Three choice lots from upcoming Heritage auctions
Posters
After emerging from a command bunker during the harrowing days of the Battle of Britain, Winston Churchill was momentarily struck silent by the courage and sacrifice of England’s Royal Air Force pilots. He then delivered one of the most enduring lines of his career: “Never was so much owed by so many to so few.” This poster features an image of the RAF heroes beneath the prime minister’s powerful quote, which became a rallying cry for the empire’s forces and the title of one of Churchill’s most iconic speeches.
World War II Propaganda (H.M. Stationery Office, circa 1940s)
Auction: January 24
Modern & Contemporary Art
Created in 1982 by the French American artist Arman, this monumental work titled School of Fish II, a wall relief composed of vice grips, transforms industrial hardware into a rhythmic, aquatic abstraction. The work stands as a quintessential expression of Nouveau Réalisme and the philosophical lineage that stretches back to Marcel Duchamp’s readymades. One of Arman’s groundbreaking “Accumulation” works, the piece hails from the Hechinger Collection, formed over decades by the hardware-industry pioneer John Hechinger Sr.
Arman School of Fish II, 1982
Auction: January 28
Sports Cards
Hall of Famer Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball’s color barrier in 1947 and went on to win the 1949 National League MVP Award and batting title. He was also part of the Brooklyn Dodgers’ first World Series championship in 1955, when they defeated the New York Yankees in seven games. This period-signed card from the 1950 Bowman set features Robinson in one of his most celebrated early cardboard appearances, showcasing the clean design and rich palette of the beloved issue.
Period-Signed 1950 Bowman Jackie Robinson #22 PSA VG 3, PSA/DNA Auto 9
Auction: January 30-31