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GARTH WILLIAMS (American, 1912-1996)
The Tall Book of Make-Believe, Bad Mousie and The Village of Cream Puffs, group of four: page 44, 45, 85, 86 and 87 illustrations, 1950
Pencil, pen, and watercolor on paper laid on board
8 x 9.5 in. (largest image)
Each signed

From the Estate of Garth Williams.


Condition Report*: Each are in good condition aside from the following minor condition issues: Bad Mousie: (first) adhesive verso can be seen on the front of the image (does not affect quality of image), original size of paper has possibly been changed, (second)-  board has been cut on two edges and is creased on one edge, image is lifting from the backing. The Village of Cream Puffs: Light scattered accretions on the border edges, original size of paper has possibly been changed.  Not framed. Largest board is 14 x 11 inches.
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Auction Info

Auction Dates
April, 2013
11th-12th Thursday-Friday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 6
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Sold on Apr 12, 2013 for: $1,500.00
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