Bidspirit auction | Eugene Savage Matson Lines S.S.

Eugene Savage Matson Lines S.S. Lurline Framed Menu Cover - This lot features a framed and matted vintage menu cover from the Matson Lines S.S. Lurline, dated to approximately 1956. Estate said this is from Trader Vics. The illustration is attributed to Eugene Savage and is titled A God Appears or Hawaii's Decisive Moment. The mid-century stylized composition depicts the landing of Captain Cook in Hawaii, showing British naval officers interacting with Native Hawaiians. The scene includes various tropical fruits, livestock, and the HMS Resolution positioned in the background. The artwork is presented in a reddish-brown wooden frame with a neutral mat. A vertical crease is visible down the center of the sheet, which is consistent with its original manufacture and use as a folded menu. Width: 25.25 inches Height: 17.25 inches.