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Sarah Katherine Smith, Original Book Illustration
Sarah Katherine Smith, Original Book Illustration

Sarah Katherine Smith, Original Book Illustration

Located in Savannah, GA

appearing in magazines and children’s books. * An original book illustration in pen and gouache. “Twice

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Paint, Paper

"Running Bunny Rabbit, " Charming Book Illustration from the 1930s-1940s
"Running Bunny Rabbit, " Charming Book Illustration from the 1930s-1940s

"Running Bunny Rabbit, " Charming Book Illustration from the 1930s-1940s

$780Sale Price|20% Off

H 4.75 in W 6.13 in D 0.1 in

"Running Bunny Rabbit, " Charming Book Illustration from the 1930s-1940s

By Gustaf Tenggren

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Absolutely winning and full of charm, this book illustration depicts a bunny rabbit running across

Category

1940s American Art Deco Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Paint

Oriental Cooking Book Illustration Food Cornucopia
Oriental Cooking Book Illustration Food Cornucopia

Oriental Cooking Book Illustration Food Cornucopia

By Lillian Chestney

Located in Miami, FL

The present work is the cover of The Complete Book of Oriental Cooking by Myra Waldo (Bantam, 1960

Category

1960s Contemporary Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Gouache, Illustration Board

"Bird Feeds Snake, " Whimsical Children's Book Illustration by Blanchard, 1960s
"Bird Feeds Snake, " Whimsical Children's Book Illustration by Blanchard, 1960s

"Bird Feeds Snake, " Whimsical Children's Book Illustration by Blanchard, 1960s

By Robert Blanchard

Located in Philadelphia, PA

artist Robert Blanchard was widely known for his book illustrations for many publishers, including

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Paint

Searching in the Tall Grass - Book Illustration by Woman Illustrator,  Americana
Searching in the Tall Grass - Book Illustration by Woman Illustrator,  Americana

Searching in the Tall Grass - Book Illustration by Woman Illustrator, Americana

By Peggy Bacon

Located in Miami, FL

Famed female illustrator and satirical caricaturist depicts a scene of three figures in a landscape, seen searching in the tall grass. It appeared on page 96 of Number 5, Hackberry ...

Category

1960s American Realist Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Ink, Pen

Duck in Farm with Horse, Goat and Chickens.  Children's book illustration.
Duck in Farm with Horse, Goat and Chickens.  Children's book illustration.

Duck in Farm with Horse, Goat and Chickens. Children's book illustration.

Located in Miami, FL

The beloved couple Alice and Martin Provensen were an American couple who illustrated more than 40 children's books. Martin Provensen created the first Tony the Tiger image for the ...

Category

1960s Outsider Art Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Gouache, Board

Illustration Treasure Island

Illustration Treasure Island

By John Philip Falter

Located in Miami, FL

Original Preliminary Book Illustration Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson, MacMillan, 1963

Category

1960s Contemporary Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Mixed Media

Original Vintage Travel Poster, 'Italie Air France', 1963 by Guy Georget
Original Vintage Travel Poster, 'Italie Air France', 1963 by Guy Georget

Original Vintage Travel Poster, 'Italie Air France', 1963 by Guy Georget

By Guy Georget

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

Painting, drawing, travel posters (lithographs), book illustration. Guy Georget, French (1911-1992) He

Category

1960s Modern Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Paper

Bidding at Auction
Bidding at Auction

John M. ThompsonBidding at Auction

$1,900

H 24 in W 15.5 in

Bidding at Auction

By John M. Thompson

Located in Fort Washington, PA

Book illustration for "As The Crow Flies" by Jeffery Archer. Reader's Digest Condensed Books. Image

Category

20th Century Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Acrylic, Board

Beware of False Prophets
Beware of False Prophets

Beware of False Prophets

By Everett Shinn

Located in Fort Washington, PA

Book illustration for the 1946 edition of The Sermon on the Mount published by the John C. Winston

Category

1940s Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Watercolor

At the Fair, Magazine Story Illustration
At the Fair, Magazine Story Illustration

At the Fair, Magazine Story Illustration

By Robert Patterson

Located in Fort Washington, PA

Companion, and American Magazine, as well as advertising assignments and book illustration.

