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Period: 1940s
Rollin Crampton Early Abstract Expressionist Oil on Board
By Rollin Crampton 1
Located in Sharon, CT
An early "over-all painting". Oil and graphite on 'beaver board'. This painting is illustrated in "The Art of the Artist" Arthur Zaidenberg, Crown Publishers NY 1951. Signed on back....
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paint

Piet Hein, Wall Plate, Royal Copenhagen, 1948
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product description:  Piet Hein was a polymath from Copenhagen, he was a mathmatician, poet, designer, writer and inventor. During the second world war he joined the resistance in D...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Faience, Ceramic

Tarzan and the Amazons
Located in London, GB
Original US Lobby card for Tarzan and the Amazons 1945 This action advenure film starred Jonny Weissmuller and Brenda Joyce. The film was directed by Kurt...
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American Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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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 ...
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Swedish Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Nat Fein Signed Silver Gelatin Photograph Albert Schweitzer
By Nat Fein
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A signed framed original photograph from the noted photographer Nat Fein whose most famous photo is of Babe Ruth Retiring. It is a world famous photograp...
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American Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Other

Set of Six Karl Blossfeldt Framed Photogravures: Nature's Elegance (1942)
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Presenting a captivating set of six Karl Blossfeldt Photogravures from the 1942 edition of the book 'Wunder in der Natur.' In its original condition, this piece boasts minor wear t...
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Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Twelve O'Clock High
Located in London, GB
Original US film poster for the 1949 film Twelve O'Clock High. This American war film was adapted from the 1948 novel of the same name by Sy Bartlett and Beirne Lay, Jr. The screenpl...
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American 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

Original Vintage Food Poster The Right Way To Cook Greens Kitchen Cooking HMSO
Located in London, GB
Original vintage food poster - The Right Way to Cook Greens - featuring an image of shredded green vegetables inside an outline of a pot in red below the b...
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British Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Jansen Architectural Pencil Drawing
Located in New York, NY
An original Jansen pencil drawing depicting an architectural detail "Rosace de Plafond" page 137. Stamped: Jansen, 9 Rue Royale Paris 8e.
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French Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Vintage Persian Baktiari Oriental Rug, in Small Room size, w/ Medallion
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Baktiari oriental rug, size 8'0" x 5'6", circa 1940. This brilliant handwoven wool carpet features a dynamic diamond-shaped medallion at center, surrounded by a var...
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Persian Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Wool

1940 El Lissitzky ‘Beat the whites ‘ reprint lithograph in colours
Located in London, GB
Bolshevik propaganda poster Beat the whites (Tsars White Russians) with the red wedge Constructivism art, this reprint litho from the 1917 original ...
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Ukrainian Other Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Marlene Dietrich
Located in London, GB
Original US oversized studio portrait photograph of Marlene Dietrich. This piece is conservation framed in a Obeche wood frame with card mounts and U...
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American Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

House of Fear
Located in London, GB
Original US lobby card for the 1945 Film Noir Mystery House of Fear. This film starred Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes and Nigel Bruce as Doctor Watson. The film was directed by Roy William Neill. This lobby card is conservation framed with UV plexiglass in an Obeche wood frame with card mounts and UV plexiglass. The Size given is before framing. The piece would be shipped boxed...
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American Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

House of Fear
House of Fear
$812 Sale Price
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Uno Dewoon Oil Painting Landscape Painting (1909-1988) Swedish Neutral Artwork
Located in Rochester, NY
Signed and dated. Plaque affixed to frame reads: Nykopings automobil Fabrik. Heder spris. Nykoping Jun 7, 1946. This soothing oil painting has a serene feeling to it, and the neutr...
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Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Gold Leaf

Antique Mask, Ivoory Wall Hanging Sculpture Human Face Vizard, Man Effigy Statue
Located in Wembley, GB
Modelled as the face of a gentleman, possibly a Pope, approx. 24cm height.
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English Art Deco Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Agate

"Who done it?" Spanish Film Poster, 1944
By Gráficas Vior
Located in Barcelona, ES
"Who done it?", Original Spanish Film Poster, 1944 Original Spanish cinema poster of the film "Who done it?" in Spain called "Crimen a Medianoche"....
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Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

The Philadelphia Story
Located in London, GB
Original Japanese film poster for the classic 1940 comedy starring Cary Grant, Katherine Hepburn and James Stewart. The art work on this poster is unique to the films first release ...
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Japanese Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Leonard Maurer Oil Painting "Ferry" 1949
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A charming modernist painting by Leonard Maurer, ca' 1949. Influenced by Matisse, but clearly in his own style with a uniquely American mid-century feel.
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Canvas

Hilly Landscape Nature Painting Italian Oil on Canvas 1930
Located in Vo', Veneto
Hilly landscape Measures: 50 cm x 45 cm 65 cm x 60 cm framed 19.7 in x 17.7 in 25.6 in x 23.6 in framed Oil painting on board. Dense, material painting that gives stru...
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Italian Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Other

