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Period: 1940s
The Philadelphia Story
Located in London, GB
Original US trade advertisement for the classic 1940 comedy starring Cary Grant, Katherine Hepburn and James Stewart. This film was directed by George Cukor. This piece is conservat...
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American Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

"Wear the 'FIGHTIN'EST' wings in the service" Vintage WWII Marines Poster 1942
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is an original World War II Marines recruitment poster from 1942. The poster, a color lithograph, was printed by the Alpha Litho. Co., out of Camden, NJ. In the center of the composition appears a striking blue eagle, which tears apart a Japanese plane with its talons. The poster displays the slogan "Wear the FIGHTINEST wings in the service, Fly with the Marines" in bold letters above and below the image. On the bottom in black lettering is the phrase: "Apply, or write, to nearest recruiting station." The Marines logo appears in yellow in the top right hand corner of the composition, set against a red background. The Second World War ushered in the biggest government-led advertising campaign to date, critical to the wartime communication needs of every combatant: from raising money, recruiting soldiers and boosting volunteer efforts, to spurring production and provoking outrage at enemy atrocities. The Office of War Information (OWI) commissioned some of the nation’s leading artists to produce the stark, colorful graphic designs. The posters played to the fears, frustrations, and faith in freedoms that lingered in people's minds during the war. The most common themes found in the posters were the consequences of careless talk, supporting the war effort at home through conservation, victory gardens, and the purchasing of War Bonds, and anti-German and Japanese propaganda...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Othon Friesz Color Cliche Fauvist Arwork Framed by Editions du Chene, 1948
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Experience the energetic artistry of Othon Friesz with this exquisite color cliché print, meticulously edited by Editions du Chêne in Paris, France, in 1948. Encased in a solid wood ...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original WW2 Poster, ‘Englishman, This Man Is Your Friend He Fights for Freedom’
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War II propaganda poster ‘This Man is your Friend-Englishman-He Fights for Freedom. Great black and white photograph of a smiling English soldier in uniform wearing a hat and holding a sub machine gun on his shoulder with the text in stylized black and white letters...
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American Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A powerful large-scale oil painting capturing two shirtless laborers in a moment of shared effort and quiet dignity. Set against a dramatic golden sky and industrial backdrop, the sc...
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Belgian Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Canvas

Painting
Painting
$4,875
Petite French Faience Quimper Cup Circa 1940
Located in Austin, TX
Petite French Faience Quimper cup Circa 1940.
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French Rustic Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Ceramic, Faience

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

Original Earl MacPherson Pastel Painting of a Pin-Up Girl with Balloons, 1940s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Offered here for your consideration is a vintage original Earl MacPherson pastel painting of a pin-up girl. Depicting a blond, smiling, nude pin-up girl dressed only with two larg...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Letter From an Unknown Woman
Located in London, GB
Original US film poster for the 1948 drama directed Max Ophuls and starred Joan Fontaine, Louis Jordan. The poster was printed in 2 sheets and designed to be pasted up on bill board...
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American Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Charles Cobelle Painting - Paris
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful signed original painting on canvas by Charles Cobelle of Paris. Charles Cobelle was a studio assistant to Raoul Dufy prior to his own prolific career as an artist in Paris....
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Wood

Postman Always Rings Twice
Located in London, GB
Original US lobby card number 8 (withdrawn) for The Postman Always Rings Twice 1946. This American film noir is based James M. Cain novel of the same name. The film was directed by ...
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American 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 30. 'Chrysanthemum Leucanthemum. Gemeine Wucherblume, große Maßliebe, M...
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Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

John T. Moss Vintage Photo Gravure, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vintage photo gravure by the photographer John T. Moss, circa 1940. Wood frame with passepartout and high quality museum's glass. In original condition, with minor wear consisten...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Madonna with Crucifix Hand Carved Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1485 Hand carved and painted Madonna wall sculpture
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Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Fruitwood

The Red Shoes
Located in London, GB
Original British trade advertisement Kinematograph weekly July 15th 1948 The film directed by the famous duo Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger and is considered to be one of the...
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English Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

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

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 1. 'Aconitum. Eisenhut. Junger Sproß in 6 facher Vergrößerung.' In o...
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Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Lenci Style Modern Italian Ceramic and Mosaic
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful multicolored sculpture attributed to the Lenci factory Faenza ceramic mosaic Moving inscription with dedication on the back: “In the u...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Ceramic, Wood

Pursued / Notte Senza Fine
Located in London, GB
Exceptionally rare original Italian film poster for the 1947 western Pursued. This film was directed by Raoul Walsh and starred Teresa Wright and Robert Mitchum. To date no other exa...
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Italian Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Vintage Post War London Underground Transport Poster Piccadilly Circus
Located in London, GB
Original vintage post-war London Underground Transport poster for London Piccadilly Circus featuring artwork by the notable British artist Fred Taylor...
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British Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

