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"Woodstock Society of Chambers, " Important Art Colony Drawing, 1951
By John Pike
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An original ink drawing by John Pike, the well-known illustrator and watercolorist who was an
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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Drawings

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Paper

French Neoclassical Drawing Woman with Children Framed by the Medici Society
Located in Miami, FL
A playful neoclassical drawing of a woman with children framed by the Medici Society in London
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Antique 19th Century Drawings

Materials

Wood, Paper

Harold Hope Read (1881-1959) - Framed Pen and Ink Drawing, Society Nightlife
By Harold Hope Read
Located in Corsham, GB
drawing style. Through this style he conveys the opulence of the members of high-society he encountered
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Early 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Pen, Ink

'Breaking Waves', National Watercolor Society, American Watercolor Society
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
shoreline. A dramatic and animated work by this signature member of the American Watercolor Society and Vice
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1980s Post-Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Gouache, Laid Paper

Harold Hope Read (1881-1959) - Signed Pen and Ink Drawing, Society Ball
By Harold Hope Read
Located in Corsham, GB
A highly detailed and characterful study of high society figures in a grand interior. Laid to
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20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pen

Portrait of Elegant Young Society Lady In A Pink Blouse Exquisite Drawing
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of an Elegant Lady original watercolour painting on paper by Marjorie Schiele (1913-2008) *see notes below piece of paper is 14 x 10 inches In good condition, though with mi...
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Early 20th Century American Impressionist Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Crayon, Pencil

Portrait of Elegant Young Society Lady In Purple Stripey Top Exquisite Drawing
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of an Elegant Lady original watercolour painting on paper by Marjorie Schiele (1913-2008) *see notes below piece of paper is 14 x 10 inches In good condition, though with mi...
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Early 20th Century American Impressionist Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Crayon, Pencil

Portrait of a Lady - Scottish art early 20thC drawing society woman hat cameo
Located in London, GB
This is a fine circa 1910 pencil drawing of a Scottish society lady. Executed by one of the
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19th Century Realist Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Charcoal, Pencil

Russian, Art Deco early 20th Century drawing of cafe society in Istanbul, Turkey
By Vladimir Pavlovich Nechoumoff
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Vladimir Pavlovich Nechoumoff (Russian, c. 1900 – 1977) Café society in Istanbul pencil on paper 8
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil, Paper

The Worshipful Society of Apothecaries, Watercolour Window Design, Jane Gray
Located in London, GB
Worshipful Society of Apothecaries was founded in 1617, after breaking away from the Grocers’ Company
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Late 20th Century Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Primal Drawing IV
By Mark Pomilio
Located in Phoenix, AZ
discoveries in cloning and the life sciences interface with society. The six sided house form also has the
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2010s Abstract Geometric Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Charcoal, Archival Paper

Primal Drawing IV
H 41.75 in W 36.75 in D 1.75 in
Jean Cocteau Ink Drawing in Sepia - Defeated Toreador
By Jean Cocteau
Located in Phoenix, AZ
was elected a member of the Académie des Beaux-Arts and was a member of the Society of French Painters
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Vintage 1960s Drawings

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Paper

Royal Navy Ship Pencil Drawings by George Bryant Campion
Located in Downingtown, PA
), was a founding member of The New Watercolour Society (1834) and was Drawing Master of the royal
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Drawings

Materials

Paper

Framed Drawing by Mexican Artist José Luis Cuevas
By José Luis Cuevas
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pencil drawing on paper by José Luis Cuevas (Mexican, b.1934). Entitled "La Esperanza". The work
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Modern Drawings

Materials

Paper

Framed Drawing by Mexican Artist José Luis Cuevas
By José Luis Cuevas
Located in Atlanta, GA
the debasement of the human society with often shocking images. He is also known for being an advocate
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Modern Drawings

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Paper

Framed Drawing by Mexican Artist José Luis Cuevas
By José Luis Cuevas
Located in Atlanta, GA
controversial artist who is known for depicting the darker side of life and the debasement of the human society
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Vintage 1960s Mexican Modern Drawings

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Paper

Two Boxing Drawings by Anthony Sisti Circa 1930's
Located in Rochester, NY
Three drawings of boxers by Tony Sisti. Sisti was a master draftsman. With just a few lines he
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Mid-20th Century American Drawings

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Paper

Paddlesteamer drawing by Leslie Carr
By Leslie Carr
Located in London, GB
' exhibitions. Carr was a member of the Society of Marine Artists.
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20th Century Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Pencil

Three Sand Hill Cranes, Colored Pencil Drawing, Matted & Framed
Located in Chicago, IL
Paintings & Drawings, North Seas Gallery, Charlevoix, MI 1994 Paintings & drawings, Olbrich Botanic Center
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2010s American Modern Drawings

Materials

Paper

Framed Rococo melodramatic drawing of a Woman by Nicolas Lancret
Located in Leesburg, VA
A framed Rococo melodramatic European drawing of a Woman with her Back Turned by Nicolas Lancret
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Antique Early 18th Century French Rococo Drawings

Materials

Paint, Paper

Kingfisher, Colored Pencil Drawing with Blue, Orange, Brown, Matted & Framed
Located in Chicago, IL
plumage and brilliant colorings This drawing is matted and framed. Sylvia Beckman Kingfisher colored
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2010s American Modern Drawings

Materials

Paper

'Modernist Seascape', San Diego Watercolor Society, Dallas
By Robert Landry
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Diego Watercolor Society, Watercolor West.
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1960s American Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Paper

'Sisters Blushing', Lilies, National Watercolor Society
By M. E. 'Mike' Bailey
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
. This notable American watercolorist has served has President of the National Watercolor Society and is
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Drawings and Water...

