{"title":"6.26 American Made","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"atomic-space-ranger-kiddie-ride","title":"Atomic Space Ranger Kiddie Ride","description":"This highly imaginative coin-operated “Atomic Space Ranger” ride, retailed by Deco Mfg., allows children to take a thrilling trip to outer space. It was created circa 1950 amid the Atomic Age, capitalizing on the growing influence of space and technology on popular culture, including comic books like Flash Gordon and Buck Rogers. When turned on, its colorful fiberglass form rises up, simulating \"blast off.\" Utilizing a unique pneumatic mechanism rather than the more ubiquitous system of belts and pulleys for kiddie rides of the era, it was described in its print ads as \"the only space ride that actually rises on a column of air to give the most breathtaking and realistic 'Zoom Jet' flight sensation in the world!\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Invented in 1931, coin-operated kiddie rides enjoyed almost immediate popularity and quickly grew into a hugely successful commercial venture in America. Billboard Magazine wrote in 1953 that kiddie rides were the country's “fastest-growing business” and “a rare combination of wholesome fun and clever merchandising.” They were so popular with retailers not just for their ability to attract customers with their entertainment value, but also for spurring sales of costumes, toys and other merchandise that corresponded with the rides such as cowboy hats and spacemen. Today, vintage children’s rides like this are extremely difficult to find, especially in such excellent working condition, and they are highly coveted by collectors of antique toys and Americana. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1950 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 30\" wide x 62\" deep x 54\" high \n","brand":"M.S. 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When turned on, the fiberglass bike creates a realistic bumpy ride with a slight sway from side to side, giving children the illusion they are part of an exciting, high-speed police chase. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Kiddie rides,” as they are commonly called, got their start in 1931 when Missouri inventor James Otto Hahs built a mechanical horse as a Christmas present for his children. He went on to create a commercial coin-operated version cast in aluminum called the Hahs Gaited Mechanical Horse, and he teamed up with Exhibit Supply Company to distribute it across America. By 1953, kiddie rides were described as America’s fastest-growing business by Billboard Magazine. Today, vintage children’s rides like this are extremely difficult to find, especially in such excellent working condition, and they are highly coveted by collectors of antique toys and Americana. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1956 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 27\" wide x 41\" deep x 48\" high \n","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41347068297351,"sku":"31-3704","price":55000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/31-3704_1_e6f876b4-dcaa-4b2b-9f19-13c65835c8f2.png?v=1715329682"},{"product_id":"decor-pour-begin-the-beguine-by-erte","title":"Décor pour Begin the Beguine by Erté","description":"Erté (Romain de Tirtoff)\u003cbr\u003e 1892-1990 | Russian-French \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eDécor pour Begin the Beguine\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Signed “Erté” (lower right)\u003cbr\u003e Inscribed \"No. 18.380 \/ Begin the Beguine - Décor 1974\" (en verso)\u003cbr\u003e Gouache and gold on paper \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In this work titled \u003cem\u003eDécor pour Begin the Beguine\u003c\/em\u003e, Erté transforms the stage into a breathtaking visual masterpiece. An homage to the immensely popular 1935 song with the same title, Erté captures the essence of the glamorous Art Deco era with a backdrop of red and golden geometric patterns. The design pays homage to the dance style of the Beguine, akin to a slow Rumba, with subtle, flowing curves, complete with an air of refinement and grace. The composition features performers with elegant dance costumes, and the dazzling gowns and tailored tuxedos reminiscent of the 1930s fashion icons perfectly embody the spirit of the era. The song \"Begin the Beguine\" achieved iconic status during this period, inspiring captivating dance performances by luminaries like Josephine Baker and Fred Astaire, as well as enduring covers by legends such as Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, and Elvis Presley. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Paris in the Art Deco era stood at the crossroads of tradition and modernity, establishing itself as a global epicenter of art, literature and intellectual thought. Amidst the echoes of World War I, avant-garde movements like Surrealism and Cubism intermingled with jazz melodies wafting through the city’s smoky salons. As cocktails flowed, intellectuals, writers and artists from around the world found themselves drawn to the cosmopolitan allure of Paris. Erté, with his revolutionary costuming and otherworldly sets, was perfectly poised to unleash his creativity. He worked with many of the the city’s premier entertainment venues, and his striking visuals, full of bold patterns and vibrant colors, came to define the modernity of the era. