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Painter, Illustrator, b. 1883 - d. 1941
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![CHARLES EDWARD CHAMBERS (1883-1941). [FOOD WILL WIN THE WAR]. 1917. 30x20 inches, 76x50¾ cm. Rusling Wood Litho., New York.](https://image.invaluable.com/housePhotos/Swann/30/750630/H0132-L337372133.jpg)
soldAug. 03, 2023CHARLES EDWARD CHAMBERS (1883-1941). [FOOD WILL WIN THE WAR]. 1917. 30x20 inches, 76x50¾ cm. Rusling Wood Litho., New York.
Est: $800 - $1,200CHARLES EDWARD CHAMBERS (1883-1941) [FOOD WILL WIN THE WAR]. 1917. 30x20 inches, 76x50 3/4 cm. Rusling Wood Litho., New York. Condition B+: minor restoration at edges and along vertical and horizontal folds; small replaced loss in top right corner; slight offsetting in left margin. Published by the U.S. Food Administration, this poster reminds immigrants of the beauty, promise and joy of arriving in New York Harbor in an appeal for their help saving food to feed the Allies. To reach as broad an immigrant base as possible, this poster appeared in several different languages including English, Yiddish and Hungarian. This is the Italian version. Magnes p. 49, Rawls p. 113, Theofiles p. 94 (var), Borkan p. 60, Gallo p. 92.
Swann Auction Galleries
soldJul. 28, 2023CHARLES EDWARD CHAMBERS (Illinois/New York/Iowa, 1883-1941), “Lovers’ Triangle”., Oil on canvas, 24.25” x 33.25”. Framed 24.75” x 38.75”.
Est: $1,200 - $1,800CHARLES EDWARD CHAMBERS Illinois/New York/Iowa, 1883-1941 "Lovers' Triangle". Signed lower left.
Eldred's
soldJun. 15, 2023CHAMBERS, CHARLES EDWARD (1883-1941) "Afternoon Chat."
Est: $1,200 - $1,800CHAMBERS, CHARLES EDWARD (1883-1941) "Afternoon Chat." Oil on canvas; 30 x 20 inches. Illustration for an unidentified magazine, circa 1918. Signed lower left. Charles E. Chambers was a prolific magazine illustrator for Cosmopolitan, Harper's, Ladies' Home Journal, McCall's, Redbook and Woman's Home Companion. His pictures graced stories by Faith Baldwin, Pearl Buck, Edna Ferber, W. Somerset Maugham among many others. But perhaps his most widely known pictures were advertisements for Chesterfield cigarettes, Palmolive soap and Steinway pianos. Nd, c. 1918
Swann Auction Galleries
soldApr. 22, 2023American World War I Food Poster Chambers
Est: $500 - $700Chambers, Charles 1883 - 1941 Food will win the war Lithograph 1917 29.9 x 20 in. (76 x 51 cm) Printer: Rusling Wood Litho, New York Condition Details: (A-) small margin tears, minor staining at the top#USA #World War II #Food #Statue of Liberty
PosterConnection Inc.
soldMar. 28, 2023Charles Edward Chambers (American 1883-1941) oil on Canvas, Illustration- Afternoon Chat, signed lower left. 30 x 20 inches.
Est: $2,000 - $4,000Charles Edward Chambers (American 1883-1941) oil on Canvas, Illustration- Afternoon Chat, signed lower left. 30 x 20 inches.
Bill Hood & Sons Arts & Antiques Auctions
soldMar. 23, 2023WWI Poster, Charles Edward Chambers
Est: $300 - $500(American, 1883-1941) Food Will Win The War/You came here seeking Freedom You must now help to preserve it/Wheat is needed for the allies/Waste nothing, signed in stone "C.E. Chambers", United States Food Administration, publisher, Rusling Wood Lithographic Co., New York, 1917 Note: "Though this poster focuses on the conservation of wheat, other food categories such as corn, barley, meat, and vegetables were no less important. In order to effectively reach immigrant populations, the poster was also produced in such languages as Yiddish, Italian, Spanish, and Hungarian. Using the incentives of price and patriotism, the United States was successful in its mission to feed the Allies." - The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History Provenance: Private Collection
Brunk Auctions
soldMar. 16, 2023CHAMBERS, Charles E. (1883-1941). Food Will Win the War / U...
