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Period: Mid-20th Century
"Seated Man, Two Positions", Drawing of Half-Nude Male Figure by Ulen, 1930s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautifully and sensitively drawn by Paul Ulen, this single sheet includes two images of a half-nude male figure, seated and reclining, wearing loose worker pants and sporting a fashionable 1930s haircut. In each case, the figure's strong, muscular body is expressed in tones of light and shadow, confidently drawn in pencil. The gridded background suggests that the figures were studies for a larger wall mural, and indeed, a major mural-esque painting by Ulen, "Bricklayer at Rest," perhaps depicting the same model, is also available from Renaissance Man Antiques...
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American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

Fabulous drawing of Méharistes on dromedaries by Paul Jouve, circa 1931
Located in Paris, FR
Fabulous drawing of Méharistes on dromedaries by Paul Jouve. Paul Jouve was a French illustrator and sculptor, captivated by animals from a young age, exploring them at the Museum a...
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French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

Carlo of Hollywood "Jazz Band" Watercolor Painting
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Very rare Carlo of Hollywood Mid-Century watercolor painting featuring a full jazz band with an array of musical instruments and scrolling music notes. The painting comes in the orig...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

J.Casas Drawing, circa 1960 *medidas
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Artwork by j.Casas Drawing In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use. 
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Spanish Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Wood, Paper

Vintage Framed Picture, Chinese, Ink on Paper, Artwork, After Tang Dynasty, 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage framed picture. A Chinese, ink on paper artwork after the Tang Dynasty original by Han Gan (c.715-781), dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950. Fascinating mid-century reproduction of an ancient Chinese artwork Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout Presented in a quality, later wooden frame behind clear, bright glass Quality ink on paper with hand painted horse coats...
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Chinese Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Wood, Paper

Modern Watercolor Female Portrait
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
ST/736 - Watercolor and tempera modern female portrait: simple but unusual. An interesting item..., simply to frame.
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French Aesthetic Movement Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

Vintage Boho 1930s Pencil Sketch of Man
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic vintage Boho pencil sketch. A stunning rendering of a nude male in a reclining pose. Beautiful matted and framed. Acquired from a Palm Beach collector.
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Bohemian Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Wood

Jean Crawford Adams Original Charcoal Drawing - Chicago Industrial Subject
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Original charcoal drawing by Chicago artist Jean Crawford Adams (1884-1972) The work is signed in pencil lower left and is in excellent condition. This is a working drawing, most lik...
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Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

Vintage Boho Original Pencil Sketch of a Mans Legs
Located in west palm beach, FL
Vintage Boho Original Pencil Sketch of a Man's legs. A chic 1934 study in pencil with a flash of yellow. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
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American Bohemian Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Original Figurative Watercolor by Anne Marie Persov, 1964
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Original Figurative Watercolor by Anne Marie Persov, 1964. Original figurative watercolor by Laguna Beach Artist Anne Marie Persov, 1964. Acquired from the artists private collecti...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

Lucien Philippe Morett Water Color on Paper 'Parisian Beach' Circa 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lucien Philippe Moretti Water Color on Paper 'Parisian Beach' Circa 1950 signed bottom right hand side L.P Moretti, Dimensions Height: 19 3/4" Width: 24 3/8"
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French Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

Gerda Åkesson, Swedish artist. Oil pastel on paper. Ballerina. Ca 1960
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Gerda Åkesson (1909-1992), Swedish artist. Oil pastel on paper. Ballerina. Modernist style. Approximately from the 1960s. Signed. In perfect condition. Visible dimensions: 56.0 cm x ...
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Swedish Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

Figurative Etching by Ann Marie Persov, 1960
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Figurative Etching by Ann Marie Persov, 1960. Framed in original floating glass frame, this beautiful figurative aquatint etching is a great size for any intimate space. Ms. Persov...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

Set of Three Architectural Drawings by Carl G. Bergsten, c.1930
Located in New York, NY
Set of three architectural furniture drawings by the Sweedish arquitect Carl G. Bergsten. Circa 1930. Pencil on paper. Dimenssions: WITH FRAME Motto Gesundheit: W 31.5" x H 23.75" ...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

