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Red plastic and white writing cinema or theater sign, 1960s
Red plastic and white writing cinema or theater sign, 1960s

Red plastic and white writing cinema or theater sign, 1960s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern red plastic and white writing cinema or theater sign, 1960s Rectangular cinema or theater sign.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Theater Signs

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Metal

Italian mid-century modern red plastic cinema or theater sign, 1960s
Italian mid-century modern red plastic cinema or theater sign, 1960s

Italian mid-century modern red plastic cinema or theater sign, 1960s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern red plastic and white writing cinema or theater sign, 1960s Rectangular cinema or theater sign.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Theater Signs

Materials

Metal

Midnight Theater, Signed Photograph by Michael DeCamp
Midnight Theater, Signed Photograph by Michael DeCamp

Midnight Theater, Signed Photograph by Michael DeCamp

By Michael DeCamp

Located in Long Island City, NY

Midnight Theater Michael DeCamp American (1928–2013) Date: circa 1975 Photograph, signed and numbered Edition of 50 Image Size: 16 x 23 inches Size: 20 x 27.5 in. (50.8 x 69.85 cm)

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1970s American Modern Vintage Theater Signs

Materials

Photographic Paper

Antique French Hand Hammered Copper Sign
Antique French Hand Hammered Copper Sign

Antique French Hand Hammered Copper Sign

$1,850 / set

H 18 in W 29.5 in D 0.5 in

Antique French Hand Hammered Copper Sign

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a 1900s copper pair of theater sign with big leather A. Bought sign handmade and constructed.

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20th Century French Arts and Crafts Vintage Theater Signs

Movie Theater Street Scene Painting by Helen L. Roberts, 20th Century
Movie Theater Street Scene Painting by Helen L. Roberts, 20th Century

Movie Theater Street Scene Painting by Helen L. Roberts, 20th Century

Located in San Francisco, CA

Street scene painting of figures outside of a theater, signed Helen L. Roberts. Framed oil on canvas.

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20th Century American Vintage Theater Signs

Materials

Canvas

Italian mid-century modern red plastic white writing cinema theatre signs, 1960s
Italian mid-century modern red plastic white writing cinema theatre signs, 1960s

Italian mid-century modern red plastic white writing cinema theatre signs, 1960s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern red plastic white writing cinema theatre signs, 1960s Set of four rectangular cinema or theater signs.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Theater Signs

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Metal

PELL signed vintage silver tone crystals theater mask designer brooch
PELL signed vintage silver tone crystals theater mask designer brooch

PELL signed vintage silver tone crystals theater mask designer brooch

Located in Palos Hills, IL

DETAILS • signed PELL • silver tone with crystals • vintage designer brooch MEASUREMENTS • CONDITION • very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear Sku 33 ...

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20th Century Vintage Theater Signs

American Ballet Theater Dancer Lupe Serrano, Signed by Jack Mitchell
American Ballet Theater Dancer Lupe Serrano, Signed by Jack Mitchell

American Ballet Theater Dancer Lupe Serrano, Signed by Jack Mitchell

By Jack Mitchell

Located in Senoia, GA

11 x 14" vintage silver gelatin photograph of American Ballet Theater ballerina Lupe Serrano performing, 1965. Signed on the print verso by Jack Mitchell.

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1960s Pop Art Vintage Theater Signs

Materials

Silver Gelatin

American Ballet Theater Dancer Lupe Serrano, Signed by Jack Mitchell
American Ballet Theater Dancer Lupe Serrano, Signed by Jack Mitchell

American Ballet Theater Dancer Lupe Serrano, Signed by Jack Mitchell

By Jack Mitchell

Located in Senoia, GA

11 x 14" vintage silver gelatin photograph of American Ballet Theater ballerina Lupe Serrano performing, 1965. Signed on the print verso by Jack Mitchell.

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1960s Pop Art Vintage Theater Signs

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Silver Gelatin

Theater of Shadows Indo-Filipino Batik Shadow Puppets Painting Signed Ayu
Theater of Shadows Indo-Filipino Batik Shadow Puppets Painting Signed Ayu

Theater of Shadows Indo-Filipino Batik Shadow Puppets Painting Signed Ayu

Located in Lomita, CA

Theater of Shadows Signed by Ayu, this richly detailed batik painting evokes the ceremonial beauty of Southeast Asia’s Wayang Kulit shadow puppetry.

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Late 20th Century Philippine Folk Art Vintage Theater Signs

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Textile, Bamboo

Charwomen in Theater
Charwomen in Theater

After Norman RockwellCharwomen in Theater, 1946

Price Upon Request

H 34.5 in W 28.5 in

Charwomen in Theater

By After Norman Rockwell

Located in Missouri, MO

Norman Rockwell "Charwomen in Theater" 1946 Lithograph Signed in Pencil Lower Right Numbered Lower Left 160/200 Site Size: approx 26 x 20 inches Framed Size: approx. 34.5 x 28.5 inc...

