Weimer Pursell Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Weimer Pursell Art Value Price Guide

Oct. 02, 2024
PURSELL, Weimer (American, 1906 - 1974). When You Ride Alon...
Est: $800 - $1,200
PURSELL, Weimer (American, 1906 - 1974). When You Ride Alone You Ride with Hitler / Join a Car Sharing Club Today! Washington D.C.: Government Printing Office, 1943. Lithograph. The extensive mobilization for World War II led to an unprecedented government initiative aimed at encouraging the public to conserve resources vital to the war effort. The federal government was especially focused on conserving rubber domestically after the Japanese military severed access to rubber plantations in Southeast Asia. Gasoline rationing was implemented as a strategy to limit vehicle use, particularly as automobile ownership and usage had reached unprecedented levels in the United States. Drawing inspiration from Art Deco, Cubism, and emerging modernist movements of the time, Pursell created numerous posters and advertisements, particularly for the Works Progress Administration (WPA) during the 1930s and 1940s. Frame 28 ¼ x 22 ¼”; view 27 ¾ x 21 ¾”. Original folds, else very good. Not examined outside frame.
Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
Sep. 07, 2024
WEIMER PURSELL (AMERICAN, 1906-1974) WORLD WAR II / WW2 PROPAGANDA POSTER
Est: $80 - $120
WEIMER PURSELL (AMERICAN, 1906-1974) WORLD WAR II / WW2 PROPAGANDA POSTER, lettered "When you ride Alone, you ride with Hitler!" above a dapper gentleman driving a car with a ghost-like figure of Adolf Hitler in the passenger seat, and "Join a Car-Sharing Club Today!" Imprint information includes "U.S. Government Printing Office: 1943" at lower margin. 1943. Conservation matted. 27" x 21 1/2" sight.
Jeffrey S. Evans & Associates
Jul. 11, 2024
Posters Are to the Point : Maquette.
Est: $4,000 - $5,000
ARTIST: WEIMER PURSELL (1906-1974) SIZE: 31 x 13 3/4 in./78.8 x 35 cm PRINTER: DESCRIPTION: Pursell designed a poster to broadcast the efficiency of posters. The solution is a sharp design that indeed gets right to the point. This maquette was created for a billboard. (Art Deco; Posters on Posters; American)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Mar. 02, 2024
Weimer Pursell Western Winchester Original Vintage Poster
Est: $400 - $800
Weimer Pursell Western Winchester Original Deer Hunting Vintage Framed Poster This original advertising hunting poster for Winchester rifles was copyrighted in 1955 as part of a series of 4 posters for the Olin Mathieson Chemical Corporation. The other three designs included a squirrel, rabbit and pheasant, each illustration showing the animal in its natural habitat with a hunter in the background. Framed poster Measures 40" X 26". This original vintage poster is in Very Good overall condition, with a beautifully crisp image and sharp colors. There is a small hole in the top right corner and moderate edge wear.
Lock Stock & Barrel Investments Inc.
Nov. 12, 2023
Chicago World's Fair. 1934.
Est: $1,200 - $1,500
ARTIST: WEIMER PURSELL (1906-1974) SIZE: 14 1/8 x 21 in./36 x 53.3 cm PRINTER: DESCRIPTION: This image focuses on the fifteen foreign villages with the city's skyline, including the Hall of Science tower, in the distance. (Art Deco; Expositions; American)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Nov. 12, 2023
Chicago World's Fair. 1933.
Est: $1,700 - $2,000
ARTIST: WEIMER PURSELL (1906-1974) SIZE: 27 1/2 x 41 3/8 in./70 x 105 cm PRINTER: Neely Printing Co. DESCRIPTION: One of several vibrantly colored designs Pursell created for the Chicago World’s Fair, this one focuses on the Hall of Science standing boldly against a sunset yellow sky. Designed by Paul Philippe Cret, the building followed a U-shaped plan and held the majority of the Century of Progress exhibitions. (Art Deco; Expositions; American)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Nov. 12, 2023
Chicago World's Fair. 1933.
