1940s Art

Title: Theme I 7 Year: February 7, 1943 Medium: Collotype on vélin pur fil paper Size: 10.04 x 13.15 inches Condition: Very good Inscription: Signed in the plate, unnumbered Publishe...

Title: Theme I 4 Year: February 7, 1943 Medium: Collotype on vélin pur fil paper Size: 10.04 x 13.15 inches Condition: Very good Inscription: Signed in the plate, unnumbered Publishe...

Title: Theme I 3 Year: February 7, 1943 Medium: Collotype on vélin pur fil paper Size: 10.04 x 13.15 inches Condition: Very good Inscription: Signed in the plate, unnumbered Publishe...

Title: Theme I 2 Year: February 7, 1943 Medium: Collotype on vélin pur fil paper Size: 10.04 x 13.15 inches Condition: Very good Inscription: Signed in the plate, unnumbered Publishe...

This circa 1940 original poster by renowned artist Paul Lengellé is a striking tribute to the French Naval Aviation, "L'aéronautique Navale." Lengellé, celebrated for his exceptional...

Bold, regal, and unmistakably French, this 1946 original poster for Armagnac Ryst captures the proud heritage and tradition of one of Gascony’s finest spirits. The composition featur...

The Walls of Jericho." This is an original 1948 half-sheet movie poster for the film " The poster features a striking image of Cornel Wilde and Linda Darnell...

Emerging from the ashes of World War II, France sought not only to rebuild its cities and institutions, but also to rekindle its cultural flame. Among the many initiatives aimed at n...

Early still-life painting with statues and a painting of a reclining nude. The work is signed and dated by Dr. Joesph Klien from Atlanta, Georga in 1944. The work is framed in a Newcomb Macklin frame...

A post-war toast to refined indulgence, this original 1946 French advertising poster invites you to end any fine meal in true gourmet fashion—with a...

DAVID ALFARO SIQUEIROS (1896 – 1974) DAMA NEGRA 1937-1945 (Williams 8) Transfer lithograph, signed and no. 38-EE/50 and dated 1945. 13 5/8 x 19 3/16”. Very large full margins,, sheet 29 x 21 ½”. Stamped lower sheet edge “Original Lithograph” It is difficult to determine the various editions of Siqueiros’ prints. He would often reprint small editions of his early prints over time. Some of these were transfer lithographs in reverse and slightly smaller. These are sometimes numbered E/E “Edicion Especial”. Reba Williams discusses the problems with identifying editions in her catalog “Mexican Prints...

This silver gelatin contact print with margins (4 x 4 7/8 in) is signed in ink and numbered '7' in pencil on the front of the mount. Credited, titled and dated on gallery label affix...

During the Second World War, there was a constant concern in the United States about inappropriate information being overheard by enemy agents both domestically and abroad. During 19...

This elegant and serene original travel poster from the 1940s, designed by the artist Olivier, was produced for the SNCF, the French national railway, to promote the thermal spa dest...

Ascari At Silverstone (1949) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print (Photo by Express/Express/Getty Images) 25th August 1949: Italian motor racing driver Alberto Ascari (left) approaching St...

Striking, surreal, and direct, this 1947 original poster designed by Victor B. Wells is a rare example of post-war American industrial messaging that blends dramatic visual metaphor ...

Original Avenge December 7th vintage poster. Linen backed; excellent condition. Artist: Bernard Perlin. Office of War Information, Washington, D.C., U.S. Government Printing Office: 1942-O-491978 Dramatic original World War II poster depicting a sailor with his fist raised, standing above a scene of an exploding battleship, with the words “Avenge December 7” in red across the middle of the poster. The striking image on OWI “Poster No. 15,” memorializing the events of December 7, 1941, was created by artist Bernard Perlin. U. S. Government Printing Office. Year: 1942 As a Life Magazine war art correspondent living in Europe during the 1940s and 1950s, Perlin continued to document social change uniquely. An American painter primarily known for creating many American posters during WWII and for magic realism...

Atul Bose - Woman Folk-1 & 2 Pencil on Paper 5 x 3.4 inches (Set of 2 Works) (Framed & Delivered) In this evocative pencil sketch, Bose captures a candid moment among a group of wom...

Lebrun, Rico. VILLON'S DEATH BALLAD. color lithograph, 1945. Edition of 68, Signed, dated and numbered "68-43" in pencil. 13 1/2 x 17 1/2 inches (image), 17 1/2 x 21 3/4 inches (shee...

