American Modern Art

Acrylic paint, hand drawn charcoal collage elements and printed media papers on sintra panel, heavily textured. Metallic gold paint on edges Female figure appears to be sleeping. F...

Etching on cream wove Japon paper, 7 3/8 x 7 3/4 inches (188 x 197 mm), full margins. Signed and dated in pencil, lower margin. In excellent condition with some minor surface soiling...

Cowgirl in the Studio - Figurative Study in Oil on Canvas A woman in a vest, cowboy hat, and boots by American painter, Patricia Gren Hayes (b. 1932). The model is sitting on a stoo...

A large, Gothic inspired 1930s American Modern drawing of a human skull by notable Chicago artist, Walter Burt Adams (Am. 1903-1990). A highly finished, early example of Adams's re...

Original 1959 Yves Brayer Poster — Les Fêtes de Provence (Année Mireille). Archival linen-backed, original French vintage poster — ready to frame. • Authentic 1959 French travel/cu...

A large, Gothic inspired 1930s American Modern drawing of a human skull by notable Chicago artist, Walter Burt Adams (Am. 1903-1990). A highly finished, early example of Adams's re...

A Gothic inspired 1930s American Modern drawing of a human skull by notable Chicago artist, Walter Burt Adams (Am. 1903-1990). A highly finished, early example of Adams's refined f...

A charming, vintage 1930s Modern forest landscape scene painted in Algonquin Park, Ontario, Canada by notable Chicago artist, Harold Haydon. Many of Haydon's early landscape paintin...

Etching on bluish-grey, antique laid paper, 5 x 3 5/8 inches (127 x 93 mm), signed, dated, and inscribed "III" in pencil, lower margin. A proof impression from the third state (of 3)...

Etching on antique cream laid paper, 7 7/8 x 5 1/8 inches (201 x 130 mm), full margins. Edition of 150. Printed by Federick Reynolds. Signed and dated in pencil, lower right. Arms wa...

Etching and aquatint on antique laid paper, wide margins. Signed, dated and inscribed "Edition of 100" in pencil, lower margin. Second state (of 2)....

Mary Ingebrand-Pohlad (American, b. 1953). Graphite, pastel, and paper collage painting "Nantucket Still Life with Whirligig and Hydrangea" depicting a mixed media still life colla...

A stylish, vintage, 1940s fashion study featuring elegant designs for women's day dresses. Artwork size: 11 x 8 1/2 inches. Pencil on paper. Artwork is unframed, archivally matte...

William Thon, 'Upper Tuscany', a two-sided watercolor, c. 1955. Signed, lower right; titled verso. A fine, expressionist work, with fresh colors, on cream watercolor paper; the image...

Paul Landacre, 'Verdi', wood engraving, 1936, edition 60, (only 14 printed), Wien 188. Signed, titled, and numbered '10/60' in pencil. A fine impression, on cream, laid Japan paper, ...

Dixie Land Jazz, New Orleans, '52 Watercolor and ink on paper, c. 1965 Signed lower left in ink (see photo) Titled in pencil (see photo) Condition: Excellent, minor handling issues I...

Title: French Gouache Portrait Study of Three Navajo and Kumeyaay Figures by Emile GALLOIS (1882-1965, French) Signed: Yes Medium: Original gouache painting on thick unframed paper, ...

Etching on bluish-grey, thin laid paper, 9 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches (242 x 140 mm), full margins. Signed, dated and numbered "II." In very good condition with three pin-point sized dots of...

"Mud Season" - Original Oil on Masonite Original oil landscape winter scene depicting a small wooden barn on the hillside, covered with snow. Crows are seen flying over the melting ...

"Naomi" Mid 20th Century American Bronze Sculpture Female Portrait Figurative Albert W. Wein (1915-1991) "Naomi" Bronze, c. 1960s Signed Figure: 19 1/2 x 5 1/2 x 5 inches Overall he...

A striking 1930s American Modern, Art Deco era drawing, portrait of a young woman by notable Chicago artist, Walter Burt Adams (Am. 1903-1990). A wonderful, early example of Adams'...

