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Period: 1940s
Set of 4 Karl Blossfeldt Black White Flower Photogravure Botanic Photography
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Karl Blossfeldt Photogravure from the edition of the book 'Wunder in der Natur' in 1942. Photography number 15. 'Pirus alnifolia. Fruchtzweige in 1/2 facher Vergrößerung.' Photog...
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Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

1940s Pablo Picasso Abstract Face Black Plate B Visage Noir Devil Madoura Ramie
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Black face service plate, glazed white earthenware, painted in colors; white, orange, and deep greys. Made in 1948, from an edition of 100, inscribed 'EDITION PICASSO' and 'B', with ...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Stoneware

Set of Three Early 20th Century Terracotta Wall Sculptures
Located in Barcelona, ES
Enhance your collection with this exquisite set of three early 20th century terracotta wall sculptures, manufactured in Spain circa 1940. These captivating pieces, in their original ...
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Spanish Rustic Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Terracotta

Chinese Vintage Silk Embroidery Framed
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Chinese vintage embroidery silk on silk of phoenix birds on a brunch with signed inscription, in a bamboo like profiled frame.
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Chinese Chinoiserie Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Silk

Large Tapestry “Tuppamattan" by Marianne Richter for Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This is a rare handwoven and large tapestry rug mural designed by Marianne Richter (1916-2010) for AB Märta Måås-Fjetterströms ateliers in Båstad, Sweden. The composition is called "...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Wool, Linen

“Dinosaure” by Le Corbusier
Located in Berlin, BE
"Dinosaure" by Le Corbusier. Signed in pencil and numbered 2/100.⁠ ⁠ Charles-Édouard Jeanneret (1887 – 1965), known as Le Corbusier, was a Swiss-French architect, designer, painter, ...
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French Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Rare Paul Cezanne Artwork, Editions du Chene, 1945
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Step into the timeless brilliance of Paul Cezanne with this extraordinary color cliché, expertly edited by Editions du Chêne in Paris, France, in 1945. Adorned by a stunning solid wo...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

"Peace, " Monumental Art Deco Tapestry w/ Goddess of Abundance and Nudes, 1945
By Gaston Alfred Henrich
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A unique and remarkable work of art with great historical importance, this monumental Art Deco tapestry celebrating the end of World War II presents a large scene of nude male and female...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Wool

French Faience Oyster Plate Moustiers Style, circa 1940
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience rustic oyster plate Moustiers style, circa 1940. Painting of birds and flowers.
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French Rustic Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Faience

Bambi
Located in London, GB
Original French film poster for the classic Walt Disney production. The artwork was designed by great French poster artist Alexis (dates unknown) and was unique to the French poster....
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French Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Bambi
Bambi
$4,712
Painting by Caxing, Oil on Canvas, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, ES
Painting by Caxing, circa 1940. Oil on canvas. Handsigned. After the style of Georges Braque and Pablo Picasso. In original condition, with some visible signs of previous use and a...
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Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Canvas

Carlo of Hollywood Arizona Desert Midcentury Painting
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original 1950s painting of the California desert in custom frame signed by Carlo of Hollywood. Needs professional restoration, due to a small tear on the canvas. The price has been l...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Wood

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

"Story of Pennsylvania", Large Art Deco Masterpiece for Finance Bldg, PA Capitol
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large and remarkable masterpiece from the heyday of Art Deco mural painting, this colorful and detailed study was made by Eugene Savage in preparation for an enormous ceiling mural...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paint

Pinocchio
Located in London, GB
Original artwork used to create the British front of house stills. Gouache on artboard. This original artwork features the films scene where Pinocchio is under the sea. Exceptionally rare. Original artworks rarely surface, as the majority were destroyed. Pieces on the Classic Disney films are always highly prized. This original artwork only recently surfaced, and was previously owned by an English lady, who had been given this piece in the 1940s. Prior to this discovery no other Pinocchio artwork for posters or front of house stills had been seen. Walt Disney's second animated feature film was made after the success of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, (1937). Pinocchio, the world’s most famous wooden puppet, is originally the creation of the Italian writer and social commentator Carlo Collodi. Entitled The Adventures of Pinocchio...
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British Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paint

