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Period: 1940s
Vintage Woodblock Etchings by Juan Castells Marti
Located in Pasadena, CA
Vintage woodblock etchings by Juan Castells Marti. Newly framed with linen mats.
Category
Unknown Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood, Paper, Glass
Original Vintage WWII Poster Soviet Baltic Pilots Fighter Jets Ships Sea Battle
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two poster depicting a battle scene showing Baltic pilots destroying enemy warships at sea with an illustration of planes flying through smoke in the sky a...
Category
Russian Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Nell Blaine Abstract Ink Drawing on Paper, USA, 1940s
By Nell Blaine
Located in New York, NY
During her first years in New York Blaine's work, which had previously been tightly realist, turned abstract, inspired by Mondrian, Leger and Jean Helion. At one time she was the you...
Category
American Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
The March of Time Invasion!
Located in London, GB
Original US poster for the 1943 World War II March of Time military documentary.
This was the produced by the editors of Time and shown in cinamas before the main showing.
This pos...
Category
American Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
The Lady from Shanghai
Located in London, GB
Original photographic production photo from 1948 film Noir The Lady from Shanghai starring Rita Hayworth, Orson Welles and directed by Orson Welles. The photo was taken by Robert Coburn...
Category
American Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Chaim Gross, Engraving, Composition Avec Visages, 1942
By Chaim Gross
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Chaim gross, engraving, composition avec visages, 1942
Signed by the artist
Measures: 30 x 22.5 cm.
Category
Central American Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Herman Roderick Volz "The Argument" WPA & Modern Expressionist Artist
Located in Fulton, CA
A WPA style lithograph titled "The Argument" by Herman Roderick Vols (1904-1990). Pencil signed and numbered 23 of 25. Folio measures 19" H 12.5" W. Image...
Category
American Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
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 34 Ballota acuta. Gottverge. Sonnenkrone in 20 8 facher Vergrößerung.
...
Category
Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Mid Century French Copper and Brass Panel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French mid-century highly textured copper and brass riveted panel. A piece of art in its own right, the panel is riddled with a unique copper texture reminiscent of webbing. Stylisti...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Metal
The Westerner / El Caballero Del Desierto
Located in London, GB
Original Argentinian film poster for The Westerner, 1940.
This film starred Gary Cooper and Walter Brennan and was directed by William Wyler.
This poster was designed by Osvaldo Ve...
Category
Argentine Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Linen
Robert Libeski Painting Lady with Dog 1946 Mixed Media
Located in Vienna, AT
A mixed media painting by Robert Libeski, which shows a Lady with Dog, 1946 in soft colors.
Robert Libeski ( 1892 - 1988 )
Robert Libeski was activ in...
Category
Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Set of Twelve Karl Blossfeldt Black White Photogravure Botanic Photography, 1942
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of twelve black and white photogravure.
Karl Blossfeldt photogravure from the edition of the book 'Wunder in der Natur' in 1942.
In original condition, with minor wear consis...
Category
Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
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 ...
Category
British Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Set of 9 Karl Blossfeldt Black White Flower Photogravure Botanic Photography
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Karl Blossfeldt original photogravure from the edition of the book 'Wunder in der Natur' in 1942.
Photography number 1. 'Aconitum. Eisenhut. Junger Sproß in 6 facher Vergrößerung.'
...
Category
Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
"Shore Leave, " Large Art Deco Mural with Sailors at New Orleans Brothel, 1940s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
One of the most striking and remarkable Art Deco paintings we have ever offered, this depiction of a group of 1940s sailors visiting a New Orleans brothel is full of boisterous energy and strong color, providing an amused and amusing view of Navy life during or after World War II. The sailors -- in their tight white pants and youthful swagger -- are enjoying the company of an array of brothel workers, reigned over by a madam dressed in ruby red, with two young paramours to her side. Taking it all in is a group of jeering young men in straw hats to the right, and a young gay...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paint
The Lost Weekend / Dias Sin Huella
Located in London, GB
Original Argentine film poster for the 1945 Drama / Film Noir The Lost Weekend.
This film was directed by Billy Wilder and starred Ray Milland, Jane Wyman ...
Category
Argentine Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
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...
Category
Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Robert Heitz Oil Painting Allegorical
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Oil painting on art board by the French artist Robert Heitz, of two men, one on horseback, walking through a landscape with ancient ruins, painting is fro...
