Nov 18, 2009 - Sale 2196

Sale 2196 - Lot 115

Price Realized: $ 4,080
?Final Price Realized includes Buyer’s Premium added to Hammer Price
Estimate: $ 1,200 - $ 1,800
EDWARD MCKNIGHT KAUFFER (1890-1954) [FLOWERS AND FORESTS.] Two posters. 1920.
Each approximately 30x20 inches, 76x51 cm. The Dangerfield Printing Company Ltd., London.
Conditions vary, generally B+ / A-. Paper.
In 1920 Kauffer designed six images that depicted the botanical variety and splendor that was within easy access of all Londoners. "Kauffer rapidly developed from traditional poster art towards what is recognised today as graphic design . . . [These images] create an intelligent and eye-catching pattern that would have equal rights if displayed at any reputable art gallery instead of on an Underground poster-hoarding" (www.designmuseum.org).