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Period: 1940s
"Bluebeard / Barbe-Bleue" Belgian Movie Poster
Located in London, GB
Original Belgian movie poster for Bluebeard 1944 staring John Carradine, Jean Parker, Nils Asther and directed by Edgar G. Ulmer. The film did not...
Category
Belgian Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
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
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...
Category
Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Framed Poster, Prof. Dr. Paul Pfurtscheller, Sauria Lacerta Agilis, 1904 Vienna
Located in Bronx, NY
Professionally Framed Wooden Gold frame, poster ,Prof. Dr. Paul Pfurtscheller,Sauria lacerta agilis, 1904.
Hand drawn by Austrian zoologist, printed and used for Swedish school , ...
Category
Austrian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Colette Gueden Signed Watercolor Painting circa 1948-1949
Located in Encino, CA
Colette Gueden (1905-2000).
"Leaves and fruits."
Extremely rare signed watercolor on paper. Collette Gueden was a very famous and popular French artist and designer in the 1950s....
Category
French Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paint
Borge Bokkenhauser, Model Atelier, Oil On Linen, 1943
By Børge Bokkenheuser 1
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Expressionist nude by Borge Bokkenheuser of Denmark.
Strong emotion is presented in this work that maintains an impasto paint technique that is automatic as a drawing would be made....
Category
Danish Expressionist Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Linen, Paint
Robert Libeski Painting Lady with Dog 1946 Mixed Media
Located in Vienna, AT
Art Deco mixed media painting by Robert Libeski, which shows a Lady with Dog, 1946 in soft colors.
Robert Libeski ( 1892 - 1988 )
Robert Libeski was ac...
Category
Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
'Mt. Buffalo', Australia, 1939, Original Lithograph Poster by Gert Sellheim
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Mt. Buffalo', Australia, 1939, original lithograph poster by Gert Sellheim
"The 1930s have been dubbed the Golden Age of poster design in Australia. This was partly due to the efforts of the Victorian Railways and the Australian National Travel Association to promote tourism and outdoor recreation by commissioning posters from the best commercial artists of the day... Three of the most popular and influential artists, Gert Sellheim (1901-1970), James Northfield (1887-1973) and Percy Trompf (1902-1964) were colleagues at Melbourne’s Art Training Institute... It was always perfect weather to “Take a Kodak...
Category
Australian Art Deco Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Gazelle French Shoe Poster Signed ''Robys''
By Robys
Located in Westport, CT
Stamped'' Robys'' Advertising shoe poster with gift box and shoes and Gazelles jumping out of it! Framed in black and silver leaf trim Frame, circa 1940, ...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Remy Duval and Lucio Ridenti Vintage Photo Gravure, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vintage photo gravure by the photographers Remy Duval and Lucio Ridenti, 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 beautiful patina.
Materials:
Paper
Wood
Museum's glass
Dimensions:
Photo gravure 1...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
Ph. Pottier and Sougez Vintage Photo Gravure, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vintage photo gravure by the photographers Fiery Crags and Peter Stackpole, circa 1940.
Wood frame with passepartout and high quality museum's glass.
...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
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 77.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and us...
Category
Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Carousel Oil Painting on Canvas by J. Mamez
Located in Pasadena, CA
A painting of a woman riding on a carousel horse while holding out her white handkerchief to flow in the wind.
This piece is reminiscent of a week...
Category
French Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
Watercolor of a French Castle by Unknown Artist
Located in Pasadena, CA
Dreamy landscape picturing a view of a castle in France.
Large original frame made of walnut.
I love the soft and delightful pastel colors that are used. The colors add emotion to...
Category
French Romantic Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper, Walnut
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...
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 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...
Category
Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Portrait of a Blonde Girl in a Red Dress Wearing a White Beanie, Oil on Canvas
Located in Pasadena, CA
This portrait features a blonde lady in a red dress wearing a white beanie. The artwork is an oil painting by an unknown artist. The subject's expression ...
Category
Unknown Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
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...
Category
Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Hans Keer-Bale Vintage Photo Gravure, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vintage photo gravure by the photographer Hans Keer-Bale, circa 1940.
Wood frame with passepartout and high quality glass. The frame on the photos is just an example, it will be f...
Category
Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
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 34 Ballota acuta. Gottverge. Sonnenkrone in 20 8 facher Vergrößerung.
...
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 30. 'Chrysanthemum Leucanthemum. Gemeine Wucherblume, große Maßliebe, M...
