Art Deco

Charles BALAY Saint-Etienne, 1861 - Lyon, 1943 Oil on canvas Signed lower left “Balay” 56 x 46 cm (71 x 62 cm with the frame) Exhibition stamp on the verso of the exhibition of 1938 ...

An official artist of the Nazi regime, trained in Montparnasse in the 1930s, Arno Breker continued to sculpt after the fall of the Third Reich, producing large-scale public commissions in Germany and portraits of prominent figures. The two small bronzes presented here, dated around 1978, are part of a long tradition of prancing horses dating back to antiquity. The asymmetrical treatment of the two front legs and the inclination of the head make these two copies of the same artwork a highly decorative pair. 1. Arno Breker, a prolific sculptor, from the Bohemia of Montparnasse to the commissions from the Third Reich ... and from the Federal Republic of Germany The son of a stone carver, Arno Breker studied fine art and anatomy in his native Elberfeld. At the age of 20, he entered the Düsseldorf Academy of Art. He moved to Paris in 1926, where he continued his training in the studio of Maillol, who dubbed him "the German Michelangelo of the twentieth century". He shared a studio with Alexandre Calder and frequented Jean Cocteau, Foujita, Brancusi, Pablo Picasso and other artists of the bohemian Paris of the time. It was also in Paris in 1933 that he met Demetra Messala, the daughter of a Greek diplomat who posed for Maillol and Picasso, whom he married in 1937. Having won the Prussian Prix de Rome in 1932, he left Paris to stay at the Villa Massimo, the German Academy in Rome. Returning to Germany in 1934, his style evolved towards a more marked imitation of ancient sculpture. He created two monumental statues for Berlin's Olympic Stadium, before being appointed professor at the Berlin College of Fine Arts in 1937. He came to the attention of the Reich Propaganda Ministry, which awarded him several commissions and provided him with three large studios in which Breker produced many monumental sculptures to the glory of the regime. On June 23, 1940, Breker accompanied Adolf Hitler during a visit to Paris. During the Occupation, his political connections enabled him to intervene on behalf of many artists pursued by the Nazis: for example, he protected Pablo Picasso (then a Communist) from Kommandantur officers. Most of Arno Breker's work was destroyed in Berlin at the end of the war in 1945 by bombing and intentional destruction perpetrated by soldiers of the victorious powers. After the fall of the Nazi regime, however, Arno Breker was never prosecuted. He opened a new studio in Düsseldorf, where he sculpted until his death in 1991. He then carried out several public commissions in Germany (Bayreuth, Wuppertal), as well as portraits of numerous personalities, including King Mohammed V of Morocco, Léopold Sedar Senghor (commissioned by the Académie Française in 1978) and the two chancellors of the Federal Republic of Germany, Konrad Adenauer and Ludwig Erhard. The Arno Breker Museum in Nörvenich is now exhibiting some of his artworks. 2. Related artworks: from the Wild Horses of the Quirinal to the Horses of Marly The prancing horse is a major iconographic theme, found in a series of sculptures from Antiquity, the Renaissance and the Classical Age. Various photos from Arno Breker's studio in Berlin confirm the predominant place of equine representations in his work (alongside male nude statues), and confirm that this reduced version created in 1978 is part of the artist's preferred repertoire. Prancing horses are generally associated with a male figure in a group that, through a reference drawn from Antiquity, symbolizes man's domination over nature. In this respect, it is very interesting to compare our small bronzes with the horse forming part of a large sculpture by Arno Breker (made in 1936 and probably destroyed in 1945) depicting Alexander taming Bucephalus. This statue is itself directly inspired by one of the best-known works of 18th-century French sculpture...

Jean Cocteau ( 1889 - 1963 ) " L'arlequin masqué " . 1960 . coupe 30cm . signé JC 60 by jean Cocteau . " early work handmade " Edition originale Atelier Madeline - jolly au dos ...

Fabulous gouache on paper for the Comedie de Française. This painting depicts Pierrot, the servant, and Columbine, who was the love interest of Harlequin. It is signed G. Barbier a...

Engraved Art Deco Panther Panel by N.R. Brunet (20th Century, France) A striking and seldom-seen example of Art Deco artistry, this richly engraved wood panel by French sculptor N.R...

With this garden wall, you can conjure up an atmospheric ambience in your garden Ideally, you should illuminate the garden wall from the front so that the wall is also a highlight in...

