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b. 1888 - d. 1961

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  • Alexander Leydenfrost, Pennsylvania Railroad / Power
    Mar. 05, 2025

    Alexander Leydenfrost, Pennsylvania Railroad / Power

    Est: $1,400 - $1,700

    Alexander Leydenfrost Pennsylvania Railroad / Power 1945 29.25 h x 28.75 w in (74 x 73 cm) "Leydenfrost, a New York artist who was accomplished in magazine illustration and large murals, produced [this] scene. For the first time since the 1941 calendar painting appeared, a passenger train was featured, hauled by a streamlined steam locomotive. Logically as well as compositionally, all the elements of the painting work together: coal in the hopper cars at left feeds the mill; the cars waiting in the freight yard at right are filled with machinery and structural steel, the products of the factories whose smokestacks rise beyond. The railroad is the partner of big industry" (Crossroads, p. 118). Pennsylvania Railroad Calendar This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.

    Poster Auctions International Inc
  • LEYDENFROST, Alexander (1888-1961). A pair of works, comprising:
    Oct. 25, 2024

    LEYDENFROST, Alexander (1888-1961). A pair of works, comprising:

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    LEYDENFROST, Alexander (1888-1961). A pair of works, comprising: The C-97 Delivers the Goods. c. 1945. Oil on canvas depicting a Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter flying over a mountain range, signed by Leydenfrost at bottom left (evidence of restoration, some minor accretions, minor distortion to image). Visible area 29 × 22 in. Frame: 32 1/4 × 25 1/4 in. Bayonet Fighter with Wings (Waco Glider). c. 1944. Oil on canvas depicting American soldiers taking supplies off of a Waco CG-4 glider, signed by Leydenfrost at bottom right (very light cracking, minor loss at upper center). Visible area 29 × 22 in. Frame: 32 1/4 × 25 1/4 in. This lot is located in Chicago.

    Freeman’s | Hindman
  • LEYDENFROST, Alexander (1888-1961). A pair of works, comprising:
    Oct. 25, 2024

    LEYDENFROST, Alexander (1888-1961). A pair of works, comprising:

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    LEYDENFROST, Alexander (1888-1961). A pair of works, comprising: Lockheed P-38 Lightning Fighters Polish Off Nazi Bombers. c. 1943 Oil on canvas depicting a squadron of P-38 bombers attacking Nazi planes, signed by Leydenfrost at bottom right (very light restoration). Visible area 29 × 21 in. Frame: 32 1/4 × 24 1/4 in. Thunderbolts Spell Hitler's Doom (The Omen of the P-47's). c. 1943. Oil on canvas depicting three P-47 Thunderbolts in formation, signed by Leydenfrost at bottom right (minor cracks, wear along edges). Visible area 29 × 21 in. Frame: 32 1/4 × 24 1/4 in. This lot is located in Chicago.

    Freeman’s | Hindman
  • LEYDENFROST, Alexander (1888-1961). Chennault's Flying Tiger Throws a Cloud on the Rising Sun (Exploits of the P-40). c. 1944.
    Oct. 25, 2024

    LEYDENFROST, Alexander (1888-1961). Chennault's Flying Tiger Throws a Cloud on the Rising Sun (Exploits of the P-40). c. 1944.

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    LEYDENFROST, Alexander (1888-1961). Chennault's Flying Tiger Throws a Cloud on the Rising Sun (Exploits of the P-40). c. 1944. Oil on canvas depicting a P-40B attacking a Japanese military base, signed by Leydenfrost at bottom left (wear along edges, evidence of restoration). Visible area 29 × 22 in. Frame: 32 1/4 × 25 1/4 in. Alexander Leydenfrost was a Hungarian-American industrial designer and illustrator whose artwork during the Second World War brought the immediacy and drama of the conflict into the homes of millions of Americans. Throughout the war he produced dozens of images of American military prowess for Esquire magazine; this work was reproduced on page 160 of the April 1944 issue. Claire Lee Chennault (1893-1958) was an American military pilot who is best remembered today for organizing the First American Volunteer Group of the Republic of China Air Force, better known as the Flying Tigers. The Flying Tigers flew modified Curtiss P-40B Warhawk aircrafts which were marked with Chinese colors. A mere two weeks after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor Chennault's Flying Tigers became the first Americans to directly engage with Japanese fighters following Roosevelt's declaration of war when they engaged a squadron of Japanese planes on their way to raid Kunming; four of the ten Japanese fighters were shot down in the ensuing dogfight. This lot is located in Chicago.