Est: $300 - $400CHAMBERS, Charles E. (1883-1941). Food Will Win the War / United States Food Administration. New York: Rusling Wood Litho., ca. 1917. Color lithograph depicting men and women gazing at the New York City skyline, the Statue of Liberty shown boldly below a rainbow, and urging food rationing for the war effort. English language version. 30 x 20”. Linen backed. Several marginal tears, one (on the right margin) into the image about 1”, some creasing, a few areas of marginal adhesive marks. B+.
Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
soldMar. 10, 2023Charles Edward Chambers (American 1883-1941), Sunday Dinner, Oil on canvas, 24 x 36 in (61 x 91.4 cm)
Est: $1,000 - $1,500Charles Edward Chambers (American, 1883-1941) Sunday Dinner Oil on canvas Signed C E Chambers l.r.
Weschler's![CHARLES EDWARD CHAMBERS (1883-1941?). [FOOD WILL WIN THE WAR.] 1917. 30x20 inches, 76x50¾ cm. Rusling Wood Litho., New York.](https://image.invaluable.com/housePhotos/Swann/24/739424/H0132-L318945486.jpg)
soldMar. 09, 2023CHARLES EDWARD CHAMBERS (1883-1941?). [FOOD WILL WIN THE WAR.] 1917. 30x20 inches, 76x50¾ cm. Rusling Wood Litho., New York.
Est: $1,200 - $1,800CHARLES EDWARD CHAMBERS (1883-1941?) [FOOD WILL WIN THE WAR.] 1917. 30x20 inches, 76x50 3/4 cm. Rusling Wood Litho., New York. Condition A-: minor restoration at edges and along unobtrusive vertical and horizontal folds; small foxing spot in lower left corner. Published by the U.S. Food Administration, this poster reminds immigrants of the beauty, promise and joy of arriving in New York Harbor in an appeal for their help saving food to feed the Allies. To reach as broad an immigrant base as possible, this poster appeared in several different languages including English, Italian and Hungarian. This is the Yiddish version. Magnes p. 49, Rawls p. 113, Theofiles p. 94 (var), Borkan p. 60, Gallo p. 92.
Swann Auction Galleries
soldDec. 15, 2022CHARLES EDWARD CHAMBERS (1883-1941) Meeting the lady of the house.
Est: $350 - $500CHARLES EDWARD CHAMBERS (1883-1941) Meeting the lady of the house. Illustration of a domestic scene, likely for a story in Century, Scribner's, or Harper's Bazar magazine, circa 1925. Watercolor, ink, and wash on board. 508x406 mm; 20x16 inches, board. Signed "C.E. Chambers" lower left corner.
Swann Auction Galleries
soldNov. 13, 2022Food Will Win the War. 1917.
Est: $1,000 - $1,200ARTIST: CHARLES E. CHAMBERS (1883-1941) SIZE: 19 x 29 1/8 in./48.3 x 74 cm PRINTER: Rusling Wood Litho., New York DESCRIPTION: This is the Yiddish text version of the previous lot. (War & Propaganda; American; Jewish Interest; New York)
Poster Auctions International Inc
soldNov. 13, 2022Food Will Win the War. 1917.