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Russian-French visionary Romain de Tirtoff (1892-1990), popularly known as Erté, began his artistic journey in the culturally rich city of St. Petersburg, where he developed an early fondness for ballet and theatrical performances. He moved to Paris in 1912 to study architecture, and quickly found his creative niche in crafting fantastical costumes for the city’s bustling nightlife. Erté‘s expertise, refined under the guidance of the famed Paul Poiret, captured the attention of Harper’s Bazaar, marking the beginning of a significant partnership that spanned from 1915 to 1936. The artist also designed sets for notable cinematic masterpieces including Ben Hur and La Bohème, and created sets and costumes for cabarets, operas and other performances at the Folies-Bergères, Bal Tabarin, the Théâtre du Bataclan and Le Casino de Paris. Often remembered as the “Father of Art Deco,” Erté was a trailblazer whose colorful creations shaped the groundbreaking Art Deco era more than any other, leaving an indelible mark on the history of art and design. His artworks reside in prestigious museum collections worldwide, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the Victoria \u0026amp; Albert Museum in London and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Painted 1974 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Paper: 7 1\/4” high x 12” wide\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 13 1\/8\" high x 17 5\/8\" wide x 5\/8\" deep \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Exhibitions:\u003cbr\u003e M.S. Rau, New Orleans, \u003cem\u003eErté and the Era of Art Deco\u003c\/em\u003e, October 14, 2023 - January 3, 2024 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance:\u003cbr\u003e Private collection, Paris\u003cbr\u003e M.S. Rau, New Orleans","brand":"M.S. 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Sinatra spent his free time creating colorful compositions inspired by modern art luminaries, looking to their bold aesthetics for guidance while creating his own original works with a unique point of view. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This bold composition uses the power of bold colors and geometric shapes to create a mesmerizing space. Sinatra masterfully renders the central blue square to give the work a sense of depth and movement, while the striking red background pulses with energy. Visually alluring and monumental in size, this composition combines the colorful geometry of Mondrian with the stark simplicity of Mark Rothko, resulting in an exciting and original work from the famed singer. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Born in 1915 to Italian immigrants in New Jersey, Frank Sinatra rose to fame in the early 1940s, singing first with the famed \"Sentimental Gentleman of Swing\" Tommy Dorsey, and later striking out on his own as a solo artist. His career blossomed in the mid-1940s thanks to a series of successful, chart-topping singles when his baritone earned him the moniker \"The Sultan of Swoon.\" He made his debut as an actor in 1943 with the film \u003cem\u003eReveille with Beverley\u003c\/em\u003e, and in 1945, he won an Academy Award for the short film \u003cem\u003eThe House I Live In\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e By the mid-1960s, Sinatra was an icon. He famously became the founding member of the \"Rat Pack,\" an informal group of Las Vegas entertainers that also included Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Peter Lawford and others. Sinatra briefly retired from his long-standing gig at Caesars Palace in the early 1970s, and during this period away from the stage, he focused on painting. He eventually returned and would continue to perform until 1995, when he played his last show at the age of 79. He died just three years later of a heart attack at the age of 82. Today, Sinatra memorabilia, particularly such personal objects as his paintings, are highly prized by both lovers of his music and lovers of fine art. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Dated 1989 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Canvas: 46 3\/4\" high x 57\" wide (118.75 x 144.78 cm)\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 48 1\/4\" high x 58 1\/4\" wide x 1 5\/8\" deep (122.56 x 147.96 x 4.13 cm) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Literature:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eA Man and His Art: Frank Sinatra\u003c\/em\u003e, 1991, Random House: New York, p. 6 (illustrated)","brand":"M.S. 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Very limited numbers have survived, making existing examples such as this an extraordinary rarity. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1870 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A similar cane is featured in \u003cem\u003eCane Curiosa: From Gun to Gadget\u003c\/em\u003e by Catherine Dike.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 36 1\/8\" length","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43875455762567,"sku":"31-9941","price":18500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/31-9941_1.png?v=1772363318"},{"product_id":"ladies-remington-gun-cane","title":"Ladies' Remington Gun Cane","description":"An elegant version of the famous Remington dog head handle surmounts this percussion rifle cane by the Remington Arms Company. Considered by many to be the finest gun canes ever made, these rare weapon canes were produced by Remington beginning in 1858 after a patent by John F. Thomas. Remington discontinued making these gun canes in 1910, and it is estimated that only 1,000 of these canine-form rifle canes were produced. Very limited numbers of these canes have survived, and even fewer of the sleek and sophisticated ladies' versions have survived. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e An almost identical cane is featured in \u003cem\u003eCanes in the United States\u003c\/em\u003e by Catherine Dike.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1870 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 37 3\/4\" length","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43875459137671,"sku":"31-9942","price":18500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/31-9942_1_fcef6169-d7fa-42f0-a0f3-e6d4606c0e54.png?v=1772363342"},{"product_id":"remington-dog-head-cane","title":"Remington Dog Head Cane","description":"This elegant cane features a Remington dog head with a beautiful concentric-circle design collar. 