1930s Art

This print was made for the American Abstract Artists Portfolio, 1937. All the images were lithographs made on zinc plates. Usually they were signed or initialed in the image -- on t...

This original 1931 ink poster project was created as a concept for the Exposition Coloniale Internationale, held in Paris from May to November 1931. The striking black-and-white composition features a bold, angular depiction of a man in traditional North African attire, set against an architectural backdrop reminiscent of Islamic and colonial influences. The typography, arranged in a dynamic diagonal layout, gives the piece a sense of power and movement. As a preliminary design, this ink project was likely part of a larger effort to develop the visual identity of the Exposition Coloniale, which was one of the most significant international exhibitions of its time. The exposition, hosted in Bois de Vincennes, aimed to showcase the cultural, economic, and artistic achievements of France’s colonial empire, with pavilions representing territories such as North Africa, Indochina, and West Africa. The artwork's bold contrasts, dramatic perspective, and modernist style reflect the Art Deco and early 20th-century graphic design trends, emphasizing strong geometric forms and high-impact visuals. As a hand-drawn project, it provides a fascinating glimpse into the creative process behind exhibition advertising, where artists experimented with layouts, typography, and imagery before finalizing a printed poster. Today, this ink poster project is a historical artifact, offering insight into both colonial-era propaganda and vintage graphic...

Portrait realized by Franco Settimj in 1932. Oil on cardboard. Hand signed and dated lower right. Good condition except for some minor issing parts on edges.

Albert Abramovitz was working in New York in the 1930s when he made wood engravings of the construction of the Moscow subway. This image, The Wagonette, is a wrenching testament to t...

Poster Reduction This striking travel poster, created around 1930 by the artist Ruedolf, was commissioned by the French shipping company Messageries Maritimes to promote their luxur...

Charles Schneider (1881-1953) Vase. Glass, h 33,5 cm; d 20 cm

Etching and drypoint realized by Paul Emile Colin in 1930s. Edition of 5/60. Hand signed and numbered in pencil. Very good condition.

Very well executed original pastel on archival paper of New York City at night with beacon by the well known American artist, Leon Dolice. Signed lower right. Circa 1930. Condition is excellent. Beautifully gallery framed with stained mahogany wood frame. Under glass. Overall framed measurements are 21 by 30 inches. Birham Wood Galleries, East Hampton, New York provenance. Exhibited artwork. See photo gallery labels verso. Leon Dolice was born in Vienna, Austria on August 14, 1892, the son of a machinest/welder. He went on to study art in Europe and viewing the works of the Masters. Dolice immigrated to the United States in 1920, finding a retreat in the European Bohemianism of Greenwich Village, he picked the streets of this landmark neighborhood as his first subjects. Concentrating on etching and with the encouragement of new found friends and artists such as George Luks and Herb Roth, he soon ventured out and devoted all his time to chronicling the architecture, back streets, dock scenes and other nostalgia that was fast disappearing from the face of Manhattan, mainly in copperplate etchings. A favorite subject for him was the Third Avenue El near one of his New York City studios on Third Avenue. He won accolades for his work, and although he traveled the East Coast recording landmarks in other cities including Washington DC, Baltimore, Chicago and Philadelphia, he always returned to his new home Manhattan. A decline in popular favor for etchings led him to put aside his plates in the late 1930s and devote some ten years to pastels, linocuts and painting. His subject matter was almost exclusively New York City street scenes, but figurative works, country scenes, and even experiments with Abstract Expressionism at the height of its new found favor in the 1940s punctuated his career. In 1953, after learning of the forthcoming demise of the Third Avenue El, in the shadow of which he had maintained his studio for over a decade, he once again took to his plates and press and created a final series of Third Avenue and or other New York City landmarks that were then threatened with extinction. His work brings to light aspects of nostalgic New York that survives today only in small part, whether in architecture or in spirit. Dolice's works are in a number of notable museums and private collections, including the Museum of the City of New York; The New York Public Library Print Collection; The New York Historical Society; Georgetown University Lauinger Library; The Print Club of Philadelphia and others. In the past few years, his work has been exhibited at Hofstra Museum, Long Island, NY; with the Montauk...

Milivoj Uzelac (1897-1977) title Le Water Polo medium original Pochoir from Les Joies du Sport published by Maurice and Jacques Goddet 1932 paper size 16.50 x 12.13 image size 12 x 9 condition very good 'Le Water Polo' shows four figures swimming in a circle under water with balls in their outstretched arms and the water god Poseidon in the middle of the circle. The god is presented completely in blue. Le Water Polo is from Les Joies du Sport” a collection of 45 original pochoir illustrations by Milivoj Uzelac a Croatian artist ( 1897 – 1977) born in Mostar now Bosnia Hercegovina. Published in Paris as a limited edition of 750 for a book by Maurice and Jacque Goddet for the 1932 Olympics...

