Jonathan WInters Signed Sketch. A striking abstract pencil sketch by the comedian, signed and dated May 14, 1974 by him in p...

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Jonathan WInters Signed Sketch. A striking abstract pencil sketch by the comedian, signed and dated May 14, 1974 by him in pencil. The reverse bears the handwritten inscription: "To Shirley -- Who has "cast" thousands and there's an old line on an old couch in or where the old NBC building used to be 'If you lie down on the couch and face the ceiling -- it said (on the ceiling) "Just think honey tomorrow You'll be a star!" ' You don't need a couch thank God -- you're you! Love, Jonathan Oct--14--75." The Shirley in question is Shirley Wood, former secretary to Johnny Carson. The sketch is matted and framed to an overall size of 15" x 18" in Very Fine to Excellent condition with some mild overall tanning.Accompanied by LOA from PSA/DNA.

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