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Mid-Century Modern Portrait of a Woman by Jerome Burns
Located in Redding, CT
Mid-Century Modern portrait of a woman by Jerome Burns Jerome Burns is a visual artist. He married
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Paint, Masonite, Wood

Mid Century Modern Portrait of a Man in a Suit in Oil on Masonite
By Honora Berg
Located in Soquel, CA
Mid Century Modern Portrait of a Man in a Suit in Oil on Masonite Mid Century Modern portrait of
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1950s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Masonite

Mid Century Modern Portrait of a Dark Haired Man
By Genevieve Rogers
Located in Soquel, CA
Mid-Century Modern portrait of a man by California artist Genevieve Rogers (American, 1904-1984
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Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Cardboard

"Retired Ballerina" Great Mid Century Modern Portrait.
By Clarice Akin Holloway
Located in San Antonio, TX
Clarice Akin Holloway (1905-1989) Port Arthur Artist Image Size: 20 x 16 Frame Size: 28 x 24 Medium: Oil Circa 1960s "Retired Ballerina" Biography Clarice Akin Holloway (1905...
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1960s Abstract Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Mid Century Modern Portrait of a Woman
By Tarmo Pasto
Located in Soquel, CA
Substantial and period painting, a Mid Century Modern portrait of a woman in an abstracted
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1960s American Modern Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Mid Century Modern Portrait of Woman in Green Dress Original Oil Painting
By Genevieve Rogers
Located in Soquel, CA
Mid Century Modern Portrait of Woman in Green Dress Original Oil Painting Evocative mid century
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1960s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Illustration Board

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Portrait Oil Painting - Portrait of a Troubled Soul
Located in Bristol, GB
PORTRAIT OF A TROUBLED SOUL Size: 65.5 x 54 cm (including frame) Oil on Canvas This mid-century
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1950s Modern Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Man Ray (after) Mid Century Modern Portrait of Constantin Brancusi
By Man Ray
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Gassmann. Gelatin silver bromide, framed on a 19th century frame with museum glass. Man Ray (1890–1976
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Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Paper

Mid Century Modern Portrait Polka Dot Suit Clown by Joan Tidwell
Located in Soquel, CA
Portrait of a Man in a Polka Dot Clown Suit - Oil on Canvas Portrait of a man in a white and red
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1950s Modern Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Joni" - Mid Century Modern Portrait of a Girl in Yellow Dress in Oil on Canvas
Located in Soquel, CA
"Joni" - Portrait of a Girl in a Yellow Dress in Oil on Canvas Skillful portrait of a young girl
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1950s Modern Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Oil, Stretcher Bars

Mid Century Portrait of Woman Carrying a Child Signed Heffner
By Karl Heffner
Located in Plainview, NY
A exquisite Mid-Century Modern portrait oil on canvas of a young woman carrying a child. The
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Mid-20th Century Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Lady in Red" Framed Oil Portrait, Circa 1950
Located in Rochester, NY
. # Hollywood regency mid century modern portrait lady women ...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Fabric, Canvas, Giltwood, Paint

"Lady in Red" Framed Oil Portrait Circa 1950
Located in Rochester, NY
. # Hollywood regency mid century modern portrait lady women figure fashion hat decorative
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Mid-20th Century Figurative Paintings

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Fabric, Canvas, Oil

huge 1950's French Modernist Signed Oil Painting Portrait Two Acrobats
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Acrobats by Myriam Goldenberg (French b. 1911) *See notes below dated 1953, signed oil on canvas, framed framed: 47 x 33 inches canvas: 45 x 31 inches provenance: private collect...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Pascal Cucaro Midcentury Painting of a Bearded Man
By Pascal Cucaro, 1915-2003
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Mid-century modern portrait painting of a bearded man on board by Pascal Cucaro. Beautifully
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Giltwood, Masonite

Portrait of a Young Man - Modern British Impressionist Oil on Board Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A beautiful 1950's Modern British oil on board portrait of a young man wearing a blue jacket
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1950s Portrait Paintings

