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Lot 779: 1955 Willard Mullin – Carl Hubenthal Collaboration Artwork (9x14”)

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Reserve: $500.00
Winning Bid: $1,031.44
Price Realized: $1,232.57
Auction Date:6/18/2003 9:00 PM EST

Collaboration of two of the world’s most renowned sports cartoonists is a splendid depiction of the famed Brooklyn Bum with caricatures of Willard Mullin and Carl Hubenthal below in humorous dialogue. Narrated by caption: “Our long-time pal and tutor – no.1 sports cartoonist in the country – Willard Mullin has been visiting the old home town this past week… the creator of the famous Brooklyn Bum is here to officiate at the ‘Coach of the Year’ awards breakfast in the statler this A.M.” Mullin says, “Listen to that Bum yack!” and Hubenthal says, “Nice seeing ya again, Uncle Will!” Artwork dated 1955 and signed by both artists. NRMT. Matted and framed to 13x19”.

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