The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art – Carle Honors 2008
Auction Ends: Sep 21, 2008 11:00 PM EDT

Art

Steven Kellogg Butterfly

Steven Kellogg Butterfly

Item Number
110
Sold
1000 USD to Live Event Bidder

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Item Description

TITLE OF WORK: "The butterfly and I had lit upon, Nevertheless, a message from the dawn." - Robert Frost - from The Bill Martin Jr Big Book of Poetry [Simon & Schuster, 2008]

ARTWORK DIMENSIONS: 11 1/2 in. x 18 in.

MATERIALS: Watercolor and graphite on paper

NOTE: A proof of the poem and painting together is included and it shows how they were designed to interrelate (with the idea that it might be interesting to frame them together!)

ABOUT STEVEN KELLOGG
Steven Kellogg, who has illustrated more than 100 children’s books, has been a life-long lover of picture books. As a child, he drew all the time. His favorite subjects were birds, animals, and other real-life inspirations. He has also written more than 30 children’s books.

 

Item Special Note

PHOTO CREDIT: Steve Kellogg photo http://www.stevenkellogg.com

SHIPPING INFORMATION: Winning bidder assumes responsibility for shipping. Arrangements can be made directly with the Museum's Collections Department upon completion of the auction for those not present at the live event (contact information to be sent directly to winning bidder). Estimated expense to be $50-75 for most pieces for standard overnight FedEx shipping.

This original piece comes professionally framed by the Museum’s Collections Department.