Walter Thor Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Walter Thor Art Value Price Guide

Sep. 07, 2024
Walter Thor Poster, "Pneu Cuir Vulcan"
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Walter Thor (German 1870-1929) "Pneu CuirÂ Vulcan," 1905, lithograph printed in colors, printed by Kossuth & Cie, Paris, framed under plexiglass. Literature: Susan Driver, Posters from the CollectionÂ of Discount Tire, Scottsdale, 1997, no.87. Dimensions: 61.5 x 45.25 in. Condition: Very good. Some fold lines. A-.
Neue Auctions
Jun. 29, 2024
Poster by Walter Thor - Darracq Suresnes France
Est: €4,800 - €8,000
Poster by Walter Thor - Darracq Suresnes France
Van Sabben Poster Auctions
Apr. 27, 2024
A Peugeot Lion Advertising Poster, after Walter Thor (1870-1929)
Est: $12,000 - $15,000
A Peugeot Lion Advertising Poster after Walter Thor (1870-1929) Printed on paper by G. Elleaume. Laid on linen. 62 inches by 46 inches
Bonhams
Apr. 27, 2024
An Orel Automobiles Advertising Poster, after Walter Thor (1870-1929)
Est: $1,200 - $1,500
An Orel Automobiles Advertising Poster after Walter Thor (1870-1929) Printed on paper by G. Elleaume. Laid on linen.
Bonhams
Mar. 03, 2024
Peugeot. 1905.
Est: $1,700 - $2,000
ARTIST: WALTER THOR (1870-1929) SIZE: 41 1/8 x 57 1/8 in./104.6 x 145.2 cm PRINTER: Imp. G. Elleaume, Paris DESCRIPTION: It all started with crinoline dresses—which used steel rods—leading to umbrella frames, wire wheels, and ultimately bicycles. Thus is the ancestry of the Peugeot bicycle, whose “Le Grand Bi” penny-farthing model was introduced to the public in 1882 by Armand Peugeot, along with a range of other bicycles. Thor’s poster for the company demonstrates that as long as there have been people riding around on bicycles, there have been dogs that love to give chase. This female rider looks rather concerned—though her choice of riding attire would appear to be more of an immediate concern than the elegant pooch keeping pace with her—and we’re not even convinced that she’s aware of the additional two pups closing in on her quickly from the other side. Though the public in general is more familiar with their automotive output, Peugeot continues to manufacture bicycles to this day. However, the car and bike companies parted ways in 1926. Thor, a member of the Salon des Artistes Français, is best known for his humorous turn-of-the-century transportation posters. (Art Nouveau; Bicycles; Animals; Dogs)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Jul. 18, 2023
Darracq. 1906.
Est: $7,000 - $9,000
ARTIST: WALTER THOR (1870-1929) SIZE: 62 5/8 x 45 3/8 in./159 x 115.2 cm PRINTER: Affiches Kossuth, Paris DESCRIPTION: In the early days of motoring, winning a race was virtually a prerequisite to finding a market for a new make of car. Here, Darracq draws attention to its recent triumphs, including a hard-fought first place in the Vanderbilt Cup race on October 14, 1905, with Victor Hemery at the wheel. The design itself is quite remarkable: a calm, steady driver contrasts against the wild sparks bursting off the front wheels, proving that anyone can tame this most fierce of vehicles. (Art Nouveau; Automobiles)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Nov. 05, 2022
RARE Original 1910s French Bicycle Poster BEEST HUMBER
Est: $700 - $1,000
Thor, Walther 1870 - 1929 The Beeston Humber Lithograph ca. 1910 52.3 x 37 in. (133 x 94 cm) Printer: Humber, Paris Condition Details: (C+) was folded, on linen, recreated losses at the top edge affecting text (-La pre- and -du Mon- at top and -e- in -Humber-) and background (top right corner), unobtrusive long tear ext. from the top to the -T- in -The-, tears and minor staining#France #Bicycles #Art Nouveau
PosterConnection Inc.
