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Nov. 03, 2024
Walter Whitehead (1874-1956) American, Framed 1918 Liberty Bonds Poster
Est: $200 - $400
Walter Whitehead (1874-1956) American, Framed 1918 Liberty Bonds Poster. Depicts an American soldier with rifle standing over a dead German soldier. Signed and dated 1918 middle right. Reads "Come On! buy more LIBERTY BONDS." The Act of Congress which authorized the Liberty Bonds is still used today as the authority under which all U.S. Treasury bonds are issued, and introduced the idea of government-assured financial securities to many citizens for the first time. Framed. Overall Size: 30 1/4 x 20 1/4 in. Sight Size: 29 3/4 x 19 3/4 in. #1 #3574 . Walter Whitehead was born in 1874 in Chicago, Illinois. As a youth he demonstrated a knack for mathematics, but his first love quickly became painting. He studied at the Art Institute before joining the Howard Pyle School of Art in 1901. While at Pyle’s school, Whitehead helped him by managing the art supplies which Pyle sold to his pupils at cost. His duties included not only stocking and dispensing the art supplies but balancing the accounts at the end of the month. Whitehead then attended the Chadds Ford art summer school in Pennsylvania in 1902, and worked freelance for the Saturday Evening Post, with several of his realistic colonial figural paintings adorning the covers in the early 1900s. In 1905 he accepted an offer to teach at the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts, but moved to New York in 1907 to work freelance once more for various magazines, including Judge. He was quickly recognized for his analytical skills as much as his artwork, and became an advertising executive at the Ben Hampton Agency. He met illustrator and industrial designer Walter Teague and hired him, taking him with him to the larger firm of Calkins & Holden in 1908, and was instrumental in the rise of the young entrepreneur. When World War I broke out American commercial art was still in its early stages, and most artists were classically trained painters. Whitehead nurtured dozens of artists, and produced several posters for the war himself, but left his position with Calkins & Holden in 1919 to move to Virginia to be closer to his wife’s family. He spent most of the rest of his life in obscurity, occasionally contributing original portraits and paintings to charitable organizations and the Virginia State Police Woodson Memorial Gallery. He passed away in 1956.
Sarasota Estate Auction
Feb. 06, 2024
Come On! Buy More Liberty Bonds Original WWI Poster by Walter Whitehead 1918
Est: $400 - $800
When WWI broke out, American commercial art was still in its early stages; most artists were still classically trained painters. That painterly approach is clearly seen in this WWI poster by Walter Whitehead. On April 24th 1917, just 18 days after the US joining WWI officially, Congress authorized the Secretary of the Treasury to issue bonds of the United States to the extent of $5,000,000,000. Twelve committees were created, one for every Federal Reserve District. These committees were entrusted with the work of selling the bonds in their respective districts. Every city, town and village had its own Liberty Loan Committee as part of the war effort. Buying bonds soon became a patriotic duty and a reason for American pride. You were given buttons to wear when you bought your bonds, so you could show your patriotism. The posters promoting the Liberty Bonds were mainly based in these ideas of patriotism, pride and freedom. Walter Whitehead (1874-1956) was an American painter who went to the Art Institute of Chicago. His professional career focused primarily on depictions of colonial America. This is an Original Vintage Poster; it is not a reproduction. This poster is conservation mounted, linen backed, and in very good condition. There is minor chipping in the margin, and a small stain is present in the top left corner. Please inspect the photo for more details. We guarantee the authenticity of all of our posters.