This beautiful British Art Deco 1930's water colour and ink painting on paper is by well respected artist Averil Mary Burleigh. Painted circa 1935 the composition is of three female figures with flowing robes and head dresses with slender tree trunks beyond them and vivid blue of the sky meeting the sea. (Caerula pertains to the colour of the sky and sea). They are playing between them with two balls or globes. A beautiful painting full of fun and movement and that amazing blue. Signed lower left, and inscribed on a label verso. Provenance: Surrey estate. Condition. Water colour and ink on paper. Image size is 24 inches by 16 inches and in excellent condition. Frame. Housed in a gilt frame. Framed size is 30 inches by 22 inches and in good condition. Averil Mary Burleigh born Averil Mary Dell (1883 – 1949) was a British artist and painter. Based in Sussex, Burleigh was known for painting in egg tempera with the subject usually involving a central figure. Her husband and daughter also painted but she is the best regarded of the three. Burleigh was born in 1883 in Hassocks in West Sussex and went on to study at the Brighton School of Art. She married the painter Charles Burleigh and they lived and worked together as artists in Hove and Sussex. They designed a house with a large sun-lit top floor studio. Their daughter Veronica, who would also become a notable artist, was born there in 1909. The family never became rich from their works, and often relied on Burleigh's flair for buying and selling shares. In 1911 Burleigh illustrated a book of John Keats' poetry and went on to illustrate plays by Shakespeare. In 1913 she was featured in Studio magazine. In 1927 Burleigh illustrated Thistledown by Leolyn Louise Everett. From 1939 she was a member of the Royal Society of Painters in Watercolours. Burleigh became very ill in the 1940s, dying in 1949. Shortly before she died, Burleigh was elected an associate of the Royal Watercolour Society. Burleigh specialised in tempera painting, although she also worked in chalk and watercolour. Her works tend to have a bright colour palette with contrasting colours to lead the eye around the picture. A sharp luminosity and strong sense of design govern Burleigh's tempera and watercolour paintings. Frequently, her works portray decorative renaissance subjects, usually dominated by a female figure who is regularly modelled on her daughter, Veronica Burleigh...

LOTERIE NATIONALE des PARFUMS. Original vintage French poster, 1939 lithograph. Professional acid-free archival linen-backed, fine condition. Read...

A. E. Halliwell (1905-1987) Spirella, Health, Beauty & Comfort Gouache 26 x 15 cm Provenance: Family of the artist A.E. Halliwell (1905–1986) was a British artist, illustrator, a...

Rene LIGERON Atlantic : Regatta of Sailboats Original etching and stencil Printed signature in the plate (pale) On vellum 11 x 29 cm (c. 4.5 x 12 in) Excellent condition

Lillian Shao, Taiwanese/American - Violet Temple, Year: 1986, Medium: Screenprint, signed and numbered in pencil, Size: 27.5 x 30.25 in. (69.85 x 76.84 cm), Frame Size: 32.25 x 4...

Europe & Zeus (divine love) Europa the daughter of the Phoenician king of Tyre, Agenor and Zeus in love in the shape of the bull. Bronze, on onyx pedestal Signed: Bruno Zach

Our Gallery acquired the estate of a Northern California artist, Thelma Terrell. Terrell lived in Oakland and was an illustrator and professional graphic artist. "Springtime" is an ...

Portrait of a Woman in Purple - Parisian Art Deco Female Figurative Colorful and quirky art deco style figure painting of a seated Parisian woman dressed in light purple with decora...

Very rare Art Deco three dimensional terracotta sculpture of Adam and Eve by the Austrian artist, Virgil Rainer. Hand painted by the artist. Signed bott...

Feminine Nude Bronze with black patina Signed on Base 31 inches Paris Listed in Major Art books Iconic pose of both arms pressed close to the body with ...

Outdoor "Globe" galvanised set of three for home, garden and entrance area. This luminaire impresses with its unique shadow projection. The globe is supplied in a hot-dip galvanised...

Henry Ottmann (1877-1927) Bust-length portrait of a woman signed lower right pastel on paper 53 x 43 cm Framed 74 x 64 cm This bust portrait of a woman shows us another aspect o...

This gouache is a museal and historical piece. Gouache and charcoal on paper stuck on panel by Henri Rapin, France, 1924-1928. "Fructidor". With frame: 80x114x3 cm - 31.5x44.9x1.2, w...

FIRST TO ARRIVE by the woman artist Robin Morris, is an original limited edition lithograph printed in 14 colors using hand lithography techniques on archival Arches paper, 100% acid free. FIRST TO ARRIVE is an amusing cocktail party portrait...

This charming British still life floral oil painting is by Herbert Davis Richter. Painted circa 1930 it is a vibrant and interesting arrangement of fuchsia and geraniums in a vase ne...

A unique original silver gelatin black and white photography. View of Charenton le Pont, east suburb of Paris, France, June 1926. This original photography shows a view of the canal...

