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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

The Sign of the Cross
The Sign of the Cross
H 8 in W 10 in D 0.1 in
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
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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

L & N E R Wooden Railway Sign
L & N E R Wooden Railway Sign
H 17 in W 21 in D 1.5 in
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

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

Very Early X-Ray Building Sign
Very Early X-Ray Building Sign
H 19 in W 128 in D 5 in
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

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

French Hand-forged Blacksmith Sign
French Hand-forged Blacksmith Sign
H 32.29 in W 20.48 in D 1.97 in
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

Holstein Milk Painted Metal Trade Sign
Holstein Milk Painted Metal Trade Sign
H 17 in W 20.5 in D 0.2 in
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

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

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

Advertising Sign for an Optician, from 1920s
Advertising Sign for an Optician, from 1920s
H 19.69 in W 29.93 in D 0.79 in
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

Elizabeth Arden Vintage Wooden Signs
Elizabeth Arden Vintage Wooden Signs
H 26.78 in W 4.34 in D 2.76 in
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

Vintage Swiss Two Sided Train Signal Sign
Vintage Swiss Two Sided Train Signal Sign
H 22.5 in W 17.5 in D 1.5 in
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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The Signs For Sale on 1stDibs

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.

How Much are The Signs?

The signs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $1,823, while the lowest priced sells for $45 and the highest can go for as much as $417,614.
Questions About The Signs
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    Porcelain 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Serigraphy 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    If 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.
  • Lilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    There 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Authentic 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 7, 2024
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    As 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    No, Murano paperweights are not always marked. In some cases, you may find a label on the bottom that tells you the name of the workshop or shows the signature of the master. However, the labels can come off, and some workshops don't use them. On 1stDibs, find a variety of expertly vetted Murano glass paperweights.