"WE FRENCH WORKERS WARN YOU DEFEAT MEANS SLAVERY, STARVATION, DEATH" 1942 POSTER BY BEN SHAHN.
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Winning Bid:
$181.72 (Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
4
Bidding Ended:
Tuesday, November 14, 2017 10:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Tuesday, November 14, 2017 10:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #222 - Part 1
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Item Description
28.25x39.75". c. 1942 offset litho w/"US Government Printing Office" at bottom left and "Poster A-25 War Production Drive Headquarters, WPB Washington D.C." at bottom right. This was the first of the posters designed by Shahn during his World War II service w/the Office of War Information. Three each horizontal and vertical folds as issued. A single clean pin hole in each corner, four pieces of cloth archival tape on reverse are remnants of past professional framing, minor wear at junctions and light toning. Exc. A powerful poster w/a brilliant range of colors.
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