Est: $1,200 - $1,500ARTIST: CHARLES E. CHAMBERS (1883-1941) SIZE: 19 3/4 x 29 3/4 in./50 x 75.7 cm PRINTER: Rusling Wood Litho., New York DESCRIPTION: “Because of desperate food shortages in Europe, it was understood that America must find a way to feed the Allies—she already supplied wheat for ninety-percent of Britain’s daily bread. The generosity and compassion of the American people and the great agricultural resources of the North American continent would be called upon... Twenty million Americans signed pledges of membership in the Food Administration, which obligated them to conserve scarce food so that our Allies in Europe would not have to go hungry. In addition to meat and eggs, Americans were urged to cut back on wheat, the single most vital food item... Meatless and wheatless days each week were patriotically subscribed to by America’s families” (Rawls, p. 112-115). This was one of the many posters published by the U.S. Food Administration aimed at pleasing recent immigrants with an inspiring New York harbor scene that shows the Statue of Liberty and lower Manhattan shimmering under a patriotic rainbow. The poster was produced in a total of five languages: English, Italian, Spanish, Hungarian, and Yiddish. (War & Propaganda; American; New York)
Poster Auctions International Inc![CHARLES CHAMBERS (1883-1941). [FOOD WILL WIN THE WAR]. 1918. 29¾x19¾ inches, 75½x50¼ cm. Rusling Wood Litho., New York.](https://image.invaluable.com/housePhotos/Swann/80/726680/H0132-L296605261.jpg)
soldAug. 04, 2022CHARLES CHAMBERS (1883-1941). [FOOD WILL WIN THE WAR]. 1918. 29¾x19¾ inches, 75½x50¼ cm. Rusling Wood Litho., New York.
Est: $800 - $1,200CHARLES CHAMBERS (1883-1941) [FOOD WILL WIN THE WAR]. 1918. 29 3/4x19 3/4 inches, 75 1/2x50 1/4 cm. Rusling Wood Litho., New York. Condition B+: minor replaced losses, repaired tears and restoration in margins. This is the Italian version. Magnes p. 49, Rawls p. 113, Theofiles p. 94 (var), Borkan p. 60, Gallo p. 92.
Swann Auction Galleries
soldAug. 04, 2022CHARLES CHAMBERS (1883-1941). FOOD WILL WIN THE WAR. 1918. 29¾x19¾ inches, 75½x50 ¼ cm. Rusling Wood Litho., New York.
Est: $800 - $1,200CHARLES CHAMBERS (1883-1941) FOOD WILL WIN THE WAR. 1918. 29 3/4x19 3/4 inches, 75 1/2x50 1/4 cm. Rusling Wood Litho., New York. Condition B+: repaired tears at edges, some slightly into image; minor creases and restoration in margins and along vertical and horizontal folds; repaired pin holes in corners. Published by the U.S. Food Administration, this poster reminds immigrants of the beauty, promise and joy of arriving in New York harbor (optimistically rendered here with a red, white and blue rainbow and golden buildings) in an appeal for them to help their adopted country save food to feed the Allies. "The central figure, with one hand firmly placed on a food basket, motions with his other hand toward a ship being loaded -- a gesture that impresses the viewer with the urgency of providing food for Europe." (Magnes p. 48) To reach as broad an immigrant base as possible, this poster appeared in several different languages including English, Yiddish, Italian and Hungarian. This is the English version. Magnes p. 49, Rawls p. 113, Theofiles p. 94 (var), Borkan p. 60, Gallo p. 92.
Swann Auction Galleries
soldJul. 12, 2022Food Will Win the War. 1917.
Est: $1,200 - $1,500ARTIST: CHARLES E. CHAMBERS (1883-1941) SIZE: 19 3/4 x 30 1/4 in./50.3 x 76.7 cm PRINTER: Rusling Wood, New York DESCRIPTION: “Because of desperate food shortages in Europe, it was understood that America must find a way to feed the Allies—she already supplied wheat for ninety-percent of Britain’s daily bread. The generosity and compassion of the American people and the great agricultural resources of the North American continent would be called upon... Twenty million Americans signed pledges of membership in the Food Administration, which obligated them to conserve scarce food so that our Allies in Europe would not have to go hungry. In addition to meat and eggs, Americans were urged to cut back on wheat, the single most vital food item... Meatless and wheatless days each week were patriotically subscribed to by America’s families” (Rawls, p. 112-115). This was one of the many posters published by the U.S. Food Administration aimed at pleasing recent immigrants with an inspiring New York harbor scene that shows the Statue of Liberty and lower Manhattan shimmering under a patriotic rainbow. The poster was produced in a total of five languages: English, Italian, Spanish, Hungarian, and, as seen here, Yiddish. (War & Propaganda; Food/Drink; American; Jewish Interest)
Poster Auctions International Inc
soldMay. 21, 2022American World War I Food Poster Chambers
Est: $800 - $1,000Chambers, Charles 1883 - 1941 Food will win the war Lithograph 1917 29.9 x 20 in. (76 x 51 cm) Printer: Rusling Wood Litho, New York Condition Details: (A-) small margin tears, minor staining at the top#USA #World War II #Food #Statue of Liberty
PosterConnection Inc.
