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George Wachsteter
Johnny Carson for His Debut Appearance on "The Tonight Show"

1962

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£1,180.49
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Medium: Pen and Ink on Illustration Board Signature: Signed Center Right Caricature by George Wachsteter (1911-2004) of Johhny Carson on `The Tonight Show`, for the June 2, 1963 cover of the New York Journal-American TView Section. On 20" x 15" illustration board with in watercolor on newsprint overlay. Includes orignal copiesof the magazine and preliminary sketches on onionskin. Carson first appeared on the Tonight show on Jan 8, 1963. 14" x 9 1/2" image. Overlay wrinkled, tear into image upper right.
  • Creator:
    George Wachsteter (1911 - 2004)
  • Creation Year:
    1962
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14 in (35.56 cm)Width: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)
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  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Fort Washington, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 22261stDibs: LU38436364002

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