Lot 499
George Ernest Studdy, (1878-1948). Bonzo the dog chasing a cricket ball, wearing a muzzle and...
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Lot 499
George Ernest Studdy, (1878-1948). Bonzo the dog chasing a cricket ball, wearing a muzzle and...
Lot 499
Lot Description
George Ernest Studdy, (1878-1948). Bonzo the dog chasing a cricket ball, wearing a muzzle and watched by bemused cricketers,
an original watercolour, signed lower left, 12" x 19", (30.5cm x 48cm), in card mount, framed under glass George Studdy's famous creation 'Bonzo' first appeared in 1922, and at the height of his popularity in 1924/25, twenty-six 10-minute cartoon films were produced.
The published print of this original watercolour was titled "The Hit Of The Season"; it is assumed that it may have been published by ‘The Field’ as one of at least two special mounted prints.
For more, including an image of the print, please see:
http://www.bonzo.me.uk/indexMi2.html#Field <http://www.bonzo.me.uk/indexMi2.html>
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
Slight browning/discolouration. There are a number of spots/spatters but these appear to be paint effect rather than damage. The frame is a later pine example and has significant edge damage which would necessitate reframing.
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