Enigmatic Monochrome Black and White Ink Drawing
Located in Pasadena, CA
Original monochrome drawing from 1963 to be approached as a walk into a mental landscape. The painter's signature does not allow us to identify him. There is in this work a non-figur...
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

Jørgen Høvelskov: Competition entries, two boards of sketches of furniture 1966
Located in London, GB
Two competition entries with sketches of various pieces of furniture. One named “skiftespor” - changing lanes. Made for the furniture competition in connection with the Copenhagen ca...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Hardwood

Pastel drawing by Edvard Andersson, Komposition
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Edvard Andersson, Komposition Pastel drawing The work is signed by the artist Work dimensions 63/49 Unframed work Edvard Andersson (1891 - 1967) was a Swedish artist. In 1918, at th...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

Vintage Guidette Carbonell Drawing for "Halte Garderie de Venton", France, 1968
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Guidette Carbonell France, Vintage Drawing for the project “Halte garderie de Venton, Val-de-Marne, France, 1968” Provenance: Galerie Anne Sophie Duval...
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European Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

Jankel Adler Erotic Work on Paper of a Couple on a Bench - Graphite and Gouache
Located in London, GB
As an artist Jankel Adler personified the European avant-garde in Britain in the 1940s, becoming a central figure in the art worlds of Glasgow and then London. Though born in Poland,...
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British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

Don Swann (1889-1954) Original Etching Limited Editon
Located in Clermont, FL
Limited edition original etching by American artist Don Swann (1889-1954). Titled a "A Spring Shower", piece was etched onto copper plates prior to printing....
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American American Classical Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Copper

Large Original Drawing by Gio Ponti for Touring Carrozzeria Milan, 1952
Located in Dronten, NL
Important drawing by Gio Ponti of the Diamante line for Touring Carrozzeria Milan, documented in "Gio Ponti" "L'Arte si innamora dell'industria" by Ugo La Pietra, page 254-255. Ponti...
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Italian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

1964 Vintage Elaine Donenfeld Lion Tamer Portrait Pen & Ink Drawing Framed
Located in Dayton, OH
A creative portrait drawing by Elaine Donenfeld from 1964. The ink drawing is on paper and features a circus lion tamer in B + W with pet. Signed lower right. Framed in green and mat...
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Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

Portrait Drawing in Pencil of Young Woman
Located in Seguin, TX
Pencil on paper drawing of young woman with scarf. Signed Elliott lower right corner. Unframed, age toning.
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American Rustic Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

Genichiro Inokuma (Japanese 1902-1993) Original Gouache and Ink Drawing
Located in Sharon, CT
A gouache and ink "Abstract Expressionist" drawing. Important modern Japanese artist, exhibited in MOMA's 1966: "The New Japanese Painting and S...
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Japanese Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

Vintage Historical Architectural Landscape Etchings - Original Set of 4, Framed
Located in Cookeville, TN
Beautiful & rare complementary collection of 4 Antique Historical etchings in matching frames by 4 different respected artists. 3 etchings signed in pencil. 1) Titled "Dinkelsbuhl ...
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European Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Yves Saint Laurent Original Pencil Croquis
Located in Riverdale, NY
Rare Yves Saint Laurent Original Pencil Croquis from the 1960's. Gifted to an American business partner who help to launch YSL Rive Gauche ...
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French Other Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

Jared French Portrait Sketch of Chuck Howard
Located in Savannah, GA
Jared French (American, 1905-1988) Portrait sketch of Chuck Howard pencil on paper signed and titled in margin: Charles Howard Feb. 12, 1950 … by ...
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American Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper, Glass, Wood

Design For Stained Glass Windows, Water Colour/ Mixed Technology, Alfred Seidel
Located in London, England
Design For Stained Glass Windows, Water Colour/ Mixed Technology, Alfred Seidel Signed, 1/7 Measurements (Framed): Height: 57.6 cm Width: 75.9 cm
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Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paint

Wade Reynolds Portrait Drawing
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Drawing by American artist Wade Reynolds. Known mostly for his figure paintings and drawings, this piece falls right in line with his style. The portrait of a man on paper with penci...
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Crayon

