{"title":"- Artwork","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"franconia-carmania-linen-backed-agency-poster-paquebots-ultra-moderne","title":"FRANCONIA \u0026 CARMANIA - Linen-backed agency poster \"Paquebots Ultra-Moderne\"","description":"Cunard Line: A linen-backed travel agency poster in French promoting Canadian service on the FRANCONIA and CARMANIA.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 25\" by 40\" poster showcases the \"Paquebots Ultra-Modernes\" with photos of an eye-searing pink dining saloon, a subdued lounge, the \"Cruising Green\" ship livery, and the pièce de résistance - the Lido Deck and swimming pool that transformed the formerly-buttoned down North Atlantic liners into swinging 60s sun-seekers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlthough undated, the poster is from around 1963 when the rebuilt FRANCONIA and CARMANIA were introduced to the market.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExcellent condition with one rip along the bottom that has been mended with the linen-backing.","brand":"N","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44836848828697,"sku":"3750a","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2236\/1411\/products\/3750a.jpg?v=1679674005"},{"product_id":"leonardo-da-vinci-1960-large-ad-mock-photograph-w-air-brushed-white-hull","title":"LEONARDO DA VINCI: 1960 - Large ad-mock photograph w\/ air-brushed white hull","description":"\u003cp\u003eItalian Line: A large ad mock-up photograph of the LEONARDO DA VINCI in her post-1966 white hull.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe photo measures 20\" by 24\" and is attached to a 22\" by 27\" art board with a protective paper cover. The art director worked overtime as upon close examination you can see all sorts of detail added or enhanced with an air-brush, the 1960s analog version of PhotoShop for those of you too young to know. The air-brush maestro even went so far as to change LEO's hull to white as the original of this photo shows her with the original black hull. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMarked on back is the stamp of New York ad agency Doherty, Clifford, Steers \u0026amp; Shenfield along with the notation \"1967 Festival Cruises to the Mediterranean.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"N","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47228226273561,"sku":"7009a","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2236\/1411\/files\/7009a.jpg?v=1697913845"},{"product_id":"michelangelo-1965-moran-portrait-by-albert-brenet","title":"MICHELANGELO: 1965 - Moran portrait by Albert Brenet","description":"\u003cp\u003eItalian Line: The Albert Brenet portrait of the MICHELANGELO from the Moran Tow Line series.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe portrait measures 15\" by 22\" and printed on a thick, textured stock, suitable for framing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is one of my favorite. Vintage American cars are zipping by along the West Side Highway. On the far side of the pier, the funnel of the LEONARDO DA VINCI is visible with steaming rushing from her whistle, signaling her arrival. Beyond her is one regal funnel of the QUEEN MARY. Across from the MICHELANGELO, the bow of North German Lloyd's EUROPA is just visible. The scene was painted in 1966 or 1967. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe image appeared on the Spring 1967 issue of the Moran Towing house journal, Tow Line. Readers could write in and Moran would send them this print at no charge. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom the Braynard Collection and in excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FOB","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48639911166233,"sku":"4760a","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2236\/1411\/files\/4760a.jpg?v=1713808308"},{"product_id":"titanic-1912-detailed-custom-made-60-long-3-d-starboard-profile-model","title":"TITANIC: 1912 - Detailed, custom-made, 60\" long, 3-D starboard profile model","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhite Star Line: A magnificent, 60\" long, 3-D starboard profile model of the TITANIC handcrafted by modelmaker George J. Pfisterer in 1969 out of wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe detailing is excellent in the 1.5\" wide by 18\" tall by 55\" long model. Three dimensional features include the anchor, fore and aft masts, crow's nest, lifeboats, skylights, bridge wing, railings, portholes, funnels, cargo derricks, rear docking bridge, propellers, and even the WSL houseflag. I keep touching the rigging thinking it will move but it is skillfully painted on. The model is mounted onto half-inch plywood cut out to look like an iceberg. On back are two hooks for hanging. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll I know of Pfisterer is that he was a member of the TITANIC Historical Society and wrote several articles for their publication, \"The TITANIC Commutator\". My hat's off to Mr. Pfisterer as he did a master's job on this impressive 3-D hull model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacking and shipping extra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50311919796505,"sku":"9966","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2236\/1411\/files\/9966_dd91d452-b163-4143-ba80-83b20c80ddd4.jpg?v=1792520244"},{"product_id":"andes-kungsholm-original-robert-lloyd-oil-painting-at-cape-town","title":"ANDES \u0026 KUNGSHOLM - Original Robert Lloyd oil painting at Cape Town","description":"\u003cp\u003eRoyal Mail and Swedish American Line - It is a spectacular day in Cape Town in early 1969 and two of the world's finest cruise liners are in port during world cruises. Royal Mail's ANDES of 1939 and Swedish American Line's KUNGSHOLM of 1966 were carrying only around 400 passengers each. The ships were among the most exclusive, celebrated for their club-like atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcclaimed maritime author Bill Miller commissioned British artist Robert Lloyd to paint this scene in 2021. Critics describe Lloyd's maritime work as \"the most technically accurate and visually stunning of recent times.\" His talents shine forth in this stunning Cape Town oil painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe oil painting measures 23\" by 35\" while the dimensions of the silver\/gold-toned wood frame are 29\" by 41\". Packing and shipping additional.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51659093901593,"sku":"8593a","price":2995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2236\/1411\/files\/8593a.jpg?v=1763485300"},{"product_id":"edinburgh-castle-pretoria-castle-original-1950s-agency-poster-by-johnston","title":"EDINBURGH CASTLE\/PRETORIA CASTLE - Original 1950s agency poster by Johnston","description":"\u003cp\u003eUnion-Castle Line - An original travel agency poster from 1957 showing one of the sister ships EDINBURGH CASTLE or PRETORIA CASTLE sailing towards Cape Town.