Harry Bertschmann Posters

American, b. 1931

Harry Bertschmann trained at the Basel School of Design (the Kunstgewerbeschule) in Switzerland. His teachers were Armin Hofmann, Walter Bodmer, Emil Ruder, Theo Eble, Donald Burn, and others. He apprenticed at Fritz Buehler’s Atelier in Basel working closely with Buehler and Walter Bosshart with an emphasis in graphic design techniques, concept aesthetics, and painting. During the 1950s he lived in Cleveland and was given 10 solo exhibitions at Case Western Reserve University. After winning First Prize at the May Show the Cleveland Museum of Art, one of his large abstract canvases was accepted to the prestigious Carnegie International of 1957. He enjoyed many solo exhibitions at the Howard Wise Gallery in Cleveland, including one when the gallery moved to New York in 1960. Despite this early success he focused upon his career in a graphic design and created numerous iconic package designs and logos still widely in use today. In 1997 a retrospective exhibition given by the Gewerbeverband Basel-Stadt Gallery honored 140 of his graphic design works. Bertschmann continued to paint every day and his canvases have been privately purchased by a number of museums, including the Boca Raton Museum of Art, the Weatherspoon Art Gallery at UNC, and Case Western Reserve University. Corporate collections owning his paintings include Investcorp, Pfizer, Standard Chartered, Homburger, the Lila Wallace Readers Digest Collection, and ABSA Securities Collection. In 2018 the Fashion Institute of Technology honored him with the President’s Award of Lifetime Achievement.

Creator: Harry Bertschmann

American Airlines - Mexico Original Poster by Harry Bertschmann, 1971

$657

American Airlines - Mexico Original Poster by Harry Bertschmann, 1971

By Harry Bertschmann

Located in Winchester, GB

Featuring fantastic artwork by Harry Bertschmann a vibrant festival scene, this poster was created in 1971 to promote American Airlines routes to Mexico and "Endless Summer". One of, if not the largest airline in the world, American Airlines was founded in 1926 and continues strong to this day. This gorgeous mid century poster...

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20th Century Harry Bertschmann Posters

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AMERICAN AIRLINES TO NEW YORK Original Vintage Airline Travel Poster

$3,300

H 39.8 in W 30.3 in D 0.1 in

AMERICAN AIRLINES TO NEW YORK Original Vintage Airline Travel Poster

By Weimer Pursell

Located in Chicago, IL

AMERICAN AIRLINES TO NEW YORK Rare authentic original vintage airline travel poster Artist: Weimer Pursell Condition: A- Dimensions: 30.3 x 39.8 in. / 77 x 101 cm. Circa: 1956 Linen ...

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1950s Vintage Harry Bertschmann Posters

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Original Vintage Travel Poster Washington American Airlines McKnight Kauffer USA

$2,390

H 39.38 in W 29.93 in D 0.04 in

Original Vintage Travel Poster Washington American Airlines McKnight Kauffer USA

By Edward McKnight Kauffer

Located in London, GB

Original vintage travel advertising poster - Washington American Airlines - featuring fantastic artwork by one of the most renowned poster artists of the 20th century Edward McKnight...

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1940s American Vintage Harry Bertschmann Posters

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CHICAGO AMERICAN AIRLINES Original Vintage Airline Travel Tourism MCM Poster

$1,400

H 40.5 in W 30 in D 0.1 in

CHICAGO AMERICAN AIRLINES Original Vintage Airline Travel Tourism MCM Poster

Located in Chicago, IL

CHICAGO - AMERICAN AIRLINES Authentic original vintage airline travel poster Artist: Fred Conway Condition: A- Dimensions: 30 x 40.5 in. / 76.2 x 102.9 cm. Circa: 1960s Linen Backed ...

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1960s Vintage Harry Bertschmann Posters

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AMERICAN AIRLINES SOUTHERN SUNSHINE ROUTE Original Vintage Airline Travel Poster

$2,200

H 41 in W 27 in D 0.1 in

AMERICAN AIRLINES SOUTHERN SUNSHINE ROUTE Original Vintage Airline Travel Poster

Located in Chicago, IL

AMERICAN AIRLINES - ROUTE OF THE FLAGSHIPS THE SOUTHERN SUNSHINE ROUTE - COAST TO COAST Rare authentic original vintage airline travel and tourism poster Artist: Anonymous Condition:...

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1940s Vintage Harry Bertschmann Posters

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AMERICAN AIRLINES - OVER THE WORLD Original Vintage Airline Travel Poster MCM

$1,400

H 39.8 in W 29.3 in D 0.1 in

AMERICAN AIRLINES - OVER THE WORLD Original Vintage Airline Travel Poster MCM

By Edward McKnight Kauffer

Located in Chicago, IL

AMERICAN AIRLINES - OVER THE WORLD Authentic original vintage midcentury modern airline travel and tourism graphic design poster Artist: E. McKnight Kauffer Condition: B+ Dimensions:...

