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Item Ships From: Philadelphia
"Pan in Paradise, " Superb Art Deco Mural Study by Petersen
By Einar Petersen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Gorgeously detailed and voluptuously painted, this superb depiction of pan playing his pipes in a paradise full of extravagant life -- including rabbits, squirrels, crested birds and...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Paintings in Philadelphia
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"Harvest Landscape", Art Deco Mural Study for Tivoli Gardens, Copenhagen
By Jais Nielsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Proof that Scandinavia equalled France in its embrace of Modernism and what we now call Art Deco, this important mural study was made by Jais Nielsen in 1923 for Tivoli Gardens in Co...
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1920s Danish Art Deco Vintage Paintings in Philadelphia
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Paper
"Black Male Nude with Sculpture" by Mark Allen Isaacson
By Mark Allen Isaacson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This large and important portrait contrasts a modern African American male nude with two other figures in an artist's studio: a life-size pl...
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1970s American Vintage Paintings in Philadelphia
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Canvas
"Male Nude with Banner and Pole, " Rare Midcentury Painting by Lear
By John B. Lear
Located in Philadelphia, PA
John Lear was a contemporary of Paul Cadmus and like him, highly focused on depicting the male figure in various settings and positions. However, Lear never gained fame beyond his circle of admirers in the Philadelphia area. Unlike Cadmus, Lear depicted nude or half-nude figures set in fantastic or exotic environments such as the circus, carnival, deserted beach, or Dali-esque setting. This richly-detailed watercolor, depicting a tall, lean male figure straddling a pole holding a Medieval banner...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paintings in Philadelphia
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Arthur von Ferraris (Hungary, b. 1856- d. 1936) "Seated Lady"
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Half portrait of distinguished lady with upswept hair wearing a black dress with white lace collar and gold and pearl earrings and brooch. Signed and dated "Paris... '84". Unframed.
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1880s European Victorian Antique Paintings in Philadelphia
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Canvas, Paint
Jean Nerfin Oil on Canvas Cityscape
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Jean Nerfin Oil on Canvas Canadian, born 1922
Landscape in the Mid-Century Modern Paris School style. Painting in nice original condition! Signed and dated bottom right corner.
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1950s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paintings in Philadelphia
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"Drummer w/ Beachcomber Hat", 1940s Portrait of Shirtless Man in Blue and Brown
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Painted in the 1940s when Americans were traveling more widely and becoming deeply interested in "exotic" lands and cultures, this portrait of a handsome young man -- probably Mexica...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Paintings in Philadelphia
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"Townscape in Corsica", Brilliant Art Deco Landscape Painting by Åkerblom, 1937
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Painted with a strong, vivid palette which captures the brilliant sky, terra cotta roofs and golden walls of this townscape, probably in Corsica, this work is a fine example of Art D...
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Paintings in Philadelphia
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Philipp Hoyall Oil Painted Chromolithograph, Our Pet Polly
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A framed, over-painted Chromolithograph on canvas, a portrait of a young girl, circa 1880 -1890.
The original oil painting was painted by Philipp Hoyall, (1816-1876) a German-Polish...
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Late 19th Century German High Victorian Antique Paintings in Philadelphia
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Canvas, Wood
Philipp Hoyall Oil Painted Chromolithograph, Meditating Mischief
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A framed, over-painted Chromolithograph on canvas, a portrait of a young girl, circa 1880 -1890.
The original oil painting was painted by Philipp Hoyall, (1816-1876) a German-Polish...
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Late 19th Century German High Victorian Antique Paintings in Philadelphia
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Canvas, Wood
"First Bloom, " Large, Important Art Deco-Magical Realist Ptg. by Calif. Artist
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bold and extraordinary and clearly influenced by Diego Rivera, Frieda Kahlo and the Mexican muralists, this large painting by John Greathead depicts a nude American Indian woman...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Paintings in Philadelphia
"Fawn", Art Deco Painting of Resting Deer, Brown, Green and Yellow, Ohio Artist
By Louis Kabrin
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This lovely, striking Art Deco painting -- executed in gouache (opaque watercolor) and applied with an airbrush, a new tool that became widely popular in the 1930s and 40s -- was mad...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Paintings in Philadelphia
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"Scuba Diver Rescue, " Rare and Important Illustration Art for 1952 Magazine
By Peter Poulton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This extraordinarily rare and important painting, for the cover of the December, 1952 issue of "American Manhood" magazine, depicts a fallen scuba diver, p...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paintings in Philadelphia
A large and impressive 19th Century Seascape.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An oil on canvas depicting European ships in a turbulent storm, signed bottom right.
- Framed dimensions: 54 in x 37 in
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19th Century Antique Paintings in Philadelphia
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Paint, Canvas
Oil on Canvas Cityscape
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Oil on Canvas Citscape in shades of Blue. Painting is from the 1960's and in nice shape. Signed Man?
