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Sale 2145 - Posters; Sale 2146 - Photographs

Art	Swann Galleries	U.S. dollar (US $)
May-12-08	10:30:00 PDT	Time zone reference
May-15-08	07:30:00 PDT	Time zone reference

2145002: POSTER: KOLOMON MOSER (1869-1918). V. KUNSTAU

2145154: POSTER: LESTER BEALL (1903-1969). POWER ON TH

2146315: TABARD, MAURICE (1897-1984) "Film

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Art : Other
Art : Prints

Art : Painting: European
Art : Painting: American

Art : Fine Photos

Sale 2145 - On Monday, May 12 at 1:30pm Eastern Time Swann Galleries will conduct sale 2145, an auction of Modernist Posters. The sale offers many rare and dazzling images that were on the cutting edge at the time they were made. There are Art Deco masterpieces and rare avant-garde European advertising posters. Sale 2146 - On Thursday, May 15, Swann Galleries will conduct sale 2146, a two-session auction of Photographic Literature & Photographs. The sale begins at 10:30am Eastern Time with approximately 230 books and periodicals, including items from the Library of David Raymond, whose Surrealist photographs were recently acquired by the Cleveland Museum of Art. The afternoon session, beginning at 2:30pm, offers a fine selection of classical and avant-garde photographs.

Terms and Conditions

CONDITIONS OF SALE
The property described in this catalogue, as amended by any posted notices or oral announcements during 
the sale, will be sold by Swann Galleries, Inc. Swann) as agent for various owners (the Consignors).

These CONDITIONS OF SALE, and the LIMITED WARRANTY and ADVICE TO PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS set forth elsewhere in the catalogue are the complete and only terms and conditions on which all property is offered for sale.  By bidding at auction (whether present in person or by agent, by written or telephone bid, or by any other means) the buyer agrees to be bound by these Conditions of Sale.

1.THE AUTHENTICITY OF PROPERTY LISTED IN THIS CATALOGUE IS WARRANTED TO THE EXTENT STATED IN THE "LIMITED WARRANTY" EXCEPT AS PROVIDED THEREIN.  ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD "AS IS" AND NEITHER SWANN NOR THE CONSIGNOR MAKES ANY WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS OF ANY KIND OR NATURE WITH RESPECT TO THE PROPERTY OR ITS VALUE, AND IN NO EVENT SHALL THEY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR CORRECTNESS OF DESCRIPTION, GENUINENESS, ATTRIBUTION, 
PROVENANCE, AUTHENTICITY, AUTHORSHIP, COMPLETENESS, CONDITION OF THE PROPERTY OR ESTIMATE OF VALUE.  NO 
STATEMENT (ORAL OR WRITTEN) IN THE CATALOGUE, AT THE SALE, OR ELSEWHERE SHALL BE DEEMED SUCH A WARRANTY 
OR REPRESENTATION, OR ANY ASSUMPTION OF RESPONSIBILITY.

2.All bids are to be per lot as numbered in the catalogue.

3.NEITHER SWANN NOR THE CONSIGNOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION THAT THE PURCHASER OF MANUSCRIPT MATERIAL, PHOTOGRAPHS, PRINTS, OR WORKS OF ART WILL ACQUIRE ANY COPYRIGHT OR REPRODUCTION RIGHTS THERETO.

4.Swann reserves the absolute right (a) to withdraw any property at any time before its actual final sale, including during the bidding, and (b) to refuse any bid from any bidder.  The auctioneer is the sole judge as to the amount to be advanced by each succeeding bid.

5.Any right of the purchaser under this agreement or under the law shall not be assignable and shall be 
enforceable only by the original purchaser and not by any subsequent owner or any person who shall subsequently acquire any interest.  No purchaser shall be entitled to any remedy, relief or damages beyond return of the property, rescission of the sale and refund of the purchase price; and without limitation, no purchaser shall be entitled to damages of any kind.

6.The highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer shall be the purchaser.  In the event of any dispute 
between bidders, the auctioneer shall have the absolute discretion either to determine the successful 
bidder or to re-offer and resell the lot in dispute.  If any dispute arises after the sale, Swann's sales 
records shall be conclusive as to the purchaser, amount of highest bid, and in all other respects.

