British caricaturist, etcher and illustrator of the works of Charles Dickens and other novelists. Original, vintage pen and ink sketch of a bust of a bearded man on an irregularly cut, white 5.25 x 5.5 sheet, signed “Geo. Cruikshank, Leeds, Dec. 9th, 1852,” matted and framed with a vintage engraving of the artist to an overall size of 17.75 x 13.25. This piece was originally sold by the famous autograph dealer Frank Madigan in the 1930s. In fine condition, with typical toning to the sketch and show through from writing on reverse, and some soiling to the bottom of the matte. COA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
