New Year Online Auction (#344)
Lot 521:
Dorman H. Smith
World War 2 Era Graphic Art Assortment
(5) total items including (2) original artwork for political cartoons by Dorman H. Smith (American, 1892-1956) including ‘Down to the Desert’ concerning Mussolini’s invasion of Ethiopia and ‘The Innocent Bystanders’ about abuses of African-American troops (inscribed and pencil signed again), both signed ink on paper mounted to illustration board, a 1942 War Bonds poster under plastic on cardboard support, a 1933 NRA (National Recovery Act) poster having a portrait of FDR behind glass in a painted wood frame; together with a large format albumen print of a fire brigade and 2-horse fire engine behind glass in an oak frame
Property from: an Estate, Chicago, Illinois
Height: 17 3/4 inches, Width: 21 3/4 inches (sight, largest)
Frame Size: 28 inches by 30 inches
Condition: the Dorman H. Smith items lightly toned, occasional light smudges, warping, edge wear to boards, war bonds poster having light wear and creases, NRA poster having exfoliation of ink, a few small spots to photograph, frames having light to moderate wear
Disclaimers: not examined out of the frames
Category: Collectibles > Political
Estimated Sale Time: 4:18 pm CST
Shipping Status:
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Last modified: January 7, 2026, 1:44 pm
Condition report:
the Dorman H. Smith items lightly toned, occasional light smudges, warping, edge wear to boards, war bonds poster having light wear and creases, NRA poster having exfoliation of ink, a few small spots to photograph, frames having light to moderate wear
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