Alonzo Earl Foringer Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Alonzo Earl Foringer Art Value Price Guide

Sep. 30, 2023
2 Original Vintage US World War I Red Cross Posters
Est: $350 - $450
Foringer, Alonzo Earl 1878 - The Greatest Mother in the World (2 Red Cross Posters) Letterpress Print ca. 1918 42.1 x 27.9 in. (107 x 71 cm) Printer: Edwards & Deutsch, Chicago Condition Details: (kein) on linen, edge tears, one of them a 7 in./18 cm circular tear at the center right edge (B+/A-), added: -Loyalty To One Means Loyalty To Both-, 24x18 in./61x45 cm (A)#USA #Red Cross #World War I
PosterConnection Inc.
Jul. 29, 2023
Poster by Alonzo E. Foringer - The Greatest Mother in the World Red Cross
Est: €280 - €550
The Greatest Mother in the World Red Cross - 67x104,5, 1918, on linen by Alonzo E. Foringer (1878-1948)
Van Sabben Poster Auctions
Oct. 22, 2022
GREATEST MOTHER IN THE WORLD RED CROSS WWI POSTER
Est: $180 - $300
American WWI Red Cross poster 'The Greatest Mother in the World - Red Cross Christmas Roll Call - Dec.16-23rd', artwork by Alonzo E. Foringer (1878-1948), Edwards & Deutsch Litho. Co., Chicago, 1917, 42 x 28 inches. Two 2.5-inch tears at top edge, creases on right edge, minor folds and chips.
Fairhill Auction LLC
Sep. 08, 2022
AFTER EARL ALONZO FORINGER (American, 1878 - 1948). The Greatest Mother in the World, circa 1918, Lithograph. The poster specifically a
Est: $500 - $600
AFTER EARL ALONZO FORINGER (American, 1878 - 1948). The Greatest Mother in the World, circa 1918, Lithograph. The poster specifically advertised the Red Cross Christmas Roll Call on Dec. 16-23, 1918. Framed. Not examined out of frame. - 42 x 28 in; frame: 44 x 30 in
Sloans & Kenyon
Aug. 04, 2022
AFTER EARL ALONZO FORINGER (American, 1878 - 1948). The Greatest Mother in the World, circa 1918, Lithograph. The poster specifically a
Est: $500 - $600
AFTER EARL ALONZO FORINGER (American, 1878 - 1948). The Greatest Mother in the World, circa 1918, Lithograph. The poster specifically advertised the Red Cross Christmas Roll Call on Dec. 16-23, 1918. Framed. Not examined out of frame. - 42 x 28 in; frame: 44 x 30 in
Sloans & Kenyon
Jun. 16, 2022
AFTER EARL ALONZO FORINGER (American, 1878 - 1948). The Greatest Mother in the World, circa 1918, Lithograph. The poster specifically a
Est: $600 - $800
AFTER EARL ALONZO FORINGER (American, 1878 - 1948). The Greatest Mother in the World, circa 1918, Lithograph. The poster specifically advertised the Red Cross Christmas Roll Call on Dec. 16-23, 1918. Framed. Not examined out of frame. - 42 x 28 in; frame: 44 x 30 in
Sloans & Kenyon
Jun. 10, 2022
2 FRAMED 1918 WWI RED CROSS POSTER, A E FORINGER
Est: $300 - $500
1918 Red Cross poster 'The Greatest Mother in the World,' art by Alonzo Earl Foringer (American, 1878-1948). Stone lithograph by Edwards and Deutsch Litho Co. Comes with a Third Liberty Loan Poster by Howard Chandler Christy, printed by Forbes. Dimensions are: the largest measures: (sight) 41 1/4 inches tall X 27 1/4 inches wide, 104.78 cm X 69.22 cm; (overall) 50 1/4 inches tall X 35 1/4 inches wide, 127.64 cm X 89.54 cm. All measurements are approximate.
Oakridge Auction Gallery
Apr. 23, 2022
Original Vintage US World War I Red Cross Poster
Est: $400 - $600
Foringer, Alonzo Earl 1878 - The Greatest Mother in the World (Red Cross) Letterpress Print ca. 1918 107 x 71 cm Printer: Edwards & Deutsch, Chicago Condition Details: (B+) was folded horiz., linen-backed, small tears and tiny losses at the edges, minor scratch in center
PosterConnection Inc.
