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Illustration for the Brothers Grimm fairy tale "Rapunzel"
By Simon Kozhin
Located in Zofingen, AG
In 2023, after 20 years, he returned to the illustrations of the Brothers Grimm fairy tale
Category

2010s American Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Dorothy Fitchew - 20th Century British Watercolor Illustration of Flower Fairies
By Dorothy Fitchew
Located in London, GB
increasingly specialised in natural history subjects and illustrations. The Natural History Museum, London
Category

Mid-20th Century Realist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Fairy
By Edward Povey
Located in ATLANTA, GA
intelligence, using Povey and Schultz paintings as illustrations. They also advise the White House and the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Realist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Fairy
H 48 in W 64 in D 2 in
1900 The Grey Fairy Book
By Andrew Lang
Located in Bath, GB
-one plates, and in-text illustrations throughout. Collated, complete. 'The Grey Fairy Book' is
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Books

Materials

Paper

1900 The Grey Fairy Book
1900 The Grey Fairy Book
H 7.5 in W 2 in D 5 in
1889 The Blue Fairy Book
By Andrew Lang
Located in Bath, GB
A superb copy of this sought-after fairy book by Andrew Lang, the first volume in his colourful
Category

Antique 1890s British Books

Materials

Paper

1889 The Blue Fairy Book
1889 The Blue Fairy Book
H 7.5 in W 2 in D 5 in
Otto Schubert Pen & Ink Fairy Tale
By Otto Schubert
Located in Paonia, CO
illustrations for a fairy tale. There is a father and mother fox talking to two younger versions of themselves
Category

1920s Other Art Style Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

India Ink

Fairies among the Lily Pads - Female Illustrator Fantasy
Located in Miami, FL
A turn-of-the-century fantasy illustration by female illustrator May Audubon Post features a
Category

Early 1900s Art Nouveau Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink, Watercolor

1976 After David Hockney 'Home from "Grimm's Fairy Tales"'
By David Hockney
Located in Brooklyn, NY
" from his "Illustrations for Six Fairy Tales from the Brothers Grimm," 1969. Shipping and Handling
Category

1970s Pop Art Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

"Masha's fairy tales" watercolor cm. 17 x 22 1970
By Marina Yevgenyevna Uspenskaya
Located in Torino, IT
Children, illustrations, tales Marina Evgenevna USPENSKAYA (Moscow, 1925 – 2007) Marina Evgenevna
Category

1970s Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Prada Taupe silk organza fairy pant suit, ss 2008
By Prada
Located in London, GB
Prada; Taupe silk organza pant suit with printed illustrations by James Jean. Loosely cut
Category

Early 2000s Italian Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Prada Taupe silk organza fairy pant suit, ss 2008
Prada Taupe silk organza fairy pant suit, ss 2008
Size: Pant - IT 40 - Top - IT 38 (EU)
The Fairy Library - Rare Book Illustrated by George Cruikshank - 1850
By George Cruikshank
Located in Roma, IT
The Fairy Library is a set of original modern rare books written by various authors and illustrated
Category

1850s Modern More Art

Materials

Etching, Paper

2008 Prada James Jean Fairy Collection Pink Print Silk Dress
By Prada
Located in Boca Raton, FL
her Spring 2008 Fairy Collection by employing curvilinear lines, delicate details, and fantastical yet
Category

Early 2000s Italian Day Dresses

The Little Mermaid - Fairy Tales - English Female Illustrator Pen and Ink
Located in Miami, FL
illustrator. Biography Page 1 illustration from Fairy Tales of Hans Christian Andersen Stratton was born in
Category

1890s Pre-Raphaelite Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Paper, Pen

Vintage David Hockney poster Six Fairy Tales from the Brothers Grimm
By David Hockney
Located in New York, NY
This charming vintage poster commemorated the publication of David Hockney's Six Fairy Tales from
Category

1970s Modern Animal Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Offset

Rapunzel by the Sea, fairy tale narrative, colorful whimsical fantasy
By Stephen Basso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
of Visual Arts for Illustration, he realized painting was more engaging for him.) Seeking emotional
Category