The Lawless Frontier
Located in London, GB
Original US film poster for the 1934 Western starring John Wayne and directed by Robert N. Bradbury. This poster was created for the films US re-release 1940s. This poster is conser...
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American Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Set of 4 Karl Blossfeldt Black White Flower Photogravure Botanic Photography
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Karl Blossfeldt set of 4 from Photogravures from the edition of the book 'Wunder in der Natur' in 1942. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserv...
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Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Vintage British Railways Travel Advertising Poster Newquay Cornwall UK
Located in London, GB
Original vintage British Railways travel advertising poster for Newquay on the Cornish Coast featuring a fantastic image of a smiling lady surfer wearing a red swimming cap riding a ...
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British Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

1940's Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Nashville, TN
This captivating landscape oil painting captures the essence of nature with a logger seated in a lush green meadow. The vivid hues and intricate details bring the scene to life, invi...
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English Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paint

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

"Weatherhead Award, " Rare Art Deco Bronze Panel for Excellence in Aerospace
By Walter Sinz
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sculpted by Walter Sinz, one of Cleveland's most celebrated sculptors in the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s, this rare bronze panel recognized leading manufacturers in the aerospace industry, in this case an aircraft electronics company in Philadelphia. Like a rocket exploding out of its launching pad, this panel depicts a nude female figure shooting into the sky, in classic Art Deco stylized form. Sinz designed the Thompson Trophy, awarded by one of the prominent air races...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Bronze

Axel Salto for Royal Copenhagen. Large and impressive ceramic sculpture of deer
Located in København, Copenhagen
Axel Salto (1889-1961) for Royal Copenhagen. Large and impressive ceramic sculpture of a deer. Art Deco style. Model number 20697. Approximately from 1940. Marked. Perfect condition....
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Danish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Ceramic

Original Vintage Travel Poster Capri Island Of The Sun ENIT Italy G Riccobaldi
Located in London, GB
Original vintage travel poster published by the Italian Tourism Board ENIT for Capri l'isola del Sole / Island of the Sun featuring a colourful view by Giuseppe Riccobaldi (1887-1976) of the cliffs and faraglioni rock...
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Italian 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 13. 'Eryngium alpinum. Mannstreu, Männertreu. Blütenköpfchen in 8 fache...
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Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

"It Always Rains on Sunday, " British Film Poster
Located in London, GB
Original British film poster for the 1947 Ealing Studios drama.
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British Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

"Rearing Horses, " High Style Pair of Art Deco, Mixed-Media Pieces by Von Liski
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This extraordinary pair of Art Deco pieces, each depicting a pair of horses, one with its head up and one down, was executed in ink, colored pencil and gouache by Robert Reinhardt Von Liski, a Prussian-American artist. Von Liski worked in Chicago as a commercial artist in advertising agencies and elsewhere, and did work for RCA Victor and Arrow Shirts...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Gouache

Vintage Persian Meshed Oriental Rug, in Room size, w/ Central Medallion
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Persian Meshed Oriental Rug, Room size A vintage Persian Meshed oriental rug, size 12'0 x 9'10, circa 1940. This handsome hand-woven geometric rug features a central medall...
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Persian Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Wool

Framed Nude Drawing Study by Harriet Rosander de Tourtchaninoff, 1940s, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Framed sketch by Swedish artist Harriet Rosander de Tourtchaninoff (1912-1965), likely created in the 1940s. This artwork is a study of the female form, where Rosander de Tourtchanin...
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Swedish Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Lead

Mid-Century Modern Abstract "the Pilgrimage" by Martin Friedman, C1948 Framed
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Wonderful abstract by Martin Friedman, The Pilgrimage which showed at the Whitney Museum and still bears the tag. Fantastic deep blues which suggest a large monolithic mass with two ...
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American Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Hardwood, Paint

African Pair Basrelief Wall Wood Sculptures
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage handcarved wood wall sculptures- pair of African basteliefs.
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Unknown American Craftsman Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Wood

Oil on panel, Angelo Pavan "Marina: Sailing ship at rest," 1942
Located in Vicenza, VI
Angelo Pavan is a Venetian painter trained at the School of Drawing and Plastics at the Accademia Olimpica in Vicenza. He is known for his landscapes, particularly lagoon views of Ve...
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Italian Other Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Wood, Plywood

Original Vintage Sport Travel Poster Come To Britain For Golf Rowland Hilder UK
Located in London, GB
Original vintage sport themed travel poster - Come to Britain for Golf - Artwork by the notable British painter Rowland Hilder (1905-1933) featuring four men playing golf alongside a...
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British Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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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...
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American Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Vintage Persian Heriz Oriental Rug, Room Size, W/ Central Medallion
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Persian Heriz oriental rug, Room size A vintage Persian Heriz oriental rug, size 13'6" x 10'2", circa 1940. This handsome hand-woven geom...
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Asian Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Wool

