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Retro Philadelphia

Philadelphia Night Time (1966) - Oversize
By H. Armstrong Roberts
Located in London, GB
Philadelphia Nightime (1966) - Oversized (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Alamy) Night skyline
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1960s Modern Landscape Photography

Materials

Color, Archival Pigment

Pair of '76' Niello Sterling Silver Cufflinks by Alex Co of Siam
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Co of Siam, known for its niello silver work. Perfect for a Philadelphia 76ers fan or a 1976
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Late 20th Century Thai Retro Cufflinks

Materials

Sterling Silver, Niello

Pair of '76' Niello Sterling Silver Cufflinks by Alex Co of Siam
Pair of '76' Niello Sterling Silver Cufflinks by Alex Co of Siam
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J.E. Caldwell & Co. 2.52 Carat Cushion Cut Ruby Diamond Platinum Cocktail Ring
By J.E. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Miami, FL
round-brilliant cut diamonds and 16 baguette-cut diamonds. From the famed Philadelphia Jeweler "J.E
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20th Century American Retro Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Vacheron Constantin 18K Gold Pocket Watch With Blue Enamel and Old Euro Diamonds
By Vacheron Constantin
Located in Miami, FL
shipbuilding company based in Philadelphia, PA that operated America's largest shipyard during World War II
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Pocket Watches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Blondie Backstage by Martyn Goddard Signed Limited Edition
By Martyn Goddard
Located in London, GB
Alice Cooper gig (Blondie support band) Philadelphia 1978 All prints are signed and numbered by the
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1970s Modern Figurative Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Blondie Backstage by Martyn Goddard Signed Limited Edition
By Martyn Goddard
Located in London, GB
Alice Cooper gig (Blondie support band) Philadelphia 1978 All prints are signed and numbered by the
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1970s Modern Figurative Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Blondie Backstage by Martyn Goddard Signed Limited Edition
By Martyn Goddard
Located in London, GB
Alice Cooper gig (Blondie support band) Philadelphia 1978 All prints are signed and numbered by the
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1970s Modern Figurative Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Blondie Backstage by Martyn Goddard Signed Limited Edition
By Martyn Goddard
Located in London, GB
Alice Cooper gig (Blondie support band) Philadelphia 1978 All prints are signed and numbered by the
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1970s Modern Figurative Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

"Flower Soup" Campbells Soup Can & Tulip Flowers Pop Art Acrylic Painting Canvas
By John Stango
Located in New York, NY
Stango is America’s artist, born and raised in working-class Philadelphia in 1958. Today, John stands as
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2010s Pop Art Still-life Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"Audrey Chanel Blue" Flowers & Audrey Hepburn Pop Art Acrylic Painting on Canvas
By John Stango
Located in New York, NY
backwoods warehouse in Philadelphia. As well, John draws artistic inspiration from retro advertising, pop
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2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"Factory Girl" Marilyn Monroe & Campbells Soup Pop Art Acrylic Painting Canvas
By John Stango
Located in New York, NY
backwoods warehouse in Philadelphia. Today, John draws artistic inspiration from retro advertising, pop
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"Times Square" Colorful Pop Art Scene Midtown Manhattan NYC Painting on Canvas
By John Stango
Located in New York, NY
out of a large backwoods warehouse in Philadelphia. Today, John draws artistic inspiration from retro
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2010s Pop Art Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"Red Mustang" Colorful & Red Background Abstract Pop Art Acrylic Painting Canvas
By John Stango
Located in New York, NY
out of a large backwoods warehouse in Philadelphia. Today, John draws artistic inspiration from retro
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2010s Pop Art Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"Ghost Rider" Colorful Abstract Pop Art Acrylic Painting on Light Background
By John Stango
Located in New York, NY
out of a large backwoods warehouse in Philadelphia. Today, John draws artistic inspiration from retro
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2010s Pop Art Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"High Noon" Colorful Shapes with Light Background Abstract Pop Art Painting
By John Stango
Located in New York, NY
out of a large backwoods warehouse in Philadelphia. Today, John draws artistic inspiration from retro
Category