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Mid-20th Century American Realist Vintage Theater Signs

Materials

Lithograph

Color Lithograph of Japanese Kabuki Theater Figure, Pencil Signed and Numbered
Color Lithograph of Japanese Kabuki Theater Figure, Pencil Signed and Numbered

Color Lithograph of Japanese Kabuki Theater Figure, Pencil Signed and Numbered

Located in Miami, FL

Color Lithograph of Japanese Kabuki Theater Figure, Pencil Signed and Numbered Offered for sale is a color lithograph of a Japanese Kabuki theater male figure which is pencil singe...

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Late 20th Century American Anglo-Japanese Vintage Theater Signs

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Metal

Erik Bruhn in American Ballet Theater's 'Giselle', signed by Jack Mitchell
Erik Bruhn in American Ballet Theater's 'Giselle', signed by Jack Mitchell

Erik Bruhn in American Ballet Theater's 'Giselle', signed by Jack Mitchell

By Jack Mitchell

Located in Senoia, GA

11 x 14" vintage silver gelatin photograph of Erik Bruhn in costume for American Ballet Theater's 'Giselle' in 1967, signed by Jack Mitchell on the print recto.

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1960s Pop Art Vintage Theater Signs

Materials

Silver Gelatin

NOCTURNE Signed Lithograph, Black Women Theater Stage Night Sky Balloon Ribbons
NOCTURNE Signed Lithograph, Black Women Theater Stage Night Sky Balloon Ribbons

NOCTURNE Signed Lithograph, Black Women Theater Stage Night Sky Balloon Ribbons

By Hughie Lee-Smith

Located in Union City, NJ

Nocturne is an original limited edition lithograph by the African American artist Hughie Lee-Smith printed using hand lithography techniques on archival Arches paper, 100% acid free....

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1990s Contemporary Vintage Theater Signs

Materials

Lithograph

Welcome to Nowhere Mining Town Movie Stage Theater Prop Advertising Sign
Welcome to Nowhere Mining Town Movie Stage Theater Prop Advertising Sign

Welcome to Nowhere Mining Town Movie Stage Theater Prop Advertising Sign

$3,450Sale Price|20% Off

H 76.25 in W 97.25 in D 0.5 in

Welcome to Nowhere Mining Town Movie Stage Theater Prop Advertising Sign

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Large wooden town sign Welcome to Nowhere, has a coal miner on it holding a pick ax wearing a helmet. "Our Goal Is To Mine More Coal" this piece measures 97.25 inches wide X 64.5 inc...

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1950s American Vintage Theater Signs

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Wood

IL CASANOVA "Il Teatro de Dresda" Signed Lithograph, 1976 Italian Film, Theater
IL CASANOVA "Il Teatro de Dresda" Signed Lithograph, 1976 Italian Film, Theater

IL CASANOVA "Il Teatro de Dresda" Signed Lithograph, 1976 Italian Film, Theater

By Federico Fellini

Located in Union City, NJ

''Il Casanova - il teatro de Dresda'' (Casanova in the Theatre of Dresden) 'Il Casanova–il teatro di Dresda,' is a fine art limited edition color lithograph after an original drawi...

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1980s Contemporary Vintage Theater Signs

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Lithograph

Japanese Signed Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Mask of Doji, Early Showa Period
Japanese Signed Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Mask of Doji, Early Showa Period

Japanese Signed Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Mask of Doji, Early Showa Period

Located in Studio City, CA

The mask is handcrafted and hand-carved from natural wood and is signed by the maker. This mask is of the immortal character Doji who symbolizes perpetual and eternal youth ("doji"...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Theater Signs

Materials

Wood

Duke Ellington, Paramount Theater, 1947

Duke Ellington, Paramount Theater, 1947

By William Gottlieb

Located in Santa Monica, CA

William Gottlieb 1917-2006 Duke Ellington, Paramount Theater, 1947 Signed & titled in ink on recto; signed & titled in ink with the photographer's copyright stamp on verso Gelatin si...

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1940s Vintage Theater Signs

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Silver Gelatin

Japanese Signed Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Mask of Chujo, Early Showa Period
Japanese Signed Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Mask of Chujo, Early Showa Period

Japanese Signed Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Mask of Chujo, Early Showa Period

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautiful, wonderfully crafted, alluring mask made for Japanese Noh theatre. The mask is handcrafted and hand-carved from natural wood and is signed by the maker, clearly a mast...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Theater Signs

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Wood, Paint

Japanese Signed Showa Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Mask of Buddhist Monk Shunkan
Japanese Signed Showa Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Mask of Buddhist Monk Shunkan

Japanese Signed Showa Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Mask of Buddhist Monk Shunkan

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautifully carved, wonderfully crafted, highly engaging mask made for Japanese Noh theatre. The mask is handcrafted and hand carved from natural wood and is signed and sealed b...

