Objection Overruled by Leighton-Jones (Limited Edition Lithograph)

This is a matted and framed limited edition color lithograph titled 'Objection Overruled' by the British artist Leighton-Jones. The artwork depicts a satirical courtroom scene in a caricature style, featuring a central legal figure in traditional robes and wig holding a red book labeled 'THE LAW' and a wooden gavel. He is surrounded by other courtroom characters, including a uniformed officer and various robed figures with exaggerated facial expressions. A bulging briefcase labeled 'BRIEFS' sits on the floor. The color palette consists of muted blues, reds, and yellows with expressive, sketchy black linework typical of mid-to-late 20th-century illustration. The piece is hand-signed by the artist in the lower right margin and numbered '135/250' in the lower left, indicating a relatively small production run. The title 'Objection Overruled' is inscribed centraly between the edition number and signature. Physically, the print is housed under glass in a narrow dark wood or metallic frame. The paper shows consistent toning (yellowing) across the margins, which is a common sign of aging or non-archival mounting materials. No significant tears, water damage, or creases are visible on the print face, though the maturation of the paper suggests it originates from the 1970s or 1980s. Leighton-Jones was well known for his 'Big Eye' urchin paintings and legal satires, making this a quintessential example of his specialized comedic illustrations for the professional market.