Lot 329

1944 Great Northern Railway Winold Reiss Blackfoot

Estimate: $150 - $300

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$25,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
The lot features a portion of the original 1944 Winold Reiss calendar from the Great Northern Railway Route of the Empire Builder. The piece shows artwork of Winold Reiss showing a portrait of Blackfeet (Blackfoot) Indian Chief "Wades-In-The-Water" (Wades in the Water). The piece shows the left side of the iconic ledger art style border and the bottom edge of the words Glacier National Park, Montana with the right side and bottom of the calendar being cut off many years ago. The full poster is increasingly scarce with examples selling at auction between $425-$600. The condition would be considered fair to poor in a black frame.