Man of Colour with Parrots

Spectacular semi-interlocking plywood jigsaw puzzle from London-based Holtzapffel's highly-prized Figure-It-Out range.
The colourful artwork originated as a promotional poster for The Royal Mail Steam Packet Company's, January 1932 West Indies Cruises on the M.V. Alcantara and was painted by Percy Padden. (see poster image) This artist's work can also be seen on African Boy with Monkey, as well as Egyptian Donkey Boy., two others from this fabulous collection of F=I=Opuzzles.
The puzzle is cut in a semi-interlocking style with abundant colour line-cutting. The box labelling is that of Walker & Holtzapffel (retail) Ltd., 61 Baker Street, LONDON. This address also confirms the c1932 origins of the puzzle.

Artist: Padden, Percy
Date: c1932
Brand: Holtzapffel
Material: Plywood
Nationality: British-England
Pieces: 535
Range: Figure-It-Out
Size: 23 1/2" x 23 3/4"
Theme: Promotional
Title: Man of Colour with Parrots