H. Walter ‘Ilonka’ Vintage Print
Posted: May 14, 2011 Filed under: Mass Market Art | Tags: 60s, Carmen, H. Walter, mass market art, Melanie, mid century modern, picture, retro print, Torino, vintage print, Women 14 Comments »On all of our trips (bar one) we’ve come back with a semi-naked lady… Usually to be found languishing on the back seat of the car, showing off her attributes to all and sundry who may peer into the back seat. The last roadtrip was no exception: this time we brought back not one, not two but three sultry-looking females. Oh, it makes you go all a-flutter…
H. Walter 'Ilonka' print
I’ll let you into a secret… we actually bought two of these! It took me a while to convince Aidan to even buy the first one. I’m not sure why… have you seen her?! Anyway, I’m glad we did as we’ve sold one to Wowie Zowie and kept one for ourselves. So, if you’re a bit keen on Ilonka, get yourself down to Wowie Zowie in Chorlton, Manchester (opposite the Unicorn Grocery store).
If you look at my post about Melanie earlier in the week, you’ll notice that the sticker is the same so they must have been sold at the same shop or department store. I’d pay a fair amount of money for a catalogue of that era from that store!
I’ve tried researching H. Walter and ‘Ilonka’ print, but just can’t seem to find anything. Perhaps it’s a one-off? What I have found was this:
'Carmen' by Torino
I found this at the Tretchikoff.au website. Startlingly similar, no? A bit like the Tina/Nina similarities by J. H. Lynch and Van der Syde. Unfortunately, without being able to find anything more about either artist, I’ve got little chance of finding out which picture came first.
Perhaps I should rename this post ‘Sexy Saturday’ in honour of these two foxy ladies? It’s enough to get you all hot under the collar…
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i have also this picture but my pic have the name ilomka
how much get you for it.
and have you more informations about the artist?
Hello, unfortunately I’ve not been able to find out anything more about it. I’ve never sold it, so I don’t know the value of it. If I do find anything more about it, I will post it up here. Thanks for your comment
Emma
my hubby to find Ilonka yesterday….
The printing done by H. Walter what you guys refer to ‘llonka’ is a painting of a VERY WELL KNOWN FAMOUS mexican actress her name is Maria Felix. She can be compared to the Madonna in 80′s who changed the music market. Well Dona Maria Felix was the Mexican Madonna. of the black & white early Mexican movies. That alone makes the painting worth $$$$.
Cathy
questions regarding maria felix email me @ catiriarodriguez@aol.com SUBJEST Maria Felix
That’s great information, thanks very much for taking the time to share it. Off to Google her now! Emma x
I purchased a Ilonka today in Germany at a flea market. So I guess our paintings aren’t a one off :-/
I found this posting while searching for the Artist
How much you paid for “ilonka”? Someone in slovakia want To sell it for 500 €.
I’ve never paid more than about ten Euros for it. I think they’re probably trying it on a bit for that price, to be honest! Emma
I own this Ilonka and have it hanging over my staircase.
I have the same painting, been researching & glad I found these post(s)!!!!!!!!!! I love love love it. I bought it from a flea market when I was 11 yrs old, im now 38. it’s hanging in my living room over my antique sofa….#classic
Hello, my parents have had the painting for 30+ years. Do you have a site to research the artist H. Walter…do you know the value of the painting? Thanks so much.
My husband and I have this same painting in a frame. The painting was given to him by his dad. We have also tried to look the H. Walter up and find this painting. If you find anything on this painting, feel free to email me. Thanks