1920s Art

Asa Cheffetz Ramshackle Barn (de-accessioned from the Denver Art Museum), ca. 1929 Wood-engraving Pencil signed, numbered 27/100 and titled by the artist on the front 13 × 10 1/4 inches Unframed - affixed to matting De-accessioned from the collection of the Denver Art Museum Asa Chaffetz, "the engraver's engraver" This is the original numbered wood engraving from 1929; not a later re-print This print was honorable mention in the International Exhibition of prints, Art Institute of Chicago, 1929 Exhibited: New England engraved: The prints of Asa Cheffetz: An Exhibition of his wood engraving & an exploration of his life as an artist. Springfield, MA: Museum of Fine Arts, 1984 (A different example) Asa Cheffetz Biography: Born in Buffalo, New York, Cheffetz studied at the School Of The Museum Of Fine Arts in Boston under Philip Leslie Hale...

Original poster of circus of the 20s. Guerra Mix in JMC its various attractions. Cirque - Show IRFE

Lithograph, stencil on vélin paper. Paper size: 11.42 x 9.05 inches. Inscription: signed in the plate and unnumbered, as issued. Notes: from the folio, Propos d'un intoxiqué, Aquarel...

Plate number 2, Scyllarus latus, from "Étude de la Mer" by Mathurin Meheut. Heliochrome print. Paris, Éditions Albert Levy, 1924.

Wonderful edition including 72 illustrations by Foujita. 60 of those one are coloured. On Japon Imperial paper, signed by the artist and reserved to the Flammarion Library’s collecti...

Lithograph, stencil on vélin paper. Paper size: 11.42 x 9.05 inches. Inscription: signed in the plate and unnumbered, as issued. Notes: from the folio, Propos d'un intoxiqué, Aquarel...

Lithograph, stencil on vélin paper. Paper size: 11.42 x 9.05 inches. Inscription: signed in the plate and unnumbered, as issued. Notes: from the folio, Propos d'un intoxiqué, Aquarel...

Lithograph, stencil on vélin paper. Paper size: 11.42 x 9.05 inches. Inscription: signed in the plate and unnumbered, as issued. Notes: from the folio, Propos d'un intoxiqué, Aquarel...

Lithograph, stencil on vélin paper. Paper size: 11.42 x 9.05 inches. Inscription: signed in the plate and unnumbered, as issued. Notes: from the folio, Propos d'un intoxiqué, Aquarel...

Lithograph, stencil on vélin paper. Paper size: 11.42 x 9.05 inches. Inscription: signed in the plate and unnumbered, as issued. Notes: from the folio, Propos d'un intoxiqué, Aquarel...

Lithograph, stencil on vélin paper. Paper size: 11.42 x 9.05 inches. Inscription: signed in the plate and unnumbered, as issued. Notes: from the folio, Propos d'un intoxiqué, Aquarel...

Lithograph, stencil on vélin paper. Paper size: 11.42 x 9.05 inches. Inscription: signed in the plate and unnumbered, as issued. Notes: from the folio, Propos d'un intoxiqué, Aquarel...

Lithograph, stencil on vélin paper. Paper size: 11.42 x 9.05 inches. Inscription: signed in the plate and unnumbered, as issued. Notes: from the folio, Propos d'un intoxiqué, Aquarel...

Lithograph, stencil on vélin paper. Paper size: 11.42 x 9.05 inches. Inscription: signed in the plate and unnumbered, as issued. Notes: from the folio, Propos d'un intoxiqué, Aquarel...

This original California coastal watercolor by American Impressionist Charles Partridge Adams captures the atmospheric beauty and shifting light of the Pacific shoreline with remarka...

Lithograph on fine vélin paper, mounted on archival mat-board, as issued. Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Good Condition; never framed or matted. Notes: From the folio, Eugène De...

Artist: Man Ray (American born, 1890 - 1976) Title: ABSTRACT RAYOGRAPHY Date Of Negative: 1923 Type Of Print: Authentic Vintage Sheet Fed Photogravure/Heliogravure. Date Of Print: 19...

Beautiful poster by Georges Scott for the Ministry of War. Young Frenchmen enlist in the colonial troops. Military - Colony Ministry of War - Africa Madagascar Indochina Nationale

ABECEDA is an original modern Rare Book written by Vítezslav Nezval (Prague, 26 May 1900 – 6 April 1958) and illustrated by Karel Teige (13 December 1900 – 1 October 1951) in 1926. ...

This exquisite lithograph after Henri Matisse (1869–1954), titled Crayon (Crayon), from the album Dessins de Henri-Matisse (Drawings by Henri Matisse), originates from the 1925 editi...

A vintage, 1920s gelatin silver print by Tina Modotti of a mural fresco by Diego Rivera (from the Agricultural School in Chapingo, Mexico). Stamped “Photographs-Tina Modotti Mexico,...

Jean-Emile LABOUREUR The Road with Pine Trees Original etching Handsigned in pencil Numbered / 150 (here n° 89) On vellum Van Gelder vellum 27.5 x 30.5 cm Authenticated by the dry stamp of the editor Marcel Guiot (Paris) REFERENCES : Catalog raisonne by Sylvain Laboureur (son of the artist) #390 The etching is part of the set 'Cahier de...