(Note: This work is part of our exhibition Connected by Creativity: WPA Era Works from the Collection of Leata and Edward Beatty Rowan) Watercolor...

From The robbers. lithographs by George Grosz for the drama of the same name. photolithography on laid paper. 19 X 25.5 inches (sheet size). This is not hand signed or numbered in ...

Cotton Bay, Bahamas, 1982 by Slim Aarons 16 x 20" print. Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print. Edition of 150. Printed Later. 'Cotton Bay, Bahamas' is a Limited Edition Estate Stam...

William Thon, 'The Ruby R', watercolor, c. 1990. Signed, lower right; titled verso. A fine, expressionist work, on off-white watercolor paper; the image extending to the sheet edges....

William Stephens Shields, Jr., 1925 - 2010 "Nightmare at Baskin Robbins II" 1994 Oil on canvas 48"x42" artist framed Signed lower right William Stephens Shields, Jr., 1925 - 2010 He was born in san Francisco, in 1931, Bill moved to Texas, where he grew up. Moved to New York in 1940 and later joined the Naval Air Corps at the age of 18. He served as an Aviation Cadet in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1945. At the end of WWII, Bill returned to Texas. At 21, Bill re-focused his energy and enrolled in the Chicago Academy of Fine Art as an Illustration major. What followed was a whirlwind of success, great friendships and a sense of belonging he had never before experienced. Art was his calling and the art-world could not have been less prepared for the likes of Bill Shields. He took them by storm, first Houston, then San Francisco, followed by New York in the late 60's. For 35 years, Bill produced some of the country's best illustrations: fresh, playful, loose and innovative. His illustrations were coveted by such clients as Bantam Books, Time Life, MacMillan Publishing Co., and were awarded numerous gold medals by the Societies of Illustrators in New York, San Francisco and Los Angeles, and the Houston Artists Guild. Later, following inspirational trips to Mexico and France, Bill shifted his attention to the self-directed world of fine art. After years of sculpting, making assemblages, painting nudes and landscapes, he settled on the exploration of large abstract oil paintings. His paintings have been exhibited in galleries in San Francisco, Connecticut and New York. CV EDUCATION: Chicago Academy Of Fine Art San Antonio Art Institute MAJOR FIELDS OF PROFESSIONAL ENDEAVOR: Freelance graphic design and illustration Instructor of painting and illustration Landscape, figurative and abstract painting ART RELATED EMPLOYMENT: (Professor of Art) California College of Arts and Crafts, Oakland, CA Academy of Art College, San Francisco, CA San Francisco Art Institute San Jose State University AWARDS FOR ILLUSTRATION, Gold Medals: New York Society of Illustrators Los Angeles Society of Illustrators San Francisco Society of Illustrators Dallas-Fort Worth Art Director's Club Houston Artist's Guild BIBLIOGRAPHY: Feature articles in: American Artist, Communication Arts, Print, North Light. Architectural design featured in: Better Homes and Gardens, American Home, Sunset Magazine, Architectural Digest. ILLUSTRATION CLIENTS: Oil Companies: Champlin Oil Company, Mobil Oil Company, Continental Oil Company, Standard Oil Company, Humble Oil and Refining Company. Industrial: Hughes Tool Company, General Electric, United States Steel, Phelps Dodge, Sylvania Television, Texas Gulf Sulphur, Litton Industries, Houston Lighting and Power Company...

'GTO' is an Archival Inkjet Print by contemporary photographer Morgan Silk. GTO by Morgan Silk is available in this size of 17" x 24" in an edition of 25. The iconic Ford Pontiac ...

A charming, finely drawn American Modern portrait drawing of a young child, attributed to artist Alice Beach Winter (1877-1970). Artwork size: 10 x 8 inches, graphite on paper (Fr...

