Fred Ludekens Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Fred Ludekens Art Value Price Guide

Nov. 16, 2024
Travel Poster Los Angeles American Airlines Fred Ludekens
Est: £150 - £300
Original vintage travel advertising poster for Los Angeles – American Airlines featuring a stunning design by Fred Ludekens (1900-1982) of a view over the city lights of Los Angeles at night with a dark silhouette of hills and palm trees in the foreground and bright rays of Hollywood lights shining up to stars in the sky, an American Airlines plane flying over the city with hills in the distance, the text below in stylised yellow and white letters with the eagle American Airlines logo. Litho in USA. Poor condition, paper losses, staining, creasing, tape marks, repaired tears, backed on linen. Country of issue: USA, designer: Fred Ludekens, size (cm): 102x77, year of printing: 1950s.
Antikbar Original Vintage Posters
Oct. 12, 2024
Fred Ludekens (1900-1982).
Est: $100 - $200
FRED LUDEKENS (1900-1982). Original c. 1940sadvertising preliminary art/mock-up:"The Golden Gate Bridge to San Francisco"; for California Inc. promotional booklet. Watercolor on board; 16 1/2in x 11 3/8in (board); condition good; accompanied bythe final printed ad page/illustration, which shows Fred Ludekens' signature. Together with an unsignedink/watercolor on board depicting a sailboat under the Golden Gate Bridge, ink/watercolor on board, 10in x 12in (board); and other similar printed artwork/ads. FROM THE SPERISEN FAMILY COLLECTION. Albert Sperisen (1909-1999) was a San Francisco advertising assistant for Lord and Thomas (1920s-1930s), which became Foote, Cone & Belding in the mid-1930s when he was made art director. The illustrator/art director Fred Ludekens (1900-1982) worked for the same agency before going entirely freelance in 1939. Sperisen, who studied at the California School of Fine Arts, was also a noted book designer/publisher, bibliophile, and librarian for the Book Club of California.
Turner Auctions + Appraisals
Oct. 12, 2024
Fred Ludekens (1900-1982).
Est: $100 - $200
FRED LUDEKENS (1900-1982). Original c. 1940s advertising preliminary art/mock-up for promotional booklet "The Chapter in Your Life entitled San Francisco"; depicting the interior of a Chinatown temple. Watercolor/acrylics on board; 14in x 11 1/2in (board); condition good. Together withthe final printedad page/illustration, which shows Fred Ludekens' signature. FROM THE SPERISEN FAMILY COLLECTION. Albert Sperisen (1909-1999) was a San Francisco advertising assistant for Lord and Thomas (1920s-1930s), which became Foote, Cone & Belding in the mid-1930s when he was made art director. The illustrator/art director Fred Ludekens (1900-1982) worked for the same agency before going entirely freelance in 1939. Sperisen, who studied at the California School of Fine Arts, was also a noted book designer/publisher, bibliophile, and librarian for the Book Club of California.
Turner Auctions + Appraisals
Oct. 12, 2024
Fred Ludekens (1900-1982).
Est: $100 - $200
FRED LUDEKENS (1900-1982). Original c. 1940s advertising preliminary art/mock-up for promotional booklet "The Chapter in Your Life entitled San Francisco"; depicting a Powell St. cable car on the turnaround. Watercolor/acrylics on board.14in x 11 1/2in (board). Condition good. Together with the final printed ad page/illustration of a Chinatown temple interior, which shows Fred Ludekens' signature. FROM THE SPERISEN FAMILY COLLECTION. Albert Sperisen (1909-1999) was a San Francisco advertising assistant for Lord and Thomas (1920s-1930s), which became Foote, Cone & Belding in the mid-1930s when he was made art director. The illustrator/art director Fred Ludekens (1900-1982) worked for the same agency before going entirely freelance in 1939. Sperisen, who studied at the California School of Fine Arts, was also a noted book designer/publisher, bibliophile, and librarian for the Book Club of California.
Turner Auctions + Appraisals
Oct. 12, 2024
Four Noir Prints by Fred Ludekens (1900-1982).
