63 - May 28 Mega Bid Event
Thu, May 28, 2026 12:00PM EDT
Lot 267
Original Framed Comic Strip Art – "Why The Long Face" – Characters Gaylord & Tomorrow
Estimate: $150 - $300
Starting Bid
$15
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $50 | $10 |
| $150 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $4,000 | $500 |
| $15,000 | $1,000 |
| $50,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
This is a unique, original piece of pen-and-ink cartoon art, likely a one-off or unpublished work, featuring a three-panel comic strip. The art uses classic comic techniques, including speech bubbles with hand-lettered text and a black-and-white style typical of newspaper daily strips.
The narrative centers on two main characters: a standing figure named Gaylord and a seated, robed figure identified as Tomorrow in the final panel. The dialogue is philosophical and whimsical, discussing a "transitional phase" of life and "the agony of pojustment."
While the artist's signature is not immediately recognizable through search results, the piece has the look and feel of authentic, hand-drawn comic art, complete with visible art production elements and corrections (such as white-out marks near the text). It is housed in a simple, complementary frame.
Key Features:
- Medium: Original pen-and-ink drawing on paper.
- Subject: Three-panel humor/philosophical comic strip.
- Dialogue Includes: "Why the long face," "agony of pojustment," "Gaylord," and "Yesterday and Tomorrow."
Dimensions: H:10in L:21in
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