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The Prodgions Silence of Distance - 20th Century Oil on Wood Abstract by De Goya
By George De Goya
Located in Watford, Hertfordshire
1956 where he taught history of art and art appreciation. Started receiving commissions for book and
Category

1970s Abstract Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Wood, Oil

In front of the mirror 17/100. Paper, linocut, 49.5x31.5 cm. 1970
Located in Riga, LV
; "We want peace", 1962; "Spring Song", 1967). Concept of monumantalizing image developed in book
Category

20th Century Modern Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Paper, Linocut

White Art Deco Vase by Tyra Lundgren for ALP, Sweden, 1929. Swedish Grace.
By Arabia, Tyra Lundgren Carolina, ALP Lidköping 1, Arabia of Finland
Located in Malmö, SE
and designs. She also produced the illustrations for her book Fagert i Fide. Årstiderna på en gammal
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Modern Figurative Surrealist Watercolor Painting, Drawing Prince of Innocence
By Gary Hansmann
Located in Surfside, FL
and paintings as well as hundreds of poems. His interest in bullfighting led to a book of poetry and
Category

1980s Surrealist Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Paper, India Ink, Watercolor

The Bridge and the City - Mid-Late 20th Century Oil on Wood Abstract by De Goya
By George De Goya
Located in Watford, Hertfordshire
1956 where he taught history of art and art appreciation. Started receiving commissions for book and
Category

1970s Abstract Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Wood, Oil

Numbers - Late 20th Century Mixed Media on Wood Abstract by George De Goya
By George De Goya
Located in Watford, Hertfordshire
1956 where he taught history of art and art appreciation. Started receiving commissions for book and
Category

1970s Abstract Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Wood, Mixed Media, Oil

I - Ching Hexagram 36 Ming - 20th Century Oil on Wood Abstract by George De Goya
By George De Goya
Located in Watford, Hertfordshire
1956 where he taught history of art and art appreciation. Started receiving commissions for book and
Category

1970s Abstract Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Wood

Gen Paul, The Soldier’s Ration, from Wines, Flowers, and Flames, 1956 (after)
By Gen Paul
Located in Southampton, NY
illustrations of the book and the variant and an original etching by Bertin. Issues from LI to CCCLXXX examples
Category

1950s Modern Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Lithograph, Stencil

Leonard Tsuguharu Foujita, Garden Party, 1956 (after)
By Léonard Tsugouharu Foujita
Located in Southampton, NY
examples with a continuation on Japon of the illustrations of the book and the variant and an original
Category

1950s Modern Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Lithograph, Stencil

Abstract Oil Faces and Hand - Mid 20th Century by George De Goya
By George De Goya
Located in Watford, Hertfordshire
1956 where he taught history of art and art appreciation. Started receiving commissions for book and
Category

1970s Abstract Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Oil Pastel

Modern Figurative Surrealism Watercolor Painting, Drawing The Fire of my Soul
By Gary Hansmann
Located in Surfside, FL
poems. His interest in bullfighting led to a book of poetry and illustrations on the subject, “La
Category

1980s Surrealist Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Paper, India Ink, Watercolor

Modern Figurative Surrealism Watercolor Painting, Drawing California Artist
By Gary Hansmann
Located in Surfside, FL
to a book of poetry and illustrations on the subject, “La Corrida, The Run”, a collection of poetry
Category

1980s Surrealist Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Paper, India Ink, Watercolor

Man in a Rainy Town - Late 20th Century Mixed Media Wood Abstract - De Goya
By George De Goya
Located in Watford, Hertfordshire
1956 where he taught history of art and art appreciation. Started receiving commissions for book and
Category

1960s Abstract Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Wood, Mixed Media, Oil

Art Deco French Modernist Handmade Aubusson Gobelin Tapestry Jean Picart Le Doux
By Jean Picart Le Doux
Located in Surfside, FL
Modernism. He also worked as an illustrator and did Illustrations in the deluxe edition The veins of the
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Wool

Jean Cocteau, Seated Bacchante, from Wines, Flowers, and Flames, 1956 (after)
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Southampton, NY
examples with a continuation on Japon of the illustrations of the book and the variant and an original
Category

