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Period: 1940s
Original Vintage Advertising Poster Alfredo Strongman Circus Tour Weightlifting
Located in London, GB
Original vintage advertising poster for Гастроли Альфредо / Alfredo's Tour featuring a colourful illustration of Alfredo the strongman in the centre dressed in a red and yellow toga ...
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Uzbek Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Rare Henri Matisse Artwork, Editions du Chene, 1943
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Step into the timeless brilliance of Henri Matisse with this extraordinary color cliché, expertly edited by Editions du Chêne in Paris, France, in 1943. Adorned by a stunning solid w...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Fashion Sketch by Ginette Roger, France, 1940's
Located in Austin, TX
Gouache on paper fashion sketch by Ginette Roger, in new custom gilt frame. France, 1940's
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Vintage Navajo Rug Geometric Blanket Wool Rug Handmade 94cmx163cm Gray 3x5 1940
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Navajo Rug Geometric Blanket Wool Rug Handmade 94cm x 163cm Gray 3x5 1940 3' x5' (3'1" x 5'4") 94cm x 163cm Circa 1940 "Magnificent Vintage Geometric Navajo Blanket ...
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North American Navajo Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Wool

Brassai's Insight: Photogravure of Picasso's Sculpture, circa 1948
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Brassai's Insight: Photogravure of Picasso's Sculpture, circa 1948 From 1948 Photography by Brassai Photogravure From 'The Sculptures of Picasso' by Daniel Henry Kahnweiler Printed ...
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Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Vincent van Gogh Framed Color Cliché, Editions du Chêne, 1947
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vincent van Gogh Framed Color Cliché, Editions du Chêne, 1947 Medium: Color cliché Publisher: Editions du Chêne, Paris, France Date: 1947 Frame: Solid wood (example shown, final fra...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Joaquim Terruella Matilla - Coloured Etchings (4) - Bullfighting
Located in Pewsey, GB
A Fabulous set of Hand Coloured Etching by Joaquim Terruella Matilla (1891-1957) of Bullfighting Nephew and follower of Segundo Matilla, Joaquín Terruella was also a disciple of Sa...
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Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paint

"Train of Event" Film Poster
Located in London, GB
Original British film poster for the 1949 Ealing Studios drama starring Valerie Hobson, Jack Warner, Gladys Henson. The film was directed by Sidney Cole, C...
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British Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

Parrot Porcelain , 1945
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Material: porcelain Porzellanfabrik Karl Ens was established in 1899 but it wasn't first porcelain business of the Ens family. Karl Ens (senior) founded in 1860 the Triebner, Ens & ...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Porcelain

Hue and Cry
Located in London, GB
Original British film poster for the 1947 Ealing Studios comedy. This poster was designed by the English painter, illustrator and graphic designer Edward Bawden (1903-1989) This fil...
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British Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Set of Two Hand Painted Traditional Spanish Rustic Ceramic Plate, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Traditional Spanish rustic decorative hand painted ceramic plate, Made by unknown manufacturer in Spain, circa 1940 In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age ...
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Spanish Rustic Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Ceramic

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...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Rare Henri Matisse Artwork, Editions du Chene, 1943
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Step into the timeless brilliance of Henri Matisse with this extraordinary color cliché, expertly edited by Editions du Chêne in Paris, France, in 19...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Citizen Kane
Located in London, GB
Original American double weight glossy finish studio photograph for the 1941 film Citizen Kane This film starred Orson Welles, Joseph Cotten and was directed by Orson Welles. Ther...
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American Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Vincent van Gogh Framed Color Cliché, Editions du Chêne, 1947
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vincent van Gogh Framed Color Cliché, Editions du Chêne, 1947 Medium: Color cliché Publisher: Editions du Chêne, Paris, France Date: 1947 Frame: Solid wood (example shown, final fra...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

"Theatrical Scene, " Art Deco Painting with Tragedy, Comedy in Celestial Setting
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This extraordinary, almost surreal scene by one of America's leading muralists in the Art Deco period, Eugene Savage, depicts a floating female nude on the stage, with figures of Com...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paint

1949, Mexican Harvest Painting Influenced by Diego Rivera
Located in Dallas, TX
The subtle yellows and soft pinks provide a stark contrast from the deep greens and neutral grays of the background, resulting in a piece that grabs your eye and brings you into it's...
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Mexican Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paint

Original Vintage Photograph of A Scene From The Movie " Can't Help Singing "1944
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful photograph taken while shooting the Holywood movie " Can't help singing " 1944 Photographer unknown Good condition Free shipping
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American Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Vintage World War Two Poster Britain's Sea Power Savings Navy Ship WWII
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two poster - Britain's Sea Power Maintain it with your Savings - featuring a dynamic image of Royal Navy warsh...
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British Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Jeanne D' Arc by Georges Rouault Lithographic Color Print, 1940s New York
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Jeanne D' Arc on horseback by Georges Rouault. Color Print number 4004 published by New York Graphic Society, Fine Art Publishers circa 1940. It is mounted in a gold-painted frame wi...
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American Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Rita Hayworth Portrait Photo
Located in London, GB
Original Rita Hayworth portrait photo. This is a silver gelatin, double weight satin photograph from 1940s. This piece would be shipped flat in strong card.
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American Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Chinese Lattice Framed Wall Art James Mont Hollywood Regency Era
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a framed art of lattice crown. Hand carved and finished with Gilt. Wood frame in red and gilt color. Stamp from the frame maker on the back. China circa the 1...
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Chinese Hollywood Regency Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Wood

