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Two Boys (Art Deco Knickers Suit Bicycle riding Attire Fashion Illustration).
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Marc-Luc (French, active 1920s-30s). Boys Fashion Illustration, ca. 1920s. Watercolor and pencil on
Category

1920s Art Deco Figurative Paintings

Materials

Watercolor, Illustration Board, Pencil

"Creatures, " Oil Pastel on Illustration Board signed by Reginald K. Gee
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Creatures" is an original oil pastel drawing on illustration board by Reginald K. Gee. The artist
Category

1980s Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Oil Pastel, Illustration Board

Whimsical Illustration Skiing Cartoon, 1938 Mt Tremblant Ski Lodge William Steig
By William Steig (b.1907)
Located in Surfside, FL
Lighthearted Illustration of Outdoor Pursuits This one being a Skiing scene, a boy and a girl on
Category

1930s Naturalistic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Archival Ink, Watercolor, Illustration Board

"California, " Oil Pastel on Illustration Board signed by Reginald K. Gee
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"California" is an original oil pastel drawing on illustration board by Reginald K. Gee. The artist
Category

1990s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil Pastel, Illustration Board

"Freelance, " Oil Pastel on Illustration Board signed by Reginald K. Gee
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Freelance" is an original oil pastel drawing on illustration board by Reginald K. Gee. The artist
Category

1980s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil Pastel, Illustration Board

Whimsical Illustration Hiking Cartoon, 1938 Mt Tremblant Ski Lodge William Steig
By William Steig (b.1907)
Located in Surfside, FL
Lighthearted Illustration of Outdoor Pursuits This one being cross country hiking signed "W. Steig
Category

1930s Naturalistic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Archival Ink, Watercolor, Illustration Board

Whimsical Fishing Illustration Cartoon 1938 Mt Tremblant Ski Lodge William Steig
By William Steig (b.1907)
Located in Surfside, FL
Lighthearted Illustration of Outdoor Pursuits This one of a fisherman signed "W. Steig" Provenance
Category

1930s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

India Ink, Watercolor, Illustration Board

Bold Graphic Illustration Pop Art Image of Large Truck, Orignal Alkyd Painting
Located in Surfside, FL
Doug Fraser Graphic design illustration artist. Doug was born in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. He
Category

20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Alkyd, Illustration Board

Whimsical Illustration "Snow" Cartoon, 1938 Mt Tremblant Ski Lodge William Steig
By William Steig (b.1907)
Located in Surfside, FL
Lighthearted Illustration of Outdoor Pursuits This one being cross country Snow Shoes signed "W
Category

1930s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

India Ink, Watercolor, Illustration Board

"The Sound of Color, " Oil Pastel on Illustration Board by Reginald K. Gee
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"The Sound of Color" is an original oil pastel drawing on illustration board by Reginald K. Gee
Category

1980s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil Pastel, Illustration Board

"Space Sense, " Multi-scene Oil Pastel on Illustration Board by Reginald K. Gee
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Space Sense" is an original oil pastel drawing on illustration board. The artist signed the piece
Category

1990s Contemporary Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil Pastel, Illustration Board

"The Mood, " Portrait Oil Pastel on Illustration Board signed by Reginald K. Gee
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"The Mood" is an original oil pastel drawing on illustration board by Reginald K. Gee. The artist
Category

1990s Contemporary Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil Pastel, Illustration Board

Frontiersman Davy Crockett Golden Age Illustration painting
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Fantastic illustration for illustrated novel or magazine by American artist, Hibbert Van Buren
Category

Early 20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"The Knockout" Boxing Sports American Watercolor WPA Mid-Century Modern 30s/40s
By Robert Riggs
Located in New York, NY
"The Knockout" Boxing Sports American Watercolor WPA Mid-Century Modern 30s/40s. Known for his
Category

1930s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

"Outdoor Cat", Contemporary, Mixed Media, Illustration, Clayboard, Acrylic
By Beverly Mayeri
Located in St. Louis, MO
Beverly Mayeri is a studio artist living in the Bay Area with over 30 years experience as an
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Ink, Acrylic, Board

Portrait of Seated Young Woman - British 30's art Impressionist oil painting
By Walter Ernest Webster
Located in London, GB
. Condition. Oil on canvas, 30 inches by 25 inches unframed and in excellent condition. Housed in a
Category

1930s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Summer Frolic - British Post Impressionist 30's art nude oil painting Slade Sch
By William Dring
Located in London, GB
. Bonhams, Modern Pictures and Illustrations, 11 November 2008, Lot 99. Condition. Oil on canvas, image size
Category

1930s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

'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
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Prints

Materials

Wood, Paper

"Happy Family", Mid Century Sepia Figurative Interior Scene, Illustration Art
Located in Soquel, CA
(American, 1895-1984). Circa 1940's. This mid-century piece exemplifies the classic style of illustrations
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Genevieve, F, Samsel (1898-1991), 1920's - 1930's illustration Street Scene
Located in San Francisco, CA
Genevieve, F, Samsel (1898-1991), 1920's - 1930's illustration Oil, painting of a village street
Category

