Lot 16419: [ Comic ] E. Simms Campbell - Cuties Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 5-28-70 (King Features Syndicate, 1970). Never being quite fond of his given name, premier American cartoonist and humorist, Elmer Campbell is best known by the name he signed

[ Comic ] E. Simms Campbell - Cuties Daily Comic Strip Original Art, dated 5-28-70 (King Features Syndicate, 1970). Never being quite fond of his given name, premier American cartoonist and humorist, Elmer Campbell is best known by the name he signed on his illustrations -- E. Simms Campbell. Esquire magazine's art department recognized talent in this young black artist and signed E. Simms Campbell to a long term contract, ignoring public dogma. His illustrations can be seen in every issue from 1933 to 1958. He is also credited with creating Esky, the magazine's mascot. Unquestionably, his most popular character was the sexy red-head, Cutie. This panel has an image area of 9in x 10", and, aside from some slight staining around the type paste-up at the bottom, the work is in Very Good condition."