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Read the Signs #29
By Darius Steward
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Read the Signs #29
Watercolor on Yupo paper, 2013
signed lower right: Darius Steward (see photo
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Read the Signs #3
By Darius Steward
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Read the Signs #3
Watercolor on Yupo paper, 2013
Signed lower right (see photo)
Series: Read the
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
The Sign of the Cross
Located in London, GB
Original US black and white photographic production still for the 1932 film The Sign of the Cross
Category
Vintage 1930s American Photography
Materials
Paper
Read the Signs #25
By Darius Steward
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Read the Signs #25
Watercolor on Yupo paper, 2013
signed lower right: Darius Steward
Series: Read
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Le Signe (The Sign), 1954
By Georges Braque
Located in Palo Alto, CA
Braque Le Signe (The Sign), 1954 is an intricate and mysterious piece. This work comes from a
Category
1950s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Read the Signs, No. 13
By Darius Steward
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Read the Signs, No. 13
Watercolor on Yupo paper, 2013
Signed lower right corner (see photo)
Series
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Read the Signs, No. 7
By Darius Steward
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Read the Signs, No. 7
Watercolor on Yupo paper, 2013
Signed with the artist's signature lower right
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Read the Signs, No. 13
By Darius Steward
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Read the Signs, No. 13
Watercolor on Yupo paper, 2013
Signed lower right corner (see photo)
Series
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
The Sign of Freedom
Located in Miami, FL
LOOKING AT WHO and the FREE sign.
These street interventions are a courageous attempt of blasting
Category
2010s Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
The Sign of Immanuel - Lithograph - 1964
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Roma, IT
The Sign of Immanuel is a Color lithograph on heavy rag paper realized in 1964. It is part of
Category
1960s Surrealist More Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Traditional Large Iron Hanging Pub Sign, The Boot
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Traditional large iron hanging pub sign. The Boot
This is a large and heavy piece dating from
Category
Antique Early 1900s Folk Art Signs
Materials
Iron
The Signing of the Winfield Scott Treaty
By Benton Clark
Located in Missouri, MO
Benton Clark (American, 1895-1964)
The Signing of the Winfield Scott Treaty
Signed Lower Right
24 x
Category
20th Century American Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Read the Signs Year 2020 Part 1.
By Darius Steward
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Read the Signs Year 2020 Part 1.
Signed with the artist's initials lower right
Signed with the
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
L & N E R Wooden Railway Sign
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
L & N E R Wooden Railway Sign
This great British Railway sign is a piece of History, dating from
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Signs
Materials
Wood
Blickensderfer Typewriter Tin Sign "A Gift from the 19th to the 20th Century"
Located in Stamford, CT
A Wonderful Blickensderfer Typewriter Advertising Sign " A GIFT from the 19th to the 20th CENTURY
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Signs
Materials
Tin
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H 30 in W 22 in D 0.75 in
Early 20th Century Double-Sided Iron Nautical Trade Sign "The Norfolk"
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Early 20th century double-sided sheet iron, cast iron, hand-painted trade sign with hand-forged
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Signs
Materials
Iron
Very Early X-Ray Building Sign
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is one of the best signs I've ever had. It's 10 feet 8 inches long by 19 inches by 5 inches
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Signs
Materials
Tin
Eye and Glasses Window Display Trade Sign
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Eye and Glasses Window Display Trade Sign
The sign is made in presses tin, it seems to be hand
Category
Vintage 1930s Folk Art Signs
Materials
Tin
20thc "Meat Market" Trade Sign from Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The patina is so wonderful on this 20thc Meat Market trade sign. The sign is in good used
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Signs
Materials
Wood
American Plaster Cast of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence
Located in New York, NY
American country tinted plaster cast relief of the signing of the Declaration of Independence
Category
Antique 19th Century American Country Decorative Art
Materials
Plaster
H 45.25 in W 55.75 in D 4.5 in
Folk Art Giant Metal Scissors Industrial Store Display Sign
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is an industrial metal store display sign that showcases French Folk Art. The sign boasts
Category
Mid-20th Century French Folk Art Signs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Saul Steinberg-Reflections on the Signing of the Declaration of Independence
By Saul Steinberg
Located in Brooklyn, NY
on the Signing of the Declaration of Independence, Philadelphia, 1976 celebrating America’s
Category
20th Century Contemporary Prints and Multiples
Materials
Offset
Large Midcentury Porcelain Letter "B" from the Stix Baer and Fuller Sign
By Bauhaus
Located in St. Louis, MO
Large 44.75" H porcelain letter B, from the former Stix, Baer & Fuller sign. This letter was once
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Signs
Materials
Porcelain
Gilt Verre Églomisé, Cheap Funerals Trade Shop Sign Oliver Twist
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A rather tongue-in-cheek reverse painting and gilt doubled sided trade sign, reading "CHEAP
Category
Early 20th Century English Signs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Early Danish Double Sided Neon Bakery Sign
Located in Peekskill, NY
When we first found this neon sign our restorer was excited to work on it. He believes that the
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Industrial Signs
Materials
Steel
Frazer Nash Huge Illuminated Advertising Painted Trade Sign
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Frazer Nash huge illuminated advertising painted trade sign
This is an advertisement for the
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Signs
Materials
Wood
Bell System Telephone Double Sided Flange Porcelain Sign
Located in San Mateo, CA
Flange mount double sided Bell public telephone porcelain sign. The porcelain has good color. There
Category
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Signs
Materials
Steel
French Hand-forged Blacksmith Sign
Located in London, England
Beautifully crafted blacksmith trade sign.
