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Rare Mid-Century Modern Original Serigraph Print of Fisherman’s Wharf. California, Signed De- J ay or De-Say, Circa 1950’s. This rare original hand-pulled serigraph print has a dynamic design with brilliant colors suggestive of the refraction of a colorful sunset approaching. Fog bank at Fisherman’s Wharf on San Francisco Bay. Th e four- color print required a separate screen for each color, with two different reds creating the sky and atmospheric conditions. The Golden Gate Bridge appears in the background as an apparition as the fog marches in. This print medium-large (20″ wide x 16″ high) is under glass (note reflections in photos) and in excellent condition. The stylized script of the “in the plate” signature at the lower right is difficult to decipher as De J ay or De S ay, and o nline searches did no reveal either name as a known artist, suggesting use of a pseudonym. The artist was clearly an academically trained artist and print maker, as the print is well designed and skillfully printed. The hardwood gilded framing is very high quality, and the. Original backing was stamped ” Mission Hand Prints, 1702 Berkeley Street, Santa Monica, California”; this label was conserved when the original backing was replaced with acid-free paper. This exceptional original serigraph would. Fit well in a Mid-Century environment as well as other Modern settings. Condition : Serigraph Print: Excellent clean condition with no tears, fading or restoration. Vintage Gold with Red Highlights Frame: Very good with a few minor chips in the gold finish primarily at the corners of outside edges. Dimensions : Print: 20″ wide x 16″ high; Framing: 22-5/8″ wide x 18-5/8″ high.

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Circa 1950s Haight Ashbury Victorian House Watercolor Painting by CaLiFoRnia Female Regionalist Marjorie Stevens. Painting is signed lower right. Painting is in excellent original condition. Measures 22″ x 19″. Studied: Privately with George Post. Member: American Watercolor Society, Society of Western Artists. Marjorie Stevens took instrucion in watercolor painting from George Post and, briefly from Dong Kingman. By the 1950s, she was painting on a regular basis, exhibiting her watercolors professionally and working as a chiropractor in San Francisco. She also served on the board of directors of the California State Fair Art Exhibition. (PO Box address may be subject to a surcharge). Thank You & Best wishes. My passion is discovering exceptional works and placing them with fellow art enthusiasts who will love and cherish them!

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FISHERMAN’S WHARF SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA PAINTED METAL TOPPER SIGN CIRCA 1950s. What you see, is what you get. Yes, we can wait up to 3 days to combine items – just let us know.

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RARE 1950s CLIFF HOUSE SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA STAMPED PAINTED METAL PLATE TOPPER SIGN. NEW OLD STOCK, WITH MINOR STORAGE WEAR. SIZE IS PICTURED WITH A TAPE MEASURE. PLEASE VIEW ALL PICTURES. Help, Questions and Answers. Closed weekends and postal holidays. We are here to help you, please help everyone by reading below. Can you tell me more about the item? How large is the item? The pictures show product size, items are pictured next to tape measure or rulers as relevant to its approximate size. Some items are photographed next to US currency for reference, the currency is not included. Sometimes incompatible items require more than one box. What if I already have paid and still want to combine items? Can I wait to pay? Yes, if you have other items ending soon, OK to wait up to 5 days. A new invoice will be sent daily in the morning. It’s OK to wait up to 5 days for other auctions to end. Many repeat customers pay once a week as an example. We do our best but yes sometimes mistakes happen. What if I received something in error and did not get what I was expecting? Please accept our apologies and allow us to make it right. What if I don’t like something or change my mind? You may return any item within 14 days. We will follow up to make your return simple.

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Wonderful buckle ready for wear or display! Fully functional condition with any signs of age or wear as pictured. Measures: 1.75″ (w) x 1.52″ (h) Max. Belt Width: 1.04. Vintage belt buckles make unique and treasured gifts! Most items we sell are vintage and may show some signs of previous ownership. Please review photos as they are a part of the description. If you like this buckle, you might also like: Similar Buckles. Please browse around our store. For more great items. With over 20,000 of the rarest and highest quality collectible belt buckles, you’ll find something for everyone! Including handmade fine art brass / bronze, sterling silver, Native American, western, hippie, music, TV, movie memorabilia, law enforcement, Boy Scouts, occupational and many more. And check back often as we continue to grow! We also do not mark items as “gifts”. Thank you for shopping with us! Once the return request is initiated, you will need to print out a return label through the request. Upon receiving your return, the item will be reviewed by our Quality Assurance department. Please note that items showing sign of wear or those that have been altered or damaged in any way cannot be accepted for return. We are (and always will be) committed to providing our customers with the best possible online shopping experience. If we’ve fallen short in any way, or if there’s. We can do to assist or improve your shopping experience with us, we want to know! Please reach out to us by clicking this link. We’d love to hear from you! For order-related issues, your order number.