The Ross Art Group, Inc
Oct. 17, 2023
Come On! Buy More Liberty Bonds Original WWI Poster by Walter Whitehead 1918
Est: $400 - $800
When WWI broke out, American commercial art was still in its early stages; most artists were still classically trained painters. That painterly approach is clearly seen in this WWI poster by Walter Whitehead. On April 24th 1917, just 18 days after the US joining WWI officially, Congress authorized the Secretary of the Treasury to issue bonds of the United States to the extent of $5,000,000,000. Twelve committees were created, one for every Federal Reserve District. These committees were entrusted with the work of selling the bonds in their respective districts. Every city, town and village had its own Liberty Loan Committee as part of the war effort. Buying bonds soon became a patriotic duty and a reason for American pride. You were given buttons to wear when you bought your bonds, so you could show your patriotism. The posters promoting the Liberty Bonds were mainly based in these ideas of patriotism, pride and freedom. Walter Whitehead (1874-1956) was an American painter who went to the Art Institute of Chicago. His professional career focused primarily on depictions of colonial America. This is an Original Vintage Poster; it is not a reproduction. This poster is conservation mounted, linen backed, and in very good condition. There is minor chipping in the margin, and a small stain is present in the top left corner. Please inspect the photo for more details. We guarantee the authenticity of all of our posters.
The Ross Art Group, Inc
Mar. 23, 2023
WWI Poster, Walter Whitehead
Est: $100 - $300
(Illinois, 1874-1956) Come On!/Buy More Liberty Bonds, signed in stone "Walter Whitehead", Ketterlinus, Philadelphia, 1918, publisher and printer, 30 x 20 in.; unframed Provenance: Private Collection
Brunk Auctions
Oct. 22, 2022
COME ON! BUY MORE LIBERTY BONDS POSTER
Est: $100 - $200
'Come on! Buy more Liberty Bonds', picturing an American Doughboy holding an Enfield rifle standing over a dead Boche, artwork by Walter Whitehead (1874-1934), Ketterlinus Philadelphia, 1918, mounted to paper, 30 x 20 inches.13-inch tear on right edge, approx. 8-inch tear on right edge, 5-inch tear on left edge, 3-inch tear on left margin, loss of top right corner, minor pinhole marks, loss on left edge, and creases.
Fairhill Auction LLC
Jul. 01, 2022
BUY MORE LIBERTY BONDS POSTER
Est: $200 - $400
American WWI bond poster 'Come on! buy more Liberty Bonds', picturing an American Doughboy holding an Enfield rifle standing over a dead Boche, artwork by Walter Whitehead (1874-1934), Ketterlinus Philadelphia, 1918, 30 x 20 inches. Linen-backed. Very good!
Fairhill Auction LLC
Jan. 31, 2021
Walter Whitehead O/C Illustration, Cream of Wheat
Est: $1,800 - $2,200
Walter Whitehead (American, 1874-1956) oil on canvas ad illustration for Cream of Wheat cereal titled "Encore" depicting a chef holding a bowl of Cream of Wheat against a red draped backdrop. Monogram signature lower right and dated "1908". Housed in a wood frame with linen mat and wood rabbet edge. Sight - 30 1/4" H x 19 3/8" W. Framed - 35 1/2" H x 24 1/4" W. Early 20th century.
Case Antiques, Inc. Auctions & Appraisals
Jul. 11, 2020
Walter Whitehead O/C Illustration, Cream of Wheat
Est: $3,000 - $3,400
Walter Whitehead (American, 1874-1956) oil on canvas ad illustration for Cream of Wheat cereal titled "Encore" depicting a chef holding a bowl of Cream of Wheat against a red draped backdrop. Monogram signature lower right and dated "1908". Housed in a wood frame with linen mat and wood rabbet edge. Sight - 30 1/4" H x 19 3/8" W. Framed - 35 1/2" H x 24 1/4" W. Early 20th century.
Case Antiques, Inc. Auctions & Appraisals
May. 30, 2020
Walter WHITEHEAD (1874-1956)
Est: $150 - $250
Vintage World War I Poster. "Come On!" 1918. Paper size: 31 1/2 x 22 1/2 inches. Linen backed. Condition: as per photograph.
Turner Auctions + Appraisals
May. 14, 2020
2 WWI Posters. Lend the Way They Fight & Come On!
Est: $160 - $260
2 First World War posters: (1) Ashe, Edmund Marion (American, 1876-1941). "Lend the Way they Fight. Buy Bonds to your Utmost". 1918. Lithograph poster in colors. Printed by The W.F. Powers Lithograph Co., New York. Sheet: 41" x 27". (2) Whitehead, Walter (American, 1874-1956). Come On! Buy More Liberty Bonds". 1918. Lithograph poster in color. Printed by Ketterlinus Phila. Sheet: 29 1/4" x 20". Condition Good. Holes, closed tears, creasing. Fold lines, as issued. Sold with all faults.
