Heathcliff Strip art 0

[AnkurJ]

While Garfield may be the more popular orange cat in town, Heathcliff predates him. What’s interesting is there are very few examples of strip art on the market. I recently picked up this Sunday from a local collector, and can’t seem to find any comparable ones sold at auction. Anyone here have insight on these? Did the family keep most?

Thanks!

[PhilipB2k17]

I see that you are trying to sell it on eBay. 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Heathcliff-Original-Sunday-Strip-Art-Rare-George-Gately-9-26-76-Early-Strip/293236442725?_trkparms=aid%3D1110001%26algo%3DSPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D20160323102634%26meid%3D448693da49834b15a526360d632c26b8%26pid%3D100623%26rk%3D5%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D153632437781%26itm%3D293236442725%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2047675&_trksid=p2047675.c100623.m-1

Edited September 18, 2019 by PhilipB2k17

[AnkurJ]

4 minutes ago, PhilipB2k17 said:

I see that you are trying to sell it on eBay. 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Heathcliff-Original-Sunday-Strip-Art-Rare-George-Gately-9-26-76-Early-Strip/293236442725?_trkparms=aid%3D1110001%26algo%3DSPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D20160323102634%26meid%3D448693da49834b15a526360d632c26b8%26pid%3D100623%26rk%3D5%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D153632437781%26itm%3D293236442725%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2047675&_trksid=p2047675.c100623.m-1

Yes that’s correct. Still have no idea how to price it. Did so based on the ask of a daily strip on eBay.

Edited September 18, 2019 by AnkurJ

[PhilipB2k17]

3 minutes ago, AnkurJ said:

Yes that’s correct. Still have no idea how to price it. Did so based on the ask of a daily strip on eBay.

I should think it would be for less than a Garfield strip.

[vodou]

Just my opinion but $4k for an, I guess, untested market seems rather optimistic.

[soulcage]

I'd guess a few hundred at most. Heathcliff does not have the mass plebeian appeal of Garfield.

[Panelfan1]

Didnt realize the ebay was you - but was shocked on when I saw it. My guess would have been $300-500 of so.  I watched the cartoon as a kid - so have a fondness - but only certain strip art runs those prices and heathcliff is not one of them.  If someone ponies up - let us know and teach us a lesson on heathcliff value.

[AnkurJ]

All good. Speaking to someone who has collected Heathcliff art for 10+ years, he told me he’s never seen a Sunday come up for sale. While Garfield may be more popular, scarcity is also part of the equation. With 10,000 Garfield strips/dailies coming to the market, it will definitely effect the value.

[John E.]

16 hours ago, AnkurJ said:

All good. Speaking to someone who has collected Heathcliff art for 10+ years, he told me he’s never seen a Sunday come up for sale. While Garfield may be more popular, scarcity is also part of the equation. With 10,000 Garfield strips/dailies coming to the market, it will definitely effect the value.

Yes, buh-buh-but scarcity doesn’t drive value, demand does. 

[Matches_Malone]

My initial instinct was $800-$1000.

[AnkurJ]

4 hours ago, Matches_Malone said:

My initial instinct was $800-$1000.

Thanks! I had an offer towards that higher end on eBay.

[vodou]

10 hours ago, AnkurJ said:

Thanks! I had an offer towards that higher end on eBay.

Obviously you're holding out for "more", all good; I like the gag but lament the missing balloons.

I think getting those recreated would help push out the BO situation.

[AnkurJ]

3 hours ago, vodou said:

Obviously you're holding out for "more", all good; I like the gag but lament the missing balloons.

I think getting those recreated would help push out the BO situation.

Yea was looking online but couldn’t find any archives that went as far back.

[vodou]

1 hour ago, AnkurJ said:

Yea was looking online but couldn’t find any archives that went as far back.

Hit up your local library...microfiche