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20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Theater Signs

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Wood

Japanese Signed Waka-Onna or Ko-Omote Wood Carved Noh Theater Mask, Showa 1900s
Japanese Signed Waka-Onna or Ko-Omote Wood Carved Noh Theater Mask, Showa 1900s

Japanese Signed Waka-Onna or Ko-Omote Wood Carved Noh Theater Mask, Showa 1900s

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautiful, wonderfully crafted, alluring mask made for Japanese Noh theater. This mask is handcrafted and hand-carved from natural wood and signed/sealed by the maker on the under...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Theater Signs

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Wood, Paint

Japanese Signed Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Omi-Onna Mask with Custom Box 1900s
Japanese Signed Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Omi-Onna Mask with Custom Box 1900s

Japanese Signed Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Omi-Onna Mask with Custom Box 1900s

Located in Studio City, CA

A truly beautiful, wonderfully crafted, alluring female mask made for the Japanese Noh theatre. This mask is handcrafted and carved from natural wood and lacquer. Omi-Onna's (...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Theater Signs

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Wood

Japanese Signed Showa Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Mask of Demon Hashihime 橋姫
Japanese Signed Showa Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Mask of Demon Hashihime 橋姫

Japanese Signed Showa Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Mask of Demon Hashihime 橋姫

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautiful, wonderfully crafted, grotesquely alluring mask made for Japanese Noh theatre. The mask is handcrafted and hand-carved from natural wood and is signed by the maker. Th...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Theater Signs

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Wood, Paint

Jewel of Theater Bracelet Featuring Two Snakes
Jewel of Theater Bracelet Featuring Two Snakes

Jewel of Theater Bracelet Featuring Two Snakes

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Not Signed - Golden metal theater bracelet featuring two snakes.

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1960s Vintage Theater Signs

20th century Painting on wood signed S. Gil of a cellist in a theater in Paris
20th century Painting on wood signed S. Gil of a cellist in a theater in Paris

20th century Painting on wood signed S. Gil of a cellist in a theater in Paris

Located in Meulebeke, BE

France / 1980 / painting / S. Gil / wood / Mid-century / Vintage Painting on a wooden panel of the famous French musician Jacques Offenbach. Signed on the back of the panel: S. Gil ...

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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Theater Signs

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Wood

Theater Golden Cuff Bracelet, Circa 1920-1930's
Theater Golden Cuff Bracelet, Circa 1920-1930's

Theater Golden Cuff Bracelet, Circa 1920-1930's

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Openworked gilted metal cuff bracelet paved with rhinestones. Circa 1920-1930's. Theater jewellery, not signed. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: C...

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20th Century Vintage Theater Signs

"At the Theater, " Late Art Deco Oil Painting by Kummer, 1950
"At the Theater, " Late Art Deco Oil Painting by Kummer, 1950

"At the Theater, " Late Art Deco Oil Painting by Kummer, 1950

By Erwin George Kummer

Located in Philadelphia, PA

In the background, he includes a stage, spotlight and rows of theater seats. The painting is signed and dated (1950).

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1950s American Vintage Theater Signs

Materials

Canvas

Vintage Red Live Entertainment Tonight Neon Sign
Vintage Red Live Entertainment Tonight Neon Sign

Vintage Red Live Entertainment Tonight Neon Sign

Located in Chicago, IL

Ideal for home bars, theaters, or entertainment venues, this sign is a must-have for anyone looking to create an inviting atmosphere that celebrates the joy of live performances.

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20th Century American Post-Modern Vintage Theater Signs

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Metal

Dancers Lar Lubovitch, Jeanne Solan, Sally Trammell & Ernest Pagnano, Signed
Dancers Lar Lubovitch, Jeanne Solan, Sally Trammell & Ernest Pagnano, Signed

Dancers Lar Lubovitch, Jeanne Solan, Sally Trammell & Ernest Pagnano, Signed

By Jack Mitchell

Located in Senoia, GA

11 x 14" vintage silver gelatin photograph of dancers Lar Lubovitch, Jeanne Solan, Sally Trammell & Ernest Pagnano performing at New York's Public Theater in 1971. Signed by Jack...

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1970s Pop Art Vintage Theater Signs

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Silver Gelatin

Vintage Print Silver Gelatin Signed Photograph Poet Allen Ginsberg Howl Photo
Vintage Print Silver Gelatin Signed Photograph Poet Allen Ginsberg Howl Photo

Vintage Print Silver Gelatin Signed Photograph Poet Allen Ginsberg Howl Photo

By Fred McDarrah

Located in Surfside, FL

Allen Ginsberg reading Howl and other poems at Living Theater in 1959. signed in ink and with photographer stamp verso and hand written title.

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Vintage Theater Signs

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

La Mama Experimental Theatre Club founder Ellen Stewart, signed by Jack Mitchell
La Mama Experimental Theatre Club founder Ellen Stewart, signed by Jack Mitchell

La Mama Experimental Theatre Club founder Ellen Stewart, signed by Jack Mitchell

By Jack Mitchell

Located in Senoia, GA

11 x 14" vintage silver gelatin photograph of La Mama Experimental Theatre Club founder Ellen Stewart, photographed onstage in her theater in 1974. It is signed by Jack Mitchell on t...

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1970s Pop Art Vintage Theater Signs

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Silver Gelatin

Andy Warhol with the cast of his play "Pork" at La Mama, signed by Jack Mitchell
Andy Warhol with the cast of his play "Pork" at La Mama, signed by Jack Mitchell

Andy Warhol with the cast of his play "Pork" at La Mama, signed by Jack Mitchell

By Jack Mitchell

Located in Senoia, GA

11 x 14" vintage silver gelatin photograph of Andy Warhol on stage with the cast of his play "Pork" at La Mama Experimental Theater Club, 1971. Signed by Jack Mitchell on the verso.

