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Period: 1940s
Original Vintage War Poster American Relief For France WWII National War Fund
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two poster - American Relief for France Incorporated A member of Agency of the National War Fund - featuring a dynamic image of Marianne, the national pers...
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French Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Nude Portrait of a Young Woman with a Scarf, Maurice Ehlinger, Circa 1940
By Maurice Ambroise Ehlinger
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Nude Portrait of a Young Woman with a Scarf, Maurice Ehlinger, Circa 1940. We present a rare and refined work by a master portraitist of the 20th century. Details of the Artwork: ...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Giltwood

French Faience Flowers Plate Moustiers Style
Located in Austin, TX
French faience plate with flowers Moustiers style Martres Tolosane, circa 1940.  
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French French Provincial Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

Materials

Faience

Original 1947 Map of Brazil by Charles Burki – Dutch Colonial Graphic Design
Located in Langweer, NL
Original 1947 Map of Brazil by Charles Burki – Dutch Colonial Graphic Design This original 1947 pen-and-ink map of Brazil by Charles Burki (1909–1994) exemplifies the artist’s preci...
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Dutch Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Vintage Soviet War Poster Labour Victory Russia USSR WWII Home Front
Located in London, GB
Original vintage Soviet World War Two propaganda poster - Let's Celebrate Every Day With A New Victory of Labour! The factory gave 200% of the plan to the war effort today! - featuri...
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Russian Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

"Grodblad", Marta Maas-Fjetterström, Swedish Wall Hanging, 1940
Located in New York, NY
"Grodblad" Swedish wall hanging Sweden, circa 1940. Initialed: MMF (Marta Maas-Fjetterström). handwoven
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Swedish Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Wool

Karl Blossfeldt — Framed Photogravure: Natural Grace, 1942
Located in Barcelona, ES
Karl Blossfeldt — Framed Photogravure: Natural Grace, 1942 A striking Karl Blossfeldt photogravure from the 1942 edition of Wunder in der Natur. Retaining its original condition, i...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Casablanca
Located in London, GB
This is an exceptionally rare original Japanese film poster for Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman's 1942 classic. Directed by Michael Curtiz. The movie was shown in Japan in 1946 and t...
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Japanese Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Large Carved Wood Buddha Wall Sculptural Panel
Located in Sheffield, MA
A very large and most impressive carved wood relief of a head of a Buddha. The stunning sculpture has interesting details. The panel once hung in th...
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Japanese Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Wood

Philip Bornarth Oil on Canvas Figural Paintings 36" x 26" circa 1940s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of nude female oil paintings by Philip Bornarth, American, circa 1940s. They are priced at $650 each. Philip Bornarth was born in Chicago, IL in 1929. He attended the Art I...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

Materials

Paint, Wood, Canvas

Karl Blossfeldt — Framed Photogravure: Natural Grace, 1942
Located in Barcelona, ES
Karl Blossfeldt — Framed Photogravure: Natural Grace, 1942 A striking Karl Blossfeldt photogravure from the 1942 edition of Wunder in der Natur. Retaining its original condition, i...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

Materials

Paper

Mid-20th Century Still Life Painting - George Duval - Oil on Canvas - Grapes
By Georges Duval
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Elegant mid-20th-century still life by George Duval (1920–1993), depicting an exquisite composition of grapes and tableware against a dark, atmospheric background. The artist skillfu...
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Belgian Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Antoni Gaudi Decorative Ceramic Spanish Tile of Casa Vicens, circa 1940
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antoni Gaudi Decorative Ceramic Spanish Tile of Casa Vicens, circa 1940 Decorative ceramic tile by Antoni Gaudi, inspired by the marigold and dianthus motifs on the decorative ceram...
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Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Karl Blossfeldt — Framed Photogravure: Natural Grace, 1942
Located in Barcelona, ES
Karl Blossfeldt — Framed Photogravure: Natural Grace, 1942 A striking Karl Blossfeldt photogravure from the 1942 edition of Wunder in der Natur. Retaining its original condition, i...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Decorated Religious Possibly Russian Brass Repousse Enameled Icon Wall Placque
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Discover this exquisite handcrafted brass repoussé and enameled wall plaque of Mary and Baby Jesus, a breathtaking example of European devotional artistry—possibly of Russian Orthodo...
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Russian Neoclassical Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Original Vintage World War Two Poster Meeting Over Berlin WWII Arabic Kukryniksy
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two poster in Arabic and Russian - Встреча над Берлином / Meeting Over Berlin - based on a Russian poster by Kukryniksy, featuring an image of two smiling ...
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Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Karl Blossfeldt — Framed Photogravure: Natural Grace, 1942
Located in Barcelona, ES
Karl Blossfeldt — Framed Photogravure: Natural Grace, 1942 A striking Karl Blossfeldt photogravure from the 1942 edition of Wunder in der Natur. Retaining its original condition, i...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage War Propaganda Poster Help Britain Finish the Job Libya WWII
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two propaganda poster - Help Britain Finish The Job! - featuring a dynamic image by the British artist Marcus Stone (1909-1991) showing British soldiers ar...
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British Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Vintage Winter Sport Travel Poster Berner Oberland Switzerland Bear
Located in London, GB
Original vintage winter sport travel poster for Berner Oberland Suisse on y fait du ski jusqu'a fin Avril / Bernese Oberland Switzerland skiing until the end of April featuring fun artwork...
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Swiss Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Engraved Pink Tinted Glass Panel, circa 1940
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Engraved pink tinted glass panel, circa 1940.
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

