Christmas Shopping Dec 4, 2008
I would suggest the lithographs of Larry Brown, Doug Williams or Clinton Portis. These are really striking. (WarpathInsiders.com)
Osborne Offers 'A Christmas Carol' Dec 3, 2008
She said she had many items appropriate for the theme, including old-fashioned postcards and lithographs typical of the period the story was written. So this year, instead of working with the Oxford Garden Club, which decorated Dickens' office, she took on the task of doing an entire room. (Voices, CT)
Louis Prang, Father of American Chr... Nov 27, 2008
The result was a richly hued image that far surpassed the hand tinted black and white engravings and lithographs produced by such companies as Currier & Ives or Kellogg. Better yet, what worked for ordinary printed products would also work for the Christmas card. (Suite101.com)
Jury finds O.J. Simpson guilty in Las Vegas trial Oct 4, 2008
The men then filled two pillowcases with Simpson trinkets, signed Pete Rose baseballs and Joe Montana lithographs. Simpson's defense attorneys maintained their client was merely trying to retrieve personal photographs and other mementos that belonged to him. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Weekend calendar Oct 3, 2008
Fine framed art will include original oils, watercolors and lithographs from renowned artists like Tarkary, Neiman, Delacroix, Boulanger, Chargall, Kinkade and Fazzino. Admission is $15 in advance and $20 at the door. (Middletown Press, CT)
Key witness returns to stand in Simpson trial Sep 18, 2008
In fact, Grasso intimated that Simpson had no use for the Pete Rose baseballs and Joe Montana lithographs taken from the room. "Has O.J. ever talked to you about what a big Joe Montana fan he is?" Grasso asked. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Picasso book earns over $1,000 for Camden Public Library May 22, 2008
It contained four original lithographs executed especially for the book, which significantly increased its value. Melissa Graham at ABCD Books in Camden affirmed the value of the book, and made a proper description of the work. (Courier Publications, ME)
Get a taste of history Mar 30, 2008
The home also has one of the largest collections of Pilgrim prints and lithographs in the United States, he said. On the second Saturday in November, the First Thanksgiving is recreated at their home with participants in Pilgrim costume. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
Rowing Hall of Fame dedicated at Mystic Seaport Mar 21, 2008
Colorful lithographs and silk screened posters covered the walls of one room, while glass cabinets lined the adjoining room, overflowing with championship cups, medallions, magazine covers and collectibles related to rowing history. Weil pointed out one of his personal favorites from the collection, a silver pitcher from 1837 won by the Erie Boat Club after a five-mile race. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Antiques, comfort can share space Dec 28, 2007
"There's no TV here. This is my spot for peace and quiet." On the walls hang seven pieces from a series of hand-colored lithographs commissioned by Daniel Giraud Elliot and done by artist Joseph Wolf. "They're called the 'Elliot Cats' and you very rarely see them for sale. I've had them 35 years, so they're a part of the family as well.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Simpson will stand trial again Nov 15, 2007
Instead, witnesses testified, Simpson and five associates took hundreds of signed footballs, awards and lithographs from the collectors. Three Simpson associates -- Alexander, Michael F. McClinton and Charles H. Cashmore -- agreed to plead guilty to lesser charges and testified during the preliminary hearing. (Los Angeles Times)
O.J.'s Former Co-Defendants Set To Testify Nov 13, 2007
Authorities say memorabilia taken included football game balls signed by Simpson, Joe Montana lithographs, baseballs autographed by Pete Rose and Duke Snider, photos of Simpson with the Heisman Trophy, and framed awards and plaques, together valued at as much as $100,000. Whether Simpson saw a weapon was a key question following testimony from Fromong, collectibles broker Tom Riccio and Cashmore, another former co-defendant who took a plea deal in the case. (CBS News -- US)
Witnesses Recall Simpson Hotel Encounter Nov 10, 2007
Collectibles broker Tom Riccio testified under cross-examination that Simpson appeared to ignore other items such as lithographs of football great Joe Montana and items autographed by baseball stars Pete Rose and Duke Snider ... Riccio said one of the men with Simpson pulled a gun after Fromong began to object that the men were taking his Montana lithographs and his cell phone. (CBS News)
Simpson Attorney Questions Broker Nov 10, 2007
Collectibles broker Tom Riccio testifed under cross-examination that Simpson appeared to ignore other items such as lithographs of football great Joe Montana and items autographed by baseball stars Pete Rose and Duke Snider. related stories. (ABC 7 News, DC)