Category
Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
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...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
John T. Moss Vintage Photo Gravure, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vintage photo gravure by the photographer John T. Moss, circa 1940.
Wood frame with passepartout and high quality museum's glass.
In original condition, with minor wear consisten...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Jhon B. Titcomb and Alfred Person Vintage Photo Gravure, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vintage photo gravures by the photographers Jhon B. Titcomb and Alfred Person, 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
Original French Oil Painting
Located in Nashville, TN
This is a gorgeous French still life! The countertop with cookware and ingredients waiting to be used makes it easy to imagine a morning cooking in the kitchen. Light colors pair tog...
Category
French Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paint
Paul Wightman Williams, Midcentury Abstract Mixed Media on Paper, 1944
Located in Norwalk, CT
Paul Wightman Williams, American (20th century).
This diminutive mixed-media watercolor, pastel, and ink on paper depicts a haunting abstracted face. It is float-mounted in a faux-g...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
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
Signed Oil Painting of Amsterdam
Located in Stamford, CT
1940s oil painting of Amsterdam's red light district.
Category
Dutch Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Naughty Girls at the Lake 1915 and 1950
Located in Ferndale, MI
Naughty girls at the lake 1915 and 1950, Signed Ornold, 1940.
Category
American Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Warren McArthur Aircraft Seating Proposal Drawing, 1941
Located in Camden, ME
Warren McArthur rare original pencil proposal sketch (SK 1749) for an aircraft passenger seat for the Lockheed Corporation.
This proposal was accepted and the seat was manufactured...
Category
American Industrial Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Exposition De Dessin's D'Etude, 1949
Located in Holmfirth, GB
A vibrant poster for an exhibition of Matisse’s studies for the Dominican Chapel in the medieval town of Vence on the French Riviera.
Artist: Henri ...
Category
French Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Oil Painting of Denmark Out in the Country by Niels Walseth
Located in Lejre, DK
This oil painting on canvas captures the serene beauty of Denmark's countryside, showcasing the talent of the artist Niels Walseth (1914-2001). Known for his captivating landscapes, ...
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Gold Leaf
1946 Grenoble - Centenaire de La Salette Original Vintage Poster
Located in Winchester, GB
Stunning poster from 1946 creating in celebration of the Centenaire de La Salette or Centennary of Our Lady of La Salette in Grenoble. The Marian apparition was reported by two young...
Category
French Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Linen, Paper
Surrealist Landscape Watercolor Signed R. E. Schwelke and Dated 1947
By R.E. Schwelke
Located in Pasadena, CA
Framed colorful surrealist watercolor, signed by artist R.E. Schwelke in 1947. Titled "Landscape #1".
Dark stained frame.
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paint, Wood
Oil on Canvas Signed, Roger Pierre
Located in London, GB
Unusual oil on canvas in the cubist style signed Roger Pierre. Although in the cubist style the colours and feel of the piece suggest it might have been painted as late as the 1940s....
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
Drawing, Continental School, Squirrels
Located in Kittery Point, ME
European red Squirrels
Inscribed indistinctly and dated 40 (lr)
Black and red chalk on paper.
Category
European Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
The painting "Cliff", Scandinavia, early XXcentury
Located in Chorzów, PL
The painting "Cliff".
Dimensions:
Frame: height 53 cm / width 68 cm
Image: height 40 cm / width 55 cm
Category
Scandinavian Other Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
Vintage Persian Kerman Oriental Rug, Room Size, with a Central Medallion
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Persian Kerman oriental carpet, size 8'1" H x 5'0" W, circa 1940.
This vintage hand-knotted Persian rug features a striking ivory central field, with a central medallion ...
Category
Persian Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Wool
Vintage Original Signed Watercolor Painting Titled “ Hampton Court “
Located in Seattle, WA
This beautiful watercolor on paper Shows a viewpoint of buildings through an archway. Signed, dated, and titled in the lower corner. Professionally framed and matted. Vintage Conditi...
Category
Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
Two Sketches by Olle Bonnier (1925-2016) made ca 1948, Signed O.B.
Located in Stockholm, SE
These sketches by Olle Bonnier are made as preworks for Olle Bonniers sculpture "The whisperer" that was executed in 1948. Chalk crayon on off-white pergament.
Olle Bonnier was born...
Category
Swedish Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Art Deco French Film Poster “le schpountz” de M.Pagnol
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Film poster le Schpountz de Marcel Pagnol with Fernandel from the 40’s
This film poster is made by Alfred Jorio in imprimerie monégasque Monaco.