Est: $150 - $250
FRED LUDEKENS (1900-1982). Four circa 1940s "Noir" themed prints, and another (foursigned). In varying conditions with spotting/soiling, small edge tears, small holes, adhesive remnants, etc. 1.) "'Sin Gun(?)' Reynolds" (man in profile with pistol). Signed/titled in pencil, center. 14" x 17". 2.) "Man with Ring." Titled lower left, signed lower right in pencil. 10 3/4" x 15". 3.) Courtroom scene/accusations, woman on the stand. Unsigned. 19 3/4" x 8 3/4". 4.) San Francisco Chinatown street scene. Signed in pencil lower right. 15 3/4" x 11 1/2". 5.) Mexican field scene, man with oxen. Ink and gouache on board. Signed in pencil lower right.
Turner Auctions + Appraisals
Sep. 21, 2024
Original 1930s Southern Pacific Rail Travel Poster
Est: $1,200 - $1,500
Ludekens, Fred 1900 - 1982 Southern Pacific - The Salad Bowl Letterpress Print 1930 22.8 x 16.1 in. (58 x 41 cm) Printer: no information Condition Details: (A) minimal creasing and staining in the margins#USA #Travel #Trains #Southern Pacific
PosterConnection Inc.
Mar. 23, 2024
Travel Poster United Airlines Mainliner Over Grand Canyon Ludekens
Est: £90 - £180
Original vintage travel poster entitled Mainliner Over Grand Canyon painted for United Air Lines by Fred Ludekens (1900-1982) depicting a propeller plane marked United with the red, white and blue stripes flying over the dramatic Grand Canyon below the blue sky, the title text in small lettering in the margin below. Located in Arizona in south west America, the Grand Canyon was formed by the Colorado River. Horizontal. Fair condition, water staining, backed on linen. Country of issue: USA, designer: Fred Ludekens, size (cm): 33x41, year of printing: 1950s.
Antikbar Original Vintage Posters
Mar. 23, 2024
Travel Poster United Airlines Dude Ranch Rodeo Ludekens
Est: £90 - £180
Original vintage travel poster entitled Dude Ranch painted for United Air Lines by Fred Ludekens (1900-1982) featuring a colourful image of people sitting on a wooden fence watching a rodeo show with the horse bucking the rider dressed a cowboy hat and chaps, with two more horses tied outside the paddock area and a grass topped log cabin on the side in front of the dramatic wild west scenery of a river meandering through the fields and trees towards snow speckled rocky mountains dominating the horizon, the title text in small lettering in the margin below. Horizontal. Good condition, minor loss on bottom left corner, staining, backed on linen. Country of issue: USA, designer: Fred Ludekens, size (cm): 33x41, year of printing: 1950s.
Antikbar Original Vintage Posters
Mar. 23, 2024
Travel Poster United Airlines Crater Lake Oregon Ludekens
Est: £90 - £180
Original vintage travel poster entitled Crater Lake Oregon painted for United Air Lines by Fred Ludekens (1900-1982) depicting a scenic view of two people on a fallen tree looking over the lake towards the other side of the crater, with trees in the foreground and mountains in the distance. The deepest lake in America, Crater Lake is part of Crater National Park (since 1902) located in Oregon in the American west. Horizontal. Very good condition, minor loss on bottom left corner, backed on linen. Country of issue: USA, designer: Fred Ludekens, size (cm): 33x41, year of printing: 1950s.
Antikbar Original Vintage Posters
Mar. 23, 2024
Travel Poster United Airlines Chicago Michigan Avenue Ludekens
Est: £120 - £240
Original vintage travel poster entitled Chicago Michigan Avenue painted for United Air Lines by Fred Ludekens (1900-1982) depicting a dramatically lit up historic building in the foreground on a busy road junction with classic cars and buses driving along the city streets at night, the pavement sidewalks busy with tourists and people walking in front of the brightly lit shops, and the city skyscrapers dominating the sky, the title text in small lettering in the margin below. Michigan Avenue runs from Lake Shore Drive on Lake Michigan to Sibley Boulevard and is known as the Mag Mile or Magnificent Mile. Horizontal. Excellent condition, backed on linen. Country of issue: USA, designer: Fred Ludekens, size (cm): 33x41, year of printing: 1950s.
