Lot 591
(Cartoonists) Fontaine Fox, George Sixta, and Blossom. Original Ink Sketch of the Trolley Skipper character from the comic strip "Toonerville Trolley" Signed "Fontaine Fox," 3" x 5". The sketch has only minor soiling. An accompanying letter (in poor condition) on "Toonerville Electric Railroad Company" letterhead is dated 30 Sept. 1944. With Original Panel from the comic strip "Rivets" Signed "Sixta" in the panel and Inscribed and Signed, "To Bruce Newton -- with Best Wishes -- George Sixta," 5¾" x 17½". The panel is dated 8-23, 1954. Very good; one fold. Also with an Original Ink Sketch Signed "Blossom," 5" x 3"; fine except for crease at lower left corner. Bruce Newton was an early Chicago television personality and puppeteer.
Estimated Value $400 - 600.
From the personal collection of Bruce Newton.
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