Paul Proehl Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Paul Proehl Art Value Price Guide

Apr. 09, 2023
Paul Proehl (IL,CA,1887-1965) watercolor painting
Est: $360 - $450
ARTIST: Paul Proehl (Illinois, California, 1887 - 1965) NAME: Seascape MEDIUM: watercolor on paper CONDITION: Faint foxing. Framed under glass. SIGHT SIZE: 10 x 14 inches / 25 x 35 cm FRAME SIZE: 16 x 20 inches / 40 x 50 cm SIGNATURE: lower left CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 117322 US Shipping $60 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Paul Proehl studied architecture at the University of Illinois (1907-1910), after which he worked as a draftsman and designer for many buildings in Chicago. Attending Chicago art schools, Proehl became an advertising artist beginning around 1918. In 1924, Proehl became a partner at Palenske Young, a well-known Chicago illustration studio located on North Michigan Ave. From that point on, Proehl'sillustrations appeared in national magazines for over thirty years.During 1938-52, he created art for annual calendars and dining car menus used by the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad. He also created images for the Illinois Central Railroad, and for Chicago's "A Century of Progress" exhibition in 1933-34. His impact on the Chicago illustration scene was great, especially at a time when railroad art was in its heyday, and railroad companies were known to hire the best illustrators available.Examples of Proehl's art for the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad are reproduced in the Spring 1995 issue of "North Western Lines," the official publication of the Chicago & North Western Historical Society.Well established and from Chicago, it is no surprise that Proehl's work came to the attention of Frank Cash, the Chicago public relations and advertising executive responsible for the Mountie ad campaign.Proehl moved to California in 1948, and worked as a sketch artist for two years with R.K.O and Columbia motion picture studios.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Jan. 02, 2023
Paul Proehl (IL,CA,1887-1965) watercolor painting
Est: $380 - $475
ARTIST: Paul Proehl (Illinois, California, 1887 - 1965) NAME: Seascape MEDIUM: watercolor on paper CONDITION: Faint foxing. Framed under glass. SIGHT SIZE: 10 x 14 inches / 25 x 35 cm FRAME SIZE: 16 x 20 inches / 40 x 50 cm SIGNATURE: lower left CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 117322 US Shipping $60 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Paul Proehl studied architecture at the University of Illinois (1907-1910), after which he worked as a draftsman and designer for many buildings in Chicago. Attending Chicago art schools, Proehl became an advertising artist beginning around 1918. In 1924, Proehl became a partner at Palenske Young, a well-known Chicago illustration studio located on North Michigan Ave. From that point on, Proehl'sillustrations appeared in national magazines for over thirty years.During 1938-52, he created art for annual calendars and dining car menus used by the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad. He also created images for the Illinois Central Railroad, and for Chicago's "A Century of Progress" exhibition in 1933-34. His impact on the Chicago illustration scene was great, especially at a time when railroad art was in its heyday, and railroad companies were known to hire the best illustrators available.Examples of Proehl's art for the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad are reproduced in the Spring 1995 issue of "North Western Lines," the official publication of the Chicago & North Western Historical Society.Well established and from Chicago, it is no surprise that Proehl's work came to the attention of Frank Cash, the Chicago public relations and advertising executive responsible for the Mountie ad campaign.Proehl moved to California in 1948, and worked as a sketch artist for two years with R.K.O and Columbia motion picture studios.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Oct. 09, 2022
Paul Proehl (IL,CA,1887-1965) watercolor painting
Est: $400 - $500
ARTIST: Paul Proehl (Illinois, California, 1887 - 1965) NAME: Seascape MEDIUM: watercolor on paper CONDITION: Faint foxing. Framed under glass. SIGHT SIZE: 10 x 14 inches / 25 x 35 cm FRAME SIZE: 16 x 20 inches / 40 x 50 cm SIGNATURE: lower left CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 117322 US Shipping $60 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Paul Proehl studied architecture at the University of Illinois (1907-1910), after which he worked as a draftsman and designer for many buildings in Chicago. Attending Chicago art schools, Proehl became an advertising artist beginning around 1918. In 1924, Proehl became a partner at Palenske Young, a well-known Chicago illustration studio located on North Michigan Ave. From that point on, Proehl'sillustrations appeared in national magazines for over thirty years.During 1938-52, he created art for annual calendars and dining car menus used by the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad. He also created images for the Illinois Central Railroad, and for Chicago's "A Century of Progress" exhibition in 1933-34. His impact on the Chicago illustration scene was great, especially at a time when railroad art was in its heyday, and railroad companies were known to hire the best illustrators available.Examples of Proehl's art for the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad are reproduced in the Spring 1995 issue of "North Western Lines," the official publication of the Chicago & North Western Historical Society.Well established and from Chicago, it is no surprise that Proehl's work came to the attention of Frank Cash, the Chicago public relations and advertising executive responsible for the Mountie ad campaign.Proehl moved to California in 1948, and worked as a sketch artist for two years with R.K.O and Columbia motion picture studios.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Jul. 03, 2022
