GAAR WILLIAMS Art Daily Comic Strip 1 - 26 - 29 Something Ought To Be Done
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:42389066 | Type: Comic Strip Art |
| UPC: Does not apply |
Greetings. Offered for sale is the original artwork for a the daily comic panel SOMETHING OUGHT TO BE DONE ABOUT THIS written and drawn by GAAR WILLIAMS (1880-1935).
Description:-Art Type: Comic strip (daily panel). -Medium: Pen and ink over graphite on art board. -Publisher: Chicago Tribune Syndicate (as per indicia on art)-Publication Date: Saturday, January 26, 1929, Tuesday, December 26 (1944?) and November 9 (year unknown) all as p...er the pencil notations below the art.-Dimensions: 20" wide by 15" tall (board dimensions)-Signed: Yes; signed "-Gaar Williams-". -Description: This is the original artwork for a daily comic strip/panel by Gaar Williams. Williams created a rotating series of comic panels (with a variety of titles, including SOMETHING OUGHT TO BE DONE ABOUT THIS) which were published daily by the Chicago Tribune syndicate. Most were gently humorous commentary on the foibles of work, family and life. This nicely rendered panel features a chilly-looking winter scene (love the scarf on the bird) and a plea to feed the birds in winter. An excellent example of Williams' deft talent with a pen. Originally published on January 26, 1929 (as per the pencil notation and the copyright indicia). After Williams' death in 1935, the syndicate offered his work as reprints. As per the Tribune the pencil notations on the front, this panel was reprinted on Tuesday, December 26, 1944 (1944 was a leap year, and 12/26 fell on a Tuesday, but the editor may have initially thought it fell on a Monday, hence the "Monday, Tuesday" notation) and again on a November 9th (year unknown). Tribune engraving room backstamp dated November 5, 194? (year illegible; probably referring to the November 9th reprint).
Condition: -The art is in very good to excellent overall condition. Minor to moderate age/handling wear (spots, scuffs, stains, marks) and light toning to board. Edge and corner wear (not affecting art). Tiny (1/4" tear to left edge in margin (not affecting art). Title in pencil above art and editorial notations below. Blue pencil to sky and bench. Williams pencil lines visible in places. Pencil notations to reverse.
Shipping/Payment:-Domestic buyer pays $20.00 for USPS priority mail shipping (includes tracking and insurance). If the actual cost of shipping is less, I will refund the difference.-International buyer pays exact cost of USPS priority mail international shipping. Sorry, but I do not ship to Italy (too many past problems). Customs forms contain complete and accurate value. International buyers please wait for an invoice from me before making payment.-Customs fees, duty, charges and taxes, including VAT, are NOT included in the shipping charge, and are the sole and exclusive responsibility of the buyer.-Payment is due within one (1) day of purchase/auction ending. Paypal preferred. If you wish another payment method, please message me to discuss.
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Description:-Art Type: Comic strip (daily panel). -Medium: Pen and ink over graphite on art board. -Publisher: Chicago Tribune Syndicate (as per indicia on art)-Publication Date: Saturday, January 26, 1929, Tuesday, December 26 (1944?) and November 9 (year unknown) all as p...er the pencil notations below the art.-Dimensions: 20" wide by 15" tall (board dimensions)-Signed: Yes; signed "-Gaar Williams-". -Description: This is the original artwork for a daily comic strip/panel by Gaar Williams. Williams created a rotating series of comic panels (with a variety of titles, including SOMETHING OUGHT TO BE DONE ABOUT THIS) which were published daily by the Chicago Tribune syndicate. Most were gently humorous commentary on the foibles of work, family and life. This nicely rendered panel features a chilly-looking winter scene (love the scarf on the bird) and a plea to feed the birds in winter. An excellent example of Williams' deft talent with a pen. Originally published on January 26, 1929 (as per the pencil notation and the copyright indicia). After Williams' death in 1935, the syndicate offered his work as reprints. As per the Tribune the pencil notations on the front, this panel was reprinted on Tuesday, December 26, 1944 (1944 was a leap year, and 12/26 fell on a Tuesday, but the editor may have initially thought it fell on a Monday, hence the "Monday, Tuesday" notation) and again on a November 9th (year unknown). Tribune engraving room backstamp dated November 5, 194? (year illegible; probably referring to the November 9th reprint).
Condition: -The art is in very good to excellent overall condition. Minor to moderate age/handling wear (spots, scuffs, stains, marks) and light toning to board. Edge and corner wear (not affecting art). Tiny (1/4" tear to left edge in margin (not affecting art). Title in pencil above art and editorial notations below. Blue pencil to sky and bench. Williams pencil lines visible in places. Pencil notations to reverse.
Shipping/Payment:-Domestic buyer pays $20.00 for USPS priority mail shipping (includes tracking and insurance). If the actual cost of shipping is less, I will refund the difference.-International buyer pays exact cost of USPS priority mail international shipping. Sorry, but I do not ship to Italy (too many past problems). Customs forms contain complete and accurate value. International buyers please wait for an invoice from me before making payment.-Customs fees, duty, charges and taxes, including VAT, are NOT included in the shipping charge, and are the sole and exclusive responsibility of the buyer.-Payment is due within one (1) day of purchase/auction ending. Paypal preferred. If you wish another payment method, please message me to discuss.
Thank you. Please check my other listings for a selection of books, graphic novels, original comic art, CDs, DVDs, knives, and other collectibles.
