1930s Wall Decorations

Large Naturalistic Black Forest Carved Deer Head, ca. 1930s A great antique wooden carved Black Forest red deer head handcarved in natur...

Very rare wall mirror with a teak and plywood back. Made in Germany. Typical abstract design of the 1930s. The wooden back is made of 1 cm thick plywood. The front is teak. The two o...

This brilliant depiction of Leda and the Swan, a nude female figure and outstretched black swan illustrating the classic mythological story, was painted by Arthur Crisp on wood panel...

Textile by Märta Måås-Fjetterström, titled “Täppan”, executed in refined tapestry technique. This beautifully balanced composition, originally designed in 1931, exemplifies the artis...

Portuguese Majolica pears platter signed , circa 1930.

These elegant and high-style Art Deco pierced sculptural panels, very rare, depict two tall, slender, impossibly elegant figures on the beach: a tall, athletic young man in a swimsui...

An impressionistic oil on canvas circa 1930s by the Boston School painter Robert Emmett Owen. He was a successful artist best known for his Impressionist views of the rural landscape...

Antique Chamois Trophy on Carved Plaque, Germany ca. 1930s Antique chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra) trophy mounted on a wooden carved plaque with ornate acorn and leaf carvings. The tr...

French faience oyster plate signed Henriot Quimper, circa 1930.

Green Majolica oyster plate signed Sarreguemines, circa 1930.

Art Deco French Iznik Platter Bowl Jean Jacques Lachenal. Floral pattern ,red tulips and blue flowers. Geometrical border. Diameter / 9.8 inches H / 1.8 inches. Jean-Jacques Lachen...

Frisian Costumes of Makkum with Lace Cap and Redingote, 1932 Description: This finely detailed hand-colored lithograph is Plate V from the rare 1932 folio The National Costumes of ...

Vintage flat-woven wool tapestry by Swedish designer Carl Edvin Svensson. Carl Edvin Svensson (1899–1963) was a Swedish textile artist known for his distinctive flat-weave and tapes...

Lovely Art Deco impressionistic, interior still life study of a vase of vivid dahlias, circa 1930. Elegant matching 2 toned limed washed frame. 1930s USA.

A beautiful old oil painting, a flower still life, roses in a vase. Very skillfully painted, the roses look lifelike. In addition, beautiful everyday attributes in the foreground, a ...

Suzani silk embroideries from Uzbekistan represent the most refined and elegant manifestation of the Central Asian textile art tradition. Exquisite embroideries such as this one were...

Pair tall framed and matted Chinese silk water color paintings depicting exotic birds and flowers and shrubbery. Both with calligraphy inscription and red seal. Expertly crafted with...

Lovely pressed wildflower art from Japan. Pressed wildflowers on washi-type natural fiber paper. Collected in 1931 in Nagano, Japan. Newly framed in a natural oak wood with UV plexi.

Roe deer heads, wall decoration, made of plaster, Germany, 1930s, set of two. An absolutely adorable pair of roe deer heads in the Black Forest style is ...

Art Deco style wool Rya Rug with a geometric pattern. Dimensions: H(without/with fringe) 143/166 cm, W 108 cm, D 0.5 cm

Italian painting from the first half of the 20th century. Oil on cardboard artwork depicting a bright countryside landscape with a wayfarer, excellently painted. On the back, we find...

Portugese Caldas da Rainha Palissy lobster wall plaque, circa 1930. Decorated with mussels, shells and seaweed. Has no structural issues and is...

A striking example of traditional European hunting decor, this vintage roe deer trophy features natural antlers mounted on a finely hand-carved Black Forest wooden plaque. The dark-s...

Majolica oyster plate Sarreguemines, circa 1930.

Early Tapestry by Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Sweden, 1930s An early and finely woven tapestry by Märta Måås-Fjetterström, executed during the 1930s and signed MMF. The tapestry was h...

This original 1930s signet was manufactured by the Demoulin Brothers & Co. of Greenville, Illinois. The Demoulin Brothers & Co. were famous for their line of wacky Gentlemen's lodge ceremonial and initiation devices/props. This particular piece was manufactured for the No. 493 Fowler, Indiana chapter of The Order of the Eastern Star...

