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Colliding Atoms Illustration Published Life Mag Mid-Century Modern Atomic Space
By Antonio Petruccelli
Located in New York, NY
Colliding Atoms Illustration Published Life Mag Mid-Century Modern Atomic Space Antonio
Category

1950s Post-Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gouache, Board

Jeremiah "Illustrations for the Bible" - Original Lithograph by M. Chagall- 1956
By Marc Chagall
Located in Roma, IT
Jeremiah is a beautiful color lithograph on paper, realized by the French master Marc Chagall (1887-1985), and printed by Atelier Mourlot - Paris. From the suite "Dessins pour La Bi...
Category

1950s Surrealist Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Leonard Baskin Watercolor Ink Illustration Painting Darkened Man, Nude with Bird
By Leonard Baskin
Located in Surfside, FL
Leonard Baskin (American, 1922-2000) ink and gouache drawing on paper titled "Darkened Man", signed lower right, circa 1957. Provenance: Grace Borgenicht gallery, Jeffrey M. Kaplan...
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1950s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

India Ink, Watercolor

Anemone Flower Bouquet
By Leon Detroy
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Leon Detroy French well recognize painter this painting is one of his best example of post impressionits style still life paintings. Beautiful bouquet of anemones in the vase, oil pa...
Category

1950s Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Illustration Board, Oil

Debut of Rogers Hammerstein s "Flower Drum Song"
By George Wachsteter
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Pen and Ink on Illustration Board Signature: Signed Lower Left This piece is on 15.00" x
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1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Illustration Board, Pen

1957 Broadway Musical, "Shinbone Alley"
By George Wachsteter
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Pen and Ink on Illustration Board, with blue indicating halftone. Signature: Signed Lower
Category

1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Illustration Board, Pen

On the Fence
By Sam Cherry
Located in Fort Washington, PA
articulated convincing hayseeds in this large and wonderful original paperback book cover illustration by Sam
Category

1950s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Illustration Board

Shari Lewis, Star of "Shariland" and "Hi, Mom"
By George Wachsteter
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Pen & Ink with Color Comp on Illustration Board. Medium includes color pencil on onionskin
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1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Illustration Board, Pen

In Contemplation (Impressionist portrait of a young man)
By David Levine
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
and over the following years Levine produced more than 1000 illustrations for the magazine. However
Category

1950s American Impressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Illustration Board, Oil

Original Motorcycle Sport Event Poster for Schleizer Dreieck Rennen Motor Racing
Located in London, GB
motorcycle road championship held on the Schleizer Dreieck motor racing circuit in Thuringen on 23 July 1950
Category

Vintage 1950s German Posters

Materials

Paper

ENTANGLED NUDES
By Douglas Gorsline
Located in Los Angeles, CA
original illustrations. Farm Boy (1950) was Gorsline's first novel, both written and illustrated by himself
Category

1950s Art Deco Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

On the High Seas
By Halfdan Gran
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Folkebladet, The Norwegian Art, Aftenposten and Norwegian Illustration Art 1850-1950, among others. Gran's
Category

Early 1900s Realist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Original Vintage Poster Paris Ready To Wear Fashion Design Style Pret A Porter
By Razzia (Gérard Courbouleix–Dénériaz)
Located in London, GB
Deneriaz; b.1950) featuring a stunning illustration of a stylish model with red lipstick and round black
Category

Vintage 1980s French Posters

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage Car Racing Poster Motor Sport Penya Rhin Grand Prix Gran Premio
By A. Garcia
Located in London, GB
, Pedralbes 1946, 1948, 1950, 1954). Great illustration for the Carrera Internacional IX Gran Premio VI Copa
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Vintage 1940s Spanish Posters

Materials

Paper

Artist and Model (Kitsch Pop Art kids painting)
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Amazing ca. 1950 illustration of children by American artist, Florence Kroger (1897-1980). Oil on
Category

Mid-20th Century Pop Art Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

1950’s Swedish Dresser With Nordens Flora Illustrations
By Josef Frank
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1950’s Swedish 4 drawer dresser later papered with illustrations by C.A. Lindman book Nordens Flora
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dressers

Materials

Beech, Paper

1950 s Swedish Cabinet with Nordens Flora Illustrations
By Josef Frank
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1950’s Swedish Cabinet later papered with illustrations by C.A. Lindman book Nordens Flora
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany, Paper

1950 s Swedish Cabinet with Nordens Flora Illustrations
By Josef Frank
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1950’s Swedish Cabinet later papered with illustrations by C.A. Lindman book Nordens Flora. Curved
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany, Paper

