AT AUCTION *A Horseman in the Making* by Percy Crosby ~ Rare Vtg 1933 Print > c. 13.5x16.75” bj> *FreeS&H>USA*

Collectibles : Sports : Memorabilia : Horse Racing / Equestrian / Polo : Percy Crosby Vtg 1933 Ltd Ed Prints

 

Percy Crosby (1891-1964) was a creator of oil paintings, watercolors, and sculpture, as well as poems, fiction, and nonfiction. Renowned as an expert in recording the flow of motion in his ink drawings and watercolors, Crosby made his mark with his cartoon “Skippy,” about a mischievous, yet philosophical kid, loosely drawn in a sketchy, effortless manner. (Skippy also inspired the peanut butter of that name, and Mr. Crosby’s estate currently is embroiled in complex litigation with Best Foods, Inc. over royalties, etc. -- check the web for more details on that as well as several extensive biographical articles about the artist). This very rare vintage, original print is taken from a bound portfolio, SPORT DRAWINGS (published by Mr. Crosby in McLean, Virginia, 1933, & limited to 1000 editions) -- plain-back, heavy-stock, NM & free of any moisture, foxing or other problems -- way too large for my scanner bed, so pardon the misalignment & any shadows or glare due to my slipshod camera work -- NOTE: the blue-green tint is due to a defect in my camera or photoshop program, while the print itself actually has a much lighter creamy white background -- also, too stiff to roll, hence shipping in a large stay-flat via PRIORITY MAIL (c. $4.60) is free in the US, and Canadian buyers need to add $5.00 for AIRMAIL while $10 will cover shipping elsewhere -- click on the above pic & scroll down the next page to see 2 enlarged views

Item ID: pc/HsmMak33

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