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1930s Illustration

Charlie Chaffinch - Original 1930s illustration by Steven Spurrier
Charlie Chaffinch - Original 1930s illustration by Steven Spurrier

Charlie Chaffinch - Original 1930s illustration by Steven Spurrier

By Steven Spurrier

Located in London, GB

STEVEN SPURRIER (1878-1961) Charlie Chaffinch Signed; inscribed beneath the mount: Charlie Chaffinch. Sampsons Circus No.4 Faber & Faber Pen and ink, framed 17 by 9.5 cm., 6 ¾ by ...

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1930s Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink

"Just Married", 1930s Original Painted Figurative Illustration
"Just Married", 1930s Original Painted Figurative Illustration

"Just Married", 1930s Original Painted Figurative Illustration

By Charles Kinghan

Located in Soquel, CA

Figurative 1930's illustration of a just married couple in a classic car by Charles Kinghan (American, 1895-1984).

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1930s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic, Cardboard

Mariondina - Illustration - China Ink by Bruno Angoletta - 1930s
Mariondina - Illustration - China Ink by Bruno Angoletta - 1930s

Mariondina - Illustration - China Ink by Bruno Angoletta - 1930s

By Bruno Angoletta

Located in Roma, IT

Illustration is an original drawing in china ink applied on paper realized by Italian artist Bruno Angoletta. Passepartout: 49 x 34 cm. The artwork is in a good condition except f...

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1930s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink

Original Painting. Vanity Fair Illustration Proposal. Art Deco Modern 1930s
Original Painting. Vanity Fair Illustration Proposal. Art Deco Modern 1930s

Original Painting. Vanity Fair Illustration Proposal. Art Deco Modern 1930s

By Antonio Petruccelli

Located in New York, NY

Original Painting. Vanity Fair Illustration Proposal. Art Deco Modern 1930s Antonio Petruccelli (1907 - 1994) Vanity Fair Illustration proposal, c 1930’s 18 X 13 3/4 inches (sight) ...

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1930s American Modern Figurative Paintings

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Gouache, Board

John Dronsfield - Full Sail - 1930s British Watercolour Illustration

John Dronsfield - Full Sail - 1930s British Watercolour Illustration

By John Dronsfield

Located in London, GB

JOHN DRONSFIELD (1900-1951) Full Sail Watercolour and pencil Unframed, in mount only 31 by 27.5 cm., 12 ¼ by 10 ¾ in. (mount size 45.5 by 41 cm., 18 by 16 in.) John Marsden Dron...

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1930s Surrealist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

American Scene Industrial Modern Lamp Magazine Illustration Mid-Century c. 1930s
American Scene Industrial Modern Lamp Magazine Illustration Mid-Century c. 1930s

American Scene Industrial Modern Lamp Magazine Illustration Mid-Century c. 1930s

By Antonio Petruccelli

Located in New York, NY

He became a freelance illustrator in 1932 after winning several House Beautiful cover illustration contests. In addition to 24 Fortune magazine covers, four New Yorker covers, se...

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1930s American Modern Landscape Paintings

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Gouache, Board

Art Week Poster Design American Scene Modern c. 1930s WPA Era Illustration
Art Week Poster Design American Scene Modern c. 1930s WPA Era Illustration

Art Week Poster Design American Scene Modern c. 1930s WPA Era Illustration

By Antonio Petruccelli

Located in New York, NY

Art Week Poster Design American Scene Modern c. 1930s WPA Era Illustration Antonio Petruccelli (1907 - 1994) Art Week 22 X 17 inches Gouache on board, c. 1930s Signed lower right Un...

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1930s American Modern Landscape Paintings

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Gouache, Board

"Running Bunny Rabbit, " Charming Book Illustration from the 1930s-1940s
"Running Bunny Rabbit, " Charming Book Illustration from the 1930s-1940s

"Running Bunny Rabbit, " Charming Book Illustration from the 1930s-1940s

By Gustaf Tenggren

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Absolutely winning and full of charm, this book illustration depicts a bunny rabbit running across the land, the hilly landscape rich with browns and greens, and the sky a perfect bl...

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Paintings

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Paint

Waldorf Astoria Art Deco Illustration, Ink and Gouache, Signed, 1930s
Waldorf Astoria Art Deco Illustration, Ink and Gouache, Signed, 1930s

Waldorf Astoria Art Deco Illustration, Ink and Gouache, Signed, 1930s

Located in Miami, FL

Artist Charles Perry Weimer employs thin black horizontal lines that intersect with thin black vertical lines. The result is a triumph of design where the highly stylized pulsating i...