Nov. 05, 2022
Original Vintage 1900s Peugeot Bicycle Poster Thor
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Thor, Walther 1870 - 1929 Peugeot Lithograph ca. 1905 59 x 43.3 in. (150 x 110 cm) Printer: G. Elleaume, Paris Condition Details: (B+/A-) was folded, on linen, small repaired tears and creases in margins and along the folds; minor abrasions#France #Bicycles #Dogs
PosterConnection Inc.
Jul. 12, 2022
Automobiles Barré. ca. 1902.
Est: $1,700 - $2,000
ARTIST: WALTER THOR (1870-1929) SIZE: 62 x 46 in./157.5 x 116.8 cm PRINTER: Affiches Kossuth, Paris DESCRIPTION: When seen on a road sign, "barré" means "Do Not Enter." This could have been a problem for the Barré automotive company. Walter Thor, however, decided to drive right through this potential marketing barrier, and as a result produced an advertising coup. This unruly rabble in the rumble seat doesn't give a fig for unfinished road work, and even thumb their noses at the gendarme as they fly past. So many auto ads of the period emphasize elegance and luxury, but this is truly a car for the people: one that states unequivocally to those who seek to bar access, or progress, or entry, that they can go stuff it. (Art Nouveau; Automobiles)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Jul. 12, 2022
Vulcan / Pneu Cuir. .
Est: $2,000 - $2,500
ARTIST: WALTER THOR (1870-1929) SIZE: 45 1/2 x 61 7/8 in./115.6 x 157 cm PRINTER: Affiches Kossuth, Paris DESCRIPTION: Leather isn’t typically associated with pneumatic tires. And yet, before John Boyd Dunlop—the father of the modern tire—created the inflatable tires for his son’s tricycle, Robert William Thomson, another Scottish innovator, invented the “Aerial Wheel,” which consisted of a canvas inner tube surrounded by a leather outer tire. Even Dunlop’s tire at first had a modified leather hosepipe as an inner tube under rubber treads. So even though it isn’t commonplace, we shouldn’t be surprised to see the use of leather in early tire production, as is the case with Vulcan, the winner of the “Golden Wheel” at a 1905 binding competition. And seeing as this overjoyed driver has opted to drape himself in a driving coat that matches his tire of choice, we have to assume that at least for a brief period of time, the French automotive public was pleased to roam the roads upon Vulcan leather tires. Thor, a member of the Salon des Artistes Français, is best known for his humorous turn-of-the-century transportation posters. (Art Nouveau; Automobiles)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Dec. 18, 2021
Thor, Walter
Est: €160 - €240
(1870 Neusalz/Oder - München 1929). Portrait eines älteren Herren in bayerischen Tracht. Öl auf Lwd. 1913. 69,5 x 34 cm. Unt. links sign. u. dat. Verso auf Keilrahmen mit altem Etikett der "Ständigen Kunst-Ausstellung der Münchener Künstler-Genossenschaft". - In prunkvollem, profiliertem Holzrahmen. D
Kiefer Buch- und Kunstauktionen
Nov. 14, 2021
Griffon. ca. 1905.
Est: $1,400 - $1,700
ARTIST: WALTER THOR (1870-1929) SIZE: 31 1/2 x 47 5/8 in./80 x 121 cm PRINTER: Imp. G. Elleaume, Paris DESCRIPTION: "Just as it had for cycling, Griffon, once it had started manufacturing motorcycles, took an interest in competitions, because success on the race track... was one of the strongest sales pitches. Apparently in the thick of a contest, driving up one of the twisting roads of Mont Ventoux, in pursuit of the best possible time, this soberly dressed motorcyclist is making the most of his bravery, his aerodynamics, and the humorous style of Walter Thor, which is always perfectly in tune with his sporting subject" (Handlebars/Joystick, p. 116). (Art Nouveau; Bicycles; Motorcycles)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Nov. 14, 2021
Cycles Grillon.
