Friday, October 10, 2014

New Print of 70's Pop Art Department Store Prop Print Liza Halston Era

New Print From 70's Pop Art Department Store Prop Print        $150.00



New print made from a vintage original drawing from the 1970's - this was a department store window display prop print. There were multiple prints made from the same sketch for a Liza tribute series of display window. The drawing was first created in pencil from a newspaper photo, then refined for simplicity. A drawing then was made in India Ink to be copied multiple times - leaving the lips blank & later painted in by hand on each one. The prints then were mounted on foam board and stacked & repeated "Warhol" style on the back wall of each display window. The broader idea was to have a mannequin dressed to resemble Liza with other mannequins grouped around her as if they were trying to get her autograph (see pic). A red vinyl floor was added for a color blocking dynamic. At the time Liza was appearing at the Schubert theater in her musical play "Shine It On" which became "The Act" when it reached Broadway later that year (1977).



There will be multiples of this print for sale. It is not limited. It measures 27" H x 20" W.



Condition: This copy was made from the original 1977 black ink drawing. As such, there are a few tiny specs that remain on the original - though they are barely noticeable. This copy is made on heavy duty copy paper & then the lips were hand painted onto the copy. There are some very minor dents in the paper from transporting. Print in Very Good Condition as a reprint of a 1970's original. Please email with any questions in regard to condition before bidding.



Shipping: FedEx Ground Sample Rate Chicago - LA , Insurance & Handling $12.50 - yours could be more - or less - depending on location & final selling price. Print will be packaged flat with acid free paper & stiff cardboard inner liners, bubble and a stiff ULine outer cardboard customized box

Glad to combine shipping on items if possible!

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Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Vintage 60's Abstract CityScape Impasto Palette Knife Painting Eames & Mad Men Era

Vintage 1960's Abstract Impasto Palette Knife Painting   $199.00


Vintage 60's Ab Ex Cityscape painting. Oil on canvas. Signed: D. Hinton in lower left corner. Painting measures: 12" H x 16" W, unframed. Almost exclusive use of sometimes very heavy impasto build up with other palette knife strokes. A gold & brown background wash with golds, brick red, cream, & dark brown buildings reflecting into a lower water area. 


I have sold this type of painting before. "D. Hinton" may or may not existed - they were usually done in a commercial setting by a group of people - or one artist did various interpretations of similar paintings. It would almost certainly would have had a nice linen matte - maybe two - with an ornate frame. They were usually retailed in better department stores and home furnishing decorating studios. This is an excellent example of this type of painting.



Condition: Everything I sell is vintage and has lived a previous life. Wear is to be expected with years of previous use. There is nothing that I can detect that is wrong with this painting. Very Good to Excellent Vintage Condition. See all pics. Please email with questions or concerns on condition.

Shipping: FedEx Ground Home Delivery, Insurance, Handling: $16.50 - this is a sample rate from IL to CA - yours could be more - or less - depending upon your location & final selling price. If you would like it shipped to a business address let me know and you can save $$ on shipping.

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Thursday, March 6, 2014

Vintage 1960's Abstract Expressionist Painting Original Frame Mid Century Modern

Vintage 60's Mid Century Modern Abstract Expressionist Painting   Sold


With original wood frame (walnut?), this abstract painting, though not dated, has a 60's color palette and the style of abstract expressionism. Oil on artist's board. Measures 18" H x 24" W & with frame measures 19 1/4" H x 25 1/4" H x 1 1/4" D. 



Great painting techniques of impasto build up with palette knife, quick brush strokes and staining.



Signed on the reverse behind the framers paper.


Condition: Everything I sell is vintage - it has lived a previous life. This painting is at least 40 - 45 years old. There are a couple areas where the canvas is peeling slightly from the board at the top left & top center right.


Good Vintage Condition. Please email with any concerns or questions in regard to condition.

Shipping: Sample Ship Rate Quote: From Chicago to LA, FedEx Ground Home Delivery, Insurance, Tracking Info & Handling: $17.75 - yours could be more or less depending on your location. Please email for a ship rate price quote to your zip.

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Tuesday, February 11, 2014


1960's City Scape Abstract Expressionist Painting      $375.00



Oil on artist's board. 20" H x 30" W - with original frame - 25" H x 35" W x 2 1/2" D. Frame is gilt wood over stained wood. 



