Sku: YY2146Artist: Hans UngerTitle: Estey OrgansYear: 1897Signed: NoMedium: LithographPaper Size: 8.25 x 11.5 inches ( 21 x 29 cm )Image Size: 6 x 7 inches ( 15 x 18 cm )Edition Size: UnknownFramed: No: Inquire with our experts for framing suggestions.Condition: A: MintAdditional Details: This first printing lithograph page was produced by Sonsel and included in the influential 1897 book Das Moderne Plakat (The Modern Poster), published by Verlag von Gerhard Kuhtmann in Dresden. The lithograph, advertising Estey Organs, showcases the bold and colorful design style typical of the Art Nouveau period. Estey Organs, an American company known for producing high-quality reed and pipe organs, was a popular name in the music industry at the time, and this lithograph is an example of how commercial art was merging with fine art during this era. The page exemplifies the innovative and decorative use of typography and illustration that characterized the Art Nouveau movement, blending function with aesthetics. Das Moderne Plakat was a pioneering publication that documented the emerging field of poster design, making this lithograph both a valuable artifact of graphic design history and a notable piece of advertising for Estey Organs. This lithograph is a perfect example of how artistic styles influenced advertising at the turn of the 20th century, making it highly collectible for enthusiasts of vintage posters and musical history.
