Gilbert Bayes was one of the most prominent British sculptors of the early 20th century, best known for his public and architectural sculpture. A member of the Royal British Society of Sculptors and President from 1939 to 1944, Bayes studied at the Royal Academy Schools and exhibited regularly at the Royal Academy and the Arts and Crafts Exhibition Society. His work spanned memorials, decorative reliefs, fountains, and architectural commissions, often blending narrative richness with Art Deco stylization. Bayes’s decorative plaster reliefs and ceramic works—many produced in collaboration with Royal Doulton—are widely recognized for their vibrant polychromy and historical storytelling. His commissions included the façades of hospitals, housing estates, and international exhibitions, including the 1939 New York World’s Fair.
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Monumental 1939 World’s Fair Heraldic Panel of Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick
By Gilbert Bayes
Located in Morristown, NJ
Monumental 1939 World’s Fair Heraldic Panel of Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick. Sculpted by Gilbert Bayes (1872–1953), from Designs by Gerald Cobb. Polychrome and Parcel-Gilt Plaste...
Steel
$3,800
H 13.13 in W 13.13 in D 1 in
"Europa and the Bull", Art Deco Masterwork of Marquetry by Szoeke, 1939
By Andrew Szoeke
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This masterwork of marquetry or inlaid wood -- in stunning, interlocking pieces of burled walnut and maple, mahogany and beech -- depicts Europa riding the bull, a classic story from...
Wood
$350,000
H 72 in W 132 in D 2 in
"Harvest Ritual", Monumental Art Deco Masterpiece by NY World's Fair Muralist
By James Owen Mahoney
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Monumental and extraordinary, this ambitious verre eglomise or reverse-painted Art Deco glass mural entitled "Harvest Ritual" is, to our knowledge, the finest painting of its kind cr...
Glass
A Monumental Brutalist Wall Sculpture in Three Panels
Located in Chicago, IL
This striking communist-era wall art composition is crafted from richly figured walnut veneer-covered geometric forms arranged in a bold mosaic. Angular planes, linear grooves, and v...
Walnut
$3,500
H 14.25 in W 20.5 in
"Orpheus Over the Globe, " Important Mural Study for 1939-1940 NY World's Fair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Painted by Dunbar Beck, one of America's finest muralists in the 1930s and 1940s, this classic example of Art Deco stylized allegorical painting served as a study for a series of mur...
Paper
$2,051
H 10.63 in W 7.09 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage Travel Poster New York World's Fair 1939 World Of Tomorrow
By Joseph Binder
Located in London, GB
Original vintage travel advertising poster for the World Fair event held in New York at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park from 30 April 1939 to 31 October 1940. Great Art Deco design by J...
Paper
1964 New York World's Fair Original Vintage Poster
By Bob Peak
Located in Winchester, GB
Looked back upon as the ultimate showcase of mid-century promise, the 1964/1965 New York World’s Fair was a world’s fair celebrating technology, culture, and corporation. Set amidst ...
Linen, Paper
$1,700
H 40.4 in W 26.6 in D 0.1 in
I WILL COME CENTURY OF PROGRESS Original Vintage World's Fair Poster LARGE
Located in Chicago, IL
I WILL COME! A CENTURY OF PROGRESS - CHICAGO WORLD'S FAIR 1933 Authentic original art deco World's Fair travel poster Artist: George Petty Condition: B+ Dimensions: 26.6 x 40.4 in. /...
Paper
Monumental Naval Mirror
Located in Chicago, IL
Naval mirror, heavy gauge metal with large two-sided round mirror, can be secured on most surfaces and or walls.
Metal
English Heraldic Plaque with Lions, Early 20th Century
Located in South Salem, NY
This captivating early 20th Century plaster English heraldic plaque boasts a regal ensemble of crowned lions, a prominent cross, and elegantly draped swags adorned with delicate tass...
Plaster
$15,500
H 41.7 in W 28.4 in D 0.1 in
WORLD'S FAIR CHICAGO A CENTURY OF PROGRESS Rare Original Vintage Antique Poster
Located in Chicago, IL
WORLD'S FAIR - CHICAGO - A CENTURY OF PROGRESS 1933 Authentic original art deco World's Fair travel poster Artist: Glen C. Sheffer Condition: A- Dimensions: 28.4 x 41.7 in. / 72 x 106 cm. Circa: 1933 Linen Backed There is very minor edge and corner wear; a 3" vertical tear at the top edge just to the left of the "F;" colors very rich; this iconic art deco Chicago...
Paper
1964 New York World's Fair 1964-1965 Original Vintage Poster
By Bob Peak
Located in Winchester, GB
Looked back upon as the ultimate showcase of mid-century promise, the 1964/1965 New York World’s Fair was a world’s fair celebrating technology, culture, and corporation. Set amidst ...
Linen, Paper
$1,876
H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 7.09 in
Heraldic coat of arms carved on Roman travertine -made in Italy
By Laboratorio Todini
Located in Tarquinia, IT
renaissance carved coat of arms, travertine coat of arms, stone heraldic coat of arms, Renaissance carved coat of arms. Hand-carved coat of arms on Roman travertine in Renaissance st...
Travertine