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George Cruikshank Autographed Letter and Original Cartoon.

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Autographs Start Price:280.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 800.00 USD
George Cruikshank Autographed Letter and Original Cartoon.
SOLD
350.00USD+ buyer's premium + applicable fees & taxes.
This item SOLD at 2012 Oct 20 @ 11:26UTC-4 : AST/EDT
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London, 1867, George Cruikshank autograph on letter with an original cartoon hand drawn by him above, Pieces are matted and framed. Cruikshank (1792-1878) was a British caricaturist who, when in his 30's, started doing illustrations for books gained international recognition. Dickens, being a friend of Cruikshank's had some of his novels illustrations done by him. He gained notoriety for political satire and had been bribed by the royal family to not caricaturize them in an immoral fashion. Although being against some of the immoral aspects of society later in life like drinking and smoking he fathered 11 illegitimate children with his servant.