Hank Ketcham Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Hank Ketcham Art Value Price Guide

Jun. 16, 2024
Hank Ketcham - Original Dennis the Menace Comic
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Hank Ketcham (American, 1920 - 2001) Original Dennis the Menace Comic. Ink/Marker/Mixed Media on paper. Signed by the artist. Dated 8/26/1990 (North America Syndicate 1990). Provenance: corporate collection of Zenith Insurance, Sarasota, FL Sight Size: 14 x 20.25 in. Overall Framed Size: 32.5 x 26 in. Framed behind glass.
Helmuth Stone
May. 10, 2024
Hank Ketcham - Dennis the Menace, 1975
Est: €600 - €1,000
pencil and ink on thin cardboard Sunday comic strip from 01/26/1975 for "Dennis the Menace". The color proof in tempera on paper (34.5 x 25.5 cm) is attached. Holes for posting at the top edge.
Finarte
Nov. 18, 2023
Hank Ketcham - Dennis the Menace, 1973
Est: €900 - €1,800
pencil and ink on thin cardboard Sunday comic strip from 07/15/1973 for "Dennis the Menace". Pin holes and slight creases at the top corners. Signed and dated.
Finarte
Aug. 20, 2022
KETCHAM, HENRY "HANK" KING (1920-2001).
Est: $700 - $900
Original art, Dennis the Menace "Private Practice" comic strip, signed by Ketcham in black marker u/l, and dated in pencil l/r 2-7-93. Four panels are inked directly on board, one panel half on board/half paper, the others on paper mounted on the board. Printer's guides are pasted on. 14in. x 21 12/16in. (sight). Matted and framed together with a printer's color guide reference, Signed in black marker by Ketcham u/l, dated in pencil l/l 2-7-93. 10 3/4in. x 15 3/4in. (sight). Frame: 33 1/4in. x 29in. Newspaper interview with artist attached at back.
Turner Auctions + Appraisals
Jul. 16, 2022
Painting, Hank Ketcham
Est: $300 - $500
Hank Ketcham (American, 1920-2001), Christ, oil on canvas nailed to panel, signed upper left, overall (with frame): 20"h x 16"w
Clars Auctions
Jul. 16, 2022
Painting, Hank Ketcham
Est: $200 - $400
Hank Ketcham (American, 1920-2001), Artist's Paint Supplies, oil on canvas, signed lower right, overall (with frame): 23.5"h x 30"w
Clars Auctions
Jul. 16, 2022
Print, Hank Ketcham
Est: $100 - $200
Hank Ketcham (American, 1920-2001), Man on the Ground, woodcut, pencil signed lower right, edition 2/7, overall (with frame): 23.5"h x 17.5"w
Clars Auctions
Jun. 16, 2022
KETCHAM, Hank (1920-2001). Dennis the Menace signed drawing...
Est: $150 - $250
KETCHAM, Hank (1920-2001). Dennis the Menace signed drawing, presented to Manny Weltman. Pebble Beach, 1984. Original sketch of Dennis the Menace by Ketcham, author and creator of the character and comic strip of the same name, with a thought bubble presented to well-known Houdini biographer, collector, and bibliographer Manny Weltman. Signed “Dennis/-and Hank Ketcham.” 8 1/8 x 6 1/8”. Sharp central mailing fold. With the original pictorial mailing envelope addressed to Weltman.
Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
May. 07, 2022
Hank Ketcham - Dennis the Menace, 1973
Est: €1,300 - €2,000
pencil and ink on thin cardboard Sunday page of 15/07/1973 for "Dennis the Menace". Pin holes and slight folds in the upper corners. Signed and dated.
Finarte
Nov. 27, 2021
Hank Ketcham - Dennis the Menace, 1975
Est: €1,500 - €3,000
matita e china su cartoncino Pencil and ink on thin cardboard. Sunday strip from the 26/01/1975 for “Dennis the Menace”. We enclose the tempera on paper colour proof (34,5 x 25,5 cm). Pin holes on the upper margin.
Finarte
Oct. 16, 2021
HANK KETCHAM & JAY NORTH SIGNED PHOTOS
Est: $70 - $10,000
117289 HANK KETCHAM & JAY NORTH SIGNED PHOTOS Hank Ketcham and Jay North signed photos - 2 photographs, 1 of "Dennis the Menace" writer Hank Ketcham with signature visible in the bottom right, and 1 of "Dennis the Menace"star Jay North with signature visible in the center of the photo. Both photos laminated and in excellent condition. Condition: Fine
Florida Estate Sales Inc.