7.The purchase price paid by a purchaser shall be the sum of the final bid and a buyer's premium of 20% of the final bid on each lot ("the Buyer's Premium"), plus all applicable sales tax. An additional buyer's premium of 2.5% will be charged on any purchase made through a live online auction as posted by Swann in accordance with such live online auction.

8.On the fall of the auctioneer's hammer, title to the offered lot or article will pass to the highest 
acknowledged bidder, who thereupon (a) immediately assumes full risk and responsibility therefor, (b) 
will immediately sign a confirmation of the purchase therefor, setting forth his name and address, and 
(c) will immediately pay the full purchase price therefor.  If the foregoing conditions or any other 
applicable conditions herein are not complied with, in addition to other remedies available to Swann and 
the Consignor by law (including without limitation the right to hold the purchaser liable for the bid 
price), Swann, at its option, may either (a) cancel the sale, retaining as liquidated damages all payments made by the purchaser, or (b) resell the property, either publicly or privately, for the account and risk of the purchaser, and in such event the purchaser shall be liable for the payment of all deficiencies plus all costs, including warehousing, the expenses of both sales, and Swann's commission at its regular rates and all other charges due hereunder.  Swann may also impose late charges of 1.5% per month (or the highest rate allowed  under applicable law, whichever is lower) on any amounts unpaid.

9.All property shall be removed from Swann by the purchaser at his expense no later than five (5) days 
following its sale, and if not so removed may, at Swann's option, be sent by Swann to a public warehouse 
at the account, risk and expense of the purchaser.  Whether sent to a warehouse or stored by Swann, the 
purchaser shall be liable for all actual expenses incurred plus a storage charge of 5% of the purchase 
price.

10.Except as noted in this paragraph, all lots in this sale are offered for the account of a third party, 
without any interest (direct or indirect) of the auctioneer or Swann.  Where Swann or an affiliate of 
Swann is the sole or partial owner of the property it is noted by a symbol next to the description of 
that lot.  Under no circumstances will the Consignor receive any rebate commission.  Under no circumstances may the Consignor bid upon or buy back his property.

11.Except as may be otherwise expressly provided herein, any and all claims of a purchaser shall be 
deemed to be waived and without validity unless delivered in writing by registered mail return receipt 
requested to Swann within thirty (30) days of the date of sale.

12.The rights and obligations of the parties shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York.  All 
bidders and the purchaser submit to the personal jurisdiction of the New York State courts and their 
rules and procedures in the event of any dispute.

13.No waiver or alteration of any of these Conditions of Sale, the Advice to Prospective Bidders, the 
Limited Warranty, the estimates, or any other matter in this catalogue or any other matter whatever 
(whether made by the auctioneer, or Consignor, or any representative of Swann) shall be effective unless 
it is in writing and signed by a representative of Swann.

14.THE "LIMITED WARRANTY" APPEARING BELOW AND THE "ADVICE TO PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS" APPEARING OVERLEAF FORM PART OF THESE CONDITIONS OF SALE.  
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LIMITED WARRANTY

We warrant the authenticity and condition of each lot catalogued herein on the terms and conditions set forth below.

1.Unless otherwise indicated in the respective catalogue descriptions (which are subject to amendment by oral or written notices or announcements made by Swann prior to sale): (a)With respect to autograph material (letters, historic documents, literary and musical manuscripts, inscribed books, and signed photographs), we warrant without time limit the authenticity of each lot catalogued herein.  (Please note Paragraphs 3 and 5(b) below.)

(b)With respect to books, maps and atlases, and any other works not included in (a) above, unless

physical inspection would reveal self-evident lack of authenticity, we warrant for a period of three (3)

years from the date of sale the authenticity of each lot catalogued herein. (Please note Paragraph 3

below.)

2.Except as noted above, or unless otherwise indicated in the respective catalogue description, we

warrant for a period of thirty (30) days from the date of sale to the original buyer of record, that each

book or manuscript is complete in text and illustration and generally is in such physical condition as

may reasonably be expected considering the age and provenance.  This warranty does not cover damages to

binding, stains or foxing, wormholes, short leaves of text or plates or any defect not affecting the

completeness of the text.  Moreover, this warranty does not cover the lack of inserted advertisements,

blank leaves, cancels or subsequently published volumes.

3.Serial publications, books in original parts, extra-illustrated books, made up "albums" and lots

described as "sold as is," "sold not subject to return," "not collated," "collection of" or "group of,"

and any lot containing more than three (3) items, are sold as is and therefore not covered by these

warranties.

