Swann Galleries: Rare and Important Travel Posters
Auction Reports
| Auction Name | Rare and Important Travel Posters | Total Sales (USD) | 503,284.00 |
| Auction Date | October 18, 2013 - October 18, 2013 | Low Estimate of Lots Sold (USD) | 338,500.00 |
| Sale Number | #2326 | High Estimate of Lots Sold (USD) | 491,300.00 |
| Total Lots | 197 | ||
| Sold Lots | 153 | Low Estimate of All Lots (USD) | 443,300.00 |
| % of Lots Sold | 77.66% | High Estimate of All Lots (USD) | 645,100.00 |
| Unsold Lots | 44 | Total Sales as a % of High Est. | 78.02% |
Top twenty-five by sale price
| Lot Number | Author Name | Book Title | Year Published | Estimate | Actual Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67 | DESIGNER UNKNOWN. | THE NATION, STATE AND CITY WELCOME THE WORLDS GREATEST AVIATORS. |
1909 | USD 15,000.00 - 20,000.00 | USD 35,000.00 |
| 126 | ADOLPHE MOURON CASSANDRE (1901-1968). | L'ATLANTIQUE. |
1931 | USD 20,000.00 - 30,000.00 | USD 23,750.00 |
| 16 | HUBERT HERKOMER (1881-?). | NORMANDIE / FRENCH LINE. |
1939 | USD 15,000.00 - 20,000.00 | USD 22,500.00 |
| 95 | ROGER BRODERS (1883-1953). | LES SPORTS D'HIVER / A ST PIERRE DE CHARTREUSE. |
1930 | USD 8,000.00 - 12,000.00 | USD 18,750.00 |
| 31 | ZE'EV RABAN (1890-1970). | TOURISM IN PALESTINE / COME AND SEE EREZISRAEL. |
1929 | USD 6,000.00 - 9,000.00 | USD 13,750.00 |
| 156 | DESIGNER UNKNOWN. | MONTAUK BEACH. |
Circa 1929. | USD 12,000.00 - 18,000.00 | USD 12,500.00 |
| 55 | GERT SELLHEIM (1901-1970). | SUNSHINE AND SURF / AUSTRALIA. |
Circa 1936. | USD 4,000.00 - 6,000.00 | USD 11,250.00 |
| 56 | PERCY TROMPF (1902-1964). | AUSTRALIA / MILLION - PEOPLED CITIES AND A EUROPEAN ENVIRONMENT! Circa 1935. |
USD 5,000.00 - 7,500.00 | USD 10,625.00 | |
| 96 | ROGER BRODERS (1883-1953). | SPORTS D'HIVER. |
Circa 1929. | USD 8,000.00 - 12,000.00 | USD 10,000.00 |
| 157 | LESLIE RAGAN (1897-1972). | NEW YORK / THE UPPER BAY FROM LOWER MANHATTAN. Tempera on board maquette. |
Circa 1935. | USD 8,000.00 - 12,000.00 | USD 10,000.00 |
| 9 | FRANK NEWBOULD (1887-1950). | TO EUROPE VIA AMERICA / THE "BIG SHIP" ROUTE. |
Circa 1920. | USD 4,000.00 - 6,000.00 | USD 9,375.00 |
| 69 | CHARLES RAMBERT (1867-1932). | GRANDE SEMAINE D'AVIATION / ROUEN. |
1910 | USD 6,000.00 - 9,000.00 | USD 8,750.00 |
| 122 | JEAN DUPAS (1882-1964). | BORDEAUX. |
1937 | USD 5,000.00 - 7,500.00 | USD 8,125.00 |
| 158 | LESLIE RAGAN (1897-1972). | NEW YORK / THE UPPER BAY FROM LOWER MANHATTAN. |
1935 | USD 6,000.00 - 9,000.00 | USD 8,125.00 |
| 72 | DESIGNER UNKNOWN. | HANDLEY PAGE TRANSPORT, LTD. |
Circa 1920. | USD 3,000.00 - 4,000.00 | USD 7,250.00 |
| 160 | EDWARD M. EGGLESTON (1883-1941). | ATLANTIC CITY / AMERICA'S GREAT SEASHORE RESORT. |
Circa 1935. | USD 6,000.00 - 9,000.00 | USD 7,000.00 |
| 108 | MICHEL BOUCHAUD (DATES UNKNOWN). | LA PLAGE DE MONTE CARLO. |
1929 | USD 6,000.00 - 9,000.00 | USD 6,750.00 |
| 125 | ADOLPHE MOURON CASSANDRE (1901-1968). | THE CONTINENT VIA HARWICH. |
1928 | USD 6,000.00 - 9,000.00 | USD 6,500.00 |
| 146 | PETER IRWIN BROWN (1903-?). | YOUR CONTINENTAL HOLIDAY. |
1932 | USD 7,000.00 - 10,000.00 | USD 6,500.00 |
| 93 | DESIGNER UNKNOWN. | LES DIABLERETS / SUISSE. |
Circa 1930. | USD 3,000.00 - 4,000.00 | USD 6,000.00 |
| 176 | M. GUNDLACH (DATES UNKNOWN). | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA / GO VIA - UNION PACIFIC SYSTEM. |
Circa 1920. | USD 6,000.00 - 9,000.00 | USD 6,000.00 |
| 76 | OSKAR LACHS (DATES UNKNOWN). | PALESTINE AIRWAYS. |
Circa 1938. | USD 1,200.00 - 1,800.00 | USD 5,500.00 |
| 109 | MAURICE LAURO (1878-?). | TROUVILLE. |
1927 | USD 6,000.00 - 9,000.00 | USD 5,500.00 |
| 174 | SAM HYDE HARRIS (1889-1977). | TOURIST SLEEPERS EAST / ON FAST DAILY TRAINS. Tempera maquette on board. |
Circa 1935. | USD 1,500.00 - 2,000.00 | USD 5,500.00 |
| 169 | BERGSTROM (DATES UNKNOWN). | COLORADO ROCKIES / BLACK HILLS AND UTAH. |
1934 | USD 3,000.00 - 4,000.00 | USD 5,250.00 |