Materials

Glass

1942 Qualitee Francaise Original Vintage Poster
Located in Winchester, GB
Beautiful rare poster urging people to go to Germany and be the ambassador of French quality or "Qualite Francaise". Featuring stunning artwork attributed to Eric Castel depicting a...
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German Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

Materials

Paper

Karl Blossfeldt — Framed Photogravure: Natural Grace, 1942
Located in Barcelona, ES
Karl Blossfeldt — Framed Photogravure: Natural Grace, 1942 A striking Karl Blossfeldt photogravure from the 1942 edition of Wunder in der Natur. Retaining its original condition, i...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

Materials

Paper

c.1940/50s Norwegian Oil Painting "Winter Mood" by A. SCHREINER, Oil on Canvas
Located in Skien, NO
Stunning Norwegian / Scandinavian Art-- "Winter Mood" by A. SCHREINER. Oil on canvas, A Museum Quality antique art from Norway. Title: "Winter Mood / Vinterstemning" Medium: Oil on ...
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Norwegian Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

Materials

Canvas, Pine

Karl Blossfeldt — Framed Photogravure: Natural Grace, 1942
Located in Barcelona, ES
Karl Blossfeldt — Framed Photogravure: Natural Grace, 1942 A striking Karl Blossfeldt photogravure from the 1942 edition of Wunder in der Natur. Retaining its original condition, i...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

"Redhead, " Striking 1940s Portrait of Young Man by John Menihan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This portrait of a young man with vivid red hair, blue eyes and a ruddy complexion was painted by John C. Menihan, one of the most renowned portraitists and watercolorists of his day...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

Original Vintage Soviet Union Propaganda Poster Union Friendship USSR Kazakhstan
Located in London, GB
Original vintage Soviet propaganda poster featuring an image of smiling people in their national dress holding up flowers and red flags with the State Emblem of the Soviet Union on o...
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Russian Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Karl Blossfeldt — Framed Photogravure: Natural Grace, 1942
Located in Barcelona, ES
Karl Blossfeldt — Framed Photogravure: Natural Grace, 1942 A striking Karl Blossfeldt photogravure from the 1942 edition of Wunder in der Natur. Retaining its original condition, i...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

Materials

Paper

Antique Pointer Dog Hunting Oil Landscape
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3302 Hunting dog oil on canvas applied to board displayed in a wood frame Signed Geyer Image size 10.25x13.5"
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Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

Materials

Paint

Mid Century French Copper and Brass Panel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This mid-century French panel, crafted with copper and brass rivets, presents a uniquely textured surface that captivates the eye. The panel's rich texture, reminiscent of intricate ...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

Materials

Metal

Hand-coloured English Hunting Print Named The Hunter by Henry Alken
Located in Bishop s Stortford, GB
One of a set of three. This is a hand-colored aquatint print titled The Hunter by Henry Alken, originally published in 1821 as part of a series of six plates called The High Mettled ...
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Early Victorian Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Glass

Kurt Schaefer Still Life, Oil on Canvas, Circa 1940, in Art Nouveau Frame
Located in Berlin, DE
This evocative still life by Kurt Schaefer, painted around 1940, is a finely balanced composition that reflects the quiet intensity and painterly sensitivity of the period. Executed ...
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German Expressionist Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

