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Aviation Paintings

Gouache Drawing Aviation Airline Study by C. Villars
Gouache Drawing Aviation Airline Study by C. Villars

Gouache Drawing Aviation Airline Study by C. Villars

Located in Atlanta, GA

Post-War Airline Illustration by C. Villars (France, 20th Century) — Gouache on Arches Velin Paper. This rare, original post-war gouache illustration was hand-painted by French artis...

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1940s Post-War Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper

French Aviation Illustration Poster Study Gouache Drawing by C. Villars
French Aviation Illustration Poster Study Gouache Drawing by C. Villars

French Aviation Illustration Poster Study Gouache Drawing by C. Villars

Located in Atlanta, GA

This image was likely later printed in a larger size for advertising posters, but it is the original painting by the poster designer. The illustration is beautifully presented in a m...

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1940s Post-War Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Gouache

Cubist Aviation And Musical Scene With Airplanes Instruments And Abstract Figure
Cubist Aviation And Musical Scene With Airplanes Instruments And Abstract Figure

Cubist Aviation And Musical Scene With Airplanes Instruments And Abstract Figure

By Guy Nicod

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Nicod’s saturated palette of emerald greens, purples, scarlets, and blues heightens the work’s energy, while his fractured forms allow the viewer to experience multiple perspectives ...

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Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Gouache

Raymond D. Crane Painting, 1973
Raymond D. Crane Painting, 1973

Raymond D. Crane Painting, 1973

Located in Savannah, GA

Crane, 73 Sight: 39 ¾ by 47 ¼ inches Frame: 45 ¾ by 53 ¼ inches Ray Crane is best known for aviation and maritime painting.

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Vintage 1970s American Modern Paintings

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Canvas, Paint

Flight II, Aviation Art, Aeroplane Art, Original Skyscape Painting, Tom Sullam
Flight II, Aviation Art, Aeroplane Art, Original Skyscape Painting, Tom Sullam

Flight II, Aviation Art, Aeroplane Art, Original Skyscape Painting, Tom Sullam

By Tom Sullam

Located in Deddington, GB

Tom Sullam Photography Flight II is a print of different planes flying in different directions. The picture is in negative (black) colours with the majority of the picture being da...

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2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Paper

Lunch at the Club, Mixed Media, Drawing , Archival Frame, Texas Artist, Lindbergh
Lunch at the Club, Mixed Media, Drawing , Archival Frame, Texas Artist, Lindbergh

Lunch at the Club, Mixed Media, Drawing , Archival Frame, Texas Artist, Lindbergh

Located in Houston, TX

Among many honors during her career, she was selected as one of ten U.S. artists to participate in a traveling exhibit in honor of the U.S. bicentennial in 1976. Paintings can be v...

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1990s American Impressionist Mixed Media

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Charcoal, Mixed Media, Carbon Pencil

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1970s Rendering Painting of a Jet Factory
1970s Rendering Painting of a Jet Factory

1970s Rendering Painting of a Jet Factory

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H 18 in W 23.75 in D 1.5 in

1970s Rendering Painting of a Jet Factory

Located in New York, NY

Vintage rendering of airplane factory. Newly framed in a black painted wood profile, with UV protective acrylic and acid-free mat. Dimensions below are for the frame; image measures ...

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Vintage 1970s American Aviation Objects

Painting of a RAF Hawker Hunter Jet 'WB188'
Painting of a RAF Hawker Hunter Jet 'WB188'

Painting of a RAF Hawker Hunter Jet 'WB188'

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H 19.49 in W 15.56 in D 1.58 in

Painting of a RAF Hawker Hunter Jet 'WB188'

Located in Luton, GB

Painted by R Brighton. Original oil painting on board showing RAF Hawker Hunter in flight, signed and dated 16.02.81 WB188 in 1952 was the holder of the world air speed record for j...

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Vintage 1980s European Aviation Objects

Painting of Jet G-39 Aircraft in flight
Painting of Jet G-39 Aircraft in flight

Painting of Jet G-39 Aircraft in flight

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H 17.33 in W 27.96 in D 1.97 in

Painting of Jet G-39 Aircraft in flight

Located in Luton, GB

Painted by Turner (Charles E., 1883-1965). Original illustration for the Illustrated London News, 21 May 1955, showing Jet G-39 in flight, charcoal and grey washes highlighted in gou...