Signed Weinberg lower left corner.



With the exuberant, expressive style of painting - it's almost hard to tell there are buildings in the scene - like this close up of a church.



Colors in orange, blue, brown, white, red, purple & gold are beautifully executed in quick brush & palette knife strokes as well as washes & drips.

Condition: Painting is in excellent vintage condition & frame shows gilt & paint loss & is in very good vintage condition. Please contact with any concerns or questions in regard to condition.

Shipping: Sample FedEx Ground Home Delivery ship rate from Chicago to LA, Insurance, Tracking Info & Handling: $46.00. Your rate could be more or less depending on location - please email with your zip and a ship rate quote can be sent to you.

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"Nostalgia", Faye Franklin (American, 1921 - 2012)


Sold

Thursday, November 7, 2013

Istvan Gador Mid Century Modern Ceramic Figure


Istvan Gador (Hugarian, 1891 - 1984).          Pottery Figure              Sold                                              


Measures 4 3/4" H x 5 3/4" w x 2" D. Gun Metal Grey. Probably made from mid 50's to mid 60's.


Condition: Everything I sell is vintage - it has lived a life before. Wear is to be expected from years of use. This ceramic figure is at least 55 years old. Figure is in Excellent Vintage Condition.

Shipping: FedEx Ground Home Delivery, Insurance, Tracking Info & Handling: $15.50 - sample ship rate from Chicago to LA. Please email with your zip and and a ship rate quote can be sent to you.

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Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Vintage 1960's Orange Plastic Trolley Table MId Century Modern Kartell Panton Era Made In Italy

Vintage 1960's Italian Orange Plastic Trolley Table Kartell Era                   Sold






Sleek late 1960's - Made in Italy stamp on underside - Kartell era trolley table. Measures 21" H x 18 5/8" D.



Condition: Everything I sell is vintage - it has lived a previous life. This table is at least 40 years old. Surface wear and some light fading on top shelf. Two small pencil eraser size pit marks - one on each shelf. Rust and pitting on wheels. No Cracks. Good Vintage Condition. Perfect as a drinks cart or artist / crafts supply stand.



Shipping: FedEx Home Delivery, Insurance, Tracking Info & Handling $55.00 - sample rate from Chicago to LA - email with zip and a ship rate quote will be sent to you. Greyhound Package Express will save you $10.00 - note that not all Greyhound Depots have Package Express - email for those details. Also available for local pick up.

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Sunday, October 13, 2013

Vintage 1950's Mid Century Modern Carved Wood & Black Wrought Iron Art Wall Plaque Egyptian Theme Tiki, Eames & Mad Men Era


Vintage MCM 1950's Art Wall Plaque                                     Sold



Unusual 1950's art wall plaque featuring an Egyptian man with painted decorative symbols. The wood panel is mounted on black wrought rods that are then mounted on grass cloth covered homasote board. Measures: 20 1/8" H x 12 1/8" W x 2" D. Great 50's color palette of green, yellow, red & gilt wood with the black wrought iron.



Condition: Item being sold in "As Is" condition. Several marks in the wood & surface wear. Grass cloth covered homasote is slightly bowed. Good Vintage Condition. Great conversation piece and perfect for the Vintage Mid Century Modern home! Please email with any questions or concerns on condition.

Shipping: FedEx Ground Home Delivery, Insurance, Tracking Info & Handling Sample Ship Rate Quote From Chicago to LA: $17.50. Please email with zip and a ship rate quote will be sent tp you.

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Saturday, October 12, 2013

Vintage 70's Mixed Media Print Department Store Prop Display Liza Halston Era


Vintage 70's Department Store Prop Print Mixed Media    Sold

Vintage 70's department store window display prop print being sold in "As Is" condition. I created these multiple prints for a Liza tribute series of display windows for the now defunct Chicago furrier Evans. Liza was appearing at the Schubert theater in her musical play "Shine It On" which became "The Act" when it reached Broadway later that year (1977).



The drawing was first created in pencil from a newspaper photo. Then a drawing was made in India Ink to be copied multiple times - leaving the lips blank to be later painted in by hand on each one. The prints then would be mounted on foam board and stacked & repeated "Warhol" style on the back wall of each display window. The broader idea was to have a mannequin dressed to resemble Liza with other mannequins grouped around her as if they were trying to get her autograph. A red vinyl floor was added for a color blocking dynamic.



