1950s Contemporary Art

Hans Fischer "Beasties" etchings, circa 1959. These etchings are from the limited edition folio ''Homme Deguise en Homme" and dep...

Vintage wooden Keep Off sign. Hand painted with red background and white lettering on thin wood board. Great colors and graphics. Great vintage condition. Coo...

Parisian cityscape, signed and framed oil on canvas by Serge Belloni, ‘57 This painting has all the quintessential features of Belloni’s renowned Parisi...

Jarron Con Flores, ink on paper by Rene Portocarrero (1912-1985). This wonderful drawing made by Rene Portocarrero, is one of the few that survive from his artistic period of the 1...

Delightful and fun, vintage ceramic wall plaque of an 'early bird who has caught the worm', by illustrious designer Mari Simmulson for Upsa...

Abstract oil painting titled 'Woman IV' by Bertil Berntsson, Sweden, 1957. A magnificent and rare abstract oil painting with its original pine frame titled 'Woman IV' composed by th...

Very beautiful and decorative mid century copper wall decoration with a stylized depiction of a sailboat in the sun. 1950s. Dimensions in cm: Length 48 cm, width 39 cm, depth 5 cm. ...

Take a trip drown memory lane with this 1950s California freeway sign. Taken down from Nothern California decades ago, the sign features a black background with white lettering and c...

Abstract expressionist lithograph by Martha Zelt, American, circa 1950s. An outstanding black and white abstract expressionist lithograph by w...

A collection of 6 old vintage artist palettes ranging in size from 9 3/4" to 23" long. Each barely a 1/4" thick. None have been touched up or made to look old. these are all original...

A framed black and white street photograph by Vivian Maier (American, 1926-2009), untitled and undated (circa 1950s), This is a gelatin silver print print...

Midcentury abstract painting by Arnold Taraborrelli, American, circa 1959. It is entitled "Break-Away" and is executed in gouache on artist board and retains it's original frame. Tar...

A stunning, and almost certainly unique, piece of midcentury Scandinavian ceramic art, signed by the artist, 'Marian Z.' (short for Marian Zawadzki) for Tilgman Keramik, Sweden. The...

Silkscreened fabric work by Giò Pomodoro, 1950s-60s. Later frame. Patina due to age. Measurements include the frame.

In this listing you will find a piece titled "Epreuve de l'artiate". It is a work of art by Fedor Vaić, depicting a scene full of symbols, including the devil, children, a carousel, ...

Vibrant color lithograph after Henri Matisse, circa 1950s. Signed, dated 1951, and titled, all within the lithograph. It has been framed in a simple, clean lined black lacquer wooden...

This Map was made by the US Department of the Interior as a Geological Survey. Green background With Topographical markings. Made in 1955 as stated at the bottom. Vintage Condition ...

Joe Downing Mixed Media Collages Staples on Paper 1953 Stapped collage by Joe DOWNING, 1953, 33 x 38 cm, signed lower right, under frame. Exhibited at the Cherbourg Museum in the exh...

Mixed Media Collages Staples on paper by Joe Downing 1953 This painting is part of the series "collages and staples" made by means of a stapling technique, which stages combinations ...

Glazed ceramic Example 3/20 Perfect condition.    

Marc Chagall (1887-1985) Plate 84, from: The Bible (Cramer 30) Etching with hand-coloring, 1958, on watermarked Arches paper, signed with initials in pencil, numbered 78/100 (there ...

Step into a bygone era with this captivating Osborne wood sign, adorned with the elegant script of "Fino Quinta." Crafted around 1950, this vintage piece exudes the charm and craftsm...

1950’s Original oil on board paint by American listed artist Leon D’Usseau 1918-1991 Leon D’Usseau Born in Los Angeles, CA. March 21, 1918. Son of an art director at Paramount Pic...

An original artwork by Marcel Vertes for a poster of Lily Pons (1898-1976) the famous coloratura soprano for a concert at Carnegie hall. The medium is gouach...

A wonderful and alluring, dark, rich black and white lithograph by Chicago-born American painter and artist Richard Florsheim. The work, titled "Blast Furnaces...

Dube 'Duilio Barnabe' Fontana Arte slab crystal, 1955 max ingrand. It has a break in the upper part, but well fixed.

A framed black and white street photograph by Vivian Maier (American, 1926-2009), entitled "New York, NY, September 3, 1954", this is a gelatin silver pri...

A vintage wall sculpture created by a Philadelphia artist in 1950s. It features copper panel construction with a silver lacquer finish. Very goo...

A very rare advertising campaign tin tacker sign. 'Reach for Stroehmann's Sunbeam Bread.' A single sided tin (SST) embossed sign. Marked Q.B.A. Coop I...

A striking and colorful, original lithograph signed and numbered by French artist, Nathalie Chabrier (born 1932). The lithograph is not dated but most likely dates from the 1950s/ear...

late fifties abstract painting

Midcentury Texas Abstract Oil on Canvas by Gary Minkert. Gorgeous abstract oil on canvas by Gary Minkert titled "Paths In Space", circa 1959. J.Gary Minkert, "MINK," (10 June 1910-22 July 1969) was a Texas artist, sign painter...