New frame with glass.
Category
Monacan Art Deco Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Vintage Letter O in Solid Brass, Sweden ca 1940's
Located in Örebro, SE
Vintage letter O in solid brass, covered with old paint (red & gold), Sweden ca 1940's.
Wear and patina consistent with age and use. Paint loss as see...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Brass
Original Vintage War Poster UK Navy Recruitment Holland WWII Dutch East Indies
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two military recruitment poster for the Dutch Navy relating to action in the Dutch East Indies - Ik val aan ... volgt mij dit sein waarmee schout bij nacht...
Category
British Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Nell Blaine Watercolor on Lined 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
Paul Wightman Williams, Petite Midcentury Abstracted Mixed Media on Paper, 1944
Located in Norwalk, CT
Paul Wightman Williams, American (20th century).
Gouache, ink, and pastel or charcoal on paper. Signed "WW" and dated "44". Unframed.
This diminutive figural painting features an i...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Henry Rox Photograph MOMA Art Connoisseur Sausage 1940s
By Henry Rox
Located in Camden, ME
Henry Rox original vintage silver print of his imaginative creation of food of an art professor and his dachshund attached to a non-representational non-easel abstract Expressionist ...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
1949 Cie Gle Transatlantique Original Vintage Poster
By René Bouvard 1
Located in Winchester, GB
With beautiful artwork from Rene Bouvard, this 1949 poster for "Cie Gle Transatlantique", or the "Compagnie Generale Transatlantique" shows an ocean liner sail...
Category
French Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Linen, Paper
Champoluc Valley - Pilaz by Licinio Campagnari - Oil on canvas
Located in Vicenza, VI
The painting for sale is an oil on canvas by Licinio Campagnari, born in Mestre in 1920 and died in Andora in 1981. His favorite subjects are the mountains of the Aosta Valley, ofte...
Category
Italian Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Fir
Impressionism Woodstock NY Artist "Chicken and Eggs" Oil on Canvas
Located in Newfoundland, PA
Stunning 1940s impressionist oil on canvas by Francis Stein. Well done oil. Depicting chickens and eggs. Would fit well in a mid-century environment as well as a Country. Be sure to ...
Category
American Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
Original Vintage Political Poster, 'GALA FRANCO ESPAGNOL'
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Original Vintage Political Poster, 'GALA FRANCO ESPAGNOL'
This is an original vintage poster depicting Francisco Franco, who lead the Nation...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Linen, Paper
American Frohse Anatomical Chart
Located in Otley, GB
A superb vintage American Frohse anatomical chart on canvas. The medical chart is dated 1947 & supplied by Adam Rouilly & Co Ltd London. The an...
Category
European Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Canvas
Wiedemann's Fine Beer Trade Sign
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Wiedemann's Fine beer - The Leader Trade sign with three Canada geese on oval walnut plaque.
German immigrant George Wiedemann began brewing at the original Wiedemann brewery in Ne...
Category
American Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Wood
1947 British Airways - Overseas European S. American Original Vintage Poster
Located in Winchester, GB
Beautiful mid century marvel for British Airways. Created in 1947, this piece advertises the British Overseas Airways Corporation, British European Airways, and the British South Ame...
Category
British Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Study of A Boy by Louis Bastin etching on paper
By Louis Bastin
Located in Neuss, NW
Louis BASTIN Study of a boy. This Etching shows the Portrait Study of a little boy. Handsigned and dated on 1948. Ready to hang. Framed with a passepartout in a handcrafted ash wood ...
Category
Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Acrylic, Ash, Paper
1940 Helsinki Olympic Games Original Vintage Poster
Located in Winchester, GB
Stunning and exceptionally rare poster for the 1940 Summer Olympic Games in Helsinki, Finland, or the Games of the XII Olympiad. Originally rescheduled, the games were eventually can...
Category
Finnish Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Nell Blaine Black & White 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
Original Vintage Auto Advertising Poster Austin 110 Sheerline Six Cylinder Car
Located in London, GB
Original vintage car advertising poster for the new Austin 110 six cylinder styled in Sheerline featuring an illustration of a shiny red car in front of the winged A logo on a green ...
Category
British Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Paper
Mid Century French Copper and Brass Panel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This striking mid-century French copper panel exhibits a masterful execution of Art Deco inspiration intertwined with the Arts and Crafts movement. Its richly textured and toned copp...
Category
English Arts and Crafts Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations
Materials
Metal
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