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1930s Art Deco Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Pen, Gouache

'La Moda Maschile', Set of 6 Framed Original Illustrations, Italy, 1930s
'La Moda Maschile', Set of 6 Framed Original Illustrations, Italy, 1930s

'La Moda Maschile', Set of 6 Framed Original Illustrations, Italy, 1930s

Located in Firenze, IT

Set of 6 framed original illustrations of men's fashion from the 30s from the magazine “La Moda Maschile”, Italy 1933 1934 Golden wooden frame with glass. Dimensions with fr...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Prints

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Wood, Paper

The Duet - A 1930s Theatrical Illustration by British artist John Dronsfield

The Duet - A 1930s Theatrical Illustration by British artist John Dronsfield

By John Dronsfield

Located in London, GB

JOHN DRONSFIELD (1900-1951) The Duet Watercolour and pencil Unframed, in mount only 32.5 by 26 cm., 12 ¾ by 10 ¼ in. (mount size 45.5 by 39 cm., 18 by 15 ¼ in.) John Marsden Dron...

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1930s Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Wanderer - Vintage Advertising on Paper - 1930s
Wanderer - Vintage Advertising on Paper - 1930s

Wanderer - Vintage Advertising on Paper - 1930s

Located in Roma, IT

Wanderer is a beautiful original black and white illustration on ivory colored paper, applied on black cardboard, realized at the beginning of XX century by an anonymous artist. A wo...

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1930s Art Deco More Art

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Illustration Board

Stable and Corral in the California Hills - 1930s
Stable and Corral in the California Hills - 1930s

Stable and Corral in the California Hills - 1930s

Located in Soquel, CA

High Desert Scene at sunrise circa 1930s by Herbert A. Schmidt (American, 1885 - 1930) Schmidt was a well known architect and designer of many San Francisco buildings and was a pupil...

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1930s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Illustration Board

Fashion Model Illustration Perhaps for Vogue Magazine
Fashion Model Illustration Perhaps for Vogue Magazine

Fashion Model Illustration Perhaps for Vogue Magazine

By Ruth Sigrid Grafstrom

Located in Miami, FL

Ruth Sigrid Grafstrom (1905–1986) was an American illustrator, producing significant work in fashion illustration during the 1930s and 1940s. The uploaded video on 1stDibs is coming ...

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1930s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Ink, Watercolor

Sierra Peak California Mountain and Stream 1930s
Sierra Peak California Mountain and Stream 1930s

Sierra Peak California Mountain and Stream 1930s

Located in Soquel, CA

Sierra Peak California Mountain and Stream 1930s 1930s painting of the California Sierras by Southern California artist Aaron Roberts (American, 19th-20th C).

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1930s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Linen, Oil, Illustration Board

"Ole Swimmin Hole" Southern California Pond and Hills Oil on canvas board 1930s
"Ole Swimmin Hole" Southern California Pond and Hills Oil on canvas board 1930s

"Ole Swimmin Hole" Southern California Pond and Hills Oil on canvas board 1930s

By Clyde Eugene Scott

Located in Soquel, CA

"Ole Swimmin Hole" Southern California Oil on canvas board 1930s Elegant mid century landscape depicting a lake and hillside in summer by well known and collected California artist ...

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1940s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Oil, Canvas, Illustration Board

San Gabriel Mountains in Autumn Landscape California School 1930s
San Gabriel Mountains in Autumn Landscape California School 1930s

San Gabriel Mountains in Autumn Landscape California School 1930s

Located in Soquel, CA

Beautiful California plein air painting of San Gabriel Mountains in autumn with iconic Sycamore tree in foreground. Circa 1960. Unsigned. Presented in vintage gilt-toned carved wood ...

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1960s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Illustration Board

Yellow Art Deco Ceramic Globe Vase by Jerk Werkmäster for Nittsjo, Sweden, 1930s
Yellow Art Deco Ceramic Globe Vase by Jerk Werkmäster for Nittsjo, Sweden, 1930s

Yellow Art Deco Ceramic Globe Vase by Jerk Werkmäster for Nittsjo, Sweden, 1930s

By Nittsjo Keramik, Ewald Dahlskog, Jerk Werkmaster, Nittsjo

Located in Malmö, SE

In the 1920s and early 1930s he worked with painting, illustration, woodcut prints, interior decoration, and industrial design, including a period designing lamps for the Böhlmarks f...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Vases

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Ceramic, Earthenware

Art Deco Period Jewelry Advertisements, Gattle and Co.
Art Deco Period Jewelry Advertisements, Gattle and Co.

