Description
Original 1970s Dong Kingman “San Francisco” — American Airlines Travel Poster, 30″ x 40.25″ — Linen‑Backed, Excellent
Original Dong Kingman “San Francisco” — American Airlines, 30″ x 40.25″. This is an Original vintage travel poster; it is not a reproduction. Rendered in Dong Kingman’s signature watercolor style, the two‑vignette composition celebrates San Francisco’s landmarks: cable cars descending toward the waterfront in the upper scene and the Golden Gate Bridge arching over a busy bay with boats below in the lower scene. Vibrant washes of coral, teal, and warm gold convey the city’s jet‑age optimism and coastal light.
Visible details called out: two framed vignettes (upper: San Francisco cable car and city street; lower: Golden Gate Bridge, bay, and sailing craft), warm sunset tones, expressive brushwork, and period typography reading “SAN FRANCISCO” across the top.
Condition & mounting: Acid‑free archival linen‑backed and conservation‑mounted; ready to frame. Grade: Very good to excellent (no major tears, minimal surface handling consistent with age; please examine photos for details).
- Artist: Dong Kingman — Original vintage travel poster, not a reproduction.
- Company/Era: American Airlines, Jet‑Age / 1970s travel advertising.
- Size & Condition: 30″ x 40.25″. Very good to excellent condition; linen‑backed, conservation mounted.
- Certificate: Ships with Certificate of Authenticity; sold by an IVPDA‑certified dealer.
- Collectors: Ideal for vintage poster collectors, mid‑century modern décor, airline and travel ephemera collectors.
Keywords
Dong Kingman, San Francisco poster, vintage travel poster, original travel poster, American Airlines poster, 1970s poster, mid‑century travel, Golden Gate Bridge art, cable car poster, linen-backed, IVPDA, Certificate of Authenticity, vintage aviation art, MCM decor
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