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George Petty

Redhead on Telephone, Photorealist Offset Lithograph by George Petty
Redhead on Telephone, Photorealist Offset Lithograph by George Petty

Redhead on Telephone, Photorealist Offset Lithograph by George Petty

By George Petty

Located in Long Island City, NY

George Petty, American (1894 - 1975) - Redhead on Telephone, Year: circa 1940, Medium: Offset Lithograph, signed in the plate top left, Image Size: 12 x 15.5 inches, Size: 12.25...

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1950s Photorealist Nude Prints

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Offset

Original Vintage Poster Pin Up Lady Telephone Hat George Petty Design Art USA
Original Vintage Poster Pin Up Lady Telephone Hat George Petty Design Art USA

Original Vintage Poster Pin Up Lady Telephone Hat George Petty Design Art USA

By George Brown Petty IV

Located in London, GB

George Petty's pinup art was featured in men's magazines including Esquire and True as well as in calendars; his Esquire gatefolds led to the popularity of centerfold spreads; his wo...

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Vintage 1940s American Posters

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Paper

Original Vintage Poster Pin Up Lady Telephone Hat George Petty Girls Model Nude
Original Vintage Poster Pin Up Lady Telephone Hat George Petty Girls Model Nude

Original Vintage Poster Pin Up Lady Telephone Hat George Petty Girls Model Nude

Located in London, GB

Original vintage poster featuring an illustration by the notable American pin-up artist George Brown Petty IV (1894-1975) depicting a lady in a sheer body suit holding a sketch of a ...

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Vintage 1940s American Posters

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Paper

Mahlon Blaine (California, 1894-1969) "Saludo" Original Pastel Painting
Mahlon Blaine (California, 1894-1969) "Saludo" Original Pastel Painting

Mahlon Blaine (California, 1894-1969) "Saludo" Original Pastel Painting

By Mahlon Blaine

Located in San Francisco, CA

He became part of a coming century of great popularity and diverse talent in the field of illustration that included Dean Cornwell, Robert Lawson, Andrew Loomis, George Petty, Milt G...

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

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Pastel

From the Vargas Portfolio
From the Vargas Portfolio

From the Vargas Portfolio

By Alberto Vargas

Located in Missouri, MO

His name has become synonymous with pin-up girls, but in the early 1940s, he was just a guy hired by Esquire magazine to imitate departed star George Petty, who bolted over pay. Var...

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20th Century Realist Nude Prints

Materials

Lithograph

From the Vargas Portfolio
From the Vargas Portfolio

From the Vargas Portfolio

By Alberto Vargas

Located in Missouri, MO

His name has become synonymous with pin-up girls, but in the early 1940s, he was just a guy hired by Esquire magazine to imitate departed star George Petty, who bolted over pay. Var...

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20th Century Realist Nude Prints

Materials

Lithograph

From the Vargas Portfolio
From the Vargas Portfolio

From the Vargas Portfolio

By Alberto Vargas

Located in Missouri, MO

His name has become synonymous with pin-up girls, but in the early 1940s, he was just a guy hired by Esquire magazine to imitate departed star George Petty, who bolted over pay. Var...

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20th Century Realist Nude Prints

Materials

Lithograph

From the Vargas Portfolio
From the Vargas Portfolio

From the Vargas Portfolio

By Alberto Vargas

Located in Missouri, MO

His name has become synonymous with pin-up girls, but in the early 1940s, he was just a guy hired by Esquire magazine to imitate departed star George Petty, who bolted over pay. Var...

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20th Century Realist Nude Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Glorifying The American Girl
Glorifying The American Girl

Glorifying The American Girl

By Alberto Vargas

Located in Fort Washington, PA

With the Depression still on and work becoming scarce, Vargas returned to New York and was signed up by Esquire magazine to replace the famous George Petty, then having a contract di...

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1920s Other Art Style Paintings

Materials

Ink, Watercolor, Board

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Large Art Deco "Trench Art" Pin-Up Painting, Oil on Heavy Cloth, Signed
Large Art Deco "Trench Art" Pin-Up Painting, Oil on Heavy Cloth, Signed

Large Art Deco "Trench Art" Pin-Up Painting, Oil on Heavy Cloth, Signed

By George Brown Petty IV, Alberto Vargas

Located in Dallas, TX

Painted by seaman Colaianni on the USS Rigel, circa 1940s. Nicely executed cheesecake image in manner of Petty / Varga / Vargas. The Rigel was docked at Pearl Harbor during the att...

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Paintings

1947 Petty Girl Original Pin Up Calender by George Petty
1947 Petty Girl Original Pin Up Calender by George Petty

1947 Petty Girl Original Pin Up Calender by George Petty

By George Brown Petty IV

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This rare 1947 George Petty pin-up calendar is a timeless collector’s gem, showcasing the iconic artist's playful and glamorous illustrations.

