James Avati (American, 1912-2005) Goodbye to Berlin, paperback cover, 1952 Oil on board 24-1/2 x 20-1/2 inches (62.2 x 52.1 cm) Signed lower left This illustration was produced on the cover of Goodbye to Berlin by Christopher Isherwood's (Signet Books #937, 1952). PROVENANCE: Previously from the Estate of Charles Martignette. "Here is Christopher Isherwood's brilliant farewell to a city which was not only buildings, streets and people, but was also a state of mind which will never come again. It is goodbye to a Berlin wild, wicked, breathtaking, decadent beyond belief. First published in 1939 this book throws a vivid light on the historical background of Hitler's rise to power." This book was the basis for the Broadway musical and film Cabaret. HID03101062020 © 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved