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Charles Addams cartoon illustration artwork, originally published in the "New Yorker" magazine on 16 August 1952 on page 33, as well as in "Homebodies" and "My Crowd", which are compilations of Addams' work. Addams contributed his cartoons to the "New Yorker" regularly from 1932 onward. His macabre wit was wildly popular and eventually led to the creation of his most well-known characters, "The Addams Family". Here, Addams depicts a golfer leaving a fortune teller's house, as she prophesies over her crystal ball, "You're going to shoot 127", a terrible score for the golf enthusiast. The caption is handwritten by Addams and was subsequently changed in its printed form to read "You're going to shoot a hundred and fourteen, dear." Signed "Charles Addams" in black along bottom right of drawing. Cartoon's caption is written to mat below illustration, presumably in Addams' hand. Mixed media illustration with ink and watercolor on thick paper affixed to cardboard measures 13.5" x 13.5" with two .5" tears and two .25" chips to right and left edges, though have been repaired. Else near fine.
Charles Addams Original ''New Yorker'' Cartoon Illustration Art -- Published in 1952 & Humorously Depicting a Golfer Visiting a Fortune Teller -- Also Signed by Addams
Charles Addams Original ''New Yorker'' Cartoon Illustration Art -- Published in 1952 & Humorously Depicting a Golfer Visiting a Fortune Teller -- Also Signed by Addams
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Auction closed on Thursday, September 25, 2014.
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