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THBRobert Grossman Framed Illustration, Home World / Happy Earth Day
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4310 Papermill Dr. NW
Knoxville, TN 37909
United States
Case Auctions is based in Knoxville, Tennessee, where our gallery is located, with satellite offices in Nashville, Tennessee and Kingsport, TN – but our reach is worldwide. Established in 2005, we conduct cataloged auctions of investment-quality art and antiques under the stewardship of knowledgeabl...Read more
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About Auction
LiveJul 7, 2024
Our July 6-7 Live Auction in Knoxville features more than 1,000 lots of Fine Art, Antiques and Jewelry from the founding family of Rogersville, TN, and from the historic Pinckney family of Charleston, SC; from the estate of William J. Eskind of Nashville; the living estate of Jerry Waters, Maryville, the estate of U.S. Ambassador Ron Schlicher of Brentwood, and from other fine estates and private and museum collections. Sale starts 9 AM Eastern Time on Saturday, July 6 (lots #1-671) and continues at 1 PM Sunday, July 7 (lots #672-1086) at our Knoxville Gallery, 4310 Papermill Drive. Case Auctions bid@caseantiques.com
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- Lot Description
Robert Samuel Grossman (New York, 1940-2018) original airbrush and ink on paper illustration titled "Home World" depicting the earth as a house, with a dog and bird bath in the front yard. Artist label and biographical information en verso. Signed "Robert Grossman" lower right, dated 2008 to label. Matted under glass in a black metal frame. Sight: 13 1/2" H x 10 1/2" W. Framed: 20 1/2" H x 16 1/2" W. Note: This illustration was originally intended to be published for Earth Day (alternatively titled Happy Earth Day) but was later published as "Home World". Biography: "In an award winning career spanning over 50 years, Robert Grossman's distinctive, satirical illustrations, cartoons and sculptures appeared over 500 times on the covers of various national publications, including TIME, Rolling Stone, Newsweek, Esquire, Sports Illustrated, The Nation, New York magazine, National Lampoon, and The New York Times. He's also known for having created the iconic poster for the movie 'Airplane!,' and he was nominated for an Academy Award for his short animated short film 'Jimmy the C' in 1977." (Source: artist's website).
PROVENANCE: The Estate of Richard J. Eskind, Nashville.
Condition
Overall good condition. Some incised lines along outlines, likely due to airbrush process. Frame with stable but slightly open miter lower left.
- Provenance
The Estate of Richard J. Eskind, Nashville.
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