POSTER OF EUROPEAN ARTIST GUZRANYI'S WORK, SIGNED

Popular Collectibles: Decorations: Graphic Art: Posters Pre 1990: item #569493

"Guzranyi Exposition du 16 au 28 Octobre 1989..." Offset lithographic poster on off-white wove paper laid down on foam core board, 22 1/2" x 14 7/8" (image), 23 1/2" x 15 3/4" (sheet), the full sheet, untrimmed, the composition in purple, green, yellow, violet, red, pink and black; signed ("Guzranyi") below the image, lower right, and inscribed ("Amitie") adjacent to the signature, both in ink. The text of the poster: "Guzranyi / Exposition du 16 au 28 October 1989 / Galerie de la Maison / des B... Click for details

Book Reader - Original Vintage Poster

Popular Collectibles: Decorations: Graphic Art: Posters Pre 1930: item #547004
BOOKREADER

An original accent poster that is linen backed, measures 10" x 19" and in excellent condition.

View of Matieva Bay in Otaheite

Popular Collectibles: Decorations: Graphic Art: Prints Pre 1800: item #426335
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Taken from One Tree Hill which Tree is a New Species of Erythrina. Lovely full plate view depicting Cook’s ship in the harbor with native longboats. The village with its high peaked roofs and reinforced wall lies on the beach. In the foreground numerous figures carry goods and produce. Excellent.

An Exact Representation of A Dance in Otaheite

Popular Collectibles: Decorations: Graphic Art: Prints Pre 1800: item #426333
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Two statuesque women in lovely gowns with coconut fiber accessories dance dreamily. At each side is a squatting male with instrument accompaniment behind and crowds including what appears to be westerners gather at the sides. Beyond the mountain rises from the jungle. Very compelling subject.

Representation of The Body of Tee a Chief

Popular Collectibles: Decorations: Graphic Art: Prints Pre 1800: item #426332
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As preserved after Death in Otaheite. Another rendition of this popular subject depicting the dead chief propped up on his bier in a hut enclosed by cloth. An attendant in the foreground and a long house beyond with the lush rain forest as background. Fine full plate image in excellent condition.

Otoo King of Otaheite and Tynai-mai, Lady of Otaheite

Popular Collectibles: Decorations: Graphic Art: Prints Pre 1800: item #426331
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. Another character study showing the delicate sensitive features of these people. The lady actually looking slightly racially different from the king.

A Portrait of Poulaho King of the Friendly Islands

Popular Collectibles: Decorations: Graphic Art: Prints Pre 1800: item #426329
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Also a Portrait of A Woman of Middleburgh or Eooa an Island near Tongataboo. True portraits rather than character studies. The king with strong chin, piercing eyes and beautifully crafted headdress. The woman shown with strong yet sensitive features, absent a top garment. Fine and suitable for framing.

A Branch Of The Breadfruit Tree

Popular Collectibles: Decorations: Graphic Art: Prints Pre 1800: item #426328
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Also A Gorget worn by Naval and Military Officers in the South Sea Islands. The first a biological study of the breadfruit - a limb with two ripe fruit attached. Inclusion of the breadfruit here (and in the previous plate) punctuates the importance of that food staple which led to the ill fated voyage on the Bounty. The second a representation of the military gorget which served as a sign of rank and also is represented in item #145 above. Excellent with mottled finish.

Dress Of the Principle Mourner And A Man Climbing

Popular Collectibles: Decorations: Graphic Art: Prints Pre 1800: item #426327
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Also View in the Island of Hauheine and of the Ewharra no Eatua, or House of God and View of the House or Shed called Tupapow in Otaheite under which the Dead are deposited. The first with a lovely open structure in the forest with an altar bearing gifts and a native in prayer. The second depicts the open structure surrounded by a fence with a mourner in ritual costume. In the foreground a breadfruit tree with a man in its branches collecting fruit. Excellent impressions with minor foxing ... Click for details

The Outside of a Morai or Burial Place in Atooi

Popular Collectibles: Decorations: Graphic Art: Prints Pre 1800: item #426326
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Also The Inside of a House in the Morai in Atooi. Atooi was on the island of Kauai. First, the burial ground with grave markers, totem, burial house, bamboo tower and watchtower with the mountains behind. The second plate shows the inner house with burial plot and ghostlike figures dressed in the clothing and headdress of the deceased. Excellent.