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Genevieve, F, Samsel (1898-1991), 1920's - 1930's illustration Street Scene
Located in San Francisco, CA
Genevieve, F, Samsel (1898-1991), 1920's - 1930's illustration Oil, painting of a village street
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1920s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Adventures in Literature" Figurative 1930's Illustration art
Located in Soquel, CA
A wonderful original figure painting for a 1930's illustration by Charles Kinghan (American, 1895
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1930s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Cardboard, Acrylic

Charlie Chaffinch - Original 1930s illustration by Steven Spurrier
By Steven Spurrier
Located in London, GB
STEVEN SPURRIER (1878-1961) Charlie Chaffinch Signed; inscribed beneath the mount: Charlie Chaffinch. Sampsons Circus No.4 Faber & Faber Pen and ink, framed 17 by 9.5 cm., 6 ¾ by ...
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1930s Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink

French Art Deco Ceramic Fox by Gustave Gillot for Odyv, 1930s
By Gustave Gillot, ODYV
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
, 1929-1939), France, 1930s. Illustration of the fable "The Fox and the Grape" by Jean de La Fontaine
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

"Just Married", 1930s Original Painted Figurative Illustration
Located in Soquel, CA
Figurative 1930's illustration of a just married couple in a classic car by Charles Kinghan
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1930s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Cardboard, Acrylic

Schumacher Adele Floral Wallpaper in Blackwork
By Schumacher, Vogue
Located in New York, NY
Adele is a youthful take on a traditional rose. Inspired by a 1930s illustration in the Vogue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American British Colonial Wallpaper

Materials

Paper

1930's Original Parisian Fashion Illustration Watercolor Black Oriental Dress
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Very stylish, unique and original 1930's French fashion design, no doubt of Parisian origin. The
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Gouache, Watercolor, Pencil

1930's Original Parisian Fashion Design Illustration Watercolor Elegant Lady
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Very stylish, unique and original 1930's French fashion design, no doubt of Parisian origin. The
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Gouache, Watercolor, Pencil

1930's Original Parisian Fashion Design Illustration Watercolor Elegant Lady
Located in Cirencester, GB
Very stylish, unique and original 1930's French fashion design, no doubt of Parisian origin
Category

Mid-20th Century Paintings

Materials

Other

1930's Original Parisian Fashion Illustration Watercolor Black Oriental Dress
Located in Cirencester, GB
Very stylish, unique and original 1930's French fashion design, no doubt of Parisian origin
Category

Mid-20th Century Paintings

Materials

Other

1930's Original Parisian Fashion Illustration Watercolor Pink and Blue Dress
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Very stylish, unique and original 1930's French fashion design, no doubt of Parisian origin
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Gouache, Watercolor, Pencil

1930's Original Parisian Fashion Illustration Watercolor Pink and Blue Dress
Located in Cirencester, GB
Very stylish, unique and original 1930's French fashion design, no doubt of Parisian origin
Category

Mid-20th Century Paintings

Materials

Other

Mariondina - Illustration - Original China Ink by Bruno Angoletta - 1930s
By Bruno Angoletta
Located in Roma, IT
Illustration is an original drawing in china ink applied on paper realized by Italian artist Bruno
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1930s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink

Original Painting. Vanity Fair Illustration Proposal. Art Deco Modern 1930s
By Antonio Petruccelli
Located in New York, NY
(1907 - 1994) Vanity Fair Illustration proposal, c 1930’s 18 X 13 3/4 inches (sight) Framed 26 3/4 X 22
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1930s American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gouache, Board

American Scene Industrial Modern Lamp Magazine Illustration Mid-Century c. 1930s
By Antonio Petruccelli
Located in New York, NY
American Scene Industrial Modern Lamp Magazine Illustration Mid-Century Antonio Petruccelli (1907
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1930s American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Board, Gouache

Art Week Poster Design American Scene Modern c. 1930s WPA Era Illustration
By Antonio Petruccelli
Located in New York, NY
Art Week Poster Design American Scene Modern c. 1930s WPA Era Illustration Antonio Petruccelli
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1930s American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Gouache, Board

Golden Age of Illustration Beautiful Smiling Woman, Female Illustrator
By Zoë Mozert
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning portrait with a killer smile by Golden Age of Illustration female Illustrator Zoë Mozert
Category

1930s Portrait Paintings

Materials

Pastel, Illustration Board

"Running Bunny Rabbit, " Charming Book Illustration from the 1930s-1940s
By Gustaf Tenggren
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Absolutely winning and full of charm, this book illustration depicts a bunny rabbit running across
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Paint

'La Moda Maschile', Set of 6 Framed Original Illustrations, Italy, 1930s
Located in Firenze, IT
Set of 6 framed original illustrations of men's fashion from the 30s from the magazine “La Moda
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Prints

Materials

Wood, Paper

Call to the Dance - 1930s British Theatrical illustration by Robert Sherriffs
By Robert Stewart Sherriffs
Located in London, GB
to a series of illustrations of celebrities for the Sketch which resulted in his being appointed the
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1930s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink

The Duet - A 1930s Theatrical Illustration by British artist John Dronsfield
By John Dronsfield
Located in London, GB
JOHN DRONSFIELD (1900-1951) The Duet Watercolour and pencil Unframed, in mount only 32.5 by 26 cm., 12 ¾ by 10 ¼ in. (mount size 45.5 by 39 cm., 18 by 15 ¼ in.) John Marsden Dron...
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1930s Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

1930's Original Parisian Fashion Watercolor Blue Floral Summer Dress
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Very stylish, unique and original 1930's French fashion design, no doubt of Parisian origin. The
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Gouache, Watercolor, Pencil

Wanderer - Vintage Advertising on Paper - 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Wanderer is a beautiful original black and white illustration on ivory colored paper, applied on
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1930s Art Deco More Art

Materials

Illustration Board

1930's Original Parisian Fashion Watercolor Blue Floral Summer Dress
Located in Cirencester, GB
Very stylish, unique and original 1930's French fashion design, no doubt of Parisian origin
Category

Mid-20th Century Paintings

Materials

Other

Nsu Quick Advertising - Original Vintage Advertising on Paper - 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
illustration is advertising from a newspaper printed at the beginning of XX century, in the 1930s. It
Category

1930s More Art

Materials

Illustration Board

1930's Original Parisian Fashion Watercolor Burgandy Dress With Green Cape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Very stylish, unique and original 1930's French fashion design, no doubt of Parisian origin. The
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Gouache, Watercolor, Pencil

1930's Original Parisian Fashion Watercolor Burgandy Dress with Green Cape
Located in Cirencester, GB
Very stylish, unique and original 1930's French fashion design, no doubt of Parisian origin
Category

Mid-20th Century Paintings

Materials

Other

1930's Anthroposophical Bar Cart by Felix Kayser
By Felix Kayser
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
glass pane. Illustration catalog 'Kayser Möbel' from 1930.
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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Birch, Glass

Stable and Corral in the California Hills - 1930s
Located in Soquel, CA
High Desert Scene at sunrise circa 1930s by Herbert A. Schmidt (American, 1885 - 1930) Schmidt was
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1930s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Illustration Board

Arriving at Church in Winter - Figurative Realistic Illustration
Located in Soquel, CA
Figurative illustration of people arriving at a church by Charles Kinghan (American, 1895-1984
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1930s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Cardboard, Gouache

Whimsical Illustration Skiing Cartoon, 1938 Mt Tremblant Ski Lodge William Steig
By William Steig (b.1907)
Located in Surfside, FL
drawing illustrations and cartoons for The New Yorker in 1930, producing more than 2,600 drawings and 117
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1930s Naturalistic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Archival Ink, Watercolor, Illustration Board

Whimsical Illustration Hiking Cartoon, 1938 Mt Tremblant Ski Lodge William Steig
By William Steig (b.1907)
Located in Surfside, FL
illustrations and cartoons for The New Yorker in 1930, producing more than 2,600 drawings and 117 covers for the
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1930s Naturalistic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Archival Ink, Watercolor, Illustration Board

Devastation - Mid Century Figurative Illustration Grayscale Painting
Located in Soquel, CA
, 1895-1984). This grayscale painting was created as an original illustration for a short story, circa
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1930s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Cardboard, Acrylic

Whimsical Fishing Illustration Cartoon 1938 Mt Tremblant Ski Lodge William Steig
By William Steig (b.1907)
Located in Surfside, FL
illustrations and cartoons for The New Yorker in 1930, producing more than 2,600 drawings and 117 covers for the
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1930s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

India Ink, Watercolor, Illustration Board

Whimsical Illustration "Snow" Cartoon, 1938 Mt Tremblant Ski Lodge William Steig
By William Steig (b.1907)
Located in Surfside, FL
illustrations and cartoons for The New Yorker in 1930, producing more than 2,600 drawings and 117 covers for the
Category

1930s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

India Ink, Watercolor, Illustration Board

Art Deco Armoire with Decorative Illustrations by Artisan Maker
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armoire, walnut, glass, France, 1930s This exceptional armoire undoubtedly breathes the Art Deco
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Day at the Beach - Realistic Figurative Illustration in Gouache
Located in Soquel, CA
Day at the Beach - Realistic Figurative Illustration in Gouache Original figurative illustration of
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1930s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gouache, Watercolor, Cardboard

Smokestack at the Refinery - Realistic Industrial Illustration in Gouache
Located in Soquel, CA
Industrial illustration of a smokestack by Charles Ross Kinghan (American, 1895-1984). A large
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1930s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gouache, Watercolor, Cardboard

The Outer Banks North Carolina - Fishing Boats Oil on Canvas 1930s
Located in Soquel, CA
The Outer Banks North Carolina - Fishing Boats Oil on Canvas 1930s Oil painting depicting two
Category

1930s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Illustration Board, Canvas, Oil

Art Deco Wire Haired Terrier Illustration
Located in Riverdale, NY
Charming Art Deco Wire Haired Terrier Illustration from the 1930's. Wonderfully vibrant oil
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Paint

