Braniff Advertising Poster 1976 Bicentenial Calder
- 1976
- Alexander Calder
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33 x 23 inches ~ (83 x 58 cm)$470
- Unbacked
This poster is currently unbacked. At check out, you will be given the opportunity to add backing which would cost $145 and take approximately 6-8 weeks.
Linen backing is the industry standard of conservation. Canvas is stretchered and a sheet of acid free barrier paper is laid down. The poster is then pasted to the acid free paper using an acid free paste. This process is fully reversible and gives support to the poster. A border of linen is left around the poster and can be used by a framer to mount the poster so that nothing touches the poster itself. Backing is what we recommend for framing, and for any poster needing restoration.
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This poster is from a limited edition of 10,000 hand numbered. There were intended for distribution to Braniff employees. Very rare example of Calder commercial graphic design.
In celebration of the nation’s bicentennial in 1976, Braniff Airlines contracted artist Alexander Calder to design a special patriotic livery for one of their Boeing 727 aircraft.
