The Paul Morantz Collection

(Neyret, 1800s) A woven silk "Stevengraph" image of women in classical garb throwing discus. Neyret Freres began producing silk images suc...

(Hamilton, 1884) A Photogravure print titled "Fetch It, Sir" by Hamilton Hamilton. A prolific painter and illustrator, Hamilton travelled ...

(Currier & Ives, 1850s-60s) A hand colored lithograph titled "The Sunny Hour" by Currier and Ives. Measuring 20"x16", the pr...

(1900s) A print of a woman at the stern of a ship, wearing British sailor-style dress. Measuring 18.5"x8", the print is in fair-to-good co...

(Lelong, 1905) A stunning watercolor on board by French Illustrator Rene Lelong (1871-1933). The artwork was created for Author Guy de Maupassant...

(Ackerman, 1920's) An original ink drawing of a flapper signed by the artist, Laura Ackerman. This style of illustration was typicalLy used in n...

(Brinkley, 1930) An ink on paper drawing titled "Portrait of Charles, Anne Morrow Lindbergh, and Charles Jr." by American illustrator Nell...

(1920's-1930's) A portrait of a blonde woman most likely created for the cover of an early movie magazine such as Movieland or Photoplay. Ac...

(1930s) A portrait of American actress Kay Francis. Portraits of Francis in this style appeared on the cover of dozens of movie magazines in the 1930s

(Ratterman, 1930s) An unfinished painting by artist Walter G. Ratterman. Ratterman (1887-1944) was a prolific New York artist known for portraying or

(Van Buren, 1936) An original illustration of a girl riding a bicycle by American artist Raeburn Van Buren (1891-1987). Best known for his work on th

(Rosenfeld, 1934) A portrait of a Lady with greyhounds, by Alexander Rosenfeld. Rosenfeld rose to prominence in the 1920s painting the elite of Boston

(Rosenfeld, 1940s) A Portrait of a Woman by Alexander Rosenfeld. Classically trained in his native Poland before settling in the USA in 1924, Rosenfel

(Rosenfeld, 1939) An original portrait titled "Zena" by Alexander Rosenfeld (1905-1995). Rosenfeld was known for his celebrity portraits a...

(Elvgren, 1937) The original painting for the pinup "Doctor's Orders" by Gil Elvgren. Elvgren (1914-1980) is a noted American pinup ar...

(Bryson, 1930s) A painting of a man and woman by artist Charles Bryson. Bryson was a New York painter known for his illustration and advertising artwo

(Bryson, 1940s) An original painting by Charles Bryson (1902-1982). Bryson was known for his illustration and Advertising Art. In addition to artwork

(Bryson, 1940s-50s) An original watercolor painting of a woman and baby, signed by artist Charles Bryson. This image was most likely created for a cig

(Walters, 1938) An original oil, pastel, and gouache illustration of actress Linda Darnell, by artist Walters. The exact date of this drawing is unkno

(The Saturday Evening Post, 1930s-40s) An original watercolor painting, produced for The Saturday Evening Post. With image size of 6.5"x8"...

(Goodloe, 1940s-50s) An original illustration of a couple around a campfire, by artist Burt Goodloe. The humorous vignette depicts a husband and wife

(Held, 1940s) A portrait of a woman in a dentist's waiting room. The artist signed "A. Held" and used his own name for the dentist'...

(James Lewis, 1940s) An original painting by illustrator James Lewis, most likely created for a magazine illustration in the 1940s. Accomplished in Go

(Sherman, 1940s-50s) An original painting of a woman with a feather duster by Alfred Sherman. Most likely a magazine illustration, it features a hous

(1950s-60s) An original painting created for publication of a man and woman timing a racehorse. This was most likely to illustrate a short story in a

(Charlie McGill, 1955) An original portrait of Maila Nurmi, the 1950s TV horror hostess and star of Ed Wood's "Plan Nine from Outer Space. ...

(Pearl Frush, 1957) A beautiful original portrait painting by pin-up artist Pearl Frush (1907-1986). The artwork was most likely created for one of th

(Sarnoff, 1960's-70's) The original oil painting titled "Blonde Bombshell" by Arthur Sarnoff. Sarnoff (1919-2000) was a prolific N...

(Mayo Olmstead, 1970s) An original Commercial Calendar Portrait by Mayo Olmstead. In the mid-20th century, calendars featuring women were popular prom

(1930s-40s) Original illustration art of a Christmas elf under a tree with toys. This is likely for a greeting card or storybook, dating back to the 1

(Action Play-Books, 1944) A set of (19) original paintings by Elsa Garrett created for "Snowy the Traveling Snowman," with a copy of book....

(Cozzorelli, 1950) The original painting for the cover of "A Diary of Love" by prolific pulp artist Frank Cozzorelli. Accomplished in gou...

(Julian Paul, 1951) An original oil on board painting for the cover of a 1951 paperback book, "Farm Girl (Rush to the Sun) by well-known pulp a...

(1958) A cover painting for the pulp novel "Fair Game" written by Clement Wood, with a copy of the book. This is one of (3) women visible ...

