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Painter, Illustrator, b. 1870 - d. 1939

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  • Poster by Charles H. Wright - The New York Sunday Herald
    Nov. 18, 2023

    Poster by Charles H. Wright - The New York Sunday Herald

    Est: €400 - €600

    The New York Sunday Herald - 30,5x48, 1896 by Charles H. Wright (1870-1939

    Van Sabben Poster Auctions
  • WRIGHT, Charles Hubbard (1870—1939). The May Century. 1897....
    Nov. 10, 2023

    WRIGHT, Charles Hubbard (1870—1939). The May Century. 1897....

    Est: $900 - $1,300

    WRIGHT, Charles Hubbard (1870—1939). The May Century. 1897. Poster for the May, 1897 issue of Century monthly magazine. The feature article covers “scientific kite-flying,” and Wright’s illustration depicts Lt. Hugh D. Wise lifted by a kite apparatus above Governors Island. In an early aviation milestone, Wise was the first American to be lifted airborne by a kite. 20 5/8 x 11 ¾”. Linen backed. Few tiny nicks at edges; light skinning in margins. A-.

    Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
  • The May Century. 1897.
    Mar. 26, 2023

    The May Century. 1897.

    Est: $1,000 - $1,200

    ARTIST: CHARLES HUBBARD WRIGHT (1870-1939) SIZE: 12 x 20 3/4 in./30.5 x 52.7 cm DESCRIPTION: Exhibited: Ils s’envolérent...! Air and Space Museum, Le Bourget-Paris, 2005. Seven years before the Wright Brothers would achieve powered flight, the May Century turned a fascinated eye toward the possibilities of kite aerodynamics. This was the first American poster depicting "heavier-than-air" flight, illustrated by yet another Wright, Charles Hubbard Wright. It shows Lieutenant Hugh Wise at Governor's Island in New York City, lifted skyward by a kite designed by Laurence Hargrave (1850-1915) in May 1897. England-born Hargrave invented his first “flying machine” box kite in 1893; his work inspired Alexander Graham Bell to begin his own experiments with a series of tetrahedral kites from 1903 to 1907. (Art Nouveau; Literary; Aviation; American)

    Poster Auctions International Inc
  • The May Century. 1897.
    Jul. 12, 2022

    The May Century. 1897.

    Est: $1,200 - $1,500

    ARTIST: CHARLES HUBBARD WRIGHT (1870-1939) SIZE: 12 x 20 3/4 in./30.5 x 52.7 cm DESCRIPTION: Exhibited: Ils s’envolérent...! Air and Space Museum, Le Bourget-Paris, 2005. Seven years before the Wright Brothers would achieve powered flight, the May Century turned a fascinated eye toward the possibilities of kite aerodynamics. This was the first American poster depicting "heavier-than-air" flight, illustrated by yet another Wright, Charles Hubbard Wright. It shows Lieutenant Hugh Wise at Governor's Island in New York City, lifted skyward by a kite designed by Laurence Hargrave (1850-1915) in May 1897. England-born Hargrave invented his first “flying machine” box kite in 1893; his work inspired Alexander Graham Bell to begin his own experiments with a series of tetrahedral kites from 1903 to 1907. (Art Nouveau; Literary; Aviation; American)

    Poster Auctions International Inc
  • The May Century. 1897.
    Oct. 22, 2017

    The May Century. 1897.

    Est: $1,400 - $1,700

    Artist: CHARLES HUBBARD WRIGHT (1870-1939) Size: 12 x 20 1/2 in./30.5 x 52.2 cm Seven years before the (Orville and Wilbur) Wright Brothers would achieve powered flight, The May Century turned a fascinated eye toward the possibilities of kite aerodynamics. This was the first American poster depicting "heavier-than-air" flight, illustrated by yet another Wright, Charles Hubbard. It shows Lieutenant Hugh Wise, at Governor's Island, New York City, lifted skyward by a kite designed by Laurence Hargrave (1850-1915) in May 1897. (Aviation)

    Poster Auctions International Inc
  • * Charles Hubbard Wright, (American, 1870-1939), The New York Sunday Herald March 1st
    Jun. 23, 2015

    * Charles Hubbard Wright, (American, 1870-1939), The New York Sunday Herald March 1st

    Est: $100 - $200

    Charles Hubbard Wright (American, 1870-1939) The New York Sunday Herald March 1st color lithographic print on paper 16 3/4 x 9 7/8 inches.

    Hindman
  • CHARLES HUBBARD WRIGHT (1870-1939). THE MAY CENTURY. 1897. 20x12 inches, 52x30 cm.
    Dec. 17, 2014

    CHARLES HUBBARD WRIGHT (1870-1939). THE MAY CENTURY. 1897. 20x12 inches, 52x30 cm.

