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George Wachsteter
Dennis Morgan as Denis Chase in "21 Beacon Street"

1959

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Medium: Pen & Ink, Colored Pencil Onionskin Overlay on Board Signature: Signed Lower Right Caricature by George Wachsteter (1911-2004) of Dennis Morgan as private eye Denis Chase in NBC-TV`s `21 Beacon Street`. Series only ran 13 episodes from July 2 to Sept 24, 1959 over NBC, and was seen in repeats over ABC-TV from Dec 27, 1959 to March 20, 1960. Artwork for cover of Sunday Aug 9, 1959 issue of the New York Journal American TView Section. On 20" x 15" illustration board with colored pencil on onionskin overlay, includes original copies of the magazine. Also includes ink study on 14" x 10" board. 14" x 9 1/2" image. Minor soiling.
  • Creator:
    George Wachsteter (1911 - 2004)
  • Creation Year:
    1959
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14 in (35.56 cm)Width: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)
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  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Fort Washington, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 23341stDibs: LU38436843562

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