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Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Richard Oldden's Early Bird

This original six-panel gag cartoon by Richard Oldden comes from the Laguna Beach collection of "legend" Jackie Mack. It has creases from being sent (cheaply) through the mail. Their is some damage to the lower edge of the sheet near the signature. The artwork has been knocking around eBay for a few months and was just sold. For any who may need the joke explained, I think the seller has grasped its essence quite felicitously.

Richard Oldden, Drawing of the early bird, c. 1980

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Richard Oldden, Drawing of the early bird, c. 1980

Note: Don't miss my earlier, fishier posts on cartoons by Richard Oldden from the same collection.

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Sunday, April 6, 2014

Richard Oldden's Nursing Mermaid

Richard Oldden's drawing of a nursing mermaid was sold on eBay in January for $79. It is from the collection of Jackie Mack, a "Laguna Beach Legend" I haven't heard of. It was sold with another Oldden drawing of a mermaid, so with any luck the pair will remain together.

Richard Oldden, Drawing of a nursing mermaid, c. 1980

Richard Oldden's signature and embossed stamp

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Richard Oldden, Drawing of a nursing mermaid

Note: See more mermaids here.

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Richard Oldden: Fighting Over a Fish

An alert mermaid armed with a fly swatter is prepared to defend her fish from marauding seagulls in this original drawing by cartoonist Richard Oldden. It was originally folded and mailed in a letter-size envelope. For the record, that is not really an ideal way to deliver a finished drawing, but it is expedient. The drawing and a companion drawing were sold on eBay only when the price was lowered to $79.