1950s Art

Dorothy Dehner Untitled Mid Century Modern abstract sculptural drawing, 1955 Marker and graphite on paper Signed and dated by Dorothy Dehner in black felt tip pen on the front Frame ...

Sphinx is an original Linocut Print realized by Mino Maccari in 1951. Very Good condition. No Signature. Mino Maccari (1898-1989) was an Ita...

PABLO PICASSO (1881-1973) Picador (A. R. 160) Terre de faïence plate, 1952, from the edition of 500, incised 'Edition Picasso', partially glazed and painted, with the Edition Pica...

Lithograph on vélin paper. Paper Size: 9.06 x 7.875 inches. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Catalogue raisonné references: Chagall, Marc, and Julien Cain. Chagall Li...

This hexagonal tile, created by Pablo Picasso in 1956, is made of chamotted red earthenware clay and has decoration in engobes in black and white. It is from the edition of 350, num...

Black and white capture of star actress Marilyn Monroe smiling close up, wearing a fedora. -- One-of-a-kind original vintage press print from the Celebrity Vault archives. Own a pie...

Vin - From the 12 plate Portfolio, 1959 Published by Denise Rene, Paris Lithograph in colors on heavy paper 20 x 26 inches Numbered in pencil, edition of 126/150 AUGUSTE HERBIN (18...

Gabriel Amat Pagés (Barcelona, ​​August 2, 1899 - September 26, 1984) was a Spanish architect, draftsman and painter who achieved great recognition as a watercolorist. Amat is the s...

Lithograph on vélin paper. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Good condition, with centerfold, as issued. Notes: From Derrière le miroir, N° 85-86, 1956. Published by A...

Medium: lithograph. This lithograph (after the Vlaminck painting) was printed in Paris in 1958 at the Mourlot atelier and published in an edition of 2000. The image size is 9 x 6 1/2...

One of the famous members of the Humanist photography in France. Signed lower right by the artist. Stamp of the artist's studio on the back.

Antique American impressionist southern oil painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Label from a Florida frame shop verso.

Medium: multi-stone color lithograph (after the original Bonnard lithograph). Printed in 1952 on Renage paper at the Mourlot atelier in faithful recreation of the original. According...

William Pellicone (American 1915-2004) Mixed media, pyrography, oil on wood carving painting. Dated 1958 Title - Enthymeme #14. Oil painting on carved and burnt distressed wood panel. Inscribed verso Enthymeme Wm. Pellicone #14, 9-4-58. Label on reverse with a typed definition for Enthymeme. Dimensions: 27 inches high, 42.5 inches wide. Metal wrap frame. Provenance: from a Shelter Island NY home that was designed by architect Henry J. Gazon - A.I.A. built in 1959. William Pellicone (1915-2004) was an American painter known for his abstract compositions and use of vibrant colors. He was born in New York City and studied at the Art Students League and the Brooklyn Museum Art School. Pellicone's early work was influenced by the Social Realist movement of the 1930s and 1940s, with his paintings often featuring realistic depictions of urban scenes and working-class people. However, in the 1950s he shifted towards abstraction, exploring the interplay of color and form. Pellicone's mature style was characterized by his use of vibrant, saturated colors, often applied in thick layers of paint. His paintings often featured geometric shapes and organic forms, with a strong sense of movement and energy. In addition to his painting, Pellicone was also a respected teacher and arts administrator. He taught at the New York Institute of Technology and the State University of New York, and served as the director of the Islip Art Museum on Long Island. Pellicone's artwork was exhibited widely during his lifetime, and he was the recipient of numerous awards and honors, including a National Endowment for the Arts grant in 1977. Today, his paintings can be found in the collections of museums and galleries around the world, including the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, D.C. and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. William Pellicone (Born 1915) is active/lives in New York. William Pellicone is known for Abstract expressionist, landscape and non-objective art. An American artist, sculptor, architect. He exhibited at Pennsylvania Academy Fine Arts...

Medium: lithograph (after the drawing). Printed in Paris in 1951 at the atelier Dreux-Barry in an edition of 1000. Sheet size: 12 1/4 x 9 1/4 inches (310 x 235 mm). Signed in the pla...

3925 Oil on artist board landscape painting Image size 15.5x19.5" Set in a period oak frame

Delicate mid century still-life of white and pink roses in crystal vase with a soft, lime green background by listed California artist Helen Mae Enoch Gleiforst (American, 1903-1997)...

Antique American abstract oil painting. Oil on board. Framed. In excellent original condition. Handsomely framed in a giltwood molding. Excellent condition, ready to hang and en...