Pinocchio
Pinocchio
$6,732
Original Vintage Poster Pin Up Lady Telephone Mirror George Petty Art Design
Located in London, GB
Original vintage poster featuring an illustration by the notable American pin-up artist George Brown Petty IV (1894-1975) depicting a lady in a transparent dress holding a sketch of ...
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American Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

"Music, Theatre, Ballet", Large, Rare Art Deco Tapestry in Blue & White, 1944
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Representing Scandinavian Modernism at its best, this large and very rare linen tapestry depicting three of the performing arts -- theatre, music and dance -- was designed by Vicke L...
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Swedish Art Deco Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Linen

Original Vintage Poster Pin Up Lady Telephone Hat George Petty Girls Model Nude
Located in London, GB
Original vintage poster featuring an illustration by the notable American pin-up artist George Brown Petty IV (1894-1975) depicting a lady in a sheer body suit holding a sketch of a ...
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American Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

French Faience Oyster Plate Moustiers Style, circa 1940
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience Oyster Plate Moustiers Style, circa 1940. Martres Tolosane. Japonisme style.
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French Japonisme Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Faience

"The Fall of Icarus", Dramatic 1940s Painting w/ Male Nude by Emlen Etting
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia artist Emlen Etting returned again and again to the theme of Icarus Falling, in part because it gave him an opportunity to depict the nude male in motion. This is the fi...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paint

Art Deco Modern Unframed Erté Hand Signed Thousand and One Nights Lithograph
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a stunning, hand signed lithograph by artist Erté, father of the Art Deco movement. Size is 13.5” H x 6.5” W. In excellent vintage condition. Romain de T...
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Art Deco Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Large Majolica Palissy Portuguese Crab Wall Platter, circa 1940
Located in Austin, TX
Large Majolica Palissy Portuguese Crab Wall Platter, circa 1940. Signed Gaeiras Obidos.
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Portuguese Rustic Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Ceramic

Original Vintage WWI Propaganda Poster Back Them Up Tank Attack Western Desert
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two propaganda poster, Back Them Up! A British tank attack in the Western Desert, featuring a dynamic illustration of a tank ...
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British Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Framed Lithograph after Original Matisse Drawing
By (after) Henri Matisse, Martin Fabiani
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Lithograph / plate from the book Dessins: Themes et Variations. Edited by Martin Fabiani (Paris) in 1943. In good original condition. Framed. Henri Matisse (1869-1954) was a Frenc...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

French Faience Oyster Plate Moustiers Style, circa 1940
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience rustic oyster plate Moustiers style, circa 1940. Painting of birds and flowers.
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French Rustic Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Faience

Mark of Zorro / Il Segno Di Zorro
Located in London, GB
Original Italian film poster for the 1940 adventure romance film The Mark of Zorro. This film was directed by Rouben Mamoulian The cast includes Tyrone Power...
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Italian Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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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
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Russian Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Vintage War Propaganda Poster They Too Buy Victory Bonds Canada WWII
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two propaganda poster - Eux Aussi Achetent des Obligations de la Victoire / They Too Buy Victory Bonds - featuring artwork by ...
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Canadian Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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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...
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English Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Vintage Educational Poster Animal Welfare Bird Nest Fougasse Cartoon
Located in London, GB
Original vintage educational poster by the notable British cartoonist and illustrator Fougasse (Cyril Kenneth Bird; 1887-1965) promoting the respect and care of animals featuring a fun illustration of a large angry bird looking at a startled person in a bird's nest on a tree with his hat flying up, the bold advice on the side - When you find a bird's nest, don't touch, don't stay long, don't go often. How would you like it yourself? - and information below - Notes and posters regarding Britain's wildlife and domestic animals and birds are available from UFAW (Universities Federation for Animal Welfare), 230 High Street, Potters Bar...
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British Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Charles & Ray Eames Mid Century Leg Splint in Molded Plywood, 1943
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare leg splint by Charles & Ray Eames in molded plywood and its unopened original wrapping produced by Evans 1943. A true mid century collectible...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Plywood, Paper