Est: $2,000 - $2,500
ARTIST: WEIMER PURSELL (1906-1974) SIZE: 27 1/2 x 41 3/4 in./69.7 x 106.2 cm PRINTER: DESCRIPTION: Once inside the 1933 Chicago World’s Fair grounds—especially at night—visitors were treated to a dazzling display of color and light. One of the landmarks is featured here: the Federal Building on the Avenue of the States with its domed roof and soaring concave towers. The impact of the scene is doubled by its reflection in the waterway that ran around the entire site. Pursell was born in Tennessee and studied at the Art Institute of Chicago. He started out as an illustrator for Life, Esquire, Forbes, and other publications. In posters, he produced some of the finest American Art Deco designs for Coca-Cola, American Airlines, Standard Oil, and others, but his work is extremely difficult to find today. (Art Deco; Expositions; American)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Oct. 17, 2023
Original Vintage WWII Poster When You Ride Alone You Ride with Hitler Weimer Pursell 1943
Est: $1,800 - $2,400
This dramatic and interestingly designed poster highlights the importance of ride sharing to reduce the need for new tires, as rubber was in high demand during the war. It was all part of an effort to involve citizens in the war effort. This was their opportunity to pitch in and help the national cause at a local level. During both of the World Wars, the idea that an individual could make a difference with their efforts was nurtured and developed. During WWII, posters played an important role in developing a sense of motivation and patriotism. Weimer Pursell (1906-1974) was as an illustrator for Life, Esquire, and Forbes magazines, among many others. In posters, he produced American Art Deco style designs for Coca-Cola, American Airlines, Standard Oil, the Chicago World's Fair and more, although his work is extremely hard to find on the market today. 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. 03, 2023
WEIMER PURSELL (1906-1974). KEEP 'EM COMING AND COMING RIGHT! 1942. 40x28½ inches, 101½x72½ cm. U.S. Government Printing Office, [Was
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
WEIMER PURSELL (1906-1974) KEEP 'EM COMING AND COMING RIGHT! 1942. 40x28 1/2 inches, 101 1/2x72 1/2 cm. U.S. Government Printing Office, [Washington, D.C.] Condition B+ / A-: creases, abrasions and repaired tears in margins; creases, abrasions and slight overpainting along vertical and horizontal folds.
Swann Auction Galleries
Aug. 03, 2023
WEIMER PURSELL (1906-1974). WHEN YOU RIDE ALONE YOU RIDE WITH HITLER! 1943. 28x22 inches, 71x56 cm. U.S. Government Printing Office, [
Est: $800 - $1,200
WEIMER PURSELL (1906-1974) WHEN YOU RIDE ALONE YOU RIDE WITH HITLER! 1943. 28x22 inches, 71x56 cm. U.S. Government Printing Office, [Washington D.C.] Condition B+: minor tears and losses at edges; tear through right margin into image; vertical and horizontal folds. Paper. Design For Victory p. 34, Pollack p. 188.
Swann Auction Galleries
Mar. 26, 2023
Chicago World’s Fair. 1933.
Est: $1,700 - $2,000
ARTIST: WEIMER PURSELL (1906-1974) SIZE: 27 1/4 x 39 7/8 in./69 x 101.2 cm PRINTER: Neely Printing Co. DESCRIPTION: One of several vibrantly colored designs Pursell created for the Chicago World’s Fair, this one focuses on the Hall of Science standing boldly against a sunset yellow sky. Designed by Paul Philippe Cret, the building followed a U-shaped plan and held the majority of the Century of Progress exhibitions. (Art Deco; Expositions; American)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Mar. 26, 2023
Chicago World’s Fair. 1933.