A unique original silver gelatin black and white photograph by Press Agency MONDIAL, Paris. March 31st, 1937, a view of the International Exhibition Construction workers with the Eif...

Gregory often worked in lithography, probably learned at the Art Students League in New York City. In all likelihood this is a New York scene but he also often drew New England subje...

GILBERT LEDWARD, RA, PRBS (1888-1960) Tennis, Golf, Shooting, Ice-Skating, Dreaming – Proposed Design for Decorative Frieze in the Italian Drawing Room at Eltham Palace, commissioned by Stephen Courtauld Signed and dated July 9th 1933 Watercolour and pencil 12.5 by 49.5 cm., 5 by 19 ½ in. (frame size 36 by 67 cm., 14 ¼ by 26 ¼ in.) Exhibited: The artist’s daughter; London, The Fine Art Society, A Centenary Tribute, Feb 1988, no. 43. Gilbert Ledward was born in London. He was educated at St Mark’s College, Chelsea. In 1905 he entered the Royal College of Art to study sculpture under Edouard Lanteri and in 1910 he entered the Royal Academy Schools. In 1913 he won the Prix de Rome for sculpture, the Royal Academy’s travelling award and gold medal, which allowed him to travel in Italy until the outbreak of the Wold War I. During the war he served as a lieutenant in the Royal Garrison Artillery and was appointed as an official war artist in 1918. Following the war he was largely occupied as a sculptor of war memorials including the Guards Division memorial in St James’s Park and the Household Division’s memorial in Horse Guards Parade. In 1934, supported by Eric Gill and Edwin Lutyens, he established a company called Sculptured Memorials and Headstones, which promoted better design of memorials in English churchyards. His war memorials after World War II include one in Westminster Abbey to the Submarine Service, Commandos and Airborne Forces. Ledward was Professor of Sculpture at the Royal College of Art (1927-1929) and in 1937 was elected at Royal Academician. He became President of the Royal Society of British Sculptors and a trustee of the Royal Academy. The present work is a design for an intended decorative frieze for the Italian Drawing Room of Eltham Palace. In 1935 the remains of the medieval royal palace of Eltham was rescued from decay by Stephen and Virginia Courtald who built an ultra modern Art Deco house to adjoin the existing Great Hall. They employed the architects John Seeley and Paul Edward Paget and the fashionable Mayfair interior designer the Marchese Peter Malacrida to design the strikingly glamorous 1930s interiors of the new house. The dramatic entrance hall was created by the Swedish designer Rolf Engstromer...

Oil on canvas mounted on cardboard, realized by Francesco Settimj in 1933. Hand signed and dated lower right. Good condition.

Paul Gattuso attended the Art Students League and worked primarily in New York City. There is an old address with a Bronx, Grand Concourse address. Gattus...

Artist: Allen Tucker, American (1866 - 1939) Title: New England Landscape Year: 1936 Medium: Watercolor, signed and dated Size: 19 in. x 28 in. (...

Rites of Winter, by 1939, oil on canvas, 32 x 40 inches, exhibited: 134th Annual Exhibition of the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, Philadelphia, PA, January 29 – March 5, 1939, no...

La Carte Surréaliste. Première série. Vingt et une cartes is a collection of iconic surrealist images realized with the lithograph technique by Various Artists in 1937. Original Fir...

Oil on canvas applied on cardboard realized by Francesco Settimj in 1933. Hand signed and dated lower right. Good condition except for some very inor losses on edges.

A Fine, Modern 1930s Academic Anatomical Figure Study of a Male Model (Torso, Legs and Feet) by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). A well executed, early 1930s c...

Anonymous, UK 1939 Keep Calm and Carry On (Medium size) Ministry of Information Lithographic poster 50 x 37 cm Very rare - we have traced copies in the Imperial War Museum collectio...

The 1939 original poster by Man Lio for the "Visitez le 3ème Salon International de l'Aéronautique Foire de Milan" is an iconic representation of early 20th-century aviation enthusia...

Dancer is a drawing in Sanguina on paper realized by Anonymous Artist of the 20th Century. In good condition, except for small folding. Sheet dimension: 31 x 17.5 The artwork repr...

