Hans Christian Andersen Fairy Tale Artwork by Ron Croci

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Hans Christian Andersen Fairy Tale Artwork

by Ron Croci Ron Croci is more than just an accomplished multi-media artist with 30 years of commercial and fine art experience. He continuously searches for new and different ways of expressing his love for the ocean. As a water sports enthusiasts, surfer and diver, his paintings and prints depict joyful scenes of woman in water sports, ocean landscapes and beach scapes.

Ron’s artistic history began in the 1970’s with a unique surrealistic style reflecting the tumultuous events of current society. As time progressed and after numerous showings in prominent galleries and museums throughout the United States, his artistic themes evolved into more landscapes and expressive figurative art.

Throughout the 1980’s and 1990’s, Ron’s passion for bringing life to a canvas took on new and different forms, as he became a well-known illustrative artist in feature films (Equilibrium, Planet of the Apes, Charlie’s Angels, Star Trek, Face Off, Blues Brothers, Risky Business), commercials, corporate and public murals and print illustrations.

At heart, Ron is first and foremost a fine artist, continuously perfecting his nationally-recognized vibrant figurative art and beachscape themes. He currently resides in Palos Verdes, California where he dedicates his full creative time producing luscious beachscapes and figurative art, as well as designing feature films for major motion picture studios. Ron’s love for the ocean, vitality and water sports is clearly seen in all his rich and beautiful.

1. Preliminary Sketch “The Tinder Box” by Ron Croci for Andersen’s Fairy Tales. The Tinder Box by Ron Croci, graphite on drawing paper, 13.5” x 18.5” (image size 13” x 18”).

This is the preliminary sketch for the final charcoal drawing that appears on page 14 of Andersen’s Fairy Tales (Simon and Schuster, 1983). Tear on the left center. Masking tape on corners and sides. Otherwise, in very good condition and ready for display.

Starting at $50

2. Final Drawing “The Tinder Box” by Ron Croci for Andersen’s Fairy Tales. The Tinder Box by Ron Croci, charcocal on 1000H clearprint paper, 18” x 24” (image size 13”x18”). This is the final drawing that appears on page 14 of Andersen’s Fairy Tales (Simon and Schuster, 1983).

Includes poster board cover. Attached to poster board with scotch tape on corners. Remains in fine condition. Ready for display. Starting at $100

3. Final Painting “Little Tiny” by Ron Croci for Andersen’s Fairy Tales.

Little Tiny by Ron Croci, oil on artist board, 20” x 27”. This is the final painting that appears on page 25 of Andersen’s Fairy Tales (Simon and Schuster, 1983). Ready for display. Starting at $200

4. Final Drawing “Little Tiny” by Ron Croci for Andersen’s Fairy Tales.

Little Tiny by Ron Croci, charcocal on 1000H clearprint paper, 18” x 24” (image size 13”x18”). This is the final drawing that appears on page 32 of Andersen’s Fairy Tales (Simon and Schuster, 1983). Includes poster board cover. Attached to poster board with masking tape on top and bottom. Remains in fine condition. Ready for display. Starting at $100

5. Final Painting “The Garden of Paradise” by Ron Croci for Andersen’s Fairy Tales. The Garden of Paradise by Ron Croci, oil on artist board, 20” x 27”. This is the final painting that appears on page 49 of Andersen’s Fairy Tales (Simon and Schuster, 1983). Ready for display. Starting at $200 6. Preliminary Sketch “The Garden of Paradise”

by Ron Croci for Andersen’s Fairy Tales.

The Garden of Paradise by Ron Croci, graphite on drawing paper, 13.5” x 18.5” (image size 13” x 18”).

This is the preliminary sketch for the final painting that appears on page 49 of Andersen’s Fairy Tales (Simon and Schuster, 1983). Masking tape on corners and sides. In very good condition and ready for display.