* O.J. Simpson faces armed robbery and kidnapping charges Nov 9, 2007
Authorities have said many more items were taken from the room, including football game balls signed by Simpson, Joe Montana lithographs, baseballs autographed by Pete Rose and Duke Snider, photos of Simpson with the Heisman Trophy and framed awards and plaques. Simpson and the others are likely to be bound over for trial "because the burden of proof is such that all they have to show is that some evidence suggests a crime occurred," said Tom Pitaro, a veteran Las Vegas defense lawyer who... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
OJ Simpson due in court in Las Vegas armed robbery case Nov 8, 2007
Authorities have said many more items were taken from the room, including football game balls signed by Simpson, Joe Montana lithographs, baseballs autographed by Pete Rose and Duke Snider, photos of Simpson with the Heisman Trophy, and framed awards and plaques. Police estimated the combined value at up to $100,000 ( 68,000). (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Revised charges filed in Las Vegas against O.J. Simpson, 3 co-defendants Oct 26, 2007
The memorabilia taken from the hotel room included football game balls signed by Simpson, Joe Montana lithographs, baseballs autographed by Pete Rose and Duke Snider, photos of Simpson with the Heisman Trophy, and framed awards and plaques, together valued at as much as $100,000, according to police reports. The revised complaint increases to 12 the number of charges against Simpson, Clarence Stewart, Michael McClinton and Charles Ehrlich. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Closing up shop: After 40 years, Mary Twyce owner shuts the doors Oct 4, 2007
It may not look like more than dust and spiders, but everything on the shelf from Fountain Beer bottles to World War I lithographs has a story that Pendleton is more than willing to share. Leafing through a box of old ticket stubs, Pendleton came across an Alaska steamboat pass, a 1919 trolley transfer from St. Louis and a ticket to the 1956 Democratic Convention. (Winona Daily News, MN)
The Shady Side Of Memorabilia Collecting Sep 30, 2007
" According to police reports, Simpson and several other men went to a hotel room at the Palace Station casino in Las Vegas on Sept. 13 on the pretext of brokering a deal with two longtime collectors. But once in the room, the collectors were ordered at gunpoint to hand over items including game balls signed by Simpson, framed awards and plaques and Joe Montana lithographs. Some of the items were valued at as much as $100,000. Simpson insists the items were really his and had been stolen from... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
O.J. case exposes shady side of memorabilia Sep 29, 2007
But once in the room, the collectors were ordered at gunpoint to hand over items including game balls signed by Simpson, framed awards and plaques and Joe Montana lithographs. Some of the items were valued at as much as $100,000. (MSNBC -- Business)
Simpson has a knack for finding trouble Sep 22, 2007
Simpson yanked Fromong's cell phone from his hand and yelled, "I'll leave it at the front desk!" He later called Fromong and apologized, asking him where he should return some Joe Montana lithographs he took by mistake. The confrontation lasted less than 10 minutes. (Arizona Republic)
Good turnout for Oceanside antiques street fair May 14, 2007
Folks stopped by to paw through the vintage lithographs Essman sold, pausing to read posters exhorting them to "Avenge December 7" or "Buy war bonds.". It may be paper, but this stuff isn't all that cheap. (North County Times)
Meanwhile: The enduring legacy of a headless artist Feb 13, 2007
Most of those can best be pondered in a close look at his disturbing paintings, lithographs and drawings. Michael Johnson is a former correspondent for The Associated Press. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
Clean Out Your Clutter--Sell it on eBay Feb 7, 2007
She made over $1,000 on the silver and has also sold a number of signed lithographs she and her husband acquired in the 1960s. But, she said, this isn't about the money. (WOKR13 Rochester)
On the Block Jan 18, 2007
It collects and owns all the works offered for auction, which include serigraphs, lithographs, original oils, watercolors, etchings, animation cells and sculpture. "We currently represent over 4,000 different artists, recognizable, lesser-known and up-and-coming," says Rick Brandwein, one of Ross Galleries' founders. (Hopewell Valley News, NJ)
Greetings Postcard Collectors! Jan 3, 2007
These lithographs and engravings were so beautifully done that the recipient often cut off the illustration and placed it in an album. Because of this, intact examples are difficult to find, but many of the illustrations have survived. (Suite101.com)
