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Period: 1940s
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 19. Forsythia suspensa. junger Sprooß der Forsythie in 10 facher Vergrö...
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Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Vintage Photo Gravure, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vintage photo gravure, circa 1940. Wood frame with passepartout and high quality museum's glass. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a ...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Vintage Photo Gravure, circa 1940
Vintage Photo Gravure, circa 1940
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"The Palm Beach Story" Original US Lobby Card
Located in London, GB
Original US lobby card for the 1942 comedy directed by Preston Sturges and starring Claudette Colbert, Joel McCrea.
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American Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful...
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Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Vintage WWII Poster The Downfall Of The Dictators Is Assured Submarine
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two propaganda poster - De Ondergang De Dictators Is Verzekerd / The Downfall of the Dictators is Assured - featuring a dynamic image of a battle at sea by...
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British 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 14. 'Dianthus plumarius. Federnelke in 8 facher Vergrößerung.' In or...
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Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Vintage Post-World War Two Map Poster Yorkshire East Riding WWII Clegg
Located in London, GB
Original vintage post-World War Two map poster for Yorkshire East Riding featuring a colourful design by Ernest Costain Clegg (1876-1954) of the county in north east England with ill...
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British Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Vintage Post-World War Two Map Poster Kent Battle Of Britain WWII Clegg
Located in London, GB
Original vintage post-World War Two map poster for Kent Battle of Britain 1940-1941 featuring a colourful design by Ernest Costain Clegg (1876-1954) of the county in south east Engla...
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British Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Vintage Post-World War Two Map Poster Norfolk UK WWII Ernest Clegg
Located in London, GB
Original vintage post-World War Two map poster for Norfolk England featuring a colourful design by Ernest Costain Clegg (1876-1954) of the ceremonial county with illustrations of not...
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British Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Vintage Post-World War Two Map Poster Cambridgeshire WWII Ernest Clegg
Located in London, GB
Original vintage post-World War Two map poster for Cambridgeshire England featuring a colourful design by Ernest Costain Clegg (1876-1954) of the ceremonial county with illustrations...
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British Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Vintage Post-World War Two Map Poster Oxfordshire WWII Ernest Clegg
Located in London, GB
Original vintage post-World War Two map poster for Oxfordshire featuring a colourful design by Ernest Costain Clegg (1876-1954) of the county with illustrations of notable landmarks ...
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British Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Vintage Post-World War Two Map Poster Somerset UK WWII Ernest Clegg
Located in London, GB
Original vintage post-World War Two map poster for Somerset in south west England featuring a colourful design by Ernest Costain Clegg (1876-1954) of the county surrounded by illustr...
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British 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. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful...
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Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

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, Earthenware

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 14. 'Dianthus plumarius. Federnelke in 8 facher Vergrößerung.' In or...
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Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

20th Century Oil on Masonite Italian Landscape with Figures Painting, 1945
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian painting dated 1945. Work oil on masonite depicting a particular view with characters Celebration of Spring of excellent pictorial quality. Nice size framework of pleasant de...
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Italian Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Masonite

Original Vintage World War Two Supply Poster Binoculars Wanted Urgently WWII
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two poster - Wanted Urgently Our Fighting Services must have and will buy every suitable pair of binoculars now privately owned They need yours now! We are...
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British Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Pair of Signed Tommi Parzinger Silkscreen Prints
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of early examples of Tommi Parzinger silkscreened prints, signed in pencil, original frames, frames 17" diameter, art 14" diameter.
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Screen

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 18. Clematis recta. Waldrebe. Samen in 4 facher Vergrößerung.' In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Karl Blossfeldt (June 13, 1865-December 9, 1932) was a German photographer...
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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. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful...
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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 42. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and ...
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Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Carel Blazer and Papillon Vintage Photo Gravure, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vintage photo gravure by the photographers Carel Blazer and Papillon, circa 1940. Wood frame with passepartout and high quality museum's glass. In original condition, with minor ...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Original Vintage Winter Sport Alpine Ski Resort Poster Nuria Catalonia Ski Spain
Located in London, GB
Original vintage winter sport alpine ski resort poster featuring a skier in red and blue skiing at speed down a snowy piste past a red and yellow flag of Spain flying over spectators...
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Spanish Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Abbott and Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff
Located in London, GB
Original British trade advertisement for the 1949 Comedy, Horror Abbott and Costello Meet the Killer, Boris Karloff. The film was directed by Char...
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British Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Oil Painting
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This oil on canvas portrays a bearded man, rendered in thick, expressive strokes that capture the raw emotion and character of the subject. The vibrant, swirling colors add depth and...
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French Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Wood