Starting at $50

7. Final Drawing “The Garden of Paradise” by Ron Croci for Andersen’s Fairy Tales. The Garden of Paradise by Ron Croci, charcocal on 1000H clearprint paper, 18” x 24” (image size 13”x18”). This is the final drawing that appears on page 50 of Andersen’s Fairy Tales (Simon and Schuster, 1983). Includes poster board cover. Attached to poster board with masking tape on top and bottom. Remains in fine condition. Ready for display. Starting at $100

8. Preliminary Sketch “The Storks” by Ron Croci for Andersen’s Fairy Tales.

The Storks by Ron Croci, graphite on drawing paper, 13.5” x 18.5” (image size 13” x 18”). This is the preliminary sketch for the final charcoal drawing that appears on page 66 of Andersen’s Fairy Tales (Simon and Schuster, 1983). Tear on the bottom right corner. Image not affected. In very good condition and ready for display.

Starting at $50

9. Final Drawing “The Storks” by Ron Croci for Andersen’s Fairy Tales. The Storks by Ron Croci, charcocal on 1000H clearprint paper, 18” x 24” (image size 13”x18”). This is the final drawing that appears on page 66 of Andersen’s Fairy Tales (Simon and Schuster, 1983). Includes poster board cover. Attached to poster board with scotch tape on corners. Remains in fine condition. Ready for display.

Starting at $100

10. Preliminary Sketch “Little Ida’s Flowers” by Ron Croci for Andersen’s Fairy Tales. Little Ida’s Flowers

by Ron Croci, graphite on drawing paper, 13.5” x 18.5” (image size 13” x 18”). This is the preliminary sketch for the final charcoal drawing that appears on page 77 of Andersen’s Fairy Tales (Simon and Schuster, 1983). Small tear on upper left edge. Image not affected.

Scotch tape on corners and sides.

Otherwise, in very good condition and ready for display. Starting at $50

11. Final Drawing “Little Ida’s Flowers” by Ron Croci for Andersen’s Fairy Tales. Little Ida’s Flowers by Ron Croci, charcocal on 1000H clearprint paper, 18” x 24” (image size 13”x18”). This is the final drawing that appears on page 77 of Andersen’s Fairy Tales (Simon and Schuster, 1983). Includes poster board cover. Attached to poster board with scotch tape on corners. Remains in fine condition. Ready for display.

Starting at $100

12. Final Drawing “The Red Shoes” by Ron Croci for Andersen’s Fairy Tales.

The Red Shoes by Ron Croci, charcocal on 1000H clearprint paper, 18” x 24” (image size 13”x18”). This is the final drawing that appears on page 84 of Andersen’s Fairy Tales (Simon and Schuster, 1983). Includes poster board cover. Attached to poster board with scotch tape on corners. Remains in fine condition. Ready for display. Starting at $100

13. Preliminary Sketch “The Ugly Duckling” by Ron Croci for Andersen’s Fairy Tales. The Ugly Duckling

by Ron Croci, graphite on drawing paper, 13.5” x 18.5” (image size 13” x 18”). This is the preliminary sketch for the final charcoal drawing that appears on page 98 of Andersen’s Fairy Tales (Simon and Schuster, 1983). Masking tape on corners and sides. Small tear on bottom left side. Image not affected.

Otherwise, in very good condition and ready for display. Starting at $50

15. Preliminary Sketch “The Ugly Duckling” by Ron Croci for Andersen’s Fairy Tales. The Ugly Duckling by Ron Croci, graphite on drawing paper, 13.5” x 18.5” (image size 13” x 18”). This is the preliminary sketch for the final painting that appears on page 97 of Andersen’s Fairy Tales (Simon and Schuster, 1983). Masking tape on corners and sides. In very good condition and ready for display.

Starting at $50

14. Final Drawing “The Ugly Duckling”

by Ron Croci for Andersen’s Fairy Tales. The Ugly Duckling by Ron Croci, charcocal on 1000H clearprint paper, 18” x 24” (image size 13”x18”).

This is the final drawing that appears on page 98 of Andersen’s Fairy Tales (Simon and Schuster, 1983).

Includes poster board cover. Attached to poster board with scotch tape on corners and sides and masking tape on top and bottom edges. Remains in fine condition.