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paintings in Philadelphia
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Alfred Pollentine (British, b. 1836 - d. 1890) "Venice In May" Oil on canvas
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Venice In May" - Venice canal scene with 3 gondolas, bridge and large building. - Oil on canvas, signed lower right.
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Mid-19th Century Antique Paintings in Philadelphia
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Canvas, Paint
"Landscape with Stream, " Centennial-Era Pastoral Oil Painting by Wilson, 1876
By John Howell Wilson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A lovely and bucolic depiction of the American wilderness in 1876, only partly tamed by American settlers, this oil painting depicts a shallow, roc...
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1870s American Victorian Antique Paintings in Philadelphia
"Sea Battle, " Very Fine Painting on Leather with Studded Leather Frame, 1920s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Clearly painted by a master hand when Tudor Revival and Mediterranean Revival homes were the rage in America, this is a remarkable example of painting on leather...
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20th Century American Art Deco Paintings in Philadelphia
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Leather, Paint
"The History of Los Angeles", Important Art Deco Mural Study w/ Major Landmarks
By Alexander Rosenfeld
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A late entry in America's string of public murals painted in the 1930s, 40s and 50s telling the story of various towns and regions, this 1962 Art Deco study b...
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1960s American Art Deco Vintage Paintings in Philadelphia
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Claude Firmin (French, 1864 - 1944) "Rolling Hills" painting.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Rolling Hills"
Depicting a landscape in rolling hills.
- signed lower right and dated 1910
- Unframed.
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1910s Vintage Paintings in Philadelphia
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Canvas
Frederic Montenard (French, 1849-1926), "Fishing Boats in a Harbor" painting.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Frederic Montenard (FRENCH , 1849-1926) "Fishing Boats in a Harbor" Fishing boats docked at port in Mediterranean town. Oil on Canvas, sign...
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Early 20th Century Paintings in Philadelphia
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Canvas, Paint
"Two Women Lounging", Richly-Imagined Portrait of Figures in Satin & Silk, 1940s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Voluptuous in its approach to scene and palette, this sumptuous portrait of two women, lounging side by side amongst pillows and fabrics in satin and silk, was painted by Rudolph Sch...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Paintings in Philadelphia
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Charles Harsanyi 'American, 1905-1973' "peach orchard in the valley"
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"peach orchard in the valley", farm houses scene with road and horses
- Oil on Canvas , signed lower middle
- Framed dimensions: 41 in x 30.5 in.
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Mid-20th Century Paintings in Philadelphia
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A pair of European School oil on canvas portrait paintings.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of European School oil on canvas paintings. The antique portraits depict a distinguished gentleman and lady and are housed in oval gilt frames.
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19th Century European Antique Paintings in Philadelphia
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Canvas, Wood, Paint
Witold Gordon Gouache, Phrenology, Vanity Fair
By Witold Gordon 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This gouache, by Witold Gordon, is one of a series commissioned by Conde Nast which were published in Vanity Fair magazine in July 1934 under the banner “New York Shops You Never See...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Paintings in Philadelphia
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Gouache
"Hands Off the Americas", 1942 Study by Hansen for MOMA Poster Competition
By Ejnar Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Rare and important, this vivid study was painted by Ejnar Hansen for a poster competition sponsored by the Museum of Modern Art in New York entitled "Hands Off the Americas" in 1942,...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Paintings in Philadelphia
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"Lounging Nude in Marrakesh", Brilliant Oil Painting, Pinto, collected by Barnes
By Salvatore Pinto
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Painted in a brilliant palette of orange, deep red, sky blue and forest green, this scene of a half nude female figure lounging on a black settee probably dates to the 1930s when Sal...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Paintings in Philadelphia
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Vintage Early Times Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey Plaster Replica Art Painting Plaque
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Early Times Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey Raised Plaster Replica Art Painting Wall Hanging Plaque. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 28" H x 23" W x 2.5" D.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Primitive Paintings in Philadelphia
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Plaster, Wood
Mid Century Painting with "Song of Solomon" Theme, by Lenson
By Michael Lenson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Entitled "Return, Return, O Shulemite," with a scene taken from the Song of Solomon, this painting depicts the legendary wife of King Solomon, who was ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paintings in Philadelphia
Large Roycrofters American Arts & Crafts Quarter Sawn Oak Picture / Mirror Frame
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large Roycrofters frame.
In mottled, quarter sawn oak.
With old glass and an associated board backing.
Perfect for an Arts & Crafts painting or print (or for use as a mirror).