1950’s Swedish Cabinet With Nordens Flora Illustrations
By Josef Frank
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1950’s tall Swedish Cabinet later papered with illustrations by C.A. Lindman book Nordens Flora
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany, Paper

1950’s Swedish Cabinet With Nordens Flora Illustrations
By Josef Frank
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1950’s bowed front Swedish Cabinet later papered with illustrations by C.A. Lindman book Nordens
Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

La Nonne - Rare Book with Illustrations by Foujita - 1950 ca
Located in Roma, IT
publisher should have been the same Losfeld, probably in 1950. It counts 250 copies on Papier Hymen de
Category

1950s Modern More Art

Materials

Paper, Lithograph, Offset

Fashion Illustration
By Serge Matta
Located in New York, NY
Original drawing in ink and watercolor by Serge Matta who designed for Schiaparelli. Bearing the Atelier Serge Matta official stamp. Dimensions are framed.
Category

1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Paper, Watercolor

1950 s Modernist/ Cubist Painting - Horse and Cowboy Illustration
By Bernard Labbe
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Cowboy & Horse by Bernard Labbe (French mid 20th century) original pencil drawing on card, mounted in a frame size: 25 x 21 inches condition: very good and ready to be enjoyed prove...
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Pencil

Lady in 1950 s Green Dress Parisian Fashion Illustration Sketch
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Very stylish, unique and original 1950's fashion design, no doubt of Parisian origin. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Gouache

Lady in Elegant 1950 s Dress Parisian Fashion Illustration Sketch
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Very stylish, unique and original 1950's fashion design, no doubt of Parisian origin. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Gouache

Lady in Teal Two Piece 1950 s Parisian Fashion Illustration Sketch
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Very stylish, unique and original 1950's fashion design, no doubt of Parisian origin. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Gouache

Lady in 1950 s Dark Green Coat Parisian Fashion Illustration Sketch
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Very stylish, unique and original 1950's fashion design, no doubt of Parisian origin. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Gouache

Lady in Elegant 1950 s Winter Coat Parisian Fashion Illustration Sketch
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Very stylish, unique and original 1950's fashion design, no doubt of Parisian origin. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Gouache

Lady in Elegant 1950 s Red Dress Parisian Fashion Illustration Sketch
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Very stylish, unique and original 1950's fashion design, no doubt of Parisian origin. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Gouache

Lady with Two Tiered Necklace 1950 s Parisian Fashion Illustration Sketch
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Very stylish, unique and original 1950's fashion design, no doubt of Parisian origin. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Gouache

Lady in Elegant 1950 s Red Coat Parisian Fashion Illustration Sketch
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Very stylish, unique and original 1950's fashion design, no doubt of Parisian origin. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Gouache

Lady in Elegant 1950 s Red Coat Parisian Fashion Illustration Sketch
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Very stylish, unique and original 1950's fashion design, no doubt of Parisian origin. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Gouache

Lady in 1950 s Brown Over Coat Parisian Fashion Illustration Sketch
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Very stylish, unique and original 1950's fashion design, no doubt of Parisian origin. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Gouache

Lady in 1950 s Green Coat and Hat Parisian Fashion Illustration Sketch
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Very stylish, unique and original 1950's fashion design, no doubt of Parisian origin. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Gouache

Lady in Elegant 1950 s Green Check Dress Parisian Fashion Illustration Sketch
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Very stylish, unique and original 1950's fashion design, no doubt of Parisian origin. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Gouache

Lady in Green Two Piece Set 1950 s Parisian Fashion Illustration Sketch
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Very stylish, unique and original 1950's fashion design, no doubt of Parisian origin. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Gouache

Lady in 1950 s Blue Coat and Hat Coat Parisian Fashion Illustration Sketch
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Very stylish, unique and original 1950's fashion design, no doubt of Parisian origin. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Gouache

Directors of Broadway Plays for the 1950 s Season
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Pen and Ink on Illustration Board Signature: Signed Upper Left Caricatures by George
Category

1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Illustration Board, Pen

1950’s Fashion Illustration Original Painting Of A Lady In A Yellow Dress
By Josine Vignon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Yellow Dress by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) ink/watercolour/pencil drawing on thick paper, unframed signed J.V paper: 10 x 6.25 inches stamped verso very good condition pr...
Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Ink, Watercolor, Color Pencil

1950’s Fashion Illustration Original Painting Of A Stylish Lady Painted In Red
By Josine Vignon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Stylish Lady by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) ink/watercolour/pencil drawing on thick paper, unframed paper: 10.5 x 6.25 inches signed stamped verso very good condition provenan...
Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Ink, Watercolor, Color Pencil