(Pyramid Books, 1959) A painting by American artist James Bentley for the cover of "No Nice Girl" by Gale Wilhelm. Accomplished in gouache...

(Edgar Hodges, 1959) An original cover painting for Emile Zola's "The Kill," signed by artist Edgar Hodges. This painting with applied...

(1960s-1970s) A striking original oil painting for the cover of an unknown (and perhaps unreleased) novel. A note on the back identifies this as &qu...

(Golden Press, 1960) The original painting title stat for the cover of the Little Golden Book "Pollyanna," with a copy of the book. Accomp...

(Gillen, 1964) An original illustration by Denver Gillen of Thor Heyerdahl's "Kon-Tiki." Gillen (1914-1975) was known for his magazine...

(1960s-1970s) An original cover layout painting for an unknown romance novel. Accomplished in gouache, the painted area measures 4.2"x4.8"...

(King, 1972) An unused painting by Edrien King for the cover and spine of the dust jacket for "The House of Sphinx" by Louise Bergstrom. A...

(1974) An original painting used for the cover of a 1974 pulp-erotica book titled "The Changing Of The Wives." Accomplished in watercolor,...

(Dell, 1984) The original cover art for the 1984 edition of Murder on Cue by Jane Dentinger. Each book in Dell's "Murder Ink" series i...

(Archie Comics, 2004-2006) The original art for (2) full stories and (1) digest cover of Archie Comics. Included are the full (6) page story titled ...

(1940s-50s) An original painting for a magazine or newspaper advertisement. With an image size of 9"x10" on 13"x11.25" paper, t...

(1930s) A beautiful gouache and pencil illustration of a woman sitting on a bed. Most likely an unfinished piece created for a print advertisement, th

(Hauck, 1940s) An original illustration for a men's clothing advertisement, drawn and signed by Ruth E. Hauck. Hauck was an American artist who ...

(1930s-40s) An original oil on canvas painting of a woman in a fur coat. The image was most likely created for a 1930s fan magazine. Measuring 12.75...

(1930s-40s) An original charcoal and paint illustration most likely for a clothing advertisement in a newspaper or magazine. Measuring 17.5"x21...

(Dow, 1940s-1950s) An original painting for a Dow Chemicals magazine ad, accomplished in graphite, ink, and gouache. Dow grew greatly during World War

(Fredman, 1950s-60s) A beautiful original painting of a woman driver by Harry Fredman (1923-1999). Fredman was a prolific advertising artist and at on

(1950s/60s) A fantastic original illustration for a magazine or advertisement featuring a pilot and three stewardesses. Accomplished in gouache on ill

(TWA, 1960s) A "TWA--Jet Set in Comfort" original painting by Len Oehmen. Oehman is known for his advertising and illustration work includ...

(1899) An embossed print of a damsel and sailor enjoying the view at sea. Titled "Every Eye Finds its Own Beauty," the work is a ribald jo...

(Gouraud's, 1920s) A store display sign for Gouraud's Oriental Cream. Made of printed paper mounted to board, the sign measures 19.75"x...

(Pepsi-Cola, 1930s) A Pepsi-Cola store display sign. Printed on heavy artboard it promises a "nickel drink - worth a dime." Measuring 8&qu...

(Squirrel Brand, 1930s) An antique Squirrel Brand Salted Peanuts store display sign. The sign is composed of thin cardstock with adhered vintage hangi

(Pepsi-Cola, 1940s) A cardboard store display for "Bigger Better" Pepsi-Cola featuring Keystone Cop cartoon characters. A ringlet at the t...

(Westinghouse, 1940s) A cardboard store display for Westinghouse light bulbs. Measuring 23"x17.75", the sign is in very good condition, wi...

(Edelbrew, 1940s) An Edelbrew Beer advertisement on a blank beer menu. Measuring 11"x15", the piece is in very good condition, with some c...

(Dr. Pepper, 1940's) An original store display for Doctor Pepper. Dr. Pepper's early slogan was "Drink a bite to at 10, 2, and 4."...

(Coca-Cola, 1948, 1980s) A pair of Coca-Cola tin lithographic trays. One is a 1940s original while the mustard-yellow-backed one is a reproduction of

(Squirt, 1970s) A store display for Squirt soda. The piece is composed of vibrant lithographic imagery on cardstock. Measuring 18.5"x15", ...

(Kodak, 1980s) A countertop display for Kodak of a girl in swimsuit displaying film. Measuring 21"x5", the piece is in very good condition...

(20th Century Fox, 1937) An original release Swedish one sheet poster for the film "Slave Ship" starring Warner Baxter and Wallace Beery. ...

(Margaret Hamilton, 1930s-40s) A signed publicity photo of actress Margaret Hamilton. Best known as the Wicked Witch in "The Wizard of Oz,"...

(Columbia Pictures, 1955) Original concept art for a poster of Johnny Weissmuller's "Devil Goddess." Accomplished in pencil, crayon, a...