Antikbar Original Vintage Posters
Feb. 06, 2024
Original American Airlines Poster by Fred Ludekens C1955 Arizona
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
The Southwestern state of Arizona known for its red cliffs, hot temperatures and desert scenery is perfectly captured in Fred Ludekens' vibrant illustration. The image is a colourful pastiche of all things symbolic of an Arizonian trip, featuring a couple horseback riding through large and plentiful cacti, looking onward at the cliffs and inviting space around them. American Airlines is a major airline based in Fort Worth, Texas. The company was founded in 1926 as a union of more than eighty small airlines and is the world's largest airline. American Airlines is a founding member of Oneworld Alliance, the largest airline alliance in the world. Through this partnership they are able to coordinate fares and services with Airlines around the world. In 2001, they acquired the well-known TWA. They still operate today out of ten major hubs in the United States. Fred Ludekens (1900-1982) began his career as billboard painter before joining the Lord and Thomas advertising agency in 1931. Ludekens worked in a variety of media, and specialized in landscapes. He produced artwork and covers for all the major magazines of the time. He was a member of the founding faculty for the Famous Artists School, an art correspondence course founded by Norman Rockwell and other members of the New York Society of Illustrators. 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
Nov. 09, 2023
FRED LUDEKENS (1900-1982). THE SALAD BOWL / SOUTHERN PACIFIC. 1930. 23x16 inches, 58½x40¾ cm.
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
FRED LUDEKENS (1900-1982) THE SALAD BOWL / SOUTHERN PACIFIC. 1930. 23x16 inches, 58 1/2x40 3/4 cm. Condition B+ / A-: slight foxing in margins and text; minor creases and abrasions in margins and image. Paper. In addition to changing the way Americans traveled, the railways also affected the way America ate. It was the Southern Pacific Railroad that originated the "salad bowl" in the late 1920s, a "help yourself, all-you-could-eat" scenario, in their dining cars. The railroad promoted this feature ubiquitously in magazine advertisements, on matchbooks and even on extraneous cards (substitute jokers) in decks of Southern Pacific playing cards, but this is the only poster to boast of this historic culinary innovation. Train buffs will also appreciate the detail of the colorful hues of the table cloth, a feature on Southern Pacific trains such as the Sunset Limited. Ludekens was a prominent California illustrator who was the art director at Lord and Thomas, the firm which handled Southern Pacific's advertising. He designed a number of posters for the railroad.
Swann Auction Galleries
Aug. 03, 2023
FRED LUDEKENS (1900-1982). SOUTHERN PACIFIC'S STREAMLINED DAYLIGHT LOS ANGELES - SAN FRANCISCO. 1937. 20¼x41½ inches, 51½x105½ cm.
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
FRED LUDEKENS (1900-1982) SOUTHERN PACIFIC'S STREAMLINED DAYLIGHT LOS ANGELES - SAN FRANCISCO. 1937. 20 1/4x41 1/2 inches, 51 1/2x105 1/2 cm. Condition B+: losses, small stains and staple holes along left margin; minor water stains in margins; abrasions along vertical folds; hand-signed by the artist. In the 1930s, "streamlined trains were among the most striking, visible and accessible examples of Modernism" in America (Zega p. 104). "The streamliner was perfectly suited to the poster medium; its smooth airflow profile offered the prospect of a respite from America's stylistic preoccupation with realism" (ibid). The GS-2 locomotive (pictured here) was put into service in 1937; it was the first of its kind to bear the iconic red and orange color scheme. Trains, pulling 12 Pullman-Standard cars each, would leave Los Angeles and San Francisco at 8:15am every morning and arrive at their destinations simultaneously at 6pm. Pictured is engine #4410, the first GS-2 locomotive built for Southern Pacific.
Swann Auction Galleries
Apr. 22, 2023
Original 1950s American Airlines Travel Poster Arizona
Est: $500 - $700
Ludekens, Fred 1900 - 1982 American Airlines - Arizona Offset 1950 40.1 x 29.9 in. (102 x 76 cm) Printer: no information Condition Details: (B+) was folded horiz., small tears at the edges and fold, small margin loss in the top left corner#USA #Travel #Airlines #American Airlines #Desert
PosterConnection Inc.
