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6 1898-1900 Illustrations by Harrison Fisher, Rose O’Neil.
Lot 748. 6 1898-1900 Illustrations by Harrison Fisher, Rose O’Neil. These early examples presage the artwork for which they would become widely known. Labeled “The Father of a Thousand Girls, Fisher eventually specialized in painting beautiful women. His “Fisher Girls” rivaled those of Gibson and Christy. O’Neil created the Kewpie figures. Both were staff artists at Puck magazine, which these prints were taken from. 1-2. Fisher: “After the Ceremony” and “By an Observer.” Both feature attractive women. 3-6. O’Neil: “The Cause of the Delay,” “A Promoter of Sport,” “The Church Fair” and “A Song of the Christmas Shopper.” All depict children, and at least two of them clearly have a “kewpie” appearance. The Puck pages measures 10” x 13”, and each has an ex – ex-m appearance. The Fischer pages have one fold.
Winning Bid $20.
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