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Board, Oil

Mid Century Modern Framed Portrait Painting of a Woman in Blue and Pink
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A mid-century modern portrait painting of a woman on blue silk. This portrait is professionally
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Silk, Glass, Wood, Paint

Sombre Gentlemen, Mid 20th C. Male Portrait, Original Impressionist Oil Painting
By Modern British
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Sombre Gentlemen, Male Portrait, Original Impressionist Oil Painting British School, Mid 20th
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1950s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Mid-Century Modern Man - Portrait in Oil on Canvas
Located in Soquel, CA
Subtle and moody portrait of a Pensive man by Joan Tidwell (American, 1930-2002). The sitter in the
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1960s American Modern Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Mid Century Modern Female City Girl Portrait 1970
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5-3529 oil on artist board Set in a wood frame Image size 13.5x10.5"
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1970s Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Oval Portrait - Oil on Canvas - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Oval Portrait is an artwork realized by an unknown, mid-20th Century. Oil on canvas mounted on
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Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Canvas, Board

Early Mid Century Modern Self Portrait by renowned Abstract Expressionist Signed
By Ron Gorchov
Located in New York, NY
Ron Gorchov Historic Self Portrait, 1955-1959 Oil painting on board Hand signed in paint on the
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Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Board

Acrobat - Mid 20th Century Modern British Circus Performer Portrait Painting
Located in Sevenoaks, GB
A wonderful signed and dated 1959 Modern British oil on board portrait of an acrobat by Charles
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1950s Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish Oil Framed Painting - Portrait in Sepia
Located in Bristol, GB
PORTRAIT IN SEPIA Size: 72 x 56 cm (including frame) Oil on Board A large and striking mid century
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1950s Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Board

"Modernist Portrait, Boy Seated " Mid Century Oil Painting on Board
Located in New York, NY
A strong modernist oil painting depicted in the 1950's of a Boy seated with a bowl of fruits. Comes displayed in a distressed wood frame, signed lower left illegibly. Art measures 1...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Board

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish Oil Painting -Portrait in an Interior, Framed
Located in Bristol, GB
and subtle mid century modernist portrait, executed in oil onto board. This semi-abstract composition
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1950s Expressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Board

Portrait of Dr. T. Keith Glennan in Technology Laboratory - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Dr. T. Keith Glennan in Technology laboratory is an original black and white photograph realized by an Anonymous photographer. With the typed notes on the rear. Good conditions exce...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Portrait - Original Woodcut - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait is an original woodcut print realized by an anonymous artist in the mid-20th Century
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Early 20th Century Modern Portrait Prints

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Woodcut

Mid-century, Modern British portrait of a lady in pale pink hat by Ewart Johns
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
An elegant and intimate portrait of a young lady in a pale pink hat gazes out beyond the frame. She
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20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Portrait of a Man - Oil on Canvas by G. Bocchetti - Mid 20th Century
By Gaetano Bocchetti
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait of a Man is an original modern artwork realized the Italian artist Gaetano Bocchetti in
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Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Huge 1960s French Signed Oil - Portrait of Fashionable Woman Emerald Green Dress
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, circa 1960's, signed with monogram Title: Portrait of a fashionable
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Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Warm Toned Modern Portrait of a Medieval Woman
Located in Houston, TX
Warm toned modern portrait of a medieval woman wearing red dress against a blue background. Signed
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Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Board

Stunning Mid Century French Portrait of Young Lady, signed oil painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, mid 20th century, indistinctly signed lower right corner. Title
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Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Mid Century Portrait of Wine Enologist Claude Wolf
By Abel Warshawsky
Located in Soquel, CA
Wine Enologist Claude Wolf - Mid Century Portrait A stately mid-century portrait of Claude Wolf
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1950s American Realist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Vintage Mid-Century Swedish Framed Portrait Oil Painting - Paul
Located in Bristol, GB
PAUL Size: 58.5 x 53 cm (including frame) Oil on canvas A striking and expressive mid-century
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1950s Modern Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

1950s "Purple Head" Mid Century Oil and Pastel Portrait Original Drawing
By Donald Stacy
Located in Arp, TX
-Provence 1954-55 Faculty: Art Department of the New School Museum of Modern Art School of Visual Arts
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Portrait Paintings

