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Lot 295: Vintage Lithograph after a Watercolor Painting of Marco Polo in China

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Start price: $10

Estimated price: $50 - $500

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The original painting was commissioned by the Glidden paint Company circa 1930. Lithograph possibly by David Charleston – piece has been trimmed so no marks are visible.

The image appeared in a Glidden newspaper ad campaign. This unpublished lithograph has a special presentation mounting with a hand-drawn partial image of a Chinese dragon. It is accompanied by a copy of the newspaper image of the Glidden ad and a page from a promotional booklet produced by an advertising firm.


Framed: 17"H x 21"W.

Condition: Minor general wear. Glued to backing. Signature cut off. Not inspected out of the frame.