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"Working Laborers, " Francis Bevilacqua, Soviet Cold War Art
Located in New York, NY
the New York based art dealing company, Knoedler.
Category

Mid-20th Century Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Granite

Original circa 1970 Soviet propaganda poster - Cold War
Located in PARIS, FR
compelling example of Cold War-era Soviet propaganda, emphasizing the ideological struggle between capitalism
Category

1970s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

1973 Soviet propaganda poster - Cold War - CCCP - USSR - Lenin
Located in PARIS, FR
propaganda had evolved to reinforce the enduring relevance of the revolution's ideals amidst the ongoing Cold
Category

1970s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Linen, Paper, Lithograph

1962 Victor Koretsky Original poster - Viva Cuba ! - USSR - Cold War
By Viktor Koretsky
Located in PARIS, FR
the same year he received a gold medal from the Soviet Peace Committee. USSR - Cold War - Communism
Category

1960s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Linen, Paper, Lithograph

1951 Original Soviet poster For peace - Viktor Koretsky - Cold War - Communism
By Viktor Koretsky
Located in PARIS, FR
memorable images of World War II and the Cold War from the point of view of the USSR. Cold War - Communism
Category

1950s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Linen, Paper, Lithograph

1953 Cold War British Aircraft poster US Government Identification Aeroplanes
Located in London, GB
Lancaster bomber) are in this Cold War chart.
Category

1950s More Prints

Materials

Lithograph

1962 Release of the Cold War novel, "Fail Safe"
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Caricature by George Wachsteter (1911-2004) for the 1962 release of the nightmarish Cold War novel `Fail-Safe
Category

1960s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Board, Pen

Viktor Koretsky original poster - Conquest of space - Cold War - CCCP - USSR
By Viktor Koretsky
Located in PARIS, FR
one of the manifestations of the Cold War in which the two superpowers (🇷🇺 & 🇺🇸) engaged from the
Category

1960s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

1972 Original Soviet propaganda poster - Our coal provides! - Cold War - USSR
Located in PARIS, FR
during the height of the Cold War era, the poster serves as a visual tool to promote the significance of
Category

1970s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Linen, Paper, Lithograph

Nikita Krushchev, Cold War Russian Leader, Black and White Historic Photography
By Burt Glinn
Located in New york, NY
photographed revolutionary leader Fidel Castro entrance into Havana, Cuba, celebrity and art luminaries such as
Category

1950s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Original soviet poster of Viktor Koretzky from 1950 for peace - USSR - Cold War
By Viktor Koretsky
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful original poster of Viktor Koretzky from 1950 for peace. Cold War - Communism
Category

1950s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Linen, Paper, Lithograph

A Soviet poster celebrating Sputnik's orbit is a powerful symbol of the Cold War
Located in PARIS, FR
A Soviet poster celebrating Sputnik's orbit is a powerful symbol of the Cold War Space Race. It
Category

1950s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Linen, Paper, Lithograph

Circa 1950 original poster titled La Pelle de Stockholm Paix et liberté Cold War
Located in PARIS, FR
by the French artist Michat during the early Cold War era. This poster is closely associated with the
Category

1950s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

The strength of the USSR 1959 Soviet Poster on the conquest of space Cold War
Located in PARIS, FR
Very beautiful Soviet poster on the conquest of space during the Cold War. The space race is one of
Category

1950s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Linen, Paper, Lithograph

Proof that a Cat is a Snake with Fur, Original Signed drawing, unique, framed
By Jerome Witkin
Located in New York, NY
praise, as exampled by the L.A. Times citing his work to be "a break-through in post-Cold-War art." The
Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Permanent Marker

Abstract painting, Ex-Museum of Modern Art Collection (MoMA label) Signed Framed
By Sam Gilliam
Located in New York, NY
, deployed modern art as Cold War-era agitprop by financing exhibitions of artists like Willem de Kooning
Category

1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Fiberglass, Paint, Watercolor

Wo Alu und Honig Fließen by OTTO PIENE - Red and Black Abstract Painting
By Otto Piene
Located in London, GB
Philosophy at the University of Cologne. Seeking to ‘remake’ art in Cold War Europe, alongside artist Heinz
Category

1970s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Gouache, Cardboard

1977 original Soviet poster by Kukryniksy, titled playing card
Located in PARIS, FR
during the Cold War and the role of art in shaping public discourse. Original Poster Caricature - USSR
Category

