Known for his scenes of prize-fighting and circus-genre, Robert Riggs had a highly successful career as an artist, especially in the ‘30s and ‘40s. His painting, The Brown Bomber, showed the boxing victory of Joe Louis over Max Schmeling. This is one of the paintings that earned Riggs election to the National Academy of Design in 1946. He was born in Decatur, Illinois, and as a young man ran away from home and joined the circus. He studied at the James Milliken University in Illinois and then trained at the Art Students League in New York, but his study was interrupted by Army service in the First World War. He attended the Académie Julian in Paris and then returned to the United States where he settled in Philadelphia and worked for N. W. Ayer & Sons, an advertising agency for whom he did numerous illustrations.
"Building a Home in Colonial America", Important Tempera Painting, Riggs, 1930s
By Robert Riggs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Striking and important, this scene of two Colonial era figures -- probably father and son, one with reddish hair and the other blond -- shows them sawing and splitting logs for a new...
Paint
WPA Style Portrait Painting of a Gentleman, American, 1930s-1940s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Portrait painting of Walter Levin, oil on canvas, unframed. Signed Haughton College Bickerton in upper right corner, and having the original gallery label on the back. California Bay...
Canvas
French painting of a zebra by Etiennette Johan, 1930s
Located in MIlano, IT
French painting of a zebra by Etiennette Johan, 1930s Mixed-media painting on canvas depicting a zebra against a yellow background, with a red frame. Drawn by Etiennette Johan in 193...
Canvas
Green Monochrome Oil on Canvas Painting, Spain, Circa 1930s-1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Green Oil on canvas painting Spain, 1930s-1940s. Painted in monochrome color with shades of green. Non framed. Signed 'Oset' at the back part. Overall Measurements: 41 cm H x 33 cm ...
Canvas, Wood, Paint
French painting of a giraffe by Etiennette Johan, 1930s
Located in MIlano, IT
French painting of a giraffe by Etiennette Johan, 1930s Mixed-media painting on canvas depicting a giraffe in profile in the foreground against a yellow background, with a red frame....
Canvas
$3,313
H 34.26 in W 26.38 in D 2.76 in
Art Deco pastel painting "Nude of a Woman" signed Fried Pal, 1930s
By Pal Fried
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Stupendous pastel painting designed by Fried Pal in the 1930s,the theme of the nude in the Art Deco period was of important relevance,the author in this painting demonstrates great s...
Glass, Wood, Paper
1930s "English Toy Spaniel" Oil on Canvas in Burl Frame
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Attractive oil on canvas depicting an English toy spaniel, circa 1930s. Original frame is a handsome walnut burl. Light wear consistent with age / use. Si...
Burl
1930s Original Shell Painting 10" x 13.5"
Located in Atlanta, GA
1930s original painting on paper of a conch shell. Would be great for your beach house. Framed under glass.
Glass, Wood, Paper
$540
H 17.72 in W 23.63 in D 1.58 in
Antique 1930s signed Danish landscape oil painting, forest in afternoon light
Located in Ebberup, DK
Vintage Danish woodland landscape oil painting with motive of trees in late afternoon light. The sunlight is warm and filters through the trees in autumn colours. A small stream wind...
Canvas, Paint
Middle Eastern Building Painting
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Mid Century acrylic on canvas painting of a Middle Eastern Street scene executed with bold impressionistic brush strokes. Depicting exotic Architecture ...
Paint
$3,599
H 22.45 in W 17.13 in D 0.95 in
Art Deco Watercolor Floral Painting Wildflowers by Emil Fiala, Vienna, 1930s
By Emil Fiala
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco watercolor floral painting wildflowers by Emil Fiala 1930s Vienna. Emil Fiala (1869-1960) was from 1915-1937 member of the Austrian Künstlerbund (formerly Hagenbund). The de...
Paper
Impressionist Painting of Parisian cafe scene, 1930s
Located in London, England
Wonderful impressionist impasto painting of Parisian cafe scene. Oil on canvas and board. Original artist made frame. Good art history on the label verso. France 1930s. H 91cm x ...
Canvas, Pine, Paint
1930s Painting on Wood Board of Knights in Sword Battle
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1930s Painting on Wood Board of Knights in Sword Battle Carving on top with stippled holes in the wood Wood display stand not included
Wood