Materials

Canvas

Post-War Tropical Cranes Print in Original Frame
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original post-war midcentury tropical print featuring a group of cranes in a tropical lagoon. This print comes in its original white painted frame. Size: 26" tall x 32" wide.
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Vintage still life painting of a vase with flowers, France ca. 1940
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1940 / Painting / wood, canvas / Mid-century / Vintage An oil painting featuring a vibrant bouquet of roses and other delicate flowers, elegantly encased in a wooden frame....
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French French Provincial Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

George Platt Lynes 1930s Photograph of Princess Natalie Paley
Located in New York, NY
This photograph by George Platt Lynes is unusual for having three exposures of the Russian princess Natalie Paley, the celebrated beauty, and the wife...
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American Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

Original Vintage World War Two Poster Your War Service Blood Is Life WWII Donors
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two poster - Your War Service Blood is Life Donors Wanted - featuring a dynamic colourful design depicting a vial pouring blood onto a red heart with a sha...
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British Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Portrait of The Artists Wife By George Willott. Oil On Canvas. Dated 1944.
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful portrait by George Willott* Oil on canvas. Signed and dated 1944 The inscription about his wife was found on its old original frame. Sold unframed Free UK shipping *1...
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English Art Deco Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Canvas

Picasso by Gertrude Stein
Located in valatie, NY
Picasso by Gertrude Stein. B.T. Batsford, LTD, London, 1948. 3rd Ed hardcover no dust jacket. With 64 illustrations in color and B&W. The famous writer ...
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Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Karl Blossfeldt — Framed Photogravure: Natural Grace, 1942
Located in Barcelona, ES
Karl Blossfeldt — Framed Photogravure: Natural Grace, 1942 A striking Karl Blossfeldt photogravure from the 1942 edition of Wunder in der Natur. Retaining its original condition, i...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Albert Skira Print of battle of Centaurs, Ceramic Plate, "Céramiques De Picasso"
Located in Stockholm, SE
An exquisite shiny polychrome print of Picasso Vallauris ceramic plate depicting battle of Centaurs. The color print is attached to a thick, high quality paper with decorative lines....
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Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Portrait of A Boy By George Willott. Oil On Canvas. Dated 1944.
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful portrait by George Willott* Oil on canvas. Signed and dated 1944 Unframed Free UK shipping *1900-2000. Diploma of Associateship of the Royal College of Art. Principal ...
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English Art Deco Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Canvas

Double Sided Wood Real Estate Sign, 1940s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Own a piece of the market, no mortgage required. This bold black and white “REAL ESTATE” sign has the perfect mix of grit, irony, and charm. The hand-crafted wood shows just the righ...
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American Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Wood

Original Vintage War Home Front Food Poster Dig For Victory Grow Vegetables WWII
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two Home Front food poster: Dig For Victory For their sake - Grow Your Own Vegetables featuring a black and white photograph of ...
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British Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Ephemeral Beauty: Brassaï s Rare Nude Pencil Drawing, 1944
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Immerse yourself in the timeless allure of Brassaï's masterful artistry with this exceptionally rare nude pencil drawing, delicately crafted in 1944 Paris. A captivating portrayal of...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

1949, Mexican Harvest Painting Influenced by Diego Rivera
By Diego Rivera
Located in Dallas, TX
The subtle yellows and soft pinks provide a stark contrast from the deep greens and neutral grays of the background, resulting in a piece that grabs your eye and brings you into it's...
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Mexican Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paint

Karl Blossfeldt — Framed Photogravure: Natural Grace, 1942
Located in Barcelona, ES
Karl Blossfeldt — Framed Photogravure: Natural Grace, 1942 A striking Karl Blossfeldt photogravure from the 1942 edition of Wunder in der Natur. Retaining its original condition, i...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Vintage War Food Propaganda Poster Wheatmeal Bread Rationing WWII
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two food propaganda poster published by the Ministry of Food during periods of rationing - Wheatmeal bread fights fatigue and strengthens the nerves - feat...
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British Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Rare Grill Willys Jeep 1940
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Rare grill of a military Willys jeep 1940. Can be used as a decorative item on the wall or can also be re-used in a restoration project. In a original co...
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American Industrial Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Metal

