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Bert Sugar Collection - Original Artwork
2 Lots
 Lot 264. Burris Jenkins Original, Large 1941 Cartoon with Sam Snead, Max Baer – and Whirlaway! Recognized for his sports and editorial cartoons, Jenkins was one of the nation’s top cartoonists during his long career with the New York “Journal-American,” which began in the 1930s. Calling this work of art a “cartoon,” however, seems to do it a disservice; “illustration” seems more appropriate. Titled “Move Over Boys,” the 16.25” x 19.25” pencil drawing depicts Whirlaway, the 1941 Triple Crown winner, about to join five human athletes in a bed. The five are Sam Snead, Max Baer, Bobo Newsome, a representative of the Columbia University rowing team and 1941 U.S. Open tennis winner Frank Kovacs. In the background are Bill Corum, widely recognized sports broadcaster and columnist, and Eddie Arcaro, who rode Whirlaway to victory in the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness and the Belmont. Burris signed the illustration, which is matted and framed to 21.5” x 24”. Ex-m.
Winning Bid $198.
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 Lot 265. Original Signed Painting for “Reader’s Digest” by “Sports Illustrated” Artist Frank Mullins. A magazine and book illustrator and reporter-artist who combined bold colors with an impressionist style, Mullins (1924-helped to shape the image and style of “Sports Illustrated in the mid to late-1960s with his color illustrations. Beyond sports, he covered and created illustrations for oceanography and fiction. A member of the Society of Illustrators, he also contributed artwork to the “Saturday Evening Post,” “Redbook” and the American Heritage series, “The Book of Knowledge.” Mullin created this undated gouache on paper illustration, titled “Baseball’s Most Punishing Job,” for “Reader’s Digest.” Measuring approximately 14” x 17.5”, it is signed by Mullins. Nm. It is matted and framed to 17.25” x 21”. Originals by Mullins are rarely offered.
Winning Bid $163.
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