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Lot 537: J.M. Flagg Signed Charcoal Drawing

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:1,250.00 - 2,500.00 USD
Lot  537: J.M. Flagg Signed Charcoal Drawing
<b>Prints</b><hr><b>Original James Montgomery Flagg Charcoal Drawing</b>

<b>JAMES MONTGOMERY FLAGG, American Painter and Illustrator.</b>
Original Charcoal Drawing Initialed, “J.M.F.,” c. World War II, 16.5” x 13.75”, Choice Extremely Fine. Entitled “Balancing A ‘Prop’” and picturing a machinist with a propeller. Minor wrinkling at upper right corner; otherwise, a strong, clean drawing. Matted to 20” x 16”. James Montgomery Flagg (1877-1960) contributed illustrations to many popular periodicals, but he is probably best known for his World War I recruiting poster of Uncle Sam, modeled after himself, pointing and saying, “I Want You.” A vivid piece, ready for framing and display. Of interest to collectors of the artist, airplanes, or World War II memorabilia.