Est: $1,700 - $2,000
ARTIST: WEIMER PURSELL (1906-1974) SIZE: 26 1/2 x 39 7/8 in./67.3 x 101.2 cm PRINTER: Neely Printing Co. DESCRIPTION: Once inside the 1933 Chicago World’s Fair grounds—especially at night—visitors were treated to a dazzling display of color and light. One of the landmarks is featured here: the Federal Building on the Avenue of the States with its domed roof and soaring concave towers. The impact of the scene is doubled by its reflection in the waterway that ran around the entire site. Pursell was born in Tennessee and studied at the Art Institute of Chicago. He started out as an illustrator for Life, Esquire, Forbes, and other publications. In posters, he produced some of the finest American Art Deco designs for Coca-Cola, American Airlines, Standard Oil, and others, but his work is extremely difficult to find today. (Art Deco; Expositions; American)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Mar. 18, 2023
WEIMER PURSELL (1906-1974) Keep 'Em Coming and Coming, Vintage Poster, Government Printing Office, [Washington, D.C.]
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
WEIMER PURSELL (1906-1974) Keep 'Em Coming and Coming, Vintage Poster, Government Printing Office, [Washington, D.C.]
Bakker Auctions
Aug. 20, 2022
PURSELL, Weimer (1906-1974). American Airlines / Air Freigh...
Est: $500 - $800
PURSELL, Weimer (1906-1974). American Airlines / Air Freight. Circa 1950s. Illustration of a large wooden crate being loaded onto an American Airlines Douglas DC-6 cargo airliner. 39 ¾ x 30 ¼”. Repaired marginal tears; few small spots of restoration in image. B+.
Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
Jul. 23, 2022
Weimer Pursell. "Chicago World's Fair, 1933," lithograph
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
(American, 1906-1974). Color lithograph, signed "Weimer Pursell" in stone lr, 40 x 26 1/2 in., unframed.
Alex Cooper
Nov. 23, 2021
WEIMER PURSELL (1906-1974). WINGS OF A CENTURY / WORLD'S FAIR CHICAGO. 1934. 41x27¾ inches, 104x70½ cm. Neely Printing Company, Chica
Est: $3,000 - $4,000
WEIMER PURSELL (1906-1974) WINGS OF A CENTURY / WORLD'S FAIR CHICAGO. 1934. 41x27 3/4 inches, 104x70 1/2 cm. Neely Printing Company, Chicago. Condition B: extensive repaired tears, creases and overpainting in margins and image, affecting text; horizontal fold. Framed. A rare poster for the Chicago World's Fair ("A Century of Progress") not advertising the fair itself, but an individual attraction within it. Drawing 38 million visitors, the Chicago World's Fair was the first of America's "Great Fairs of the Depression." During those economically dire times "fairs offered the illusion of better times, an escapism similar to, but more tangible than, Hollywood's palliatives" (World's Fair p. 15). Recalling the self-promotional posters of Buffalo Bill and the extravagant claims of American circus posters, this image promises a spectacle of amazing proportions including vehicles of all types, animals, historical recreations and a "company of 200 persons!" The 1939 New York World's Fair had a similar pageant, "Railroads on Parade." Although unsigned, the poster bears the bright colors and aesthetic style of other Chicago World's Fair posters designed by Weimer Pursell, backed up by the existence of a 1933 flyer for the same event, featuring the same image with slightly different text, signed by Pursell.
Swann Auction Galleries
Nov. 14, 2021
Car-Sharing Club. 1943.
Est: $1,700 - $2,000
ARTIST: WEIMER PURSELL (1906-1974) SIZE: 22 3/8 x 27 7/8 in./56.8 x 70.8 cm PRINTER: U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. DESCRIPTION: Never has a solo car ride been so horrifying. But when it comes to propaganda posters, it’s all about harnessing fear to drive results. In this case, Pursell uses the threat of Hitler riding shotgun to incite Americans to save gasoline by joining a car-sharing club. Car ownership was a fairly new enjoyment for Americans, so convincing the public to change their habits was an issue perfectly suited to posters like this one. Plus, as Pursell intones, not rationing was akin to betraying your country. (War & Propaganda; Automobiles; American)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Aug. 05, 2021
WEIMER PURSELL (1906-1974). WHEN YOU RIDE ALONE YOU RIDE WITH HITLER! 1943. 28x22 inches, 71x56 cm. U. S. Government Printing Office,
Est: $700 - $1,000
WEIMER PURSELL (1906-1974) WHEN YOU RIDE ALONE YOU RIDE WITH HITLER! 1943. 28x22 inches, 71x56 cm. U. S. Government Printing Office, Washington D.C. Condition B+: repaired tears at edges, some into image; creases and restoration along vertical and horizontal folds. Design For Victory p. 34, Pollack p. 188.
