Joseph Capozio Art

American, 1927-2016

Joseph Capozio was born in Philadelphia in 1927, where his early interests were divided between Art and Music. After serving in World War II, he studied at the Cannon School of Fine Arts in Philadelphia and spent many summers painting in Marblehead, Massachusetts. He also studied in New York and later traveled and painted extensively in Italy, Switzerland and France. The rhythmic quality of Capozio's spirit is brilliantly reflected in all his work. There is always evidence of the disciplined draughtsman who gives loving attention to detail, and at the same time, can burst into rhythmic spontaneity. Although primarily a fine artist, he also worked as a textile designer, illustrator and furniture designer. His paintings have been represented at the Newman Gallery in Philadelphia, Maxwell Galleries in San Francisco and many other galleries on the West Coast, with exclusive collections throughout the United States. In 1955, Capozio and his family moved to San Francisco's North Beach, where he devoted all his time to art and Eastern philosophy. Once a practitioner of Yoga at the Baptiste Institute in San Francisco, he was also a lead male dancer in the Magana Baptiste East Indian Dance Troupe. Eventually, he and his wife, Stevie, made a move to the east to open their gallery on Lake Placid in New York.

Artist: Joseph Capozio

Joseph CapozioMid Century Figurative Study of Pair, 1960

$750

Mid Century Figurative Study of Pair

By Joseph Capozio

Located in Soquel, CA

Compelling figurative study in gouache and pencil by Joesph Capozio (American, 1928-2016). Estate stamp lower right corner with bio on verso. Presented in mahogany wood frame. Framed size: 19"H x 17"W. Capozio was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1927. After serving in World War II, he attended art school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He lived and worked in San Francisco, California; New Orleans, Louisiana; Siesta Key...

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1960s American Modern Joseph Capozio Art

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Gouache, Pencil

Kerry SmithR.E.M. - Murmur (Grammy, Album Art, Iconic, Rock and Roll, Pop, Legendary), 2022

$888Sale Price|25% Off

H 21 in W 22 in D 1 in

R.E.M. - Murmur (Grammy, Album Art, Iconic, Rock and Roll, Pop, Legendary)

By Kerry Smith

Located in Kansas City, MO

Kerry Smith R.E.M. - Murmur Mixed Media on Crescent board Year: 2022 Size: 21x20in Signed, dated by hand COA provided Ref.: 924802-1633 *Black frame with a mirror-gloss finish avail...

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2010s American Modern Joseph Capozio Art

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Mixed Media, Acrylic, Gouache, Board

Edwin GeorgiSaturday Evening Post Illustration. “ The Devil’s Stronghold” Original Magazine, 1960

$6,800

H 15.5 in W 14.5 in D 16 in

Saturday Evening Post Illustration. “ The Devil’s Stronghold” Original Magazine

By Edwin Georgi

Located in Miami, FL

The work is mostly black and white to indicate that this is a night scene. On closer inspection, you will see areas of magenta and ivory throughout The publisher's label on verso ide...

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1960s American Modern Joseph Capozio Art

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Gouache, Illustration Board, India Ink, Pencil

Ben ShahnBasketball Player, c. 1940

$7,500

H 12.13 in W 8 in

Basketball Player

By Ben Shahn

Located in Fairlawn, OH

Basketball Player Gouache on card stock, c. 1940 Signed by the artist in ink lower center A study for the fresco mural in the Social Security Buildin...

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1940s American Modern Joseph Capozio Art

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Gouache

Donald Stacy1950s "Eve" American Modern MidCentury Figurative Gouache & Oil Pastel, c. 1950s

$1,200

H 17.75 in W 14.75 in

1950s "Eve" American Modern MidCentury Figurative Gouache & Oil Pastel

By Donald Stacy

Located in Arp, TX

Donald Stacy "Eve" c.1950s Gouache and oil pastel on paper 14x17" black wood frame 14.75"x17.75" Unsigned, Eve written in paint along right margin Came from artist's estate Donald S...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Joseph Capozio Art

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Paper, Gouache, Oil Pastel

Ben ShahnSuzanna and the Elders, 1948

$40,000

H 22.5 in W 31.5 in

Suzanna and the Elders

By Ben Shahn

Located in Miami, FL

A modern interpretation of the biblical story Suzanna and the Elders. Signed lower right Ink and wash on paper The Downtown Gallery Felix Landau Gallery Ernest Brown & Phillips, Ltd...

