Art + Design 
17 January 2019
American, collection of five vintage toy planes - Image 1 of 1
Art + Design 
American, collection of five vintage toy planes - Image 1 of 1
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American

collection of five vintage toy planes

c. 1935
enameled steel, aluminum, rubber, pressed tin 9 h × 24 w × 28 d in (23 × 61 × 71 cm)
estimate: $300–500
result: $625
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Impressed manufacturer's marks to three examples: [Silver Eagle Known the World Over Trademark Ferdinand Strauss Inc. New York USA], [Graf Zeppelin] and [Detroit Aircraft Lockheed Vega Wyandotte Toys Made in USA].
provenance: Collection of James and Paula Ladwig, Chicago

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The Collection of James and Paula Ladwig

The collection of Grammy Award winning designer James Ladwig and his wife Paula, also a designer, reflects a remarkable life together doing what they loved — traveling, collecting, racing vintage cars and being immersed in the world of music. Wright is proud to present this diverse and intriguing collection. 

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