Description
Lot of 8 Pen and Ink Comics-Herbert Leopold-20th CenturyAmerican Artist Estate
An archive of eight original comic strips, gag cartoons,and finished illustration studies from the estate of American artist Herbert L.Leopold (1920–2009). Executed primarily in ink and gouache on paper, the groupfeatures comic characters, humorous narrative sequences, domestic scenes,fantasy figures, animals, and holiday subjects. Several works are arranged asmulti-panel strips with handwritten dialogue, while others are larger, fullydeveloped compositions incorporating watercolor-like washes and brightlycolored gouache.
Several works are signed or initialed, including examplesmarked “HEL,” “HEM ’73,” and “Leo ’72.” One sheet bears the printed studiostamp “Herbert Leopold Studios, 73-20 Austin St., Forest Hills, N.Y. 11375,(718) 268-0343.”
Herbert Leopold was an American painter, muralist,sculptor, illustrator, cartoonist, and educator. He studied at the AmericanArtists School in New York before continuing his education at Pratt Institute.Following military service during World War II, Leopold spent several yearsstudying and exhibiting in Europe before returning to the United States. Hemaintained studios in York, Pennsylvania, and Forest Hills, New York, paintedmurals, designed stained-glass windows, and taught art and art history at YorkCollege. Later in his career, he became active in medallic sculpture and servedon the Board of Directors of the American Medallic Sculpture Association.
The group is offered in as-is condition. The sheetsexhibit age-related discoloration, handling marks, creases, folds, surfacesoiling, stains, foxing, edge wear, and corner wear. Some works have minortears, irregularly trimmed edges, tape, tape residue, or previous mountingmaterials. The large domestic cartoon is bordered with red tape, which islifting and deteriorated in places. Unframed. Please refer to the pictures forcondition.
Details
• Medium: Ink and gouache on paper; some works withwatercolor or colored marker • Artist: Herbert Leopold (1920–2009) • Date: Primarily c. 1970s • Signatures: Several works signed or initialed, including “HEL,” “HEM ’73,”and “Leo ’72” • Marks: One sheet stamped “Herbert Leopold Studios, 73-20 Austin St., ForestHills, N.Y. 11375, (718) 268-0343” • Quantity: 8 pieces • Subjects: Comic strips, gag cartoons, domestic satire, fantasy figures,holiday illustration, restaurant scenes, and character studies • Provenance:
– Estate of Herbert Leopold
– Lion and Unicorn, Hollywood, FL, US
• Framing: Unframed • Dimensions:
– Largest: 15.25 x 11 in
– Smallest: 10.5 x 3.25 in
• Condition Report: As-is condition; age-relateddiscoloration, handling marks, creases, folds, surface soiling, stains, foxing,edge wear, and corner wear; some sheets with tears, irregular trimming, tape,tape residue, or previous mounting materials; red tape border on one work islifting and deteriorated; unframed
Disclaimer
I have conducted thorough research to ensure the accuracyand authenticity of this work to the best of my ability. However, it is sold asis, with no guarantees or warranties regarding its provenance or historicalattribution.
