Arthur B. Poinier (American, 1910-1998) Putting
Arthur B. Poinier (American, 1910-1998) Putting His Head In, Detroit Free Press newspaper cartoon, July 9, 1941 India ink, lithographic crayon, and gouache on heavyweight paper 16 x 12 inches (40.6 x 30.5 cm) (image) Signed lower right: Arthur Poinier Arthur B. Poinier began his newspaper career with the Columbus Dispatch and Cleveland Register and Tribune from 1932 to 1936. He moved to the Detroit Free Press in 1939 before serving in the U.S. Navy as an air combat intelligence officer during World War II and in 1951 joined the staff of the Detroit News. His work was syndicated by the Bell Syndicate and Associated Newspapers. He was a member of the National Cartoonists Society and one-time President of the American Association of Editorial Cartoonists. Leaders of the major combatants in World War II—Adolf Hitler of Germany and Benito Mussolini of Italy, John Bull of the United Kingdom and Joseph Stalin of the USSR—are depicted in Mr. Poiner's handsome original that was published on July 9, 1941. It includes a peek by Uncle Sam into the "European War Zone Steam Bath" that marks the American takeover of the occupation of Iceland from UK and Canadian troops July 8-9, 1941. HID03101062020 © 2026 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.comxTexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice
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Three light horizontal creases through sheet, visible under raking light. A few light stains and surface dirt most visible along extreme edges through margins. Wear and markings to margins of page in keeping with illustration and publishing process. Not framed. Sheet overall: 22.25 x 15.75 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"
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Arthur B. Poinier (American, 1910-1998) Putting His Head In, Detroit Free Press newspaper cartoon, July 9, 1941 India ink, lithographic crayon, and gouache on heavyweight paper 16 x 12 inches (40.6 x 30.5 cm) (image) Signed lower right: Arthur Poinier Arthur B. Poinier began his newspaper career with the Columbus Dispatch and Cleveland Register and Tribune from 1932 to 1936. He moved to the Detroit Free Press in 1939 before serving in the U.S. Navy as an air combat intelligence officer during World War II and in 1951 joined the staff of the Detroit News. His work was syndicated by the Bell Syndicate and Associated Newspapers. He was a member of the National Cartoonists Society and one-time President of the American Association of Editorial Cartoonists. Leaders of the major combatants in World War II—Adolf Hitler of Germany and Benito Mussolini of Italy, John Bull of the United Kingdom and Joseph Stalin of the USSR—are depicted in Mr. Poiner's handsome original that was published on July 9, 1941. It includes a peek by Uncle Sam into the "European War Zone Steam Bath" that marks the American takeover of the occupation of Iceland from UK and Canadian troops July 8-9, 1941. HID03101062020 © 2026 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.comxTexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice
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Three light horizontal creases through sheet, visible under raking light. A few light stains and surface dirt most visible along extreme edges through margins. Wear and markings to margins of page in keeping with illustration and publishing process. Not framed. Sheet overall: 22.25 x 15.75 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"
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