Feb. 05, 2022
Original Vintage US World War I Red Cross Poster
Est: $250 - $350
Foringer, Alonzo Earl 1878 - The Greatest Mother in the World (Red Cross) Letterpress Print 1918 42.1 x 27.9 in. (107 x 71 cm) Printer: Edwards & Deutsch, Chicago Condition Details: (B/B+) was folded horiz., tears and staining at the edges and folds, two paper losses at the upper right and bottom edges
PosterConnection Inc.
Nov. 19, 2020
POSTERS: WORLD WAR I COLLECTION OF 13 RED CROSS POSTERS
Est: $500 - $700
POSTERS: WORLD WAR I COLLECTION OF 13 RED CROSS POSTERS ALONZO EARL FORINGER (AMERICAN, 1878-1948) THE GREATEST MOTHER IN THE WORLD, 1917. Lithograph. 27 1/2 x 20 1/2 in.; LN BRITTON (1858-1934) TEN MILLION NEW MEMBERS BY CHRISTMAS JOIN THE RED CROSS, AND ON CHRISTMAS EVE A CANDLE IN EVERY WINDOW, A SERVICE FLAG FOR EVERY HOME, 1917. Lithograph. 20 x 30 in.; A LITTLE STARVING CHILD BROUGHT BACK TO LIFE BECAUSE YOU WENT WITHOUT SOME LUXURY: ALL OF THE RED CROSS WAR FUND GOES FOR WAR RELIEF. World War I, 27 1/3 x 20 1/3 in.; IF YOU KNEW A DAY'S PAY WOULD SAVE A LIFE WOULD YOU GIVE LESS? (Commonwealth Press Worcester and Boston, 1918) WW I Poster 27 1/3 x 20 1/3 in.; THINK WHAT YOU CAN AFFORD TO GIVE - THEN DOUBLE IT (1917-1918), 27 1/2 x 20 1/3 in.; ARTHUR CRISP, (AMERICAN 1881-1974), MOTHERLESS, FATHERLESS, STARVING, 1918 27 1/2 x 20 1/2 in.; HERMAN ROEG, HELP THE RED CROSS, 1914, 28 x 19 in.; WHILE SOMEONE GIVES HIS LIFE -- WHAT ARE YOU GIVING - THINK A MINUTE, 1918, 27 1/2 x 20 1/2 in.; WILLIAM B. KING, (AMERICAN, 1880-1927) HOLD UP YOUR END! - 1917-1918, 27 1/2 x 20 1/2 in.; BENJAMIN KIDDER, (AMERICAN, 20TH CENTURY) THE FIRST THREE! GIVE TILL IT HURTS, 1918, 27 1/2 x 20 1/2 in.; L. N. BRITTON, (1858-1934) 10,000,000 NEW MEMBERS BY CHRISTMAS: JOIN THE RED Cross 20 1/4 x 30 in.; P.G. MORGAN (AMERICAN, 20TH CENTURY), KEEP THIS HAND OF MERCY AT ITS WORK, 1918, 27 1/2 x 20 1/2 in.; JOIN OUR RED CROSS MEMBERSHIP INCLUDING RED CROSS MAGAZINE, 42 1/4 x 28 in. (13) Provenance: Estate of Mrs. Orme Wilson, The Tuleyries, Boyce, Virginia
Potomack Company
Oct. 12, 2020
Original Vintage US World War I Red Cross Poster
Est: $300 - $400
Foringer, Alonzo Earl 1878 -. The Greatest Mother in the World (Red Cross). Letterpress Print 1918. Printer: Edwards & Deutsch, Chicago. Condition Details: (B/B+) was folded horizontally, tears and staining at the edges and folds, two paper losses at the upper right and bottom edges
PosterConnection Inc.
Sep. 26, 2020
Original Vintage US World War I Red Cross Poster
Est: $300 - $400
Foringer, Alonzo Earl 1878 -. The Greatest Mother in the World (Red Cross). Letterpress Print 1918. Printer: Edwards & Deutsch, Chicago. Condition Details: (B/B+) was folded horizontally, tears and staining at the edges and folds, two paper losses at the upper right and bottom edges
PosterConnection Inc.
Jun. 08, 2019
Alonzo Earl Foringer (American, 1878-1948) The Greatest Mother in the World, cir
Est: $400 - $600
Alonzo Earl Foringer (American, 1878-1948) The Greatest Mother in the World, circa 1917 Lithograph in colors on paper 39 x 27 inches (99.1 x 68.6 cm) PROPERTY FROM A RANCHO SANTA FE ESTATE HID01801242017
Heritage Auctions
Dec. 07, 2017
'The Greatest Mother In The World' Poster. c.1918.
