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Art Deco Male Portrait
Located in Queens, NY
Gilt framed oil painting portrait of man in brown suit and red tie.
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20th Century Unknown Art Deco Paintings

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Paint

Art Deco Male Portrait
Art Deco Male Portrait
H 24.5 in W 29.5 in
Art Deco male athlete harlequin with guitar by deaf artist cubist painting
Located in Norwich, GB
A stunning oil on canvas in the purest art deco style by French born Jean Hanau. It depicts a
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Interior Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Contemporary Minimalist Art Deco Black White Male Figure Latin Artist Signed
Located in Milwaukee, WI
artist works in an art deco style, imagining graceful figures in historic costume through that stylized
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2010s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Charcoal

Portrait of a Boy in White Shirt - Scottish 1920's Art Deco male oil painting
By David Cowan Dobson
Located in London, GB
This superb Art Deco portrait oil painting is by noted Scottish artist Cowan Dobson. Painted in
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1920s Art Deco Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Early 20th century Art Deco Male nude oil painting of Narcissus
By George Frederick Hinchcliff
Located in Harkstead, GB
An incredibly striking study of the male form with the figure set against a colourful background
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1930s Modern Nude Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Mid-Century Art Deco Minimalism Black & White Male Figure Latin Artist Signed
Located in Milwaukee, WI
works in a pared-down style with a nod to Art Deco fashion images while nevertheless maintaining the
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2010s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Charcoal

1500s Fashion Art Deco Minimalism Black & White Male Figure Latin Artist Signed
Located in Milwaukee, WI
pared-down style with a nod to Art Deco fashion images while nevertheless maintaining the
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2010s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Charcoal

Male Nude
Located in London, GB
Salon of Photography in Paris. Published in 1932, she took a series of male nudes taken for Henry de
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1930s Art Deco Nude Photography

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Black and White

Male Nude
Male Nude
H 18.9 in W 16.15 in D 1.58 in
Male Portrait
By Thelma Terrell
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Terrell. Terrell lived in Oakland and was an illustator and commercial graphic artist. This male
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1930s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Pencil

Head of a Deco Woman (recto) Standing Male Model (verso)
By Paul H. Winchell
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Head of a Deco Woman (recto) Standing Male Model (verso) Graphite on paper, 1925 Signed with the
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1920s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Graphite

Head of a Deco Woman (recto) Standing Male Model (verso)
By Paul H. Winchell
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Head of a Deco Woman (recto) Standing Male Model (verso) Graphite on paper, 1925 Signed with the
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1920s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Graphite

Italian Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Of A Nude Male
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Of A Nude Male. We offer a handsome Italian bronze sculpture of a
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

"Peruvian Male in Traditional Headdress, " Art Deco Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
knitted headdress is a superb example of stylized Art Deco sculpture, as well as the fascination that
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Busts

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Mahogany

"Torchbearers, " Art Deco Etched Glass Panel with Nude Males
By Ivan Rigby
Located in Philadelphia, PA
East as a young man to attend the Maryland Institute of Art; he taught for many years at the Pratt
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Glass

Male Nude in Art Deco-Cubist Manner by Lenoir, 1920s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
stylization characteristic of the Modern or Art Deco movement of the 1920s, as well as indications of
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Drawings

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Paper

Art Deco Male figure , the Smoker in Silvered Bronze
By Joseph Christian Leyendecker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The most famous figure designed by J.C. Leyendecker Illustration Artist . Known as ( The Smoker ) Cast in lost wax bronze and with a polished Antique Silver patina finish . He st...
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Early 2000s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Art Deco Bronze Sculpture Bust of a Young Male
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR
Work done by Italian sculptor. In cast bronze, chiselled and original patination. Signed: Rogelio Gonzalez Roberts, Firenze, Italy.
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Busts

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Bronze

"Distribution" Fabulous, Large Art Deco Allegorical Mural with Male Nude
By Charles Winter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
coral and aquamarine. The painter, Charles Winter, is known for his stylized Art Deco paintings as well
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Paintings

1929 American Male Academic Nude Crouching Bronze Sculpture EXCELLENT DETAILS
Located in New York, NY
Philip Shelton Sears 1868-1953 was an American tennis player and sculptor. He was the son of Frederic Richard Sears and Albertina Homer Shelton. His brother Richard Sears, was also a...
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1920s Art Deco Nude Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Art Deco Bronze Figural Male & Female Character Sculptural Bookends
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of Art Deco bronze figural bookends are signed, but the artist could not be identified
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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Bookends