(Disney, 1954) An original window card for "20,000 Leagues under the Sea." These window cards were printed with a large white box at the t...

(Disney, 1953) An original release insert poster for "The Living Desert", Walt Disney's first feature length True Life Adventure. RKO&...

(Charlton, 1954-1956) A set of (3) music magazines of the 1950's, framed together. Covers feature top stars Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, and Ja...

(Universal, 1955) An original release half sheet poster for the 1955 Audie Murphy film "To Hell and Back." A discreet stamp from the "...

(MGM, 1968) An original release insert poster for "The Biggest Bundle of Them All" starring Raquel Welch and Robert Wagner. Measuring 14&q...

(National Film, 1960s) A one sheet poster for the Canadian rerelease of Blackboard Jungle. Notably, this poster gives top billing to Sidney Poitier, w

(Paramount, 1977) An original one sheet poster for Saturday Night Fever. The film was originally released with an "R" rating and 118-minut...

(MGM/United Artists, 1980) An original rerelease one sheet poster for 2001: A Space Odyssey. With art by Robert McCall, the poster measures 27"...

(Warner Brothers, 1982) A Blade Runner Replicant Detection unit patch. Measuring 3.25"x4.5", the patch mounted to plastic with pinbacks is...

(20th Century Fox, 1996) An original release one sheet poster for Independence Day, signed by Director Roland Emmerich and Producer Dean Devlin. Emmer

(20th Century Fox, 1996) An original release one sheet poster for Independence Day Signed by producer Dean Devlin. Measuring 27"x40", the ...

(Disney, 1994) An original release one sheet poster for The Lion King. Measuring 27"x40", the poster is in very good condition with slight...

(Disney, 1995) An original release one sheet poster for "Pocahontas." Measuring 27"x40", the poster is in good condition, with s...

(Stan Cline, Nostalgia Graphics) A lithograph of a Stan Cline painting that depicts a 1961 view of Bob's Big Boy on Van Nuys Blvd in the San Fer...

(Stan Cline, Nostalgia Graphics) A Lithograph of a Stan Cline painting that depicts a 1957 view of the Felix the Cat Chevrolet dealership in Los Angel

(Nifty, 1920s) A rare hand-painted Felix the Cat wind-up tin toy. Made in Germany for the Nifty Toy Company, this is one of the first Felix Toys produ

(Nifty, 1920s) A Felix the cat tin-litho pull toy and original box manufactured by Nifty in the 1920s. Measuring 7.5"x4"x5.75" tall,...

(Schoenhut, 1924) A Felix the Cat wood jointed doll by Schoenhut. Standing 4" tall (the smaller of two sizes made), Felix is in very good to fi...

(Chein, 1920s) A Felix the Cat wind-up tin scooter toy. When wound, Felix pumps up and down as the scooter zooms forward. Two versions of this toy wer

(Nifty, 1931) A rare Felix the Cat wooden pull toy. The 4.5"x12"x4.75" toy features Felix as the driver. Felix has metal arms attache...

(Borgfeldt, 1920s) A Pair of bisque figurines of George Studdy's Bonzo Dog. British comic strip artist George Studdy created Bonzo in 1922. He b...

(Marks Bros., 1925) A toy periscope by Marks Brothers of Boston. With two angled mirrors inside, the user can see around corners and over walls. The l

(William Krause, 1920s) A dancing tin litho Charlie Chaplin toy. Designed as a steam toy accessory, Chaplin dances when the crank is turned by hand, o

(1930s) A rare American made die-cut cardboard lantern from the 1930s. The 3"x6.25"x5.5" tall double sided lantern features paper ins...

(Lindstrom, 1920s-1930s) A pair of rare tin wind-up boats made in the 1920s and 30s by Lindstrum. The speedboat measuring 2.5"x7.25"x2.5&q...

(Ingap, 1931) A rare wind-up tin racer Topolino Mouse car by Ingap of Italy. The tin litho toy features striking images of cats and mice. When wound,

(1930s) An interesting collection of (40) hand-painted flat tin soldiers most likely made in Germany in the 1930s. Measuring between 1" and 2.5...

(Steiff, 1930's) A French Bulldog plush in a rare orange color, by Steiff of Germany. "Bully" has amber glass eyes, a swivel neck, vel...

(Japan, 1930s) A celluloid Baby Carriage toy manufactured in Japan. Measuring 6" tall and 5"x3.25", the fragile toy is in fine condit...

(Deans Rag Book Co, 1930) A rare 6.25" tall Flip The Frog Doll produced in England by the Dean Rag Book Company in 1930. The Velveteen stuffed ...

(Japan, 1930s) A Betty Boop celluloid wind-up nodder with original box. Made in Japan in the 1930's, she retains a tax/import stamp on her back....

(King Features/Lantz, 1930s) A rare pair of buttons featuring Walter Lantz and Bill Nolan's Oswald the Lucky Rabbit and Penney's Back to Sch...

(J. Chein Co., 1930s) A Pair of wind-up tin litho walker toys of Popeye and Barnacle Bill. When wound both function properly, rocking back and forth a