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1970s Pop Art Vintage Theater Signs

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Silver Gelatin

Andy Warhol with the cast of his play "Pork" at La Mama, signed by Jack Mitchell
Andy Warhol with the cast of his play "Pork" at La Mama, signed by Jack Mitchell

Andy Warhol with the cast of his play "Pork" at La Mama, signed by Jack Mitchell

By Jack Mitchell

Located in Senoia, GA

11 x 14" vintage silver gelatin photograph of Andy Warhol with the cast of his play "Pork" at La Mama Experimental Theater Club, 1971.. Signed by Jack Mitchell on the verso.

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1970s Pop Art Vintage Theater Signs

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Silver Gelatin

At the Theatre: Melisande, Art Deco Screenprint by Erte
At the Theatre: Melisande, Art Deco Screenprint by Erte

At the Theatre: Melisande, Art Deco Screenprint by Erte

By Erte - Romain de Tirtoff

Located in Long Island City, NY

Melisande by Erté, Russian (1892–1990) Portfolio: At the Theater Suite Date: 1983 Screenprint, signed and numbered in pencil Edition of AP Image Size: 22.5 x 17 inches Size: 30 in. x...

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1980s Art Deco Vintage Theater Signs

Materials

Screen

Italian Modernist Abstract Drawing, Gestural Lines
Italian Modernist Abstract Drawing, Gestural Lines

Italian Modernist Abstract Drawing, Gestural Lines

By Agostino Ferrari

Located in Surfside, FL

These made up the Theater of Sign. From 1972 to 1975 he sought to determine the psychological reactions that colors produced in him, and in particular the interrelationships of these...

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Late 20th Century Modern Vintage Theater Signs

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Conté, Charcoal, Crayon, Mixed Media

1948 "A Hysterical Map of Yellowstone National Park" by Jolly Lindgren, 2nd Ed.
1948 "A Hysterical Map of Yellowstone National Park" by Jolly Lindgren, 2nd Ed.

1948 "A Hysterical Map of Yellowstone National Park" by Jolly Lindgren, 2nd Ed.

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

After returning from military service, Jolly Lindgren opened a commercial art studio in Spokane, Washington, where he made signs for local theaters. His older brother Ott joined him ...

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1940s American Vintage Theater Signs

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Paper

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1950s Illuminated Theater Sign “Cisza”, Meaning “Silence”
1950s Illuminated Theater Sign “Cisza”, Meaning “Silence”

1950s Illuminated Theater Sign “Cisza”, Meaning “Silence”

Located in Warsaw, PL

An original polish theatrical signboard from the 1950s, which used to be installed above the entrance door to the theatre hall or the rehearsal room. Construction: Solid steel co...

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1950s Polish Industrial Vintage Theater Signs

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Steel

Brass Theater Marquee From The 1960's
Brass Theater Marquee From The 1960's

Brass Theater Marquee From The 1960's

Unavailable

H 28 in W 68 in D 8 in

Brass Theater Marquee From The 1960's

Located in South Pasadena, CA

Illuminated theater marquee sign framed in brass with lights.

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1960s Vintage Theater Signs

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Metal

1970s Movie Theater Light Up Marquee Sign
1970s Movie Theater Light Up Marquee Sign

1970s Movie Theater Light Up Marquee Sign

Unavailable

H 50 in W 32 in D 12 in

1970s Movie Theater Light Up Marquee Sign

Located in Orange, CA

Wizard of Oz and extra slides Perfect to light up any room!   

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1970s Vintage Theater Signs

Materials

Wood

Late 19 Century Original canvas Painting 230 cm, sign
Late 19 Century Original canvas Painting 230 cm, sign

Late 19 Century Original canvas Painting 230 cm, sign

Unavailable

H 90.56 in W 0.4 in D 66.93 in

Late 19 Century Original canvas Painting 230 cm, sign

Located in Denia, ES

Large original painting decorative from Theater, period late 19 century. sign Lillo 230 cm

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20th Century Spanish Baroque Revival Vintage Theater Signs

Materials

Canvas

Late 19 Century Original canvas Painting 230 cm, sign
Late 19 Century Original canvas Painting 230 cm, sign

Late 19 Century Original canvas Painting 230 cm, sign

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H 90.56 in W 0.4 in D 66.93 in

Late 19 Century Original canvas Painting 230 cm, sign

Located in Denia, ES

Large original painting decorative from Theater, period late 19 century. sign Lillo 230 cm

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20th Century Spanish Baroque Revival Vintage Theater Signs

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Canvas

1952 Original Full Size Movie Poster Ernest Hemingway's, "Great White Hunter"
1952 Original Full Size Movie Poster Ernest Hemingway's, "Great White Hunter"

1952 Original Full Size Movie Poster Ernest Hemingway's, "Great White Hunter"

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Original rolled three-sheet movie theater display poster, signed and numbered. Staring Oscar winner Gregory Peck with Joan Bennett and Robert Preston.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Theater Signs

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Paper

Stevie Wonder Harlem - Archival Fine Art Limited Edition Black and White Print
Stevie Wonder Harlem - Archival Fine Art Limited Edition Black and White Print

Stevie Wonder Harlem - Archival Fine Art Limited Edition Black and White Print

By Allan Tannenbaum

Located in New York, NY

Stevie Wonder gives an impromptu concert during a visit to the Dance Theater of Harlem in 1976. Signed and numbered by the Photographer Image size 14" X 20" on 20" X 24" paper.

