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Period: 1950s
Ward Lockwood “Web” 1950s Abstract Mixed Media Painting, Taos Modernist
Ward Lockwood “Web” 1950s Abstract Mixed Media Painting, Taos Modernist

Ward Lockwood “Web” 1950s Abstract Mixed Media Painting, Taos Modernist

By Ward Lockwood

Located in Denver, CO

“Web” is an original 1950s abstract mixed media painting by important American modernist and New Mexico artist Ward Lockwood (1894–1963). Signed by the artist at the lower right, the composition combines casein and India ink in a sophisticated palette of brown, blue, white, and black. Interwoven lines, organic forms, and layered shapes create a dynamic, web-like structure that reflects Lockwood’s interest in abstraction, experimentation, and modernist design. Lockwood’s work bridges the traditions of American Regionalism, Taos Modernism, and postwar abstraction. His experience in Europe, exposure to Paul Cézanne and Vincent van Gogh, and later involvement with the Taos art community and Federal Art Project helped shape a career defined by continual artistic exploration. The painting is presented in a substantial custom frame, making it an excellent statement piece for a modern, contemporary, or Southwestern interior. It is particularly appealing to collectors seeking historically significant American modernist painting associated with Taos and New Mexico. Frame Dimensions: 29 ¾ x 23 x 2 inches Image Size: 26 x 20 inches About the Artist Born in Kansas in 1894, Ward Lockwood studied at the University of Kansas and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts before serving in the U.S. Army during World War I. His military service brought him to France, where he encountered European modernism and was strongly influenced by Cézanne and van Gogh. He later returned to Paris to study at the Académie Ranson. In 1926, Lockwood settled in Taos, New Mexico, where he became closely associated with the Taos art community and the Taos Society...

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Abstract 1950s Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media, Casein, Paper, Ink

ABSTRACT American Woman Abstract Non-objective Mid 20th Century Modern Drawing
ABSTRACT American Woman Abstract Non-objective Mid 20th Century Modern Drawing

ABSTRACT American Woman Abstract Non-objective Mid 20th Century Modern Drawing

By Irene Rice Pereira

Located in New York, NY

ABSTRACT American Woman Abstract Non-objective Mid 20th Century Modern Drawing Irene Rice Pereira (1902-1971) Abstract 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches Watercolor, gouache, and ink on black paper Signed lower right Framed by Bark BIO rene Pereira was born in 1902 in Chelsea, Massachusetts and grew up in Great Barrington. She was strongly influenced by her mother who was an amateur artist. Irene began art lessons at the age of fifteen; she took a secretarial job because her father had died. She took art classes at the Art Students League in New York City. At the age of twenty-one she married the first of three husbands, Humberto Pereira, whose name she kept. She traveled extensively in Europe and North Africa and was much inspired by the expansive vistas of the Sahara Desert. Returning to New York, she began incorporating these visions into her work, increasingly experimental in her styles and methods. At first she painted on canvas, then she devised a means of actually incorporating light into her works by painting on layers of glass and mounting the layers together. In 1942 she married George Brown, an engineer, who helped her experiment with a variety of materials. By the 1950s she became more interested in writing poetry and, divorced from Brown in 1952, she married George Reavey, an Irish Poet...

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Abstract 1950s Mixed Media

Materials

Paper, Watercolor, Gouache

Mosaic Panel, Abstract Mixed Media Painting on Canvas by Hugh Wiley
Mosaic Panel, Abstract Mixed Media Painting on Canvas by Hugh Wiley

Mosaic Panel, Abstract Mixed Media Painting on Canvas by Hugh Wiley

By Hugh Wiley

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Hugh Wiley (1922-2013) Title: Mosaic Panel Year: 1951 Medium: Mixed Media Mosaic on Canvas, signed upper left Image Size: 24 x 17.5 inches Frame Size: 24.25 x 18 inches

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Abstract 1950s Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

Blue Cord Compositions, collage and drawing fusion by L Richards
Blue Cord Compositions, collage and drawing fusion by L Richards

Blue Cord Compositions, collage and drawing fusion by L Richards

Located in London, GB

L Richards Blue Cord Composition Multimedia collage and coloured drawing 20 x 25 cm Both compositions signed to bottom right Provenance: Family of A. E. Halliwell Little is known...