Swann Auction Galleries
Mar. 14, 2021
Chicago World’s Fair. 1933.
Est: $1,400 - $1,700
ARTIST: WEIMER PURSELL (1906-1974) SIZE: 26 3/8 x 39 3/4 in./67 x 101 cm PRINTER: Neely Printing Co. DESCRIPTION: One of several vibrantly colored designs Pursell created for the Chicago World’s Fair, this one focuses on the Hall of Science standing boldly against a sunset yellow sky. Designed by Paul Philippe Cret, the building followed a U-shaped plan and held the majority of the Century of Progress exhibitions. (Art Deco; Expositions; American)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Feb. 24, 2021
Original Winchester Squirrel Poster 1955 by Weimer Pursell
Est: $800 - $1,200
This vintage poster was made to advertise Winchester rifles by displaying game in its natural habitat, in this case a squirrel. It was one of a series of four posters designed by graphic artist Weimer Pursell who was as an illustrator for Life, Esquire, and Forbes, among others. In posters, he produced American Art Deco style designs for Coca-Cola, American Airlines, Standard Oil, the Chicago World's Fair and more, although his work is extremely rare to find today. The other posters in this series depicted a rabbit, a deer, and a pheasant. 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
WEIMER PURSELL (1906-1974). AMERICAN AIRLINES TO NEW YORK. 1956. 39x29 inches, 100x75 cm.
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
WEIMER PURSELL (1906-1974) AMERICAN AIRLINES TO NEW YORK. 1956. 39 1/2x29 3/4 inches, 100 1/4x75 1/2 cm. Condition B+ / A-: minor repaired tears and creases in margins; reds faded. Airways p. 119.
Swann Auction Galleries
Nov. 14, 2019
WEIMER PURSELL (1906-1974). AMERICAN AIRLINES / TO NEW YORK. 1956. 39x29 inches, 100x74 cm.
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
WEIMER PURSELL (1906-1974) AMERICAN AIRLINES / TO NEW YORK. 1956. 39 1/2x29 1/4 inches, 100 1/4x74 1/4 cm. Condition B: airbrushing in upper text; repaired tears and small losses at edges; creases and abrasions in image. Abstracted skyscrapers, shop windows, traffic-filled streets and the hustle-and-bustle of New York City life are all represented in this high energy street scene - exemplary of classic American graphic Modernism. Pursell designed several highly-regarded posters for the 1933 Chicago World's Fair, as well as World War II propaganda posters (most memorably, "When You Ride Alone You Ride With Hitler!") and an image for Winchester Rifles. This figurative representation is reminiscent in color and style of Erik Nitsche's 1947 poster, Say It Fast . . . Often . . . In Color / Subway Posters. Airways p. 119.
Swann Auction Galleries
Oct. 27, 2019
American Airlines to New York. ca. 1950.