4.The benefits of these warranties are not assignable and are applicable only to the original buyer of

the lot, and are conditioned on the buyer returning the work in the same condition as at time of sale and

in the time period specified.

5.(a)The buyer's sole remedy under these warranties shall be the rescission of the sale and refund of the

original purchase price paid for the item, and this remedy shall be exclusive and in lieu of any other

remedy which might otherwise be available to the buyer as a matter of law.

(b)With respect to autograph material (see Paragraph 1(a) above), or any print, drawing, or watercolor:

in the event that a buyer claims that an item is not authentic, Swann shall have no obligation to rescind

the sale unless the buyer has obtained, at the buyer's expense, the opinion of two recognized experts in

the field, who are mutually agreeable to Swann and the buyer, that a lot or portion thereof is not

authentic.

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ADVICE TO PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS

1.ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD SUBJECT TO THIS ADVICE, THE CONDITIONS OF SALE, AND TERMS OF WARRANTY PRINTED IN

THE CATALOGUE.

2.INSPECTION OF PROPERTY.  Prospective bidders or their agents should inspect property prior to the

auction.  Swann staff are available to advise prospective bidders at all pre-sale exhibitions and by

appointment.

3.BUYER'S PREMIUM.  The purchase price payable on any lot purchased will be the total of the final bid

plus the Buyer's Premium as defined in paragraph 7 of the Conditions of Sale, plus all applicable sales

taxes.

4.SALES TAX.  All items purchased are subject to payment of the New York City and State sales tax of

8.375% on the total purchase price (final bid plus the Buyer's Premium as defined in paragraph 7 of the Conditions of Sale) unless the purchaser presents proof of exemption therefrom.  An exempt purchaser must

provide a properly completed New York State Resale Certificate (Form ST-120) evidencing possession of a

valid New York State Resale or, for non-New York State businesses, the equivalent resale authorization

from another locale.  Purchases will not be released unless all sales tax requirements are satisfied.

Purchases shipped outside of New York State are not subject to sales tax.

5.BIDDING INCREMENTS. $10 up to $150; then $25 to $500; $50 to $1,000; $100 to $2,000; $200 to $6,000;

$500 to $10,000; $1,000 to $20,000; $2,000 to $50,000; and approximately 10% of the current bid

thereafter.  However, the auctioneer may modify the increments at any time.

6.RESERVES.  All lots are subject to a reserve, which is the confidential minimum price agreed to with

the seller below which the lot will not be sold.  The reserve will never be higher than the low pre-sale

estimate, and will never be lower than half the low estimate.  Swann may implement such reserve by

opening the bidding on behalf of the seller and may bid up to the amount of the reserve by placing

successive or consecutive bids for a lot in response to other bidders.

7.ESTIMATES.  The estimates provided are intended as a guide to bidding.  The figures are educated

guesses, based on recent values.  A bid between the listed figures would, in our opinion, have a chance

of success (at the time the catalogue was prepared).  The estimates are exclusive of the buyer's premium,

and may be revised at any time prior to the auction.

8.BIDDING.  All persons attending the auction must obtain a bidding number prior to bidding.  If bids

cannot be made in person or by an agent, they may be made by mail, fax, e-mail, or telephone and such

bids will be executed without charge.

9.ABSENTEE BIDS will be executed by Swann on the bidder's behalf in competition with other absentee bids

and bidding in the room.  Every effort will be made to carry out the bidder's instructions, but Swann

shall in no event be responsible for failing correctly to carry out instructions, and Swann reserves the

right to decline to undertake such bids.  Bids by mail should be made in U.S. dollars on the bid sheet

found at the end of the catalogue and in accordance with the instructions on the bid sheet.

10.REMOVAL OF PROPERTY.  All lots purchased shall be removed at the purchaser's risk and expense by the

end of the fifth business day following the sale.  Purchases not so removed will be treated as set forth

in paragraph 9 of the Conditions of Sale.

11.SHIPMENT.  Upon request, Swann will facilitate the shipping of purchases to out-of-town buyers at an

additional charge for packing, postage and insurance, but will not be responsible for any loss, damage or

delay resulting from the packing, handling and shipping thereof.  Unless specific instructions are

received, Swann is the sole judge of the method to be used for shipment.

