1920s Prints

The artwork titled "Der Leuchter" (The Candelabra) is a striking lithograph from Nathan Altmann's "Jüdische Graphik" series, produced in a limited edition of only 250 copies in 1923. This work exemplifies Altmann's avant-garde style, blending traditional Jewish themes with the modernist aesthetics of Cubism. The candelabra, traditionally a significant symbol in Jewish culture—often associated with the menorah—here is abstractly interpreted, adding layers of cultural and spiritual meaning. Altmann’s choice of a burnished gold background not only enriches the visual impact but also elevates the symbolic elements, giving the artwork a solemn and revered quality. This specific piece, like others from the series, was produced in Berlin by the publisher "Petropolis," reflecting the vibrant Jewish artistic community that existed in pre-war Europe. Altmann’s work, especially given his background as a Jewish artist in Soviet Russia, often navigated between his cultural identity and the broader avant-garde movements, making each of his pieces historically and artistically significant. This print, considering its rarity and the mystery surrounding the number of surviving copies, is an exceptional representation of Jewish cultural history intertwined with early 20th-century art movements. Nathan Altman was an influential figure in the Russian and Soviet avant-garde movement. Born in 1889 in Vinnytsia, Ukraine, he studied at the Odessa Art School, later moving to Paris to further his education at the Academie de la Grande Chaumiere. Altman's style evolved over the years, showing strong influences from Cubism and Futurism, which are evident in his approach to stage design and book illustration as well. Altman's contributions extend beyond visual arts; he was also notable for his set designs for Jewish theaters...

The lithograph titled "Signet für den Verlag Achinar" (Signet for the Publisher Achinar) by Nathan Altman is a remarkable piece from the "Jüdische Graphik" series, created in 1923. T...

A beautiful and exceedingly engaging limited edition etching/print titled "Street Booth, Tokyo New Years Eve" by famed Australian/American painter/artist/master printmaker Martin Lewis (1881-1962). This image was created in 1927. Lewis was born in Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia in 1881 but migrated to the United States in 1900. After working in San Francisco and New York he then traveled to Japan to study Japanese art for two years. Lewis eventually returned to the US and settled back in New York in the early 1920s where he would experience his most artistically productive breakthrough period (between 1925-1935) in which he would create some of his most well-known works including this piece. Today, Lewis is universally considered to be one of the most important American printmakers of the twentieth century - a master of light and shadow. This work is a drypoint etching, printed in black ink on cream wove paper with full margins. A brilliant, luminous, and richly-inked impression. From a noted (McCarron, Paul. The Prints of Martin Lewis: A Catalogue Raisonne, p. 60) edition of 40 recorded impressions. According to McCarron, this is the most accomplished of Lewis' Japan prints: "New Year''s Day is an important holiday in Japan. The Japanese traditionally decorate their streets and homes with shimenawa, knotted straw ropes blessed and purified by Shinto priests...

An extraordinary and rare print by Robert Charles Peter, a British artist, this scene of a male and female nude, in a cage-like setting with lush plant forms in the background, seems...

'Spanische Köpfe' book by José Ortiz Echagüe, 1929. Published by Ernst Wasmuth in Berlin (Germany). In good original condition, with consistent ...

Pair of Cecil Aldin horse racing prints start and finish. A pair of horse racing photolithographs by Cecil Aldin "The Derby - The Start & Finish"....

The print shows the bird **Riparia riparia** (Sand Martin). Title: "Riparia Riparia - Hand-colored Sand Martin Lithograph by M. von Wright" **Artist:** Magnus von Wright **Printe...

Original Bird Print "Cypselus apus" (Common Swift). Title: "Cypselus Apus - Hand-colored Common Swift Lithograph by M. von Wright" **Artist:** Magnus von Wright **Printer:** A....

Original blueprint for a motor launch built for the famous steam yacht Hi-Esmaro. Originally laid down on the 14th November 1928 as the steel hulled yacht Hi-Esmaro by Bath Iron Works...

Yacht blueprint of a 53 foot power cruiser from John G Alden naval architects, 148 State St., Boston Mass. Dated January 14, 1929. The scale is three e...

This original offset print hails from a 1920s magazine, showcasing an exquisite advertisement by the renowned cosmetic brand "Bourjois" for their perfume "Mon Parfum." The captivatin...

An old rollable wall chart depicting a fighting scenery of two cobras and a third snake arriving in the background. Colorful print on paper reinforced with canvas. Published around t...

