MAURICE SENDAK SIGNED AND HAND WATERCOLORED PERSONAL CHRISTMAS CARD TO AUTHOR JAN WAHL.
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$1,680.78 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
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Thursday, July 19, 2012 1:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, July 19, 2012 1:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #206 - Part II
Item numbers 1279 through 2976 in auction 206
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Item Description
See Sendak/Wahl related items #2000, 2002-2007. 8-3/8x10-3/8" high quality wood frame has 4.5x6.5" window. Delightful scene has six printed images by Sendak of sad boy in tattered winter clothes slowly becoming a Christmas tree w/candles w/two happy children nearby. Reverse side has additional glass covered opening revealing back of card which has ink inscription "For Jan - With Affection - Maurice." 1960s. Exc. Delightful design is further enhanced by delicate watercolor hand done by Sendak himself. Extremely limited, likely just done for some of the artist's closest acquaintances. Ready for display. From the Jan Wahl Collection.
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