Vintage Art
Vintage Carved Wood Bear Sculpture
Dated vintage, this sculpture is carved from rich, rustic wood and depicts a charming portrait of a bear standing upright, holding a pair of skis. This whimsical sculpture is covered throughout with a naturally worn patina and rests on a rounded base: a piece of art and décor that is bound to delight in any collection.
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Vintage CURTIS JERÉ Abstract Floral Wall Sculpture
Fabricated from brass, this early sculpture by Curtis Jeré depicts a cacophony of abstracted floral designs that resemble waving cattails or perhaps some foreign marsh plant. Wall mounted, this sculpture’s patinated brass construction provides a beautifully industrial contrast to the stylized organic subject matter this piece of art presents. Perfect for the beginning or seasoned art collector, this sizable sculpture is signed and dated to 1968 by the artists.
About the Artist:
C. Jeré is a compound nom de plume of Jerry Fels and Curtis Freiler, two brother-in-laws. They were metalworking artists who focused on home accessories and wall sculptures. The works of C. Jeré were produced and marketed by Artisan House, an art production for the average consumer that was founded by the duo in 1963. Freiler was the chief of production and Fels was the chief of design. They employed a great number of minorities and handicapped people and at one point employed 300 people. They sold the company in 1972. Early C. Jeré works were produced in California, but continue to be made overseas since the company’s outsourcing in 2003. Freiler passed away in 2008, Fels in 2013 at 103 years old.
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Vintage LEE CSURI (1927-) “Hero #1” Original Oil on Canvas
Dated vintage, this original oil on canvas painting by American artist Shirley “Lee” Csuri (1927-) depicts a majestic hero figure perched on horseback, his decadent attire matched by his stallion. Ranging from animal-themed to the more bizarre, Csuri’s ever-unique art style morphs from painting to painting, making her work a masterful addition to any serious art collection. This original painting is framed in grey and is signed and dated to 1962 by Csuri along the bottom right corner of the canvas.
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VINCENT MURPHY “Industrial Streetscape” Original Watercolor on Paper
Original watercolor on paper by American artist Vincent Murphy depicts a rural streetscape, industrial buildings lining the sparse sky illuminated by the setting sun. Hearkening back to the realist movement that dominated American art in the early half of the 20th century, this original watercolor is housed in a weathered gold and wood frame and is signed and dated to 1941 by the artist in the bottom of the right hand corner of the paper.
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Vintage Abstract Painting on Canvas
This large original painting on canvas uses vibrant tones of green, orange, red, and purple to create a swirling abstract composition of an embracing couple. A real statement piece! Signed on front and en verso by unknown artist.
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Vintage AFTER AMEDEO MODIGLIANI Sculpture
This sculpture is dated vintage and is modeled after the work by famed Italian Modernist sculptor Amedeo Modigliani (1884-1920). Depicting the visage of a gentleman’s head, this sculpture is modeled in heavy ceramic and exhibits the signature “long face” that was tantamount to Modigliani's body of work. Resting on a squared pedestal, this reproduction sculpture is unsigned.
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Signed RODRIGUEZ after NORMAN ROCKWELL Vintage Oil on Canvas
Painted from an original by American master, Norman Rockwell (1894-1978), this vintage oil on canvas painting by an unknown artist depicts a portrait of a jester sitting amongst an expansive background of dark, moody tones. Dressed in shades of red, white, black, and green, the usually cheerful figure is downcast and frowns at his scepter, which is crafted to represent the jester’s visage in happier circumstances. Housed in a rustic wood frame, this painting is signed “Rodriguez” and dated to 1960 just underneath the jester’s feet by the unknown artist.
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Vintage RALPH FANNING (1889-1971) Original Watercolor on Paper
Original watercolor on paper by American artist Ralph Fanning (1889-1971) depicts a charming European bath scene with a heavy focus on the architectural elements that surround the figures. A distinguished art and architecture historian at The Ohio State University, Fanning’s work drew on influences from the Post-Impressionist movement, and particularly on the work of Alice Schille. Framed in antiqued gold, this original watercolor is signed and dated to 1938 by the artist in the lower right corner of the paper.
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Vintage CURTIS JERÉ Metal Wall Sculpture
Fabricated out of undulating ribbons of multi-tone metals, this sculpture hangs neatly on a wall and adds postmodern aesthetic to the art collection. Founded in 1963 by Curtis Freiler (1910-2013) and Jerry Fels (1917-2007) under the nom de plume “Curtis Jeré”, the goal of this metalworking company was to provide gallery quality art to a mass audience. Sold and resold over the years, the company still produces sculptures and recently began reintroducing popular mid-century modern designs from past catalogs. This sculpture is signed and dated “C. Jeré 1992” en verso on the sculpture by the artists.
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Vintage VERVE Magazine No. 4 PICASSO Circa 1951
Specifically designed front and back cover by Picasso for this edition of Verve Magazine, this issue is completely dedicated to the oeuvre of the artist. Made in Vallauris, Paris, each page was produced through a lithograph, heliogravure and quadrichromia printing process by Draeger Frerés to create vivid documentation of Picasso's work. Due to the nature of the publication, many were discarded through the years, leaving this highly sought after and desirable. Because of the age of the magazine, this copy contains damage and tears throughout.
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ANDRÉ MASSON (1896-1987) Signed and Numbered Lithograph
An original signed and numbered lithograph by famed French artist André Masson (1896-1987) reminiscent of Masson’s works in automatic drawing. Featuring graphic marks on a vivid ground of red, blue, yellow, and green, Masson’s surrealistic mark-making invites viewers to investigate the image and form their own meaning within the piece. Framed in silver and signed and numbered at the bottom.
About the Artist: André Masson(1896-1987) was born in Balagny-sur-Thérain, Oise and began to study art at the age of 11 at the Académie Royale des Beaux-Arts in Brussels, later moving his studies to Paris. Masson’s early work displayed an interest in Cubism, but he later became more closely associated with Surrealism, becoming more of the more enthusiastic advocates of automatic drawing; a practice in which the hand is allowed to move randomly across the paper or canvas. Under the German occupation of France, Masson was labeled a degenerate artist by the Nazi regime and he later moved away from Surrealism, adopting a more structured style with themes of eroticism and violence. After escaping France to America, Masson’s work became an important influence on burgeoning Abstract Expressionists, such as Jackson Pollock, as he worked in Connecticut. Following the war, he returned to France and continued to paint until his death in 1987 at the age of 91.
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