Category

20th Century Other Art Style Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Board, Gouache

Heavy Hauler - Mid-Century Illustration - Children's Books
Heavy Hauler - Mid-Century Illustration - Children's Books

Heavy Hauler - Mid-Century Illustration - Children's Books

By Art Seiden

Located in Miami, FL

be in the realm of children's book illustration, where he cut his teeth illustrating "Three Mice and

Category

1950s American Modern Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Watercolor, Pencil, Illustration Board

Partridge Print by Keiko Minami, Mid-Century Modern, Signed, Japan
Partridge Print by Keiko Minami, Mid-Century Modern, Signed, Japan

Partridge Print by Keiko Minami, Mid-Century Modern, Signed, Japan

$725Sale Price|50% Off

H 19 in W 28 in D 0.75 in

Partridge Print by Keiko Minami, Mid-Century Modern, Signed, Japan

Located in Philadelphia, PA

work for UNICEF greeting cards and book illustrations. She was named official artist of the United

Category

1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Paper

Spectators Overflow, Collier's Magazine Illustration
Spectators Overflow, Collier's Magazine Illustration

Spectators Overflow, Collier's Magazine Illustration

By Henry Clarence Pitz

Located in Fort Washington, PA

drawing and book illustration. He illustrated more than 160 books, as well as for a whole range of

Category

1950s Other Art Style Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Ink, Paper, Pen

Decorative Panels by Roger Bezombes (ASK FOR AVAILABILITY)
Decorative Panels by Roger Bezombes (ASK FOR AVAILABILITY)

Decorative Panels by Roger Bezombes (ASK FOR AVAILABILITY)

$55,481

H 107.09 in W 87.01 in D 1.97 in

Decorative Panels by Roger Bezombes (ASK FOR AVAILABILITY)

By Roger Bezombes

Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR

decorations as well as tapestry cartoons and book illustrations. He received many awards (Prix de Rome in

Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Wood

'Leaving the Nest', Japanese, United Nations, Unesco, Tree of Peace

'Leaving the Nest', Japanese, United Nations, Unesco, Tree of Peace

By Keiko Minami

Located in Santa Cruz, CA

creation of UNICEF greeting cards and book illustrations. She was named official artist of the United

Category

1950s Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Paper, Woodcut

Galerie Louis Leiris - Lithograph by André Masson - 1968
Galerie Louis Leiris - Lithograph by André Masson - 1968

Galerie Louis Leiris - Lithograph by André Masson - 1968

By André Masson

Located in Roma, IT

work of printmaking is mainly related to the book illustration, and the 14 albums he created. He

Category

1960s Surrealist Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Lithograph

Evening Nursery, 20th Century Art-Deco Signed Gouache

Evening Nursery, 20th Century Art-Deco Signed Gouache

By Charles Paine

Located in London, GB

campaigns and book illustrations. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a stylish original work by an

Category

20th Century Art Deco Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Gouache

Ladders, English 20th Century Signed Gouache

Ladders, English 20th Century Signed Gouache

By Charles Paine

Located in London, GB

campaigns and book illustrations. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a stylish original work by an

Category

20th Century Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Gouache

Decorating with Pictures by Stephanie Hoppen
Decorating with Pictures by Stephanie Hoppen

Decorating with Pictures by Stephanie Hoppen

$85

H 10.25 in W 10 in D 0.75 in

Decorating with Pictures by Stephanie Hoppen

Located in valatie, NY

sources and a glossary complete the book. Illustrations in color.  

