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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"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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Canvas

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

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

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

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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Abstract Mid Century Modern Painting 29.75" x 35.75" circa 1960s

$1,750

H 29.75 in W 35.75 in D 0.75 in

Abstract Mid Century Modern Painting 29.75" x 35.75" circa 1960s

Located in Atlanta, GA

Abstract mid century modern oil on board painting, likely American, circa 1960s. Signed lower right. It measures 29.75"H x 35.75"W, framed.

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

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Canvas, Wood, Paint

Allegorical Belle Époque Limoges Enamel Painting Plaque of a Semi-Nude Bacchante

$1,850

H 12.88 in W 10.38 in D 1.25 in

Allegorical Belle Époque Limoges Enamel Painting Plaque of a Semi-Nude Bacchante

By Limoges

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An Allegorical Belle Époque Limoges Enamel Painting Plaque of a Semi-Nude Bacchante. The convex baked enamel copper plaque finely painted depicting a scantily clad young female Maen...

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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique John B. Lear Paintings

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Copper

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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"Seated Male Figure, Beachside, " Early Drawing by John B. Lear with Cabana

$3,250

H 17.5 in W 15.25 in D 0.5 in

"Seated Male Figure, Beachside, " Early Drawing by John B. Lear with Cabana

By John B. Lear

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Finely and beautifully captured, this depiction of a shirtless young man, handsome and pensive, sitting on the beach with his legs grasped in his ...

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

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Paper

Early 20th century Danish signed oil painting of forest landscape

$625

H 14.18 in W 13.39 in D 1.58 in

Early 20th century Danish signed oil painting of forest landscape

Located in Ebberup, DK

Antique early 20th century oil on canvas painting with a captivating landscape forest motive made with broad brushstrokes and warm colours. It is signed “JJ” by the artist in the lo...

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Early 20th Century Danish Romantic John B. Lear Paintings

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French Early 20th Century Male Nude by Didier-Tourné

$5,500

H 37.5 in W 31.25 in D 1.5 in

French Early 20th Century Male Nude by Didier-Tourné

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

An early 20th-century gilt framed oil on canvas painting by French artist Jean Didier-Tourné (1882-1967), depicting a lean, mustached male nude in a kind of contraposto stance as he ...

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20th Century French Other John B. Lear Paintings

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Gold Leaf

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

French Early 20th Century Male Nude by Didier-Tourné

$5,500

H 37.5 in W 31.25 in D 1.5 in

French Early 20th Century Male Nude by Didier-Tourné

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

An early 20th-century gilt framed oil on canvas painting by French artist Jean Didier-Tourné (1882-1967), depicting a lean male nude in a kind of contraposto stance as he turns away ...

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20th Century French Other John B. Lear Paintings

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Gold Leaf

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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Paint

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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.