Irv Docktor

Irv Docktor (1919-2008)
American mid-century artist

Artist Irv Docktor translated his experience at the New York Philharmonic into art using the program as his canvas. This...
12/30/2021

Artist Irv Docktor translated his experience at the New York Philharmonic into art using the program as his canvas. This beautiful piece highlights Philip Myers playing the French Horn.
1998. Pen & Ink and Watercolor.
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This gorgeous watercolor painting using the canvas of the New York Philharmonic program and is one in a duo of unique il...
12/22/2021

This gorgeous watercolor painting using the canvas of the New York Philharmonic program and is one in a duo of unique illustrations for classical performances currently offered together by Johnnycake Books.

Described on the Johnnycake site as, "Original illustration, 2004, fine tip felt pen and watercolor for the program for John Adams conducting at the New York Philharmonic in May 2004. Lovely watercolor in luscious bluish-purple traversing the double page in the program, which is complete (i.e not excised from program.) Signed by artist." Also signed by the conductor, John Adams.

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Currently for sale in a collection of playbills presented by Johnnycake Books. The site states, "Docktor executes a plai...
12/18/2021

Currently for sale in a collection of playbills presented by Johnnycake Books. The site states, "Docktor executes a plaintive portrait of Don Pasquale in pinks staring lustfully at a stern-looking Norina in blues. Near Fine." Visit link in bio to purchase.

Playbill. Original illustration, 2006, fine tip pens and watercolor for the Metropolitan Opera performance of DON PASQUALE on April 7, 2006 on the center double page of Playbill program for the Met for that date. Signed by Docktor.

A pen and watercolor caricature of Billy Crystal by Irv Docktor on the playbill from Crystal's performance in 700 Sunday...
12/17/2021

A pen and watercolor caricature of Billy Crystal by Irv Docktor on the playbill from Crystal's performance in 700 Sundays. This item is currently for sale in a collection of five playbills presented by Johnnycake Books. Visit link in bio to purchase.

Johnnycake Books' site describes the playbill as, "Original Playbill illustration of Billy Crystal in 700 SUNDAYS, 2003, at the Broadhurst Theater. Black fine tip felt pen and watercolor, title page excised from a Playbill. This is Crystal's autobiographical solo performance based on his weekly visits with his father. Originated at La Jolla, then played a limited run on Broadway. Signed by Docktor and twice by Crystal on the title page and then on another sheet excised from the Playbill."

Currently for sale in a collection of playbills presented by Johnnycake Books. Visit link in bio to purchase. Johnnycake...
11/17/2021

Currently for sale in a collection of playbills presented by Johnnycake Books. Visit link in bio to purchase.

Johnnycake Books' site describes the playbill as, "Original illustration, 2006, black and red ink and watercolor, title page excised from Playbill for DOUBT with a the figure of actor Eileen Atkins as mother superior, Ron Eldard as young priest and Jena Malone as young nun. Signed by Irv Docktor lower right. Playbill for the Walter Kerr Theatre where DOUBT had its Broadway premiere in 2004; the actors drawn here are from the replacement cast of 2006. Written by John Patrick Shanley, the play, besides winning 5 Tony's including Best Play, also received the Pulitzer Prize for Drama."

Seeing the famous duo of Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick live on stage in The Producers would sure be something to rem...
11/15/2021

Seeing the famous duo of Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick live on stage in The Producers would sure be something to remember. Illustrator Irv Docktor commemorated the event by illustrating on his playbill. This one-of-a-kind collectible is now available for sale.

Playbill from the New York Philharmonic for the March 1997 series for Verdi's Requiem.Sketch by Irv DocktorSigned by the...
11/02/2021

Playbill from the New York Philharmonic for the March 1997 series for Verdi's Requiem.
Sketch by Irv Docktor
Signed by the Conductor, Sir Colin Davis

As with all of the playbills in Irv Docktor's collection, he put his unique artistic touch to create a unique collector's item.
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Now available for sale. DM for inquiries.

When the beloved tale of Cyrano de Bergerac was brought to life in a four act opera performed at The Metropolitan Opera ...
10/29/2021

When the beloved tale of Cyrano de Bergerac was brought to life in a four act opera performed at The Metropolitan Opera in New York City, Irv Docktor was inspired to sketch a lively pen and ink caricature. Note the captivating beauty of Roxanne juxtaposed by Cyrano's grotesque nose.
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This original playbill will soon be available for purchase. Please send inquiries through DM.

In the hands of mid-century illustrator Irv Docktor, a playbill becomes more than just a piece of memorabilia. Cinderell...
10/29/2021

In the hands of mid-century illustrator Irv Docktor, a playbill becomes more than just a piece of memorabilia. Cinderella transformed from rags to royalty, and this playbill was transformed from ordinary into a one-of-a-kind piece of art.
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Watercolor and Ink on a playbill from "Cinderella" performed by the American Ballet Theatre at the Metropolitan Opera House on July 2, 2007 starring Julie Kent as Cinderella and Marcelo Gomes as Prince Charming.


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