Category

1990s Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Paper

Linocut from Lubomir Kellenberger, 1959 Slovakia
Linocut from Lubomir Kellenberger, 1959 Slovakia

Linocut from Lubomir Kellenberger, 1959 Slovakia

$1,232Sale Price|20% Off

H 22.45 in W 18.51 in D 0.4 in

Linocut from Lubomir Kellenberger, 1959 Slovakia

Located in Vienna, Austria

Czechoslovakia in 1959. He is also well know for his book illustrations including Tom Sawyer and Robinson Crusoe

Category

Mid-20th Century Slovak Other Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Paper

Book Cover Illustration: The Detective
Book Cover Illustration: The Detective

Book Cover Illustration: The Detective

Located in Fort Washington, PA

Signature: Signed Lower Right

Category

20th Century Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Abstract Composition - Etching by Andre Masson - 1965

Abstract Composition - Etching by Andre Masson - 1965

By André Masson

Located in Roma, IT

. His work of printmaking is mainly related to the book illustration, and the 14 albums he created. He

Category

1960s Surrealist Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Etching

Chagall Twentieth Century Masters Hardcover 1971 by Marc Bucci
Chagall Twentieth Century Masters Hardcover 1971 by Marc Bucci

Chagall Twentieth Century Masters Hardcover 1971 by Marc Bucci

By (after) Marc Chagall

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

artistic formats, including painting, drawings, book illustrations, stained glass, stage sets, ceramics

Category

Late 20th Century French Expressionist Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Paper

The Passage, Original Book Cover Illustration

The Passage, Original Book Cover Illustration

By Ron Lesser

Located in Fort Washington, PA

Original cover illustration for book published by Avon Books Dimensions: 27.62" x 21.90" Signature

Category

Late 20th Century Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Paint

Marc Chagall, 'Nice Soleil' Vintage Poster
Marc Chagall, 'Nice Soleil' Vintage Poster

Marc Chagall, 'Nice Soleil' Vintage Poster

$4,000

H 39.38 in W 24.41 in D 0.4 in

Marc Chagall, 'Nice Soleil' Vintage Poster

By (after) Marc Chagall

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

artistic formats, including painting, drawings, book illustrations, stained glass, stage sets, ceramics

Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Paper

Kittery Point Remembered
Kittery Point Remembered

Erick IngrahamKittery Point Remembered

$6,800

H 32.5 in W 32.5 in D 2 in

Kittery Point Remembered

By Erick Ingraham

Located in Milford, NH

Monadnock region artist in New Hampshire, not only for his children's book illustrations, but for his

Category

Late 20th Century Realist Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Oil, Panel

Abstract Composition - Lithograph by André Masson - 1970s
Abstract Composition - Lithograph by André Masson - 1970s

Abstract Composition - Lithograph by André Masson - 1970s

By André Masson

Located in Roma, IT

printmaking is mainly related to the book illustration, and the 14 albums he created. He contributed to

Category

1970s Surrealist Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Lithograph

Original Vintage Movie Poster Batman Adam West Burt Ward Comic Book Superhero
Original Vintage Movie Poster Batman Adam West Burt Ward Comic Book Superhero

Original Vintage Movie Poster Batman Adam West Burt Ward Comic Book Superhero

Located in London, GB

- featuring a colourful collage of comic book illustrations and photographs of the cartoon characters in

Category

1960s American Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Paper

Erte Swept Away Serigraph 1980's
Erte Swept Away Serigraph 1980's

Erte Swept Away Serigraph 1980's

$1,600

H 35.04 in W 25.99 in D 1.19 in

Erte Swept Away Serigraph 1980's

By Erté

Located in Shibuya-ku, 13

fields, including fashion design, stage sets, and book illustrations. His elegant and distinctive style

Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Paper

Waves of Glory, Paperback Book Cover Illustration

Waves of Glory, Paperback Book Cover Illustration

By Ron Lesser

Located in Fort Washington, PA

Paperback book cover illustration for Waves of Glory by Peter Albano, published by Popular Library

Category

1980s Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Oil, Board

"Fantastical Bird, " Mid Century Box by Ottaviani in Silver, Enamel and Rosewood
"Fantastical Bird, " Mid Century Box by Ottaviani in Silver, Enamel and Rosewood

"Fantastical Bird, " Mid Century Box by Ottaviani in Silver, Enamel and Rosewood

By Ottaviani

Located in Philadelphia, PA

book illustration from the early 20th century, and yet the image is also very modern, like something

Category

1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Silver

English School Still Life Jug of Flowers Oil on Board Signed L.Buchanan C.1970
English School Still Life Jug of Flowers Oil on Board Signed L.Buchanan C.1970

English School Still Life Jug of Flowers Oil on Board Signed L.Buchanan C.1970

Located in London, GB

Royal Academy, Lilian was well known for her many book illustrations having worked on books by Enid

Category

Mid-20th Century English Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Paint

Poems of W.B. Yeats.
Poems of W.B. Yeats.