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Paper, Oil Pastel, Gouache

Mid 20th Century French Modernist Oil, Portrait of a Figure in Blue
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, mid 20th century Title: Portrait of a figure in blue Medium: oil
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Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Mid 20th Century French Modernist Portrait of a Young Lady Green & Yellow Colors
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Lady French Modernist artist, mid 20th century S.Ascher signed oil on canvas
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Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

Original French Mid Century Post-Impressionist Oil Painting Portrait Young Lady
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait by Édouard Righetti (1924-2001) Signed lower front oil painting on canvas, beautifully
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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Mid Century Figurative Portrait of a Boy with Toy Car
By Ralph Edward Joosten
Located in Soquel, CA
Realistic mid century portrait of a boy playing with an antique toy car by Ralph Joosten (American
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1960s American Realist Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

"Modernist Portrait" Mid-20th Century Spanish Oil Painting on Canvas Framed
By Julio Moisés Fernández de Villasante
Located in New York, NY
use of color, shape, and form. Moises was active in the early Early to Mid 20th Century. Art measures
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1940s Modern Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Canvas

The Portrait - Original Etching by Albert Lepreux - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
The portrait is an original etching print on paper realized by Albert Lepreux (1868-1959
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Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Prints

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Etching, Paper

Portrait of Girl in Pink with Lemons, French Mid Century Post-Impressionist Oil
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
''Portrait of a Lady in Pink" by Édouard Righetti (1924-2001) Signed lower front and back oil
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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Oil

The Bowery Skid Row Portrait. Urban Street Art - Mid Century Green Wall
By Mitchell Funk
Located in Miami, FL
soulful portrait from 1969 shows one of the Bowery's street residents against a green wall,
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Portrait of Nikita Khrushchev in Profile, Mid Century Black & White Photograph
By Yousuf Karsh
Located in Soquel, CA
Exquisite black and white photograph of Nikita Khrushchev, a portrait in profile of the former
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1960s Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

"La Belle Fille" Large Mid Century French Painting Portrait of a Beautiful Girl
By Etienne Ret
Located in Surfside, FL
Beautiful gouache on paper, by French artist, Etienne Ret, signed on top right. Etienne Ret was born in Bourbonnais, France on Jan. 6, 1900. Ret graduated from the College of Mesnie...
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20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings

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Watercolor, Gouache

French 20th Century Modernist Red Pastel Female Portrait
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Pastel Portrait by Guy Nicod (French 1923 - 2021) pastel on artist paper, unframed painting : 20 x
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Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings

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Pastel

Portrait of Herbert Fisher, Mid-19th Century Oil Painting, Original Watts Frame
By George Frederic Watts
Located in London, GB
exhibited at the Academy in 1837, with a picture of "The Wounded Heron" and two portraits, but his
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1850s Victorian Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Self Portrait, 20th Century Jewish Artist Oil Painting
By Carl Felkel
Located in London, GB
Oil on board, signed bottom right Image size: 13 1/2 x 17 inches (34.25 x 43 cm) Contemporary frame The Artist Painter Carl Friedrich Felkel was born in 1896, in Stockerau, near V...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Board

Portrait - Drawing By Reynold Arnould - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait is a Pencil Drawing realized by Reynold Arnould (Le Havre 1919 - Parigi 1980). Good
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Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Pencil, Paper

Portrait - Drawing By Reynold Arnould - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
included portraits and scenes of women in modern interiors. He also painted allegorical scenes, still lifes
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Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Permanent Marker, Paper

Portrait - Pencil by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait is an original Pencil Drawing realized by Mino Maccari in early 20th century. Good
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Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Pencil

Self Portrait, Mid 20th Century, British Artist, Signed Etching
Located in London, GB
-portrait. Ball created a number of prints including scenes from his environment: industry, people at work
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20th Century Modern Portrait Prints

Materials

Etching

Portrait - Charcoal Ink By Mino Maccari - Mid 20th century
By Mino Maccari
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait is an original Charcoal Ink Drawing realized by Mino Maccari in mid-20th Century. Good
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Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal

