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French Contemporary Art by Pascal Plazanet - Provençale No. 20
Located in Paris, IDF
pigment, an ancient drawing tool used by architects before the arrival of the CAD. There are several lead
Category

1990s Academic Vintage Drawing Tools

Materials

Canvas, Watercolor

French Contemporary Art by Pascal Plazanet - Place des Vosges
Located in Paris, IDF
ancient drawing tool used by architects before the arrival of the CAD. There are several lead or tip
Category

1990s Academic Vintage Drawing Tools

Materials

Paper, Ink

Large Charcoal Drawing by Jim Dine, 1974
By Jim Dine
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A large charcoal and wash "Untitled" drawing from 1974, signed and dated. Measuring 11
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1970s American Modern Vintage Drawing Tools

Turbulent Communication Computer Aided Graphic Drawing by Artist Aldo Giorgini
By Aldo Giorgini
Located in Lafayette, IN
This is a rare original "artist's proof" computer-aided drawing by graphic artist Aldo Giorgini
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drawing Tools

"Half Nude Man at Rest, " Important Drawing of Black Worker by De Erdelyi
By Francis De Erdely 2
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, this drawing by Francis De Erdelyi gives a hint of his important influence on a generation of
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Drawing Tools

Materials

Charcoal, Paper

Todd Siler Original Surrealist Drawing
By Todd Siler
Located in Larchmont, NY
, multi-purpose learning tools for education and business, such as the Think Like a Genius Program for
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Vintage Drawing Tools

Materials

Paper, Pen

Monochromatic Abstract Graphite Drawing of Large Pots
By Janice Redman
Located in Houston, TX
bottom of the garden. The rest of my family has worked in the wool mills or steel industry, making tools
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1980s Modern Vintage Drawing Tools

Materials

Paper, Graphite

Untitled- Portrait. Pencil or archival paper drawing - Framed
By Celso José Castro Daza
Located in Miami Beach, FL
in. W Framed: 58 H x 41 in. W 2 in. D Drawing on paper is his basic work tool, some are sketches
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1990s Contemporary Vintage Drawing Tools

Materials

Pencil, Archival Paper

Mid Century Modern Realist Watercolor Still-Life with Toothbrush & Tool
By Claude Buck
Located in Soquel, CA
movement whose headquarters were in Chicago. Buck taught drawing and painting at the Chicago Academy of
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Mid-20th Century American Realist Vintage Drawing Tools

Materials

Watercolor, Paper

Painter - Original Pencil Drawing by 20th Century French Artist
Located in Roma, IT
Painter is a beautiful original pencil drawing on ivory-colored paper, realized by an anonymous
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Vintage Drawing Tools

Materials

Pencil

ELLSBERG - PENTAGON PAPERS TRIAL - Original Drawing - Leonard Weinglass Attorney
Located in Santa Monica, CA
-- but with colored pencils and sketchpads as his tools. He tried to capture the emotions in the
Category

1970s Modern Vintage Drawing Tools

Materials

Ink

Surrealist Drawing of a Mythological Figure by Todd Siler
By Todd Siler
Located in Larchmont, NY
, multi-purpose learning tools for education and business, such as the Think Like a Genius Program for
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Vintage Drawing Tools

Materials

Paper, Pen

"Mighty Resignation" Black and White Contemporary Drawing by Mac Mechem
Located in Pasadena, CA
This Mac Mechem's drawing features a seated nude man draped in a small loincloth. Sitting in a wood
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Vintage Drawing Tools

Materials

Carbon Pencil

NYC School Abstract Expressionist Russian-American Painter Pastel Drawing
Located in Surfside, FL
Abstract Artwork (drawing or rubbing) laid on a New Years card. Provenance: Virginia Field, Arts
Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Vintage Drawing Tools

Materials

Pastel, Crayon

Monochromatic Still Life Drawing of Stacked Bowls
By Janice Redman
Located in Houston, TX
Monochromatic abstract still life drawing by Janice Redman. The piece depicts what appears to be a
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1990s Abstract Vintage Drawing Tools

Materials

Pencil, Paper, Graphite

"Horse in Desert with Teepee & Branches (Double Sided)", ink drawing
By Miguel Castro Leñero
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Horse in Desert with Teepee & Branches" is an original ink drawing on handmade Amate paper by
Category

