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Archives International Auctions LLC presents
The Rudolph P. Laubenheimer Family Archives
Including Original Artwork, Medals, Medal & Die Sinker Design Production Designs and Proofs, Printing and engraving proofs, Security Printing & Historic Ephemera and Americana at public auction
Thursday, June 25th, 2015
Beginning at 10:30 a.m. at The Collector’s Club, 22 E. 35th Street, NY, NY
Also Featuring U.S. & Worldwide Banknotes, Coins, Scripophily and Ephemera from Various Consignors.
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101Medical Corporate Seal Proofs, ca.1870-90'sArchives International Auctions
New York. German Home for Epileptics. 1899. Two impressions on one page. Ink notations and hand stamp on back.
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
102Communications Corporate Seal Proofs, ca.1870-90'sArchives International Auctions
New York. The Associated Press. Steam locomotive and telegraph lines. Impression on letterhead of Laubenheimer, the very edge of the impression over p
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 20.00
103Notary Public Corporate Seal Proofs, ca.1870-90'sArchives International Auctions
New York, New Jersey. A selection of a variety of individuals. Featuring large and small format as well as simple to fancy designs. Some paper with mu
Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
104Railroad Corporate Seal Proofs, ca.1870-90'sArchives International Auctions
Chicago & North Western Railway Co. Bold steam locomotive design. 2 impressions of this small 33mm seal on cut Laubenheimer letterhead.
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to j*******n for 50.00
108Corporate Seal Proofs - Religious Interest, ca.1870-1904Archives International Auctions
Religious interest. Catholic bishops (NYC, Buffalo, Ogdensburg), diocese (Sioux Falls, another), churches (St. Leo's Irvington NJ, St. Bartholom...
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to M**********2 for 210.00
109Government Corporate Seal Proofs, ca.1870-90'sArchives International Auctions
New York. Great seal. Arms at center. Two impressions on cut Laubenheimer letterhead; NY State Board of Charities; NY Regents of the University. 3 pie
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 35.00
110Embossed Seals Government & State Corporate Seal Proofs, ca.1870-90'sArchives International Auctions
Government and State seals. Adjutant General, NY, State of NY, North Carolina, Mecklenburg Superior Court, NC, Dept. of State, NC, South Carolina, Con
Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
114Tobacco Corporate seal Proofs, ca.1870-90'sArchives International Auctions
New Jersey and Canada. Two seals. American Tobacco Company of Canada; American Tobacco Co. NJ. Both feature portrait left of an Indian in full headdre
Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
119Intaglio and Die Stamped Samples and Proofs, ca.1870-90'sArchives International Auctions
Group of irregular shaped papers with die stamp and intaglio impressions. Some highlights include: the Hollenden Hotel in Cleveland, 1891 NYCC Commenc
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
120Embossed letterhead and initials, ca.1870-90'sArchives International Auctions
Pages and paper scraps which have been embossed with initials, monograms, arms, and a fly. Some have previously been mounted, many are in a color or t
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
122Die Cut Aluminum Foil on Paper with Animals, ca.1870-90'sArchives International Auctions
St. Florin standing, 74x99mm vertical oval; Female riding two hippocampus, 98x85 oval; Bird eating nut, 74x103mm vertical oval; Jockey on horse left,
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 90.00
123Embossed Seal Proofs with Plants & Flowers, ca.1870-90'sArchives International Auctions
Group of flora, Geometric design. Cut into ovals, now with rough edges (2); Fabric labels, colored squared with gold foil imprints. Camels, Knight, Pe
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
125Foil and Paper Embossed Die cuts, ca.1870-90'sArchives International Auctions
Foil die cuts featuring camel and rider, beaver, chariot, St. George and dragon, female on horseback (2 different), wild beast on tree limb. Some with
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 95.00
126Drawings, 1851Archives International Auctions
Pencil drawing of interior deck area showing bunks, trunks and cooking area. Done by Rudolf Laubenheimer on the May 18, 1851 crossing of the William T
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 180.00
128Early R.P. Laubenheimer 1848 Pencil IllustrationArchives International Auctions
Scene of rural water wheel. Notation on back says done about 1848 but appears similar to his work of the late 1850's. Signed, mounted on heavy s...