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Granite, Bronze

Dancing male figure, terracotta sculpture, 1930s-40s, Giorgio Rossi (1894-1981)
Located in Firenze, IT
reflects the taste for the balance between tradition and innovation typical of the late Art Deco period
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1930s Art Deco Nude Sculptures

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Terracotta

"Male Nude Frieze", Art Deco Sculptural Panel, Bertoni, Traction Avant Designer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
In the 1930s, when Italy was once again valorizing and idealizing the male nude -- witness the
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Bronze

"Seated Black Male Nude, " Art Deco Watercolor by Brown County Painter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
hints of WPA/Art Deco stylization in some of the background details, and the overall atmosphere is
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings

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Paint

Verdigris Bronze Art Deco Centerpiece Supported by Three Nude Male Figures
By Maurice Guiraud-Rivière
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Spectacular and very rare, this large, high style Art Deco bronze centerpiece with a beautiful
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Centerpieces

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Bronze

"Egyptian Water Carrier, " Large, Rare Art Deco Tile with Nude Male
Located in Philadelphia, PA
octagonal tile was made in Italy. Depicting a nude male water carrier in Egyptian dress, this piece gives
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Ceramic

"Five Josephs, " Important Art Deco Painting w/ Male Nudes, Provincetown, 1930s
By William L'Engle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An extraordinary example of Art Deco painting with allegorical meaning -- like so many murals
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings

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Paint

Huge Art Deco Male Figure Tennis Player, French, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
On first viewing of this fabulous original Art Deco figure you can't not be taken aback by the
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Belgian Black Marble, Spelter

"Restraining the Bull", Striking Art Deco Painting w/ Shirtless Male Figure
By Frederick Cooper
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, and the bull's hide as pale as moonlight -- is a classic example of Art Deco design. Both figures are
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings

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Paint

"Stone Fishing, " Important Art Deco Print with Nude Male Figures, Hawaii
By Robert Lee Eskridge
Located in Philadelphia, PA
brilliantly executed, Robert Lee Eskridge's "Stone Fishing" is a landmark in Art Deco printmaking. Although
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Prints

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Paper

"Kublai Khan, " Large Art Deco Painting Masterpiece with Male Nudes, 1943
By Milton Bond
Located in Philadelphia, PA
other nude figures is a masterpiece of Art Deco merged with a vivid Surrealism. Bond was an important
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Paintings

"Twisting Male Nude, " Art Deco Drawing by Pioneering Native American, 1934
By Joe Waano-Gano
Located in Philadelphia, PA
the native art of the American Indian.
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Drawings

Male Portrait, Signed Gennaro Befanio (Naples, 1866 - Paris, 1937), Dated 1936
Located in Firenze, IT
Male Portrait, Signed Gennaro Befanio (Naples, 1866 - Paris, 1937), Dated 1936 Male portrait in
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Archer with Geese", Exceptional Art Deco Painting with Male Nude, Pierced Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bold and striking, this high style Art Deco painting depicts a nude male archer with his bow
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings

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Paint

Handsome Art Deco Sculpture of a Swinging Male Golfer, Circa 1920
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Handsome Art Deco Sculpture of a Swinging Male Golfer USA, Circa 1920s This exceptional Art Deco
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Metal

"Hauling the Net, " Rare Art Deco Bronze with Nude Male Fisherman
By Alexandre Ouline
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This powerful bronze -- depicting a nude fisherman hauling in his net -- is a superb example of Art
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

"Seated Black Male Figure, " Art Deco Watercolor Painting, Brown County, Indiana
Located in Philadelphia, PA
executed by an artist associated with the famed Brown County Art Colony, which formed in a bucolic setting
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings

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Paint

"Promise of Hope", Art Deco Painting with Male Nude and Dove, Sweden
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Åkerblom depicts a standing male nude figure looking into the distance, the sky swathed in a broad rainbow
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Paintings

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Paint

"at the Swimming POOL, " Ghostly Male Nudes, Art Deco Drawing, Late 1940s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Lovely and atmospheric, this drawing of a series of male nude figures at the swimming pool -- one
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Vintage 1940s German Art Deco Drawings

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Crayon

"Bellerophon and Pegasus" Striking Art Deco Painting with Male Nude Mythological
By Bryson Burroughs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
of Art from 1909 to 1934, and demonstrated a sustained interest in mythological scenes, among which
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Paintings