    Freeman’s | Hindman
  • LEYDENFROST, Alexander (1888-1961). Skymaster's Christmas Mission: The C-54 Plays Santa Claus. c. 1943.
    Oct. 25, 2024

    LEYDENFROST, Alexander (1888-1961). Skymaster's Christmas Mission: The C-54 Plays Santa Claus. c. 1943.

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    LEYDENFROST, Alexander (1888-1961). Skymaster's Christmas Mission: The C-54 Plays Santa Claus. c. 1943. Oil on canvas of a C-54 Skymaster dropping care packages onto an Arctic base, signed by Leydenfrost at bottom right (very minor cracks and abrasions). Visible area 29 × 21 in. Frame: 32 1/4 × 24 1/4 in. Alexander Leydenfrost was a Hungarian-American industrial designer and illustrator whose artwork during the Second World War brought the immediacy and drama of the conflict into the homes of millions of Americans. Throughout the war he produced dozens of images of American military prowess for Esquire magazine; this work was reproduced on page 133 of the December 1943 issue. The Douglas C-54 Skymaster was a transport aircraft which, like the C-47 Skytrain, was originally a civilian aircraft whose design was modified for military use. It was famous for being one of the first aircraft to carry an American president, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and served similar roles for various diplomats throughout the Second World War. After the war it was deployed for use during the Berlin Airlift, carrying food and coal supplies into West Berlin during the Soviet blockade. This lot is located in Chicago.

    Freeman’s | Hindman
  • LEYDENFROST, Alexander (1888-1961). "Scratch one Flat Top" is the Flash, When a Grumman 'Avenger' Lets Fly. c. 1942.
    Oct. 25, 2024

    LEYDENFROST, Alexander (1888-1961). "Scratch one Flat Top" is the Flash, When a Grumman 'Avenger' Lets Fly. c. 1942.

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    LEYDENFROST, Alexander (1888-1961). "Scratch one Flat Top" is the Flash, When a Grumman 'Avenger' Lets Fly. c. 1942. Oil on canvas depicting an American plane flying away from an exploding enemy destroyer, signed by Leydenfrostat bottom right (very minor cracking). Visible area 29 × 21 in. Frame: 32 1/4 × 24 1/4 in. Alexander Leydenfrost was a Hungarian-American industrial designer and illustrator whose artwork during the Second World War brought the immediacy and drama of the conflict into the homes of millions of Americans. Throughout the war he produced dozens of iconic images depicting American military prowess for Esquire magazine; this work was reproduced on page 62 of the October 1942 issue. The Grumman TBF Avenger was initially developed for the United States Navy and Marine Corps, first seeing action during the Battle of Midway on 4-7 June 1942. Despite losing five of the six Avengers used during this battle it proved so effective at sinking enemy ships that it eventually became the most widely-used torpedo bomber during World War II. This lot is located in Chicago.

    Freeman’s | Hindman
  • ALEXANDER LEYDENFROST (1888-1961). THE HANFORD PLANT. charcoal and tempera
    Sep. 12, 2024

    ALEXANDER LEYDENFROST (1888-1961). THE HANFORD PLANT. charcoal and tempera

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    ALEXANDER LEYDENFROST (1888-1961). THE HANFORD PLANT. charcoal and tempera on paper 17 ¾ x 34 3⁄8 in. (45 x 87.3 cm.) (sight).

    Christie's
  • ALEXANDER LEYDENFROST (1888-1961). MISSILE INCEPTION OVER EASTERN UNITED ST
    Sep. 12, 2024

    ALEXANDER LEYDENFROST (1888-1961). MISSILE INCEPTION OVER EASTERN UNITED ST

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    ALEXANDER LEYDENFROST (1888-1961). MISSILE INCEPTION OVER EASTERN UNITED STATES. charcoal and tempera on paper 17 ¾ x 33 ¾ in. (45.1 x 85.7 cm.) (sight).

