Jeff Singh CANADA
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Mickey Mouse Daily 1937 by Floyd Gottfredson

Location: Strip Art - other
Artists: Floyd Gottfredson (Penciller) ,  Ted Thwaites (Inker)

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before and after
Artwork Details
Location: Strip Art - other
Title: Mickey Mouse Daily 1937 by Floyd Gottfredson
Artist:  Floyd Gottfredson (Penciller) ,  Ted Thwaites (Inker)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Comic Strip
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 556
Likes on CAF: 8
Comments: 11
Added to Site: 3/2/2021

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Description
Here is a fun, vintage Mickey Mouse strip by Gottfredson. It is from the The Monarch of Medioka story-line and so that is not Mickey but a royal look-a-like. This was a night scene so lots of zip-a-tone and as a result extensive glue stains that are very distracting and take away from the appeal of the art. The piece is on its way to have the glue stains removed to protect the art in the future and some other minor conservation done to make sure this 85 year old piece still looks great in another 85 years from now. This art came from a local collection and had been buried for over 50 years so something new for the Disney enthusiasts to get excited about. These early Mickey Mouse dailies are extremely rare. As soon as it returns to me, I will scan it and it will get framed and will find a space on my wall.

Update April 2021. The piece came back from conservation/restoration today. New image posted as well as a before and after in the additional images. The art is not as white as the scan shows, there is still a bit of a PATINA (caps for Ruben's benefit).

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Rick W Member Since 2017
1    
Posted On 3/2/2021

What a jewel! It will shine even brighter with the stains removed, 

Bill J Member Since 2009
1    
Posted On 3/2/2021

What a gem! Gottfredson was one of the best cartoonists of his day! Good for you having this treasure restored and preserved!

Monty B Member Since 2006
1    
Posted On 3/2/2021

What a wonderful daily...a very representative piece for your amazing collection!!! :-))

Fabio C. Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 3/6/2021

definitely a Grail piece!!!

love those early Gottfredson's Mickey Mouse strips with the long, beautiful, adventures...

Claudio Gioda Member Since 2010
1    
Posted On 3/10/2021

Beautiful strip, one of the best I've seen from The Monarch of Medioka. 

I think you should keep it without restoration, in my opinion the night scene would be "preserved" by the color of the glue, it would remain fascinating

Antonio Menici Member Since 2006
1    
Posted On 3/11/2021

 It is a true treasure. Congrats!!!

Rob Stolzer Member Since 2004
1    
Posted On 4/23/2021

Jeff, this looks fantastic!  You should really be pleased with the work that Robert did on the MM daily.  Now beautifully preserved for future generations.  Well done, my friend!

Alex Johnson Member Since 2006
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Posted On 4/23/2021

Terrific!

Ruben DaCollector Member Since 2008
1    
Posted On 4/23/2021

I don't know who this other "Ruben" is who asked you to emphasize the word patina in all-caps, but even a half-wit knows that patina is an effect created by a cause, that cause being oxidation on METAL such as bronze or copper over a long period of time, NOT paper. You can also create patina artificially with different acids, which is how new furniture is aged to appear antique.

Any time you're unsure about correct usage of terminology, feel free to ask me. Unlike this other "Ruben" you speak of, who sounds to me like wolf in sheeps's clothing, I will lead you to the promised land, rather than astray. The late, great, Jiménez Jiménez will be turning over in his grave to see you led astray this way, Jeff. But I'm happy I'm still here to put you back on the path of wisdom, rather than the path of ignorance, which ultimately leads you to hell. 😘 🥰  😄

John C Member Since 2014
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Posted On 4/23/2021

Look at Mickey being all smug. One would almost think Disney has money.

Oystein Sorensen Member Since 2005
Posted On 4/24/2021

Nice one, and the restauration made it look even nicer - also when one considers a bit of patina into the mix. Gottfredson was at the top of his game in this story.

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