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Watercolor, Laid Paper

"Nude Male with Upraised Arms, " Striking Midcentury Drawing by RISD Teacher
By Robert Lamb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stark and sensuous at the same time, this drawing was made by Robert Lamb in 1953, shortly after he
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Drawings

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Paper

'New England Harbor', Cazenovia Watercolor Society, Connecticut, Adirondacks
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
became a member of the Cazenovia Watercolor Society and started teaching at workshops. McCobb has
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1990s Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Laid Paper, Watercolor

'The Little Bandit', California Raccoon, National Watercolor Society
By Jack Bevier
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
. His works have been exhibited widely and with success including at the National Watercolor Society
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1980s Realist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gouache, Illustration Board

"Standing Male Nude, " Extraordinary Drawing for Boxer Sculptures by Cecil Howard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, featuring nude male figures, boxers and wrestlers, and it's clear that this drawing was made in connection
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Drawings

Materials

Paper

Original Drawing
By Thilo Maatsch
Located in London, GB
A lovely signed pen drawing in three colours by Thilo Maatsch. Artist: Thilo Maatsch Date: 1966
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1960s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Pencil, Color Pencil

Original Drawing
Original Drawing
H 19.3 in W 14.77 in D 0.79 in
White Bunny Drawing by Oleg Cassini for Playboy October 1979, Signed
By Oleg Cassini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
White Bunny Drawing by Oleg Cassini for Playboy October 1979, Signed. Illustration of a woman
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Mid-20th Century Italian Drawings

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Paper

Original Pastel Drawing "Le Pont de Passes Grilles" by George Wharton Edwards
By George Edwards
Located in San Diego, CA
Original pastel and graphite drawing "Le Pont de Passes Grilles" by George Wharton Edwards, circa
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Drawings

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Crayon

All about Eve. From the Art, culture & society series
By Manuel Santelices
Located in Miami Beach, FL
All about Eve, 2023 by Manuel Santelices From the Art, culture & society series Unframed Movies
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Water...

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Paper, Watercolor, Gouache

Technical Nautical Drawings Done by Rh Gibson in 1963 for Talbot Historical Scty
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Antique, original nautical blueprint drawings, a pair. Original, professional frames. 27"×13" is
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Vintage 1960s American American Classical Drawings

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Parchment Paper

Coastal Skip, Pencil Drawing by Laurence Dunn
By Laurence Dunn
Located in London, GB
Devon, where he practised drawing passing ships, and went on to study at the Central School of Art. He
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Late 20th Century Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Pencil

Coastal Tramp, Pencil Drawing by Laurence Dunn
By Laurence Dunn
Located in London, GB
Devon, where he practised drawing passing ships, and went on to study at the Central School of Art. He
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Late 20th Century Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Pencil

"Male Nude, Side View, " Ghostly Drawing for Boxer Sculptures by Cecil Howard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
drawing was made in connection to this series of sculptures. Howard was born in Canada and grew up in the
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Drawings

Materials

Paper

Black Welsh Cob. Wales Native Heritage Horse Breed Society.
By Elin Sian Blake
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
). Available for sale; this original charcoal drawing is by the contemporary Welsh artist Elin Sian Blake. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Realist Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Charcoal

Birch Ballet, Drawing, Pastels on Pastel Sandpaper
By Bob Palmerton
Located in Yardley, PA
-sized bed headboard. Birch Ballet was featured in the Great Lakes Pastel Society Member's Exhibit, at
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2010s Other Art Style Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

'Bijouterie, Tulle, France', French Village, Boise, National Watercolor Society
By Evelyne Brigeois
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
international awards including from the National Watercolor Society, the Detroit Institute of Arts, the Michigan
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1980s Photorealist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor, Laid Paper

French Art Deco Society Portrait, Beauty in a Hat
Located in Cotignac, FR
diplomas. In 1930, he received the silver medal from the Society of French Artists. He exhibited in 1932
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Crayon, Pastel

'Estuary at Sunset', Mendocino, California, American Watercolor Society, SWA
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
prizes, medals and juried awards, Nye exhibited widely and with success including at the Society of
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1970s Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor, Gouache, Laid Paper

'Carmel Mission', Santa Clara, California, Society Western Artists, Historical
By Henry Hank Volle
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
coast where he exhibited with success. He was also a member of the Santa Clara Watercolor Society and
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1970s Post-Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Laid Paper

