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George Wachsteter
Walter Mathau and Art Carney in "The Odd Couple"

1965

$1,550
£1,177.26
€1,360.13
CA$2,172.38
A$2,431.30
CHF 1,268.95
MX$29,649.36
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SEK 15,374.07
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Medium: Pen and Ink on Illustration Board Signature: Signed Lower Left The piece is on 10.00" x 15.00" illustration board, with an image that measures to 8.50" x 9.00." The illustration was used for Young & Rubicam, used in various promotional publications. Includes negative photostat. Caricature by George Wachsteter (1911-2004) of Walter Mathau and Art Carney in the original Broadway production of `The Odd Couple` by Neil Simon. The hit show, which was adapted into the hilarious film and TV series, was directed by Mike Nichols, designed by Oliver Smith, Jean Rosenthal & Ann Roth, and ran from 3/8/65 - 7/2/67, for 964 performances at the Plymouth & Eugene O`Neill Theatres.
  • Creator:
    George Wachsteter (1911 - 2004)
  • Creation Year:
    1965
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Minor soiling.
  • Gallery Location:
    Fort Washington, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 22181stDibs: LU38436363602

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