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Creator: John B. Lear
"Trio, " Rare and Early Oil Painting of Three Nudes in Surreal Landscape by Lear
"Trio, " Rare and Early Oil Painting of Three Nudes in Surreal Landscape by Lear

"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

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

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

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

"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

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Located in Philadelphia, PA

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By John B. Lear

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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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.