Sold for:
$350
$350
Vernon, Dai. Original caricature of African American sketched by Dai Vernon. [New York], ca. 1915. Politically incorrect in the extreme, this early sketch, possibly executed during Vernon's short time as an art student, is a comic depiction of an African man wearing oversized white gloves, and bears the caption, "I'll catch dat chicken yet." Outlined in black ink and painted with two bright accent colors. 4 x 6 ½", on lined notebook paper with an unfinished pencil sketch on the verso. Worn and with an unobtrusive central fold line, but overall good condition. Signed "Verner.
Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter
Date:
2010-10-23
