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Lief Erikson The Lucky, Book Illustration
By Norman Mills Price
Located in Fort Washington, PA
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Leif Erikson The Lucky, Book Illustration, 1939
This piece appeared in Chapter XVI of Leif Erikson The
Category
1930s Vintage Book Illustrations
Materials
Ink, Paper
The Scarlet Cockerel interior book illustration
By Frank Schoonover
Located in Fort Washington, PA
frequent journeys that Michel Barre made into the south." The Scarlet Cockerel interior book illustration
Category
1930s Vintage Book Illustrations
Materials
Canvas, Oil, Panel
Sarah Katherine Smith, Original Book Illustration
Located in Savannah, GA
appearing in magazines and children’s books. *
An original book illustration in pen and gouache.
“Twice
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Vintage Book Illustrations
Materials
Paint, Paper
"Running Bunny Rabbit, " Charming Book Illustration from the 1930s-1940s
By Gustaf Tenggren
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Absolutely winning and full of charm, this book illustration depicts a bunny rabbit running across
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Book Illustrations
Materials
Paint
$780 Sale Price
20% Off
H 4.75 in W 6.13 in D 0.1 in
Book illustration for The Last Days of Pompeii
By Frederick Coffay Yohn
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Book illustration for The Last Days of Pompeii by Edward Bulwer Lytton for the 1926 edition
Category
20th Century Vintage Book Illustrations
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$4,900
H 36 in W 28 in
"Bird Feeds Snake, " Whimsical Children's Book Illustration by Blanchard, 1960s
By Robert Blanchard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
artist Robert Blanchard was widely known for his book illustrations for many publishers, including
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Book Illustrations
Materials
Paint
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
H 10 in W 10 in D 0.1 in
"Mortmain" by Arthur Train, Book Illustration, 1918
By Joseph Christian Leyendecker
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Signature: Signed Lower Right
Category
20th Century Vintage Book Illustrations
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$79,000
H 28 in W 22 in
The Slave Market, Book Illustration for "The Robe" by Lloyd Douglas
By Dean Cornwell
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Story illustration for The Robe (People's Book Club) written by Lloyd Douglas, 1942
"Father had
Category
1940s Vintage Book Illustrations
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$49,000
H 34 in W 45 in
Searching in the Tall Grass - Book Illustration by Woman Illustrator, Americana
By Peggy Bacon
Located in Miami, FL
Famed female illustrator and satirical caricaturist depicts a scene of three figures in a landscape, seen searching in the tall grass. It appeared on page 96 of Number 5, Hackberry ...
Category
1960s American Realist Vintage Book Illustrations
Materials
Ink, Pen
$4,500
H 6.75 in W 4.5 in
Duck in Farm with Horse, Goat and Chickens. Children's book illustration.
Located in Miami, FL
The beloved couple Alice and Martin Provensen were an American couple who illustrated more than 40 children's books. Martin Provensen created the first Tony the Tiger image for the ...
Category
1960s Outsider Art Vintage Book Illustrations
Materials
Gouache, Board
Child and Mother Chicken Greet Birth of a Chick, Children's Book Illustration
By Alice and Martin Provensen
Located in Miami, FL
greet the emergence of a chick. The charming illustration is titled " Karen and Etta ( the chicken
Category
1970s Impressionist Vintage Book Illustrations
Materials
Ink, Watercolor, Gouache
Illustration Treasure Island
By John Philip Falter
Located in Miami, FL
Original Preliminary Book Illustration
Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson,
MacMillan, 1963
Category
1960s Contemporary Vintage Book Illustrations
Materials
Mixed Media
Illustration for the book Toby Tyler or Ten Weeks with a Circus
By Everett Shinn
Located in Fort Washington, PA
This illustration was used in Toby Tyler or Ten Weeks with a Circus by James Otis. Published in
Category
1930s Vintage Book Illustrations
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
$12,500
H 18 in W 12.5 in
Original Vintage Travel Poster, 'Italie Air France', 1963 by Guy Georget
By Guy Georget
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Painting, drawing, travel posters (lithographs), book illustration. Guy Georget, French (1911-1992) He
Category
1960s Modern Vintage Book Illustrations
Materials
Paper
$1,600
H 38.98 in W 23.63 in D 0.04 in
Bidding at Auction
By John M. Thompson
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Book illustration for "As The Crow Flies" by Jeffery Archer. Reader's Digest Condensed Books. Image
Category
20th Century Vintage Book Illustrations
Materials
Acrylic, Board
Beware of False Prophets
By Everett Shinn
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Book illustration for the 1946 edition of The Sermon on the Mount published by the John C. Winston
Category
1940s Vintage Book Illustrations
Materials
Watercolor
At the Fair, Magazine Story Illustration
By Robert Patterson
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Companion, and American Magazine, as well as advertising assignments and book illustration.