Beautiful vibrant original oil painting on canvas by the Swiss artist, Hans Walter Scheller. Signed lower right and dated 1937. Condition is excellent. The painting is housed in i...

Original black-and-white lobby card for the film "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" (1939) featuring Charles Laughton and Maureen O'Hara. This vintage cinema memorabilia piece captures a ...

This striking 1935 original bullfighting poster designed by the celebrated Spanish artist Ruano Llopis was created for the Plaza de Toros de Jaén, announcing a series of grand bullfi...

The Tobacco Package is an original bonding realized by Juan Gris (d'après M. Beaufuret) in 1933. Good condition on a watermarked paper by the Editor Bucher-Becker. No signed. On th...

Signed and dated lower right 1935 Unframed

Achille Mauzan created this vintage poster in 1924 to advertise the Bertozzi brand of cheeses. Three judges with expressive faces lean over the cheese, giving us a sense of the fragr...

The 1935 original advertising poster for Dunlop introduces "Le pneu agraire," a tire designed to enhance agricultural operations and productivity. Crafted by J. Herbert & Cie in Leva...

Hand colored, Copperplate Etching on Paper Image size: 9.5 x 9 in Frame size: 23.25 x 22.25 in. Date: 1935 An illustrative view of Saint Michael's, a Late Romanesque, early Gothic e...

A rare sculpture by a fascinating American modernists, Louis Schanker. Shanker was born in New York City in 1903. At a young age he quit school, ran away from home and joined the ci...

The photographers note regarding this work is "With the Ford V8 on a wet street, Germany 1930s." This work comes to you as a new Fine Art Print on Hahnemühle William Turner, careful...

The photographers note regarding this work is "Ford model Eifel in fornt of a station of the Zugspitzbahn mountain train, Germany 1930s." This work comes to you as a new Fine Art Pr...

Portrait of Cecil Beaton, 1938 by Erwin Blumenfeld – Vintage Print This rare and compelling black-and-white portrait captures the young Cecil Beaton in 1938, taken by the renowned G...

A superb impression of this color aquatint. From an unnumbered edition of 280. Printed by Lacouriere, Paris. Published by Vollard, Paris. From "Cirque de l'Étoile Filante." Catalogu...

Floral Still Life: Geranium and Amaryllis is an original watercolor painting by the French born artist Lucy Hourdebaigt (1901-1947). Floral Still Life: Geranium and Amaryllis feature...

Watercolor on paper realized by Maccari in 1935 ca. Hand signed lower right. Another drawing, ink and watercolor, on rear. Very good condition.

The Lonely Skier  is a color vintage photo, realized in 1930s. Good conditions and aged. It belongs to a historical and nostalgic album incl...

Watercolor on paper realized by Mino Maccari in 1930s. Hand signed lower right. Very good condition except for a fold in the right side.

To see our other original vintage posters, scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below it click on "See all from this Seller" - or send us a message if you cannot find the poster you want. Whitlock Your Savings Soon Mount Up (1930) Original vintage poster 76 x 50 cm Issued by the National...

Signed lower right, 'H. Hammond' for Horace Murray Hammond (British, circa 1879-1966) and dated 1921. A luminously painted, bucolic view of harvest time in England with the lilac of...

This delightful circa 1930 original travel poster by British painter and illustrator Leonard Richmond captures the untamed beauty and sunlit charm of North Cornwall’s coastline, as p...

Leonetto Cappiello’s poster for Société Française des Munitions presents a confident hunter in vivid scarlet attire, smiling broadly as he steps forward with rifle in hand. The brigh...

Ex Libris - H. Malz Wünscht is a Woodcut print created by Michel Fingesten in 1936. Hand signed on the lower margin. Good conditions. Michel Fingesten (1884 - 1943) was a Czech pa...

Music Hall Pathos by Benjamin Benno, American (1901–1980) Date: 1938 Gouache and Colored ink on paper, signed and dated lower left Size: 14 x 10 in. (35.56 x 25.4 cm) Frame Size: 23....

Official Vintage 1937 program of the Coronation of King George and Queen Elizabeth. Framed in a dark brown wood shadowbox with an off-white colored ma...

Watercolor drawing realized by Mino Maccari in 1935 ca. Hand signed in ink lower right. Good condition.

Original American Lobby Card of Walt Disney’s Movie „Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs“, USA 1937. Here the Evil Stepmother and Queen. Keywords: Animation, Family, Fantasy, Musical, ...

Pal Molnar C.'s circa 1930 original travel poster, depicting Budapest and the majestic Danube River, stands as a captivating testament to the allure of the ...

