New York, NY, July 7, 2023 — The 90th Rare Posters Auction from Poster Auctions International on Tuesday, July 18, features rare and iconic images from a century of poster design. The collection includes Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Modern and Contemporary lithographs, as well as decorative panels, maquettes and original works.
All 470 lots will be on view to the public June 29 to July 17. The auction will be held live in PAI’s gallery at 26 West 17th Street in New York City, as well as online at posterauctions.com, beginning promptly at 11 am Eastern time.
Jack Rennert, president of Poster Auctions International, Inc., said, “This milestone sale features a true constellation of great poster art, from the most sought-after works to never-before-seen masterpieces by the leaders of lithography. New and seasoned collectors alike will find something special in this auction.”
The auction will begin with 25 aviation posters, including a 1909 maquette by René Lelong, Meeting Aérien de Reims (est. $7,000-$9,000). Other notable lots include M. Dessoures’ 1910 Semaine d’Aviation / Caen (est. $8,000-$10,000) and Modern designs by David Klein and Otto Nielsen (ests. ranging from $1,000-$1,200).
Next, 24 designs for automobiles will be auctioned. Highlights include Walter Thor’s 1906 Darracq (est. $7,000-$9,000), Alexis Kow’s 1929 Grand Prix du Cap d’Antibes (est. $4,000-$5,000), and a collaborative maquette by A. M. Cassandre and Charles Loupot for Renault (est. $30,000-$40,000).
Public viewings will be held daily from June 29 to July 17. For more information and to order the catalogue, visit www.posterauctions.com. You may call the gallery at (212) 787-4000. For general inquiries, the email address is [email protected].