Medium: wood engraving (after the watercolor). Printed in Paris in 1955 at the atelier Coulouma for "Mille nuits et une nuit" (1001 Nights) which was the last major portfolio by Kees...

Medium: original lithograph. This lithograph was printed in 1956 for the "Improvisations" portfolio, published by the Artists Equity Association of New York on the occasion of the 19...

Medium: lithograph (after the original lithograph poster). During the late 1940's and throughout the 1950's, Picasso created a series of posters at the atelier of Mourlot Freres. The...

This lovely pastel painting on paper by John Alfred Begg (1903 - 1974) is a striking cubist nude study in blue, purple, and orange-rust colors with contrasting black lines. The artwork is signed in the bottom right corner. Provenance: From the estate of the artist. Newly reframed in an elegant deep-textured wood frame with orange, black, and gilded colors, original beige jute matte, and glass protection. Measurements: With frame: 17.13 in wide (43.5 cm) x 24.41 in high (62 cm). Opening view: 6.50 in wide (16.5 cm) x 12.44 in (31.5 cm). Biography: John Alfred Begg was born in New Smyrna Beach...

Street Night (1954) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print (Photo by Monty Fresco/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images) 29th September 1954: A bus and cars travelling ...

Antique American modernist landscape oil painting. Oil on canvas. Framed. Signed "Lee Tang".

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 ...

3924 Landscape oil painting on artist board Set in a pickled oak period frame Image size 19.5x15.5" Signed on verso

Antique American modernist abstract oil painting. Oil on canvasboard. No signature found. Framed. Image size, 24L x 18H.

Medium: original lithograph. This lithograph was printed in 1955 for the "Improvisations" portfolio, and published by the Artists Equity Association of New York in an edition of 2000...

Black and white candid capture of the King, Elvis Presley, gazing to the camera in a true action shot of the Rock N Roll star. Elvis Presley known mononymously as Elvis, was an Amer...

Medium: original lithograph. Printed in Paris in 1958 at the Mourlot atelier, and published by Andre Sauret in an edition of 2000. Size: 9 1/2 x 12 1/4 inches (242 x 310 mm). Signed ...

The Art of Conversation (Three characters on...) Etching, 1958 Signed in pencil lower right: “Gromaire” (see photo) Edition: 110 (18/110) see photo Printed on RIVES paper Publisher: ...

In a style similar to Modigliani, Boulanger depicts a saint holding a baby and crossing the water on the back of a ram (Belier in French). This poster was printed as a reproduction o...

Lithograph on vélin du Marais paper. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Good condition. Notes: From the volume, Verve: Revue Artistique et Littéraire, Vol. IX, N° 35-36...

Acrylic on masonite. This is a pivotal work in deep and radiant cobalt blue from 1950. It dipicts calligraphic and hieroglyph structures over a grid and pyramidal base by the first generation abstract expressionist. Provenance: Skinner: November 13, 1992 [Lot 00219}, The entry in the Skinner catalog indicates that the painting came directly from the artist to the family of the consignor to Skinner. Kaminsky Auctions. There is an unbroken paper trail that traces the ownership of the painting from the current owner, through two auction houses to the artist. Perfect unbroken provenance. Pousette-Dart was among the most inventive of the Abstract Expressionist generation, His uncanny talent was to expand the nature of abstraction and still make each mark each element very much his own; a reflection of what he called   "the concealed power of the spirit," he said, “not of the brute physical form."   His was not aiming for a singular, realized aesthetic formula but to expand the possibilities of painting; the transcendental in painting. Typical of such invention and exploration is this  painting  Untitled 1950 when the artist was only 34 years old and represented by one of the champions of the new American painting, Betty Parsons.  
A banner year for Pousette-Dart, the Museum of Modern Art acquired their first painting by the Minnesota born artist.  He worked on easel size works such as this painting an oil on masonite. At the same time Pousette-Dart was also working on larger scale works such as Path of the Hero, running over ten feet in length now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.  Both contain fields of color articulated by a highly sophisticated white hieroglyphic vocabulary. Rather than demonstrate an expressionist sensibility, Pousette-Dart harnesses his more cerebral ideas transforming thick areas of paint into a more refined composition of geometric forms akin to the pattern and forms of say a stained glass window. In a way he is looking back at Fugue, 1940 a black and white composition which makes use of a similar format of painting albeit smaller. Color and form are minimal, but what Pousette-Dart has maximized is the rhythmic and syncopated character of painting casting his ideas into purely symbolic terms that one might link to the pictograms of Adolph Gottlieb. Nonetheless, nature is always at the core of Pousette-Dart’s thinking and dreaming. Here he has transformed the local Ramapo Mountains—where he will eventually move with his family to live and work— into a complex series of articulated fragments linked by style, scale and color.  The painting’s imagery built on two large triangles and reduced to just two colors, cobalt blue and white all outlined in black.  Pousette-Dart symbols stacked in horizontal and vertical rows:  blue is ground, white is language, symbolic of light, consciousness and awareness . The painting maintains a mystical character images compounded that formulate a secret code and linked to the series of white paintings Pousette-Dart authored in the first half of the 1950s. Get up close to the picture and you discover images within images a kind of picture puzzle...