Willy Eisenschitz Original pastel
Located in Encino, CA
Willy Eisenschitz, "Provence View", "Paysage de Provence" Pastel on paper Measures: H 23" 1/2 x 30" 1/2 x 1/2" with frame H 17" 3/4 x 23" 3/4 (visibl...
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Austrian Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

Japanese folding screen
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Japanese folding screen in 4 parts. Painted on silk with herons in a landscape.
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Japanese Other Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

"Reclining Male Nude", Important Drawing by Edward Wolfe, Duncan Grant's Circle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This important, beautifully rendered drawing of a reclining male nude figure was made by Edward Wolfe, who was born in South Africa but spent much of his career in Great Britain in the company of Duncan Grant and other celebrated gay artists. A year after arriving in England in 1916, Roger Fry invited Wolfe to join the Omega Workshops, where he painted and designed furniture with strong colors influenced by the Fauvist movement. Wolfe connected to Grant and the Bloomsbury Group...
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British Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

Peaceful Sheep Herding Scene within Art Deco Frame.Possibly 30s Vintage Hardware
Located in Seattle, WA
Peaceful Sheep Herding Scene within Art Deco Frame.Possibly 30s with Vintage Hardware. Dimensions. 13 W ; 1 D ; 18 1/2 H
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Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Wood

Mid-Century Sheldon Shelly Fink Etching on Paper Titled Paper Crown, circa 1966
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Sheldon Shelly Fink Etching on Paper Titled Paper Crown, Mid-Century Art Etching on paper, signed, numbered and titled in pencil. Artists proof circa 1966. This particular piece has been framed in a wood frame with gold highlights. Wonderful addition for any collector of Sheldon Fink...
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Wood, Paper

Two Male Nudes by Anthony Sisti Circa 1930's
Located in Rochester, NY
Two male nude studies by Tony Sisti. Sisti was a master draftsman. With just a few lines he captures the moment. Sisti was a professional boxer and an accomplished artist. A long-...
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North American Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

"St. George and the Dragon, " Art Deco Drawing with Male Nude by Goor
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This dramatic drawing of St. George and the dragon was executed in 1954 by Gaston Goor, who was famous for illustrating a number of books by Roger Peyrefitte and others in France. Go...
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French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

Antique oil painting "Gitane" signed Pablo Sebastiano, France 1940
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Oil painting executed by Pablo Sebastiano in the 1940s,the author demonstrates a good ability to convey the sensuality of the female figure with a really effective alternation of l...
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French Other Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Canvas, Wood

Władysław Zakrzewski, etching "Autumn by the River".
Located in Chorzów, PL
Władysław Zakrzewski - In the years 1922-1924 he studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Kraków under the supervision of Władysław Jarocki and Józef Pankiewicz, and in the years 1926-...
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Polish Other Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

Gio Ponti, original drawing for Knoll, prototype armchair, autenthicated
Located in Milano, IT
In 1964, Giò Ponti was approached by furniture company Knoll International and asked to present some ideas for chairs and armchairs. The result of the collaboration was a big dining ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

Portrait of African American Woman by Anthony Sisti Circa 1930's
Located in Rochester, NY
Portrait of an African American Woman by Tony Sisti. Sisti was a master draftsman. With just a few lines he captures the moment. Sisti was a professional boxer and an accomplished ar...
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American Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

Chalk Drawing of US Army In Action on an Armored Vehicle in Europe in WWII
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An interesting piece of World War II Militaria consisting of a chalk sketch or drawing of three US Military personnel in combat with guns in hand riding on what appears to be a 1943...
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Belgian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

Pastel painting "Vase with flowers" signed Jaak Van Den Seylbergh Belgium, 1950
Located in Traversetolo, IT
A stupendous pastel of considerable size executed by Jaak Van Den Seylbergh in the 1940s-50s, the author falls into an exquisitely academic type of production, within a conception in...
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Belgian Other Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Canvas, Wood, Crayon

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 captures the moment. Sisti was a professional boxer and an accomplished artist. He was able to see the subject from the view point of the boxer and the artist. The seated boxers...
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American Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