Mary Van Blarcom, 'Gardenias', color serigraph, c. 1945, edition small. Signed 'Van B' in pencil in the image, lower right. Titled in pencil, bottom left sheet corner. A rich, painterly impression, with fresh colors, on cream wove paper; the full sheet with margins (5/16 to 1 1/16 inches), in excellent condition. Image size 6 x 8 3/8 inches; sheet size 6 7/8 x 10 1/4 inches. Matted to museum standards, unframed. ABOUT THE ARTIST Painter, printmaker and craftsperson, Mary Van Blarcom was born in Newark, New Jersey and studied at Wellesley College. She was a member of the National Serigraph Society where she served on the board of trustees from 1945 through 1952 and was 1st vice-president from 1949-51. She was also a member of the National Association of Women Artists, the Artists Equity Association, the American Color Print Society, the New Jersey Artists Association (Director), and Artists of Today. Van Blarcom exhibited actively throughout the 1940’s at many prominent art organizations including: Montclair Art Museum, 1941-45 and 1947-51 (prize, 1948); Society of Independent Artists, 1942-44; Artists of Today, 1942-46; Elisabeth Ney Museum, 1943; Northwest Printmakers, 1944, 1946-49; Laguna Beach Art Association, 1945-47, 1949; National Association of Women Artists, 1945-50, (prize, 1946); Library of Congress, 1946-47; Museum of Modern Art travelling exhibition, 1945-47; Carnegie Institute, 1947; Serigraph Gallery, 1946, 1951 (solo); American Color Print Society, 1947-52; Newark Museum, 1947-48, 1951; California State Library, 1947, 1949; National Serigraph Society, 1949 (prize), 1950 (prize); University of Chile, 1950; New Jersey State Museum, 1950; Philadelphia Art Alliance, 1951; and the Main Gallery, NY, 1952. Van Blarcom’s work is in the collections of the Newark Public Library, U.S. Library of Congress; the American Association of University Women; New York Public Library; Tel-Aviv Museum, Alabama Polytechnic Institute, Princeton Print Club...

Original 1918 Red Cross Poster - "Have YOU a Red Cross Service Flag?" - Illustrated by Jessie Willcox Smith, Linen Backed. Restored horizontal fold mark and restored small tears along the bottom. This poster is, after all, more than 107 years old. Own a Piece of History! 1918 "Have You a Red Cross Service Flag?" Poster ✨ Step back into history with this original 1918 Red Cross poster. It is a poignant and touching piece of WWI-era Americana, beautifully preserving a time of nationwide unity and heartfelt service. Illustrated by the celebrated artist Jessie Willcox Smith, this lithograph captures the tender moment of a child hanging a Red Cross service flag in the window—a symbol of hope, sacrifice, and pride in supporting humanitarian efforts during World War I. The poster radiates warmth, with Smith’s signature style of innocence and emotional depth shining through in the delicate depiction of the boy, the adorned window, and the serene winter backdrop. The vibrant red and white cross emblem on the service flag is a focal point of the artwork, inspiring viewers to reflect on the values of compassion and generosity that the Red Cross championed during this period. As a significant historical artifact and a beautiful piece of early 20th-century American illustration, this poster would be an exceptional addition to any serious collection of WWI memorabilia...

Hotel Hacienda, 1978 by Slim Aarons 16" x 20" print. Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print. Edition of 150. Printed Later. 'Hotel Hacienda' is a Limited Edition Estate Stamped Digi...

A stylish, vintage, 1940s fashion study featuring elegant designs for women's jewelry, shoes and accessories. Inscribed: "Diamond pin, Black, Starr and Gorham Bag by Lilly Daché Glo...

Original Balsam, Aperitif au Quinaquina vintage stone lithograph printed in 1923. The great artist Jean d’Ylen created this poster after assuming the head of Vercasson after Leone...

Thomas A. Robertson, 'The Orange Point', color serigraph, edition 54, 1941. Signed, titled, and annotated 'Ed/54' in pencil. A fine impression, with fresh colors, on buff wove paper;...

Richard Anuszkiewicz Old Door, 1953 Watercolor on paper Signed and dated by the artist on the lower right front 20 × 14 inches Unframed This unique and extre...

Etching on cream wove paper, 6 x 4 inches (153 x 102 mm), full margins. Signed in pencil, lower margin. From the edition of 150, printed by Frederick Reynolds. [Fletcher 163] This ...

