- 1408
MAGGIE AND JIGGS
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- Carved and painted wood figures
- Height of each 18 1/2 in.
Made circa 1910-20, and used as counter display in a tavern in Indiana.
Provenance
An Indiana tavern;
Garthoeffner Collection;
Garthoeffner Private Gallery, Lititz, Pennsylvania
Garthoeffner Collection;
Garthoeffner Private Gallery, Lititz, Pennsylvania
Condition
Scrapes and abrasions in portions of his coat. Some chipping and wear. Some minor scattered inpaint.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Maggie and Jiggs were the stars of Bringing Up Father, an influential American comic strip created by cartoonist George McManus (1884–1954). Distributed by King Features Syndicate, it ran for 87 years following its first publishing on January 12, 1913.