Auction 55, Bid & Bloom, April 7th
Tue, Apr 7, 2026 12:00PM EDT
Lot 70620
Philharmonic Hall Opening Poster by Ben Shahn, Lincoln Center, September 1962
Estimate: $100 - $200
Starting Bid
$10
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $50 | $10 |
| $150 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $4,000 | $500 |
| $15,000 | $1,000 |
| $50,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
A large-format poster for the opening of Philharmonic Hall at Lincoln Center, featuring a bold line drawing composition by Ben Shahn. The design presents stylized figures and architectural elements rendered in expressive, gestural line work characteristic of Shahn’s style. Issued for the opening in September 1962, the poster reflects mid-century modern graphic design associated with Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. The poster is signed “Ben Shahn” within the composition.
Dimensions: Height 46 in; Width 30 in
Condition: Overall good condition with wear consistent with age. Visible creases, surface marks, and handling wear throughout. Tape residue and staining present along edges and corners on the reverse, with some bleed-through visible. Edge wear and minor discoloration noted; no major tears observed.
Ben Shahn, Lincoln Center, Philharmonic Hall, 1962 poster, modernist poster, line drawing, performing arts, vintage poster, collectible print
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