Signed on plate. Edition of 335 prints. Plate XL (supplementary suite) from the series "Les Ames Mortes". Cat. Matignon n.42 p. 44. Includes passepartout : 70 x 50 cm Image Dimension...

Blanche Lazzell Halloween, circa 1920-22 Batik 15 1/2 x 9 inches Provenance: The artist James & Janet Reed (gifted from the above) John Cuthbert, Morgantown, West Virginia Born ne...

Signed lower right "Vantore" for Mogens Erik Christien Vantore (Danish, 1895-1977) and painted circa 1925. A fine early twentieth-century oil still-life of white and yellow daisies ...

Standing Female Nude Match stick and ink drawing, c. 1925 Signed with the estate stamp B Sheet size: 21 x 16 inches Created at the Kakoon Arts Klu...

Walter Schnackenberg’s most famous image, an extraordinary Toulouse-Lautrec homage promoting theatrical cabaret performance at the Deutsche Theater in Munich. The costume and poster designs of Walter Schnakenberg defined ballet and cabaret during Germany’s Weimar...

Davis Kemp Early 20th century Red Chalk drawing of Art Deco nude women with Bob hair style. Very well drawn nude study of two women from 1928 in t...

Edition of 143 copies. One of 25 copies on pur fil. Near perfect conditions and partially uncut.  Louis Aragon was born in 1897 and died in 1982. He was a French poet and writer,long...

"Boabdil" and "Princesse Loitaine" from "La Derniere Lettre Persane." Paris, Librairie Centrale des Beaux-Arts, 1920. Original pochoir prints with gold paint.

This superb British self portrait oil painting is by noted artist Sir Walter Westley Russell CVO, RA, RWS. He had a distinguished career: Russell became a member of the Royal Academy...

Gustave Poetzsch (1870-1950) Peaceful Woman, 1929 Original charcoals drawing Signed bottom right on tinted linen paper 43 x 31 cm (c. 17 x 12 in) Stamp of the Estate auction sale o...

Walter Schnackenberg’s style changed several times during his long and successful career. Having studied in Munich, the artist traveled often to Paris where he fell under the spell of the Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec’s colorful and sensuous posters depicting theatrical and decadent subjects. Schnackenberg became a regular contributor of similar compositions to the German magazines Jugend and Simplicissimus before devoting himself to the design of stage scenery and costumes. In the artist’s theatrical work, his mastery of form, ornamentation, and Orientalism became increasingly evident. He excelled at combining fluid Art Nouveau outlines, with spiky Expressionist passages, and the postures and patterns of the mysterious East. In his later years, Schnackenberg explored the unconscious, using surreal subject matter and paler colors that plainly portrayed dreams and visions, some imbued with political connotations. His drawings, illustrations, folio prints, and posters are highly sought today for their exceedingly imaginative qualities, enchanting subject matter, and arresting use of color. SCHNACKENBERG BALLET UND PANTOMIME...

Die Glucksritter is an original modern rare book illustrated by Hans Meid (1883 - 1957) and written by Josef Von Eichendorff (1788 – Nysa, 1857) in 1928. P...

Medium: original woodcut. Printed in 1920 for the Deutsche Graphiker der Gegenwart portfolio, and published in Leipzig by Klinkhardt & Biermann in an edition of 500. Image size: 6 1/...

Medium: pochoir (after the painting). Published in Paris in 1929 by Editions des Chroniques du Jour in an edition of 500. Image size: 6 1/4 x 8 1/2 inches (162 x 214 mm). With full o...

Elite Discourse is a watercolor and ink drawing on ivory-colored paper, in the 1920s realized by Luigi Bompard (1879-1953). Hand-signed in pen on the lower margin. In good conditio...

Original watercolor on archival paper of a classic fisherman’s cottage on the water with a dory nearby.. Signed lower left and dated 1923. Condition is very good. Under glass. The a...

"Satiric Dancer" is a photograph by Andre Kertesz. The photograph is signed verso, "Paris 1926, A. Kertesz". The framed piece measures 18 1/4 x 15 1/4 x 3/4 in. Kertész's work was i...

Original title: Le Secret professionnel suivi des monologues de l'oiseleur & augmenté de douze dessins en coeleurs de l'auteur reproduits en fac-similé. Pri...

Artist: Man Ray (American born, 1890 - 1976) Title: ARNOLD SCHOENBERG Date Of Negative: 1934 Type Of Print: Authentic Vintage Sheet Fed Photogravure/Heliogravure. Date Of Print: 1934...

Jules Cheret (1836-1932) Two studies of a woman, 1921 charcoal on grey paper signed and dated 24 10 (19)21 on the bottom right 39.5 x 24 cm A varnish stain in the lower middle of t...

Artist: Man Ray (American born, 1890 - 1976) Title: VISAGES OF WOMAN, UNDATED Date Of Negative: 1920 Type Of Print: Authentic Vintage Sheet Fed Photogravure/Heliogravure. Date Of Pri...

