illustrator – Auction Finds

Posted in Art

When I saw the pencil drawing hanging on a wall at the auction house, I wasn’t sure what was going on. As I looked closer, I saw a man tied to a ball and chain…

August 14, 2013

sherry

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A.C. Hollingsworth – from comic books to paintings

Posted in Art, and Comic books

The print was almost hidden, so small and fragile tucked behind large and heavy paintings leveled against a wall at the auction house. It could have easily been missed, except for alert and prying eyes…

February 10, 2010

sherry

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Illustrator Jerry Pinkney gets his due

Posted in Books

Jerry Pinkney is one of my most favorite illustrators of children’s books. The man is awesome. I’ve never come across any of his books at auctions, but I’ve purchased a few on my own. Last spring,…

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