$1,000
A group of eight caricatures drawn by actor Walter Catlett of fellow actors and members of the Masquers Club. A variety of mediums including pen, ink, paint, pencil on paper, each signed "W.L.C." and dated between 1952 and 1954. Caricatures include those of Fred Astaire, Ed Wynn, W.C. Fields, and a self-portrait, among others. Six of the drawings are framed. The Masquers, founded in 1925, was a club devoted to the fellowship and advancement of its actor members. Includes two menus from the Masquers, a sheet of Masquers letterhead stationery, and a vintage photograph of the Masquers meeting house. Largest, 11 by 7 inches PROVENANCE From the Collection of Lois Laurel Hawes Categories:
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2013-11-09