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 75.00
129Fireman's Memorial Drawing, ca.1857Archives International Auctions
Pencil drawing of fenced in Fireman's Memorial, marked Greenwood. Notation on back: Sketched by R. Laubenheimer about 1857. 8-7/8x13 inches. Thi...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
130Rural Scene with Buildings Charcoal Drawing, ca.1850'sArchives International Auctions
Pencil and charcoal drawing. Stream, buildings, women washing, ducks. Titled Ehenot. Location in Holland or Germany. Dark paper toned. 9-1/2x6-1/2 on
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 80.00
132Sketchbook of R. Laubenheimer, 1851Archives International Auctions
Sketchbook of R. Laubenheimer, Meisenheim, 1851. Six well developed drawings, two pages of scroll work and two half pages of text. One page signed and
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 85.00
133Rudolph Laubenheimer Portrait Sketchbook ca. 1854-55Archives International Auctions
Sketchbook of 2 pages made up of 12 smaller pages glued in. Titled: Sketches Charactures Fellow workmen of my father R. Laubenheimer at Hoole Engraver
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to P*******i for 800.00
135Female Portrait Drawing, ca.1850-60'sArchives International Auctions
Pencil and charcoal drawing of female in pensive pose. Oval format. Dark tone. Some paper chipping at top. Unsigned.
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 200.00
136Detailed Character & Facial Expression Study ca.1855Archives International Auctions
Pencil character sketches. 13 male portraits in various states. On paper mounted on larger card. Notation on back New York, 1855.
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
137Detailed Female Figure Study ca.1855Archives International Auctions
Pencil drawing. Six sketches of women in various poses and dresses. Paper mounted on larger card stock. Notation on back that they were done in 1855.
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
138Portrait Drawing By Rudolph ca.1850'sArchives International Auctions
Pencil drawing of male identified on back as M. Meyer. Signed R. Laubenheimer under portrait. 5x4-1/2 image on 10x8 card stock. Dark tone in corners.
Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
139Der Erste Kuss (the Kiss) Drawing by Rudolph, ca.1850-60'sArchives International Auctions
Pencil drawing. Der Erste Kuss (the kiss). Victorian era man and woman embracing in parlor setting. 6-1/2x7 on 9x8-7/8 paper. A bit dirty at edge. Pos
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for 75.00
140Female Portraits Drawing, ca. 1860-80'sArchives International Auctions
Pencil and paint. Female portrait with jewelry. Dark paper tone, edge chips, paper tears and cracks evident after inspection. 12x15-1/2; Female left w
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
141Street Scene Pencil Study., ca. 1860-70'sArchives International Auctions
Two sided. Figure of man greeting two women. Man in carriage racing man in wagon on street scene. 7x4-1/2.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 45.00
142Celebration Scene by Rudolph ca.1860-70'sArchives International Auctions
Pencil drawing of three gentlemen raising glasses, identified on back. Another charcoal of the same this one labeled in German The Champaign Club, and
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
143Mourning Scene by Rudolph ca.1860-70'sArchives International Auctions
Pencil drawing, girl and father seated at base of broken column. Titled: AM GRABE DER MUTTER (At the grave of the mother) 8-1/8x5-3/8 on 14x12 card st
Estimate : 750.00 - 1,500.00
Sold to floor for 300.00
144Portrait Drawing By Rudolph ca.1860'sArchives International Auctions
Pencil drawing. Young woman smelling rose. 2-1/2x4 on 11-1/4x9-1/4 card stock signed at bottom. Thumb tack hole, corners cut. Possibly an idealized pi
Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
146Still Life Pencil Drawing, ca.1860-80'sArchives International Auctions
Pencil drawing of fruit garland. Nicely detailed with wonderful shadowing to creative three-dimensional effect. Signed and dated 1847/48. On paper wit
Estimate : 400.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 140.00
147Watercolor Study, 1863Archives International Auctions
Flower bud on toned paper, mounted on board with loop. Dated 1863. 4-1/2x6-1/2.
Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
149Eagle Drawing, ca. 1860-70'sArchives International Auctions
Pencil drawing of eagle standing left on rock in sea. Image area 2-1/2x1-1/2 in 4-1/8x5-7/8 page mounted on larger card.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 50.00
150Colored painting, ca. 1880-90'sArchives International Auctions
Looks like a Spanish woman. Museum shop item? 2-3/4x3-3/4. Printed thin board or thin wood.
