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Frederick Burr Opper

Sold for $220 at Alexander Historical Auctions LLC on Jun 16, 2023.

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(1857-1937) American cartoonist, regarded as one of the pioneers of American newspaper comic strips, best known for his comic strip Happy Hooligan. An original signed pen and ink drawing, 9.25 x 7 in., depicting a goat eating the hair of a homeless man as he raises a hand to a spectating policeman. Signed ‘F. Opper' at the lower left corner. Presented in a 14.5 x 12 in. black frame. Very good.

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