1950s Art

This exceptional oil on canvas by master Pop artist Roy Lichtenstein is an exceptional and unique example of his early pre-pop work. It is signed by the artist, upper right. After m...

Salvador Dali - Don Quichotte - Original Lithograph Joseph FORET, Paris, 1957 PRINTER : Atelier Mourlot. SIGNATURE : printed signature in the plate LIMI...

Vintage 1952 Vintage Motivational Poster "The First and Worst of All Frauds," Linen Backed. Grade A condition. A striking piece of mid-century motivational art, this original 1952 ...

Mid Century Palm Springs Desert Landscape Wonderful mid century bright and vibrant landscape of a classic Palm Springs desert scene by K. Neidlinger (American 20th Century), circa 1...

This exquisite lithograph after Henri Matisse (1869–1954), titled Acrobates (Acrobats), from Verve, Revue Artistique et Litteraire, Vol. IX, No. 35–36, originates from the 1958 issue...

This exquisite lithograph and pochoir after Georges Braque (1882–1963), titled Etude oiseaux (Study of Birds), from the album Georges Braque, Le Solitaire (The Solitary), originates ...

Rare and finely painted French modernist abstract painting by Jacques Doucet (1924 - 1994) . Framed. Oil on canvas. Signed. Artist Bio: Jacques Doucet's work is inextricably bo...

Medium: lithograph (after the original lithograph poster for the Maeght Gallery). During the late 1940's and throughout the 1950's, Georges Braque created a series of posters at the ...

Medium: pochoir (after the drawing). Printed in Paris in 1957 by Jacomet and published by the Galerie Berggruen for a rare catalogue. Image size: 6 3/4 x 3 3/4 inches (173 x 98 mm). ...

The 1957 original exhibition poster titled Pâtes Blanches: Empreintes Originales éditées par Madoura et Gravures Rares by Pablo Picasso is a significant piece that reflects the artist's deep involvement with ceramic art and printmaking during that period. The poster was created to promote an exhibition at Galerie 65 in Cannes, France, showcasing Picasso’s ceramics and rare engravings, with a particular focus on his work with pâtes blanches, or white clay. By the late 1940s, Picasso had become increasingly involved with ceramics, producing a vast number of pieces at the Madoura pottery studio in Vallauris, France. The studio, owned by Georges and Suzanne Ramié, became a creative haven for Picasso, where he could explore new forms of expression beyond painting and sculpture. His work with ceramics brought forth a unique blend of classical forms and modernist abstraction, often infusing traditional pottery with his distinctive artistic style. The term pâtes blanches refers to the white earthenware clay that Picasso used for creating his ceramic pieces. This material allowed him to experiment with various textures and finishes, which he combined with his characteristic line work and engraving techniques. The poster advertises this innovative work, highlighting the original prints and rare engravings that were part of the exhibition. The exhibition at Galerie 65 in Cannes ran throughout the summer of 1957 and offered art lovers and collectors the opportunity to view and acquire some of Picasso's rarest ceramic works and prints. It was a testament to Picasso's versatility as an artist, showcasing his ability to transcend different mediums while maintaining the boldness and originality that defined his career. The poster itself, with Picasso's handwritten details and a depiction of one of his engravings, serves as both a promotional tool and a work of art in its own right. It reflects Picasso's personal touch and his deep connection to the work he produced during this period. Today, this exhibition poster remains a coveted item for collectors of Picasso’s works and 20th-century art, representing a unique moment in Picasso's extensive and varied artistic journey. Original Poster Exhibition - Galerie 65 Cannes...

New England Skiing 1955 - Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Two women recline on improvised sunbeds in New Hampshire, 1955 48 x 72" inches / 122 x 183 cm paper size Estate Stamped Colle...

Dali And Gala (1955) Limited Estate Stamped (Photo By Slim Aarons) Spanish artist Salvador Dali (1904 – 1989) enjoying a cup of coffee with his wife Gala (1894 – 1982) on a terra...

3823 English country landscape painting Image size 15.5x19.5"

Mid Century Seascape and Figural Original oil painting on Linen 1956 Solitary figure on wharf by California artist Robert Watson, painted 1956 (1923 - 2004)The following, is from To...

Emilio Lussu is a vintage black and white photograph realized in the 1950s. Good conditions.

Palm Beach Idyll A couple sunbathe by the sea at Palm Beach Florida 1955 USA (Photo by Slim Aarons). 40 x 40" inches / 101 x 101 cm paper size Estate Stamped Collection Edition...

