Eronen, Matti :: Tove Jansson / Moomin

Moominpappa

Artist: Tove Jansson (All)

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The Ancestor with the artwork

Artwork Details

Title:	Moominpappa
Artist:	Tove Jansson (All)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Commission
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	243
Likes on CAF:	1 2
Comments:	1
Added to Site:	9/2/2021
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Description

Tove Jansson's Moomin drawings are relatively rare, there is actually more often her oil paintings for sale the in auctions. The reason is simple, Tove donated all her comic art production to the museum.
https://www.muumimuseo.fi/en/
However, those few drawings which are popping-up now and then in auctions, they are selling just a fraction of what her oil paintings go (over 100+t€ highest ones already).
As a comic art collector you can guess my view of how valuation should be, but this suits perfectly for me once I am still trying to buy some nice examples.

Then a bit of background about Moominpappa.

Moominpappa is boyish and adventurous, but still proud of being the head of the family. He enjoys philosophical thinking and always wants to be on the scene whenever something surprising happens in Moominvalley. Moominpappa considers himself to be very knowledgeable and an expert in many fields, and is always willing to offer advice to others.
Moominpappa is ready to do anything for his family. He enjoys living in Moominvalley, but is also curious and ready to try new things. Adventures are always welcome – and luckily they often come his way. Moominpappa loves secrets, even though sometimes he accidentally lets them slip out.
Moominpappa is also a dreamer who likes whisky and the company of dubious friends. He enjoys pondering life’s big issues and often makes notes of his observations. Writing is very important to Moominpappa. He truly loves the sea and believes himself to be a skilled sailor and fisherman.

And the plush toy in the additional picture, it is The Ancestor.
It is told that The Ancestor is a small troll which is refurnishing the house, especially messing artworks in the walls.

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About the Owner

	Matti Eronen
Joined:	March 2017
Last Login:	September 2025
Website:	http://Illusi0n.com
Country:	FINLAND
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Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005

Posted on 9/2/2021

Protect this one from light, it's a good one.

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