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Seaplane At Palm Beach
Seaplane At Palm Beach

Seaplane At Palm Beach

By Slim Aarons

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Patsy Pulitzer (nee Patsy Bartlett) leaning against a seaplane belonging to the Everglades Flying Service, at Palm Beach, Florida.

Category

1950s American Realist Vintage Seaplanes

Materials

Emulsion, Photographic Paper, ABS, Black and White, Digital, Photogram

Seaplane At Palm Beach
Seaplane At Palm Beach

Seaplane At Palm Beach

By Slim Aarons

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Patsy Pulitzer (nee Patsy Bartlett) leaning against a seaplane belonging to the Everglades Flying Service, at Palm Beach, Florida.

Category

1950s American Realist Vintage Seaplanes

Materials

Emulsion, Photographic Paper, ABS, Black and White, Digital, Photogram

Seaplane At Palm Beach
Seaplane At Palm Beach

Seaplane At Palm Beach

By Slim Aarons

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Patsy Pulitzer (nee Patsy Bartlett) leaning against a seaplane belonging to the Everglades Flying Service, at Palm Beach, Florida.

Category

1950s American Realist Vintage Seaplanes

Materials

Emulsion, Photographic Paper, ABS, Black and White, Digital, Photogram

SeaGull Seaplane Lighter, 1970s Japan
SeaGull Seaplane Lighter, 1970s Japan

SeaGull Seaplane Lighter, 1970s Japan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cool vintage table lighter in the shape of a SOC-3A Seagull Plane. This two-place scout observation plane of the U.S. Navy was used for both land and sea landings, as well as used fo...

Category

1970s Japanese Vintage Seaplanes

Materials

Metal

Patsy Pulitzer, Seaplane At Palm Beach

Patsy Pulitzer, Seaplane At Palm Beach

By Slim Aarons

Located in New York, NY

Patsy Pulitzer leaning against a seaplane belonging to the Everglades Flying Service, at Palm Beach, Florida, 1955.

Category

1950s American Modern Vintage Seaplanes

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Seaplane At Palm Beach 1955 - Slim Aarons Estate Stamped
Seaplane At Palm Beach 1955 - Slim Aarons Estate Stamped

Seaplane At Palm Beach 1955 - Slim Aarons Estate Stamped

By Slim Aarons

Located in London, GB

Seaplane At Palm Beach 1955 - Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Patsy Pulitzer (nee Patsy Bartlett) leaning against a seaplane belonging to the Everglades Flying Service, at Palm Beach, Fl...

Category

1950s Modern Vintage Seaplanes

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Seaplane At Palm Beach (1955) Limited Estate Stamped - Giant

Seaplane At Palm Beach (1955) Limited Estate Stamped - Giant

By Slim Aarons

Located in London, GB

Seaplane At Palm Beach (1955) Limited Estate Stamped (Photo By Slim Aarons) Patsy Pulitzer (nee Patsy Bartlett) leaning against a seaplane belonging to the Everglades Flying Serv...

Category

1950s Modern Vintage Seaplanes

Materials

Black and White, Archival Pigment

Andy Warhol on a Seaplane on Fire Island

Andy Warhol on a Seaplane on Fire Island

By Andy Warhol

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

This is a unique photographic work taken at the direction of Andy Warhol. Image dimensions: 8 x 10 in. Framed dimensions 16 x 18.5 x 1.25 in. Stamped twice on the reverse by both...

Category

1980s Pop Art Vintage Seaplanes

Materials

Silver Gelatin

French Art Deco Modernist Airplane Seaplane Desk Model, circa 1940
French Art Deco Modernist Airplane Seaplane Desk Model, circa 1940

French Art Deco Modernist Airplane Seaplane Desk Model, circa 1940

By Travail Francais

Located in Atlanta, GA

A fantastic French Art Deco chrome and wood airplane or seaplane model mounted on a stylized wood plinth. A superbly crafted rendering of the legendary quadri-propeller seaplane, str...

Category

1940s French Art Deco Vintage Seaplanes

Materials

Metal

Slim Aarons Estate Print - Seaplane At Palm Beach 1955
Slim Aarons Estate Print - Seaplane At Palm Beach 1955

Slim Aarons Estate Print - Seaplane At Palm Beach 1955

By Slim Aarons

Located in London, GB

Seaplane At Palm Beach Patsy Pulitzer (nee Patsy Bartlett) leaning against a seaplane belonging to the Everglades Flying Service, at Palm Beach, Florida, circa 1955.

