Antique Charcoal Drawing Susie The Cat Puppies

Here for your consideration is an antique 1940s charcoal drawing of the famous photograph of Susie the Cat. The picture was originally printed in the daily Mirror and became very popular in the time. I assume someone made this charcoal drawing in the time of its popularity. It is artist signed but I cannot make it out very well. The picture measures 16x13". The frame has some light nicks The back has water stains and peeling . The drawing looks to be in good shape.