THEODOR SEUSS GEISEL (DR. SEUSS) (American 1904 - 1991) . The World of Dr. Seuss, Aladdin thermos illustration, 1970. In... (Total: 4 Items)

Description

THEODOR SEUSS GEISEL (DR. SEUSS) (American 1904 - 1991)
The World of Dr. Seuss, Aladdin thermos illustration, 1970
Ink on paper
6.5 x 12.5 in.
Not signed
The Grinch, a Star-Belly Sneetch, the Cat in the Hat, Yertle the Turtle, and Horton -- the Dr. Seuss gang is all here (joined by an unidentified character)! Here is a splendid chance to win a beloved group portrait of many of Dr. Seuss' most beloved characters. While most Aladdin lunch box art was created by staff artists, this lunch box thermos art was drawn by Dr. Seuss himself, though not signed. Most of the surviving Dr. Seuss originals are housed in a special collection at the University of San Diego, and the few originals that reach the marketplace are more often than not specialty pieces rather than actual production pieces. Note that there are slight differences between this piece and the finished product. The Grinch and the Cat in the Hat were cropped below their waists and the Cat in the Hat's tail is not shown on the thermos. Also, the unidentified character at lower right is not shown on the thermos.

The Aladdin metal lunchbox with its thermos, and a production photostat featuring other Dr. Seuss characters are also included in this lot.

PROVENANCE:
Ex-Aladdin employee to consignor

More information about THEODOR SEUSS GEISEL. See also: Geisel, Theodor Seuss, Theodor Seuss Geisel, Dr. Seuss, Seuss Geisel, Theodor Artist.

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