What: Sale of Rare & Important Travel PostersWhere: Swann Auction Galleries, 104 East 25th Street, New York, NY 10010When: October 27, 1:30 PMPublic Viewing: October 22, 12PM- 5PM; October 24- October 26, 10AM- 6PM; October 27, 10AM- 12PMTop Lots of the Sale:The auction brings together a selection that reflects the excitement and globalization of early to mid-twentieth century, with posters featuring popular new types of transportation to nearly every continent. Highlights include A.R. Acott’s ‘Visit India,’ designed for the Great Indian Peninsular Railway; a scarce poster for Pan American shows Imperial Airway’s ‘Silver Wing’ service, accredited as the first luxury air service when it launched in 1927; one of two posters designed by Emil Cardinaux for the famous Swiss resort, ‘Palace Hotel,’ depicting lounging winter guests, and many more. The top lots of the sale are:-One of two posters designed for the famous resort ‘Palace Hotel,’ designed by Emil Cardinaux, depicting the lounging of winter guests. The poster is measured at 127.5 x 89.5 cm. Estimate: $12,000- $18,000;-A 103.5 x 68.5 cm poster by Leslie Ragan titled ‘The New 20th Century Limited,’ depicting a powerful Art Deco image of one of the most famous American trains, the 20th Century Limited. Estimate: $12,000- $18,000;-A 101.5 x 63.5 cm poster by Australian artist Percival Albert (Percy) Trompf, depicting the famous Bondy Beach of Australia, seen from the front of former Astra Hotel. Estimate: $10,000- $15,000;-A 82.5.x 59 cm poster titled ‘2 Days to Europe/ Hamburg- American Line’ designed by Jupp Wiertz, depicting the Hindenburg Zeppelin soaring over the skyscrapers of Manhattan. Estimate: $8,000- $12,000;-A 103 x 68 cm poster designed by Paul George Lawler titled ‘Fly to South Sea Isles/ Via Pan American,’ depicting the image of a Boeing 314 Flying Clipper landing in a tropical lagoon while an onlooker gazing at it in a relaxing pose. Estimate: $8,000- $12,000.Click on the slideshow for the highlights of the sale.
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