James Montgomery Flagg Paintings & Artwork for Sale | James Montgomery Flagg Art Value Price Guide

Oct. 08, 2026
Original Vintage James Montgomery Flagg Join the Marines Poster C1918 - Rare !
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
This rare original World War I recruiting poster was created by James Montgomery Flagg in 1917 for the United States Marine Corps. Unlike many wartime recruiting posters that emphasized patriotism, duty and sacrifice, Flagg took a different approach, promoting enlistment with the promise of “Travel” and “Adventure.” Flagg depicts a smiling Marine carrying a rifle with fixed bayonet while riding a large spotted wild cat, generally identified as a leopard or jaguar. The deliberately exaggerated and humorous scene suggests the exotic places and adventures a young recruit might experience by joining the Marines. Beneath the illustration, the message reads: “Travel? Adventure? Answer—Join the Marines! Enlist To-Day for 2-3 or 4 Years.” Surviving examples were printed with different local recruiting addresses in the bottom text area. In this example, the recruiting station is in San Francisco, California. James Montgomery Flagg (1877–1960) was one of the most important American illustrators and poster artists of the early twentieth century. He worked extensively for leading magazines and produced numerous recruiting and patriotic posters during World War I. Flagg is best remembered for his famous 1917 “I Want You for U.S. Army” image of Uncle Sam, which became one of the most recognizable American posters ever created. His Marine Corps posters are among the less frequently encountered works from his wartime output. This is an Original Vintage Poster, it is not a reproduction. This poster is conservation mounted, linen backed and in very good condition. We guarantee the authenticity of all our posters.
The Ross Art Group, Inc
Oct. 08, 2026
Original Vintage James Montgomery Flagg - Speed Up America Poster 1943
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
This original World War II poster, Speed Up America, was created by James Montgomery Flagg in 1943 for the New York Chapter of the Committee to Defend America by Aiding the Allies. The poster urges Americans to accelerate the country's wartime preparations and industrial production in support of the Allied war effort. Flagg depicts Uncle Sam rushing forward through a darkened landscape, holding his hat in one hand while appearing to rouse the nation to action. The imagery is suggestive of Paul Revere's famous midnight ride, warning the American colonists of the approaching British forces at the beginning of the American Revolution. Here, however, it is Uncle Sam sounding the alarm, calling on Americans to “Speed Up” their efforts and increase the production and preparation necessary for the war. The figure of Uncle Sam had a special significance for Flagg. He created the most famous American depiction of Uncle Sam for his 1917 World War I recruiting poster, I Want You for U.S. Army, reportedly using his own face as the model. That image became one of the most recognizable American propaganda images ever produced. More than twenty-five years later, Flagg returned to Uncle Sam for Speed Up America, transforming him from the stern recruiting figure pointing directly at the viewer into an active messenger urgently calling the country to greater action. James Montgomery Flagg (1877–1960) was an American illustrator and poster artist whose work appeared extensively in magazines, advertising and government campaigns. During both World Wars, he created numerous patriotic and recruiting posters and became one of America's best-known illustrators. His Uncle Sam imagery remains his most enduring contribution to American graphic design. This is an Original Vintage Poster, it is not a reproduction. This poster is conservation mounted, linen backed and in very good condition. It has been professionally restored along the fold lines. We guarantee the authenticity of all our posters.
The Ross Art Group, Inc
Oct. 08, 2026
Original Vintage WWII Poster Jap You're Next Buy Extra Bonds James Montgomery Flagg 1942 Medium
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
James Montgomery Flagg is best known for his depiction of Uncle Sam in recruitment and public service announcement posters of both World War I and II. “Jap...You're Next!” features a new painting created by Flagg c.1942. Here, Uncle Sam is beefed up and stronger than ever; rolling up his sleeves with a wrench in his hand.The imagery references Flagg's iconic “I Want You” poster with artistic changes. Flagg's Uncle Sam imagery carries high profile notoriety amongst public and poster collector alike. This is the medium size version of this poster. James Montgomery Flagg (1877-1960) began his illustration career at the age of 12, with contributions to Life magazine by age 14. He studied in New York at the Art Students League as well as in London and Paris. He worked in a variety of illustration styles in publishing, and rose to become the top paid illustrator at the height of his career. Flagg is best known for his patriotic recruitment posters. His most famous, “I Want You,” features Uncle Sam. Flagg modeled the portrait of Uncle Sam on himself, only adding a goatee and white hair. The poster was wildly successful reaching over four million copies produced during World War I alone. This is an Original Vintage Poster; it is not a reproduction. This poster is conservation mounted, linen backed, and in excellent condition. We guarantee the authenticity of all of our posters.