Paul Proehl (IL,CA,1887-1965) watercolor painting
Est: $425 - $525
ARTIST: Paul Proehl (Illinois, California, 1887 - 1965) NAME: Seascape MEDIUM: watercolor on paper CONDITION: Faint foxing. Framed under glass. SIGHT SIZE: 10 x 14 inches / 25 x 35 cm FRAME SIZE: 16 x 20 inches / 40 x 50 cm SIGNATURE: lower left CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 117322 US Shipping $60 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Paul Proehl studied architecture at the University of Illinois (1907-1910), after which he worked as a draftsman and designer for many buildings in Chicago. Attending Chicago art schools, Proehl became an advertising artist beginning around 1918. In 1924, Proehl became a partner at Palenske Young, a well-known Chicago illustration studio located on North Michigan Ave. From that point on, Proehl'sillustrations appeared in national magazines for over thirty years.During 1938-52, he created art for annual calendars and dining car menus used by the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad. He also created images for the Illinois Central Railroad, and for Chicago's "A Century of Progress" exhibition in 1933-34. His impact on the Chicago illustration scene was great, especially at a time when railroad art was in its heyday, and railroad companies were known to hire the best illustrators available.Examples of Proehl's art for the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad are reproduced in the Spring 1995 issue of "North Western Lines," the official publication of the Chicago & North Western Historical Society.Well established and from Chicago, it is no surprise that Proehl's work came to the attention of Frank Cash, the Chicago public relations and advertising executive responsible for the Mountie ad campaign.Proehl moved to California in 1948, and worked as a sketch artist for two years with R.K.O and Columbia motion picture studios.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Apr. 17, 2022
Paul Proehl (IL,CA,1887-1965) watercolor painting
Est: $425 - $550
ARTIST: Paul Proehl (Illinois, California, 1887 - 1965) NAME: Seascape MEDIUM: watercolor on paper CONDITION: Faint foxing. Framed under glass. SIGHT SIZE: 10 x 14 inches / 25 x 35 cm FRAME SIZE: 16 x 20 inches / 40 x 50 cm SIGNATURE: lower left CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 117322 US Shipping $60 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Paul Proehl studied architecture at the University of Illinois (1907-1910), after which he worked as a draftsman and designer for many buildings in Chicago. Attending Chicago art schools, Proehl became an advertising artist beginning around 1918. In 1924, Proehl became a partner at Palenske Young, a well-known Chicago illustration studio located on North Michigan Ave. From that point on, Proehl'sillustrations appeared in national magazines for over thirty years.During 1938-52, he created art for annual calendars and dining car menus used by the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad. He also created images for the Illinois Central Railroad, and for Chicago's "A Century of Progress" exhibition in 1933-34. His impact on the Chicago illustration scene was great, especially at a time when railroad art was in its heyday, and railroad companies were known to hire the best illustrators available.Examples of Proehl's art for the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad are reproduced in the Spring 1995 issue of "North Western Lines," the official publication of the Chicago & North Western Historical Society.Well established and from Chicago, it is no surprise that Proehl's work came to the attention of Frank Cash, the Chicago public relations and advertising executive responsible for the Mountie ad campaign.Proehl moved to California in 1948, and worked as a sketch artist for two years with R.K.O and Columbia motion picture studios.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Apr. 09, 2022
PAUL PROEHL ILLUSTRATION. BRUCE FALES PHOTOS
Est: $350 - $600
A collection of original illustration art and hand colored photographs to include. 1. An en grisaille watercolor and gouache depiction of a locomotive with outline of a Chicago Northwestern Railroad logo badge below the boiler and signature Proehl lower left for illustration artist Paul Proehl (1887-1965). The right edge has a band of yellowed glue residue 1 inch wide over the extreme right image edge, along with foxing and light smudges. 2. An original advertising mock-up depicting the 1937 Chicago, Burlington and Quincy No. 4000 Aeolus streamliner, unsigned, incomplete, chipped corners, surface rubs and scratches. 3. Five hand colored photographs by Bruce Fales, signed and stamped verso, one is inscribed to Ed McHugh. Measure 7.75 to 14 inches. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell. Until further notice, we cannot offer international shipping in-house.
