GARTH WILLIAMS, (AMERICAN 1912-1996)
PEN AND INK ON PAPER, Framed to 18.25″ x 15.25″
PAGE 69 PUBLISHED ILLUSTRATION from FLOSSIE AND BOSSIE, by Garth Williams
A stunning exceedingly rare framed piece of published original final artwork by Garth Williams from page 69 of the book, FLOSSIE AND BOSSIE!
The final piece is rendered in pen and ink on paper stock along with tiny publishers notes to outer margins. SIGNED ON THE VERSO by Garth Williams in full signature. A stunning illustration titled “Bossie gave her a vicious bite on top of her comb” while she is protecting her chicks under her wings. What we love about the piece are the amazing renderings of the hens and chicks which are all showcased as spectacular illustrations throughout the book. The final published piece is signed by Garth Williams in full signature signed Verso– (An image showing the actual page of the book is shown far right and is for review only, the book itself is not included with the purchase).
Signed by Garth Williams in full signature signed Verso of the final published piece
A stunning piece. Freshly framed and presented in a “rubbed” silver frame using all archival materials and UV glass. FRAMED TO 18.25″ x 15.25″
PROVENANCE
The art was purchased from an auction house , who in turn acquired these pieces direct from the estate of Garth Williams. Each piece is an original and sold directly from his estate. A copy of the original invoice will be included with each piece, and will provide both provenance and authenticity for the art.
The art is in excellent condition, with small publisher’s notes outside of margins.
**Garth Williams was a prominent illustrator of several of the most prominent children’s books including Stuart Little (1945), Charlotte’s Web (1952), The Cricket In Times Square, and The Rescuers (1959). Many of his original illustrations from these book have sold attaining high premiums, including his original illustration of the dust jacket for Charlotte’s Web which realized $155,000 at auction in 2010, and between $10,000 and $75,000 for original artwork of the interior pages. Other notable auction pricing of Williams original illustrations include sales of the original artwork for the interior pages of Stuart Little which also averaged in the $15,000 range per piece.
**International Shipping will be $200 by separate invoice**