Category
French Romantic Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paint
Jesse James / Tierra de Audaces
Located in London, GB
Original Spanish film poster for the 1939 Western. This film was directed by Henry King, and stars Tyrone Power, Henry Fonda, Nancy Kelly and Randolph Scott. The film is broadly based on the life of the notorious outlaw Jesse James...
Category
Spanish Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Original Vintage Poster El Vino Es La Mas Sana Wine The Healthiest Drink Pasteur
Located in London, GB
Original vintage alcohol drink advertising poster with a quote by the renowned French chemist, microbiologist and bacteriologist Louis Pasteur (1822-1895): Wine is the Healthiest and Most Hygienic of Beverages / El Vino...
Category
Uruguayan Art Deco Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Very Rare Harry Bertoia Monoprint on Rice Paper
Located in Munich, DE
Purchased at la modern around 20 years ago. Size is of the visible picture inside passe-partout.
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paint
"Nudes with Hats, " Surreal Painting with Male Couple and Sleeping Female, 1949
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Painted during the heyday of American Surrealism, this watercolor depicts a sleeping nude female figure holding a laurel wreath, seemingly disconnected from a pair of male nudes saun...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paint
Original Vintage Poster WWII Defender Of Freedom RAF Bombers Italian Alps Planes
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two propaganda poster in Portuguese - A Gra Bretanha Defensora de Liberdade Os avioes pesados de bombardeamento da R.A.F. voam muitas vezes uma distancia t...
Category
British Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
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...
Category
Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
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 28 Nigella damascena. Jungfer im Grünen, Sinnenkopf, Schawarzkümmel Kel...
Category
Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
View of Mt Shasta Attributed to Mihran Kevork Serailian
Located in Pasadena, TX
1867-1957
Having spent a considerable time in Egypt, Serailian arrived in Boston in 1892 and then accepted a position to teach in Indiana at Taylor University. He settled in San Francisco in 1900. He was a good friend of Luther Burbank and did many botanical illustrations for him. He died in San Francisco on Sept. 7, 1957. His work includes landscapes, florals, and portraits.
View Of Mt Shasta...
Category
American Romantic Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paint
Signed Oil on Canvas Landscape Painting Titled "Sunny Sunday" by Richard Olive
By Richard Clive
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-century landscape painting by New York artist Richard Clive, entitled "Sunny Sunday". This oil on canvas landscape painting depicts the dappled afternoon light of a forest cleari...
Category
American American Craftsman Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
Decorative Panel
Located in Paris, FR
Rectangular decorative panel made in glass presenting a lush vegetation and animals.
Signed lower right.
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Glass
Folk Art Glass Shard Cat Picture
Located in Riverdale, NY
Charming Folk Art glass shard cat picture set within a grey washed handmade wood frame. Made with glass shard mosaics by hand depicting in an image of a ca...
Category
North American Folk Art Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Glass
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...
Category
Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
"Europa and the Bull" Fine and Rare Art Deco Bronze Tray
By Fritz Nuss
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This lovely and elegant scene, depicting Europa on her mythological bull, surrounded by nude bathers carrying water jars and towels, was sculpted by Fritz Nuss in the late 1940s. One...
Category
German Art Deco Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Bronze
"Whiskey Sours, " Cubist-Art Deco Painting with Bottle and Jigger
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Taking its cues from the broken planes and tilted objects of Cubist masters such as Braque and Gris, as well as the polished art of the Art Deco movement, this brilliant painting sho...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paint
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...
Category
Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
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 25. Cotula coronopifolia. Krähenfublätterige Laugenblume. Fruchtköpfchen in 30 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...
Category
Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Painting of an Appeasing Nude by Adam Sherriff Scott
By Adam Sherriff Scott 1
Located in Montreal, QC
Adam Sherriff Scott was born in Perth, Scotland and began his art education in 1903 at the Edinburgh School of Art. He was awarded the Allen-Fraser Scholarship to continue his studies for four years at the Allen-Fraser institute, which was a finishing school for talented young artists, and studied under George Harcourt A.R.A. After this, he continued his studies at the Slade School under Henry Tonks as well as at the National Gallery and the Tate Gallery. In 1912, he moved to Canada. He worked for an American who commissioned him to paint large scenes of the Canadian West to sell to real estate agents. Scott moved to Montreal in 1915 He became a member of the Beaver Hall...
Category
Canadian Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
1940s Italian Photograph with Wooden Frame
Located in High Point, NC
A black and white photograph in a wooden frame from 1940s Italy, depicting a parade or official gathering. The photograph would have been taken during the years of the Mussolini dict...
