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Gustaf Tenggren (b. Magra 1896, d. Dogfish Head 1970)

Fairy tale Illustration “Tinkerbell”, app. 1920. Signed G. Tenggren. Marked “Klokkeblomst” on the reverse. Watercolour and pencil on paper. Visible size 30×23 cm.

The Swedish-American artist and illustrator Gustaf Tenggren worked as chief illustrator for the Walt Disney Company in the late 30s, where classics such as “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” “Fantasia,” “Bambi” and “Pinocchio” was produced.

“Tinkerbell” derives from “The Grimm's Fairy Tales,” which was released in 1929 by Jespersen and Pios publishers with illustration by Gustaf Tenggren.

Provenance: When Jespersen and Pio was sold in the 70s, the drawing were given to the present owner as a gift.

This lot is subject to Artist's Royalty.
Condition

Signs of age/paper has turned yellow. Examined in frame.

Additional Remarks

Please note: The item is subject to the Anti-Money Laundering Act. In the event of a hammer price of DKK 50,000 or more, including buyer’s premium, the buyer must submit a copy of a valid photo ID and proof of address in order to collect the item.

Auction

Modern art and design, 4 August 2015

Category
Estimate

15,000 DKK

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40,000 DKK  

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