2010s Pop Art Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"Blue-Eyed Soul" Colorful Shapes with Black Background Abstract Pop Art Painting
By John Stango
Located in New York, NY
out of a large backwoods warehouse in Philadelphia. Today, John draws artistic inspiration from retro
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2010s Pop Art Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"Sweet Dreams" contemporary mixed media textile wall sculpture
By Norma Minkowitz
Located in Wilton, CT
, Canada, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Pennsylvania and the Wadsworth Atheneum, Hartford, Connecticut
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Thread, Mixed Media

"Bazooka Basquiat" Bazooka Gum & Jean Michel Basquiat Acrylic Painting on Canvas
By John Stango
Located in New York, NY
backwoods warehouse in Philadelphia. As well, John draws artistic inspiration from retro advertising, pop
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"Street Mouse" Mickey Mouse & 100 Dollar Bills Pop Art Acrylic Canvas Painting
By John Stango
Located in New York, NY
John Stango is America’s artist, born and raised in working-class Philadelphia in 1958. Today, John
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"Souperman" Superman & Campbells Soup Blue Background Pop Art Painting on Canvas
By John Stango
Located in New York, NY
John Stango is America’s artist, born and raised in working-class Philadelphia in 1958. Today, John
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"Lavender Chanel" Audrey Hepburn with Flowers Pop Art Acrylic Painting on Canvas
By John Stango
Located in New York, NY
Philadelphia. As well, John draws artistic inspiration from retro advertising, pop icons, B-movies, mid
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2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"Miss Audrey Hepburn" Audrey & Tiffany & Co. Pop Art Acrylic Painting on Canvas
By John Stango
Located in New York, NY
Philadelphia. As well, John draws artistic inspiration from retro advertising, pop icons, B-movies, mid
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2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"Basquiat/Samo" Jean-Michel Basquiat Pop Art Painting on Canvas Red Background
By John Stango
Located in New York, NY
Philadelphia. As well, John draws artistic inspiration from retro advertising, pop icons, B-movies, mid
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"Cassius Clay" Muhammad Ali Pop Art Painting on Canvas Red & Yellow Background
By John Stango
Located in New York, NY
measures 28 x 28 inches John Stango is America’s artist, born and raised in working-class Philadelphia in
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Canvas

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"Cornbread the Legend Stop Sign", Street Art, Graffiti, Vintage Retro Sign
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Paintings

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Audrey Veuve
By John Stango
Located in New York, NY
in John Stango is America’s artist, born and raised in working-class Philadelphia in 1958. Today
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

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"A Little Silver" Audrey Hepburn & Chanel No5 Pop Art Acrylic Painting on Canvas
By John Stango
Located in New York, NY
backwoods warehouse in Philadelphia. Today, John draws artistic inspiration from retro advertising, pop
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2010s Pop Art Abstract Paintings

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“Friedrich’s Window, ” Photorealism, circle of Malcolm Morley, Chuck Close
By Ian Hornak
Located in Fairfield, CT
: 1977 Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Size: 44 x 66 inches Condition: Excellent Inscription: Signed, retro
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1970s Modern Figurative Photography

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Located in New York, NY
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Located in New York, NY
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Located in New York, NY
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Retro Philadelphia For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the retro philadelphia you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. You can easily find an example made in the modern style, while we also have 5 modern versions to choose from as well. If you’re looking for a retro philadelphia from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. When looking for the right retro philadelphia for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of beige, gray, black and purple. Finding an appealing retro philadelphia — no matter the origin — is easy, but John Stango, Martyn Goddard, H. Armstrong Roberts and Norma Minkowitz each produced popular versions that are worth a look. Artworks like these — often created in fabric, acrylic paint and canvas — can elevate any room of your home.

How Much is a Retro Philadelphia?

The price for a retro philadelphia in our collection starts at $760 and tops out at $57,500 with the average selling for $3,400.

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