Jul. 23, 2020
KETCHAM HANK: (1920-2001)
Est: €100 - €150
KETCHAM HANK: (1920-2001) American Cartoonist, creator of Dennis The Menace. An amusing original pencil sketch by Ketcham, one page, (tracing paper), n.p., 7th March 1991, being one of Ketcham's preliminary sketches before making a pen and ink cartoon, the image depicting Dennis the Menace hand in hand with his grandfather as he returns home to his parents, with a pencil caption at the foot, 'Boy! Grampa sure knows how to treat little kids! He shoulda had some of his own!'. Signed and dated in black ink by Ketcham to the upper border. One slight central horizontal fold, otherwise VG
International Autograph Auctions Europe, S.L.
Feb. 18, 2019
Hank Ketcham (American 1920 - 2001) Two Dennis the Menace Drafts
Est: $100 - $200
Two stages of the same strip, titled "Easter Morn", one in ink, the other hand colored, dated for 1994, both signed in the plate.
Locati LLC
Feb. 16, 2019
Cartoonist HANK KETCHAM - Dennis Sketch Signed
Est: $75 - $125
Hank Ketcham (1920-2001) Cartoonist. Ketcham created the Dennis the Menace comic strip, writing and drawing it from 1951 to 1994. 8 ½” x 11” cardboard stock, original sketch of Dennis signed, “For Mel! Hank Ketham 7-27-93”.
The Written Word Autographs
Jan. 21, 2019
Hank Ketcham (American 1920 - 2001) Two Dennis the Menace Drafts
Est: $300 - $400
Two stages of the same strip framed together, titled "Barefoot Boys", one in ink, the other hand colored, dated for 1994, both signed in the plate.
Locati LLC
Jan. 21, 2019
Hank Ketcham (American 1920 - 2001) Two Dennis the Menace Drafts
Est: $100 - $200
Two stages of the same strip, titled "October Quest", one in ink, the other hand colored, dated for 1994, both signed in the plate.
Locati LLC
Jan. 21, 2019
Hank Ketcham (American 1920 - 2001) Sketch
Est: $100 - $200
A self portrait of the artist drawing Dennis the Menace, signed at the lower right.
Locati LLC
Dec. 17, 2018
Hank Ketcham (American 1920 - 2001) Two Dennis the Menace Drafts
Est: $300 - $400
Two stages of the same strip framed together, titled "Barefoot Boys", one in ink, the other hand colored, dated for 1994, both signed in the plate.
Locati LLC
May. 25, 2018
CARTOONIST HANK KETCHAM SIGNED SKETCH
Est: $150 - $200
Henry King Ketcham (March 14, 1920 – June 1, 2001), better known as Hank Ketcham, was an American cartoonist who created the Dennis the Menace comic strip, writing and drawing it from 1951 to 1994, when he retired from drawing the daily cartoon and took up painting full-time in his home studio. In 1953, he received the Reuben Award for the strip, which continues today in the hands of other artists. Black and blue colored sketch, signed. Length: 11 in (27.9 cm) Width: 8 1/2 in (21.6 cm) 美國漫畫家Hank Ketcham畫稿簽名
Mega International Auction
May. 19, 2018
Dennis the Menace Cartoonist HANK KETCHAM - Sketch
Est: $50 - $75
Hank Ketcham (1920-2001) Cartoonist. Ketcham created the Dennis the Menace comic strip, writing and drawing it from 1951 to 1994. 5” x 3” card with an original sketch of Dennis, signed.
The Written Word Autographs
May. 16, 2018
Hank Ketcham signed small b/w photo. March 14, 1920 - June 1, 2001, better known as Hank Ketcham,
Est: £8 - £12
Hank Ketcham signed small b/w photo. March 14, 1920 - June 1, 2001, better known as Hank Ketcham, was an American cartoonist who created the Dennis the Menace comic strip, writing and drawing it from 1951 to 1994, when he retired from drawing the daily cartoon and took up painting full-time in his home studio. In 1953, he received the Reuben Award for the strip, which continues today in the hands of other artists. Good Condition. All signed items come with our certificate of authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.95, EU from £4.99, Overseas from £7.95
Chaucer Auctions
Feb. 14, 2016
HANK KETCHAM (CA, 1920-2001) "Dennis the Menace", Sunday Comic Strip Original Art dated 7/26/1970, india ink on illustration board, with applique printed title block, dated at bottom, consisting of thirteen frames tel...
