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George Wachsteter
Tennessee Ernie Ford and Uncle Charlie Weaver

1959

$1,550
£1,180.86
€1,361.58
CA$2,169.19
A$2,423.71
CHF 1,267.87
MX$29,722.48
NOK 16,200.98
SEK 15,362.82
DKK 10,162.22
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Medium: Pen and Ink on Illustration Board Signature: Signed Lower Right This piece is on 15.00" x 22.00" illustration board with an image that measures to 13.00" x 16.00." Pasted on black paper mat, for unknown publication, but probably for TV column. Caricature by George Wachsteter (1911-2004) of Tennessee Ernie Ford and Uncle Charlie Weaver (Cliff Arquette), probably for Sept 30, 1959 premiere of ABC`s `The Hobby Lobby`, where Weaver would interview guest celebrities about their hobbies. Comedy and variety sketches were later added to the show and the title changed to `The Charley Weaver Show`, yet the show was cancelled March 23, 1960. Artwork depicts Ford and Weaver next to maps highlighting their famous imaginary home towns.
  • Creator:
    George Wachsteter (1911 - 2004)
  • Creation Year:
    1959
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Width: 13 in (33.02 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Fine condition, white corrections by GW.
  • Gallery Location:
    Fort Washington, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 22281stDibs: LU38436392822

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