Private Collection from the Foremost Scholar of Folk and Fairy Tales; Jack Zipes

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Minneapolis, MN 55416
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Sale Starts

Mon
May 17
12am
2021

Sale Ends

Mon
Jun 7
7:45pm
2021

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Mon, Jun 07, 202107:45 pm
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Private Collection  from the Foremost Scholar of Folk and Fairy Tales; Jack Zipes in the Western World 

From fairy tale scholar, writer and illustrator, Jack Zipes collection of books and artwork. Jack Zipes is an accomplished author of a lengthy list of wonderful books and his work on fairy tales is known throughout the world.  We are honored to share a small part of Jack's collection with you. 

Mr. Zipes has graced us with some wonderful items from his personal collection. This auction to include, books, artwork and antique fairy tale printings from Chapbooks and more! 

Jack David Zipes (born 1937) is a professor emeritus of German, comparative literature, and cultural studies, who has published and lectured on German literature, critical theory, German Jewish culture, children's literature, and folklore. In the latter part of his career he translated two major editions of the tales of the Brothers Grimm and focused on fairy tales, their evolution, and their social and political role in civilizing processes. According to Zipes, fairy tales "serve a meaningful social function, not just for compensation but for revelation: the worlds projected by the best of our fairy tales reveal the gaps between truth and falsehood in our immediate society." His arguments are avowedly based on the critical theory of the Frankfurt School  and more recently theories of cultural evolution.

 

