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Illustrator, Painter, Caricaturist, b. 1877 - d. 1960

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 concept for "I Want You" was originally based on the 1914 British recruitment poster by Alfred Leete.

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              • Shocking World War II Date Letter from the Artist of "Uncle Sam", James Montgomery Flagg
                Aug. 07, 2024

                Shocking World War II Date Letter from the Artist of "Uncle Sam", James Montgomery Flagg

                Est: $400 - $500

                James Montgomery Flagg New York, NY, June 30, 1944 Shocking World War II Date Letter from the Artist of "Uncle Sam", James Montgomery Flagg TLS An incredibly candid typed letter signed boldly in pencil "Monty" at conclusion, two pages, 8.5" x 11", New York, June 30, 1944. Written to an unnamed correspondent whom he addresses as "Lad," the letter swings wildly from the satirical to the absurd to the upsetting, with inconsistencies in tone, narrative and philosophy throughout. Please view scans for content. The year of our letter, Flagg would recreate his famous World War I "I Want You!" poster into a World War II version in which Uncle Sam commands Franklin Delano Roosevelt to stay in office, reading "I Want You F.D.R. Stay and Finish the Job!" James Montgomery Flagg (1877 - 1960) was an American artist, comic artist and illustrator. He worked in media ranging from fine art painting to cartooning, but is best remembered for his political posters, particularly his 1917 poster of Uncle Sam created for United States Army recruitment during World War I. An acerbic, polarizing figure, Flagg remains one of the prolific and best-known illustrators of the twentieth century. This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses. WE PROVIDE IN-HOUSE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE!

                University Archives
              • James Montgomery Flagg (1877-1960), High tea social, circa 1930
                Jul. 16, 2024

                James Montgomery Flagg (1877-1960), High tea social, circa 1930

                Est: $500 - $700

                James Montgomery Flagg (1877-1960) High tea social Watercolor and ink on paper Signed lower right: James Montgomery Flagg

                John Moran Auctioneers
              • Buy Extra Bonds / Jap.. You're Next! 1945.
                Jul. 11, 2024

                Buy Extra Bonds / Jap.. You're Next! 1945.

                Est: $1,400 - $1,700

                ARTIST: JAMES MONTGOMERY FLAGG (1870-1960) SIZE: 13 7/8 x 19 7/8 in./35.3 x 50.5 cm PRINTER: DESCRIPTION: Uncle Sam rolls up his sleeves for round two of WWII on the occasion of V-E Day and the 7th War Loan. James Montgomery Flagg introduced the character of Uncle Sam in his 1917 I Want You poster (see PAI-XCI, 76). The same image first appeared in 1942, with this bottom text: “We’ll Finish the Job!” (War & Propaganda; American)

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              • WWII UNCLE SAM WAR JOB JAMES MONTGOMERY FLAGG POSTER
                Jul. 03, 2024

                WWII UNCLE SAM WAR JOB JAMES MONTGOMERY FLAGG POSTER

                Est: $180 - $300

                I need your skill in a WAR JOB!', artwork by James Montgomery Flagg, (1877-1960), OWI Poster No. 25, US Government Printing Office, 1943-O-502683, 28 x 22 inches. Mailing folds, two 1-inch tears along the right margins.

                Fairhill Auction LLC
              • JAMES MONTGOMERY FLAGG, I NEED YOUR SKILL IN A WAR JOB!, POSTER
                Jul. 01, 2024

                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)

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              • FLAGG, James Montgomery(American, 1877-1960) John Golden. 1...
                Jun. 26, 2024

                FLAGG, James Montgomery(American, 1877-1960) John Golden. 1...

                Est: $200 - $300

                FLAGG, James Montgomery(American, 1877-1960) John Golden. 1931. Charcoal on paper. 11 x 8½”. Titled and signed lower right. American Magazine label verso inscribed “5305, March 1931, Kellard - When It Comes To Neighbors.” Paper has loss but image is visually intact. Paper is brittle.

                Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
              • FLAGG, James Montgomery(American, 1877-1960) Rube Goldberg....
                Jun. 26, 2024

                FLAGG, James Montgomery(American, 1877-1960) Rube Goldberg....