Est: $1,700 - $2,000
ARTIST: WEIMER PURSELL (1906-1974) SIZE: 29 7/8 x 40 in./75.8 x 101.7 cm PRINTER: DESCRIPTION: Rather than depicting an airplane within view, Purcell has us imagine that we are soaring around Manhattan, hovering over the Hudson River, and taking in all the frenetic, awe-inspiring wonder that is New York. His graphic brilliance lends an almost vibrating quality to the scene—and note the calculated placement of the buildings and rising steam that perfectly frame his "New York" text. Pursell was born in Tennessee and studied at the Art Institute of Chicago. He started as an illustrator for Life, Esquire, Forbes, and other publications. In posters, he produced some of the finest American Art Deco designs for Coca-Cola, American Airlines, Standard Oil, the Chicago World’s Fair, and others, but his work is extremely difficult to find today. (Modern; Aviation; Travel; American; New York)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Sep. 10, 2019
Original Winchester Squirrel Poster 1955 by Weimer Pursell
Est: $800 - $1,200
This vintage poster was made to advertise Winchester rifles by displaying game in its natural habitat, in this case a squirrel. It was one of a series of four posters designed by graphic artist Weimer Pursell who was as an illustrator for Life, Esquire, and Forbes, among others. In posters, he produced American Art Deco style designs for Coca-Cola, American Airlines, Standard Oil, the Chicago World's Fair and more, although his work is extremely rare to find today. The other posters in this series depicted a rabbit, a deer, and a pheasant. 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
Sep. 10, 2019
Original Winchester Rabbit Poster 1955 by Weimer Pursell
Est: $900 - $1,200
This vintage poster was made to advertise Winchester rifles by displaying game in its natural habitat, in this case a rabbit. It was one of a series of four posters designed by graphic artist Weimer Pursell who was as an illustrator for Life, Esquire, and Forbes, among others. In posters, he produced American Art Deco style designs for Coca-Cola, American Airlines, Standard Oil, the Chicago World's Fair and more, although his work is extremely rare to find today. The other posters in this series depicted a rabbit, a deer, and a pheasant. 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
Jun. 23, 2019
Chicago World's Fair. 1933.
Est: $1,700 - $2,000
ARTIST: WEIMER PURSELL (1906-1974) SIZE: 27 1/2 x 41 1/2 in./69.7 x 105.6 cm PRINTER: Neely Printing Co., Chicago DESCRIPTION: Once inside the 1933 Chicago World’s Fair grounds—especially at night—visitors were treated to a dazzling display of color and light. One of the landmarks is featured here: the Federal Building on the Avenue of the States with its domed roof and soaring concave towers. The impact of the scene is doubled by its reflection in the waterway that ran around the entire site. Pursell was born in Tennessee and studied at the Art Institute of Chicago. He started as an illustrator for Life, Esquire, Forbes, and other publications. In posters, he produced some of the finest American Art Deco designs for Coca-Cola, American Airlines, Standard Oil, and others, but his work is extremely difficult to find today. (Art Deco; American; World's Fairs/Expositions)
Poster Auctions International Inc
May. 22, 2019
Pursell, Weimer (American, 1906 – 1974). World’s Fair Chicago. See Fifteen Foreign Villages.
Est: $400 - $600
Pursell, Weimer (American, 1906 – 1974). World’s Fair Chicago. See Fifteen Foreign Villages. Chicago: Neely Printing Co., 1934. A beautifully colored, American Art Deco designed window card highlighting the foreign villages at the fair. Silkscreen. 21 x 14”. Complete corner tears and soiling to margins; one tear slightly affecting image. Closed tear to center; affecting the upper lettering on the image. Minor creasing, scuffs, and abrasions. C+. Mounted on heavy card stock; as issued. Pursell studied at the Art Institute of Chicago and produced some of the finest American Art Deco designs, making his work extremely scarce.
Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
Feb. 21, 2019
Winchester - Rabbit Original Vintage Poster by Weimar Pursell
Est: $900 - $1,200
This vintage poster was made to advertise Winchester rifles by displaying game in its natural habitat, in this case a rabbit. It was one of a series of four posters designed by graphic artist Weimer Pursell who was as an illustrator for Life, Esquire, and Forbes, among others. In posters, he produced American Art Deco style designs for Coca-Cola, American Airlines, Standard Oil, the Chicago World's Fair and more, although his work is extremely rare to find today. The other posters in this series depicted a rabbit, a deer, and a pheasant. 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
Dec. 01, 2018
American Airlines. To New York.