Poems of W.B. Yeats.

By Richard Diebenkorn

Located in New York, NY

, the first book illustrations he has completed. Helen Vendler describes the synthesis of the two: "The

Category

1990s Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Paper

Fire Brigade in Narrow Street – Original Illustration by Charles Burki, ca.1960
Fire Brigade in Narrow Street – Original Illustration by Charles Burki, ca.1960

Fire Brigade in Narrow Street – Original Illustration by Charles Burki, ca.1960

Located in Langweer, NL

accomplished illustrators, this piece was likely commissioned for a magazine feature or book illustration. At

Category

1960s Dutch Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Paper

Ride the Red Earth, Book Cover Illustration
Ride the Red Earth, Book Cover Illustration

Ride the Red Earth, Book Cover Illustration

By Harry Schaare

Located in Fort Washington, PA

Inscribed Lower Right This illustration was published as the dust jacket for the hardcopy edition of Ride

Category

1950s Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Tempera, Gouache, Board

The Book of Ah!
The Book of Ah!

Julio de DiegoThe Book of Ah!, 1969

$3,500

H 12.75 in W 10 in

The Book of Ah!

By Julio de Diego

Located in Fairlawn, OH

, tipped in the book Provenance: Estate of the artist By descent to his daughter Kiriki Metzo Julio de

Category

1960s American Modern Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Woodcut

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"Cyclisme sur Piste" Illustration by Milivoj Uzelac
"Cyclisme sur Piste" Illustration by Milivoj Uzelac

"Cyclisme sur Piste" Illustration by Milivoj Uzelac

Unavailable

H 19 in W 16.5 in D 0.5 in

"Cyclisme sur Piste" Illustration by Milivoj Uzelac

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

illustration. The 20th Century artists Pablo Picasso and Joan Miro made prints using this technique for book

Category

20th Century French Vintage Book Illustrations

Tauromachia IV
Tauromachia IV

Peter KlúcikTauromachia IV, 1993

Unavailable

H 16 in W 20 in

Tauromachia IV

By Peter Klúcik

Located in Van Nuys, CA

book illustrations. Image/plate size: 9-9/16 x 12-3/4". Titeled, edition number 26/99, signed & dated

Category

1990s Contemporary Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Etching

Forest Awakening
Forest Awakening

Peter KlúcikForest Awakening, 1993

Unavailable

H 16 in W 20 in

Forest Awakening

By Peter Klúcik

Located in Van Nuys, CA

the Czechoslovak award for the most beautiful book for his children’s book illustrations. He appears

Category

1990s Contemporary Vintage Book Illustrations

Joined
Joined

(after) Marie LaurencinJoined

Unavailable

H 15 in W 13.5 in

Joined

By (after) Marie Laurencin

Located in Mount Vernon, NY

, lithographs, and book illustrations - is best known for its depictions of graceful, dreamy young women

Category

Mid-20th Century Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Etching

Erotic French Etching

Erotic French Etching

Unavailable

H 13 in W 10 in

Erotic French Etching

By Almery Lobel-Riche

Located in Toronto, ON

DURING THE BELLE EPOQUE AS WELL AS HIS NUMEROUS BOOK ILLUSTRATIONS.

Category

1940s French Vintage Book Illustrations

Erotic Etching of Dance

Erotic Etching of Dance

Unavailable

H 12.75 in W 10 in

Erotic Etching of Dance

By Almery Lobel-Riche

Located in Toronto, ON

DURING THE BELLE EPOQUE AS WELL AS HIS NUMEROUS BOOK ILLUSTRATIONS.

Category

1940s French Art Deco Vintage Book Illustrations

Erotic Etching of Dance

Erotic Etching of Dance

Unavailable

H 13 in W 10 in

Erotic Etching of Dance

By Almery Lobel-Riche

Located in Toronto, ON

DURING THE BELLE EPOQUE AS WELL AS HIS NUMEROUS BOOK ILLUSTRATIONS.