Est: $1,700 - $2,000
ARTIST: WALTER THOR (1870-1929) SIZE: 54 1/2 x 39 1/2 in./138.3 x 100.3 cm PRINTER: Kossuth, Paris DESCRIPTION: Burglars, beware! Your robbery attempts are no match for the Grillon bicycle rider, as the man in the blue jacket points out: “Don’t worry, my friend, I will catch up with him thanks to my Grillon!” Unfortunately, the “Cricket” bicycle sped off without a trace, as hardly any historical information exists. Rare! (Art Nouveau; Bicycles)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Oct. 30, 2021
Thor, Walter (Neusalz an der Oder 1870 - 1929 München, deutscher Maler und Grafiker),
Est: -
Thor, Walter (Neusalz an der Oder 1870 - 1929 München, deutscher Maler und Grafiker), "Bildnis eines sitzenden Herrn im Profil", Öl auf Leinwand, signiert rechts unten W. Thor, 80 x 100 cm, kleine Leinwandschäden
Auktionshaus Plückbaum
Sep. 23, 2021
Walter Thor (1870 Neusalz an der Oder - 1929 Munich) - At the level crossing
Est: €800 - €1,000
Signed, inscribed with place name München and dated (18)89 lower left. Oil on canvas. 53 x 44 cm. Restored. Minor damage. Minor damage to frame.
Neumeister
Sep. 21, 2021
Walter Thor (German, 1870 - 1929) Automobiles Barre, Niort
Est: £800 - £1,200
Walter Thor (German, 1870 - 1929)Automobiles Barre, Niortprinted by Afiche Kossuth, Paris, ca. 1910Lithograph, advertising poster160 x 118cmFramed and glazedFootnotes:When seen on a road sign, barré means Do Not Enter. While this could have been a problem for the G. Barré automotive company, Walter Thor decided to drive right through this potential marketing barrier, and as a result produced an advertising coup, depicting a G. Barre automobile passengers fly past the gendarme and even thumb their noses at him. The advert emphasizes not only elegance and luxury but also shows that there are no barriers for the proud Barre automobile owners.
Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales
Jul. 20, 2021
Peugeot. 1905.
Est: $1,200 - $1,500
ARTIST: WALTER THOR (1870-1929) SIZE: 41 1/8 x 57 1/2 in./104.6 x 146 cm PRINTER: Imp. G. Elleaume, Paris DESCRIPTION: It all started with crinoline dresses—which used steel rods—leading to umbrella frames, wire wheels, and ultimately bicycles. Thus is the ancestry of the Peugeot bicycle, whose “Le Grand Bi” penny-farthing model was introduced to the public in 1882 by Armand Peugeot, along with a range of other bicycles. Thor’s poster for the company demonstrates that as long as there have been people riding around on bicycles, there have been dogs that love to give chase. This female rider looks rather concerned—though her choice of riding attire would appear to be more of an immediate concern than the elegant pooch keeping pace with her—and we’re not even convinced that she’s aware of the additional two pups closing in on her quickly from the other side. Though the public in general is more familiar with their automotive output, Peugeot continues to manufacture bicycles to this day. However, the car and bike company parted ways in 1926. Thor, a member of the Salon des Artistes Français, is best known for his humorous turn-of-the-century transportation posters. (Art Nouveau; Bicycles; Animals; Dogs)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Jul. 10, 2021
Thor, Walter
Est: €200 - €300
(1870 Neusalz/Oder - München 1929). Portrait eines älteren Herren in bayerischen Tracht. Öl auf Lwd. 1913. 69,5 x 34 cm. Unt. links sign. u. dat. Verso auf Keilrahmen mit altem Etikett der "Ständigen Kunst-Ausstellung der Münchener Künstler-Genossenschaft". - In prunkvollem, profiliertem Holzrahmen. D
Kiefer Buch- und Kunstauktionen
Jun. 19, 2021
Thor, Walter (Neusalz an der Oder 1870 - 1929 München, deutscher Maler und Grafiker),
Est: -
Thor, Walter (Neusalz an der Oder 1870 - 1929 München, deutscher Maler und Grafiker), "Bildnis eines sitzenden Herrn im Profil", Öl auf Leinwand, signiert rechts unten W Thor, 80 x 110 cm, kleine Leinwandschäden
Auktionshaus Plückbaum
May. 19, 2021
WALTER THOR Orel Lithograph artwork
Est: $300 - $800
WALTER THOR Orel Lithograph, inscription to lower left reads Thor, inscriptions read Automobiles Orel Argenteuil S & O Type 2 Places 2,950 f, label to reverse reads Midday Gallery, inscription to reverse describes frame details, subject figures driving in a vintage car, measures 29 1/4 x 35 5/8 inches, ornate gilt wooden frame, some minor losses to frame but overall in good condition, professionally framed and double matted in beige, not examined out of frame, Walter Thor was a German painter and illustrator. He studied at the Academy of Fine Arts, Munich and worked for some time in Paris. He mainly drew commercial posters in the Art nouveau style with a humorous touch, but also produced some oil paintings - Wiki Walter Thor, WALTER THOR Orel Lithograph, midday gallery, 20th century art, art nouveau, vintage poster, travel poster, lithograph, artwork, decorative frame, ornate frame, wall art, home decor. 11
The Benefit Shop Foundation Inc.