'Coastal Breakers', Mid-century California, American Watercolor Society, CWS
By Arthur Irwin Riley
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
-time member of both the California Water Color Society and the American Watercolor Society
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1960s Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

'Windsurfers at Laguna Beach', National Academy, National Watercolor Society
By David Solomon (1976, American)
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Society. He has exhibited nationwide including at the National Academy of Art (New York) and the Festival
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1980s Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Watercolor

'Maine Coast', American Watercolor Society, Museum Fine Arts, Boston
By Laurence Sisson
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
. The youngest artist ever to be elected to membership of the American Watercolor Society, Laurence
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Early 2000s Contemporary Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor, Paper

Welder Merchant Ship, Ink Drawing by Laurence Dunn
By Laurence Dunn
Located in London, GB
depictions of ships. He grew up in Devon, where he practised drawing passing ships, and went on to study at
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Late 20th Century Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Ink, Watercolor

An Unusual Pencil Drawing of “Canton”, a Three-Masted Whaling Ship-at This Point
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An unusual pencil drawing of “Canton“ a three masted whaling ship by Harold Wyllie. New Bedford was
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Antique Early 1900s English Drawings

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Paper

Early 20th Century Pair of Spanish Erotic Pen and Ink with Wash Drawings
Located in Hudson, NY
satisfaction between consenting adults outside of traditional married life...catholic society especially. The
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Early 20th Century Spanish Drawings

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Wood, Paper

#2209F, David Jones, Contemporary drawing, Minimalist drawing, original art
Located in Deddington, GB
meditative life drawing by David Jones. A technique the artist has developed to create these beautifully
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21st Century and Contemporary Minimalist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink

'Birdwalk', Royal Society of Artists, Edinburgh Academy, Scotland, Palo Alto
By Thomas Guise
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
numerous prizes, medals and juried awards including the Award for Life Drawing (1947). Thomas Guise
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1960s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

'Spring Violets, English Cotswolds', Royal Society of British Artists, Dobunni
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
including at the Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolour, the Royal Society of British Artists, The
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Early 2000s Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor, Laid Paper

French 19th Century Romantic Period 1830s Paris Society Beauty Portrait
By Adele Grasset
Located in Norwich, GB
A astounding portrait of a society beauty by Adele Grasset (active ca 1830-1850). With an open face
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1830s Academic Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Charcoal, Gouache

High Society American Interior Painting Jeremiah Goodman Parlor Ballroom Crest
By Jeremiah Goodman
Located in New York, NY
society interior Genre/ballroom scenes of the weatlhy upper class The attached watercolor for sale
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1930s Realist Interior Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

American Woman Artist Society Doyenne Polly Kraft Large Watercolor Painting
By Polly Kraft
Located in Surfside, FL
Polly Kraft American (1928-2017) Umbrella Still Life (1984) watercolor on paper signed lower right 29 1/2 x 41 1/2 inches frame dimensions: 33 x 45 1/4 x 1 1/2 inches, wood frame wit...
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20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

'Harvest Time', Royal Birmingham Society of Artists, London Royal Academy
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Society of Artists, the Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool and at London's Royal Academy, among numerous
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1930s Academic Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Illustration Board, Gouache, Watercolor

"Incantation" Graphite Drawing
By Mary Carroll
Located in Denver, CO
Mary Carroll's (US based) "Incantation" is an original, handmade graphite drawing that depicts a
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2010s Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ballpoint Pen, Graphite

'Industrial Landscape in Blue', California, Marin Society of Artists, Nassau
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Community College, New York 1991; Marin Society of Artists, California, Auction 2006
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1990s Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gouache, Paper

'Taos', American Watercolor Society, Chouinard, New York, Art Student's League
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
awards. He is well listed on IMDB. He was also an elected member of the American Watercolor Society and
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1950s American Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gouache, Paper, Watercolor

A view of the Park. From the Art, culture & society series
By Manuel Santelices
Located in Miami Beach, FL
A view of the Park, 2024 by Manuel Santelices From the Art, culture & society series Ink and
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Water...

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Paper, Ink, Watercolor

Drawing School #1
By Richard Royce
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork "Drawing School" 2013 is a ink and ink wash drawing on paper, by noted American
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Late 20th Century Realist Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink

Drawing School #1
Drawing School #1
H 21 in W 17 in D 0.65 in
Mustang Horse Drawing
By Laurence Sisson
Located in Soquel, CA
Society of America.
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Late 20th Century American Impressionist Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Paper, Permanent Marker

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Society Drawing For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate society drawing for your needs in our varied inventory. In our selection of items, you can find Impressionist examples as well as a Contemporary version. If you’re looking for a society drawing from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. On 1stDibs, the right society drawing is waiting for you and the choices span a range of colors that includes gray, brown, beige and blue. There have been many interesting society drawing examples over the years, but those made by Harold Hope Read, Thomas Guise, Beverly Fields, Evelyne Brigeois and Morgan O'Hara are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. These artworks were handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in paint, watercolor and paper.

How Much is a Society Drawing?

The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — a society drawing in our inventory may begin at $335 and can go as high as $8,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,625.