New Yorker cartoonist Frank Modell's painting of two turkeys out in a snowfall views the birds from slightly behind with their heads turned away. Lightly signed Modell on the left in red, it is an unassuming composition and doesn't look like a published piece. The framed original bears a gift inscription that is equally unassuming: "For David, from one turkey to another—Frank."
The painting—is it a gouache?—has been available on eBay for more than two years. The listing uses twelve photos where two or three would suffice. The piece is listed at $599, but the seller is open to Best Offers.
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| Frank Modell eBay listing accessed November 21, 2022 |
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| Frank Modell eBay item description |
September 1, 2023 Update: Inflation, apparently.
May 5, 2024 Update: Aha! This image is no doubt a study for The New Yorker cover of November 25, 1961. The original cover art was sold at Heritage Auctions on April 23, 2024 and may be seen in today's Attempted Bloggery post.
Note: Some blogs thrive on original art by New Yorker artists like Frank Modell. This blog happens to be one of them. Images welcome.
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Possibly a cover? (I don't remember it).
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DeleteA study for a New Yorker cover.
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