Kent Barton (American, 20th Century) J. R. R. To
Kent Barton (American, 20th Century) J. R. R. Tolkien in his Study Ink on scratchboard 13-1x2 x 10-1x8 inches (34.3 x 25.7 cm) (image) Artist's monogram lower right Scratchboard artist Ken Barton created this allegorical portrait of the prolific J. R. R. Tolkien, author of the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings, in his study. Ken Barton has been featured in publications such as New Yorker, Time, and the Wall Street Journal, as well as advertising for Pepsi, Saatchi & Saatchi, Clorox, and Audi. HID03101062020 © 2026 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.comxTexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice
Condition
Very light soiling to margins, not affecting central image. Not framed. Board overall: 16 x 12 inches Heritage Auctions strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Heritage regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact, and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Heritage. All lots offered are sold "AS IS"
Kent Barton (American, 20th Century) J. R. R. Tolkien in his Study Ink on scratchboard 13-1x2 x 10-1x8 inches (34.3 x 25.7 cm) (image) Artist's monogram lower right Scratchboard artist Ken Barton created this allegorical portrait of the prolific J. R. R. Tolkien, author of the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings, in his study. Ken Barton has been featured in publications such as New Yorker, Time, and the Wall Street Journal, as well as advertising for Pepsi, Saatchi & Saatchi, Clorox, and Audi. HID03101062020 © 2026 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.comxTexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice
Condition
Very light soiling to margins, not affecting central image. Not framed. Board overall: 16 x 12 inches Heritage Auctions strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Heritage regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact, and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Heritage. All lots offered are sold "AS IS"