Est: $800 - $1,200
HANK KETCHAM (CA, 1920-2001) "Dennis the Menace", Sunday Comic Strip Original Art dated 7/26/1970, india ink on illustration board, with applique printed title block, dated at bottom, consisting of thirteen frames telling the story of Dennis' restaurant behavior, in black metal box frame, matted and glazed, OS: 20 3/4" x 28", SS: 16 1/4" x 23 3/4", good condition.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Jan. 31, 2016
20 Dennis the Menace Posters. 1985
Est: $1,200 - $1,500
Artist: HANK KETCHAM (1920-2001) Size: Each: 17 x 22 in./43 x 56 cm After debuting in 1951, the Dennis the Menace comic strip quickly became one of the most popular in America, its lighthearted appeal enduring to the present day. Here, The Economics Press produced a series of morale-boosting posters paired with original Ketcham designs - a fine tribute to the legendary comic.
Poster Auctions International Inc
Dec. 11, 2015
Hank Ketcham “Dennis the Menace” panel 10/31/58.
Est: $300 - $500
99. Hank Ketcham “Dennis the Menace” panel 10/31/58. Accomplished in pen and ink on 7 x 9 in. artists’ leaf. The nicest Dennis panel I have ever seen. Very early, and not drawn by a ghost artist. Pure Hank Ketcham and inscribed to the famous Superman artist, Win Mortimer. $300 - $500
Profiles in History
Jun. 02, 2015
Hank Ketcham (American 1920 - 2001) Dennis the Menace Comic ink on paper, 9" x 6"
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Hank Ketcham (American 1920 - 2001) Dennis the Menace Comic ink on paper, 9" x 6"
Bill Hood & Sons Arts & Antiques Auctions
May. 09, 2015
HANK KETCHAM (cartoonist) AUTOGRAPHED SKETCH
Est: $100 - $200
(1920-2001) Small original ink on cardboard sketch by Hank Ketcham (of Dennis the Menace fame). Signed directly beneath SIZE: 5" x 3" CONDITION: Excellent IMPORTANT NOTE: Since we are unable to Authenticate with Absolute certainty signature, date or provenance, we STRONGLY recommend you examine & determine for yourself. DO NOT bid or purchase if you have any doubts or reservations.
Midnight Sun Antique Auction
May. 09, 2015
HANK KETCHAM (Cartoonist) AUTOGRAPHED SKETCH
Est: $100 - $200
(1920-2001) Small original colored ink on cardboard sketch by Hank Ketcham (of Dennis the Menace fame) signed directly beneath. SIZE: 4 3/4" x 3 3/4" CONDITION: Excellent IMPORTANT NOTE: Since we are unable to Authenticate with Absolute certainty signature, date or provenance, we STRONGLY recommend you examine & determine for yourself. DO NOT bid or purchase if you have any doubts or reservations.
Midnight Sun Antique Auction
Feb. 15, 2015
Hank Ketcham Dennis The Menace. Sunday.
Est: $350 - $550
1970 Page. From the Estate of Noted Cartoonist & Photographer Buck Peters.
Weiss Auctions
Nov. 20, 2014
Hank Ketcham, (American: 1920-2001), Dennis The Menace Animation Cell, Hand Painted Animation Cell, 16 1/4" x 18 1/8"
Est: $75 - $120
Hank Ketcham (American: 1920-2001) Dennis The Menace Animation Cell Hand Painted Animation Cell A Dennis the Menace Cell from the 1986 cartoon series. Signed and numbered 33/500, lower. 16 1/4" x 18 1/8"
Ripley Auctions
Jul. 16, 2014
Hank Ketcham
Est: $200 - $400
Original artwork of Dennis the Menace, ink and watercolor on heavy white card, 8 x 10, captioned and signed "Drawing funny pictures is easy...and fun! XXX, Dennis, Hank Ketcham." In fine condition, with a small water spot next to image and a trivial area of surface loss along left edge.
RR Auction
Jul. 16, 2014
Hank Ketcham
Est: $200 - $400
Original hand-inked six-panel Dennis the Menace comic book page on a 10 x 15.25 sheet of off-white artist's cardstock. Strip shows Dennis throwing his mother under the bus for a traffic citation after getting a lesson in metrics. Signed in the first panel in black felt tip by Ketcham. In fine condition, with some light crop marks and notations to borders.