Art Deco Period Jewelry Advertisements, Gattle and Co.

By Cartier

Located in Riverdale, NY

Perfect for framing. 7 total, 6 with jewelry illustrations. 1930's USA.

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Prints

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Paper

llustration " Mado se maquille " de Carlos Baudy, 1932
llustration " Mado se maquille " de Carlos Baudy, 1932

llustration " Mado se maquille " de Carlos Baudy, 1932

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The composition depicts a fashionable young Parisian woman engaged in her beauty ritual, accompanied by playful cherubs—an elegant and whimsical scene that perfectly captures the ref...

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Prints

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Paper

SHANGHAI TANG Graphic Pop Art Cheongsam Rare Y2K Collector Piece 4
SHANGHAI TANG Graphic Pop Art Cheongsam Rare Y2K Collector Piece 4

SHANGHAI TANG Graphic Pop Art Cheongsam Rare Y2K Collector Piece 4

By Shanghai Tang

Located in Switzerland, CH

It features an incredibly rare, vibrant graphic print that juxtaposes traditional 1930s-1950s Chinese advertising illustrations, pin-up silhouettes, and historical vignettes with a W...

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Dresses

Parisian Fashion Model - Mid-Century - Female Artist  Vogue Magazine ?
Parisian Fashion Model - Mid-Century - Female Artist  Vogue Magazine ?

Parisian Fashion Model - Mid-Century - Female Artist Vogue Magazine ?

By Ruth Sigrid Grafstrom

Located in Miami, FL

Framed under glass Ruth Sigrid Grafstrom (1905–1986) was an American illustrator, producing significant work in fashion illustration during the 1930s and 1940s. Early life Grafstro...

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1940s Feminist Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Antique French Children's Books Set of Three, Paper, Illustrated, 1936
Antique French Children's Books Set of Three, Paper, Illustrated, 1936

Antique French Children's Books Set of Three, Paper, Illustrated, 1936

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique 1930s French Childrens Illustration Books, set of 3: The 1st one is: "Le petit chaperon rouge", french language, "The Little Red Riding Hood" by Charles Perrault.

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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Books

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Paper

Mid-Century Original Printed Menu, Transatlantic French Line, 'Ile de France'.
Mid-Century Original Printed Menu, Transatlantic French Line, 'Ile de France'.

Mid-Century Original Printed Menu, Transatlantic French Line, 'Ile de France'.

Located in Cotignac, FR

Mercier worked there for some forty years, eventually becoming the artistic director of the firm. At the end of the 1930s, Mercier began producing illustrations for children's books ...

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Mid-20th Century Baroque Figurative Prints

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Paper, Printer's Ink

Mid-Century Original Printed Menu, Transatlantic French Line, 'Ile de France'.
Mid-Century Original Printed Menu, Transatlantic French Line, 'Ile de France'.

Mid-Century Original Printed Menu, Transatlantic French Line, 'Ile de France'.

Located in Cotignac, FR

Mercier worked there for some forty years, eventually becoming the artistic director of the firm. At the end of the 1930s, Mercier began producing illustrations for children's books ...

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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints

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Paper, Printer's Ink

21st Century Vogue Inlaid Wood and Metal Framework, Made in Italy by Hebanon
21st Century Vogue Inlaid Wood and Metal Framework, Made in Italy by Hebanon

21st Century Vogue Inlaid Wood and Metal Framework, Made in Italy by Hebanon

By Hebanon Studio, Hebanon Fratelli Basile

Located in Nocera Superiore, Campania

Features: Inlaid framework in different woods and precious mother-of-pearl details, inspired by Vogue illustrations from the 1930s and 1940s. Designer: Hebanon Studio, product d...