Est: $1,500 - $1,700
Pursell, Weimer (1906-1974). American Airlines. To New York. 1956. Abstracted skyscrapers, shop windows, traffic filled streets and the hustle and bustle of New York City life are all represented in this stunning example of American modernism. Pursell’s design is reminiscent in color and style to Erik Nitsche’s 1947 subway poster “Say It Fast… Often… In Color.” 39 ½ x 30 ¼”. Linen backed. One spot of browning, one small tear at top edge. A.
Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
Oct. 25, 2018
WEIMER PURSELL (1906-1974). WORLD'S FAIR CHICAGO / SEE FIFTEEN FOREIGN VILLAGES. 1934. 21x14 inches, 53x35 cm. Neely Printing Company,
Est: $400 - $600
WEIMER PURSELL (1906-1974) WORLD'S FAIR CHICAGO / SEE FIFTEEN FOREIGN VILLAGES. 1934. 21x14 inches, 53 1/4x35 1/2 cm. Neely Printing Company, Chicago. Condition A: minor restoration at edges; small repaired pin holes in corners. Silkscreen. Pursell designed several posters for the Chicago World's Fair, both in 1933 and 1934.
Swann Auction Galleries
May. 10, 2018
WINCHESTER - RABBIT ORIGINAL VINTAGE HUNTING POSTER BY WEIMAR PURSELL
Est: $900 - $1,200
This vintage poster was made to advertise Winchester rifles by displaying game in its natural habitat, in this case a rabbit. It was one of a series of four posters designed by graphic artist Weimer Pursell who was as an illustrator for Life, Esquire, and Forbes, among others. In posters, he produced American Art Deco style designs for Coca-Cola, American Airlines, Standard Oil, the Chicago World's Fair and more, although his work is extremely rare to find today. The other posters in this series depicted a rabbit, a deer, and a pheasant. 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
May. 03, 2018
WEIMER PURSELL (1906-1974). AMERICAN AIRLINES / TO NEW YORK. 1956. 40x29 inches, 40x75 cm.
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
WEIMER PURSELL (1906-1974) AMERICAN AIRLINES / TO NEW YORK. 1956. 40x29 3/4 inches, 40 1/2x75 1/2 cm. Condition B+: tears at edges; abrasions along sharp horizontal fold; creases in margins; punch holes in top margin. Paper. Abstracted skyscrapers, shop windows, traffic-filled streets and the hustle-and-bustle of New York City life are all represented in this high energy street scene - exemplary of classic American graphic Modernism. Pursell designed several highly-regarded posters for the 1933 Chicago World's Fair, as well as World War II propaganda posters (most memorably, "When You Ride Alone You Ride With Hitler!") and an image for Winchester Rifles. This figurative representation is reminiscent, in color and style, of Erik Nitsche's 1947 poster, Say It Fast . . . Often . . . In Color / Subway Posters. Airways p. 119.
Swann Auction Galleries
May. 03, 2018
WEIMER PURSELL (1906-1974). CHICAGO WORLD'S FAIR / A CENTURY OF PROGRESS. 1933. 41x24 inches, 104x62 cm. Neely Printing Co., [Chicago.
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
WEIMER PURSELL (1906-1974) CHICAGO WORLD'S FAIR / A CENTURY OF PROGRESS. 1933. 41 1/2x24 1/2 inches, 104 1/2x62 1/4 cm. Neely Printing Co., [Chicago.] Condition B+ / B: repaired tears, creases and overpainting along vertical and horizontal folds; foxing and time-staining in image. Pursell designed several posters for the Chicago World's Fair. This image is the most dramtic, depicting the three towers of the Federal Building (representing the branches of government) jutting up into the text. The vibrant colors in Pursell's design may well have been representative of the neon lights that lit up the fairgrounds at night. Thirty-nine million visitors came to the fair during the two years it was open. Resnick 16, World of Tomorrow p. 19.
