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Paul Desmond Brown

American, 1893-1958
Paul Brown was an American illustrator of equestrian subjects although he was never formally trained as an artist. He is primarily known for his paintings, drawings and sketches of horses and equestrian sports. He is also well-known for his over three decades of illustrations for Brooks Brothers catalogs including more than one-thousand drawings. These illustrations made him a major influence on the image of urban males in twentieth-century America. With Paul Brown's art, color is only an occasional adjunct playing a very secondary role to the use of the hard-edged line. His style has a calculated simplicity, a casual appearance, but is very carefully contrived and executed with much authority. Illustrations by Paul Brown drew heavily upon copious notes and studies, often aided by photography as well as photographic memory. Brown preferred to draw with a pencil and, although not fond of painting, successfully employed a technique of using tinted paper with white highlights. During the heyday of polo in the 1930's, Paul Brown immortalized the sport for many in his illustrations for Peter Vischer's POLO magazine, of which Brown was a member of the editorial board. "Today those historical moments are often taken for granted, as is much of the past, but we still have Paul Brown's unique legacy to breathe life into those special times." Illustrating and writing books became Brown's main occupation, and he worked with the major publishers of the day including The Derrydale Press, Charles Scribner's Sons, Dodd, Mead & Company.
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Pickering 1932 - The Last Fence

Paul Desmond Brown 1Pickering 1932 - The Last Fence

$500

Pickering 1932 - The Last Fence

By Paul Desmond Brown 1

Located in Bristol, CT

Art Sz: 9 1/2"H x 12 1/2"W 1933 Proof Plate for 'Spills and Thrills' Published by Charles Scribner's Sons New York 1933

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1930s Paul Desmond Brown

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

His Last Fence Sandown 1928

Paul Desmond Brown 1His Last Fence Sandown 1928

$500

His Last Fence Sandown 1928

By Paul Desmond Brown 1

Located in Bristol, CT

Art Sz: 9 1/2"H x 12 1/2"W 1933 Proof Plate for 'Spills and Thrills' Published by Charles Scribner's Sons New York 1933

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1930s Paul Desmond Brown

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

Cuckoo Hit First Fence Adjacent Hunts Ladies Race 1929

Paul Desmond Brown 1Cuckoo Hit First Fence Adjacent Hunts Ladies Race 1929

$500

Cuckoo Hit First Fence Adjacent Hunts Ladies Race 1929

By Paul Desmond Brown 1

Located in Bristol, CT

Art Sz: 9 1/2"H x 12 1/2"W 1933 Proof Plate for 'Spills and Thrills' Published by Charles Scribner's Sons New York 1933

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1930s Paul Desmond Brown

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

The Hole In The Wall Meadow Brook Cup 1929

Paul Desmond Brown 1The Hole In The Wall Meadow Brook Cup 1929

$500

The Hole In The Wall Meadow Brook Cup 1929

By Paul Desmond Brown 1

Located in Bristol, CT

Art Sz: 9 1/2"H x 12 1/2"W 1933 Proof Plate for 'Spills and Thrills' Published by Charles Scribner's Sons New York 1933

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1930s Paul Desmond Brown

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Paper, Lithograph

The Gap - Last Fence - Timber Toppers Chase

Paul Desmond Brown 1The Gap - Last Fence - Timber Toppers Chase

$500

The Gap - Last Fence - Timber Toppers Chase

By Paul Desmond Brown 1

Located in Bristol, CT

Art Sz: 9 1/2"H x 12 1/2"W 1933 Proof Plate for 'Spills and Thrills' Published by Charles Scribner's Sons New York 1933

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1930s Paul Desmond Brown

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

Clearing The Water Jump Oil on Board by Paul Brown
Clearing The Water Jump Oil on Board by Paul Brown

Paul Desmond Brown 1Clearing The Water Jump Oil on Board by Paul Brown

$2,400

Clearing The Water Jump Oil on Board by Paul Brown

By Paul Desmond Brown 1

Located in Bristol, CT

Art Sz: 14"H x 18"W Oil on masonite board Provenance: The Estate of Paul Desmond Brown Paul Desmond Brown (American, 1893-1958) was an artist, illustrator, and chronicler of sport...

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20th Century Paul Desmond Brown

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Oil, Masonite

"Three Steeplechasers" c1930s Drypoint by Paul Brown
"Three Steeplechasers" c1930s Drypoint by Paul Brown

Paul Desmond Brown 1"Three Steeplechasers" c1930s Drypoint by Paul Brown

$1,400

"Three Steeplechasers" c1930s Drypoint by Paul Brown

By Paul Desmond Brown 1

Located in Bristol, CT

Paul Desmond Brown drypoint featuring three Maryland Hunt Cup steeplechasers pencil signed (LR). Provenance: a Palm Beach estate Image Sz: 7 1/2"H x 11 1/2"...

