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Seuss Stationery
A number of hand-written letters by Dr. Seuss on his Cat in the Hat stationery can be found on eBay. The printed stationery allowed him to include an appealing picture of the Cat in the Hat with his...
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Memorial Day Weekend at Last
Memorial Day weekend is upon us at last. Finally?FINALLIPhotograph taken August 31, 20070742
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Yelena Bryksenkova: Girl Reading Lettres a L'inconnue
Yelena Bryksenkova's signed print of Girl Reading Lettres a L'inconnue, is being offered in an online auction by ABFFE. It's a lovely image, but I admit to having difficulty assessing the value of...
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Two Steinberg Drawings
Two untitled drawings by Saul Steinberg are being offered together at Sotheby's New York in the June 7 Contemporary Art sale. The drawing of the cat is far better known, and deservedly...
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The Goodyear Blimp
As a young boy, I was always excited to see the Goodyear blimp from my window as it floated towards and away from Flushing Airport. I felt extremely privileged to have such a superb vantage point. I...
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Claude's Pram Scam
This original 1949 artwork by Claude Smith for The New Yorker is on eight sheets of paper, one sheet for each panel. It was listed on eBay, but I don't believe a sale was ever completed.Claude Pram...
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Alenka Sottler's Pussypaws
ABFFE's auction of an original illustration by Alenka Sottler concluded yesterday. This illustration with detailed crosshatching is from "Pussypaws," a story in Svetlana's Fairytales (2008) by Svetlana...
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Jack Davis: Moms and Dads
Just listed on eBay is this original illustration artwork by Jack Davis entitled Moms and Dads. It was published in Mad Magazine. Bid successfully and this piece can be yours by Father's Day!Jack...
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My Entry in The New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest #382
This is my entry in The New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest #382 for May 27, 2013. The drawing is by Gahan Wilson. "At your age, it's good to get anything up."Note: Read my previous entry in the...
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Art by Cherie Zamazing
On May 29, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., outstanding examples of illustration art for children's books will be auctioned at BookExpo America in the Javits Center.Cherie Zamazing...
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Jim McMullan Art from I'm Mighty!
Original book illustration art by Jim McMullan from I'm Mighty! (2003) by Kate and Jim McMullan will be sold on Wednesday at BookExpo America.Jim McMullan, Original Artwork from I'm Mighty! (2003)...
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Paul Schmid's Alligator Eyes
This original artwork by Paul Schmid will be sold Wednesday at BookExpo America's auction.Paul Schmid, Watercolor and colored pencil; 3.75" x 11.75"...
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William Low: St. John's Sunset
On Wednesday evening, this artist's proof by William Low will be on the auction block at BookExpo America. It depicts the unfinished Cathedral of St. John the Divine in Manhattan with the sun setting...
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Patrick McDonnell's Dancing Frankenstein
This lively, original artwork by Patrick McDonnell of a dancing Frankenstein monster will be sold at auction Wednesday evening. The will take place at BookExpo America in New York.Patrick McDonnell,...
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Bob Staake's Bluebird
This original colored pencil drawing by Bob Staake will be sold by the ABFFE this evening at auction.Bob Staake, Bluebird Original sketch, colored pencil, 8.5" x 11",Schwartz & Wade/Random House,...
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A Fortune Cookie for the Class of 2013
I would ask this year's graduating class to please take note of the following timely fortune cookie:"You must be the change you wish to see in the world."Also, the Class of 2013 should feel free to be...
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Charles Addams: Sidewalk Hearse
I have already stated here that I have complete confidence in the Tee and Charles Addams Foundation's forthcoming Charles Addams Catalogue Raisonné project. One very plain reason for this is the...
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ABC de Babar: Jean de Brunhoff to A. A. Milne
Who would have thought such a thing existed? From Bonhams in 2007, here is a first edition of ABC de Babar (1934) inscribed by author Jean de Brunhoff to none other than A. A. Milne. It's enough to...
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Acid-Etched Loetz Glass: Josef Hoffmann or Hans Bolek?
Sinuous vines and tendrils were frequent elements of the art nouveau period, while geometric forms are more reminiscent of the later art deco movement. It is not that common to see vine elements...
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My Entry in The New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest #383
This is my entry in The New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest #383 for June 3, 2013. The drawing is by David Sipress."This time Dan Brown's publicist has really gone overboard."Note: Read my previous...
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