| 2281 | "Allegorical Woman with Cornucopia of Fruit," "Artwork. 20 by 21 inch painting of Allegorical Woman with cornucopia and baskets of fruit and vegetables. The number ""S15603"" possibly relates to the vignette number they were assigning to this portrait. Used on stock and bond certificates. Printed on stiff cardboard. Artist unattributed." (Photo) | 500-1000 | |
| 2282 | "Allegorical Woman with Giant Roll of Paper and Trees by Lavin," "Artwork. 23 by 20 inch oil painting on board of allegorical woman in white with giant roll of paper and evergreen trees behind her. Upper right corner has pencil notations ""Lavin #34, 090-5768"". Lower right corner has Lavin's signature. Printed on stiff board. Used on stock certificate vignettes." (Photo) | 750-1500 | |
| 2283 | "Allegorical Woman with Globe and Map Oil Painting," Artwork. 11 by 10 inch painting. Framed with glass. Artist unattributed. (Photo) | 200-400 | |
| 2284 | "Allegorical Woman with Open Book," ca.1950-1960's. Artwork. 27 by 19 inch pencil sketch of allegorical woman holding hands up with book on lap and at feet. Tape remnants on edges on top margin and on back. Sketch used for design of vignette used for stock or bond certificates. Artist unattributed. Possibly Security-Columbian BNCo. or ABNCo. (Photo) | 500-1000 | |
| 2285 | "Lavin Painting ""Computer Woman""," "Artwork. 24 by 18 inch oil painting of allegorical ""Computer Woman"" with old fashioned computer circuits behind her and computer monitor and keyboard next to her. Lower left has written in pencil ""Lavin #53, 2-5174-964"" and is signed by him on the lower right. Printed on board and framed. Excellent condition." (Photo) | 750-1500 | |
| 2286 | "Lavin Painting of Chemist for Chemical Bank Vignette," Artwork. 19 by 19 inch painting of alchemist or chemist used as vignette for Chemical Bank stock certificates. Old scientist with cap is holding beakers. Painting is in excellent condition. Signed by Lavin on the lower right. ABNC. (Photo) | 2000-4000 | |
| 2287 | "U.S. Original Artwork of ""The Will to Achieve"" Vignette," "1990's. Artwork. 10 inch in diameter pen and ink drawing of ""The Will to Achieve"" logo vignette. Vignette of pioneer with gun, dog and oxen pulling a conestoga wagon. Drawn on plastic type of paper taped to large cardboard backing. Unique in archive. Unsigned." (Photo) | 300-600 | |
| 2288 | "U.S. Original Artwork of Engineer Steel Worker Vignette," 1979. Artwork. 17 by 17 inch painting of one woman and 3 men with helmets in steel plant looking very happy. Vignette possibly used on stock certificates and bonds for Republic Steel. Drawn on white Crescent Illustration Board. Unique in archive. No signature or artist attribution. (Photo) | 250-500 | |
| 2289 | "U.S. Original Artwork of Nude Allegorical Male Vignette," 1950-1970's. Artwork. 24 by 19 inch painting of nude allegorical male vignette possibly used on stock certificates and bonds. Drawn on white No. 80 Bainbridge Board. Unique in archive. No signature or artist attribution. (Photo) | 250-500 | |
| 2290 | "Painting of Allegorical Men with Progressive Proofs," Artwork. 18 by 10 inch painting of nude allegorical man holding steel beam flanked by dredge and tractor with factories behind him. There is a series of 6 different 5 by 3 inch progressive proof vignette engravings of the painting starting with the figure holding the beam and ending with the completed vignette. Wooden frame with glass covering. Artist is unattributed. Excellent condition. Jeffries BNC. (Photo) | 500-1000 | |
| 2291 | "Painting of Allegorical Woman and Torch with Progressive Proofs," "Artwork. 15 by 10.5 nich framed painting of allegorical woman holding torch with electrons traveling around her with bare stomach. There is a series of 6 different 5 by 3 inch progressive proof vignette engravings of the painting starting with the figure by herself. Excellent condition, but frame is coming loose. Jeffries BNC." (Photo) | 500-1000 | |
| 2292 | "Painting of Allegorical Woman with Progressive Proofs," "Artwork. 18 by 10 inch framed painting of allegorical woman flying through the clouds with shoreline beneath her that looks like it might possibly be the California coastline. There is a series of 6 different 5 by 3 inch progressive proof vignette engravings of the painting starting with the figure by herself. There are 2 different versions of the final vignette, one with the coastline and the other with Los Angeles International Airport. Artist is unattributed. Excellent condition, but frame is coming loose at the corners. Jeffries BNC." (Photo) | 500-1000 | |
