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Joni Mitchell, Guitar, 1968 by Jack Robinson
By Jack Robinson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
after four years in New York City he photographed the cover of Life magazine. When Donovan began to work
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1960s Black and White Photography

Tina Turner, 1969 by Jack Robinson
By Jack Robinson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
career continued to rise and after four years in New York City he photographed the cover of Life magazine
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1960s Black and White Photography

Tina Turner, 1969 by Jack Robinson
By Jack Robinson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
career continued to rise and after four years in New York City he photographed the cover of Life magazine
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1960s Black and White Photography

Hermès Kelly Blue Jean 32cm Azur Togo Leather Shoulder Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
for Grace's unborn child. The photo made the cover of Life magazine and was seen all over the world
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2010s Tote Bags

Original sketch for the Expo74 US 10 c stamp “Preserve the Environment”; pen on
By Peter Max
Located in Los Angeles, CA
corporations and he had become a household name. In September 1969 Max appeared on the cover of Life Magazine
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1970s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Pen

Collegeville Farm, Regional Landscape by Romantic Realist, Pennsylvania painter
By Walter Stuempfig
Located in Doylestown, PA
was featured on the cover of Life magazine. In 1948 he became an instructor at the Pennsylvania
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Mid-20th Century American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Happy Hunter, Outdoor Life Magazine Cover
By Charles Dye
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Outdoor Life Magazine Cover, December 1951 Signed Lower Right
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1950s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Good Scouts, Life Magazine Cover
By Norman Rockwell
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Right Cover of Life Magazine, November 8, 1924 Good Scouts, Girl Scouts Number, this Norman Rockwell
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1920s Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Boys Life Magazine Cover
By Remington Schuyler
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Signed by Artist Cover of Boys' Life magazine, January 1920
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1920s Paintings

Materials

Oil

Big Catch, Outdoor Life Magazine Cover
By Charles Dye
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Big Catch, Outdoor Life Magazine Cover Cover of Outdoor Life Magazine, August 1953 A dad and
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1950s Other Art Style Paintings

Materials

Board, Oil

Oil on Canvas by Anton Van Dalen Titled, "Leaves"
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a beautiful painting that was the LIfe Magazine cover in March 1969. It is an oil on canvas
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas

1920s Bronze Butterfly Girl Bookends
Located in Hixson, TN
reportedly based on the Feb. 7, 1922 Life Magazine cover illustration titled "The Flapper" by Francis X
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Early 20th Century American Art Nouveau Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Tree of Life oil painting by Aaron Bohrod
By Aaron Bohrod
Located in Hudson, NY
Engineers, and later was assigned by Life magazine to cover the war in Europe. From 1948-1973 he was the
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Mid-20th Century Modern Still-life Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

"Bremen Town Musicians (Brothers Grimm), " Aaron Bohrod Whimsical Still Life
By Aaron Bohrod
Located in New York, NY
centered on Chicago and the urban Midwest. In 1943, Bohrod was commissioned by editors of Life magazine to
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1960s American Realist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Masonite, Oil

Life Size Articulating X-Ray Dummy, Cold War Icon
By U.S. Government
Located in Peekskill, NY
In 1961 this mannequin was featured in a Life Magazine cover story. After Khrushchev scared the
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Historical Memorabilia

"Marilyn Monroe- Life" Contemporary Abstract Pop Art Magazine Cover Painting
Located in Houston, TX
” unveils a collection that encapsulates the life experiences and distinctive viewpoints of Tyler Casey
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2010s Contemporary Portrait Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Mid-Century Modern Life Magazine Poster with Wood Frame, 1962
Located in MIlano, IT
Life magazine poster, 1962 Framed poster of the 1962 cover of Life magazine dedicated to Yves
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Posters

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Reclining Nude
By Fletcher Martin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Artist war correspondent for Life Magazine, covered African campaign, 1943; Normandie campaign, 1944
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1930s Art Deco Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

"Footnotes" Aaron Bohrod, Pun Humor, Shoes, Realist Trompe L oeil Still Life
By Aaron Bohrod
Located in New York, NY
Midwest. In 1943, Bohrod was commissioned by editors of Life magazine to cover the battlefronts as a war
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1990s Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

"Multibulls" Aaron Bohrod, Pun Humor, Magic Realism, Cows and Animals Still Life
By Aaron Bohrod
Located in New York, NY
Midwest. In 1943, Bohrod was commissioned by editors of Life magazine to cover the battlefronts as a war
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1990s Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

