Peter Arno's original cartoon art for The New Yorker from 1937 depicts an unusual hunting trophy room. The art was sold on Saturday at auction. The cartoonist is having some fun with the notion of responsible hunting.
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"I only kill for food."
Peter Arno
Original art
The New Yorker, October 2, 1937, p. 18
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The idea the colonel expresses has serious adherents today, but Arno goes and undercuts it by showing us barnyard animal mounts. |
| Detail of the colonel |
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| Caption |
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| Peter Arno's signature |
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| Detail of trophy head |
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| Verso |
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| Verso with New Yorker markings on Whatman illustration board |
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| Verso with printer's markings |
The presale auction estimate of $800 to $8000 is rather broad, but really not so farfetched.
Online bidding opened at $10. There wasn't a chance of getting this piece for that price.
The sale price of $1,600 comes out to $2,000 with the buyer's premium. Tax and shipping are not included.
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"I only kill for food."
Peter Arno
Original art
The New Yorker, October 2, 1937, p. 18 |
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A cartoon by Peter Arno and a spot drawing by Susan
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Note: Does anyone know the identity of the spot artist Susan? Please leave a note.
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