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MAURICE SENDAK.
Two inscribed “Wild Thing” drawings.
Large lithograph. 233x510 mm; 9
1
/
8
x20
1
/
4
inches, image. Inscribed, signed and dated “July
‘73” with an ink sketch of Moise saying “Boo!” From “Pictures, “ Sendak’s only portfolio
of prints, NewYork: Harper & Row, 1971. Framed * Autograph Letter Signed. 1 page, 8vo.
Both items Inscribed and Signed to his neighborhood dry cleaner whom he used while
living in GreenwichVillage in the early 1970s.
[600/900]
The letter apologizes for taking too long to pay his bill: “What can you expect from a wild
thing?” A sketch of Wild Thing monter, Moise (in voice balloon): “At least you got a signed
sketch out of it!”Written in green ink on his green stationery. Small 8vo, faded; marginal tape
stains. [1973].
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MAURICE SENDAK.
Study of three male dancers.
Sepia on paper. 343x279 mm; 13
1
/
2
x11
inches, sheet. Signed “M. Sendak” lower
right. Edges a bit frayed, 3
1
/
2
x1
1
/
4
chip to
lower left margin, mounted to window
matte at upper left and right corners.
[2,000/3,000]
A handsome and sensitive study of a male
dancer in three classic ballet poses, likely created
by Sendak as an art student.
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