"Knight After Knight" Aaron Bohrod, Pun Humor, Medieval Magic Realism Still Life
By Aaron Bohrod
Located in New York, NY
centered on Chicago and the urban Midwest. In 1943, Bohrod was commissioned by editors of Life magazine to
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1980s Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

"Marilyn Monroe, 1962" Photography 16 x 24 in Edition 58/75 by Lawrence Schiller
By Lawrence Schiller
Located in Culver City, CA
persona still entrances the world; several of the pictures from the shoot appeared on the cover of LIFE
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20th Century Modern Color Photography

Materials

C Print

Three Wise Men
By Joseph Christian Leyendecker
Located in New Orleans, LA
esteemed publication. Over the course of his career, he would also paint covers for Life magazine
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Early 20th Century Other Art Style Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Boy Holding Pumpkin Carving of Teddy Roosevelt
By Joseph Christian Leyendecker
Located in New Orleans, LA
of his career, he would also paint covers for Life magazine, illustrations for a library of books
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Early 20th Century Other Art Style Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Sleuth By Joseph Christian Leyendecker
By Joseph Christian Leyendecker
Located in New Orleans, LA
paint covers for Life magazine, illustrations for a library of books and transform advertising for such
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Early 20th Century Other Art Style Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Andy Warhol 1968 Portrait by Philippe Halsman
By Philippe Halsman
Located in Cincinnati, OH
protection and ready to hang. This important image was used for the cover of Life magazine.
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Late 20th Century American Modern Photography

Materials

Paper

"Roses are Red" Aaron Bohrod, Pun Humor, Magic Realism, Colorful Flowers
By Aaron Bohrod
Located in New York, NY
Midwest. In 1943, Bohrod was commissioned by editors of Life magazine to cover the battlefronts as a war
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1990s Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

"Spilt Milk" Aaron Bohrod, Pun Humor, Magic Realism, Surrealism, Kitten, Cow
By Aaron Bohrod
Located in New York, NY
Midwest. In 1943, Bohrod was commissioned by editors of Life magazine to cover the battlefronts as a war
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1980s Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

"Nodders" Aaron Bohrod, Pun Humor, Magic Realism, Surrealism, Dreaming
By Aaron Bohrod
Located in New York, NY
Midwest. In 1943, Bohrod was commissioned by editors of Life magazine to cover the battlefronts as a war
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1980s Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

In Voluptate Mors, Salvador Dali s portrait, 1951
By Philippe Halsman
Located in PARIS, FR
Life magazine, the first magazine to be illustrated exclusively with photographs. A prolific
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

"J&L Oxygen Plant" Industrial Landscape Scene Contemporary Watercolor Drawing
By Henry Koerner
Located in New York, NY
. Koerner painted (always from life) over 50 Time Magazine covers between 1955 and 1967, including covers of
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1980s American Realist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Ann Bancroft and Dustin Hoffman The Graduate 1967 by Bob Willoughby
By Bob Willoughby
Located in Montreal, QC
filmed the final scene of A Star Is Born. This portrait became his first cover for Life magazine. He went
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Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Photography

Taylor and Burton in "Who s Afraid of Virginia Wolf?" 1965 Bob Willoughby
By Bob Willoughby
Located in Montreal, QC
Is Born. This portrait became his first cover for Life magazine. He went on to work on nearly a
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Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Photography

Cole Porter Posing in his Beverly Hills Home, 1954 by Bob Willoughby
By Bob Willoughby
Located in Montreal, QC
Is Born. This portrait became his first cover for Life magazine. He went on to work on nearly a
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Vintage 1950s American Photography

Mountain Panorama (Colorado Springs, Colorado), Vintage Watercolor Landscape
By David Fredenthal
Located in Denver, CO
, becoming an artist-correspondent for Life Magazine (1944-1946). He covered the New Britain campaign in
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1930s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Hermès Natural Clemence Retourne Kelly Handbag with Gold Hardware 32cm, 2007.
By Hermès
Located in Banner Elk, NC
, Princess of Monaco appeared on the cover of Life magazine shielding her baby bump from the paparazzi with a
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Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags

Walking in Reeds, The Sage
By Peter Max
Located in Missouri, MO
caught on right away, and before you knew it, I got an eight-page cover story in Life magazine." He
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Mixed Media

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Acrylic, Lithograph

Hermès Mini Sellier Box Calf "Cafe" Vintage Kelly Bag, 20 cm with Gold Hardware.
By Hermès
Located in Banner Elk, NC
, Princess of Monaco appeared on the cover of Life magazine shielding her baby bump from the paparazzi with a
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1980s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Hermès Limited Edition Vintage Tri-Color Box Calf Kelly Handbag 28, 1993.
By Hermès
Located in Banner Elk, NC
world renowned after Grace Kelly, Princess of Monaco appeared on the cover of Life magazine, shielding
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1990s French Top Handle Bags