Mar. 19, 2021
Thor, Walter
Est: €266 - €400
"(1870 Neusalz/Oder - München 1929). Portrait eines älteren Herren in bayerischen Tracht. Öl auf Lwd. 1913. 69,5 x 34 cm. Unt. links sign. u. dat. Verso auf Keilrahmen mit altem Etikett der ""Ständigen Kunst-Ausstellung der Münchener Künstler-Genossenschaft"". - In prunkvollem, profiliertem Holzrahmen. " D
Kiefer Buch- und Kunstauktionen
Mar. 18, 2021
WALTER THOR 1870-1929 Griffon 1894 circa
Est: -
Color lithograph, Imp. G. Elleaume, Paris. Condition: B+. Backed on linen. 47.24 x 31.50 in. Manifesti - posters - affiche - Ciclismo e Motociclismo - cycling and motorcycling
Aste Bolaffi
Mar. 14, 2021
Automobiles Barré. ca. 1902.
Est: $1,700 - $2,000
ARTIST: WALTER THOR (1870-1929) SIZE: 61 1/2 x 43 3/4 in./156.2 x 111 cm PRINTER: Lithographie Parisienne, Paris DESCRIPTION: When seen on a road sign, "barré" means "Do Not Enter." This could have been a problem for the Barré automotive company. Walter Thor, however, decided to drive right through this potential marketing barrier, and as a result produced an advertising coup. This unruly rabble in the rumble seat doesn't give a fig for unfinished road work, and even thumb their noses at the gendarme as they fly past. So many auto ads of the period emphasize elegance and luxury, but this is truly a car for the people: one that states unequivocally to those who seek to bar access, or progress, or entry, that they can go stuff it. (Art Nouveau; Automobiles)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Mar. 14, 2021
Griffon. ca. 1905.
Est: $1,700 - $2,000
ARTIST: WALTER THOR (1870-1929) SIZE: 31 1/2 x 47 5/8 in./80 x 121 cm PRINTER: Imp. G. Elleaume, Paris DESCRIPTION: "Just as it had for cycling, Griffon, once it had started manufacturing motorcycles, took an interest in competitions, because success on the race track... was one of the strongest sales pitches. Apparently in the thick of a contest, driving up one of the twisting roads of Mont Ventoux, in pursuit of the best possible time, this soberly dressed motorcyclist is making the most of his bravery, his aerodynamics, and the humorous style of Walter Thor, which is always perfectly in tune with his sporting subject" (Handlebars/Joystick, p. 116). (Art Nouveau; Bicycles; Motorcycles)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Feb. 24, 2021
WALTER THOR Orel Lithograph artwork
Est: $300 - $800
WALTER THOR Orel Lithograph, inscription to lower left reads Thor, inscriptions read Automobiles Orel Argenteuil S & O Type 2 Places 2,950 f, label to reverse reads Midday Gallery, inscription to reverse describes frame details, subject figures driving in a vintage car, measures 29 1/4 x 35 5/8 inches, ornate gilt wooden frame, some minor losses to frame but overall in good condition, professionally framed and double matted in beige, not examined out of frame, Walter Thor was a German painter and illustrator. He studied at the Academy of Fine Arts, Munich and worked for some time in Paris. He mainly drew commercial posters in the Art nouveau style with a humorous touch, but also produced some oil paintings - Wiki Walter Thor, WALTER THOR Orel Lithograph, midday gallery, 20th century art, art nouveau, vintage poster, travel poster, lithograph, artwork, decorative frame, ornate frame, wall art, home decor. 11
The Benefit Shop Foundation Inc.