A highly decorative and characterful painting by Michel Nizet, painted in 1930 in the typical style of the Liège School. This oil on canvas depicts an atmospheric Ardennes landscape ...

Lovely antique marquetry inlaid wall curio cabinet having interior shelves. 8.5” to bottom shelf from bottom; 6” to next shelf, 6.5 to next and 11 at top. 32.5” w at back of shelf

A great looking hand carved original wooden Folk Art Statue. A great piece for a suitable ambiance in a Cabin room or the office of a Hunter or Woodsman. More than likely one of the ...

Original Vintage Poster for Mossant Hats dating from 1938 by Leonetto Cappiello. Artist: Leonetto Cappiello Title: Mossant Date: 1938 Size: 47.25 X 63 in / 120 X 160 cm Printer : Editions Nouvelles Cappiello, EDIMO, 15 rue Galvani - Paris Materials and Techniques: Colour lithograph on paper Linen backing: Yes Condition: A (Normally designates a poster in very good condition. Colours are fresh and there is very little or no paper loss. Any imperfections are marginal and unnoticeable). Additional Details: The headquarters Mossant was founded in 1833 by Casimir Mossant. The company is developing thanks in particular to the development of the railway, which allows for distant supplies and expeditions. In the 1920s, the firm Mossant is at its peak. The factory employs 1,200 workers and produces up to 2000 hats per day, nearly half of which is in the United States. After 1929, the economic crisis affected exports and the company diversified its production of felt (bags, berets, ...). Hat manufacturing activity declined and, in the 1950s, the factory's activity was converted into apparel until 1985, when the company was wound up. About Leonetto Cappiello, The Father of Modern Advertising Leonetto Cappiello, born on April 9, 1875, in Livorno, Italy, is considered a pioneer in the world of advertising, often referred to often hailed as the "father of modern advertising." His groundbreaking work in poster design revolutionized the industry and cemented his status as a visionary artist. Cappiello was renowned for his innovative and impactful poster designs, characterized by bold colors, simple forms, strong outlines and a strong focus on the product. His work significantly influenced the development of advertising as an art form. Initially drawn to caricature, Cappiello's true genius blossomed when he shifted his focus to poster art. His innovative approach, marked by bold colors, simple colours, simplified forms, strong outlines and a strong emphasis on product identification, set him apart from his contemporaries. Cappiello’s posters were instantly recognizable, capturing the essence of a product or brand in a single, powerful image. His work significantly influenced the development of advertising as an art form. The artist's career flourished in Paris, where he immersed himself in the vibrant artistic scene and his work spanned various industries: Food and Beverage: Campari, Cinzano, Café Martin...

Original vintage Guinness advertising poster - Guinness for Strength - featuring an iconic design by the notable artist John Gilroy (John Thomas Young Gilroy; 1898-1985) depicting a ...

Beautifully and sensitively painted, this view of a young, nude male model, facing away from the viewer, places him in an artist's studio or atelier, with painters and their easels v...

Brilliantly painted in tones of turquoise, Mediterranean blue, aqua, sky blue and a range of rich browns, tans and grays, this view of three young men bathing...

This classic example of American Scene painting, depicting a group of four laborers loading the harvest onto a wagon amidst the fields, has the energy and dynamic of Thomas Hart Bent...

In the 1930s, when Italy was once again valorizing and idealizing the male nude -- witness the famous crescent of nude male athletes at the Foro Italico in Rome -- this silvered bron...

Wonderful image by Harry Clarke Originally an illustration from " Tales of Mystery And Imagination " By Edgar Allan Poe. Lithograph. Tipped in plate on paper Published by Tudor Pu...

Svend Engelund (1908-2007), Denmark. Oil on canvas. Early work. Landscape from Vendsyssel, 1930s-1940s. The canvas measures: 86 x 67 cm. The frame mea...

Large stunning portrait of a beautiful seated woman in a red dress framed in a period carved giiltwood frame. Signed upper right R. Hinton Perry. Dated indistinctly 1931 or 1939. Roland Hinton Perry (1870-1941) was a sculptor and painter committed to the Beaux-Arts tradition. Born in New York, he studied in Paris at the Académie Julian under Henri Chapu and Denys Puech...