This stunning 1937 original travel poster by Roland Hugon was commissioned by the PLM (Paris-Lyon-Méditerranée) railway company to promote luxurious overnight travel to the Côte d’Az...

In the world of vintage poster art, Jean-Gabriel Domergue's 1932 original poster for Suzanne Brindejont Offenbach, printed by the esteemed Atelier Gaillard in Paris, is a work of end...

Stefan Norblin (1892-1952), a versatile artist renowned for his mastery of the Art Deco style, left an indelible mark on the world of visual arts and de...

Beautiful original Japanese poster of the thirties and ArtDeco style on the hotel Nikko Kanaya. Hotel Nikko Kanaya is an iconic hotel with a unique place...

An evocative circa 1930 gouache by Boardman Robinson (1876–1952), Vendor of Masks is a striking example of American Modernist figurative painting from the artist’s important Colorado...

Ena Rottenberg (1893-1952) art glass sculpture titled "Modell.” Made in Czechoslovakia. Marked “Rottenberg” 13" H. This piece was awarded the Grand Prix at the World’s Fair Paris, 19...

The 1939 original planisphere poster by Lucien Boucher, titled “Nova et Vetera”, is an exquisite work commissioned by Air France, blending art and cartography to celebrate both the past and future of air travel. Boucher, known for his iconic map designs, produced this piece at the onset of World War II, a period where air travel was rapidly evolving, and Air France was positioning itself as a leader in global aviation. “Nova et Vetera”, which translates from Latin to "New and Old," captures the transition between the old world of sea-bound exploration and the new age of air travel. This juxtaposition is represented in the map’s composition, featuring routes that stretch across continents, symbolizing the vast reach of Air France’s network. It highlights both traditional and modern elements of travel, emphasizing the airline’s innovation while still grounding it in the historical spirit of exploration. Lucien Boucher was a master of integrating artistry with geography, and this poster exemplifies his style. The planisphere is both decorative and informative, showcasing the globe and marking the flight paths that connected Europe, Africa, the Americas, Asia, and beyond. With intricate details and imaginative design, Boucher captures the global vision of Air France, reflecting its ambition to connect the world. The poster is as much a celebration of human ingenuity as it is a technical map. Embellished with celestial motifs and decorative flourishes, the world appears almost mythological, linking the stars, air routes, and geography into one seamless image. The sky above the globe is often depicted with constellations, representing the heavens as both a guiding force for navigation and a romantic backdrop for aviation. During the late 1930s, Air France was expanding rapidly, building a global network that stretched from Europe to the farthest reaches of the world. This poster reflects the airline’s dominance and aspirations at the time, as well as its pride in the progress of aviation. It also subtly evokes a sense of nostalgia for earlier eras of exploration, blending these two worlds of discovery into a unified visual narrative. Boucher’s work often walked the line between fantasy and realism. While the map accurately displays the airline’s routes, the decorative elements elevate the poster to a work of art, inspiring viewers with the grandeur and excitement of global travel. The historical references in the title, "Nova et Vetera," suggest that the pioneering spirit of the past—whether by sea or land—is being continued in the modern age through aviation. By 1939, the world was on the brink of World War II, and the geopolitical landscape was rapidly changing. This poster, with its optimistic tone, served as a reminder of the connectivity and innovation that air travel brought to the world, even in uncertain times. Air France, in commissioning this work, sought to solidify its image as a forward-thinking and globally minded airline, contributing to the modern era of transportation. Today, Lucien Boucher’s “Nova et Vetera” poster is not only a masterpiece of aviation art but also a historical document that reflects the ambitions and challenges of the late 1930s. It stands as a testament to the golden age of aviation, when air travel was transforming the world and shrinking distances between nations. The poster is cherished by collectors of vintage airline memorabilia...

Ivan Kurach (1909 – 1968) Ukranian-Italian lived and studied in Italy. Russian Constructivist or Futurist style work on paper. there is some creasing to the paper but it should lay f...

Watercolor on paper realized by Mino Maccari in 1930s. Hand signed lower right. Very good condition.

Artist: Joan Miro, Spanish (1893 - 1983) Title: L'Ete (Summer) from Verve (Vol. 1, No. 3) Year: 1938 Medium: Color Pochoir on Wove Paper, signed, titled and dated in the plate, verso...

This stunning original vintage travel poster from circa 1930, created by the artist Gadoud, is a striking celebration of the charm and cultural richness of Turckheim in the Haute-Als...