Van Day Truex was an American artist, art director and interior designer, born in 1904. He was accepted at the New York School of Fine and Applied Art, in 1923. In 1925, he was awarded a scholarship to the School’s Paris branch, the Paris Ateliers. On returning to New York, in 1955, he was appointed Tiffany & Co's art director. His style as a designer emphasized aesthetics over function. He was interested in the mechanical process of materials, rather than the visual representation. At a time when interior designing was not as highly recognized, Truex gave a sense of quality and style that was driven by a motivated and controlled approach.
Van Day Truex Ink Wash and Watercolor Self-Portrait, circa 1945
By Van Day Truex
Located in Kinderhook, NY
A unique and original circa 1945 self-portrait by the legendary designer Van Day Truex painted in black ink, ink wash, and watercolor on celadon green wa...
Plexiglass, Wood, Paint, Paper
"Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes, " Superb Art Deco Ink & Watercolor
By Maurice Greenberg
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Superbly executed in watercolor and ink, this charming and lovely depiction of Mother Goose nursery rhyme characters -- including Humpty Dumpty, The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe, The Three Little Pigs and Old King Cole -- was created by Maurice Greenberg...
Ink, Watercolor, Paper
$3,700
H 11.25 in W 9 in D 0.75 in
"Self Portrait" by Charles L'Eplattenier, Art Nouveau Painter and Architect
By Charles L'Eplattenier 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A veritable Renaissance Man in his day, Charles L'Eplattenier was a leading proponent of a form of Art Nouveau in Switzerland that became known as "style sapin" or "pine style." He w...
Paper
Miniature Signed and Framed Watercolor Portrait of a Woman
Located in Marbella, ES
Miniature signed and framed watercolor Portrait of a woman.
Wood, Paper
$3,925
H 17.5 in W 21.5 in D 1 in
Late 17th Century Italian Ink and Wash Drawing of “The Drunken Silenus"
Located in Hudson, NY
This work likely Italian dates from circa 1680-1700. It relates directly to a 16th century engraving of the same subject after a drawing by Giul...
Paper
Jorge Zeno Abstract Pen and Ink with Watercolor
Located in Miami, FL
Jorge Zeno Abstract Pen and Ink with Watercolor Offered for sale is a pen and ink hand colored with watercolor by artist Jorge Zeno (US/Puerto Rico, b1956)...
Linen, Glass, Wood, Paper
$954
H 13.19 in W 19.49 in D 0.08 in
Interior Scene Original Watercolor, Ink and Gouache Drawing, Spain, 1930s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Colonial Indoor home scene. Original watercolor, ink and gouache drawing on vellum paper, Project for a home decoration. Cabinet maker archives stamp top Lef: 'J. Anguera. Ca...
Other
$2,161
H 24.81 in W 20.48 in D 1.58 in
Drawing of an Elephant and Calf, Ink and Wash on Paper by Jean Poulain, 1942
By Jean Poulain
Located in Ulm, DE
Jean Poulain (1884–1967) – Original Drawing of an Elephant and Calf, Signed and Dated 1942 A deeply touching and atmospheric original wildlife drawing by Belgian artist Jean Poulain...
Paper, Glass, Wood
$103
H 16.93 in W 20.87 in D 1.58 in
Vintage Original 'Life Drawing' Nude Pen and Ink Wash by Wendy de Rusett, 1970s
Located in Bristol, GB
Vintage Original Drawing Depicting a Life Drawing Class An accomplished work that successfully brings out the character of both the sitters and artists in a life drawing class. Exe...
Paper, Glass
$7,500 / set
H 16.5 in W 19.5 in D 2 in
Pair of Neoclassical Landscape Drawings, Ink and Wash on Paper, France
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Pair of landscape drawings, one showing a country outing with mountains and ruins in the background, the other showing characters in an imaginary setting of ruins. Ink and wash on pa...
Paper
$954
H 13.19 in W 19.49 in D 0.08 in
Interior Bedroom Scene Original Watercolor, Ink and Gouache Drawing Spain, 1930s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish neoclassical style bedroom indoor home scene. Original watercolor, ink and gouache drawing on vellum paper, project for a home deco...
Other
$954
H 13.19 in W 19.49 in D 0.08 in
Interior Bedroom Scene Original Watercolor, Ink and Gouache Drawing, Spain 1930s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish classical bedroom indoor home scene. Original watercolor, ink and gouache drawing on vellum paper, Project for a home decoration. Cabinet maker archives stamp at the bottom p...
Other
$695
H 11.25 in W 12.5 in D 0.38 in
Aaron Sopher Scribble Drawing Man 1940s New Yorker Wash Watercolor Ink Pen Art
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Aaron Sopher, Ink Wash, Untitled, (Subject is a Man in stride.) Exact date unknown. Fading to matte, denting and chipping to older wood picture frame. Will ship as you see it in th...
Paper
Van Day Truex "Pull Up Chair" with Yellow Velvet Upholstery 1978
By Van Day Truex
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
“Pull Up Chair” in mahogany with reupholstered seat in yellow velvet by Van Day Truex in partnership with Harry Hinson, American 1978. This chair would m...
Velvet, Mahogany
Van Day Truex Pull Up Chair 1978
By Hinson, Van Day Truex
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Chic pull up chair in ebonized mahogany with seat newly upholstered in yellow velvet by Van Day Truex in partnership with Harry Hinson, American 1978. Th...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Van Day Truex Pull Up Chair, 1978
By Van Day Truex
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Elegant pull up chair in mahogany with upholstered seat by Van Day Truex in partnership with Harry Hinson, American 1978. This timeless chair is the perf...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Van Day Truex for Tiffany Pineapple
By Van Day Truex
Located in New York, NY
In 1955 Van Day Truex was appointed Tiffany's art director. By then their glory days in the Gilded Age were long gone, but Truex made them fashionable on...
Sterling Silver
TIFFANY Bamboo Sterling Tea & Coffee Set by Van Day Truex
By Tiffany & Co., Van Day Truex
Located in New York, NY
Four-piece Tea & Coffee serving set in sterling silver designed by Van Day Truex for Tiffany & Company in the Bamboo pattern. USA, circa 1960. Includ...
Sterling Silver