Lot 609: Autograph - George Baker

Cartoonist (1915-1975) who became prominent during World War II as the creator of the popular comic strip, The Sad Sack. An original unsigned ink and felt tip nude sketch of Baker's longtime companion Suzanne La France on an 8.5 x 15 piece of cardstock; and a one-page ALS, signed "G. B.," 8.5 x 11, no date, to La France. Baker writes, in part: "Played tennis with Sam Goldwyn in the afternoon...You mentioned that apartments are hard to find in Paris. Do you have any more information on that? Working in an hotel would be almost impossible what with drawing boards, lights, book, papers and other items." Along the bottom and left edge, Baker has added an original ink and felt tip sketch of a shirtless tennis player with abnormally large feet. In fine condition, with a couple light brushes to text of letter. An unusual and very racy drawing.