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Original Vintage Poster Australia Victorian Melbourne Sydney Festival Tall Ship

$3,471.17
£2,500
€2,989.35
CA$4,766.03
A$5,341.90
CHF 2,796.56
MX$65,915.84
NOK 35,129.98
SEK 33,068.47
DKK 22,300.70
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Original vintage travel poster promoting “Discover Australia During the Celebrations”, (1934-1935) Victorian & Melbourne Centenary (1934-1935 commencing October) Sydney Festival Fortnight (1934 November). Great artwork by the only Australian artist to attend the New York School of Art John Vickery, (1906-1903) featuring a tall ship in full sail sailing on an ocean against a dramatic cloudy sky in the background with the stylized lettering and kangaroo logo against the sea below. Issued by the National Australian Travel Association. Printed by J.T Picken & Sons Pty Ltd Melbourne. Good condition, restored paper losses in margins, restored stain, backed on linen.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 40.36 in (102.5 cm)Width: 25.2 in (64 cm)Depth: 0.04 in (1 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1934
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: Restored paper losses in margins, restored stain, backed on linen. Good condition, restored paper losses in margins, restored stain, backed on linen.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1012620455612

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