John B. Lear Paintings

Creator: John B. Lear

"Male Nude with Banner and Pole, " Rare Midcentury Painting by Lear

$4,600

"Male Nude with Banner and Pole, " Rare Midcentury Painting by Lear

By John B. Lear

Located in Philadelphia, PA

John Lear was a contemporary of Paul Cadmus and like him, highly focused on depicting the male figure in various settings and positions. However, Lear never gained fame beyond his circle of admirers in the Philadelphia area. Unlike Cadmus, Lear depicted nude or half-nude figures set in fantastic or exotic environments such as the circus, carnival, deserted beach, or Dali-esque setting. This richly-detailed watercolor, depicting a tall, lean male figure straddling a pole holding a Medieval banner...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John B. Lear Paintings

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"Circus", Large and Ambitious Painting by John B. Lear w/ Male Nudes, 1965

$18,500

"Circus", Large and Ambitious Painting by John B. Lear w/ Male Nudes, 1965

By John B. Lear

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This early and ambitious watercolor painting by John B. Lear shows the growing scale and detail of his best work, here incorporating three nude and semi-nude male figures in a surrea...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John B. Lear Paintings

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"Red Tape", Early and Important Surrealist Painting by John Lear w/ Male Nudes

$8,900

"Red Tape", Early and Important Surrealist Painting by John Lear w/ Male Nudes

By John B. Lear

Located in Philadelphia, PA

One of the finest, and certainly the earliest painting by John Lear that we have seen or offered, this image depicts three male nude figures connected by a trailing line of red ribbo...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John B. Lear Paintings

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"Trio, " Rare and Early Oil Painting of Three Nudes in Surreal Landscape by Lear

$4,500

"Trio, " Rare and Early Oil Painting of Three Nudes in Surreal Landscape by Lear

By John B. Lear

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A contemporary of Paul Cadmus, and like him, highly focused on depicting the male figure in various settings and positions, John Lear never gained fame beyond his circle of admirers ...

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1950s American Art Deco Vintage John B. Lear Paintings

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Aftermath Watercolor by John B. Lear, Signed Mid-Century Modern, 1960s

$12,500

Aftermath Watercolor by John B. Lear, Signed Mid-Century Modern, 1960s

By John B. Lear

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Large John B. Lear watercolor, "Aftermath". Painted in the early 1960's, probably one of his most provocative and important works! Jesus on the Cross is a common theme in LGBT Christ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John B. Lear Paintings

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"Three Men in Tatters, " Surrealist Painting with Semi-Nude Figures by Lear

$2,100

"Three Men in Tatters, " Surrealist Painting with Semi-Nude Figures by Lear

By John B. Lear

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Over his long career, John Lear liked to depict nude or half-nude male figures set in fantastic or exotic environments such as the circus, carnival, deserted beach, or Dali-esque set...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John B. Lear Paintings

Midcentury Abstract Painting by Arnold Taraborrelli

$850Sale Price|39% Off

H 22 in W 19.5 in D 0.5 in

Midcentury Abstract Painting by Arnold Taraborrelli

By Arnold Taraborrelli

Located in Atlanta, GA

Midcentury abstract painting by Arnold Taraborrelli, American, circa 1959. It is entitled "Break-Away" and is executed in gouache on artist board and retains it's original frame. Tar...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John B. Lear Paintings

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Glass, Wood, Paint

An Important Modernist Painting By Hilda Altschule 1950

$4,800

H 37.75 in W 30.75 in D 1.5 in

An Important Modernist Painting By Hilda Altschule 1950

By Hilda Altschule

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

An unusual, modernist painting by Hilda Altschule, 1950. Entitled "Orpheus and Euridyce", oil on canvas. A quick note about the artist "Hilda Coates Altschule (New York, Russian, 190...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John B. Lear Paintings

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Vintage Boho Original Male Nude Painting on Canvas

$1,450

H 29.75 in W 23.75 in D 1.75 in

Vintage Boho Original Male Nude Painting on Canvas

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The Vintage Boho Original Male Nude Painting on Canvas captures the essence of American artistic expression with its bold and evocative portrayal. T...