Quinn's Auction Galleries
Feb. 12, 2019
1918 COME ON! BUY MORE LIBERTY BONDS WWI POSTER
Est: $200 - $400
Designed by Walter Whitehead (AMERICAN / ILLINOIS, 1874 - 1956) a "Come on! Buy More Liberty Bonds" World War I propaganda poster. Mounted in a black lacquered wooden frame behind glass screen. Measures approx. 32"height x 22" width (81.3cm x 55.8cm) overall including frame.
Elite Auctioneers, LLC
Sep. 15, 2018
Walter Whitehead, Untitled Historic House.
Est: $300 - $500
Whitehead, Walter (American, 1874-1956). Untitled Moore House Yorktown, VA. 1937. O/B. Signed and dated l.l. Board: 16” x 12". Frame: 19 x 14 1/2”
Quinn's Auction Galleries
Sep. 12, 2017
Original Vintage American WW I Bonds Poster COME ON
Est: $100 - $400
Artist: Whitehead, Walter 1874 - 1934. Come on. Technique: Letterpress Print 1918. Size: 29.9 x 20 in. (76 x 51 cm). Printer: The Strobridge Litho Co., Cincinnati. Condition details: (A) on linen, small edge tears.
PosterConnection Inc.
Apr. 10, 2017
Original 1918 WWI "Come On! Buy More Liberty Bonds" Linen Backed Poster by Walter Whitehead
Est: $200 - $400
Wounded Allied soldier standing over dead German soldier with bayonet ready. 8-B. by Walter Whitehead (1874 - 1956) and enticing citizens to buy more Liberty Bonds. Ketterlinus, Philadelphia. A Liberty Bond was a war bond that was sold in the United States to support the allied cause in World War I. Subscribing to the bonds became a symbol of patriotic duty in the United States and introduced the idea of financial securities to many citizens for the first time. The Act of Congress which authorized the Liberty Bonds is still used today as the authority under which all U.S. Treasury bonds are issued. We describe all items to the best of our ability as we are not experts on everything. Please ask specific questions on details or condition prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS. We box and ship to keep costs low. We do not use a packaging service, unless the costumer prefers us to use them. We can ship either USPS or UPS
One Source Auctions
Apr. 10, 2017
Original 1918 WWI "Come On! Buy More Liberty Bonds" Poster by Walter Whitehead
Est: $200 - $400
Wounded Allied soldier standing over dead German soldier with bayonet ready. 8-B. by Walter Whitehead (1874 - 1956) and enticing citizens to buy more Liberty Bonds. Ketterlinus, Philadelphia. A Liberty Bond was a war bond that was sold in the United States to support the allied cause in World War I. Subscribing to the bonds became a symbol of patriotic duty in the United States and introduced the idea of financial securities to many citizens for the first time. The Act of Congress which authorized the Liberty Bonds is still used today as the authority under which all U.S. Treasury bonds are issued. We describe all items to the best of our ability as we are not experts on everything. Please ask specific questions on details or condition prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS. We box and ship to keep costs low. We do not use a packaging service, unless the costumer prefers us to use them. We can ship either USPS or UPS
One Source Auctions
Jan. 23, 2017
1918 WWI "Come On! Buy More Liberty Bonds" Linen Backed Poster by Walter Whitehead
Est: $200 - $400
Wounded Allied soldier standing over dead German soldier with bayonet ready. 8-B. by Walter Whitehead (1874 - 1956) and enticing citizens to buy more Liberty Bonds. Ketterlinus, Philadelphia. A Liberty Bond was a war bond that was sold in the United States to support the allied cause in World War I. Subscribing to the bonds became a symbol of patriotic duty in the United States and introduced the idea of financial securities to many citizens for the first time. The Act of Congress which authorized the Liberty Bonds is still used today as the authority under which all U.S. Treasury bonds are issued. We describe all items to the best of our ability as we are not experts on everything. Please ask specific questions on details or condition prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS. We box and ship to keep costs low. We do not use a packaging service, unless the costumer prefers us to use them. We can ship either USPS or UPS
One Source Auctions
Nov. 26, 2016
WALTER WHITEHEAD (1874-1956 AMERICAN ILLUSTRATOR)
Est: $500 - $1,000
OIL PAINTING, SIGNED LOWER RIGHT AND DATED 1907. DEPICTS COLONEL TAVERN BOWLING SCENE. SHOWS 4" TEAR IN SKY. SIGHT SIZE 22 3/4" X 46 1/2". WITH FRAME 51 1/2" X 27 1/2".
