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SHMUEL KATZ (1926-2010)
369. Hashomer Ha’tzair. 1963.
26 1 �8 x 37 7 �8 in./66.2 x 96.2 cm
Cond A.
A whimsically modern image celebrating the 50th
anniversary of Israel’s Youth Guard. Currently the oldest
Zionist youth movement still active, Hashomer Ha’tzair
survived the Holocaust and found new life helping create
unity during the relocation of immigrant Jews after the War.
Est: $800-$1,000.
M. KATZOURAKIS
370. Athens Festival. 1962.
27 1 �8 x 39 1 �8�������������������
B. Papachrysanthou
Cond A/P.
Using a portion of a classic Greek vase painting, this simple
design clearly expresses the ancient history behind the
annual Athens Festival.
Est: $600-$800.
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E. MCKNIGHT KAUFFER (1890-1954)
371. Piccadilly: 2 Posters. 1932.
3 ����������� �� in./63.3 x 101 cm
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1 �� x 10 1 �8 in./33.6 x 25.6 cm
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Cond B+/Slight folds.
With bold typography and powerful graphics, these two posters advertise the new
Piccadilly Line subway extension to Arnos Grove, opening on September 19th of
1932. At the time, it was the northernmost destination along that line, later being
out-distanced by the Oakwood extension in 1933.
Est: $2,700-$3,000. (2)
CHARLES KIFFER (1902-1992)
372. Maurice Chevalier. �����
��� 1 �8 x 61 in./112.2 x 155 cm
Lith Originale, Paris
Cond A-/Restored paper loss at edges.
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The signature image for the famous French crooner, we instantly know by the yellow
straw hat and broad smile against blue that this is a poster for Maurice Chevalier. The
poster was issued for his triumphant return to Paris after an extended American tour,
and never came with text. This is the larger format version.
Est: $2,000-$2,500.
373. Maurice Chevalier / Theatre des Champs-Elysées: Poster & 2
Maquettes. 1963.
3 �������������� �� in./38 x 59.8 cm
Imp. St. Martin, Paris
Cond A/P.
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One of many posters created by Kiffer for Maurice Chevalier, this one for his
performance at the Theatre des Champs-Elysées. While not the height of his career,
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Can-Can with Frank
Sinatra. He was well-known enough that only the iconic image of his yellow straw hat
was necessary to let the average passerby know that Chevalier was performing. Here,
two progressive maquettes showcase Kiffer’s creative process leading up to the poster.
Est: $1,700-$2,000. (3)
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