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Lawrence Klein Collection Part 1

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2026-09-28 09:00:00 2026-10-21 21:40:00 America/New_York Hake's Hake's : Lawrence Klein Collection Part 1 https://www.hakes.com/auctions/hakes-auctions/lawrence-klein-collection-part-1-24684 Original comic art and key issues from Lawrence Klein, the Turtles' first fan, including TMNT #1 signed by Eastman & Laird. Bidding ends Oct 21. Hake's Auctions hakes@hakes.com

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DOUGLASS TRUTH SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS "TOONING IN & OUT" PAINTING ORIGINAL ART.

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DOUGLASS TRUTH SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS "TOONING IN & OUT" PAINTING ORIGINAL ART.

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19.25x27.25" framed original mixed media original art painting on stretched canvas by distinguished artist Douglass Truth who is a painter, writer and performer. Painted in Feb. 2005, it was used to created a limited edition of 100 giclée prints. Colorful painting captures the spirit of SpongeBob SquarePants in a television set being watched by five black dogs and schools of fish outside the windows. A portrait of Plankton is on the wall and a Bikini Bottom home is seen through one window. The black dog theme is a repeating element in the works of Truth. This painting blends fine art w/the whimsy of the beloved children's cartoon. Artist signed and dated on back of canvas. Painting is as created and Exc. Art also includes a 9x12" sketch paper sheet w/pencils preliminaries on both sides. Lt. aging/handling wear. VF. Lawrence Klein Collection.

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From the collection of long-time comic book and comic art collector Lawrence Klein, founder of the Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art (MoCCA) and the MoCCA Arts Fest, this auction presents a lovingly-curated selection from a lifelong collector. Klein’s connections within the industry have given him unique insight and opportunities to procure an impressive assemblage of art from some of the hottest names in the comic publishing world from the past several decades.

Lawrence Klein Collection Part 1

DOUGLASS TRUTH SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS "TOONING IN & OUT" PAINTING ORIGINAL ART.

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