Vase of Flowers with Fruit Oil Painting, Fitger Hermann
Located in Vo', Veneto
Fitger Hermann - Vase of Flowers with Fruit Measures: 32cm x 44cm - frame excluded 50cm x 62cm - with antique fir frame oil on canvas applied to cardboard - 1946 20th cen...
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German Art Deco Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Canvas

Authentic Nautical Signal Flag from 1940's Framed Professionally
Located in North Miami, FL
This flag represents the INT Signal (signal not understood) - according to the international flags and pennants chart. The flag is the largest scale pennant in vibrant RED and white with hand stitching. Hardware is galvanized steel. This is a large ship standard sized flag which is 68 inches long. Professionally framed in natural maple low profile shadow box and sewn on to the matting, this vintage German-made nautical signal flag from WW II era, was never used and acquired as a group (see some of our other listings). Can be hung vertically or horizontally. THIS ITEM IS LOCATED AND WILL SHIP FROM OUR MIAMI, FLORIDA SHOWROOM. The purpose of International Signal Code Flags...
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German Art Deco Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Cotton, Maple

1930s Set of Nine Framed American Typography Pages
Located in Downingtown, PA
Set of nine framed American typography pages. From new letters and lettering by Paul Carlyle & Guy Oring, Originally published, 1938 The pages ...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Oil Painting by Christo Stefanoff - Sheaves of wheat - dated 1949
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful oil painting depicting sheaves of wheat in a summer landscape. It is a painting by the famous painter Christo Stefanoff. He is known for his mastery of showing light and ...
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French Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paint

"Justice Triumphant", Mural Study for Queens, Ny Courthouse, circa 1941-1942
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A striking example of WPA mural art, this study for one of the murals proposed for the new Queens Supreme Courthouse -- a 1930s Works Progress Administration project in Queens, New York -- was painted by Eugene Savage. Like many paintings from the period, the study is teeming with allegory and symbolism, surmounted at the top by the figure of Justice with a long sword, spurning businesspeople at her feet who offer gifts and favors. Savage is best known for a spectacular set of murals illustrating the history and lore of Hawaii commissioned by Matson Shipping Line for the S.S. Lurline, executed in the 1940s but not installed until the 1950s. The artist also painted other series of murals and paintings, include an enormous mural...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paint

"Coca-Cola and Coffee", Original 1949 Painting, Important Industrial Design
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An astonishing and important example of Moderne-Mid Century Modern industrial design, this original watercolor rendering of a short-lived Coca-Cola/coffee vending machine was painted...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paint

Gertrude Fehr Vintage Photo Gravure, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vintage photo gravure by the photographer Gertrude Fehr, 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

"She's Ready, Too. Buy War Bonds" Vintage WWII Bonds Poster, 1942
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is a vintage WWII War Bonds poster, printed in 1942. In the poster, a confident woman sets out with conviction to buy war bonds, her hand over her pocketbook. As the woman ...
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American 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 1943. Adorned by a stunning solid w...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

"Provincetown Ice House, 1940s" by Bruce McKain
Located in New York, NY
"Provincetown Ice House, 1940s" Bruce McKain (American, 1900-1990) C. 1940s Oil on Canvas Canvas Dimensions: 41.5 in. Width 31.5 in Height Frame Dimension...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paint

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

Original Vintage World War Two Poster Careless Talk Fougasse Transport 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 and iconic Careless Talk Costs Lives...
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British Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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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 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

Monumental Axel Salto Budding Vase Watercolor Paper Vintage Mid-Century Danish
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Original artwork by the master. It is in as-found poor condition. It will be shipped in a tube without glass or framing. Pencil signed with information on backing paper, crayon numb...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

"Snowy Egrets and Cypress, " Large Art Deco Painting by Harcombe, Aqua and Blue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brilliantly capturing the exotic and beautiful landscape of the cypress swamps of South Florida, this painting of a pair of snowy egrets is a superb example of Art Deco scene painting. The turquoise hue of the water and the cerulean of the sky contrast with the smooth limbs of the cypress tree and the white and purple-greys of the birds. This painting was made by Renee Harcombe...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Paint

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...
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Australian Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Depisis Style Midcentury Oil Panting Vase Rose Flowers 1940s Classic Frame
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Depisis style midcentury oil panting vase rose flowers signed T.Rossi 1940s classic frame. Elegant and refined as a picture of Depisis.
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European Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Jute, Wood, Paint

George Platt-Lynes Vintage Photo Gravure, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vintage photo gravure by the photographer George Platt-Lynes, circa 1940. Wood frame with passepartout and high quality museum's glass. In original co...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Large Tropical Hawaiian Scenic w Parrot Oil on Canvas Signed Pia Tole 1946
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Large 30" X36" oil on canvas painting featuring a tropical Hawaiian scene with Lush foliage and a red parrot in mid-flight. The painting features a colorful arrangement of colors, de...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Canvas