RR Auction
Jul. 16, 2014
Hank Ketcham
Est: $200 - $400
Multi-layered color mock-up of a 12-panel Dennis the Menace Sunday strip entitled "Sitting It Out," dated March 3, stapled to a 15.25 x 11.25 off-white board, signed on the board in black felt tip; and an unsigned hand-painted color overlay for a 13-panel Sunday strip entitled, "The Glue-Me Guy," 17 x 11, taped to its black-and-white printout. Accompanied by two clipped color newspaper editions of the Glue-Me Guy. In fine condition.
RR Auction
Apr. 26, 2014
HANK KETCHUM - Original Self-Portrait with Dennis
Est: $75 - $125
(Hank Ketcham) (1920-2001) Cartoonist. Ketcham created the Dennis the Menace comic strip, writing and drawing it from 1951 to 1994. 8 ½? x 11? original rough self-portrait cartoon of Ketchum sketching Dennis, under his printed ?Ketchum? letterhead.
The Written Word Autographs
Apr. 26, 2014
Dennis Cartoonist HANK KETCHUM - ALS & Sketch
Est: $50 - $75
Hank Ketcham (1920-2001) Cartoonist. Ketcham created the Dennis the Menace comic strip, writing and drawing it from 1951 to 1994. 6? x 4? autograph letter signed, front and back, with an original Dennis sketch, personal note card, February 22, 1994, to Mrs. Ethel M. Frost. ??Probably the same tree, but a different branch?our side drifted from Iowa to Seattle?My Great-Grandfather was Gen. James B. Weaver?He was quite a political figure, running twice for the Presidency, losing to Garfield and Cleveland (in overtime, I believe.)?.? The original envelope is included. Also, his soft-cover children?s book Prayers and Graces, Westminster, 1993, first edition.
The Written Word Autographs
Jul. 14, 2013
Drawing/Print, Hank Ketcham, Dennis the Menace - Curbside Manner
Est: $800 - $1,200
(lot of 2) Hank Ketcham (American, 1920-2001), "Dennis the Menace - Curbside Manner," 1978, original ink carton, and hand-colored print, sights: 14.25"h x 19.75"w/ 9.875"h x 13.75"w, overalls (with frame): 16.5"h x 20.5"w/ 12"h x 14.5"w
Clars Auctions
Apr. 07, 2013
HANK KETCHAM (1920-2001) Dennis Menace Cartoon
Est: $400 - $600
HANK KETCHAM (American, 1920-2001) Original Dennis the Menace Cartoons & Eisenhower Autograph . 1. Cartoon panel original signed lower right Ketcham 2-18 copyright 1952. Hinged not laid down. Cartoon panel 9 ½" x 7". 2. Small cartoon panel original featuring Dennis with tennis racket. Hinged not laid down. Unsigned and undated. 5 ½" x 5 ½". 3. Original black and white photograph: laid down; featuring notable figures including Joe DiMaggio, Jack Dempsey, Mayor LaGuardia. Photo 8 ½" x 10". Original signed letter from President Dwight D. Eisenhower, letter is laid down. Letter measures 9" x 6 ¾". Good condition with light foxing. Found concealed inside frame is a Dennis the Menace colored greeting card with Dennis and dog in snow seen on front of card and Greetings from Dennis the Menace on inside of card. Card 6 ¼" x 4 5/8". Back of frame has label from Harris Picture Framer, Monticello Ave. Jersey City 4 N.J. From Wikipedia "Hank Ketcham was an American cartoonist who created the Dennis the Menace comic strip, writing and drawing it from 1951 to 1994, when he retired from drawing the daily cartoon and took up painting full time in his home studio. In 1953, he received the Reuben Award for the strip, which continues today in the hands of other artists."
Myers Fine Art
Dec. 01, 2012
Hank Ketcham - Original Color Sketch of Dennis the Menace
Est: $150 - $200
Hank Ketcham - Original Color Sketch of Dennis the Menace. Original felt-tip sketch on a 9 x 6 1/4" card signed and inscribed, "This okay Bill? Hank Ketcham / 12-29-92." Fine condition. Ketcham (1920-2001) created the popular Dennis the Menace comic strip, writing and drawing it from 1951 to 1994. Estimated Value $150 - 200.
