Auction Lot No. 246

Bidding:

KELLOG, JACK

American 20th Century

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A collection of 21 pen and ink, pastel or other media, original drawings on card or paper, including complete cartoon panels for "The Ink Squirts: That Puffed Up Battalion of Miniature Seabees." , c. 1942-1045, each signed by the artist, , Condition: In generally good condition, most with pin holes in the corners, a few with smudges, some with small tears, light surface soiling etc., the paper a little brittle with age. Size: various sizes about 20 by 24 in. and slightly smaller Framing: Sold unframed Note: Jack Kellog was a noted "nose artist" for the Seebees during WWII. Nose artists painted the good luck charms on the nose of planes, usually an attractive pin up image. Representative images shown. The unphotographed images are more lettered announcments. Also a collection of 12 snapshots, one showing the artist at work, two showing a pinup image, with the balance probably showing the artist and other seabees in the S. Pacific. Estimates* US $ Euro UK pound Swiss Fr 500-1000 415-830 340-680 490-980 * Estimates do not include 25% buyer's premium (see Terms and Conditions). NR means no reserve (minimum bid $50 unless otherwise posted). Estimates in other currencies based on conversion rates of Euro: 0.83 , British Pound 0.68, Swiss Fr 0.98. All conversion values are approximate with the final cost determined in dollars. workcode: ja-1463h-21