Estimate : 250.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 110.00
152Artwork and Intaglio Animal Print, ca. 1880-90'sArchives International Auctions
Two birds (robins?) on branch. Pencil drawing on card. Embossed print in light brown ink on toned ruled paper, with pencil notations for improvements.
Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
153Figure, Horse & Flowers Drawings, ca. 1880-90'sArchives International Auctions
Pencil sketches of Figure seated with book and lyre; rearing horse in flora and an Eagle with book and lyre. Nice studies. Largest page is 7-1/4x5. 3
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
155Decorative Illustration Drawing Study, ca. 1870-90'sArchives International Auctions
Ink drawing of architectural flourish on tissue paper mounted on thicker paper which has a small pencil sketch on it, which can be partially seen bene
Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
162"Das Leben einer Frau" Pencil Drawing, ca. 1880-90'sArchives International Auctions
"The life of a woman" - Female kneeling by man. 6x6. Signed; Words as banner. 7-5/8x3-5/8. Formerly mounted, some spotting. 2 pieces
Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
164Postcard with illustration, 1892Archives International Auctions
Government sent to Laubenheimer with illustration of bottle, and a 1892 New Year's greeting in German.
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
166Case Design Illustrations, ca. 1870-90'sArchives International Auctions
Detailed pencil drawings comprising what could be case designs done on back of ink letter. 8-1/2x10-3/8. Also, a sheet filled with a case design, lett
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 35.00
167Landscape Pencil and Ink Sketches, ca. 1880-90'sArchives International Auctions
Landscape sketches in pencil and ink. Three scenes on two sheets of paper. One has additional charcoal markings. 6-1/4x4-1/2 is the largest. Sketched
Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
168Original Artwork for Medal, ca. 1880-90'sArchives International Auctions
Society of American Florists. Female seated with arms outstretched holding floral garlands. Obverse and reverse of 50mm circles on card embossed and s
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
169Original Artwork for Badge, 1893Archives International Auctions
T.D. Sullivan Association, 1893. Legend on central disc in cross frame; from ribbon and bar. Ink, pencil and watercolor on card embossed with Laubenhe
Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
170Pencil sketch for medal, 1893Archives International Auctions
World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893. Pencil sketch for medal. Victory and eagle above view of exposition buildings. 102mm design on Laub...
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 130.00
171Original Artwork for Medal, 1894Archives International Auctions
Exposicion de Mineria y Metalurjia de Chile, 1894. Chile Arms at center. Pencil drawing. 50mm. On card 2-3/4 square. Paper foxing.
Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
172Watercolor, ca.1870-90'sArchives International Auctions
Axe and laurel within frame at left; rural hillside and lake scene. Done only in brown tones. Two images on one card. 8-1/2x6 inches, page torn from b
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
173Pencil Sketch for Embossing Seal, ca.1880-90'sArchives International Auctions
Mutual Alliance Trust Company of New York. Justice seated at center. 47mm design on 74mm square card.
Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
174Ink study., ca. 1880-90'sArchives International Auctions
Two winged creatures drinking from central container. 10-5/8x5-5/8.
Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
175Illustration in Pencil, ca.1880-90'sArchives International Auctions
Drawing of rural house, Laubenheimer bust as medallions, tree branch. Music score.
Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to floor for 30.00
177Work in Progress Drawings, ca.1870-90'sArchives International Auctions
Pencil drawing. Large monogram, arms and Lyre half. 3 pieces. Irregular paper.
Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
179Pencil Drawings, ca. 1870-90'sArchives International Auctions
Kosciusko monument, West Point, NY. A shield with a Paris legend. 4-1/2x2-7/8 and 2-1/2x4. 2 pieces.
Estimate : 75.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
180Nature Illustration Study, ca.1870-90'sArchives International Auctions
Pencil nature studies. Leaves and flowers. Multiple images on page. 9-7/8x8. Formerly mounted on back.
Estimate : 120.00 - 240.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
182Photographic Reduction Pencil Study, 1876Archives International Auctions
Pencil and charcoal drawing of America triumphant over Great Britain. Done for 1876 exposition. Large sheet, fragile with paper loss affecting design
Estimate : 500.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for 260.00
183Drawings of Facial Expressions Study, ca.1870-90'sArchives International Auctions
Drawings by R. Laubenheimer in ink on tracing paper. Multiple facing, side and 3/4 views of numerous facial expressions. Labeled in French. On tracing
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to floor for 200.00
184Indian Maiden Vignette Pencil Sketch, ca.1870-80'sArchives International Auctions
Pencil sketch on paper mounted on card stock of Indian maiden. Notation on back reads: Laid Muncie Sketch by Rudolph Laubenheimer New York 1860.