Ready for display. Starting at $100

16. Preliminary Sketch “The Girl who Trod on a Loaf” by Ron Croci for Andersen’s Fairy Tales.

The Girl Who Trod On A Loaf by Ron Croci, graphite on drawing paper, 13.5” x 18.5” (image size 13” x 18”). This is the preliminary sketch for the final charcoal drawing that appears on page 104 of Andersen’s Fairy Tales (Simon and Schuster, 1983). Masking tape on top and side edges. Small tear on top right. Image not affected. Otherwise, in very good condition and ready for display. Starting at $50

17. Final Drawing “The Girl who Trod on a Loaf” by Ron Croci for Andersen’s Fairy Tales. The Ugly Duckling by Ron Croci, charcocal on 1000H clearprint paper, 18” x 24” (image size 13”x18”).

This is the final drawing that appears on page 104 of Andersen’s Fairy Tales (Simon and Schuster, 1983). Includes poster board cover. Attached to poster board with scotch tape on corners and sides. Remains in fine condition. Ready for display. Starting at $100

19. Preliminary Sketch “The Bottle Neck” by Ron Croci for Andersen’s Fairy Tales. The Bottle Neck by Ron Croci, graphite on drawing paper, 13.5” x 18.5” (image size 13” x 18”). This is the preliminary sketch for the final charcoal drawing that appears on page 122 of Andersen’s Fairy Tales (Simon and Schuster, 1983). Masking tape on top and side edges. Small tear on top right corner. Image not affected. Otherwise, in very good condition and ready for display. Starting at $50

18. Final Painting “The Bottle Neck” by Ron Croci for Andersen’s Fairy Tales. The Bottle Neck by Ron Croci, oil on artist board, 20” x 27”. This is the final painting that appears on page 121 of Andersen’s Fairy Tales (Simon and Schuster, 1983). Ready for display. Starting at $200

20. Final Drawing “The Bottle Neck” by Ron Croci for Andersen’s Fairy Tales. The Bottle Neck by Ron Croci, charcocal on 1000H clearprint paper, 18” x 24” (image size 13”x18”). This is the final drawing that appears on page 122 of Andersen’s Fairy Tales (Simon and Schuster, 1983). Includes poster board cover. Attached to poster board with scotch tape on corners and sides and masking tape on top and bottom edges. Remains in fine condition. Ready for display. Starting at $100

21. Final Drawing “Snowflakes” by Ron Croci for Andersen’s Fairy Tales. Snowflakes by Ron Croci, charcocal on 1000H clearprint paper, 18” x 24” (image size 13”x18”). This is the final drawing that appears throughout The Snow Queen chapters in Andersen’s Fairy Tales (Simon and Schuster, 1983). Includes poster board cover. Attached to poster board with scotch tape on corners. Masking tape residuals on outer edges. Image not affected. Remains in fine condition. Ready for display. Starting at $100

22. Preliminary Sketch “The Garden of the Woman Learned In Magic” by Ron Croci for Andersen’s Fairy Tales. The Garden of the Woman Learned In Magic by Ron Croci, graphite on drawing paper, 13.5” x 18.5” (image size 13” x 18”). This is the preliminary sketch for the final charcoal drawing that appears on page 139 of Andersen’s Fairy Tales (Simon and Schuster, 1983). Artist original title was The Snow Drop Flowers Story. Masking tape on corners, top and side edges. In very good condition and ready for display.

Starting at $50

23. Final Drawing “The Garden of the Woman Learned In Magic” by Ron Croci for Andersen’s Fairy Tales. The Garden of the Woman Learned In Magic by Ron Croci, charcocal on 1000H clearprint paper, 18” x 24” (image size 13”x18”). This is the final drawing that appears on pafe 139 of Andersen’s Fairy Tales (Simon and Schuster, 1983).

Artist original title was The Snow Drop Flowers Story. Includes poster board cover. Attached to poster board with scotch tape on corners. Remains in fine condition. Ready for display. Starting at $100

24. Final Painting “The Prince And The Princess” by Ron Croci for Andersen’s Fairy Tales. The Prince And The Princess by Ron Croci, oil on artist board, 20” x 27”.

