buyer. If you are not satisfied with our shipping options, please make other arrangements to ship your item and contact us about those shipping details. RBFinearts CFL Inc. is not responsible for any denied claims or damages from the shipping offices the buyer chooses. RBFinearts CFL Inc. does not make any warranty, guarantee, or promise as to the performance of any shipper. RBFinearts CFL Inc. (online auction) and RBFinearts Shipping Inc. (packing and shipping) are two separate companies and should not be assumed to be the same business. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at info@rbfinearts.net or 352-508-5738. ***We at RBFinearts can only attribute this work based upon the quality and the presence of a signature, we are not an authentication service. We can only declare the work as attributed to based upon the factors mentioned.***

          RB Fine Arts
        • ROBERT McCLOSKEY (1914-2003) West End Boat Yard, 1932, Watercolor
          Oct. 08, 2022

          ROBERT McCLOSKEY (1914-2003) West End Boat Yard, 1932, Watercolor

          Est: $500 - $700

          ROBERT McCLOSKEY (1914-2003) West End Boat Yard, 1932, Watercolor

          Bakker Auctions
        • One Morning in Maine
          Dec. 05, 2013

          One Morning in Maine

          Est: $300 - $500

          Illustrated by the author. 12x9, cloth, jacket. First Edition. 

          PBA Galleries Auctions & Appraisers
        • McCloskey, Robert (1914-2003) One Morning in Maine. New York: Viking, 1952. First edition, the text printed in blue throughout, bound i
          Nov. 17, 2013

          McCloskey, Robert (1914-2003) One Morning in Maine. New York: Viking, 1952. First edition, the text printed in blue throughout, bound i

          Est: $400 - $600

          McCloskey, Robert (1914-2003) One Morning in Maine. New York: Viking, 1952. First edition, the text printed in blue throughout, bound in gray publisher's cloth, with a sunrise over the ocean blocked in white on the front board, in a sun-faded and tattered jacket, missing a large chunk from the spine and adjacent section of front panel, a smaller portion missing at the foot of the spine, some tape repairs on verso; Laura Ingalls Wilder (1867-1957) Little House on the Prairie, New York: Harper & Brothers, 1935, illustrated by Helen Sewell, stated first edition with "E-K" on copyright page, no jacket, bound in publisher's gray cloth, blocked in brown, spine sunned, cloth beginning to fray along the spine; [and] Mary Norton's (1903-1992) The Borrowers, New York: Harcourt, Brace, & Co., [1953], stated first edition, bound in publisher's light blue cloth, the spine discolored, in a nice jacket with bright colors, minor wear and chipping, the spine slightly sunned. (3) Provenance: from the collection of Julia F. Carter (1884-1980).

          Skinner
        • McCloskey, Robert (1914-2003) Make Way for Ducklings, First Edition, Inscribed. New York: The Viking Press, 1941. First edition, folio,
          Nov. 17, 2013

          McCloskey, Robert (1914-2003) Make Way for Ducklings, First Edition, Inscribed. New York: The Viking Press, 1941. First edition, folio,

          Est: $7,000 - $9,000

          McCloskey, Robert (1914-2003) Make Way for Ducklings, First Edition, Inscribed. New York: The Viking Press, 1941. First edition, folio, inscribed on title page, "To Miss Carter--Robert McCloskey," with Carter's bookplate pasted inside the front board, dust jacket with a 1 1/4-inch piece missing from the head of the spine, and a larger 4-inch piece torn from the foot of the spine, tear extending about an inch onto the front cover irregularly, two old tape marks on the back panel, adjacent to the missing portion of the spine; some wear at corners and fore-edges of the jacket as well; no Caldecott emblem on the jacket; beige publisher's cloth, with ducklings and title stamped in turquoise; binding and text with signs of handling; paste downs and endleaves somewhat browned, 12 x 8 3/4 in. Provenance: from the collection of Julia F. Carter (1884-1980). Ms. Carter worked under Anne Carroll Moore, the first full-time children's librarian at the New York Public Library; she directed the formation of a post-Armistice library for American soldiers in France in 1918, and spent twenty years serving the children's department for the libraries in Cincinnati and Hamilton Counties, Ohio. She also presented the first Caldecott Medal in 1938. Her collection of children's books includes many inscribed first editions of Caldecott and Newbery award winners and honorees.

          Skinner
        • John Robert McCloskey 1914-2003 , Warner's Barn tempera on masonite
          Sep. 24, 2008

          John Robert McCloskey 1914-2003 , Warner's Barn tempera on masonite

          Est: $5,000 - $7,000

          signed John McClosky and dated '63 , l.l. tempera on masonite

          Sotheby's
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