Swann Auction Galleries
Mar. 01, 2018
WEIMER PURSELL (1906-1974). WESTERN WINCHESTER. 1955. 41x27 inches, 105x70 cm. Olin Mathieson Chemical Corporation.
Est: $700 - $1,000
WEIMER PURSELL (1906-1974) WESTERN WINCHESTER. 1955. 41 1/2x27 1/2 inches, 105 1/2x70 cm. Olin Mathieson Chemical Corporation. Condition A-: minor creases and tears in margins; pin holes in top margin. Paper. Framed.
Swann Auction Galleries
Mar. 01, 2018
WEIMER PURSELL (1906-1974). WESTERN WINCHESTER. 1955. 41x27 inches, 105x70 cm. Olin Mathieson Chemical Corporation.
Est: $700 - $1,000
WEIMER PURSELL (1906-1974) WESTERN WINCHESTER. 1955. 41 1/2x27 1/2 inches, 105 1/2x70 cm. Olin Mathieson Chemical Corporation. Condition A-: minor creases and tears in margins; pin holes in top margin. Paper. Framed.
Swann Auction Galleries
Nov. 15, 2017
Weimer Pursell. American Airlines Poster.
Est: $150 - $450
Circa 1950. Linen Backed. 30" x 39" image size.
Weiss Auctions
Aug. 02, 2017
WEIMER PURSELL (1906-1974). WESTERN WINCHESTER. 1955. 39x25 inches, 101x65 cm.
Est: $700 - $1,000
WEIMER PURSELL (1906-1974) WESTERN WINCHESTER. 1955. 39 3/4x25 3/4 inches, 101x65 1/2 cm. Condition A: minor creases in margins.
Swann Auction Galleries
Jul. 29, 2017
1933 CHICAGO WORLDS FAIR POSTER By Weimer Pursell
Est: $600 - $1,000
Wonderful original 1933 Chicago World's Fair Poster by Weimer Pursell (1906-1974). Done by the Neely Printing Co. The very colorful poster with an art deco flair features the Federal Building with its dome roof and concave towers. Poster is very difficult to find. The poster is all original with folds. Has some splits in folded areas. Colors are still very bright. Well display beautifully when framed. 41 1/2" x 27 1/2" Very Good
Milestone Auctions
May. 25, 2016
AMERICAN AIRLINES AIRFREIGHT ORIGINAL VINTAGE POSTER BY WEIMER PURSELL 1958
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Pursell [1906-1974], the noted posterist for the Chicago World's Fair of 1933/34, was asked to provide the artwork for this American Airlines promotional poster which was focused at the burgeoning postwar shipping business. While AA in 1944 scheduled the first air cargo service in the world, AA was an early pioneer in commercial flights, beginning with mail only service in 1926. This is an Original Vintage Poster. It is not a reproduction. This poster has been printed on heavyweight paper and is in excellent condition. We guarantee the authenticity of all of our posters.
The Ross Art Group, Inc
May. 15, 2016
Chicago World's Fair. 1934
Est: $1,200 - $1,500
Artist: WEIMER PURSELL (1906-1974) Size: 14 x 21 in./35.6 x 53.2 cm Neely Printing Co., Chicago One of several vibrantly-colored designs Pursell created for the Chicago Worlds Fair, this one focuses on the country-specific midway with the city's skyline, including the Hall of Science tower, in the distance.
Poster Auctions International Inc
May. 10, 2016
WEIMER PURSELL (1906-1974). PRODUCTION AND MATERIALS ENGINEERING. Gouache maquette. 1942. 15x14 inches, 39x37 cm.