Untitled (Sacred Family) is a striking mid-century modern abstract oil painting by American Abstract Expressionist Charles Ragland Bunnell (1897–1968). Painted circa 1950, this origi...

Elizabeth Taylor, 1959 by Burt Glinn is a black-and-white photograph shot on film a portrait of Elizabeth Taylor on the beach during the filming of the adaptation of Tennessee Willia...

Medium: pochoir (after the watercolor and collage). Printed in Paris in 1955 at the Daniel Jacomet atelier and published the Berggruen Gallery for a rare catalogue. Image size: 5 1/4...

This evocative 1958 travel poster by Fumex captures the majestic power and serenity of Mont Blanc, Europe’s highest peak at 4,807 metres. Commissioned by the French National Tourist ...

Beautiful view of the hill of the italian region of Marche, where the artist was born and lived. Autenthication on photograph by the Artist dated november 11th 1996. Very good condit...

Medium: original lithograph. This lithograph was printed for the front cover of the 1958 "Improvisations" portfolio, published by the Artists Equity Association of New York on the oc...

This exquisite lithograph after Henri Matisse (1869–1954), titled Madame L.D. (Mrs. L.D.), from the album Portraits par Henri Matisse (Portraits by Hen...

John Opper (American, 1908 - 1994) Untitled, 1959 Oil on board Signed and dated lower right 14.75 in. h x 18 in. w. 20 in. h. x 24.5 in. w., as framed John Opper described the 1930s...

French Still Life With Flowers Bouquet Oil on masonite, signed, original vintage frame. Edith Faucon was born on May 24 in 1919 in Carentan France. She owes her artistic training f...

Series of 10 Vintage 1950s Gelatin Silver photographs by physique photographer BILL SEAY of Venice, California. The male physique model BERNIE ERNST. BERNIE ERNST was a young medic...

M. Verani Paris Scene, circa 1950–60 Oil on canvas Signed lower left This charming mid-century oil painting by Italian artist M. Verani captures a vibrant scene from Paris, rendere...

Ski Bus 1951 Skiers take a lift in a VW camper van bus, Klosters, Switzerland, 1951. by Toni Frissell 40 x 40" inches / 101 x 101 cm paper size Archival pigment print unframed ...

Bruce of LA - Set of 2 Authentic Vintage 1950s Silver Gelatin Male Physique Photographs by famed 20th Century photographer Bruce Bellas also known as Bruce of Los Angeles of models R...

Medium: original lithograph. This lithograph was printed in 1958 for the "Improvisations" portfolio, published by the Artists Equity Association of New York on the occasion of the 19...

SADAO WATANABE (Japanese 1913-1996) JONAH, 1959 Color stencil, signed, numbered and dated in white ink. Sheet, 25 5/8 x 22 5/8 inches. Edition: 44/50. Good color and generally good ...

Picnic in the Park - Mid Century Figurative Landscape Gorgeous mid century figurative landscape of a a group of figures, sitting on the lake shore with a guitar by Francis Albert Ge...

Color linoleum cut, 1959. Signed by Picasso and numbered 32/50 in pencil, lower margin. Printed by Arnéra, Vallauris. Published by Galerie Louise L...

Unknown Artist - Fall Palette, Year: 1959, Medium: Oil on Canvas, signed, titled and dated in pencil on verso, Size: 15.5 x 9.75 in. (39.37 x 24.77 cm), Description: Signed "Frieda...

Gelatin silver print, printed later signed in pencil, stamped photographer's copyright credit, stamped title and date, and stamped 'Printed for the/Center for Photographer Art/Collec...

Original Lithograph by Jean Cocteau Title: Poets Signed in the plate Dimensions: 50 x 35 cm Jean Cocteau Writer, artist and film director Jean Cocteau was one of the most influenti...

Pablo PICASSO (after) Woman Combing her Hair Lithograph and stencil (Jacomet workshop) Printed signature in the plate On wove paper 31 x 23 cm (c. 12 x 9.2 in) Edited by San Lazaro...