Medium: pochoir. Printed in 1952 for the Temoignages pour l'art abstrait portfolio (Witnesses for Abstract Art) and published by Editions d'Art d'Aujourd'hui in an edition of 1500. S...

Shulman, Morris (American, 1912-1978). UNTITLED. Casein on paper, circa 1951. Signed, lower left. 14 1/2 x 21 3/4 inches, framed to 23 x 30 inches. In excellent condition. Shulman st...

Original ARIZONA, Fly TWA (Airlines) vintage travel poster. Archival linen backed in excellent condition, ready to frame. Grade A. Images shown are of the exact poster you will ...

Gorgeous mid-century Belgian landscape by Gustav Pynaert (Belgium, 1900-1968), c.1950. Signed lower right. Unframed. Image size: 16"H x 20"L. Gustave Pynaert was born in Menen in West Flanders...

Lithograph on vélin vélin de Rives paper. Inscription: unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Good condition. Notes: from the folio, Résurrection de l'oiseau, Georges Braque, 1958. Publ...

This black-and-white photograph, taken in 1952 in Paris along the Seine River, captures a tranquil and picturesque moment. In the foreground, a man wearing a light-colored straw hat ...

Medium: lithograph (after the poster). Printed in Paris in 1950 by Mourlot Freres, this lithograph faithfully reproduces the original Toulouse-Lautrec poster in a smaller-size format...

Medium: wood engraving (after the watercolor). Printed in Paris in 1955 at the atelier Coulouma for "Mille nuits et une nuit" (1001 Nights) which was the last major portfolio by Kees...

The timeless tale of "La Belle et la Bête" has captivated audiences for centuries, with its origins dating back to Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve's 1740 novel. In 1946, the visionary filmmaker Jean Cocteau brought this beloved story to life in his first feature film adaptation. His cinematic masterpiece enchanted viewers with its breathtaking sets, lavish costumes, and groundbreaking visual effects. The film, starring Jean Marais and Josette Day, has since become a cherished gem of French cinema, with its enduring legacy living on in both animation and live-action adaptations. In 2017, the tale was reimagined once again in a live-action format. However, in the realm of film poster art, the 1951 original second edition by Jean-Denis Malclès stands as a true work of art. Jean-Denis Malclès, an accomplished French artist, was known for his expertise in various artistic mediums. From opera set designs to book illustrations, his passion for painting shone through. His lifelong friend and renowned filmmaker, Jean Cocteau, commissioned Malclès to create a poster that would capture the essence of his fantasy romance film, "La Belle et la Bête." Malclès' foray into the world of film poster design was a departure from his usual artistic pursuits, but it resulted in a work of sheer magnificence. Malclès' poster for "La Belle et la Bête" is nothing short of magnificent. It exquisitely captures the magical and surreal imagery that defines the film. The central imagery depicts a stunning representation of Belle and the Beast, with the Beast in a regal pose as Belle gently embraces him. The use of color, shadow, and light in the poster evokes the enchanting atmosphere of the film. It is a true testament to Malclès' ability to convey complex emotions and themes with simplicity and elegance, much like the film itself. Jean-Denis Malclès' poster for "La Belle et la Bête" is widely regarded as one of the most iconic and definitive film posters of the 20th century. Its ability to capture the essence of Cocteau's cinematic masterpiece while retaining its artistic integrity is nothing short of remarkable. The poster has endured through the decades and remains a testament to the enduring power of art to evoke the magic of cinema. In conclusion, Jean-Denis Malclès' 1951 original second edition movie poster for "La Belle et la Bête" is a testament to the everlasting appeal of both the film and the story. Malclès' exceptional artistic talent was instrumental in creating a work of art that transcends the boundaries of mere film promotion...

Medium: original lithograph. This lithograph was printed in 1955 for the "Improvisations" portfolio, and published by the Artists Equity Association of New York in an edition of 2000...

This original lithographic poster was created for an exhibition of works at the Musée D'Art Moderne in Céret, France, in 1957. This portrait of Spanish Sculptor and Picasso friend, M...