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Vintage 1950s British Aviation Objects

" I am a Mexican" Pop Art Portrait of a Man in Amsterdam by Shao Qi
" I am a Mexican" Pop Art Portrait of a Man in Amsterdam by Shao Qi

" I am a Mexican" Pop Art Portrait of a Man in Amsterdam by Shao Qi

Located in Pasadena, CA

Shao Qi's talent was recognized early in her life, with her work appearing in the 1998 "Sakura" Sino-Japanese Painting Competition, the 1997 2nd "International Aviation Painting Comp...

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2010s Pop Art More Prints

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Lithograph

" I am a Ninja" Pop Art Portrait  in Amsterdam by Shao Qi
" I am a Ninja" Pop Art Portrait  in Amsterdam by Shao Qi

" I am a Ninja" Pop Art Portrait in Amsterdam by Shao Qi

Located in Pasadena, CA

Shao Qi's talent was recognized early in her life, with her work appearing in the 1998 "Sakura" Sino-Japanese Painting Competition, the 1997 2nd "International Aviation Painting Comp...

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2010s Pop Art More Prints

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Lithograph

John Clem Clarke "Aviation" Painting
John Clem Clarke "Aviation" Painting

John Clem Clarke "Aviation" Painting

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H 84 in W 54 in D 4 in

John Clem Clarke "Aviation" Painting

Located in Dallas, TX

John Clem Clarke T-Series F.A.I (Aviation), 1980 Oil on canvas laid on board.  

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Vintage 1980s Paintings

"Fighting Tigers" by Robert Taylor, Autographed by Six WWII Pilots, 1996
"Fighting Tigers" by Robert Taylor, Autographed by Six WWII Pilots, 1996

"Fighting Tigers" by Robert Taylor, Autographed by Six WWII Pilots, 1996

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

The impact of his early restoration career and the old master painters can easily be seen in his popular, dramatic, and inspiring aviation works. In his aviation paintings, the artis...

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1990s Aviation Objects

Materials

Paper

Air Combat Paintings of Robert Taylor, by Robert Taylor, 1987
Air Combat Paintings of Robert Taylor, by Robert Taylor, 1987

Air Combat Paintings of Robert Taylor, by Robert Taylor, 1987

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

The book is volume one, of six total volumes, of Taylor’s dramatic aviation paintings. This was the first book published featuring a comprehensive selection of Robert Taylor’s avia...

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Vintage 1980s British Books

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Paper

Robert Taylor Air Combat Paintings, Volume II by Robert Taylor, 1991
Robert Taylor Air Combat Paintings, Volume II by Robert Taylor, 1991

Robert Taylor Air Combat Paintings, Volume II by Robert Taylor, 1991

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

The book is Volume II, of six total volumes, of Taylor’s dramatic aviation paintings. This second volume of air combat paintings features a collection of Robert Taylor’s work pai...

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1990s English Books

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Paper

1950s Aviation Airplane Hangar Impressionist Oil on Canvas Modern Art
1950s Aviation Airplane Hangar Impressionist Oil on Canvas Modern Art

1950s Aviation Airplane Hangar Impressionist Oil on Canvas Modern Art

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, an oil on canvas painting of an airplane on a hangar. Framed Vintage mid-century modern aviation art.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Paint

Raymond D. Crane Painting, 1975
Raymond D. Crane Painting, 1975

Raymond D. Crane Painting, 1975

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H 53.25 in W 45.75 in D 2 in

Raymond D. Crane Painting, 1975

Located in Savannah, GA

Crane, 74 Sight: 39 ¾ by 47 ¼ inches Frame: 45 ¾ by 53 ¼ inches Ray Crane is best known for aviation and maritime painting.

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Vintage 1970s American Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Paint

This Ain't Sotheby's This is Texas, Rosemary Mahoney,  Cattle Auctions,
This Ain't Sotheby's This is Texas, Rosemary Mahoney,  Cattle Auctions,

This Ain't Sotheby's This is Texas, Rosemary Mahoney, Cattle Auctions,

Located in Houston, TX

Among many honors during her career, she was selected as one of ten U.S. artists to participate in a traveling exhibit in honor of the U.S. bicentennial in 1976. Paintings can be v...