Category
20th Century Other Art Style Vintage Book Illustrations
Materials
Board, Gouache
Letter to Hieronymus Bosch - XX century, Colourful figurative painting
By Adam Niemczyc 1
Located in Warsaw, PL
painting and book illustration. Since 1958 he participated in numerous exhibitions in Poland and abroad.
Category
1980s Other Art Style Vintage Book Illustrations
Materials
Tempera, Gouache, Board
$1,422
H 12.8 in W 15.95 in
Logic is the man's weakest defence - XX century, Colourful figurative painting
By Adam Niemczyc 1
Located in Warsaw, PL
painting and book illustration. Since 1958 he participated in numerous exhibitions in Poland and abroad.
Category
1980s Other Art Style Vintage Book Illustrations
Materials
Gouache, Cardboard, Tempera
$1,778
H 24.41 in W 19.3 in
In thanks to Mr. Emil Szpak - XX century, Figurative colourful print
By Adam Niemczyc 1
Located in Warsaw, PL
painting and book illustration. Since 1958 he participated in numerous exhibitions in Poland and abroad.
Category
1980s Other Art Style Vintage Book Illustrations
Materials
Paper, Etching
$2,371
H 8.67 in W 21.26 in
Mr Punch - How to Grow Tobacco - Original ink 20th Century British illustration
By Joshua Charles Armitage
Located in London, GB
and producing numerous book illustrations and cover designs. He was born in Hoylake, Cheshire and
Category
Mid-20th Century Realist Vintage Book Illustrations
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 Vintage Book Illustrations
Materials
Gouache
Original Graphic Hungarian Illustration Art Emma Heinzelmann Children's Book Art
Located in Surfside, FL
. She has a very unique drawing style that resembles children’s book illustrations. Working in
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Vintage Book Illustrations
Materials
Gouache
Christmas night with Donkeys, a Robin and Lambs in a stable by a crib
By Diana Matthes
Located in Woodbury, CT
before Christmas..
This piece was drawn as an illustration for a card or book illustration by a very
Category
1990s Romantic Vintage Book Illustrations
Materials
Watercolor
An English scene of a Donkey and Rabbits in a field, with wild flowers
By Diana Matthes
Located in Woodbury, CT
before Christmas..
This piece was drawn as an illustration for a card or book illustration by a very
Category
1990s Romantic Vintage Book Illustrations
Materials
Watercolor
Christmas night with Donkeys, a Robin and Lambs in a stable by a crib
By Diana Matthes
Located in Woodbury, CT
before Christmas..
This piece was drawn as an illustration for a card or book illustration by a very
Category
1990s Romantic Vintage Book Illustrations
An English Terrier Puppy with a Kitten playing with a Christmas decorations
By Diana Matthes
Located in Woodbury, CT
Christmas decoration under the Christmas tree
This piece was drawn as an illustration for a card or book
Category
1990s Romantic Vintage Book Illustrations
Materials
Watercolor
Spectators Overflow, Collier's Magazine Illustration
By Henry Clarence Pitz
Located in Fort Washington, PA
drawing and book illustration. He illustrated more than 160 books, as well as for a whole range of
Category
1950s Other Art Style Vintage Book Illustrations
Materials
Ink, Paper, Pen
$1,900
H 10.5 in W 26 in
Keiko Minami Signed Partridge Print
Located in Philadelphia, PA
work for UNICEF greeting cards and book illustrations. She was named official artist of the United
Category
1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Book Illustrations
Materials
Paper
'Leaving the Nest', Japanese, United Nations, Unesco, Tree of Peace
By Keiko Minami
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
creation of UNICEF greeting cards and book illustrations. She was named official artist of the United
Category
1950s Vintage Book Illustrations
Materials
Paper, Woodcut
$550
H 13.25 in W 11.5 in
Harbor Scene - Golden Gate Bridge, Mid-Century Illustration, Female Illustrator
Located in Miami, FL
Original mid-century illustration for the children's book "Good Work" by John G. McCullough, Young
Category
1940s Contemporary Vintage Book Illustrations
Materials
Watercolor, Pencil
$14,000
H 14.4 in W 23.5 in D 2 in
Decorative Panels by Roger Bezombes
By Roger Bezombes
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
decorations as well as tapestry cartoons and book illustrations.
