Framed Autographs and Historical Documents

Raptis Rare Books maintains an extensive selection of framed autographs, manuscripts, signed and inscribed photographs, and historical documents.

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  • Original Hilary Knight Vanity Fair Watercolor Illustration

    KNIGHT, Hilary.

    Hilary Knight Original Vanity Fair Watercolor Illustration.

    Rare original watercolor fashion illustration by American artist Hilary Knight for Vanity Fair. Knight was flown to Paris by Vanity Fair in 2006 to attend Paris Fashion Week, where he illustrated models from Armani, Dior, Givenchy, Christian Lacroix and Riccardo Tischi. The present illustration features supermodel Mariacarla Boscono wearing Givenchy by Tischi at the Musee Bourdelle. In fine condition. Double matted and framed. The entire piece measures 22 inches by 17 inches.

    Price: $4,500.00     Item Number: 95324

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  • Photograph of Racing Legend Jim Clark; Signed by Him

    CLARK, Jim.

    Jim Clark Signed Photograph.

    Original photograph of Formula One racing legend Jim Clark, boldly signed by him on the front, "With Best Wishes Jim Clark. From the collection of BRDC chairman and racing driver Peter Stubberfield. In near fine condition. The image measures 7.5 inches by 10 inches.

    Price: $3,000.00     Item Number: 140277

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  • Original Hilary Knight Chanel Watercolor Illustration

    KNIGHT, Hilary. [Coco Chanel].

    Hilary Knight Original Chanel Watercolor Illustration.

    Rare original watercolor fashion illustration by American artist Hilary Knight for Chanel. In an envelope affixed to the rear of the framed piece is the original tissue guard featuring an inscription in Knight's hand, "A Chanel School Girl stops for a spring sniff of the camelia trees outside of the Place Vendome Step" and "A construction worker takes a smoke break to admire the astonishing set piece in the newly refurbished Grand Palais." In fine condition. Double matted and framed. The entire piece measures 22 inches by 17 inches.

    Price: $2,800.00     Item Number: 95329

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  • Original Hilary Knight Vanity Fair Watercolor Illustration

    KNIGHT, Hilary.

    Hilary Knight Original Christian LaCroix Watercolor Illustration.

    Rare original watercolor fashion illustration by American artist Hilary Knight for Vanity Fair. Knight was flown to Paris by Vanity Fair in 2006 to attend Paris Fashion Week, where he illustrated models from Armani, Dior, Givenchy, Christian Lacroix and Ricardo Tischi. In an envelope affixed to the rear of the framed piece is the original tissue guard featuring an inscription in Knight's hand, "Jan 24 5pm Christian LaCroix Ecole Nationale 14 Rue Bonaparte" and an arrow pointing to the gold glitter beneath the model's feet, "actual gold dust used on the runway." In fine condition. Double matted and framed. The entire piece measures…

    Price: $2,500.00     Item Number: 95330

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  • Original Hilary Knight Vanity Fair Watercolor Illustration Depicting designer John Galliano

    KNIGHT, Hilary (John Galliano).

    Hilary Knight Original John Galliano Watercolor Illustration.

    Rare original watercolor fashion illustration by American artist Hilary Knight for Vanity Fair. Knight was flown to Paris by Vanity Fair in 2006 to attend Paris Fashion Week, where he illustrated models from Armani, Dior, Givenchy, Christian Lacroix and Riccardo Tischi. The present illustration features a portrait of Dior designer John Galliano brandishing a saber at his curtain call. The Christian Dior Show which opened the Paris haute couture season in January 2006 was marked by Galliano's daring and cryptic show: "Red is the New Libertine. Platinum is the New Marie Antoinette. Leather is the New Luxury. Veiling is the New Seduction. Dior is the…

    Price: $2,500.00     Item Number: 95325

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  • Original Hilary Knight Vanity Fair Watercolor Illustration Depicting designer John Galliano's Red is the New Libertine show for Dior

    KNIGHT, Hilary (John Galliano).

    Hilary Knight Original John Galliano Watercolor Illustration.

    Rare original watercolor fashion illustration by American artist Hilary Knight for Vanity Fair. Knight was flown to Paris by Vanity Fair in 2006 to attend Paris Fashion Week, where he illustrated models from Armani, Dior, Givenchy, Christian Lacroix and Riccardo Tischi. The present illustration titled "Blood and Grommets" features three models on the runway of the Dior show at Polo de Paris. The Christian Dior Show which opened the Paris haute couture season in January 2006 was marked by designer John Galliano's daring and cryptic show: "Red is the New Libertine. Platinum is the New Marie Antoinette. Leather is the New Luxury. Veiling…

    Price: $2,500.00     Item Number: 95326

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  • Original Hilary Knight Vanity Fair Watercolor Illustration

    KNIGHT, Hilary.

    Hilary Knight Original Vanity Fair Watercolor Illustration.

    Rare original watercolor fashion illustration by American artist Hilary Knight for Vanity Fair. Knight was flown to Paris by Vanity Fair in 2006 to attend Paris Fashion Week, where he illustrated models from Armani, Dior, Givenchy, Christian Lacroix and Riccardo Tischi. The present illustration features three models in black Givenchy gowns by Riccardo Tischi and Sophia at Armani behind a model in a silver dress. In fine condition. Double matted and framed. The entire piece measures 22 inches by 17 inches.

    Price: $2,500.00     Item Number: 95327

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  • Original Hilary Knight Vanity Fair Watercolor Illustration

    KNIGHT, Hilary.

    Hilary Knight Original Vanity Fair Watercolor Illustration.

    Rare original watercolor fashion illustration by American artist Hilary Knight for Vanity Fair. Knight was flown to Paris by Vanity Fair in 2006 to attend Paris Fashion Week, where he illustrated models from Armani, Dior, Givenchy, Christian Lacroix and Riccardo Tischi. The present illustration features model Maria Carla, Givenchy designer Riccardo Tischi's muse. In fine condition. Double matted and framed. The entire piece measures 22 inches by 17 inches.

    Price: $2,200.00     Item Number: 95328

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  • Rare Persian Miniature Painting Depicting an ancient game of Chovgan

    Persian Miniature Painting. [Ancient Game of Polo].

    Rare Persian miniature painting depicting an ancient game of Chovgan, later adopted in the Western World as the game of polo. Affixed to an elaborately decorated paper mount, the painting depicts two opposing teams engaged in a game of Chovgan before a Persian cityscape. The ancient game of Chovgan originated in the middle of the first millennium A.D. in ancient Iran and was a Persian national sport played extensively by the nobility. Fragments of the game were periodically portrayed in ancient miniatures, and also detailed descriptions and rules of the game were also given in the ancient manuscripts. Englishmen had…

    Price: $1,800.00     Item Number: 124633

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