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Seward Johnson

Bronze Architectural Model Sculpture Tempio Bretton Architecture Maquette
Located in Surfside, FL
approached sculptor and patron of sculpture J. Seward Johnson Jr. with the idea of creating a state-of-the
Category

20th Century American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Surrealist Oil Painting Magical Realism Lionel Kalish Italian Home Fantasy Scene
Located in Surfside, FL
Suisse, New York, NY Jenswold, King & Associates, Houston, TX H. Seward Johnson, New York, NY Exxon
Category

1980s Surrealist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Surrealist Oil Painting Circus Horse Scene Lionel Kalish Fantasy Scene New York
Located in Surfside, FL
Suisse, New York, NY Jenswold, King & Associates, Houston, TX H. Seward Johnson, New York, NY Exxon
Category

1960s Surrealist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Recent Sales

Statue (Double Check by Seward Johnson), September 11, 2001
By Jeff Mermelstein
Located in Cologne, NRW
Statue (Double Check by Seward Johnson), September 11, 2001 Chromogenetic color print Edition of 15
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Color Photography

Materials

C Print

Statue ("Doublecheck" by J. Seward Johnson)
By Jeff Mermelstein
Located in New York, NY
Chromogenic print Signed, verso 20 x 24 inches, sheet 15.5 x 22.5 inches, image This photograph is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City. Jeff Mermelstein is an American pho...
Category

Early 2000s Other Art Style Color Photography

Materials

C Print

Rare Lionel Kalish poster "the Yiddish lesson" 1969
Located in Surfside, FL
COLLECTIONS Credit Swisse, New York, NY Jenswold, King & Associates, Houston, TX H. Seward Johnson, New
Category

1960s Pop Art Figurative Prints

Original Oil Painting LIONS in a Modernist Illustration Mod Naive Graphic Style
Located in Surfside, FL
, Houston, TX H. Seward Johnson, New York, NY Exxon Collection
Category

1960s Pop Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil

Original Oil Painting LIONS in a Modernist Illustration Mod Naive Graphic Style
Located in Surfside, FL
, Houston, TX H. Seward Johnson, New York, NY Exxon Collection
Category

1960s Pop Art Animal Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil

Bronze Architectural Model Sculpture Tempio Bretton Architecture Maquette
Located in Surfside, FL
approached sculptor and patron of sculpture J. Seward Johnson Jr. with the idea of creating a state-of-the
Category

20th Century American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Rare Mod Pop Art Lionel Kalish Vintage Poster, the Yiddish lesson, 1969 Judaica
Located in Surfside, FL
, Houston, TX H. Seward Johnson, New York, NY Exxon Collection
Category

1960s Pop Art Figurative Prints

Materials

Offset

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1990s Chinese French Provincial Pillows and Throws

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Category

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Category

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Materials

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Located in Swedesboro, NJ
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Category

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Materials

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Gorgeous Pair of French Blue and White Painted Louis XV Parlor Boudoir Chairs
Gorgeous Pair of French Blue and White Painted Louis XV Parlor Boudoir Chairs
$796 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 36 in W 20.25 in D 22 in
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Category

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Category

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Materials

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Raymond Loewy for Doubinsky Frères DF 2000 MCM Red Fiberglass Valet Cabinet
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Category

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Located in Madrid, ES
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Category

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Materials

Oak

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By Gianfranco Frattini
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Materials

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Gianfranco Frattini 780/783 Tables For Cassina
Gianfranco Frattini 780/783 Tables For Cassina
$8,960 / set
H 17.13 in W 24.02 in D 24.02 in
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Category

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Materials

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A Large Buccellati Silver Model of a Realistic Caribbean Spiny Lobster
A Large Buccellati Silver Model of a Realistic Caribbean Spiny Lobster
$31,500 Sale Price
30% Off
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Category

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Category

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Materials

Walnut

Black Walnut King Bed, Custom Made by Petersen Antiques
Black Walnut King Bed, Custom Made by Petersen Antiques
$16,000 / item
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Seward Johnson For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate seward johnson for your needs in our varied inventory. Find modern versions now, or shop for modern creations for a more modern example of these cherished works. If you’re looking for a seward johnson 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. Adding a seward johnson to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — find a piece on 1stDibs that incorporates elements of gold, black, blue, gray and more. Creating a seward johnson has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by Lionel Kalish are consistently popular. Artworks like these — often created in metal, bronze and oil paint — can elevate any room of your home. A large seward johnson can be an attractive addition to some spaces, while smaller examples are available — approximately spanning 12.5 high and 3.5 wide — and may be better suited to a more modest living area.

How Much is a Seward Johnson?

The price for a seward johnson in our collection starts at $3,200 and tops out at $1,200,000 with the average selling for $121,000.