The Ross Art Group, Inc
Oct. 08, 2026
Original Vintage WWII Poster Jap You're Next Buy Extra Bonds James Montgomery Flagg 1942
Est: $800 - $1,200
James Montgomery Flagg is best known for his depiction of Uncle Sam in recruitment and public service announcement posters of both World War I and II. “Jap...You're Next!” features a new painting created by Flagg c.1942. Here, Uncle Sam is beefed up and stronger than ever; rolling up his sleeves with a wrench in his hand.The imagery references Flagg's iconic “I Want You” poster with artistic changes. Flagg's Uncle Sam imagery carries high profile notoriety amongst public and poster collector alike. James Montgomery Flagg (1877-1960) began his illustration career at the age of 12, with contributions to Life magazine by age 14. He studied in New York at the Art Students League as well as in London and Paris. He worked in a variety of illustration styles in publishing, and rose to become the top paid illustrator at the height of his career. Flagg is best known for his patriotic recruitment posters. His most famous, “I Want You,” features Uncle Sam. Flagg modeled the portrait of Uncle Sam on himself, only adding a goatee and white hair. The poster was wildly successful reaching over four million copies produced during World War I alone. This is an Original Vintage Poster; it is not a reproduction. This poster is conservation mounted, linen backed, and in excellent condition. We guarantee the authenticity of all of our posters.
The Ross Art Group, Inc
Oct. 08, 2026
I Want You for U.S. Army Original Poster 1917 by James Montgomery Flagg
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
One of the best known of all posters ever created is this image of Uncle Sam that was created by James Montgomery Flagg to stimulate recruiting efforts for the United States Army during World War I. Flagg modeled the portrait of Uncle Sam on himself, only adding a goatee and white hair. The poster was wildly successful reaching over four million copies produced during World War I alone. To this day, over one hundred years later it stands out for its realism and strong message. James Montgomery Flagg (1877-1960) began his illustration career at the age of 12, with contributions to Life magazine by age 14. He studied in New York at the Art Students League as well as in London and Paris. He worked in a variety of illustration styles in publishing, and rose to become the top paid illustrator at the height of his career. Flagg is best known for his patriotic recruitment posters and his images were used in World War II as well but none as successfully as I Want You . This is an Original Vintage Poster; it is not a reproduction. This poster has bold, fresh colors. It presents very well, as evidenced in the photo and is in overall excellent condition. This poster has been archivally backed onto linen. We guarantee the authenticity of all of our posters.
The Ross Art Group, Inc
Sep. 12, 2026
WALTER WINCHELL BY JAMES M. FLAGG (GLASS NEGATIVES)
Est: $60 - $80
JAMES MONTGOMERY FLAGG (1877-1969). Two glass plate negatives of Flagg's portrait illustration of Winchell; one is broken, but the other slightly larger one (7" x 5") is intact. Together with a later print of the portrait framed with a later printed photo of Walter Winchell at a nightclub with J. Edgar Hoover (frame 13" x 7"). PROVENANCE: THE HAROLD A. LAYER COLLECTION.
Turner Auctions + Appraisals
Sep. 04, 2026
JAMES MONTGOMERY FLAGG (AMERICAN, 1877-1960) WORLD WAR I / WWI POSTER
Est: $150 - $250
JAMES MONTGOMERY FLAGG (AMERICAN, 1877-1960) WORLD WAR I / WWI POSTER, single-sheet, depicting an industrial worker walking with a naval seaman and a soldier on the dock of a shipyard titled "TOGETHER WE WIN". Printed by the United States Shipping Board Emergency Fleet Corporation. The W.F. Powers Co., NY, lithographers. Housed in a modern frame. 1917 or 1918. 38 3/4" x 28 1/4" sight, 40 1/4" x 30" OA.
Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates
Aug. 29, 2026
Rare Original 1918 WW I Red Cross Poster JAMES M FLAGG
Est: $1,200 - $1,500
Flagg, James Montgomery 1877 - 1960 The Spirit of the Red Cross Lithography Printing 1918 40.5 x 27.9 in. (103 x 71 cm) Printer: no information Condition Details: (A-) was folded, on linen, minor tears and minimal staining at the edges #USA #World War I #Nurses #Red Cross
PosterConnection Inc.