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1930s Paul Desmond Brown

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Drypoint

Huntsman w/ Hounds c1947 Watercolour
Huntsman w/ Hounds c1947 Watercolour

Paul Desmond Brown 1Huntsman w/ Hounds c1947 Watercolour, 1947

$2,400

Huntsman w/ Hounds c1947 Watercolour

By Paul Desmond Brown 1

Located in Bristol, CT

1947 Art Sz: 5 3/4"H x 10 3/4"W Frame Sz: 11 3/4"H x 16 5/8"W PAUL DESMOND BROWN (American, 1893-1958), watercolor, equestrian scene with running hounds on illustration board, sig...

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1940s Paul Desmond Brown

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Watercolor

Paul Desmond Brown Watercolor & Gouache Illustration of Polo Player
Paul Desmond Brown Watercolor & Gouache Illustration of Polo Player

Paul Desmond Brown 1Paul Desmond Brown Watercolor & Gouache Illustration of Polo Player

$2,500

Paul Desmond Brown Watercolor & Gouache Illustration of Polo Player

By Paul Desmond Brown 1

Located in Bristol, CT

Paul Desmond Brown (American; 1893-1958) Untitled (Polo player), early to mid 20th century Gouache painting on paper Signed to the lower left Art Sz: 10"H x 13"W Frame Sz: 16 1/4"H x 18 3/4"W American artist Paul Brown was especially known for his illustrations of equestrian subjects, particularly polo scenes. He created illustrations and drawings for Brooks Brothers catalogs for over three decades. Some publishers that commissioned and featured Brown’s work include Peter Vischer’s POLO magazine, The Derrydale Press...

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20th Century Paul Desmond Brown

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Watercolor

Paul Brown Original Pencil Drawing For The 1946 Scribner's Book "Fur Or Feather"
Paul Brown Original Pencil Drawing For The 1946 Scribner's Book "Fur Or Feather"

Paul Desmond Brown 1Paul Brown Original Pencil Drawing For The 1946 Scribner's Book "Fur Or Feather", 1946

$1,200

Paul Brown Original Pencil Drawing For The 1946 Scribner's Book "Fur Or Feather"

By Paul Desmond Brown 1

Located in Bristol, CT

... And The Bunny Did A Flip Right In Front Of Teddy Original pencil drawing for the 1946 Charles Scribner's Sons book "Fur Or Feather Days With Dog And Gun" Art Sz: 10 5/8"H x 8"W Frame Sz: 18 7/8"H x 13 5/8"W Paul Desmond Brown~ Born in: Mapleton, Minnesota, USA. Died in: Garden City, New York, USA 1893-1959 Paul Desmond Brown was an illustrator and horse artist...

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1940s Paul Desmond Brown

Materials

Paper, Pencil

The Ideal Seat For Aintree 1932

Paul Desmond Brown 1The Ideal Seat For Aintree 1932

$500

The Ideal Seat For Aintree 1932

By Paul Desmond Brown 1

Located in Bristol, CT

Art Sz: 9 1/2"H x 12 1/2"W 1933 Proof Plate for 'Spills and Thrills' Published by Charles Scribner's Sons New York 1933

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1930s Paul Desmond Brown

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

Dead Heat? Wissahickon Cup 1930

Paul Desmond Brown 1Dead Heat? Wissahickon Cup 1930

$500

Dead Heat? Wissahickon Cup 1930

By Paul Desmond Brown 1

Located in Bristol, CT

Art Sz: 9 1/2"H x 12 1/2"W 1933 Proof Plate for 'Spills and Thrills' Published by Charles Scribner's Sons New York 1933

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1930s Paul Desmond Brown

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

Waiting For The Vet Monmouth County 1932

Paul Desmond Brown 1Waiting For The Vet Monmouth County 1932

$500

Waiting For The Vet Monmouth County 1932

By Paul Desmond Brown 1

Located in Bristol, CT

Art Sz: 9 1/2"H x 12 1/2"W 1933 Proof Plate for 'Spills and Thrills' Published by Charles Scribner's Sons New York 1933

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1930s Paul Desmond Brown

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

Alligator Hit 1st West Hills Plate 1928
Alligator Hit 1st West Hills Plate 1928

Paul Desmond Brown 1Alligator Hit 1st West Hills Plate 1928

$500

Alligator Hit 1st West Hills Plate 1928

By Paul Desmond Brown 1

Located in Bristol, CT

Art Sz: 9 1/2"H x 12 1/2"W 1933 Proof Plate for 'Spills and Thrills' Published by Charles Scribner's Sons New York 1933

