1820s folk art LAW cartoon McCleary humor 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 LAW cartoon McCleary humor caricature' Description Irish FOLK DRAWING...titled "The Jocose Prisoner & Honest Cryer" by publisher McCleary Antique cartoon image, circa 1820-1840, colorful courtroom satire, lawyer humor, subtitled "A Joke may be carried too Far", on parchment paper, overall size 13" wide x 10 inches high, appears to be a print in our opinion (but not sure of origin, possibly an original), marked "Pub. by McCleary, Nassau St." which is in Dublin Ireland, overall in good condition, no major flaws, no holes, very small tear at top, paper has yellowed, wrinkles along top, 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..."You are found guilty, have you anything to say why sentence should not be pass'd against you"..."Say honey, by St. Patrick, I think we've carried the Joke too far already and the least thats said about it the better, therefore if your Lordship pleases, we'll change the subject"..."Silence in the Court there, you make such a confounded noise it is impossible to proceed, there has been four causes determined this morning and I don't believe his Lordship or anyone of the Jury has understood a syllable of what was given in evidence !" 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!