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20th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage Poster Pin Up Lady Telephone Mirror George Petty Art Design
Original Vintage Poster Pin Up Lady Telephone Mirror George Petty Art Design

Original Vintage Poster Pin Up Lady Telephone Mirror George Petty Art Design

By George Brown Petty IV

Located in London, GB

George Petty's pinup art was featured in men's magazines including Esquire and True as well as in calendars; his Esquire gatefolds led to the popularity of centerfold spreads; his wo...

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Vintage 1940s American Posters

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Paper

I WILL COME! CENTURY OF PROGRESS Original Vintage Chicago Fair Poster SMALL
I WILL COME! CENTURY OF PROGRESS Original Vintage Chicago Fair Poster SMALL

I WILL COME! CENTURY OF PROGRESS Original Vintage Chicago Fair Poster SMALL

Located in Chicago, IL

A CENTURY OF PROGRESS - CHICAGO WORLD'S FAIR 1933 Authentic original art deco World's Fair travel poster Artist: George Petty Condition: B Dimensions: 13.8 x 20.5 in. / 35 x 52 cm.

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Vintage 1930s Posters

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Paper

MGM's 'Ziegfeld Follies' Original Vintage Australian Daybill Movie Poster, 1945
MGM's 'Ziegfeld Follies' Original Vintage Australian Daybill Movie Poster, 1945

MGM's 'Ziegfeld Follies' Original Vintage Australian Daybill Movie Poster, 1945

Located in Devon, GB

A stunning stone lithography poster for the 1945 MGM musical extravaganza "Ziegfeld Follies," with artwork inspired by pin-up artist George Petty. Looking down from heaven, showman F...

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Vintage 1940s Australian Mid-Century Modern Posters

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Paper

Ziegfeld Follies: Set Of Four Original 'Petty Girls' Pin Up Movie Trade Cards
Ziegfeld Follies: Set Of Four Original 'Petty Girls' Pin Up Movie Trade Cards

Ziegfeld Follies: Set Of Four Original 'Petty Girls' Pin Up Movie Trade Cards

By George Brown Petty IV

Located in London, GB

Fantastic images [size and condition details listed below] designed by American pin-up artist, George Brown Petty IV (1894-1975), who produced images of pin-up girls for Esquire and ...

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Vintage 1940s American Posters

Materials

Paper

Earl Steffa Moran 1930 Oil Painting Of A Young Woman
Earl Steffa Moran 1930 Oil Painting Of A Young Woman

Earl Steffa Moran 1930 Oil Painting Of A Young Woman

By Earl Steffa Moran

Located in Chicago, IL

In 1944, he moved to Hollywood, where he photographed and drew many actresses and models, including Jayne Mansfield and Marilyn Monroe. Moran joined George Petty and Albert Vargas as...

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Vintage 1930s American Paintings

Materials

Canvas

1930 Oil Portrait Of A Young Woman By Earl Steffa Moran
1930 Oil Portrait Of A Young Woman By Earl Steffa Moran

1930 Oil Portrait Of A Young Woman By Earl Steffa Moran

Located in Chicago, IL

In 1944, he moved to Hollywood, where he photographed and drew many actresses and models, including Jayne Mansfield and Marilyn Monroe. Moran joined George Petty and Albert Varga...

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Vintage 1930s American Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Woman in Lingerie on Phone
Woman in Lingerie on Phone

Woman in Lingerie on Phone

By George Petty

Located in Fort Washington, PA

Medium: Collage and Ink on Paper

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20th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Ink

I WILL COME CENTURY OF PROGRESS Original Vintage World's Fair Poster LARGE
I WILL COME CENTURY OF PROGRESS Original Vintage World's Fair Poster LARGE

I WILL COME CENTURY OF PROGRESS Original Vintage World's Fair Poster LARGE

Located in Chicago, IL

A CENTURY OF PROGRESS - CHICAGO WORLD'S FAIR 1933 Authentic original art deco World's Fair travel poster Artist: George Petty Condition: B+ Dimensions: 26.6 x 40.4 in. / 67.6 x 102.6...

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Vintage 1930s Posters

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Paper

The Art of Pin-Up
The Art of Pin-Up

The Art of Pin-Up

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H 15.6 in W 11.4 in L 15.6 in

The Art of Pin-Up

By Dian Hanson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Paintings by leading artists such as Alberto Vargas, George Petty, and Gil Elvgren that sold for $ 2,000 in 1996 are going for $ 200,000 and more today.