French artist Gabriel Laneyrie made this petit-point needlework panel in Paris in 1934, named La porteuse d’eau, The water bearer. The tapestry displays a beautiful France province ...

Niobe Greek mythology theme signed, 1938 framed (1 chip off on frame finish).

Original vintage travel advertising poster for Germany published by the German State Railway RDV Reichsbahnzentrale fur den Deutschen Reiseverkehr featuring a stunning Art Deco desig...

Majolica oyster plate signed Sarreguemines, circa 1930. Yellow mustard color.  

Deco era large heavy bronze dish or tray with rare depiction of neoclassic nude male with sword and shield, by Tinos of Denmark. Signed on back with attached wall hanger. Overall we...

Filled with Sturm und Drang and packed with allegory and higher meaning, this remarkable Art Deco painting by Eugene Savage celebrates and interprets B...

Belgium / 1930 / Painting by E. Depriens / canvas / Rustic / Realist Landscape A tranquil ode to rural life, this charming oil on canvas by Belgian artist E. Depriens (signed lower ...

Original vintage travel poster - Warszawa Varsovie Warschau Warsaw Pologne Polen Poland - featuring historical architectural landmarks in the Saxon Garden / Ogrod Saski public park i...

Original vintage travel poster - Australia For The Tourist - featuring a great photo collage design showing three koalas sitting on the branches of a gum tree with eucalyptus leaves ...

Created by one of the great masters of bas relief sculpture in America, John Flanagan, this profile depiction of the goddess Aphrodite was used as the model for the famous "Aphrodite/Swift Runners" bronze medal issued in 1932 by the Society of Medalists...

Original vintage sport poster - Germany 1936 IV Olympic Winter Games Garmisch Partenkirchen 6-16 February - featuring dynamic artwork by Ludwig Hohlwein (1874-1949) depicting a skier wearing a bib with the Olympic rings symbol on it, holding his skis on the left with his right arm in the air celebrating his victory in front of snowy mountain peaks visible in the background, the text below in red and white letters and information at the bottom - For particulars apply to the Organising Committee of the IVth Olympic Winter Games 1936 Garmisch-Partenkirchen Bavaria. Published by the Reichsbahn Centrale for the German Travel Agents...

A stunning example of Art Deco painting inspired by classical mythology, this piece depicts Paris, with Mercury by his side and with a golden apple in hand, deciding which of three g...

Striking large-scale hand-carved wooden eagle, dated 1937, featuring outstretched wings, finely incised feather detailing, and a boldly modeled head with expressive carving. The surf...

Beautiful oil painting on canvas by listed San Diego impressionist artist Fidelia Auten Taylor. Dates from the 1930s and is of Ramona's Marriag...

Original vintage ski and winter sport travel poster for Austria featuring stunning artwork by Paul Kirnig (1891-1955) depicting two people skiing wearing long turquoise scarves, the ...

Original vintage advertising poster for Bugatti cars and Bugatti railcar trains used by the PLM and SNCF networks featuring a dynamic design depicting a classic red Bugatti Type 64 c...

Vintage style ski photography, framed Alpine ski photograph, Matterhorn & Skiers. 'MATTERHORN & SKIERS', a modern framed and mounted bla...

This remarkable -- perhaps unique -- woodblock print depicts a group of five nude male workers laying railroad track, their strong, muscled figures interlaced as they strive to move ...

Although it may resemble a trampoline, this is an extremely rare fire safety net designed to catch those leaping from burning buildings. Patented in 1887 by Thomas F. Browder and man...

This 1930s large oil on canvas painting by Gregory Orloff, depicts a lovely aristocrat woman in a park setting. Signed in lower right corner. Original frame. Orloff (1890-1981) m...

A lovely pair of Italian oil on board landscape paintings depicting canals in Venice. Signed and dated 1932, signature indistinct. Presented in their original giltwood frames. Dimen...

Original vintage travel poster published by the Italian Tourism Board ENIT advertising Merano in South Tyrol Northern Italy featuring great artwork by Franz Lenhart (1898-1992) depic...