Gordon Grant (American, 1875-1962) The Salt Bark - Gloucester, c. 1947 Lithograph Sight: 10 x 12 1/2 in. Framed: 15 x 19 x 3/4 in. Signed lower right in pencil Published in edition ...

The original 1948 travel poster by Fontanarosa for Savoie, promoted by SNCF (French National Railway Company), offers a captivating glimpse into the allure of this picturesque region in France. With a blend of vibrant colors and evocative imagery, Fontanarosa's poster captures the essence of Savoie's scenic beauty and rich cultural heritage. The majestic snow-capped peaks of the Alps, lush green valleys, and charming alpine villages beckon travelers to embark on an unforgettable journey through this enchanting destination. As a promotional piece for SNCF, the poster not only highlights the natural splendor of Savoie but also emphasizes the convenience and accessibility of travel by rail...

Work on canvas Gilded wood frame 38,5 x 45,5 x 6 cm

The 1946 original poster Produce Better, Live Better, designed by Courtesy Hazel, captures the spirit of post-war economic revitalization and consumer awareness in the United States....

Artist: Franz Lenhart. Size: 27.5" x 39". Professional archival linen backed; ready to frame. "La Conca d'Oro dell 'alto Adige" The water flows f...

In the Bar is a China Ink Drawing realized by Mino Maccari (1924-1989) in the 1945 ca. Hand-signed on the lower margin. Good conditions with some folding. Mino Maccari (Siena, 19...

The work offered for sale here is an original vintage silver gelatin print hand created by Halsman in 1944 and exhibited at the International Center for Photography. Philippe Halsman was at one point considered the best photo-portraitist in France. He had an incessant interest in faces: “Every face I see seems to hide—and sometimes fleetingly reveal—the mystery of another human being.” Halsman’s photographs of politicians, celebrities, and intellectuals were featured widely in magazines like LIFE and Vogue. His more famous subjects included the likes of Marc Chagall, Le Corbusier, Audrey Hepburn, and Albert Einstein. He also had a 37-year collaboration with Salvador Dalí, which resulted in several famous surrealist series including the “Dalí’s Mustache” portraits...

Original Swiss poster: Apollo Stumpen Cigars. Johannes Handschin created this Swiss poster. Swiss size of 35" x 49". Professional acid-free archival linen backed, ready to frame. The colors are vibrant and intense. Great colors. Rare original Swiss (Switzerland) vintage poster. This is the rarer large format, the rarest version of the poster. The small format is 20 x 27, about 1/2 the size. There is a flaw in the lower section of the man’s covering, the lower left of his chin. Shown in images. Switzerland was known for some of the better printing of their posters and the use of more expensive inks, thus richer colors in the posters that survive today. This art deco-style cigar poster...

Original Victory Loan vintage poster. “In the Strength of Great Hope we must shoulder our common load” .. Buy Victory Bonds. Linen backed in very fin...

Antique American female modernist still life oil painting. Oil on board. Framed. Signed. In excellent original condition. Handsomely framed in a wood molding. Excellent conditio...

Antonovici was born in Neamt, Romania on February 18, 1911, and graduated from the Fine Arts Academy in Iasi, Romania, in 1939. In 1940, Antonovici studied in Zagreb with the famous Croatian sculptor Ivan Mestrovici, until his arrest by Italian fascists...

Atul Bose - Fakir-1 & 3 Pencil on Paper 6 x 6 inches & 6.6 x 6 inches (Set of 2 Works) (Unframed & Delivered) In this evocative sketch, Atul captures the weathered face and humble p...

Keep 'em Flying Hennies Bros Show original vintage military, carnival, and amusement park poster. Created during World War Two when entertainment and enj...

Original poster: SIRENE et PHOQUE; artist: P. Scheiurllez. 1940's original antique French lithograph coffee poster. Original lithographic, archival ...

This superb British portrait oil painting is attributed to circle of Festus Kelly. Painted circa 1940 it is a half length portrait of an elegant lady in a light blue dress, pearls an...

Paris: Colourful Shops by Henri Miloch (1898-1979) signed lower right watercolour and gouache painting on artist's paper, unframed Sheet:: 9.75 x 12.5 inches Very pretty painting b...

Rustic, vibrant, and undeniably French, this charming circa 1940 original painting captures the nostalgic warmth of local advertising through gouache and watercolor. Celebrating Calv...

Title: Theme H 11 Year: February 7, 1943 Medium: Collotype on vélin pur fil paper Size: 10.04 x 13.15 inches Condition: Very good Inscription: Signed in the plate, unnumbered Publish...

