Our collection of caricatures and satirical cartoons spans three centuries of graphic wit, from the biting political prints of Hogarth and Gillray in the 18th century to the sharp editorial cartoons of the 20th and 21st centuries. Whether lampooning monarchs, politicians, or the follies of society at large, these works represent some of the most vital and immediate art of their respective eras, comprising rare originals, limited editions, and fine early printed examples, each a vivid document of its time.
Satire in print has long occupied a unique place in cultural history, and original caricatures remain among the most collectable and historically resonant items a rare print enthusiast can acquire. We offer pieces across the full range of the tradition: hand-coloured Georgian broadsides, Victorian illustrated press cuts, and modern works by celebrated cartoonists, all selected for their quality, condition and the sharpness of their satirical vision.
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“Give us a kiss - Give us a little smile”, Georges Pompidou with Edward Heath, Jeremy Thorpe and Harold Wilson,
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Two Pair of Portraits _ presented to all the unbiassed Electors of Great Britain, by John Horne Tooke,
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The Defeat of the High & Mighty Bailissimo Corbettino and his famed Cecilian Forces
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The Apostate Jack R _ the Political Rat Catcher _ NB. Rats taken alive!