Etching on cream wove paper, 5 9/16 x 2 3/4 inches (142 x 70 mm), full margins. Signed, titled, numbered "III," and inscribed in pencil by the artist in the lower margin, recto. In v...

Drypoint etching on cream laid paper with an oak leaf watermark, c 1935. 7 1/4 x 9 3/4 inches (183 x 241 mm), full margins. Signed, titled and inscribed in pencil, lower margin. A b...

Etching with aquatint printed in brownish black ink on watermarked BFK Rives cream wove paper, 9 1/2 x 7 11/16 inches (240 x 193 mm), full margins. Signed in pencil and numbered 79/...

Il Canille, 1980 by Slim Aarons 16 x 20" print. Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print. Edition of 150. Printed Later. "Il Canille, 1980" is a Limited Edition Estate Stamped Digital ...

Etching and drypoint on greenish cream wove paper, 3 1/4 x 1 15/16 inches (81 x 48 mm), full margins. Signed, dated, and inscribed "III" in pencil. Number 46 from the French Churche...

This artwork titled "Genesis 3th Day" 1962 is a n original colors etching , with embossing by noted American artist Dennis Ray Beall, b.1929. It is hand signed, titled, dated and num...

Skiing Waiters, 1962 by Slim Aarons 16" x 16" print on 16" x 20" paper. Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print. Edition of 150. Printed Later. "Skiing Waiters, 1962" is a Limited Edi...

Edward Avedisian ( 1936-2007 ) Gouache or oil on paper, 3 guys around a car, hand signed in paint lower left, Measures 30"x 22.5" Edward Avedisian (June 15, 1936, Lowell, Massac...

Mary Van Blarcom, 'Crown of Roses', color serigraph, c. 1945, edition not stated but small. Signed in pencil beneath the image, lower left. Titled in pencil, bottom left sheet corner. A rich painterly impression, with fresh colors, on cream laid paper, with full margins (3/8 to 7/8 inch), in excellent condition. Matted to museum standards, unframed. Image size 8 13/16 x 12 11/16 inches; sheet size 9 1/2 x 8 5/16 inches. ABOUT THE ARTIST Painter, printmaker, and craftsperson, Mary Van Blarcom was born in Newark, New Jersey, and studied at Wellesley College. She was a member of the National Serigraph Society, where she served on the board of trustees from 1945 through 1952 and was 1st vice-president from 1949-51. She was also a member of the National Association of Women Artists, the Artists Equity Association, the American Color Print Society, the New Jersey Artists Association (Director), and Artists of Today. Van Blarcom exhibited actively throughout the 1940s at many prominent art organizations, including Montclair Art Museum, 1941-45 and 1947-51 (prize, 1948); Society of Independent Artists, 1942-44; Artists of Today, 1942-46; Elisabeth Ney Museum, 1943; Northwest Printmakers, 1944, 1946-49; Laguna Beach Art Association, 1945-47, 1949; National Association of Women Artists, 1945-50, (prize, 1946); Library of Congress, 1946-47; Museum of Modern Art Traveling Exhibition, 1945-47; Carnegie Institute, 1947; Serigraph Gallery, 1946, 1951 (solo); American Color Print Society, 1947-52; Newark Museum, 1947-48, 1951; California State Library, 1947, 1949; National Serigraph Society, 1949 (prize), 1950 (prize); University of Chile, 1950; New Jersey State Museum, 1950; Philadelphia Art Alliance, 1951; and the Main Gallery, NY, 1952. Van Blarcom’s work is represented in the collections of the Newark Public Library, the U.S. Library of Congress; the American Association of University Women; the New York Public Library; Tel-Aviv Museum, Alabama Polytechnic Institute, Princeton Print Club...

Original Bal du Moulin Rouge “Festival” Vintage Cabaret Poster. Linen-backed in excellent condition, ready to frame. Turn your wall into a Paris night. René Gruau’s electric silh...

Skiing in Vail, 1964 by Slim Aarons 16" x 16" print on 16" x 20" paper. Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print. Edition of 150. Printed Later. 'Skiing in Vail' is a Limited Edition E...

