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"Lovely Outing, " Story Illustration, Ladies Home Journal, 1950
By Coby Whitmore
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Oil on Canvasboard
Signature: Signed Upper Right
Story Illustration: Couple Lounging, the
Category
1950s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Board
Mid-Century Wooden Illustration of Prague, 1950's
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia
- made of veneer
- picture is made of plywood and veneer
- good, original condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Wood, Plywood
1950's Swedish Dresser with Nordens Flora Illustrations
By Josef Frank
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1950’s Swedish Dresser later papered with illustrations by C.A. Lindman book Nordens Flora. Three
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dressers
Materials
Mahogany, Paper
1950's Swedish Dresser with Nordens Flora Illustrations
By Josef Frank
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1950’s Swedish Dresser later papered with illustrations by C.A. Lindman book Nordens Flora. Three
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dressers
Materials
Birch
1950’s Swedish Cabinet With Nordens Flora Illustrations
By Josef Frank
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1950’s Swedish Cabinet later papered with illustrations by C.A. Lindman book Nordens Flora
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Beech, Paper
People's Photo Service Storefront illustration painting
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Very interesting illustration painting of People's Photo Service Store, location unknown,
Gouache
Category
1950s Realist Paintings
Materials
Gouache, Illustration Board
1950's French Modernist/ Cubist Signed Painting, Three Men Smoking Illustration
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Landscape
by Bernard Labbe French mid 20th century
signed original watercolour/gouache painting on paper, unframed
size: 8.25 x 11.75 inches
condition: very good and ready to ...
Category
1950s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Surreal Illustration - Glamorous Blond at the Piano
By Jon Whitcomb
Located in Miami, FL
Redbook. The present work could easily be defined by what I call "Surreal Illustration." Here is a
Category
1950s Surrealist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Gouache, Illustration Board, Mixed Media
Mid-Century Cosmopolitan Illustration Surreal Family Narrative
By Jon Whitcomb
Located in Miami, FL
. In 1950, Rene Magritte and Salvador Dali, were doing great Surrealist art and that influence may have
Category
1950s Surrealist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gouache, Illustration Board
Mid-Century Cigarette Ad Illustration
Located in Miami, FL
Disney Legend Mary Blair was also a commercial illustrator for national brands such as Maxwell House Coffee and Beatrice Foods, and two complete national campaigns for Pall Mall ciga...
Category
1950s Feminist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Gouache, Illustration Board, Pencil
Woman Baking, Redbook Illustration, Mid - Century
By Lorraine Fox
Located in Miami, FL
Signed lower right, unframed - Interior Illustration for Redbook Magazine
Category
1950s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gouache, Illustration Board
Kitsch Queen of Clubs Playing Card Illustration
Located in Miami, FL
Kitsch illustration of Queen of Clubs Playing Card by Female Illustrator Louise Alston.
It's so bad
Category
1950s Realist Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Gouache, Illustration Board
1950 Morgan Vintage Car - Antique Automotive Stamp Series Illustration
Located in Fort Washington, PA
1950 Morgan Vintage Car - Antique Automotive Stamp Series- Illustration
Illustration showing a
Category
20th Century Mixed Media
Materials
Paper, Ink, Watercolor, Board, Pencil
Playwright, George Bernard Shaw (2 Illustrations)
By George Wachsteter
Located in Fort Washington, PA
and satirist had died in 1950 at the age of 94. On illustration board, matted. For the New York Herald
Category
1950s Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Illustration Board, Pen
"Die Sängerin, " Dorothea Stefula, illustration, acrylic, figurative, ca 1950-60
By Dorothea Stefula
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Dorothea Stefula was born in Hamburg, Germany in 1914 and studied at the art academy in Hamburg. Stefula illustrated numerous children's books, designed postage stamps, painted fresc...
Category
1950s Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Acrylic
Heavy Hauler - Mid-Century Illustration - Children's Books
By Art Seiden
Located in Miami, FL
illustration field he did corporate and advertising work for some of the largest companies in America: Phillip
Category
1950s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Pencil, Illustration Board
Man on Floor Illustration
By Edwin Georgi
Located in Miami, FL
Man on Floor Illustration
ca. 1950–1959
Paintings, gouache on board
8 x 26.25 in. (20.3 x 66.7 cm
Category
1950s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gouache
O MARA'S MUNICIPAL TAVERN - Saturday Evening Post Illustration
By George Garland
Located in Miami, FL
O MARA'S MUNICIPAL TAVERN - Saturday Evening Post Illustration
Supreme technical skill allows the
Category
1950s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gouache, Illustration Board
Vanderbilt Sleigh, Original holiday greeting card Christmas illustration
By Charlotte Sternberg
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Vanderbilt Sleigh, Original holiday greeting card Christmas illustration featuring a couple
Category
1950s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Egg Tempera, Illustration Board
1950’s Fashion Illustration Original Painting Of A Chic Lady
By Josine Vignon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Chic Lady
by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022)
ink/watercolour/pencil drawing on thick paper, unframed
paper: 10 x 6.25 inches
double sided
very good condition
provenance: from the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Ink, Watercolor, Color Pencil
Chasing the Sleigh, Original Holiday Greeting Card Christmas Illustration
By Charlotte Sternberg
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Original Holiday Greeting Card Christmas Illustration featuring a snowy scene with dogs chasing a
Category
1950s Landscape Paintings
Materials
Egg Tempera, Illustration Board
Alan Young, Circa Early 1950's
By George Wachsteter
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Pen and Ink on Illustration Board
Signature: Signed Lower Center
Caricature by George
Category
1950s Portrait Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Illustration Board, Pen
BMW Isetta, Messerschmitt Cars Autobahn - Humorous Mid-Century Illustration
Located in Miami, FL
known for his highly detailed, whimsical drawings. He created illustrations for such magazines as Stage
Category
1950s Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gouache, Illustration Board, Pencil
1950’s Fashion Illustration Original Painting Of Three Figures In Robes
By Josine Vignon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
3 Figures
by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022)
ink/watercolour/pencil drawing on thin paper, unframed
paper: 13 x 10 inches
stamped verso
very good condition
provenance: from the ar...
