No caption is needed for Mischa Richter's gag cartoon of a well-traveled elevator rider that appeared in the December 1, 1986 issue of the New Yorker. The original art was sold two weeks ago on eBay for less than the price of many a business lunch. Why so little for such a unique published gag? (Yes, all published gags are more or less unique, but still why so little appreciation by the market?)
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| Mischa Richter Original art The New Yorker, December 1, 1986, page 115 |
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| Mischa Richter eBay Listing Ended May 3, 2018 |
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| Mischa Richter eBay Item Description |
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| Mischa Richter eBay Bid History The last bid from the most experienced bidder wins it two seconds before the auction closes. |
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| Mischa Richter The New Yorker, December 1, 1986, page 115 |
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| Mischa Richter Original art The New Yorker, December 1, 1986, page 115 |
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Drawing by Mischa Richter http://archives.newyorker.com/?i=1986-12-01#folio=114 |
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