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1940s American Modern Joseph Capozio Art

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Ink, Watercolor, Gouache, Archival Paper

Alex Minewski'Dockside' — Mid-Century Modernism, 1953

$3,400

H 14.88 in W 22.19 in

'Dockside' — Mid-Century Modernism

By Alex Minewski

Located in Myrtle Beach, SC

Alex Minewski, 'Dockside', gouache on paper, 1953. Signed in the image, lower left. Annotated 'April 1953, Minewski, ‘Dock Side’, verso. A fine, modernist re...

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1950s American Modern Joseph Capozio Art

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Gouache

Antonio PetruccelliHouse Beautiful Cover Proposal. American Scene Social Realism Industrial WPA, c. 1930s

$9,500

H 20 in W 22 in

House Beautiful Cover Proposal. American Scene Social Realism Industrial WPA

By Antonio Petruccelli

Located in New York, NY

House Beautiful Cover Proposal. American Scene Social Realism Industrial WPA Antonio Petruccelli (1907 – 1994) Mixing Mortar 12 1/2 X 14 3/4 inche...

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1930s American Modern Joseph Capozio Art

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Gouache, Board

Antonio PetruccelliOriginal Painting. New Yorker Mag Cover Proposal WPA Mid Century American Scene, 1939

$14,000

H 20 in W 16 in

Original Painting. New Yorker Mag Cover Proposal WPA Mid Century American Scene

By Antonio Petruccelli

Located in New York, NY

Original Painting. New Yorker Mag Cover Proposal WPA Mid Century American Scene Antonio Petruccelli (1907 – 1994) Perplexed Gentleman New Yorker cover proposal, c. 1939 13 1/4 X 8 ...

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1930s American Modern Joseph Capozio Art

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Gouache, Board

Boardman RobinsonBoardman Robinson 1930s American Modern Carnival Scene Figurative Gouache Art, circa 1930

$1,195Sale Price|20% Off

H 20.25 in W 15.25 in D 0.5 in

Boardman Robinson 1930s American Modern Carnival Scene Figurative Gouache Art

By Boardman Robinson

Located in Denver, CO

This striking 1930s American Modern painting by Boardman Robinson depicts a lively carnival scene centered around a display of theatrical masks. Executed as a figurative gouache pain...

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1930s American Modern Joseph Capozio Art

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Gouache

Antonio PetruccelliBricklayers House Beautiful Cover Proposal American Scene Modern 1930s Workers, c. 1939

$14,000

H 20 in W 17 in

Bricklayers House Beautiful Cover Proposal American Scene Modern 1930s Workers

By Antonio Petruccelli

Located in New York, NY

Bricklayers House Beautiful Cover Proposal American Scene Modern WPA 1930s Industrial Workers Antonio Petruccelli (1907 - 1994) Brick Layers House Beautiful cover proposal, c. 1939 ...

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1930s American Modern Joseph Capozio Art

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Gouache, Board

Paul WenzelGodzilla like Dinosaur Monster, SciFi, Science Fiction Cover Illustration, 1961

$14,000

H 11 in W 10 in

Godzilla like Dinosaur Monster, SciFi, Science Fiction Cover Illustration

By Paul Wenzel

Located in Miami, FL

Beautiful Godzilla-like monster illustration from 1961. Wenzel was a prolific Disney Artist for decades. The work is beautifully matted and framed and looks better in person. Sign...

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1960s American Modern Joseph Capozio Art

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Mixed Media, Gouache, Tempera, Illustration Board

Peggie BachHappy California Prune Farmers - Female Illustrator - Mid Century, 1950s

$6,000

H 13.5 in W 16.5 in D 1 in

Happy California Prune Farmers - Female Illustrator - Mid Century

Located in Miami, FL

Commercial illustration depicting happy California framers for California Prunes. The work is rendered in a charming and highly stylized manner. Unfr...

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1950s American Modern Joseph Capozio Art

Materials

Gouache, Illustration Board

Previously Available Items

Joseph CapozioMid Century Standing Nude, 1950

Sold

H 26 in W 20 in D 1 in

Mid Century Standing Nude

By Joseph Capozio

Located in Soquel, CA

Mid Century standing sude by Joseph Capozio (American, 1927-2016). Presented in a wooden frame. Artist stamped signature lower right "Joe A....

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1950s American Impressionist Joseph Capozio Art

Materials

Oil Pastel, Laid Paper

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