Nov 15, 2024 10:00 EST
Stage & Screen
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A group of original artwork, with text manuscripts, for two children's books
AL JAFFEE
The Personal Collection of Al Jaffee
Two original artworks for "Shortcut Sherman," a story by Lawrence P. Weisman and Al Jaffee, circa 2001, including, a finished illustration of Shortcut Sherman in his Rube Goldbergian bedroom. Pencil, ink, and gouache on illustration board, preliminary sketch in colored pencil on tracing paper taped to the board, post-it note at the upper right corner of the board, ink annotation on the verso reading, "For Weisman kid book"; 16 3/4 x 23 1/2 inches. Signed (lr). Light wear to edges, with the board layers coming a bit unstuck at one of the corners, otherwise fine; together with, An unfinished drawing of Sherman riding on his "sail-bike." Pencil and ink on paper. Fine; An archive relating to "Shortcut Sherman," including, five drafts of the story by Lawrence Weisman and Jaffee comprising approximately 28 typed or photocopied pages, a preliminary sketch for the bedroom illustration in colored pencil on tracing paper, some photocopies of both illustrations, three post-it notes and one full-page note by Al Jaffee with corrections or ideas for the story, a photocopy of a one-page letter by Weisman to Jaffee, and a two-page photocopied letter from cartoonist, illustrator and children's book author Harry Devlin to Al Jaffee, providing story and publishing advice.
Three pieces of original artwork for an untitled second children's book by Weisman and Jaffee, circa 1982, including, The People Zoo, with a one-page poem; The Importance of Fleas, with a three-page poem; and, The Old Man in the Tall Tree, with a five-page poem. The illustrations are ink on paperboard, each with pencil annotations at the bottom edge stating, "b/w copy before coloring," the poems are attached to the illustrations by paperclip and are printed single-side on standard A4 paper, stapled, each sheet with a corresponding letter and page number in ink at the bottom of the page; 14 1/4 x 11 1/4 inches. Fine; together with, A small archive relating to the children's book that the illustrations and poems were intended for, including a one-page letter from Weisman to Jaffee with pencil annotations by Jaffee, eight pages of photocopied drafts for the texts with few pencil notes by Jaffee in the margins, and four photocopies of the illustrations.
These illustrations and archives are two attempts by Jaffee and Lawrence P. Weisman, twenty years apart, at writing a children's book. Neither book appears to have been published. Weisman is a lawyer based in Westport Connecticut and, one assumes, a friend of Jaffee's.
The Personal Collection of Al Jaffee
Two original artworks for "Shortcut Sherman," a story by Lawrence P. Weisman and Al Jaffee, circa 2001, including, a finished illustration of Shortcut Sherman in his Rube Goldbergian bedroom. Pencil, ink, and gouache on illustration board, preliminary sketch in colored pencil on tracing paper taped to the board, post-it note at the upper right corner of the board, ink annotation on the verso reading, "For Weisman kid book"; 16 3/4 x 23 1/2 inches. Signed (lr). Light wear to edges, with the board layers coming a bit unstuck at one of the corners, otherwise fine; together with, An unfinished drawing of Sherman riding on his "sail-bike." Pencil and ink on paper. Fine; An archive relating to "Shortcut Sherman," including, five drafts of the story by Lawrence Weisman and Jaffee comprising approximately 28 typed or photocopied pages, a preliminary sketch for the bedroom illustration in colored pencil on tracing paper, some photocopies of both illustrations, three post-it notes and one full-page note by Al Jaffee with corrections or ideas for the story, a photocopy of a one-page letter by Weisman to Jaffee, and a two-page photocopied letter from cartoonist, illustrator and children's book author Harry Devlin to Al Jaffee, providing story and publishing advice.
Three pieces of original artwork for an untitled second children's book by Weisman and Jaffee, circa 1982, including, The People Zoo, with a one-page poem; The Importance of Fleas, with a three-page poem; and, The Old Man in the Tall Tree, with a five-page poem. The illustrations are ink on paperboard, each with pencil annotations at the bottom edge stating, "b/w copy before coloring," the poems are attached to the illustrations by paperclip and are printed single-side on standard A4 paper, stapled, each sheet with a corresponding letter and page number in ink at the bottom of the page; 14 1/4 x 11 1/4 inches. Fine; together with, A small archive relating to the children's book that the illustrations and poems were intended for, including a one-page letter from Weisman to Jaffee with pencil annotations by Jaffee, eight pages of photocopied drafts for the texts with few pencil notes by Jaffee in the margins, and four photocopies of the illustrations.
These illustrations and archives are two attempts by Jaffee and Lawrence P. Weisman, twenty years apart, at writing a children's book. Neither book appears to have been published. Weisman is a lawyer based in Westport Connecticut and, one assumes, a friend of Jaffee's.
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
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