Back in 1988, I was pretty excited to learn of the 25th Anniversary Edition of Maurice Sendak's Where the Wild Things Are, which was published in a special limited edition of 220. Each slipcased volume included an original drawing by Mr. Sendak (one of three different drawings that he made for this project). I don't remember the exact price back then, $450 to $550 I should think. I told my brother about this edition and he bought it right up, then had the original drawing beautifully framed (with a triple mat, no less). I for whatever reason did not follow suit and where am I today? Well, let's just say there are no original Sendak drawings anywhere in my home. Yes, I take full responsibility for this travesty.
Now Swann Galleries has one coming up for sale on the 24th, copy 176 of 220. It carries a very robust estimate of $5,000 to $7,500! As they say where the wild things are, ouch!
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Now Swann Galleries has one coming up for sale on the 24th, copy 176 of 220. It carries a very robust estimate of $5,000 to $7,500! As they say where the wild things are, ouch!
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| Maurice Sendak, Wild Thing Moishe, October 1988 From the Collection of Your Blogger's Brother |
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| Maurice Sendak, Wild Thing Moishe, October 1988 Swann Galleries, January 24, 2013 |
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| Maurice Sendak, Where the Wild Things Are 25th Anniversary Edition Slipcase, 1988 Swann Galleries, January 24, 2013 |
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| Maurice Sendak, Where the Wild Things Are 25th Anniversary Edition Limitation Page and Book Inside Slipcase, 1988 Swann Galleries, January 24, 2013 |
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| Maurice Sendak, Where the Wild Things Are 25th Anniversary Edition with Drawing of Moishe, 1988 Swann Galleries, January 24, 2013 |
January 24, 2013 Update:
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