The circa 1930 original poster by Leonard Richmond for "Glorious Holidays Abroad: Venice" is an evocative representation of interwar travel, promoting Venice as a dream destination f...

Giclé Print on paper new custom framed by Sargent Claude Johnson (November 7, 1888 – October 10, 1967) was one of the first African-American artists working in California to achiev...

Artist: Rene Gruau, Italian (1909 - 2004) Title: Rainy Day Year: circa 1990 Medium: Lithograph on Japon, signed and dedicated in pencil Image Size: 24 x 19 inches Size: 29 x 21 inches

La Mystérieuse was inspired by Erté’s design for a wedding gown published in Harper’s Bazar in 1923. Erté wrote, “The name comes from the effect of mystery of this exquisite outfit. The dress was designed to be in white crêpe embroidered with geometric designs in silver and adorned with snow-white ermine...

Medium: Pencil on paper Size: 8 inches (height) x 10 inches (width) Signed: No Condition: Good condition, slight age-related wear around the edges. Provenance: From the artist's estate Description: This pencil drawing by K. B. White features a conceptual design of a futuristic car, meticulously rendered with a sleek, aerodynamic silhouette. The main image presents a side profile of the vehicle, showcasing the artist's vision of a seamless, rounded body and large windows, suggesting a focus on aerodynamics and modern design. In the upper right corner, a smaller sketch provides a front view of the car, highlighting the grille and headlight design, adding another layer of detail to the concept. K. B. White, known for his motoring art in the 1930s, has captured an imaginative interpretation of future automotive design, reflecting both artistic creativity and a keen interest in transportation innovation. This drawing would appeal to collectors of vintage car art...

Step into the alluring world of vintage poster art, where Leonetto Cappiello's 1933 masterpiece, "Baudin La Cuisinière des Cuisinières" (Baudin, the Cook of Cooks), invites us to cel...

Art Deco rug created by American artist Giancarlo Impiglia entitled "Dinner For Two". Perfect for hanging on a wall as a tapestry. Measures 67 x 60 inc...

Octave Denis Victor Guillonnet (1872 - 1967) A naked young woman seated Charcoal and red chalk on thin paper transfered on cardboard 49 x 39 cm Framed : 55.5 x 45.5 cm Octave Denis...

Born in 1944 in the canton of Fribourg, Gilbert Pauli currently lives in Geneva, where he devotes himself to painting and sculpture, a passion he developed from his childhood. His fa...

Walter Schnackenberg’s style changed several times during his long and successful career. Having studied in Munich, the artist traveled often to Paris where he fell under the spell of the Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec’s colorful and sensuous posters depicting theatrical and decadent subjects. Schnackenberg became a regular contributor of similar compositions to the German magazines Jugend and Simplicissimus before devoting himself to the design of stage scenery and costumes. In the artist’s theatrical work, his mastery of form, ornamentation, and Orientalism became increasingly evident. He excelled at combining fluid Art Nouveau outlines, with spiky Expressionist passages, and the postures and patterns of the mysterious East. In his later years, Schnackenberg explored the unconscious, using surreal subject matter and paler colors that plainly portrayed dreams and visions, some imbued with political connotations. His drawings, illustrations, folio prints, and posters are highly sought today for their exceedingly imaginative qualities, enchanting subject matter, and arresting use of color. SCHNACKENBERG BALLET UND PANTOMIME...

A French art deco pastel portrait by Louis-Jean Beaupuy. The work is signed and dated bottom right. Presented in carved and gilded wood frame. Beaupuy has captured all the charm and...

Oil on canvas signed R.B.FELTRAP, France, 1937. Nude. With frame : 101.5x82.5 cm - 40x32.5 inches ; without frame : 92x73 cm - 36.2x28.75 inches. Format 30F. Signed and dated "R.B.Fe...

Original “Mercurey Kina” vintage lithographic poster. Linen backed in B condition but ready to frame. Artist: Paul Mohr. Printer: Edia Paris. Signatur...

This joyful painting was inspired by a David Attenborough program! I was drawn to the symmetry of the reflections in the still water. The colours and composition make a fun yet peace...

An early 1940s fashion study featuring a woman in a hat and coat from Marshall & Co. Provenance: Cornelia Steckl-Jurin, Founder of the Fashion Department at the School of the Art In...

Erté Title: Firebird Date: 1987 Medium: Screenprint with foil stamping, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: CCXXVIII/CCL (228/250) Size: 39.5 x 25.7 in. (100.33 x 65.28 cm) Frame...