Five Ideas for Sculpture Lithograph, 1981 Signed and numbered in pencil by the artist lower margin. (see photos) Edition: (35/50) 50 There were also 15 Roman Numeral artist's proofs....

Image dimensions: 34.5 x 2 x 21.5 cm. African Butterfly Woman is an original collage realized in France in the middle of the XX Century. Original ...

A wonderful 1950's French expressionist oil on canvas depicting figures at a busy funfair, by Parisian artist André Beaucé. Excellent quality work painted with thick impasto brush work. Signed lower centre. Artist: André Beaucé (French, 1911-1974) Title: Funfair Medium: Oil on canvas Size: 25.5 x 21 inches (65 x 54 cm) André Beaucé was a French painter born on May 23, 1911 in Rennes and died on January 2, 1974 in Paris . A pupil of the School of Fine Arts in Rennes, a graduate of the National School of Decorative Arts where he was admitted in 1932, André Beaucé was a pupil in the workshops of André Lhote and Simon, with Yves Brayer . He won the Abd-el-Tif prize in 1946 and was a regular at the Salon d'Automne. After having lived for several years in Algeria, and in particular at Villa Abd El Tif where he was a scholarship holder from 1946 to 1948, André Beaucé returned to France in 1949 and resumed his teaching at the Schools of Paris. His painting is then powerfully expressionist, free from any system. In the 1950s, we notice vigorous, uncompromising, intense portraits, captured in an almost caricatural way. The tones, always very mounted, are opposed with force in a composition cut with vigor. After the dark years of the war, Beaucé’s art reflects a violent vision of a certain reality that is always brutal and yet magnificent. Exhibitions Paris, 1936 to 1945, Salon of the National Society of Fine Arts . Tunis, 1946, Exhibition of French Africa. Algiers, 1947, Abd-el-Tif. Paris, 1948, Letourneur gallery. Paris, from 1950 to 1960, Salon d'Automne and Salon Comparaisons . Paris, 1962, Roy's gallery. Paris, May 1963, Exhibition organized on the occasion of the Estates General on Disarmament , Cercle Volney. First Salon Biarritz - San Sebastian: School of Paris - Painting, sculpture: André Beauce, Georges-André Klein , Adrienne Jouclard , Jean Joyet , Robert Lotiron , Roland Bierge , Andrée Bordeaux-Le Pecq , Henri Hayden , Franck Innocent , Germaine Lacaze...

Medium: Lithograph on vélin paper Year: 1952 Paper Size: 12.125 x 9.25 inches Inscription: Signed in the plate and unnumbered, as issued Notes: From the album, The Circus by Toulouse...

Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) - La Comédie Humaine Lithograph from 1954. Dimensions of work: 35.5 x 26.5 cm Publisher: Tériade, Paris. The work is in Excellent condition. Fast and s...

Giorgio de CHIRICO Horses in a Mythological Landscape, c. 1955 Lithograph and stencil (Jacomet workshop) Printed signature in the plate On light vellum 48 x 38 cm (c. 19 x 15 in) V...

Medium: offset lithograph with pochoir coloring. Printed in 1958 and published in Milan by Silvana Editoriale d'Arte in an edition of 200. Image size: 8 3/4 x 8 3/4 inches (225 x 223...

Medium: Lithograph on vélin paper, mounted on vélin paper backing sheet, as issued. Year: 1954 Paper Size: 12 x 9.25 inches; image size: 9.45 x 7.08 inches Inscription: Signed in the...

Awesome black and white capture of the King, Elvis Presley, performing on a patio with his guitar. Elvis Presley, known mononymously as Elvis, was an American singer and actor. Know...

New England Skiing - 'Skiing Essentials' (1955) - Limited Estate Stamped - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print (Photo By Slim Aarons/Getty Images Archive) A couple prepares for a day's ski...

A modern abstract expressionist oil painting signed illegibly and dated 1956.

This stunning 1956 travel poster, designed by Ray Delvert, showcases the Château de Chambord, one of the most iconic castles of the Loire Valley. Part of a series promoting French he...

Lithograph on vélin paper. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Good condition. Notes: From Derrière le miroir, N° 105-106, 1958. Published by Aimé Maeght, Éditeur, Paris...

Medium: lithograph (after the original lithograph poster executed for Maison de la Pensee of Paris). During the late 1940's and throughout the 1950's, Henri Matisse created a series ...

Marilyn In Grand Central Station (1955) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print (Photo by Ed Feingersh/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) NEW YORK - MARCH 24: Actress Marilyn Monroe takes the ...