Feb. 20, 2021
Thor, Walter
Est: €280 - €400
(1870 Neusalz/Oder - München 1929). Portrait eines älteren Herren in bayerischen Tracht. Öl auf Lwd. 1913. 69,5 x 34 cm. Unt. links sign. u. dat. Verso auf Keilrahmen mit altem Etikett der "Ständigen Kunst-Ausstellung der Münchener Künstler-Genossenschaft". - In prunkvollem, profiliertem Holzrahmen. D
Kiefer Buch- und Kunstauktionen
Dec. 12, 2020
Thor, Walter
Est: €400 - €600
(1870 Neusalz/Oder - München 1929). Portrait eines älteren Herren in bayerischen Tracht. Öl auf Lwd. 1913. 69,5 x 34 cm. Unt. li. sign. u. dat. Verso auf Keilrahmen mit altem Etikett der "Ständigen Kunst-Ausstellung der Münchener Künstler-Genossenschaft". - In prunkvollem, profiliertem Holzrahmen. - D
Kiefer Buch- und Kunstauktionen
Oct. 10, 2020
Thor, Walter
Est: €600 - €900
(1870 Neusalz/Oder - München 1929). Portrait eines älteren Herren in bayerischen Tracht. Öl auf Lwd. 1913. 69,5 x 34 cm. Unt. li. sign. u. dat. Verso auf Keilrahmen mit altem Etikett der "Ständigen Kunst-Ausstellung der Münchener Künstler-Genossenschaft". - In prunkvollem, profiliertem Holzrahmen.
Kiefer Buch- und Kunstauktionen
Oct. 08, 2020
* Orel. An "Orel" Automobiles advertising poster c.1905
Est: £200 - £300
* Orel. An original "Orel" Argenteuil S & O Automobiles poster by Walter Thor (1870-1929), colour lithograph on card, light creases, 45.5 x 63cm, period maple frame (modern backing board), glazed Qty: (1)
Dominic Winter Auctions
Jul. 21, 2020
Griffon. ca. 1894.
Est: $1,200 - $1,500
ARTIST: WALTER THOR (1870-1929) SIZE: 30 3/4 x 46 3/8 in./78.2 x 118 cm PRINTER: Imp. G. Elleaume, Paris DESCRIPTION: A tender rite of passage: a mother encourages her son to take his first ride on a Griffon bike. The horseless carriage in the background suggests the next stage in the upward mobility of the younger generation. (Art Nouveau; Bicycles; Automobiles; Children)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Feb. 13, 2020
WALTER THOR (1870-1929). PEUGEOT VALENTIGNEY - DOUBS. 1905. 58x43 inches, 148x109 cm. G. Elleaume, Paris.
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
WALTER THOR (1870-1929) PEUGEOT VALENTIGNEY - DOUBS. 1905. 58 1/2x43 inches, 148 1/2x109 1/4 cm. G. Elleaume, Paris. Condition A- / B+: small repaired tears and creases in margins and along vertical and horizontal folds; minor abrasions along folds; colors slightly attenuated.
Swann Auction Galleries
Oct. 27, 2019
Automobile.
Est: $2,500 - $3,000
ARTIST: WALTER THOR (1870-1929) SIZE: 37 x 50 3/4 in./94 x 129 cm PRINTER: Affiches Kossuth, Paris DESCRIPTION: We must admit it: we have no idea what car this poster was meant to promote. The lack of text certainly doesn't help our quest, and the image does not appear in any of our references. But we're happy to set the specificities aside and enjoy the simple joys that Thor presents: a road trip with friends, seaside views, and not a care in the world for anything but the ride. (Art Nouveau; Automobiles)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Oct. 27, 2019
Darracq. 1906.