He received many awards (Prix de Rome in
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Book Illustrations
Materials
Wood
Portrait of Woman - Original Ink and Watercolor Drawing by Paul Bonet - 1930
By Paul Bonet
Located in Roma, IT
some foxings.
Paul Bonet (Paris 1889-1971) French artist known especially for his book illustrations.
Category
1930s Modern Vintage Book Illustrations
Materials
Ink, Watercolor
$770
H 15.28 in W 9.45 in D 0.08 in
Galerie Louis Leiris - Lithograph by André Masson - 1968
By André Masson
Located in Roma, IT
work of printmaking is mainly related to the book illustration, and the 14 albums he created. He
Category
1960s Surrealist Vintage Book Illustrations
Materials
Lithograph
$1,422
H 26.78 in W 19.69 in D 0.04 in
Heavy Hauler - Mid-Century Illustration - Children's Books
By Art Seiden
Located in Miami, FL
be in the realm of children's book illustration, where he cut his teeth illustrating "Three Mice and
Category
1950s American Modern Vintage Book Illustrations
Materials
Watercolor, Pencil
$4,500
H 7.75 in W 18 in D 1 in
Evening Nursery, 20th Century Art-Deco Signed Gouache
By Charles Paine
Located in London, GB
campaigns and book illustrations. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a stylish original work by an
Category
20th Century Art Deco Vintage Book Illustrations
Materials
Gouache
Ladders, English 20th Century Signed Gouache
By Charles Paine
Located in London, GB
campaigns and book illustrations. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a stylish original work by an
Category
20th Century Vintage Book Illustrations
Materials
Gouache
Ernest Howard Shepard, illustration of Punch magazine, signed, inkpen
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Ernest Howard Shepard (British, 1879–1976)
Laying Breaks on a London Street, an Illustration for
Category
20th Century Academic Vintage Book Illustrations
Materials
Paper, Ink
$1,158
H 8.13 in W 10.25 in D 1 in
Gio Colucci - The red animal - Oil on canvas
By Gio Colucci
Located in Hudson, NY
, and even did book illustrations. He studied architecture at the Fine Art School in Paris and worked as
Category
1930s European Vintage Book Illustrations
Materials
Canvas
Vintage Tabriz Pictorial Rug 2'1'' x 2'4''
Located in New York, NY
book illustration, photograph, art form reproduction, print or drawing. . Picture rugs have always been
Category
1930s Persian Vintage Book Illustrations
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Spirella, Health, Beauty & Comfort, vintage illustration by A. E. Halliwell
Located in London, GB
vistas. Beyond posters, his artistic output included book illustration, commercial design, and stage
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Book Illustrations
Materials
Ballpoint Pen
Decorating with Pictures by Stephanie Hoppen
Located in valatie, NY
sources and a glossary complete the book. Illustrations in color.
Category
1990s Vintage Book Illustrations
Materials
Paper
Portrait of a Woman -Lithograph by Roland Oudot - 1950s
By Roland Oudot
Located in Roma, IT
, theater sets and book illustrations.
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Vintage Book Illustrations
Materials
Lithograph
$355
H 12.8 in W 9.85 in D 0.04 in
Book Cover Illustration: The Detective
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Signature: Signed Lower Right
Category
20th Century Vintage Book Illustrations
Materials
Paper, Gouache
Linocut from Lubomir Kellenberger, 1959 Slovakia
Located in Vienna, Austria
Czechoslovakia in 1959.