This is the final painting that appears on page 145 of Andersen’s Fairy Tales (Simon and Schuster, 1983).

Ready for display. Starting at $200

25. Preliminary Sketch “The Marsh King’s Daughter” by Ron Croci for Andersen’s Fairy Tales. The Marsh King’s Daughter by Ron Croci, graphite on drawing paper, 13.5” x 18.5” (image size 13” x 18”). This is the preliminary sketch for the final charcoal drawing that appears on page 166 of Andersen’s Fairy Tales (Simon and Schuster, 1983). Masking tape on corners and sides. In very good condition ready for display. Starting at $50

26. Preliminary Sketch “The Marsh King’s Daughter” by Ron Croci for Andersen’s Fairy Tales. The Marsh King’s Daughter

by Ron Croci, graphite on drawing paper, 13.5” x 18.5” (image size 13” x 18”). This is the preliminary sketch for the final charcoal drawing that appears on page 169 of Andersen’s Fairy Tales (Simon and Schuster, 1983). Masking tape on corners and sides. In very good condition and ready for display.

Starting at $50

27. Final Painting “The Marsh King’s Daughter” by Ron Croci for Andersen’s Fairy Tales. The Marsh King’s Daughter by Ron Croci, oil on artist board, 20” x 27”. This is the final painting that appears on page 169 of Andersen’s Fairy Tales (Simon and Schuster, 1983). Ready for display. Starting at $200

28. Preliminary Sketch “The Marsh King’s Daughter” by Ron Croci for Andersen’s Fairy Tales. The Marsh King’s Daughter

by Ron Croci, graphite on drawing paper, 13.5” x 18.5” (image size 13” x 18”). This is the preliminary sketch for the final charcoal drawing that appears on page 193 of Andersen’s Fairy Tales (Simon and Schuster, 1983). Masking tape on corners. In very good condition and ready for display. Starting at $50

29. Final Painting “The Marsh King’s Daughter” by Ron Croci for Andersen’s Fairy Tales. The Marsh King’s Daughter by Ron Croci, oil on artist board, 20” x 27”. This is the final painting that appears on page 193 of Andersen’s Fairy Tales (Simon and Schuster, 1983). Ready for display. Starting at $200

30. Final Drawing “The Wild Swans” by Ron Croci for Andersen’s Fairy Tales. The Wild Swans by Ron Croci, charcocal on 1000H clearprint paper, 18” x 24” (image size 13”x18”).

This is the final drawing that appears on page 212 of Andersen’s Fairy Tales (Simon and Schuster, 1983).

Includes poster board cover. Attached to poster board with scotch tape on corners. Remains in fine condition.

Ready for display. Starting at $100

31. Preliminary Sketch “The Wild Swans Painting” by Ron Croci for Andersen’s Fairy Tales. The Wild Swans by Ron Croci, graphite on drawing paper, 13.5” x 18.5” (image size 13” x 18”).

This is the preliminary sketch for the final charcoal drawing that appears on page 217 of Andersen’s Fairy Tales (Simon and Schuster, 1983). Masking tape on corners and sides. In very good condition and ready for display.

Starting at $50

32. Final Painting “The Wild Swans” by Ron Croci for Andersen’s Fairy Tales. The Marsh King’s Daughter by Ron Croci, oil on artist board, 20” x 27”. This is the final painting that appears on page 217 of Andersen’s Fairy Tales (Simon and Schuster, 1983). Ready for display.

Starting at $200

33. Preliminary Sketch “The Wild Swans Painting” by Ron Croci for Andersen’s Fairy Tales. The Wild Swans by Ron Croci, graphite on drawing paper, 13.5” x 18.5” (image size 13” x 18”). This is a preliminary sketch for The Wild Swans of Andersen’s Fairy Tales (Simon and Schuster, 1983). Masking tape on corners and sides. In very good condition and ready for display.

Starting at $50

34. Preliminary Sketch “Great Claus And Little Claus” by Ron Croci for Andersen’s Fairy Tales.

Great Claus And Little Claus by Ron Croci, graphite on drawing paper, 13.5” x 18.5” (image size 13” x 18”). This is the preliminary sketch for the final charcoal drawing that appears on page 239 of Andersen’s Fairy Tales (Simon and Schuster, 1983). Scotch tape and masking tape on corners and sides.