It was the 70's.

I recently came across three of the prints that had been stored away for decades. They all had condition issues. One has sold. The remaining two prints have condition issues as well.



With tape residue and a tear to the lower right corner, # 1 is in Good Vintage Condition with a usable area - that a good frame shop could carefully place a matte over to secure the piece - measuring 19" x 24" - entire piece is 21 1/2" x 24". All measurements are 
approximate.



With a few tears to the sides and some fading marks in the hair, # 2 is in Good Vintage Condition with a somewhat larger usable are of 20 1/2" x 24". Entire piece is 21 1/2" x 24".

I retain the original and am considering having new prints made from it.

Shipping: shipped flat in custom box, FedEx Ground Home Delivery, Insurance, Tracking Info & Handling: $13.75 - Sample Ship Rate from Chicago to LA. Please email with your zip and a ship rate quote can be sent to you.

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Thursday, October 10, 2013

Mid Century Modern Vintage Set Of Two Danish Modern Nesting Teak Trays


Danish Modern Set Two Teak Trays                               Sold



Vintage 70's / 80's Danish Modern teak nesting trays. Large measures: 17" L x 11 1/2" W x 2" H. Small measures 15 1/2" L x 10 3/8" W x 2" H



Condition: Everything I sell is vintage. It has lived a previous life. Wear is consistent with age and usage. Very slight surface wear. Very Good To Excellent Vintage Condition. Please email with any questions or concerns on condition.

Shipping: FedEx Ground Home Delivery, Insurance, Tracking Info & Handling: $13.50 Sample Shipping Rate From Chicago To LA. Please email with your zip and a ship rate quote can be sent to you.

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Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Vintage Abstract Palette Knife Lanscape Painting


Vintage Abstract Palette Knife Painting                    Sold

Nice vintage abstract landscape painting. Virtually all palette knife work. Under painting in whites & blues with bold knife work in greens, white, purples, blues and yellow. Measures framed: 18 3/8" H x 24 3/8" W x 1 1/2" D. Unsigned & undated. Chrome metal frame.





Condition: Everything I sell is vintage. It has lived a previous life. Wear is to be expected from years of use. This painting is in Excellent Vintage Condition. Frame has slight wear and is in Very Good Vintage Condition.

Shipping: FedEx Ground Home Delivery, Insurance, Tracking Info & Handling: $14.50 - Sample ship rate from Chicago to LA. Please email for a ship rate quote to your zip.

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Sunday, August 25, 2013

Abstract Expressionist New York School Style Painting

Painting In The Style Of Abstract Expressionist New York School Mid Century



                                                                $Sold

30" H x 40" W x 7/8" D. Unsigned. Unframed. Not dated. Acrylic with graphite.



Energetic, gestural brush strokes combined with lots of dripping, staining and scratching brings the color palette of yellow, red, orange, off white & black into a vibrant composition filled with emotion and depth.






Very nice cross braces with the stretcher bars will keep this large painting from warping.



Condition: Everything I sell is vintage. It has lived a previous life. Wear is to be expected from years of use/exposure etc. This recent vintage painting has no condition issues. Excellent Vintage Condition. Please email with any questions or concerns on condition.

Shipping: FedEx Ground Home Delivery, Insurance, Tracking Info & Handling: $53.00 Sample Ship Rate From Chicago To LA. Please email with your zip and a ship rate quote can be sent to you. Other shipping options can be explored. Also available for local pick up.

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Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Vintage 1960's Abstract Expressionist "CityScape" Oil Painting


Vintage 1960's Abstract Expressionist "CityScape" Oil Painting   Sold



Oil on canvas. No Frame. Signed, but not identified. 12" H x 16" W. This type of painting that I have sold before would most likely have had an ornate frame, with possible gilt, and a linen covered matte, making the whole piece larger in format. This type of painting was generally sold in more upscale furniture stores, art galleries and decorating studios of the era.







Great textural brush stroke work emphasizes verticality of the buildings and background areas.




Figures in the foreground with brick walkway behind them emphasize the perspective of the piece. Great 1960's color palette of turquoise, orange, green & golds, browns & black.




The artist's signature has yet to be figured out. This painting would make a great addition to any Mid Century Modern home or art collection.