How to Sell Your Original Dr. Seuss Art

To auction, sell or consign your original Dr. Seuss art, please email your description and photos to [email protected] of Nate D. Sanders Auctions (NateDSanders.com).

Remembering Dr. Seuss

Beloved children’s author Dr. Seuss published over 60 children’s books during the span of nearly six decades. His books are a childhood staple and even decades after first their initial publication, they remain among the top-selling children’s books. Many believe The Cat in the Hat (1957) was Seuss’s work that made him famous. The story has been adapted into a a theatre show, television show and a highly successful live-action film that grossed over $130 million.

Here Is Some Original Dr. Seuss Artwork We Sold:

Unpublished & Unfinished Book Manuscript — Sold for $40,805

We sold an unpublished and unfinished children’s book manuscript entitled All Sorts of Sports from the late 1960s for $40,805. Nineteen page manuscript consists of doodles and rhymes along with a Dr. Seuss typed letter signed “Ted”. Seven pages of manuscript are entirely in the hand of Dr. Seuss with the remaining done by an assistant. Manuscript was given to Seuss’s assistant writer and includes a letter of authenticity from them.

Advertising Artwork With Early Grinch Prototype — Sold for $23,100

We realized $23,100 for Dr. Seuss advertising artwork from 1955 that features a Grinch-like character, two years before How the Grinch Stole Christmas! was published. Advertisement is for Holly Sugar, a prominent sugar manufacturer in the U.S. that sold sugar derived from beets. Artwork is mounted to board measuring 30 x 15 inches and includes title “Crazy Chef with Pie” on verso. Dr. Seuss signs lower left of artwork.

Pencil and Watercolor Drawing — Sold for $20,939

We sold a rare Dr. Seuss watercolor and pencil drawing entitled “Mrs. M. on the Trail” for $20,939. Mrs. M is likely the wife of Mr. Mayor of Whoville, who appears in How the Grinch Stole Christmas! and Horton Hears a Who! Artwork is signed, “Drawn with Heart’s blood — Dr. Seuss” and measures 9.5 x 15.5 inches.

Dr. Seuss Pencil Drawing — Sold for $2,813

We sold a Dr. Seuss pencil drawing circa 1950s for $2,813. Drawing features a secretary simultaneously walking, typing and balancing a tray of hot beverages on her head all while carrying a trash basket and phone. Drawing measures 8.25 x 11 inches and is signed “Dr. Kamakazi Seuss” on lower right.

Original Cat in the Hat Drawing — Sold for $1,750

We realized $1,750 for a Dr. Seuss Cat in the Hat drawing added to an abstract drawing done by Seuss’s friend, Diddo Clark. Seuss also adds a thought bubble for the Cat that says, “I don’t know whether the kids did. But I had FUN! Thanks to Diddo.” Clark taught a class for freshman at the University of California at San Diego that Theodor Geisel (Seuss) was a guest speaker for.

Thanks for visiting and learning about some of the original Dr. Seuss art we sold! Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or would like to sell your Dr. Seuss art. Learn about some of the Dr. Seuss autograph and signed books we’ve sold.

FAQs

How do I consign or sell my original Dr. Seuss art?
It’s never been easier to sell your Dr. Seuss art at Nate D. Sanders Auctions. Email a description and photos of your item to [email protected] and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible with a free appraisal.

This sounds great and I’d like to move forward. What’s the consignment process like at Nate D. Sanders Auctions?
We’ll send you more information about our auction house along with an agreement to review. Your item will appear in our next auction. Unlike many auction houses, we hold monthly auctions and pay you within an industry-leading 45 days following the auction.

What factors determine the value of Dr. Seuss art?
The value of your artwork can vary based on condition, subject matter and provenance.