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1970s Vintage Theater Signs

Materials

Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment

Red plastic and white writing cinema or theater sign, 1960s
Red plastic and white writing cinema or theater sign, 1960s

Red plastic and white writing cinema or theater sign, 1960s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern red plastic and white writing cinema or theater sign, 1960s Rectangular cinema or theater sign.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Theater Signs

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Metal

Red plastic and white writing cinema or theater sign, 1960s
Red plastic and white writing cinema or theater sign, 1960s

Red plastic and white writing cinema or theater sign, 1960s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern red plastic and white writing cinema or theater sign, 1960s Rectangular cinema or theater sign.

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Theater Signs

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Metal

Vintage Drive-in Theater Snack Bar Jumbo Snack Signs
Vintage Drive-in Theater Snack Bar Jumbo Snack Signs

Vintage Drive-in Theater Snack Bar Jumbo Snack Signs

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Fantastic hand-painted Drive-In theater snack bar signs. Appear to have been later used at drive-in restaurant.

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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Vintage Theater Signs

Materials

Metal

New York Nightlife Post Impressionist Painting Anonymous Artist New York 1950s
New York Nightlife Post Impressionist Painting Anonymous Artist New York 1950s

New York Nightlife Post Impressionist Painting Anonymous Artist New York 1950s

Located in Miami, FL

Untitled casein on paper Mid Century Modern Post Impressionist painting by an anonymous New York artist.  Depicting telltale signs of an evening in New York City, theater sign, Radio...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Theater Signs

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Paint, Paper

Melisande (framed hand signed serigraph)
Melisande (framed hand signed serigraph)

Melisande (framed hand signed serigraph)

By Erté

Located in Aventura, FL

Serigraph in colors on paper from At the Theater Suite. Hand signed by Erte lower right.

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1980s Art Deco Vintage Theater Signs

Materials

Paper, Screen

Italian mid-century modern black metal silver plastic cinema light sign, 1960s
Italian mid-century modern black metal silver plastic cinema light sign, 1960s

Italian mid-century modern black metal silver plastic cinema light sign, 1960s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern black metal silver plastic cinema light sign, 1960s Elongated rectangular cinema or theater light sign.

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1960s Italian Vintage Theater Signs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Print Silver Gelatin Signed Photograph Poet Allen Ginsberg Howl Photo
Vintage Print Silver Gelatin Signed Photograph Poet Allen Ginsberg Howl Photo

Vintage Print Silver Gelatin Signed Photograph Poet Allen Ginsberg Howl Photo

By Fred McDarrah

Located in Surfside, FL

Allen Ginsberg reading Howl and other poems at Living Theater in 1959. signed in ink and with photographer stamp verso and hand written title.

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Vintage Theater Signs

Materials

Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Italian Modernist Abstract Drawing, Gestural Lines
Italian Modernist Abstract Drawing, Gestural Lines

Italian Modernist Abstract Drawing, Gestural Lines

By Agostino Ferrari

Located in Surfside, FL

These made up the Theater of Sign. From 1972 to 1975 he sought to determine the psychological reactions that colors produced in him, and in particular the interrelationships of these...

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Late 20th Century Modern Vintage Theater Signs

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Conté, Charcoal, Crayon, Mixed Media

Italian Modernist Abstract Drawing, Gestural Lines
Italian Modernist Abstract Drawing, Gestural Lines

Italian Modernist Abstract Drawing, Gestural Lines

By Agostino Ferrari

Located in Surfside, FL

These made up the Theater of Sign. From 1972 to 1975 he sought to determine the psychological reactions that colors produced in him, and in particular the interrelationships of these...

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Late 20th Century Modern Vintage Theater Signs

Materials

Conté, Charcoal, Crayon, Mixed Media

James Cunningham Dance Co. nude at Judson Dance Theater, signed exhibition print
James Cunningham Dance Co. nude at Judson Dance Theater, signed exhibition print

James Cunningham Dance Co. nude at Judson Dance Theater, signed exhibition print

By Jack Mitchell

Located in Senoia, GA

James Cunningham Dance Company performing nude in animal masks at Judson Dance Theater, photographed in 1971. This is a vintage gelatin silver print, selenium toned, made by hand by ...

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1980s Pop Art Vintage Theater Signs

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Silver Gelatin

Signed Terracotta “Greek Theater” Mask
Signed Terracotta “Greek Theater” Mask

Signed Terracotta “Greek Theater” Mask

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H 9.5 in W 7.25 in D 3.25 in

Signed Terracotta “Greek Theater” Mask

Located in Bradenton, FL

A handmade terracotta pottery art ‘Greek Theatre’ style mask. Angular features are decorated with cerulean blue and olive-green highlights. Arched eyebrows give the look of cat ears,...