Marc Chagall Framed Color Cliché, Editions du Chêne, 1947
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Marc Chagall Framed Color Cliché, Editions du Chêne, 1947 Medium: Color cliché Publisher: Editions du Chêne, Paris, France Date: 1947 Frame: Solid...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Mid-Century Modern Abstract Landscape by Martin Friedman
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous landscape abstract by Martin Friedman. He has shown at the Whitney and other NYC Galleries. Dramatic use of deep blues indicative of the time period. Well balanced , very en...
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American Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Giltwood, Paint

Original Vintage World War Two Poster Lick Them Over There WWII Canada Soldier
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two poster - Lick Them Over There! Come On Canada! - featuring a dramatic image depicting soldier in uniform holding a bayonet rifle gun in one hand and lo...
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Canadian Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Rare Henri Matisse Artwork, Editions du Chene, 1943
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Step into the timeless brilliance of Henri Matisse with this extraordinary color cliché, expertly edited by Editions du Chêne in Paris, France, in 19...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Harry Rosin Nude Pastel, c. 1948
Located in Ross, CA
Reclining female nude pastel, an artist rendering likely part of the pre-sculpture process made and signed 1948 by Harry Rosin. Harry Rosin (1897-1973) was an American sculptor from...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Crayon

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 beautifully weaves into its historical narrative, showcasing a lovely patina that adds to its charm. Karl Blossfeldt, a luminary in German photography and artistry, left an indelible mark with his close-up photographs of plants...
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Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Hunting Scene - French Tapestry Jacuqard, Circa 1940 - 196lx134h - N° 1509
Located in Paris, FR
This magnificent medieval style tapestry from the Jacquard Manufactory in Aubusson, having benefited from a deep cleaning and a meticulous check and doubled by experts in our artisan...
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French French Provincial Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Wool

Brassai's Insight: Photogravure of Picasso's Sculpture, circa 1948
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Brassai's Insight: Photogravure of Picasso's Sculpture, circa 1948 From 1948 Photography by Brassai Photogravure From 'The Sculptures of Picasso' by Daniel Henry Kahnweiler Printed ...
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Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Antique Scandinavian Oil Painting Of A Young Girl by C.Keskulla 1941
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5118 Antique Scandinavian portrait of a beatiful young pigtailed beauty Framed Image size 11.5x19 Signed C.Keskulla 1941
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Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paint

Original Vintage Poster Australia Land Of Tomorrow Immigration Joe Greenberg
Located in London, GB
Original vintage poster - Australia land of tomorrow - featuring a bright and colourful design by the Australian artist Joe Greenberg (Joseph Greenberg; 1923-2007) depicting a rural ...
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Australian Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Stephen Ronay 1947 “Psychopathic Ballet”
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful painting by the noted New York artist, cartoonist and illustrator Stephen Ronay. It is signed lower right and dated 47. It is titled on the back “Psychopathic Ballet.” It...
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American Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Paint

Painting by Unknown Artist, Oil on Canvas, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Painting by unknown artist, circa 1940. Oil on canvas. Ilegible signature. In original condition, with some visible signs of previous use and age, preserving a beautiful patina...
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Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Canvas

Original Vintage Soviet Propaganda Poster Glory To Chinese People Koretsky USSR
Located in London, GB
Original vintage USSR propaganda poster - Glory to the Great Chinese People Who Won Freedom Independence and Happiness / Слава Великому Китайскому Народу Завоевавшему Свободу, Незави...
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Russian Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

A Matter of Life and Death / Stairway to Heaven
Located in London, GB
Original photographic production still from the 1946 drama , romance musical starring David Niven, Kim Hunter and Ramond Massey. This film was directed by Michael Powell and Emeric P...
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American Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Vilhelm Lundstrøm: Still life, 1942
By Vilhelm Lundstrøm
Located in Berlin, BE
Vilhelm Lundstrøm Still life, 1942. Unsigned. Woodcut. Visible size 24.5×32.5 cm. Published by the Danish art magazine Klingen, 1942. Vilhelm Lundstrøm was a danish artist, born in...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

George Platt Lynes 1930s Photograph of Princess Natalie Paley
Located in New York, NY
This photograph by George Platt Lynes is unusual for having three exposures of the Russian princess Natalie Paley, the celebrated beauty, and the wife...
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American Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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"
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Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paint