                Est: $300 - $500

                FLAGG, James Montgomery(American, 1877-1960) Rube Goldberg. 1931. Charcoal on paper. 11 x 8½”. Titled and signed lower left. American Magazine label verso inscribed “5305, March 1931, Kellard - When It Comes To Neighbors.” Paper has loss but image is visually intact. Paper is brittle and has some staining upper center from adhesive from label verso.

                Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
              • Original Reprint I Want You for U.S. Army Uncle Sam 1975 James Montgomery Flagg 1975
                Jun. 20, 2024

                Original Reprint I Want You for U.S. Army Uncle Sam 1975 James Montgomery Flagg 1975

                Est: $500 - $800

                One of the best known of all posters ever created is this imagery of Uncle Sam that was originally 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. It was reprinted here by the US Government in 1975 for use in recruiting for the Vietnam War. 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 is conservation mounted, linen backed, and in excellent condition. We guarantee the authenticity of all of our posters.

                The Ross Art Group, Inc
              • Original Vintage WWII Poster Jap You're Next Buy Extra Bonds James Montgomery Flagg 1942
                Jun. 20, 2024

                Original Vintage WWII Poster Jap You're Next Buy Extra Bonds James Montgomery Flagg 1942

                Est: $800 - $1,400

                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
              • [Posters]. Flagg, James Montgomery (1877-1960). "I Want You for U.S. Army."
                May. 16, 2024

                [Posters]. Flagg, James Montgomery (1877-1960). "I Want You for U.S. Army."

                Est: €2,000 - €3,000

                [Posters]. Flagg, James Montgomery (1877-1960). "I Want You for U.S. Army." Col. lithogr. poster, 100x74 cm., signed on the stone, New York, Leslie-Judge Co., 1917, framed. - Several restored spots in red border (incl. corners) in left margin (occas. also in blue border) and in lower right corner; flattened creases in centre of image upwards of the word "Army". Professionally laid down on linen. = Letterpress "Nearest Recruiting Station" in lower margin filled out with stamped "Academy Building, 102 South Main Street, Fall River, Mass." SEE ILLUSTRATION PLATE XXXIV.

                Bubb > Kuyper: Auctioneers of Books, Fine Arts & Manuscripts
              • FLAGG, James Montgomery (1877 – 1960). I Want You / For U.S...
                May. 16, 2024

                FLAGG, James Montgomery (1877 – 1960). I Want You / For U.S...

                Est: $5,000 - $7,000

                FLAGG, James Montgomery (1877 – 1960). I Want You / For U.S. Army / Nearest Recruiting Station. 1917. WW1 recruitment poster with Uncle Sam pictured pointing his finger at the viewer. Blank space below “nearest recruiting station” intended for address. Framed. Actual 39 ½ x 29 ½”. Pin holes to corners; loss to bottom left corner; small tears and chipping to edges; scattered creases. Not examined outside frame. B+.

                Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
              • James Montgomery Flagg, Wake Up, America! Civilization Calls (poster)
                May. 09, 2024

                James Montgomery Flagg, Wake Up, America! Civilization Calls (poster)

                Est: $2,500 - $3,500

                James Montgomery Flagg Wake Up, America! Civilization Calls (poster) 1917 offset lithograph in colors image: 39 h x 26 w in (99 x 66 cm) sheet: 42 h x 28.25 w in (107 x 72 cm) This poster was created for the Mayor's Committee on National Defense in New York, an organization that inspired many similar-minded groups across the United States on war preparedness prior to U.S. entry into World War I. Stamped to lower margin '729 6th Avenue, N.Y. City'. This work is from the edition printed by The Hegeman Print, New York. This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.

                Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
              • WWII UNCLE SAM WAR JOB JAMES MONTGOMERY FLAGG POSTER
                May. 06, 2024

                WWII UNCLE SAM WAR JOB JAMES MONTGOMERY FLAGG POSTER

                Est: $180 - $300

                I need your skill in a WAR JOB!', artwork by James Montgomery Flagg, (1877-1960), OWI Poster No. 25, US Government Printing Office, 1943-O-502683, 28 x 22 inches. Mailing folds, two 1-inch tears along the right margins.