Aug. 15, 2026
War Poster China WWII James Montgomery Flagg Child
Est: £90 - £180
Original vintage World War Two poster China Looks to Us! Issued by United China Relief - Design by James Montgomery Flagg (1877-1960) features a sketch portrait of a Chinese child alongside bold red lettering and Chinese lettering, possibly an interpretation of the artists name alongside his signature in English. Fair condition, staining, creasing, pinholes, backed on card. Country of issue: USA, designer: James Montgomery Flagg, size (cm): 56.5x36, year of printing: 1940s.
Antikbar Original Vintage Posters
Jul. 30, 2026
James Montgomery Flagg, Speed Up America. 1943.
Est: $3,000 - $4,000
James Montgomery Flagg 1877-1960 Speed Up America. 1943. Condition B+ / A-: creases, abrasions and overpainting in image and along horizontal and vertical folds. Combining the legend of Paul Revere and the visual horrors of World War II, Flagg has created an intense image of Uncle Sam on horseback, his jacket off, as he is urging his mount to speed up, a fiery swastika in the dark gray sky behind him. "The poster was called "Wake Up America" originally, but the title was changed later" (Flagg p. 40). Two International News Photos from the 1940s show Flagg posing with a copy of this poster, in each image he is dressed as Uncle Sam, because, just as with his I Want You poster, he used himself as the model for this image. Flagg p. 40 & 41, Pollack p. 189.
Swann Auction Galleries
Jul. 30, 2026
James Montgomery Flagg, "I Want You in the Navy and I Want You Now." 1917.
Est: $800 - $1,200
James Montgomery Flagg 1877-1960 "I Want You in the Navy and I Want You Now." 1917. Condition A-: small unobtrusive repaired tears and slight staining at edges. "Printed by request from Leslie's Preparedness Number, July 6, 1916."
Swann Auction Galleries
Jul. 30, 2026
James Montgomery Flagg, 1877-1960, I Want You for U.S. Army. 1917.
Est: $5,000 - $7,500
James Montgomery Flagg 1877-1960 I Want You for U.S. Army. 1917. Condition B+: tears and repaired tears in margins, archival tape on verso; minor creases in margins and image. Paper. "The best known American poster of all time" (Darracott xviii) and clearly "a cultural icon" of 20th century imagery and propaganda (Power of the Poster p. 162). Flagg p. 80 and cover, American Style 60, IWM I p. 27, Rawls p. 13, Theofiles 11, Darracott 13, Rickards 14, Borkan p. 13, Word & Image p. 48, Modern American 24, Power of The Poster 156, War Posters 18.
Swann Auction Galleries
Jun. 28, 2026
JAMES MONTGOMERY FLAGG ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATION, 1935
Est: $900 - $1,200
James Montgomery Flagg (1877-1960) Untitled (Mokey and Chum) 1935 The original illustration in India ink on paper is signed lower right. It illustrated a full-page plate in Mokey, a novel written by Jennie Harris Oliver and published in 1935 by the Burton Publishing Company of Kansas City, Missouri, which is where this work was purchased for $75.00 by the current owner's father in 1971. The main character, Mokey Delano, first appears in a series of popular short stories written for national publications like The Delineator and Good Housekeeping. In 1935, the stories were compiled and expanded into the hardcover book. James Montgomery Flagg was a prolific American artist best known for creating the iconic ' I Want YOU for U.S. Army' Uncle Sam recruitment poster. That 1971 receipt to a Kansas City frame shop owner is included. Image measures 26.5 x 21 with a framed size of 35.25 x 29 inches. Without proof of exemption, be aware that internet sales tax applies to all Internet transactions and local sales tax may apply to local pick-up transactions. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell. Until further notice, we cannot offer international shipping in-house.
Soulis Auctions
Jun. 27, 2026
JAMES MONTGOMERY FLAGG Original Poster Art
Est: $6,000 - $12,000
Original charcoal and gouache by James Montgomery Flagg (American, 1877-1960), an artist best known for his Uncle Sam recruitment posters in WWI. Depicts standing man figure, the actor Thomas Meighan. Image was used in the poster for "The Alaskan," a 1924 Paramount silent movie also starring Estelle Taylor. Signed lower left. Sight size 37" x 19-1/2" frame 39-1/2" x 21-1/2". Provenance: Given to the actor (Meighan) by the artist. Artwork has always been in possession of the Meighan family. The actor was the consignor's second great uncle. This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.