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    CHARLES HUBBARD WRIGHT (1870-1939) THE MAY CENTURY. 1897. 20 3/4x12 inches, 52 3/4x30 1/2 cm. Condition A- / B+: tears at bottom edge; creases in margins and along vertical and horizontal folds. Paper. Wright was a New York City based painter and illustrator who designed over 30 posters for the New York Herald newspaper. Although advertising a monthly magazine, this can also be viewed as an early American aviation poster. It depicts Lieutenant Hugh Wise, the first American (and third person in the world) to be lifted airborne by kites from Governors Island on January 22, 1897. DFP-I 502, l'Histoire de l'Aviation p. 12, Virgina p. 100, Crystal Palace 785.

    Swann Auction Galleries
  • CHARLES HUBBARD WRIGHT (1870-1939). THE MAY CENTURY. 1897. 20x12 inches, 52x30 cm.
    Feb. 25, 2014

    CHARLES HUBBARD WRIGHT (1870-1939). THE MAY CENTURY. 1897. 20x12 inches, 52x30 cm.

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    CHARLES HUBBARD WRIGHT (1870-1939) THE MAY CENTURY. 1897. 20 1/2x12 inches, 52x30 1/2 cm. Condition B+/ B: restored losses, repaired tears and restoration in margins and image; restored pin holes in corners; horizontal fold. Wright was a New York City based painter and illustrator who designed over 30 posters for the New York Herald newspaper. Although advertising a monthly magazine, this can also be viewed as an early American aviation poster. It depicts Lieutenant Hugh Wise, the first American (and third person in the world) to be lifted airborne by kites, from Governors Island, on January 22, 1897. DFP-I 502, l'Histoire de l'Aviation p. 12.

    Swann Auction Galleries
  • The May Century. 1897
    Sep. 06, 2012

    The May Century. 1897

    Est: $700 - $900

    Artist: CHARLES HUBBARD WRIGHT (1870-1939) Size: 11 7/8 x 20 5/8 in./30.2 x 52.4 cm An eccentric-looking cover for the May Century, promising the daring techniques of scientific kite-flying alongside some historical secrets.

    Poster Auctions International Inc
  • Charles Hubbard Wright (1870-1939)
    May. 12, 2011

    Charles Hubbard Wright (1870-1939)

    Est: £1,200 - £1,800

    Charles Hubbard Wright (1870-1939) THE MAY CENTURY lithograph in colours, 1897, condition B+; backed on linen 20½ x 12in. (52 x 30cm.)

    Christie's
  • Charles Hubbard Wright (1870 - 1939).
    Jan. 23, 2011

    Charles Hubbard Wright (1870 - 1939).

    Est: $400 - $600

    Charles Hubbard Wright (1870 - 1939). Ink and Watercolor Illustration. 16 1/2 x 23 1/2". signed lower right.

    Weiss Auctions
  • Charles Hubbard WRIGHT (1870-1939) The May Century 1897
    Oct. 29, 2010

    Charles Hubbard WRIGHT (1870-1939) The May Century 1897

    Est: €2,500 - €3,500

    Charles Hubbard WRIGHT (1870-1939) The May Century 1897 Scientific Kite Flying, described by three experts Affiche lithographique. Encadrée. Exposition: Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace, Le Bourget, 2005, catalogue n°10. Bibliographie : J. Lecornu, "Les Cerfs-volants", Nony, Paris 1902, p. 136-137. "Das frühe Plakat in Europa und USA", Berlin 1973, n°502. La plus vieille affiche connue représentant un plus lourd que l'air. Le Lieutenant Hugh Wise, en garnison à Governor's island, réussit à se faire enlever par quatre cerfs-volants du type Hargrave A VINTAGE POSTER, 1897 h: 52,50 w: 30,50 cm

    Artcurial
  • CHARLES HUBBARD WRIGHT (1870-1939). THE MAY CENTURY. 1897. 20x12 inches, 53x30 cm.
    Dec. 16, 2009

    CHARLES HUBBARD WRIGHT (1870-1939). THE MAY CENTURY. 1897. 20x12 inches, 53x30 cm.

    Est: $600 - $900

    CHARLES HUBBARD WRIGHT (1870-1939) THE MAY CENTURY. 1897. 20 3/4x12 inches, 53x30 1/2 cm. Condition B+/ B: restored losses, repaired tears and restoraiton in margins and image; restored pin-holes in corners; horizontal fold. Wright was a New York City-based painter and illustrator who designed over thirty posters for the New York Herald newspaper. Although advertising a monthly magazine, it can properly be viewed as an extremely early American aviation poster. DFP-I 502.

    Swann Auction Galleries
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