Description: Description: Original art for a political newspaper cartoon by George T Maxwell (1895-1965), commonly known as "Gee Tee Maxwell", who worked for a number of papers around the country. This one, executed in pencil and black crayon, is about Philadelphia winning its bid for the Democratic National Convention, probably in 1936, but possibly 1948 (it's not dated). It shows a personification of the city of Philadelphia, as a Quaker gentleman, holding a shotgun and a donkey (personifying the convention). The title, penciled in the lower margin is "GOT 'IM!!" From the collection of Philadelphia Bulletin reporter, columnist and author James Smart. Size: Sheet is 14.25" x 16.75", drawing is 12.25" x 14.5" Mark: Signed lower left, GEE TEE MAXWELL. Condition: Some minor smudges and stains, generally near fine. Shipping weight is 4.0 lbs. Shipping and insurance will be $25.00 to any street address in the contiguous US. We are always happy to combine shipping at actual cost. Please feel free to ask any questions you have about this item and please check out our other listings! MTAJSBT1.524.08.22
Price: 250 USD
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2025-01-24T21:26:52.000Z
Shipping Cost: 25 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Artist: Gee Tee Maxwell
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Size: Medium
Signed: Yes
Title: Got 'Im!
Period: Post-War (1940-1970)
Material: Ink, Paper, Pencil
Certificate of Authenticity (COA): No
Region of Origin: Pennsylvania, USA
Framing: Matted
Subject: Cartoons & Caricatures
Personalize: No
Type: Drawing
Year of Production: 1936
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Theme: Politics
Style: Cartoon
Features: One of a Kind (OOAK)
Production Technique: Hand-Drawn
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Culture: American
Handmade: Yes
Time Period Produced: 1930s