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2010s Italian Contemporary Art

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

"Black and Red Nude", Large Male Nude Painting by Christopher Clark, 1954
"Black and Red Nude", Large Male Nude Painting by Christopher Clark, 1954

"Black and Red Nude", Large Male Nude Painting by Christopher Clark, 1954

By Christopher Clark (1875-1942)

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Clark painted WPA murals in the 1930s, did illustration art for Forbes magazine, and ultimately settled down on the west coast of Florida to teach and paint.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Paint

Early Spring
Early Spring

Early Spring

By Arthur Ernest Becher

Located in Myrtle Beach, SC

In 1908, he went to Europe on assignment and studied privately in Germany with Otto Strutzel, who was known for landscape and animal painting. During the 1930s, his illustration move...

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Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Oil

Roberto Tortoli Art Deco Color Lithograph in the Manner of Erté
Roberto Tortoli Art Deco Color Lithograph in the Manner of Erté

Roberto Tortoli Art Deco Color Lithograph in the Manner of Erté

By Erté

Located in Miami, FL

About the artist: Roberto Tortoli (born September 1951, Italy) is a largely self-taught painter and graphic artist whose work blends modern decorative design with the visual languag...

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20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Art

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Glass, Paper

Roberto Tortoli French Art Deco Style Color Lithograph
Roberto Tortoli French Art Deco Style Color Lithograph

Roberto Tortoli French Art Deco Style Color Lithograph

By Erté

Located in Miami, FL

About the artist: Roberto Tortoli (born September 1951, Italy) is a largely self-taught painter and graphic artist whose work blends modern decorative design with the visual languag...

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20th Century American Art Deco Decorative Art

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Glass, Paper

Bouquet of Roses by Hermine David, Oil on Cardboard Linen, Signed
Bouquet of Roses by Hermine David, Oil on Cardboard Linen, Signed

Bouquet of Roses by Hermine David, Oil on Cardboard Linen, Signed

By Jules Pascin, Hermine David

Located in Los Angeles, CA

While her finest work dates to the 1920s and 1930s, including the book illustrations for which she developed a passion in the '20s, she was active into the 1960s.

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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Paintings

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Canvas, Wood, Paint

Bouquet of Roses by Hermine David, Oil on Cardboard Linen, Signed
Bouquet of Roses by Hermine David, Oil on Cardboard Linen, Signed

Bouquet of Roses by Hermine David, Oil on Cardboard Linen, Signed

By Hermine David, Jules Pascin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

While her finest work dates to the 1920s and 1930s, including the book illustrations for which she developed a passion in the '20s, she was active into the 1960s.

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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Paintings

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Canvas, Wood, Paint

Bouquet of Roses by Hermine David, Oil on Cardboard Linen, Signed
Bouquet of Roses by Hermine David, Oil on Cardboard Linen, Signed

Bouquet of Roses by Hermine David, Oil on Cardboard Linen, Signed

By Hermine David, Jules Pascin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

While her finest work dates to the 1920s and 1930s, including the book illustrations for which she developed a passion in the '20s, she was active into the 1960s.

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Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Paintings

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Canvas, Wood, Paint

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Inlaid Mycarta Illustration by Winold Reiss, American, 1930s
Inlaid Mycarta Illustration by Winold Reiss, American, 1930s

Inlaid Mycarta Illustration by Winold Reiss, American, 1930s

By Winold Reiss

Located in Hoboken, NJ

Illustration of a woman inlaid into mycarta by Winold Reiss, American, 1930s.

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Vintage 1930s American Paintings

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Wood

Illustration on Inlaid Aluminium by Winold Reiss, American, 1930s
Illustration on Inlaid Aluminium by Winold Reiss, American, 1930s

Illustration on Inlaid Aluminium by Winold Reiss, American, 1930s

By Winold Reiss

Located in Hoboken, NJ

Illustration of a house in a park setting, inlaid aluminium on mycarta by Winold Reiss, American, 1930s.

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Vintage 1930s American Paintings

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Aluminum

Gouche Painting
Gouche Painting

Gouche Painting

Unavailable

H 19 in W 22 in D 0.005 in

Gouche Painting

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1930s mixed-media painting on illustration board.

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Vintage 1930s American Paintings

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Paper

Skating
Skating

John DrewSkating, 1920s

Unavailable

H 47 in W 33 in D 3 in

Skating

By John Drew

Located in Minneapolis, MN

His monthly rent was $208. During the 1930s he sold pulp illustrations and covers to All Western, Best Detective, Black Mask, Clues Detective, Complete Stories, Dime Mystery, Horror...

