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Set Of 4 Watercolours Artists Proof Comic Sketches
WATERCOLOUR PAINTING OF ARTISTS PROOF COMIC SKETCH FOR PUBLICATION IN THE WIZARD COMIC.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
We are proud to be able to offer the rare chance to acquire a set of 4 of the original artists proof watercolour paintings of a charactor drawn for insertion in the range of Wizaed Comics.
Please google 'wizard comics' to read further information on some of the published Wizard Comics.
FRAMES
Each original painted drawing has been tastefully remounted and reframed under glass,to fully preserve these sought after examples.
The back of each picture has been carefully sealed with a backing made from marine plywood,so as to avoid any chance of damp ingression.
CONDITION
The condition is A1 excellent throughout,with colour still sharp and vibrant.
THE STORY
Each individual hand painted sketch tells the story scene by scene,based on dish washing machine demonstration,which is later copied at home with the drawn charactor just using an old oak barrel as a washing tub,filled by an hose pipe and stirred around with a sink plunger whilst adding too many soap flakes from a box.
The Wizard was the third of the ‘Big Five’, first published September 22nd 1922 ran to 1970 issues.
The last issue of The Wizard (1970) was published November 16th 1963.
The Wizard merged with The Rover and the first issue of Rover and Wizard was issued the following week November 23rd 1963.
The title ran to 447 issues before reverting to The Rover August 16th 1969.
The Wizard was relaunched February 14th 1970 and so after nearly 56 years, June 10th 1978 saw the last issue of The Wizard with issue 435.
Below are some of the characters featured in The Wizard
WILLIAM WILSON, COOL CASSIDY, CAPTAIN SCARLETT, CATAMOUNT JACK, RED MACGREGOR, GEORGEOUS GUS, RED STAR ROBERTS, TOM SMITH, LESLIE THOMSON, ARNOLD TABBS, MAGNUS THE MUSCLE MAN, THRUSTER JOHN.
And some of the stories
THE “Q” TEAM, THE HAUNTED HEAVYWEIGHT, THE VOICE ON THE WIRE, THE CIRCUS OF SUDDEN DEATH, SMITH OF THE LOWER THIRD, V FOR VENGEANCE, THE TRUTH ABOUT WILSON, LIMP ALONG LESLIE, MY NUMBER IS NINE, THE SECRETS OF THE HANDCUFF KING, KASHGAR THE TERRIBLE, THE WOLF OF KABUL.
MEASUREMENTS
HEIGHT 13.75 Inches (Overall Frame Size)
WIDTH 16.75 Inches (Overall Frame Size)
ACTUAL SKETCH SIZE 5 X 6 INCHES
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OUR REF 0456 A REAL COLLECTORS BARGAIN
PriceSOLD DimensionsHEIGHT 13.75 Inches (Overall Frame Size) WIDTH 16.75 Inches (Overall Frame Size) ACTUAL SKETCH SIZE 5 X 6 INCHES Category Antique Pictures / Engravings / Art > Antique Watercolours Date 1950-60 1960s Antiques Origin British Condition EXCELLENT Item code as153a463 / 0456 Status Sold
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East Midlands
Leicestershire
Tel : 07765856171
Non UK callers : +44 7765856171
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
We are proud to be able to offer the rare chance to acquire a set of 4 of the original artists proof watercolour paintings of a charactor drawn for insertion in the range of Wizaed Comics.
Please google 'wizard comics' to read further information on some of the published Wizard Comics.
FRAMES
Each original painted drawing has been tastefully remounted and reframed under glass,to fully preserve these sought after examples.
The back of each picture has been carefully sealed with a backing made from marine plywood,so as to avoid any chance of damp ingression.
CONDITION
The condition is A1 excellent throughout,with colour still sharp and vibrant.
THE STORY
Each individual hand painted sketch tells the story scene by scene,based on dish washing machine demonstration,which is later copied at home with the drawn charactor just using an old oak barrel as a washing tub,filled by an hose pipe and stirred around with a sink plunger whilst adding too many soap flakes from a box.
The Wizard was the third of the ‘Big Five’, first published September 22nd 1922 ran to 1970 issues.
The last issue of The Wizard (1970) was published November 16th 1963.
The Wizard merged with The Rover and the first issue of Rover and Wizard was issued the following week November 23rd 1963.
The title ran to 447 issues before reverting to The Rover August 16th 1969.
The Wizard was relaunched February 14th 1970 and so after nearly 56 years, June 10th 1978 saw the last issue of The Wizard with issue 435.
Below are some of the characters featured in The Wizard
WILLIAM WILSON, COOL CASSIDY, CAPTAIN SCARLETT, CATAMOUNT JACK, RED MACGREGOR, GEORGEOUS GUS, RED STAR ROBERTS, TOM SMITH, LESLIE THOMSON, ARNOLD TABBS, MAGNUS THE MUSCLE MAN, THRUSTER JOHN.
And some of the stories
THE “Q” TEAM, THE HAUNTED HEAVYWEIGHT, THE VOICE ON THE WIRE, THE CIRCUS OF SUDDEN DEATH, SMITH OF THE LOWER THIRD, V FOR VENGEANCE, THE TRUTH ABOUT WILSON, LIMP ALONG LESLIE, MY NUMBER IS NINE, THE SECRETS OF THE HANDCUFF KING, KASHGAR THE TERRIBLE, THE WOLF OF KABUL.
MEASUREMENTS
HEIGHT 13.75 Inches (Overall Frame Size)
WIDTH 16.75 Inches (Overall Frame Size)
ACTUAL SKETCH SIZE 5 X 6 INCHES
TELEPHONE ENQUIRIES 07765 856171
HOURS 10 AM - 10 PM 7 DAYS A WEEK
DELIVERY UK MAINLAND & WORLDWIDE
QUOTES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
OUR REF 0456 A REAL COLLECTORS BARGAIN
PriceSOLD DimensionsHEIGHT 13.75 Inches (Overall Frame Size) WIDTH 16.75 Inches (Overall Frame Size) ACTUAL SKETCH SIZE 5 X 6 INCHES Category Antique Pictures / Engravings / Art > Antique Watercolours Date 1950-60 1960s Antiques Origin British Condition EXCELLENT Item code as153a463 / 0456 Status Sold
View all stock from
Mansion House Antiques & Fine Art
Private dealerBy appointment only
East Midlands
Leicestershire
Tel : 07765856171
Non UK callers : +44 7765856171
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