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Period: 1940s
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

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

1940s Marble And Mother Of Pearl Inlayed Asian Scene In Carved Faux Bamboo Frame
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1940s Marble And Mother Of Pearl Inlayed Asian Scene Carved Faux Bamboo Wood Frame Exquisite in every detail Unique inlay in marble Depicts a board game of Go being played Chinese ...
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Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Marble, Siena Marble

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 WWII Propaganda Poster Work 8 Hours Strengthen Motherland USSR
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two home front industry propaganda poster - Work 8 Hours and Strengthen the Power of Our Motherland / Работать 8 Часові Крепить Мощь Нашей Родины! Dynamic photomontage artwork by the notable Soviet political poster designer...
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Russian 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

Equestrian Vintage American Large Landscape Oil Painting
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1756 Large oil painting of an American farmer with his dog and two horses Framed and signed
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Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Hardwood, Paint

Antique French Oversized Interior Scene Oil Painting The Dapper Frenchman 1940 s
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5140 Oversized Antique French oil painting depicting a Frenchman in an interior scene Framed
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Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paint

Machine Age Industrial Photograph by Isadore Berger 24" x 20"
Located in Atlanta, GA
Machine Age industrial silver gelatin print by Isadore Berger, American, circa 1940. Titled "Tanks II". The photograph measures 19.5"H x 15.5"W. The frame measures 24"H x 20"W.
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American Machine Age Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Silver Leaf

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
$1,370 Sale Price
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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

Moura Chabor Folk Art Paintings circa 1940s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gouache on paper folk art paintings by Moura Chabor (French, 1905 - 1995). The larger painting measures 15"H x 53"W x 2"D framed. The smaller painting mea...
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French Folk Art Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Glass, Wood, Paper

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

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

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

Original Vintage WWII Poster Back Them Up Britain s New Airborne Army In Europe
By Leslie Oliphant
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two propaganda poster - Back Them Up! Britain's new Airborne Army goes into action in Europe - featuring a dynamic battle scene depicting British soldiers in uniform wearing their maroon berets (the Red Berets of the Parachute Regiment created in 1942; nicknamed the Rote Teufel / Red Devils by the German troops) jumping out of a glider plane with their guns firing...
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European Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

French Jean Lanauve-Cluzeau Pencil Drawing Jewish Wedding in Hara Kbira, 1947
Located in Labrit, Landes
Boxed sketch made during a study trip to Tunisia by the painter Jean Lanauve-Cluzeau. The title “Jewish wedding in Hara Kbira” (Noces Juives à Hara Kbira) allows us to date the work...
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French Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Glass, Wood, Paper

"Kublai Khan", Large Art Deco Painting Masterpiece with Male Nudes, 1943
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Inspired by "Kublai Khan," the famed Romantic poem by Samuel Taylor Coleridge, and one of a series painted by Milton Bond dating from the 1940s and 1950s, this depiction of a nude youth...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paint

1940s Signed French Collage Cubist Guitar Painting
Located in Dallas, TX
This collage style painting displays great contrasts in color and composition and the French newspaper clippings only add to it's interest.
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French Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paint

Kiss of Death / Kus des Doods
Located in London, GB
Original Dutch film poster for the 1947 Film Noir Kiss of Death. This film starred Victor Mature, Brian Donlevy and Coleen Gray and was directed by Henry Hathaway. The wonderful desi...
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Dutch Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Vintage Soviet WWII Propaganda Poster Long Live Powerful Navy USSR
Located in London, GB
Original vintage Soviet World War Two propaganda poster - Long Live the Powerful Navy of the USSR / Да Здравствует Мощный Военно-морской Флот Ссср! - featuring a naval image of a fle...
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Russian Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Vintage WWII Poster Britain Defender Of Freedom Africa RAF Beaufighters
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two propaganda poster in Portuguese - A Gra Bretanha Defensora de Liberdade Avios Britanicos "Beaufighters" bombardieam no Norte de Africa as colunas de Ro...
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British Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Vintage Photograph of Leonid Kinsky and Akim Tamiroff. 1944
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful photograph taken while shooting the Holywood movie " Can't help singing " 1944 The image shows Leonid Kinsky and Akim Tamiroff Photographer unknown Good condition / som...
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American Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Cubist Still Life Gouache by Reid Fancher, 1947
Located in Ross, CA
Reid Fancher gouache still life Cubist style painting, c. 1947. Painting as seen measures 11 x 6.5, it is framed, matted, and ready to hang. Reid Fancher (1899-1977) was an America...
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American Futurist Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paint