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Assemblage 1950s Mixed Media

Materials

Cord, Magazine Paper, Color Pencil, Mesh

Abstract Composition
Abstract Composition

Abstract Composition

By John Harrison Levee

Located in Boca Raton, FL

John Levee (April 10, 1924 – January 18, 2017) was an American abstract expressionist painter who had worked in Paris since 1949. His father was M. C. Levee. John Harrison Levee rece...

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Abstract Expressionist 1950s Mixed Media

Materials

Ink, Oil

Surrealist drawing by California artist Daniel 'Zev' Harris
Surrealist drawing by California artist Daniel 'Zev' Harris

Surrealist drawing by California artist Daniel 'Zev' Harris

By Zev Daniel Harris

Located in Colfax, CA

Surrealist composition by Daniel 'Zev' Harris. Zev, meaning 'wolf' in Hungarian, was the name the artist chose for himself in 1953. He was born Daniel Harris. He studied at the Mas...

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Surrealist 1950s Mixed Media

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media

Abstracts
Abstracts

Abstracts

By Rolph Scarlett

Located in Saratoga Springs, NY

Rolph Scarlett (1889 Ontario, Canada - 1984 Woodstock, New York) A set of four Gouache works on paper, offered with or without custom framing based on buyers’ choice of frames 1.) Fl...

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Abstract Expressionist 1950s Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

Bless You All Tony Award Broadway Costume Design Mid 20th Century Theatre Modern
Bless You All Tony Award Broadway Costume Design Mid 20th Century Theatre Modern

Bless You All Tony Award Broadway Costume Design Mid 20th Century Theatre Modern

By Miles White

Located in New York, NY

Bless You All Tony Award Broadway Costume Design Mid 20th Century Theatre Modern. Miles White (1915 – 2000) "Bless You All" 15 x 11 (sight) inches. Signed center right Inscribed: With all love, Mary McCarty and titled "Bess You All" Mixed media on paper. The musical opened December 13, 1950 at the Mark Hellinger Theatre. The show starred Mary McCarty Miles won the 1951 Tony Award for Costume Design. Miles was one of my closest friends for the last 20 years of his life. We live with one of his two Tony Awards and a dozen drawings. BIO White was a top Broadway and Hollywood costume designer. The artist created the costumes for the original Broadway productions of OKLAHOMA, CAROUSEL, PAL JOEY and BYE BYE BIRDIE...

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Performance 1950s Mixed Media

Materials

Paper, Ink, Watercolor, Gouache

Abstract expressionist painting by Oscar Chelimsky
Abstract expressionist painting by Oscar Chelimsky

Abstract expressionist painting by Oscar Chelimsky

Located in Colfax, CA

Mid-century abstract expressionist mixed media on paper by Oscar Chelimsky. Oscar Chelimsky, (1923-2010), was an American-born painter who spent the prime of his painting career in P...

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Abstract Expressionist 1950s Mixed Media

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media

Portrait of Mythological Figure
Portrait of Mythological Figure

Portrait of Mythological Figure

By Eugene Berman

Located in Miami, FL

Works on Paper, watercolor, gouache, and pencil on paper Robert L. B. Tobin Foundation San Antonio, Texas initialed in cartouche bottom center

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Surrealist 1950s Mixed Media

Materials

Gouache

WILLIAM C GRAUER Barn & Windy Autumn Sky, wc & gouache 1950s Cleveland School
WILLIAM C GRAUER Barn & Windy Autumn Sky, wc & gouache 1950s Cleveland School

WILLIAM C GRAUER Barn & Windy Autumn Sky, wc & gouache 1950s Cleveland School

By William C. Grauer

Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA

William C. Grauer’s watercolor and gouache from the 1950s shows a barn set back behind a slanting fence, with trees gathered around it and a sky full of quick, layered strokes. The p...

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Modern 1950s Mixed Media

Materials

Paper, Watercolor, Gouache

Playboy Magazine Cover  - College Cheerleaders at Football Mid Century
Playboy Magazine Cover  - College Cheerleaders at Football Mid Century

Playboy Magazine Cover - College Cheerleaders at Football Mid Century

Located in Miami, FL

Trailblazing revolutionary female illustrator/art director Bea Paul creates a three-dimensional mixed media assemblage of cut-out photos, fabric, and cut paper. It depicts two jumpi...

