1950s Art

Medium: original lithograph. This lithograph is from the rare 1954 "Improvisations" portfolio, published by the Artists Equity Association of New York on the occasion of the 1954 Spr...

Abstract Cityscape, c. 1950-60 Painted mixed metal 19.25 in. h. x 19.5 in. w. x 11.5 in. d.

This silver gelatin print is signed and dated in pencil on the front of the mount. Accompanied by a sheet that's titled and dated in pencil by Robert K. Byers, a long time friend and...

Wonderful abstract expressionist painting of guitarist painted by Norman Rubington (American, 1921 - 1991) while in Rome, 1952. Signed lower left and on verso. Dated "11 - 52, Roma" ...

his original 1957 still life painting by American artist Bernard Arnest presents a refined Mid-Century Modern interpretation of a classic subject. Executed in oil on canvas, the comp...

This mid-1950s portrait photograph, captured by society photographer Slim Aarons, features film stars (left to right) Clark Gable (1901 - 1960), Van Heflin (1910 - 1971), Gary Cooper...

Jean-Gabriel DOMERGUE A Balerina from Paris Opera, 1956 Original lithograph (Mourlot workshop) Printed signature in the plate On Japan paper 40 x 31 cm (c. 16 x 12") INFORMATION : ...

Title: Shepherd in the Pyrenees Artist: Enric Porta i Mestre (1898–1993) Technique: Oil on canvas Style: Post-Impressionism with Expressionist influences Dimensions: Unframed: 23.6 x 31.9 in Framed: 29.9 x 38.2 in Signature: Signed in the lower right corner as "E. Porta". Date: 1956 (according to the inscription on the back). DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK Shepherd in the Pyrenees by Enric Porta i Mestre depicts a rural scene with a striking sense of introspection and evocative charm. The painting portrays a shepherd tending to his flock amidst the mountainous landscape typical of the Catalan Pyrenees. The composition captures the serenity and beauty of nature through vibrant colors and dynamic brushstrokes. The work reflects a Post-Impressionist style with loose, bold strokes and vivid tones, combined with Expressionist influences in its ability to evoke emotions beyond the physical depiction. The energetic and textured brushwork infuses the painting with a lively rhythm, while the rich palette of greens and blues immerses the viewer in the landscape's tranquil atmosphere. In this piece, Porta i Mestre showcases a mastery of color and light, illustrating his deep connection to his homeland and its rural life, which served as a source of inspiration throughout his career. ARTIST BIOGRAPHY Enric Porta i Mestre (La Pobla de Segur, 1898–1993) was a Catalan painter known for his landscapes, still lifes, and costumbrist depictions. Trained in Lleida and Barcelona, Porta debuted in 1922 with an exhibition in the Catalan capital. He later moved to Paris to further his artistic studies, where he connected with avant-garde artists such as Miquel Villà...

CZ’s House 1955 by Slim Aarons Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition 1955: Mrs F C Winston Guest (1920 – 2003) (aka Cee Zee Guest) reclines on a garden chair in front of the Grecian ...

Beautiful vintage hand-painted oil over photographic image portrait. ca. 1950, measuring 16 x 20 inches, 17 x 21 inches framed. Studio hand-painted images over black and white pho...

This 1956 lithograph numbered 307/450 by Fernand Léger for the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, taken from a work dating from 1924 and printed by Mourlot, is a remarkable example of art co...

Ink wash drawing of tranquil scene of fishing boats along with a lighthouse in the background by french artist Jean-Baptiste Grancher, circa 1950. J...

Artist: Ellsworth Kelly (1923–2015) Title: Black and White (Noir et blanc) Year: 1958 Medium: Lithograph on velin paper Paper Size: 15 x 22 inches (38.1 x 55.9 cm), with centerfold, ...

Idyllic landscape of a scenic lake view with an evergreen forest and picturesque purple mountains in the background by an unknown artist. Unsigned. Displayed in a period rustic wood ...

Fall in the California Foothills Original Oil Painting 1950s Well executed California Oil painting of the Lower Foothills near Santa Cruz, Californ...

Marc Chagall (1887-1985) The Bible, David and Bethsabée in Love Original lithography (Mourlot Workshop) On paper 37 x 26.5 cm (c. 14.5 x 10.2 in) A second illustration on the back...

Original watercolor and gouache on archival paper of a harbor scene with a large ship and several smaller boats by the well known American artist, Henry Martin Gasser. Signed by the ...

Silksreen Handsigned by the artist in pencil After a gouache. Edition : 113/200 Printer : Jean Bruller (Paris) Catalog : Saphire E10 56.00 cm. x 38.00 cm. 22.05 in. x 14.96 in. (pa...