Pablo Picasso Framed Color Cliche, 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

Swedish Modern Tapestry "Nattviol", Butterfly Orchid by Märta Måås Fjetterström
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish modern tapestry. The pattern is called "Nattviol" (Butterfly Orchid) and is a part of the series "Juniblommor" (Flowers in June), composed 19...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Wool, Linen

"Health Chiropractic, " Rare Art Deco Metal Trade Sign for Chiropractor
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This classic example of trade signage featuring a nude male angel figure with outspread wings was cast in aluminium and painted a shade of off-white. It has...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Aluminum

Vintage Aubusson Style French Jacquard Halluin Tapestry c1940s
By Aubusson Manufacture, Gobelins Royal Manufactory
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This vintage French jacquard tapestry, probably crafted in the 1940s in the Aubusson style, showcases a richly detailed hunting scene. Woven in Halluin, a region renowned for its tex...
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French Rococo Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Wool

Very Oversized Vintage Display Scissors in Wood
Located in North Miami, FL
Whimsical scissors open and close as real scissors do, excellent rustic piece for the light at heart design. Can be mounted on a wall or just standing against a wall (as shown here).
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American Rustic Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Wood

Original Vintage Summer Holiday Travel Poster Visit Spain Morell Fan Espana
Located in London, GB
Original vintage summer holiday travel poster - Visit Spain - featuring a bright and colourful illustration by the Spanish artist Josep Morell (1899-1949) depicting a smiling lady we...
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Spanish Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

The Allegorical Representation of Architecture and Sculptural Art 1948
By Jospeh Roelants
Located in Weesp, NL
Unique Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Tile Art by Joseph Roelants for Gilliot & Cie, 1948 This remarkable ceramic tile artwork by Joseph Roelants is ...
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Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Ceramic, Wood

Set of Three Pablo Picasso Framed Artworks, Editions du Chene, 1943
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Step into the timeless brilliance of Pablo Picasso with this extraordinary set of three color clichés, expertly edited by Editions du Chêne in Paris, France, in 1943. Adorned by a st...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Painting by Robert Wood
Located in Houston, TX
Robert William Wood (1889-1979) Robert William Wood was an American landscape painter. He was born in England, emigrated to the United States and rose to prominence in the 1950s wi...
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American Other Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Canvas

Large Painted Panel of Virgin of Guadalupe
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940's large Mexican painted wood panel of the Virgin of Guadalupe. Measurements: Height: 60" Width: 36" Depth: 2"
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Mexican Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Canvas

Paul Jacoulet Japanese Surimono Woodblock Print Le Nid, Coree the Nest, Korea
Located in Studio City, CA
A fantastic surimono woodblock print by French artist Paul Jacoulet titled "Le Nid, Coree." Jacoulet was famed for his techniques involving lacquers, embossing, mica, and metal pigments, and with experimentations with powdered semi-precious stones. These authentic smaller, more personalized prints, known as surimonos, were made after designs of his regular, larger woodblocks...
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Japanese Showa Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Siqueiros Glass Mural Painting Unique Piece, Mexican Muralist, 6.56 F by 11.48 F
Located in Miami, FL
Mural composed of twenty plates of approximately 49 by 70 centimeters, glass with quicksilver technique (painted on the back), cast and painted silver leaves giving a set of textures...
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Central American Pre-Columbian Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Glass

Original Vintage War Poster Italy Breaks Chains That Suffocate Her WWII Soldier
Located in London, GB
Original vintage Italian World War Two poster featuring a dynamic image of a soldier in uniform breaking a chain with the caption in red reading - l'Italia spezza le catene che la so...
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Italian Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