Feb. 11, 2023
Original Vintage 1950s Orient Travel Poster Poster
Est: $350 - $500
Ludekens, Fred 1900 - 1982 American President Lines - Orient Cruises Offset ca. 1956 34.2 x 23.6 in. (87 x 60 cm) Printer: no information Condition Details: (A) #USA #Travel #Ships #Cruises #Orient
PosterConnection Inc.
Nov. 10, 2022
FRED LUDEKENS (1900-1982) & STUDIO. SOUTHERN PACIFIC'S STREAMLINED DAYLIGHT. 1937. 20x41 inches, 51x104¼ cm.
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
FRED LUDEKENS (1900-1982) & STUDIO SOUTHERN PACIFIC'S STREAMLINED DAYLIGHT. 1937. 20x41 inches, 51x104 1/4 cm. Condition A-: minor creases and abrasions in margins; creases in image. Framed. This second version of the previous poster was slightly revised by Southern Pacific studio artists so does not bear Ludekens' signature.
Swann Auction Galleries
Nov. 10, 2022
FRED LUDEKENS (1900-1982). SOUTHERN PACIFIC'S STREAMLINED DAYLIGHT LOS ANGELES - SAN FRANCISCO. 1937. 20¼x41½ inches, 51½x105½ cm.
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
FRED LUDEKENS (1900-1982) SOUTHERN PACIFIC'S STREAMLINED DAYLIGHT LOS ANGELES - SAN FRANCISCO. 1937. 20 1/4x41 1/2 inches, 51 1/2x105 1/2 cm. Condition B+: losses, small stains and staple holes along left margin; minor water stains in margins; abrasions along vertical folds; hand-signed by the artist. In the 1930s, "streamlined trains were among the most striking, visible and accessible examples of Modernism" in America (Zega p. 104). "The streamliner was perfectly suited to the poster medium; its smooth airflow profile offered the prospect of a respite from America's stylistic preoccupation with realism" (ibid). The GS-2 locomotive (pictured here) was put into service in 1937; it was the first of its kind to bear the iconic red and orange color scheme. Trains, pulling 12 Pullman-Standard cars each, would leave Los Angeles and San Francisco at 8:15am every morning and arrive at their destinations simultaneously at 6pm. Pictured is engine #4410, the first GS-2 locomotive built for Southern Pacific.
Swann Auction Galleries
Aug. 20, 2022
LUDEKENS, Fred (1900-1982). Los Angeles / American Airlines...
Est: $600 - $800
LUDEKENS, Fred (1900-1982). Los Angeles / American Airlines. Circa 1950s. 39 5/8 x 30 ¼”. Linen backed. Pale damp-staining along right side outside image area with faint tide line, slightly more pronounced at lower right corner; minor restoration to lower right. B+/B.
Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
Apr. 23, 2022
Original 1950s American Airlines Travel Poster Arizona
Est: $400 - $600
Ludekens, Fred 1900 - 1982 American Airlines - Arizona Offset 1950 102 x 76 cm Printer: no information Condition Details: (B) tears, creases, minor staining, and small losses, mostly at the edges, see photos for all details
PosterConnection Inc.
Feb. 24, 2022
FRED LUDEKENS (1900-1982). ARIZONA / AMERICAN AIRLINES. Circa 1950s. 39½x29½ inches, 100¼x75 cm.
Est: $700 - $1,000
FRED LUDEKENS (1900-1982) ARIZONA / AMERICAN AIRLINES. Circa 1950s. 39 1/2x29 1/2 inches, 100 1/4x75 cm. Condition B+: repaired tears and overpainting in margins, some into image; replaced losses and repaired pin holes in corners; creases and restoration in image. Ludekens began his artistic career as a billboard painter for Foster & Kleiser. He then moved to New York City and joined the advertising firm of Lord & Thomas. In addition to his illustrations, which appeared in The Saturday Evening Post and other magazines, he also specialized in landscapes - apparent in this idyllic scene promoting travel to Arizona.
