GARTH WILLIAMS, (AMERICAN 1912-1996)
CHARCOAL ON CARD STOCK
This illustration was originally completed for page 39, for the book title “Amigo”.
Matted, Framed and Glazed to 19″ x 17″
A spectacular piece of original final published artwork by Garth Williams for the book “Amigo”. This adorable original drawing is rendered in vibrant charcoal and depicts one of the most emotionally heart warming moments between Amigo (the prairie dog), and Francisco. This adorable story reflects on the mission of the two main characters, both believing they will “tame” the other to be their pet! The two had been leaving each other presents and ‘gifts’ (food, feathers, water, berries). They each would secretly watch while the other would enjoy the gifts, then one day they finally felt comfortable enough to meet face to face, which is the moment shown in this artwork. The art is signed by Garth Williams in full signature lower left “Garth Williams”. Publishers notes/lines are present. Newly framed, matted and glazed, in a rubbed silver toned frame.
Matted, Framed and Glazed to 19″ x 17″
The art sheet is 9.5″ x 11″
PROVENANCE
The art was purchased from an auction house , who in turn acquired these pieces direct from the estate of Garth Williams. Each piece is an original and sold directly from his estate. A copy of the original invoice will be included with each piece, and will provide both provenance and authenticity for the art.
**Garth Williams was a prominent illustrator of several of the most prominent children’s books including Stuart Little (1945), Charlotte’s Web (1952), The Cricket In Times Square, and The Rescuers (1959). Many of his original illustrations from these book have sold attaining high premiums, including his original illustration of the dust jacket for Charlotte’s Web which realized $155,000 at auction in 2010, and between $10,000 and $75,000 for original artwork of the interior pages. Other notable auction pricing of Williams original illustrations include sales of the original artwork for the interior pages of Stuart Little which also averaged in the $15,000 range per piece.