1990s Expressionist Vintage Drawing Tools

Materials

Ink, Handmade Paper

Milk Publicity - Drawing in China Ink on Transfer Paper - 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
through the aesthetic visual tool of drawing, it is characterized by its unique and delicate transfer
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20th Century Modern Vintage Drawing Tools

Materials

Ink

Beachcomber with Clam Rake - Line Drawing Landscape in Ink on Paper
By Laurence Sisson
Located in Soquel, CA
Beachcomber - Line Drawing Landscape in Ink on Paper Bold landscape line drawing by listed Maine
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Late 20th Century American Impressionist Vintage Drawing Tools

Materials

Paper, Permanent Marker

"Teacher (The Echo, Milwaukee Normal)" original ink drawing by Sylvia Spicuzza
By Sylvia Spicuzza
Located in Milwaukee, WI
In this drawing, Sylvia Spicuzza presents us with something of a self portrait, showing an
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1940s Modern Vintage Drawing Tools

Materials

Ink, Pencil

"Water Garden 13, " Realistic Flora Pastel Drawing signed by Victoria Ryan
By Victoria Ryan
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Water Garden 13" is an original pastel drawing on paper by Victoria Ryan. The artist signed the
Category

1990s Contemporary Vintage Drawing Tools

Materials

Pastel

"Plow Horses" Double-sided Ink Drawing on Handmade Paper by Miguel Castro Leñero
By Miguel Castro Leñero
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Plow Horses" is an original ink drawing on handmade amate paper by Miguel Castro Leñero. The
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1990s Contemporary Vintage Drawing Tools

Materials

Ink, Handmade Paper

"Whale in a Sea of Symbols, " Drawing on Handmade Paper by Miguel Castro Leñero
By Miguel Castro Leñero
Located in Milwaukee, WI
, taking control of graphical representations of animals, clouds, tools or plants that find in documents
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1990s Contemporary Vintage Drawing Tools

Materials

Charcoal, Ink, Handmade Paper

Jim M Wispinski, 'Inner Harbor Stroll', Framed Watercolors, Canada, C.1980's
Located in Chatham, ON
watercolor paintings on paper - contained in a vintage dark grey painted wood frame with glass and tooled
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Late 20th Century Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drawing Tools

Materials

Paint

Original Vintage Abstract Black and White Woodcut by Vide Jansson, Framed, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
tools and cut from monolithic blocks with hammered dowels and nails. His public works include wooden
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Drawing Tools

Materials

Paper

Andre Derain Etching signed in pencil
By Andre Darin
Located in Hudson, NY
sanctioned exhibit of official art. He was extensively used by the party as a propaganda tool and after the
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1950s French Vintage Drawing Tools

Materials

Paper

Andre Derain Etching signed in pencil
Andre Derain Etching signed in pencil
H 25.25 in W 18.5 in D 1 in
DREAMFIELDS I: PINK, Hand Drawn Lithograph, Pastel Abstract Drawing
By Sybil Kleinrock
Located in Union City, NJ
rubbing it in with pencils, crayons, chalks or other drawing tools. It was already commonly used in
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1980s Contemporary Vintage Drawing Tools

Materials

Lithograph

St Mary’s Church, Sullington, Watercolour Stained Glass Window Design, Jane Gray
Located in London, GB
’ tools, peacock feathers from the peacocks in the neighbouring Manor House who often joined the church
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Vintage Drawing Tools

Materials

Watercolor

French Contemporary Art by Pascal Plazanet - Provencale No. 6
Located in Paris, IDF
pigment, an ancient drawing tool used by architects before the arrival of the CAD. There are several lead
Category

1990s Academic Vintage Drawing Tools

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

French Contemporary Art by Pascal Plazanet - Provencale No. 11
Located in Paris, IDF
pigment, an ancient drawing tool used by architects before the arrival of the CAD. There are several lead
Category

1990s Academic Vintage Drawing Tools

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

French Contemporary Art by Pascal Plazanet - Chateau de Foix
Located in Paris, IDF
ancient drawing tool used by architects before the arrival of the CAD. There are several lead or tip
Category

1990s Academic Vintage Drawing Tools

Materials

Paper, Ink

French Contemporary Art by Pascal Plazanet - Provencale No. 12
Located in Paris, IDF
pigment, an ancient drawing tool used by architects before the arrival of the CAD. There are several lead
Category

1990s Academic Vintage Drawing Tools

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

Vintage Draughtsman's Set, German, Drawing Instruments, Tools, Richter Pracision
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage draughtsman's set. A German, nickel silver drawing instrument set by E.O. Richter
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drawing Tools

