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Al Hirschfeld - Caricature of Carl Barks

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Comics Start Price:2,400.00 USD Estimated At:9,600.00 - 14,400.00 USD
Al Hirschfeld - Caricature of Carl Barks
<B>Al Hirschfeld - Caricature of Carl Barks Illustration Original Art (1999).</B></I> Two legendary masters of pen-and-ink meet in this rarely seen caricature of Carl Barks, the celebrated "good duck artist", by that master of the fine-line portrait, Al Hirschfeld. Hirschfeld drew some of the country's most famous caricatures over three-fourths of a century, including Broadway and Hollywood stars, politicians and world leaders, even the crew of the Starship Enterprise. His original drawings command big prices whenever they make their way to the marketplace -- and that's not often, as these treasures tend to sit in private collections forever. This stunning piece should appeal to the Heritage Comic Auction crowd more than any other, as the then 96-year-old legend depicts a 99 year-old legend, Carl Barks, shown sketching Donald Duck and his three nephews. It was a rare opportunity for Bruce Hamilton, a publisher that was closely associated with Barks for many years; now we've passed the opportunity on to you. The ink on board piece is large: 15" x 15", and has been professionally matted and framed for an overall size of 20.5" x 28". It's in Excellent condition, and for you "Nina" fans out there, Al has included three in this drawing. See if you can spot them! <I>From the Estate of Bruce Hamilton.</B></I><BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Comics - Slabbed (certified) (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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