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1920s Art Deco Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Cardwell Higgins 1930's Pastel Illustration/ "Spicy Girls"
Cardwell Higgins 1930's Pastel Illustration/ "Spicy Girls"

Cardwell Higgins 1930's Pastel Illustration/ "Spicy Girls"

By Cardwell Higgins

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Cardwell Higgins Pastel Blond Bombshell! Noted 30's Illustrator who studied with some of the greats, Rockwell Kent, Vargas and many more! Best known for his "Spicy Girl" Portraits ...

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Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Drawings

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Oil Pastel, Paper

Cardwell Higgins 1930's Pastel Illustration/ "Spicy Girls"
Cardwell Higgins 1930's Pastel Illustration/ "Spicy Girls"

Cardwell Higgins 1930's Pastel Illustration/ "Spicy Girls"

By Cardwell Higgins

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Noted Artist Cardwell Higgins 1902-1983 Illustration of a "Spicy Girl" Known for his provocative spicy pulp covers for depression-era Pulp titles. In the 1920's Higgins moved to Ca...

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Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Drawings

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Oil Pastel, Paper

1930's Original Parisian Fashion Illustration Watercolor Wrap Dress
1930's Original Parisian Fashion Illustration Watercolor Wrap Dress

1930's Original Parisian Fashion Illustration Watercolor Wrap Dress

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Very stylish, unique and original 1930's French fashion design, no doubt of Parisian origin.

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Watercolor, Gouache, Pencil

Vintage 1930's Race Car Illustration Crashing into

Vintage 1930's Race Car Illustration Crashing into

Located in Wiscasset, ME

13 1/2" x 12" signed "Mannin Maor 1935" crashing into the wall

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Vintage 1930s French Drawings

Vintage 1930's Race Car Illustration 1 of 3

Vintage 1930's Race Car Illustration 1 of 3

Located in Wiscasset, ME

Vintage blue race car. Measures 14 1/4" x 12 1/4" framed

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Vintage 1930s Paintings

Shell and Leaves (Untitled)

Shell and Leaves (Untitled)

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Shell and Leaves (Untitled), c. 1930s, mixed media on illustration board, signed lower right, 10 1/4 x 13 1/2 inches Edloe Risling was a California artist who created etchings and b...

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1930s American Modern Mixed Media

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Mixed Media, Illustration Board

Art Deco Masterpieces Coffee Table Book by Derek Ostergard First Edition 1991
Art Deco Masterpieces Coffee Table Book by Derek Ostergard First Edition 1991

Art Deco Masterpieces Coffee Table Book by Derek Ostergard First Edition 1991

Located in Van Nuys, CA

The Art Deco Masterpieces by Derek Ostergard is a visually rich exploration of the Art Deco movement, showcasing its elegance, craftsmanship, and innovative designs from the 1920s an...

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1990s Art Deco Books

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Paper

Stark Davis "Golden Pheasants" 1927 Signed Print and Frame
Stark Davis "Golden Pheasants" 1927 Signed Print and Frame

Stark Davis "Golden Pheasants" 1927 Signed Print and Frame

By Stark Davis

Located in Van Nuys, CA

While in Chicago, Davis was affiliated with several arts institutions including the Art Institute of Chicago, the Palette and Chisel Club, and Chicago Gallery Association. During the...

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Paintings

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Paper

"Conquistador" Drawing EL PASO ARTIST
"Conquistador" Drawing EL PASO ARTIST

"Conquistador" Drawing EL PASO ARTIST

Located in San Antonio, TX

Although largely self taught, Cisneros crossed the Rio Grande to attend the Lydia Patterson Institute in El Paso, Texas. In the 1930s he began his illustration career while working ...

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20th Century Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink

1920s-1930s Illustration Oil Painting by George Giguere
1920s-1930s Illustration Oil Painting by George Giguere

1920s-1930s Illustration Oil Painting by George Giguere

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A large very well executed oil painting by listed New York modern impressionist illustration artist George Giguere who's body of work encompassed the golden age of this type of paint...

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20th Century American American Classical Paintings

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Canvas

Swedish 3-Door Cabinet with Nordens Flora Illustrations, 1930's
Swedish 3-Door Cabinet with Nordens Flora Illustrations, 1930's

Swedish 3-Door Cabinet with Nordens Flora Illustrations, 1930's

By Josef Frank

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Swedish 3-door sideboard or cabinet in elm, circa 1930's. The cabinet has three doors that conceal 3 compartments.

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Elm, Paper

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