soldDec. 05, 2020Original 1920s/30 Chesterfield American Art Deco Poster
Est: $250 - $350Chambers, Charles 1883 - 1941. Chesterfield - Milder. Letterpress Print ca. 1930. Size: 11 x 20.8 in. (28 x 53 cm). Printer: Litho in USA. Condition Details: (A) on linen, tiny tears and minimal staining at the edges
PosterConnection Inc.
soldDec. 05, 2020Original 1920s/30 Chesterfield American Art Deco Poster
Est: $300 - $500Chambers, Charles 1883 - 1941. Chesterfield - They Satisfy. Letterpress Print ca. 1930. Size: 11 x 21.2 in. (28 x 54 cm). Printer: Litho in USA. Condition Details: (A-/B+) was folded vertic., on linen, small tears and minimal staining at the edges
PosterConnection Inc.
soldDec. 05, 2020Original 1920s/30 Chesterfield American Art Deco Poster
Est: $300 - $500Chambers, Charles 1883 - 1941. Chesterfield - Too good to miss. Letterpress Print ca. 1930. Size: 10.2 x 20.8 in. (26 x 53 cm). Printer: Litho in USA. Condition Details: (A) on linen, tiny tears and minimal staining at the edges
PosterConnection Inc.
soldNov. 15, 2020Food Will Win the War. 1917.
Est: $1,000 - $1,200ARTIST: CHARLES E. CHAMBERS (1883-1941) SIZE: 20 x 30 in./51 x 76.2 cm PRINTER: DESCRIPTION: This is the Yiddish text version of the previous lot. (Art Nouveau; War & Propaganda; American; Food/Drink)
Poster Auctions International Inc
soldNov. 15, 2020Food Will Win the War. 1917.
Est: $1,200 - $1,500ARTIST: CHARLES E. CHAMBERS (1883-1941) SIZE: 20 x 30 1/8 in./50.8 x 76.5 cm PRINTER: Rusling Wood Litho., New York DESCRIPTION: Because of desperate food shortages in Europe, it was understood that America must find a way to feed the Alliesshe already supplied wheat for ninety-percent of Britains daily bread. The generosity and compassion of the American people and the great agricultural resources of the North American continent would be called upon... Twenty million Americans signed pledges of membership in the Food Administration, which obligated them to conserve scarce food so that our Allies in Europe would not have to go hungry. In addition to meat and eggs, Americans were urged to cut back on wheat, the single most vital food item... Meatless and wheatless days each week were patriotically subscribed to by Americas families (Rawls, p. 112-115). This was one of the many posters published by the U.S. Food Administration aimed at pleasing recent immigrants with an inspiring New York harbor scene that shows the Statue of Liberty and lower Manhattan shimmering under a patriotic rainbow. The poster was produced in a total of five languages: English, Italian, Spanish, Hungarian, and Yiddish. (Art Nouveau; War & Propaganda; American; Food/Drink)
Poster Auctions International Inc
soldAug. 27, 2020CHARLES E. CHAMBERS (1883-1941). CHESTERFIELD. Group of 3 posters. Circa 1930. Each approximately 11x20 inches, 28x52 cm. Liggett & Mye
Est: $800 - $1,200CHARLES E. CHAMBERS (1883-1941) CHESTERFIELD. Group of 3 posters. Circa 1930. Each approximately 11x20 3/4 inches, 28x52 3/4 cm. Liggett & Myers Tobacco Co. Condition varies, generally A- / B+. Group includes: Too Good to Miss; They Satisfy . . . That's Why!; and Milder . . . That's What I Said. Images available upon request.
