Hugo Koeke Sold at Auction Prices

HUGO KOEKE (1874-1956). HAMBURG - AMERIKA LINIE / NACH NEW YORK. Circa 1930. 33¾x23¾, 85¾x60½ cm. Muhlmeister & Johler, Hamburg.

HUGO KOEKE (1874-1956) HAMBURG - AMERIKA LINIE / NACH NEW YORK. Circa 1930. 33 3/4x23 3/4, 85 3/4x60 1/2 cm. Muhlmeister & Johler, Hamburg. Condition B+: replaced losses and overpainting at edges; repaired tears, creases and abrasions at edges and in image. Mounted on Japan. Before the First World War, the Hamburg America Line, with 175 ships, was the largest merchant fleet in the world. With much of her fleet destroyed during the war, HAPAG spent the inter-war years rebuilding, focusing on efficient, economic ships of medium size. Four ships were at the center of this effort: the Albert Baillin, (named after the company's pre-war managing director), her sister ship, Deutschland, and two similar ships, the New York and the Hamburg. Known as the "Famous Four," these ships were reported to be the steadiest on the Atlantic. A strong Art Deco image, this poster exists in several sizes with several different text variations. This is the German version. Weallans p. 128 (var), Verfuhrungen 205.

HUGO KOEKE (1874-1956). HAMBURG - AMERICAN LINE / THE FAMOUS FOUR. Circa 1930. 30x20 inches, 76x50 cm. [Muhlmeister & Johler, Hamburg.]

HUGO KOEKE (1874-1956) HAMBURG - AMERICAN LINE / THE FAMOUS FOUR. Circa 1930. 30x20 inches, 76 1/4x50 3/4 cm. [Muhlmeister & Johler, Hamburg.] Condition A-: repaired tear in upper text and at lower left edge; archival tape on verso; minor creases and abrasions at edges; metal strips at top and bottom. Paper. Before the First World War, the Hamburg-American Line, with 175 ships, was the largest merchant fleet in the world. With much of her fleet destroyed during the war, HAPAG spent the inter-war years rebuilding, focusing on efficient, economic ships of medium size. Four ships were at the center of this effort: the Albert Baillin, (named after the company's pre-war managing director), her sister ship, the Deutschland and two similar ships, the New York and the Hamburg. Known as the "Famous Four," these ships were reported to be the steadiest on the Atlantic. A strong Art Deco image, this poster exists in several sizes with several different text variations. This is the English version. Weallans p. 128, Verfuhrungen 205, Affiche Art Deco p. 77.

Hugo Koeke, Hamburg-American Line steamship poster

Hugo Koeke (German, 1874-1956), "The Famous Four", c. 1930, lithograph on paper, 31.25"h x 21"w (frame)

HUGO KOEKE (1874-1956). HAMBURG - AMERIKA LINIE. Circa 1930. 46x32 inches, 118x81 cm. Muhlmeister & Johler, Hamburg.

HUGO KOEKE (1874-1956) HAMBURG - AMERIKA LINIE. Circa 1930. 46 1/2x32 inches, 118x81 1/4 cm. Muhlmeister & Johler, Hamburg. Condition B+: restoration along tear through upper left corner and upper edge; tape stain in left margin; creases and abrasions in margins and image. Paper. Framed. Before the First World War, the Hamburg America Line, with 175 ships, was the largest merchant fleet in the world. With much of her fleet destroyed during the war, HAPAG spent the inter-war years rebuilding, focusing on efficient, economic ships of medium size. Four ships were at the center of this effort; the Albert Baillin, (named after the company's pre-war managing director), her sister ship, Deutschland and two similar ships, the New York and the Hamburg. Known as the "famous four," these ships were reported to be the steadiest on the Atlantic. A strong Art Deco image, this poster exists in several sizes with several different text variations. This is the German version. Weallans p. 128 (var), Verfuhrungen 205.

HUGO KOEKE (1874-1956). HAMBURG-AMERICAN LINE / THE FAMOUS FOUR. Circa 1930. 29x19 inches, 75x49 cm.

HUGO KOEKE (1874-1956) HAMBURG-AMERICAN LINE / THE FAMOUS FOUR. Circa 1930. 29 1/2x19 1/2 inches, 75x49 1/2 cm. Condition B+ / A-: creases and minor discoloration in margins and image. Linen-backed, archivally mounted and framed. Weallans p. 128 (var).

HUGO KOEKE (1874-1956). HAMBURG-AMERICAN LINE / THE FAMOUS FOUR. circa 1930. 29x19 inches, 75x49 cm.

HUGO KOEKE (1874-1956) HAMBURG-AMERICAN LINE / THE FAMOUS FOUR. circa 1930. 29 1/2x19 1/2 inches, 75x49 1/2 cm. Condition B+ / A-: creases and minor discoloration in margins and image. Linen-backed, archivally mounted and framed. Weallans p. 128 (var).

HUGO KOEKE HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE NACH NEW YORK. Circa 1930. 47x32. Muhlmeister & Johler.

HUGO KOEKE HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE NACH NEW YORK. Circa 1930.

47x32 1/2. Muhlmeister & Johler. Condition B+: tears in margins; tape on verso (slightly showing through). Paper. Before the First World War, the Hamburg America Line, with 175 ships, was the largest merchant fleet in the world. With much of her fleet destroyed during the war, HAPAG spent the inter-war years rebuilding, focussing on efficient, economic ships of medium size. Four ships were at the center of this effort, the Albert Baillin (named after the company's pre-war managing director) and her sister ship Deutschland, and two similar ships, the New York and the Hamburg. Known as the "famous four", these ships were reported to be the steadiest on the Atlantic. A strong, Art Deco image.