Dirk Soulis Auctions
Jan. 02, 2022
Paul Proehl (IL,CA,1887-1965) watercolor painting
Est: $450 - $600
ARTIST: Paul Proehl (Illinois, California, 1887 - 1965) NAME: Seascape MEDIUM: watercolor on paper CONDITION: Faint foxing. Framed under glass. SIGHT SIZE: 10 x 14 inches / 25 x 35 cm FRAME SIZE: 16 x 20 inches / 40 x 50 cm SIGNATURE: lower left CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 117322 US Shipping $60 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Paul Proehl studied architecture at the University of Illinois (1907-1910), after which he worked as a draftsman and designer for many buildings in Chicago. Attending Chicago art schools, Proehl became an advertising artist beginning around 1918. In 1924, Proehl became a partner at Palenske Young, a well-known Chicago illustration studio located on North Michigan Ave. From that point on, Proehl'sillustrations appeared in national magazines for over thirty years.During 1938-52, he created art for annual calendars and dining car menus used by the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad. He also created images for the Illinois Central Railroad, and for Chicago's "A Century of Progress" exhibition in 1933-34. His impact on the Chicago illustration scene was great, especially at a time when railroad art was in its heyday, and railroad companies were known to hire the best illustrators available.Examples of Proehl's art for the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad are reproduced in the Spring 1995 issue of "North Western Lines," the official publication of the Chicago & North Western Historical Society.Well established and from Chicago, it is no surprise that Proehl's work came to the attention of Frank Cash, the Chicago public relations and advertising executive responsible for the Mountie ad campaign.Proehl moved to California in 1948, and worked as a sketch artist for two years with R.K.O and Columbia motion picture studios.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Oct. 10, 2021
Paul Proehl (IL,CA,1887-1965) watercolor painting
Est: $475 - $625
ARTIST: Paul Proehl (Illinois, California, 1887 - 1965) NAME: Seascape MEDIUM: watercolor on paper CONDITION: Faint foxing. Framed under glass. SIGHT SIZE: 10 x 14 inches / 25 x 35 cm FRAME SIZE: 16 x 20 inches / 40 x 50 cm SIGNATURE: lower left CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 117322 US Shipping $60 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Paul Proehl studied architecture at the University of Illinois (1907-1910), after which he worked as a draftsman and designer for many buildings in Chicago. Attending Chicago art schools, Proehl became an advertising artist beginning around 1918. In 1924, Proehl became a partner at Palenske Young, a well-known Chicago illustration studio located on North Michigan Ave. From that point on, Proehl'sillustrations appeared in national magazines for over thirty years.During 1938-52, he created art for annual calendars and dining car menus used by the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad. He also created images for the Illinois Central Railroad, and for Chicago's "A Century of Progress" exhibition in 1933-34. His impact on the Chicago illustration scene was great, especially at a time when railroad art was in its heyday, and railroad companies were known to hire the best illustrators available.Examples of Proehl's art for the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad are reproduced in the Spring 1995 issue of "North Western Lines," the official publication of the Chicago & North Western Historical Society.Well established and from Chicago, it is no surprise that Proehl's work came to the attention of Frank Cash, the Chicago public relations and advertising executive responsible for the Mountie ad campaign.Proehl moved to California in 1948, and worked as a sketch artist for two years with R.K.O and Columbia motion picture studios.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Jul. 04, 2021
Paul Proehl (IL,CA,1887-1965) watercolor painting
Est: $500 - $650
