JACK DAVIS FRAMED "THE WORLD'S SMARTEST FISH" ORIGINAL CARTOON ART.
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Starting Bid:
$862.50
(Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bidding Ended:
Thursday, March 19, 2015 1:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, March 19, 2015 1:00:00 PM)
Auction:
Auction #214 - Part II
Item numbers 1008 through 2793 in auction 214
Item Description
17.25x20.25" wood frame w/Plexiglas over archival mat reveals 10-3/8x13" mixed media image titled "Jack Davis - 'The World's Smartest Fish'" on engraved brass title plate on mat underneath art. Publication this art was done for is unknown, but c. 1980s. Great scene shows two fishermen sitting by campfire, one eating hot pepper from open jar w/can of beer in his hand and his fishing rod cradled in his arm while other fisherman (w/"Rooney" fishing license on hat) spreads "Granmaw's Peanut Butter" on slice of bread. Thought balloon above his head w/image of cartoon fish smugly smiling while wearing mortarboard, clearly having used his wiles to evade capture by the fishermen. Empty cans of "Blatz" beer lay around the campsite and lake is visible in bkg. Art has been signed in ink by Davis and comes w/4x6" color photo of the artist in his studio holding this original. Image area is bright and NM. Framed and ready for display.
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