Marion Antique Auctions
Nov. 16, 2014
Two 1918 Liberty Bonds WWI posters
Est: $100 - $200
TWO BONDS POSTERS "Come On! - Buy More Liberty Bonds" by Walter Whitehead, 1918. Both posters depict a soldier holding his bayonetted rifle over the corpses of dead German soldiers. Some border wear present, minor damage to edge, pinholes, fold separation about 4 1/2" on right, 30" H x 20" W (Priscilla Archibald Estate, Duxbury, MA).
Willis Henry Auctions Inc.
Nov. 07, 2014
LOT OF 5 WWI & WWII POSTERS.
Est: $600 - $1,200
1) WWI poster with 1918 illustration by Walter Whitehead captioned "Come On! / buy more / Liberty Bonds". Image of US Army soldier in the European Campaign. 2) WWI poster captioned "Beat Back the Hun with Liberty Bonds". Illustration by F. Strothmann of a German with blood on a bayonet. 3) WWII War Bonds poster with characterization of Hitler and Herman Goering. 4) German WWII poster of Hitler and German President Paul von Hindenburg, which roughly translates to "The Marshal and the Corporal Fight for us - Peace and Equal Rights". 5) Oversized WWI poster with illustration by J. Scott Williams captioned "For Victory, Buy More Bonds/Fourth Liberty Loan". Powerful image of Lady Liberty leading the charge, draped in the Stars and Stripes. Morgan Litho. Co., Cleveland, U.S.A." SIZE: 1) Image: 19-1/4" w x 29-1/4" h. 2) Image: 19" w x 29" h. 3) Image: 16-1/4" w x 21-1/4" h. 4) Image: 23" x 32-3/4" h. 5) Image: 55-1/4" w x 35-1/2" h. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Richard J. Miller. CONDITION: 1) Good to very good with a couple closed punctures and scattered scuffs. 2) Near excellent with a short margin tear. 3) Exhibits a few tears throughout the image with some color touch up to prominent horizontal crease. 4) Very good; with a few small areas of paper loss across bottom. Paper laid down on linen. 5) Very good; color touch up to center vertical crease wear; 3" margin tears right and left sides. 1-15000
James D. Julia
Nov. 28, 2013
Walter Thomas Whitehead (1874-1956) Portrait of Admiral Alexander Hood, 1st Viscount Bridport signed lower left "W Whitehead 1910"
Est: £100 - £150
Walter Thomas Whitehead (1874-1956) Portrait of Admiral Alexander Hood, 1st Viscount Bridport signed lower left "W Whitehead 1910" pencil h:20 w: 14 cm
Cheffins
Sep. 16, 2013
WWI Poster, Walter Whitehead (American, 1874-1934) Come On!
Est: $300 - $500
Depicting a single armed soldier and bearing the text "Come On!, buy more Liberty Bonds" dated for 1918.
Locati LLC
Feb. 24, 2013
WALTER WHITEHEAD (American, 1874-1934) Come On! Buy Mor
Est: $400 - $600
WALTER WHITEHEAD (American, 1874-1934) Come On! Buy More Liberty Bonds, 1918 Color lithograph 30 x 20 inches (76.2 x 50.8 cm) Ketterlinus, Philadelphia, printer/publisher The Elton M. Hyder, Jr. Charitable and Educational Fund Collection: Formerly at the University of Texas Law Library.
