The math is straightforward. Each issue of College Humor magazine that included cartoonist Peter Arno's work, circa 1936-1937, contained three cartoons in a popular, I assume, feature called "Side-Show." Of the Arno originals that were either purchased by or consigned to the Nicholls Gallery in 1985, I have yet to account for nine of them in any of the various copies of the magazine I've either collected or else examined at Columbia University. This means I still need to acquire, or examine, at least three more issues to document their content and check it agains the remaining cartoons in the Nicholls consignment. See, it's simple.
Sam Berman Photographed by Dudley Lee College Humor, October 1936 Etsy listing accessed July 27, 2024 |
College Humor, October 1936 Etsy price accessed July 27, 2024 |
Sam Berman Photographed by Dudley Lee College Humor, October 1936 |
College Humor, October 1936 eBay listing accessed July 27, 2024 |
Bil Baird Photographed by Dudley Lee College Humor, March 1937 Etsy listing accessed July 27, 2024 |
College Humor, March 1937 Etsy price accessed July 27, 2024 |
But a little research on my part identified a copy of the issue priced at $30 on eBay, shipping included. I know a deal when I see one. |
Bil Baird Photographed by Dudley Lee College Humor, March 1937 |
College Humor, March 1937 eBay listing accessed July 27, 2024 |
College Humor, March 1937 eBay item description |
Lay off, you mugs Russell Patterson Photographed by Eugene Hutchinson Clothes designed by Gladys Parker College Humor, December 1934 |
College Humor, December 1937 eBay listing accessed July 27, 2024 |
August 3, 2024 Update: The December issue arrived and, despite the higher 25 cent cover price, it is dated 1934, not 1937 as in the eBay listing. It has two full-page Arno cartoons which predate his "Side-Show" feature. The cover sculptor, Russell Patterson, is now identified. I have updated all this information so the magazines are not presented in the chronological order I had originally intended.
Note: I'd still like to hear from anyone with Peter Arno rarities, either obscure published cartoons or original art. I'll even do the math.
04704
No comments:
Post a Comment