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Jasper Johns-Works in Progress
By (After) Jasper Johns
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Exhibition poster for Moderna Museet, Abretsprocesser Grafik, 1980 Printed by Jernstrom Offset.
Category
20th Century Pop Art Prints and Multiples
Materials
Offset
Oscar Niemeyer: Works in Progress, Hard Cover with Dust Jacket, 1958
By Oscar Niemeyer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Oscar Niemeyer: Works in Progress,
Hard Cover with Dust Jacket, 1958
Second Printing
Printed in
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Books
Materials
Paper
Jasper Johns - Works in Progress - 1980 Offset Lithograph - SIGNED
By Jasper Johns
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Paper Size: 39.25 x 27.5 inches ( 99.695 x 69.85 cm )
Image Size: 26 x 18.25 inches ( 66.04 x 46.355 cm )
Framed: No
Condition: B: Very Good Condition, with signs of handling or age
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Category
1980s Pop Art Prints and Multiples
Materials
Screen
$720 Sale Price
20% Off
H 39.25 in W 27.5 in
Victorian Wicker Sewing Stand
Located in Miami Beach, FL
trim, an under basket for works in progress and bead work. It is ornately woven with a removable lid
Category
Antique 1890s American Victorian Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Wicker
English 1920s Large Charcoal Life Drawing
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
in sculptural form and the works in progress seen clipped to the easels. A hazy sepia tone infuses a
Category
20th Century English Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
Antique Wicker Martha Washington Sewing Stand
Located in Miami Beach, FL
compartments have hinged tops and the centre compartment has as pullout / pull-out basket for works in progress
Category
Vintage 1920s American American Colonial Industrial and Work Tables
Materials
Wicker
Lunch in the Studio
By Gail Norfleet
Located in Dallas, TX
, paintbrushes, fresh flowers, works in progress and painted wicker chairs form colorful patterns with creative
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Interior Prints
Materials
Monotype, Paper
Angular Octagon Big Hoop Earrings 14 Karat Solid Gold Maximalist Handmade
By Zelveti
Located in Patchogue, NY
is also beautiful in its own right. This is a reminder that we are all works in progress and that our
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Hoop Earrings
Materials
Gold
Tristan Eaton Rare Hardcover Book with Custom Slipcase Trouble #2
By Tristan Eaton
Located in Draper, UT
TROUBLE 2 you’ll find some of my favorite painting & mural projects, inspirations and works in progress
Category
2010s More Art
Materials
Archival Paper, Magazine Paper
$500
H 10.62 in W 8.62 in D 1.3 in
Tenochititlan Large Red Cast Aluminium Candleholder by Laudani & Romanelli
By Driade, Laudani & Romanelli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
during the furniture salon. recent works and/or works in progress include a shop/gallery in Hong Kong, a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Candle Holders
Materials
Aluminum
$396 / item
H 18.1 in W 18.7 in D 8.2 in
Burning Motel Memories (Strange Love) - Polaroid, Contemporary
By Stefanie Schneider
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
all works in progress, and perhaps, in doing so, it demands the recognition of these shared human
Category
2010s Contemporary Color Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
$757
H 15.75 in W 19.69 in D 0.04 in
Family scene, children dog and pup, French painting by Delacroix' prodigy friend
Located in Norwich, GB
constructively criticise each others artworks and works in progress.