12.PRICES REALIZED.  A list of prices realized is printed within two weeks after the sale.  The Prices

Realized will be mailed to all Catalogue Subscribers, those who purchased individual catalogues by mail,

and to any bidders who enclose a stamped self-addressed envelope with their bid sheets.

13.CREDIT.  Bidders whose credit is unknown to Swann should submit acceptable credit references or make

prior arrangements for payment, failing which purchases will not be released until funds have cleared.

Mail bidders should submit references or a deposit of 25% of their maximum bid.  If successful, the

deposit will be applied to the purchase; if unsuccessful, the deposit will be returned.

14.LOTS NOT RETURNABLE.  Paragraph 3 of the Limited Warranty describes lots which are sold as is and not

returnable.  Books, manuscripts, prints, drawings, photographs, signatures, or any other property offered

in a lot comprising more than 3 items, whether or not such items are individually named, constitute

"Grouped Lots." Such "Grouped Lots" are not subject to return for any reason.

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SUPPLEMENTAL ADVICE TO PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS WITH RESPECT TO SALES OF PRINTS, DRAWINGS, WATERCOLORS, AND

MULTIPLES

GENERAL:

Dimensions are given in millimeters and inches, with height preceding width in both cases.  Dimensions

for prints are measured to the outside edges of the plate mark (for intaglio) or image (for planographic

and relief); dimensions for drawings and other works are measured to the outside edges of the support

(paper, canvas, etc.)  For prints, if the margins are known or believed to be full this is stated.

References are cited using the author's surname and corresponding catalogue page number(s) or catalogue

raisonne number at the end of each catalogue entry, preceding the estimate.

Whenever possible framed works are sold in the frames in which they have been received.  However, we take

no responsibility for frames.

Be advised that pursuant to paragraph 1(b) of the Limited Warranty, Swann does not warrant the condition

of prints, drawings or watercolors unless specifically stated in the catalogue description. We attempt to

characterize quality and gross defects in condition whenever possible as an aid to prospective bidders,

but clients should satisfy themselves prior to the sale as to the condition of each lot and should

exercise and rely on their own judgment as to whether the lot accords with its description. More detailed

condition reports are available upon request.

Illustrations in the catalogue are for identification only and should not be used as a basis for

determining the condition of the lot.

FOR UNIQUE WORKS, SUCH AS DRAWINGS AND WATERCOLORS:

Authorship for each lot is indicated using the following descriptions:

Guido Reni: In our opinion, a work by the artist.  (When the artist's forename(s) is not known, a series

of asterisks, followed by the surname of the artist indicates that in our opinion the work is by the

artist named.)

Guido Reni (attributed to): In our opinion, probably a work by the artist but less certainty as to

authorship is expressed than in the preceding category.

Guido Reni (studio of): In our opinion, a work by an unknown hand in the studio of the artist which may

or may not have been executed under the direction of the artist.

Guido Reni (circle of): In our opinion, a work by an unknown hand closely associated with the named

artist but not necessarily his student.

Guido Reni (style of) or (follower of): In our opinion, a work by an unknown, nearly contemporary or

contemporary hand working in the artist's style but not necessarily his student.

Guido Reni (manner of): In our opinion, a work in the style of the artist and of a later date.

Guido Reni (after): In our opinion, a copy of a work of the artist.

FOR PRINTS AND MULTIPLES:

If there is a generally accepted title for the print, that title is given at the beginning of the lot

description following the artist's name.

The primary medium is identified following the title.  The terms used are intended only as a general

description and may not include all the techniques employed by the artist.

Dates used in the catalogue entries refer to execution of the "master" or printing matrix.  For prints

made after 1949, it will be stated if the impression was pulled later than the execution of the master or

matrix; for prints made prior to 1949, the impression may or may not be of a date contemporaneous with

the execution of the master or matrix.

The term "signed" means that, in our opinion, the signature is by the artist and was made more or less

contemporaneously with the creation of the print.

Whenever possible, we attempt to indicate the state of a print and will usually rely on information found

in the relevant catalogue raisonne to determine this information.

For modern and contemporary prints, and for early prints when the data are  available, every reasonable

effort is made to identify relevant information concerning the extent of the edition.  If the print is

described as an "artist's proof" or an "hors commerce" impression, the size of the regular edition is

usually provided.