Blackwell Auctions LLC
Jun. 18, 2026
James Montgomery Flagg, (1877-1960), Portrait of Frances Alda. Circa 1910.
Est: $300 - $500
James Montgomery Flagg (1877-1960) Portrait of Frances Alda. Circa 1910. Graphite on paper, adhered to board. Signed in lower left.
Swann Auction Galleries
Jun. 11, 2026
Original Vintage I Want You Uncle Sam Poster by James Montgomery Flagg 1917
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
One of the best known of all posters ever created is this image of Uncle Sam that was created by James Montgomery Flagg to stimulate recruiting efforts for the United States Army during World War I. Flagg modeled the portrait of Uncle Sam on himself, only adding a goatee and white hair. The poster was wildly successful reaching over four million copies produced during World War I alone. To this day, over one hundred years later it stands out for its realism and strong message. James Montgomery Flagg (1877-1960) began his illustration career at the age of 12, with contributions to Life magazine by age 14. He studied in New York at the Art Students League as well as in London and Paris. He worked in a variety of illustration styles in publishing, and rose to become the top paid illustrator at the height of his career. Flagg is best known for his patriotic recruitment posters and his images were used in World War II as well but none as successfully as I Want You . This is an Original Vintage Poster; it is not a reproduction. This poster has recently been restored with the red color enhanced and fold lines minimized. It is in overall excellent condition. This poster has been archivally backed onto linen. We guarantee the authenticity of all of our posters.
The Ross Art Group, Inc
Jun. 11, 2026
FLAGG, James Montgomery (1877 - 1960). I Am Telling You. 1918.
Est: $200 - $300
FLAGG, James Montgomery (1877 - 1960). I Am Telling You. 1918. New York: American Lithographic Co. Flagg turns his Uncle Sam toward the home front audience in this poster, imploring viewers to “enlist in the army of war savers" through investment in War Savings Stamps. Paper. 30 x 20".
Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
May. 09, 2026
JAMES MONTGOMERY FLAGG Original Poster Art
Est: $10,000 - $20,000
Original charcoal and gouache by James Montgomery Flagg (American, 1877-1960), an artist best known for his Uncle Sam recruitment posters in WWI. Depicts standing man figure, the actor Thomas Meighan. Image was used in the poster for "The Alaskan," a 1924 Paramount silent movie also starring Estelle Taylor. Signed lower left. Sight size 37" x 19-1/2" frame 39-1/2" x 21-1/2". Provenance: Given to the actor (Meighan) by the artist. Artwork has always been in possession of the Meighan family. The actor was the consignor's second great uncle. This item will need to be shipped by a packing company of your choice. We maintain a list of reliable shippers, or you may choose your own.
Blackwell Auctions LLC
May. 02, 2026
James Montgomery Flagg
Est: $50 - $75
Susan E. Meyer, 1974.
Davis Brothers Auction
May. 01, 2026
James Montgomery Flagg, 1877-1960, The Argument, Charcoal and Wash
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
James Montgomery Flagg 1877-1960 The Argument Charcoal and Wash Signed u.c. Provenance: New York Private Collection, thence by descent
Nye & Company
Mar. 20, 2026
James Montgomery Flagg (AM 1877-1960) Self Portrait
Est: $300 - $500
James Montgomery Flagg (American 1877-1960) Self Portrait- Pencil sketch 8.5 x 5" Flagg is one of the best known American illustrators. His I WANT YOU WWI propaganda poster cemented Uncle Sam in our national consciousness. At his peak, Flagg was reported to have been the highest-paid magazine illustrator in America. He worked for The Saturday Evening Post and Collier's, which were two of the most popular U.S. journals. In 1946, Flagg published his autobiography, Roses and Buckshot. Apart from his work as an illustrator, Flagg painted portraits which reveal the influence of John Singer Sargent. Flagg's sitters included Mark Twain and Ethel Barrymore; his portrait of Jack Dempsey now hangs in the Great Hall of the National Portrait Gallery.
Merrill's Auctioneers & Appraisers
Mar. 06, 2026
JAMES MONTGOMERY FLAGG (AMERICAN, 1877-1960) WORLD WAR I / WW1 VICTORY GARDEN POSTER
Est: $100 - $200
JAMES MONTGOMERY FLAGG (AMERICAN, 1877-1960) WORLD WAR I / WW1 VICTORY GARDEN POSTER, linen-backed single sheet, featuring a stylized depiction of Columbia sowing seeds in a tilled field and bearing inscriptions that read, in part, "Will you have a part in Victory?" and "Every Garden a Munition Plant", published by The National War Garden Commission. Housed in a modern frame. 1919. 33 1/2" x 21 1/2" sight, 37" x 25" OA.
Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates
Dec. 04, 2025
James Montgomery Flagg, (1877-1960), Self portrait with muse. 1942.
Est: $600 - $900
James Montgomery Flagg (1877-1960) Self portrait with muse. 1942. Pencil and watercolor on paper. Dated and initialed in lower right.
Swann Auction Galleries
Dec. 04, 2025
James Montgomery Flagg, (1877-1960), Dean Cornwell in his studio. 1920., Watercolor and pencil on board., 21 3/4 x 29 3/4 in. (55.2 x 75.6 cm.), Frame: 21 3/4 x 29 3/4 in. (55.2 x 75.6 cm.)
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
James Montgomery Flagg (1877-1960) Dean Cornwell in his studio. 1920. Watercolor and pencil on board. Signed in lower left. Publication: C.D.B. Bryan, Mort Walker and the Art of Illustration, Architectural Digest, July 1988, p. 62, illustrated.
Swann Auction Galleries
Dec. 04, 2025
James Montgomery Flagg, (1870-1960), ”P.S.” 1905.
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
James Montgomery Flagg (1870-1960) "P.S." 1905. Watercolor on paper mounted to board. Signed in lower left image. Publication: Illustration for a postcard from the "Life Series" issued by Life Publishing Co., distributed by Edward Gross N.Y.
Swann Auction Galleries
Dec. 04, 2025
James Montgomery Flagg, "Nuthin' I like!" 1928.
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
James Montgomery Flagg (1877-1960) "Nuthin' I like!" 1928. Ink on thin board. Signed in lower left image. Publication: Advertisement illustration for Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., 1928.
Swann Auction Galleries
Dec. 04, 2025
James Montgomery Flagg, (1877-1960), Group of 4 WWII era cartoons. Circa 1943.
Est: $1,200 - $1,600
James Montgomery Flagg (1877-1960) Group of 4 WWII era cartoons. Circa 1943. Watercolor and ink on paper. Signed "Monty" or initialed "J.M.F." on each sheet. Titles inscribed on each: "Portraits of 2 American dim-wits;" "The Womb of Bellona;" "Yoo-hoo, your ship is showing;" and "Wait for Baby."
Swann Auction Galleries
Dec. 03, 2025
FLAGG, James Montgomery (American, 1877 – 1960). Two Origin...
Est: $400 - $600
FLAGG, James Montgomery (American, 1877 – 1960). Two Original Charcoal Portraits and One Pencil Sketch, three. Including, original charcoal portrait of Joseph Shovlin. Signed, dated 1931, and inscribed with the title in charcoal. Charcoal on paper. Toned, soiled, several small marginal tears. Good. Shovlin is the birth name of Michael Whalen (1902 – 1941), known film and television projects include: White Fang, Poor Little Rich Girl, Wee Willie Winkie, Batman and Robin (serial), Elmer Gantry, and more. Approximately 16 x 12”; original charcoal portrait of Michael Whalen. Signed, dated 1941, and inscribed with the title in charcoal. Charcoal on paper. Soiled, several marginal tears, upper edge with holes from sketchbook spiral binding. Very good. Approximately 17 x 13 ½ ”; and original pencil sketch of two male heads. Signed with the artist’s initials. [N.p., ca. 20th century]. Graphite on paper. Toned, large chip missing from right margin (not affecting sketches or initials), some faint creasing, marginal wear. Good. Approximately 11 x 8 ½”. Each unframed. Largest 17 x 13 ½ ”.
Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
Nov. 13, 2025
FLAGG, James Montgomery (1877 - 1960). Yours in Trust – For...
Est: $300 - $500
FLAGG, James Montgomery (1877 - 1960). Yours in Trust – Forestry / We Must Protect It from Fire. 1939. Offset lithograph poster commissioned by The American Forestry Association and the Maryland State Department of Forestry. It features two men in a forest setting, with a wildfire visible in the background, emphasizing the importance of protecting natural resources. Linen backed. A-/B+. 19 x 13 ½”.
Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
Nov. 13, 2025
FLAGG, James Montgomery (1877 – 1960). I Am Telling You. 19...