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

Antique Navajo Rug Flatwoven Geometric Tree of Life Handwoven Rug Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
Navajo rug flat woven rug tapestry beige Measures: 4' x6' (3'11" x 5'7") 119cm x 170cm Circa 1920 "The woolen rug has a white background color on which are three stylized figures on each side of a center cornstalk. All are surrounded on three sides by a "guardian "figure - one side is the head and the body - the other side are the legs. The rug is a Navajo Yei rug...
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Persian Navajo Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Wool

Framed Modernist Oil On Panel
Located in Essex, MA
Painted on artist board. Abstract still life in a arts and crafts frame.
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Wood

Original Vintage WWII Poster Handen Weg! Europa Hands Off Europe War Netherlands
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two poster - Hands off Europe / Handen weg! Europa - featuring a dramatic illustration depicting a giant hand grasping at the map of Europe defending itsel...
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Dutch Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

"Taurus, Pisces, Leo and Libra, " High Art Deco Depiction of Zodiac Signs
By Pierre Bourdelle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Best known for sculpting the massive "Harvest" mural for the exterior of the main Food Building at the 1939-1940 New York World's Fair, as well as a series of bas relief sculptures i...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

Wurlitzer Piano Wall Hanging
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Excited to offer this amazing piece of art. This is the working parts of a Wurlitzer Baby Grand Piano. It has been removed from this vintage piano and mounted to the wall as a wall s...
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American Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Wood

Early 20th Century oil on canvas portrait of a Society Lady
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
Early 20th Century oil on canvas portrait of a Society Lady thought to be Dame Anna Neagle. Dimensions: Framed H 175cm W 113cm Picture H 161cm W 100cm Origin: English Date: 1947
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English Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paint

Original Vintage War Poster Freedom Shall Prevail WWII Victory Soldiers W Little
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two poster - Freedom Shall Prevail! - featuring an illustration of soldiers from Britain, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Southern Rhodesia, Newfoundland, ...
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British Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Vintage World War Two Poster Fruits Of Victory National Savings WWII
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two poster - To Enjoy the Fruits of Victory Save Now - featuring a countryside illustration From the original by Rowland Hilder (1905-1993) depicting a rur...
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Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Vintage Railway Poster Travel Canadian Pacific Across Canada Train Art
Located in London, GB
Original vintage travel advertising poster - Travel Canadian Pacific Across Canada! Stunning artwork by Peter Ewart (1918-2001) depicting a steam trai...
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Canadian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

"FANTASY" Oil on Canvas by Thomas Hart Benton
By Thomas Hart Benton
Located in New York, NY
"FANTASY" by Thomas Hart Benton. Oil on canvas laid on wood with a gorgeous gold gilded frame. Price upon request.
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Paint

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...
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Mexican Tribal Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Wood

Original Vintage Poster Find Your War Job Industry Agriculture WWII Home Front
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two propaganda poster distributed by the Office of War Information to encourage employment on the home front featuring an illustr...
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American Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Oscar Dominguez Surrealist Still Life Lithograph
By Óscar Domínguez
Located in Garnerville, NY
Oscar M. Dominguez (1906-1957) Surrealist still life in front of a window. Lithograph on paper. The piece is signed lower left in pencil, Dominguez and an edition of 137/200. Blind s...
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French Other Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Nora Inu / Stray Dog
Located in London, GB
This is an exceptionally rare very rare original Japanese film poster for Akira Kurosawa's 1949 crime film. This is not the general release poster but one created for local theatres ...
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Japanese Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

WW2 Factory Safety Poster Circa 1940s
Located in Gloucester, GB
WW2 Factory Safety Poster Circa 1940s - Original litho poster - Designed by Bruce Angrave - Framed in a black wooden frame with glass - English ~ 1940s - 52cm wide x 78.5cm tall B...
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English Art Deco Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

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