Charles Addams for Christie's

In a 1978 print advertisement for Christie's auction house, cartoonist Charles Addams takes us to the home of a wealthy art collector who has just been murdered. The murder weapon is still visible, but planning for the future is already underway. So how soon is too soon to cash in?

"Perkins, you call my lawyer, and I'll call Christie's."
Charles Addams
Print advertisement for Christie's, 1978

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1978-Charles-Addams-Rich-Widow-Cartoon-Christies-Auctioneers-promo-print-ad-/391222572941?hash=item5b16aeb78d

August 16, 2015 Update:  One more:

"We're on our way to Christie's,
they're auctioning off the family estate in the afternoon."
Charles Addams
Print advertisement for Christie's, 1978

Image added August 16, 2015

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1978-Charles-Addams-graveyard-ghosts-cartoon-Christies-vintage-print-ad-/361365633613?hash=item542311fa4d

Note:  The great Charles Addams has inspired many a blog post around these parts.

Some really cool advertising has been collected on this blog as well and most of it has nothing to do with cold-blooded murder. Take a look!

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Whitney Darrow, Jr.: The Very Rich Collector

If you've been secretly wondering what life is like for the elite art collector, this artwork by Whitney Darrow, Jr. should clear up a lot of the mystery. For one thing, the collector subscribes to a magazine called The Very Rich Collector that you can't just pick up on any newsstand. He also has a domestic staff that is quite expert at maintaining the collection without disturbing the Calder mobile.

The signature of Whitney Darrow, Jr.

EBay Listing Ended February 19, 2014http://www.ebay.com/itm/Whitney-Darrow-50s-Original-Cartoon-Important-New-Yorker-Artist-and-Cartoonist-/221371668300?pt=Art_Paintings&hash=item338ac7974c

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Note:  This blog has more to say about Whitney Darrow, Jr. Check out the archives.

Other works of original advertising art may be seen here as well. See how great artists sell great products.

What else is on the blog? I thought you'd never ask. It's all right here in the index. At least, I think it is.

By the way, any information about the 1960 advertising campaign that used this Darrow artwork would be most welcome.

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