Nov 15, 2024 10:00 EST

Stage & Screen

 
Lot 404
 

404

Al Jaffee's anti-Vietnam War print, "The General"
AL JAFFEE

Estate / Collection: The Personal Collection of Al Jaffee

A Group of twelve prints titled "The General," late 1960s but printed later. Etchings, with printed text about the prints, a sheet of notes regarding who had received certain examples of Jaffee's prints, and the original copperplate used to produce the prints wrapped in newspaper; Each plate 8 x 5 inches. The prints are signed and numbered, 1/12, 3-12/12, and with one marked artist's proof. Print 1/12 is framed, and the rest of the lot is housed in an artist's portfolio. Fine.

As per the printed artist's statement: "In his biography, Al Jaffee states, 'I hated the Vietnam War. And on top of it, to pour acid into an open wound, you've got these fucking generals and colonels coming home from the war and they have the temerity to fill their chests with medals announcing how wonderful war is and how many people they killed.' As a response to the Vietnam War, Al Jaffee created "The General" in the late 1960s. Printed for the first time, this bold and scathing artwork is as relevant today as it was when drawn over 40 years ago."

Sold for $1,920
Estimated at $200 - $300

Includes Buyer's Premium


 

Estate / Collection: The Personal Collection of Al Jaffee

A Group of twelve prints titled "The General," late 1960s but printed later. Etchings, with printed text about the prints, a sheet of notes regarding who had received certain examples of Jaffee's prints, and the original copperplate used to produce the prints wrapped in newspaper; Each plate 8 x 5 inches. The prints are signed and numbered, 1/12, 3-12/12, and with one marked artist's proof. Print 1/12 is framed, and the rest of the lot is housed in an artist's portfolio. Fine.

As per the printed artist's statement: "In his biography, Al Jaffee states, 'I hated the Vietnam War. And on top of it, to pour acid into an open wound, you've got these fucking generals and colonels coming home from the war and they have the temerity to fill their chests with medals announcing how wonderful war is and how many people they killed.' As a response to the Vietnam War, Al Jaffee created "The General" in the late 1960s. Printed for the first time, this bold and scathing artwork is as relevant today as it was when drawn over 40 years ago."


The Personal Collection of Al Jaffee

   

Auction: Stage & Screen, Nov 15, 2024

  • Archive of Grace Letters Tops $165K at Stage & Screen Auction on November 14, 2024

  • Memorabilia, Autographs, Artwork & Photographs of the Theater, Hollywood, Music and Dance

  • 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

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