Materials

Nickel

Soviet Ukraine Period Mid-20th Century.Three Generations of Metal Workers.
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
). Available for sale; this original charcoal drawing is from the mid-20th century Soviet Era. The drawing is
Category

Mid-20th Century Vintage Drawing Tools

Materials

Paper, Charcoal

Vintage Scholar's Drawing Set, French, Brass, Draughtsman's Tools, Circa 1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage scholar's drawing set. A French, brass case of draughtsman's tools, dating to the
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drawing Tools

Materials

Brass

Getting Ready for the Revolution - Learning How to Ride in the Subway
By Adolf Arthur Dehn
Located in Fairlawn, OH
notice us affixed to the backing board of the frame Note: A drawing intended or used in the publication
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1930s American Modern Vintage Drawing Tools

Materials

Oil Crayon

Eileen Lake
By Adolf Arthur Dehn
Located in Fairlawn, OH
drawings of people in cafes, streets, and parks, which while mostly executed in his studio, were based on
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1930s American Realist Vintage Drawing Tools

Materials

Oil Crayon

Vintage Drawing Instrument Set, German, Draughtsman's Tools, Schcenner, C.1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage drawing instrument set. A German, nickel draughtsman's tool case by Schcenner
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drawing Tools

Materials

Nickel

Industrial Working Man WPA Social Realism Mid 20th Century Modern American Scene
By Jo Cain
Located in New York, NY
- 2003) Man with a Tool 39 ¾ x 38 ¼ inches Gouache on paper c. 1930s Signed lower left and lower right
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1930s American Realist Vintage Drawing Tools

Materials

Paper, Gouache

"Untitled, " Two Ink on Japon Nacre Paper pieces signed by Miguel Castro Lenero
By Miguel Castro Leñero
Located in Milwaukee, WI
These two ink drawings on Japon Nacre paper by Miguel-Castro Leñero are sold as a pair. They depict
Category

1990s Expressionist Vintage Drawing Tools

Materials

Laid Paper, Ink

"Giraffe, " Ink on handmade Amate paper initialed by Miguel Castro Leñero
By Miguel Castro Leñero
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Giraffe" is an original ink drawing on handmade Amate paper initialed by the artist Miguel-Castro
Category

1990s Vintage Drawing Tools

Materials

Handmade Paper, Ink

Horses Leaving the Barn
By Adolf Dehn
Located in Fairlawn, OH
drawings of people in cafes, streets, and parks, which while mostly executed in his studio, were based on
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1940s American Realist Vintage Drawing Tools

Materials

Watercolor

Dexter's Choice, State II, signed mixed media watercolor (unique variant) Framed
By Larry Zox
Located in New York, NY
following decade, including using squeegees and other large tools. With these means, he moved away from
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1990s Color-Field Vintage Drawing Tools

Materials

Crayon, Oil, Watercolor, Monoprint, Mixed Media, Graphite

Vintage Drawing Set, German, Architect, Cartographer, Tools, Lotter, circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage technical drawing set. A German, silver nickel set of architect or cartographer's
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Mid-20th Century German Vintage Drawing Tools

Materials

Nickel

Abstract Expressionist Watercolor Fiery Sky
By Murray Hantman
Located in Surfside, FL
service and instead contributed to the nation’s defense by working as a designer in a tool shop (an
Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Vintage Drawing Tools

Materials

Watercolor

Untitled
By John Button
Located in New York, NY
Button taught), as well as personal acquaintances. Tim Dlugos writes: “The setting and the artist’s tools
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1970s Realist Vintage Drawing Tools

Materials

Graphite, Paper

Untitled
Untitled
H 13.5 in W 10.5 in
"Turtle, Desert & Pitcher, " Ink on Handmade Paper signed by Miguel Castro Leñero
By Miguel Castro Leñero
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Turtle, Desert & Pitcher" is an original ink drawing on handmade amate paper by Miguel Castro
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1990s Contemporary Vintage Drawing Tools

Materials

Ink, Handmade Paper

"Fishing Boat, " Ink & Charcoal on Handmade Paper signed by Miguel Castro Leñero
By Miguel Castro Leñero
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Fishing Boat" is an original ink and charcoal drawing on handmade amate paper by Miguel Castro
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1990s Contemporary Vintage Drawing Tools

