Lot #32: Vintage Signed Artwork by William Gropper and Yosl Cutler

Vintage Artwork: 1. This is a signed artwork by Yosl Cutler (sometimes spelled Kotler), a prominent Ukrainian-American artist and puppeteer known for his work in the Yiddish-speaking milieu during the early 20th century. The piece is likely a linocut or a stylized papercut, reflecting his mastery of the "stylized grotesque" and his ability to intricately contort lines into various forms. Cutler was a co-creator of a cult Yiddish puppet theater in 1925 called Modicut, alongside fellow artist Zuni Maud. Wrinkle in middle. 26.5x13.5 2. This framed piece is consistent with the distinctive social-realist style of William Gropper (1897–1977), a prominent American cartoonist and painter known for his sharp social commentary and "biting satire" 21x17 Pickup category timeslot {A}