R. C. Bowman (American, d. 1903) Uncle Sam and T

R. C. Bowman (American, d. 1903) Uncle Sam and The Turk, Minneapolis Tribune newspaper cartoon, circa 1900 India ink on heavyweight paper 18-1x2 x 17-1x4 inches (47.0 x 43.8 cm) (image) Signed lower right: R.C. Bowman Roland C. Bowman was the star creative personality—cartoonist, poet, author and entertainer—of the Minneapolis Tribune newspaper in the last years of the 19th and early years of the 20th centuries. His cartoons appeared regularly in the paper, he made personal appearances, wrote poetry and drew Sunday comics and features including Little Alf and Susan Mary and Freckles and Tan. His work appeared in other newspapers and was annually published in book form by the Tribune. This original was likely published in 1900 during a period of diplomatic tension between the United States and the Sultanate of Turkey. Uncle Sam and the Sultan mix it up as the latter offers up $90,000 to settle claims by U.S. citizens, many of whom were missionaries, for mistreatment and property losses in the lands under rule from Istanbul. The artist's smiling little dog was a standard feature of his cartoons, and it appears at lower left. Erroneous information regarding the artist is written on a label attached to the back. HID03101062020 © 2026 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.comxTexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice

Condition
Toning throughout. Edgewear with small subsequent losses at corners, not affecting figures. Crease with subsequent crack through lower center region, about four inches not affecting figures. Scattered brown pin points with one affecting area of Uncle Sam's head; light scattered surface dirt, faint stains, and smudges most visible along extreme edges and in areas of negative space. Wear and markings to margins of page in keeping with illustration and publishing process. Not framed. Sheet overall: 19.75 x 17.25 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"