                Fairhill Auction LLC
              • James Montgomery Flagg Pen & Ink Drawing Shoes
                May. 02, 2024

                James Montgomery Flagg Pen & Ink Drawing Shoes

                Est: $100 - $200

                Attributed to James Montgomery Flagg (American, 1877-1960). Pen & ink drawing of two pairs of shoes. Artist initialed J.M.F. in ink lower right. 7 1/2" x 7 1/2" (with frame 14 1/2" x 14 1/4"). Some toning to paper, tear upper right, loss to ink along right side.

                Willow Auction House
              • Original American World War I FLAGG Poster Boys Girls
                Apr. 20, 2024

                Original American World War I FLAGG Poster Boys Girls

                Est: $400 - $600

                Flagg, James Montgomery 1877 - 1960 Boys and Girls Lithograph 1918 40.1 x 29.9 in. (102 x 76 cm) Printer: American Lithographic Co., New York Condition Details: (A-/B+) small margin tears, minor staining at the edges#USA #World War I #Children #Uncle Sam

                PosterConnection Inc.
              • James Montgomery Flagg (1877-1960), The forgiveness
                Apr. 16, 2024

                James Montgomery Flagg (1877-1960), The forgiveness

                Est: $800 - $1,200

                James Montgomery Flagg (1877-1960) The forgiveness Watercolor and ink on paper Signed lower right: James Montgomery Flagg

                John Moran Auctioneers
              • James Montgomery Flagg (1877-1960), High tea social, circa 1930
                Apr. 16, 2024

                James Montgomery Flagg (1877-1960), High tea social, circa 1930

                Est: $1,000 - $1,500

                James Montgomery Flagg (1877-1960) High tea social Watercolor and ink on paper Signed lower right: James Montgomery Flagg

                John Moran Auctioneers
              • JAMES MONTGOMERY FLAGG OIL, PORTRAIT OF WOMAN.
                Mar. 06, 2024

                JAMES MONTGOMERY FLAGG OIL, PORTRAIT OF WOMAN.

                Est: $600 - $900

                James Montgomery Flagg (1877-1960) oil on board, portrait of female equestrian, signed lower right, James Montgomery Flagg. Image 20” x 15”, Overall in vintage frame 22” x 17”.

                William Smith Auctions
              • Original American World War II Uncle Sam Poster
                Feb. 08, 2024

                Original American World War II Uncle Sam Poster

                Est: $250 - $350

                Flagg, James Montgomery 1877 - 1960 I need your skill in a war job Offset 1943 27.9 x 22 in. (71 x 56 cm) Printer: U.S. Government Printing Office Condition Details: (A-) was folded, small tears and minimal staining at the edges#USA #World War II

                PosterConnection Inc.
              • Original Vintage WWII Poster Jap You're Next Buy Extra Bonds James Montgomery Flagg 1942
                Feb. 06, 2024

                Original Vintage WWII Poster Jap You're Next Buy Extra Bonds James Montgomery Flagg 1942

                Est: $800 - $1,400

                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
              • Original Reprint I Want You for U.S. Army Uncle Sam 1975 James Montgomery Flagg 1975
                Feb. 06, 2024

                Original Reprint I Want You for U.S. Army Uncle Sam 1975 James Montgomery Flagg 1975

                Est: $400 - $800

                One of the best known of all posters ever created is this imagery of Uncle Sam that was originally 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. It was reprinted here by the US Government in 1975 for use in recruiting for the Vietnam War. 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 is conservation mounted, linen backed, and in excellent condition. We guarantee the authenticity of all of our posters.

                The Ross Art Group, Inc
              • Original Vintage Uncle Sam I Want You WWII US Army
                Feb. 06, 2024

                Original Vintage Uncle Sam I Want You WWII US Army

                Est: $1,200 - $1,800

                One of the best known of all posters ever created is this image of Uncle Sam, originally created by James Montgomery Flagg 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. This poster was printed in 1940, to recruit soldiers for the fight in WWII. 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 is conservation mounted, linen backed, and in excellent condition. We guarantee the authenticity of all of our posters.

                The Ross Art Group, Inc
              • Original Vintage WWI Poster I Want You Uncle Sam by James Montgomery Flagg c1917 Varnished
                Feb. 06, 2024

                Original Vintage WWI Poster I Want You Uncle Sam by James Montgomery Flagg c1917 Varnished

                Est: $3,000 - $5,000

                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 is conservation mounted, linen backed, and in very good condition. Over 100 years old, it has lost some intensity of color but presents very well and is priced accordingly. There are minor restored tears and slight damage at the corners. This poster has been lightly varnished, which gives it a slight texture and sheen. We guarantee the authenticity of all of our posters.