In very good condition and ready for display. Starting at $50

35. Final Drawing “Great Claus And Little Claus” by Ron Croci for Andersen’s Fairy Tales. Great Claus And Little Claus by Ron Croci, charcocal on 1000H clearprint paper, 18” x 24” (image size 13”x18”). This is the final drawing that appears on page 239 of Andersen’s Fairy Tales (Simon and Schuster, 1983). Includes poster board cover. Attached to poster board with scotch tape on corners. Remains in fine condition. Ready for display. Starting at $100

36. Preliminary Sketch “Great Claus And Little Claus” by Ron Croci for Andersen’s Fairy Tales. Great Claus And Little Claus by Ron Croci, graphite on drawing paper, 13.5” x 18.5” (image size 13” x 18”). This is a preliminary sketch for Andersen’s Fairy Tales (Simon and Schuster, 1983). Scotch tape and masking tape on corners and sides. In very good condition and ready for display.

Starting at $50

37. Final Drawing “The Shephardess And The Sweep” by Ron Croci for Andersen’s Fairy Tales. The Shephardess And The Sweep by Ron Croci, charcocal on 1000H clearprint paper, 18” x 24” (image size 13”x18”). This is the final drawing that appears on page 246 of Andersen’s Fairy Tales (Simon and Schuster, 1983). Includes poster board cover. Attached to poster board with scotch tape on corners. Remains in fine condition. Ready for display. Starting at $100

38. Preliminary Sketch “The Bell” by Ron Croci for Andersen’s Fairy Tales. The Bell by Ron Croci, graphite on drawing paper, 13.5” x 18.5” (image size 13” x 18”). This is the preliminary sketch for the final charcoal drawing that appears on page 251 of Andersen’s Fairy Tales (Simon and Schuster, 1983). Masking tape on corners and sides. Paperclip stain on top right corner. Otherwise, in very good condition and ready for display.

Starting at $50

39. Final Drawing “The Bell” by Ron Croci for Andersen’s Fairy Tales. The Bell by Ron Croci, charcocal on 1000H clearprint paper, 18” x 24” (image size 13”x18”). This is the final drawing that appears on page 251 of Andersen’s Fairy Tales (Simon and Schuster, 1983).

Includes poster board cover. Attached to poster board with masking tape on top and bottom. Remains in fine condition. Ready for display. Starting at $100

40. Preliminary Sketch “The Angel” by Ron Croci for Andersen’s Fairy Tales. The Angel by Ron Croci, graphite on drawing paper, 13.5” x 18.5” (image size 13” x 18”). This is a preliminary sketch for the final charcoal drawing that appears on page 257 of Andersen’s Fairy Tales (Simon and Schuster, 1983). Masking tape on corners and sides. In very good condition and ready for display.

Starting at $50

41. Final Drawing “The Angel” by Ron Croci for Andersen’s Fairy Tales. The Angel by Ron Croci, charcocal on 1000H clearprint paper, 18” x 24” (image size 13”x18”). This is the final drawing that appears on page 257 of Andersen’s Fairy Tales (Simon and Schuster, 1983).

Includes poster board cover. Attached to poster board with masking tape on top and bottom. Remains in fine condition. Ready for display. Starting at $100

42. Preliminary Sketch “The Nightingale” by Ron Croci for Andersen’s Fairy Tales. The Nightingale

by Ron Croci, graphite on drawing paper, 13.5” x 18.5” (image size 13” x 18”). This is the preliminary sketch for the final painting that appears on page 265 of Andersen’s Fairy Tales (Simon and Schuster, 1983). Masking tape on corners and sides. In very good condition and ready for display.

Starting at $50

43. Final Painting “The Nightingale” by Ron Croci for Andersen’s Fairy Tales. The Nightingale by Ron Croci, oil on artist board, 20” x 27”. This is the final painting that appears on page 265 of Andersen’s Fairy Tales (Simon and Schuster, 1983). Ready for display.