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21st Century and Contemporary Books

Original George Petty 'woman standing with sunhat and red telephone'
Original George Petty 'woman standing with sunhat and red telephone'

Original George Petty 'woman standing with sunhat and red telephone'

By George Petty

Located in Spokane, WA

Introducing the original George Petty pinup, a captivating piece of art that showcases the iconic style and exquisite talent of George Petty himself.

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1940s American Realist Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Original Vintage WWII Pin-Up Poster by George Petty for the Air Force

Original Vintage WWII Pin-Up Poster by George Petty for the Air Force

By George Brown Petty IV

Located in London, GB

Design by American pin-up artist, George Brown Petty IV (1894-1975), who produced images of pin-up girls for Esquire from 1933-1956.

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Vintage 1940s American Posters

Materials

Lithograph, Paper

Rare Group of Vintage Decanters by Georges Briard
Rare Group of Vintage Decanters by Georges Briard

Rare Group of Vintage Decanters by Georges Briard

By George Brown Petty IV

Located in Nantucket, MA

Three Georges Briard decanters together with a covered jar in the “Umbrella” pattern. Each piece made in apothecary forms and decorated in brightly colored translucent enamels a...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Barware

From the Vargas Portfolio
From the Vargas Portfolio

From the Vargas Portfolio

By Alberto Vargas

Located in Missouri, MO

His name has become synonymous with pin-up girls, but in the early 1940s, he was just a guy hired by Esquire magazine to imitate departed star George Petty, who bolted over pay. Var...

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20th Century Realist Nude Prints

Materials

Lithograph

From the Vargas Portfolio
From the Vargas Portfolio

From the Vargas Portfolio

By Alberto Vargas

Located in Missouri, MO

His name has become synonymous with pin-up girls, but in the early 1940s, he was just a guy hired by Esquire magazine to imitate departed star George Petty, who bolted over pay. Var...

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20th Century Realist Nude Prints

Materials

Lithograph

1947 Esquire Pin Up Zebra Cheetah Bridge Poker Playing Card Set in Leather Case
1947 Esquire Pin Up Zebra Cheetah Bridge Poker Playing Card Set in Leather Case

1947 Esquire Pin Up Zebra Cheetah Bridge Poker Playing Card Set in Leather Case

Located in Red Lion, PA

In the 1940s and 1950s, Esquire magazine was celebrated for commissioning leading illustrators, such as George Petty and Alberto Vargas, to create tasteful yet tantalizing pin-up art...

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Games

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Leather, Paper

1940's Set of Gil Elvgren Pin Up Girl Playing Cards by Brown & Bigelow in Box
1940's Set of Gil Elvgren Pin Up Girl Playing Cards by Brown & Bigelow in Box

1940's Set of Gil Elvgren Pin Up Girl Playing Cards by Brown & Bigelow in Box

By Brown & Bigelow, Gil Elvgren

Located in Red Lion, PA

Gil Elvgren is widely regarded as one of the great masters of American pin-up art, alongside artists such as Alberto Vargas and George Petty. Trained at the American Academy of Art i...

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Games

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Paper

Francis Bacon lithograph 1966 (Bacon George Dyer)
Francis Bacon lithograph 1966 (Bacon George Dyer)

Francis Bacon lithograph 1966 (Bacon George Dyer)

By (after) Francis Bacon

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Among them were, Pierre Alechinsky, Francis Bacon, Alexander Calder, Marc Chagall, Eduardo Chillida, Alberto Giacometti, Vassily Kandinsky, Ellsworth Kelly, Fernand Léger, Henri Mati...

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1960s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Francis Bacon lithograph Portrait of George Dyer Crouching 1966
Francis Bacon lithograph Portrait of George Dyer Crouching 1966

Francis Bacon lithograph Portrait of George Dyer Crouching 1966

By (after) Francis Bacon

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Published by: Galerie Maeght, Paris, 1966 Unsigned from an edition of unknown In 1963 a new muse entered Bacon’s life and art. George Dyer, a petty criminal from the East End of Lo...

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1960s Modern Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Francis Bacon Derriere Le Miroir lithograph (portrait of George Dyer sitting)
Francis Bacon Derriere Le Miroir lithograph (portrait of George Dyer sitting)

Francis Bacon Derriere Le Miroir lithograph (portrait of George Dyer sitting)

By Francis Bacon

Located in NEW YORK, NY

George Dyer, a petty criminal from the East End of London became his partner and the subject of many paintings, such as Three Studies for a Portrait of George Dyer, 1963.

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1960s Contemporary Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

The Ice-Capades of 1946
The Ice-Capades of 1946

The Ice-Capades of 1946

By George Brown Petty IV

Located in Minneapolis, MN

George Petty created this dynamic original pin-up painting as cover art for the souvenir program for the 1946 Ice-Capades (the sixth year of its production which took place in New Yo...

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1940s Art Deco Figurative Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Illustration Board

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