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Signed Letter And Artwork From Henry Miller
Signed Letter And Artwork From Henry Miller
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Signed Letter And Artwork From Henry Miller Concerning A 1976 Affair Lot Of 5Henry Miller (1891-1980) is an American writer and artist best known for his writings involving social criticism, philosophical reflection, stream of consciousness, explicit language, sex, surrealist free association, and mysticism. Some of Miller’s art is included in this lot. According to the consignor’s relatives, these items were given to her over the course of a three year relationship. This lot consists of: a hand written love affair note, a watercolor print post card, 2 ink nude drawings and a large watercolor piece. Pieces will be mailed separately in 2 boxes: Love affair note, watercolor print post card and 2 ink nudes will be packaged together in a 25in x 19in x 6in box. Large watercolor will be packaged in a 25in x 19in x 6in box.1. Hand written love affair note. Note is dated June 4, 1976 and signed by Henry Miller in the bottom right corner. The letter is made out to a woman, whose name we have blanked out, detailing how wonderful she was last night and not to show Hellen the in closed or she may be jealous. Note and frame are in excellent condition.Measurements: Note- 8in x 5in approx. (sight). Frame- 9.5in x 6.5in approx.2. Watercolor print post card Small watercolor print post card signed Henry Miller 6/73 in the bottom right corner. Piece involves and abstracted woman surrounded by abstract shapes/lines and writing in French. Print and frame are in excellent condition and judging by the mild waves that are visible between the paper and mat this indicates that the artwork is laid down rather than affixed to the mat.Measurements: Artwork- 6in x 4in approx. Artwork and mat- 8in x 6in approx. (sight) Frame- 9in x 7in approx.3. Pen and ink nude “Banzai Moriyamaaaaa”. Pen and ink female nude Signed henry miller 1975 in the off center right. Piece involves an abstracted female nude figure with a moon and stars in the background and text on the bottom that says “BANZAI ZZZZZZ MORIYAMAAAAA” all in a hand drawn boarder. The paper has acidified over but otherwise is in beautiful condition. The frame is in excellent condition.Measurements: Artwork- 9.5in x 7in approx. (sight) Artwork and mat- 13.5in x 10.5in approx. (sight) Frame- 14in x 11in approx.4. Pen and ink nude “Gue Ditesvous”. Pen and ink female nude signed Henry Miller 1975 in the bottom right corner. Piece involves an abstracted female nude with text reading “GUE DITESVOUS?” (the closest translation is “que dites vous?” which is “what do you think?”), all in a hand drawn boarder. The paper has acidified over time but otherwise is in beautiful condition. The frame is in good condition but has a small crack in the bottom left corner. Measurements: Artwork- 9.5in x 7in approx. (sight) Artwork and mat- 13.5in x 10.5in approx. (sight) Frame- 14in x 11in approx.5. Large watercolor. Large colorful watercolor abstract painting signed Henry Miller 12/75 in the bottom middle. This leads us to believe that the painting was done in December of 1975. The piece involves heavily abstracted line work and shapes of varying colors on watercolor paper. The piece and frame are in excellent condition. Measurements- Artwork- 13.5in x 10.5in approx. (sight) Artwork and mat- 19.5in x 16.5in approx. (sight) Frame- 20in x 17in approx.
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