Karl Hubenthal (American, 1917-1998) Knot Up To

Karl Hubenthal (American, 1917-1998) Knot Up To Par, Los Angeles Herald-Examiner newspaper cartoon, 1972 India ink, lithographic crayon, and gouache on heavyweight paper 9 x 13-1x4 inches (22.9 x 33.7 cm) (image) Signed lower right: Karl Hubenthal In a 47-year career beginning in 1935 Karl Hubenthal was a staff artist, editorial and sports cartoonist for the Los Angeles Herald-Express, Los Angeles Examiner, and Los Angeles Herald-Examiner. His work was syndicated to newspapers throughout the Hearst publishing empire, and he received numerous awards for his work. At the 1972 Olympics held in Munich, West Germany the USA suffered defeats in several events in which it had been dominant for decades. Uncle Sam is shown tied up in knots as Soviet runner Valeriy Borzov runs off with the gold medal in the 100-meter sprint. (He also took home the gold in 1976 at the 200-meter distance). In addition, the US came in third in the high jump after Dick Fosbury took gold in Mexico in 1968 with his revolutionary "Fosbury Flop" and American women were shut out in the 800-meter run. Finally, although it is not noted in this cartoon the American basketball team came in second to the Soviet Union. HID03101062020 © 2026 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.comxTexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice

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Toning to sheet. Light handling dents along extreme edges, visible under raking light. A few scattered light pin points of surface dirt, most visible in areas of negative space and not affecting figures. Wear and markings to margins of page in keeping with illustration and publishing process. Not framed. Sheet overall: 9 x 13.25 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"