Oliver C Ressler Appraisal

The Finish Line by Oliver C. Ressler A.W.S. Philadelphia Art Expo Poster

This item is a large-format offset lithographic commemorative art poster titled "The Finish Line" by artist Oliver C. Ressler, A.W.S. The primary image depicts a scenic watercolor style painting of rowers in scull boats on a river, likely the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia, passing under a massive stone masonry arched railway bridge. A freight train with blue and red shipping containers is seen crossing the bridge. The bridge features numbered arches, a signature architectural detail. The color palette consists of muted blues, purples, greys, and earthy tones, characteristic of Ressler's watercolor technique. Below the artwork, modern typography mentions a 'DELPHIA ART EXPO' and references the 'Hospital for Children', dated '1985, Adam's Mark'. The poster is professionally mounted behind glass in a dark metallic green or grey frame with a white border integrated into the print design. It signifies a specific regional artistic event from the mid-1980s. The condition appears fair with some slight rippling visible in the center of the print under the glass, suggesting possible humidity expansion or mounting issues. There are no obvious sharp tears or significant fading visible from this angle. The piece represents a fusion of sporting art, urban transport scenery, and local Philadelphia history.