Vintage travel posters power Potter & Potter to $405K result May 15

Charles Allen's 1960s-era ‘Hawaii’ poster, which sold for $2,640
Charles Allen’s 1960s-era ‘Hawaii’ poster, which sold for $2,640

CHICAGO – Potter & Potter‘s May 15 Vintage Posters, Prints & Works on Paper event was the image of success from start to finish, busting through the sale’s preauction high estimate to realize more than $405,000. After a day of spirited bidding, 56 lots realized $1,000-$2,000; 13 lots made $2,001-$9,999; and two lots broke the $10,000 mark. (Lots linked to images reflect hammer prices.)

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