[WORLD WAR II] ORIGINAL ARTWORK BY HARRY HERSHFIELD FOR A COLLECTION OF WWII PROPAGANDA POSTERS, 1941 8 ink, gouache, and watercolor drawings on paper (ranging from 21 x 14 to 23 x 16¾ in.; 533 x 355 to 584 x 425 mm), each stamped "Copyright 1941 Advertising Arts Corp. General Motors Bldg, N.Y.C." at lower right, and signed "Hershfield"; 4 drawings lightly mounted to black paper, condition varies but generally good, scattered surface abrasions and marginal tears. Housed in an imitation leather portfolio with ties, and accompanied by ancillary material related to contemporary newspaper publications. Harry Hershfield (1885-1974), was a cartoonist, radio host, columnist, and general raconteur. As a comic artist he is best remembered for his news strip "Abie the Agent," which drew upon Mr. Hershfield's background as the son of Jewish immigrants growing up in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The present lot is a collection of original artwork for World War II posters, "designed to create unity among all classes," in keeping with the the artist's pacifist maxim: “It's impossible to punch hard when you're laughing.” Condition Report8 ink, gouache, and watercolor drawings on paper (ranging from 21 x 14 to 23 x 16¾ in.; 533 x 355 to 584 x 425 mm), each stamped "Copyright 1941 Advertising Arts Corp. General Motors Bldg, N.Y.C." at lower right, and signed "Hershfield"; 4 drawings lightly mounted to black paper, condition varies but generally good, scattered surface abrasions and marginal tears. Housed in an imitation leather portfolio with ties, and accompanied by ancillary material related to contemporary newspaper publications. In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
[WORLD WAR II] ORIGINAL ARTWORK BY HARRY HERSHFIELD FOR A COLLECTION OF WWII PROPAGANDA POSTERS, 1941 8 ink, gouache, and watercolor drawings on paper (ranging from 21 x 14 to 23 x 16¾ in.; 533 x 355 to 584 x 425 mm), each stamped "Copyright 1941 Advertising Arts Corp. General Motors Bldg, N.Y.C." at lower right, and signed "Hershfield"; 4 drawings lightly mounted to black paper, condition varies but generally good, scattered surface abrasions and marginal tears. Housed in an imitation leather portfolio with ties, and accompanied by ancillary material related to contemporary newspaper publications. Harry Hershfield (1885-1974), was a cartoonist, radio host, columnist, and general raconteur. As a comic artist he is best remembered for his news strip "Abie the Agent," which drew upon Mr. Hershfield's background as the son of Jewish immigrants growing up in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The present lot is a collection of original artwork for World War II posters, "designed to create unity among all classes," in keeping with the the artist's pacifist maxim: “It's impossible to punch hard when you're laughing.” Condition Report8 ink, gouache, and watercolor drawings on paper (ranging from 21 x 14 to 23 x 16¾ in.; 533 x 355 to 584 x 425 mm), each stamped "Copyright 1941 Advertising Arts Corp. General Motors Bldg, N.Y.C." at lower right, and signed "Hershfield"; 4 drawings lightly mounted to black paper, condition varies but generally good, scattered surface abrasions and marginal tears. Housed in an imitation leather portfolio with ties, and accompanied by ancillary material related to contemporary newspaper publications. In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
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