Carl Salzmann (German, 1847-1923) Red Star Line Advertising Lithographic

Carl Salzmann Red Star Line advertising lithograph on paper poster dated to 1893. It features a central circular illustration of a four-masted steamship under sail and steam traveling through choppy seas. The composition includes stylized sunburst rays behind the vessel and a smaller sailboat to the right. The graphic design utilizes a combination of flowing script and shadowed serif typefaces. Text in German reads Red Star Linie von Antwerpen nach New York & Philadelphia. The lower right corner is signed C. Salzmann 93 in the plate. Small text along the right center edge reads GEPR. KUNSTANSTALT ZU DUSSELDORF. Housed in a tiered gilded wood frame. Sight size: 27"W x 36.25"H. Dimensions: 29.5"W x 39"H Weight: 14. lbs Condition Request Condition Report Tears on lower and upper center right.

Estimate:£37.8

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