1820s folk art CRIBBAGE cartoon McCleary caricature Start Price USD 99.00 Current Price USD 99.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Sunday, July 20, 2008 End Time Wednesday, July 30, 2008 Location Louisville, KY See more about '1820s folk art CRIBBAGE cartoon McCleary caricature' Description Irish FOLK DRAWING...titled "CRIBBAGE" by publisher McCleary Antique cartoon image, circa 1820-1840, colorful card playing game satire, competitive humor, on parchment paper, overall size 13" wide x 9 inches high, appears to be a print in our opinion (but not sure of origin, possibly an original), marked "Dublin Pub. by McCleary, 39 Nassau St." which is in Dublin Ireland, overall in fair to good condition, one major flaw (hole about size of a pinky tip in center of table, see 1st photo), paper has yellowed, wrinkles all over, foxing and staining from age, needs to be properly matted and framed under glass to protect...no others available on Ebay, one of a kind. Caption reads as..."Fifteen six, a flush & this whig makes me out, pon honor tis really astonishing you are not in luck"..."Prodigious, then I am diddled again. Monstrous ! Oblige me with a pinch of your mixture, or I shall expire !" History of this item...this artwork comes from the private estate of a local attorney.  It was found by the family when cleaning out the attic.  The family is not sure of its history or how the owner obtained it.  Please email us if you have specific questions about the item or concerns about our terms before bidding.  This is a NO RESERVE auction with a low starting price...so bid accordingly ! We are a reputable gallery located in Louisville, Kentucky and doing business since 2005. Payment and shipping...We accept Paypal, Visa, or Mastercard.  No personal checks please.  This piece can be shipped to anywhere USA except Alaska and Hawaii for a $8 flat fee (which includes insurance for full value of winning bid), very carefully packaged and sent via USPS.  PLEASE EMAIL BEFORE BIDDING for a shipping quote if you are an INTERNATIONAL buyer and interested in OVERSEAS shipment. Place a Bid!