In 1825, Poterlet travelled to England
Category
1820s Academic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$1,850
H 21.26 in W 19.69 in D 0.4 in
Meridiana Chair in Transparent by Christophe Pillet for Driade
By Driade, Christophe Pillet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
at many other prestige venues. Among his most recent works or works in progress, we cite a set of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Meridiana Chair in White by Christophe Pillet for Driade
By Driade, Christophe Pillet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
at many other prestige venues. Among his most recent works or works in progress, we cite a set of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Palm Springs Palm Trees II (Californication) - Polaroid, Contemporary, Color
By Stefanie Schneider
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
narratives. It challenges us to accept that we are all works in progress, and perhaps, in doing so, it
Category
2010s Contemporary Color Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
Stefanie SchneiderPalm Springs Palm Trees II (Californication) - Polaroid, Contemporary, Color, 2016
$3,000
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 0.04 in
Untitled (Traintracks) - based on a Polaroid
By Stefanie Schneider
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
us to accept that we are all works in progress, and perhaps, in doing so, it demands the recognition
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
$931
H 19.69 in W 19.69 in D 0.04 in
The End (Sidewinder) - based on a Polaroid
By Stefanie Schneider
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
accept that we are all works in progress, and perhaps, in doing so, it demands the recognition of these
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Color Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
$2,300
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 0.04 in
Untitled (Cathy and Shannon) - Contemporary, 21st Century, Polaroid
By Stefanie Schneider
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
us to accept that we are all works in progress, and perhaps, in doing so, it demands the recognition
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
$380
H 7.88 in W 7.88 in D 0.04 in
Magic Mountain 12 (Memories of Green) - based on a Polaroid, analog, 21st Centur
By Stefanie Schneider
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
us to accept that we are all works in progress, and perhaps, in doing so, it demands the recognition
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Color Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
$2,329
H 22.84 in W 22.05 in D 0.04 in
Meridiana Chair in Black Leather by Christophe Pillet for Driade
By Christophe Pillet, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
furniture to product design, from interior design to architecture and exhibit design. He works, among others
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
$2,486 / item
H 33 in W 22.4 in D 22.8 in
Impressionist View of The Leuvehaven in the Port of Rotterdam, Dutch Watercolour
Located in Cotignac, FR
and its surroundings. His diverse body of work also includes depictions of the Zuiderzee works in
Category
Early 20th Century Landscape Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Paper
$4,472 Sale Price
20% Off
H 10.63 in W 16.93 in
Guadalupe (The Last Picture Show) - mounted, analog, Polaroid, Contemporary
By Stefanie Schneider
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
are often ignored by mainstream narratives. It challenges us to accept that we are all works in
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Color Photography
Materials
Metal
$1,400
H 14.97 in W 14.57 in D 0.12 in
"TEXAS HILLS AND VALLEYS" HILLCOUNTRY
By Porfirio Salinas
Located in San Antonio, TX
. Born in 1910 in Bastrop, Texas, he attended public schools in San Antonio. He also observed works in
Category
1930s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$10,370
H 18 in W 22.5 in D 3 in
"HILL COUNTRY RANCH ROAD" TEXAS HILL COUNTRY AUTUMN LARGE SIZE FRAMED 37 X 49
By Porfirio Salinas
Located in San Antonio, TX
1910 in Bastrop, Texas, he attended public schools in San Antonio. He also observed works in progress
Category
1950s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$29,500
H 37 in W 49 in D 3 in
The Games we played (Till Death do us Part) - Contemporary, Polaroid, Women
By Stefanie Schneider
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
works in progress, and perhaps, in doing so, it demands the recognition of these shared human struggles
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
$442
H 7.88 in W 7.88 in D 0.04 in
An Impressive 18th Century Palladian Style Fireplace in Statuary & Jasper Marble
By Sir Henry Cheere 1
Located in London, GB
interior became succession of 'works in progress' this was probably when the fireplace was sold until it
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English Palladian Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble, Statuary Marble
$181,776
