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(CHARLOTTE’S WEB.) Wurtzel, Stuart.
Original production design illustration.
Pencil and graphite on paper. Sheet measures 16
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2
x23
1
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4
inches. DepictsWilbur in his County Fair
pen, with Charlotte’s spun message reading “Humble” above him. Signed and dated lower right.
Not examined out of frame. Np, 2004
[300/400]
StuartWurtzel served as production designer onWinick’s adaptation of the classic children’s tale.Among
his other achievements was an Academy Award nomination for Best Art Direction for his work onWoody
Allen’s 1986 film Hannah and Her Sisters.
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(CHARLOTTE’SWEB.) Fanning, Dakota.
5 drawings.
Pencil and color pencils on paper.
7
3
/
4
x9
3
/
4
inches (smallest) to 12
1
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2
x15
1
/
2
inches (largest). Includes sketchbook with two additional
drawings. Depicts various farm scenes includingWilbur the pig.Two mounted and framed. Drawings
by then 11 year old actress Dakota Fanning in preparation for her lead role as Fern Arable in
Charlotte’s Web. Each signed Fern Arable in Fanning’s hand. Np, c. 2005
[300/400]
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