Artist: Man Ray (American born, 1890 - 1976) Title: MRS ROWELL Date Of Negative: 1930 Type Of Print: Authentic Vintage Sheet Fed Photogravure/Heliogravure. Date Of Print: 1934 1st Ed...

Etching on vélin d'Arches paper. Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Good condition. Published by Éditions Marcel Seheur, Paris; printed by Atelier d'art Paul Haasen, Paris, Septembe...

Artist: Man Ray (American born, 1890 - 1976) Title: INTERIOR DESIGN Date Of Negative: 1934 Type Of Print: Authentic Vintage Sheet Fed Photogravure/Heliogravure. Date Of Print: 1934 1...

Artist: Man Ray (American born, 1890 - 1976) Title: HENRI MATISSE Date Of Negative: 1922 Type Of Print: Authentic Vintage Sheet Fed Photogravure/Heliogravure. Date Of Print: 1934 1st...

Politician is an original china ink and drawing watercolor realized in 1923 by an Artist of expressionist school. Fair conditions (yellowing of paper and tears). Unreadible signat...

Lithograph on vélin Lafuma paper. Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Good Condition; never framed or matted. Notes: From the volume, Dessins de Henri-Matisse, 1925. Published by Édi...

Lithograph on vélin pur fil des Papeteries du Marais, realized by Cocteau in 1929. Belongs to the suite "25 Dessins d'Un Dormeur", published by H. L. Mermod, Lausanne. Edition of 2...

The 1923 original poster by Roger Broders for the Services Automobiles de la route du Jura promoting Salins-les-Bains et le Fort St André is an exquisite example of early 20th-century travel poster design. Commissioned by the P.L.M. (Paris-Lyon-Méditerranée) railway company, this artwork perfectly reflects the charm of the Jura region while showcasing Broders' mastery of composition, color, and visual storytelling. Roger Broders, one of the most celebrated travel poster artists of the Art Deco era, was renowned for his ability to capture the essence of a destination with elegance and clarity. His posters played a pivotal role in promoting tourism across France during the golden age of travel, often highlighting scenic routes, idyllic landscapes, and picturesque towns. In this particular work, Broders portrays the serene beauty of the Jura region with his characteristic style: clean lines, harmonious compositions, and a rich yet restrained color palette. The poster invites travelers to explore the famous Salins-les-Bains, a historic spa town celebrated for its saltwater springs, and the iconic Fort Saint-André, a stunning hilltop fortress offering panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. The artwork vividly conveys the natural splendor of the Jura, with rolling hills, lush greenery, and soft, sunlit skies. The carefully composed scene features winding roads, inviting travelers to journey through the tranquil region aboard the “Services Automobiles”—a service that complemented the P.L.M. railway network by connecting train passengers to remote and scenic destinations by road. Broders’ attention to detail is unmistakable. His use of warm earth tones and subtle shading creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, drawing the viewer into the landscape. The elegantly stylized typography adds to the poster’s charm, seamlessly integrating the text into the composition without distracting from the artwork itself. This poster is not only a masterpiece of travel advertising but also a reflection of the growing trend of leisure travel in the early 20th century. As rail travel flourished, companies like P.L.M. recognized the need to promote lesser-known but stunning destinations to affluent tourists seeking adventure, relaxation, and scenic beauty. Broders' work became an essential tool in this effort, helping to define the visual language of travel posters for decades to come. The 1923 Services Automobiles poster...

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Seducing Lady is a watercolor and ink drawing on ivory-colored paper, in the 1920s realized by Luigi Bompard (1879-1953). Hand-signed in pen on the lower margin. In good condition,...

Doves is an original colored pastel realized by Eugène Juillerat (1856-1925) in 1920. Good condition mounted on a white cardboard passpartout (49x34 ...

Suite Provinciale is an original Modern Rare book ritten by Gustave Coquiot (24 September 1865 – 6 June 1926) and illustrated by Marc Chagall (Lëzna, 1887 – Saint-Paul-de-Vence, 198...

Die Pest in Bergamo is an original modern rare book illustrated by Alois Kolb (Wien, 1875 - Leipzig, 1942) and written by Jens Peter Jacobsen (Thisted, 1847...

Study for Scenography is a painting in watercolor realized in the 1920s by Erminio Loy. Hand-signed on the lower right. Good conditions. The artwork represented through harmonious...

Harold C. Dunbar (1882 - 1953) Meadow Landscape in Summer, 1929 Oil on canvas 17 1/2 x 21 inches Signed and dated lower left Harold C. Dunbar — painter, teacher, writer, and illustrator — was born in Brockton, MA on December 8, 1882. He resided in Chatham, MA and died in 1953. His work includes portraits, landscapes, street scenes, still lifes, harbors and coastal scenes. Dunbar studied with Ernest Lee Major (1864-1950) and Joseph De Camp...

Femme Hideuse from The Reincarnations du Pere Ubu Georges Rouault, French (1871–1958) Date: 1928 Etching with Aquatint, signed in the plate Image Size: 12 x 8 inches Size: 17 x 13 in...

Original poster of an absolute rarity was realized by Jean Olivier in 1929, in order to promote the company Air Union and its lines of the Orient. Air Union was a French airline fou...