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Lot 209 |
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Robert Williams. "Bastard Art" Hand Drawn Sketch in Pencil. Robert Williams (1943 80 years old) underground comics icon and celebrated artist going on 60 years. His work is instantly recognizable and his art is found throughout the world in museums and private collections. Original hand drawn illustrations on originally spiral bound sketch paper 17 x 14"
Page of sketches and hand printed notes by Williams including "stationed in Philippines, experiences the fury of the Moro Tribesmen, discharges six shots at point blank range only to have his nose bitten off." Unsigned but clearly Williams. Included is a copy of RIGORMORTIS SMILE printed booklet of Williams sketches. Estimated Value $900 - 1,200
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Robert Williams. "Pussy Cake Theater" Hand Drawn Sketch in Pencil. Robert Williams (1943 80 years old) underground comics icon and celebrated artist going on 60 years. His work is instantly recognizable and his art is found throughout the world in museums and private collections. Original hand drawn illustrations on originally spiral bound sketch paper 17 x 14"
Page of sketches and hand printed notes by Williams including sentences "the Bohemian procurement in the normal course of social trends. The action of style is placed before good moral judgement". Also included are two fragment sketches on onion skin. One is 9 x 3.5, the other 7. 5 x 5" and is signed by Robert Williams (torn corner is original) Included is a copy of RIGORMORTIS SMILE printed booklet of Williams sketches. Estimated Value $600 - 900
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Robert Williams. "Reason for Being" Two Pencil Sketches One Complete & Signed. Robert Williams (1943 80 years old) underground comics icon and celebrated artist going on 60 years. His work is instantly recognizable and his art is found throughout the world in museums and private collections. Offered are two hand drawn sketches in pencil: one on onion skin signed by Williams in lower right corner 8 x 10.5", the other on trimmed sketch pad paper 8.5 x 14". In very fine to excellent condition.
On the sketch pad illustration, Williams has notes in his hand of random thoughts: " Reason for Being" "Interlocking Teeth" "Three Interpretations of a Pachuco" "Tattoo comes off arm and attacks person" "Robot Factotum" and more. Included is a copy of RIGORMORTIS SMILE printed booklet of Williams sketches. Estimated Value $1,000 - 2,000
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