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Archives International Auctions
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June 25, 2015
Archives International Auctions
www.archivesinternational.comWORKS ON PAPER - SKETCHBOOK
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80 Sample Book of Drawings of Rudolph & Ernst, ca. 1880-20’sSample Book includes the original drawings and works of Ernest G. Laubenheimer. 22
pages include large original drawings, many dated in the 1890s. Including ink, pencil, watercolor, pastel and charcoal. Other areas of the book include
invitations, lithographed designs executed by Ernest. In addition numerous unidentified scenes are included, however the book ends with several pages
of Corporate seals and intaglio work of his father R. Laubenheimer, include a flier for the small “Lord’s Prayer” medal. Some foxing on the pages affects
the items mounted, others pages are not affected.The book had a heavy embossed flower, bird and butterfly design in color.Two of the three birds now
have rubs on the highpoints. �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est.
$1250-2500
EMBOSSED SEAL PROOFS
Rudolph designed and engraved hundreds of different embossed letterhead and corporate seals
for various businesses, organizations and countries. The following embossed seals are proofs
of impressions from his archives that represent the Die Sinkers and Engravers art in its highest
form.
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81 Rudolph Laubenheimer Blind Embossing Die, ca.1870-90’sLetterhead blind embossing die. Incuse portrait and name in reverse. 35mm impression
area, steel. Slight rust on surfaces, protective wax coating.The face is round, but the back has a rectangular block for press alignment.This was used for
his letterhead as well as business cards. ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Est.
$750-1500