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Paintings in Philadelphia
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Glass, Oak
"Two Nudes and Bowl of Fruit, " Masterful Cubist-Influenced Art Deco Oil Painting
By Jules Schyl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
In our opinion, the finest work ever painted by Jules Schyl, one of Sweden's leading Modernists in the 1920s and 1930s, this spectacular piece depicts a female nude in the upper righ...
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1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Paintings in Philadelphia
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Jean Chaleye (French , b. 1878 - d. 1960) "River Nymphs" Oil Painting
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"River Nymphs" painting
- Depicting two nudes lounging by the pond.
- Oil on board, signed lower left and dated 1910.
- Framed dimensions: 20 in x 17 in.
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1910s Vintage Paintings in Philadelphia
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Canvas
"Seated Black Male Nude, " Art Deco Watercolor by Brown County Painter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This painting of a Black male nude, executed in rich, brilliant shades of burnt sienna, reddish brown, blue and green, was painted by a Brown County, I...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Paintings in Philadelphia
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"Three Men in Tatters, " Surrealist Painting with Semi-Nude Figures by Lear
By John B. Lear
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Over his long career, John Lear liked to depict nude or half-nude male figures set in fantastic or exotic environments such as the circus, carnival, deserted beach, or Dali-esque set...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paintings in Philadelphia
"Stoking the Engine", Painting for Coca Cola on "Uses of Coal" for 1949 Campaign
By Lyman Anderson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Important both historically and artistically, this painting by Lyman Anderson of a railroad engineer feeding the engine with a fresh supply of coal was commissioned by the Coca Cola ...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Paintings in Philadelphia
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Alfred Pollentine (British, 1836-1890) "Venice in July" Oil on canvas painting.
By Alfred Pollentine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Alfred Pollentine (British, 1836-1890) "Venice in July" Oil on canvas, signed lower right, dated 1890. (unframed)
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Paintings in Philadelphia
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Canvas, Paint
"Portrait of Swedish Student", Art Deco Painting in Blue and Gray by Söderberg
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautifully painted in a quiet palette of blue, gray and warm skin tones, this portrait of a college student with blonde hair and fair complexion was made by Ernst Söderberg in 1920....
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1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Paintings in Philadelphia
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"Mail by Stagecoach, Lynn to Lowell", WPA Mural Study by Aiden Ripley
By Aiden Lassell Ripley
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An evocative and atmospheric example of WPA mural painting, this large study in watercolor and crayon depicts a stagecoach being loaded with mail and passengers for the journey from ...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Paintings in Philadelphia
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Portrait of a Woman on board, signed, dated 1935
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Very nice Portrait of a Lady on mohagony board
signed, dated 1935
new frameless Swiss Corner clip hanging system - ready to hang
A nice resemblence to Emilia Earhart.
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1930s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paintings in Philadelphia
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Wood, Paint
"Procession in Bali", Atmospheric Oil Painting by American Muralist, 1930
By Carl W. Brandien
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Highly atmospheric and full of mystery, this 1930 painting by muralist Carl Brandien depicts a procession of Balinese figures walking down the heart of a valley that is framed by pal...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Paintings in Philadelphia
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Jean Chaleye (French, b. 1878 - d. 1960) , "Framed Flowers" Painting.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Jean Chaleye (French, b. 1878 - d. 1960) "Framed flowers" - Oil on board, signed lower right. Featuring a bouquet of red and pink flowers inside a painted...
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Mid-20th Century French Paintings in Philadelphia
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Canvas
"Quarry Men, " Striking Art Deco-WPA Depiction of 1930s Laborers, Rockport
By Iver Rose
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The painter Iver Rose is best known for his work which brought attention to the plight of workers in Depression Era America. This painting of quarry workers in Rockport, Massachusett...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Paintings in Philadelphia
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"Rearing Horses, " High Style Pair of Art Deco, Mixed-Media Pieces by Von Liski
By Robert Reinhardt Von Liski
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This extraordinary pair of Art Deco pieces, each depicting a pair of horses, one with its head up and one down, was executed in ink, colored pencil and gouache by Robert Reinhardt Von Liski, a Prussian-American artist. Von Liski worked in Chicago as a commercial artist in advertising agencies and elsewhere, and did work for RCA Victor and Arrow Shirts...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Paintings in Philadelphia
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Gouache
"Design for Art Deco Rug", Geometric Painting in Deep Pink, Blue and Gray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Highly stylized and rich with geometric forms -- including concentric circles, stacks of triangles and a lightning bolt motif -- this original painting was clearly made for an Art De...
