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Ludwig Bemelmans, 1898-1962Performing Seal Silly Willy Pursues Success1935
1935
$15,000
£11,422.18
€13,152.34
CA$21,256.32
A$22,864.21
CHF 12,219.30
MX$269,503.93
NOK 154,056.74
SEK 140,837.10
DKK 98,270.19
About the Item
Performing Seal Silly Willy's rhyming charm is on full display in this delightful early work by Ludwig Bemelmens. : "To succeed in my profession..." Circa 1935.
Mixed media on board.
Signed "Bemelmans" in final panel; Initialed in third panel.
Publication:
Comic strip published Young America magazine for approximately two years, beginning in 1935.
9 x 21 1/2 in. (22.9 x 54.6 cm.), Frame: 15 x 27 1/2 in. (38.1 x 69.9 cm.) Under glass
- Creator:Ludwig Bemelmans, 1898-1962 (1898 - 1962, American)
- Creation Year:1935
- Dimensions:Height: 9 in (22.86 cm)Width: 21.5 in (54.61 cm)
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- Condition:Good/Fair with all of Bemelmamn s work, he did not use archival paper, so on the present work, there is toning throughout - otherwise presents well for a work 90 years old.
- Gallery Location:Miami, FL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU385317509892
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