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1940s Vintage Harry Bertschmann Posters

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AMERICAN AIRLINES - CALIFORNIA TEXAS Original Vintage Airline Travel Poster

$1,750

H 39.8 in W 30.1 in D 0.1 in

AMERICAN AIRLINES - CALIFORNIA TEXAS Original Vintage Airline Travel Poster

By Edward McKnight Kauffer

Located in Chicago, IL

AMERICAN AIRLINES - CALIFORNIA ARIZONA TEXAS NEW MEXICO Rare authentic original vintage airline travel poster Artist: E. McKnight Kauffer Condition: B+ Dimensions: 30.1 x 39.8 in. / 76.5 x 101 cm. Circa: 1948 Linen Backed There is edge and corner wear and small tears, most noticeable along the upper left edge; airbrushing has been performed at the bottom corners to address tape staining but the staining is still somewhat noticeable; some surface smudges/scuffs; poster should display very nicely once framed. A masterwork of mid-century graphic design, this original American Airlines travel poster...

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1940s Vintage Harry Bertschmann Posters

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AMERICAN AIRLINES PARIS Original Vintage Airline Travel Tourism France Poster

$1,300

H 39.8 in W 29.2 in D 0.1 in

AMERICAN AIRLINES PARIS Original Vintage Airline Travel Tourism France Poster

By Edward McKnight Kauffer

Located in Chicago, IL

AMERICAN AIRLINES - PARIS Winged Victory - Louvre Authentic original vintage airline travel poster Artist: E. McKnight Kauffer Condition: A- Dimensions: 29.9 x 39.8 in. / 76 x 101 cm...

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1950s Vintage Harry Bertschmann Posters

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AMERICAN AIRLINES CHICAGO Original Vintage Airline Travel Tourism MCM Poster

$1,650

H 39.8 in W 30.2 in D 0.1 in L 39.8 in

AMERICAN AIRLINES CHICAGO Original Vintage Airline Travel Tourism MCM Poster

Located in Chicago, IL

AMERICAN AIRLINES - CHICAGO Authentic original vintage airline travel poster Artist: Henry K. Bencsath Condition: B+ Dimensions: 30.2 x 39.8 in. / 77.5 x 101.1 cm. Circa: 1959 Linen...

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AMERICAN AIRLINES - MEXICO Original Vintage Airline Travel Tourism Poster MCM

$550

H 39.8 in W 30 in D 0.1 in

AMERICAN AIRLINES - MEXICO Original Vintage Airline Travel Tourism Poster MCM

Located in Chicago, IL

MEXICO - AMERICAN AIRLINES Authentic original vintage midcentury modern airline travel poster Artist: Loweree Condition: A/A- Dimensions: 30 x 39.8 in. / 77 x 101 cm. Circa: 1960s Li...

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1960s Vintage Harry Bertschmann Posters

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AMERICAN AIRLINES - SAN FRANCISCO Original Vintage Airline Travel Tourism Poster

$900

H 39.8 in W 30.3 in D 0.1 in

AMERICAN AIRLINES - SAN FRANCISCO Original Vintage Airline Travel Tourism Poster

By Dong Kingman

Located in Chicago, IL

AMERICAN AIRLINES - SAN FRANCISCO Authentic original vintage midcentury modern airline travel poster Artist: Dong Kingman Condition: A/A- Dimensions: 30.3 x 39.8 in. / 77 x 101 cm. C...

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1960s Vintage Harry Bertschmann Posters

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AMERICAN AIRLINES - HAWAII Original Vintage Airline Travel Tourism Poster MCM

$1,200

H 39.8 in W 30.3 in D 0.1 in

AMERICAN AIRLINES - HAWAII Original Vintage Airline Travel Tourism Poster MCM

Located in Chicago, IL

HAWAII - AMERICAN AIRLINES Authentic original vintage midcentury modern airline travel poster Artist: John Fehmil Condition: A- Dimensions: 30.3 x 39.8 in. / 77 x 101 cm. Circa: 1950...

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Original Vintage Travel Poster New England American Airlines Midcentury Design

$1,639

H 39.97 in W 30.12 in D 0.04 in

Original Vintage Travel Poster New England American Airlines Midcentury Design

Located in London, GB

Original vintage travel poster advertising New England by American Airlines featuring a plane flying under the title text over a view of buildings and a traditional white wooden chur...

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1950s American Vintage Harry Bertschmann Posters

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Harry Bertschmann posters for sale on 1stDibs.

Harry Bertschmann posters are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of paper and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Harry Bertschmann posters, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. Prices for Harry Bertschmann posters can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $522 and can go as high as $522, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $522.