Indianapolis Brewing Co. Advertising Print
Antique Breweriana and Advertising Art

Indianapolis Brewing Co. Advertising Print

This is a framed color lithographic advertisement for the Indianapolis Brewing Co., featuring a highly stylized allegorical composition. The central figure is a winged classical maiden with voluminous brown hair, dressed in a flowing teal gown, holding a glass of beer aloft in her right hand and a laurel branch in her left. She is depicted riding a unicycle-like wheel atop a globe while surrounded by clouds. The typography is in a traditional serif font with red outlining and decorative flourishes, reading 'Indianapolis Brewing Co.' across the center, with 'Duesseldorfer' and 'American Ales' on a banner below. A small 'Trade Mark' note appears flanking the figure. The text 'Since 1889' is visible at the bottom center. The piece reflects the Victorian or Art Nouveau advertising styles of the early 20th century. The print is housed behind glass in a light oak-stained wooden frame with a wide cream mat. Condition-wise, the print appears well-preserved within the frame, showing vibrant colors of teal, red, and blue, though minor foxing or surface dust may be present near the mat's edges. The frame exhibits a standard commercial construction with visible wood grain and mitered corners.

Estimated Value

$1,200 - $1,800

Basic Information

Category

Antique Breweriana and Advertising Art

Appraised On

May 6, 2026

Estimated Value

$1,200 - $1,800

Item Description

This is a framed color lithographic advertisement for the Indianapolis Brewing Co., featuring a highly stylized allegorical composition. The central figure is a winged classical maiden with voluminous brown hair, dressed in a flowing teal gown, holding a glass of beer aloft in her right hand and a laurel branch in her left. She is depicted riding a unicycle-like wheel atop a globe while surrounded by clouds. The typography is in a traditional serif font with red outlining and decorative flourishes, reading 'Indianapolis Brewing Co.' across the center, with 'Duesseldorfer' and 'American Ales' on a banner below. A small 'Trade Mark' note appears flanking the figure. The text 'Since 1889' is visible at the bottom center. The piece reflects the Victorian or Art Nouveau advertising styles of the early 20th century. The print is housed behind glass in a light oak-stained wooden frame with a wide cream mat. Condition-wise, the print appears well-preserved within the frame, showing vibrant colors of teal, red, and blue, though minor foxing or surface dust may be present near the mat's edges. The frame exhibits a standard commercial construction with visible wood grain and mitered corners.

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