| 2293 | "Painting of Scientist and Engineer," "Artwork. 18 by 12 inch painting of scientist with test tubes and engineer holding blue prints with chemical plant between them. Artist unattributed. The painting is a mock up with both of the figures added after. They are both photographs that have been altered slightly with paint. The chemical plant is a painting, not a photograph. Design used on stock certificates. Unique in archive." (Photo) | 300-600 | |
| 2294 | "Seated Allegorical Woman with Hydro-electric Dam," ca.1950-1960's. Artwork. 21.5 by 15 inch pencil sketch of seated allegorical woman with clouds and hydro-electric dam behind her. Sketch used for design of vignette used for stock or bond certificates. Artist unattributed. Possibly Security-Columbian BNCo. or ABNCo. (Photo) | 500-1000 | |
| 2295 | "Seated Allegorical Woman Writing with Quill Pen," ca.1950-1960's. Artwork. 17.5 by 18 inch pencil sketch with water color highlights of seated allegorical woman writing with quill pen into large book. Not fully complete. Sketch possibly used for design of vignette used for stock or bond certificates. Artist unattributed. Possibly Security-Columbian BNCo. or ABNCo. (Photo) | 250-500 | |
| 2296 | "U.S. Original Artwork for Jack In The Box Vignette," "1999. Artwork. 13.5 by 13.5 inch pen and ink drawing for ""Jack In The Box"" vignette used on stock certificates. Drawn on tracing paper taped to large cardboard backing with photo of Jack. The motto underneath the drawing of Jack is ""Our Founder"". Unique in archive. Artist signature appears to be Tom Biles." (Photo) | 500-1000 | |
| 2297 | "U.S. Original Artwork of ""Ernie Keebler"" Vignette Used on Stock Certificate," "1980-1990's. Artwork. 11 by 14 inch pen and ink drawing of cartoon ""Ernie Keebler"" in tree house vignette used on the stock certificate of Keebler Foods Co., which is well known for cookies, crackers and baked goods. Acquired by Kellogg in 2001 Drawn on white paper taped to large cardboard backing. Unique in archive. Signed By Richard Baratz, well known artist and engraver who has designed and engraved numerous U.S. postage stamps as well as banknotes. He is also an extremely talented fine artist, engraver, illustrator and the house caricaturist for Sardi's Restaurant in Manhattan. His work can be seen almost on a daily basis in the Wall Street Journal, where he has drawn hundreds of portraits of well known business men and women. ABNC." (Photo) | 400-800 | |
| 2298 | "U.S. Original Artwork of ""Lear Corp"" Vignette Used on Stock Certificate," "1980-1990's. Artwork. 12.5 by 13 inch pen and ink drawing of ""automobile with crowd of people"" vignette used on the stock certificate of Lear Corp, which is one of the largest suppliers of automobile interior systems and components. Drawn on white paper taped to large cardboard backing. Unique in archive. Signed By Richard Baratz, well known artist and engraver who has designed and engraved numerous U.S. postage stamps as well as banknotes. He is also an extremely talented fine artist, engraver, illustrator and the house caricaturist for Sardi's Restaurant in Manhattan. His work can be seen almost on a daily basis in the Wall Street Journal, where he has drawn hundreds of portraits of well known business men and women. ABNC." (Photo) | 300-600 | |
| 2299 | "U.S. Original Artwork of ""Loews Theaters"" Vignette Used on Stock Certificate," "1980-1990's. Artwork. 10 by 13 inch pen and ink drawing of ""Mr. Loews"" vignette used on the stock certificate of Loews Thearters. Drawn on thin card stock. Unique in archive. Signed by Richard Baratz, ""RB"", well known artist and engraver who has designed and engraved numerous U.S. postage stamps as well as banknotes. He is also an extremely talented fine artist, engraver, illustrator and the house caricaturist for Sardi's Restaurant in Manhattan. His work can be seen almost on a daily basis in the Wall Street Journal, where he has drawn hundreds of portraits of well known business men and women. ABNC." (Photo) | 150-300 |
| 2300 | "U.S. Original Artwork of ""Nordstrom"" Vignette Used on Stock Certificate," "1980-1990's. Artwork. 12 by 14 inch pen and ink drawing of ""Mr. Nordstrom"" vignette used on the stock certificate of this famous department store. Drawn on white paper taped to large cardboard backing. Unique in archive. Signed By Richard Baratz, well known artist and engraver who has designed and engraved numerous U.S. postage stamps as well as banknotes. He is also an extremely talented fine artist, engraver, illustrator and the house caricaturist for Sardi's Restaurant in Manhatten. His work can be seen almost on a daily basis in the Wall Street Journal, where he has drawn hundreds of portraits of well known business men and women. ABNC." (Photo) | 300-600 | |