Watercolor on paper. Hand signed and dated lower right. Very good condition.

6087 Eastern European village landscape Set in a gilt wood frame Image size 13x8.5"

Morris Blackburn, 'Avalon South', wood engraving, 1951, edition 30. Signed, titled, and numbered '12/30' in pencil. A fine black impression on cream wove Japan paper, with wide margins (1 3/8 to 2 1/4 inches), in excellent condition. Archivally sleeved, unmatted. Image size 5 x 7 inches (127 x 178 mm); sheet size 8 5/8 x 10 7/8 inches (219 x 276 mm). ABOUT THE ARTIST Morris Blackburn was a prominent painter, printmaker, and graphic artist, as well as a respected teacher at the Philadelphia Museum School of Industrial Art and the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. Born in Philadelphia, where he spent most of his career, Blackburn was a descendant of the notable colonial portrait artist Joseph J. Blackburn (c. 1700–1780). He developed an interest in art early on and studied architectural drawing at the Philadelphia Trade School. In 1922, he took classes at the Graphic Sketch Club and later attended the School of Industrial Art. While working for the well-known Philadelphia furniture designer Oscar Mertz, he studied at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts from 1925 to 1929. During his studies, he learned painting from Henry Bainbridge McCarter...

Chrysanthemums Color woodcut, c. 1950's Signed lower right (see photo) Publisher: Uchida (see photo of red seal) Note: Chrysanthemums, a symbol of the sun, the Japanese consider the ...

Y. Gonez (French, mid-20th century) Flower Market at La Madeleine, Paris, ca. 1950s Oil on canvas, in a Montparnasse-style frame With bold strokes and a flourish of color, Y. Gonez ...

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...

Artist: William Harnden, American (1920 - 1983) Title: Concert Medium: Oil on Masonite, signed Image Size: 15.5 x 20 inches Frame Size: 22.5 x 27 inches

Henri Matisse (1869-1954) - Fleurs de Neige Lithograph from 1958. Dimensions of work: 35.5 x 26.4 cm. Plate signed. Publisher: Tériade, Paris. First, original edition. The work...

Capote At Home Author Truman Capote (1924 – 1984) relaxes with a book and a cigarette in his cluttered apartment, Brooklyn Heights, New York. 1958. Paper size 40 x 40" inches / 1...

This late-1950s photograph, taken by society photographer Slim Aarons, features people sunbathing at La Canzone del Mare in Capri, Italy. This is an estate-stamped and hand-numbered...

The 1956 lithography by Jean-Gabriel Domergue, part of the renowned La Parisienne portfolio, stands as an elegant representation of post-war French art and a celebration of the quint...

Inscribed on base, 'W.G.' for Wedo Georgetti (American, 1911-2005) and created circa 1950. Acquired directly from the artist and accompanied by certificate of authenticity. Born in ...

This dynamic and vibrant original 1952 racing poster by French artist J. Des Gachons captures the high-octane spirit of postwar motorsport in France. Created to promote the Grands Pr...

Georges Braque, French (1882 - 1963) - La Theogonie d'Hesiode Frontispiece, Year: 1953, Medium: Etching, Image Size: 14.5 x 11.5 inches, Size: 17.5 x 13.5 in. (44.45 x 34.29 cm), Pr...

Y. Gonez (French, mid-20th century) Market Scene, Montmartre with Sacré-Cœur, ca. 1950s Oil on canvas, in a Montparnasse-style frame In this lively street scene, Y. Gonez captures t...

The circa 1955 travel poster created by the renowned Mexican artist Diego Rivera, promoting Mexico - Décoration murale Palais National, was issued by the National Tourism Office of M...

Paris Ostrich from the Paris In Colour Series 1956-61 By Peter Cornelius 60 x 40 inches / 152 x 101 cm paper size Printed 2022 Archival pigment print Framing and size options avai...

(after) Georges Braque, (1882 - 1963) Les Oiseaux Noirs (Black Birds), 1956 Lithograph Printed in Jacomet workshop On vellum 40 x 48 cm (c. 16 x 19 inc...

Medium: original woodcut. This is a richly inked impression printed on laid paper, executed for the hard to find XXe Siecle Christmas issue (No. 13), published in Paris in 1959 by Sa...

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...

This original circa 1950 French anatomical poster, titled Tête osseuse – Face antérieure (Skull – Anterior Face), was created by G. Lucas for educati...

11 x 14" vintage silver gelatin photograph of Danish dancer and choreographer Erik Bruhn, 1956. Signed by Jack Mitchell on the print recto. Comes directly f...

