Lot 553: Comic Art by Bill Ward -- Excellent Vintage ''Good Girl'' Art

Rare signed comic illustration by Bill Ward, the artist behind cartoon siren Torchy. Single-panel comic depicts a voluptuous lingerie-clad woman in a compromising position with a man, both of whom are shocked when a little boy bursts through the cupboard door of the bedside table. Typed at the top edge is the caption of the little boy's dialogue, ''Man! That was the best 'Hide & Go Seek' place I ever picked!'' Signed on the lower right by Ward. This cartoon appeared in the comic book series ''Sex to Sexty'' in the late 1960's. Ink drawing measures 11'' x 9.75''. Mounted to an overall size of 12'' x 10''. Ink notation to upper right, else near fine.