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Ancient View of Philadelphia - Lithograph - Mid-19th Century

Ancient View of Philadelphia - Lithograph - Mid-19th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Ancient View of Philadelphia is an original modern artwork realized in Italy in the first half of the 19th Century. Original Lithograph on Ivory Paper. Inscripted in capital lette...

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Mid-19th Century Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Hazy Morning Manayunk Philadelphia Landscape
Hazy Morning Manayunk Philadelphia Landscape

Hazy Morning Manayunk Philadelphia Landscape

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

Hazy Morning, Manayunk by Philadelphia artist, John Bekavac (?-2011). Oil on linen, Canvas measures 16 x 22 inches. Signed lower left. Excellent condition. Provenance: Estate of ...

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Mid-20th Century Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

1966 Exhibition Poster Philadelphia
1966 Exhibition Poster Philadelphia

1966 Exhibition Poster Philadelphia

By (after) Joan Miró

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

An original lithograph exhibition poster by Spanish artist Joan Miro (1893-1983) titled "Graphics: Philadelphia Museum of Art", 1966. Printed by Arte Adrien Maeght in Paris France an...

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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

"Declaration Of Independence" - Philadelphia Whisky Ad
"Declaration Of Independence" - Philadelphia Whisky Ad

"Declaration Of Independence" - Philadelphia Whisky Ad

By Frank J. Reilly

Located in Fort Washington, PA

Medium: Oil on Canvas Signature: Signed Lower Right Frank J. Reilly (1906-1967) was noted as "the number 1 art teacher in America." Reilly is noted for developing a means of organiz...

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Mid-20th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Skating on the Delaware River" Philadelphia, 1784
"Skating on the Delaware River" Philadelphia, 1784

"Skating on the Delaware River" Philadelphia, 1784

By James R. Bingham

Located in Fort Washington, PA

Medium: Gouache on Board Dimensions: 10.00" x 14.00" Signature: Signed Lower Right

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Mid-20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Gouache, Board

"Library in Fifth Street" Philadelphia Whisky Ad
"Library in Fifth Street" Philadelphia Whisky Ad

"Library in Fifth Street" Philadelphia Whisky Ad

By James R. Bingham

Located in Fort Washington, PA

Medium: Gouache on Board Dimensions: 12.00" x 14.00" Signature: Signed Lower Right

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Mid-20th Century Landscape Paintings

Materials

Gouache, Board

“Portrait of Benjamin Franklin, c. 1840” attr. David Rent Etter Philadelphia Oil
“Portrait of Benjamin Franklin, c. 1840” attr. David Rent Etter Philadelphia Oil

“Portrait of Benjamin Franklin, c. 1840” attr. David Rent Etter Philadelphia Oil

Located in Yardley, PA

About this work: “Portrait of Benjamin Franklin (after David Martin), c. 1840” attributed to David Rent Etter (American, 1807-1880). A wonderful 19th-century portrait of Benjamin Fr...

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Mid-19th Century Folk Art Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Bull Decorated for the Butcher Parade" - Philadelphia Whisky Ad
"Bull Decorated for the Butcher Parade" - Philadelphia Whisky Ad

"Bull Decorated for the Butcher Parade" - Philadelphia Whisky Ad

By Frank J. Reilly

Located in Fort Washington, PA

Medium: Oil on Canvas Dimensions: 28.00" x 36.00" Frank J. Reilly (1906-1967) was noted as "the number 1 art teacher in America." Reilly is noted for developing a means of organizin...

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Mid-20th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait Sketch by Philadelphia artist Julius Bloch
Portrait Sketch by Philadelphia artist Julius Bloch

Portrait Sketch by Philadelphia artist Julius Bloch

By Julius Bloch

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Julius Thiengen Bloch (American, born Germany, 1888–1966) Portrait Crayon on paper, 4 1/4 x 3 1/2 inches FRAMED: 12 1/2 x 11 1/2 inches (approx.) This sketch comes directly from th...

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Mid-20th Century Realist Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Crayon

Jazz Musicians (1950's Black Philadelphia artist)
Jazz Musicians (1950's Black Philadelphia artist)

Jazz Musicians (1950's Black Philadelphia artist)

By Roland Ayers

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

Roland Ayers (1932-2014). The Split Second After, ca. 1959 Lithograph on paper, image measuring 14 × 18 inches. Sheet measuring 18 × 23 inches. Unframed. Minor staining of sheet...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Archival Paper

Alfred Bendiner, (Baseball Hitter and Pitcher -- The Philadelphia Phillies?)
Alfred Bendiner, (Baseball Hitter and Pitcher -- The Philadelphia Phillies?)

Alfred Bendiner, (Baseball Hitter and Pitcher -- The Philadelphia Phillies?)

