Lot 385
Chicago World's Fair. 1933.
Sold
$1,875
Est.
$1,700
- $2,000
Live Auction
PAI-XCI: Rare Posters
Live Bidding began Nov 12, 2023 at 11:00 AM EST
ARTIST
WEIMER PURSELL (1906-1974)
Category
Description
Artist: WEIMER PURSELL (1906-1974)
Size: 27 1/2 x 41 3/8 in./70 x 105 cm
Condition: A.
Printer: Neely Printing Co.
Reference: Weill/Art Deco, p. 112; PAI-LXXXIX, 355
Key Words: Art Deco; Expositions; American
Chicago World's Fair. 1933.
One of several vibrantly colored designs Pursell created for the Chicago World’s Fair, this one focuses on the Hall of Science standing boldly against a sunset yellow sky. Designed by Paul Philippe Cret, the building followed a U-shaped plan and held the majority of the Century of Progress exhibitions.
Size: 27 1/2 x 41 3/8 in./70 x 105 cm
Condition: A.
Printer: Neely Printing Co.
Reference: Weill/Art Deco, p. 112; PAI-LXXXIX, 355
Key Words: Art Deco; Expositions; American
Chicago World's Fair. 1933.
One of several vibrantly colored designs Pursell created for the Chicago World’s Fair, this one focuses on the Hall of Science standing boldly against a sunset yellow sky. Designed by Paul Philippe Cret, the building followed a U-shaped plan and held the majority of the Century of Progress exhibitions.