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Thomas (Bert) A collection of 24 cartoons, the majority depicting subjects from the First World War, ink on card or board, white highlights, signed, captions and measurements, also including: Lord Grey of Fallodon, gouache design, (Grey was a British statesman and Liberal Party politician who was the main force behind British foreign policy in the era of the First World War), published as a supplement to The World magazine, with an example of the printed cartoon (24)***Thomas is best known for "'Arf a Mo', Kaiser!", an iconic image of a grinning Cockney Tommy lighting a pipe, which he drew, supposedly in ten minutes, during the early months of the First World War. His cartoons were published by The Bystander, The Graphic, Tatler and Punch, amongst others.Provenance:Collection of John Jensen (1930 - 2018)
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🎨Art & AntiquesBert Thomas
§ Thomas (Bert) A collection of 24 cartoons
§ Thomas (Bert) A collection of 24 cartoons: mostly WWI subjects, ink on card/board, white highlights, signed/captions/measurements, includes Lord Grey of Fallodon gouache design (supplement to The World magazine), with printed cartoon example (24 items total).
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174 €(£150)–291 €(£250)
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Price checked 26/09/2026, 04:57:04
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- Lot #
- 182
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- Lot Ends
- 1 Oct 2026, 12:00:00
- Auction Ends
- 1 Oct 2026, 12:00:00
- Lots in Auction
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