H 68.31 in W 94.1 in D 15.75 in
Gianfranco Gorgoni Vintage Photograph Andy Warhol in Leather Factory Photo Print
Located in Surfside, FL
Walter De Maria. He was there to document the initial construction of their projects, works in progress
Category
20th Century Pop Art Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
The Meeting -15-02-22, Painting, Oil on Other
By Corne Akkers
Located in Yardley, PA
. Now Spring is nigh this ancient work in progress screamed for completion. Other paintings in tIhe
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Paintings
Materials
Oil
Why can’t it work? (Till Death do us Part), diptych - Polaroid, Figurative
By Stefanie Schneider
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
often ignored by mainstream narratives. It challenges us to accept that we are all works in progress
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Color Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
$791
H 7.88 in W 19.69 in D 0.04 in
Figural Abstract Mid Century Modern Lithograph Portraits, Judaica, Jewish Print
By Rita Gombinski
Located in Surfside, FL
newlyweds, done in her intricate abstract style. Works in progress are spread across an old dining room
Category
Mid-20th Century Cubist Figurative Prints
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Porsche 944 and 356 Lithographic Print by David Lord
By David Lord
Located in Littleton, CO
tall upright easel are photos and sketches, preliminary studies for works in progress and those
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Prints
Materials
Paint, Paper
Italian Ceramic Plate Unique Piece by Gianni Cella
Located in Milan, Italy
drawing. The first works of the seventies highlight a strong link with pop culture and comics, creating
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Ceramic Plate Unique Piece by Gianni Cella
Located in Milan, Italy
drawing. The first works of the seventies highlight a strong link with pop culture and comics, creating
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Ceramic Plate Unique Piece by Gianni Cella
Located in Milan, Italy
drawing. The first works of the seventies highlight a strong link with pop culture and comics, creating
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Ceramic Plate Unique Piece by Gianni Cella
Located in Milan, Italy
drawing. The first works of the seventies highlight a strong link with pop culture and comics, creating
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Ceramic
Bold Abstract Circles Color Lithograph Alexander Calder Unfinished Revolution
By Alexander Calder
Located in Surfside, FL
(1936), and later, Works in Progress (1968).
In addition to sculptures, Calder painted throughout his
Category
1970s American Modern Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph, Offset
Elephant, Lions Bold Color Lithograph Alexander Calder Unfinished Revolution
By Alexander Calder
Located in Surfside, FL
(1936), and later, Works in Progress (1968).
In addition to sculptures, Calder painted throughout his
Category
1970s American Modern Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Alexander Calder Circus Reproduction Lithograph After a Drawing
By (after) Alexander Calder
Located in Surfside, FL
Pompidou. He produced many large public works, including .125 (at JFK Airport, 1957), Pittsburgh (Carnegie
Category
1930s American Modern Animal Prints
Materials
Lithograph
$1,200
H 14 in W 13.25 in
Alexander Calder Circus Reproduction Lithograph After a Drawing
By (after) Alexander Calder
Located in Surfside, FL
Pompidou. He produced many large public works, including .125 (at JFK Airport, 1957), Pittsburgh (Carnegie
Category
1930s American Modern Animal Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Alexander Calder Circus Reproduction Lithograph After a Drawing
By (after) Alexander Calder
Located in Surfside, FL
Pompidou. He produced many large public works, including .125 (at JFK Airport, 1957), Pittsburgh (Carnegie
Category
1930s American Modern Animal Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Alexander Calder Circus Reproduction Lithograph after a Drawing
By (after) Alexander Calder
Located in Surfside, FL
Pompidou. He produced many large public works, including .125 (at JFK Airport, 1957), Pittsburgh (Carnegie
Category
1930s American Modern Animal Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Alexander Calder Circus Reproduction Lithograph After a Drawing
By (after) Alexander Calder
Located in Surfside, FL
Pompidou. He produced many large public works, including .125 (at JFK Airport, 1957), Pittsburgh (Carnegie
Category
1930s American Modern Animal Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Original Drawing Painting Abstract Biomorphic Art Gold Leaf Michele Oka Doner
By Michele Oka Doner
Located in Surfside, FL
followed in 1977. Works in Progress, also forsook conventional props. Oka Doner installed on the floor of
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Gold Leaf
September Morn - In Celebration of Pride Month
By Joseph Hirsch
Located in New Orleans, LA
Works Progress Administration in the 1930's.
