John Gruelle

Lot 28: Johnny Gruelle (American, 1880-1938) "Little Wooden Willie,"

Name: Johnny Gruelle (American, 1880-1938) "Little Wooden Willie,"
Brand: Bonhams
SKU: ea03f4259f

Est: $1,200 USD - $1,800 USDSold:

BonhamsNew York, NY, USJune 22, 2011

Item Overview

Description

"Little Wooden Willie," two illustrations on one sheet for Raggedy Ann's Sunny Songs, music by Will Woodin (New York: Miller Music Inc., 1930). With two color proofs of these pictures and the pictorial headpiece of the song (some foxing).
Watercolor and ink.
17.7 x 29cm (6 15/16 x 11 7/16in).

Artist or Maker

John Gruelle

Notes

Raggedy Ann does not appear in Wooden Willie (1927) so this is her first appearance with another of Gruelle's beloved characters.

Auction Details

The Golden Age of Illustration Art

Bonhams

June 22, 2011, 12:00 PM EST

580 Madison Avenue, New York, NY, 10022, US

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