Brassai's Insight: Photogravure of Picasso's Sculpture, circa 1948
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Brassai's Insight: Photogravure of Picasso's Sculpture, circa 1948 From 1948 Photography by Brassai Photogravure From 'The Sculptures of Picasso' by Daniel Henry Kahnweiler Printed ...
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Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Set of 3 - 1940's Mounted Wild Boar Tusk Trophies, Spain
Located in North Miami, FL
Vintage Wild Boar Tusk Trophies with Sterling Silver Mounting plaques - Set of 3, Spain 1942, 1945, 1946. A vintage trio set of wild boar (Sus scrofa) t...
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Spanish Rustic Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Sterling Silver

Original Vintage War Poster Careless Talk Costs Lives No Harm Restaurant WWII
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two poster by the notable British cartoonist and illustrator Fougasse (Cyril Kenneth Bird; 1887-1965), from the popular iconic Careless Talk Costs Lives wa...
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British Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Vintage Post-World War Two Map Poster Northern Ireland UK WWII Clegg
Located in London, GB
Original vintage post-World War Two map poster of Northern Ireland featuring a colourful design by Ernest Costain Clegg (1876-1954) of the counties of Fermanagh, Tyrone, Londonderry,...
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British Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Vintage WWII Propaganda Poster RAF Over The Atlantic Royal Air Force
By Emil Alfred Neukomm
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two propaganda poster - Die RAF Uber Dem Atlantik / The RAF over the Atlantic - featuring dynamic aerial warfare artwork by the Swiss artist Emil Alfred Ne...
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Swiss Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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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
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Wood

Original Vintage War Health Safety Poster Sound Tools Safer Working ROSPA WWII
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two health and safety poster published by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents ROSPA - Sound Tools Safer Working - featuring a great graphic d...
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British Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

The painting "Boats on the shore", Scandinavia, early XX century
Located in Chorzów, PL
The picture is painted with oil paint on canvas. Origin : Scandinavia Author : x Dimensions: Frame: height 28 cm / width 40 cm Image: height 18 cm / width 30 cm
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Scandinavian Other Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Canvas

Set of Eight Karl Blossfeldt Framed Photogravures: Nature's Elegance (1942)
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Presenting a captivating set of eight Karl Blossfeldt Photogravures from the 1942 edition of the book 'Wunder in der Natur.' In its original condition, this piece boasts minor wear...
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Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Mid Century French Copper and Brass Panel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This mid-century French panel, crafted with copper and brass rivets, presents a uniquely textured surface that captivates the eye. The panel's rich texture, reminiscent of intricate ...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Metal

Oil on Canvas Signed, Roger Pierre
Located in London, GB
Unusual oil on canvas in the cubist style signed Roger Pierre. Although in the cubist style the colours and feel of the piece suggest it might have been painted as late as the 1940s....
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Canvas

Oil on Canvas Signed, Roger Pierre
Oil on Canvas Signed, Roger Pierre
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Georges Braque Color Cliché Print, Framed, 1948
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Georges Braque Color Cliché Print, Framed, 1948 Discover this extraordinary color cliché print by Georges Braque, expertly edited by Editions du Chêne in Paris, France, in 1948. Thi...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Vintage Soviet Poster USSR WWII Victory Long Live Generalissimos Stalin
Located in London, GB
Original vintage soviet victory propaganda poster issued in 1945 at the end of world war two featuring a dynamic design by the notable cartoonist and bolshevist agitpop poster artist...
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Russian Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Vincent van Gogh Framed Color Cliché, Editions du Chêne, 1947
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vincent van Gogh Framed Color Cliché, Editions du Chêne, 1947 Medium: Color cliché Publisher: Editions du Chêne, Paris, France Date: 1947 Frame: Solid wood (example shown, final fra...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

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 11. 'Phacelia tanacetifolia. Bienenfutterpflanze. Blütenrispen in 4 fac...
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Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Painted Door Art
Located in Hudson, NY
Painted door art came out of an art school in France in the 1940s. They were used as painting surfaces. Two available.
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French Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paint

"Capricorn, " Important Art Deco Tile with Zodiac Theme by MacLeary
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Created by Bonnie MacLeary, a Texas-born sculptor famed for her "Aspiration" and "Ouch" bronzes, two of several created in the 1920s, this classic Art Deco tile...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Ceramic, Wood

Icelandic Countryside, Watercolor by Thomas B. Gay c. 1943
Located in Savannah, GA
A watercolor landscape depicting a farm in the Icelandic countryside. The painting was a gift from the artist Thomas B. Gay, who was stationed with the 624th Eng. Camouflage Company...
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American Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Original Vintage Soviet Propaganda Poster Red Banner Baltic Fleet USSR Navy
Located in London, GB
Original vintage Soviet Navy propaganda poster depicting Red Banner Baltic Fleet sailors in military uniform with the naval ensign of the Soviet Union behind them flying from the mas...
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Russian Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Engraved Pink Tinted Glass Panel, circa 1940
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Engraved pink tinted glass panel, circa 1940. Little splinter on the bottom (see picture) but not visible when assembled.
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Glass

Original Vintage Soviet War Propaganda Poster Strengthen Combat Power USSR WWII
Located in London, GB
Original vintage Soviet World War Two propaganda poster - Крепите боевую мощь CCCP! / Strengthen the combat power of the USSR - featuring two illustrations divided by the bold title ...
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Russian Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

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