He is also well know for his book illustrations including Tom Sawyer and Robinson Crusoe
Category
Mid-20th Century Slovak Other Vintage Book Illustrations
Materials
Paper
$1,233 Sale Price
20% Off
H 22.45 in W 18.51 in D 0.4 in
The Passage, Original Book Cover Illustration
By Ron Lesser
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Original cover illustration for book published by Avon Books
Dimensions: 27.62" x 21.90"
Signature
Category
Late 20th Century Vintage Book Illustrations
Materials
Paint
Banks of the River Seine - Mid 20th Century France Paris Impressionist Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
, designer of book illustrations and bookplates, and printmaker. Born in Louvain, he worked in Brussels, and
Category
1950s Impressionist Vintage Book Illustrations
Materials
Oil, Board
$1,022
H 17.33 in W 13.78 in
Chagall Twentieth Century Masters Hardcover 1971 by Marc Bucci
By (after) Marc Chagall
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
artistic formats, including painting, drawings, book illustrations, stained glass, stage sets, ceramics
Category
Late 20th Century French Expressionist Vintage Book Illustrations
Materials
Paper
Original Vintage Movie Poster Batman Adam West Burt Ward Comic Book Superhero
Located in London, GB
- featuring a colourful collage of comic book illustrations and photographs of the cartoon characters in
Category
1960s American Vintage Book Illustrations
Materials
Paper
$2,862
H 78.75 in W 40.95 in D 0.04 in
Marc Chagall, 'Nice Soleil' Vintage Poster
By (after) Marc Chagall
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
artistic formats, including painting, drawings, book illustrations, stained glass, stage sets, ceramics
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Book Illustrations
Materials
Paper
Abstract Composition - Original Etching by Andre Masson - 1965
By André Masson
Located in Roma, IT
. His work of printmaking is mainly related to the book illustration, and the 14 albums he created. He
Category
1960s Surrealist Vintage Book Illustrations
Materials
Etching
$948
H 12.6 in W 9.45 in D 0.04 in
Kittery Point Remembered
By Erick Ingraham
Located in Milford, NH
Monadnock region artist in New Hampshire, not only for his children's book illustrations, but for his
Category
Late 20th Century Realist Vintage Book Illustrations
Materials
Oil, Panel
Abstract Composition - Lithograph by André Masson - 1970s
By André Masson
Located in Roma, IT
printmaking is mainly related to the book illustration, and the 14 albums he created. He contributed to
Category
1970s Surrealist Vintage Book Illustrations
Materials
Lithograph
$948
H 13.59 in W 10.83 in D 0.04 in
UNTITLED (MOTHER NURSING BABY)
By Leo Politi
Located in Portland, ME
work may be an original book illustration.
Category
1930s Vintage Book Illustrations
Materials
Gouache
Picasso, Composition (Orozco 238), Picasso, La flûte double (after)
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Southampton, NY
illustration Catalogue raisonné. Picasso. 70 Years of Book Illustration, 238.
PABLO PICASSO (1881-1973
Category
1960s Cubist Vintage Book Illustrations
Materials
Lithograph, Stencil
$2,636 Sale Price
20% Off
H 22.5 in W 16.5 in
Picasso, Composition (Orozco 238), Picasso, La flûte double (after)
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Southampton, NY
illustration Catalogue raisonné. Picasso. 70 Years of Book Illustration, 238.
PABLO PICASSO (1881-1973
Category
1960s Cubist Vintage Book Illustrations
Materials
Lithograph, Stencil
$2,636 Sale Price
20% Off
H 22.5 in W 16.5 in
Picasso, Composition (Orozco 238), Picasso, La flûte double (after)
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Southampton, NY
illustration Catalogue raisonné. Picasso. 70 Years of Book Illustration, 238.
PABLO PICASSO (1881-1973
Category
1960s Cubist Vintage Book Illustrations
Materials
Lithograph, Stencil
$2,636 Sale Price
20% Off
H 16.5 in W 22.5 in
Picasso, Composition (Orozco 238), Picasso, La flûte double (after)
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Southampton, NY
illustration Catalogue raisonné. Picasso. 70 Years of Book Illustration, 238.
PABLO PICASSO (1881-1973
Category
1960s Cubist Vintage Book Illustrations
Materials
Lithograph, Stencil
$2,636 Sale Price
20% Off
H 16.5 in W 22.5 in
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Vintage Book Illustrations For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a broad range of vintage book illustrations for sale on 1stDibs. There are many Art Deco, Modern and Contemporary versions of these works for sale. These items have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage book illustrations available on 1stDibs span a range of colors that includes brown, beige, gray, black and more. There have been many well-done artworks of this subject over the years, but those made by Paul Wonner, "Gaspano ""Gus"" Ricca", Albert Al Hirschfeld, Calvin Anderson and Antoni Clavé are often thought to be among the most beautiful. The range of these distinct pieces — often created in paint, board and watercolor — can elevate any room of your home.
How Much are Vintage Book Illustrations?
Vintage book illustrations can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $1,273, while the lowest priced sells for $24 and the highest can go for as much as $79,000.
Questions About Vintage Book Illustrations
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025The illustrator for the Madeline books was Ludwig Bemelmans. He also authored the series. The first book was published in 1939, and five more followed. Find a range of Ludwig Bemelmans art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025The most famous book that Jessie Willcox Smith illustrated is arguably Louisa May Alcott's Little Women. However, the American artist also produced illustrations for numerous other books. Among them were A Child's Garden of Verses by Robert Louis Stevenson, The Water Babies by Charles Kingsley, The Seven Ages of Childhood by Carolyn Wells, The Rhymes of Real Children by Frances Hodgson Burnett, Evangeline by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and An Old-Fashioned Girl, also by Louisa May Alcott. Explore a range of Jessie Willcox Smith art on 1stDibs.
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