Mr. Hirsch was described by the Kennedy gallery as ''an
Category
1960s American Modern Nude Prints
Materials
Lithograph
'Pope' from 'In Praise of Folly' — Mid-Century Graphic Modernism
By Lynd Ward
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
named Director of the Graphic Arts Division of the Federal Art Project, a division of the Works Progress
Category
1940s American Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Mezzotint
$850
H 7.75 in W 4.75 in D 0.01 in
'Doctor' from 'In Praise of Folly' — Mid-Century Graphic Modernism
By Lynd Ward
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
division of the Works Progress Administration (WPA). In the following years, Ward went on to illustrate
Category
1940s American Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Mezzotint
$850
H 7.75 in W 4.75 in D 0.01 in
'Priests' from 'In Praise of Folly' — Mid-Century Graphic Modernism
By Lynd Ward
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
division of the Works Progress Administration (WPA). In the following years, Ward went on to illustrate
Category
1940s American Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Mezzotint
$850
H 7.75 in W 4.75 in D 0.01 in
'Abstract in Seafoam and Coral', Salon d'Automne, Académie Chaumière, MoMA
By Albert Abramovitz
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
for the Federal Arts Project Works Progress Administration in New York between 1935 and 1939. His
Category
1960s Abstract Mixed Media
Materials
Paper, Oil, Board
$3,120 Sale Price
35% Off
H 12.88 in W 13.88 in D 0.75 in
"Fruit Pickers", Hawaii or California Scene in Orange and Yellow by Poole, 1928
By Horatio Nelson Poole
Located in Philadelphia, PA
of California, Berkeley. He also participated in the Works Progress Administration (WPA) in the 1930s
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paint
$4,400 Sale Price
20% Off
H 26 in W 20 in D 1 in
Indian Summer III (The Last Picture Show)
By Stefanie Schneider
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
. It challenges us to accept that we are all works in progress, and perhaps, in doing so, it demands
Category
Early 2000s Contemporary Color Photography
Materials
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid
"Lazy Days Blues" TEXAS BLUEBONNETS, NICE LARGER SIZE LANDSCAPE CIRCA 1950
By Porfirio Salinas
Located in San Antonio, TX
public schools in San Antonio. He also observed works in progress by the director of the San Antonio Art
Category
1950s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$55,000
H 25 in W 30 in D 3 in
"Bluebonnet Creek" Texas Hill Country 1957 39 x 49 Framed!!!
By Porfirio Salinas
Located in San Antonio, TX
public schools in San Antonio. He also observed works in progress by the director of the San Antonio Art
Category
1950s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$69,500
H 30 in W 40 in D 3 in
"SPRING CREEK PHLOX" TEXAS HILLCOUNTRY
By Porfirio Salinas
Located in San Antonio, TX
. Born in 1910 in Bastrop, Texas, he attended public schools in San Antonio. He also observed works in
Category
20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Sleeping Lady Mountain" Image 12 x 16 Frame: 19 x 23
By Porfirio Salinas
Located in San Antonio, TX
, he attended public schools in San Antonio. He also observed works in progress by the director of the
Category
1960s Impressionist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Oil
$15,600
H 19 in W 23 in
THE BUILDERS 1985 National Urban League, 1st Edition, Men Working Construction
By Jacob Lawrence
Located in Union City, NJ
art workshops sponsored by the federal government's Works Progress Administration (WPA) in Harlem and
Category
1980s Contemporary Figurative Prints
Materials
Offset
Peace
By Anton Refregier
Located in Fairlawn, OH
, 1905 – October 10, 1979) was a painter and muralist active in Works Progress Administration Federal Art
Category
1950s American Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Woodcut
Abstract Expressionist Oil Painting Geodesic Dome Shaped Canvas Gerome Kamrowski
By Gerome Kamrowski
Located in Surfside, FL
returned to St. Paul, and found a position in the mural painting division of the Minnesota FAP/WPA (Works
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Mixed Media, Oil
"Rehabilitation", Impressive, Large Art Deco Study for Queens, NYC Courthouse
Located in Philadelphia, PA
mural to be executed in mosaic was painted for the new Queens Supreme Courthouse -- a 1930s Works
Category
Vintage 1940s Paintings
Materials
Paint
$12,500
H 37 in W 37 in D 2 in
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