1920s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Pigs on a Trolley - Vintage Picture Book Two-Page Spread Illustration
By Irene Pattinson
Located in Soquel, CA
Pigs on a Trolley - Vintage Picture Book Two-Page Spread Illustration A two-page spread in India
Category

1950s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, India Ink, Watercolor, Pen

Pigs on a San Francisco Trolley at Powell Street - Vintage Illustration
By Irene Pattinson
Located in Soquel, CA
Pigs on a San Francisco Trolley - Vintage Illustration A two-page spread in India ink pen and
Category

1950s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, India Ink, Watercolor, Pen

Portrait of a Man in Armchair, Mid Century Short Story Illustration
Located in Soquel, CA
interior space by Charles Ross Kinghan (American, 1895-1984). A working illustration painting of a writer
Category

1930s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

"Jesse Crawford at the Paramount Theater Organ, " Illustration Painting by Boyd
By Jack Boyd
Located in Philadelphia, PA
insightful paintings that comment on life in the 1920s and 30s; we suspect this painting was commissioned for
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Paint

ZSA ZSA Signed Lithograph, 1920's Fashion Illustration, Art Deco, Black Cape
By Erté
Located in Union City, NJ
veiled face. A splendid, vintage collectible Art Deco 1920's fashion illustration print created in 1975
Category

1970s Art Deco Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Art Deco Girl with Car Mid-20th Century American Modernism Pin-Up Illustration
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Girl with Car Mid-20th Century American Modernism Pin-Up Illustration Arthur Rosenman
Category

1930s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil, Board

Will Rogers
By George Wachsteter
Located in Fort Washington, PA
book, `Sanity is Where You Find It; An Affectionate History of the United States in the 20`s and 30`s
Category

1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Illustration Board, Pen

"Greco Roman Nuko Lok - The Forefront, " Oil Pastel signed by Reginald K. Gee
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Greco Roman Nuko Lok - The Forefront" is an original oil pastel on illustration board by Reginald
Category

1980s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil Pastel, Illustration Board

"Techniques of Meditation, " Oil Pastel Landscape signed by Reginald K. Gee
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Techniques of Meditation" is an original oil pastel drawing on illustration board by Reginald K
Category

1980s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil Pastel, Illustration Board

John Lund as Yank in "The Hasty Heart"
By George Wachsteter
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Pen and Ink on Illustration Board Signature: Signed Lower Left Caricature by George
Category

1940s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Illustration Board, Pen

Cast from "Mama (6)
By George Wachsteter
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Pen and Ink on Illustration Board Signature: Signed Left and Right This piece is on 15.00
Category

1940s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Illustration Board, Pen

Tennessee Ernie Ford and Uncle Charlie Weaver
By George Wachsteter
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Tennessee Ernie Ford and Uncle Charlie Weaver (Cliff Arquette), probably for Sept 30, 1959 premiere of ABC`s
Category

1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Illustration Board, Pen

"The Frightened Witness"
By George Wachsteter
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Pen and Ink on Illustration Board Signature: Signed Upper Left Caricature by George
Category

1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Illustration Board, Pen

"Not Intended For Office Viewing Series Section F" Oil Pastel by Reginald K. Gee
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
illustration board by Reginald K. Gee. The artist signed the piece lower right. This piece features an abstract
Category

1990s Contemporary Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil Pastel, Illustration Board

"Upside Down Couple Strolling To Lunch, " Oil Pastel signed by Reginald K. Gee
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Upside Down Couple Strolling to Lunch" is an original oil pastel drawing on illustration board by
Category

1990s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil, Illustration Board

Abstract Silhouette Hat Portraits - Female Illustrator of Golden Age
By Jessie Gillespie
Located in Miami, FL
intent. After all, the genesis of this work was an editorial illustration for Life Magazine to showcase
Category

1910s Victorian Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Illustration Board, Pen

"Please Don't Offer Me Billions or Rivers, Rifles, Roigs & Rogues..." Oil Pastel
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Is Good" is an original oil pastel drawing on illustration board by Reginald K. Gee. The artist
Category

1980s Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil Pastel, Illustration Board

'Harvest Time', Royal Birmingham Society of Artists, London Royal Academy
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
1902-1939 but is best known for his landscape work of the 1920s-30s. Reference: The Dictionary of
Category

1930s Academic Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Illustration Board, Gouache, Watercolor

"Relentless - Face Off, " Abstract Surreal Oil Pastel signed by Reginald K. Gee
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Relentless - Face Off" is an original oil pastel drawing on illustration board by Reginald K. Gee
Category

1990s Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil Pastel, Illustration Board

"Passionate People 'They Work Like Dogs To Get It'" Oil Pastel by Reginald K Gee
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
illustration board by Reginald K. Gee. The artist signed the piece on the back. This piece features an interior
Category

1990s Contemporary Interior Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil Pastel, Illustration Board

"Nourishment, Shelter, Clothing, Art, " Surreal Oil Pastel by Reginald K. Gee
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Nourishment, Shelter, Clothing, Art" is an original oil pastel drawing on illustration board by
Category

