1920s Promotional Poster for Bob Automobil G.m.b.H. (Later Bob Automobil Ag), a Berlin-Based Car Producer

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The image shows a 1921 promotional signed and numbered lithograph by G Strowig for Bob Automobil G.m.b.H. (later Bob Automobil … Read more The image shows a 1921 promotional signed and numbered lithograph by G Strowig for Bob Automobil G.m.b.H. (later Bob Automobil AG), a Berlin-based German manufacturer of sporty small cars that operated from 1919 to 1925.

Unique peice of automotibe history!!

Signed by illustrator G. Strowig. As part of a series of 450 illustrations

Sheet Dimensions: 13" x 9"
Frame Dimensions: 19 5/8" x 15 5/8"

The Subject: The artwork depicts an energetic scene of a woman waving a "BOB" flag while riding on the hood of a speeding orange-and-blue open-top Bob cyclecar/small car, with the artist signature "G. Strowid" visible on the right.

Company Details: The text at the bottom provides historical Berlin addresses and contact details for the company, including Berlin S.W. 29, Bergmannstr. 102, telephone numbers (Fernspr. Nollendorf 3059, Lütz. 4233), and its telegraph address (Bobautomobile Berlin).

Historical Context: Bob Automobil-Gesellschaft was founded in January 1919 by engineer Karl Carpzow and others. They produced lightweight 4-cylinder passenger and sports cars, utilizing engines primarily from Siemens & Halske, and successfully competed in early 1920s races on the famous Berlin AVUS track before dissolving in 1925. See less