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"Night at the Follies" 1947 Original Linen Backed Theatrical Poster Evelyn West
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
"Night at the Follies" 1947 an original vintage linen backed one-sheet theatrical film movie poster. Size is 30 X 44 with the linen added.
A Night at the Follies, the 1947 W. Merle Connell burlesque documentary ("Daring!"; "Gorgeous Girls Great comedians Glamorous dancers"; "You've heard about it! You've read about it! Now see Big Time Burlesque Just as presented at the world famous follies theatre in Los Angeles"; "Something new in entertainment!"; "Evelyn West...
Category
American Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Karl Blossfeldt Photogravure: Nature's Elegance in Classic Frame (1942)
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Presenting a captivating Karl Blossfeldt Photogravure from the 1942 edition of the book 'Wunder in der Natur.'
In its original condition, this piece boasts minor wear that beautifu...
Category
Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
The Red Shoes
Located in London, GB
a rare original Australian souvenir program cover for The Red Shoes 1948. This film was directed by the famous duo Michael Powell and Emeric Pressbu...
Category
Australian Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Carel Blazer and Papillon Vintage Photo Gravure, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vintage photo gravure by the photographers Carel Blazer and Papillon, circa 1940.
Wood frame with passepartout and high quality museum's glass.
In original condition, with minor ...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Karl Blossfeldt Photogravure: Nature's Elegance in Classic Frame (1942)
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Presenting a captivating Karl Blossfeldt Photogravure from the 1942 edition of the book 'Wunder in der Natur.'
In its original condition, this piece boasts minor wear that beautifu...
Category
Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
The Wizard of Oz
Located in London, GB
Original British front of house still for The Wizard of Oz.
These British front of house stills are the equivalent to Lobby cards in the US.
The film came out in 1939. This still wou...
Category
English Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Framed Mid-century Asian Floral Inspired Watercolor Print by Bunell
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Transform your space with this 1940s Mid-century Asian-inspired floral lithograph print featuring a hand-airbrushed watercolor painting on paper in its original gold-tone wood frame....
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Marie R. MacPherson "Blond Satyr" Art Deco Numbered Silkscreen 1940s
Located in Miami, FL
Allegorical Art Deco silkscreen by Marie Macpherson depicting a partly clothed Blond Satyr playing his flute to a squirrel sitting on an apple tree. ...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Casablanca
Located in London, GB
Original cover to the sheet music for Casablanca 1942.
This classic film starred Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman and was directed by Michael Curtiz.
This piece is conservation pap...
Category
American Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
The Maltese Falcon
Located in London, GB
Original US photographic production still from The Maltese Falcon 1941.
The film Starred Humphrey Bogart, Peter Lorre and Mary Astor and was was directed John Huston.
This piece is c...
Category
American Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Belgium baroque painting of vase with flowers signed Jos Pas, 1944
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1940 / Painting / canvas, wood / Rococo / Baroque
A Belgium oil painting signed Jos Pas, 1944 of a vase with orange flowers, grapes and a painting in the background. The ...
Category
Belgian Baroque Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Andre Derain 1948 Color Cliché Print, Framed
By André Derain
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Step into the dynamic world of André Derain with this vibrant color cliché print from the Fauves collection, meticulously edited by Editions du Chêne in Paris, France, in 1948. Encas...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Set of 6 1940s Dutch Herbarium or Botanicals
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Set of 6 Dutch framed herbariums dating from the 1940's.
They are framed in an A3 frame with A4 mount.
These are a sample of what we have to offer. W...
Category
German Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Plastic
Karl Blossfeldt Black White Flower Photogravure Botanic Photography, 1942
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Karl Blossfeldt Photogravure from the edition of the book 'Wunder in der Natur' in 1942.
Photography number 26. cosmos bipinatus (Compositae). Schmuckkörbchen, Mexiko-aster. Kelchblätter in 8 facher Vergrößerung.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.
