Original Movie Poster Illustration “How to Murder a Rich Uncle” [Signed] By Charles "Chas" Adams
1957. Original illustration produced by Addams for the film, "How To Murder a Rich Uncle", featured in the movie's official movie insert (shown in last image). Charcoal and pencil on paper. Signed by artist to lower right corner. Artwork measures ~13.5 in. x 20 in . Matted in frame measuring 19.3 in. x 26.3 in. In Very Good condition.
Originally from Westfield, New Jersey, Charles “Chas” Addams rose to prominence as a cartoon artist for The New Yorker in the early 1930s before cementing his legacy in American pop culture with the creation of The Addams Family in 1938. Addams continued to freelance throughout his career, and in 1957 he was brought on to do the promotional art for the British comedy noir film How to Murder a Rich Uncle. The film stars Charles Coburn as the titular uncle, as his family members (Nigel Patrick, Katie Johnson, and Anthony Newly) work to bring about his death. The film is noted for being Michael Caine’s second credited film appearance. Addams’s work was used extensively during the film’s advertisement, including for its vertical posters and program inserts.
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Original “The New Yorker” Illustration [Signed and Inscribed] By Charles "Chas" Adams
The New Yorker Magazine, Inc. Original charcoal and pencil on paper with handwritten caption: "The way I look at it, somebody’s gotta do the job”. Signed to lower right in illustration, and signed, inscribed, and dated ("1957") to lower left in ink. Possibly linked to Addams' work for the 1957 British black comedy, "How To Murder a Rich Uncle." In Very Good minus condition. Frame measures 24.3 in. x 29.3 in. $25,000
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A Very Fine Clock [Signed x2] Written by Muriel Spark and illustrated by Edward Gorey
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1968. First Edition, First Printing. Oblong octavo, unpaginated. In Very Good minus condition with a Very Good minus dust jacket. Spine green with black lettering. Dust jacket protected with mylar covering, price uncut: "$3.95." Signed by Spark and Gorey on title page.
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Edward Gorey | Limited Edition Print Titled “Bacchanalia” [Signed] By Edward Gorey
Limited Edition, #26/850. Original print by Edward Gorey. Limited edition no. 26/850. Artist signed in graphite to the lower right margin. Matted and housed in a black metal frame. Print: 15.5 in. x 5.5 in; Frame: 22.25 in x 12.25 in. In Very Good condition.
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