Frederick Little Packer Original Political Cartoon
Updated September 22, 2026
| Lot number | 129 |
| Estimate | 150.00 - 180.00 USD |
| Auction | Chicagolnad Antiques & Collectibles Auction 9/29/26 |
| Date | September 28, 2026 at 11:49 PM CDT |
| Auction house | Esquis Auctions |
| Location | Wheeling, Illinois |
Frederick Little Packer original pen and ink political cartoon titled "Fit to Be Tied," addressing the political unrest in Cyprus and French North Africa during the 1950s. The composition depicts personifications of Britain and France discussing their troubles while two armed, unruly figures labeled "Cyprus" and "French North Africa" appear in the foreground. Dialogue reads, "Just the other day he bit me!" and "And I'm all black and blue!" Signed "Packer" lower right. Title inscribed in pencil along the lower margin. 22" x 15" unframed. Frederick Little Packer (1886-1956, United States) was a prominent American editorial cartoonist whose work appeared in major newspapers including the New York Journal, New York American and New York Daily Mirror. Known for his sharply observed political satire, Packer received the 1952 Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Cartooning for his cartoon "Your Editors Ought to Have More Sense Than to Print What I Say!" His work frequently addressed American politics, international affairs and the major political figures and conflicts of his era.
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