Nov 15, 2024 10:00 EST
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A group of self-portraits intended as animation reference for an unmade documentary by Terry Gilliam
AL JAFFEE
The Personal Collection of Al Jaffee
A set of three full-length self-portraits of Jaffee from the front, back, and side, to be used as an animation reference for a documentary film. Circa 2012. Ink and watercolor on paper; 8 1/2 x 10 3/4 inches. Captioned "Al Jaffee by (Yecch!) Al Jaffee. Fine; together with, a set of three preliminary drawings for the portraits. Colored pencils on tracing paper, taped to paper; a set of three drawings of Al Jaffee's head from the front, back, and side. Pen and ink on yellow paper; A political cartoon of a dead and deflated elephant, with flags marked GOP and 2012 nearby. Pen and colored pencil on scrap paper. Captioned "One form of deflation we can all celebrate"; A post-it note stating - "Sent to Phil Michelson for animation reference in MAD documentary film."
Producers Phil Michelson (Moondog Films) and Terry Gilliam have been producing a documentary about Harvey Kurtzman, centered on his short-lived but influential humor magazine, Help, not MAD as Jaffee's note suggests. Gilliam began his career working at Help, and he often refers to Kurtzman as a mentor and one of the godfathers of Monty Python. In fact, Gilliam met John Cleese while working there. The documentary, called Harvey Kurtzman: A Furshlugginer Genius, has not been completed, though a webpage is dedicated to it on Moondog Films' WordPress.
Sold for $224
Estimated at $300 - $500
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The Personal Collection of Al Jaffee
A set of three full-length self-portraits of Jaffee from the front, back, and side, to be used as an animation reference for a documentary film. Circa 2012. Ink and watercolor on paper; 8 1/2 x 10 3/4 inches. Captioned "Al Jaffee by (Yecch!) Al Jaffee. Fine; together with, a set of three preliminary drawings for the portraits. Colored pencils on tracing paper, taped to paper; a set of three drawings of Al Jaffee's head from the front, back, and side. Pen and ink on yellow paper; A political cartoon of a dead and deflated elephant, with flags marked GOP and 2012 nearby. Pen and colored pencil on scrap paper. Captioned "One form of deflation we can all celebrate"; A post-it note stating - "Sent to Phil Michelson for animation reference in MAD documentary film."
Producers Phil Michelson (Moondog Films) and Terry Gilliam have been producing a documentary about Harvey Kurtzman, centered on his short-lived but influential humor magazine, Help, not MAD as Jaffee's note suggests. Gilliam began his career working at Help, and he often refers to Kurtzman as a mentor and one of the godfathers of Monty Python. In fact, Gilliam met John Cleese while working there. The documentary, called Harvey Kurtzman: A Furshlugginer Genius, has not been completed, though a webpage is dedicated to it on Moondog Films' WordPress.
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