La Regle Du Jeu / The Rules of the Game
Located in London, GB
Exceptionally rare original French film poster for La Regle du Jeu / The Rules of the Game. This film starred Marcel Dalio , Nora Gregor and Paulette Dubost, and was directed by Jean...
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French Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Rare Original Vintage War Propaganda Poster Dig for Victory WWII UK Home Front
Located in London, GB
Rare original vintage World War Two propaganda poster - Dig for Victory - featuring the iconic black and white photograph of a worker's foot pushing down on a shovel digging into the...
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British Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Vintage Poster Liberate Dutch East Indies Indie Bevrijden WWII Pilot
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two poster, Indie bevrijden Een nieuwe taak voor den Vliegenden Hollander / Liberate India Dutch East Indies A new task fo...
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British Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Militaria Poster May 28, 1940 Halt Sire We Never Forget
Located in Poperinge, BE
A very rare propaganda poster with the inscription "28 May 1940, Halt, Sire, we will never forget," featuring an image of King Leopold III commemorating the 18-day campaign. This bea...
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Belgian Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

French Faience Oyster Plate Moustiers Style, circa 1940
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience Oyster Plate Moustiers Style, circa 1940. Martres Tolosane. Japonisme style.
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French Rustic Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Faience

Property of Mrs Dorothy Draper Hamlen, Important Early American Miniatures
Located in valatie, NY
Parke-Bernet Galleries Inc., New York , “An Important Collection of Early American Miniatures and Silver. Property of Mrs Dorothy Draper Hamlen Removed from Her Home in Wayland, Mass...
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American Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

1942 Frances Gifford Hollywood Portrait Print by George Hurrell, Framed
Located in Van Nuys, CA
1942 Hollywood Portrait artwork print of actress Frances Gifford by George Hurrell in its original white wood Framed.
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American Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Antique Landscape Mountain Nature Church Painting by Josef Schwarzfischer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Designer: Josef Schwarzfischer Manufacturer: Josef Schwarzfischer Materials: Gilt-wood Frame, Oil On Canvas Style: Traditional
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American Other Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Wood

Vintage Needlepoint Of Neuschwanstein Castle Presented In A Giltwood Frame
Located in New Orleans, LA
A vintage hand done needlepoint of Neuschwanstein Castle, Bavaria, Germany, presented In a regal hand carved gilt wood frame. Neuschwanstein Castle was built in the 1800s and is loc...
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German Romantic Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Wool, Wood

Original Vintage Photograph of A Scene From The Movie " Can t Help Singing "1944
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful photograph taken while shooting the Holywood movie " Can't help singing " 1944 Photographer unknown Good condition Free shipping
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American Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Signed Oil painting of a Landscape in Giltwood Frame, Belgium 1940s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1940 / Painting / Canvas and wood / Rustic / France Provincial This evocative signed Belgian landscape painting from the 1940s captures the quiet poetry of the countryside...
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Belgian French Provincial Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Wood

Original Vintage British Railways Travel Advertising Poster Newquay Cornwall UK
Located in London, GB
Original vintage British Railways travel advertising poster for Newquay on the Cornish Coast featuring a fantastic image of a smiling lady surfer wearing a red swimming cap riding a ...
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British Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

40s Custom Hollywood Regency Draper style Chinoiserie Wall Unit by Billy Baldwin
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Very Rare 1940's Hollywood Regency XL Custom Built Dorothy Draper style Chinoiserie Wall Unit/ Display/ Dry Bar Unit by Billy Baldwin. This piece was custom designed and built for Bi...
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American Hollywood Regency Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Wood

Antique Oversized Cubic Skyline Oil Painting by Boruszak
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5130 Antique oversized cubic city skyline framed oil painting Signed Boruszak Image size 19.5x23.5"
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Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paint

Large Dutch Expressionist Still Life, Vintage Original Oil Painting, C. 1940s
Located in Bristol, GB
VINTAGE ORIGINAL OIL ON CANVAS PAINTING A stylish scene, a simple white porcelain coffee cup, saucer and a glass goblet of water sit on a hexagonal ebonised tray. A large spray of ...
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Dutch Art Deco Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Wood, Paint

Antique Scandinavian Impressionist Oil Horse and Carriage Winter Landscape
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
2568 Antique impressionist oil painting of a horse drawn carriage on a snow covered road Framed in a period frame Canvas applied to board Image size 17.5x23.5"
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Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paint

Philip Bornath Oil on Canvas Figural Paintings 38" x 25" 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