Category

1940s French Vintage Book Illustrations

Erotic Etching Of Dance

Erotic Etching Of Dance

Unavailable

H 12.75 in W 10 in

Erotic Etching Of Dance

By Almery Lobel-Riche

Located in Toronto, ON

DURING THE BELLE EPOQUE AS WELL AS HIA NUMEROUS BOOK ILLUSTRATIONS.

Category

1940s French Vintage Book Illustrations

EROTIC ETCHING OF DANCE
EROTIC ETCHING OF DANCE

EROTIC ETCHING OF DANCE

Unavailable

H 13 in W 10 in

EROTIC ETCHING OF DANCE

By Almery Lobel-Riche

Located in Toronto, ON

SOCIETY DURING THE 'BELLE EPOQUE' AS WELL AS HIS NUMEROUS BOOK ILLUSTRATIONS.

Category

1940s French Vintage Book Illustrations

EROTIC ETCHING OF DANCE
EROTIC ETCHING OF DANCE

EROTIC ETCHING OF DANCE

Unavailable

H 13 in W 10 in

EROTIC ETCHING OF DANCE

By Almery Lobel-Riche

Located in Toronto, ON

DURING THE 'BELLE EPOQUE'AS WELL AS HIS NUMEROUS BOOK ILLUSTRATIONS.

Category

1940s French Vintage Book Illustrations

EROTIC ETCHING OF DANCE
EROTIC ETCHING OF DANCE

EROTIC ETCHING OF DANCE

Unavailable

H 13 in W 10 in

EROTIC ETCHING OF DANCE

By Almery Lobel-Riche

Located in Toronto, ON

SOCIETY DURING THE 'BELLE EPOQUE' AS WELL AS HIS NUMEROUS BOOK ILLUSTRATIONS.

Category

1940s French Vintage Book Illustrations

"Circue"  Swiss Circus Clown Original Hand-Signed Print
"Circue"  Swiss Circus Clown Original Hand-Signed Print

"Circue" Swiss Circus Clown Original Hand-Signed Print

By Herbert Leupin

Located in Boston, MA

themes and book illustration. An incredibly versatile artist. Hand signed by the artist and in excellent

Category

1990s Contemporary Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Lithograph

L'automobile by Milivoj Uzelac
L'automobile by Milivoj Uzelac

L'automobile by Milivoj Uzelac

Unavailable

H 18 in W 15 in D 0.5 in

L'automobile by Milivoj Uzelac

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

illustration. The 20th Century artists Pablo Picasso and Joan Miro made prints using this technique for book

Category

20th Century French Vintage Book Illustrations

Le Tourisme en Balloon spherique by Milivoj Uzelac
Le Tourisme en Balloon spherique by Milivoj Uzelac

Le Tourisme en Balloon spherique by Milivoj Uzelac

Unavailable

H 18 in W 15 in D 0.5 in

Le Tourisme en Balloon spherique by Milivoj Uzelac

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

technique for book illustrations.

Category

20th Century French Vintage Book Illustrations

Le Jiu Jitsu by Milivoj Uzelac
Le Jiu Jitsu by Milivoj Uzelac

Le Jiu Jitsu by Milivoj Uzelac

Unavailable

H 18 in W 15 in D 0.5 in

Le Jiu Jitsu by Milivoj Uzelac

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

illustration. The 20th Century artists Pablo Picasso and Joan Miro made prints using this technique for book

Category

20th Century French Vintage Book Illustrations

La Bicyclette by Milivoj Uzelac
La Bicyclette by Milivoj Uzelac

La Bicyclette by Milivoj Uzelac

Unavailable

H 18 in W 15 in D 0.5 in

La Bicyclette by Milivoj Uzelac

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

illustration. The 20th Century artists Pablo Picasso and Joan Miro made prints using this technique for book

