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SOLD ON: Sunday, 03/17/2024 6:13 PM
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PUBLISHER: Centaur
COMMENTS: A 15% BUYER'S PREMIUM WILL BE ADDED TO THIS ITEM AT CONCLUSION OF THE AUCTION
Dick Ryan pencils and inks; center spread; 1937; image size 19.25" x 12.5"
Jon Berk Collection
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A 15% BUYER'S PREMIUM WILL BE ADDED TO THIS ITEM AT CONCLUSION OF THE AUCTION
Dick Ryan pencils and inks; center spread; 1937; image size 19.25" x 12.5"
Jon Berk CollectionFabulous center spread from one of the very earliest comic books, featuring an anthropomorphic hippo and his primate tailors by Ryan, whose bold linework and playful style really stand out among the work of the period. Pen and ink. Art is in very good condition, there is some light age discoloration. Signed by Ryan.
Artist Information
Dick Ryan was an artist who worked in comics mostly during the 1930s. Ryan also worked on the syndicated strip "Animal Crackers" which ran from 1937 to 1957.