Luther D. Bradley (American, 1853-1917) Chicago
Luther D. Bradley (American, 1853-1917) Chicago Daily News newspaper cartoon, circa 1900 India ink on Swift & Company card stock 14 x 14-1x4 inches (35.6 x 36.2 cm) (image) Signed lower right: Bradley Luther Daniels Bradley was the admired and beloved cartoonist and art editor of the Chicago Daily News newspaper from 1899 to his death in 1917. His cartoons were usually featured on the newspaper's front page. He had previously worked at a variety of newspapers in Melbourne, Australia, where he resided for some years after traveling the world. After his death a book titled Cartoons by Bradley showcased his work. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries business trusts, represented by the artist as a rhinoceros labeled "The Lawless Combine," had a stranglehold on the American economy despite insistent calls for them to be broken up. In this original Uncle Sam and Lady Columbia struggle to harness the obstinate beast to the wagon of "The Public Good." HID03101062020 © 2026 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.comxTexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice
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Toning to sheet. Very light edgewear with three minor subsequent tears lower left and small abrasions at corners. Small scattered pin point stains, most visible in areas of negative space and along extreme edges; one pin point to Uncle Sam's cheek and one to female figure's sleeve; abrasions at top of female figure's bonnet; very light scattered surface dirt and light smudges along extreme edges. Wear and markings to margins of page in keeping with illustration and publishing process Not framed.Sheet overall: 15.75 x 14.5 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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Luther D. Bradley (American, 1853-1917) Chicago Daily News newspaper cartoon, circa 1900 India ink on Swift & Company card stock 14 x 14-1x4 inches (35.6 x 36.2 cm) (image) Signed lower right: Bradley Luther Daniels Bradley was the admired and beloved cartoonist and art editor of the Chicago Daily News newspaper from 1899 to his death in 1917. His cartoons were usually featured on the newspaper's front page. He had previously worked at a variety of newspapers in Melbourne, Australia, where he resided for some years after traveling the world. After his death a book titled Cartoons by Bradley showcased his work. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries business trusts, represented by the artist as a rhinoceros labeled "The Lawless Combine," had a stranglehold on the American economy despite insistent calls for them to be broken up. In this original Uncle Sam and Lady Columbia struggle to harness the obstinate beast to the wagon of "The Public Good." HID03101062020 © 2026 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.comxTexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice
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Toning to sheet. Very light edgewear with three minor subsequent tears lower left and small abrasions at corners. Small scattered pin point stains, most visible in areas of negative space and along extreme edges; one pin point to Uncle Sam's cheek and one to female figure's sleeve; abrasions at top of female figure's bonnet; very light scattered surface dirt and light smudges along extreme edges. Wear and markings to margins of page in keeping with illustration and publishing process Not framed.Sheet overall: 15.75 x 14.5 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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