2010s Outsider Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

SALLY HAMILTON - 'The Sugar Plum Fairy' - #5/22 - Vintage Engraving - Circa 1974
Located in Chatham, ON
SALLY HAMILTON - 'The Sugar Plum Fairy' - Number 5/22 - Vintage fine art engraving - circa 1974
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Prints

Materials

Paper

Catherina Dorothea Viehman (Six Fairy Tales from the Brothers Grimm) Hockney
By David Hockney
Located in New York, NY
conventions of beautiful fairy tale illustrations rich in color and charm that spell out good and evil for
Category

1960s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Aquatint, Etching

Santorini, in the Fairy tale Ia - Landscape Painting Blue White Green Yellow
By Krasimira Mihailova
Located in Sofia, BG
"Santorini, in the Fairy tale Ia" is an modernist painting by Maestro Krassimira Mihaylova. About
Category

2010s Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Haunted Castle (Six Fairy Tales from the Brothers Grimm) David Hockney
By David Hockney
Located in New York, NY
conventions of beautiful fairy tale illustrations rich in color and charm that spell out good and evil for
Category

1960s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

Shepard Fairy "We The Future - Rise to Re ....." Silkscreen Signed and Dated
By Shepard Fairey
Located in Detroit, MI
before getting an education at the Rhode Island School of Design where he earned his BA in Illustration
Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Offset, Screen

Rapunzel, Rapunzel let down your Hair (Six Fairy Tales from the Brothers Grimm)
By David Hockney
Located in New York, NY
conventions of beautiful fairy tale illustrations rich in color and charm that spell out good and evil for
Category

1960s Modern Landscape Prints

Materials

Etching, Aquatint

Ciruelo Cabral the Book of the Dragon Illustration Original Art
Located in New York, NY
Ciruelo Cabral The Book of the Dragon Illustration Original Art This is an original work done by
Category

20th Century Argentine Paintings

Materials

Paper

Fairy in the Pussy Willows with Baby and Spider Web Fantasy Children's Book
Located in Miami, FL
; Illustration - Illustration is framed under glass. Condition is Poor Over all distressed condition - fading
Category

1920s Art Nouveau Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil, Watercolor

The Travellers - 1920s British Children's book illustration by Frank Watkins
By Frank Watkins
Located in London, GB
Merry Moments. He provided book illustrations for The Man From the Moon by Philip Carmichael (1909
Category

1920s Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink

Original Graphic Hungarian Illustration Art Emma Heinzelmann Children's Book Art
Located in Surfside, FL
unique drawing style that resembles children’s book illustrations. Working in psychedelic pop colors of
Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gouache

Original Graphic Hungarian Illustration Art Emma Heinzelmann Children's Book Art
Located in Surfside, FL
illustrations, reading the fairy tales of Wilhelm Hauff or Hans Christian Andersen. Her story books and drawings
Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gouache

Jack Escapes the Giant - 1920s British Children's illustration by Frank Watkins
By Frank Watkins
Located in London, GB
Merry Moments. He provided book illustrations for The Man From the Moon by Philip Carmichael (1909
Category

1920s Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink

"Summer games"Games, children, fairy tales, summer, fun Guache cm. 29 x 10, 1960
By Marina Yevgenyevna Uspenskaya
Located in Torino, IT
illustration studio. Soon after graduation she found her passion and craft: Illustrations for childrens’ books
Category

1960s Impressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gouache

Original 1920s British Pen and ink Children's book Illustration by Frank Watkins
By Frank Watkins
Located in London, GB
also for Merry Moments. He provided book illustrations for The Man From the Moon by Philip Carmichael
Category

1920s Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink

Early 20th Century British illustration of a hornbill bird by Edward Detmold
By Edward Julius Detmold
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
and illustrations for their first book Pictures From Birdland published in 1899. This book resulted
Category

20th Century Art Deco Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Pen, Paper