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He also spent his free time creating dynamic compositions like this one, inspired by the bold aesthetics of the great abstractionists to inform his own unique vision. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This energetic composition, \u003cem\u003eBlue Abstract\u003c\/em\u003e, presents bold geometric forms and sharp lines in orange, red, yellow, blue, brown, green, black and white set against a vibrant blue background. The interplay of color and form creates a dynamic sense of space, movement and vitality, amplified by the work’s impressive scale. Evoking the colorful, minimalist geometry of masters like Piet Mondrian and Frank Stella, this striking canvas is a simple yet vibrant original from the famed singer. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e By the mid-1960s, Sinatra was an icon. He famously became the founding member of the \"Rat Pack,\" an informal group of Las Vegas entertainers that also included Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Peter Lawford and others. Sinatra briefly retired from his long-standing gig at Caesars Palace in the early 1970s, and it was during this period away from the stage when he painted the present work. He eventually returned and would continue to perform until 1995, when he played his last show at the age of 79. He died just three years later of a heart attack at the age of 82. Today, Sinatra memorabilia, particularly such personal objects as his paintings, are highly prized by both lovers of his music and lovers of fine art. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Dated 1990 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Canvas: 23 1\/8\" high x 46 7\/8\" wide (58.74 x 119.06 cm)\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 28 1\/8\" high x 51 7\/8\" wide x 7\/8\" deep (71.44 x 131.76 x 2.22 cm)","brand":"M.S. 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He also spent his free time creating dynamic compositions like this one, inspired by the bold aesthetics of the great abstractionists to inform his own unique vision. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This colorful composition, \u003cem\u003eAbstract with Squares\u003c\/em\u003e, showcases Sinatra's mastery of precision and color. The repeated shapes and colors create a dynamic sense of movement, amplified by the work's impressive scale. Evoking the bold, minimalist geometry of masters like Piet Mondrian and Frank Stella, this striking canvas is a simple yet vibrant original from the famed singer. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e By the mid-1960s, Sinatra was an icon. He famously became the founding member of the \"Rat Pack,\" an informal group of Las Vegas entertainers that also included Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Peter Lawford and others. Sinatra briefly retired from his long-standing gig at Caesars Palace in the early 1970s, and it was during this period away from the stage when he painted the present work. He eventually returned and would continue to perform until 1995, when he played his last show at the age of 79. He died just three years later of a heart attack at the age of 82. Today, Sinatra memorabilia, particularly such personal objects as his paintings, are highly prized by both lovers of his music and lovers of fine art. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Dated 1986 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Canvas: 28 7\/8\" high x 39\" wide (73.34 x 99.06 cm)\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 31 1\/2\" high x 41 5\/8\" wide x 2 3\/4\" deep (80.01 x 105.73 x 6.99 cm)","brand":"M.S. 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Much like his revolutionary mobiles and stabiles, Calder brought the same sense of movement, balance and playful invention to his works on paper. \u003cem\u003eLucioles\u003c\/em\u003e, executed in 1972, belongs to the final decade of the artist’s career, when his compositions achieved a remarkable clarity of form and confidence of color. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In these late works, Calder distilled his visual vocabulary to its most essential elements, creating compositions that are at once bold, rhythmic and immediately captivating. Thick black contours structure the composition, dividing the surface into a dynamic arrangement of geometric forms—triangles, circles and spirals—that appear to pulse across the picture plane. Within these compartments, saturated primary colors are deployed with striking intensity. The circular motifs recall the kinetic qualities of Calder’s famed sculptures. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Like his his larger-than-life revolutionary mobiles, Calder’s works on paper were fully realized compositions that stand independently within his oeuvre. Throughout his career, he maintained a deep commitment to drawing, using it as a means of exploring the same formal concerns that defined his sculpture: balance, movement and spatial tension. By the 1970s, his style had become at once rigorous and playful, abstract yet deeply engaging. Works from this period are held in major institutions worldwide, including the Museum of Modern Art and the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Dated 1972 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Paper: 29 1\/4\" high x 43\" wide (74.3 x 109.2 cm)\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 32 3\/4\" high x 46 1\/4\" wide x 2\" deep (83.2 x 117.5 x 5.1 cm) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance:\u003cbr\u003e Private collection, New York\u003cbr\u003e M.S. Rau, New Orleans\u003cbr\u003e Private collection, New York\u003cbr\u003e M.S. Rau, New Orleans","brand":"M.S. 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In his own practice, he explored bold, abstract compositions such as this, drawing inspiration from leading abstractionists while shaping a distinct and personal visual language. