American & Southern | Session II | November 14, 2025
Fri, Nov 14, 2025 10:00AM EST
Lot 2140
Charles M. Schulz, Original 1969 Peanuts Cartoon Strip: Psychiatric Help
Estimate: $30,000 - $40,000
Sold for
$40,000
Sold Price excludes BP
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| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
(Minnesota/California, 1922-2000)
The Doctor Is In, published June 30, 1969, United Feature Syndicate, signed in final block "Schulz", ink over graphite on Bristol board, four illustrated panels, 7-3/8 x 29 in., black frame, with conservation glass, 10-7/8 x 32-1/8 x 1/2 in.
Provenance: gifted from James (Jim) Freeman, Editor at United Feature Syndicate, to his niece, Joan Deen
Note: Always eager to help, Lucy (as Psychiatrist) reverses the roles and lays all her troubles on poor Charlie Brown. This before exclaiming "Don't come to me with your stupid troubles."
The Charles Schulz works that we are offering in this sale were originally gifted to our consignors, Joan and Peter Deen, by Jim Freeman who worked as Editor at United Feature Syndicate.
In the early years, Schulz shopped samples of his work around the country, eventually convincing his hometown St. Paul Pioneer Press to publish his Li’l Folks strip, which ran from June 1947 to January 1950.
It was then that veteran editor Jim Freeman picked up the strip and signed Schulz to a five-year contract. Freeman also suggested that the cartoon go from a single panel to a four panel strip. Schulz made the recommended change to a more standard format.
Freeman was also consequential in the name change from Li’l Folks to Peanuts. It is said that Schulz was opposed to the new name, although it has endured to the delight of many Peanuts fans across the globe.
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gifted from James (Jim) Freeman, Editor at United Feature Syndicate, to his niece, Joan Deen
hinged in with archival tape, editorial notes in margins, light toning at edges, central vertical fold, light staining in final block, area in second block with abraded surface (likely editorial by the artist) Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.
