Description
WARRENPOINT and the Mountains of Mourne — GNRI (Original 1931 Travel Poster)
This rare 1931 stone lithograph promotes Warrenpoint and the Mourne Mountains for the Great Northern Railway (GNRI). Printed by J.B. Stephens, the poster features an arresting Art Deco warrior figure overlooking a sweeping coastal landscape — a dramatic, historic image that plays to local legend and landscape. The bold color palette, crisp typographic banding, and large-scale figure make this an outstanding example of early 20th-century Irish railway poster art.
Condition & conservation: Fine. The poster was professionally linen‑backed on acid‑free linen and is ready to frame. A horizontal tear along the design was carefully repaired during the linen backing; there is minor wear to the 1/2″ outer cream border consistent with age. The lithograph surface shows attractive original color saturation with only minor handling wear; please review the supplied images for close detail.
Provenance & authenticity: IVPDA‑certified dealer; sold with a Certificate of Authenticity. Comparable copies are scarce—one documented sale on 1stDibs in 2021 realized $4,518—making this a desirable acquisition for collectors of Irish railway posters and Art Deco travel lithographs.
Why collect it: This poster pairs regional storytelling (the Mourne landscape and the implied Fionn MacCumhaill figure) with commercial design clarity typical of J.B. Stephens prints. It’s a rare, well‑preserved example suitable for museum-quality display, thematic Irish collections, or a transport/railway poster gallery.
Sale details: This is an original stone lithograph (not a reproduction). Certificate of Authenticity included. International shipping and insured delivery available; contact us for a shipping quote.
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