1970s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Linen, Paper, Lithograph

1967 original Soviet poster by G. Komoltsev, titled American Democracy
Located in PARIS, FR
example of Cold War-era propaganda that reflects the intense ideological conflict between the United
Category

1960s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

Origiinal Vintage Poster by Pablo Picasso
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Boca Raton, FL
World War II and during the Cold War. His art frequently addressed themes of war, suffering, and
Category

1960s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

original 1965 poster by Koretsky The Vietnamese People and Army Are Invincible
By Viktor Koretsky
Located in PARIS, FR
history of the Vietnam War, Soviet propaganda, and Cold War-era art. It stands as a testament to the ways
Category

1960s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

Cold War Kid
By Mike Collins
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Sculpture
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Fabric

Cold War Kid
H 10 in W 8 in D 1.25 in
Original Vintage Cold War Poster Disarmament Agreement USA USSR Propaganda Art
Located in London, GB
Original vintage Soviet Cold War period propaganda poster - The People of the World Are Waiting
Category

1960s More Prints

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage USSR Cold War Poster America Psychological War Orchestra Bank
Located in London, GB
with red and white stripes and a skull and crossbones emblem instead of stars - Psychological War
Category

1960s More Prints

Materials

Paper

"Mir/Peace XXI Century" Soviet Cold War INF Treaty Original Vintage Poster
Located in Boston, MA
Cold War. In excellent condition. This is a vintage offset poster and is guaranteed to be original
Category

1990s Post-Modern Prints and Multiples

Materials

Offset

Original Vintage Propaganda Poster USSR USA Superman Cold War Soviet Union Comic
By Roman Cieslewicz
Located in London, GB
the Cold War rivals USSR (CCCP / Soviet Union) and America running alongside each other against a
Category

1960s More Prints

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage Poster Red Army Cold War Soviet Propaganda Learn To Advance...!
Located in London, GB
Original vintage Cold War era Soviet propaganda poster - Learn to Advance Swiftly and Bravely
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1960s More Prints

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage Military Propaganda Poster Glory to Armed Forces USSR Cold War
By M. Ishmametov
Located in London, GB
Original vintage USSR military propaganda poster - Glory to the Armed Forces of the Soviet Union! / Вооруженным силам Советского Союза слава! Colourful design featuring a pilot in a ...
Category

1970s More Prints

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage Soviet Cold War Era Poster Peace To Indian Ocean Anti USA USSR
Located in London, GB
Original vintage Soviet Cold War era poster - Мир Индиискому Океану! Peace to the Indian Ocean
Category

1980s More Prints

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage Soviet Poster We Live In Peace USA USSR Cold War Tea Samovar
Located in London, GB
Original vintage Soviet Cold War propaganda poster - We shall live in peace! - featuring
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1980s More Prints

Materials

Paper

1948 Rare Drawing Russian Soviet Era Untitled by Stanisolv Romanov Framed
Located in Gilbert, AZ
and the end of Cold War serious fine art connoisseurs worldwide were exposed to one of the most
Category

1940s Impressionist Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Pencil

Hot Dog, Colin Self. British Pop Art cold war americana bright red black etching
By Colin Self
Located in New York, NY
, whose work has addressed the theme of Cold War politics. As a student at the Slade School of Fine Art
Category

Early 2000s Pop Art Figurative Prints

Materials

Drypoint

A Brief History of the Cold War: Moose and Squirrel
By Robert McCauley
Located in Bozeman, MT
distinguished career as professor and Chairman of the Art Department at Rockford College in Illinois. Robert
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil, Panel

Cold Rolled
By James Rosenquist
Located in Palm Desert, CA
. Signed lower right, "James Rosenquist 1974-76, Edition "39/60" and lower left, the title, "Cold Rolled."
Category

1970s Post-War Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

LA DAME D'AFGAN
By Mariette Lydis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the Cold War and continued to publish art their until her death on April 26, 1970. During her career
Category

1930s Art Deco Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Cold War Cathouse
By Mort Künstler
Located in Minneapolis, MN
magazine art. Handsomely framed and matted under glass. Sight Size 16 1/2" x 20" Framed 28 1/2" x 31 1
Category

1960s Pop Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gouache, Illustration Board

Original Vintage Poster CCCP USA Cold War Superman Pop Art Design Opus Magazine
By Roman Cieslewicz
Located in London, GB
Superman as the Cold War rivals USSR / CCCP / Soviet Union and USA / America running alongside each other
Category