Est: $7,000 - $9,000
ARTIST: WALTER THOR (1870-1929) SIZE: 62 x 47 1/8 in./157.5 x 119.7 cm PRINTER: Affiches Kossuth, Paris DESCRIPTION: In the early days of motoring, winning a race was virtually a prerequisite to finding a market for a new make of car. Here, Darracq draws attention to its recent triumphs, including a hard-fought first place in the Vanderbilt Cup race on October 14, 1905, with Victor Hemery at the wheel. The design itself is quite remarkable: a calm, steady driver contrasts against the wild sparks bursting off the front wheels, proving that anyone can tame this most fierce of vehicles. (Art Nouveau; Automobiles)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Oct. 27, 2019
Torpedo.
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
ARTIST: WALTER THOR (1870-1929) SIZE: 18 5/8 x 24 1/2 in./47.3 x 62.3 cm PRINTER: Imp. Kossuth, Paris DESCRIPTION: Weight is no matter for Torpedo—their variety of wheels, hubs, and brakes allow even the stouter ladies to cycle with ease. Hub gears were first introduced in the mid-1880s, and became popularly used on urban and commuter cycles. Here, Torpedo promises that they make "The best hub in the world." (Art Nouveau; Bicycles)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Oct. 27, 2019
Griffon. ca. 1894.
Est: $1,200 - $1,500
ARTIST: WALTER THOR (1870-1929) SIZE: 30 3/4 x 46 3/8 in./78.2 x 118 cm PRINTER: Imp. G. Elleaume, Paris DESCRIPTION: A tender rite of passage: a mother encourages her son to take his first ride on a Griffon bike. The horseless carriage in the background suggests the next stage in the upward mobility of the younger generation. (Art Nouveau; Bicycles)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Jun. 23, 2019
Peugeot / Voiturette Lion. ca. 1910.
Est: $1,200 - $1,500
ARTIST: WALTER THOR (1870-1929) SIZE: 46 x 62 3/4 in./117 x 159.4 cm PRINTER: Imp. Elleaume, Paris DESCRIPTION: Thor's classic design for Peugeot reveals the first incarnation of the brand's lion logo: here, he is muscular yet elegant, and balances delicately upon an arrow. The automobile becomes almost secondary, but the strength and Greek-influenced stoicism of the brand ring clear. For another Peugeot design by Thor, see PAI-XLIX, 487. (Art Nouveau; Automobiles; Animals)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Jun. 23, 2019
Grand Bazar Parisien / Nouvelles Galeries.
Est: $1,700 - $2,000
ARTIST: WALTER THOR (1870-1929) SIZE: 46 3/8 x 61 3/8 in./117.8 x 155.8 cm DESCRIPTION: To call attention to a Christmas toy sale, an unbearably cute tragedy is displayed in all its lurid (read: adorable) detail. A toy car has run over a little girl doll! Another little girl doll in a red smock can't bear to look. The toy policeman has a baleful expression. A jumble of debris—little toy submarines, horsies, beach balls—lies pell-mell, as in a child's room that hasn't been cleaned. Thor's design is an absolutely marvelous evocation of a child's imagination in all its storytelling wonder. (Art Nouveau; Automobiles; Children)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Feb. 24, 2019
Griffon.