Swann Auction Galleries
Feb. 24, 2022
FRED LUDEKENS (1900-1982). LOS ANGELES / AMERICAN AIRLINES. Circa 1950s. 40x30¼ inches, 101½x76¾ cm.
Est: $700 - $1,000
FRED LUDEKENS (1900-1982) LOS ANGELES / AMERICAN AIRLINES. Circa 1950s. 40x30 1/4 inches, 101 1/2x76 3/4 cm. Condition A-: minor repaired tears, creases and restoration at edges.
Swann Auction Galleries
Nov. 06, 2021
Original 1950s LOS ANGELES Airline Travel Poster
Est: $600 - $900
Ludekens, Fred 1900 - 1982 American Airlines - Los Angeles Offset ca. 1950 Printer: no information Condition Details: (B+/B) small tears, tiny losses and minor staining at the edges, creases along the left edge, surface paper losses along the bottom edge
PosterConnection Inc.
Aug. 05, 2021
FRED LUDEKENS (1900-1982). ARIZONA / AMERICAN AIRLINES. Circa 1950s. 39x29 inches, 99x73½ cm.
Est: $600 - $900
FRED LUDEKENS (1900-1982) ARIZONA / AMERICAN AIRLINES. Circa 1950s. 39x29 inches, 99x73 1/2 cm. Condition A. Framed. Ludekens began his artistic career as billboard painter for Foster & Kleiser. He then moved to New York City and joined the advertising firm of Lord & Thomas. In addition to his illustrations, which appeared in The Saturday Evening Post and other magazines, he also specialized in landscapes - apparent in this idyllic scene promoting travel to Arizona.
Swann Auction Galleries
Aug. 05, 2021
FRED LUDEKENS (1900-1982). LOS ANGELES / AMERICAN AIRLINES. Circa 1950s. 40x30 inches, 101½x76¼ cm.
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
FRED LUDEKENS (1900-1982) LOS ANGELES / AMERICAN AIRLINES. Circa 1950s. 40x30 inches, 101 1/2x76 1/4 cm. Condition B+: repaired tears, creases and darkening at edges; tape on verso along edges; creases in image. Paper.
Swann Auction Galleries
May. 15, 2021
LUDEKENS, Fred (1900–1982). American Airlines / Arizona. 19...
Est: $600 - $800
LUDEKENS, Fred (1900–1982). American Airlines / Arizona. 1960s. Vintage travel poster with Western imagery including a saguaro cactus, a couple on horseback, and Spanish style architecture in the background, against a bright yellow sunny background. 39 ¾ x 30 ¼”. Linen backed. A.
Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
May. 15, 2021
LUDEKENS, Fred (1900–1982). American Airlines / Los Angeles...
Est: $800 - $1,200
LUDEKENS, Fred (1900–1982). American Airlines / Los Angeles. A nighttime view of Los Angeles as seen overlooking from the hills, with white rays of light from Klieg lamps. 39 ¾ x 30 ¼”. Faint spotting and light discoloration in margins. Linen backed. A-.
Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
Mar. 06, 2021
Original Vintage 1950s Orient Cruises Travel Poster
Est: $300 - $400
Ludekens, Fred 1900 - 1982. American President Lines - Orient Cruises. Offset ca. 1956. Size: 34.2 x 24 in. (87 x 61 cm). Printer: no information. Condition Details: (A)
PosterConnection Inc.
Nov. 14, 2020
Ludekens, Fred (1900–1982). American Airlines / Arizona. 19...
Est: $600 - $800
Ludekens, Fred (1900–1982). American Airlines / Arizona. 1950s. Vintage travel poster evoking Western imagery including a saguaro cactus, a couple on horseback, and Spanish style architecture in the background. 39 ½ x 30 ½”. Over-painting to bottom corners. Linen backed. B+.
Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
Oct. 12, 2020
Original US World War II Production Poster LUDEKENS
Est: $300 - $400
Ludekens, Fred 1900 - 1982. He's a fighting fool - More Production. Offset ca. 1944. Printer: U.S. Government Printing Office. Condition Details: (A-) was folded
PosterConnection Inc.