ARTIST: Paul Proehl (Illinois, California, 1887 - 1965) NAME: Seascape MEDIUM: watercolor on paper CONDITION: Faint foxing. Framed under glass. SIGHT SIZE: 10 x 14 inches / 25 x 35 cm FRAME SIZE: 16 x 20 inches / 40 x 50 cm SIGNATURE: lower left CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 117322 US Shipping $60 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Paul Proehl studied architecture at the University of Illinois (1907-1910), after which he worked as a draftsman and designer for many buildings in Chicago. Attending Chicago art schools, Proehl became an advertising artist beginning around 1918. In 1924, Proehl became a partner at Palenske Young, a well-known Chicago illustration studio located on North Michigan Ave. From that point on, Proehl'sillustrations appeared in national magazines for over thirty years.During 1938-52, he created art for annual calendars and dining car menus used by the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad. He also created images for the Illinois Central Railroad, and for Chicago's "A Century of Progress" exhibition in 1933-34. His impact on the Chicago illustration scene was great, especially at a time when railroad art was in its heyday, and railroad companies were known to hire the best illustrators available.Examples of Proehl's art for the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad are reproduced in the Spring 1995 issue of "North Western Lines," the official publication of the Chicago & North Western Historical Society.Well established and from Chicago, it is no surprise that Proehl's work came to the attention of Frank Cash, the Chicago public relations and advertising executive responsible for the Mountie ad campaign.Proehl moved to California in 1948, and worked as a sketch artist for two years with R.K.O and Columbia motion picture studios.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Apr. 04, 2021
Paul Proehl (IL,CA,1887-1965) watercolor painting
Est: $475 - $525
ARTIST: Paul Proehl (Illinois, California, 1887 - 1965) NAME: Seascape MEDIUM: watercolor on paper CONDITION: Faint foxing. Framed under glass. SIGHT SIZE: 10 x 14 inches / 25 x 35 cm FRAME SIZE: 16 x 20 inches / 40 x 50 cm SIGNATURE: lower left CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 117322 US Shipping $60 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Paul Proehl studied architecture at the University of Illinois (1907-1910), after which he worked as a draftsman and designer for many buildings in Chicago. Attending Chicago art schools, Proehl became an advertising artist beginning around 1918. In 1924, Proehl became a partner at Palenske Young, a well-known Chicago illustration studio located on North Michigan Ave. From that point on, Proehl'sillustrations appeared in national magazines for over thirty years.During 1938-52, he created art for annual calendars and dining car menus used by the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad. He also created images for the Illinois Central Railroad, and for Chicago's "A Century of Progress" exhibition in 1933-34. His impact on the Chicago illustration scene was great, especially at a time when railroad art was in its heyday, and railroad companies were known to hire the best illustrators available.Examples of Proehl's art for the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad are reproduced in the Spring 1995 issue of "North Western Lines," the official publication of the Chicago & North Western Historical Society.Well established and from Chicago, it is no surprise that Proehl's work came to the attention of Frank Cash, the Chicago public relations and advertising executive responsible for the Mountie ad campaign.Proehl moved to California in 1948, and worked as a sketch artist for two years with R.K.O and Columbia motion picture studios.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Jan. 03, 2021
Paul Proehl (IL,CA,1887-1965) watercolor painting
Est: $475 - $525
ARTIST: Paul Proehl (Illinois, California, 1887 - 1965) NAME: Seascape MEDIUM: watercolor on paper CONDITION: Faint foxing. Framed under glass. SIGHT SIZE: 10 x 14 inches / 25 x 35 cm FRAME SIZE: 16 x 20 inches / 40 x 50 cm SIGNATURE: lower left CATEGORY: antique vintage painting AD: ART CONSIGNMENTS WANTED. CONTACT US SKU#: 117322 US Shipping $60 + insurance. BIOGRAPHY: Paul Proehl studied architecture at the University of Illinois (1907-1910), after which he worked as a draftsman and designer for many buildings in Chicago. Attending Chicago art schools, Proehl became an advertising artist beginning around 1918. In 1924, Proehl became a partner at Palenske Young, a well-known Chicago illustration studio located on North Michigan Ave. From that point on, Proehl'sillustrations appeared in national magazines for over thirty years.During 1938-52, he created art for