| 2301 | "Counters Proof Sample Book," "1890-1940's. Vignette book. 11 by 9.5 inch 70+ page sample book of ""Counters"". Included are hundreds of numeric proof lathework counters either black, denominated with numerals for currency or shares of stock. Mostly for stock and bond use. Unattributed, but probably a SBNCo. production department book. All have plate and die numbers written in ink by each proof. Mostly fine condition with some minor gluestaining. Unique in archive. Please inspect. SBNC." (Photo) | 1000-2000 | |
| 2302 | "Scalloped Borders Proof Roll Reference Book," "1920-1940's. Vignette book. Production department reference book. Unlisted printer but it possibly could be Republic BNCo or SBNCo work. Hundreds of latheword border and corners with roll numbers written next to them printed in green on india paper and glued to book. Until this auction, these security printing company production and design department proof reference books were never available. RBNC, SBNC." (Photo) | 500-1000 | |
| 2303 | "Title Proof Production Department Sample Book," "1890-1960. 15 by 12.5 inch black leather vignette book. Included in the sample book are hundreds of titles printed on india paper in black that were used on stocks and bonds. Hundreds of famous and not so famous company titles. Possibly RBNCo. or SBNCo. sample book. Condition is Fine to XF condition. Companies include airlines, railroads, national banks and numerous well known companies. Unique in archive. Please inspect. SBNC, RBNC." (Photo) | 1000-2000 | |
| 2304 | "ABN - SBNCo Vignette Book," "1958-1990's. Vignette book. 11 by 11 inch vignette book with over 400 vignettes listed with copyright dates. Most have been cut off of the original documents, with a majority being stock and bond vignettes. There is also an assignment of Copyright Registrations from Columbian BNCo, to Security Banknote Company in mixed condition. Excellent record for the researcher of security printing. Sold ""As Is"" with no returns. SBNC, Columbian BNC." (Photo) | 1000-2000 | |
| 2305 | "ABN Banknote Undertint Proof Sample Book," "1940-1960's. ""Undertints-ABN"". Undertint and cycloid tint sample book for internal use of ABNCo's production department. 12 by 16 inch cloth bound volume, 3 inches thick with ornate colorful undertints used on in the design of security documents and banknotes. There is also a section of cycloid tints. High lights include a small format ABN sample banknote. Book is partially disbound but a vast majority of the items are uneffected and in excellent condition. ABN." (Photo) | 125-250 | |
| 2306 | "ABN Lathework, Border and Corner Proof Sample Book," "1920-1940's. Vignette book. Large format 18 by 14 inch sample book intermintantly filled with border lathework proofs; corner latework proofs and decorative design elements for stocks, bonds and banknotes. Basically in XF condition throughout. Rare production department sample work book. ABN." (Photo) | 400-800 | |
| 2307 | "ABN Proof Sample Book," 1910-1940. Vignette book. 220+ page large format cloth bound sample book with proof borders of stocks and bonds as well as smaller proofs of ornate design elements used in borders and on vignettes. A large number of pages are disbound but in good condition. The book measures 14 by 18 inches and is 3 inches thick. Unique sample book used in the production department. ABN. (Photo) | 1000-2000 | |
| 2308 | "ABNCo. Large Format Vignette Book," "21 by 14.5 inch cloth bound 4 ring binder with large format proofs on cards of borders; undertints; text; titles and other interesting and rare security printing company proofs. Items used in the design and production of banknotes, stocks, bonds and miscellaneous items. Book binding in mixed condition but individual proofs in VG to XF condition. Approximately 280+ proofs on card. A considerable number of proofs are in large format. Most have engraved ""For Modeling Purposes"" on top. Unique interesting group that has never been available to the collecting public." (Photo) | 1000-2000 | |
| 2309 | "ABNCo. Reference Book of Traveler's Checks Photographs," 1960-1970's. Sample Book. Large format book with life sized photographs of traveler's checks. Most are dated and numbered on the side. Book is in great condition with a lot of blank pages. Approximately 100 photos included. Good reference for TC collectors. Unique in archive. ABNC. (Photo) | 800-1600 | |
| 2310 | "ABNCo. Stock and Bond ""Tint No.11"" Sample Book," 1950-1960's. Vignette book. 19 by 12 inch stock and bond border and undertints with border sample book. This was for external marketing and not internal use. VF to XF condition. Please inspect. ABNC. (Photo) | 3000-6000 |
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