Hand-forged and riveted, not welded.
A seriously
Category
Vintage 1950s French Folk Art Signs
Materials
Iron
Vintage Elizabeth Arden Signs in Wood and Painted Aluminum
Located in Milano, IT
Rare advertising sign of Elizabeth Arden, an entrepreneur who founded, in that name, her cosmetics
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Signs
Materials
Aluminum
Traditional Large Hanging Pub Sign, Wethered’s Winterbourne Arms
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Traditional large hanging pub sign. Wethered’s winterbourne arms
This is a large and heavy piece
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Signs
Materials
Metal
2 French Market Haberdashery Stall Hanging Signs
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
2 French Market Haberdashery stall hanging signs
These are Great pieces from a French market
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Signs
Materials
Wood
Holstein Milk Painted Metal Trade Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This folky original painted hand made Holsteins Milk metal farm trade sign has the original chain
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Signs
Materials
Metal
Large 19th Century Wooden Painted Lounge Sign This Is an Original Hotel Sign
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Large 19th century Wooden Painted LOUNGE Sign
This is an original Hotel sign it is made in
Category
Antique Early 1900s Art Deco Signs
Materials
Pine
H 15 in W 73 in D 1.5 in
Italian Pirelli Wrought Iron Advertising Trade Sign 1920
Located in Hastings, GB
Absolutely incredible advertising sign for an Italian garage, blacksmith made in forged and ornate
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Signs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Very Rare Double Sided Glass Raleigh Bike Advertising Shop Sign
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Very rare double sided glass Raleigh bike advertising shop sign
This is a beautiful Raleigh bike
Category
Mid-20th Century Sporting Art Signs
Materials
Mirror
Rustic Folk Art Hand Painted Gas Station Sign
Located in Oakland, CA
Vintage handcrafted gas station signage on board. The sign dates to pre 1975 when leaded gasoline
Category
Vintage 1960s American Folk Art Signs
Materials
Scrap Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century French Butcher's Shop Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
A playful early 20th century French painted steel butcher's shop sign in the shape of a pig, and
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Folk Art Signs
Materials
Steel
Antique Vintage French Double Sided Glass Pharmacy Chemist Apothecary Sign
Located in Sale, GB
- A beautiful and rare double sided glass 'Pharmacie' sign mounted in its original frame, France
Category
Early 20th Century British Signs
Materials
Glass
H 16.15 in W 39.38 in D 0.6 in
Reverse Painted Glass Sign 1920s Illuminated Star Masonic Temple Eastern Star
Located in Camden, ME
Illuminated tin sign with a reverse painting on glass star for the Eastern Star of the Masonic
Category
Vintage 1920s American Industrial Signs
Materials
Tin
12ft Long Hovis Advertising Baker’s Shop Sign, Reverse Painted, Gold Leaf
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
12ft Long Hovis Advertising Baker’s Shop Sign, Reverse Painted, Gold Leaf
This is a very long
Category
Antique Early 1900s Edwardian Signs
Materials
Glass
Large Industrial Illuminating Letter "R" Sign, USA circa 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large industrial illuminating electric letter ‘R’ sign from a Northwestern United States Emergency
Category
Vintage 1940s North American Industrial Signs
Materials
Metal
Charming Advertising Sign, Re Lion Oxo for Winter Health
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A charming advertising sign, Re Lion Oxo for Winter Health
This is delightful piece showing a
Category
Early 20th Century English Folk Art Signs
Materials
Paper
Charming Pair of Male and Female Toilet Signs
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Charming pair of Male and Female Toilet Signs
Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls no home
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Signs
Materials
Iron
St Paul’s Churchyard, City of London Glass Edwardian Street Sign
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
St Paul’s Churchyard, City of London glass Edwardian Street Sign
This is a City of London Street
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Signs
Materials
Iron
Vintage Painted Wood Folk Art Showroom Trade Sign
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
American Folk Art trade sign with hand-carved "Showroom" letters and an arrow. The letters and
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Signs
Materials
Pine
Advertising Sign for an Optician, from 1920s
Located in Vienna, Austria
Hand painted metal advertising sign for an optician.