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Ink, Watercolor, Color Pencil
1950’s Fashion Illustration Original Painting Of Two Chic Ladies Dancing
By Josine Vignon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Ladies Dancing
by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022)
ink/watercolour/pencil drawing on card, unframed
paper: 13 x 10 inches
stamped verso
very good condition
provenance: from the art...
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Ink, Watercolor, Color Pencil
Glamorous Young Woman Illustration
By Jon Whitcomb
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Attributed to Jon Whitcomb (1906-1988)
Illustration of Glamorous Young Woman, ca. 1950's.
Tempera
Category
Mid-20th Century American Realist Portrait Paintings
Materials
Tempera
Editor and Typist - Mid Century Women's Magazine Illustration Naive art
By Lorraine Fox
Located in Miami, FL
Illustration History
Biography - Entry written by Bailey Pfohl, 2016 Walt Reed Distinguished Scholar Intern
Category
1950s Outsider Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gouache, Illustration Board
René Bouché Illustration, 1955
Located in Savannah, GA
René Bouché
(American, 1905-1963)
Illustration on paper of a lady from January 13, 1955.
Estate
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Glass, Giltwood, Paper
1950’s Fashion Illustration Original Portrait Of A Blonde Curly Haired Lady
By Josine Vignon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Blonde Curls
by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022)
ink/watercolour/pencil drawing on thick grey paper, unframed
signed
paper: 10 x 6.25 inches
double sided
very good condition
proven...
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Ink, Watercolor, Color Pencil
1950’s Fashion Illustration Original Drawing Of A Posed Lady In White
By Josine Vignon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Chic Lady
by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022)
ink/watercolour/pencil drawing on thick grey paper, unframed
signed
paper: 10 x 6.25 inches
double sided
very good condition
provenanc...
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Ink, Watercolor, Color Pencil
1950’s Fashion Illustration Painting Of Mother & Child Walking In The Puddles
By Josine Vignon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
A book collection of 4 drawings (in order of photos)
by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022)
ink/watercolour/pencil drawing on thick paper, unframed
paper: 10 x 6.25 inches
double sided...
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Ink, Watercolor, Color Pencil
Bay Area Abstract Expressionist Oil on Illustration Board Honora Berg Berkeley
By Honora Berg
Located in Soquel, CA
San Francisco Bay area abstract expressionist painting by Honora Berg (American, 1897-1985). A nocturnal setting adds more interest and dimension.
Estate stamp on verso "Estate of H...
Category
1950s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Oil, Illustration Board
$1,480 Sale Price
20% Off
Salt Gold Sunset, Saturday Evening Post Story Illustration
By Bruce Bomberger
Located in Miami, FL
Saturday Evening Post sticker and editorial and production marks on verso.
This is more than just a simple semi-silhouette. It's a carefully crafted and wonderfully composed image. T...
Category
1950s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Ink, Gouache, Board
1950’s Fashion Illustration Painting Of A Chic Lady With Shielding The Rain
By Josine Vignon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Rainy Day
by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022)
ink/watercolour/pencil drawing on thick paper, unframed
signed J.V
paper: 10 x 6.25 inches
double sided
very good condition
provenance...
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Ink, Watercolor, Color Pencil
1950’s Fashion Illustration Original Portrait Of A Lady With Black Curly Hair
By Josine Vignon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait
by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022)
charcoal drawing drawing on paper, unframed
paper: 9.5 x 7.5 inches
stamped verso
very good condition
provenance: from the artists esta...
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Charcoal
1950’s Fashion Illustration Original Painting Of The Artist In A White Dress
By Josine Vignon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Artist
by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022)
ink/watercolour/pencil drawing on card, unframed
paper: 10 x 6.5 inches
very good condition
provenance: from the artists estate, Fran...