By Alfred Bendiner

Located in New York, NY

Of course it's possible that these baseball players aren't from a Philadelphia team, but I doubt it. There was so much drama and intrigue with both the Philadelphia Phillies and the ...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

India Ink, Watercolor

Mid Century Garden Portrait of a Woman in Lavender
Mid Century Garden Portrait of a Woman in Lavender

Mid Century Garden Portrait of a Woman in Lavender

Located in Soquel, CA

Canvas size: 18"H x 24"W. A mid-century Philadelphia artist and art educator active in the 1960’s, Sol Jasner taught art classes alongside his contemporary Philadelphia artist Mar...

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Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Crucifixion, Bruges school, Flemish, mid 16th century
Crucifixion, Bruges school, Flemish, mid 16th century

Crucifixion, Bruges school, Flemish, mid 16th century

Located in PARIS, FR

The wings (disappeared) were probably intended to represent the donors (the sponsors of the painting) as can be seen on the triptych kept in a private collection (listed in the RKD d...

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16th Century Old Masters Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oak, Oil, Wood Panel

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The Clash, Philadelphia, 1982

Bob GruenThe Clash, Philadelphia, 1982

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H 11 in W 14 in

The Clash, Philadelphia, 1982

By Bob Gruen

Located in New York, NY

Open Edition Hand Signed Print by Bob Gruen Other Sizes Available Please allow extra production time.

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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Paul Simonon, Philadelphia, 1982

Paul Simonon, Philadelphia, 1982

By Bob Gruen

Located in New York, NY

Open Edition Hand Signed Print by Bob Gruen Other Sizes Available Please allow extra production time.

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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Allen "The Answer" Iverson, Philadelphia 76ers, 1999

Allen "The Answer" Iverson, Philadelphia 76ers, 1999

By Clay Patrick McBride

Located in New York, NY

Archival Print Please allow extra production time. Other sizes available.

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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Woman in elevator, Philadelphia, PA 1995

Woman in elevator, Philadelphia, PA 1995

By Graham Nash

Located in New York, NY

16x20” Premiere Limited Edition Print Next available edition printed upon purchase. Please allow 4 weeks for production.

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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Paper

Ron Wood, Bob Dylan, Keith Richards, Philadelphia, PA, 1985

Ron Wood, Bob Dylan, Keith Richards, Philadelphia, PA, 1985

By Bob Gruen

Located in New York, NY

Open Edition Hand Signed Print by Bob Gruen Other Sizes Available Please allow extra production time.

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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Allen "The Answer" Iverson, Philadelphia 76ers, 1999

Allen "The Answer" Iverson, Philadelphia 76ers, 1999

By Clay Patrick McBride

Located in New York, NY

Archival Print Please allow extra production time. Other sizes available.

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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Stevie Nicks Contact Sheet, Fleetwood Mac at JFK Stadium, Philadelphia, 1978

Stevie Nicks Contact Sheet, Fleetwood Mac at JFK Stadium, Philadelphia, 1978

By Steve Joester

Located in New York, NY

17x22” Limited Edition of 50 Signed by the Photographer Next available edition printed upon purchase. Other sizes available. Please allow 4 weeks for production.

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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Stevie Nicks, Fleetwood Mac at JFK Stadium, Philadelphia, 1978

Stevie Nicks, Fleetwood Mac at JFK Stadium, Philadelphia, 1978

By Steve Joester

Located in New York, NY

17x22” Limited Edition of 50 Signed by the Photographer Next available edition printed upon purchase. Other sizes available. Please allow 4 weeks for production.

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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

"Dream City, " Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Mid-century Modern Cityscape View
"Dream City, " Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Mid-century Modern Cityscape View

"Dream City, " Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Mid-century Modern Cityscape View

By Arthur Meltzer

Located in New York, NY

Arthur Meltzer (1893 – 1989) Dream City Oil on board 8 x 10 inches Signed lower left: Arthur Meltzer; and titled on verso: Dream City Born in 1893 to Lithuanian emigrants Louis E. a...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Landscape Paintings

Materials

Paint, Oil, Board

Philadelphia Female Artist Wuanita Smith White Line Color Woodblock "Totems"
Philadelphia Female Artist Wuanita Smith White Line Color Woodblock "Totems"

Philadelphia Female Artist Wuanita Smith White Line Color Woodblock "Totems"

By Wuanita Smith

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Wuanita Smith (1866-1959) white line color woodblock. Titled in pencil lower left: “Totems.” Pencil signed lower right. Measures: 13 3/8" H x 7" W. Frame size: 23 1/2" H x 16 1/8...

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Mid-20th Century Prints

Dark House (Philadelphia).
Dark House (Philadelphia).

Earl HorterDark House (Philadelphia)., c. 1932

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H 10.25 in W 11 in D 0.5 in

Dark House (Philadelphia).

