Polish Relief Poster

[randomclark]

I have a poster (16"x20", copyright 1940, F. Sondey). After considerable "bouncing around" the web and various organizations I have been able to determine that indeed it is a war relief effort poster printed in the United States. This was part of a series of posters created to assist with war relief all done in a similar style. As in the First World War artists were commissioned by relief organizations to make such graphics in an attempt to gain American sympathies for various countries effected by the catastrophe.

What organization commissioned this series of posters is usually listed on the back of the poster with a stamp. There is no name on the back which usually means the poster was never used.

PS: the soldiers depicted have swastika's on their sleeves.....you might not be able to see in the photo.

The only other copies of this poster seem to be in the possession of the Polish Museum of America (in Chicago).

Is anyone familiar with this poster? or have a suggestion as to the best path forward for me to either donate it to a worthwhile organization or if not to determine a value and sell it?

[randomclark]

I think I failed to attach photo with initial posting.............

[Sniegson]

I never seen this poster it's very interesning. Could You scan it in good quality and upload?

[randomclark]

not sure where I might be able to get that done if my office machine can't do it. i'll check

[randomclark]

Haven't been able to find anywhere to scan it, sorry. But in the meantime I did put it on Ebay and it's about to expire of no one bids on it. I just guessed at the value based on a 1/2 way educated guesstimate. thks

[jimhales]

Hi, Just saw your post from recent. I have a poster as well from Sondey dated 1940 but it is of a religious nature. Any info on this would be appreciated.

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