Peanuts Makes $49,720 at Philip Weiss
Published April 17th, 2008
The top lot at a multi-estate sale held the weekend of April 5-6 by Philip Weiss Auctions, was an original 1963 pen-and-ink Sunday “Peanuts” page, drawn by the late illustrator Charles Schulz.
The 11-panel work, dated 5-5-63, sold for $49,720. It measured 23” x 17” and featured a story line with Sally Brown and Snoopy. Philip Weiss Auctions has become renowned for its “Peanuts” consignments, and more are planned.
Other highlights from the sale include.
A “Jupiter” toy robot, made in Japan by Yonezawa, soared past its high estimate of $9,000 to realize $13,560. Only that fact that it didn’t have the original box prevented it from garnering more. Also, a “Target” robot, still in the box and complete with original gun and darts, made in Japan by Modern Toys, rose to $9,605; and a “Non-Stop” robot, boxed, also made by Modern Toys, hit $6,495.
A space refuel station, in the box and made by Waco in Japan, went for $5,365; a “Forklift” robot, boxed and made by S.H. in Japan, fetched $4,520; a “Moon Explorer” robot, boxed and made by Alps in Japan, achieved $3,600; a “Mr. Robot the Mechanical Brain”, boxed and also made by Alps, brought $3,840; and a Nomura “Space Man” robot, battery operated with remote control, made $3,390.
Rounding out the sale’s top lots was a Disney animation cel from the classic 1930s movie “Snow White.” The multi-cel Courvoisier set-up, depicting Snow White at the well, sold for $3,373 and was in fine condition. Courvoisier was the California-based firm that provided Disney with many of the backgrounds and graphics for its early animated films. The sight size for the cel sold was 9” x 7”.
All prices quoted include a 13% buyer’s premium.
To consign an item, estate or collection, call Philip Weiss Auctions at (516) 594-0731, or e-mail to phil@prwauctions.com.