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Paint

"The Good Samaritan", Remarkable Art Deco Relief Sculpture w/ Two Male Nudes
By Juan De Ávalos Y García-taborda
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Remarkable and unique, this carved and painted wood relief sculpture depicts two nude male figures
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Vintage 1930s Spanish Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Wood

"Male Nude and Skyscraper", Rare, Signed Surrealist-Art Deco Print by Avinoff
By Andrey Avinoff
Located in Philadelphia, PA
superimposed over the apex of an Art Deco skyscraper, his arms crossed overhead and his body enveloped in a
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Prints

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Paper

"Two Nudes with Columned Facade, " Art Deco Drawing w/ Male Nudes, England
Located in Philadelphia, PA
the solidity and gravity of high style Art Deco art, and may represent the academic, early work of a
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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Drawings

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Paper

"Memorial", Large Maquette for Art Deco Memorial Monument with Male Nude
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, perhaps soldiers lost in World War I, features a trio of Art Deco angels at its pinnacle, a series of
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Plaster

"Allegory, " Art Deco-Cubist Drawing with Multiple Nude Male Figures, circa 1920s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Superbly conceived and executed, this Cubist-influenced Art Deco drawing shows four nude male
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Drawings

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Paper

An Art Deco Figure of a Seated Male, by Jeno Grantner
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A handsome Blanc de Chine figurine of a seated you man, after Jeno Grantner. The athletic man, seated on a tree stump. 10.5 inches tall
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Vintage 1940s Hungarian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Porcelain

Art Deco Style Male and Female Couple Red Black Torso Art Mannequin on Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Art Deco style male and female couple red black torso on metal stands. Item features male
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Busts

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Fiberglass

"Falling Satyr, " Superb Art Deco Panel with Male Nude by WPA Sculptor
By Don Griffith
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, in the heart of the Art Deco era, the panel depicts the nude male figure dropping through a rocky
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Wood

"The Harvest", Art Deco Painting with Male Laborer in Blue and Purple
Located in Philadelphia, PA
the human figure often. A painting of his is in the collection of the the Moderna Museet (modern art
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Paintings

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Paint

"Male Nude Holding Child Aloft, " Large Art Deco Drawing by Master Muralist
By Robert Hale Ives Gammell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Drawn by Robert Hale Ives Gammell, this depiction of a nude male figure holding a stylized child
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Drawings

Art Deco Lamp Base, South Seas Half-Nude Male with Fish
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Extremely rare, this very fine ceramic figure of a half-nude Pacific Islander or Hawaiian male
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Sculptures

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Ceramic, Rattan, Wood

"Angel Battling the Hydra, " Fantastic Art Deco Sculptural Relief with Male Nude
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, this rare, Art Deco bas relief sculptural panel was commissioned and presented by the Air Ministry to
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Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Bakelite

Art deco bronze sculpture male nude athlete by Maurice Guiraud Rivière 1930
By Maurice Guiraud-Rivière
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco bronze sculpture male nude athlete with rope by Guiraud Riviere. Patinated bronze on
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sculptures

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Marble, Bronze

French Bronze Art Deco Hollywood Regency Chandelier Showing Male Nude Figures
Located in Antwerp, BE
by Wiener Werkstätte Art Deco designs showing three male nude figures supporting a fountainlike
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Bronze, Copper

Art Deco Style Sculpture Icarus Winged Male Nude Max Le Verrier, France
By Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco style sculpture of Icarus winged male nude. Signed by Max Le Verrier Art metal with
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Marble, Metal

"Toltec, " Important Sketch for Art Deco Painting with Male and Female Nudes
By John Garth
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This stylized and richly-colored, almost cinematic, depiction of a nude Toltec male youth by John
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings

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Paint

"Aquarius, " Important Art Deco Tile with Nude Male and Limed Oak Frame
By Bonnie MacLeary
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, two of several created in the 1920s, this classic Art Deco tile dates from the 1940s, after MacLeary
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Ceramics

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Ceramic, Oak

Art Deco Male Patinated Bronze Study Entitled 'Power Lifter' by Bruno Zach
By Bruno Zach
Located in London, GB
A dramatic early 20th century Art Deco bronze study of a muscular male athlete lifting a heavy
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20th Century Austrian Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

"Fruit Carrier, " Large Sculptural Relief in Mahogany with Male Figure, Art Deco
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large and impressive, carved in a naive-sophisticated way that suggests folk art as well as WPA
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Mahogany