Hermès Shiny Black Porosus Crocodile Kelly Bag with Gold Hardware 28, 1940.
By Hermès
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Grace Kelly, Princess of Monaco appeared on the cover of Life magazine shielding her baby bump from the
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1940s French Top Handle Bags

American Expressionist Offset Lithograph Poster
Located in Surfside, FL
Magazine, in a cover story featuring "Nineteen Young American Artists." Unlike many of her New York
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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Bobcat Hunter, Outdoor Life Magazine Cover
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Oil on Board Signature: Signed Lower Left Outdoor Life magazine Cover, February 1961
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1960s Figurative Paintings

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Oil, Board

Custom Framed White Oak 1950s Black and White Surfer Photo
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
white oak. Photo reprint is from a Life Magazine Cover Style: floating canvas paper Size: 50" W x 38
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21st Century and Contemporary Photography

Materials

Glass, Oak

Lifesize Articulating X-Ray Dummy, Cold War Icon
By U.S. Government
Located in Peekskill, NY
In 1961 this mannequin was featured in a Life Magazine cover story. After Khrushchev scared the
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Bone

1952 Life Magazines Bound Volume, Queen Elizabeth, Marilyn Monroe, 13 Issues
Located in New York, NY
months in French, see photo. This volume includes Marilyn Monroe's first ever cover for Life magazine
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Books

Materials

Paper

Manhattan Bridge, Empire State Building
By Mitchell Funk
Located in Miami, FL
the 1970's and 1980 he had more than 50 photography magazine covers. He did covers for Life Magazine
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1970s Impressionist Landscape Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

The Reluctant Golfer
By Joseph Christian Leyendecker
Located in New Orleans, LA
career, he would also paint covers for Life magazine, illustrations for a library of books and transform
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20th Century American Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Set of Seven Pencil Studies by American Realist John Koch
By John Koch
Located in Astoria, NY
work was featured on the cover of Life Magazine. His portrait of Princess Margaret was also featured on
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20th Century American Drawings

"Blackboard Jungle" Aaron Bohrod, Magic Realism, Tropical Animals, Lion, Monkey
By Aaron Bohrod
Located in New York, NY
Midwest. In 1943, Bohrod was commissioned by editors of Life magazine to cover the battlefronts as a war
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1980s Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

"Knight Horrors" Aaron Bohrod, Realism, Surrealism, Dream, Nightmare Monsters
By Aaron Bohrod
Located in New York, NY
Midwest. In 1943, Bohrod was commissioned by editors of Life magazine to cover the battlefronts as a war
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1980s Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Marilyn Monroe, Iconic Gelatin Silver Photograph of Hollywood Actress for TIME
By Philippe Halsman
Located in New york, NY
Halsman, selected for the cover of life magazine, 1952. This is a 16" x 12" lifetime print from the 1970s
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1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Depeche Mode - A Broken Frame (Limited Edition of 21) - Award Winning Photograph
Located in New York, NY
on the cover of Life magazine’s supplement, “The Greatest Photographs of the 80’s,” as the photograph
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1980s Contemporary Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Aviator and Woman in a White Hat by J.C. Leyendecker
By Joseph Christian Leyendecker
Located in New Orleans, LA
career, he would also paint covers for Life magazine, illustrations for a library of books, and transform
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Late 19th Century Other Art Style Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Zero Vertical
By Peter Max
Located in Missouri, MO
teachings of the East. Max was suddenly on numerous magazine covers, including Life magazine, and appeared
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1970s Pop Art Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Umbrella Man (Signed Peter Max Original on Canvas, One-of-a-Kind)
By Peter Max
Located in New Orleans, LA
caught on right away, and before you knew it, I got an eight-page cover story in Life magazine." He
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2010s Pop Art Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Liberty Head Ver. X #108 (Signed Peter Max Original on Canvas, One-of-a-Kind)
By Peter Max
Located in New Orleans, LA
eight-page cover story in Life magazine." He explores all media, including mass media as a "canvas" for
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2010s Pop Art Abstract Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Hermès Limited Edition Vintage Tri-Color Box Calf Kelly Handbag 32, 1991.
By Hermès
Located in Banner Elk, NC
became world renowned after Grace Kelly, Princess of Monaco appeared on the cover of Life magazine
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1990s French Top Handle Bags

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How Much is a Life Magazine Cover?

The price for a life magazine cover in our collection starts at $95 and tops out at $240,000 with the average selling for $12,000.