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Al Schmidt (American, 20th century)
Blithe Spirit, Oldsmobile Cutlass advertisement, 1977
Gouache on board
21-1/2 x 20 inches (54.6 x 50.8 cm)
Signed lower right: Al Schmidt

The Bob and Diane Yaspan Collection


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Estimate: $500 - up.

Condition Report*: Wear and markings to board in keeping with illustration and publishing process. Not framed.
Matted to overall: 22 x 20.5 inches
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February
5th Thursday 11:50 am CT
Auction Dates
February
5th-6th Thursday-Friday
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This lot is in: 1 - Illustration Art Session
(Lots 17001-17106) - 12:00 PM Central Time, Thursday, February 5, 2026.
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Heritage Auctions - Dallas
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Dallas, TX 75261

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