"Floating Man, " Important Art Deco Painting with Nude Male by Dunbar Beck
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Painted by Dunbar Beck, one of America's most accomplished and successful muralists, this painting of a half-nude man floating over a succession of dancing couples below was one of a...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Paintings

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Paper, Paint

"St. George and the Dragon, " Art Deco Drawing with Male Nude by Goor
By Gaston Goor
Located in Philadelphia, PA
influenced by the paintings he found at the Louvre in his youth, and his work often depicts male figures with
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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Drawings

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Male Art Deco For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal male art deco for your home. Frequently made of metal, bronze and stone, every male art deco was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the male art deco you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right male art deco, those designed in Art Deco and Hollywood Regency styles are of considerable interest. Allyn Cox, Pierre Le Faguays and Dunbar D. Beck each produced at least one beautiful male art deco that is worth considering.

How Much is a Male Art Deco?

A male art deco can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,561, while the lowest priced sells for $115 and the highest can go for as much as $27,100.

A Close Look at Art-deco Furniture

Art Deco furniture is characterized by its celebration of modern life. More than its emphasis on natural wood grains and focus on traditional craftsmanship, vintage Art Deco dining chairs, tables, desks, cabinets and other furniture — which typically refers to pieces produced during the 1920s and 1930s — is an ode to the glamour of the “Roaring Twenties.” 

ORIGINS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN

  • Bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs
  • Use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood
  • Metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes
  • Embellishments made from exotic animal hides, inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory

ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

VINTAGE ART DECO FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship.

Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu.

The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. “Art Deco design” is often used broadly, to describe the work of creators in associated or ancillary styles. This is particularly true of American Art Deco, which is also called Streamline Moderne or Machine Age design. (Streamline Moderne, sometimes known as Art Moderne, was a phenomenon largely of the 1930s, post–Art Nouveau.)

Art Deco textile designers employed dazzling floral motifs and vivid colors, and while Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked, they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture.

From mother-of-pearl inlaid vitrines to chrome aviator chairs, bold and inventive works in the Art Deco style include chaise longues (also known as chaise lounges) and curved armchairs. Today, the style is still favored by interior designers looking to infuse a home with an air of luxury and sophistication.

The vintage Art Deco furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes dressers, coffee tables, decorative objects and more.

Questions About Male Art Deco
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    The history of Art Deco begins in the early 20th century.

    Art Deco emerged as a global design style around the start of World War I, during the last years of Art Nouveau's popularity. The style conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. Its hallmarks include the use of geometric designs influenced by Cubism. Major discoveries of Egyptian tombs during the era also influenced the movement.

    The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition, the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes, held in Paris in 1925. After World War II, tastes shifted toward more functional, less ornate modernism, but today, the Art Deco style is still favored for its luxurious sophistication. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of vintage Art Deco furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To identify Art Deco, look for the characteristics of the period. Furniture produced at the time is generally lacquered metal with a mirror-like glossy finish. Wooden items should be an exotic wood. Most items feature symmetrical designs, and geometric forms were popular motifs during the period. In addition, Art Deco often shows the influence of Hellenistic, Egyptian and Asian designs. Shop a variety of Art Deco furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    The Art Deco period originated in France. Its name comes from the title of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925, credited with introducing the style to the world. It was informed by ancient Egypt, Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession and went on to influence the Streamline Moderne and mid-century modern movements. Shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture, decorative objects and jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    A few things define Art Deco. Date is one factor, as the style emerged in the 1920s and remained popular during the 1930s. Art Deco design usually includes bold geometric lines and forms or intricate repeating floral motifs. Designers working in this style tended to use expensive materials, such as shagreen or marble, as well as exotic woods like mahogany, ebony and zebra wood. Furniture often featured metal accents, mirrored finishes and embellishments made from exotic animal hides and inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory. Shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    Art Deco was influenced by a number of things. The discovery of ancient tombs around the turn of the century led to a renewed interest in Egyptian furniture and architecture that inspired Art Deco designers. Art Deco was also informed by Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI style, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession. Shop a large collection of Art Deco furniture, decorative objects and jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Art Deco rings were made during the early 20th century. Named for a design movement that originated at a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925, Art Deco rings are generally quite geometric, symmetrical and incorporate a variety of gemstones — especially sapphires and emeralds. Find a wide variety of Art Deco rings for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An Art Deco lamp is any lamp that’s made in the styles of the Art Deco movement, which was dominant in the 1920s and 1930s. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of Art Deco lamps from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An art deco watch is defined by its geometric case, which is either circular or rectangular. The watch style was highly popular between 1920 and 1950, and is still sought after today. You’ll find a collection of art deco watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Art Deco jewelry was popular during the design movement of the 1920s and 30s. Art Deco jewelry is typically characterized by geometric patterns and gemstones of contrasting colors.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    The Art Deco movement was a decorative style popular during the 1920s and ’30s. Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design, celebrating society's growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship. Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu. The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of Art Deco furniture and decorative objects.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    The main difference between Art Nouveau and Art Deco is that the former is detailed and ornate, and the latter is sharp and geometrical. When the movement started at the end of the 19th century, Art Nouveau was heavily influenced by nature and the curved lines of flowers. Art Deco, which became popular in the beginning of the 20th century, was inspired by the geometric abstraction of cubism.