1990s Contemporary Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil Pastel, Illustration Board

"Coaster Condo, " Oil Pastel on Ragboard Marina View signed by Reginald K. Gee
By Reginald K. Gee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
the piece lower left. This artwork depicts two people outside of a condo building grilling. 30" x 40
Category

1990s Contemporary Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil Pastel, Illustration Board

Eastern Wild Turkey /// Ornithology Bird Wildlife Contemporary Painting Animal
By Ron Louque
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
right Year: 1976 Medium: Original Gouache/Watercolor Painting on Illustration Board Board size: 30" x 40
Category

1970s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Gouache, Board, Paint, Watercolor, Illustration Board

'Alpine Landscape in Piedmont', Munich School Professor
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
. Band 1/1, Bogen 1–30: Aagaard–Heideck. Fr. v. Boetticher’s Verlag, Dresden 1891, S. 107.; et al.
Category

1910s Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor, Gouache, Illustration Board

'Abstract in Coral and Jade', Chouinard Institute, LACMA, MGM studios, Osaka
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
. Matted dimensions: 20 x 30 inches. Robert Inman first studied at Occidental College and, subsequently
Category

1980s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil Pastel, Mixed Media, Gouache, Illustration Board

God Bless Our Home, Social Realist Scene, Figurative Americana Interior Scene
Located in Doylestown, PA
and proper expression. The Americana style painting was created by American genre and illustration
Category

1930s American Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Noon in Central Park by Mary Mintz Koffler
Located in Larchmont, NY
York in the 30s, 40s, 50s and 1960s. Like many artists, she earned income by creating illustrations for
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Colliers Magazine 1947 American Scene Social Realism Modern Families in the Snow
Located in New York, NY
half page illustration to accompany a story by S.Y. Gromberg. A copy of the vintage magazine will be
Category

1940s American Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Egg Tempera, Masonite

Coleth : The Lovers of Venice Carnival - Original Art Deco pochoir
Located in Paris, FR
collaborated with illustration companies in the 20s / 30s. Very good condition, very light surface deffects
Category

Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Figurative Prints

Materials

Gouache, Stencil

Oedipus and Luxor /// Contemporary Richard Merkin Figurative Funny Screenprint
By Richard Merkin
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
, 2009) work conjures up scenes that evoke the raucous spirit of the 1920’s, 30’s and 40’s. In his witty
Category

1980s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Screen

The New Painting; Impressionism 1874-1886 The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The New Painting; Impressionism 1874-1886. by Moffett, Charles S.Published by The Fine Arts Museums
Category

Late 20th Century American Expressionist Books

Materials

Paper

Painted wood and mirrored glass bar cabinet by Valtorta, Italian design 1930s
Located in Milan, IT
. Inside, a mirrored interior adds glamour, while outside, adorned with bucolic illustrations, it becomes a
Category

Vintage 1930s Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

Karl Lagerfeld for Chloe Fashion Drawing
By Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
passion for illustration as an art form began in the early 1970’s and includes genres from fashion design
Category

20th Century German Drawings

Materials

Paper

Karl Lagerfeld for Chloe Fashion Drawing
Karl Lagerfeld for Chloe Fashion Drawing
H 11.75 in W 8.25 in D 0.25 in
Mauboussin - Book of Jewels (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
the nineteenth century and then devoting chapters to each decade of the 20th century - 20's, 30's, 40
Category

20th Century Brooches

Mauboussin - Book of Jewels (Book)
Mauboussin - Book of Jewels (Book)
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H 12.5 in W 9.25 in D 1.25 in
“Sylvia”
Located in Southampton, NY
Deco period in Paris. Simply stated, pochoir is the French word for stencil. In the 1920’s and 30’s
Category

1920s Art Deco Figurative Prints

Materials

Archival Paper, Stencil

Looking Into a Neighborhood - Ginger Bread Houses - Women Illustrators
By Lorraine Fox
Located in Miami, FL
on board Circa 1950's-196-'s 21 3/4 x 30 Signed lower right of image Most likely for Woman's Day
Category

1950s Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gouache

“Geraniums”
Located in Southampton, NY
and garden gloves. Signed in pencil by the artist Peggy Dressel lower right. The S.P.S. after her
Category

1980s Contemporary Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Archival Paper

"Within Reach", Contemporary, Ceramic, Sculpture, Painted, Portrait, Figurative
By Beverly Mayeri
Located in St. Louis, MO
hand painted surface illustration. The multi-faceted aesthetic experience creates an alluring presence
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Porcelain, Glaze, Underglaze, Mixed Media, Acrylic

Autoportrait, circa 1940, Graphite pencil and charcoal on paper
By Henry Mirande
Located in PARIS, FR
30s, Henry Mirande was entrusted with the illustration of several literary works, including François
Category

Early 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Charcoal, Pencil

Figures In The Woods By James Joshua Guthrie, Original Antique Oil Painting
Located in Bristol, GB
process and his illustrations were considered quite experimental. During his lifetime he exhibited at The
Category

Early 20th Century British Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paint

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