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Late 20th Century Folk Art Vintage Theater Signs

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Terracotta

HIROSHI SUGIMOTO: Theaters [Deluxe Edition with Signed Photogravure]
HIROSHI SUGIMOTO: Theaters [Deluxe Edition with Signed Photogravure]

HIROSHI SUGIMOTO: Theaters [Deluxe Edition with Signed Photogravure]

By Hiroshi Sugimoto

Located in New York, NY

SUGIMOTO, Hiroshi. Theaters. By Hans Belting. 224 pp. Text illustrated with 95 black and white illustrations and accompanied by an original Sugimoto photogravure 435 x 540 mm, signed...

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Late 20th Century Abstract Vintage Theater Signs

Japanese Signed Okame Ko-omote Noh Theater Mask
Japanese Signed Okame Ko-omote Noh Theater Mask

Japanese Signed Okame Ko-omote Noh Theater Mask

Located in Studio City, CA

A truly beautiful, intricately detailed, alluring mask made for a Japanese Noh theater actor. This well done, high class mask is handcrafted and carved from natural wood. The arti...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Theater Signs

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Wood

CAST PARTY Signed Lithograph, Modern Portrait, Theater Party Broadway Show
CAST PARTY Signed Lithograph, Modern Portrait, Theater Party Broadway Show

CAST PARTY Signed Lithograph, Modern Portrait, Theater Party Broadway Show

By Robin Morris

Located in Union City, NJ

CAST PARTY , Confetti, Broadway Show by the woman artist Robin Morris, is an original limited edition lithograph printed using hand lithography techniques on archival Arches paper, ...

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1980s Art Deco Vintage Theater Signs

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Lithograph

Paris : Snow on Atelier Theater in Montmartre - Original oil on canvas, signed
Paris : Snow on Atelier Theater in Montmartre - Original oil on canvas, signed

Paris : Snow on Atelier Theater in Montmartre - Original oil on canvas, signed

By Robert Savary

Located in Paris, IDF

Robert SAVARY Paris : Snow on Atelier Theater in Montmartre, 1969 Original oil on canvas Signed bottom left Signed, titled and dated on the back On canvas 24 x 33 cm (c. 10 x 12 in)...

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1960s Modern Vintage Theater Signs

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Oil

IL CASANOVA "Il Teatro de Dresda" Signed Lithograph, 1976 Italian Film, Theater
IL CASANOVA "Il Teatro de Dresda" Signed Lithograph, 1976 Italian Film, Theater

IL CASANOVA "Il Teatro de Dresda" Signed Lithograph, 1976 Italian Film, Theater

By Federico Fellini

Located in Union City, NJ

''Il Casanova - il teatro de Dresda'' (Casanova in the Theatre of Dresden) was published in 1986 as a limited edition of 750 signed and numbered lithographs for the World Federation ...

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1980s Contemporary Vintage Theater Signs

Materials

Lithograph

IL CASANOVA "Il Teatro de Dresda" Signed Lithograph, 1976 Italian Film, Theater
IL CASANOVA "Il Teatro de Dresda" Signed Lithograph, 1976 Italian Film, Theater

IL CASANOVA "Il Teatro de Dresda" Signed Lithograph, 1976 Italian Film, Theater

By Federico Fellini

Located in Union City, NJ

''Il Casanova - il teatro de Dresda'' (Casanova in the Theatre of Dresden) was published in 1986 as a limited edition of 750 signed and numbered lithographs for the World Federation ...

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1980s Contemporary Vintage Theater Signs

Materials

Lithograph

Japanese Signed Showa Carved Wood Kyogen Noh Theater Raccoon Dog Tanuki Mask
Japanese Signed Showa Carved Wood Kyogen Noh Theater Raccoon Dog Tanuki Mask

Japanese Signed Showa Carved Wood Kyogen Noh Theater Raccoon Dog Tanuki Mask

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautiful, wonderfully crafted, quite engaging mask made for Japanese Kyogen Noh theatre. This mask is quite rare much like the Kitsune fox mask which this is sometimes confused f...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Theater Signs

Materials

Wood, Paint

NOCTURNE Signed Lithograph Black Women Theater Stage Dark Blue Night Sky Balloon
NOCTURNE Signed Lithograph Black Women Theater Stage Dark Blue Night Sky Balloon

NOCTURNE Signed Lithograph Black Women Theater Stage Dark Blue Night Sky Balloon

By Hughie Lee-Smith

Located in Union City, NJ

Nocturne is an original limited edition lithograph by the African American artist Hughie Lee-Smith printed using hand lithography techniques on archival Arches paper, 100% acid free....

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1990s Contemporary Vintage Theater Signs

Materials

Lithograph

IL CASANOVA "Il Teatro de Dresda" Signed Lithograph, 1976 Italian Film, Theater
IL CASANOVA "Il Teatro de Dresda" Signed Lithograph, 1976 Italian Film, Theater

IL CASANOVA "Il Teatro de Dresda" Signed Lithograph, 1976 Italian Film, Theater

By Federico Fellini

Located in Union City, NJ

''Il Casanova - il teatro de Dresda'' (Casanova in the Theatre of Dresden) 'Il Casanova–il teatro di Dresda,' is a fine art limited edition color lithograph after an original drawi...