Goldberg Coins & Collectibles
Nov. 12, 2011
Hank Ketcham Autographed Signed "Dennis The Menace" Lithograph 73/100 - W/COA
Est: -
Henry King "Hank" Ketcham (March 14, 1920 – June 1, 2001) was an American cartoonist who created the Dennis the Menace comic strip, writing and drawing it from 1951 to 1994, when he retired from drawing the daily page and took up painting full time in his studio at his home. He received the Reuben Award for the strip in 1953. The strip continues today in the hands of other artists. ----------------------- This lithograph is somewhat striking. It features the artwork of Dennis the Menace by Hank Ketcham and this is the smalles run of the signed lithos for the Museum (100). Not only is it signed
Spring Creek Auction and Realty
Jul. 17, 2011
KETCHAM HANK: (1920-2001) American Cartoonist,
Est: £150 - £200
KETCHAM HANK: (1920-2001) American Cartoonist, creator of Dennis the Menace. A good, vintage original blue pen and ink drawing signed by Ketcham on an oblong 8vo page removed from an autograph album, Monterey, California, 1st June 1953. Ketcham has drawn a sketch of Dennis the Menace walking in a full length pose and holding a baseball bat over one shoulder. In a speech bubble the cartoonist has added an inscription and further added 'Sincere best wishes from Dennis....and his poor ol' dad - Hank Ketcham' in his hand, along with the date 1st June 1953. Accompanied by three other pages removed from the same album, each with various related newspaper clippings attached and one with an affixed T.L.S., Hank Ketcham, one page, small 8vo (neatly, closely trimmed), n.p., 1st June 1953, to Miss. Boxell, sending the drawing. Original signed drawings of Dennis by Ketcham from this early stage of the cartoonist's career are rare. Two file holes to the left edge of each page, otherwise VG
International Autograph Auctions
Dec. 12, 2010
Henry King "Hank" Ketcham (American, 1920-2001). Fourteen framed "Dennis the Menace" related prints and drawings, etc.
Est: $100 - $150
Henry King "Hank" Ketcham (American, 1920-2001). Group of fourteen signed and framed "Dennis the Menace" related prints and drawings, etc. 1.) Two signed and inscribed pen and ink sketches 2.) Ten signed and inscribed prints 3.) Two prints 4.) Funeral program for the artist
Alex Cooper
Jan. 13, 2010
Hank Ketcham: Signed book: Dennis the Menace-Five
Est: $100 - $200
Hank Ketcham: Signed book: Dennis the Menace-Five Years at the Same Location. NY: Perigee Books, 1987. Paperback, 5.25 x 7.75. Signed on the title page in black felt tip, with Ketcham adding a quick facial sketch of Dennis the Menace. In fine condition, with some light handling wear.
RR Auction
Jan. 13, 2010
Hank Ketcham: Original signed and inscribed felt
Est: $100 - $200
Hank Ketcham: Original signed and inscribed felt tip sketch of Dennis the Menace and Mr. Wilson on an off-white 11 x 8.5 sheet, signed and inscribed "xxx to Cathy n' Debbie! Dennis and Hank Ketcham 4-20-93." In very fine condition.
RR Auction
Dec. 09, 2009
Hank Ketcham
Est: -
Autograph: Hank Ketcham Original signed and inscribed felt tip sketch of Dennis the Menace on an off-white 7.75 x 9.5 card, signed and inscribed “I really don’t like girls Victoria—but you’re different! xxx Dennis, Hank Ketcham.” In fine condition, with a couple trivial surface creases. RRAuction COA.
RR Auction
Sep. 15, 2008
Hank Ketcham (American illustrator and creator
Est: $200 - $300
Hank Ketcham (American illustrator and creator of "Dennis the Menace", 1920-2001), three pen and ink gag cartoons, two signed in the image, two stamped verso with the artist's name and address, size and other notations in margins, some soiling, staining, and light creasing, each approx. 8 1/2" h. x 11" w. All sales are subject to a 20% BUYER'S PREMIUM to be paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. Purchases are subject to Connecticut State sales tax except for individuals with a valid resale certificate on file with Winter Associates, Inc.
Winter Associates, Inc.
Oct. 15, 2006
KETCHAM, HANK
Est: $150 - $200
1567. HANK KETCHAM (1920 - 2001) American cartoonist, creator of Dennis the Menace. Original signed drawing, 20" x 14 1/2", for Sunday, Sep. 6, 1981 Dennis the Menace comic strip titled "The Surprise Package" in which Dennis shows up before Joey and Margaret with a box containing a "surprise". They try to guess the contents, and Joey finally succeeds, guessing a bull frog. He wins the frog as a prize, and Margaret leaves in disgust, not knowing that she forfeited the second place prize of a snail. Boldly signed in black marker at upper-left. Very good, framed. $150-200
Alexander Historical Auctions LLC