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Late 20th Century American John B. Lear Paintings

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Canvas, Wood, Paint

Richard Wilt, Caesar, American Mid-Century Modern O/C Painting, Ca. 1960s

$3,500

H 13.75 in W 10.25 in D 1.25 in

Richard Wilt, Caesar, American Mid-Century Modern O/C Painting, Ca. 1960s

By Richard Wilt

Located in New York, NY

ABOUT ARTIST Richard Wilt (American, 1915 - 1981) > Chronology and Exhibition History 1915 Born in Tyrone, PA 1981 Died in Ann Arbor, MI EDUCATION: 1...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John B. Lear Paintings

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Antique Oil Painting Sheep In Landscape By D.H. Winder

$2,975

H 36 in W 54 in D 5 in

Antique Oil Painting Sheep In Landscape By D.H. Winder

Located in Norwood, NJ

Fine quality early 20th century oil on board of a Herd of sheep in a landscape pasture. Signed and dated 1916 by D.H. Winder. Daniel H Winder (1870 - c.1920) was active/lived in Uni...

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Early 20th Century British John B. Lear Paintings

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Canvas, Glass, Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Early 20th Century Oil Painting of Coastal Landscape of Greenland

$375

H 13.75 in W 17 in D 0.75 in

Early 20th Century Oil Painting of Coastal Landscape of Greenland

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Serene oil painting featuring a rustic, mountainous terrain setting in Greenland, Denmark. This painting is part of several paintings we bought in Copenhagen that came collector that...

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Early 20th Century Greenlandic Scandinavian Modern John B. Lear Paintings

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Wood, Paint

Vintage 1960s Abstract Painting by John Popovic

$999

H 30 in W 40 in D 1.5 in

Vintage 1960s Abstract Painting by John Popovic

Located in Oxnard, CA

Here is a stunning and powerful painting by Montreal artist, John Popovic. The work features deep dark blacks, contrasted with splashes of red, orange and...

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Mid-20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern John B. Lear Paintings

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Antique early 20th century landscape oil painting of desert landscape

$710

H 13.78 in W 17.72 in D 1.58 in

Antique early 20th century landscape oil painting of desert landscape

Located in Ebberup, DK

This is an original antique oil on cardboard impressionist painting from 1903. The motive is a desert landscape with mountains in the background kept in warm and intriguing colours. ...

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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco John B. Lear Paintings

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Antique early 20th century Danish landscape oil painting of seaside cliff

$630

H 11.62 in W 13.78 in D 1.58 in

Antique early 20th century Danish landscape oil painting of seaside cliff

Located in Ebberup, DK

Original antique oil on plate painting from 1909 with motive of beach and cliff with ocean view. The colours are warm and enticing portraying a warm summer day with visible brush str...

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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco John B. Lear Paintings

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Paint, Wood

Vintage Nude Painting by Donald K Ryan

$1,350

H 37.5 in W 25.25 in D 1 in

Vintage Nude Painting by Donald K Ryan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Donald K Ryan’s work spans mostly from the 80s to the early 2000s. Throughout his career he was juried into more than 40 local, regional, national, and international shows. He also p...

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1990s John B. Lear Paintings

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Midcentury Nude Study Painting 1938

$725

H 23 in W 17 in D 0.75 in

Midcentury Nude Study Painting 1938

Located in San Francisco, CA

A nude study painted on canvas, unframed, dated April 23rd 1938.

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Mid-20th Century American John B. Lear Paintings

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Vintage Boho Original Oil Crayon Male Nude on Paper

$1,650

H 21.75 in W 25.75 in D 1.75 in

Vintage Boho Original Oil Crayon Male Nude on Paper

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This emotive and dynamic original figure study captures a reclining male nude in expressive strokes of pastel, charcoal, and crayon, reflecting the raw energy of mid-century Expressi...

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Mid-20th Century American Expressionist John B. Lear Paintings

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Paste, Glass, Wood, Paper, Crayon

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"Recumbent Male Nude in Surreal Setting, " 1950s Tempera Painting by John Lear

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H 16.5 in W 19.5 in D 1 in

"Recumbent Male Nude in Surreal Setting, " 1950s Tempera Painting by John Lear

By John B. Lear

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An extraordinary early work of John B. Lear, who is increasingly appreciated for his Mid Century paintings and drawings of male nudes in surreal settings, this 1950s tempera painting...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John B. Lear Paintings

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"Nude in Marble Hall, " Unusual, Early Watercolor with Male Nude by John Lear

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H 28 in W 24 in D 1 in

"Nude in Marble Hall, " Unusual, Early Watercolor with Male Nude by John Lear

By John B. Lear

Located in Philadelphia, PA

John Lear was a contemporary of Paul Cadmus and like him, highly focused on depicting the male figure in various settings and positions. However, Lear never gained fame beyond his ci...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John B. Lear Paintings

John B. Lear paintings for sale on 1stDibs.

John B. Lear paintings are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of paint and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of John B. Lear paintings, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original paintings by John B. Lear were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider paintings by André Gisson, Iver Rose, and George Renouard. Prices for John B. Lear paintings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,100 and can go as high as $12,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,600.