Flying Kites
By Ron Blumberg
Located in West Hollywood, CA
League. "Flying Kites", is a rare acrylic on paper from the artists, "Abstract Expressionist Series
Category
1940s Abstract Expressionist Vintage Paper Kites
Materials
Acrylic, Paper
Vintage Paper Kites
Rudolf Von HuhnRudolf von Huhn "Kites and Gusts" Gouache on Wove Paper 1955, 1955
$1,800
H 18 in W 25 in D 1.25 in
Rudolf von Huhn "Kites and Gusts" Gouache on Wove Paper 1955
By Rudolf Von Huhn
Located in Camden, ME
Executed in 1955, Kites and Gusts is a refined example of mid-century American geometric
Category
1950s Constructivist Vintage Paper Kites
Materials
Paper, Ink, Gouache
Oriental Kites II in Blue
By Manfred Schwartz
Located in Astoria, NY
Manfred Schwartz (American, b. Poland, 1909-1970), Oriental Kites II in Blue, Lithograph on Paper
Category
1960s Modern Vintage Paper Kites
Materials
Paper, Lithograph
Oriental Kites II in Brown
By Manfred Schwartz
Located in Astoria, NY
Manfred Schwartz (American, b. Poland, 1909-1970), Oriental Kites II in Brown, Lithograph on Paper
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Vintage Paper Kites
Materials
Paper, Lithograph
Katherine Chang LiuPicnic & Kite - Abstract Landscape Lithograph, 1996
$1,080Sale Price|20% Off
H 32 in W 26 in D 2 in
Picnic & Kite - Abstract Landscape Lithograph
By Katherine Chang Liu
Located in Soquel, CA
Gorgeous abstract landscape lithograph of an outdoor picnic scene with kite by Katherine Chang Liu
Category
1990s Abstract Impressionist Vintage Paper Kites
Materials
Archival Paper, Lithograph
Asian Watercolor Painting with Kites and Butterflies by Mystery Artist, c. 20th century
$750
H 40.7 in W 21 in D 1 in
Asian Watercolor Painting with Kites and Butterflies by Mystery Artist
Located in New York, NY
Mystery Artist Untitled, c. later 20th century Watercolor on paper Sight: 29 3/4 x 11 in. Framed
Category
20th Century Modern Vintage Paper Kites
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Mitchell FunkSurreal Brooklyn Bridge with Blue Sky Golden Windows and Red Kite, 1970
$6,500
H 29 in W 43 in D 1 in
Surreal Brooklyn Bridge with Blue Sky Golden Windows and Red Kite
By Mitchell Funk
Located in Miami, FL
resulting image, "Surreal Brooklyn Bridge with Blue Sky Golden Windows and Red Kite," is generations ahead
Category
1970s Surrealist Vintage Paper Kites
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
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"Monk with Kite"
By William Hoey
Located in Austin, TX
By William Hoey 8" x 5" - Pencil on paper Framed Size: 14.25" x 9.25"
Category
20th Century Vintage Paper Kites
Materials
Archival Paper, Pencil
"Obi" Kite by Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
makes extensive use of rice papers, posters, book pages and other ephemera in his kites.
Category
20th Century American Vintage Paper Kites
Materials
Bamboo, Muslin, Paper
Antique Traditional Japanese Kite, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique traditional Japanese kite. By unknown manufacturer from Japan, circa 1940. In original
Category
1940s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Kites
Materials
Paper
"Palace Room" Kite by Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
throughout China, Japan, and Southeast Asia in his kites. Pagoda Red Collection #: CMTOV Keywords
Category
20th Century Vintage Paper Kites
Materials
Bamboo, Muslin, Paper
"Calcutta Ruins" Kite by Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
throughout China, Japan, and Southeast Asia in his kites. Pagoda Red Collection #: CMTCCF Keywords
Category
20th Century Vintage Paper Kites
Materials
Bamboo, Canvas, Paper
"Idyllic Landscape" Kite by Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
throughout China, Japan, and Southeast Asia in his kites. Pagoda Red Collection #: CMTIL Keywords
Category
20th Century American Vintage Paper Kites
Materials
Bamboo, Canvas, Paper
"Floating Scholars" Kite by Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
A large scale collage, by artist Michael Thompson, made from bamboo, muslin, and ink on paper.