Portrait - Original Pastel by Manfredo Borsi - Mid-20th Century
By Manfredo Borsi
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait is an original drawing in pastel on greenish paper realized by the Italian artist Manfredo
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Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel

Portrait of Working Class Man
By Samuel Brecher
Located in Surfside, FL
American artist Samuel Brecher (active NY, 1897-1982) Oil on Canvas, Signed lower right ‘S. Brecher’ Brecher was a very accomplished painter who won over forty prestigious prizes an...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Prof. Pietro Valdoni and Prof. Angelo Biocca - Vintage Photo - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Prof. Pietro Valdoni and Prof. Angelo Biocca is an original black and white photograph realized by an Anonymous photographer. With the typed notes in Italian " the description" on t...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Portrait of a man
By Henri Fehr
Located in Genève, GE
Work on canvas Golden wooden frame 51 x 42.5 x 4.5 cm
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Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Portrait of a man
Portrait of a man
H 14.18 in W 11.03 in D 0.79 in
Portrait of Young Girl
By Donald S. Vogel
Located in Dallas, TX
McLean Gallery. It was the first gallery in Texas to deal in modern art on an international level. In
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Panel

Portrait of Kevin's playmate
By Donald S. Vogel
Located in Dallas, TX
McLean Gallery. It was the first gallery in Texas to deal in modern art on an international level. In
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Portrait Paintings

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Oil, Panel

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Mid Century Modern Portrait For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate mid century modern portrait for your needs in our varied inventory. You can easily find an example made in the contemporary style, while we also have 224 contemporary versions to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a mid century modern portrait from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add a mid century modern portrait to create new energy in an otherwise neutral space in your home, you can find a work on 1stDibs that features elements of gray, brown, black, blue and more. A mid century modern portrait from David Dew Bruner, Isabelle Van Zeijl, Mino Maccari, Henri Matisse and (after) Henri Matisse — each of whom created distinctive versions of this kind of work — is worth considering. Artworks like these of any era or style can make for thoughtful decor in any space, but a selection from our variety of those made in paint, oil paint and paper can add an especially memorable touch.

How Much is a Mid Century Modern Portrait?

The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — a mid century modern portrait in our inventory may begin at $1 and can go as high as $780,897, while the average can fetch as much as $1,500.
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  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern period correlates specifically to the years following World War II. The mid-century modern period in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs now.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019

    Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.

    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024
    Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, mid-century modern is timeless, in the opinion of many experts. Many characteristics of furniture and decorative accents produced in this style remain popular today. Among them are silhouettes marked by organic forms and clean lines, the promotion of functionality and the use of natural materials like teak, rosewood and oak and synthetic materials such as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. On 1stDibs, shop a large collection of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, the tulip table is considered a mid-century modern design. This table shape has become an iconic statement of the era with a simple sculptural attitude and a practical nature. The first tulip table was created by Eero Saarinen, a noted Finnish designer who was a leader in mid-century modern home decor. Shop a collection of Saarinen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    Art Deco is not mid-century modern. Art Deco began just before World War I and was inspired by cubism. Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    There is no single color wood that is mid-century modern. Designers working in the style employed a variety of finishes, though purplish reds, mid-yellows, light browns and medium dark browns were among the most commonly used. Teak wood was an especially popular material, not only due to its warm medium hue but also due to its strength and the beauty of its natural grain. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    There is not a single year that is mid-century modern. The style emerged during the 1940s and 1950s and remained dominant through the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Some notable designers who contributed to the development of the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
    The defining characteristics of mid-century modern furniture design include simplicity, an emphasis on organic forms, clean lines and a mix of both natural and man-made materials. The mid-century modern style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is used to describe the work of furniture designers who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Both neutral tones and bold Pop art colors can typically be found in mid-century modern interiors, which usually include light-filled spaces. An integration of floor-to-ceiling windows and abundant access to the outdoors renders prominent a connection with nature, which owes in part to the ideas of celebrated architect Frank Lloyd Wright, an inspiration for mid-century furniture designers. Popular mid-century modern designers include Ray and Charles Eames, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and others. Find vintage mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.