RARE ORIGINAL PATRIOTIC JAMES MONTGOMERY FLAGG WATERCOLOR.

RARE ORIGINAL PATRIOTIC JAMES MONTGOMERY FLAGG WATERCOLOR. James Montgomery Flagg is probably the most famous patriotic painter ever in the history of the United States. Other than the fact that he was a very fine artist, one of the more important aspects of his fame was the creation of his poster used during WWI, the famous Uncle Sam pointing at the reader and boldly stating, “I Want You For US Army”. An extraordinary amount of these posters were produced in the first World War and later produced in the second World War and are even produced today; it is the most re-created poster ever in the history of our country. A little known fact is that Flagg himself emulated the current accepted image of “Uncle Sam” during the First World War, to the extent that he grew a goatee beard, let his hair grow long and died it white if necessary and had a couple of “Uncle Sam” uniforms that he would dress up in and literally stand in front of a full-length mirror to paint the various “Uncle Sam” images that he did for the creation of posters. This watercolor here, done sometime during the Korean War, or shortly hereafter, depicts an Air Force flyer in full regalia with an F-84 jet plan in the background and a Army infantry man with an M-1 Garand in hand and the “Uncle Sam” (James Montgomery Flagg) figure full center in the image of this creation. This was obviously an original watercolor intended to be made into a poster and is titled at the bottom in red, “I NEED YOU NOW”. The artwork is also signed in the lower right, James Montgomery Flagg and initials in pencil below the image. Matted in red, white and blue layered matting. SIZE: (Overall) 30-3/4’w x 28-1/4”h. CONDITION: Generally good. This being a watercolor, there are a couple of blemishes; one to my left of “Uncle Sam” in the background and scattered soiling throughout. A rare opportunity to own one of the most popular patriotic figures by one of America’s most famous patriotic artist’s! 4-38093 JJ (5,500-7,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1379	$6,900.00	RARE ORIGINAL PATRIOTIC JAMES MONTGOMERY FLAGG WATERCOLOR. James Montgomery Flagg is probably the most famous patriotic painter ever in the history of the United States. Other than the fact that he was a very fine artist, one of the more important aspects of his fame was the creation of his poster used during WWI, the famous Uncle Sam pointing at the reader and boldly stating, “I Want You For US Army”. An extraordinary amount of these posters were produced in the first World War and later produced in the second World War and are even produced today; it is the most re-created poster ever in the history of our country. A little known fact is that Flagg himself emulated the current accepted image of “Uncle Sam” during the First World War, to the extent that he grew a goatee beard, let his hair grow long and died it white if necessary and had a couple of “Uncle Sam” uniforms that he would dress up in and literally stand in front of a full-length mirror to paint the various “Uncle Sam” images that he did for the creation of posters. This watercolor here, done sometime during the Korean War, or shortly hereafter, depicts an Air Force flyer in full regalia with an F-84 jet plan in the background and a Army infantry man with an M-1 Garand in hand and the “Uncle Sam” (James Montgomery Flagg) figure full center in the image of this creation. This was obviously an original watercolor intended to be made into a poster and is titled at the bottom in red, “I NEED YOU NOW”. The artwork is also signed in the lower right, James Montgomery Flagg and initials in pencil below the image. Matted in red, white and blue layered matting. SIZE: (Overall) 30-3/4’w x 28-1/4”h. CONDITION: Generally good. This being a watercolor, there are a couple of blemishes; one to my left of “Uncle Sam” in the background and scattered soiling throughout. A rare opportunity to own one of the most popular patriotic figures by one of America’s most famous patriotic artist’s! 4-38093 JJ (5,500-7,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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