Karl Blossfeldt (June 13, 1865-December 9, 1932) was a German photographer...
Category
Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Pablo Picasso Framed Artwork, Editions du Chene, 1943
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Step into the timeless brilliance of Pablo Picasso with this extraordinary color cliché, expertly edited by Editions du Chêne in Paris, France, in 1943. Adorned by a stunning solid w...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Custom Framed Scandinavian Herbarium Specimens - a Pair
Located in Pearland, TX
A wonderful pair of antique Swedish herbarium floral specimens, collected in 1949. Handwritten names in lovely Swedish and Latin script. Presented in 19th century gilt frames. Ready ...
Category
Swedish Country Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Glass, Paper
Framed Black and White Heliogravure of Classic Sculpture – Circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of this framed black and white heliogravure of Michelangelo's iconic sculpture, David, dating back to around 1940. This artwork captures the r...
Category
Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Medical Chart Bone Structure
Located in Otley, GB
A superb vintage medical chart 1947 supplied by Adam Rouilly & Co Ltd London. Fantastic colours & illustrations of the bone structure. Comes as a...
Category
European Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
Rare Original Russian Propaganda poster of Leaders Meeting
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a rare original Russian propaganda poster of Hitler and other leaders gathered at table.
1945 print
Category
Russian Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Framed Black and White Heliogravure of Michelangelo's David – Circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of this framed black and white heliogravure of Michelangelo's iconic sculpture, David, dating back to around 1940. This artwork captures the r...
Category
Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Framed Black and White Heliogravure of Michelangelo's David – Circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of this framed black and white heliogravure of Michelangelo's iconic sculpture, David, dating back to around 1940. This artwork captures the r...
Category
Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Henri Matisse 1948 Color Cliché Print, Framed
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Step into the radiant universe of Henri Matisse with this striking color print from the Fauves collection, meticulously edited by Editions du Chêne in Paris, France, in 1948. Beautif...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Rare Original 1941 Russian Propaganda poster June 22-Day of Sorrow by Kharkevich
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a rare original Russian propaganda poster called June 22-Day of Sorrow 1941.
By Kharkevich I. I.
Category
Russian Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
1941 Themes et Variations F-4 Henri Matisse Lithograph on Paper Female Portrait
Located in Dayton, OH
Published in 1943, Henri Matisse Dessins Themes et Variations. With long introductory text by Louis Aragon subtitled: "Matisse-en-France." 39, [1] pp. Illustrated with linocut fronti...
Category
Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Rare Original Russian Poster by Muratov, N. The Road of Life 1944
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a rare original Russian propaganda poster called The Road of Life by Muratov, N. 1944 print.
Category
Russian Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Rare Original Russian Propaganda poster 1945
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a rare original Russian propaganda poster of what looks like an eagle being shot down.
1945 print
Category
Russian Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Rare Original Russian Propaganda poster 40 Years printed 1945
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is an original rare Russian propaganda poster called 40 Years.
1945 print
Category
Russian Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
The Thief of Bagdad
Located in London, GB
Original US film poster for the 1940 Adventure Fantasy Film The Thief of Bagdad.
This film starred Conrad Veidt, Sabu and June Duprez and was directed by
a host of wonderful directo...
Category
American Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
The Outlaw
Located in London, GB
Original US trade advertisement for the first release of the film in 1943 before the film was pulled.
This film was produced and directed by Howard Hughes, and stars Jack Buetel, Tho...
Category
American Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Framed Painting by George Maurice Cloud, 'Untitled', Gouache on Paper, 1948
By Georges Maurice Cloud 1
Located in Chicago, IL
Framed Painting by French artist Georges Maurice Cloud.
