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Peter Birkhäuser (1911-1976). SBB / IHR WAGEN. 1957. 50x35½ inches, 127x90¼ cm. Wassermann A.G., Basel.

Sold for $2,250 at Swann Auction Galleries on Oct 10, 2024.

Peter Birkhäuser (1911-1976). SBB / IHR WAGEN. 1957. 50x35½ inches, 127x90¼ cm. Wassermann A.G., Basel. auction lot image

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PETER BIRKHÄUSER (1911-1976) SBB / IHR WAGEN. 1957. 50x35½ inches, 127x90¼ cm. Wassermann A.G., Basel. Condition A-: small repaired tears at left edge, with archival tape on verso; minor abrasions at edges; unobtrusive horizontal crease in upper image. Paper. Peter Birkhäuser studied at the Decorative Arts School in Basel and apprenticed in Stoecklin's studio before setting out on his own as a poster designer. He became one of Switzerland's most accomplished "New Objectivity" artists. His best designs are realistically detailed and meticulously rendered.

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