Mid Century Illustrations

An interesting, American School Mid-century tempera painting showing a view of a seated clown rehearsing his dogs for a dance routine while a bareback rider in costume observes in th...

An original mid century modern abstract expressionist painting by American artist Toma Yovanovich. Toma Yovanovich (1931-2016) Yovanovich was a painter/printmaker whose work i...

Mid Century Figurative Landscape -- Aptos Village Apple Shed and Market Charming mid century figurative landscape of Aptos Village Apple Shed and Market by listed California artist ...

A delightful original graphite and ink drawing by Italian-born Palm Beach artist Vincenzo Zito (1900–1966), celebrated for his whimsical illustrations and expressive characters. It i...

The difference with the mid-century illustrators is that they are far superior artists and can draw hands, noses, lips, and eyes with anatomical correctness and in perspective.

Mid Century Original Oil Impressionist Painting - The Farm House Wonderful impressionist oil painting of field of hay ready for harvest with farmhouse and barn in the background. I...

On An Autumn Day - Original Impasto Oil Painting Original oil landscape painting depicting a small wood sided cabin surrounded by trees of green and orange. A focal point of a brig...

Antique Print of the Tope Shark (*Galeus canis major*) – French Arctic Voyage, 1845 This rare and beautifully hand-colored lithograph features Le Milandre (Galeus canis major), now ...

Mid Century French Figurative Portrait -- The Young Ballerina en Pointe This mid century figurative painting by George Andre Klein (French, 1901-1992) depicts a young ballerina in a...

The balance of vivid natural coloration and scientific detail reflects the best of French mid-19th-century natural history illustration.

Pair of intriguing 18th Century Indo Persian gouache paintings on paper of Indian culture. Presented under glass in silver tone wood frames.

A charming original graphite drawing by Italian-born Palm Beach artist Vincenzo Zito (1900–1966), celebrated for his whimsical illustrations, expressive characters, and exceptional d...

The Pin-Up of ravishing young beauties in mid-century America was a widely popular art form. The assumption that Pin-Up art was the exclusive domain of men is a misnomer. Female illu...

Maurice Freed (American, 1911-1981) Trader, c. 1940 Watercolor on board, 10 1/4 x 8 1/4 inches FRAMED: 17 x 14 inches (approx.) Signed at lower right: “MAURICE FREED” Maurice Free...

Pair of intriguing 18th Century Indo Persian gouache paintings on paper of Indian culture. Presented under glass in silver tone wood frames.

Story illustration for “Red Crow’s Brother.” By James Willard Schultz for The American Boy, published August 1927, pages 5-6. The full published caption reads: “We went into camp a...

Antique print titled 'Das Katzengeschlecht'. Steel engraving with nine illustrations of various lions and leopards. Published circa 1860.

Antique Print of Bluebanded Hawkfish and Ornamented Scorpionfish, 1846 This vibrant hand-colored lithograph features two striking reef fish species: Cirrhites rivulatus (the Blueban...

Children Asleep Under A Tree is a graceful hand-colored xylograph print, born presumably as an illustration of a book for children, unidentified, written by the French author Claude ...

Very stylish, unique and original 1940's fashion design by French illustrator Geneviève Thomas. The painting, executed in gouache and pencil. The sketch is original, vintage and me...

Very stylish, unique and original 1940's fashion design by French illustrator Geneviève Thomas. The painting, executed in gouache and pencil. The sketch is original, vintage and me...

Very stylish, unique and original 1940's fashion design by French illustrator Geneviève Thomas. The painting, executed in gouache and pencil. The sketch is original, vintage and me...

Very stylish, unique and original 1940's fashion design by French illustrator Geneviève Thomas. The painting, executed in gouache and pencil. The sketch is original, vintage and me...

Very stylish, unique and original 1930's French fashion design, no doubt of Parisian origin. The painting, executed in gouache/ watercolor and pencil, is dated to the upper corner ...

Mid Century Nude Study, Reclining Figure on Blue in Oil on Board Mid Century nude study of a female figure in a reclining pose with a rich blue background by listed artist Jon Blanc...

Artist signature on farm gate. Housed in chrome mid century frame. Framed: 19.5 X 25.5 image is 15 X 21.

Artist signature above bed. Housed in chrome mid century frame. Framed: 19.5 X 25.5 image is 14.75 X 21.25.

Gorgeous mid-century Belgian landscape by Gustav Pynaert (Belgium, 1900-1968), c.1950. This piece showcases mature trees and a flowering tree in bloom alongside the river, using loos...

This is a finely detailed pen-and-ink maritime illustration depicting multiple sailboats in motion, rendered with intricate line work and cross-hatching. The composition features boa...

This dynamic World War I–era illustration depicts a soldier of the 26th U.S. Infantry, captured at a moment of heightened action and resolve. Shown striding forward with a bayonet-fi...

This illustration for an unidentified publication features a young boy dressed as a Native American as he plays the violin. Much like Norman Rockwell, Kurt Ard was inspired by every...