The shield was attached to the facade on an
Category
Vintage 1920s Czech Modern Signs
Materials
Metal
Monumental California Drunk Drivers Highway Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great vintage highway sign that reads Report Drunk Drivers Call 911. Stamped "Property of State of
Category
Vintage 1970s American Signs
Materials
Steel
Three Dimensional Double-Sided Wooden Hovis Tea Shop Sign
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Three dimensional double-sided wooden hovis tea shop sign
A great piece of social history, this
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Signs
Large Early 20th century Palethorps Pictorial Enamel Sausage Sign Very Rare
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Large Early 20th century Palethorps Pictorial Enamel Sausage Sign
Very Rare old sign with a mouth
Category
Vintage 1920s Folk Art Signs
Materials
Enamel
Vintage Solo Margarine Enamel Mid-Century Sign
Located in Norwich, GB
A wonderful bright vintage enamel sign advertising Solo margarine. Belgian - Circa 1940's.
The
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Signs
Materials
Enamel
Elizabeth Arden Vintage Wooden Signs
Located in Milano, IT
Rare advertising sign of Elizabeth Arden, an entrepreneur who founded, in that name, her cosmetics
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Signs
Materials
Aluminum
Letter Painter Kvetoslav Dostal Shop Sign, circa 1900
Located in Wien, AT
This vintage sign comes from the shop of Prague letter painter Kvetoslav Dostal. It was probably
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Czech Arts and Crafts Signs
Materials
Iron
Schweppes Table Waters Oak Trade Sign Board
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Schweppes table waters oak trade sign board
This charming Oak Trade Sign would have been hung
Category
Mid-20th Century Arts and Crafts Signs
Materials
Oak
Blue and Red Enamel Barbers Pole Shop Sign
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Rare porcelain enamel barbers pole shop sign.
This is a very rare old sign, it is American in
Category
Vintage 1920s American Industrial Signs
Materials
Enamel
1890's Gilt Painted Timber Printer's Trade Sign
Located in Downham Market, GB
An early printer's trade sign.
A wonderful 19th century painted timber trade sign for 'Wheeler
Category
Antique 19th Century British Rustic Signs
Materials
Pine
Vintage Swiss Two Sided Train Signal Sign
Located in San Diego, CA
Super cool and hard to find vintage Swiss two sided train signal sign, circa 1940s. The sign is
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Signs
Materials
Metal
James Purdy & Sons Enamel Sign Wall Plaque
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
James Purdy & Sons enamel sign wall plaque
Rare piece indeed this enamel sign was made for the
Category
Early 20th Century Folk Art Signs
Materials
Enamel
Early 20th century French antique street shop sign
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Here we present an unusual find of a french antique shop sign, circa 1920.
Shaped steel, painted
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Signs
Materials
Steel
Vintage Porcelain Corona Beer Sign
Located in San Diego, CA
Super cool and hard to find vintage porcelain Corona beer sign, circa 1970s. The sign is actually a
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Signs
Materials
Metal
19th Century Rustic English Private Land Owners Trespassers Sign
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th century rustic private land owners trespassers sign
This sign is made in elm with metal
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Rustic Signs
Materials
Wood
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An assortment of the signs is available on 1stDibs. Today, if you’re looking for Surrealist editions of these works and are unable to find the perfect match for your home, our selection also includes Modern. These items have been made for many years, with versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. You can search the the signs that we have for sale on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of gray, brown, black and blue. Many versions of these artworks are appealing in their rich colors and composition, but Salvador Dalí, Carmen de Vos, Reginald K. Gee, George Rodrigue and Jack Mitchell produced especially popular works that are worth a look. Frequently made by artists working in paint, oil paint and lithograph, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years.
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- What is a porcelain sign?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021Porcelain signs are thin metal sheets bonded with durable glass coating at a high temperature. It is further coated with enamel for protection. Because of its multi-layer coating, these signs are thicker than painted metal signs. Visit 1stDibs for a collection of porcelain signs.
- What is a signed serigraph?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Serigraphy is a form of silkscreening or silk printing. It can be used to recreate original artworks in larger quantities. These are artworks of their own right and they take a lot of skill and time to create, but they are not as labor intensive as the original artwork. Because serigraphs are often reprints of artworks, a signature helps confirm authenticity. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- Is all Bitossi signed?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, not all Bitossi is signed. A small number bear no marks at all. Most have either a hand-applied signature or a stamp that says "Italy" or "Made in Italy." You'll find a collection of expertly vetted Bitossi decorative objects and lighting on 1stDibs.