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artwork is by Britisher Tom Johnston who painted many Union-Castle illustrations from the 1930s to the 1950s. The paper poster measures 25\" by 40\" and is unbacked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the Bill Miller Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52018828640537,"sku":"5027a","price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2236\/1411\/files\/5027a_aaa6c3a9-3396-4a1b-b4d5-d2fc8638ebfe.jpg?v=1772903364"},{"product_id":"united-states-1952-original-large-oil-painting-by-rockwell-brank","title":"UNITED STATES: 1952 - Original \u0026 large oil painting by Rockwell Brank","description":"\u003cp\u003eUnited States Lines - From the Frank Braynard Collection, an original oil-on-canvas of the S.S. UNITED STATES by American artist Rockwell Brank (1917-2007).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrank graduated from the National Academy of Design and painted in France for a year. Later he was a professor of Fine Arts at Olivet Nazarene University in Illinois. Brank is best known for his marine and coastal scenes. In this 30\" by 40\" painting, the SSUS is showing off her speed while cutting through choppy seas. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painting is framed in black and gold wood measuring 34\" by 44\". While undated, it is believed Brank painted it around the time of the ship's maiden voyage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacking and shipping extra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FOB","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52043005362457,"sku":"10031a","price":2450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2236\/1411\/files\/10031a_2e7523a4-763b-4a88-b6d5-161277054d77.jpg?v=1789485143"},{"product_id":"united-states-1952-original-travel-agency-promotional-standee","title":"UNITED STATES: 1952 - Original travel agency promotional standee","description":"\u003cp\u003eUnited States Lines: An original travel agency standee promoting \"Wonderful way to stretch a Holiday\" aboard the UNITED STATES and AMERICA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 12\" by 15.5\" standee is made of cardboard and has the original folding leg on back. On the left side  is a list of the highfalutin publications USL advertised in. Next to it are photos of mostly distinguished old white guys and their trophy wives. The ladies are known only with their husband's names with a \"Mrs.\" added in front. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe standee comes in its original mailer from USL in New York to Doug Fox Travel Services in Bremerton, WA. The postmark is December 1956.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe standee is in good condition with light fading and wear around the edges. The mailer is in excellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"N","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67592415314201,"sku":"2743a","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2236\/1411\/files\/2743a.jpg?v=1790610440"},{"product_id":"flandre-1953-life-ring-agency-wall-display","title":"FLANDRE: 1953 - Life ring agency wall display","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrench Line:  From the 1950s or very early 1960s, a molded plastic life ring featuring the FLANDRE in the famous bow-on \"Cassandra\" pose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 12\" diameter ring is back-marked \"Property of the French Line, Pier 88, North River, New York\" and was a popular travel agency display item during the 1950s to mid-1960s. Unlike many of these thin plastic displays, this one has no cracks or splits.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"N","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67634238718233,"sku":"4763","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2236\/1411\/files\/4763.jpg?v=1791043108"},{"product_id":"ile-de-france-1927-life-ring-agency-wall-display","title":"ILE DE FRANCE: 1927 - Life ring agency wall display","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrench Line:  From the 1950s, a molded plastic life ring featuring the ILE DE FRANCE in the famous bow-on \"Cassandra\" pose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 12\" diameter ring is back-marked \"Property of the French Line, Pier 88, North River, New York\" and was a popular travel agency display item during the 1950s to mid-1960s. Unlike many of these thin plastic displays, this one has no cracks or splits.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"N","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67634244288793,"sku":"4763a","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2236\/1411\/files\/4763a.jpg?v=1791043289"},{"product_id":"liberte-1930-life-ring-agency-wall-display","title":"LIBERTE: 1930 - Life ring agency wall display","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrench Line:  From the 1950s, a molded plastic life ring featuring the LIBERTE in the famous bow-on \"Cassandra\" pose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 12\" diameter ring is back-marked \"Property of the French Line, Pier 88, North River, New York\" and was a popular travel agency display item during the 1950s to mid-1960s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition with a 1\" crack on the right edge.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"N","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67634246910233,"sku":"4763b","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2236\/1411\/files\/4763b.jpg?v=1791043411"},{"product_id":"flandre-1952-large-3-d-travel-agency-display-w-ship-cut-out-lighting","title":"FLANDRE: 1952 - Large 3-D travel agency display w\/ ship cut-out \u0026 lighting","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrench Line:  From the 1950s, a stylish 3-D travel agency display featuring a cut-out of the FLANDRE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Live the life you love ... travel French Line\" promises the slogan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMounted onto the 6.5\" wide by 31.5\" long wood base is a 30\" particle board cut-out of the FLANDRE. A photo-based image ensures nice ship detailing. Attached on back is the famous large funnel along with two tall wood masts. The free-form, mid-century modern background, also particle board, measures 15\" tall by 26.5\" long. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo working lights fitted inside provides a warm nighttime glow, guaranteed to catch the eye of pedestrians strolling by a travel agency at night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat a great and unusual display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition with light soiling.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"N","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67666933809433,"sku":"9311a","price":850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2236\/1411\/files\/9311a.jpg?v=1791294021"},{"product_id":"piero-fascari-1957-sidarma-line-agency-portrait","title":"PIERO FASCARI: 1957 - Sidarma Line agency portrait","description":"\u003cp\u003eSidarma Line (Società Italiana di Armamento) - A 10\" by 13\" agency standee or portrait featuring an aerial view of the handsome PIERO FASCARI mounting on a cardboard backing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Denmark-built ship first sailed as DFDS' VIRGINIA before moving over to Sidarma Line in 1968. 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