Category
20th Century Vintage Paper Kites
Materials
Bamboo, Muslin, Paper, Ink
Vintage William Gatewood Mixed Media Diptych Collage Kite & Kimonos 70"
Located in Dayton, OH
structures or objects constructed from paper and wood such as kites, panels and screens. Born in Utah
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Vintage Paper Kites
Materials
Hardwood, Paint, Paper
Set of 4 Vintage Hand Painted Japanese Kites Warlord Depictions, 1970s
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H 30 in W 23.5 in D 0.25 in
Set of 4 Vintage Hand Painted Japanese Kites Warlord Depictions, 1970s
Located in Miami, FL
Beautifully hand painted on rice paper with bamboo framing / supports, these four vintage hexagonal
Category
1970s Japanese Edo Vintage Paper Kites
Materials
Bamboo, Paper
Contemporary Framed Signed Charley Harper Everglade Kite Ford Times 1957 w COA
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H 22 in W 27.5 in D 1.5 in
Contemporary Framed Signed Charley Harper Everglade Kite Ford Times 1957 w COA
By Charley Harper
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
"Everglade Kite Ford Times" 1957 silkscreen. In excellent condition. The dimensions of the frame are 27.5" W
Category
1950s Vintage Paper Kites
Materials
Paper
Original Signed & Dated Mix Media Postmodern Boxed Acrylic Art Piece
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare signed and dated original mix media piece from 1979. part of the paper plait kite series
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Vintage Paper Kites
Materials
Acrylic, Paper
Oil Painting - Kite Making
By Raúl Gárez
Located in Houston, TX
Oil on paper painting of a boy constructing a small kite while seated by Argentine artist Raúl
Category
1960s Vintage Paper Kites
Materials
Oil, Paper
Alan SanbornRunning Through the Field with a Kite - Multi Layer Etching on Paper, 1978
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H 14 in W 12 in D 0.25 in
Running Through the Field with a Kite - Multi Layer Etching on Paper
By Alan Sanborn
Located in Soquel, CA
field, holding a kite. The outlines are slightly jittery, giving the piece a sense of movement. This
Category
1970s Modern Vintage Paper Kites
Materials
Paper, Ink, Etching
Original Vintage Poster Kandinsky Graphic Works Exhibition Munich Bauhaus Kites
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H 33.08 in W 23.23 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage Poster Kandinsky Graphic Works Exhibition Munich Bauhaus Kites
By Wassily Kandinsky
Located in London, GB
annual Festival of Kites in 1922, the text in black and red letters. Printed in Germany by Holzinger
Category
1960s German Vintage Paper Kites
Materials
Paper
Irene PattinsonMid Century Abstracted Landscape -- Flying A Kite at the Beach, 1959
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H 11 in W 25 in D 0.13 in
Mid Century Abstracted Landscape -- Flying A Kite at the Beach
By Irene Pattinson
Located in Soquel, CA
Playful abstracted watercolor of a beach scene by Irene Pattinson (American, 1909-1999). Signed and dated "Irene Pattinson 1959" in the lower right corner. Presented in a new French ...
Category
1950s American Modern Vintage Paper Kites
Materials
Paper, Watercolor, Pen
Set of 4 Antique Bird's Eggs Prints Shoveller - Ruff - Kite - Nuthatch - Dipper
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H 7.49 in W 4.93 in D 0.02 in
Set of 4 Antique Bird's Eggs Prints Shoveller - Ruff - Kite - Nuthatch - Dipper
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of four antique bird's eggs prints including the egg of a tawny owl, ruff, golden eagle, sand martin, redwing, nuthatch, sea gull, crossbill, lapwing, dipper, spoonbill, curlew, ...
Category
20th Century Vintage Paper Kites
Materials
Paper
Pair of 1950s Frederick Weinberg "Box Kite" Floor Lamps with Two Shelves
By Frederic Weinberg
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Two Mid-Century Modern Frederick Weinberg designed floor lamps. Featuring black angle iron construction with two perforated gold mesh steel shelves with black mesh top detail to each...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Kites
Materials
Steel
"Kite"
Located in Boston, MA
“Kite” by Olof Rudbeck custom framed, circa 1985, limited edition, Swedish originals 18th C
Category
20th Century Swedish Vintage Paper Kites
Materials
Paper, Wood
Wassily KandinskyOriginal Vintage Poster Kandinsky Graphic Works Exhibition Munich Bauhaus Kites, 1966
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H 33.08 in W 23.23 in
Original Vintage Poster Kandinsky Graphic Works Exhibition Munich Bauhaus Kites
By Wassily Kandinsky
Located in London, GB
annual Festival of Kites in 1922, the text in black and red letters. Printed in Germany by Holzinger
Category
1960s Abstract Vintage Paper Kites
Materials
Paper
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Vintage Paper Kites For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, there are several options of vintage paper kites available for sale. A selection of these works in the modern, abstract and Pop Art styles can be found today in our inventory. These items have been made for many years, with versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Adding a colorful piece of art to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — see the vintage paper kites on 1stDibs that include elements of gray, beige, blue, brown and more. These artworks have been a part of the life’s work for many artists, but the versions made by Théo Tobiasse, Kelly Fearing, Richard Smith, Ron Blumberg and Katherine Chang Liu are consistently popular. Each of these unique pieces was handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in lithograph, paper and etching.
How Much are Vintage Paper Kites?
Prices for pieces in our collection of vintage paper kites start at $450 and top out at $45,000 with the average selling for $1,400.
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