John Cuthbert Hare Watercolor Paintings - Cape Cod and Provencetown
Located in Savannah, GA
John Hare (American, 1908-1978) A pair of watercolor paintings: "Provencetown Rooftops” and “Afternoon Light - Cape Cod”, circa 1940s. sight: 8 by 6 ¾ inches frame: 17 ⅝ by 16 ½ in...
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American Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Leonard Maurer Oil Painting, 1948
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A charming oil painting by noted Washington DC artist Leonard Maurer, ca' 1948. Depicting children climbing trees. Wonderful sense of color and a real m...
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American Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Canvas

The Woman in the Window
Located in London, GB
Original Us Original production still for the 1944 Film Noir The Woman In The Window directed by Fritz Lang and starring Edward G. Robinson, Joan Bennett. Th...
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American Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Daniel Masclet Vintage Photo Gravure, circa 1947
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vintage photo gravure by the French photographer Daniel Masclet. Wood frame with passepartout and high quality museum's glass. In original condition, with minor wear consistent w...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Wood, Paper

Original Vintage Soviet Film Poster Prairie Station Paren Iz Taygi USSR Movie
Located in London, GB
Original vintage Soviet film poster directed by Olga Preobrazhenskaya and Ivan Pravov - Парень из тайги Prairie Station (Paren Iz Taygi) - a 1941 adventure movie about gold digging m...
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Russian Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

French 1940's Gouache on Paper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French 40's Gouache on paper. Custom framed with sandblasted oak frame with acid free paper and UV glass.
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French Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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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 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

Black, Green, Red and Blue Hand-Painted Weather Chart from Belgium circa 1940's
Located in Houston, TX
Wonderful graphic roll up chart on wooden dowel rods. Hand-painted on black canvas with original hand-written weather log for the month of February in chalk. Gridded areas designated...
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Belgian Industrial Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Wood, Canvas

Original Vintage WWII Military Propaganda Poster Blenheim Bomber Submarine Nazi
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two military propaganda poster - A British Blenheim Bomber of the Coastal Command Aids a British Destroyer in Smashing a German Submarine - featuring a col...
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British Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Set of Six Karl Blossfeldt Framed Photogravures: Nature's Elegance (1942)
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Presenting a captivating set of six Karl Blossfeldt Photogravures 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

Against the Wind, British Film Poster
Located in London, GB
Original British film poster for war, drama made by Ealing Studios in 1948. This size is known as a door panel and is hardest size poster to find ...
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British Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

Brassai Framed Heliogravure Photography (1949) - Black and White
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Brassai Framed Heliogravure Photography (1949) - Black and White Artist: Brassai Type: Framed heliogravure photograph Color: Black and white Dimensions: H 29.5 x W 24.5 x D 3.5 cm S...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Set of Four Karl Blossfeldt Framed Photogravures: Nature's Elegance (1942)
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Presenting a captivating set of four 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

Set of Four Karl Blossfeldt Framed Photogravures: Nature's Elegance (1942)
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Presenting a captivating set of four 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

Slightly Dangerous / La Fortuna e Bionda
Located in London, GB
Original Italian film poster for the 1943 comedy, romance Slightly Dangerous. The film was directed by Wesley Ruggles and starred Lana Turner and Robert Young. The wonderful artwor...
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Italian Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

20th Century Oil on Panel Italian Landscape Painting Sacra di San Michele, 1948
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian painting dated 1948. Framework oil on panel depicting a view of the famous Sacra di San Michele (seen from Avigliana) of good pictorial quality. Small framework with frame in...
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Italian Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Wood

Mid 20th Century Flower Still Life in Pastel on Board Paintin by Simone Dujardin
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful flower still life, painted with soft pastels on paper, by the Belgium female artist Simone Dujardin. Signed and dated (1944) left under. The painting has a lively use of bright colors. The porcelain and book provides a nice balance in the composition. The painting is framed behind glass, for protection of the pastel. In a beautiful carved gold leaf wooden frame. Dimensions frame: 53 x 58 cm Dimensions painting: 38 x 43 cm Simone Dujardin was a Pupil of Firmin Baes...
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Belgian Romantic Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper, Giltwood

Tarzan Triumphs / Le Triomphe de Tarzan
Located in London, GB
Original French film poster for the 1943 film Tarzan Triumphs. This adventure film was directed by Wilhelm Thiele, and was based on the characters created by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Johnny Weissmuller...
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French Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Brassai Framed Heliogravure Photography (1949) - Black and White
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Brassai Framed Heliogravure Photography (1949) - Black and White Artist: Brassai Type: Framed heliogravure photograph Color: Black and white Dimensions: H 29.5 x W 24.5 x D 3.5 cm S...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Vintage War Poster Attack Begins In The Factory Submarines Rumbold WWII
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two poster - The Attack Begins in the Factory - featuring a dramatic naval image of a Royal Navy submarine captain in a conning tower holding a pair binocu...
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British Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Vintage Copper "Fish" Plaque
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique fish plaque (likely a barracuda or other ray-finned fish) in copper. Bracket present for wall-mounting. Fine, vintage condition. Measures: H 6.5...
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American Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Copper

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