Gershwin, George. (1898–1937) Original Drawing and Autograph SignatureOriginal drawing by the composer, accomplished in pencil and mounted with an autograph signature clipped from a check. Gershwin was an enthusiastic amateur artist as well as an avid art collector. In his biography of the composer, Edward Jablonski relates that Ira Gershwin collected various signatures and doodles from his brother and would frame them with Gershwin's checks and present them to friends (p. 368). The present example is in excellent