    Christie's
  • SEVEN ALEXANDER LEYDENFROST (BARON SANDOR LEIDENFROST HUNGARIAN-AMERICAN 1888-1961) STAMPS
    Apr. 27, 2024

    SEVEN ALEXANDER LEYDENFROST (BARON SANDOR LEIDENFROST HUNGARIAN-AMERICAN 1888-1961) STAMPS

    Est: $300 - $500

    SEVEN ALEXANDER LEYDENFROST (BARON SANDOR LEIDENFROST HUNGARIAN-AMERICAN 1888-1961) STAMPS seven printing stamps, engraving on steel on wood, one silk screen on steel on wood, each signed in stamp, dimensions: 13 x 11 cm (5 1/8 x 4 3/8 in.), 13 x 7 cm (5 1/8 x 2 3/4 in.) , 24 x 8 cm (9 1/2 x 3 1/8 in.), 16 x 5 cm (6 1/4 x 2 in.), 13 x 7 cm (5 1/8 x 2 3/4 in.), 14 x 4 cm (5 1/2 x 1 5/8 in.), 17 x 6 cm (6 3/4 x 2 3/8 in.)

    Shapiro Auctions LLC
  • ALEXANDER LEYDENFROST (BARON SANDOR LEIDENFROST HUNGARIAN-AMERICAN 1888-1961)
    Apr. 27, 2024

    ALEXANDER LEYDENFROST (BARON SANDOR LEIDENFROST HUNGARIAN-AMERICAN 1888-1961)

    Est: $1,400 - $1,800

    ALEXANDER LEYDENFROST (BARON SANDOR LEIDENFROST HUNGARIAN-AMERICAN 1888-1961) Ocean and Land View from Space, mid XX century mixed media on board 43 x 65 cm (17 x 25 5/8 in.) [sight] framed dimensions: 56 x 79 cm (22 x 31 1/8 in.) signed lower right

    Shapiro Auctions LLC
  • ALEXANDER LEYDENFROST (BARON SANDOR LEIDENFROST HUNGARIAN-AMERICAN 1888-1961)
    Apr. 27, 2024

    ALEXANDER LEYDENFROST (BARON SANDOR LEIDENFROST HUNGARIAN-AMERICAN 1888-1961)

    Est: $1,400 - $1,800

    ALEXANDER LEYDENFROST (BARON SANDOR LEIDENFROST HUNGARIAN-AMERICAN 1888-1961) Mountains and Lakes from Space, mid XX century mixed media on board 34.3 x 73.6 cm (13 1/2 x 29 in.) [sight] framed dimensions: 49 x 87 cm (19 1/4 x 34 1/4 in.) signed lower left

    Shapiro Auctions LLC
  • ALEXANDER LEYDENFROST (AMERICAN, 1888-1961).
    Apr. 16, 2023

    ALEXANDER LEYDENFROST (AMERICAN, 1888-1961).

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    Colonials Around a Tree Surrounded by Industrial Progress. Chalk with white gouache on board. Signed lower left. Provenance: Illustration House Inc, NYC- Sale 5/30/09. From a Larchmont, NY estate.

    Clarke Auction Gallery
  • Alexander Leydenfrost, (1888-1961), Surrealist plane landing, Mixed media on paper, Sight: 16.125" H x 20.25" W
    Feb. 28, 2023

    Alexander Leydenfrost, (1888-1961), Surrealist plane landing, Mixed media on paper, Sight: 16.125" H x 20.25" W

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    Alexander Leydenfrost (1888-1961) Surrealist plane landing Mixed media on paper Signed lower left: A. Leydenfrost

    John Moran Auctioneers
  • ALEXANDER LEYEDENFROST (1881-1961) Bomb over Bikini Atoll, Marshall Islands.
    Dec. 15, 2022

    ALEXANDER LEYEDENFROST (1881-1961) Bomb over Bikini Atoll, Marshall Islands.

    Est: $3,000 - $4,000

    ALEXANDER LEYEDENFROST (1881-1961) Bomb over Bikini Atoll, Marshall Islands. Oil on canvas. 660x610 mm; 26x24 inches, image. Signed "A Leydenfrost" in lower left image; laid into 42x40-inch handmade art frame. Leydenfrost was a Hungarian-born American industrial designer and illustrator who specialized in depicting photorealist aircraft and spaceships. He worked with Willy Pogány on his arrival in the United States, and then with Norman Bel Geddes, he helped design the 1939 World's Fair for General Motors, but his best known work was a series of pictures of warplanes painted during World War II.

    Swann Auction Galleries
  • ALEXANDER LEYEDENFROST (1881-1961) "The Axis Powers dividing up the World."
    Dec. 15, 2022

    ALEXANDER LEYEDENFROST (1881-1961) "The Axis Powers dividing up the World."

    Est: $600 - $900

    ALEXANDER LEYEDENFROST (1881-1961) "The Axis Powers dividing up the World." Cartoon or illustration for an unknown publication, circa 1940. Ink, charcoal, and wash on stiff paper. 200x270 mm; 7 3/4x10 3/4 inches, sheet. Unsigned.