1950’s Fashion Illustration Original Painting Of A Chic Lady Walking Her Dog
By Josine Vignon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Dog Walk by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) ink/watercolour/pencil drawing on thick paper, unframed paper: 9.5 x 7.5 inches signed stamped verso very good condition provenance...
Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Ink, Watercolor, Color Pencil

1950’s Fashion Illustration Original Painting Of A Stylish Lady and Her Children
By Josine Vignon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Lady & Her Children by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) ink/watercolour/pencil drawing on thick paper, unframed paper: 9.5 x 7.5 inches double sided very good condition provenance:...
Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Ink, Watercolor, Color Pencil

Crowfoot for Luck, Saturday Evening Post illustration - Mid Century
By Benjamin Stahl
Located in Miami, FL
as he gets support from his dog. Saturday Evening Post interior illustration. From the Estate of
Category

1950s American Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

1950’s Fashion Illustration Original Painting Of A Lady In A Yellow Ball Gown
By Josine Vignon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Yellow Ballgown by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) ink/watercolour/pencil drawing on thin paper, unframed paper: 13 x 10 inches stamped verso very good condition provenance: from ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Ink, Watercolor, Color Pencil

1950’s Fashion Illustration Original Painting Of A Blonde Lady Perched At A Bar
By Josine Vignon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Lady at the bar by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) ink/watercolour/pencil drawing on thick paper, unframed paper: 13 x 9.5 inches stamped verso very good condition provenance: fro...
Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Ink, Watercolor, Color Pencil

1952 Vogue Pattern Book with French Couture Illustrations
Located in University City, MO
1952 Vogue pattern book with French couture illustrations The large scale hard bound book is a snap
Category

1950s American For The Table

Serge Matta Fashion Illustration of Hats and Gloves
By Serge Matta 1
Located in New York, NY
Original drawing in ink and gouache by Serge Matta who designed for Schiaparelli. Bearing the Atelier Serge Matta official stamp. Dimensions are for the frame; the drawing itself is ...
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Vintage 1950s French Drawings

Givenchy 1958 Fashion Illustration by Pierre Mourgue Framed
By Pierre Mourgue
Located in Stamford, CT
1958 fashion illustration of Givenchy light blue dress and hat print by Pierre Mourgue. Linen
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Vintage 1950s French Hollywood Regency Drawings

Materials

Glass, Paper, Wood

Original French Fashion Illustration Blank Greeting Cards – Formalwear Series
Located in Tucson, AZ
The mid-century fashion illustrations of Sorbonne graduate Helen Leyrer, who taught art and
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1950s French For The Desk

Original French Fashion Illustration Blank Greeting Cards – Sportswear Series
Located in Tucson, AZ
The mid-century fashion illustrations of Sorbonne graduate Helen Leyrer, who taught art and
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1950s French For The Desk

Original French Fashion Illustration Blank Greeting Cards – Watercolor Series
Located in Tucson, AZ
The mid-century fashion illustrations of Sorbonne graduate Helen Leyrer, who taught art and
Category

1950s French For The Desk

Mid Century Berlin Tavern with Russian Bear Illustration
Located in Soquel, CA
Satirical illustration of a WWII Berlin tavern with Allied Soldiers and a Russian bear tending the
Category

1950s Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Pencil, Watercolor, Pen

Chef Lobster - Vintage Illustration in Ink and Watercolor
By Irene Pattinson
Located in Soquel, CA
Chef Lobster - Vintage Illustration in Ink and Watercolor A charming illustration, by Irene
Category

1950s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, India Ink, Pen, Watercolor

Chef Pasta - Vintage Illustration in Ink and Watercolor
By Irene Pattinson
Located in Soquel, CA
Chef Pasta - Vintage Illustration in Ink and Watercolor A charming illustration, by Irene
Category

1950s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, India Ink, Watercolor, Pen

Matisse, Bonnard, Braque - original Illustrations in "Le Vent des Epines"
By Henri Matisse
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
- ILLUSTRATION: 3 original prints by Henri MATISSE, Pierre BONNARD and George BRAQUE. - SIGNATURE
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1950s Modern Portrait Prints

Illustration for Chapter Two, from: The Duchess
By Max Beckmann
Located in London, GB
MAX BECKMANN 1884-1950 Leipzig 1884-1950 New York (German) Title: Illustration for Chapter Two
Category

1910s Expressionist Figurative Prints

Materials

Drypoint

Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Floral Botanical Illustrations Poster, 1950s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern design floral botanical illustrations picture on paper, from
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Picture Frames

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

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A 1950 illustration can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $1,208, while the lowest priced sells for $175 and the highest can go for as much as $150,000.