Bidspirit auction | 'Harlem as Seen by Hirschfeld'

'Harlem as Seen by Hirschfeld' - Art Book - Item/Description: Collection of caricature illustrations and drawings. Hand signed by Al Hirschfeld (with cartoon illustration of bearded man) and inscribed to Richard Fox, 1970. Edition 847 / 1000. Accompanied by letter identifying book as being from the Ernest Shapiro estate. New York: Hyperion Press, 1941. Text by William Saroyan. A number of illustrations from, ”Harlem as Seen by Hirschfield” have become iconic representations of the African-American experience in the 1930s. Al Hirschfeld (1903 – 2003) – American painter and caricaturist. William Saroyan (1908 – 1981) – Pulitzer Prize winning dramatist, provided the introduction for this book. Material: Paper Dimensions: Length: 14 1/2”; Width: 18 1/4” Condition: Signs of age and wear include discoloration, staining, surface scratches, scuffing, binding repaired by tape, tears, creasing. Age: 1941 Provenance: From the estate of Ernest Shapiro Shipping: All items from our Spring Cleaning Auction can be picked up in person at Taurus Auctions Fairlawn, NJ Gallery. Additional shipping options for each bidding platform: - Taurus Auctions, Hi-Bid, iCollector and Bid Spirit: Please contact our office so we can assist you with a list of Third-Party Shippers. - Live Auctioneers: Any winning lots not picked up in-person will be quoted & shipped via Live Auctioneers’ ”LiveShipping”. Condition Reports: Please see all photos and read entire description before requesting condition reports. Please contact us before bidding if you require additional photos or have any questions regarding condition. Email admin@taurusauctions.com for all condition reports. See all Terms and Conditions prior to bidding.