1947 Ad Howard Baer Planting Time John Reed National City Bank New York FTM

This is an original 1947 color print ad for the National City Bank of New York, with branches throughout the world. John T. S. Reed was the resident Vice President in charge of the branches in China and Japan at the time, and the gorgeous artwork entitled Planting Time was created by Howard Baer.CONDITIONThis 65+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Product Type: Original Print Ad; Color Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine Dimensions: Approximately 10 x 12.75 inches; 25 x 32 cm Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation) This piece was illustrated by Baer, Howard. Artist signature in print - bottom right of image.Howard Baer Howard Baer (1906-1986) received his art education from the Carnegie Institute of Pittsburgh,