Est: $400 - $600
FLAGG, James Montgomery (1877 – 1960). I Am Telling You. 1918. New York: American Lithographic Co. Flagg turns his Uncle Sam toward the home front audience in this poster, imploring viewers to “enlist in the army of war savers” through investment in War Savings Stamps. Linen backed. Light original folds; short repaired tears at top center. A-. 29 7/8 x 20”.
Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
Nov. 13, 2025
FLAGG, James Montgomery (1877 – 1960). I Want You / for the...
Est: $300 - $500
FLAGG, James Montgomery (1877 – 1960). I Want You / for the U.S. Army. 1940. [New York]: Leslie-Judge Co. Offset lithograph poster. This is the World War II era printing of Flagg’s famous design. Small version. Paper (encased in mylar). Small tear in lower right corner, outside image; light creases. B+. 12 3/8 x 9”.
Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
Nov. 04, 2025
CIRCLE OF JAMES MONTGOMERIE FLAGG (AMERICAN 1877 - 1960), A TREE NYMPH
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
CIRCLE OF JAMES MONTGOMERIE FLAGG (AMERICAN 1877 - 1960)A TREE NYMPHOil on canvas128 x 93.5cm (50¼ x 36¾ in.)
Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
Oct. 16, 2025
Group of 13 Vanity Fair Lithographs to include by Vincent Brooks, Day & Son Vanity Fair "SPY", Jean Baptiste Guth "H.B." , James Montgomery Flagg, Sir Leslie Matthew Ward chromolithographs, circa 1870-1910 23" x 19" ...
Est: $150 - $300
Group of 13 Vanity Fair Lithographs to include by Vincent Brooks, Day & Son Vanity Fair "SPY", Jean Baptiste Guth "H.B." , James Montgomery Flagg, Sir Leslie Matthew Ward chromolithographs, circa 1870-1910 23" x 19" largest frame size
Nadeau's Auction Gallery
Sep. 20, 2025
War Poster Uncle Sam I Want You For US Army
Est: £180 - £360
High quality offset lithograph reproduction of the World War One recruiting poster - I Want You For U.S. Army - featuring an iconic illustration of Uncle Sam pointing at the viewer by the American artist James Montgomery Flagg (1877-1960). Flagg based his design on the original British Lord Kitchener poster of three years earlier. Flagg used a modified version of his own face for Uncle Sam, and veteran Walter Botts provided the pose. This poster was most likely printed in the 1960s by the Imperial War Museum in the UK for sale to the members of the public. Good condition, folds, creasing, tears, staining, pinholes. Country of issue: USA, designer: James Montgomery Flagg, size (cm): 69x51, year of printing: 1960s.
Antikbar Original Vintage Posters
Sep. 06, 2025
Rare Original c 1940s Fire Prevention Poster JM Flagg
Est: $500 - $600
Flagg, James Montgomery 1877 - 1960 Your Forests - Your Fault - Your Loss Offset ca. 1941 18.8 x 11.8 in. (48 x 30 cm) Printer: no information Condition Details: (A-) was folded, on linen (old), minor wear at the folds #USA #National Parks #Fire Prevention #Uncle Sam
PosterConnection Inc.
Sep. 06, 2025
Original 1940s US Fire Prevention Poster JM Flagg Art
Est: $500 - $600
Flagg, James Montgomery 1877 - 1960 Forest Defense is National Defense Letterpress Print ca. 1941 18.1 x 14.1 in. (46 x 36 cm) Printer: no information Condition Details: (A-) was folded, on linen (old), minimal creasing at the edges #USA #National Parks #Fire Prevention
PosterConnection Inc.
Sep. 06, 2025
Rare Original 1918 WW I Red Cross Poster JAMES M FLAGG
Est: $1,200 - $1,500
Flagg, James Montgomery 1877 - 1960 The Spirit of the Red Cross Lithography 1918 40.5 x 27.9 in. (103 x 71 cm) Printer: no information Condition Details: (A-) was folded, on linen, minor tears and minimal staining at the edges #USA #World War I #Nurses #Red Cross
PosterConnection Inc.
Sep. 06, 2025
RARE Original US WW I Poster Flagg Wake Up America
Est: $5,000 - $6,000
Flagg, James Montgomery 1877 - 1960 Wake up, America! Lithography 1917 41.7 x 27.9 in. (106 x 71 cm) Printer: The Hegeman Print, N.Y. Condition Details: (B) on linen, horiz. crease/crack in center, large prof. restoration along upper left edge from -W- (- Wake-) into blue and gray image background, tears and creases in the bottom text area, incl. 2 losses under -TT- of -Committee- and in the lower right margin #USA #World War I
PosterConnection Inc.
