1950s Art

This exquisite lithograph and pochoir after Fernand Leger (1881–1955), titled Nature Morte au Journal (Still Life with Newspaper), from the folio Contrastes, 13 Aquarelles, Gouache, ...

This late 1950s aerial landscape photograph, captured by society photographer Slim Aarons, features a group of people snorkelling off a small boat in Malta. This is an estate stampe...

Linocut on vélin paper. Paper Size: 12.4 x 9.65 inches. Inscription: Signed in the plate and unnumbered, as issued. Catalogue raisonné references: Catalogue raisonné reference: Matis...

Medium: pochoir (after the watercolor and collage). Printed in Paris by the atelier of Daniel Jacomet, and published in 1955 by Heinz Berggruen for a rare catalogue. The image measur...

Lively abstract painting with primary tones of yellows, reds and greens with accents of blue and black on white background, 1952. Signed lower right. Original artwork on paper dis...

Gabriella Rainer-Istvanffy (Austrian, 1886–1963) Cats at Play Oil on canvas, circa 1950 26 x 30 inches (framed) signed lower right This charming composition by Gabriella Rainer-Istv...

Original Marilyn Monroe Photograph Original photograph of Marilyn Monroe posing in her dressing room on the film of "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" by photographer Milton Gold (American,...

Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) - La Pique Lithograph from 1961. Dimensions of work: 31 x 25 cm. Reference: Bloch 1014; Cramer 113.IV. Printed by Atelier Fernand Mourlot, Paris. The wo...

Vintage American impressionist landscape oil painting. Oil on board. Framed. Measuring: 15 by 18 inches overall, and 11 by 14 painting alone. In excellent original condition. Handso...

Lithograph realized in December 1955. Hand signed and VAEVO ( (=Vernieuwing van Opvoeding en Onderwijs beweging (Upbringing and Education Renewal Movement) lower left. This impress...

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...

Jean Cocteau (1889 - 1963 ) " Chèvre-pied broutant " signed and dated Jean Cocteau 1958 . marked and numbered Edition originale de jean Cocteau Atelier Madeline- jolly 4/30 (under...

Vivid and bright watercolor landscape of a village perched atop a hillside in Madagascar by French artist Stephane Magnard (1917-2010), circa 1950. Signed lower left. Stéphane Magna...

Family Snapper (1959) Limited Estate Stamped (Photo By Slim Aarons) Babe Paley (Mrs William Paley) by the pool. Her husband, William Paley is snapping the photographer at their ...

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

Large oil on canvas by Edouard GOERG (1893-1969), France, 1955. LES 3 BRUNES. With frame : 114x95cm - 44.9x37.4 inches ; without frame : 92.2x73 cm - 36.3x28.75 inches. Format 30F. S...

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

Michel Marie POULAIN French National Day : Sailors having Fun Original oil on canvas Handsigned in the lower left corner On canvas 55 x 65 cm (c. 22 x 26 inch) Presented in golden w...

Original "Mexico, País de Maravillas" Linen-Backed Vintage Poster, c. 1950s. Grade A- condition. Immerse yourself in the vibrant charm of mid-c...

A luminous mid-century floral still life by noted artist Miriam Tabor. This elegant composition features soft pink blooms in a dark vase, set before a sunlit window. Tabor’s fluid br...

This exquisite lithograph and pochoir by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled L'ecuyere au cheval rouge (The Horsewoman with the Red Horse), from the album XXe Siecle, Nouvelle serie No....

Black & White Monochrome Photograph of a Female Nude by Contemporary by legendary American Photographer, Larry Colwell (1911-1972). Photo Size 9.5 x 6 inches - Signed on the rear Unmounted & Unframed Larry Colwell American, 1911-1972 Born 1911, Detroit, Michigan Died 1972, New Canaan...

Medium: lithograph (after the pencil drawing). Printed in Paris in 1952 by Mourlot Freres in an edition of 1500. The total sheet (including margins) measures 12 3/8 x 9 5/8 inches (3...

Archivally framed with Museum Glass which filters out 99% of UV rays and reflective glare. Titled and dated in pen lower left corner. Signed in pen lower right corner.