"Killers from Space", Original vintage theater linen backed with original fold marks restored vintage movie poster. Very good to excellent condition and ready to frame. RKO Pictures. NSS 54/76 Killers From Space, the 1954 W. Lee Wilder giant-insect-alien science fiction (sci-fi) thriller ("Earth Attacked!"; "Astounding drama as bulb-eyed men invade Earth from flying saucers! ... The Last Word In Science-Fiction Sensation!"; "The last word in science-fiction thrills!"; "See the space killers plan to wipe out the human race! See strange monsters, flying saucers, giant creatures... SENSATIONAL!"; "Attack by monsters from another planet!"; "INVASION from another planet!"; "Staggering scenes, astounding sensations... As bulb-eyed monsters in flying saucers attack earth! An astounding science-fiction thrill!"; "From a story by Myles Wilder") starring Peter Graves...

Marc Chagall (1887-1985) The Bible, Salomon's Prayer Original lithography (Mourlot Workshop) On paper 37 x 26.5 cm (c. 14.5 x 10.2 in) A second illustration on the back, see photo...

5117 Vintage oil on canvas of a Cat by the window

Medium: lithograph (after the watercolor sketch). Printed in 1955 at the Mourlot Freres atelier, this composition is from George Braque's Intimate Sketchbooks (Carnets Intimes). Braq...

Marc Chagall Nature morte bleue, 1957 Lithograph in colors on wove paper Hand signed lower right Numbered 89/90 lower left Sight size: 31 x 31 cm Frame size: 85.5 x 75 x 4 cm Referen...

This outstanding post-cubist and multicolor geometric composition, gouache, and watercolor painting was designed by French artist André Morin (20th Century). Geometric art is the use...

Françoise Gilot original lithograph from 'Portraits of a Woman' series. from the poetry book "Pages d'Amour" by André VERDET, editions Raison d'être, 1951, printed by Mourlot in limi...

The Web Engraving and soft ground, 1950 Signed, titled, dated and numbered by the artist Edition: 35 (26/35) Printed by Master Printer, Jon Clemens, 2000 Provenance: Estate of the ar...

French painting depicting a softly-colored bouquet of yellow roses by artist Louisette Poirier, 1956. Dated lower right. Original artwork on paper displayed on a white mat with a go...

Antique impressionist nude woman portrait oil painting. Oil on canvas. Framed.

Medium: lithograph (after the original Bonnard lithograph). Printed in 1952 on Renage paper at the Mourlot atelier in faithful recreation of the original. According to the publisher,...

Medium: pochoir (after the watercolor and collage). Printed in Paris in 1955 at the Daniel Jacomet atelier and published the Berggruen Gallery for a rare catalogue. Image size: 5 3/8...

Very impressive mid 20th century abstract cityscape painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. No signature found.

A black and white photograph from the 1950s capturing beatnik hipster writer Jack Kerouac in dark glasses, wearing a beret and friend Barbara Ferrara. Beat Couple, 1959 by Burt Gl...

Medium: pochoir (after the lithograph). Printed by the atelier of Daniel Jacomet, and published in Paris in 1955 by Heinz Berggruen. The image measures 5 x 3 1/2 inches (130 x 90 mm)...

This exquisite lithograph by Victor Vasarely (1906–1997), titled Projet de tapisserie (Tapestry Design), from the album XXe Siecle, Nouvelle serie N°4 (double) Janvier 1954, originat...

ARTIST: Salvador Dali TITLE: The Woman in The Cosmos Dominating The World MEDIUM: Lithograph SIGNED: Hand Signed PUBLISHER: Jean-Paul Lorriaux EDITION NUMBER: 115/150 MEASURE...

Medium: pochoir (after the gouache). This pochoir illustrates a scene from Oscar Wilde's "Salomé". It was printed in 1955 by l'Imprimerie Nationale de Monaco and published by Fermier...

Marc Chagall Femme à l’oiseau Lithograph in colors Numbered 872/970 from the edition of 970 Signed in the plate From "Douze Contemporains" by Jacques Lassaigne and published by Editi...

Giuseppe Capogrossi - Stencil 1958 Dimensions: 32 x 25 cm Edition: G. di San Lazzaro. Giuseppe Capogrossi B. 1900, ROME; D. 1972, ROME Giuseppe C...

Medium: collotype (after the drawing). Printed in Vienna in 1950 by the Österreichische Staatsdruckerei (Austrian State Printing House) for a scarce portfolio. Image size: 9 5/8 x 6 ...

Pablo Picasso 1881-1973 (Spanish) Round-square plate “Picador and bull” Model created on September 25, 1953. Diameter 25 cm Original proof in white earthenware and oxidized pa...

Signer upper right, 'Craemer' for Kurt Craemer (German, 1912-1961) and dated 1954. Born in Saarbrucken, Craemer first attended the Academy of Cologne where he worked under Friedrich...