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W.C. Fields self-portrait for sale on Ebay
07.23.2010
10:13 pm
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Found randomly on Ebay: A signed self-portrait caricature by W.C. Fields himself!

Original Signed Sketch, penned in black ink on a 6 ¼ in. x 8 in. album leaf.  Fields, an accomplished pool shark, perfected many billiards tricks which he later used in stage and film comedy.  Depicted here is one such gag:  in the center of the page, Fields has drawn himself as a hapless billiards player attempting a shot with an enormous pool cue!  Signed with sentiment just beneath, “Best wishes, W.C. Fields”.  Minor stains; otherwise, in fine condition.  A delightful image, drawn entirely by Fields himself.

The opening bid is $3500. I actually got to see Fields’ original trick pool table at the Magic Castle recently.

Posted by Richard Metzger
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07.23.2010
10:13 pm
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