Materials

Charcoal, Handmade Paper, Ink

"Sheep, Rabbit in Desert, " Ink on Handmade Paper signed by Miguel Castro Leñero
By Miguel Castro Leñero
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Sheep, Rabbit in Desert" is an original ink drawing on handmade amate paper by Miguel Castro
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1990s Contemporary Vintage Drawing Tools

Materials

Ink, Handmade Paper

"Dog & Horse in Landscape on Mountain Top, " Ink on Paper by Miguel Castro Leñero
By Miguel Castro Leñero
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Dog & Horse in Landscape on Mountain Top" is an original ink drawing on handmade amate paper by
Category

1990s Contemporary Vintage Drawing Tools

Materials

Ink, Handmade Paper

Untitled #187
By John Button
Located in New York, NY
the artist’s tools are as stripped down as the models: a naked man, a pencil, and a sheet of paper
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1960s Realist Vintage Drawing Tools

Materials

Paper, Graphite

Untitled
By John Button
Located in New York, NY
Button taught), as well as personal acquaintances. Tim Dlugos writes: “The setting and the artist’s tools
Category

1960s Realist Vintage Drawing Tools

Materials

Graphite, Paper

Untitled
H 13.5 in W 10.25 in
Untitled #238
By John Button
Located in New York, NY
artist’s tools are as stripped down as the models: a naked man, a pencil, and a sheet of paper. Button
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Late 20th Century Realist Vintage Drawing Tools

Materials

Graphite, Paper

Untitled
By John Button
Located in New York, NY
), as well as personal acquaintances. Tim Dlugos writes: “The setting and the artist’s tools are as
Category

1970s Realist Vintage Drawing Tools

Materials

Paper, Graphite

Untitled
Untitled
H 10.5 in W 13.5 in
Untitled #177
By John Button
Located in New York, NY
the artist’s tools are as stripped down as the models: a naked man, a pencil, and a sheet of paper
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1970s Realist Vintage Drawing Tools

Materials

Paper, Graphite

Untitled #257
By John Button
Located in New York, NY
the artist’s tools are as stripped down as the models: a naked man, a pencil, and a sheet of paper
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1970s Realist Vintage Drawing Tools

Materials

Paper, Graphite

"Fisherman in Boat, " Ink on Japon Nacre Paper signed by Miguel Castro Leñero
By Miguel Castro Leñero
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Fisherman in Boat" is an original ink drawing on japon nacre paper by Miguel Castro Leñero. The
Category

1990s Contemporary Vintage Drawing Tools

Materials

Ink

"Jumping Horse, " Ink on Handmade Paper signed by Miguel Castro Leñero
By Miguel Castro Leñero
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Jumping Horse" is an original ink drawing on handmade amate paper by Miguel Castro Leñero. The
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1990s Contemporary Vintage Drawing Tools

Materials

Ink, Handmade Paper

"Land, Sea & Sky, " Ink on Handmade Paper signed by Miguel Castro Leñero
By Miguel Castro Leñero
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Land, Sea & Sky" is an original ink drawing on handmade amate paper by Miguel Castro Leñero. The
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1990s Contemporary Vintage Drawing Tools

Materials

Ink, Handmade Paper

"Woman Milking a Cow" Ink on Handmade Amate Paper signed by Miguel Castro Leñero
By Miguel Castro Leñero
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Woman Milking a Cow" is an original ink painting/drawing on handmade amate paper by Miguel Castro
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1990s Abstract Vintage Drawing Tools

Materials

Ink, Handmade Paper

"Animal Climbing a Mountain, " Ink on Handmade Paper by Miguel Castro Leñero
By Miguel Castro Leñero
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Animal Climbing A Mountain" is an original ink drawing on handmade amate paper by Miguel-Castro
Category

1990s Vintage Drawing Tools

Materials

Handmade Paper, Ink

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Vintage Drawing Tools For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of vintage drawing tools is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of paper, fabric and wool, all vintage drawing tools available were constructed with great care. Vintage drawing tools have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of vintage drawing tools to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, industrial and modern vintage drawing tools are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made vintage drawing tools over the years, but those made by Jim Dine, Aldo Giorgini and Cees Brokke are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Vintage Drawing Tools?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,875, while they’re typically $95 on the low end and $195,636 highest priced.
Questions About Vintage Drawing Tools
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    Jim Dine drew tools for several reasons. He believes that tools connect humans with the past, and he is interested in capturing the history of humanity through the tools used by previous generations in his art. In addition, tools hold personal significance for Dine, whose family owned a hardware store in Cincinnati, Ohio. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Jim Dine art.