Pablo Picasso Lithograph "Portrait de Pierre Crommelynck" 25/50
Located in Toledo, OH
Pablo Picasso Lithograph "Portrait de Pierre Crommelynck", 25/50. Circa 1966. Intaglio print of Pierre the youngest of the Crommelynck brothers who printed 45% of Picassos intaglio prints. Signed in pencil in lower right and numbered 25/50 in left corner. Great Vintage condition consistent with usage and age. Image dimensions: 15.25" W x 21.75" H, Overall dimensions: 25" W x 33" H. Born in Malaga...
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Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

Ted Key Original Hazel Cartoon Art " Who Gets The Squirrel Whiskey " Signed
Located in Stamford, CT
Original Ted Key Hazel sketch " Who Gets The Squirrel Whiskey " signed by Ted Key and many others in a farewell to Glenn Gundell. Ted Key best known as the creator of HAZEL, the stro...
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American Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

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 the larger one. 26×11.5 is the smaller one. Used to build smaller scale versions of t...
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American American Classical Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Parchment Paper

Benjamin Glicker Signed Mid Century Modern Clown Portrait Drawing on Paper Frame
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An expressive mid-century modern mixed media color graphite drawing on paper depicting a portrait of a clown by Michigan based artist Benjamin Glicker. Signed bottom right. Circa 196...
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American Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

Benjamin Glicker Signed Mid Century Modern 2 Clowns Drawing on Paper Framed 60s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An expressive mid-century modern mixed media color graphite drawing on paper depicting a two clowns by Michigan based artist Benjamin Glicker. Signed bottom right. Circa 1960s. Benja...
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Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

1955 Tropical "Private Lodge & Lounge" Architectural Prepared by Rucker Fuller
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original 1955 "Private Lodge & Lounge" hand drawn Architectural artwork Rendering prepared by Rucker Fuller by artist Tom Greene for Mrs. Green Bach in Atherton, California. The room...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

Frank Poole Bevan "Design for Stage Costume" Yale University School of Drama
Located in Sharon, CT
Frank Poole Bevan (1903-1976) Studied at Yale and a Professor of Theatrical Design, Yale School of Drama from the 1930's through 1971. Offering an annotated and signed original costume design watercolor...
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American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paint

Etched Lithograph by Piranesi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful etching of a Vatican sculpture by Italian artist Piranesi. Great addition to your architectural and classic inspired interiors.
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Italian Other Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Glass, Paper

1960's Young Woman French School Drawing Signed Martinez
Located in Marseille, FR
Charcoal and sanguine woman on French school textile Martinez 60s in size (143x133 cm) representing a woman's silhouette.
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French Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Textile

1960's Young Woman French School Drawing Signed Martinez
Located in Marseille, FR
Charcoal and sanguine woman on French school textile Martinez 60s in size (209x186 cm) representing a woman's silhouette.
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French Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Textile

1960's Young Woman French School Drawing Signed Martinez
Located in Marseille, FR
Charcoal and sanguine drawing on textile. French school drawing signed Martinez dating from the 60s representing a woman's silhouette.
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French Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Textile

1960's Young Woman French School Drawing Signed Martinez
Located in Marseille, FR
Charcoal and sanguine woman on French school textile Martinez 60s in size (124x122 cm) representing a woman's silhouette.
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French Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Textile

Jean Cocteau Ink Drawing in Sepia - Defeated Toreador
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Jean Cocteau original ink on paper in sepia interestingly framed in a Victorian style frame. Dated 1962 and signed lower right. Includes 3 Figures - Defeated Toreador Image measure...
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Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

1952 Broadbill, Ornithology, Walter Linsenmaier, Coloured Pencil Drawing
Located in Norwich, GB
ORIGINAL coloured Pencil Drawing (18.2 x 14.6 cm) Original drawing in colored chalk by world renowned illustrator of birds, insects and animals. circa 1952. Used as ba...
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Swiss Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

Moses Sawyer Sanguine Nude Study
Located in Sharon, CT
A sanguine figure study by Moses Sawyer (Amer. 1899-1974). Unframed. Previously matted area 19x 103/8". Paper size 19 1/2" x 11 3/8".
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American Expressionist Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

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