Starting at $200

44. Preliminary Sketch “The Nightingale” by Ron Croci for Andersen’s Fairy Tales. The Nightingale by Ron Croci, graphite on drawing paper, 13.5” x 18.5” (image size 13” x 18”).

This is the preliminary sketch for the final charcoal drawing that appears on page 271 of Andersen’s Fairy Tales (Simon and Schuster, 1983). Masking tape on corners and sides. In very good condition and ready for display.

Starting at $50

45. Final Drawing “The Nightingale” by Ron Croci for Andersen’s Fairy Tales. The Nightingale by Ron Croci, charcocal on 1000H clearprint paper, 18” x 24” (image size 13”x18”). This is the final drawing that appears on page 271 of Andersen’s Fairy Tales (Simon and Schuster, 1983).

Includes poster board cover. Attached to poster board with masking tape on top and bottom. Remains in fine condition. Ready for display. Starting at $100

46. Preliminary Sketch “Holger The Dane” by Ron Croci for Andersen’s Fairy Tales. Holger The Dane by Ron Croci, graphite on drawing paper, 13.5” x 18.5” (image size 13” x 18”).

This is the preliminary sketch for the final charcoal drawing that appears on page 275 of Andersen’s Fairy Tales (Simon and Schuster, 1983). Masking tape on corners and sides. In very good condition and ready for display.

Starting at $50

47. Final Drawing “Holger The Dane” by Ron Croci for Andersen’s Fairy Tales. Holger The Dane by Ron Croci, charcocal on 1000H clearprint paper, 18” x 24” (image size 13”x18”).

This is the final drawing that appears on page 275 of Andersen’s Fairy Tales (Simon and Schuster, 1983). Includes poster board cover. Attached to poster board with masking tape on top and bottom. Remains in fine condition. Ready for display. Starting at $100

48. Preliminary Sketch “Holger The Dane” by Ron Croci for Andersen’s Fairy Tales. Holger The Dane by Ron Croci, graphite on drawing paper, 13.5” x 18.5” (image size 13” x 18”). This is a preliminary sketch for Holger the Dane of Andersen’s Fairy Tales (Simon and Schuster, 1983). Masking tape on corners and sides. In very good condition and ready for display. Starting at $50

49. Preliminary Sketch “The Little Match Girl” by Ron Croci for Andersen’s Fairy Tales. The Little Match Girl by Ron Croci, graphite on drawing paper, 13.5” x 18.5” (image size 13” x 18”). This is the preliminary sketch for the final charcoal drawing that appears on page 295 of Andersen’s Fairy Tales (Simon and Schuster, 1983). Masking tape on corners and sides. In very good condition and ready for display. Starting at $50

50. Final Drawing “The Little Match Girl” by Ron Croci for Andersen’s Fairy Tales. The Little Match Girl by Ron Croci, charcocal on 1000H clearprint paper, 18” x 24” (image size 13”x18”). This is the final drawing that appears on page 295 of Andersen’s Fairy Tales (Simon and Schuster, 1983). Includes poster board cover. Attached to poster board with masking tape on top and bottom. Remains in fine condition. Ready for display.

Starting at $100

51. Preliminary Sketch “The Swine Herd” by Ron Croci for Andersen’s Fairy Tales. The Swine Herd by Ron Croci, graphite on drawing paper, 13.5” x 18.5” (image size 13” x 18”).

This is the preliminary sketch for the final charcoal drawing that appears on page 300 of Andersen’s Fairy Tales (Simon and Schuster, 1983). Masking tape on corners and sides. In very good condition and ready for display.