Title: Theme H 10 Year: February 7, 1943 Medium: Collotype on vélin pur fil paper Size: 13.15 x 10.04 inches Condition: Very good Inscription: Signed in the plate, unnumbered Publish...

Title: Theme H 9 Year: February 7, 1943 Medium: Collotype on vélin pur fil paper Size: 10.04 x 13.15 inches Condition: Very good Inscription: Signed in the plate, unnumbered Publishe...

Title: Theme H 7 Year: February 7, 1943 Medium: Collotype on vélin pur fil paper Size: 10.04 x 13.15 inches Condition: Very good Inscription: Signed in the plate, unnumbered Publishe...

Title: Theme H 6 Year: February 7, 1943 Medium: Collotype on vélin pur fil paper Size: 13.15 x 10.04 inches Condition: Very good Inscription: Signed in the plate, unnumbered Publishe...

Title: Theme H 5 Year: February 7, 1943 Medium: Collotype on vélin pur fil paper Size: 13.15 x 10.04 inches Condition: Very good Inscription: Signed in the plate, unnumbered Publishe...

Title: Theme H 4 Year: February 7, 1943 Medium: Collotype on vélin pur fil paper Size: 13.15 x 10.04 inches Condition: Very good Inscription: Signed in the plate, unnumbered Publishe...

Title: Theme H 3 Year: February 7, 1943 Medium: Collotype on vélin pur fil paper Size: 13.15 x 10.04 inches Condition: Very good Inscription: Signed in the plate, unnumbered Publishe...

Title: Theme H 2 Year: February 7, 1943 Medium: Collotype on vélin pur fil paper Size: 10.04 x 13.15 inches Condition: Very good Inscription: Signed in the plate, unnumbered Publishe...

Lithograph on paper, edited in 1945 
Limited edition 
 Hand signed by Asger Jorn in pencil in the lower right corner. Plate size: 27 x 33 cm 
 Paper size: : 36 x 50 cm
 Framed size: ...

Title: Theme G 6 Year: February 7, 1943 Medium: Collotype on vélin pur fil paper Size: 10.04 x 13.15 inches Condition: Very good Inscription: Signed in the plate, unnumbered Publishe...

Title: Theme G 5 Year: February 7, 1943 Medium: Collotype on vélin pur fil paper Size: 10.04 x 13.15 inches Condition: Very good Inscription: Signed in the plate, unnumbered Publishe...

Title: Theme G 4 Year: February 7, 1943 Medium: Collotype on vélin pur fil paper Size: 10.04 x 13.15 inches Condition: Very good Inscription: Signed in the plate, unnumbered Publishe...

Title: Theme G 1 Year: February 7, 1943 Medium: Collotype on vélin pur fil paper Size: 10.04 x 13.15 inches Condition: Very good Inscription: Signed in the plate, unnumbered Publishe...

Work on paper without frame

Title: Theme F 7 Year: February 7, 1943 Medium: Collotype on vélin pur fil paper Size: 10.04 x 13.15 inches Condition: Very good Inscription: Signed in the plate, unnumbered Publishe...

Title: Theme F 6 Year: February 7, 1943 Medium: Collotype on vélin pur fil paper Size: 10.04 x 13.15 inches Condition: Very good Inscription: Signed in the plate, unnumbered Publishe...

Title: Theme F 5 Year: February 7, 1943 Medium: Collotype on vélin pur fil paper Size: 13.15 x 10.04 inches Condition: Very good Inscription: Signed in the plate, unnumbered Publishe...

Title: Theme F 3 Year: February 7, 1943 Medium: Collotype on vélin pur fil paper Size: 13.15 x 10.04 inches Condition: Very good Inscription: Signed in the plate, unnumbered Publishe...

Mid 20th Century drawing study on paper of a Provencale landscape by the Dutch artist Wim Oepts. Possibly an atelier sketch for the painting Landschap te St ...

Dyptich realized in ink and tempera on paper by Fabrizio Clerici in 1947. An outstanding drawing, in perfect condition, mounted on panels. Frame: 62x88 cm. Ref. Fabrizio Clerici, ...

Work on cardboard Brown wooden frame 55 x 47.5 x 4.5 cm his bold, vibrant work of art captures the essence of a bouquet of flowers in a crystalline vase of soft hues. Expressive brus...

This is an original hand signed (I believe it is also hand colored but i am not positive) Artists Proof Lithograph of a Circus scene. This depicts a trapeze artist an acrobat on the ...

England, Shropshire - Ludlow Castle, The Town and Dinham Bridge by Leonard Machin Rowe (1880-1968) signed front lower right and left, signed again and inscribed to the back watercol...