**Originally Listed At $400**
Edward Penfield (American, 1866-1925). "Maitres de L'Affiche" - Harper's February, 1897. Lithograph in colors. Publisher: Harper Publications, 1897 AND Joseph J. Gould, Jr. (American, 1880-1935). Lippincott's June, 1896. Lithograph in colors. Publisher: J.B. Lippincott Company (Philadelphia). Catalogue Raisonne number Kiehl 123.82. A pair of original vintage posters. The first one by Edward Penfield depicts a dapper gentleman dressed in a yellow jacket, red and black checkered tie, a brown derby hat and gloves - putting a Valentine card in a mailbox while smoking a cigarette. Known as the "originator of the poster in America", Penfield contributed to Harper's in the 1890's and his work is coveted by antique poster collectors. Size: Harpers February measures 12.875" W x 18.5" H (32.7 cm x 47 cm)
Paired with this is a poster depicting a woman in a red off-the-shoulder dress sitting in profile, holding a red rose in her left hand and the June issue of Lippincott's Monthly Magazine in her right hand. The poster is inscribed with 'LIPPINCOTT'S/ JUNE' above. At the lower left corner: 'Copyright 1896 by J. B. Lippincott Co.' and it is signed 'J.J Gould Jr' in the plate at the lower left corner.
Provenance: private Lucille Lucas collection, Crested Butte, Colorado, USA
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Condition
The Penfield poster is mounted on a linen backing, shows some expected crease marks, and a stain to the upper right margin. Overall very good. The Gould poster is still wrapped in a protective cellophane sleeve and has not been examined outside of it. Aside from minor wear to upper left corner and slight crease marks that are barely perceptible, it seems to be in good condition.