Andre DERAIN Birth of Venus Original drypoint etching Stamp signature of the artist On vellum 45 x 34 cm (c. 18 x 14 in) Excellent condition

Eric Cederberg (1897-1984) Beach with pearls, ca. 1950 Oil on panel 9 1/10 × 14 3/5 in l 23 × 37 cm Frame included: 13 3/4 x 19 1/3 l 35 x 49 cm Signed lower left Exhibition history...

Harlem, 1954 by Leonard Freed, is a 14” x 11” photograph from the photographer's Black in White America book (p. 91). The gelatin silver print from the estate is stamped verso (bac...

Rare vintage original limited edition stone lithograph, printed by Mourlot in Paris, France, on vélin du Marais watermarked paper. this is not signed as issued. This is from a signed...

Norman Parkinson Golfing at Le Toque 1939 printed later Silver gelatin print 40 x 30 inches Estate stamped and numbered on verso A woman in a white suit hitting a golf ball in a sa...

Beautiful original US threesheet (104×206 cm) for CAT GIRL directed by Peter Hennessy in 1957 starring Barbara Shelley. Poster is linen backed for restoration and longevity purpose...

Reigns and Feathers by Toni Frissell A decorated horse and its cart await their travels in a Capri market, 1959. (Toni Frissell) Limited signature stamped edition print 60 x 40" i...

Albert Goltyakov (1924-2016) Born in a family of workers. Studied at the Krasnoselsk Technical School of Artistic Metal Processing (1948-52), graduated from the LVMA Department of ...

Medium: lithograph (after the the sketch). Executed as a sketchbook drawing during the middle 1950's and subsequently made available by Picasso for publication as a lithograph. This ...

Soho Waiters' Race (1955) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Limited Estate Stamped (Photo by Slim Aarons/Getty Images) Waiters carrying half bottles of champagne set off on the annual...

Pharaoh is an artwork realized by an unknown in mid-20th Century. Tempera on Papyrus. 33 x 87 cm ; 49 x 103 cm with frame. Good conditions!

Josef Sudek View of Prague Original gelatin silver print 14 x 9 cm (c. 5.5 x 3.5 in) Authenticated on the back by the workshop stamp (see picture) Excellent condition

Medium: original lithograph. This lithograph is from the rare 1950 "Improvisations" portfolio, published by the Artists Equity Association of New York on the occasion of the 1950 Spr...

California Farmhouse Landscape in Watercolor on Paper Original watercolor painting of a farmhouse at the top of a hill by Bertram Spencer (American, 1918-1992). A small farmhouse si...

Signed lower right, 'A. Minewski' for Alexander Minewski (American, 1917-1979) and painted circa 1950. Born in Detroit, Alexander Minewski left home at the age of 14 to work in the circus. He subsequently worked as a sign painter and a logger. Minewski first studied at the Society of Arts and Crafts in Detroit (1936-1939) and received scholarships that allowed him to attend the Art Students League in New York City (1939-1942). There, he studied under artists including Jean Charlot, Ernest Fiene, George Grosz and Vaclav Vytlacil. During World War II, Minewski joined the army and fought as a combat engineer. Wounded in Burma while fighting with Merrill's Marauders, he spent two years there recovering from his wounds. Following his time in Burma, Minewski studied for two years on the G.I. Bill in Paris at the Académie de la Grande Chaumiere (1950-1952) and, independently, with Hans Hofmann in New York City (1952-1953). Hofmann was influential on his style and his work shifted away from a moody realism towards a fuller expressionism. In 1954, Minewski began spending his summers at the artist’s colony in Monhegan Island, Maine. While there, he was able to work and collaborate with other artists and friends such as Ted Davis...

Lithograph on Fabriano paper, edited in 1957 
Limited edition of 150 copies, numbered as 43/150 in lower left corner. 
Hand signed by Giuseppe Capogrossi in pencil in the lower right...

5035 Vintage Italian oil Painting "The Streets of Naples Italy" Framed in a black wood frame Image size 13x10"

Artist: Fernand Leger Medium: Lithographic Poster, 1953 Dimensions: 25.5 x 18.5 in, 64.8 x 47 cm Arches Paper - Good Condition A This vivid lithographic poster in six colors by Fernand Leger was created for an exhibition of paintings at the Galerie Louis Carre...

LLuís Muntané Muns (Mataró 1899 - Barcelona 1987). "Joven con cesta de flores". Firmado a mano en el ángulo inferior derecho. Y placa en marco inferior. Óleo sobre lienzo. Medidas: 9...

Montego Bikini 1946 Extra Oversize Limited Signature Stamped Edition by Toni Frissell Fashion model Natahli (Natalie) Nickerson Paine wearing a bikini, lying on a platform near wate...