Sports Memorabilia, Trading Cards, and Americana May 16'26
Lot 770:
Description
BID PER WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PHOTO, NOT THE AI GENERATED TITLES AND DESCRIPTIONS! Frank Fletcher Original Jiggs Sketch and Autograph, Inscribed to Jeff Marsh This lot features an original hand-drawn ink sketch of the character Jiggs from the long-running King Features Syndicate comic strip Bringing Up Father. The illustration is executed on white cardstock and depicts Jiggs in his iconic formal attire, including a tuxedo, top hat, and cigar. The piece is signed Fletcher by artist Frank Fletcher, a notable comic strip artist who worked on the series during the mid-20th century. The card is personally inscribed in ink: ALL BEST WISHES TO JEFF MARSH, FROM YOUR PAL — JIGGS. The recipient, Jeff Marsh, is identified as the renowned animator, director, and co-creator of Phineas and Ferb, Jeff Swampy Marsh. This professional association provides significant provenance within the animation and comic art community. The reverse of the card includes pencil notations such as 7. Fletcher and maggie v Jiggs, along with vintage inventory markers.
Condition report:
The item is in very good to excellent vintage condition. The obverse cardstock remains bright with crisp, clean ink work and no significant foxing or staining. The reverse shows a strip of white mounting tape along the top edge, indicating the piece was previously held in a professional portfolio or frame. Minor pencil notations are present on the back as described. Dimensions are approximately 4 inches by 7 inches.
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