1950s Modern Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Lithograph, Stencil

Moise Kisling, Wine of Departure, from Wines, Flowers, and Flames, 1956 (after)
Located in Southampton, NY
examples with a continuation on Japon of the illustrations of the book and the variant and an original
Category

1950s Modern Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Lithograph, Stencil

Raoul Dufy, The Grape Harvest, from Wines, Flowers, and Flames, 1956 (after)
By Raoul Dufy
Located in Southampton, NY
Japon of the illustrations of the book and the variant and an original etching by Bertin. Issues from LI
Category

1950s Modern Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Lithograph, Stencil

Jacques Villon, Cover, from Wines, from Flowers, and Flames, 1956 (after)
By Jacques Villon
Located in Southampton, NY
Japon of the illustrations of the book and the variant and an original etching by Bertin. Issues from LI
Category

1950s Modern Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Lithograph, Stencil

Raoul Dufy, Hills in September, from Wines, Flowers, and Flames, 1956 (after)
By Raoul Dufy
Located in Southampton, NY
book, a suite on Japon from the variants of Uzelac, and two original etchings, one signed by Bertin and
Category

1950s Modern Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Lithograph, Stencil

Maurice Brianchon, The Vineyard of Paris, 1956 (after)
By Maurice Brianchon
Located in Southampton, NY
examples with a continuation on Japon of the illustrations of the book and the variant and an original
Category

1950s Modern Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Lithograph, Stencil

Maurice Brianchon, A Vineyard of Sweet France, 1956 (after)
By Maurice Brianchon
Located in Southampton, NY
book, a suite on Japon from the variants of Uzelac, and two original etchings, one signed by Bertin and
Category

1950s Modern Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Lithograph, Stencil

Maurice Brianchon, Winter, from Wines, Flowers, and Flames, 1956 (after)
By Maurice Brianchon
Located in Southampton, NY
illustrations of the book and the variant and an original etching by Bertin. Issues from LI to CCCLXXX examples
Category

1950s Modern Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Lithograph, Stencil

Max Jacob, The Wine of the Last Supper, Wines, Flowers, and Flames, 1956 (after)
Located in Southampton, NY
book, a suite on Japon from the variants of Uzelac, and two original etchings, one signed by Bertin and
Category

1950s Modern Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Lithograph, Stencil

Maurice Brianchon, Journey of Wine, Wines, Flowers, and Flames, 1956 (after)
By Maurice Brianchon
Located in Southampton, NY
examples with a continuation on Japon of the illustrations of the book and the variant and an original
Category

1950s Modern Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Lithograph, Stencil

Vintage Americana Oil Painting, "Paper Box" Robert Sarsony, ACA Gallery
By Robert Sarsony
Located in Surfside, FL
. Sarsony's style is called Modern American Realism. He has been inspired by book and magazine illustrations
Category

1970s American Realist Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Gesso, Oil, Board

James Bama "the Drift on Skull Creek Pass", Limited Edition Numbered Lithograph
Located in Morristown, NJ
paperback book covers, movie posters and illustrations for such publications as Argosy, The Saturday Evening
Category

1990s American American Classical Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

THE MAIN ATTRACTION Hand Drawn Lithograph, Surrealist, Moon, Tree Onstage
By Michael Hasted
Located in Union City, NJ
and produced over 300 book jackets and magazine illustrations including for Playboy with whom he
Category

1980s Surrealist Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Lithograph

Abstract Pastel Crayon Drawing Color Abstract, Seasonal Letter John Von Wicht
Located in Surfside, FL
book designs and illustrations. In 1923 Von Wicht immigrated to the United States, leaving a post-war
Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Crayon, Oil Pastel

Abstract Pastel Crayon Drawing Color Abstract, Seasonal Letter John Von Wicht
Located in Surfside, FL
book designs and illustrations. In 1923 Von Wicht immigrated to the United States, leaving a post-war
Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Crayon, Pastel