By Earl Horter

Located in Plano, TX

c. 1932. Aquatint. 10 1/4 x 11 (sheet 12 5/8 x 15 1/2). A rich impression printed with plate tone on countermarked French wove paper. Unsigned; annotated 'Dark House (Aqua)' in Hort...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Landscape Prints

Materials

Etching, Aquatint

Wissahickon Philadelphia Landscape (PA Impressionist painting)
Wissahickon Philadelphia Landscape (PA Impressionist painting)

Wissahickon Philadelphia Landscape (PA Impressionist painting)

By Cesare Ricciardi

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

Beautiful landscape by PA Impressionist and American artist, Cesare Ricciardi (1892-1973). Wissahickon, 1957. Oil on canvas, 24 x 36 inches; 31 x 43 inches framed. Signed and dated l...

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Society Hill, Philadelphia (Urban cityscape painting)
Society Hill, Philadelphia (Urban cityscape painting)

Society Hill, Philadelphia (Urban cityscape painting)

By Benjamin Eisenstat

Located in Wilton Manors, FL

Benjamin Eisenstat (1915-2001). Society Hill, c.1950. Oil on canvas, 20 x 32 inches; 27 x 39 inched framed. Signed lower right. Signed and titled en verso. Excellent condition with m...

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Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Bob Dylan with Cigarette in Harmonica Holder, Philadelphia, PA

Bob Dylan with Cigarette in Harmonica Holder, Philadelphia, PA

By Daniel Kramer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bob Dylan with Cigarette in Harmonica Holder, Philadelphia, PA, 1964 16 x 20 in. (40 x 50 cm) Silver Gelatin Print Edition of 45 The photographer Daniel Kramer is a photograph...

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Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

Allen "The Answer" Iverson, Philadelphia 76ers, 1999

Allen "The Answer" Iverson, Philadelphia 76ers, 1999

By Clay Patrick McBride

Located in New York, NY

Archival Print Please allow extra production time. Other sizes available.

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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Stevie Nicks, Fleetwood Mac at JFK Stadium, Philadelphia, 1978

Stevie Nicks, Fleetwood Mac at JFK Stadium, Philadelphia, 1978

By Steve Joester

Located in New York, NY

17x22” Limited Edition of 50 Signed by the Photographer Next available edition printed upon purchase. Other sizes available. Please allow 4 weeks for production.

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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

1930'S Bakelite Striped "Philadelphia" Hoop Earrings
1930'S Bakelite Striped "Philadelphia" Hoop Earrings

1930'S Bakelite Striped "Philadelphia" Hoop Earrings

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

1930'S Art Deco "Philadelphia" Three Color Striped Bakelite hoop clip style earrings. Features three "Philadelphia" colors, red, butterscotch and black with gold plate clips.

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Thonet Lounge Chair from the PSFS building in Philadelphia
Thonet Lounge Chair from the PSFS building in Philadelphia

Thonet Lounge Chair from the PSFS building in Philadelphia

By Thonet, William Lescaze

Located in Providence, RI

Thonet lounge chair in nickel-plated tubular steel with black lacquered wood arms, circa 1932-1938. Chair was removed from the famous Philadelphia Savings Fund Society building in Ph...

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Steel

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Located in Riva del Garda, IT

Giovan Battista Salvi known as 'il Sassoferrato' (1609 - 1685) circle/ workshop Madonna with sleeping child Oil on canvas 84 x 66 cm - Framed (19th century) 112 x 95 cm The paintin...

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17th Century Old Masters Paintings

Materials

Oil

Committee Examining Re-Cast Liberty Bell, Pass & Stow's Foundry
Committee Examining Re-Cast Liberty Bell, Pass & Stow's Foundry

Committee Examining Re-Cast Liberty Bell, Pass & Stow's Foundry

By Frank J. Reilly

Located in Fort Washington, PA

Frank J. Reilly (1906-1967) was noted as "the number 1 art teacher in America." Reilly is noted for developing a means of organizing the palette. His value studies and chroma organiz...

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20th Century Other Art Style Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Presenting Captured Yorktown Battle Flags - Philadelphia Blended Whisky Ad
Presenting Captured Yorktown Battle Flags - Philadelphia Blended Whisky Ad

Presenting Captured Yorktown Battle Flags - Philadelphia Blended Whisky Ad

By Frank J. Reilly

Located in Fort Washington, PA

Image of soldiers with flags. Signed lower left. Frank J. Reilly (1906-1967) was noted as "the number 1 art teacher in America." Reilly is noted for developing a means of organi...

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20th Century Other Art Style Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Return of General Kosciuszko" - Philadelphia Blended Whisky Ad
"Return of General Kosciuszko" - Philadelphia Blended Whisky Ad

"Return of General Kosciuszko" - Philadelphia Blended Whisky Ad

By Frank J. Reilly

Located in Fort Washington, PA

Medium: Oil on Canvas Dimensions: 28.00" x 40.00" Signature: Signed Lower Right Image of colonists with ships in background. Frank J. Reilly (1906-1967) was noted as "the number 1 ...

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1940s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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