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 87. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and us...
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Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Vintage Drawing Wall Art, Czechoslovakia
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful vintage wall art piece. A drawing of a boy waking up from his bed. The art piece is signed. Drawn on paper, framed under the glass with a black wooden frame. Some minor age...
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Czech Bohemian Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Irina Shtenberg, Portrait of a Young Woman, Watercolor on Paper, circa 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Unsigned. Attributed to Irina Valeryanovna Shtenberg. Period frame. Dimensions (unframed): Height: 13”, width: 11” Dimensions (framed): Height: 15”, width: 12-7/8” All the w...
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Russian 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 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

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 12. 'Phacelia tanacetifolia. Bienenfutterpflanze. Blüterispen in 4 fach...
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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 15. 'Pirus alnifolia. Fruchtzweige in 1/2 facher Vergrößerung.' In o...
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Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

"Cage of Gold" Original British Film Poster
By Sidney John Woods
Located in London, GB
Original British film poster for the 1950 Ealing Studios crime drama starring Jean Simmons, David Farrar and James Donald. The film was directed by Basil ...
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British Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

Film Poster for, "Odd Man Out"
Located in London, GB
Original British film poster from the first release of the film in the UK in 1948 Odd Man Out is a classic British film that fits the film noir definition ...
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British Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Linen, Paper

Festival Mondial Du Film Beau-Arts De Belgique
By Felix Labisse
Located in London, GB
Original Belgian film poster for the Festival Mondial du Film Beau-Arts de Belgique (La Naissance du Cinema Lumiere Melies) Mondial du Film et Des Beaux-Artsheld in Brussels, Belgiu...
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Belgian Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

"Dumbo, " Original British Film Poster
Located in London, GB
Original British film poster for Walt Disney's, 1941 animation film. This poster is from the 1949 re-release of the film the art work was only use...
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British Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Vintage War Propaganda Poster Soviet Sailor Fighters Fascist Enemy WWII
Located in London, GB
Original vintage Soviet World War Two propaganda poster - Let's show the despicable fascist murderers how a Soviet sailor can fight / Покажем презренным фашистским убийцам, как драть...
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Russian Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Mid-Century Rural Decorative Wall Porcelain Made by Trevir from Vincenza, Italy
By Trevir
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th century rural decorative wall porcelain of a girl looking through window made by Trevir from Vincenza, Italy By: Trevir Material: ceramic, paint Technique: molded, pressed,...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Ceramic, Porcelain, Paint

Angels with Dirty Faces
Located in London, GB
Original US black and white photographic production still for Faces 1938. This still was were sent out to newspapers to advertise the re-release of the film in the 1940s The film w...
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American Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Emerson Woelffer Bonze Sculpture, Abstract Face, Signed, Dated, Numbered
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice modern abstract Face, by the well known artist, Emerson Woelffer. Signed, numbered 1/4 and dated 1947.
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American Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Bronze

Original Vintage Skiing Poster Nuria Catalonia Spain Pyrenees Ski Winter Sport
Located in London, GB
Original vintage winter sport alpine ski resort poster featuring a skier in red and blue skiing at speed down a snowy piste past a red and yellow flag of Spain flying over spectators...
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Spanish Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Brighton Rock
Located in London, GB
Original black and white photographic production still used to send out to the press to advertise The 1948 Thriller Brighton Rock. This film was directed by John Boulting and starre...
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American Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

"Cry of the City" Original American Lobby Cards
Located in London, GB
Original American set of eight lobby cards for Robert Siodmak's 1948 film Noir staring Victor Mature, Richard Conte.
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American Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