Maurice Utrillo, Wine of Honor, from Wines, Flowers, and Flames, 1956 (after)
By Maurice Utrillo
Located in Southampton, NY
examples with a continuation on Japon of the illustrations of the book and the variant and an original
Category

1950s Modern Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Lithograph, Stencil

LIGHT OF DISCOVERY Hand Drawn Lithograph, Surrealist Landscape, Night Sky, Tree
By Michael Hasted
Located in Union City, NJ
took up illustration and painting and produced over 300 book jackets and magazine illustrations
Category

1980s Surrealist Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Lithograph

A POINT OF HONOR Hand Drawn Lithograph, Surrealist Tree, Blue Sky, Concrete Arch
By Michael Hasted
Located in Union City, NJ
photographer. It was in the early 1970s when he took up illustration and painting and produced over 300 book
Category

1980s Surrealist Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Lithograph

Untitled-055 mixed media abstraction by John Von Wicht
By John von Wicht
Located in Hudson, NY
. While recovering he worked on book designs and illustrations. In 1923 Von Wicht immigrated to the United
Category

1960s Abstract Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Paper, Mixed Media

Kai Kein Respekt Kai no Respect by Kai Althoff
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
The book titled "Kai Kein Respect" accompanies the first major survey exhibition of Kai Althoff
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Paper

Benjamin Jorj Harris for Newman Decor, Galloping Horses
Located in Hanover, MA
the fabric selected. They publish a how-to instruction book, “Airbrush Illustration” in 1947.
Category

1940s American Art Deco Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Glass, Wood

Untitled Abstraction
By John von Wicht
Located in Fairlawn, OH
recovering, doing book design and illustration work, and looking at art. It was during this recuperation that
Category

1960s Abstract Expressionist Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Watercolor

Etching of destroyed synagogue - Warsaw, Poland
By Dora Szampanier
Located in Surfside, FL
book and press illustration in Yiddish and Hebrew publishing houses (and their translations into German
Category

20th Century Folk Art Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Etching

Etching of destroyed synagogue - Husyatin, Ukraine
By Dora Szampanier
Located in Surfside, FL
book and press illustration in Yiddish and Hebrew publishing houses (and their translations into German
Category

20th Century Folk Art Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Etching

Etching of destroyed synagogue - Luck, Poland
By Dora Szampanier
Located in Surfside, FL
book and press illustration in Yiddish and Hebrew publishing houses (and their translations into German
Category

20th Century Folk Art Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Etching

Etching of destroyed synagogue - Slonim, Belarus
By Dora Szampanier
Located in Surfside, FL
book and press illustration in Yiddish and Hebrew publishing houses (and their translations into German
Category

20th Century Folk Art Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Etching

Etching of destroyed synagogue - Ludmir, Poland
By Dora Szampanier
Located in Surfside, FL
book and press illustration in Yiddish and Hebrew publishing houses (and their translations into German
Category

20th Century Folk Art Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Etching

Etching of destroyed synagogue - Bialistok, Poland
By Dora Szampanier
Located in Surfside, FL
book and press illustration in Yiddish and Hebrew publishing houses (and their translations into German
Category

20th Century Folk Art Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Etching

Etching of destroyed synagogue - Sanok, Poland
By Dora Szampanier
Located in Surfside, FL
book and press illustration in Yiddish and Hebrew publishing houses (and their translations into German
Category

20th Century Folk Art Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Etching

Etching of destroyed synagogue - Lwow, Poland
By Dora Szampanier
Located in Surfside, FL
book and press illustration in Yiddish and Hebrew publishing houses (and their translations into German
Category

20th Century Folk Art Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Etching

Still Life of Fruit - Modern British watercolour by John Sergeant
By John Sergeant
Located in London, GB
he taught part-time at art schools in Kent and worked on commissions including book jacket designs
Category

Late 20th Century Realist Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Watercolor

Etching of destroyed synagogue - Essen, Germany
By Dora Szampanier
Located in Surfside, FL
book and press illustration in Yiddish and Hebrew publishing houses (and their translations into German
Category

20th Century Folk Art Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Etching