Category

1950s Modern Vintage Seaplanes

Materials

Black and White, Silver Gelatin

'Seaplane At Palm Beach' 1955 Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition

'Seaplane At Palm Beach' 1955 Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition

By Slim Aarons

Located in London, GB

'Seaplane At Palm Beach' 1955 Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition Patsy Pulitzer (nee Patsy Bartlett) leaning against a seaplane belonging to the Everglades Flying Service, at Palm B...

Category

1950s Modern Vintage Seaplanes

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Porco Rosso (1992, Italian Version)
Porco Rosso (1992, Italian Version)

Porco Rosso (1992, Italian Version)

Located in Roma, IT

Featuring iconic artwork of the pig pilot in his red seaplane against a bold blue background. Folded. Condition: A-, minimal handling wear.

Category

1990s Italian Vintage Seaplanes

Materials

Paper

Luxury Dining Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print

Luxury Dining Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print

By Slim Aarons

Located in London, GB

Seaplane At Palm Beach 1955 by Slim Aarons Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition Patsy Pulitzer (nee Patsy Bartlett) leaning against a seaplane belonging to the Everglades Flying Ser...

Category

1950s Modern Vintage Seaplanes

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Woman in Fur Collar – Winter Portrait Illustration by Charles Burki, 1955
Woman in Fur Collar – Winter Portrait Illustration by Charles Burki, 1955

Woman in Fur Collar – Winter Portrait Illustration by Charles Burki, 1955

Located in Langweer, NL

In the distance, a small seaplane lifts from the icy surface while a lone figure waves farewell — a cinematic moment of solitude and departure.

Category

1950s Dutch Vintage Seaplanes

Materials

Paper

1943 Nakajima "Type 95" Japanese survey fighter plane identification poster WW2

1943 Nakajima "Type 95" Japanese survey fighter plane identification poster WW2

Located in London, GB

The Nakajima Type 95 was a ship-borne, catapult-launched, reconnaissance seaplane. It was a single-engine, two-seat biplane with a central main-float and underwing outriggers.

Category

1940s Modern Vintage Seaplanes

Materials

Lithograph

Important Pair of Black Lacquered and Gilt Decorated Panels by Paul Etienne Saïn
Important Pair of Black Lacquered and Gilt Decorated Panels by Paul Etienne Saïn

Important Pair of Black Lacquered and Gilt Decorated Panels by Paul Etienne Saïn

By Paul Etienne Sain

Located in Montreal, QC

Twenty other ships followed, as well as the mythical fleet of seaplanes Latécoères. His last prestigious order, dated in 1962, for the dining room "Chambord" on the France oceanlin...

Category

1950s French Vintage Seaplanes

Materials

Wood

1942 Heinkel "115K2" German navy reconnaissance plane identification poster WW2

1942 Heinkel "115K2" German navy reconnaissance plane identification poster WW2

Located in London, GB

The Heinkel He 115 was a three-seat World War II Luftwaffe seaplane. It was used as a torpedo bomber and performed general seaplane duties, such as reconnaissance and minelaying.

Category

1940s Modern Vintage Seaplanes

Materials

Lithograph

Warren McArthur Aircraft Navigator’s Seat, Grumman XJR2F Albatross (Model 364)
Warren McArthur Aircraft Navigator’s Seat, Grumman XJR2F Albatross (Model 364)

Warren McArthur Aircraft Navigator’s Seat, Grumman XJR2F Albatross (Model 364)

By Warren McArthur

Located in Camden, ME

The Grumman XJR2F Albatross was a transitional seaplane design, a precursor to the legendary SA-16 Albatross that would later serve the U.S.

Category

1940s American Industrial Vintage Seaplanes

Materials

Aluminum

Warren McArthur Modified Revolving Stool Aircraft Seat 1947/2024
Warren McArthur Modified Revolving Stool Aircraft Seat 1947/2024

Warren McArthur Modified Revolving Stool Aircraft Seat 1947/2024

By Warren McArthur Corporation, Warren McArthur

Located in Camden, ME

The Grumman Albatross SA-16 was developed as an amphibious seaplane specifically designed for search and rescue.

