tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post2648209207534880723..comments2024-03-19T02:12:41.691-04:00Comments on Today's Inspiration: Coby Whitmore's "Betty"leifpenghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07232334860061949895noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-18287207807327628882010-01-26T18:49:39.317-05:002010-01-26T18:49:39.317-05:00That is a nice story. Not to change the subject bu...That is a nice story. Not to change the subject but I was wondering if anybody knew anything about a Coby Whitmore print called Lady with a parasol, it was given to me for my birthday 20 years ago by a friend, his name was Prithard Smith, he has since passed on and I can not seem to find information about this print. I have looked for it on askart.com and auction sites as well. No luck! <br /><br />Thanks Brendabtenorionoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-54320657240831943962007-09-04T16:12:00.000-04:002007-09-04T16:12:00.000-04:00Great to see the interest in the work.I must say t...Great to see the interest in the work.<BR/><BR/>I must say that the signature on the back as well as the handwriting does not look like my father's although otherwise you have quite correctly identified as his work.<BR/><BR/>Please enjoy it, and take care of it. As you can imagine, there are a few of us around that are a bit jealous. I have some of my fathers work at home, but none of the commercial stuff which probably is the most significant.<BR/><BR/>I'm very grateful that you rescued it from a less honorable demise and have gone to the effort to share it with us all.<BR/><BR/>Tom WhitmoreAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-64053043693611317522007-07-31T10:01:00.000-04:002007-07-31T10:01:00.000-04:00Yup, that was my first recommendation to Ken when ...Yup, that was my first recommendation to Ken when he initially contacted me, David - but its a great reminder for whomever else might be in possession of an original classic illustration and wants to get the best advice on its value. Thanks for the comment! :-)leifpenghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07232334860061949895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-58692817706308504422007-07-31T01:08:00.000-04:002007-07-31T01:08:00.000-04:00Antiques Roadshow? One of the main markets for art...Antiques Roadshow? One of the main markets for art like that is the twice-annual auction held by Illustration House in New York ... www.illustration-house.com ... and you'll want to check the Coby Whitmore auction records at askart.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-72381066142037005962007-07-30T17:19:00.000-04:002007-07-30T17:19:00.000-04:00great story, thanks to Ken for sharing it and than...great story, thanks to Ken for sharing it and thanks Leif for posting it. it's a good reminder about treating original artwork with the care it deservesGabriel Campanariohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06012408241108626624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-34857617735923721562007-07-30T16:35:00.000-04:002007-07-30T16:35:00.000-04:00Thanks for that comment, Ron -- and one similar an...Thanks for that comment, Ron -- and one similar anecdote I read in Alter Ego magazine regarding original comic book art saw a young intern at DC comics back in the 60's slicing up pages from the early issues of Superman, Bat Man, etc - so they would fit down the garbage shute. Absolutely heartbreaking.leifpenghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07232334860061949895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-78090531646323338492007-07-30T15:44:00.000-04:002007-07-30T15:44:00.000-04:00Great story. Thanks so much for sharing it with us...Great story. Thanks so much for sharing it with us. I remember reading in one of my books on pulp art how the author lived and worked as a young man in New York and would often pass dumpsters filled with original paintings and illustrations<BR/>on their way to the dump heaps. That so little of this great art was saved is a crime, thus stories like this one are wonderful to find.Ron Fortierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13309149554499286208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-61878302372444878742007-07-30T14:16:00.000-04:002007-07-30T14:16:00.000-04:00Les fails to mention that he has his own jealousy-...Les fails to mention that he has his own jealousy-provoking piece of original art: This beautiful illustration by <A HREF="http://www.flickr.com/photos/94413994@N00/378836934/" REL="nofollow">Paul C. Burns</A> ;-)leifpenghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07232334860061949895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-9399810838049913662007-07-30T13:58:00.000-04:002007-07-30T13:58:00.000-04:00What an amazing story, Ken! A virtual dream-come-t...What an amazing story, Ken! A virtual dream-come-true. The kind of fantasy EVERY artist and art appreciator dreams of--but usually it involves coming upon such a find at a Salvation Army Store or a yard sale.<BR/><BR/>My personal guestimation would have been about 400.00 since a more elaborate Whitmore--or someone of his stature-- would probably fetch 1,000.00 or more. I personally think work of his talent should sell for five times the price.Les Toilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933201040266265846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-87258863268539832872007-07-30T13:00:00.000-04:002007-07-30T13:00:00.000-04:00On the island of misfit toys, the only thing the t...On the island of misfit toys, the only thing the toys wanted was what they were meant for... to be played with.<BR/><BR/>Likewise, Art and Illustration have to be seen.<BR/><BR/>My thanks to Leif for giving Betty a chance to shine after languishing in a basement for some 60 odd years.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-23518266691412930642007-07-30T12:41:00.000-04:002007-07-30T12:41:00.000-04:00Thanks for your comment, breeleed. I have to agre...Thanks for your comment, breeleed. I have to agree. :-)leifpenghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07232334860061949895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-7162488996581453432007-07-30T12:17:00.000-04:002007-07-30T12:17:00.000-04:00Wow, what a story! Glad she was able to be saved a...Wow, what a story! Glad she was able to be saved and loved. :)Breanna Davenporthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18149786942532493325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-1411060016167851462007-07-30T11:29:00.000-04:002007-07-30T11:29:00.000-04:00Yes, the stories of original art being dumped from...Yes, the stories of original art being dumped from agency store rooms are legendary, Shane. Its enough to make you weep! Thank goodness Ken had the good taste a forsight to snatch up this Whitmore beauty before it was gone forever.leifpenghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07232334860061949895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-69950602499087850232007-07-30T11:02:00.000-04:002007-07-30T11:02:00.000-04:00Two words...lucky bastard! :)Man...I love the idea...Two words...lucky bastard! :)<BR/><BR/>Man...I love the idea that people can still find stuff like this from a bygone era. Makes me want to slap around a lot art directors from that time period too.<BR/><BR/>I love these kinds of stories. This one kind of fell into your lap Leif...as it were.<BR/><BR/>=s=Shane Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05706984816021430077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-92065074297563078172007-07-30T09:45:00.000-04:002007-07-30T09:45:00.000-04:00That's a great idea, René! Thanks for the suggest...That's a great idea, René! Thanks for the suggestion. :-)leifpenghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07232334860061949895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18907156.post-18553820019845501382007-07-30T09:41:00.000-04:002007-07-30T09:41:00.000-04:00Ken good luck at the Antiques roadshow. Since P & ...Ken good luck at the Antiques roadshow. Since P & G is in Cincinnati, I would trust that they might have someone in the PR dept that might have some material for you to investigate or at least point you in the right direction.René Milothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07752456838075819592noreply@blogger.com