annual calendars and dining car menus used by the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad. He also created images for the Illinois Central Railroad, and for Chicago's "A Century of Progress" exhibition in 1933-34. His impact on the Chicago illustration scene was great, especially at a time when railroad art was in its heyday, and railroad companies were known to hire the best illustrators available.Examples of Proehl's art for the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad are reproduced in the Spring 1995 issue of "North Western Lines," the official publication of the Chicago & North Western Historical Society.Well established and from Chicago, it is no surprise that Proehl's work came to the attention of Frank Cash, the Chicago public relations and advertising executive responsible for the Mountie ad campaign.Proehl moved to California in 1948, and worked as a sketch artist for two years with R.K.O and Columbia motion picture studios.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
Sep. 30, 2020
TWO PAUL PROEHL ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATIONS & LETTER
Est: $100 - $150
TWO PAUL PROEHL ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATIONS & LETTER. Comprising two original pastel on paper railway illustrations by prominent American advertising artist Paul Proehl (1887-1965), the first depicting a brightly colored train passing near a mountain lake as seen through the caboose window of a nearby train, image measuring 13 inches x 17.25 inches, the second depicting a train passing through a Western landscape at sunset, image measuring 13.25 x 18 inches, both examples loose and unframed and both apparently unsigned. Together with a handwritten 1950 dated letter from Proehl to a "Mr. R. P. Schaffer," apparently intended to accompany an illustration, the letter casually commenting on an unnamed printing company's quality reproductions, and mentioning that Proehl is late with the enclosed artwork. Provenance: Acquired by the present owner from the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad Historical Society. According to the Genealogical Archivist for the Chicago and Northwest Railroad Historical Society, both works were commissioned by the C&NW Railroad as samples for C&NW Railroad advertisments around 1950. After, they were held in a building on Canal Street in Chicago, Illinois, until the C&NW Railroad was sold to the Union Pacific Railroad in 1995, at which time they were acquired by the Chicago and Northwest Railroad Historical Society. SHIPPING NOTICE: Jackson's is your sole and only source for one stop packing and shipping. With over 50 years of experience, our professional, affordable and efficient in-house shipping department will be happy to provide you a fair and reasonable shipping quote on this lot. Simply email us before the auction for a quick quote: shipping@jacksonsauction.com or call 1-800-665-6743. Jackson's can expertly pack and ship to meet any of your needs. To ensure quality control Jackson's DOES NOT release to third party shippers.
Jackson's International
May. 30, 2020
CHICAGO AND NORTH WESTERN RAILROAD CALENDARS
Est: $100 - $200
Four Chicago and North Western calendars dated 1939, 1940, 1943 and 1950, illustrated posters by Paul Proehl (1887-1965) with attached calendar pads. Measure 24 x 18 inches each. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell.
Dirk Soulis Auctions
May. 30, 2020
CHICAGO AND NORTH WESTERN RAILROAD CALENDARS
Est: $150 - $200
Two Chicago and North Western calendars dated 1941 and 1946, illustrated posters with attached calendar pads, 1946 signed by illustrator Paul Proehl (1887-1965). Measure 24 x 18 inches each. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell.
Dirk Soulis Auctions
May. 30, 2020
CHICAGO AND NORTH WESTERN RAILROAD CALENDARS
Est: $150 - $250
Four Chicago and North Western calendars dated 1939, 1945, 1950 and 1954, illustrated posters by Paul Proehl (1887-1965), 1954 calendar with a photo of Mount Rushmore, with attached calendar pads. Measure 24 x 18 inches each. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell.
Dirk Soulis Auctions
May. 30, 2020
A C.N.W. 100TH ANNIVERSARY ADVERTISING POSTER, 1948
Est: $150 - $300
The full color poster celebrating Chicago and North Western Railway's 100th Anniversary, dated 1948, illustrator Paul Proehl (1887-1965). Measures 29.5 x 37.5 inches. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell.
