George Price: Jockeying for Position

Cartoonist George Price specialized in somewhat eccentric characters. This racing enthusiast, for example, is prepared to dedicate himself to his great obsession for the rest of his life and then some.

The amusing artwork was sold by the Nicholls Gallery of New York in 1995. Can it really be worth less in today's market than it was then?

George Price,"I understand he has arranged to have his ashes strewn over the backstretch at Belmont." Original artwork for the New Yorker, August 7, 1989, page 33

George Price, "I understand he has arranged to have his ashes strewn over the backstretch at Belmont." Original matted and framed artwork for the New Yorker, August 7, 1989, page 33

The caption

George Price's signature

The 1995 sales receipt for this work from the Nicholls Gallery incorrectly states the date of publication. This image was added to the eBay listing when the price was reduced.

August 2013 eBay Listing with a Buy It Now price of $2,500. The price was reduced to $1,500 during the course of this listing. http://www.ebay.com/itm/GEORGE-PRICE-Original-Cartoon-Drawing-From-THE-NEW-YORKER-Magazine-/380696761663?pt=Art_Drawings&hash=item58a34b953f

George Price, "I understand he has arranged to have his ashes strewn over the backstretch at Belmont." The New Yorker, August 7, 1989, page 33

George Price, "I understand he has arranged to have his ashes strewn over the backstretch at Belmont." The New Yorker, August 7, 1989, page 33

Note: Other posts about George Price appear on the blog here.