This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Quai de Bercy (Bercy Quay), from the folio Derriere le miroir, No. 67–68, originates from the 1954 edition published by Maeght Editeur, Paris, and printed by Mourlot Freres, Paris, 1954. Quai de Bercy captures Chagall’s poetic vision of Paris as a dreamlike landscape where memory, color, and emotion converge. The work’s lyrical composition and radiant palette embody Chagall’s deep affection for the city that shaped his artistic identity, blending reality and reverie in perfect harmony. Executed as a lithograph on velin paper, this work measures 15 x 22 inches, with centerfold as issued. Unsigned and unnumbered as issued. The edition exemplifies the superb craftsmanship of Mourlot Freres, Paris. Artwork Details: Artist: Marc Chagall (1887–1985) Title: Quai de Bercy (Bercy Quay), from the folio Derriere le miroir, No. 67–68 Medium: Lithograph on velin paper Dimensions: 15 x 22 inches (38.1 x 55.88 cm), with centerfold as issued Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered as issued Date: 1954 Publisher: Maeght Editeur, Paris Printer: Mourlot Freres, Paris Catalogue raisonne reference: Cramer, Patrick, and Meret Meyer. Marc Chagall: Catalogue Raisonne des Livres Illustres. Patrick Cramer Editeur, 1995, illustration 24; Mourlot, Fernand, and Marc Chagall. Chagall Lithographe I: 1922–1957. Andre Sauret, 1960, illustration 93. Condition: Well preserved, consistent with age and medium Provenance: From the folio Derriere le miroir, No. 67–68, published by Maeght Editeur, Paris; printed by Mourlot Freres, Paris, 1954 Notes: On the occasion of the ‘Paris’ exhibition, Marc Chagall created for this triple issue of Derriere Le Miroir XII pages of Lithography. About the Publication: Derriere le miroir (Behind the Mirror) was one of the most important art publications of the 20th century, created and published by Maeght Editeur in Paris from 1946 to 1982. Founded by the visionary art dealer and publisher Aime Maeght, the series served as both an exhibition catalogue and a work of art in its own right, uniting original lithographs by leading modern and contemporary artists with critical essays, poetry, and design of the highest quality. Printed by master lithographers such as Mourlot Freres and Arte, Derriere le miroir became synonymous with the artistic vanguard of postwar Europe. Each issue was devoted to a single artist or theme and published to accompany exhibitions at the Galerie Maeght in Paris, featuring works by Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, Georges Braque, Joan Miro, Marc Chagall, Alexander Calder, Fernand Leger, and Alberto Giacometti, among others. The publication reflected Maeght’s belief that art should be both accessible and elevated—an ideal realized through its luxurious production values, meticulous printing, and collaboration with the greatest creative minds of its time. About the Artist: Marc Chagall (1887–1985) was a Belarus-born French painter, printmaker, and designer whose visionary imagination, radiant color, and deeply poetic symbolism made him one of the most beloved and influential artists of the 20th century. Rooted in the imagery of his Jewish heritage and the memories of his childhood in Vitebsk, Chagall’s art wove together themes of faith, love, folklore, and fantasy with a dreamlike modern sensibility. His unique style—merging elements of Cubism, Fauvism, Expressionism, and Surrealism—defied categorization, transforming ordinary scenes into lyrical meditations on memory and emotion. Influenced by Russian icon painting, medieval religious art, and the modern innovations of artists such as Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, and Georges Braque, Chagall developed a profoundly personal visual language filled with floating figures, vibrant animals, musicians, and lovers that symbolized the transcendent power of imagination and love. During his early years in Paris, he became an integral part of the Ecole de Paris circle, forming friendships with Amedeo Modigliani, Fernand Leger, and Sonia Delaunay, and his creative spirit resonated with that of his peers and successors—Alexander Calder, Alberto Giacometti, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro, Wassily Kandinsky, Marcel Duchamp, and Man Ray—artists who, like Chagall, sought to push the boundaries of perception, emotion, and form. Over a prolific career that spanned painting, printmaking, stained glass, ceramics, and stage design, Chagall brought an unparalleled poetic sensibility to modern art, infusing even the most abstract subjects with human warmth and spiritual depth. His works are held in the most prestigious museums around the world, including the Museum of Modern Art, the Centre Pompidou, the Tate, and the Guggenheim, where they continue to inspire generations of artists and collectors. The highest price ever paid for a Marc Chagall artwork is approximately 28.5 million USD, achieved in 2017 at Sotheby’s New York for Les Amoureux (1928). Marc Chagall Quai de Bercy 1954, Chagall Derriere le miroir No. 67–68, Chagall Mourlot lithograph, Chagall Maeght...

This exquisite lithograph and pochoir by Joan Miro (1893–1983), titled Femme et oiseau dans la nuit (Woman and Bird in the Night), from the album XXe Siecle, Nouvelle serie No. 8, or...

This exquisite lithograph by Henri Matisse (1869–1954), titled La tristesse du roi (The Sorrow of the King), from Verve, Revue Artistique et Litteraire, Vol. VII, No. 27–28, originat...

Marilyn Monroe (1954) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print (Photo by Baron/Getty Images) circa 1954: Marilyn Monroe (1926 - 1962), the most famous of Hollywood's female film stars, relaxes...

3991A Vintage Impressionist landscape California coastal inlet. Set in a custom silvered wood frame Image size 23.5x19.5"

Beauty and the Beast (1959) Limited Estate Stamped (Photo By Slim Aarons) Lady Daphne Cameron (Mrs. George Cameron) on a tiger skin rug in the trophy room at socialite Laddie San...

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)...

