PAIR OF CHALK COMIC FIGURES: HAPPY HOOLIGAN & GLOOMY GUS.

PAIR OF CHALK COMIC FIGURES: HAPPY HOOLIGAN & GLOOMY GUS. From the early 20th Century these two gentleman were quite popular in the newspapers and eventually portrayed in many toys, cast iron being the most popular. Happy Hooligan was perceived as what we would call today a street person and perhaps even referred to as a hobo. His brother Gloomy Gus obviously traveled about with his brother but never had a happy expression. Created by the celebrated cartoonist in 1900, Frederick Burr Opper. These figures are extremely detailed and painted and have a lifelike appearance. SIZE: Approx. 10-1/2″ t each. CONDITION: Overall very good plus. Appears that both figures have had repairs to their necks. 1-11781 (300-500)

Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2012

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3271	$177.00	PAIR OF CHALK COMIC FIGURES: HAPPY HOOLIGAN & GLOOMY GUS. From the early 20th Century these two gentleman were quite popular in the newspapers and eventually portrayed in many toys, cast iron being the most popular. Happy Hooligan was perceived as what we would call today a street person and perhaps even referred to as a hobo. His brother Gloomy Gus obviously traveled about with his brother but never had a happy expression. Created by the celebrated cartoonist in 1900, Frederick Burr Opper. These figures are extremely detailed and painted and have a lifelike appearance. SIZE: Approx. 10-1/2″ t each. CONDITION: Overall very good plus. Appears that both figures have had repairs to their necks. 1-11781 (300-500) Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2012 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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