                The Ross Art Group, Inc
              • James Montgomery Flagg (NY,1877-1960) watercolor painting antique
                Dec. 30, 2023

                James Montgomery Flagg (NY,1877-1960) watercolor painting antique

                Est: $1,300 - $1,600

                ARTIST: James Montgomery Flagg (New York, 1877 - 1960) TITLE: Three Women YEAR: 1938 MEDIUM: watercolor on paper CONDITION: Some foxing mostly by the left edge. Few small scratches/paint losses. Framed under glass. ART SIZE: 22 x 24 inches / 55 x 60 cm FRAME SIZE: 28 x 32 inches / 71 x 81 cm SIGNATURE: lower left PROVENANCE: This Week Magazine illustration CATEGORY: old antique vintage painting for auction sale online AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 129266 US Shipping $90 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Flagg was born on June 18, 1877, in Pelham, New York. He was enthusiastic about drawing from a young age, and had illustrations accepted by national magazines by the age of 12. By 14, he was a contributing artist for Life magazine, and the following year was on the staff of another magazine, Judge.From 1894 through 1898, he attended the Art Students League of New York. He studied fine art in London and Paris from 1898 to 1900, after which he returned to the United States, where he produced countless illustrations for books, magazine covers, political and humorous cartoons, advertising, and spot drawings. Among his creations was a comic strip that appeared regularly in Judge from 1903 until 1907, about a tramp character titled Nervy Nat.In 1915, he accepted commissions from Calkins and Holden to create advertisements for Edison Photo and Adler Rochester Overcoats but only on the condition that his name would not be associated with the campaign.He created his most famous work in 1917, a poster to encourage recruitment in the United States Army during World War I. It showed Uncle Sam pointing at the viewer (inspired by a 1914 British recruitment poster showing Lord Kitchener in a similar pose) with the caption "I Want YOU for U.S. Army". Flagg had first created the image for the July 6, 1916, cover of Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper with the headline "What Are You Doing for Preparedness?" Over four million copies of the poster were printed during World War I, and it was revived for World War II. Flagg used his own face for that of Uncle Sam (adding age and the white goatee), he said later, simply to avoid the trouble of arranging for a model. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt praised his resourcefulness for using his own face as the model. Flagg had a neighbor, Walter Botts, pose as a model for the strong shoulders, and thrusting forefinger of the piece.In 1917, he also attended the Illustrators' Ball, one of many annual masquerade balls in Manhattan, New York. The artists-only event was held in the 1845-built Hotel Brevoort in Greenwich Village, a neighborhood where many artists and cartoonists lived at the time. That year, the theme was "Kaleidoscopic Ball," with no specific requirements for costumes. Flagg dressed as the Scottish sailor Captain William Kidd.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. In 1948, he appeared in a Pabst Blue Ribbon magazine ad which featured the illustrator working at an easel in his New York studio with a young lady standing at his side and a tray with an open bottle of Pabst and two filled glasses sat before them.In Flagg's later years, when his failing eyesight forced him to abandon his art, he often took out his frustrations on his friends and himself. He died on May 27, 1960, in New York City. He was interred at Woodlawn Cemetery in The Bronx, New York City.

                Broward Auction Gallery LLC
              • VIETNAM WAR UNCLE SAM I WANT YOU POSTER BY JAMES MONTGOMERY FLAGG
                Dec. 11, 2023

                VIETNAM WAR UNCLE SAM I WANT YOU POSTER BY JAMES MONTGOMERY FLAGG

                Est: $120 - $220

                Original Vietnam War Uncle Sam poster 'I Want You for U.S. Army', by James Montgomery Flagg (1877-1960), U.S. Government Printing Office: 1968 O-307959 RPI-223 June 1968, directly printed on cardboard, some scuff marks and lightly bumped corners, 14 x 11 inches.