After Gil Elvgren (Am. 1914-1980) Framed Offset Lithograph “Sleepy Time Girl”
Located in Chicago, IL
Black lacquered wood framed offset lithograph after Gil Elvgren, titled “Sleepy Time Girl”. Image site measurements, 7.5” x 9.5”. Framed measurements “12” x 15” x .5”. Not examined outside of the frame. About the artist; Gil Elvgren studied at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts before transferring to the American Academy of Art in Chicago, where he graduated in 1936.[3] Elvgren then joined the stable of artists at Stevens and Gross, Chicago's most prestigious advertising agency. He became a protégé of the artist Haddon Sundblom. In 1937, Gil began painting calendar pin-ups for Louis F. Dow, one of America's leading publishing companies, during which time he created about 60 works on 28 × 22 in canvas and distinguished them with a printed signature. Many of his pin-ups were reproduced as nose art on military aircraft during World War II. Circa 1944, Elvgren was approached by Brown and Bigelow...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Glass, Wood, Paper

'Saraband for Dead Lovers' Original British Movie Poster
Located in London, GB
Original British movie poster for the 1948 Ealing Studios Drama starring Stewart Granger, Joan Greenwood, Flora Robson The film was directed by Basil ...
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British Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

The Shop Around the Corner
Located in London, GB
Original black and white photographic production still used to send out to the press to advertise The 1940 comedy romance drama The Shop Around the Corner...
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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 15. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and ...
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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 consistent...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Glass, Wood, 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 24. Sempervivum tectorum. Hauslauch, Dachlauch in 3 facher Vergrößerung...
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Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Deer Scenic Watercolor on Paper Signed by Shirrell Graves in Bamboo Frame, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A pair of framed Airbrushed watercolor paintings on paper by Shirrel Graves. Each painting features a male deer in the forest, gazing into the distance as the noon sun shines overhea...
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Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Glass, Wood, Paint, Paper

It Always Rains on Sunday, British Film Poster
Located in London, GB
Original British film poster for the 1947 Ealing Studios drama. This size poster is known as a door panel and is the rarest size poster on the title.
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British Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

Stephen Deutch Vintage Photo Gravure, Chicago circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vintage photo gravure by the photographer Stephen Deutch, circa 1940. Wood frame with passepartout and high quality glass. The frame on the photos is...
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Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Glass, Wood, Paper

"Two Female Nudes, " Mid-Century, Finely Detailed Masterpiece, Alexander Cañedo
By Alexandro De Canedo
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Author of "How Cañedo Draws the Figure" and one of the acknowledged masters of the nude in the Art Deco and Mid-Century periods, Alexander Cañedo painted this remarkable scene of two female...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paint

The Spiral Staircase / La Scala Al Chiocciola
Located in London, GB
Original Italian film poster for the 1946 mystery, horror film The Spiral Staircase. This film was directed by Robert Siodmak and stared Dorothy McGuire...
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Italian Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Dark Passage
Located in London, GB
Original US Warner Brothers photographic production still used to promote the 1947 film Noir Dark Passage. This crime thriller was directed by Delmer Dave...
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American Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

'Crossfire' Original US Lobby Card
Located in London, GB
Original US lobby card for the 1947 film noir directed by Edward Dmytryk and starring Robert Young, Robert Mitchum. This lobby card is also signed by Robert...
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American Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

Angels with Dirty Faces/Gli Angeli Con La Faccia Sporca
Located in London, GB
Original Italian movie poster for Michael Curtiz's Classic 1938 crime film staring James Cagney, Pat O'Brien, Humphrey Bogart, the poster is designed by the wonderful Italian artist ...
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Italian Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

Original Vintage WWII Poster Britain Is Pledged To Smash Japan Military War Tank
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two poster - Britain is Pledged to Smash Japan - featuring an image of a tank charging over a muddy hill and flying the Union Jack flag against the blue sk...
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British Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Vintage Photograph of Deanna Durbin In " 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

Rebecca / Rebeca
Located in London, GB
Original IArgentine film poster for Rebecca, 1940. Daphne du Maurier's gripping 1938 novel was made into a film in 1940 by Alfred Hitchcock. It was ...
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Argentine Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Vintage WWII Poster War Savings Are Warships Norman Wilkinson Navy Art
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two home front poster issued to encourage people to buy war savings bonds and help win the war. Dramatic artwork by the notable British artist and illustra...
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British Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

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