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1980s Contemporary Vintage Theater Signs

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Lithograph

IL CASANOVA "Il Teatro de Dresda" Signed Lithograph, 1976 Italian Film, Theater
IL CASANOVA "Il Teatro de Dresda" Signed Lithograph, 1976 Italian Film, Theater

IL CASANOVA "Il Teatro de Dresda" Signed Lithograph, 1976 Italian Film, Theater

By Federico Fellini

Located in Union City, NJ

''Il Casanova - il teatro de Dresda'' (Casanova in the Theatre of Dresden) 'Il Casanova–il teatro di Dresda,' is a fine art limited edition color lithograph after an original drawi...

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1980s Contemporary Vintage Theater Signs

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Lithograph

IL CASANOVA "Il Teatro de Dresda" Signed Lithograph, 1976 Italian Film, Theater
IL CASANOVA "Il Teatro de Dresda" Signed Lithograph, 1976 Italian Film, Theater

IL CASANOVA "Il Teatro de Dresda" Signed Lithograph, 1976 Italian Film, Theater

By Federico Fellini

Located in Union City, NJ

''Il Casanova - il teatro de Dresda'' (Casanova in the Theatre of Dresden) 'Il Casanova–il teatro di Dresda,' is a fine art limited edition color lithograph by Frederico Fellini (1...

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1980s Contemporary Vintage Theater Signs

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Lithograph

Japanese Signed Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Mask of Shojo, Early Showa Period
Japanese Signed Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Mask of Shojo, Early Showa Period

Japanese Signed Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Mask of Shojo, Early Showa Period

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautiful, wonderfully crafted, alluring mask made for Japanese Noh theater. This mask is handcrafted and carved from natural wood and is signed by its maker, clearly a master of ...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Theater Signs

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Wood

AT THE CAT CLUB Signed Lithograph Pop Art Portrait, White Pearls, Theater Makeup
AT THE CAT CLUB Signed Lithograph Pop Art Portrait, White Pearls, Theater Makeup

AT THE CAT CLUB Signed Lithograph Pop Art Portrait, White Pearls, Theater Makeup

By Robin Morris

Located in Union City, NJ

AT THE CAT CLUB by the woman artist Robin Morris, is an original limited edition lithograph printed using hand lithography techniques(not a photo reproduction or digital print) on ar...

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1980s Art Deco Vintage Theater Signs

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Lithograph

AT THE CAT CLUB Signed Lithograph Pop Art Portrait, White Pearls, Theater Makeup
AT THE CAT CLUB Signed Lithograph Pop Art Portrait, White Pearls, Theater Makeup

AT THE CAT CLUB Signed Lithograph Pop Art Portrait, White Pearls, Theater Makeup

By Robin Morris

Located in Union City, NJ

AT THE CAT CLUB by the woman artist Robin Morris, is an original limited edition lithograph printed using hand lithography techniques(not a photo reproduction or digital print) on ar...

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1980s Art Deco Vintage Theater Signs

Materials

Lithograph

Japanese Signed Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Mask of Shojo, Early Showa Period
Japanese Signed Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Mask of Shojo, Early Showa Period

Japanese Signed Hand Carved Wood Noh Theater Mask of Shojo, Early Showa Period

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautiful, wonderfully crafted, alluring mask made for Japanese Noh theatre. The mask is handcrafted and hand carved from natural wood and is signed by the maker. This mask ...

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Mid-20th Century Showa Vintage Theater Signs

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Wood, Lacquer

Crusade in Europe by Dwight D. Eisnehower, Signed First Trade Edition, 1948
Crusade in Europe by Dwight D. Eisnehower, Signed First Trade Edition, 1948

Crusade in Europe by Dwight D. Eisnehower, Signed First Trade Edition, 1948

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

First trade edition, with numerous illustrations and maps, including four double-page color maps of the European theater and battlefields, signed by the author in full on the half ti...

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1940s American Vintage Theater Signs

Crusade in Europe by General Dwight D. Eisnehower, Signed First Edition, 1948
Crusade in Europe by General Dwight D. Eisnehower, Signed First Edition, 1948

Crusade in Europe by General Dwight D. Eisnehower, Signed First Edition, 1948

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

First trade edition bound in full calfskin leather with matching cloth slipcase and numerous illustrations and maps, including four double-page color maps of the European theater and...

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1940s Vintage Theater Signs

Powerful Japanese Antique Forest God Mask Tengu Dramatic Nose
Powerful Japanese Antique Forest God Mask Tengu Dramatic Nose

Powerful Japanese Antique Forest God Mask Tengu Dramatic Nose

Located in South Burlington, VT

This powerful and signed Japanese antique theater mask of Tengu is an extraordinary example of this character with its dramatic and spectacular face and nose.

