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Lot 147 is a large scale, first edition, colored issue of Sir Henry James Warre’s (1819-1898) numerous drawings and notes from his exploratory trip to the Oregon Territory for Great Britain in 1845.

Rare Books at Gray's

Released: August 24, 2010

A stunning first edition of Sir Henry James Warre’s (1819-1898) Sketches in North America and the Oregon Territory, is the highlight of Gray’s Auctioneers’ Rare Books, Manuscripts and Autographs auction to be held on Thursday, August 26 at 1pm in the auction showrooms, with live bidding online through Live Auctioneers. Listed at Lot 147 this large scale (Broadsheets, 535 x 360 mm) first edition, colored issue, of Warre’s numerous drawings and notes from his exploratory trip to the Oregon Territory for Great Britain in 1845, make up a magnificent work which includes a rare dedication leaf t...

A rare Shimon Okshteyn, oil painting and serigraph on paper mounted on canvas. It is estimated very conservatively at $8,000 – $10,000.

Gray’s offers rare Shimon Okshteyn (b. 1951 Ukraine) Mona Lisa at auction May 27, 1pm

Released: May 21, 2010

On May 27 at 1pm Gray’s 19th Century, Modern and Contemporary Fine Art auction will be offering a rare Shimon Okshteyn, oil painting and serigraph on paper mounted on canvas. It is estimated very conservatively at $8,000 – $10,000. The painting is comprised of four individual colored and painted serigraphs laid down on canvas, with the image of Mona Lisa painted on all four. The signature is on the lower right panel in the lower right corner. Okshteyn’s work is described by Robert Sandelson as “a new kind of Pop Art, engaging, shocking and baffling.” It is a massively scaled work in which ...

Melanie M. Halloran, Director of Books & Manuscripts

GRAY’S INAUGURAL FINE PRINTED BOOKS AUCTION EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS

Released: May 18, 2010

Under the direction of Melanie Halloran, Gray’s new Director of Books and Manuscripts, Gray’s are proud to announce the results of their inaugural Fine Printed Books auction which took place May 6, 2010. Auctioneer & President Deborah J. Gray declares that over 80% of lots sold by value, with several lots selling above their estimates. Among the highlights of the auction were: Lot 44: Diderot's 3 volume Suite de Recueil des Planches from his Encylopedie published circa 1779. A fine series of engraved plates illustrating a variety of topics including surgery and anatomy, arc...