Nov 15, 2024 10:00 EST
Stage & Screen
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Al Jaffee's drafting table, side table, and a group of his art supplies from his studio
Estate / Collection: The Personal Collection of Al Jaffee
Furniture and artist's supplies from Al Jaffee's studio. The group comprises, his drafting table; an adjustable white composite board drawing surface, with a self-healing mat affixed to the front, hooks attached to the back edge for hanging other equipment, a raised string border around the table's edge, with Jaffee's brush cleaning blotter on the right side of the table, all on a metal base; 46 x 42 inches. Soiling and wear from use, as expected; together with, a side table for storage with labeled drawers filled with art supplies. Made of white particle board, with drop leaves on either side, on black casters; 23 x 19 x 27 inches. The ten drawers are labeled in Jaffee's hand - Triangles, Rulers, Pencils, [Pens], Markers, Holbein Gouache, Tracing Scrap, Ovals, Curves, Naral. Wear from use; and large a group of art supplies, including India inks, colored inks, pens, four boxes of Gouache, and a box of watercolor palettes including a medium-sized Windsor Newton watercolor set, and four other sets. The artist's materials have not been tested and some could be dried out, the lot is sold as is.
The perfect starter set for the aspiring cartoonist's studio, with excellent provenance from a master MADman. Do you believe in creative or artistic osmosis?
Sold for $1,792
Estimated at $600 - $900
Includes Buyer's Premium
Estate / Collection: The Personal Collection of Al Jaffee
Furniture and artist's supplies from Al Jaffee's studio. The group comprises, his drafting table; an adjustable white composite board drawing surface, with a self-healing mat affixed to the front, hooks attached to the back edge for hanging other equipment, a raised string border around the table's edge, with Jaffee's brush cleaning blotter on the right side of the table, all on a metal base; 46 x 42 inches. Soiling and wear from use, as expected; together with, a side table for storage with labeled drawers filled with art supplies. Made of white particle board, with drop leaves on either side, on black casters; 23 x 19 x 27 inches. The ten drawers are labeled in Jaffee's hand - Triangles, Rulers, Pencils, [Pens], Markers, Holbein Gouache, Tracing Scrap, Ovals, Curves, Naral. Wear from use; and large a group of art supplies, including India inks, colored inks, pens, four boxes of Gouache, and a box of watercolor palettes including a medium-sized Windsor Newton watercolor set, and four other sets. The artist's materials have not been tested and some could be dried out, the lot is sold as is.
The perfect starter set for the aspiring cartoonist's studio, with excellent provenance from a master MADman. Do you believe in creative or artistic osmosis?
Auction: Stage & Screen, Nov 15, 2024
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Archive of Grace Letters Tops $165K at Stage & Screen Auction on November 14, 2024
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Memorabilia, Autographs, Artwork & Photographs of the Theater, Hollywood, Music and Dance
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Consignments Are Currently Being Accepted for Future Auctions
NEW YORK, NY -- Fans and collectors from around the world convered at Doyle November 14, 2024 for the popular Stage & Screen auction. Held in collaboration with the Entertainment Community Fund, Stage & Screen offered artwork, memorabilia, autographs and photographs celebrating Theater, Hollywood, Music and Dance.
Archive of Grace Kelly Letters Achieves $165,600!
In 1949, twenty year old Grace Kelly moved into the Barbizon Hotel for Women in Manhattan, seeking out Broadway auditions and paying modeling gigs. In 1956, Grace Kelly married Prince Rainier of Monaco in one the greatest fairy tale weddings the world had ever seen. In the years between, Kelly starred in stylish Alfred Hitchcock films such as Rear Window and To Catch a Thief and won an Oscar for her performance in The Country Girl. In that first year in New York City, Grace Kelly met Prudence Wise who became a life long friend, personal secretary, and frequent correspondent. Offered is the largest known group of signed handwritten and typed letters, notes, personal photographs of Kelly and her children, and ephemera to come to market. The archive traces Grace Kelly’s remarkable journey from New York to Hollywood to Monaco in her own words in this substantial group of unpublished letters. View Lot
The Estate of Jerry Herman (Lots 142 - 255)
Doyle was honored to auction property from the Estate of Jerry Herman, the legendary composer/lyricist of such iconic musicals as Hello Dolly!, Mame and La Cage aux Folles. Read More
The Personal Collection of Al Jaffee (Lots 301 - 453)
Doyle was MADly excited to auction property from the Personal Collection of the legendary cartoonist Al Jaffee renowned for his groundbreaking work in MAD Magazine. The Collection will be auctioned on Friday, November 15. Read More
The Entertainment Community Fund
Recognizing the importance of the performing arts to the fabric of New York, Doyle is proud to donate 10% of our profit from this auction to the Entertainment Community Fund (formerly The Actors Fund), a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. For further information on the Entertainment Community Fund, visit EntertainmentCommunity.org
We Invite You to Auction!
Consignments are currently being accepted for future auctions. We invite you to contact us for a complimentary auction evaluation. Our specialists are always available to discuss the sale of a single item or an entire collection.
For information, please contact
Memorabilia: Peter Costanzo, 212-427-4141, ext 248, Peter.Costanzo@Doyle.com
Artwork: Milan Tessler, 212-427-4141, ext 266, paintings@Doyle.com