Est: $100 - $200
Foringer, Alonzo Earl (American, 1878-1948). 'The Greatest Mother In The World: Red Cross Christmas Roll Call Dec. 16-23rd.' (American National Red Cross, 1918). Linen backed color lithograph poster. 41 x 26 1/8 in. Minor dampstain, marginal loss at upper right, tiny edge chips elsewhere.
Quinn's Auction Galleries
Apr. 10, 2017
Original 1920 WWI American Red Cross Nurse "Still The Greatest Mother in the World" Poster by A.E Foringer
Est: $250 - $350
Printed by the American Red Cross. Image of a Red Cross nurse holding a wounded soldier in her arms. Text at bottom says, "Still The Greatest Mother in the World", Fourth Red Cross Roll Call. By artist A.E. Foringer (American, 1878-1948). This was for Christmas fundraising campaign. US WWI Lithographs were used during 1917-1920 to encourage citizens to buy Liberty Bonds, special charitable appeals, conserve food and goods and enforce patriotism. Since the federal government had banned commercial radio, the posters were needed to spread these messages. Many of the works were commissioned by well-known artists of the day. We describe all items to the best of our ability as we are not experts on everything. Please ask specific questions on details or condition prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS. We box and ship to keep costs low. We do not use a packaging service, unless the costumer prefers us to use them. We can ship either USPS or UPS
One Source Auctions
Feb. 28, 2017
Large Original American World War I Red Cross Poster
Est: $100 - $400
Artist: Foringer, Alonzo Earl 1878 -. The Greatest Mother in the World (Red Cross). Technique: Letterpress Print ca. 1918. Size: 42.5 x 27.9 in. (108 x 71 cm). Printer: Edwards & Deutsch, Chicago. Condition details: (B+) was folded, on linen, minor tears at the edges, incl 2 x 3 in./5 cm tears at the trop, old handwriting above bottom text area. Estimate: 400. Starting Bid: 100.
PosterConnection Inc.
Oct. 29, 2015
THE GREATEST MOTHER ORIGINAL VINTAGE WWI RED CROSS POSTER BY FORINGER
Est: $500 - $750
The Greatest Mother in the World is a 1918 World War I U.S.A propaganda advertisement by Alonzo Earl Foringer. It is one of the best known of all Red Cross posters. The composition draws heavy influence from Michelangelo's Pieta sculpture in the Vatican. The sculpture relates the Madonna as "Mother Church" and her protecting care of humanity. In Foringer's rendition, the Red Cross Nurse evokes the figure of the Madonna, who cares for the American soldier. The piece's traditional tonal illustration give a sense of great sympathy and also provides a point of contrast for the vibrant Red Cross symbol. Foringer was an accomplished muralist whose paintings grace numerous United States government buildings and courthouses, including the dome of the Wisconsin State Capital. 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.
The Ross Art Group, Inc
Aug. 10, 2014
WWI Poster, The Greatest Mother in the World
Est: $50 - $100
Artist: Alonzo Foringer Artist Dates: 1878-1948 Signed Within Plate: A.E. Foringer Date of Work: C. 1914 Description: This picture, reminiscent of "The Pieta," depicts a mother holding her baby with the symbol of The American Red Cross behind her and to the left. Beneath her seated figure is a ticket with the title "The Greatest Mother in the World." The woman bears a nurse's cap and looks soulfully toward the heavens with her child cradled in her arms. Size: 46.5x30.25" Weight: 1lbs 1.3oz Provenance: Dr. David Orzeck Condition: This poster has some minor repairs done to it, notably beneath the figure where a sealant has been applied to a tear about halfway through the poster, and beneath the title ticket, where an inch long square of tape had been previously applied. Now it is fixed to conservation paper.Meta: Poster, WWI, WWII, Military, Militaria, Army, Navy, Marines, AirForce, Propaganda. Artist Biography: Born in Kaylor, Pennsylvania, Foringer spent the early part of his life in Armstrong County.Foringer received artistic training from Horatio S. Stevenson in Pittsburgh, then from Henry Siddons Mowbray and Edwin Howland Blashfield in New York City. Later, he moved to Saddle River, New Jersey.A perpetual bachelor, Foringer's household included his brother, T. Milton, and his sisters, Lilian, Ire, and Edith. The Foringer name was important in local politics between Alonzo's art career and Milton's 31 year career on the Saddle River borough council.He died December 8, 1948 in Saddle River, following an illness.Foringer's former home in Saddle River is now a historic landmark on the National Historic Registry
Louis J. Dianni, LLC
Mar. 25, 2014
Large Original American World War I Red Cross Poster
Est: $100 - $500
Foringer, Alonzo Earl 1878 -. The Greatest Mother in the World (Red Cross). Letterpress Print ca. 1918. Size: 42.1 x 27.9 in. (107 x 71 cm). Printer: no information. Condition Details: (A-) on linen, small tears, needle holes and minimal staining at the edges.
