Lot 228
Hirschfeld, Al. Two Lithographs: "Comedians - Laughing Matters" and "The Shubert Theater". (1903-2003) (1903-2003) Al Hirschfeld combined black and white linear drawing with portraiture to develop one of the most innovative and iconic visual languages.
Comedians - Laughing Matters: A fantastic composite of some of the 20th Century's greatest comedy writers (and performers) of the 20th Century: Woody Allen, Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Dorothy Parker, Robert Benchly, S.J. Perelman, Fred Allen, Bob and Ray, Georeg Burns, Gracie Allen, Groucho Marx, Mark Twain, Chico Marx, and Gene Shalitt. Lithograph is 21 x 27", signed by Hirschfeld in lower right corner, edition 95/100, presented in mat
The Shubert Theater: A wonderful composite featuring stars who performed at the Shubert Theatre. Depicts Katharine Hepburn, Fred Astaire, Bob Hope, Clark Gable, Jason Robards, Al Jolson, Groucho, Harpo and Chico Marx, Jimmy Durante, Ed Wynn, Carol Channing, Mary Martin, Eddie Cantor, Lillian Gish, Ethel Merman, Rex Harrison, Julie Andrews, Fred Allen, Ethel Waters, Alfred Drake, Helen Hayes, Lynn Fontanne, Alfred Hunt. Lithograph is 29.5 x 19.5", signed by Hirschfeld in lower right corner, edition 224/250, presented in mat. All lithographs in excellent condition. Estimated Value $300 - 600
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