1960s Pop Art More Prints

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage Soviet Cold War Era Propaganda Poster American Freedom USSR
Located in London, GB
Original vintage Soviet Cold War era propaganda poster - American Freedom - featuring an image of
Category

1970s More Prints

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage Soviet Cold War Propaganda Poster Peace Victory Solidarity USSR
Located in London, GB
Original vintage Soviet Cold War propaganda poster - Millions of signatures from peace supporters
Category

1950s More Prints

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage Poster Lunokhod Moonwalker Cold War Space Race Peace & Progress
Located in London, GB
in bold lettering below. During the Cold War era Space Race (1955-1975), the Soviet Union designed a
Category

1970s More Prints

Materials

Paper

"Full speed ahead toward the great objective!" Original Vintage Cold War Poster
Located in Boston, MA
Two workers before a new steam engine announce the Five Year Plan of 1959 - 1965. The plan replaced the false start of the 1956 plan that was abandoned in 1958. By 1959 Khrushev's po...
Category

1950s Realist Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Original Vintage Poster Failed USA Sanctions Soviet Gas Pipeline Cold War USSR
Located in London, GB
Original vintage Cold War period Soviet propaganda poster making fun of the American sanctions. The
Category

1980s More Prints

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage USSR Cold War Poster Diplomacy American Way US Soldier Diplomat
Located in London, GB
Original vintage Soviet anti-American propaganda poster titled Дипломатия по-американски / Diplomacy the American way - Design features an illustration of a man walking over a blue s...
Category

1980s More Prints

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage Poster Spies At Work Spione Im Werk German Cold War Propaganda
Located in London, GB
West German government to track communist ties and gather intelligence during the Cold War era. Very
Category

1950s More Prints

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage USSR Propaganda Poster Be On Guard Soviet Army Cold War Revenge
Located in London, GB
Original vintage Soviet propaganda poster - Be On Guard! - featuring two soldiers in uniform against a red background with a hammer and sickle on a red star showing on the hat of the...
Category

1960s More Prints

Materials

Paper

Rare Original Cold War Propaganda Poster Issued By The US Command Berlin Germany
Located in London, GB
Rare original vintage propaganda poster "Be security-conscious Or this four power city might become a one power city" issued by the US Command Berlin (code USCOB 380-1) to encourage ...
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1950s More Prints

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage Soviet Poster Soldiers Of The Peace Be Vigilant Cold War US Spy
By V. Volikov
Located in London, GB
Original vintage Cold War era Soviet propaganda poster - Soldiers of the Peace, Be Vigilant
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1960s More Prints

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage Cold War Poster Soviet Space Exploration Communist Glory USSR
Located in London, GB
Original vintage Soviet propaganda poster - For the Glory of Communism! / Во Славу Коммунизма! - featuring a space illustration depicting a smiling cosmonaut pilot in uniform holding...
Category

1960s More Prints

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage Poster Bedtime For Brezhnev Cold War Political Satire USSR USA
Located in London, GB
-1982) was President of the Soviet Union from 1964-1982; the Cold War between the Western and Eastern
Category

1980s More Prints

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage 1968 Cold War Superman Style Poster by Cieslewicz USSR CCCP USA
By Roman Cieslewicz
Located in London, GB
the Cold War rivals USSR (CCCP / Soviet Union) and America running alongside each other against a
Category

1960s More Prints

Materials

Paper

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Cold War Art For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate piece of cold war art for your needs in our varied inventory. You can easily find an example made in the Pop Art style, while we also have 1 Pop Art versions to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect item from our selection of cold war art among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those made as recently as the 21st Century. Adding a choice in our collection of cold war art to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — find a piece on 1stDibs that incorporates elements of black, beige, gray, blue and more. Creating an object in our assortment of cold war art has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by Mike Collins, Burt Glinn, Robert McCauley, Mort Künstler and Roman Cieslewicz are consistently popular. These artworks were handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in paper, lithograph and paint. If space is limited, you can find a small option in this array of cold war art measuring 9 high and 8 wide, while our inventory also includes works up to 73 across to better suit those in the market for a large piece of cold war art.

How Much is a Cold War Art?

The average selling price for a piece of cold war art we offer is $1,063, while they’re typically $225 on the low end and $14,500 for the highest priced.