Est: $1,700 - $2,000
ARTIST: WALTER THOR (1870-1929) SIZE: 31 5/8 x 47 1/4 in./80.3 x 120 cm PRINTER: Imp. Elleaume, Paris DESCRIPTION: With bated breath, onlookers eagerly anticipate the Griffon cyclist's finish line crossing in this animated race. The winner glances behind him at the frenzied scene: fallen competitors, hats soaring, a dog and attendants running and waving, and an orchestra undoubtedly performing a celebratory tune. Thor's advertisement evokes the joie de vivre of riding a Griffon bicycle. (Bicycles; By Air, Land, or Sea; Art Nouveau)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Nov. 02, 2018
'Devouement' ('Devotion'), a lithographic print after Walter Thor (German, 1870-1929), circa 1905,
Est: £300 - £400
'Devouement' ('Devotion'), a lithographic print after Walter Thor (German, 1870-1929), circa 1905, coloured lithograph printed by Mussuth & Cie of Paris and with stamped number '334' to lower right border, a humorous French motoring scene, 38 x 60cm, mounted, framed and glazed, 56 x 77cm overall.
Bonhams
Nov. 02, 2018
'Rencontre Diabolique' ('Diabolical Encounter'), a lithographic print after Walter Thor (German, 1870-1929), circa 1905,
Est: £300 - £400
'Rencontre Diabolique' ('Diabolical Encounter'), a lithographic print after Walter Thor (German, 1870-1929), circa 1905, printed by Kossuth & Cie of Paris and with stamped number '1,172' to lower right border, a village scene depicting an encounter between an early motorcar and a horse-drawn carriage, 46 x 60cm, mounted, framed and glazed, 64 x 77cm overall.
Bonhams
Oct. 10, 2018
WALTER THOR (1870-1929) GRIFFON
Est: £600 - £800
WALTER THOR (1870-1929) GRIFFON
Bonhams
Feb. 25, 2018
Naphta-Cycle. ca. 1910.
Est: $1,700 - $2,000
Artist: WALTER THOR (1870-1929) Size: 31 x 42 1/2 in./78.8 x 108 cm Affiche Cohen, Marseille There's a moody, romantic element to this advertisement for motor oil: a sense that any endeavor, whether on land, sea or air, can be accomplished by the viscous brown stuff whose color supplies the main hue for Walter Thor's poster. Thor, a member of the Salon des Artistes Français, is best known for his turn-of-the-century transportation posters, which are generally far more humorous than this epic of universal travel. (Aviation; Automobiles)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Feb. 24, 2018
Walter Thor (1870-1929), Peugeot Voiturette Lion
Est: €600 - €1,000
Walter Thor (1870-1929), Peugeot Voiturette Lion France, circa 1890 Printed by G. Elleaume, Paris. Colour lithograph, framed behind glass A large advertising poster with decorative artwork design depicting an arch with Greek style pillars, in the archway a lion with full bushy mane standing on an arrow, letter above in red PEUGEOT, below a picture of a pre 1900s car, with the text underneath reading, Valentigney = Doubs. 159 cm x 119 cm Provenance: Poster Collection, Bicycle Museum Velorama, Nijmegen. Catalogue note: The Peugeot family of Valentigney, Montbéliard, Franche-Comté, France, began in the manufacturing business in the 19th century. In 1842, they added production of coffee, pepper, and salt grinders. The company's entry into the vehicle market was by means of crinoline dresses, which used steel rods, leading to umbrella frames, saw blades, chisels, wire wheels, and bicycles. Armand Peugeot introduced his "Le Grand Bi" penny-farthing in 1882, along with a range of other bicycles. The car company and bike company parted ways in 1926 but Peugeot bicycles continued to be built until very recently. Armand Peugeot became interested in the automobile early on and, after meeting with Gottlieb Daimler and others, was convinced of its viability. The first Peugeot automobile, a three-wheeled, steam-powered car designed by Léon Serpollet, was produced in 1889; only four examples were made. Steam power was heavy and bulky and required lengthy warmup times. In 1890, after meeting Daimler and Émile Levassor, steam was abandoned in favour of a four-wheeled car with a petrol-fuelled internal combustion engine built by Panhard under Daimler licence. The car was more sophisticated than many of its contemporaries, with a three-point suspension and a sliding-gear transmission. Condition: discolouration, crease, very minor damage centre
Hessink's
Feb. 24, 2018
Walter Thor (1870-1929), Peugeot, Cycles-Motocyclettes