American sculptor Joseph Martinek was born in Chicago in 1915. He was a second generation apprentice to Auguste Rodin. He studied sculpture at the State Industrial School of Art, Pra...

This superb French Art Deco wooden panel or wall-mounted sculpture features a spectacular Venetian mask and was hand-crafted in the 1930s. The sculpted panel boasts finely detailed c...

Give your garden a touch of industrial elegance with our steel wall in a 3-part design with a rusty surface! Each part of the wall is made of high-quality steel and has been careful...

Emmanuel Aubain (1872-1965) A Landscape Signed lower left Oil on canvas transefered on cardboard panel In quite good condition, some abrasions in the r...

Norman Wilkinson CBE PRI 1878 – 1971 RHUDDLAN CASTLE Oil on canvas, signed lower right Image size: 30 x 45 inches (76 x 114 cm) Hand made frame Provenance Commissioned by London, Mi...

The 1930 original poster by W. Langdon Kihn for the Icelandic Millennial Celebration, commissioned by Cunard Line, is a historical piece promoting travel to Iceland during its millen...

Original “Noc-turno or Nocturno” vintage European movie poster. This stone lithograph printing is for the Swedish release of the film. Archi...

Walter Schnackenberg’s style changed several times during his long and successful career. Having studied in Munich, the artist traveled often to Paris where he fell under the spell of the Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec’s colorful and sensuous posters depicting theatrical and decadent subjects. Schnackenberg became a regular contributor of similar compositions to the German magazines Jugend and Simplicissimus before devoting himself to the design of stage scenery and costumes. In the artist’s theatrical work, his mastery of form, ornamentation, and Orientalism became increasingly evident. He excelled at combining fluid Art Nouveau outlines, with spiky Expressionist passages, and the postures and patterns of the mysterious East. In his later years, Schnackenberg explored the unconscious, using surreal subject matter and paler colors that plainly portrayed dreams and visions, some imbued with political connotations. His drawings, illustrations, folio prints, and posters are highly sought today for their exceedingly imaginative qualities, enchanting subject matter, and arresting use of color. SCHNACKENBERG BALLET UND PANTOMIME...

Emile BOIZOT Paris, Luxembourg Garden - 1920 Original woodcut Handsigned in pencil Numbered /165 On vellum 32.5 x 25.5 cm (c. 13 x 10 in) Bears the blind...

A new coffee table book has just been released titled "Poster Child" The Psychedelic Art & Technicolor Life of David Edward Byrd. This original drawing is featured on page 104 of the...

CALYPSO by the woman artist Robin Morris, is an original limited edition lithograph printed using hand lithography techniques(not a photo reproduction or digital print) on archival Arches paper, 100% acid free. CALYPSO is a contemporary musical portrait portraying a man playing clarinet dressed in a yellow pin stripe suit...

Becassine - Snipe French chromolithograph, published in 1931. Printed title lower right of sheet. Plate number top right. From a French series of illust...

Jean Dominique Van Caulert, (1897-1979), although most often associated with his celebrity portraits and works for the theater, he was also a true symbolist in the tradition of the B...

"The Grand Party:" A rare hand-dated and signed serigraph by world-renowned Giancarlo Impiglia, whose value is bound only to increase. Born in Rome, Impiglia moved to New York in th...

original drawing by Jean Cocteau from Edouard DERMIT collection . signed and dated 1957 . framed .

A lovely gouache on cardboard painting featuring an Art Deco singer with a typical stylish outfit. Utilizing the contrast of black and white components against primary colors like y...

Those Who Wait is an ink and watercolor drawing on ivory-colored paper, in the 1920s realized by Luigi Bompard (1879-1953). Hand-signed in pen on the lower margin. In good conditi...

Born in 1944 in the canton of Fribourg, Gilbert Pauli currently lives in Geneva, where he devotes himself to painting and sculpture, a passion he developed from his childhood. His fa...

A. E. Halliwell (1905-1987) Fog Gouache 19 x 13 cm c.1930 Signed to the bottom right and inscribed 'Design for a Poster Entitled "Fog".' Provenance: Family of the artist A.E. Halli...

Original on Gouache on paper. Hand signed on front; signed, titled, dated with dedication on verso by Erte. Stamped "Composition originale". Frame size 29 x 24.5 inches. Artwork s...

Erte (Romain de Tirtoff) Russian/French 1892-1990. Pencil Signed lower right, numbered 176/300. A lovely woman with an impish smile and a flashing green scarf in a sideways pose. P...

Artist: Erte Title: Top Hats Size: 16 x 12 Inches (26 x 22 Inches Framed) Medium: 3D Bronze Wall Relief Sculpture Edition: of 375 Year...