Lot 605

A GROUP OF AMERICAN ANTI-VIETNAM AND PROTEST POLITICAL POSTERS (15)

Including: 'I've Kicked the Habit', designed by Sam Lawson, 76.5 x 102cm; ‘Cry Freedom’, Published by East Totem West, Mill Valley, CA, 1967, 59 x 89cm; 'Right On‘ 51 x 71cm and the Fist of Solidarity, pink on black ground; ‘You Are you the Only One to Stop War Be Peaceful Every Day’ , copyright 1970 Westpac, 59 x 89cm x 2; ‘Grandma America’ Dunham & Deathrage Apple Pie 60 x 84cm; Together with (Peace) 'Now', K. Marsh and H. (Getsladt or Gutladt) x 2; Don Quixote and three others

Estimate: £100 - £200
Hammer price: £500
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.

Provenance
From the Estate of the late Hilary Gerrard (1933-2023), formerly Business Manager to Ringo Starr from the 1970s onwards.

Condition Report: 

Generally these  posters are worn commensurate with age and handling over the years, exposed edges and corns, some minor marks and discolouration.  'I’ve kicked the Habit'  with various small edge tears and corners worn. Some discolouration,  including small foxing spots, and general wear, creases and minor small flecks of red on the right side, which might be paint splatters. See images.  Others including NOW, x 2. One of these with heavier creases to the bottom edge and top, fold and tear bottom right, dirt and discolouration. The other example in better condition but with dirt and marks towards the bottom corners, and a small tear to top edge.  

Others with general scuffs, creases and wear to the edges and corners. A few with pin holes, including Red Lies Cannot Blind’ and ‘Out of South East Asia Now’, which is also discoloured and with some old tape at the bottom and top edges. 

See additional images illustrating some of these examples. 

We do recommend viewing in person (see website for opening times). This lot is sold as seen. 


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