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Vintage Theater Signs

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Wood, Lacquer

"Kabuki Colors" Expressionist Mixed Media
"Kabuki Colors" Expressionist Mixed Media

"Kabuki Colors" Expressionist Mixed Media

By Albert Christ-Janer

Located in Houston, TX

Expressionist textured painting inspired by Japanese woodblock print colors of the Kabuki Theater. The work is signed, titled, and dated by the artist.

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1960s Expressionist Vintage Theater Signs

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Gesso, Oil

Joseph Heller - Catch-22: Signed First Edition
Joseph Heller - Catch-22: Signed First Edition

Joseph Heller - Catch-22: Signed First Edition

By Joseph Heller

Located in New York, NY

Joseph Heller 11/25/68 The Ambassador Theater". A rare signed first edition of Heller's masterpiece, a classic of 20th-century American literature.

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1960s American Vintage Theater Signs

McBreen Building Theater Sign
McBreen Building Theater Sign

McBreen Building Theater Sign

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H 32 in W 9 in D 124 in

McBreen Building Theater Sign

Located in Aurora, OR

Built in the 1883 at 65 Morrison street, the building was converted from a general store to a theater sometime during the early 20th century. This sign, visible in the 1970 photograp...

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Mid-20th Century Vintage Theater Signs

Hand-Painted Adult Theater Sign
Hand-Painted Adult Theater Sign

Hand-Painted Adult Theater Sign

Located in Seattle, WA

This hand-painted wood sign sports great colors and wonderful period graphics advertising a sinfully naughty yet delightful pleasure.

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1970s American Vintage Theater Signs

Vintage Theater Marquee Letter T, Lighted
Vintage Theater Marquee Letter T, Lighted

Vintage Theater Marquee Letter T, Lighted

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H 36 in W 15 in D 5.5 in

Vintage Theater Marquee Letter T, Lighted

Located in Dallas, TX

This large illuminated letter T comes from the vintage theater marquees of the past. Yes, this letter may have shined brightly on Broadway or made an appearance at the Fox Theatre. T...

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1940s American Vintage Theater Signs

Art Deco Theater Design Ink and Wash Painting early signed work J Dupuy
Art Deco Theater Design Ink and Wash Painting early signed work J Dupuy

Art Deco Theater Design Ink and Wash Painting early signed work J Dupuy

By Jean Dupuy

Located in FR

Ink and Wash signed J Dupuy Theater Design Art Deco Stage Decoration Original painting / drawing We believe this to be an early work by this artist (of which there are very few rema...

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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage Theater Signs

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Ink, Watercolor

Paul Jouve Period Original French Drawing Most of Lion by Raylambert, 1940
Paul Jouve Period Original French Drawing Most of Lion by Raylambert, 1940

Paul Jouve Period Original French Drawing Most of Lion by Raylambert, 1940

By Paul Jouve, Ray Lambert

Located in Denia, ES

The sketch fascinates him as well as painting, advertising, letter sign, theater decoration, woodcut, lithography, decoration or teaching.

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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Theater Signs

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Paper

Paul Jouve Period Original French Drawing Most of Lion by Raylambert, 1940
Paul Jouve Period Original French Drawing Most of Lion by Raylambert, 1940

Paul Jouve Period Original French Drawing Most of Lion by Raylambert, 1940

By Paul Jouve, Ray Lambert

Located in Denia, ES

The sketch fascinates him as well as painting, advertising, letter sign, theater decoration, woodcut, lithography, decoration or teaching.

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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Theater Signs

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Paper

1950s Illuminated Theater Sign “Cisza”, Meaning “Silence”
1950s Illuminated Theater Sign “Cisza”, Meaning “Silence”

1950s Illuminated Theater Sign “Cisza”, Meaning “Silence”

Located in Warsaw, PL

An original polish theatrical signboard from the 1950s, which used to be installed above the entrance door to the theater hall or the rehearsal room. Construction: Solid steel co...

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1950s Polish Industrial Vintage Theater Signs

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Steel

1950s Illuminated Theater Sign “CISZA”, Meaning “Silence”
1950s Illuminated Theater Sign “CISZA”, Meaning “Silence”

1950s Illuminated Theater Sign “CISZA”, Meaning “Silence”

Located in Warsaw, PL

An original polish theatrical signboard from the 1950s, which used to be installed above the entrance door to the theater hall or the rehearsal room. Construction: Solid steel cover...

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1950s Polish Industrial Vintage Theater Signs

Materials

Steel

1950s Illuminated Theater Sign “Cisza”, Meaning “Silence”
1950s Illuminated Theater Sign “Cisza”, Meaning “Silence”

1950s Illuminated Theater Sign “Cisza”, Meaning “Silence”

Located in Warsaw, PL

An original polish theatrical signboard from the 1950s, which used to be installed above the entrance door to the theatre hall or the rehearsal room. Construction: Solid steel co...

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1950s Polish Industrial Vintage Theater Signs

Materials

Steel

Arabia Finland Platter
Arabia Finland Platter

Arabia Finland Platter

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H 3.25 in Dm 19.5 in

Arabia Finland Platter

Located in Montecito, CA

An oversized glazed pottery platter/bowl.The subject matter is a playful twist on the tragicomic motifs of classical theater. Signed on back with initials.

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20th Century Finnish Vintage Theater Signs

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Pottery

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