This is a beautiful custom-framed lithograph by Hungarian-born French artist, Marcel Vertes, entitled "Circus Queens". The piece is signed, Vertes, in the lower right corner and numbered, "30/50" in the lower left corner. The image itself measures 23" high x 16" wide. The frame is a 2" thick 2 toned framed, black and a subtle cerused-like grey. It was originally sold through the Vincent Price...

Vintage 1959 printed lithograph double sided, of an unused paint by numbers on layer paper card stock or cardboard. "Paint by numbers Jesus" a rare and hard subject to find and in un...

A framed black and white street photograph by Vivian Maier (American, 1926-2009), entitled "New York, NY, December 2, 1954", this is a gelatin silver prin...

Cubist Painting by Hungarian Painter, Koroly Glonczy. Oil on cardboard. References: Modern and contemporary art. European 20th century, Mid-Century Modern.

This stunning example of Art Deco-Mid Century American surrealism was painted by Erwin Kummer, a widely-known Chicago painter who exhibited widely in the 1940s at the Art Institute o...

‘Tea at the Vicarage’ by Margaret Dovaston, dated 1952, an oil painting showing four gentlemen having an earnest conversation over a cup of tea on a terrace outside a cottage garden, Margaret Dovaston, dated 1952. English. Margaret Isabel Dovaston (1884 – 1954) was a British artist who became particularly well known for her historical genre scenes, often depicting groups in Georgian costume. In the course of her education, she was taught by Thomas William Cole at the Ealing School of Art and Arthur Stockdale Cope at the South Kensington School of Art. Her crowning achievement was winning a five-year scholarship the to the Royal Academy Schools (1903-1908) where she won many medals. She exhibited at the Royal Academy (1908 and 1910) and helped set up The Ealing Art...

Veneer wood relief. Tapio Wirkkala originally designed these panels as tabletops for the company Asko. He created several different marquetry patterns; some panels had a dark base a...

Abstract painting by Miriam Kubach, American, circa 1960s. It is executed on paper and has been professionally framed under UV resistant glass in a clean lined black lacquer gallery ...

Midcentury abstract oil painting, framed.

Abstract Painting by Eugene Kloszewski, circa 1950's. Kloszewski worked with and was personal friends with Josef Albers. These works were purchased from Kloszewski's widow.

Stunning metal sign of a school girl letting you know the speed limit in the school zone. 48" tall. Double sided. Great coloring, with grey, light blues an...

Vintage Courrèges silk scarf in excellent condition found in Paris, France. Features bold contrasting colors in this beautiful abstract silk vinta...

Vibrant abstract color lithograph #3 by Angelo Savelli, Italian, 1991-1995. Color lithograph executed on thick paper. Pencil signed and numbered by the artist. Framed in a simple, clean lined black lacquered wooden gallery frame. Savelli lived in Italy until 1953, when he moved to New York City, where he spent most of his life. Once in New York City, he became friends with all of the abstract greats, including Robert Motherwell, Ad Reinhardt and Barett Newman. He shared studio space and worked with Franz Kline and William Dekooning...

Vibrant abstract color Lithograph #2 by Angelo Savelli, Italian, 1991-1995. Color lithograph executed on thick paper. Pencil signed and numbered by the artist. Framed in a simple, clean lined black lacquered wooden gallery frame. We have four examples of this print. Look great by themselves, or together, as seen in the second photo. The price noted below is for one framed lithograph. Savelli lived in Italy until 1953, when he moved to New York City, where he spent most of his life. Once in New York City, he became friends with all of the abstract greats, including Robert Motherwell, Ad Reinhardt and Barett Newman. He shared studio space and worked with Franz Kline and William Dekooning...

Oil painting by Curtis Miller titled "Range Top" Signed and dated lower right frame. 1955.

This original framed group of cubist clowns is signed in the lower left and dated 1957. Extremely expressive and fun.

Man playing trumpet after a night of celebration.

"Symphony in Grey" is an iconic oil on canvas, modern art painting by the Hungarian born artist, Ferenc Varga (Hungary, 1906-1989). Varga left Hungary fo...

Description: Bengt Karl Erik Lindström (September 3, 1925, Berg Municipality — January 29, 2008) was a Swedish artist. Lindström was one of Sweden's bes...

Vintage Ivan Jordell Abstract Pastel On Paper Artwork New Mat with original frame. Image Size: 10" x 12"

Vintage Ivan Jordell Abstract Pastel On Paper Artwork New Mat with original frame. Image Size: 10" x 13 1/2"

An exceptional abstract expressionism painting signed PAULET circa 1950 Poliakoff school.

Mediterranean Fishing Village, Gouache, In original frame, Mid-Century Modern, artist unknown, c1950 Charming composition of fishermen mending their nets at the end of the day wit...

Painting ‘African Night II’ by Ole Schwalbe, Denmark. 1950s. Oil on board. Dimensions: L: 124 cm/ 4' 7/8" W: 124 cm/ 4' 7/8" D: 3 cm/ 1' 1/8" Ole Schwalbe, born in Copenhagen, 19...

A signed limited edition matted print with a female figure in blue by Paul Shaub. 'Figure Study 2/9 Paul Shaub' written in pencil.

Rare engraving by Ana Eva Bergman, named G 2-1953 Two black forms or two universes Intaglio print in color on Arches vellum paper, Roger Lacourriere workshop. Edition 13/15 This capt...