Untitled, 1948
gouache on paper
25 h x 21.25 w in (63 x 54 cm)
Signed and dated to low...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paint, Paper
Important 1944 Surrealist Oil on Canvas by Erle Loran
By Erle Loran
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Fresh to the market, this painting was purchased directly from Erle Loran (1905-1999) in his Berkeley Hills home in the mid-1990s. Loran's surrealist work from the mid-1940s is highl...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood, Paint, Canvas
Original Vintage Winter Sport Travel Poster Jungfraujoch Jungfrau Railway Husky
Located in London, GB
Original vintage winter sport and skiing travel poster - Bernese Oberland Switzerland Jungfraujoch Jungfrau Railway - great artwork titled Polar Dogs featuring huskies harnessed to a sled with a lady and man sitting on the sledge preparing to ride it, a man standing behind them and another man holding skis beside them, a Swiss flag...
Category
Swiss Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Charles & Ray Eames Mid Century Wooden Plywood Leg Splint by Evans USA, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare American early mid century wooden "leg splint" in molded plywood by Charles & Ray Eames produced by Evans USA, 1940s. In great condition. Stamped.
Dimensions: L: 106 cm / 41.7...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Plywood
Antique Portrait Painting of Matriarch Reading with Gold Leaf Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Oil On Canvas, Gold Leaf Wood Frame
Style: Realism
Category
American Other Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Wood
The Lady From Shanghai
Located in London, GB
Original photographic production photo from 1948 film Noir The Lady from Shanghai starring Rita Hayworth, Orson Welles and directed by Orson Welles. The photo was taken by Robert Coburn...
Category
American Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Vintage French Framed Oil Painting " The Veiled Woman" 1940's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5183 Vintage French painting of a vailed dark haired beauty
Framed in a modernict gilt frame
Image size 19.5x 15.5"
Category
Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paint
Vintage Woodblock Etchings by Juan Castells Marti
Located in Pasadena, CA
Vintage woodblock etchings by Juan Castells Marti. Newly framed with linen mats.
(4 available, sold indivdually)
Category
Unknown Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood, Paper, Glass
Albert Skira Print of battle of Centaurs, Ceramic Plate, "Céramiques De Picasso"
Located in Stockholm, SE
An exquisite shiny polychrome print of Picasso Vallauris ceramic plate depicting battle of Centaurs. The color print is attached to a thick, high quality paper with decorative lines....
Category
Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Mid-20th Century Black Dance Mask, Guerrero, Mexico
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mid-20th century black dance mask, Guerrero, Mexico
A nice old mask from Guererro, Mexico, used in the Tlacololero Dance of the Tlactapa and probably fr...
Category
Mexican Tribal Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
Original Vintage War Propaganda Poster Soviet Sailor Fighters Fascist Enemy WWII
Located in London, GB
Original vintage Soviet World War Two propaganda poster - Let's show the despicable fascist murderers how a Soviet sailor can fight / Покажем презренным фашистским убийцам, как драть...
Category
Russian Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Original Vintage Travel Advertising Poster Nice Work Happiness Henri Matisse
Located in London, GB
Original vintage travel advertising poster - Nice Travail et Joie / Work and Happiness H. Matisse - featuring colourful artwork by the renowned French artist Henri Matisse (1869-1954...
Category
French Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Alvar Aalto Wall Console Artek 114A
By Artek, Alvar Aalto
Located in Espoo, FI
Alvar Aalto wall console with two drawers, model 114A, manufactured by Artek in circa 1940s. Artek's stamp from 1930s-1950s on the back of the console. The console has beautiful pati...
Category
Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Birch
Original Vintage WWII Home Front Propaganda Poster We Want You With Us War Work
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two home front propaganda poster - We want You with us! There's a place for everyone locally or somewhere in England Get into War Work this week - featurin...
Category
British Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Mid-Century French Peonies Oil Painting Still Life Circa 1948
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-Century French Peonies Oil Painting Still Life.
Signed A. Bonquet dated 1948.
Lavender colors.