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This geometric abstract painting displays a vertical cascade of angular forms set against a soft lavender ground. Clean-edged rectangles in cream, ochre, deep purple and emerald anchor the composition, while a lively cluster of triangles in crimson, cobalt, yellow, black and pink energizes the center. Smaller fragments extend outward, lending a sense of movement and visual rhythm. The flat planes of color and crisp geometry reflect the legacy of mid-century abstraction, recalling artists such as Hans Hofmann, Henri Matisse, Piet Mondrian and Frank Stella. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e By the mid-1960s, Sinatra was an icon. He famously became the founding member of the \"Rat Pack,\" an informal group of Las Vegas entertainers that also included Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Peter Lawford and others. Sinatra briefly retired from his long-standing gig at Caesars Palace in the early 1970s, and it was during this period away from the stage when he painted the present work. He eventually returned and would continue to perform until 1995, when he played his last show at the age of 79. He died just three years later of a heart attack at the age of 82. Today, Sinatra memorabilia, particularly such personal objects as his paintings, are highly prized by both lovers of his music and lovers of fine art. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Dated 1989 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Canvas: 39 3\/4\" high x 29 1\/2\" wide (101 x 74.9 cm)\u003cbr\u003e Frame: 40 3\/4\" high x 30 1\/2\" wide x 2 1\/2\" deep(103.5 x 77.5 x 6.4 cm) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Provenance:\u003cbr\u003e Private Collection, California\u003cbr\u003e M.S. Rau, New Orleans\u003cbr\u003e Private Collection, New York\u003cbr\u003e M.S. Rau, New Orleans","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44563724206215,"sku":"32-2429","price":98500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/32-2429_1.png?v=1777994618"},{"product_id":"elvis-guitar","title":"Elvis' Guitar","description":"Elvis Presley's Classical Guitar\u003cbr\u003e Signed \"Elvis\"\u003cbr\u003e Circa 1950s \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A rare artifact of rock and roll history, this extraordinary guitar was owned, played and signed by Elvis Presley, the artist who redefined modern music. It was later gifted to a close friend, who recounts a 1976 Las Vegas meeting in which Elvis retrieved it from his car and performed “That’s All Right” on the spot. He then presented it to his friend as a gift, signing it with his unmistakable “Elvis” autograph and describing it as a source of good luck. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Elvis was photographed playing what is almost certainly this instrument in 1958 while stationed in Germany. A richly finished 1950s classical model, it is distinguished by a warm, polished body, contrasting black trim and a bold ink signature applied directly to the soundboard. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The guitar was chosen for the cover of Sotheby’s 1995 \u003cem\u003eCollectors’ Carrousel\u003c\/em\u003e catalog, affirming its importance. Elvis Presley’s enduring influence as a performer and ability to bridge gospel, country and rhythm and blues reshaped global popular culture, making surviving instruments associated with him among the most coveted in music memorabilia. Examples with documented provenance, direct ownership and his personal signature represent the rarest tier of Presley artifacts. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The instrument is accompanied by its certificate of authenticity issued by Graceland Records dated September 20, 1995, and Unique Images. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rau-sfimages.s3.amazonaws.com\/dossier\/Dossier_32-2723.pdf\" target=\"new\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eView the Dossier\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e","brand":"M.S. 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Black of the Fender Custom Shop, the guitar is one of only four of its kind, each with unique decoration. Its striking engraved aluminum body is engraved in a flowing Art Nouveau style, transforming the iconic Stratocaster silhouette into a sculptural work of art. The instrument is accompanied by its original Fender invoice directing delivery to the care of Bob Dylan. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Few artists have reshaped popular music as profoundly as Bob Dylan. His controversial embrace of the electric guitar at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival altered the course of folk and rock music forever, with the Fender Stratocaster becoming inseparable from that transformation. Likewise, Fender’s Custom Shop has long stood at the forefront of guitar innovation, producing highly limited experimental instruments that push the boundaries of design and craftsmanship. This guitar, one of only four examples created for the 1993 NAMM show, represents an exceptionally rare intersection of musical history, artistic experimentation and rock-and-roll mythology. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Bears the J.W. Black Custom Shop logo on the back of the headstock \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Guitar: 39\" high x 12 1\/2\" wide x 2 1\/2\" deep \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rau-sfimages.s3.amazonaws.com\/dossier\/Dossier_32-2724.pdf\" target=\"new\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eView the Dossier\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e","brand":"M.S. Rau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44728034558087,"sku":"32-2724","price":900000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/2471\/0466\/files\/32-2724_1_671e360f-fd3e-49f9-be8d-ae30760532f8.png?v=1781205705"}],"url":"https:\/\/rauantiques.com\/collections\/6-26-american-made.oembed","provider":"M.S. Rau","version":"1.0","type":"link"}