Nero's Temple On The Nile
By Willy Pogany
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Gouache on Illustration Board Signature: Signed Middle Right Sight Size 20.50" x 27.00
Category

1940s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Illustration Board, Gouache

Bridge at Sonning on Thames /// Antique British Watercolor Bridge Architecture
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Painting on thin Illustration Board Framing: Recently framed in a gold brush and rope-motif moulding with
Category

Early 1900s Victorian Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Board, Illustration Board, Gouache

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

Home
By David Hockney
Located in London, GB
Etching, softground etching, 1969 printed in 1970. From: Illustrations for Six Fairy Tales From the
Category

1960s Modern Interior Prints

Materials

Etching

Home
H 17.72 in W 12.29 in
Original Vintage Food Advertising Poster Apples Finishing Touch Perfect Health
By Edward Cole
Located in London, GB
an illustration of fairies painting the red and green apples with the stylised lettering above the
Category

Vintage 1930s New Zealand Posters

Materials

Paper

1970 original exhibition poster by David Hockney The Boy Hidden in an Egg
By David Hockney
Located in PARIS, FR
captivating glimpse into the artist's interpretation of the classic fairy tales by the Brothers Grimm. This
Category

1970s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

The Complete Works - Writings of Oscar Wilde. EDITION DE LUXE. 15 VOLS. 1907
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
famous illustrations); his only novel (The Picture of Dorian Gray); his poems, fairy tales, translations
Category

Antique Early 1900s British Books

Materials

Leather

Much Ado About Nothing, Cover for The American Weekly
By Willy Pogany
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Original cover illustration for The American Weekly, published December 11, 1949. Depicting a scene
Category

20th Century Other Art Style Paintings

Materials

Watercolor, Paper

The Winter's Tale, Cover for The American Weekly
By Willy Pogany
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Original cover illustration for The American Weekly, published November 27, 1949. Depicting a scene
Category

1940s Other Art Style Paintings

Materials

Watercolor, Paper

The Merry Wives of Windsor, Cover for The American Weekly
By Willy Pogany
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Original cover illustration for The American Weekly, published February 5, 1950. From Pogany’s
Category

20th Century Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Board

Cymbeline, Cover for The American Weekly
By Willy Pogany
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Original cover illustration for The American Weekly, published October 9, 1949. Depicting a scene
Category

20th Century Other Art Style Mixed Media

Materials

Board, Mixed Media

The Fiddler, Small Ink Drawing by John Bauer
Located in Stockholm, SE
gained fame through his illustrations for the early editions of "Bland tomtar och troll" (Among Gnomes
Category

1910s Naturalistic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oak, Paper, Ink

Original Vintage Soviet Propaganda Poster Sputnik Space Red Army Soldier USSR
Located in London, GB
Original vintage Soviet propaganda poster - We are not slaves We were born to make a fairy tale
Category

Vintage 1960s Russian Posters

Materials

Paper

Esther Accusing Haman
By Willy Pogany
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Story illustration for "Queen Esther's Feast," published in the book Bible Stories to Read and Tell
Category

20th Century Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Watercolor, Paper

“Chess Players”
Located in Southampton, NY
professor" in 1917. He gained great popularity in 1939 through the illustrations of German fairy tales from
Category

1890s Academic Figurative Prints

Materials

Archival Paper, Etching

“Chess Players”
“Chess Players”
H 8 in W 10.5 in D 1.25 in
Shaman
By Willy Pogany
Located in Fort Washington, PA
was devoted to book illustration. Among his many successes were The Rubaiyat, The Kasidah, The
Category

20th Century Other Art Style Paintings

Materials

Paper, Pencil, Watercolor

Shaman
Shaman
H 19.5 in W 14.5 in
Whimsical Woman with Colorfully Fanciful Outfit Blue Eyeglasses
By Mitchell Funk
Located in Miami, FL
English illustrations of fairies are standout features of her uniqueness. As a pioneer of color
Category

2010s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Queen Elizabeth
By Willy Pogany
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Oriental artists and illuminated books, and much of his career was devoted to book illustration. Among
Category

