International Art

December 02, 2008

LOT 37

Lot 37

Al Capp (1909-1979)

Al Capp (1909-1979)
Lot 37 Details
Al Capp (1909-1979), American

LI’L ABNER

Colour crayon drawing on “Al Capp” lettered stationary with printed portrait vignette of Li’L Abner in the left margin; signed with dedication lower left
Together with:
Sir Peter Ustinov (1921-2004), British
SELF PORTRAIT, Black felt tip pen drawing; signed with dedication upper left
Image 10.25" x 8" — 26 x 20.3 cm.; 28.25" x 22.5" — 71.8 x 57.2 cm.

Estimate $1,000-$1,500

Realised: $420
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Additional Images
Al Capp (1909-1979)
  • Al Capp (1909-1979)
Provenance:

Ex. Coll. of John and Joan Benson, Ottawa gifted from the artist’s, friends of the Benson’s;
By descent

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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