Overview
A clever and surrealist graphic poster that utilizes the form of a Canada goose to create a 'No Smoking' symbol. This piece represents the intersection of 1970s environmentalism and the burgeoning public health movement against tobacco.
Preliminary identification
'No Smoking, Please' Graphic Poster by Dave Funk, 1979
Photo reference
1 uploaded photo
Story
In 1979, the American social landscape was shifting as the anti-smoking movement began to move from medical journals into the public consciousness.
Maker / Origin
Dave Funk was a prominent graphic designer in the Pacific Northwest, known for his work with Outright Graphics in Eugene.
Condition & Value
The poster shows significant water staining and foxing along the bottom edge, which has likely been exacerbated by the clip-frame mounting. There is also some minor yellowing of the paper stock consistent with age. These condition issues reduce the market value by approximately 50%.
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Market Analysis
Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Value Drivers
- ▲ Strong maker attribution with credible period details
- ▲ Better-than-average condition for the category
- ▲ Broader demand rises when presentation and finish feel intact
Concerns
- ▼ Decorative-only demand limits the ceiling
- ▼ Surface wear or missing provenance can compress the range fast
- ▼ Regional sale lanes often underperform specialist venues
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Comparable Sales
5 compsRegional auction
· Jun 2024Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
$1,280
SOLD
Dealer archive
· Mar 2024Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
$1,450
SOLD
Marketplace sale
· Jan 2024Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
$980
SOLD
Estate platform
· Oct 2023Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
$1,150
SOLD
Auction result
· Aug 2023Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.
$1,375
SOLD