Category

1940s American Industrial Vintage Seaplanes

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Steel

1943 Sasebo "Type 00" Japanese survey fighter plane identification poster WW2

1943 Sasebo "Type 00" Japanese survey fighter plane identification poster WW2

Located in London, GB

The Navy designation was "Type Zero Observation Seaplane". The "Pete" took on a number of local roles including convoy escort, bomber, anti-submarine, maritime patrol, rescue, trans...

Category

1940s Modern Vintage Seaplanes

Materials

Lithograph

Patsy Pulitzer (Aarons Estate Edition)

Patsy Pulitzer (Aarons Estate Edition)

By Slim Aarons

Located in New York, NY

Patsy Pulitzer leaning against a seaplane belonging to the Everglades Flying Service, at Palm Beach, Florida, 1955.

Category

1950s Modern Vintage Seaplanes

Materials

Lambda

Art Deco Pan-Am DC3 Wooden Airplane Desk Model, Midcentury
Art Deco Pan-Am DC3 Wooden Airplane Desk Model, Midcentury

Art Deco Pan-Am DC3 Wooden Airplane Desk Model, Midcentury

By Pan American Airways

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Fortunately for Pan Am, a pilot with his Fairchild seaplane arrived at Key West and was willing to carry the mail to Cuba for the start up operation.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seaplanes

Materials

Wood

Alaska: Seaplane

Alaska: Seaplane

By Fred J. Maroon

Located in Washington, DC

This limited archival edition of 100. This photograph was included in Look Magazine editorial highlighting emerging fashion designers in 1970. About Fred Maroon Born in New Bruns...

Category

1970s Contemporary Vintage Seaplanes

Materials

Archival Pigment

Rare British WW II Air Ministry Miniature Nautical Sextant
Rare British WW II Air Ministry Miniature Nautical Sextant

Rare British WW II Air Ministry Miniature Nautical Sextant

By Henry Hughes and Son Ltd.

Located in Palm City, FL

Marine sextants of this type were used on seaplanes for taking anchor bearings and also other calculations such as amplitudes of the sun and distance off angles when on the water.

Category

1940s Vintage Seaplanes

Vintage C3 Nautical Toy Model Cargo Ship Radio Control
Vintage C3 Nautical Toy Model Cargo Ship Radio Control

Vintage C3 Nautical Toy Model Cargo Ship Radio Control

Located in Palm City, FL

During World War II, many C3 ships were converted to naval uses, particularly as Bogue class escort carriers and as destroyer tenders, submarine tenders and seaplane tenders. After t...

Category

1970s American Vintage Seaplanes

Mid 20th Century Oil - Surreal Plane Landing on Loch Ness
Mid 20th Century Oil - Surreal Plane Landing on Loch Ness

Mid 20th Century Oil - Surreal Plane Landing on Loch Ness

Located in Corsham, GB

A highly unusual composition depicting a seaplane landing on Loch Ness. Two skeletal bodies float in the water while the famous monster pokes its head out from under the waves.

Category

Mid-20th Century Vintage Seaplanes

Materials

Oil

United States Coast Guard Cutter George W. Campbell WPG 32
United States Coast Guard Cutter George W. Campbell WPG 32

United States Coast Guard Cutter George W. Campbell WPG 32

Located in Norwell, MA

Very colorful work showing a seaplane on deck, launches, mast, signal flags, weapon, etc.

Category

1940s North American Vintage Seaplanes

Materials

Canvas

Brandon Webb Rolex Submariner Diver's Wristwatch
Brandon Webb Rolex Submariner Diver's Wristwatch

Brandon Webb Rolex Submariner Diver's Wristwatch

By Rolex

Located in Hicksville, NY

." - Brandon Webb About the Legends - The Man "Brandon Webb is a former US Navy SEAL sniper, New York Times bestselling author, Avid TB-30, Yak 50, and Seaplane Pilot, and Entrepre...

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Contemporary Vintage Seaplanes

Materials

Stainless Steel

Brass Model of a Sunderland Flying Boat
Brass Model of a Sunderland Flying Boat

Brass Model of a Sunderland Flying Boat

Located in London, GB

One of the most outstanding British seaplanes ever built, the Sunderland was one of the most powerful and widely used flying boats throughout the Second World War.

