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Mid-Century Wooden Illustration of Prague, 1950's
Mid-Century Wooden Illustration of Prague, 1950's

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 Cabinet with Nordens Flora Illustrations
1950's Swedish Cabinet with Nordens Flora Illustrations

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. Unique

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany, Paper

1950's Swedish Cabinet with Nordens Flora Illustrations
1950's Swedish Cabinet with Nordens Flora Illustrations

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

Brass

1950's Swedish Dresser with Nordens Flora Illustrations
1950's Swedish Dresser with Nordens Flora Illustrations

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
1950's Swedish Dresser with Nordens Flora Illustrations

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
1950’s Swedish Cabinet With Nordens Flora Illustrations

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
People's Photo Service Storefront illustration painting

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

Swedish Nordens Flora Illustrations on Demilune Cabinet, 1950's
Swedish Nordens Flora Illustrations on Demilune Cabinet, 1950's

Swedish Nordens Flora Illustrations on Demilune Cabinet, 1950's

By Josef Frank

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A demilune shaped cabinet from the 1950's. In solid elm wood with lock and key. The interior has

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Surreal Illustration - Glamorous Blond at the Piano
Surreal Illustration - Glamorous Blond at the Piano

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

1950's French Modernist/ Cubist Signed Painting, Three Men Smoking Illustration
1950's French Modernist/ Cubist Signed Painting, Three Men Smoking Illustration

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

Mid-Century Cigarette Ad Illustration
Mid-Century Cigarette Ad Illustration

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

Playwright, George Bernard Shaw (2 Illustrations)

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

1950 Morgan Vintage Car - Antique Automotive Stamp Series Illustration

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

"Die Sängerin, " Dorothea Stefula, illustration, acrylic, figurative, ca 1950-60
"Die Sängerin, " Dorothea Stefula, illustration, acrylic, figurative, ca 1950-60

"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
Heavy Hauler - Mid-Century Illustration - Children's Books

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
Man on Floor Illustration

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

1950’s Fashion Illustration Original Painting Of A Chic Lady
1950’s Fashion Illustration Original Painting Of A Chic Lady

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

Glamorous Young Woman Illustration
Glamorous Young Woman Illustration

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

1950’s Fashion Illustration Original Painting Of Three Figures In Robes
1950’s Fashion Illustration Original Painting Of Three Figures In Robes

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
1950’s Fashion Illustration Original Painting Of Two Chic Ladies Dancing

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

René Bouché Illustration, 1955
René Bouché Illustration, 1955

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

Alan Young, Circa Early 1950's

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

1950’s Fashion Illustration Original Portrait Of A Blonde Curly Haired Lady
1950’s Fashion Illustration Original Portrait Of A Blonde Curly Haired Lady

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
1950’s Fashion Illustration Original Drawing Of A Posed Lady In White

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
1950’s Fashion Illustration Painting Of Mother & Child Walking In The Puddles

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
Bay Area Abstract Expressionist Oil on Illustration Board Honora Berg Berkeley

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

Fancy Pants, Art Deco Illustration Drawing by Daysi
Fancy Pants, Art Deco Illustration Drawing by Daysi

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

Salt Gold Sunset, Saturday Evening Post Story Illustration
Salt Gold Sunset, Saturday Evening Post Story Illustration

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
1950’s Fashion Illustration Painting Of A Chic Lady With Shielding The Rain

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
1950’s Fashion Illustration Original Portrait Of A Lady With Black Curly Hair

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
1950’s Fashion Illustration Original Painting Of The Artist In A White Dress

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

"Ski Bunny" 1950s Illustration Watercolor and Guache Framed

"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

1950’s Fashion Illustration Original Painting Of A Lady In A Stunning Pink Dress
1950’s Fashion Illustration Original Painting Of A Lady In A Stunning Pink Dress

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

Suite de Dessins Cover Illustration - Lithograph
Suite de Dessins Cover Illustration - Lithograph

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

Love in the Mist, Magazine Illustration
Love in the Mist, Magazine Illustration

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

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