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Ink, Watercolor, Color Pencil
Fancy Pants, Art Deco Illustration Drawing by Daysi
Located in Long Island City, NY
Description: This drawing is based on a scene from the 1950 Paramount Pictures film "Fancy Pants
Category
1950s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Graphite
"Ski Bunny" 1950s Illustration Watercolor and Guache Framed
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Signed Dick Williams, who was a major illustrator for companies like Coca Cola from the 1930s to the 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Decorative Art
$1,600 Sale Price
27% Off
Spectators Overflow, Collier's Magazine Illustration
By Henry Clarence Pitz
Located in Fort Washington, PA
C. Calhoun (right center, in court), Collier's Weekly November 25, magazine story illustration, 1955
Category
1950s Other Art Style Paintings
Materials
Ink, Paper, Pen
"L'intrus" - Satirical French Illustration - Hand Colored Lithograph
By Gaston Hoffmann
Located in Soquel, CA
Comical illustration by Gaston Hoffmann (French, 1883-1977). A doctor is giving a shot to a female
Category
1950s Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor, Lithograph
Cover Illustration for 'The Skin'
By Stanley Meltzoff
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Oil on Masonite
Category
1950s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Masonite, Oil
Glamorous Redhead Iconic Mid-Century Illustration
By Al Parker
Located in Miami, FL
- The 1950s. Al Parker is a giant in the history of American Illustration. He possesses all of the
Category
1950s Modern Portrait Paintings
Materials
Gouache
Baghdad Military Mystery Espionage Illustration Colliers , Saturday Evening Post
By John Pike
Located in Miami, FL
21.25 x 28 in. (54 x 71.1 cm.)
Magazine illustration most likely for Colliers or The Saturday
Category
1950s Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
1950’s Fashion Illustration Original Painting Of A Lady In A Stunning Pink Dress
By Josine Vignon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Pink Dress
by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022)
ink/watercolour/pencil drawing on card, unframed
paper: 10 x 6.5 inches
double sided
very good condition
provenance: from the artists...
Category
Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Ink, Watercolor, Color Pencil
The 11 Gauge Shotgun - Saturday Evening Post illustration
By Amos Sewell
Located in Miami, FL
Saturday Evening Post interior illustration
Signed lower right
Category
1950s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Board
Mid- Century Fashion Illustration - Neiman Marcus ?
By Marjorie Ullberg
Located in Miami, FL
1950's elegant fashion models pose depicted for a designer clothing line for a major San Francisco
Category
1950s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Pencil
Stadium Party - Golden Age of Illustration
By John Philip Falter
Located in Miami, FL
Stadium Party depicts at wholesome all-american tail gate party from the 1950's. Stadium Party
Category
1950s Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Group of Four: Baseball Themed Illustrations
Located in Fort Washington, PA
illustrations
Category
1950s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Board, Charcoal, Gouache, Watercolor
Suite de Dessins Cover Illustration - Lithograph
By (after) Pablo Picasso
Located in Paris, IDF
(after) Pablo PICASSO
Suite de 180 Dessins
Lithograph, 1954
Printed signature in the plate
Size 38 x 26.5 cm (c. 15 x 10,45 inch)
Lithograph created for Verve 29-30, edited by Teri...
Category
1950s Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Original Vintage Information Poster New Tax System Kyoto Japan Illustration Art
Located in London, GB
Original vintage propaganda poster breaking down the 1950 initial budget and tax system in the
Category
Vintage 1950s Japanese Posters
Materials
Paper
Love in the Mist, Magazine Illustration
By Tom Lovell
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Love in the Midst, Magazine Story Illustration
Ladies Home Journal, June 1959
Tom Lovell had
Category
1950s Other Art Style Paintings
Materials
Board, Oil
Love Story, Illustration for the Saturday Evening Post
By Bruce Bomberger
Located in Miami, FL
An illustrator for Time, Life, Look, True, True West, Saturday Evening Post, Good Housekeeping, Readers Digest, and others, he also painted for advertising campaigns, most...
Signat...
Category
1950s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gouache
Love Story, Illustration for the Saturday Evening Post
By Bruce Bomberger
Located in Miami, FL
An illustrator for Time, Life, Look, True, True West, Saturday Evening Post, Good Housekeeping, Readers Digest, and others, he also painted for advertising campaigns, most...
Signa...
Category
1950s American Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gouache
Cute Cow Milks into Bottle. Mid Century Illustration
By George Giusti
Located in Miami, FL
illustrations have graced the covers of Time, Fortune, Holiday. He collaborated with Herbert Matter on the
Category
1950s Modern Animal Paintings
Materials
Gouache, Board
Ballantine Beer Ad. Mid-Century American Illustration
Located in Miami, FL
Only Ballantine Ale Brews "Brewer's Gold," ad illustration appeared in the major magazines of the
Category
1950s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Gouache, Board
First Haircut, Cover Illustration, American Weekly Magazine, 1959
By Robert John McClelland
Located in Fort Washington, PA
"First Haircut." Illustration published on the cover of Family Weekly magazine, March 1, 1959, with
Category
1950s Paintings
Materials
Gouache, Board
Ride the Red Earth, Book Cover Illustration
By Harry Schaare
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Inscribed Lower Right
This illustration was published as the dust jacket for the hardcopy edition of Ride
Category
1950s Figurative Paintings
Materials
Tempera, Gouache, Board
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