Heritage Auctions
Sep. 28, 2012
WWI Poster
Est: $100 - $350
"Come On!" linen backed published Ketterlinus Philadelphia
McGee Auction Gallery
Mar. 19, 2011
Whitehead, Walter (American 1874-1956) Marchbanks
Est: -
Whitehead, Walter (American 1874-1956) Marchbanks Press- blockprint in colors, 1915. 19 x 14 1/4"
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Dec. 04, 2010
Walter Whitehead (1874-1956) Magazine cover, 1930;
Est: -
Walter Whitehead (1874-1956) Magazine cover, 1930; Fisherman with pipe telling tale of a catch.
Illustration House
Apr. 10, 2010
Old Original American World War I Bonds Poster COME ON
Est: $100 - $300
Whitehead, Walter 1874 - 1934 Come on Letterpress Print 1918 29.5 x 19.6 in. (75 x 50 cm) Printer: The Strobridge Litho Co., Cincinnati Description / Details: (A-/B+) was folded horiz., minimal staining at the fold
PosterConnection Inc.
Jul. 15, 2009
WALTER WHITEHEAD (American, 1874-1936) Encore,
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
WALTER WHITEHEAD (American, 1874-1936) Encore, Cream of Wheat ad illustration, 1908 Oil on canvas 31.25 x 20 in. Signed with a monogram lower right This painting was reproduced on page 54 of The Nabisco Brand's Collection of Cream of Wheat Advertising Art by David Stivers, Collector's Showcase, 1986. Many of the Cream of Wheat paintings traveled across the US in a series of landmark museum exhibitions presented by Nabisco's historian and archivist, David Stivers. "The Cream of Wheat Art Collection was one of the two most important archives of corporate art known to exist. It is paralleled only by the Coca-Cola Company's legendary museum collection in Atlanta, Georgia." -- Charles Martignette, 2007. From the Estate of Charles Martignette.
Heritage Auctions
Feb. 28, 2009
World War I Liberty Bond poster, "Come On! Buy
Est: $300 - $600
World War I Liberty Bond poster, "Come On! Buy more Liberty Bonds", 1918, printed by Ketterlinus, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, signed within stone "Walter Whitehead" (Virginia, 1874-1956), chromolithograph, image 29-1/2 x 19-3/4 in.; modern black-painted frame. Not examined out of frame; frame with abrasions.
Brunk Auctions
Aug. 06, 2008
POSTER: WALTER WHITEHEAD (1874-1956). MINE MO
Est: $700 - $1,000
WALTER WHITEHEAD (1874-1956) MINE MORE COAL. 1918. 29 1/2x20 inches, 75x50 1/2 cm. Edwards & Deutsch Litho Co., Chicago. Condition B+: repaired tears and creases in margins and image; minor restoration and overpainting at edges. Rawls p. 192.
Swann Auction Galleries
Dec. 08, 2007
Walter Whitehead (1874-1956) Advertisement, Cream
Est: -
Walter Whitehead (1874-1956) Advertisement, Cream of Wheat, 1909; Man in tattered shirt on beach digs up a cow box.
Illustration House
Jun. 22, 2006
WALTER WHITEHEAD
Est: $300 - $400
WALTER WHITEHEAD. Come On! / Liberty Bonds, lithographed poster, 1918; 293/4x193/4 inches. Ketterlinus, Philadelphia. Condition A. Framed. Hunched over an enemy combatant, a soldier in brown and green is holding his bayonette, against a yellow background; lettering in black and red.
Swann Auction Galleries
Oct. 13, 2003
Walter Whitehead (American 1874-1956)
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
oil on canvas, depicting two boys (one appears to be Native American) canoeing in a birch bark canoe, monogramed and dated 1923 LR, unframed, 30" X 25 1/4", some suface dirt, needs cleaning. Painting possibly created as an illustration. [FROM THE COLLECTION OF A NEW YORK CITY MUSEUM]
Winter Associates, Inc.