Category

1930s Paul Desmond Brown

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

Two Seconds To Live Stanley Steeplechase '33 Aintree

Paul Desmond Brown 1Two Seconds To Live Stanley Steeplechase '33 Aintree

$500

Two Seconds To Live Stanley Steeplechase '33 Aintree

By Paul Desmond Brown 1

Located in Bristol, CT

Art Sz: 9 1/2"H x 12 1/2"W 1933 Proof Plate for 'Spills and Thrills' Published by Charles Scribner's Sons New York 1933

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1930s Paul Desmond Brown

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

Head Work Canal Turn Grasslands 1931

Paul Desmond Brown 1Head Work Canal Turn Grasslands 1931

$500

Head Work Canal Turn Grasslands 1931

By Paul Desmond Brown 1

Located in Bristol, CT

Art Sz: 9 1/2"H x 12 1/2"W 1933 Proof Plate for 'Spills and Thrills' Published by Charles Scribner's Sons New York 1933

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1930s Paul Desmond Brown

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

Happy Landing - Louis D'Or Pecked Llangollen Farms 1932

Paul Desmond Brown 1Happy Landing - Louis D'Or Pecked Llangollen Farms 1932

$500

Happy Landing - Louis D'Or Pecked Llangollen Farms 1932

By Paul Desmond Brown 1

Located in Bristol, CT

Art Sz: 9 1/2"H x 12 1/2"W 1933 For Radnor Foxhall Farm Challenge Cup Proof Plate for 'Spills and Thrills' Published by Charles Scribner's Sons New York 1933

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1930s Paul Desmond Brown

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

Huntington, Southampton, Rare Bits

Paul Desmond Brown 1Huntington, Southampton, Rare Bits

$500

Huntington, Southampton, Rare Bits

By Paul Desmond Brown 1

Located in Bristol, CT

Art Sz: 9 1/2"H x 12 1/2"W 1933 Proof Plate for 'Spills and Thrills' Published by Charles Scribner's Sons New York 1933

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1930s Paul Desmond Brown

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

"At The Water Trough" by Paul Desmond Brown
"At The Water Trough" by Paul Desmond Brown

Paul Desmond Brown 1"At The Water Trough" by Paul Desmond Brown

$1,250

"At The Water Trough" by Paul Desmond Brown

By Paul Desmond Brown 1

Located in Bristol, CT

Charcoal drawing: Horses at Trough Art Sz: 8 1/2"H x 11 1/2"W Frame Sz: 15"H x 17 1/2"W

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20th Century Paul Desmond Brown

Materials

Charcoal

Wissahickon
Wissahickon

Paul Desmond Brown 1Wissahickon

$950

Wissahickon

By Paul Desmond Brown 1

Located in Bristol, CT

Plate Proof, 'Wissahickon' by Paul Desmond Brown from the Derrydale Press book, 'Gentlemen Up' published 1930 Art Sz: 13 3/4"H x 7 3/4"W Frame Sz: 19 1/4"H x 13 1/4"W

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1930s Paul Desmond Brown

Materials

Lithograph

New Jersey Hunt Cup - Far Hills
New Jersey Hunt Cup - Far Hills

Paul Desmond Brown 1New Jersey Hunt Cup - Far Hills

$950

New Jersey Hunt Cup - Far Hills

By Paul Desmond Brown 1

Located in Bristol, CT

Very rare proof-plate by Paul Desmond Brown of the 'New Jersey Hunt Cup - Far Hills' from the Derrydale Press book, 'Gentlemen Up' published 1930 Art Sz: 13...

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1930s Paul Desmond Brown

Materials

Lithograph

"The Chair In The Grand National Of 1934 At Aintree"
"The Chair In The Grand National Of 1934 At Aintree"

Paul Desmond Brown 1"The Chair In The Grand National Of 1934 At Aintree"

$1,400

"The Chair In The Grand National Of 1934 At Aintree"

By Paul Desmond Brown 1

Located in Bristol, CT

Classic colour plate made especially for Polo magazine by Paul Desmond Brown signed (LR) with pencil horse head remarque '9'11 stick to my horse, To Ethel and Ted Sloane (champion jo...

Category

20th Century Paul Desmond Brown

Materials

Lithograph

Paul Desmond Brown art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Paul Desmond Brown art available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of art to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of yellow, orange, pink and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Paul Desmond Brown in lithograph, paper, pencil and more. Not every interior allows for large Paul Desmond Brown art, so small editions measuring 5 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Charles Buckley, Jesse Lambert, and Harold Haydon. Paul Desmond Brown art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $450 and tops out at $6,000, while the average work can sell for $950.

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