A framed historic map of Harvard, as surveyed in 1831 by Silas Holman, reproduced circa 1920s. frame: 29 by 32 inches

"The Bottle" by Juan Gris Lithograph on cardboard excellent condition circa : 1925 Dimensions : height : 42,2 cm x width : 32,6 cm Price : 1500 € for this print

1920s Jerome Myers print titled in the Gallery. Signed.

Zoological didactic plate n. 62 lithograph on cardboard made in 1925 depicting molluscs. Dybdhals Zoologiske Plancher P.M.Bye & Co Oslo. Made by H Aschehoug & Co. Good condition. Mea...

Pair of vintage fashion advertisements, La Presse Montreal, 1928. Wonderful images of dresses from the "Flapper" era. Titled 'L'Heure Ele...

This rare and striking woodcut print by Robert Pajer-Gartegen, an Austrian artist, depicts a nude male figure in a slender wood boat, using a long pole to mo...

This most unique piece of artwork is an incredible example of what could be done using celluloid. I have bought and sold some smaller pieces of antique advertising where celluloid wa...

This etching by John Taylor Arms is titled "Guardians of the Spire." John Taylor Arms(1887-1953) was a famous printmaker in the early 20th century. This etching features two griffin ...

Baines football trade card, Hunslet Celtic, Play The Game. A rare circular football trade card in the shape of a leather football ball. Made by the toy shop owner from Bradford, John Baines. Baines went on to produce not only football cards...

Baines Football Trade Card, Newcastle. Well Centred. A rare circular football trade card in the shape of a leather football ball. Made by the toy shop owner from Bradford, John Baines. Baines went on to produce not only football cards...

This delightful summertime idyll depicts three nude and semi nude male youth in Greek costume, led by a Panlike figure playing a pipe, walking along a ...

This rare, perhaps unique, woodblock print by Charles Kassler positively radiates Art Deco energy -- both from the sun at the upper left corner, and from the pair of black horses, wh...

Title: Winter Sports Print – "Achtung, Kurve!" – Sledding in the Snow, c. 1920 Description: This charming vintage print, titled "Achtung, Kurve!" (Watch Out, Curve!), captures the t...

Superb pair nautical blueprints of the 126-foot motor yacht ACANIA. From naval architect John H. Wells, 11 East 44th Street, New York. Dated July 25, 1928. The legends at lower right corner show dimensions of 126-feet length, 21-foot six inches in width, and 8-feet draft. There are two blueprints in the rare offering. The profile blueprint shows rows of portholes, railings, launch on davits, flag staffs, mast, lanterns, search light, horn, etc. The deck plan shows three levels. The main deck shows the dining saloon, living room, smoking room, pantry, etc. Below deck are multiple state rooms, bathrooms, dressing rooms, crew’s quarters, etc. The top deck has three launches on davits, stack, vents, pilot house...

Original blueprint by naval architect Benjamin Dobson. This is identified as hull nos. 119 and 121, showing lines and offsets. This is a rich blue color, white outlines, also with ha...

This etching by John Taylor Arms is titled "Paris Sentinels." John Taylor Arms(1887-1953) was a famous printmaker in the early 20th century. He studies to be an architect and thought...

The Flower Seller in Front of the Arc de Triomphe. 1928. Color etching (drypoint and aquatint) signed lower right, embossed LI, a press, and numbered. Copyright L. Icart and date in ...

Louis ICART (1888-1950) "Chestnut Merchant in Front of Montmartre," 1928. From the "City of Light" series. Signed and numbered color etching and aquatint. Copyright in the plate 1928...

Rare yachting blueprint with legend plate showing the "Inboard Profile Plan of an Auxiliary Cruising Ketch", Eldredge McInnis Inc.. Naval architects and marine engineers, Boston Mass...

This etching by John Taylor Arms titled "Watching the People Below." John Taylor Arms(1887-1953) was a famous printmaker in the early 20th century. This piece features a griffin o to...

Authentic Naval Architects Blueprint of a Sixty Two Foot Schooner designed by John Alden of Boston. The plan was drawn by C.G. McGregor. This is a ...

This is a set of four framed Swedish waterfowl prints, there dated 1929. Printed by Finpappersbrukens Forsalfnings AB. in Stockholm, Sweden.  

Etching by Ettore Fagiuoli depicting Piazza delle Erbe in Verona. Ettore Fagiuoli, who was born in 1884 and died in Verona in 1961, was an Italian architect, engraver, and stage desi...

This is a set of four framed Swedish waterfowl prints, there dated 1929. Printed by Finpappersbrukens Forsalfnings AB. in Stockholm, Sweden.         

This is a set of four framed Swedish waterfowl prints, there dated 1929. Printed by Finpappersbrukens Forsalfnings AB. in Stockholm, Sweden.