Tag Sale

A sleek black dog in a crisp bow tie surveys the front steps with the air of someone who has priced everything correctly and is prepared to negotiate nothing. Around him, the merchandise of a thousand small stories is arranged with care: ceramic figures, a dog bowl, scattered playing cards, a well-loved toy, and a dozen other curiosities that seem to have found their way here from very different lives. The stone steps make a natural stage, and the dog is very much the star of the show.

The cover was inspired by de Sève's own dog, Henry Biscuit, holding a sidewalk stoop sale and selling off personal dog-themed souvenirs and cherished possessions. That personal warmth comes through in every detail — de Sève's characterful illustration style rewards exactly the kind of slow, attentive puzzling a 1000 piece image demands, with something new to notice at every session.

A perfect gift for dog lovers, fans of whimsical illustration, and anyone who has spent a Saturday morning at a neighborhood tag sale and come home with something entirely unnecessary — and entirely right.

New Yorker Cover by Artist Peter de Sève, originally published on April 30th, 2012
1000 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle
Finished Puzzle Size: 19.25"x26.625"
Linen Style Finish to reduce glare
Made in USA
Recommended Age: 13+ Years