LOT DETAILS

Materials:

oil on board

Size Notes:

Within mat

Description:

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Markings:

Saperstein commissioned Dan Morgan and Jacques Rupp to create the title sequence for his new series inserting the title character into a variety of historical scenes and famous works of art. Saperstein was so impressed by their work that he asked Morgan to create additional paintings in this style to be displayed at the office and given as corporate gifts

Condition:

matted and framed

Provenance:

Estate of Henry Saperstein, a film producer and distributor who purchased the animation studio UPA from its co-founder Stephen Bosustow in 1960. In 1964, Saperstein commissioned Dan Morgan and Jacques Rupp to create the title sequence for his new series, The Famous Adventures of Mr. Magoo, inserting the title character into a variety of historical scenes and famous works of art. Saperstein was so impressed by their work that he asked Morgan to create additional paintings in this style to be displayed at the office and given as corporate gifts.