"HAWKSHAW THE DETECTIVE" ORIGINAL SPECIALTY ART BY GUS MAGER.
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Winning Bid:
$1,075.25 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
14
Bidding Ended:
Thursday, July 16, 2015 1:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, July 16, 2015 1:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #215 - Part II
Item numbers 988 through 2613 in auction 215
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Item Description
12.75x15.5" frame contains original pen and ink/watercolor art that has been matted to 7-5/8x10.75". Art by Hawkshaw creator and done for one Miss Jane Peters, who was ill at the time. Art shows Hawkshaw and assistant "The Colonel" attending Miss Peters' bedside, The Colonel w/flower bouquet in hand. Hawkshaw says "Cast Your Eyes This Way, Miss Peters – I Am Hawkshaw, The Detective – Pay No Attention To the Colonel – He's Irresponsible!" The Colonel replies "Miss Jane Peters, Please Accept This Little Bouquet, And I Hope To See You Well And Strong Again Soon!" Hawkshaw's archnemesis The Professor is seen bumping into Hawkshaw as he steps on his henchman's foot, causing him to fall into other henchman. Professor says "Say, Who You Shovin' – You Chicken-Livered Mutt!!" to which henchman Pete replies "Outch, Me Toe Professor!" causing henchman Toby to reply "I S'y – Stop Your Jolly Crowdin' Pete, Ol' Posser!" Mager has signed "Hawkshaw, The Detective Per Gus Mager – Washington's Birthday, 1917. With Best Wishes For A Speedy Recovery!" in black ink at bottom. Superb specialty art w/a charming personal touch, the nicest we've seen by Mager. Makes for an Exc. display. Richard Merkin Collection and comes with Hake's COA.
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