Sep. 06, 2025
Original 1917 US WW I Poster Flagg The Navy Needs You
Est: $1,200 - $1,500
Flagg, James Montgomery 1877 - 1960 The Navy needs you Lithography 1917 41.7 x 27.5 in. (106 x 70 cm) Printer: H.C. Miner Litho Co., New York Condition Details: (B+) on linen, minor tears and creases at the edges, one of them 5 in./12 cm at the top to the left of the flag, slight horiz. crease in lower image #USA #World War I
PosterConnection Inc.
Aug. 07, 2025
James Montgomery Flagg. Help China! / China is Helping Us / United China Relief. Circa 1944. 41¾x26¾ inches, 106x68 cm.
Est: $800 - $1,200
James Montgomery Flagg 1877-1960 Help China! / China is Helping Us / United China Relief. Circa 1944. Condition A / A-: restoration along vertical and horizontal folds. Uncle Sam is helping a woman and her child escape from the fiery carnage behind them, accompanied by a wounded Chinese soldier. In the 1930s, the Japanese waged a brutal war on the civilians of China and, in 1942, when Congress authorized aid to China, posters began to appear appealing for contributions. This is the larger format. Flagg p. 88.
Swann Auction Galleries
Aug. 07, 2025
James Montgomery Flagg. Wake Up, America! / Civilization Calls. 1917. 40½x27½ inches, 102¾x69¾ cm.
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
James Montgomery Flagg 1870-1960 Wake Up, America! / Civilization Calls. 1917. Condition B+ / A-: overpainting in margins and text; creases, abrasions and repaired tears in text and image. America remained removed, both psychologically and physically, from the widening horror of the war in Europe through 1917. Yet, as distant and isolated as America was, the winds of war were not ignored by all. Before the United States officially entered the war, private groups of concerned citizens and businessmen took it upon themselves to begin preparing America for the upcoming conflict. 1915 saw the foundation of the Mayor's Committee on National Defense, in New York, which helped establish similar organizations across the country to raise awareness and retool American industry to handle the needs of a war. Here, in a potent allegory, Columbia is rendered peacefully sleeping and unaware on the front porch, while behind her, the flames and smoke of war can be seen in the distance. This poster epitomizes "the New World turnaround from innocent neutrality to all out war - the mechanism of mass conversion" (Rawls p. 9). Printed and distributed in New York City, this poster is substantially rarer than most other World War I images, which were printed in numbers intended for national distribution. Given the care and attention Flagg paid to the design and printing of this image, he clearly had more time to work on it than his other Wake Up America Day poster, indicating that this poster would have been printed in the months following April 1917. Flagg p. 68, Rawls cover & frontispiece, Theofiles 7.
Swann Auction Galleries
Aug. 07, 2025
James Montgomery Flagg. Wake Up America Day. 1917. 41½x28 inches, 105½x71 cm.
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
James Montgomery Flagg 1870-1960 Wake Up America Day. 1917. Condition B+: repaired tears and minor restoration at edges and along vertical and horizontal folds. On April 6, 1917, the United States Congress declared war on Germany. Over the next two weeks, the Recruiting Committee of the Mayor's Committee on National Defense organized one of New York's largest public recruiting campaigns in history. The day chosen to "Wake Up America" was April 19, the anniversary of the Revolutionary War battles of Lexington and Concord. The event, to be held on the 142nd anniversary of Revere's ride, was a giant parade down 5th Avenue, which attracted over 60,000 spectators. Airplanes, "the Paul Reveres of the skies," dropped appeals for recruits all over the city. Flagg supervised the construction of ten floats for the parade, several of which he designed himself. Given the short time between the declaration of war and the massive event, Flagg had to design this poster very quickly, which likely explains why it is composed of fewer colors than his normal lithographic work.This powerful image, evoking a female Paul Revere emerging from the darkness, was not just a graphic flight of fancy. The "Wake Up America Day" celebrations began at midnight with a reenactment of Paul Revere's ride made by a young woman; Jean Earle Mohle, dressed as a Continental soldier, rode south through the streets of Manhattan "summoning the men of America to respond to their country's call" (New York Times, April 19, 1917). This is an image which Flagg, in his "only attempt at modernity," captures magnificently (Meehan 20). Flagg p. 69, Modern American 25, Rawls 136, Borkan p. 178.