Category

1940s English Vintage Seaplanes

Materials

Brass

Large 1940s Airplane Model Wood and Paper Gee Bee
Large 1940s Airplane Model Wood and Paper Gee Bee

Large 1940s Airplane Model Wood and Paper Gee Bee

Located in Wiscasset, ME

The distinction of a landplane record was noteworthy because, at that time, specialized speed seaplanes outran landplanes (e.g. the Macchi M.C.72 with over 700 km/h).

Category

1940s American Folk Art Vintage Seaplanes

1943 Consolidated PBY Catalina Seaplane airplane recognition poster pub. US Navy

1943 Consolidated PBY Catalina Seaplane airplane recognition poster pub. US Navy

Located in London, GB

US Naval Aviation Training Division Consolidated PBY Catalina Seaplane Aeroplane identification poster, 1943 63x47cm A particularly unusual style of aeroplane identification poster,...

Category

1940s Modern Vintage Seaplanes

Materials

Lithograph

Panair do Brasil original vintage travel by air vintage poster
Panair do Brasil original vintage travel by air vintage poster

Panair do Brasil original vintage travel by air vintage poster

Located in Spokane, WA

Both airlines were established by Ralph Ambrose O'Neill for the transportation of post and passengers using seaplanes between the United States, Brazil and Argentina, flying over the...

Category

1950s American Realist Vintage Seaplanes

Materials

Lithograph

World War 2 RAF Catalina Aircraft Model in Brass, circa 1941
World War 2 RAF Catalina Aircraft Model in Brass, circa 1941

World War 2 RAF Catalina Aircraft Model in Brass, circa 1941

Located in Bath, GB

A handsome solid cast brass model of a RAF Catalina seaplane model dating to circa 1941 when this American military aircraft first entered RAF service.

Category

1940s English Art Deco Vintage Seaplanes

Materials

Brass

Folk Art Wooden Hanging Seaplane
Folk Art Wooden Hanging Seaplane

Folk Art Wooden Hanging Seaplane

Located in North Hollywood, CA

This lovely plane is handmade by an obviously talented woodworker. Made of mahogany with brass accents, it retains an original charm and is in very fine condition. The plane hangs fr...

Category

1950s American Folk Art Vintage Seaplanes

Materials

Brass

FLOAT PLANES
FLOAT PLANES

FLOAT PLANES

Located in New York, NY

At a suitable height the seaplane was released and flew on its journey, while the flying boat came down again.

Category

1950s English Vintage Seaplanes

Materials

Nickel, Brass

1950's Arredoluce Avant Garde Design Chandelier
1950's Arredoluce Avant Garde Design Chandelier

1950's Arredoluce Avant Garde Design Chandelier

By Arredoluce

Located in Antwerp, BE

It seems an abstraction of either a bird or a seaplane. The proportions are discrete, compact but yet powerful. 3 hand welded brass frames holding 3 perspex shades.

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Seaplanes

Materials

Brass, Metal

Set of 5 Early 19th Century Brass Weights
Set of 5 Early 19th Century Brass Weights

Set of 5 Early 19th Century Brass Weights

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The company expanded and produced what was needed during the times (aeroplanes and seaplanes in WWI, aircraft in WWII, plastic in the 1940s, etc.); and after over 170 years it was d...

Category

20th Century English Vintage Seaplanes

Materials

Brass

Machine Age Art Deco Pontoon Seaplane Airplane Cigarette Ejector Smokerama
Machine Age Art Deco Pontoon Seaplane Airplane Cigarette Ejector Smokerama

Machine Age Art Deco Pontoon Seaplane Airplane Cigarette Ejector Smokerama

Located in Dallas, TX

Machine Age Art Deco pontoon seaplane airplane cigarette ejector smokerama, float plane, sea plane, pontoon plane, floatplane Price reduced See the pics, very cool, extremely w...

Category

1940s American Art Deco Vintage Seaplanes

Materials

Chrome

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Vintage Seaplanes For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of vintage seaplanes is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct vintage seaplanes — often made from metal, brass and wood — can elevate any home. Vintage seaplanes have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage seaplanes made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with folk art — are very popular at 1stDibs. Warren McArthur, Arredoluce and Pan American Airways each produced beautiful vintage seaplanes that are worth considering.

How Much are Vintage Seaplanes?

Prices for vintage seaplanes start at $275 and top out at $55,000 with the average selling for $2,548.