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Paintings in Philadelphia
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"Snowy Egrets and Cypress, " Large Art Deco Painting by Harcombe
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brilliantly capturing the exotic and beautiful landscape of the cypress swamps of South Florida, this painting of a pair of snowy egrets is a superb example of Art Deco scene painting. The turquoise hue of the water and the cerulean of the sky contrast with the smooth limbs of the cypress tree and the white and purple-greys of the birds. This painting was made by Renee Harcombe...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Paintings in Philadelphia
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"Playing Ball", Superb Art Deco Painting w/ Male Nudes by François-Louis Schmied
By François-Louis Schmied
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This vivid and sensual painting of two nude male figures, each ready to toss a ball into the air, was executed by François-Louis Schmied, one of France's two leading artists speciali...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Paintings in Philadelphia
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"Nude Swimmers and Octopus, " Study for Art Deco Mural in Black, Pink and Blue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Highly sophisticated and striking in conception and execution, this study for an Art Deco bathroom mural depicts -- appropriately -- male and female nud...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Paintings in Philadelphia
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"Justice Triumphant", Mural Study for Queens, Ny Courthouse, circa 1941-1942
By Eugene Francis Savage
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A striking example of WPA mural art, this study for one of the murals proposed for the new Queens Supreme Courthouse -- a 1930s Works Progress Administration project in Queens, New York -- was painted by Eugene Savage. Like many paintings from the period, the study is teeming with allegory and symbolism, surmounted at the top by the figure of Justice with a long sword, spurning businesspeople at her feet who offer gifts and favors. Savage is best known for a spectacular set of murals illustrating the history and lore of Hawaii commissioned by Matson Shipping Line for the S.S. Lurline, executed in the 1940s but not installed until the 1950s. The artist also painted other series of murals and paintings, include an enormous mural...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Paintings in Philadelphia
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Antique 19th C English Watercolor View of Rievaulx Abbey
By William Turner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique English watercolor landscape painting.
Depicting the ruins of Rievaulx Abbey in England circa July 1881.
Pencil signed to the lower right: Rievaulx Abbey July 1881
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1880s English Romantic Antique Paintings in Philadelphia
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Paint, Paper
"Female Figure with Bouquet", Art Deco Watercolor Painting by Alice Szegedy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This lovely, high style Art Deco painting depicts a pale female figure in blond ringlets, an elaborate mid-19th century dress and a straw hat dangling from her arm, holding a lovely bouquet with lilies of the valley and roses. Approaching her from the left is an exotic turbaned figure holding a tray laden with more flowers. The entire scene is painted in pale violet and yellow...
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1920s Hungarian Art Deco Vintage Paintings in Philadelphia
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"Six Scenes in Arcadia", Art Deco Paintings w/ Female Figures, Radio City Artist
By Eduard Buk Ulreich
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Full of color and life, this group of six small vignettes on one sheet depicts pairs and trios of female figures dancing and frolicking in various idyllic landscapes -- rolling hills...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Paintings in Philadelphia
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Antique Late 18th-Early 19th Century English Watercolor Painting of Ruins
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Offered here for your consideration is an antique watercolor painting on laid paper.
It depicts a cowherd with a cow and sheep at a water trough by ancient architectural ruins. Th...
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Early 19th Century European Georgian Antique Paintings in Philadelphia
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Paint, Paper
Leo Russel Gouache, Dated 1956
By Leo Russell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Leo Russel Gouache 1956. Organic abstract shapes on paper framed in distressed gold leaf and under glass. Image is 8.5 x 11. Frame is 26.5 x 33.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paintings in Philadelphia
Newton Haydn Stubbing 'British, 1921-1983' Green Burst
By Newton Haydn Stubbing
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Green burst on grey background - Oil on canvas, signed lower right and dated '63 - Also known as NH Tony Stubbing - Unframed.
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1960s English Vintage Paintings in Philadelphia
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Canvas
"Waiting at the Station" Superb 1943 American Scene Painting, Indianapolis
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Highly atmospheric and winning, this American Scene painting of three young men waiting for the next train in downtown Indianapolis -- perhaps...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Paintings in Philadelphia
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"Nude and Unicorn, " Brilliant and Important Art Deco Painting by Matulka, 1944
By Jan Matulka
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This brilliant example of Art Deco painting by Jan Matulka shows hints of the modern take on Cubism that the artist worked out with Stuart Davis. Matulka was born in Prague and came ...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Paintings in Philadelphia
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Watercolor, Ink, Paper, Gouache
"Naval Recruit, " Classic WPA Mural Study by Henricksen for Naval Station, 1936
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A classic example of WPA-period mural painting, this study was painted by Ralf Henricksen in the 1930s, probably for the U.S. Naval Training Station at Great Lakes, north of Chicago....
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Paintings in Philadelphia
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"Tropical Fish and Giant Clam, " Brilliant Art Deco Painting of Undersea Life
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Painted with a brilliant palette and very fine detail, this depiction of a tropical fish swimming above a strand of seaweed and a giant clam, surrounded by a cloud of bubbles, is a c...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Paintings in Philadelphia
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