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
WEIMER PURSELL (1906-1974) PRODUCTION AND MATERIALS ENGINEERING. Gouache maquette. 1942. 15 1/2x14 3/4 inches, 39 1/2x37 1/2 cm. Condition A-: paint chipping and staining in image; minor tape residue and abrasions at edges, not affecting image. Hand-titled in pencil. Painted on illustration board. Born in Tennessee, Pursell had no artistic training until the late-1920s when he moved to Chicago and enrolled at the city's prestigious Art Institute. He financed the completion of his studies through his work as a package designer and billboard artist. He became a successful freelance illustrator for many of the most well-known American magazines such as Life, Redbook, Town & Country, Forbes and Newsweek. He also designed posters for the 1933 Chicago World's Fair and some of the country's largest companies, including American Airlines, Winchester Rifles and Coca-Cola.
Swann Auction Galleries
Sep. 24, 2015
Weimer Pursell, (1906-1974), Chicago's World Fair, 1933
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Weimer Pursell (1906-1974) Chicago's World Fair, 1933 color lithograph; Neely Printing Co., Chicago, prntr. 39 1/8 x 25 3/8 inches.
Hindman
Aug. 06, 2014
WEIMER PURSELL (1906-1974). KEEP 'EM COMING AND COMING RIGHT! 1942. 40x28 inches, 101x72 cm. U.S. Government Printing Office, [Washingt
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
WEIMER PURSELL (1906-1974) KEEP 'EM COMING AND COMING RIGHT! 1942. 40x28 1/2 inches, 101 1/2x72 1/2 cm. U.S. Government Printing Office, [Washington, D.C.] Condition A-: minor restoration along vertical and horizontal folds.
Swann Auction Galleries
May. 21, 2014
Weimer Pursell (1906-1974)
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
Weimer Pursell (1906-1974) > AMERICAN AIRLINES TO NEW YORK<br> offset lithograph in colours, c.1950, condition B+; backed on linen > 39 x 29Â½ in. (99 x 75 cm.)<br>
Christie's
May. 04, 2014
Western Winchester : 4 Posters. 1955
Est: $1,400 - $1,700
Artist: J. G. WOODS & WEIMER PURSELL (1906-1974) Size: Each: 27 3/4 x 42 3/8 in./70.5 x 107.6 cm Published by Olin Mathieson Chemical Corp. A dynamic series of images showcasing the various game potentially shot by your Western Winchester.
Poster Auctions International Inc
Sep. 22, 2013
WEIMER PURSELL (1906-1974); Two posters in colors,
Est: $600 - $800
WEIMER PURSELL (1906-1974); Two posters in colors, 1955: "Western Winchester Squirrel" and "Western Winchester Rabbit"; Printed by Olin Mathieson Chemical Corporation; 42" x 28"
Rago Arts and Auction Center
May. 23, 2013
Weimer Pursell (1906-1974)
Est: -
Weimer Pursell (1906-1974) AMERICAN AIRLINES TO NEW YORK offset lithograph in colours, c.1950, condition A-; backed on linen 40 x 30in. (101 x 76cm.)
Christie's
May. 13, 2013
WEIMER PURSELL (1906-1974). NATIONAL HOTEL WEEK. 1942. 23x18 inches, 59x46 cm. L.I.P. & B.A., New York.
Est: $800 - $1,200
WEIMER PURSELL (1906-1974) NATIONAL HOTEL WEEK. 1942. 23 3/4x18 1/4 inches, 59x46 1/2 cm. L.I.P. & B.A., New York. Condition B+: creases, abrasions and light staining in margins and image. Born in Tennessee, Pursell had no artistic training until the late-1920s when he moved to Chicago and enrolled at the city's prestigious Art Institute. He financed the completion of his studies through his work as a package designer and billboard artist. He became a successful freelance illustrator for many of the most well-known American magazines such as Life, Redbook, Town & Country, Forbes and Newsweek. He also designed posters for the 1933 Chicago World's Fair and some of the country's largest companies, including American Airlines, Winchester Rifles and Coca-Cola. National Hotel Week was a marketing and promotional campaign first held in 1939 as a "nation-wide effort to publicly acknowledge the significance and position of prominence of hotels in any community" (Gettysburg Times, June 14, 1939).
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