AMERICAN SEAL PAINT POSTER.

AMERICAN SEAL PAINT POSTER. Extremely rare example of American advertising lithography. Rich graphic imagery includes stars and stripes draped figures of Uncle Sam and Lady Liberty flanking an American eagle perched atop a heraldic shield, clutching American flags. Background illustrations include the U.S. Capitol building and a variety of American Seal ready-mixed paint can products. Bottom caption reads “Absolutely American and the best for inside or outside use.” Two-sheet poster laid down on canvas, lithographed by the Donaldson Litho Co., Cincinnati for The Troy Paint & Color Works Co., Troy, NY. SIZE: 42” w. x 55” t., with original wood hanging strips at top and bottom. CONDITION: Fabulous with brilliant like-new colors. 1-3383 (9,000-11,000)

Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2005

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1851	$10,925.00	AMERICAN SEAL PAINT POSTER. Extremely rare example of American advertising lithography. Rich graphic imagery includes stars and stripes draped figures of Uncle Sam and Lady Liberty flanking an American eagle perched atop a heraldic shield, clutching American flags. Background illustrations include the U.S. Capitol building and a variety of American Seal ready-mixed paint can products. Bottom caption reads “Absolutely American and the best for inside or outside use.” Two-sheet poster laid down on canvas, lithographed by the Donaldson Litho Co., Cincinnati for The Troy Paint & Color Works Co., Troy, NY. SIZE: 42” w. x 55” t., with original wood hanging strips at top and bottom. CONDITION: Fabulous with brilliant like-new colors. 1-3383 (9,000-11,000) Auction: Advertising, Toy & Doll - Spring 2005 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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