20th Century Other Art Style Mixed Media

Materials

Board, Mixed Media

Queen Elizabeth
Queen Elizabeth
H 26.5 in W 19.5 in
Cinderella, Edited by C.S. Evans, Signed by Arthur Rackham, Edition de Lux, 1919
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
, to which he added extra details, such as the Fairy Godmother, the cherished pumpkin carriage
Category

Vintage 1910s American Art Deco Books

Materials

Paper

Arabian nights The Thousand and One Nights Donkey Scheherazade, Islam
By Gustaf Tenggren
Located in Miami, FL
artist who is famous for his fairy-tale style. Random House went to post-production with these
Category

1950s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gouache

Odense Denmark original Danish vintage travel poster
Located in Spokane, WA
illustrations of some of Denmark's most famous citizens and folklore figures including King Canute, Odin
Category

1950s Art Nouveau Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Putti Duo
By Andy Warhol
Located in Toronto, Ontario
companies. Throughout the decade, Warhol received numerous awards and accolades for his illustrations - yet
Category

1950s American Modern Mixed Media

Materials

Watercolor, Lithograph, Offset

The Song of Bilitis by Pierre Louÿs, Willy Pogany Illustrator
Located in Middletown, NY
, xii; illustrations by Willy Pogany on most pages. Black cloth boards with light purple title box on
Category

Early 20th Century American Books

Materials

Paper, Fabric

Lewis CARROLL: Sylvie and Bruno & Sylvie and Bruno Concluded; illustr. FIRST Ed.
Located in Middletown, NY
Illustrations by Harry Furniss. ** Contains a RARE LOOSE SHEET CIRCULAR, printed on wove paper with no border or
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Books

Materials

Gold Leaf

Moors, Yorkshire, UK /// British Antique Landscape Watercolor England Country
By Harry George Theaker
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
1911, and most of his illustrations date from the 1920s and 1930s. Amongst the books he illustrated are
Category

1930s Victorian Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Woman with a Guitar, Cubism
By Simka Simkhovitch
Located in Greenwich, CT
Constructivism (and his background in illustration) expressing and compressing with planes and color the
Category

1940s Synthetic Cubist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Arabian nights The Thousand and One Nights Gustaf Tenggren attrib. Scheherazade
By Gustaf Tenggren
Located in Miami, FL
well be by the hand of the Swedish-American artist who is famous for his fairy-tale style - or it could
Category

1650s Art Deco Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gouache

Set of Four American Midcentury Painted Concrete Mushroom Garden Ornaments
Located in Atlanta, GA
gracefully curving stems, reminiscent of classic fairy tale illustrations. Each mushroom in this quartet
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments

Materials

Concrete

1853-86 The Collected Works of Cuthbert Bede
By Cuthbert Bede
Located in Bath, GB
illustrations by the author throughout. Six pages of adverts to the rear. 'Further Adventures of Mr. Verdant
Category

Antique 1850s British Books

Materials

Paper

Pierre Adrien Ekman (1904-1993), Discovery of the New World, Framed Oil Painting
Located in PARIS, FR
collaborated on the illustrations for a new edition of Perrault's fairy tales, the tricentennial edition of the
Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint

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Fairy Illustrations For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of fairy illustrations is available on 1stDibs. Browse a selection of modern, Surrealist or Impressionist versions of these works for sale today — there are 74 modern, 10 Surrealist, 4 Art Deco, 3 abstract and 3 Impressionist examples available. These items have been made for many years, with versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Fairy illustrations available on 1stDibs span a range of colors that includes gray, beige, white, black and more. These artworks have been a part of the life’s work for many artists, but the versions made by Jean Cocteau, David Hockney, Willy Pogany, Frank Watkins and J. J. Grandville are consistently popular. Each of these unique pieces was handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in lithograph, paint and watercolour.

How Much are Fairy Illustrations?

The average selling price for fairy illustrations we offer is $1,423, while they’re typically $125 on the low end and $63,492 for the highest priced.