In most cases, we describe the quality of the impression of the print, ranging in descending order from

"brilliant" and "superb" to "very good," "good" and "fair."  These descriptions are intended merely as a

general guide and should not be taken as a statement of fact, nor do they represent any description of

the condition of the print.

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SUPPLEMENTAL ADVICE TO PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS WITH RESPECT TO SALES OF POSTERS

Posters, for the most part, were printed in large format on the cheapest possible paper, and with an

expected life of two to three months on billboards. They were ephemeral by definition and not intended to

withstand the test of time. Therefore, in grading a poster's condition the standards and criteria of the

print collector cannot be used. The most important element in grading a poster's condition is its

appearance as defined by the lines, colors and overall design.

Condition in this catalogue is noted according to a rating system which has been accepted by most poster

dealers. The following ratings are used, with an appropriate + or - to indicate slightly better or worse

condition:

Condition A: designates a poster much in the same state as when it was printed; the colors are fresh,

there is no signifcant paper loss or tears, but there may be some slight blemish, creases or scuffng.

Condition B: designates a poster in good condition. Some restoration (including repaired tears or slight

overpainting) may have been done but it is not visibly apparent, there may be discoloration and/or

fading.

Condition C: designates a poster that is showing the effects of time and/or heavy restoration. Fading and

discoloration may be more pronounced, restoration, folds, creases and flaking may be visible, and there

may be paper loss or obvious restored losses.

Within these guidelines, we have done our best to describe any flaws, defects and restoration-whether

apparent or not. However, the above condition ratings are subjective. Prospective purchasers should

satisfy themselves as to condition

If you have any questions regarding these posters, please feel free to call for additional information or

for a condition report. We encourage you to examine the posters yourself or to have them examined by your 
representative.

All posters are linen-backed unless otherwise indicated.

Location of Items

New York, NY, USA

Auction Currency

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Bid Increment Table

Minimum Value	Maximum Value	Expected Bid Increment
from US $0.00	to US $149.00	US $10.00
from US $150.00	to US $499.00	US $25.00
from US $500.00	to US $999.00	US $50.00
from US $1,000.00	to US $1,999.00	US $100.00
from US $2,000.00	to US $5,999.00	US $200.00
from US $6,000.00	to US $9,999.00	US $500.00
from US $10,000.00	to US $19,999.00	US $1,000.00
from US $20,000.00	to US $49,999.00	US $2,000.00
from US $50,000.00	to US $99,999.00	US $5,000.00
from US $100,000.00	to US $199,999.00	US $10,000.00
from US $200,000.00	to US $499,999.00	US $20,000.00
from US $500,000.00	and above	US $50,000.00
In live auctions, bid increments may change rapidly. The auction house may not follow the bid increment table at all times.

Buyer Premium Table

Minimum Value	Maximum Value	% Buyer's Premium
from US $0.00	to US $99,999.00	22.5%
from US $100,000.00	and above	22.5%

Expert Contact

Name:	Swann Galleries
Email:	live@swanngalleries.com
Telephone Number:	212-254-4710

Administrative Contact

Name:	Swann Galleries
Email:	live@swanngalleries.com
Telephone Number:	212-254-4710

Preview Information

Sale 2145 - Modernist Posters - begins at 1:30pm in New York on Mon, May 12. All material in Sale 2145 on display at our premises in New York City, 104 East 25th Street, as follows - Thurs, May 8: 10am to 6pm - Fri, May 9: 10am to 6pm - Sat, May 10: 10am to 4pm - Mon, May 12: 10am to Noon. Sale 2146 - Photographic Literature & Photographs - begins at 10:30am in New York on Thurs, May 15. All material in Sale 2146 on display at our premises in New York City, 104 East 25th Street, as follows - Sat, May 10: 10am to 4pm - Mon, May 12: 10am to 6pm - Tues, May 13: 10am to 8pm - Wed, May 14: 10am to 6pm - No exhibition on day of sale. Sale 2144 - Old Master Through Modern Prints - begins at 10:30am in New York on Thurs, May 1. All material in Sale 2144 on display at our premises in New York City, 104 East 25th Street, as follows - Sat, April 26: 10am to 4pm - Mon, April 28: 10am to 6pm - Tues, April 29: 10am to 8pm - Wed, April 30: 10am to 6pm - No exhibition on day of sale.

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Seller Requires all bidders to contact and obtain permission to bid.

Payment Conditions

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Shipping Options

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