Daniel Gainey by Slim Aarons 16" x 20" print. Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print. Edition of 150. Printed Later. 'Daniel Gainey' is a Limited Edition Estate Stamped Digital C-Typ...

Brunch at Brennan's, 1960 by Slim Aarons 16" x 16" print on 16" x 20" paper. Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print. Edition of 150. Printed Later. 'Brunch at Brennan's' is a Limited...

SUSIE Q. SMITH Medium: Newspaper comics Distributed by: King Features Syndicate First Appeared: 1945 Creators: Linda and Jerry Walter 5.5 X 19.5 Dated August 13, 1954 in top right corner. Like her contemporaries, Aggie Mack, Candy and Patsy Walker (before her conversion to a superhero), Susie Q. Smith was a female Archie-type — not exactly an imitator, because Archie, who had started only four years earlier, hadn't yet become popular enough to spawn imitators, but part of his genre. She attended high school, where her teachers often seemed unreasonable to her, interacted with the opposite gender in a typically adolescent way, and her parents didn't completely understand her. And she was cute and perky as only a teenage girl can be. Susie was the star of a comic strip distributed by King Features, the biggest of the comic strip syndicates, whose other offerings have ranged from Jackys Diary to Prince Valiant. King launched the strip in both daily and Sunday form in 1945. Daily, she was only in a panel at first, but it expanded into a full, multi-panel strip on February 7, 1953. In a very odd turn of events, in 1953 the Walters chose to leave King Features behind and hitch their wagon at the McNaught Syndicate. The creators were Harold "Jerry" Walter and his wife, Linda. Jerry was also responsible for Jellybean Jones, who has nothing to do with Jughead Jones's young sister, a modern-day addition to the Archie cast of characters. Together, they did The Lively Ones during the 1960s. Though each was capable of doing both major jobs in comic strip production, their usual working method was for Jerry to dream up the ideas and write the dialog, while Linda did the artwork. The Walters also collaborated on a series of Susie Q. Smith comic books for Dell Comics. Instead of reprinting newspaper strips, these ran new stories by the Walters. Between 1951 and '54, four issues were published as part of the Four Color Comics series, where many minor comic strips, including Dotty Dripple, Timmy and Rusty Riley had found a home. It had no other media spin-offs. Susie Q. Smith had a respectable run in the newspapers, but it ended in 1959. Jerry Walter (1915 - 2007) was an abstract expressionist artist whose output of energetic and colorful paintings were the products of the rich artistic milieu of post-war New York City. He was born Harold Frank Walter in Mount Pleasant, Iowa on November 25, 1915. After graduating from Colgate University in 1937, Walter moved to New York City, where he studied drawing and painting at the New School and the Art Students’ League. Before concentrating seriously on his art, he spent several years as a successful copywriter and idea man for the advertising agencies of J. Walter Thompson, McCann Ericson, and BBDO. During this time, he also worked as a syndicated cartoonist. Collaborating with his wife, Linda, his best-known series was Susie Q. Smith, which first appeared in 1945 and described as a “female Archie type.” Very popular, the cartoon was later the subject of a series of comic books published from 1951 to 1954. After serving in the United States Army for three years during World War II, Walter began to paint seriously. He ascribed his earliest artistic influence to Joan Miró, whose Dog Barking at the Moon (1926) he viewed when he was twelve, the year he published his first cartoon. Walter later wrote that jazz, “the first native expression of so-called modernism” was a strong influence on his work. During the later 1940s, Walters spent time at the Research Studio in Maitland, Florida. Founded in 1937 by artist and architect J. André Smith and supported by the philanthropist Mary Curtis Bok, the Research Studio was a lively colony that hosted prominent artists, including Milton Avery, Ralston Crawford, and Doris Lee. While at the Studio, Walter’s work was purchased by Frank Crowninshield. A founding trustee of the Museum of Modern Art and editor of Vanity Fair, Crowinshield was a noted collector; his collection included important works by Pablo Picasso, Marc Chagall, Henri Matisse, Edgar Degas, George Bellows, and Pierre Bonnard. Returning to New York after his time at the Studio, Walter became an active member of the New York school of the abstract expressionist movement, and in the summer of 1956, Walter exhibited 13 paintings and a selection of drawings at New York’s Chase Gallery. The adroit manipulation of both color and composition evident in his work shows the influence of Abstract Expressionism, particularly Willem de Kooning, Arshile Gorky, and Hans Hofmann. illustrator and female cartoonist Linda Walter was the talented female mind behind the beloved "Susie Q. Smith" comic strip. She played an instrumental role in shaping the cultural landscape through her vibrant illustrations. Known for the timeless charm of the "Susie Q. Smith" comic strip, Linda's artistry brought joy and laughter to countless readers during the 1950s and continues to resonate with fans across generations. She was part of the Woodstock artists community. from Women in Comics: Linda Walter was the artist of newspaper strip Susie Q. Smith, which was written by her husband, Jerry. It was syndicated by King Features Syndicate and ran from 1945 to 1959. The Walters also contributed original Susie Q. Smith stories to Dell's Four Color comic books from 1951 to 1954. From 1964-1965, they created a singled panel comic called The Lively Ones. Vintage Golden Age of Comics era. The Golden Age of Comic Books describes an era in the history of American comic books from 1938 to 1956. During this time, modern comic books were first published and rapidly increased in popularity. The superhero archetype was created. Between 1939 and 1941 Detective Comics (DC) and its sister company, All-American Publications, introduced popular superheroes such as Batman and Robin, Wonder Woman, the Flash, Green Lantern, Doctor Fate, the Atom, Hawkman, Green Arrow and Aquaman. Timely Comics, the 1940s predecessor of Marvel Comics, had million-selling titles featuring the Human Torch, the Sub-Mariner, and Captain America. Another notable series was The Spirit by Will Eisner. Dell Comics' non-superhero characters (particularly the licensed Walt Disney animated-character comics) outsold the superhero comics of the day. The publisher featured licensed movie and literary characters such as Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Roy Rogers and Tarzan. Additionally, MLJ's introduction of Archie Andrews in Pep Comics #22 (December 1941) gave rise to teen humor comics, with the Archie Comics...