30 inches W by 24 inches H
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
1940s Three Oil on Oval Canvas WPA Paintings of Trains w. Ribbons Surrealist
Located in Miami, FL
WPA era (1930s/1940s ) Oil on Oval Canvas Grouping of 3 Paintings of Trains with a Ribbon and Floating Ball, a bit Surrealist. Inspired by Thomas ...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Gulliver's Travels
Located in London, GB
This is a ver rare original Japanese film poster for The 1939 Fantasy Animation Gulliver's Travels. This film was directed by Dave Fleisher.
This poster was created for the films fir...
Category
Japanese Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Original Vintage Military Poster Track And Field Allied Forces Sports Council
Located in London, GB
Original vintage military sport poster - Allied Forces Sports Council presents Armed Forces European Theater Track and Field Championships Olympic Stadium Berlin Germany - starting at 2pm and held on 7 and 8 September 1946, featuring an illustration of a winged goddess and an athlete holding a laurel wreath in front of a map of Europe between red and white striped theatre stage curtains with the participating countries listed below - Belgium Czechoslovakia Denmark France Great Britain Greece Luxembourg Netherlands Norway Poland Russia United States. Sponsored by the US Army this successful post-war meet attracted 120,000 spectators; it included an Olympic style opening ceremony and a runner carrying a flaming torch and was also broadcast by radio; it featured hurdles, various running distances, pole vault, high jump, shot put, discus, long jump...
Category
American Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Travel Poster Island of Hydra Greece Circa. 1940
Located in Fulton, CA
"Island of Hydra". An original colorful travel poster from Greece by J. Mogcyris. Printed in Greece by Elka Aspioti. Circa. 1940. Very good original condition. Currently in a plexigl...
Category
Greek Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
The Glass Key / Glasnyckeln
Located in London, GB
Original Swedish film poster for the 1942 Film Noir The Glass Key.
This film starred Alan Ladd, Veronica Lake and Brian Donlevy and was directed by Stuart Heisler.
This film was not ...
Category
Swedish Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Mid Century Flamingo Lithograph Print by Turner in Mirror Frame
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This Mid-Century Flamingo lithograph print features vibrant flamingos set against a soft, pastel backdrop, capturing the elegance and grace of these exotic birds. The print is framed...
Category
Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Secret Beyond the Door
Located in London, GB
Original US film poster for the 1948 Film Noir Secret Beyond the Door.
This film was directed Fritz Lang and starred Joan Bennett and Michael Redgrave.
This poster is conservation li...
Category
American Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Original Vintage World War Two Poster Hit Back With Your War Savings WWII
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two poster - Hit Back With Your War Savings - featuring a dynamic image in black, blue and red colours of a worker holding a sle...
Category
British Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Original Vintage War Fundraising Poster On The Arctic Front WWII Merchant Navy
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two home front fundraising poster - On the Arctic Front Merchant Navy Comforts Service - featuring an naval illustration of sailors in thick coats and hats...
Category
British Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Modernist Cape May Beach Dunes Painting by Adams Wirt Garrett, Dated 1949
Located in Peabody, MA
A late 1940s modernist scene of beach dunes at Cape May, NJ by Adams Wirt Garrett (1908-2000). He was active during the WPA and a graphic arts instructor at the Art Students League i...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paint
Vintage Japanese Handmade Abacus – Circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
This exquisite handmade Japanese abacus, crafted circa 1940, is a stunning representation of traditional craftsmanship from the early 20th century. Known as a "soroban" in Japan, thi...
Category
Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
Pair of Vintage French Art Deco Wood Frames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Wood Frames
Category
Art Deco Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
Vintage Japanese Handmade Abacus – Circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
This exquisite handmade Japanese abacus, crafted circa 1940, is a stunning representation of traditional craftsmanship from the early 20th century. Known as a "soroban" in Japan, thi...
Category
Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
Antique Italian Figural Painted Ceramic Tile "Two Sisters"
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5146 Antique Itqlian hand painted ceramic tile of two sisters
Hanging hardware on back
Category
Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Ceramic
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