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Lot #449
World War II

Brilliant Koerner artwork calling for unity

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Brilliant Koerner artwork calling for unity

Original color 28 x 40 World War II propaganda poster, OWI No. 64, with art done by Henry Koerner, showing heavy guns wrapped in Allied flags, with “United we are strong…United we will win,” printed along the top and bottom. Printed in the lower border is “U.S. Government Printing Office: 194-O-527286.” In fine condition, with storage folds, and some scattered tape toning to edges and corners. Koerner was best known for his portraits of celebrities such as Maria Callas and John F. Kennedy that appeared on the front of Time in the 1950s and 1960s. He was also sent to Germany after the victory in Europe to sketch the Nuremburg trials. RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
  • Dates: #432 - Ended July 16, 2014