The cartoons of Charles Addams have been achieving some astonishing prices at auction in recent times, especially those featuring his ever-popular Addams Family characters. Some of those strong prices are working their way downmarket as well. Over the years, the artist presented countless souvenir drawings to friends and fans. Here a large drawing of Morticia is dated 1959 and inscribed in San Antonio, Texas, to one Lee. Five years before "The Addams Family" television show first aired, the character we know as Morticia would have been an as yet unnamed "witch lady." The framed drawing is offered by Meier and Sons Rare Books for $4,795.
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| Charles Addams eBay listing accessed October 26, 2022 |
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| Charles Addams eBay item description |
November 11, 2022 Update: Price lowered.
November 19, 2022 Update: The drawing, a piece removed from a spiral sketchbook, was sold last year at Swann Auction Galleries for $1,400.
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