August 2026 Fine Art & Estate Auction
Lot 48:
Sold for: $140
Description
Item/Description: Original World War I-era U.S. Marines recruitment poster "Soldiers of the Sea" with central illustration by American illustrator J.C. Leyendecker (German-American, 1874-1951). Signed in plate. Flanking the central artwork are 16 black-and-white photographs that illustrate typical aspects of military life, including active training, recreation, athletics, and classroom education.
Material: Original Vintage Lithograph
Dimensions: Image size: Height: 40"; Width: 30". Unframed.
Condition: Signs of age and wear include creasing, tears, discoloration, staining, missing pieces, curling, pencil markings to back.
Age: c. 1917
Provenance: Private Estate
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