Gaston Hoffmann Set of 3 Satirical French Dental Illustration Lithographs
By Gaston Hoffmann
Located in New York, NY
A lovely set of three circa 1930 hand colored and signed satirical lithograph prints by French
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Vintage 1930s French Prints

Materials

Paper

Mule Deer in Ferns Illustration WPA Poster Silkscreen Artist Proof Unknown
By Charley Harper
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Unknown origin, unknown artist. Amazing piece of work. Possibly a WPA Poster, Artist Proof. Appears to be in the original frame, do not see any damage on artwork. Numbered on back ...
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Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Paper

William Fisher Classic American Illustration on Canvas
Located in Larchmont, NY
in a thickly painted, darkly outlined modernist style that had a distinct 1930's style about them
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20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Fashion Illustration by Jazz Age Broadway Designer Mabel E. Johnston
Located in Larchmont, NY
Mabel E. Johnston Untitled, c. 1930s Watercolor and pencil on paper Sight: 12 1/2 x 10 1/2 in
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1930s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor, Pencil

Sierra Peak California Mountain and Stream 1930s
Located in Soquel, CA
Sierra Peak California Mountain and Stream 1930s 1930s painting of the California Sierras by
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1930s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil, Illustration Board

Art Deco Horses in Blue - Horse Show Illustration by Female Illustrator
By Robin Artine Smith
Located in Miami, FL
Work is matted but not framed. Painter, Designer, Illustrator born on July 18, 1903 in Warren Arkansas. Studied at the Chicago Art Institute; Northwestern University; Vienne, Austri...
Category

1930s Art Deco Animal Paintings

Materials

Gouache, Pastel

Pair of Art Deco Illustrations, "Slave Story" by Fred Pendexter
By Fred Pendexter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Dramatic and gripping, this pair of original paintings served as illustrations for “Slave Story” a
Category

Vintage 1930s American Paintings

Cumulus - Original Ink Drawing - 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
"Vallée" in the 1930s. In very good conditions. Illustration probably reproduced in 1936 in some
Category

1930s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink

"Ole Swimmin Hole" Southern California Pond and Hills Oil on canvas board 1930s
By Clyde Eugene Scott
Located in Soquel, CA
"Ole Swimmin Hole" Southern California Oil on canvas board 1930s Elegant mid century landscape
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1940s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas, Illustration Board

Sailor - Lithograph by Jean Cocteau - 1930s
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Roma, IT
that will instead characterize later illustrations of a work dated 1930 and titled “ Opium ”. As
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1930s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Lithograph

Biblical Story illustration Art for Religious Magazine Cover
Located in Miami, FL
Miriam Story Hurford was a prolific and major American female illustrator in the 1930s to the
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1930s American Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Pencil, Gouache

"Ski Bunny" 1950s Illustration Watercolor and Guache Framed
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Signed Dick Williams, who was a major illustrator for companies like Coca Cola from the 1930s to
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Vintage 1950s American Decorative Art

Original Painting. Colliers Magazine Cover Published 1933 Wedding Illustration
By Antonio Petruccelli
Located in New York, NY
Original Painting. Colliers Magazine Cover Published 1933 Wedding Illustration Antonio
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1930s American Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Board, Gouache

Fortune Magazine Cover Published 1941 Illustration Precisionist American Scene
By Antonio Petruccelli
Located in New York, NY
Fortune Magazine Cover Published 1941 Illustration Precisionist American Scene Antonio Petruccelli
Category

1940s American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Board, Gouache

Nude - Original Watercolor on Paper - 1930s
By Jean Delpech
Located in Roma, IT
Nude is an original drawing in watercolor on paper, realized by Raymond Delpech in 1930 ca. In
Category

1930s Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Henroit Quimper Faience Duck Plate, France, circa 1930s
By Henriot Quimper
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
hand painted French Faience 1930s Quimper Duck Plate Exceptional Quimper plate from France
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Vintage 1930s French French Provincial Delft and Faience

Materials

Faience, Pottery

Erotic Scene - Lithograph by Jean Cocteau - 1930s
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Roma, IT
Erotic Scene is a Colored lithograph realized by Jean Cocteau (1889 -1963) in 1930 ca.  French
Category

1930s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Lithograph

Fortune Magazine cover Depression-Era Illustration, WPA industrial Modernist
By Ernest Hamlin Baker
Located in New York, NY
Fortune Magazine cover, Depression-Era Illustration, WPA industrial Modernist. Signed lower left
Category

1930s American Modern Interior Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gouache, Ink, Board

Some Monograms - Lithograph by George Auriol - 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
many of his designs for lithographic illustrations.
Category

1930s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Vogue Magazine Illustration Turn of the Century - Woman Illustrator
By Helen Dryden
Located in Miami, FL
–1972) was an American artist and successful industrial designer in the 1920s and 1930s. She was
Category

1910s Academic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil, Graphite, Gouache, India Ink

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The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — a 1930s illustration in our inventory may begin at $125 and can go as high as $69,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,550.