Berkeley Breathed (1957-) "'fly,' Opus Whispered To Himself Just Before Falling Asleep. 'i'll Be - Dec 15, 2022 | Swann Auction Galleries In Ny
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BERKELEY BREATHED (1957-) "'Fly,' Opus whispered to himself just before falling asleep. 'I'll be
BERKELEY BREATHED (1957-) "'Fly,' Opus whispered to himself just before falling asleep. 'I'll be
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BERKELEY BREATHED (1957-)
"'Fly,' Opus whispered to himself just before falling asleep. 'I'll be flying by Christmas morning."
Illustration for A Wish for Wings that Work: An Opus Christmas Story (Boston: Little Brown, 1991). Watercolor and ink on paper. 305x336 mm; 12x13¼ inches, on a 14x15¾-inch sheet. Signed and inscribed in lower right margin: "For Esther who knows the true value of Christmas...exactly $501,000. Love, Berkeley." Illustration previously mounted to board but shaved, preserving board; tipped to window matte.
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BERKELEY BREATHED (1957-) "'Fly,' Opus whispered to himself just before falling asleep. 'I'll be

Estimate $3,000 - $4,000
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Starting Price $2,200
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Christine von der Linn
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