- Are all Orrefors signed?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022If the Orrefors piece was made using the Ariel technique, then yes, the piece will be signed by the artist and will also have a serial number and date code to help specify the production date. Shop a collection of expertly vetted Orrefors designs from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
- What is a signed print?1 AnswerLilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021A signed print is when the artwork was produced by the means of transferring ink into a particular medium like paper, wood, metal, etc., and then is hand-signed by the artist. And if the print is part of a 'limited edition' would be numbered as well.
- What is a signed lithograph?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024A signed lithograph is an art print produced with a particular method that bears the artist's real signature, signed in ink. The term lithograph refers to a print made by drawing an image onto a stone, etching the stone with chemicals and then applying ink. The term signed lithograph is different from a plate-signed lithograph, where the artist adds their signature to the stone to transfer it onto finished prints rather than signing their works by hand. Explore a large collection of lithographs on 1stDibs.
- Is Lalique always signed?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, Lalique glass art and decorative objects are always signed. Prior to 1945, the brand mostly used the “R. Lalique” signature to mark its work. After World War II, Lalique began using “Lalique France" on its marks. Find a range of expertly vetted Lalique on 1stDibs.
- Is all Loetz glass signed?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, most Loetz glass is not signed. As a result, collectors must use the color, shape and style of glassware to identify it. A licensed appraiser can help you determine the authenticity of glassware that you believe to be Loetz. On 1stDibs, find a selection of expertly vetted Loetz glass decorative objects and serveware.
- Is all Chihuly glass signed?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, all Chihuly glass art is signed. Normally, the mark appears on the bottom of the glassware. You can find a range of expertly vetted Chihuly glass art and decorative objects from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Is all Tonala pottery signed?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022No, not all Tonala pottery is signed. Named after the city Tonalá in Mexico, Tonala pottery is a burnished or scented clay that uses Mexican soil and is known for its decorative details. Browse a selection of authentic Tonale pottery on 1stDibs.
- What size are pub signs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023There is no specific size for pub signs. Pubs and taverns can have signs created in a variety of dimensions. Shapes also differ, though square and rectangular are the most common. On 1stDibs, shop a range of pub signs.
- Where is Murano glass signed?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Authentic Murano glass often, but not always, includes labels with the name of the workshop, the signature of the glass master and a certificate of authenticity. To best determine if a Murano glass is authentic, look up the location of the factory found on the label. All authentic Murano glass is produced in Venice or Murano. Always purchase Murano glass from a reputable seller to ensure authenticity. Browse a selection of authentic Murano glass pieces on 1stDibs.
- What does plate-signed mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 7, 2024The term plate-signed means that the signature that appears on a print was not signed by the artist. Instead, the artist placed their signature on the actual printing plate. As a result, the signature and the image get transferred to the print at the same time. Find a wide range of art prints on 1stDibs.
- Is all Daum glass signed?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, Daum glass is normally signed. The location of the company's mark varies, but it usually says "Daum Nancy" above, below or beside the cross of Lorraine, a cross with two crossbars. Find a variety of Daum glass on 1stDibs.
- Is all Versace jewelry signed?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, all Versace jewelry features a maker's mark to identify it and help with authentication. It's important to buy from an authorized retailer to ensure authenticity. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of expertly-vetted vintage and contemporary Versace jewelry from some of the world's top sellers.
- Is all Culver Glass signed?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, Culver glass is usually signed. Pieces produced from the company's founding in 1939 through the 1960s usually shows the name in script lettering. More recent pieces have either a block lettering etching or a gold foil label with a script logo. On 1stDibs, find a collection of expertly vetted Culver glass.
- Are all Steuben pieces signed?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, all authentic Steuben glass pieces are signed in diamond script, typically on the bottom of the base. The signature is one of the easiest ways to verify the legitimacy of a Stueben glass piece. Shop a selection of authentic Stueben glass pieces on 1stDibs.
- Are Neon Signs Dangerous?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021As long as none of the chemical-containing tubes are broken, neon signs are totally safe. If a tube breaks and you come into contact with the mercury, you may want to consider seeking emergency medical attention.
- Are Loetz vases signed?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A few are, but most aren’t. Between 1880 and 1940, according to scholars, there doesn’t seem to have been clearly defined rules around when glassware needed a mark or name and how they should be applied. A variety of marks were used, if inconsistently, including marks that had elements of the von Spaun family coat of arms and the more common, but still rare, “Loetz Austria” mark used by the factory. Shop a selection of Loetz vases from top sellers on 1stDibs.
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