Vintage Illustration of British Soldier on Horse. Frame has Makers Mark on the Backyard. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Dimensions. 13 W ; 1/2 D ; 15 1/2 H

Bob Peak may be the heir to Norman Rockwell in portraying the American Scene. Yet Peak's graphic representations depart from Rockwell's tight academic style. In the present work from...

This Piece is a hanging wall art decorations. Possibly antique and possibly brass in material . The stand is not included. This Piece has nice patina and character. Vintage Conditio...

Swedish Oak Sideboard / Cabinet with Nordens Flora Illustrations, circa 1950's. Featuring four drawers down the middle of the cabinet with solid brass pulls. On either side of the d...

A Swedish 3-door sideboard or cabinet in elm, circa 1950's. The cabinet has three doors that conceal 2 compartments. The smaller compartment contains a fixed shelf and three pull out...

For those over 60, it's likely that Alice and Martin Provensen influenced your childhood. We all read the classic Golden Books with Fuzzy Kittens or darling Ducklings, but there was ...

Charles Ellis (1922-2004) original Churchill downs illustration circa 1950s Charles Ellis was known for his illustrations for the Saturday Evening Post, Jack and Jill Magazine, Th...

Foldable magazine stand, walnut, brass, Italy, 1950s. This elegant and slender magazine holder shows two lovely illustrations on the side. One represents a Mexican guitar player and...

Very stylish, unique and original 1940's fashion design by French illustrator Geneviève Thomas. The painting, executed in gouache and pencil. The sketch is original, vintage and me...

"Not True, Good Accounts Make Good Friends" Satirical French Illustration Comical illustration by Gaston Hoffmann (French, 1883-1977) titled "Ce n'est pas vrai, les bons comptes fon...

Very stylish, unique and original 1940's fashion design by French illustrator Geneviève Thomas. The painting, executed in gouache and pencil. The sketch is original, vintage and me...

Very stylish, unique and original 1940's fashion design by French illustrator Geneviève Thomas. The painting, executed in gouache and pencil. The sketch is original, vintage and me...

Very stylish, unique and original 1940's fashion design by French illustrator Geneviève Thomas. The painting, executed in gouache and pencil, double sided The sketch is original, v...

"Mutual Admiration" Flower Mid-Century Modern Oil Painting Monterey Artist Mid-Century Modern painting of a little blonde girl in a white apron adoring her flowers by Monterey Artist...

Raoul Dufy Hand Colored Illustration Pochoir from the Estate of CZ Guest. Finest quality lithograph is a French Pochoir, a complicated technical printing process and this one is hand...

Mary Lynn Blasutta is an illustrator and artist known for her stylized, mid-century-inspired artwork often featuring elongated silhouettes, bold shapes, and vibrant patterns.

Pair of Delicate Oval watercolour on artist paper, stuck in black paper painting: 12.75 x 10 inches provenance: private collection condition: very good and sound condition

Very stylish, unique and original 1930's French fashion design, no doubt of Parisian origin. The painting, executed in gouache/ watercolor and pencil, is dated to the upper corner ...

Very stylish, unique and original 1930's French fashion design, no doubt of Parisian origin. The painting, executed in gouache/ watercolor and pencil, is dated to the upper corner...

Vintage framed bird illustration mixed media depicting a small songbird perched on a slender branch with sparse foliage. The artwork features a soft neutral background with detailed ...

Very stylish, unique and original 1940's fashion design by French illustrator Geneviève Thomas. The painting, executed in gouache and pencil. The sketch is original, vintage and me...

Entirely charming and whimsical, this original painting by Robert Blanchard depicts a fantastical scene: bird and snake as best friends, the tall, fuzzy bird feeding a berry to the g...

This engraving is a detailed depiction of a snow leopard, also known as an ounce (Panthera uncia). It shows the animal in a profile view, allowing for a clear observation of its phys...

Mid-Century Landscape Painting of Pacific Grove, Signed, 1951, 16x20 Colorful mid-century landscape of Cottage in Pacific Grove by Edda Maxwell Heath (American, 1874 - 1972). This p...

Original antique print of mouse species / mice and other rodents. This engraved print originates from a very rare unknown Dutch work. The plates are similar to the plates in the famo...

Mountain Lake - Mid Century Modern Landscape with Heavy Impasto in Oil Idyllic landscape by L. Hutchings (20th Century). Dramatic mountains rise over a blue lake, partially reflecte...

The punchline on many of these 1950s cartoons fades, but the visuals more than hold up - they shine. The sleek, graphic style of painting with flat, broad areas of color shows that ...

Original Bay Area Figurative of Mother and Baby in Oil Paint on Laid Paper Original oil painting depicting a modern twist of a mother and baby by Honora Berg (American, 1897-1985), ...

Mid Century Carmel Valley Figurative Landscape - The Roadside Grocer Gorgeous figurative landscape of a Carmel roadside grocer by Edda Maxwell Heath (American, 1874 - 1972). Signe...