Estimate : 150.00 - 300.00
Sold to p******m for 110.00
185Rudolph Laubenheimer Sample or Sample Book, ca.1870-90'sArchives International Auctions
Sample Book titled: Bookbinders Tools / R. Laubenheimer. Includes 22 leaves - 44 pages mounted on both sides, and 3 pages mounted on one side. Comple
Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
Sold to P*******i for 950.00
186Drawing, ca.1880-90'sArchives International Auctions
Pencil and charcoal. Drawing of rural stream path scene. Signed MW. 8-1/4x5-1/2. Mounted paper, backing page partly missing. Possibly done by a friend
Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to floor for 40.00
187Drawing, ca.1880-90'sArchives International Auctions
Pencil drawing of full moon, with shading. With notation in German translated loosely to Full Moon in New York.
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
188Decorative Illustration Drawing Study, ca. 1880-1900'sArchives International Auctions
Sketches in pencil of ornaments and borders filling a large folded letter sheet imprinted with a view of Chatham Square, NY. Four lines in German inke
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 90.00
189Embossed plates, ca.1880-90'sArchives International Auctions
Embossed paper plates with images of coins and paper money. US National Bank note, Bank of France note, English sovereign and German 20-Mark gold coin
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to H*********5 for 250.00
190Sketchbook, ca.1870-90'sArchives International Auctions
Sketchbook of 13 pages filled with pencil borders, corners, ornate medallions. 8x6-1/4 inches. Also included is a very ornate open work screen design.
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
191Rudolph P. Laubenheimer Sketchbook, ca.1870-90'sArchives International Auctions
Includes two small sketchbooks, a small handmade book (with a contemporary wallpaper scrap cover) which includes a story by R. Laubenheimer. Includes
Estimate : 300.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 150.00
192Rudolph P. Laubenheimer Sample Sample Book, ca.1870-90'sArchives International Auctions
Sample Book with samples of printed and embossed seals, embossed letterheads, visiting cards, embossed labels, business cards and other work examples.
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,500.00
193Lord's Prayer Intaglio Prints, ca. 1880-90'sArchives International Auctions
Intricate image of words and scenes. Mounted to card (which covers the imprint). Chipping to card. 5-1/8x8-3/4 image area. Slight foxing; Captive Isra
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 120.00
194Artist Source Materials, ca.1880-1920'sArchives International Auctions
A large selection of Artist source materials. Illustrations and clippings from Puck, German Language newspapers as well as newspapers, calendar top sc
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 400.00
195Artist Source Materials, ca.1880-1920'sArchives International Auctions
Gravure prints: The Prodigal Son; Funeral of a Mummy on the Nile; A gentlemen. Slight foxing mentioned for accuracy. Approx.. 11-1/2x 16-3/4. 3 pieces
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to p*******o for 50.00
196Artist Source Materials, ca.1880-1920'sArchives International Auctions
Prints: Anthony Wayne; Warwick Castle (color); Stein; Heidelberg; Bincen; Bodensee; Hohenasberg, St. Nicola plus an unknown landscape. Mostly 10-1/2x8
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 60.00
197Artist Source Materials, ca.1880-1920'sArchives International Auctions
Etudes d'Ornements aux deuz crayons par Bilordeaux. Floral and decorative flourishes. Large format. Some torn, water damaged, edge chipping. 7 p...
Estimate : 75.00 - 150.00
Sold to floor for 25.00
198Artist Source Materials, ca.1880-1920'sArchives International Auctions
Pages from reference book of scenes, detail design elements. Some pages cut in size; others with foxing, edge tears or paper loss. Includes large fold
Estimate : 80.00 - 160.00
Sold to floor for 35.00
199Large Format Prints, ca.1880-90'sArchives International Auctions
Large intaglio prints: Dei Heimkehr des Landwehrmanns. Dark tone, spotting, edge tears into image area; Henry Longfellow in Cambridge. Edge tone and t
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 90.00
200Artistic Engraving, ca.1880-90'sArchives International Auctions
Child and mother admiring rose bloom. 13-1/2x16-1/2 now in oval shape with some paper loss and edge chips.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 55.00