"NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR 1939 WELCOME" SIGN.
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Winning Bid:
$538.89 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
8
Bidding Ended:
Wednesday, November 12, 2014 1:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, November 12, 2014 1:00:00 AM)
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Auction:
Auction #213 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 1062 in auction 213
Value Code:
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Item Description
High relief 14.75x17-1/8" molded plaster sign has been painted to appear as if bronze w/nice gold highlights to Trylon and Perisphere buildings as well as Statue of Liberty and George Washington statues at bottom corners. Incised "©N.Y.W.F." text at lower right. Likely displayed at Fair entrance or throughout the Fairgrounds. String loop on back for hanging. Lower left corner has 1.5" area of scattered chipping w/some scattered repairs/paint touch-ups. Rest of sign has only lt. traces of edge wear and still displays Fine. Rare.
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