Etching of destroyed synagogue - Przedborz, Poland
By Dora Szampanier
Located in Surfside, FL
book and press illustration in Yiddish and Hebrew publishing houses (and their translations into German
Category

20th Century Folk Art Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Etching

Etching of destroyed synagogue - Drohobisz, Ukraine
By Dora Szampanier
Located in Surfside, FL
book and press illustration in Yiddish and Hebrew publishing houses (and their translations into German
Category

20th Century Folk Art Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Etching

Etching of destroyed synagogue - Volpa, Belarus
By Dora Szampanier
Located in Surfside, FL
book and press illustration in Yiddish and Hebrew publishing houses (and their translations into German
Category

20th Century Folk Art Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Etching

Etching of destroyed synagogue - Lubomil, Ukraine
By Dora Szampanier
Located in Surfside, FL
book and press illustration in Yiddish and Hebrew publishing houses (and their translations into German
Category

20th Century Folk Art Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Etching

Etching of destroyed synagogue - Kovel, Ukraine
By Dora Szampanier
Located in Surfside, FL
book and press illustration in Yiddish and Hebrew publishing houses (and their translations into German
Category

20th Century Folk Art Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Etching

Etching of destroyed synagogue - Lodz, Poland
By Dora Szampanier
Located in Surfside, FL
book and press illustration in Yiddish and Hebrew publishing houses (and their translations into German
Category

20th Century Folk Art Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Etching

Etching of destroyed synagogue - Grodno, Belarus
By Dora Szampanier
Located in Surfside, FL
book and press illustration in Yiddish and Hebrew publishing houses (and their translations into German
Category

20th Century Folk Art Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Etching

Eva Made of Snow - Late 20th Century Oil Abstract Snowy Piece - George De Goya
By George De Goya
Located in Watford, Hertfordshire
1956 where he taught history of art and art appreciation. Started receiving commissions for book and
Category

1970s Abstract Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Oil, Board

Tiffany Co. 1981 Angela Cummings Prototype Nocturnal Collar Necklace 18Kt Gold
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Miami, FL
beauty, comfort and easily recognizably in style. Literature: Tiffany & Co. Blue Book, 1981-1982, Page
Category

1980s American Modernist Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Basketball Player
By Ben Shahn
Located in Fairlawn, OH
: Basketball & Contemporary Art, Skira, 2020, illustration 24, full page in color (see illustration of book
Category

1940s American Modern Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Gouache

Approach - Abstract Space Sci Fi Collage - Mid 20th Century by George De Goya
By George De Goya
Located in Watford, Hertfordshire
1956 where he taught history of art and art appreciation. Started receiving commissions for book and
Category

1970s Abstract Vintage Book Illustrations

Materials

Mixed Media

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Vintage Book Illustrations For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of vintage book illustrations for sale on 1stDibs. There are many Art Deco, Modern and Contemporary versions of these works for sale. These items have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage book illustrations available on 1stDibs span a range of colors that includes brown, beige, gray, black and more. There have been many well-done artworks of this subject over the years, but those made by Paul Wonner, "Gaspano ""Gus"" Ricca", Albert Al Hirschfeld, Calvin Anderson and Antoni Clavé are often thought to be among the most beautiful. The range of these distinct pieces — often created in paint, board and watercolor — can elevate any room of your home.

How Much are Vintage Book Illustrations?

Vintage book illustrations can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $1,273, while the lowest priced sells for $24 and the highest can go for as much as $79,000.
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  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
    The illustrator for the Madeline books was Ludwig Bemelmans. He also authored the series. The first book was published in 1939, and five more followed. Find a range of Ludwig Bemelmans art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
    The most famous book that Jessie Willcox Smith illustrated is arguably Louisa May Alcott's Little Women. However, the American artist also produced illustrations for numerous other books. Among them were A Child's Garden of Verses by Robert Louis Stevenson, The Water Babies by Charles Kingsley, The Seven Ages of Childhood by Carolyn Wells, The Rhymes of Real Children by Frances Hodgson Burnett, Evangeline by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and An Old-Fashioned Girl, also by Louisa May Alcott. Explore a range of Jessie Willcox Smith art on 1stDibs.