                Fairhill Auction LLC
              • James Montgomery Flagg (1877-1960), The forgiveness, Watercolor and ink on paper, Image/Sheet: 18" H x 23.5" W
                Nov. 14, 2023

                James Montgomery Flagg (1877-1960), The forgiveness, Watercolor and ink on paper, Image/Sheet: 18" H x 23.5" W

                Est: $1,200 - $1,800

                James Montgomery Flagg (1877-1960) The forgiveness Watercolor and ink on paper Signed lower right: James Montgomery Flagg

                John Moran Auctioneers
              • James Montgomery Flagg (1877-1960), High tea social, circa 1930, Watercolor and ink on paper, Sheet: 23.75" H x 22.25" W
                Nov. 14, 2023

                James Montgomery Flagg (1877-1960), High tea social, circa 1930, Watercolor and ink on paper, Sheet: 23.75" H x 22.25" W

                Est: $2,000 - $3,000

                James Montgomery Flagg (1877-1960) High tea social Watercolor and ink on paper Signed lower right: James Montgomery Flagg

                John Moran Auctioneers
              • Buy Extra Bonds / Jap... You're Next! 1945.
                Nov. 12, 2023

                Buy Extra Bonds / Jap... You're Next! 1945.

                Est: $1,200 - $1,500

                ARTIST: JAMES MONTGOMERY FLAGG (1870-1960) SIZE: 14 x 20 1/4 in./35.4 x 51.4 cm PRINTER: DESCRIPTION: Uncle Sam rolls up his sleeves for round two of WWII on the occasion of V-E Day and the 7th War Loan. James Montgomery Flagg introduced the character of Uncle Sam in his 1917 I Want You poster (see No. 76). (War & Propaganda; American)

                Poster Auctions International Inc
              • Speed Up America.
                Nov. 12, 2023

                Speed Up America.

                Est: $6,000 - $7,000

                ARTIST: JAMES MONTGOMERY FLAGG (1870-1960) SIZE: 28 7/8 x 45 1/8 in./73.3 x 114.6 cm PRINTER: Plampin Litho., New York City DESCRIPTION: As in his famous poster I Want You for U.S. Army (see No. 76), Flagg once again used himself as the model in this very rare image. The poster was originally titled “Wake Up America,” but perhaps because he had already created a poster with this title in 1917, Flagg opted to use “Speed Up America” instead. (War & Propaganda; American)

                Poster Auctions International Inc
              • Navy / Don't Read American History – Make It! 1918.
                Nov. 12, 2023

                Navy / Don't Read American History – Make It! 1918.

                Est: $1,200 - $1,500

                ARTIST: JAMES MONTGOMERY FLAGG (1870-1960) SIZE: 28 x 42 1/4 in./71.2 x 107.3 cm PRINTER: Miner Litho., New York DESCRIPTION: This fascinating recruitment poster positions its persuasion on the fulcrum of class, education, and American masculinity. Ironically, in this same year, the American Library Association published posters soliciting books for American WWI soldiers who needed distractions from the tedium and horror of making history (see John E. Sheridan, PAI-LXXII, 356). (War & Propaganda; American)

                Poster Auctions International Inc
              • Wake Up, America! 1917.
                Nov. 12, 2023

                Wake Up, America! 1917.

                Est: $6,000 - $8,000

                ARTIST: JAMES MONTGOMERY FLAGG (1870-1960) SIZE: 25 7/8 x 38 5/8 in./65.7 x 98.2 cm PRINTER: The Hegeman Print, New York (not shown) DESCRIPTION: Columbia sleeps, clothed within the Stars and Stripes on a front-porch rocker in this alarm clock to the nation. One of the best and rarest of World War I posters, its slogan has been used as a title for innumerable books, including Rawls' famous "World War I and the American Poster"—and its message is seemingly inexhaustible and just as potent today as 106 years ago. (War & Propaganda; American)

                Poster Auctions International Inc
              • I Want You for U.S. Army. 1917.
                Nov. 12, 2023

                I Want You for U.S. Army. 1917.

