Lot 170:
Frederick Siebel, Someone Talked! 1942 WWII OWI Propaganda Poster No. 18
Sold for: $100
Description
Frederick Siebel (1913-1991). This original 1942 World War II propaganda poster, titled Someone Talked!, is an offset lithograph produced for the Office of War Information (OWI). The composition features a dramatic scene of a sailor drowning in turbulent dark water, his hand outstretched toward the viewer in a gesture of accusation. The top and bottom sections contain the bold white block text SOMEONE TALKED!. The artist’s signature is printed in the matrix as SIEBEL in blue script in the lower right of the illustration. Text along the bottom margin identifies this as OWI Poster No. 18 and includes publication details: Additional copies may be obtained upon request from the Division of Public Inquiries, Office of War Information, Washington, D. C. and U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1942-O-485743. The poster is unframed and retains its original vertical and horizontal fold lines from its initial distribution.
Condition report:
The poster shows prominent horizontal and vertical fold lines consistent with its original distribution method. General characteristics include overall toning to the paper and moderate handling creases throughout. There is significant curling and minor wear, including small nicks, along the bottom edge.
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