Est: €600 - €1,000
Walter Thor (1870-1929), Peugeot, Cycles-Motocyclettes France, circa 1890 Printed by G. Elleaume, Paris. Colour lithograph, framed behind glass A large advertising poster with decorative artwork design depicting an arch with Greek style pillars, in the archway a lion with full bushy mane standing on an arrow, letter above in red PEUGEOT, below a picture of a bicycle with the text underneath reading, Valentigney = Doubs. 159 cm x 119 cm Provenance: Poster Collection, Bicycle Museum Velorama, Nijmegen. Catalogue note: The Peugeot family of Valentigney, Montbéliard, Franche-Comté, France, began in the manufacturing business in the 19th century. In 1842, they added production of coffee, pepper, and salt grinders. The company's entry into the vehicle market was by means of crinoline dresses, which used steel rods, leading to umbrella frames, saw blades, chisels, wire wheels, and bicycles. Armand Peugeot introduced his "Le Grand Bi" penny-farthing in 1882, along with a range of other bicycles. The car company and bike company parted ways in 1926 but Peugeot bicycles continued to be built until very recently. Armand Peugeot became interested in the automobile early on and, after meeting with Gottlieb Daimler and others, was convinced of its viability. The first Peugeot automobile, a three-wheeled, steam-powered car designed by Léon Serpollet, was produced in 1889; only four examples were made. Steam power was heavy and bulky and required lengthy warmup times. In 1890, after meeting Daimler and Émile Levassor, steam was abandoned in favour of a four-wheeled car with a petrol-fuelled internal combustion engine built by Panhard under Daimler licence. The car was more sophisticated than many of its contemporaries, with a three-point suspension and a sliding-gear transmission. Condition: discolouration, minor tear upper left side, very minor water stains lower right side
Hessink's
Oct. 22, 2017
Automobiles Barré. ca. 1902.
Est: $1,400 - $1,700
Artist: WALTER THOR (1870-1929) Size: 62 1/4 x 45 in./158 x 144.3 cm La Lithographie Parisienne When seen on a road sign, "barré" means "Do Not Enter." This could have been a problem for the Barré automotive company. Walter Thor, however, decided to drive right through this potential marketing barrier, and as a result produced an advertising coup. This unruly rabble in the rumble seat doesn't give a fig for unfinished roadworks, and even thumbs their noses at the gendarme as they fly past. So many auto ads of the period emphasize elegance and luxury; this is truly a car for the people: one that states unequivocally to those who seek to bar access, or progress, or entry, that they can go stuff it. (Automobile)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Jun. 22, 2017
Grand Bazar Parisien / Nouvelles Galeries.
Est: $2,000 - $2,500
Artist: WALTER THOR (1870-1929) Size: 46 3/8 x 61 3/8 in./117.3 x 156 cm To call attention to a Christmas toy sale, an unbearably cute tragedy is displayed in all its lurid (read: adorable) detail. A toy car has run over a little girl doll! A little girl doll in a red smock can't bear to look. The toy policeman has a baleful expression. A jumble of debris little toy submarines, horsies, beach balls lies pell-mell, as in a child's room that hasn't been cleaned. An absolutely marvelous evocation of a child's imagination in all its storytelling wonder. (Product; Children)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Oct. 30, 2016
Griffon. ca. 1894
Est: $1,000 - $1,200
Artist: WALTER THOR (1870-1929) Size: 30 1/2 x 45 1/2 in./77.5 x 115.6 cm Imp. G. Elleaumme, Paris A rite of passage: a mother encourages her son to take his first ride on a Griffon bike. The horseless carriage in the background suggests the next stage in the upward mobility of the younger generation. (bicycle, bike)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Oct. 15, 2016
Walter THOR (1870-1929) "Sous la lumière des phares" Lithogr
Est: €250 - €350
Walter THOR (1870-1929) "Sous la lumière des phares" Lithographie en couleurs "La petite ville sous la lumière des phares", signée Thor en bas à droite. Encadrée, 39 x 32 cm. Ancienne collection H. Girod-Eymery. Bibliographie: Histoire de la locomotion, L'Illustration, reproduite page 332.
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