Swann Auction Galleries
Aug. 07, 2025
James Montgomery Flagg. I Want You for U.S. Army. 1917. 40¼x30 inches, 102¼x76 cm.
Est: $3,000 - $4,000
James Montgomery Flagg 1870-1960 I Want You for U.S. Army. 1917. Condition B+: creases, losses, abrasions, repaired tears, replaced losses, minor foxing and adhesive stains in margins; minor creases and abrasions in image and along vertical and horizontal folds; reds slightly attenuated. "The best known American poster of all time" (Darracott xviii) and clearly "a cultural icon" of 20th century imagery and propaganda (Power of the Poster p. 162). Flagg p. 80 and cover, American Style 60, IWM I p. 27, Rawls p. 13, Theofiles 11, Darracott 13, Rickards 14, Borkan p. 13, Word & Image p. 48, Modern American 24, Power of The Poster 156, War Posters 18.
Swann Auction Galleries
Jul. 24, 2025
1917 JAMES MONTGOMERY FLAGG UNCLE SAM
Est: $300 - $500
James Montgomery Flagg (1877-1960), cover of Leslie's Illustrated Weekly Newspaper, features a variant of Uncle Sam holding a 1911 pistol, 'Get Off That Throne,' December 29th, 1917. Mailing label attached to the front cover, minor chipping along the margins. Also with a Leslie's Illustrated Weekly Newspaper from July 12, 1917, with an article about Flagg and his different patriotic artworks, missing front cover. 11 x 14 inches each.
Fairhill Auction LLC
Jul. 24, 2025
1916 JAMES MONTGOMERY FLAGG UNCLE SAM
Est: $300 - $500
James Montgomery Flagg (1877-1960), cover of Leslie's Illustrated Weekly Newspaper, July 6th, 1916, 'What Are You doing for preparedness?' Minor ink stains out of the image area on the front cover, .75-inch tear at the bottom margin, 11 x 14 inches.
Fairhill Auction LLC
Jul. 03, 2025
JAMES MONTGOMERY FLAGG, I NEED YOUR SKILL IN A WAR JOB!, POSTER
Est: $400 - $600
Artist: James Montgomery Flagg, American (1877 - 1960) Title: I need your skill in a WAR JOB! Year: 1943 Medium: Poster Size: 28 in. x 22 in. (71.12 cm x 55.88 cm)
RoGallery
Jun. 29, 2025
JAMES MONTGOMERY FLAGG (NY, 1877-1960)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
JAMES MONTGOMERY FLAGG (NY, 1877-1960) "Flower Plants!", graphite and watercolor on paper, signed, titled and dated 1942, depicting a moment on the NYC street here Flagg lived, during WWII. In mahogany stick frame, under glass, tear to lower right corner. The artist was also an illustrator, best remembered for his iconic 1917 "I Want You" poster of Uncle Sam created for United States Army recruitment during WWI.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Jun. 19, 2025
Original Vintage WWII Poster Jap You're Next Buy Extra Bonds James Montgomery Flagg 1942 Large
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
James Montgomery Flagg is best known for his depiction of Uncle Sam in recruitment and public service announcement posters of both World War I and II. "Jap...You're Next!" features a new painting created by Flagg c.1942. Here, Uncle Sam is beefed up and stronger than ever; rolling up his sleeves with a wrench in his hand.The imagery references Flagg's iconic "I Want You" poster with artistic changes. Flagg's Uncle Sam imagery carries high profile notoriety amongst public and poster collector alike. This is the large size version of this poster. James Montgomery Flagg (1877-1960) began his illustration career at the age of 12, with contributions to Life magazine by age 14. He studied in New York at the Art Students League as well as in London and Paris. He worked in a variety of illustration styles in publishing, and rose to become the top paid illustrator at the height of his career. Flagg is best known for his patriotic recruitment posters. His most famous, "I Want You," features Uncle Sam. Flagg modeled the portrait of Uncle Sam on himself, only adding a goatee and white hair. The poster was wildly successful reaching over four million copies produced during World War I alone. This is an Original Vintage Poster; it is not a reproduction. This poster is conservation mounted, linen backed, and in excellent condition. The original fold marks made from distribution by the US Government are still visible but have been diminished in the backing process. We guarantee the authenticity of all of our posters.
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