Aug 17, 2023 - Sale 2644

Sale 2644 - Lot 123

Unsold
Estimate: $ 2,500 - $ 3,500

TOM OF FINLAND (1920-1991)


Group of 4 Photographs Signed, or Inscribed and Signed, "Tom," including an ALS on verso of one, to "Ambrose," in red or black ink,
each a Christmas card. The letter, reporting having been busy completing a series of drawings for QQ Publishing [Ringo & the Renegades, 1973?]. Inscribed at lower right, in the image. Each 155x110 mm; 6x4 1/4 inches; few scattered abrasions, one with pinholes and creasing at upper edge. Np, 1970s-80s.

"My X-mas card is quite simple this time because I've been so busy with the new series, which will be published by QQ in N.Y. some time in January.

"I hope to have in the future more time for everything.

"Best wishes for the X-mas and the coming new year."

Ambrose Debeck worked in Tom's studio and became a close friend.

Provenance: Ambrose Debeck, thence by descent to Steven Archer, thence by gift to the current owner.