At Auction December 6
Complete Catalogue Coming Soon
From Children’s Literature
An original color drawing by H.A. Rey showing Curious George, from the first appearance of the children’s icon, leads a section that also boasts Eric Carle’s insatiable insect, The Very Hungry Caterpillar. One will also find adventure, fairytale, and forest images by Harold Gaze and Dorothy Lathrop, as well as contemporary artists Jerry Pinkney and Diane Stanley.
H.A. Rey, “Do You Want To Get Across?” colored pencil, charcoal & watercolor, 1939. Estimate $10,000 to $15,000
Helen Craig, Angelina Ballerina, watercolor & ink, 1983. $2,000 to $3,000.
Eric Carle, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, painted collage, 1990. Estimate $8,000 to $12,000.
Ludwig Bemelmans
Among works by Ludwig Bemelmans are two colorful illustrations from Madeline in London, while art by Maurice Sendak includes a graphite sketch of dancing mice from The Nutcracker, and a lively color illustration of Little Bear, from a 2001 revival of the artist’s collaboration with Else Holmelund Minarik.
Ludwig Bemelmans, “After everybody had been fed,” gouache, watercolor and ink on board, 1961. Estimate $30,000 to $40,000.
Ludwig Bemelmans, “And everyone was in his bed, gouache, watercolor and ink on board, 1961. Estimate $30,000 to $40,000.
Norman Rockwell
Norman Rockwell, The Pharmacist, study for cover of The Saturday Evening Post, 1939. Estimate $70,000 to $100,000.
Comics & Cartoons
Among comics and cartoons is an 11 – panel Doonesbury strip, featuring Rufus Jackson. The cartoon, which touches on racial dynamics, was created and inscribed by artist Garry Trudeau to psychologist, educator, and civil rights activist Kenneth B. Clark. As always, New Yorker covers and cartoons will be on offer.
Garry Trudeau, Doonesbury: “Is Rufus Ready for his Lesson?”, watercolor, pen & ink, circa 1970s. Estimate $6,000 to $9,000.
Charles M. Shulz, Woodstock is Searching for His Identity, original 4-panel Peanuts comic strip, pen & ink, 1972. Estimate $7,000 to $10,000.
Charles Addams, Couple passing a giant bird house, cartoon for The New Yorker, watercolor, ink & wash, 1948. Estimate $6,000 to $9,000.
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