Dorothy Dehner was one of the important women artists in the United States in the mid-century American abstraction movement (the Museum of Modern Art in New York has more than a dozen of her works in its collection). Unfortunately, she has been overshadowed by the titanic presence of David Smith (the most important sculptor of the Abstract Expressionist period), whom she married when they were both young artists experimenting with abstraction in the 30s. Though she, too, devoted an amount of time making sculpture, she was the more talented painter of the two (they separated in the 40s, allegedly due to Smith's feelings of competition with Dehner). Her pen and ink and watercolor works are the most moving, expressive and original of her creations. When the Museum of Modern Art decided to buy one of her works for its permanent collection in 1953, it was one of these watercolors it chose. The Jewish Museum and Cleveland Museum of Art have held major retrospectives of Dehner's work. In 1993, the Metropolitan Museum of Art purchased one of Dehner's watercolors from this same period. Her work is also in the British Museum, Hirshhorn Museum, Phillips Collection (Washington D. C.), Philadelphia Museum of Art and Museum of American Art, among others.
Vintage Brown Leather Riding Boots by Dehners
By Dorothy Dehner
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Pair of tall leather riding boots. Told they are a size 10.5 no marking found to support that. Almost 12 inches in length. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear from age a...
Leather, Hardwood
Dorothy Dehner Watercolor "Maiden Aunts"
By Dorothy Dehner
Located in Long Island City, NY
Dorothy Dehner (1901-1994) was one of the most important women artists in the United States in the mid-century American abstraction movement (the MoMa in New York has more than a doz...
Ink, Watercolor, Paper
Louis Sue & André Mare Original Paintings
By Louis Sue, Andre Mare
Located in Encino, CA
Louis Sue & André Mare (1875-1968) - (1885-1932) Five sketches "Flowers circa 1930" Very rare watercolor on paper. Without frame: H 13" x W 17" ...
Paper
"Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes, " Superb Art Deco Ink & Watercolor
By Maurice Greenberg
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Superbly executed in watercolor and ink, this charming and lovely depiction of Mother Goose nursery rhyme characters -- including Humpty Dumpty, The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe, The Three Little Pigs and Old King Cole -- was created by Maurice Greenberg...
Ink, Watercolor, Paper
English Brass Hanging Riding Crop Holder
Located in Charleston, SC
English brass six peg hanging riding crop holder with intertwined braided crop connecting to horse leg and hoof motif. Dealers please call for trade...
Unavailable|$9,600
H 31 in W 25 in D 1 in
Monumental Axel Salto Budding Vase Watercolor Paper Vintage Mid-Century Danish
By Axel Salto
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Original artwork by the master. It is in as-found poor condition. It will be shipped in a tube without glass or framing. Pencil signed with information on backing paper, crayon numb...
Paper
Pig Stool by Dimitri Omersa in Brown Leather, 1950s
By Liberty of London, Dimitri Omersa
Located in Barcelona, ES
Handsome handmade leather pig footstool / ottoman designed and manufactured at the 1950s by Dimitri Omersa for Liberty of London. Pig ottoman first made in the 1930's for Liberty '...
Leather
Vintage Boho Leather Riding Boots - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking fusion of function and style, this pair of vintage leather riding boots comes complete with beautifully aged wood boot forms. Crafted in classic black leather with rich br...
Brass
$4,025
H 18.75 in W 25.25 in D 26 in
Vintage Greco Roman Style Bronze Sculpture of a Chubby Putto Riding a Swan
Located in Yonkers, NY
A vintage Greco Roman style lost wax cast bronze sculpture of a putto riding a swan from the mid 20th century, with dark patina. Created with the traditi...
Bronze
$617Sale Price|35% Off
H 16.75 in W 13.5 in D 1 in
Watercolor signed by the 4th Earl of Aylesford (1751-1812)
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Inside of Church situated as St John’s Chester, Chancel (lower right). At lower left, "Painted by Aylesfod". Heneage Finch, 4th Earl of Aylesford, was a known watercolorist specializ...
Paper
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
H 7 in W 7.5 in D 4.5 in
"Riding the Currents", Rare Art Deco Sculpture of Merboy and Fish by Andersen
By Just Andersen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Joyful and full of energy, this rare -- possibly unique -- sculpture by Just Andersen depicts a merboy, complete with fins on each feet, riding a plump fish through the sea, his mout...
Ceramic
Vintage Brown Leather Horse Sculpture
Located in Kastrup, DK
Vintage sculpture representing a horse. In light brown leather with glass eyes. Presumably originating from Italy. Good condition with natural age-related patina.
Leather
Handmade leather elephant 1960s Brown
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Handmade leather elephant 1960s
Leather
$12,500
H 35.5 in W 41.25 in D 2.5 in
Francis De Erdely Watercolor and Pencil "Mexican Shark Fisherman"
By Francis De Erdely 2
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Francis De Erdely (Hungarian/American, 1904-1959) “Mexican Shark Fishermen” water color and Pencil on Paper within a pine frame and protective glass, circa 1930. Signed: ‘De Erdely’...
Glass, Pine, Paper
Dorothy Dehner Formulation Sculpture
By Dorothy Dehner
Located in Chicago, IL
Formulation, an abstract midcentury Brutalist sculpture by Dorothy Dehner. Signed and dated, 1969. Dimensions: 13.5" W x 9" H Condition: Excellent.
Stone
Dorothy Dehner, Abstract Sculpture, circa 1969
By Dorothy Dehner
Located in San Francisco, CA
Resin tabletop abstract sculpture by New York artist Dorothy Dehner (1901 -1994), Dehner studied at UCLA, American Academy of Dramatic Art...
Resin
Unique Dorothy Dehner Bronze Sculpture, 1957
By Dorothy Dehner
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Small abstract bronze sculpture by Dorothy Dehner. Signed and dated.