                Est: $6,000 - $8,000

                ARTIST: JAMES MONTGOMERY FLAGG (1870-1960) SIZE: 29 3/4 x 40 1/4 in./75.6 x 102.2 cm PRINTER: Leslie Judge Co., New York DESCRIPTION: Although Flagg was already a successful and prolific illustrator by the time World War I started, this poster was to become “his greatest public triumph." He used himself as a model, and the work was "originally used on a Leslie’s Magazine cover in late 1916, and was quickly adopted by the Army when the war broke out. All told nearly 5 million were printed in both world wars” (Theofiles, p. 9). (War & Propaganda; American)

                Poster Auctions International Inc
              • JAMES MONTGOMERY FLAGG, I NEED YOUR SKILL IN A WAR JOB!, POSTER
                Nov. 04, 2023

                JAMES MONTGOMERY FLAGG, I NEED YOUR SKILL IN A WAR JOB!, POSTER

                Est: $500 - $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
              • UNCLE SAM BY JAMES MONTGOMERY FLAGG
                Oct. 18, 2023

                UNCLE SAM BY JAMES MONTGOMERY FLAGG

                Est: $100 - $140

                Uncle Sam magazine cover by James Montgomery Flagg (1877-1960), 'What Are You Doing for Preparedness', cover of Leslie's Illustrated Weekly Newspaper, July 6th 1916, 14 x 10 inches. Loss and chips with upper right corner reattached.

                Fairhill Auction LLC
              • WWII UNCLE SAM WAR JOB JAMES MONTGOMERY FLAGG POSTER
                Oct. 18, 2023

                WWII UNCLE SAM WAR JOB JAMES MONTGOMERY FLAGG POSTER

                Est: $140 - $220

                American poster, 'I need your skill in a WAR JOB!', artwork by James Montgomery Flagg, (1877-1960), OWI Poster No. 25, U.S. Government Printing Office, 1943-O-502683. Mailing folds, splits at mailing folds, two pinhole marks at top margin 28 x 22 inches.

                Fairhill Auction LLC
              • JOHN FISKE'S OLD VIRGINIA BY JAMES MONTGOMERY FLAGG
                Oct. 18, 2023

                JOHN FISKE'S OLD VIRGINIA BY JAMES MONTGOMERY FLAGG

                Est: $80 - $120

                'John Fiske's Old Virginia - Atlantic: December', by James Montgomery Flagg (1877-1960), one of his earliest work, indicated by the style and his signature. Cover for Atlantic magazine. Printed by Armstrong & Co., Boston, linen-backed, 1895. Creases, slightly trimmed at the bottom margin. 16 x 12.5 inches.

                Fairhill Auction LLC
              • VIETNAM WAR UNCLE SAM I WANT YOU POSTER BY JAMES MONTGOMERY FLAGG
                Oct. 18, 2023

                VIETNAM WAR UNCLE SAM I WANT YOU POSTER BY JAMES MONTGOMERY FLAGG

                Est: $120 - $220

                Original Vietnam War Uncle Sam poster 'I Want You for U.S. Army', by James Montgomery Flagg (1877-1960), U.S. Government Printing Office: 1968 O-307959 RPI-223 June 1968, directly printed on cardboard, minor scuff marks and very lightly bumped corners, 14 x 11 inches.

                Fairhill Auction LLC
              • Original Reprint I Want You for U.S. Army Uncle Sam 1975 James Montgomery Flagg 1975
                Oct. 17, 2023

                Original Reprint I Want You for U.S. Army Uncle Sam 1975 James Montgomery Flagg 1975

                Est: $500 - $1,000

                One of the best known of all posters ever created is this imagery of Uncle Sam that was originally 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. It was reprinted here by the US Government in 1975 for use in recruiting for the Vietnam War. 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 is conservation mounted, linen backed, and in excellent condition. We guarantee the authenticity of all of our posters.

                The Ross Art Group, Inc
              • Original Vintage WWII Poster Jap You're Next Buy Extra Bonds James Montgomery Flagg 1942 Medium
                Oct. 17, 2023

                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
              • Original Vintage WWII Poster Jap You're Next Buy Extra Bonds James Montgomery Flagg 1942
                Oct. 17, 2023

                Original Vintage WWII Poster Jap You're Next Buy Extra Bonds James Montgomery Flagg 1942

                Est: $800 - $1,400

                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
              • JAMES MONTGOMERY FLAGG (AMERICAN,1877-1960).
                Oct. 15, 2023

                JAMES MONTGOMERY FLAGG (AMERICAN,1877-1960).