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Modern 1950s Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

Untitled (1950)
Untitled (1950)

Untitled (1950)

By Burgoyne Diller

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Signed Lower Right Burgoyne Diller (1906-1965) Recognized as the first American painter to embrace the tenets of Neo-Plasticism, Burgoyne Diller made an important contribution to ...

Category

Abstract 1950s Mixed Media

Materials

Paper, Crayon, Graphite

"Poker Chip Construction"
"Poker Chip Construction"

"Poker Chip Construction"

By Charles F. Ramsey

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Jim’s of Lambertville is proud to offer this artwork. Signed lower right. Charles Frederick Ramsey (1875 - 1951) Charles Frederick Ramsey is considered as important a leader among the New Hope Modernists, as Lathrop among the New Hope Impressionists. Ramsey, the son of prominent Philadelphia artist, Milne Ramsey...

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Abstract 1950s Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

"Study for Wall Construction"
"Study for Wall Construction"

"Study for Wall Construction"

By Burgoyne Diller

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Signed Lower Right Burgoyne Diller (1906-1965) Recognized as the first American painter to embrace the tenets of Neo-Plasticism, Burgoyne Diller made an important contribution to ...

Category

Abstract 1950s Mixed Media

Materials

Paper, Crayon, Graphite

Untitled
Untitled

Untitled

Located in Barcelona, CT

Includes a Certificate of Authenticity

Category

Minimalist 1950s Mixed Media

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media

Arpege by Lanvin
Arpege by Lanvin

Arpege by Lanvin

By N/A

Located in Bristol, CT

Original advert c1950s artwork for Lanvin of Paris to promote their Arpege Perfume with lipstick red panels by Alexander Warren Montel (1921-2002) Art ...

Category

1950s Mixed Media

Materials

Watercolor, Gouache

Mathieu Matégot - Sans titre, tapestry, french, modern, abstract, wool, design
Mathieu Matégot - Sans titre, tapestry, french, modern, abstract, wool, design

Mathieu Matégot - Sans titre, tapestry, french, modern, abstract, wool, design

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in London, GB

Mathieu Matégot (1910-2001) Sans titre c.1950s wool tapestry, Manufactura de Tapeçarias de Portalegre 150 x 70 cm signed ‘Matégot’ and with the Manufactura de Tapeçarias de Portalegre monogram (lower right) Price: $11,000 USD Provenance: Barry Friedman Ltd, New York (stock no. BF21324) Notes: Mathieu Matégot was a Hungarian-born French designer, architect and artist. After studying at Budapest's School of Fine Arts in 1929, Matégot travelled across Italy and the USA until settling in Paris in 1931 where he worked as a set designer, window dresser and tapestry maker. Matégot volunteered for the French resistance at the start of the Second World War, only to be captured by the Nazis. A dreadful fate for most, however, it was during his time as a prisoner of war that the artist discovered metalworking techniques (such as Rigitulle) which he later patented and became renowned for. Upon his release, Matégot was awarded French citizenship. After the war, the artist's interest in tapestry was renewed after being introduced to contemporary tapestry revivalist, Jean Lurçat. However, in order to make ends meet, Matégot pursued furniture design; he established a workshop in Paris and dedicated his time to translating the groundbreaking metal techniques into popular handcrafted objects. In 1959, Matégot abandoned furniture design and focused exclusively on his passion for abstract tapestries. He continued his work as a pioneer of French Modern tapestry...

Category

Abstract 1950s Mixed Media

Materials

Tapestry

Mathieu Matégot - Oberon, tapestry, french, modern, abstract, wool, design
Mathieu Matégot - Oberon, tapestry, french, modern, abstract, wool, design