Sep. 26, 2020
Original US World War II Production Poster LUDEKENS
Est: $300 - $400
Ludekens, Fred 1900 - 1982. He's a fighting fool - More Production. Offset ca. 1944. Printer: U.S. Government Printing Office. Condition Details: (A-) was folded
PosterConnection Inc.
Sep. 15, 2020
Original American Airlines Poster by Fred Ludekens C1955 Arizona
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
The Southwestern state of Arizona known for its red cliffs, hot temperatures and desert scenery is perfectly captured in Fred Ludekensâ vibrant illustration. The image is a colourful pastiche of all things symbolic of an Arizonian trip, featuring a couple horseback riding through large and plentiful cacti, looking onward at the cliffs and inviting space around them. American Airlines is a major airline based in Fort Worth, Texas. The company was founded in 1926 as a union of more than eighty small airlines and is the world's largest airline. American Airlines is a founding member of Oneworld Alliance, the largest airline alliance in the world. Through this partnership they are able to coordinate fares and services with Airlines around the world. In 2001, they acquired the well-known TWA. They still operate today out of ten major hubs in the United States. Fred Ludekens (1900-1982) began his career as billboard painter before joining the Lord & Thomas advertising agency in 1931. Ludekens worked in a variety of media, and specialized in landscapes. He produced artwork and covers for all the major magazines of the time. He was a member of the founding faculty for the Famous Artists School, an art correspondence course founded by Norman Rockwell and other members of the New York Society of Illustrators. 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. 27, 2020
FRED LUDEKENS (1900-1982). LOS ANGELES / AMERICAN AIRLINES. Circa 1950s. 39x30 inches, 100x76 cm.
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
FRED LUDEKENS (1900-1982) LOS ANGELES / AMERICAN AIRLINES. Circa 1950s. 39 1/2x30 inches, 100 1/2x76 1/4 cm. Condition A: minor repaired tears and creases at edges.
Swann Auction Galleries
Feb. 20, 2020
Original American Airlines Poster by Fred Ludekens C1955 Arizona
Est: $1,600 - $2,000
The Southwestern state of Arizona known for its red cliffs, hot temperatures and desert scenery is perfectly captured in Fred Ludekens' vibrant illustration. The image is a colourful pastiche of all things symbolic of an Arizonian trip, featuring a couple horseback riding through large and plentiful cacti, looking onward at the cliffs and inviting space around them. American Airlines is a major airline based in Fort Worth, Texas. The company was founded in 1926 as a union of more than eighty small airlines and is the world's largest airline. American Airlines is a founding member of Oneworld Alliance, the largest airline alliance in the world. Through this partnership they are able to coordinate fares and services with Airlines around the world. In 2001, they acquired the well-known TWA. They still operate today out of ten major hubs in the United States. Fred Ludekens (1900-1982) began his career as billboard painter before joining the Lord & Thomas advertising agency in 1931. Ludekens worked in a variety of media, and specialized in landscapes. He produced artwork and covers for all the major magazines of the time. He was a member of the founding faculty for the Famous Artists School, an art correspondence course founded by Norman Rockwell and other members of the New York Society of Illustrators. 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
Feb. 09, 2020
Poster by Fred Ludekens - Southern Pacific's Shasta Route, San Francisco-Portland
Est: €120 - €300
Southern Pacific's Shasta Route, San Francisco-Portland - 89x58, ca. 1950 by Fred Ludekens (1900-1982)
Van Sabben Poster Auctions
Feb. 01, 2020
Poster by Fred Ludekens - Southern Pacific's Shasta Route, San Francisco-Portland
Est: €120 - €300
Southern Pacific's Shasta Route, San Francisco-Portland - 89x58, ca. 1950 by Fred Ludekens (1900-1982)
Van Sabben Poster Auctions
Jan. 25, 2020
Ludekens, Fred (1900–1982). Los Angeles. American Airlines.
Est: $400 - $600
Ludekens, Fred (1900–1982). Los Angeles. American Airlines. A sparkling nighttime view of Los Angeles as seen overlooking from the hills. 40 x 30”. Significant inpainting – done using archival techniques – to left border edge; not affecting image. B. Linen backed.
Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
Jan. 25, 2020
Ludekens, Fred (1900–1982). Arizona. American Airlines.
Est: $700 - $900
Ludekens, Fred (1900–1982). Arizona. American Airlines. Circa 1950. Travel poster evoking Western imagery including a saguaro cactus, a couple on horseback, and Spanish style architecture in the background. 39 ½ x 30 ½”. Repaired corner tear, few small closed tears to margin, all done using archival techniques. B+. Linen backed.
Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
Nov. 16, 2019
Original 1950s LOS ANGELES Airline Travel Poster
Est: $500 - $900
Artist: Ludekens, Fred 1900 - 1982. American Airlines - Los Angeles. Technique: Offsetca. 1950. Size: 39.7 x 30.3 in. (101 x 77 cm). Printer: no information. Condition Details: (B+) on linen, tears, tiny losses and minor and staining at the edges, margins prof. overpainted/airbrushed. Estimate: $900. Reserve / Starting Price: $500.
PosterConnection Inc.
Sep. 10, 2019
Original American Airlines Los Angeles Hollywood Poster c1950 by Fred Ludekens
Est: $1,800 - $2,400
This striking image of the iconic klieg lights shining over the sprawling metropolis invites travelers from around the globe into the world of Hollywood. The romance and intrigue of the city is brought to life through this image, filled with possibilities. American Airlines is a major airline based in Fort Worth, Texas. The company was founded in 1926 as a union of more than eighty small airlines and is the world's largest airline. American Airlines is a founding member of Oneworld Alliance, the largest airline alliance in the world. Through this partnership they are able to coordinate fares and services with Airlines around the world. In 2001, they acquired the well-known Transatlantic Airlines. They still operate today out of ten major hubs in the United States. Fred Ludekens (1900-1982) began his career as billboard painter before joining the Lord & Thomas advertising agency in 1931. Ludekens worked in a variety of media, and specialized in landscapes. He produced artwork and covers for all the major magazines of the time. He was a member of the founding faculty for the Famous Artists School, an art correspondence course founded by Norman Rockwell and other members of the New York Society of Illustrators. 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
Apr. 16, 2019
Original Vintage 1950s Orient Cruises Travel Poster
Est: $80 - $400
Artist: Ludekens, Fred 1900 - 1982. American President Lines - Orient Cruises. Technique: Offset ca. 1956. Size: 34.2 x 24 in. (87 x 61 cm). Printer: no information. Condition Details: (A) . Estimate: 400. Reserve / Starting Price: $80.
PosterConnection Inc.
Feb. 21, 2019
American Airlines - Los Angeles Original Vintage Poster by Fred Ludekens
Est: $1,800 - $2,400
This striking image of the iconic klieg lights shining over the sprawling metropolis invites travelers from around the globe into the world of Hollywood. The romance and intrigue of the city is brought to life through this image, filled with possibilities. American Airlines is a major airline based in Fort Worth, Texas. The company was founded in 1926 as a union of more than eighty small airlines and is the world's largest airline. American Airlines is a founding member of Oneworld Alliance, the largest airline alliance in the world. Through this partnership they are able to coordinate fares and services with Airlines around the world. In 2001, they acquired the well-known Transatlantic Airlines. They still operate today out of ten major hubs in the United States. Fred Ludekens (1900-1982) began his career as billboard painter before joining the Lord & Thomas advertising agency in 1931. Ludekens worked in a variety of media, and specialized in landscapes. He produced artwork and covers for all the major magazines of the time. He was a member of the founding faculty for the Famous Artists School, an art correspondence course founded by Norman Rockwell and other members of the New York Society of Illustrators. 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
Jan. 29, 2019
American President Lines - Orient Cruises
Est: $100 - $400
Artist: Ludekens, Fred 1900 - 1982. Title: American President Lines - Orient Cruises. Technique: Offset ca. 1956. Size: 34.2 x 23.6 in. (87 x 60 cm). Printer: no information. Condition Details: (A) . Estimate: $400. Reserve / Starting Price: $100.