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1990s American Impressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Charcoal, Carbon Pencil

"Out of Fuel and Safely Home" by Robert Taylor, Autographed by Five WWII Pilots
"Out of Fuel and Safely Home" by Robert Taylor, Autographed by Five WWII Pilots

"Out of Fuel and Safely Home" by Robert Taylor, Autographed by Five WWII Pilots

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

The impact of his early restoration career and the old master painters can easily be seen in his popular, dramatic, and inspiring aviation works. In his aviation paintings, the artis...

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1990s Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Paper

Very Rare English Folk Art Aviation Painting, circa 1860
Very Rare English Folk Art Aviation Painting, circa 1860

Very Rare English Folk Art Aviation Painting, circa 1860

Located in London, GB

A unique circa 1890–1870 Folk Art aviation oil on paper painting, mounted to panel of prototype flying machine.

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Antique 1860s British Folk Art Paintings

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Paper

Art Deco Painting of the 1931 Bendix Trophy Race in Original White Gold Frame
Art Deco Painting of the 1931 Bendix Trophy Race in Original White Gold Frame

Art Deco Painting of the 1931 Bendix Trophy Race in Original White Gold Frame

By Charles H. Hubbell

Located in New York, NY

This oil on masonite painting captures the energy and excitement around aviation at the beginning of the 20th century in America.

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings

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Masonite

"The Air Combat Paintings of Robert Taylor" signed by Taylor and Fighter Pilots
"The Air Combat Paintings of Robert Taylor" signed by Taylor and Fighter Pilots

"The Air Combat Paintings of Robert Taylor" signed by Taylor and Fighter Pilots

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

The impact of his early restoration career and the old master painters can easily be seen in his popular, dramatic, and inspiring aviation works. In his aviation paintings, the artis...

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Late 20th Century Books

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Paper

Harvester at the Mill in Winter - Landscape
Harvester at the Mill in Winter - Landscape

Harvester at the Mill in Winter - Landscape

By Randy Penner

Located in Soquel, CA

Penner was a former president (1985-87) and active member of the Midwest Watercolor Society, the Wisconsin Watercolor Society, and the American Society of Aviation Artists. His paint...

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Late 20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Masonite, Oil

"Fighting Red Tails" by Robert Taylor, Signed by Five Fighter Pilots
"Fighting Red Tails" by Robert Taylor, Signed by Five Fighter Pilots

"Fighting Red Tails" by Robert Taylor, Signed by Five Fighter Pilots

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

The impact of his early restoration career and the old master painters can easily be seen in his popular, dramatic, and inspiring aviation works. In his aviation paintings, the artis...

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Vintage 1980s Posters

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Paper

Dudley Burnside: Hot Air Balloon Rising - oil on board 1983

Dudley Burnside: Hot Air Balloon Rising - oil on board 1983

By Dudley Burnside

Located in London, GB

In quieter moments he greatly enjoyed painting and was an excellent artist. An early member of the Guild of Aviation Artists he exhibited for many years at their annual show.

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1980s Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil

Trisha Vergis, Original Oil on Canvas, Navy N3N Biplane
Trisha Vergis, Original Oil on Canvas, Navy N3N Biplane

Trisha Vergis, Original Oil on Canvas, Navy N3N Biplane

Located in Doylestown, PA

"Navy N3N Biplane" is a 11" x 14" oil on canvas, mounted to board, landscape/aviation painting from 2019 by American artist Trisha Vergis.

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Board

Trisha Vergis, Original Oil on Canvas, Navy N3N Biplane
Trisha Vergis, Original Oil on Canvas, Navy N3N Biplane

Trisha Vergis, Original Oil on Canvas, Navy N3N Biplane

Located in Doylestown, PA

"Navy N3N Biplane" is a 11" x 14" oil on canvas, mounted to board, landscape/aviation painting from 2019 by American artist Trisha Vergis.

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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Landscape Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Board

The Battle After The Crash
The Battle After The Crash

The Battle After The Crash

By Stockton Mulford

Located in Minneapolis, MN

A rare surviving aviation themed pulp cover painting by Stockton Mulford for the cover of Fawcett's Battle Stories, August 1929.

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1920s American Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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Aviation Paintings For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of aviation paintings available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of aluminum, canvas and fabric, all aviation paintings available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of aviation paintings available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern and Folk Art aviation paintings are consistently popular styles. David Shepherd and Tom Sullam each produced beautiful aviation paintings that are worth considering.

How Much are Aviation Paintings?

Aviation paintings can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,709, while the lowest priced sells for $399 and the highest can go for as much as $23,497.