Dirk Soulis Auctions
Dec. 18, 2019
PAUL PROEHL RAIL TRAVEL POSTER, MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST
Est: $300 - $600
Original ad from Panama Limited Line, Illinois Central Railroad. Classic travel poster advertising luxury rail travel from Chicago and St. Louis to leisure activities on the gulf coast of Mississippi. Printing company info to bottom right. Poster features some creasing. Artist: Paul Proehl Issued: c. 1930s Dimensions: 32"W x 45.5"H x 1"D. framed Manufacturer: Magill Weinsheimer Co. Country of Origin: United States
Lion and Unicorn
Dec. 18, 2019
PAUL PROEHL RAIL TRAVEL POSTER, MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST
Est: $300 - $600
Original ad from Panama Limited Line, Illinois Central Railroad. Classic travel poster advertising luxury rail travel from Chicago and St. Louis to leisure activities on the gulf coast of Mississippi. Printing company info to bottom right. Poster features some creasing. Artist: Paul Proehl Issued: c. 1930s Dimensions: 30.5"W x 44.5"H x 1"D, framed Manufacturer: Magill Weinsheimer Co. Country of Origin: United States
Lion and Unicorn
Nov. 14, 2019
PAUL PROEHL (1887-1965). CHICAGO FOR THE TOURIST / ILLINOIS CENTRAL. 1925. 41x28 inches, 106x71 cm. Magill Weinsheimer Co., Chicago.
Est: $5,000 - $7,500
PAUL PROEHL (1887-1965) CHICAGO FOR THE TOURIST / ILLINOIS CENTRAL. 1925. 41 3/4x28 1/4 inches, 106x71 3/4 cm. Magill Weinsheimer Co., Chicago. Condition B+: small replaced loss in lower left corner; repaired tears at edges, some slightly into image; repaired tears and restoration along vertical and horizontal folds. Proehl, trained as an architect, became a prominent illustrator and advertising artist. This is one in a series of stylish posters he created for the Illinois Central Railroad, all of which prominently featured beautiful young women. In addition to his posters, he also designed calendars for the Chicago and Northwestern Railway company. rare. We could find only one other copy at auction in the last 20 years.
Swann Auction Galleries
Oct. 25, 2018
PAUL PROEHL (1887-1965). THE BEAUTIFUL MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST / ILLINOIS CENTRAL. 41x28 inches, 106x71 cm. Magill-Weinsheimer Co., Chic
Est: $3,000 - $4,000
PAUL PROEHL (1887-1965) THE BEAUTIFUL MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST / ILLINOIS CENTRAL. 41 3/4x28 inches, 106x71 cm. Magill-Weinsheimer Co., Chicago. Condition A- / B+: minor repaired tears at edges, some slightly into image; minor creases in margins and image. Proehl, trained as an architect, became a prominent illustrator and advertising artist. This is one in a series of stylish posters he created for the Illinois Central Railroad, all of which featured prominent, beautiful young women. Writing about another image in the series, also starring a fetching young golfer, Proehl said, "This poster, like many American posters, began with a double problem: to picture a striking, characteristic scene, and to present a considerable amount of information. As the Mississippi Gulf Coast . . . depends for its patronage on its invigorating combination of sunshine and light breezes, ideal for outdoor sports at all seasons, rather than on grandeur of scenery or unusual beauty, it was necessary to show human action as well as landscape. With the problems this defined, the poster began to arrange itself. A figure in motion, clothes blown by sea breezes, set against a Gulf Coast scene bathed in sunlight, with the essential information arranged in small blocks, words grouped for quick, almost unconscious reading, and used somewhat as a border. Due to the simplicity of this arrangement, the copy could be assimilated at a quick glance, yet the attention value of the figure was not sacrificed" (Richmond p. 83).
Swann Auction Galleries
Oct. 27, 2016
PAUL PROEHL (1887-1965). CHICAGO / ILLINOIS CENTRAL. Circa 1929. 39x27 inches, 100x66 cm. Magill-Weinsheimer Co., Chicago.
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
PAUL PROEHL (1887-1965) CHICAGO / ILLINOIS CENTRAL. Circa 1929. 39 1/2x27 inches, 100 1/2x66 1/2 cm. Magill-Weinsheimer Co., Chicago. Condition A- / B+: minor repaired tears, creases, abrasions and restoration in margins, some affecting image; creases and restoration along vertical and horizontal folds. With a stylish crescent of beach reminiscent of the French travel posters by Roger Broders, Proehl depicts the shoreline along Lake Michigan, with the towers of Chicago's Gold Coast visible in the distance. On the beach, a spray of colorful bathers are congregating, swimming and laying out under their umbrellas. The proximity of the beach to the city is emphasized by several men wearing business suits. Proehl, trained as an architect, became a prominent illustrator and advertising artist. This is one in a series of stylish images Proehl created for the Illinois Central Railroad, all of which featured prominent, beautiful young women. rare. Zega p. 87.
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