PosterConnection Inc.
Nov. 17, 2018
Print, Fred Ludekens
Est: $300 - $500
Fred Ludekens (American, 1900-1982), Building the Golden Gate Bridge from Coit Tower, circa 1930, lighograph, pencil signed lower right, image: 8"h x 12.25"w
Clars Auctions
Nov. 03, 2018
Original Vintage 1950s Orient Cruises Travel Poster
Est: $240 - $400
Artist: Ludekens, Fred 1900 - 1982. American President Lines - Orient Cruises. Technique: Offset ca. 1956. Size: 34.2 x 24 in. (87 x 61 cm). Printer: no information. Condition Details: (A) . Estimate: $400. Reserve / Starting Price: $240.
PosterConnection Inc.
Sep. 13, 2018
Fred Ludekens Southern Pacific Lines Lithograph
Est: $400 - $600
Fred Ludekens for Southern Pacific Lines original lithograph. Circa 1936-37, in original art deco steel frame. Measures 15 1/8" x 38" (sight size) and is in a period art deco steel frame measuring 17" x 39 5/8" total. This original 1930's lithograph appears to be hand-signed by Fred Ludekens in pen lower right but this print has not been inspected out of frame to confirm that detail. All other known examples of this print do not have this signature, either hand-signed or facsimile, lower right. Appears to be in good condition with some small stains but has not been inspected out of frame. Crack in glass of frame lower right corner. We ship most items in-house at the fairest possible prices.
Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
May. 19, 2018
Fred Ludekens, painting
Est: $600 - $800
Fred Ludekens (American, 1900-1982), Wildcat, c. 1940s, gouache on board, signed lower left, framed under glass, 17.5"h x 12.5"w (sight), 24"h x 19.5"w (frame)
Millea Bros Ltd
May. 10, 2018
AMERICAN AIRLINES - LOS ANGELES ORIGINAL VINTAGE TRAVEL POSTER BY FRED LUDEKENS
Est: $1,800 - $2,400
This striking image of the iconic klieg lights shining over the sprawling metropolis invites travelers from around the globe into the world of Hollywood. The romance and intrigue of the city is brought to life through this image, filled with possibilities. American Airlines is a major airline based in Fort Worth, Texas. The company was founded in 1926 as a union of more than eighty small airlines and is the world's largest airline. American Airlines is a founding member of Oneworld Alliance, the largest airline alliance in the world. Through this partnership they are able to coordinate fares and services with Airlines around the world. In 2001, they acquired the well-known Transatlantic Airlines. They still operate today out of ten major hubs in the United States. Fred Ludekens (1900-1982) began his career as billboard painter before joining the Lord & Thomas advertising agency in 1931. Ludekens worked in a variety of media, and specialized in landscapes. He produced artwork and covers for all the major magazines of the time. He was a member of the founding faculty for the Famous Artists School, an art correspondence course founded by Norman Rockwell and other members of the New York Society of Illustrators. 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
Jan. 25, 2018
AMERICAN AIRLINES - LOS ANGELES ORIGINAL VINTAGE POSTER BY FRED LUDEKENS
Est: $1,800 - $2,400
This striking image of the iconic klieg lights shining over the sprawling metropolis invites travelers from around the globe into the world of Hollywood. The romance and intrigue of the city is brought to life through this image, filled with possibilities. American Airlines is a major airline based in Fort Worth, Texas. The company was founded in 1926 as a union of more than eighty small airlines and is the world's largest airline. American Airlines is a founding member of Oneworld Alliance, the largest airline alliance in the world. Through this partnership they are able to coordinate fares and services with Airlines around the world. In 2001, they acquired the well-known Transatlantic Airlines. They still operate today out of ten major hubs in the United States. Fred Ludekens (1900-1982) began his career as billboard painter before joining the Lord & Thomas advertising agency in 1931. Ludekens worked in a variety of media, and specialized in landscapes. He produced artwork and covers for all the major magazines of the time. He was a member of the founding faculty for the Famous Artists School, an art correspondence course founded by Norman Rockwell and other members of the New York Society of Illustrators. 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