Category

20th Century French Vintage Book Illustrations

Le Canoe by Milivoj Uzelac
Le Canoe by Milivoj Uzelac

Le Canoe by Milivoj Uzelac

Unavailable

H 18 in W 15 in D 0.5 in

Le Canoe by Milivoj Uzelac

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Le Canoe illustration in striking black frame. Illustration by Milivoj Uzelac, a Croatian Artist

Category

20th Century French Vintage Book Illustrations

1970s Antoon Mortier Clown Illustrations Book
1970s Antoon Mortier Clown Illustrations Book

1970s Antoon Mortier Clown Illustrations Book

Unavailable

H 22.45 in W 15.36 in D 1.19 in

1970s Antoon Mortier Clown Illustrations Book

By Antoon Mortier

Located in London, GB

A beautiful book from the 1970s by Belgian illustrator Antoon Mortier. Clowns, each one

Category

1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Book Illustrations

Henri Desgrange Portrait by Milivoj Uzelac
Henri Desgrange Portrait by Milivoj Uzelac

Henri Desgrange Portrait by Milivoj Uzelac

Unavailable

H 18 in W 15 in D 0.5 in

Henri Desgrange Portrait by Milivoj Uzelac

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

technique for book illustrations.

Category

20th Century French Vintage Book Illustrations

Book Cover Illustration of Cowboy in Antique Adirondack Frame
Book Cover Illustration of Cowboy in Antique Adirondack Frame

Book Cover Illustration of Cowboy in Antique Adirondack Frame

Located in New York City, NY

Cowboy book cover illustration in antique wood frame.

Category

20th Century American Vintage Book Illustrations

Rene Portocarrero, Cathedral, Oil on Canvas
Rene Portocarrero, Cathedral, Oil on Canvas

Rene Portocarrero, Cathedral, Oil on Canvas

By René Portocarrero

Located in Miami, FL

works in different mediums, including sculpture, book illustration, and ceramics. His work garnered him

Category

1960s Contemporary Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Three Fauns with Bear
Three Fauns with Bear

Louis MoeThree Fauns with Bear, 1939

Unavailable

H 10.52 in Dm 12.21 in

Three Fauns with Bear

By Louis Moe

Located in New York, NY

known for his many book illustrations, illustrated classical works, fairytales, children's books and

Category

20th Century Other Art Style Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Paper, Mezzotint

Three Fauns with Bear
Three Fauns with Bear

Louis MoeThree Fauns with Bear, Circa 1939

Unavailable

H 10.52 in W 12.21 in D 3.15 in

Three Fauns with Bear

By Louis Moe

Located in New York, NY

, illustrator and writer who settled in Denmark. He is known for his many book illustrations, illustrated

Category

20th Century Other Art Style Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Paper, Mezzotint

Satyr Juggling Tamborine with Feet
Satyr Juggling Tamborine with Feet

Satyr Juggling Tamborine with Feet

By Louis Moe

Located in New York, NY

known for his many book illustrations, illustrated classical works, fairytales, children's books and

Category

20th Century Other Art Style Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Paper, Mezzotint

Noble Falcon

Tony AngellNoble Falcon, 1990

Unavailable

H 40 in W 20.25 in D 20.25 in

Noble Falcon

By Tony Angell

Located in Seattle, WA

with J. Marzluff and released in 2005. The book was awarded the First Place (Book Illustration) and

Category

1990s Realist Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Stone

Two Satyrs Resting on a Fence, One with Pan Flute

Two Satyrs Resting on a Fence, One with Pan Flute

By Louis Moe

Located in New York, NY

, illustrator and writer who settled in Denmark. He is known for his many book illustrations, illustrated

Category

20th Century Other Art Style Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Paper, Mezzotint

Lobster Fisherman

Ernest FieneLobster Fisherman, 1953

Unavailable

H 10 in W 13 in

Lobster Fisherman

By Ernest Fiene

Located in Boothbay Harbor, ME

also did portraits, etchings, lithographs, murals and book illustrations. Unlike many of his

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

PINO MORNING DREAMS GICLEE ON CANVAS HAND SIGNED AND NUMBERED

PINO MORNING DREAMS GICLEE ON CANVAS HAND SIGNED AND NUMBERED

By Pino Daeni

Located in Boynton Beach, FL

book covers, movie posters and magazine illustrations. From 1960 to 1979, his work garnered several