Artist: Dawn Malcom A note from the artist (from her website): "I am a native of Minneapolis, Minnesota, was educated as a biologist, am a published author and illustrator, but I am an artist by design. I use form, imagery and allegory to conjure stories in unsuspecting minds. Of particular interest to me are ancient myths that help us make sense (and nonsense) of the natural world and the human condition. As I scaffold my own stories through the clay in my hands, diverse mythic sources inform my functional ware, sculptures and tile work." Medium: Terra cotta clay w/ low fire glazes Measurements: 8.5" w x 9 3/4" h // 8" w x 8 3/4" h // 7 3/4" w x 9.5" hThis lovely painting of The Sorcerer's Apprentice is by Tony Speir. It is framed in a brown wood frame and measures 29-3/4" x 25-1/2" x 1-1/4". The piece has museum glass and is numbered as #1.Sale PictureFairy Tale Triptych Gifted to Jack ZipesTwo Unframed Fairy Tale PrintsFramed French Print - La Petite Cendrillon- Original French 19th Century Fairy Tale Drawing from an Antique ChapbookFramed French Fairy Tale ReproductionsThis framed French piece includes an article and image of the fairy tale, La Barbe Bleue (Blue Beard). A part of the glass in the clip frame is broken and could be replaced. Slight soil on this piece in upper right and lower right corners. Measures 20" x 15-1/2".French Little Red Riding Hood LithographsThis painting is a "close-up" of Little Red Riding Hood with a full moon shining down on her. Wonderful original work of art by Hanna Zipes, Jack Zipes daughter It is framed in black wood frame and measures 19-1/4" x 24-3/4" x 1-1/4". In very good condition.Original French 19th Century Fairy Tale from an Antique ChapbookOriginal French 19th Century Fairy Tale from an Antique ChapbookOriginal French 19th Century Fairy Tale from an Antique ChapbookFramed Photo of Jack Zipes and Framed Collage of Photos from the Children's Theatre CompanyFour block prints by Jack Zipes. Two are of a running man and an angel. Both measure 16" x 12-1/4". One is in black & white. The other is in watercolor and is signed. Two smaller block prints are of a man with a pipe. Both are signed. 10" x 9" and 10" x 8". The portfolio holding these prints is included in the lot.Three block prints by Jack Zipes. All are signed by the artist. Two of them prominently present the word "WHY". One of these has a watercolor background- 9" x 12". The other does not have watercolor - 9-1/2" x 9-1/2". The third print is of a white man in a jungle surrounded by wildlife as he holds a stick over his head - 11" x 9".Three block prints by Jack Zipes from the book; Charles Godfrey Leland and his Magical Tales. Charles Godfrey Leland (1824-1903) Born into a wealthy and privileged family in Philadelphia, Charles Godfrey Leland (1824–1903) showed a clear interest in the supernatural and occult literature during his youth. Legend has it that, soon after his birth, an old Dutch nurse carried him up to the garret of the house and performed a ritual to guarantee that Leland would be fortunate in his life and eventually become a scholar and a wizard. Whether or not this incident ever occurred, we do know that his interest in fairy tales, folklore, and the supernatural would eventually lead him to a life of travel and documentation of the stories of numerous groups across the United States and Europe One is a man with a cane holding his hat - 15" x 11". One depicts a bearded man with a hat - 16" x 11-1/4". The third one is a man jumping with his arm uplifted - 8-1/2" x 10". All of the prints are signed Three signed block prints by Jack Zipes. One is a framed print of two polar bears in soft blues, black and white. The two unframed prints are of two fun-loving bears. One is black & white and the other is gold and black. Fun collector's items to display or share.Three original block prints by Jack Zipes. All are 12-1/2" x 16". Two are black & white and one is in color. Display as a group or separately.his lot includes a variety of pieces with a fairy tale theme. A Wedgewood 6" plate in its original box has a picture of The Frog Prince. A delicate statue of Tinkle Bell is Royal Dalton China from England, is numbered and is 5" tall. A beautiful plate from Villeroy & Boch in Germany marked 1980 and is a collector's piece. Puss & Boots are displayed on a 9-1/2" plate that has a hanger on back for ease of display. A Disney mug is in the shape of the Evil Queen from Snow White. Six handsome 8" plates with paintings of fairy tales. Three are 1978 Franklin Porcelain with gold rims depicting Rapunzel, The Frog Prince and Rumplestilskin. Two are Kaiser from West Germany and numbered with designs of Puss & Boots and The Frog Prince. One is a numbered plate from Germany from 1981 and a painting of Rumplelstilskin by Charles Gehm. All are in excellent condition.This selection of twelve books from Jack Zipes' collection is a discourse on fairy tales from Pinocchio to Post-Modern. There are 2 books on Pinocchio, one on Hansel & Gretel, one on old French fairy tales, one in Chinese and one on post-modernism. This lot also includes 3 sets of illustrated postcards of a variety of fairy tales by Jack Zipes.This group of books from Jack Zipes' collection includes Re-Orienting the Fairy Tale, 2 books in German and a 1960 edition on The Wizard of Oz. The lot also includes 2 packets of illustrated postcards by Jack Zipes of a variety of fairy tales.A variety of books on the subject of fairy tales from the collection of scholar, Jack Zipes. One, entitled Dark Shimmer, is signed by the author. This lot also includes 2 packs of illustrated postcards by Jack Zipes of selected fairy tales. Lovely for keepsakes or correspondenceThis lot of ten books on fairy tales are from around the world including Germany, Russia, Denmark, Mexico, Ireland, England, and Nigeria. One of the books is Russian Folk Tales by Leonard Magnus published in 1916. This edition has some wear (see photo). This lot also includes one packet of illustrated postcards by Jack Zipes, scholar of fairy tales.This group of books from scholar, Jack Zipes' collection includes an unopened book in Italian and a copy of Keedle the Great signed by Zipes. The lot also includes four packets of postcards illustrated by Zipes of a variety of fairy tales. Beautiful keepsakes to keep or share with others.This set of books from scholar Jack Zipes'collection, includes signed copies of Little Red Riding Hood, Fairy Tales and Fables, Fairy Tale Review, and The Giant Ohl as well as one book in Chinese. In addition to the books, this lot includes four packets of postcards illustrated by Jack Zipes of a variety of fairy tales. Each packet is signed by Zipes and were originally at the Weisman Museum in Minneapolis.This group of books is from scholar, Jack Zipes' personal collection. One is in Italian and signed by Zipes, one is in Chinese and two are in English. Also included are 4 sets of six illustrated postcards by Zipes from the Weisman Museum in Minneapolis. Beautiful and winsome, these cards would be lovely framed or used for correspondence. The front of each postcard packet is signed by Zipes.Ten books from fairy tale expert and scholar, Jack Zipes' collection focusing on Grimm Tales. One is a large illustrated edition, one is in Italian and one is in Hungarian. All books are signed by Zipes.Beautiful Framed Vintage Snow White & the 7 Dwarves Themed Print"Red Riding Hood an MGM Cartoon directed by Tex Avery in Technicolor" "A Metro Goldwyn Mayer Picture" Measurements: 22 1/4" H x 16 3/4" W x 1" thick There are very small chips in the frame which are pictured. This piece is not framed but comes with the mat that is shown in the photos. It is created by a Ella Baron. She is the art editor of the Times Literary Series (TLS) She is a British Illustrator. Dated: 29/07/19 (July 29th 2019) Measurements: Print- 18 3/4" H x 13" W // Mat - 23" H x 17.5" W Artist: Joellyn Rock Titles: "Quaddavinis Sister" & "Clever Peppe" (One title & signature is not visible in the frame) Date: 2004 Measurements: 19 1/4" H x 13 1/4" W x 1 1/4" thick Metal black frames with glass fronts. These illustrations are from a book by Laura Gonzenbach (1842-1878) Laura Gonzenbach was a Swiss fairy tale collector, active in Messina, who collected fairy tales in a number of Sicilian dialects. Gonzenbach was born in a Swiss-German community of Sicily, to a German-speaking mercantile family.Artist: Joellyn Rock; Title: Witch's Head Date: 2004 Measurements: 19 1/4" H x 13 1/4" W x 1 1/4" thick Artist: Joellyn Rock. "Revisiting fairy tales and myth, artist Joellyn Rock seeks new ways to tell old tales. The Vasalisa Project and The Mysteries are complex examples, spread across various media formats, from drawing and print to interactive web fiction and mockumentary video." These illustrations are from a book by Laura Gonzenbach (1842-1878) Laura Gonzenbach was a Swiss fairy tale collector, active in Messina, who collected fairy tales in a number of Sicilian dialects. Gonzenbach was born in a Swiss-German community of Sicily, to a German-speaking mercantile family. Dated: 2004 Titled: "Leave" & "Baba Yaga" Measurements: 19 1/4" H x 13 1/4" W x 1 1/4" thick

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