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One sheet original "New England" United Air Lines travel poster designed by famous American illustrator Stan Galli circa 1955–1960.About the Artwork Artist: Stanley Walter Galli (1912–2009). He was a prolific mid-century commercial designer inducted into the Society of Illustrators Hall of Fame.Subject Matter: The piece evokes the rich nautical history and rustic charm of New England sea towns. It features historic maritime artifacts layered against a barn-red wood-paneled background:A carved wooden ship's figurehead representing a 19th-century sea captain looking through a brass sextant.A large green weathervane fish mounted on an iron stand.A classic maritime pocket compass and a coiled rope sitting on a wheeled cart.Value and Condition Original mid-century lithograph editions of this poster (measuring around 25 x 40 inches) are highly collectible. Depending on condition, professionally backed original prints regularly fetch between $400 and $995 at auction and through fine art dealers like Sir Jack's or The Vintage Poster. |
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