Category

20th Century Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Canvas

Untitled. (View from a window)
Untitled. (View from a window)

Untitled. (View from a window)

Located in Llanbrynmair, GB

, murals for restaurants, book illustrations and editions of prints for CCA Galleries, Curwen Press and

Category

Late 20th Century Other Art Style Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Watercolor

The Parlour
The Parlour

Richard BawdenThe Parlour, Unknown

Unavailable

H 22.45 in W 30.32 in

The Parlour

Located in Llanbrynmair, GB

, murals for restaurants, book illustrations and editions of prints for CCA Galleries, Curwen Press and

Category

Late 20th Century Other Art Style Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Etching

Gangway Birds
Gangway Birds

Jim DineGangway Birds, 1970

Unavailable

H 22 in W 30 in D 2 in

Gangway Birds

By Jim Dine

Located in Hudson, NY

, photography, book illustration, and printmaking. The artist lives and works in New York and Vermont.

Category

1970s Pop Art Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Lithograph

ABCDEF
ABCDEF

ABCDEF

By Jim Dine

Located in Hudson, NY

, drawing, and mixed media to sculpture, photography, book illustration, and printmaking. The artist lives

Category

1960s Pop Art Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Lithograph

La table aux fruits

HENRI RAMAEKERLa table aux fruits, 20th century

Unavailable

H 27.96 in W 23.75 in

La table aux fruits

By HENRI RAMAEKER

Located in London, GB

delicate watercolours of flowers and the book illustrations which exploit chiaroscuro to dramatic effect

Category

20th Century Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Oil, Panel

G.T.Shevchenko returning from his Exile

G.T.Shevchenko returning from his Exile

By Ivan Nikolaevich Shulga

Located in Amsterdam, NL

copying book illustrations. The people of Skadovsk noted his talent and organised a benefit concert for

Category

20th Century Impressionist Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Board

The Eiffel Tower, from Regards sur Paris
The Eiffel Tower, from Regards sur Paris

The Eiffel Tower, from Regards sur Paris

By André Masson

Located in New York, NY

. His works also include sets and costumes for the theatre, book illustrations and a number of small

Category

1960s Modern Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Lithograph

Large Semi Nude Oil on Canvas in the Style of  Alfonse Mucha
Large Semi Nude Oil on Canvas in the Style of  Alfonse Mucha

Large Semi Nude Oil on Canvas in the Style of Alfonse Mucha

By Medynsky

Located in Palm City, FL

, advertisements, and book illustrations, as well as designs for jewelry, carpets, wallpaper, and theatre sets in

Category

1950s American Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Canvas

Le Mort en Blanc by Norman Rubington
Le Mort en Blanc by Norman Rubington

Le Mort en Blanc by Norman Rubington

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H 46 in W 59 in D 1.25 in

Le Mort en Blanc by Norman Rubington

By Norman Rubington 1

Located in Brooklyn, NY

following years, Rubington devoted some time to book illustration and experimental films. Writing under the

Category

20th Century Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Canvas

French Book La Revolution Francaise a Paris, Published in English Language, 1988
French Book La Revolution Francaise a Paris, Published in English Language, 1988

French Book La Revolution Francaise a Paris, Published in English Language, 1988

Located in Austin, TX

The French Revolution in Paris is a red leather bound book published in English language by Paris

Category

1980s French Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Leather, Paper

A tiger resting amongst rocks

A tiger resting amongst rocks

By Arthur Wardle

Located in London, GB

commercial work – book illustration, postcards and chocolate box lids; whilst his WWI recruitment poster

Category

20th Century Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Chalk, Paper

The Prints of Frank Stella
The Prints of Frank Stella

The Prints of Frank Stella

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H 10 in W 10 in D 1 in

The Prints of Frank Stella

Located in Richmond, VA

-white illustrations, the book reproduces every print and variant created by the artist from 1967 to 1982

Category

1980s Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Paper

El Rapto De Jezabel Por Quirón El Centauro II
El Rapto De Jezabel Por Quirón El Centauro II