Fernand LÉGER Still life with Blue Pitcher and Fruits, c. 1950 Original lithograph and stencil (Jacomet workshop) Printed signature in the plate On paper 43 x 33 cm (c. 17 x 13 Inc...

Jean-Gabriel DOMERGUE At the Moulin Rouge : French Cancan, 1956 Original lithograph (Mourlot workshop) Printed signature in the plate On Japan paper 40 x 31 cm (c. 16 x 12") INFORM...

Acquiring a mid-20th-century Fauvist painting by Wilhelm Henning is an opportunity to own a piece of art that captures the vibrant spirit and expressive color palette of the Fauvist ...

Antique Italian impressionist seascape oil painting. Oil on canvas, lain to board. Framed. Signed. Measuring: 30 by 42 inches overall, and 24.5 by 36.5 painting alone. In excellen...

Pablo Picasso (1881–1973) was one of the greatest artists of the 20th century, the founder of Cubism, and one of those who radically transformed the understanding of form, space, and...

Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) - L'atelier de Cannes Lithograph from 1958. On Arches paper. Dimensions of work: 44.8 x 33.4 cm. Plate signed. It's an enhanced version of the first st...

Make Up Mirror (1953) - Silver Gelatin Print (Photo by Thurston Hopkins/Picture Post/Getty Images Archive) 8th August 1953: Judy Dunlop, a participant in the Holiday Girl...

A large American Abstract Expressionist oil on canvas painting by Pacific Northwest artist Frederick Heidel ( 1915-2000), "Blue Landscape", Oregon, circa 1955. This is a large & earl...

This mid-1950s portrait photograph, captured by society photographer Slim Aarons, features Swedish model Inga Lindgren, wife of Argentinian finance minister Ceferino Alonso Irigoyen,...

A handsome ca. 1950 black & white Abstraction by important Modernist artist Jan Matulka. Image size: 6" x 6 1/2". Framed size: 12 3/4" x 12 3/4". Born in Prague, Czechoslovakia...

Modernist abstract composition signed Geist. Oil on board, circa 1950. Signed lower right. Displayed in a wood frame. Excellent ready to hang condition.

A ca. 1950 watercolor of male bathers in Morocco by artist Andre Delfau. Image size: 7 1/2" x 7 3/4". Archivally matted to 14" x 14". Provenance: Estate of the artist. Born in ...

A superb large 1950's oil on board which we believe to depict the tenement buildings of the Milnes Court area in Edinburgh. Clothes hang from T shaped driers as a lady hangs her wash...

An expressive and colorful modernist landscape by American artist Beverly Erschell. This energetic composition bursts with bold brushwork and a dynamic palette of yellows, pinks, blu...

Henri MATISSE Underwater life, 1954 Original lithograph Printed signature in the plate On light wove paper 31 x 24 cm (c. 12.5 x 10 in) REFRENCES : Published by San Lazzaro / XXèm...

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...

This exquisite lithograph and pochoir after Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled La Bete Bleu (The Blue Beast), from the folio Couleur amour, 13 Aquarelles, Gouaches, Lavis (Color of Lov...

Moise KISLING Dreaming Nude Lithograph enhanced with watercolor stencil Printed signature in the plate On vellum 38 x 28 cm (c. 15 x 11 inch) Very good condition

This exquisite lithograph after Henri Matisse (1869–1954), titled Nu Bleu VI (Blue Nude VI), from Verve, Revue Artistique et Litteraire, Vol. IX, No. 35–36, originates from the 1958 ...

4085 Stylish and well painted 1950's Italian harbor scene Italian Seascape, oil on canvas applied to board, displayed in a gilt wood frame, signed by De Angelis. Image size 10.5 H x ...

C. Andronis French River Landscape, signed and dated 1959 Oil on board Original carved French frame This luminous and expressive painting by C. Andronis captures the vibrant spirit...

"Cafe Culture" by Bert Hardy A waiter serving clients on the terrace of a cafe on the Champs-Elysees, Paris, June 1951. Original publication: Picture Po...

Antique American modernist abstract expressionist oil painting. No signature found.

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

Rare 1950s Original Vintage Gelatin Silver Photograph by DOUGLAS JULEFF - also known as DOUG OF DETROIT - of popular young international physique model LARRY KLEIN. Klein is seen her...

Sun reflecting on the snowy mountains at Meadows Valley, Idaho in this mid century winter landscape by Violet Root (Esther Florence Violet...

This exquisite lithograph after Henri Matisse (1869–1954), titled Ballerine (Ballerina), originates from the 1952 folio Derriere le Miroir, No. 46–47, published by Maeght Editeur, Pa...

Medium: lithograph (after Renoir). One of the most famous Renoir lithographs, this is a portrait of Julie Manet and her cousin Jeanne (Julie Manet wa...

This exquisite heliogravure after Henri Matisse (1869–1954), titled Mme Monique Mercier (Mrs. Monique Mercier), from the album Portraits par Henri Matisse (Portraits by Henri Matisse...