Description: H.A REYORIGINAL CURIOUS GEORGE DRAWINGSIGNED AND DATED BY H.A. REYPLEASE VIEW OUR EBAY STORE WHICH IS NEATLY ORGANIZED FOR A GREAT BROWSING EXPERIENCE! H.A. REY,(AMERICAN 1898-1977)Spectacular SCARCE Original H.A. Rey Drawing of Curious George joyfully picking flowers in a field. Signed and dated by H.A. Rey, “H.A. Rey , Waterville Valley, August 29, 1959”Artwork was custom matted and framed in a rubbed silver frame to 14″ x 12.75″ using archival materials and UV glassAn adorable original H.A. Rey drawing of “Curious George” rendered in pen and ink with watercolors. Rey both signed and dated the art “H.A. Rey , Waterville Valley, August 29, 1959”. This charming scene depicts Curious George joyfully picking flowers in a field. H.A. Rey rendered the artwork in vibrant black pen and added watercolor embellishments.“Curious George” was published by Houghton Mifflin in 1941 and for almost seventy-five years he has been capturing the hearts and minds of readers young and old throughout the world. Books about Curious George, including the seven original stories by Margret and Hans Rey, have sold over 75 million copies. So popular that his original story has never been out of print, George has become one of the most beloved and most recognizable characters from children’s literature. Original drawings by Rey are extremely scarce. The art is in fine condition.FRAMED SIZE: 14″ x 12.75″, the drawing with signature sheet is 6″ X 4.5″ by sightPROVENANCE: The artwork is a unique original watercolor from the fly leaf of the book "Curious George Rides a Bike". The book which was in poor condition will accompany the art for provenance. A very stunning iconic piece, with an exceedingly scarce drawing of Curious George! Perfect for the lover of the Curious George books. Accompanied by a Letter Of Authenticity.Original artwork by either of the Reys is notoriously uncommon as the majority of their artistic and literary production was left to the de Grummond Children’s Literature Collection at the University of Southern Mississippi. Active pursuit of Rey’s remaining original artwork by this library and other university special collections around the country has left precious little for collectors.We specialize in first edition rare books and original illustration art. Please see our stores on Ebay and MeierAndSons.com for additional listings of original Illustration art. Please note the cost to ship includes full insurance. Insurance is calculated at the USPS rate of $1.00 per $100 of value and will show up as a handling fee on your invoice, but is only the cost to insure the piece in transit.
Price: 3795 USD
Location: New Canaan, Connecticut
End Time: 2024-09-17T07:00:01.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Size Type/Largest Dimension: 14″ x 12.75″
Artist: H.A. REY
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Signed?: Signed
Type: Drawing
Signed By: H.A. REY
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Signed: Yes
Original/Reproduction: Original
Features: Framed, Matted, Signed
Material: WATERCOLOR
Subject: CURIOUS GEORGE
