01-28-201101-29-2011
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2535BBoston
January 28, 2011 12:00 PMCalender
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Joe Mathieu (American, 20th/21st Century) Lot of Two Works: Grover Wanted to Find Someone to Play With. But Everybody was Busy. They...

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Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2535BLocation: BostonDate / Time: January 28, 2011 12:00PM

Description:

Joe Mathieu (American, 20th/21st Century)

Lot of Two Works: Grover Wanted to Find Someone to Play With. But Everybody was Busy. They were Busy Getting Ready for Big Bird's Birthday Party. /A Scene with
Grover, Ernie, Bert, Betty Lou, and Cookie Monster
Unsigned.
One mixed media on paper (Lumadye, acrylic, prismacolor pencil, ink),the other prismacolor on drafting paper, sheet sizes to 12 5/8 x 16 3/4 in. (32.1 x 42.5 cm),both unframed.

Condition: Good.

Provenance: From the collection of the artist.

Literature: Joe Mathieu (illustrator),Grover's Bad Dream, New York: Random House/Children's Television Workshop, 1990 (illustrated spread).

N.B. A copy of the book Grover's Bad Dream accompanies the lot.
Estimate $1,200-1,800

Keywords

Joe Mathieu, Big Bird, Big Bird's Birthday Party, Betty Lou