PosterConnection Inc.
Feb. 15, 2014
WWI The Greatest Mother In The World, Red Cross
Est: $300 - $500
Artist: Alonzo E. Foringer Artist Dates: 1878-1948 Signed Within Plate: Yes Date of Work: 1918 Description: Who is the greatest mother in the world should be worded as what organization does the best mothering. Featuring a Red Cross nurse holding an injured soldier, the poster is strikingly similar to Michelangeloâ€™s sculpture of Mary holding Jesus. The poster helped encourage more than 16 million Americans to join the Red Cross during a week-long Christmas Drive campaign. Lida Orzeck came across more than 750 vintage war posters from World War I and World War II in her familyâ€™s home basement that her father, David Orzeck, a Brooklyn doctor, had meticulously collected. Discovered in 1970, the posters â€" of which few pristine prints remain with the exception of the National Archives and the Library of Congress â€" were in mint condition, neatly catalogued and folded in brown wrapping paper from grocery stores. Size: 28"L x 42.5" H Weight: < 1 pound Provenance: Dr. David Orzeck Condition: No visible fold marks.Poster has repair on lower right corner (1.25"L x 1"W). Minor tape marks on bottom border (1"L max). Poster has original fold marks and has not been exposed to sunlight, thus preserving the original colors. Recently mounted on archival paper (reversible). Artist Biography: Born in Kaylor, Pennsylvania, Foringer spent the early part of his life in Armstrong County.Foringer received artistic training from Horatio S. Stevenson in Pittsburgh, then Henry Siddons Mowbray and Edwin Howland Blashfield in New York City. Later, he would move to Saddle River, New Jersey. A perpetual bachelor, Foringer household included his brother, T. Milton, and his sisters, Lilian, Ire, and Edith. The Foringer name was important in local politics between Alonzo's art career and Milton's 31 year career on the Saddle River borough council. He died December 8, 1948 in Saddle River, following an illness. Foringer's former home in Saddle River is now a historic landmark on the National Historic Registry. Meta: Poster, WWI, WWII, Military, Militaria, Army, Navy, Marines, AirForce, Propaganda.
Louis J. Dianni, LLC
Sep. 12, 2012
ALONZO EARL FORINGER (American, 1878-1948) The Greatest
Est: $300 - $400
ALONZO EARL FORINGER (American, 1878-1948) The Greatest Mother in the World, circa 20th century Color lithograph 39-3/4 x 27-1/2 inches (101.0 x 69.9 cm)
Heritage Auctions
Dec. 04, 2011
Alonzo Earl Foringer (American, 1878-1948) "The
Est: $200 - $400
Alonzo Earl Foringer (American, 1878-1948) "The Greatest Mother in the World," c. 1918, vintage poster, 27" x 20.5", framed
Toomey & Co. Auctioneers
Oct. 27, 2009
ALONZO EARL FORINGER (American, 1878-1948) The
Est: $400 - $600
ALONZO EARL FORINGER (American, 1878-1948) The Industry Series illustration Oil on board 24 x 36 in. Signed upper left From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Heritage Auctions
Oct. 27, 2009
ALONZO EARL FORINGER (American, 1878-1948)
Est: $400 - $600
ALONZO EARL FORINGER (American, 1878-1948) Industry, Number 4 Oil on canvas 27 x 38 in. Signed lower center From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Heritage Auctions
Feb. 05, 2004
ALONZO EARL FORINGER
Est: $400 - $600
THE GREATEST MOTHER IN THE WORLD. 1918. 40x26 1/4 inches. American National Red Cross. Condition B+: minor tears and creases in margins. Matted and Framed. Reminiscent of Michelangelo's Pieta, a Red Cross nurse is holding a wounded soldier on a stretcher in her arms, against a large red cross; lettering against a green background. Rawls, 124.
Swann Auction Galleries