                Est: $600 - $900

                Portrait of Oscar Tschirky (1866-1950) "Oscar of the Waldorf". Famous maître d' of Delmonico's Restaurant, cook book author, and inventor of the Waldorf salad. Charcoal on paper. Inscribed and signed lower left. From a Rye, NY collection.

                Clarke Auction Gallery
              • James Montgomery Flagg (American, 1877-1960), Portrait of Kathleen Parkhurst in The Pirates of Penzance, D'Oyly Carte Opera Company, oil on canvas, 126 x 100cm
                Oct. 03, 2023

                James Montgomery Flagg (American, 1877-1960), Portrait of Kathleen Parkhurst in The Pirates of Penzance, D'Oyly Carte Opera Company, oil on canvas, 126 x 100cm

                Est: £3,000 - £5,000

                James Montgomery Flagg (American, 1877-1960) Portrait of Kathleen Parkhurst in The Pirates of Penzance, D'Oyly Carte Opera Company oil on canvas signed and dated 1936

                Gorringes
              • JAMES MONTGOMERY FLAGG GIBSON GIRL LITHOGRAPH
                Oct. 01, 2023

                JAMES MONTGOMERY FLAGG GIBSON GIRL LITHOGRAPH

                Est: $100 - $200

                In frame 21.5H x 26.5W , has a lion and snake in photo

                Rivich Auction
              • Original American World War I FLAGG Poster Boys Girls
                Sep. 30, 2023

                Original American World War I FLAGG Poster Boys Girls

                Est: $400 - $500

                Flagg, James Montgomery 1877 - 1960 Boys and Girls Lithograph 1918 29.9 x 20 in. (76 x 51 cm) Printer: American Lithographic Co., New York Condition Details: (A) on linen, corner pushpin holes, minor staining at the right left edge#USA #World War I #Children #Uncle Sam

                PosterConnection Inc.
              • James Montgomery Flagg, WWI Poster
                Sep. 16, 2023

                James Montgomery Flagg, WWI Poster

                Est: $500 - $700

                James Montgomery Flagg (American, 1877-1906), WWI poster, "Boys and Girls! You can Help your Uncle Sam…", 30" x 20". Some paper loss. Provenance: Malden, Massachusetts collection.

                Kaminski Auctions
              • JAMES MONTGOMERY FLAGG (American)
                Sep. 13, 2023

                JAMES MONTGOMERY FLAGG (American)

                Est: $200 - $400

                JAMES MONTGOMERY FLAGG (American, 1877-1960), group of (3) drawings, to include: ''Nervy Nat'', ink on paper, initialed ''J.M.F'' and titled lower left, (toning, minor stains, small edge tears and creases); self portrait, pencil on Stork Club menu fragment, circa 1940s, signed and inscribed ''The Dad of 2 Beautiful Babes'', (losses, crease, toning); and portrait of a woman, circa 1940, charcoal on paper, inscribed ''To Pat - From Monty'' lower right, (toning, repaired tear, small edge tears). All unframed. Larger sheet 18-3/4''h, 12''w (Pat).

                South Bay Auctions Inc
              • WWII UNCLE SAM WAR JOB JAMES MONTGOMERY FLAGG POSTER
                Aug. 25, 2023

                WWII UNCLE SAM WAR JOB JAMES MONTGOMERY FLAGG POSTER

                Est: $140 - $220

                American poster, 'I need your skill in a WAR JOB!', artwork by James Montgomery Flagg, (1877-1960), OWI Poster No. 25, U.S. Government Printing Office, 1943-O-502683. Mailing folds, splits at mailing folds, two pinhole marks at top margin 28 x 22 inches.

                Fairhill Auction LLC
              • VIETNAM WAR UNCLE SAM I WANT YOU POSTER BY JAMES MONTGOMERY FLAGG
                Aug. 25, 2023

                VIETNAM WAR UNCLE SAM I WANT YOU POSTER BY JAMES MONTGOMERY FLAGG

                Est: $120 - $220

                Original Vietnam War Uncle Sam poster 'I Want You for U.S. Army', by James Montgomery Flagg (1877-1960), U.S. Government Printing Office: 1968 O-307959 RPI-223 June 1968, directly printed on cardboard, minor scuff marks and very lightly bumped corners, 14 x 11 inches.

                Fairhill Auction LLC
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