Swann Auction Galleries
soldMay. 03, 2020Charles Edward Chambers (NY,IA,1883-1941) oil painting
Est: $2,100 - $2,400ARTIST: Charles Edward Chambers (New York, Iowa, 1883 - 1941) NAME: Portrait of Lady MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Some flaking. Few very small inpaintings. SIGHT SIZE: 26 x 23 inches / 65 x 58 cm FRAME SIZE: 33 x 30 inches / 83 x 75 cm SIGNATURE: Lower right SIMILAR ARTISTS: John Falter, Cardwell Higgins, Joseph Christian Leyendecker, Verne Tossey, Andrew Loomis, Paul Rader, Henry Hintermeister, Harry Beckhoff, Enoch Bolles, Robert Harris, Freeman Elliott, Jon Whitcomb, Jessie Willcox Smith, Earl Oliver Hurst, Rube Lucius Goldberg, Rudy Nappi CATEGORY: antique vintage painting SKU#: 115658 WARRANTY: 7 days returns accepted if item doesn't match description US Shipping $90 + insurance. Charles Edward Chambers (New York, Iowa, 1883 - 1941) Chambers was born on August 9, 1883 in Ottumwa, Iowa to Horatio Cox Chambers (1849-1914) and Rosa A. Lee Chambers (1849-1920). He had one sibling, Helen Lee Chambers (1880-1899). Chambers received his education in art from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Later, he attended the National Academy of Design, where he studied under George Bridgman. One of Chambers' teachers was Fanny Musnell (1884-1920). She was an illustrator for national magazines including, Cosmopolitan and Woman's Home Companion. Her style of illustration influenced Chambers, and the two would eventually marry. They remained together till her death in 1920. Chambers later remarried to Pauline True (1912-?), the model from his 1933 Red Cross painting. In the beginning of his career, Chambers illustrated a short story series centered on con man, Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford. Throughout his career, he would continue to illustrate short stories for writers, Pearl Buck, Louis Bromfield, Faith Baldwin, and W. Somerset Maugham. These would appear in the magazines, Harper's, Cosmopolitan, Woman's Home Companion, Ladies' Home Journal, and McCall's. Chambers' illustrations worked for both advertisements and editorial assignments. He would frequently contribute to Harper's Monthly; many times his illustrations wound up on the cover. His illustrations also appeared on the cover of Redbook magazine. For years, Chambers had an exclusive contract with Cosmopolitan magazine. "Food Will Win the War" in Yiddish In 1917, during World War I, Chambers illustrated a poster for the United States Food Administration, titled "Food Will Win the War." On the poster, it reads: "Food Will Win the War. You came here seeking freedom. You must now help preserve it. Wheat is needed for the allies. Waste nothing." Its target demographic was immigrants. To further drive this point, the poster was produced in many languages: Yiddish, Italian, Spanish, and Hungarian. In the 1920s, Chambers was commissioned by Steinway & Sons to paint portraits of popular pianists. These portraits of pianists, which included Sergie Rachmaninoff, Josef Hoffman, Alfred Cortot, and Paderewski, were widely reproduced for nine years. Chambers was also commissioned by Chesterfield cigarettes. His series of billboard advertisements ran for five years. In 1931, these depictions of radiant models smoking, alongside a memorable catchphrase, was considered by Advertising Outdoors as, "the most beautiful posters ever painted." In all, he illustrated 45 billboard displays for Chesterfield cigarettes. Chambers was also responsible for illustrating billboard advertisements for Palmolive soap. His illustrations set high standards for twenty-by-four outdoor posters of the time. In 1912, Chambers became a member of the Society of Illustrators. He was later President of the Artists Guild and member of the Allied AA. Chambers' style of painting has been described as, "extremely competent, marked by subtlety of value and color." Other critics have said that because of the "polish" of his paintings, one would think he had studied at the French Academy. The use of color was considered his strength. In 1931, he was awarded the 2nd Altman Prize at the National Academy of Design exhibition for his portrait of artist John Alonzo Williams. In 2010, Chambers was inducted into the Hall of Fame of the Society of Illustrators. On November 4, 1941, Chambers died in New York, New York. He is buried in Ottumwa Cemetery in Iowa.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
