ERIC CARLE, (AMERICAN 1929-2021
PEN & INK ON PAPER STOCK
SIGNED BY ERIC CARLE, FROM THE BOOK, “THE VERY BUSY SPIDER”
The art was newly matted, framed and glazed in a glossy black frame to capture the concept of the spider gently dropping down its web. Signed by Eric Carle to the right of the spider with a large signature “With Love / ERIC CARLE”. The finished frame size is 15″ x 14.5″, The art page is 7″ x 6.25″.
An adorable original Eric Carle drawing in pen and ink of the “busy spider”. Signed by Eric Carle in bold blue ink, “With Love / ERIC CARLE”. This drawing was located within a page of the book “The Very Busy Spider, written and illustrated by Eric Carle. The ink drawing has been professionally matted and framed with fully archival materials and UV glass to protect the art and is ready to hang.
Unlike many artists and illustrators, Eric Carle rarely dedicated or sold his art, with the exception of his few dedicated pieces going to a close personal friend, Bill Holloran. Other than these pieces, the balance of his personal collection were pledged to The Eric Carle Museum Of Picture Book Art. As such, his original artwork in any form is extremely scarce and only one gallery currently even sells any works of Carle’s. Simple line drawings typically sell for $3800, with his more detailed art selling for $25,000 and up. See the Michelson Galleries for additional information on Eric Carle and his art.
***The original book from which the page was removed and framed will accompany the art.
