Bob Mankoff: Against Advice of Counsel

Last year an original drawing by Bob Mankoff, The New Yorker's cartoon editor from 1997 to 2017, was offered for sale on eBay. 

"Your Honor, against advice of council [sic] my client has decided to defend himself."
Bob Mankoff
Original cartoon art

The courtroom cartoon has heavy penciling under the crude ink drawing, suggesting that it's in its rough state. The caption has a misspelling—council instead of counsel—and the humor is a bit unsubtle.

"Your Honor, against advice of counsel my client has decided to defend himself."
Bob Mankoff
Original cartoon art

Bob Mankoff's signature

Bob Mankoff
eBay listing accessed October 20, 2025

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Bob Mankoff
eBay item description

Note:  I don't believe this cartoon was ever published, but please let me know if I'm wrong.

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