EUR
CAD
AUD
GBP
MXN
HKD
CNY
MYR
SEK
SGD
CHF
THBSide by Side Britannia, World War I Poster by James Montgomery Flagg
About Seller
6270 Este Ave.
Cincinnati , OH 45232
United States
With offices in Cincinnati, Cleveland and Denver, Cowan’s holds over 40 auctions each year, with annual sales exceeding $16M. We reach buyers around the globe, and take pride in our reputation for integrity, customer service and great results. A full-service house, Cowan’s Auctions specializes in Am...Read more
Live Auction in Progress ... Currently on Lot Two ways to bid:
- Leave a max absentee bid and the platform will bid on your behalf up to your maximum bid during the live auction.
- Bid live during the auction and your bids will be submitted real-time to the auctioneer.
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
About Auction
LiveNov 17, 2017 - Nov 18, 2017
Cowan's Auctions dawnie@cowans.com
View Full Catalog (372)
- Lot Description
Lithographed poster, approx. 19 x 26.5 in. (sight), framed, 21 x 29 in. Side by Side - Britannia! New York: American Lithographic Co., 1918. Designed by James Montgomery Flagg.
Poster features Uncle Sam and Britannia standing, arm in arm, smiling at one another. An eagle stands at Uncle Sam's feet and a lion stands at Britannia's feet. Uncle Sam can be seen holding a sword down at his right side, opposite of Britannia. Britannia is pictured holding a Union Jack shield in her right hand and a trident in her left hand, opposite of Uncle Sam. A skyline can be seen in the background, separated from the characters by a body of water. Text below the artwork reads, "Britain's Day Dec. 7th - 1918."
This World War I poster served as a tribute to Britain and her part in the Great War. Some versions of the poster include the text, "Mass Meeting" at the bottom left, which was supposed to inform viewers of a rally to celebrate the cooperation between the United States and Britain, and the resulting Allied victory.
______________________________________________________________________
The designer of the poster, James Montgomery Flagg (1877-1960) was an artist and illustrator who studied in New York City, Paris, and London before producing his first major cartoon strip, "Nervy Nat," winning him popularity and further opportunities to prove his illustration abilities. Flagg had an impressive career outside of the world of politics, including illustrating P.G. Wodehouse stories and having his work featured in magazines such as Colliers, Cosmopolitan, Hearst’s International, McClures Magazine, Redbook, Saturday Evening Post, The American Weekly, and Women’s Home Companion, to name a few; however, he is best remembered for his political posters, producing forty-six of them for the U.S. government between the critical years of 1917 and 1919. Flagg is perhaps most famous for his 1917 "I Want You" poster featuring Uncle Sam, recruiting for the U.S. Army. Flagg's work is an iconic representation of the time period, and the featured poster is a fine example of the work that made him so successful.
Poster has crease at top right corner and some wrinkling but otherwise appears to be in good shape, protected by frame.Condition
Eliminate the Hassle of Third-Party Shippers: Let Cowan's Ship Directly To You!
If you'd like a shipping estimate before the auction, contact Cowan's in-house shipping department at shipping@cowans.com or 513.871.1670 x219. - Shipping Info
-
Eliminate the Hassle of Third-Party Shippers: Let Cowan's Ship Directly To You!
If you'd like a shipping estimate before the auction, contact Cowan's in-house shipping department at shipping@cowans.com or 513.871.1670 x219.
At the request of the buyer, Cowan's will authorize the shipment of purchased items. Shipments usually occur within two weeks after payment has been received. Shipment is generally made via UPS Ground service. Unless buyer gives special instructions, the shipping method shall be at the sole discretion of Cowan's Auctions, Inc.. Cowan's is in no way responsible for the acts or omissions of independent handlers, packers or shippers of purchased items or for any loss, damage or delay from the packing or shipping of any property.
-
- Buyer's Premium
