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Lot 47A: SWISSAIR TO SWITZERLAND ORIGINAL VINTAGE TRAVEL POSTER

Est: $900 USD - $1,300 USDPassed
The Ross Art Group, IncBoca Raton, FL, USJanuary 25, 2018

Item Overview

Description

Swissair was founded in 1931 after the merger of Ad Astra Aero (founded in 1919) and Balair (founded in 1925). At the start, unlike other European airlines, Swissair did not receive support from the government. It was not until 1951 that the Swiss government purchased 30% of the shares, and the airline became the official national carrier of Switzerland. Swissair was a pioneer in many aspects of the airline industry. For example, the airline was one of the first to use American aircraft and the first in Europe to employ flight attendants in 1934. In 1957 they added the Far East to their routes, with stops in Bombay (now Mumbai), India. This image was created c1955 by the talented Swiss artist, Fritz Buhler ( 1909 – 1963). It features the Swiss flag prominently as well as showing some of the scenic highlights of Switzerland. After studying graphic design at the university of fine and applied arts in Berlin, spending time studying in Paris and undertaking practical work, Fritz Bühler went straight into opening his own studio in 1933. From early on, he combined sensitive design work with a flair for effective advertising. These traits could also be seen in his poster and advertisement campaign for Reemtsma’s cigarette brand Stuyvesant in the 1950s and 60s. His Union Brikett (1943 and 1948) and Nivea (1948) posters, along with many other works, count among the classics of Swiss poster design. This is an Original Vintage Poster; it is not a reproduction. This poster is conservation mounted, linen backed, and in excellent condition. We guarantee the authenticity of all of our posters.

Dimensions

25 X 39.25 INCHES

Artist or Maker

Date

1958

Payment & Shipping

Payment

Accepted forms of payment: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Money Order / Cashiers Check, Paypal, Personal Check, Visa, Wire Transfer

Shipping

Buyer is solely responsible for paying for shipment. Buyer is responsible for the removal of all winning items. Items may be sent separately. The Ross Art Group, Inc. must be given the correct shipping address to ensure your package is delivered to the right address. The Ross Art Group, Inc. will not be held responsible in the event that damage occurs to merchandise or for any lost deliveries. Shipment information such as a tracking number will be provided once the item is packed and ready to ship. It is up to The Ross Art Group to decide which method of shipment to use. Generally, we ship within the United States and Canada via UPS Ground with a signature required. We use DHL or Federal Express Int'l Priority to ship to all other points around the globe.

Auction Details

Original Vintage Poster Treasures

by
The Ross Art Group, Inc
January 25, 2018, 01:00 PM EST

3100 NW Boca Raton Blvd Suite 311, Boca Raton, FL, 33431, US

Terms

Buyer's Premium

5.0%

Bidding Increments

From:To:Increment:
$0$499$25
$500$999$50
$1,000$1,999$100
$2,000$5,999$200
$6,000$9,999$500
$10,000$19,999$1,000
$20,000$49,999$2,000
$50,000+$5,000

SALES TERMS

Terms and Conditions
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Absentee and online bids are accepted.

CONDITION TERMS

Provenances are included in the catalog to the extent they are available. Estimates, Description and Condition are included with each lot. The Ross Art Group, Inc. will answer to the fullest extent possible any reasonable question. The auctioneer may make corrections and provide additional information as available 48 hours prior to the starting time of the auction. Please contact us with any questions via email or by telephone.

PAYMENT TERMS

Major credit cards, wire transfer, money order, and PayPal payments are accepted. Bank wires are accepted with prior authorization from the auction house. Merchandise will not be released until payment is cleared. Payment is expected within 48 hours after concluding auction. Any item that has not been paid for is forfeited by the buyer and the item may be put back on the auction block for sale. Any buyer that does not make payment will automatically be blocked from future auctions. The Ross Art Group, Inc. reserves the right to cancel a winning bid and refund or credit to buyer any payments received by auction house if merchandise is discovered to be damaged or sustains damage that was not disclosed or discovered before auction.
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Shipping Terms

Buyer is solely responsible for paying for shipment. Buyer is responsible for the removal of all winning items. Items may be sent separately. The Ross Art Group, Inc. must be given the correct shipping address to ensure your package is delivered to the right address. The Ross Art Group, Inc. will not be held responsible in the event that damage occurs to merchandise or for any lost deliveries. Shipment information such as a tracking number will be provided once the item is packed and ready to ship. It is up to The Ross Art Group to decide which method of shipment to use. Generally, we ship within the United States and Canada via UPS Ground with a signature required. We use DHL or Federal Express Int'l Priority to ship to all other points around the globe.