soldMar. 01, 2020Charles Edward Chambers (NY,IA,1883-1941) oil painting
Est: $2,200 - $2,500ARTIST: Charles Edward Chambers (New York, Iowa, 1883 - 1941) NAME: Portrait of Lady MEDIUM: oil on canvas CONDITION: Some flaking. Few very small inpaintings. SIGHT SIZE: 26 x 23 inches / 65 x 58 cm FRAME SIZE: 33 x 30 inches / 83 x 75 cm SIGNATURE: Lower right SIMILAR ARTISTS: John Falter, Cardwell Higgins, Joseph Christian Leyendecker, Verne Tossey, Andrew Loomis, Paul Rader, Henry Hintermeister, Harry Beckhoff, Enoch Bolles, Robert Harris, Freeman Elliott, Jon Whitcomb, Jessie Willcox Smith, Earl Oliver Hurst, Rube Lucius Goldberg, Rudy Nappi CATEGORY: antique vintage painting SKU#: 115658 WARRANTY: 7 days returns accepted if item doesn't match description US Shipping $90 + insurance. Charles Edward Chambers (New York, Iowa, 1883 - 1941) Chambers was born on August 9, 1883 in Ottumwa, Iowa to Horatio Cox Chambers (1849-1914) and Rosa A. Lee Chambers (1849-1920). He had one sibling, Helen Lee Chambers (1880-1899). Chambers received his education in art from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Later, he attended the National Academy of Design, where he studied under George Bridgman. One of Chambers' teachers was Fanny Musnell (1884-1920). She was an illustrator for national magazines including, Cosmopolitan and Woman's Home Companion. Her style of illustration influenced Chambers, and the two would eventually marry. They remained together till her death in 1920. Chambers later remarried to Pauline True (1912-?), the model from his 1933 Red Cross painting. In the beginning of his career, Chambers illustrated a short story series centered on con man, Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford. Throughout his career, he would continue to illustrate short stories for writers, Pearl Buck, Louis Bromfield, Faith Baldwin, and W. Somerset Maugham. These would appear in the magazines, Harper's, Cosmopolitan, Woman's Home Companion, Ladies' Home Journal, and McCall's. Chambers' illustrations worked for both advertisements and editorial assignments. He would frequently contribute to Harper's Monthly; many times his illustrations wound up on the cover. His illustrations also appeared on the cover of Redbook magazine. For years, Chambers had an exclusive contract with Cosmopolitan magazine. "Food Will Win the War" in Yiddish In 1917, during World War I, Chambers illustrated a poster for the United States Food Administration, titled "Food Will Win the War." On the poster, it reads: "Food Will Win the War. You came here seeking freedom. You must now help preserve it. Wheat is needed for the allies. Waste nothing." Its target demographic was immigrants. To further drive this point, the poster was produced in many languages: Yiddish, Italian, Spanish, and Hungarian. In the 1920s, Chambers was commissioned by Steinway & Sons to paint portraits of popular pianists. These portraits of pianists, which included Sergie Rachmaninoff, Josef Hoffman, Alfred Cortot, and Paderewski, were widely reproduced for nine years. Chambers was also commissioned by Chesterfield cigarettes. His series of billboard advertisements ran for five years. In 1931, these depictions of radiant models smoking, alongside a memorable catchphrase, was considered by Advertising Outdoors as, "the most beautiful posters ever painted." In all, he illustrated 45 billboard displays for Chesterfield cigarettes. Chambers was also responsible for illustrating billboard advertisements for Palmolive soap. His illustrations set high standards for twenty-by-four outdoor posters of the time. In 1912, Chambers became a member of the Society of Illustrators. He was later President of the Artists Guild and member of the Allied AA. Chambers' style of painting has been described as, "extremely competent, marked by subtlety of value and color." Other critics have said that because of the "polish" of his paintings, one would think he had studied at the French Academy. The use of color was considered his strength. In 1931, he was awarded the 2nd Altman Prize at the National Academy of Design exhibition for his portrait of artist John Alonzo Williams. In 2010, Chambers was inducted into the Hall of Fame of the Society of Illustrators. On November 4, 1941, Chambers died in New York, New York. He is buried in Ottumwa Cemetery in Iowa.
Broward Auction Gallery LLC
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