    Swann Auction Galleries
  • Three Posters, Sculpture
    Sep. 09, 2021

    Three Posters, Sculpture

    Est: $100 - $200

    (20th century) After Alexander Leydenfrost (American, 1888-1961) Motor Boat Show January 18th, Grand Central Palace, New York, 1937, photo reproduction, with frame 46-5/8 x 30-3/8 in.; Tribal Stomp, Monterey, 1979, with frame 29 x 23-1/2 in.; Miracle on 34th Street, with frame 15-1/4 x 17-5/8 in.;˜Michael Garman (American, Born 1938), Charles Lindbergh, 1973, signed "Michael Garman 1973", metal clad or plated, patinated, 6-5/8 x 7-1/2 x 4-1/2 in.˜

    Brunk Auctions
  • Alexander Leydenfrost War Through the Ages Shell Advertisement
    Feb. 10, 2021

    Alexander Leydenfrost War Through the Ages Shell Advertisement

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    Alexander Leydenfrost (Hungarian-American, 1888-1961). Oil on canvas painting depicting a god of war or chieftain leading others into battle on a field in the foreground while modern, mid-century weapons and tanks are shown firing in the background. Signed along the lower left. This image was used in a 1940s Shell Industrial Lubricants advertisement. Unframed; height: 24 1/4 in x width: 33 in. Framed; height: 28 1/2 in x width: 37 1/2 in.

    Revere Auctions
  • Alex. Leydenfrost NY Lower Harbor from Space M/M
    May. 19, 2018

    Alex. Leydenfrost NY Lower Harbor from Space M/M

    Est: $600 - $900

    Alexander Leydenfrost, American born Hungary, 1888 - 1961, New York's Lower Harbor from Space, mixed media on board, signed.(MLEN5026)(TC)

    Litchfield Auctions
  • Alex. Leydenfrost, Mountains Lakes from Space M/M
    May. 19, 2018

    Alex. Leydenfrost, Mountains Lakes from Space M/M

    Est: $500 - $700

    Alexander Leydenfrost, American born Hungary, 1888 - 1961, Mountains and Lakes from Space, (possibly Canada) mixed media on board, signed.(MLEN5027A)(TC)

    Litchfield Auctions
  • Alex. Leydenfrost "Space" for LIFE 1955 M/M
    May. 19, 2018

    Alex. Leydenfrost "Space" for LIFE 1955 M/M

    Est: $300 - $500

    Alexander Leydenfrost, American born Hungary, 1888 - 1961, "Space" for LIFE 1955, mixed media on board, signed.(MLEN5030)(TC)

    Litchfield Auctions
  • Alex. Leydenfrost, Am. "Hawaii" for LIFE 1948 M/M
    May. 19, 2018

    Alex. Leydenfrost, Am. "Hawaii" for LIFE 1948 M/M

    Est: $400 - $600

    Alexander Leydenfrost, American born Hungary, 1888 - 1961, "Hawaii" for LIFE 1948, mixed media on board, signed.(MLEN5028)(TC)

    Litchfield Auctions
  • Alex. Leydenfrost, "Berlin" for LIFE, '48, M/M
    May. 19, 2018

    Alex. Leydenfrost, "Berlin" for LIFE, '48, M/M

    Est: $400 - $600

    Alexander Leydenfrost, American born Hungary, 1888 - 1961, "Berlin" (post WWII Divided City), for LIFE Magazine,1948, mixed media on board, signed.(MLEN5027B)(TC)

    Litchfield Auctions
  • Alex. Leydenfrost, "Hawaii" for LIFE 1948, M/M
    May. 19, 2018

    Alex. Leydenfrost, "Hawaii" for LIFE 1948, M/M

    Est: $400 - $600

    Alexander Leydenfrost, American born Hungary, 1888 - 1961, Taiwan/Formosa with Naval Maneuvers, for LIFE 1955/56, mixed media on board, signed.(MLEN5029)(TC)

    Litchfield Auctions
  • ALEXANDER LEYDENFROST (American, 1888-1961) Space Robot
    Jul. 31, 2013

    ALEXANDER LEYDENFROST (American, 1888-1961) Space Robot

    Est: $700 - $900

    ALEXANDER LEYDENFROST (American, 1888-1961) Space Robot and Distorted Man, probable interior pulp illustration Charcoal pencil on paper 7.25 x 12.25 in. (image) Not signed From the Jerry Weist Collection.

    Heritage Auctions
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