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

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Paper

Antique Italian oil Painting After The Bath Nude by Rosati
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3308 Oil on canvas in a custom gilt wood frame Image size 15.5x11.5"
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Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paint

Rare Collection Of Ephemera And Postcards ca’1940’s By Frank Barr
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare collection of ephemera designed by Frank Barr ca’ 1940’s. Advertising exhibitions by James Prestini etc…a total of 22 pieces.
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Wilton Motley Oil Painting
Located in Vienna, AT
Wilton Motley coastal motif, signed, oil on canvas. Dimensions: 50 x 75 cm.
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British Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

Original Vintage Poster The Enemy Will Be Destroyed Stalin WWII USSR Victory
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two propaganda poster - Our cause is right The enemy will be destroyed Victory will be ours - featuring an image of Stalin pointing forward in front of a r...
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Ukrainian Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Vintage Travel Poster Holland River Canal Dutch Houses Netherlands Art
Located in London, GB
Original vintage travel poster for Holland featuring a bright and colourful illustration depicting boats on a tree lined canal in front of traditional Dutch houses...
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Dutch Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

"Great Expectations" Original Belgian Movie Poster
Located in London, GB
Original Belgian movie poster for David Lean's film adaptation of Charles Dickens famous novel. The artwork on this poster is unique to the film B...
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Belgian Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

1948 Rope Original Vintage Poster
Located in Winchester, GB
The incomparable Alfred Hitchcock released "Rope" in 1948, based on the 1929 play of the same name. The classic film stars the iconic James Stewart, also known for his roles in other...
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American Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Dudley P. Lee Vintage Photo Gravure, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vintage photo gravure by the photographer Dudley P. Lee, circa 1940. Wood frame with passe-partout and high quality museum's glass. In original condition, with minor wear consist...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Painting from the 1940s, Golden, Mid-Century Art, Blue, Chocolate & White Colors
Located in New York, NY
Decorative painting from the 1940s. Painting has a beautiful gold frame with a linen liner.
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American Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Acrylic

Pair framed vintage print of drawings by Diego Rivera
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of vintage prints of Diego Rivera's drawings of indigenous Mexican children. Framed on linen board in a pair of period frame. In print sign...
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Mexican Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Wood, Paper

Goodyear Trophy Race Award, National Air Races, Art Deco Panel by Chambellan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This highly important and historic plaque, one of Goodyear's early trophy race awards for light racer airplanes in 1948, was given to Robert S. Hopkins to honour the entry of his plane in the National Air Races that year in Cleveland, Ohio. The year before, Hopkins' plane, The Falcon Special, lost a wing in one of the qualifying heats and his pilot, C. P. Smith, bailed out in time; both Hopkins and Smith were from Reidsville, North Carolina. Goodyear commissioned Rene Chambellan...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Bronze

Niberg Abbey “Working Men” 1940’s New York Scene
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful evocative painting of workers by the noted New York Artist Niberg Abbey (1920-1990). Likely painted in the 1940’s. The painting is in its original frame which the artist ...
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American Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paint

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

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Paper

Original Vintage WWII Poster The French Speak The Spy Listens The German Acts
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two propaganda poster - The French Speak The Spy Listens The German Acts / Le Francais Parle L'Espion Ecoute L'Allemand Agit -...
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French Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Juke Girl
Located in London, GB
Original Us film poster for the 1942 Film Juke Girl. directed by Curtis Bernhardtand starred Ann Sheridan and Ronald Reagan. This poster is conservation linen backed and it would be ...
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American Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Juke Girl
Juke Girl
$2,032
The Lost Weekend
Located in London, GB
Original US lobby card number 6 for the 1944 Film Noir The Lost Weekend. This film was directed by Billy Wilder and starred Ray Milland, Jane Wyman and Phillip Terry. This piece woul...
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American Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Portuguese 1944 Watercolor Sunday Morning Mass
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Portuguese 1944 Watercolor Sunday Morning Mass.  
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Portuguese Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Glass, Wood

Original Vintage Poster To The West USSR WWII Soviet Soldier War Propaganda Art
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two Soviet propaganda poster depicting a soldier using his rifle gun to break down an arrow sign - Nach Osten ?? ?????? (Na Vostok / To The East) - nailed to a silver birch tree by the German forces pointing towards Russia with fighter planes flying in the blue sky overhead and Soviet soldiers...
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Russian Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

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...
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Japanese Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

c.1940/50s Norwegian Oil Painting "Winter Mood" by A. SCHREINER, Oil on Canvas
Located in Skien, NO
Stunning Norwegian / Scandinavian Art-- "Winter Mood" by A. SCHREINER. Oil on canvas, A Museum Quality antique art from Norway. Title: "Winter Mood / Vinterstemning" Medium: Oil on ...
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Norwegian Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Pine

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