  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between Art Deco and mid-century modern (MCM) is that the terms describe two distinct design styles. Art Deco typically refers to pieces produced between the 1920s and 1930s. Furniture produced in this style tends to display bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs, metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes and embellishments made from exotic animal hides, inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory. MCM, or mid-century modern, emerged after World War II. Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. Designers working in this style frequently used industrial materials, including steel, fiberglass, molded plywood, and alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak. Explore a wide variety of Art Deco and mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To know if a ring is Art Deco, examine its style. The Art Deco period, encompassing the 1920s and ’30s, ushered in a very distinct look in the design of jewelry. Makers often incorporated geometric motifs in jewelry designs. Materials may also provide a clue about the era of the piece. Platinum, rubies, sapphires and emeralds were some of the most common precious metals and gemstones used at the time. Keep in mind that there are many convincing reproductions of Art Deco rings and other high-quality pieces inspired by originals. As a result, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or expert within the field of antique jewelry design to evaluate the ring. Shop a selection of Art Deco rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    To identify Art Deco furniture, first look for maker's markings in inconspicuous areas. Once you've found them, use trusted online resources to research the manufacturer and determine whether they were active during the Art Deco era, which spanned from the 1920s through the 1930s. You can also look for classic characteristics of Art Deco furniture, such as bold geometric lines and forms, intricate floral motifs, metal accents, mirrored finishes and fine materials such as shagreen, marble, mahogany wood, zebra wood, ebony, exotic animal hides, onyx and mother-of-pearl. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can also assist you with making identifications. Shop a collection of Art Deco furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    Yes, some Art Deco jewelry is valuable. Jewelry from the 1920s and ’30s has remained consistently popular. It experienced a major revival in the 1960s, and even today, jewelry makers continue to be inspired by the period. As a result, demand for Art Deco jewelry is typically high, but the actual value of a piece depends on its style, maker, age and condition. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can help you determine how much your jewelry is worth. Explore a large selection of Art Deco jewelry on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    The answer to whether Eileen Gray's designs were Art Deco depends on which piece you're considering. Gray was ever-evolving as a designer. By the early 1920s, she was creating geometric works that embodied the essence of Art Deco and the nascent modernist design movement. Some pieces, like her Bricks screen, employ the planar forms favored by Gerrit Rietveld and other De Stijl architects of the Netherlands. Others feature the tubular chrome framing used by Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, who are associated with the mid-century modern design style. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Eileen Gray furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    The main features of Art Deco are geometry-influenced shapes, bright color schemes and bold patterns. Art Deco architecture and design are both heavily influenced by the Cubism movement, which relied on the use of non-traditional angles and shapes.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Art Deco features bold geometric designs, clean lines and vibrant colors.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Art Deco furniture was largely made by hand. Crafters often employed exotic hardwood like zebra wood, rosewood and Macassar ebony. Many pieces had a polished Japanese lacquer finish, which gave a high-gloss shine to the wood. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Art Deco furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    Art Deco engagement rings are accessories that were produced during the 1920s and '30s and are characterized by details associated with the Art Deco style. They're often very colorful and feature bold geometric lines as well as gemstones cut in nontraditional ways. While the style got its name from an arts exhibition in Paris in 1925, Art Deco was inspired by Cubism and a shift from Art Nouveau's floral aesthetic. The modern look of Art Deco engagement rings reflects an evolution in fashion, visual art and more, as well as the sweeping societal changes taking hold at the time. On 1stDibs, shop a range of vintage Art Deco engagement rings.