Starting at $50

52. Final Drawing “The Swine Herd” by Ron Croci for Andersen’s Fairy Tales. The Swine Herd by Ron Croci, charcocal on 1000H clearprint paper, 18” x 24” (image size 13”x18”). This is the final drawing that appears on page 300 of Andersen’s Fairy Tales (Simon and Schuster, 1983). Includes poster board cover. Attached to poster board with masking tape on top and bottom. Remains in fine condition. Ready for display. Starting at $100

53. Final Drawing “The Elder Tree Mother” by Ron Croci for Andersen’s Fairy Tales. The Elder Tree Mother by Ron Croci, charcocal on 1000H clearprint paper, 18” x 24” (image size 13”x18”). This is the final drawing that appears on page 313 of Andersen’s Fairy Tales (Simon and Schuster, 1983). Includes poster board cover. Attached to poster board with masking tape on top and bottom. Remains in fine condition. Ready for display. Starting at $100

54. Preliminary Sketch “What the Good Man Does is Always Right”

by Ron Croci for Andersen’s Fairy Tales.

What the Good Man Does is Always Right by Ron Croci, graphite on drawing paper, 13.5” x 18.5” (image size 13” x 18”). This is the preliminary sketch for the final charcoal drawing that appears on page 323 of Andersen’s Fairy Tales (Simon and Schuster, 1983).

Masking tape on corners and sides.

In very good condition and ready for display. Starting at $50

55. Final Drawing “What the Good Man Does is Always Right” by Ron Croci for Andersen’s Fairy Tales. What the Good Man Does is Always Right by Ron Croci, charcocal on 1000H clearprint paper, 18” x 24” (image size 13”x18”). This is the final drawing that appears on page 323 of Andersen’s Fairy Tales (Simon and Schuster, 1983). Includes poster board cover. Attached to poster board with masking tape on top and bottom.

Remains in fine condition. Ready for display. Starting at $100

56. Preliminary Sketch “The Roses and The Sparrows” by Ron Croci for Andersen’s Fairy Tales. The Roses and The Sparrows by Ron Croci, graphite on drawing paper, 13.5” x 18.5” (image size 13” x 18”). This is the preliminary sketch for the final charcoal drawing that appears on page 331 of Andersen’s Fairy Tales (Simon and Schuster, 1983). Masking tape on corners and sides. In very good condition and ready for display.

Starting at $50

57. Final Drawing “The Roses and The Sparrows” by Ron Croci for Andersen’s Fairy Tales. The Roses and The Sparrows by Ron Croci, charcocal on 1000H clearprint paper, 18” x 24” (image size 13”x18”). This is the final drawing that appears on page 331 of Andersen’s Fairy Tales (Simon and Schuster, 1983). Includes poster board cover. Attached to poster board with masking tape on top and bottom. Remains in fine condition.

Ready for display. Starting at $100

58. Preliminary Sketch “The Roses and The Sparrows” by Ron Croci for Andersen’s Fairy Tales. The Roses and The Sparrows by Ron Croci, graphite on drawing paper, 13.5” x 18.5” (image size 13” x 18”). This is the preliminary sketch for the final painting that appears on page 337 of Andersen’s Fairy Tales (Simon and Schuster, 1983). Masking tape on corners and sides. In very good condition and ready for display.

Starting at $50

59. Final Painting “The Roses and The Sparrows” by Ron Croci for Andersen’s Fairy Tales. The Roses and The Sparrows by Ron Croci, oil on artist board, 20” x 27”. This is the final painting that appears on page 337 of Andersen’s Fairy Tales (Simon and Schuster, 1983).

Ready for display. Starting at $200

60. Preliminary Sketch “The Old Street” by Ron Croci for Andersen’s Fairy Tales. The Old Street Lamp by Ron Croci, graphite on drawing paper, 13.5” x 18.5” (image size 13” x 18”). This is the preliminary sketch for the final drawing that appears on page 345 of Andersen’s Fairy Tales (Simon and Schuster, 1983). Masking tape on corners and sides. In very good condition and ready for display. Starting at $50

61. Final Drawing “The Old Street” by Ron Croci for Andersen’s Fairy Tales. The Old Street Lamp by Ron Croci, charcocal on 1000H clearprint paper, 18” x 24” (image size 13”x18”). This is the final drawing that appears on page 345 of Andersen’s Fairy Tales (Simon and Schuster, 1983). Includes poster board cover. Attached to poster board with masking tape on top and bottom. Remains in fine condition. Ready for display.

Starting at $100