Kim Deitch Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Kim Deitch Art Value Price Guide

Jun. 15, 2023
DEITCH, KIM (1944-) "Dead of Too Much Livin."
Est: $700 - $1,000
DEITCH, KIM (1944-) "Dead of Too Much Livin." Color pencil on paper; 8 1/2 x 11 inches. Sketch of Waldo the Cat, the artist's most popular character, signed lower right by foot. Kim Deitch, son of animator Gene Deitch, became a fixture of the Underground Comix Movement through his work in the East Village Other in 1967. His characters inhabit an alternative retro universe to the famous Hollywood animation studios of the 1930s. His most highly praised work is the graphic novel The Boulevard of Broken Dreams (2002). His best known invention is Waldo, the wisecracking Postmodern variant of such old school cartoon stars as Felix the Cat and Krazy Kat. Nd
Swann Auction Galleries
Dec. 16, 2021
KIM DEITCH (1944- ) "The Boulevard of Broken Dreams." [UNDERGROUND COMIX / COMICS]
Est: $800 - $1,200
KIM DEITCH (1944- ) "The Boulevard of Broken Dreams." Color version of black and white double-page spread published in the graphic novel of the same title by Kim Deitch with Simon Deitch (Seattle, WA: Fantagraphic Books, 1993). Hand-colored and -detailed illustration over printed background on paper. 253x305 mm; 10x12 inches, on 11x16 1/2-inch sheet. Signed "Kim Deitch" in margin at lower right. Hinged to board; matted and framed. Provenance: Bess Cutler Gallery; Private collection, New York. Deitch was part of the underground comix movement of the 1960s. His work often centers on fictionalized histories of the American animation industry and features variations of characters from beloved classic comics and cartoons, such as Waldo, a black feline reminiscent of Felix the Cat, pictured here at lower center.
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Jun. 04, 2020
Kim Deitch NIGHTMARE ALLEY Signed, Numbered Print
Est: $300 - $500
Heading: Author: Deitch, Kim Title: Nightmare Alley Signed Numbered Silkscreen Print Place Published: [No place] Publisher:[No publisher] Date Published: 1990 Description: 18" x 24". 14-color silkscreened print. Signed by Kim and Simon Deitch and numbered 8 of 250. Fine/VF condition, some spotting to margins not affecting image area, light offsets to right margin. Uncommon. An underground comix jam, primarily featuring the work of Kim Deitch but with contributions by Crumb, Spiegelman, Griffith, Eastman, Lynch, Coleman, Burns, Mendes, Lay, Kryttre, Spencer and Simon Deitch. Consignments Accepted for PBA's Next Comic Book Auction. Golden Age, Silver Age, Pre-Code, Original Art, Interesting Ephemera Sought. Contact ivan@pbagalleries.com for details. PBA COMICS March 26th Comic Book Sale catalogues available. Supplies Limited. Softcover catalogues limited to 200 copies ($45 + $5 postage/handling). Hardcovers limited to 26 lettered copies, dust jackets, special limitation plates ($150). Contact ivan@pbagalleries.com .
PBA Galleries Auctions & Appraisers
Apr. 24, 2019
Kim Deitch Signed Original Illustrations and Print
Est: $300 - $500
Kim Deitch (American b. 1944) graphic novel illustrations (2) and print (1). All three are signed 'Kim Deitch' in pencil lower right. Includes two original illustrations and one numbered print. All 'The Cat Came Back!' in different coloring and types of paper. One is in black and white on cardstock and measures 11-in. x 14-in. sheet size. One is in red, white and blue pencil on light paper. It measures 11-in. x 17-in. sheet size. The third is red, white and blue pencil screen printed on glossy premium weight paper. It is numbered '67/100' in pencil lower left. It measures 11-in. x 17-in. sheet size. All are unframed, loose and not mounted or glued down. If lot is absent of a condition report a condition report may be requested via email. Condition report is provided as an opinion only and is no guarantee as grading can be subjective. Buyer must view photographs or scans to assist in determining condition and ask further questions if so desired. Provenance: Amity Art Foundation, Inc. collection. We ship most items in this auction in house and gladly combine shipping if possible of multiple items.
Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
Apr. 24, 2019
Kim Deitch Original Proofs, Preliminaries and more
Est: $500 - $1,000
Kim Deitch (American b. 1944) graphic novel illustrations group of ten pieces for Yellow Kid Whiskey. Includes a signed Artist's Proof #2/6, one unnumbered proof, five preliminary drawings (several are signed), one finished uncolored original, one uncolored proof and one cell. All are unframed, loose and not mounted or glued down. If lot is absent of a condition report a condition report may be requested via email. Condition report is provided as an opinion only and is no guarantee as grading can be subjective. Buyer must view photographs or scans to assist in determining condition and ask further questions if so desired. Provenance: Amity Art Foundation, Inc. collection. We ship most items in this auction in house and gladly combine shipping if possible of multiple items.
Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
Apr. 24, 2019
Kim Deitch Signed Illustration and Print
Est: $200 - $300
Kim Deitch (American b. 1944) graphic novel illustration and numbered print. One is an original pencil preliminary drawing (not signed) and the model for the other. The numbered lithograph is signed 'Kim Deitch' in pencil lower right, is numbered '47/50' and has a blind stamp just above artist's signature. The lithograph measures 12.25-in. x 14.75-in. sheet size. The original pencil drawing measures 12-in. x 16-in. sheet size. Both are unframed, loose and not mounted or glued down. If lot is absent of a condition report a condition report may be requested via email. Condition report is provided as an opinion only and is no guarantee as grading can be subjective. Buyer must view photographs or scans to assist in determining condition and ask further questions if so desired. Provenance: Amity Art Foundation, Inc. collection. We ship most items in this auction in house and gladly combine shipping if possible of multiple items.
Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
Apr. 24, 2019
Kim Deitch Signed Lithograph and Proof
Est: $150 - $300
Kim Deitch signed and numbered lithograph with an uncolored lithographic proof of the same image. They measure 15.5 in. x 12 .5 in. image size. The signed and numbered lithograph is signed in pencil 'Kim Deitch' lower right and numbered in pencil '47/50' lower left. Both EX condition. Unframed, loose and not mounted or glued down. If lot is absent of a condition report a condition report may be requested via email. Condition report is provided as an opinion only and is no guarantee as grading can be subjective. Buyer must view photographs or scans to assist in determining condition and ask further questions if so desired. Provenance: Amity Art Foundation, Inc. collection. We ship most items in this auction in house and gladly combine shipping if possible of multiple items.
Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
Jun. 12, 2004
Kim Deitch - Waldo Pin Up/Poster Original Art (No Publisher, 1994).
Est: -
Kim Deitch - Waldo Pin Up/Poster Original Art (No Publisher, 1994). This piece of art should be a real treat for anyone who appreciates the work of Kim Deitch. Rendered in ink and colored with color pencils and watercolor, it contains many of the scenes and motifs that Deitch has explored and expanded on throughout his career. A crazy carnival scene straight out of Waldo World is in the foreground, with the easily recognizable Boulevard of Broken Dreams looming in the background. The incredibly detailed composition offers hours of enjoyment for the dedicated viewer, and the brilliant candy-bright color scheme must be seen to be appreciated. The artwork is professionally matted and framed, with an overall size of 28.5" x 24" with an image area of 22" x 17". The piece is in Excellent condition. If you feel up for a challenge, try counting all the faces in this scene - almost everything has a face!
Heritage Auctions
Jun. 12, 2004
Kim Deitch - Pictopia #2 Cover Separation Art (Fantagraphics, 1992).
Est: -
Kim Deitch - Pictopia #2 Cover Separation Art (Fantagraphics, 1992). Used to create the color separations to the cover of Gary Groth and Robert Boyd's Pictopia. This interesting and attractive piece consists of an acetate overlay with the black line art on top of Kim Deitch's mixed-media color art. The color is rendered in a deft combination of colored pencil and tempera paint. Handsomely matted and framed, this piece measures 23" x 16.5" overall with an image area of 17.5" x 11". The piece is in Excellent condition. Definitely a prime piece of Deitch dementia, with our feline friend -- wild, wacky Waldo!
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