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Canvas, Wood, Paint

Original Vintage World War Two Poster Great Britain Will Pursue Japan WWII Tank
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two poster featuring an illustration of a military tank driving at speed over a hill with a Union Jack flag of the United Kingdom flying against the blue s...
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British Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Philip Bornarth Oil on Canvas Still Life Paintings 26"H x 22"W circa 1940s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of still life oil on canvas paintings by Philip Bornarth, American, circa 1940s. Philip Bornarth was born in Chicago, IL in 1929. He attended the Art Institute of Chicago a...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Wood, Paint

French Faience Oyster Plate Moustiers Style, circa 1940
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience Oyster Plate Moustiers Style, circa 1940.
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French Rustic Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Faience

Philip Bornarth Oil on Canvas Figural Paintings 34" x 23" 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

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Paint, Wood, Canvas

Antique Italian Figural Painted Ceramic Tile "Two Sisters"
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
5146 Antique Itqlian hand painted ceramic tile of two sisters Hanging hardware on back
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Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Ceramic

Set of Three Early 20th Century Terracotta Wall Sculptures
Located in Barcelona, ES
Enhance your collection with this exquisite set of three early 20th century terracotta wall sculptures, manufactured in Spain circa 1940. These captivating pieces, in their original ...
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Spanish Rustic Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Terracotta

Mid-Century Modern Cubist Artist James Koenig Buffalo NY1948 Titled Tangent
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Titled 'Tangent' - Buffalo artist James Koenig paintings reflected many phases of American painting Styles including scenes from The WPA period, abstrac...
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American Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Canvas, Paint, Hardwood

Original Vintage London Transport Poster The Proud City St Clement Strand UK
Located in London, GB
Original vintage London Transport poster - The Proud City - featuring a painting of The Noble Fabric of the Church of St Clement Danes by Walter E. Spradbery (1889-1969) showing peop...
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British Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Fragment Of Modern Franch Aubusson Tapestry - 100lx60h Cm - No. 1400
Located in Paris, FR
A stone's throw from the Eiffel Tower We are a family business specializing in the purchase, sale and expertise of old, modern and contemporary tapestries, rugs, kilims and textiles....
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French Aubusson Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Wool

The Philadelphia Story
Located in London, GB
Original photographic production still for the classic 1940 comedy starring Cary Grant, Katherine Hepburn and James Stewart. This piece is conservation framed with in a Tulip wood...
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American Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

After Marc Chagall Color Cliché Editions du Chêne 1947 Framed
Located in Barcelona, ES
After Marc Chagall Color Cliché Editions du Chêne 1947 Framed Enter the enchanting world of Marc Chagall with this beautifully crafted color cliché, published by Editions du Chê...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Rare Original Vintage Guinness Poster My Goodness Where s The Guinness Goose
Located in London, GB
Rare original vintage Guinness poster - My Goodness where's the Guinness? - featuring fun artwork by the British graphic designer Alfred Ambrose Chew L...
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British Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Spring, Coshocton Valley by Arthur P. Loysen, 1944
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Richly painted oil on paper of a snowy river landscape. The view is through a wood with a pond or a stream in the midground and a snowy embankment in the foreground. As a post impres...
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American Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paint, Paper

Casablanca
Located in London, GB
Original US black and white photographic production still. The film staring Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman and Paul Henreid. The film remains one of the most famous of all time. Th...
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American Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Vintage American War Fundraising Poster United China Relief WWII USA
Located in London, GB
Original vintage American World War Two fundraising poster - China shall have our help! United China Relief Send your contribution today 1790 Broadway NYC - featuring artwork by Mart...
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American Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

1940 s Vintage Hand Stitched and Framed Needlepoint Eagle Scene U.S.A. Patriotic
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1940's Vintage Spectacular Hand Stitched Needlepoint Patrioti Scene. Eagle in flight with ribbon, USA flag detail.
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North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Yarn

Original Vintage Poster Free Labor Will Win WWII Home Front Propaganda USA Flag
Located in London, GB
Original vintage American World War Two poster - Free Labor Will Win - published by the U.S. Government and the War Production Board as a reminder that the Fascist enemies were using...
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American Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Ww2 American Airlines Poster, It Takes 2 to Make a Fight for Victory
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two American Airlines poster, It Takes 2 To Make A Fight For Victory, American Airlines AA, We are American. Image...
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American Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

Original Vintage World War Two Poster Britain s Sea Power Savings Navy Ship WWII
By Walter Thomas
Located in London, GB
Original vintage World War Two poster - Britain's Sea Power Maintain it with your Savings - featuring a dynamic image of Royal Navy warsh...
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British Vintage 1940s Wall Decorations

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Paper

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