Group of Three Golden Age Newspaper cartoons, 18

Group of Three Golden Age Newspaper cartoons, 1893-1907 India ink and blue pencil on heavyweight paper 9 x 9-1x2 inches (22.9 x 24.1 cm) (A Sensible Proposition, image) Each signed lower right These three original editorial cartoons were published in magazines andxor newspapers in the years spanning the turn to the 20th century. Two feature clear representations of America's Uncle Sam, one a towering American who is clearly impressed with his own importance. An artist named Cottin created A Sensible Proposition in the early 1890s. Uncle Sam holds Queen Liliuokalani of Hawaii, the last native ruler of the island nation, who was deposed by Americans in 1893 and is described: "Pity the Sorrow of a Bad Old Queen Whose Evil Ways Have Got Her in a Scrape." John Bull of England holds "The Unspeakable Turk" who is responsible for "Armenian Outrages" and "Fake Massacres." The caption reads: "Uncle Sam and John Bull: 'Now Let's Drop 'Em and Quit." (image size: 9" x 9.5") Prolific British artist Thomas Downey was a regular contributor to Judy magazine, a rival of Punch, published in the United Kingdom from 1867 to 1907. He drew this Untitled illustration of a confident American wearing a star-studded vest and Western hat and smoking a cigar. The artist wrote "Judy Political" at lower left and a description that reads in part: "The Anglo-American Alliance x 'Joe'...more confirmed than ever." It appeared in Judy, likely circa 1900. (image size: 6.25" x 7.75") American Clare Victor "Dwig" Dwiggins created this final original art titled News from the Orient for his regular feature in Success Magazine titled "Dwig's Impressions of the Month" that was placed at the top of the Contents page. A petulant boy labeled "Japan" tugs on Uncle Sam's cape as he reads of "Japanese War Talk." It was one of several of his illustrations that appeared in the March, 1907 issue. Japanese imperialism in the Pacific is the subject; in 1907 Japan continued its violent occupation of Korea and the final settlement of the Russo-Japanese War of 1905 was signed. Mounted on the back is the Success label: "Feb 5 1907" x "Art Dep't Memo." The work is unsigned; interior of the magazine, including the Contents page, can be viewed online. (image size: 4.5" x 10") Dwig's first cartoon and comic strip art appeared in newspapers near the turn of the 20th century, and over the next five decades he created several popular features. Most focused on the myriad activities of young boys in rural and small-town America in the 19th and early-20th centuries: Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn, School Days, Bill's Diary, and Nipper. In addition to his newspaper work, Dwig created illustrations for books and magazines throughout his career. Quantity: (3) HID03101062020 © 2026 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.comxTexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice

Condition
One element of collage to A Sensible Proposition, small figure in center left region. Scattered toning to each; notable lines of toning to Thomas Downey example. Scattered light surface dirt to each; smudges visible in areas of negative space to two largest examples. Wear and markings to margins of page in keeping with illustration and publishing process. Each not framed. Each sheet overall: 10 x 10 inches, 6.625 x 8.75 inches and 9.5 x 10 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"