Original Vintage War Workplace Motivation Poster Joint Production Committee WWII
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two workplace motivation propaganda poster featuring rhymes with each poem accompanied by images - This is a tale that's perfectly true It shows what getting together can do. This is the place where the W.O. Decided a big new camp should go. This is the Colonel they put in charge Who was told to finish the job by March. This is the practical working man Who came along with a simple plan. This is the Joint Production Committee Where new ideas went into the kitty. This is intended to show the jerk That it caused the men to put into the work. This is the job all proper and prime That was finished in three months under time. This is the point that's seen by the folks Who have made up their mind to give Hitler the works. For cutting out muddle and stepping up speed Production Committees are what we all need. - the six illustrations showing a location between trees in front of mountains chosen by a Warrant Officer; a bald Colonel in military uniform working at a desk with papers strewn about and a map on the office wall; a working man in a cap holding a spanner; the same Colonel smiling with the working men in his office; workers building new walls and using pick axes...
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British Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Karl Blossfeldt — Framed Photogravure: Natural Grace, 1942
Located in Barcelona, ES
Karl Blossfeldt — Framed Photogravure: Natural Grace, 1942 A striking Karl Blossfeldt photogravure from the 1942 edition of Wunder in der Natur. Retaining its original condition, i...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Axel Salto Unique Handmade Lithographic Prints of Vase Bowls, 1940s, Denmark
Located in Odense, DK
Collection of 3 original handmade lithographs by Danish artist Axel Salto. Each hand signed and numbered 8/30. Paper from Saunders. Salto is best known for his stoneware pieces made ...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Karl Blossfeldt — Framed Photogravure: Natural Grace, 1942
Located in Barcelona, ES
Karl Blossfeldt — Framed Photogravure: Natural Grace, 1942 A striking Karl Blossfeldt photogravure from the 1942 edition of Wunder in der Natur. Retaining its original condition, i...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

The Heiress Poster- Film Poster
Located in London, GB
Original British film poster from (1949) drama ,romance starring Olivia de Havilland and Montgomery Clift. This film was directed by William Wyler This poster would have been used ou...
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British Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

The Heiress Poster- Film Poster
The Heiress Poster- Film Poster
$1,377 Sale Price
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Willard Morse Mitchell Minature Watercolor Paintings, C. 1941- Set of 2
Located in Ross, CA
Set of two collectible Canadian folk art paintings by Willard Morse Mitchell (1789-1955). Mitchell made and painted the frames himself as well. ...
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Canadian Folk Art Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Birch, Paint

Hylonympha Macrocerca (Scissor-Tailed Hummingbird) by John Gould, 1946
Located in Kenilworth, IL
An ornithological lithographic print of the Scissor-Tailed Hummingbird from John Gould 's “A Monogram of the Trochilidae, or Family of Hummingbirds,” published in five volumes from 1...
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American Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Karl Blossfeldt — Framed Photogravure: Natural Grace, 1942
Located in Barcelona, ES
Karl Blossfeldt — Framed Photogravure: Natural Grace, 1942 A striking Karl Blossfeldt photogravure from the 1942 edition of Wunder in der Natur. Retaining its original condition, i...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Vintage World War Two Poster Aid the Wounded Red Army Day WWII
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two poster - Aid the Wounded Red Army Day February 23 donations to Joint Committee for Soviet Aid under the Patronage of H.E. The Soviet Ambassador (regist...
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British Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Large Black Forest 8 Pointer Red Deer Trophy on Carved Plaque - Germany ca. 1940
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Black Forest 8 Pointer Red Deer Trophy on Carved Plaque - Germany ca. 1940s A large 8-pointer red deer trophy (Cervus elaphus) from South Germany, mounted on a brown wooden pl...
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German Black Forest Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Antler, Wood

Twelve O Clock High
Located in London, GB
Original US film poster for the 1949 film Twelve O'Clock High. This American war film was adapted from the 1948 novel of the same name by Sy Bartlett and Beirne Lay, Jr. The screenpl...
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American Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Karl Blossfeldt — Framed Photogravure: Natural Grace, 1942
Located in Barcelona, ES
Karl Blossfeldt — Framed Photogravure: Natural Grace, 1942 A striking Karl Blossfeldt photogravure from the 1942 edition of Wunder in der Natur. Retaining its original condition, i...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Karl Blossfeldt — Framed Photogravure: Natural Grace, 1942
Located in Barcelona, ES
Karl Blossfeldt — Framed Photogravure: Natural Grace, 1942 A striking Karl Blossfeldt photogravure from the 1942 edition of Wunder in der Natur. Retaining its original condition, i...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

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