Punch Comics #12 (1945)
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Below are each print size's approximate overall framed dimensions:
1: 11 5/16"H print = 17 x 20” overall
2: 22 5/8"H print = 25 x 31” overall
3: 27 1/8"H print = 28 x 35” overall
4: 33 7/8"H print = 33 x 42” overall
See the Frame Sizes section at the bottom of this page for a visual guide.
Frames
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- Ashford - Aluminum, powder coated with a slim ⅜” wide flat face
- Durham - Modern wood, poplar with stained finish. 1” wide x 1 ¼” deep
- Granby - Ornate wood, antique-gilded finish. 1 ⅜” wide flat face
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Matting
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Protection
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About the Art
Punch Comics #12, published in January 1945 by Chesler/Dynamic Publications, features Gus Ricca's iconic skull cover, a masterful blend of horror and crime imagery emblematic of the Golden Age. The stark black background enhances the dramatic composition, where figures tumble into the haunting visage of a skull, symbolizing the era’s fascination with mortality and pulp noir themes.
Ricca's detailed linework and use of contrasting colors evoke a sense of dread and urgency. As a cultural artifact, this issue reflects wartime anxieties and the popularity of gritty crime narratives. Its rarity in high grades underscores its status as a collector's treasure.
Gus Ricca
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Frame Sizes
Below are each print size's approximate overall framed dimensions:
1: 11 5/16"H print = 17 x 20” overall
2: 22 5/8"H print = 25 x 31” overall
3: 27 1/8"H print = 28 x 35” overall
4: 33 7/8"H print = 33 x 42” overall
Frame Styles
A frame style for every interior, each in a variety of finishes:
- Ashford -Aluminum, powder coated with a slim ⅜” wide flat face
- Durham - Modern wood, poplar with stained finish. 1” wide x 1 ¼” deep
- Granby - Ornate wood, antique-gilded finish. 1 ⅜” wide flat face
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