Mathieu Matégot - Oberon, tapestry, french, modern, abstract, wool, design

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in London, GB

Mathieu Matégot (1910-2001) Oberon c.1950s wool tapestry, Manufactura de Tapeçarias de Portalegre; (possibly) no. 2 125 x 202 cm signed ‘Matégot’ and with the Manufactura de Tapeçarias de Portalegre monogram (lower right); titled, inscribed, numbered and signed (workshop label on the verso) Price: $18,000 USD Provenance: Barry Friedman Ltd, New York (stock no. BF19387) Notes: Mathieu Matégot was a Hungarian-born French designer, architect and artist. After studying at Budapest's School of Fine Arts in 1929, Matégot travelled across Italy and the USA until settling in Paris in 1931 where he worked as a set designer, window dresser and tapestry maker. Matégot volunteered for the French resistance at the start of the Second World War, only to be captured by the Nazis. A dreadful fate for most, however, it was during his time as a prisoner of war that the artist discovered metalworking techniques (such as Rigitulle) which he later patented and became renowned for. Upon his release, Matégot was awarded French citizenship. After the war, the artist's interest in tapestry was renewed after being introduced to contemporary tapestry revivalist, Jean Lurçat. However, in order to make ends meet, Matégot pursued furniture design; he established a workshop in Paris and dedicated his time to translating the groundbreaking metal techniques into popular handcrafted objects. In 1959, Matégot abandoned furniture design and focused exclusively on his passion for abstract tapestries. He continued his work as a pioneer of French Modern tapestry...

Category

Abstract 1950s Mixed Media

Materials

Tapestry

Mathieu Matégot - Castille, tapestry, french, modern, abstract, aubusson, design
Mathieu Matégot - Castille, tapestry, french, modern, abstract, aubusson, design

Mathieu Matégot - Castille, tapestry, french, modern, abstract, aubusson, design

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in London, GB

Mathieu Matégot (1910-2001) Castille c.1950s Aubusson tapestry, Pinton Frères; (probably) unique 156 x 120 cm signed ‘Matégot’ and with the Pinton Frères monogram (lower right); titled, inscribed, numbered and signed (workshop label on the verso) Price: $14,000 USD Provenance: Barry Friedman Ltd, New York (stock no. BF11410) Notes: Mathieu Matégot was a Hungarian-born French designer, architect and artist. After studying at Budapest's School of Fine Arts in 1929, Matégot travelled across Italy and the USA until settling in Paris in 1931 where he worked as a set designer, window dresser and tapestry maker. Matégot volunteered for the French resistance at the start of the Second World War, only to be captured by the Nazis. A dreadful fate for most, however, it was during his time as a prisoner of war that the artist discovered metalworking techniques (such as Rigitulle) which he later patented and became renowned for. Upon his release, Matégot was awarded French citizenship. After the war, the artist's interest in tapestry was renewed after being introduced to contemporary tapestry revivalist, Jean Lurçat. However, in order to make ends meet, Matégot pursued furniture design; he established a workshop in Paris and dedicated his time to translating the groundbreaking metal techniques into popular handcrafted objects. In 1959, Matégot abandoned furniture design and focused exclusively on his passion for abstract tapestries. He continued his work as a pioneer of French Modern tapestry...

Category

Abstract 1950s Mixed Media

Materials

Tapestry

Mathieu Matégot - Apollo, tapestry, french, modern, abstract, aubusson, design
Mathieu Matégot - Apollo, tapestry, french, modern, abstract, aubusson, design

Mathieu Matégot - Apollo, tapestry, french, modern, abstract, aubusson, design

By Mathieu Matégot

Located in London, GB

Mathieu Matégot (1910-2001) Apollo c.1950s Aubusson tapestry, Manufactura de Tapeçarias de Portalegre; edition 3 of 6 142 x 118 cm signed ‘Matégot’ with the Manufactura de Tapeçarias de Portalegre monogram (lower right); titled, inscribed, numbered and signed (workshop label on the verso) Price: $13,000 USD Provenance: Barry Friedman Ltd, New York (stock no. BF19383.3) Notes: Mathieu Matégot was a Hungarian-born French designer, architect and artist. After studying at Budapest's School of Fine Arts in 1929, Matégot travelled across Italy and the USA until settling in Paris in 1931 where he worked as a set designer, window dresser and tapestry maker. Matégot volunteered for the French resistance at the start of the Second World War, only to be captured by the Nazis. A dreadful fate for most, however, it was during his time as a prisoner of war that the artist discovered metalworking techniques (such as Rigitulle) which he later patented and became renowned for. Upon his release, Matégot was awarded French citizenship. After the war, the artist's interest in tapestry was renewed after being introduced to contemporary tapestry revivalist, Jean Lurçat. However, in order to make ends meet, Matégot pursued furniture design; he established a workshop in Paris and dedicated his time to translating the groundbreaking metal techniques into popular handcrafted objects. In 1959, Matégot abandoned furniture design and focused exclusively on his passion for abstract tapestries. He continued his work as a pioneer of French Modern...

Category

Abstract 1950s Mixed Media

Materials

Tapestry