Verbier Vacation by Slim Aarons 16 x 16" print. Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print. Edition of 150. Printed Later As part of the Estate's Premium Collection...

Original 37th Annual Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach 2011 original racing poster. The event was April 15 - 17, 2011 in Long Beach, Californi...

Saint Kitts and Nevis, 1984 by Slim Aarons 16" x 20" print. Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print. Edition of 150. Printed Later. "Saint Kitts and Nevis, 1984" is a Limited Edition ...

Frank Nelson Wilcox (American, 1887–1964) The Colorado At Needles, California, c. 1950 Watercolor on paper Monogram lower right, titled verso 14.5 x 20 inches 18.5 x 24 inches fram...

August Frederick Biehle (American, 1885–1979) Hibiscus, 1935 Gouache, graphite and colored pencil on paper Signed and dated center 16.5 x 11.5 inches 21 x 15.75 inches, framed A ver...

Lois Dodd Poland's House in Fog, 1990 Signed, titled and dated on the reverse Oil on aluminum 5 x 7 inches Provenance Fischbach Gallery, New York Private Collection (acquired from t...

Bob Stuth-Wade: Tribute to Morandi, 2018 "Life is what happens while I'm thinking of something else." "Driving. Listening to the radio. Talking on the phone. Thinking of where I'm ...

Original Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach Official Event Poster. Printed on heavy stock paper and in excellent condition, ready to frame. The event posters were produced in limited qu...

Michael F. Kelly (American, 1887-1984) Untitled (Refugee Family), c. 1940s Pastel on paper Sight: 25 1/2 x 19 1/2 in. Framed: 27 7/8 x 21 3/4 x 3/4 in. Signed lower right: M.F. Kelly...

Portofino Villa, 1977 by Slim Aarons 16 x 20" print. Limited Edition Estate Stamped Print. Edition of 150. Printed Later. "Portofino Villa, 1977" is a beautiful Limited Edition Est...