Category
Italian Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood, Paper
Art Deco "African Buffalos" by Jeanne Thiais Loubris, 1938
By Jeanne Thiais Loubris
Located in Encino, CA
Jeanne Thiais Loubris (1906-2004)
Rare oil on canvas titled " Buffles Africains " (African Buffalo).
Titled and dated 1938 on the back.
Measures: H:...
Category
French Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
Original Vintage KLM Travel Poster Winter Sport Skiing Sun Snow & Fun In Austria
Located in London, GB
Original vintage travel poster for Austria / Autriche issued by KLM - Fly KLM The Skiers' Airline with John and Lois Jay - Sun, Snow and Fun in Austria. Great image of a snowy scene ...
Category
Austrian Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Original Vintage Poster Now The British Must Have Ambulances WWII Red Cross Aid
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two propaganda poster - Now! The British Must Have Ambulances - featuring a bold colourful design depicting an ambulance with a Red Cross on the side in fr...
Category
British Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Painting of Woman by Miller
Located in Dallas, TX
1944 original painting by Miller.
unframed.
Category
Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paint
Original Artwork for a Detective Newspaper Strip, 1940s
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Amazing artwork for a story by James Hadley Chase. So evocative of this period.
We have found no record of this story, A Medal for Miss Lantis, so presumably it was never publishe...
Category
English Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
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...
Category
American Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Copper
"The Red Shoes" Photo
Located in London, GB
Original British Studio production photos featuring Moira Shearer in the films famous dance scene. The film directed by the famous duo Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger and is co...
Category
English Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Japanese Screen Painting, Cat & Pumpkin Patch. Showa Era, 1940s
Located in Kyoto, JP
Chuichi Konno (1915-2006)
Cat and Pumpkin Patch
Showa period, 1940s.
Folding screen in two-panels. Painted on paper with mineral pigments and gofun.
Sign: Chuichi
Sea...
Category
Japanese Showa Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper, Wood
Ben Shahn "Deserted Fairground" Rare 1948 Screenprint
By Ben Shahn
Located in Sharon, CT
Privately printed and distributed by the artist. Signed in the matrix. Unframed.
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
"Young Man in Striped Shirt, " Portrait with Harbor Scene by Cuban Artist
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Painted by Cuba's most important figural painter in the mid-20th century, this portrait by Victor Manuel depicts a young man with a bicycle cap and a white and red striped shirt, loo...
Category
Cuban Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paint
Original Vintage Poster First Mounted Division Civil War Drama Film Horse Design
Located in London, GB
Original vintage movie poster for a civil war drama film about the 1920 Polish-Soviet War from a Soviet perspective - ?????? ?????? / Pervaya Konnaya - directed by Efim Dzigan, writt...
Category
Russian Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
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...
Category
Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
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 ...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
"Study for Icarus, " Drawing by Emlen Etting, 1940s
By Emlen Etting
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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 large drawing served as a stu...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Original Vintage Poster The Storming Of Shwegyin By Indian Troops WWII Battle
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two propaganda poster - The storming of Shwegyin by Indian troops. In six hours of fierce hand-to-hand fighting the town was cleared of Japanese troops. Smash Japanese Aggression! - featuring Indian soldiers...
Category
British Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Original Vintage War Poster Soviet Pilot Civil Air Fleet Partisans USSR WWII
Located in London, GB
Original vintage Soviet World War Two propaganda poster featuring a dynamic design depicting a Soviet air force pilot with medals on his uniform below a thick coat, wearing flying go...
Category
Russian Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
”Unconquered” ”De Obesegrade” Cecil B. De Mille Film Poster, 1947
Located in Stockholm, SE
Original Swedish version of this movie poster. Some wear as seen on pictures. Unconquered is a 1947 adventure film produced and directed by Cecil B. DeMille and starring Gary Cooper and Paulette Goddard...
Category
Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
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...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Genie and Rabbit Handwoven Tapestry, circa 1940
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-398 Handwoven tapestry set in a giltwood frame.
Category
Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool
Ed Schaefer and Alfred Eisenstaedt Vintage Photo Gravure, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vintage photo gravure by the photographers Ed Schaefer and Alfred Eisenstaedt, circa 1940.
Wood frame with passepartout and high quality museum's glass.
In original condition, wi...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Canvas "Ships in Port"
Located in Chorzów, PL
Dimensions:
Frame height 80 cm, width 109 cm
Image height 66 cm, width 95 cm.
Category
Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
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 14. 'Dianthus plumarius. Federnelke in 8 facher Vergrößerung.'
In or...
Category
Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
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