Sale 219 Lot 426

TRAVEL POSTER: SÜDOSTBAHN: EINSIEDELN AND THE MYTHEN Swiss railway poster for the Südostbahn (SOB), dated 1949 and attributed to Otto Baumberger, shows a broad, painterly view over sunlit yellow-green meadows dotted with firs and pink willowherb toward the distant monastery town of Einsiedeln, with the twin peaks of the Mythen and a snow-capped range rising beneath a soft, cloud-streaked sky. The title "SÜDOSTBAHN" appears in large grey block capitals at the bottom, with "Einsiedeln" above it and "Switzerland" in a white label at left, and the J.C. Müller A.G., Zürich printer's credit is visible along the lower edge. Paper is not laid down. Unframed.

CONDITION REPORT: This poster is not in great condition. The sheet shows age-related wear, including tears, creasing, fold lines, toning, and staining. It probably has areas of paper loss, particularly along the edges and corners, and there may be restoration, including re-painted or inpainted areas to disguise losses, as well as old tape repairs or tape remnants on the recto and verso. It is imperative that bidders view the catalog photographs, as they form part of the condition report. Sold as is. 40.1 x 25.5 inches / 102 x 65 cm).
$80-120