Jim Larrick (American, b. 1943) Partly Cloudy wi

Jim Larrick (American, b. 1943) Partly Cloudy with a Chance of Flurries..., Columbus Dispatch newspaper cartoon, 1989 India ink, blue pencil, gouache on heavyweight paper 11-1x4 x 14-3x4 inches (28.6 x 37.5 cm) (image) Signed upper left: Larrick Uncle Sam leans into the wind and snow of the "S & L Bailout Costs" in this original editorial cartoon by Jim Larrick that was published in the Columbus Dispatch and syndicated to other newspapers by Newspaper Enterprise Association. Beginning in the mid-1980s Saving and Loan institutions in the US were under severe pressure from high interest rates, long-term mortgages issued at much-lower rates, a decline in property values, mismanagement, and, in a few cases, fraud. Approximately one-third of the institutions failed, and the US government was on the hook to savers whose accounts could not be paid by their S & L. Jim Larrick first worked in journalism at The Clarion-Ledger in Jackson, Mississippi as a cartoonist and reporter. He moved to Columbus, Ohio and his work began to appear in the Columbus Dispatch in 1982; he remained with the paper as lead editorial cartoonist to 2004. This original is inscribed and signed "To Murray Harris — with best wishes — Jim Larrick" in the top margin. HID03101062020 © 2026 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.comxTexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice

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Pin point stain lower left, not affecting central image. Wear and markings to margins of page in keeping with illustration and publishing process. Sheet overall: 14.5 x 17.5 inches Not framed. 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"