Archives International Auctions Summer Auction June 25th, 2015

Archives International Auctions 18 June 25, 2015 Archives International Auctions www.archivesinternational.com WORKS ON PAPER - SKETCHBOOK 80 80 Sample Book of Drawings of Rudolph & Ernst, ca. 1880-20’s Sample 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. 81 81 Rudolph Laubenheimer Blind Embossing Die, ca.1870-90’s Letterhead 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