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Vintage SAN FRANCISCO MODERNIST CITYSCAPE Painting by CaLiFoRnia Regionalist George Post. Painting is signed lower middle. Painting is in excellent original condition. Measures 15″ x 22″. Studied: California School of Fine Arts (San Francisco), Academie Frochot (Paris). Member: American Watercolor Society, California Water Color Society. In 1921, he received a scholarship to study at the California School of Fine Arts. His teachers were Gottardo Piazzoni, Otis Oldfield, Ray Boynton, Spencer Macky and Constance Macky. By 1930, Post was married and working as a commercial artist, while privately painting watercolors of San Francisco cityscape subjects. Although he received little instruction in watercolor at art school, he became very interested in this medium while viewing a show of outstanding watercolors by Stanley Wood in 1929. After that he became a committed watercolorist, producing works on a daily basis. When California became known as the center of a new movement in watercolor painting, Post had already produced a large body of work and was prepared to do exhibitions at museum and gallery shows. George presented one-man shows at the San Francisco Art Center, San Francisco Museum of Art, Oakland Art Gallery, Sacramento College Art Gallery, California Palace of the Legion of Honor, Sacramento Art Center and in a number of private galleries. His watercolors done for the P. Art Project were exhibited at the M. De Young Memorial Museum and a mural he painted in Sonora received positive reviews in the newspaper. As a member of the California Group, George Post’s works traveled in shows throughout America. Post’s watercolors, particularly the geometric abstractionist works done after the war, were well received in art circles throughout California. His style was modern enough to be exhibited in the progressive art shows and representational enough to be included in more conservative ones. His goals were to capture the essence of design and feeling offered by the subject, rather than to produce a realistic picture of the scene. Although many of his watercolors look deceptively simple, they are masterfully composed, spontaneously painted, and have a creative use of shadow and light to establish a definite mood. In addition to his painting career, Post also taught art for many years, in 1947, he was offered a job teaching at the California College of Arts and Crafts that only required him to teach two days per week. In the summers, he taught at the Brandt-Dike Summer School of Painting. When they closed the school, he taught summers for the T. Hewett Watercolor Workshops at various locations around the world. In 1991, a book titled George Post, which documents his life and art, was published by Hillcrest Press, Inc. (PO Box address may be subject to a surcharge). Thank You & Best wishes.

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Vintage 1950s Lucky Lager 11.5 metal beer plaque from San Francisco, California is a nostalgic piece of bar decor that pays homage to the iconic Lucky Lager brand. This vintage plaque, made in the United States, is a collectible item perfect for beer enthusiasts and collectors of breweriana. The design and theme of this plaque showcase the classic aesthetic of 1950s beer marketing, making it a unique and eye-catching addition to any bar or collection. Please reference pictures for condition and measurements. Tarnish on sign from age and use.

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The Gilded Cage Menu Gay Club 126 Ellis St San Francisco California 1950’s. An original 4 page dinner menu and wine list from The Gilded Cage of 126 Ellis St in San Francisco California. Circa 1950’s and in fine condition. Measures about 7 1/2″ x 11″ when closed. This was a famous Gay Club. Ckages may be 8 to 18. Powered by SixBit’s eCommerce Solution.

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San Francisco Almost All Different. 88 are used, or have some residue on the backs. These came from a postcard dealers stock of 500,000 cards, a lifetime worth of collecting and dealing. Went through them and picked out duplicates, this is predominantly all different views, though some views are similar. It is hard to sort this many cards without getting some duplicates, there will be a handful most likely. 50 Bridge cards mainly Golden gate. 46 Trolley Street car views. 37 Fishermans Wharf & Grotto views. Large variety of other views. Great Lot of Vintage 1950’s and 1960’s. And a few 1970’s San Francisco cards. These are all standard size cards, NO CONTINENTALS! Cards are overall decent condition, showing some wear. Guaranteed Old & Original.

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FISHERMAN’S WHARF SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA PAINTED METAL TOPPER SIGN CIRCA 1950s. What you see, is what you get. Yes, we can wait up to 3 days to combine items – just let us know.

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