El Rapto De Jezabel Por Quirón El Centauro II

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Tbilisi, GE

plate. - Illustration for the book "Gavilla de fábulas sin amor" by Camilo José Cela. This drypoint is

Category

20th Century Contemporary Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Drypoint

Enamel After Georges Braque
Enamel After Georges Braque

Enamel After Georges Braque

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H 12.75 in W 14.75 in D 1.5 in

Enamel After Georges Braque

By Georges Braque

Located in Chicago, IL

reproduction after a lithographic work titled "Weathervane", originally used as a cover illustration for the

Category

1950s French Vintage Book Illustrations

Love Is A Pink Cake
Love Is A Pink Cake

Andy WarholLove Is A Pink Cake, 1952

Unavailable

H 11 in W 8.5 in

Love Is A Pink Cake

By Andy Warhol

Located in Indianapolis, IN

In 1952, Warhol created his first illustrated books, including the book Love is a Pink Cake

Category

1950s Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Lithograph

Vintage Polish Koniec Nocy Movie Poster by Jan Młodożeniec for CWF, 1956
Vintage Polish Koniec Nocy Movie Poster by Jan Młodożeniec for CWF, 1956

Vintage Polish Koniec Nocy Movie Poster by Jan Młodożeniec for CWF, 1956

Located in Tarnowskie Gory, Sląskie

in posters, drawing, book and publication design, and illustration. He studied from 1948 to 1955 at

Category

1950s Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Paper

1 ¢ Life by Walasse Ting, Illustrated by Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol and More
1 ¢ Life by Walasse Ting, Illustrated by Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol and More

1 ¢ Life by Walasse Ting, Illustrated by Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol and More

By Roy Lichtenstein, Walasse Ting 1, Andy Warhol

Located in New York, NY

, 1964]. The quintessential Pop Art book. With poetry by Walasse Ting and original illustrations by 28

Category

1960s American Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Paper

Lithograph from Le tir à l'arc (Archery), 1960

Lithograph from Le tir à l'arc (Archery), 1960

By Georges Braque

Located in Oakland Hills, CA

Comprised of a repetition of white flowers, this illustration from the book Le tir à l'arc (Archery

Category

1960s Cubist Vintage Book Illustrations

Dubourg Drew from his Basket his Mechanical Syringe

Dubourg Drew from his Basket his Mechanical Syringe

By William Glackens

Located in New York, NY

E. and Hawkes, Elizabeth H. William Glackens: A Catalogue of His Book and Magazine Illustrations

Category

20th Century Modern Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Chalk, Charcoal, Gouache, Paper

Untitled - A sitting pigeon/dove.

Untitled - A sitting pigeon/dove.

By Paul Overhaus

Located in Zeeland, Noord-Brabant

woodcut New Year''s greeting (1989) and a small book with five woodcut illustrations (of pigeons

Category

1970s Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Chalk

Collection of Modernist Gouaches
Collection of Modernist Gouaches

Collection of Modernist Gouaches

Located in Los Angeles, CA

production, or to be used in advertising, or as an illustration in a book or magazine, I cannot say. But

Category

1950s American Vintage Book Illustrations

Raoul Millais, Watercolor, Working Dogs
Raoul Millais, Watercolor, Working Dogs

Raoul Millais, Watercolor, Working Dogs

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H 13 in W 17.33 in D 1.19 in

Raoul Millais, Watercolor, Working Dogs

Located in Pewsey, GB

which would later become illustrations in the book ‘Far Away Up the Nile’ (1924). The following year

Category

1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Paint

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There is a broad range of vintage book illustrations for sale on 1stDibs. There are many Art Deco, Modern and Contemporary versions of these works for sale. These items have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage book illustrations available on 1stDibs span a range of colors that includes brown, beige, gray, black and more. There have been many well-done artworks of this subject over the years, but those made by Paul Wonner, "Gaspano ""Gus"" Ricca", Albert Al Hirschfeld, Calvin Anderson and Antoni Clavé are often thought to be among the most beautiful. The range of these distinct pieces — often created in paint, board and watercolor — can elevate any room of your home.

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