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Drawings and Watercolor Paintings For Sale
Period: 19th Century
Period: Early 1900s
Late 19th Century Watercolour - Garynahine, Isle of Lewis
Located in Corsham, GB
A dramatic mountain view near the settlement of Garynahine on the Isle of Lewis, Scotland. Unsigned. Presented in a washline mount with a gold window and...
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19th Century Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

FINE 1860'S BOTANNICAL WATERCOLOUR DRAWING - ISABELLA GRAPES ON THE VINE
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: English/ American School, 19th century, circa 1860's. Title: Isabella Grapes on the vine. Interesting inscription telling the history of the drawing and how the orig...
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

William Cruikshank (1848-1922) - Framed Watercolour, Bird's Nest Amongst Blossom
Located in Corsham, GB
This delicate oval composition captures a poignant moment in nature, featuring a small bird's nest with eggs nestled among blossom and woodland foliage. The artist's attention to det...
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19th Century Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Opera dei Pupi
Located in Roma, IT
Watercolour on ivory colored paper stuck onwhite cardboard sheet, 1820 c.a. Representing people attending the typical Sicilian"Operadei Pupi". Excellent conditionsexcept a little sta...
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1820s Old Masters Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

William Cruikshank (1848-1922) - Framed Watercolour, The Robin's Nest
Located in Corsham, GB
This delicate oval composition captures a poignant moment in nature, featuring a robin's nest with eggs nestled among blossoming primroses and woodland foliage. The artist's attentio...
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19th Century Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Edmund Morison Wimperis (1835-1900) - Late 19th Century Watercolour, Quiet River
By Edmund Wimperis
Located in Corsham, GB
Presented in a simple dark frame. Signed with initials. On watercolour paper.
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Late 19th Century Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Carl Martin Western Mountain Landscape Watercolor Painting c.1970
Located in San Francisco, CA
Carl Martin Western Mountain Landscape Watercolor Painting c.1970 Outstanding watercolor signed Carl Martin Original watercolor on paper ...
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Mid-19th Century Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Academic Nude Study
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Academic Nude Study by E. Rantz Charcoal on laid paper signed in charcoal Lalanne Watermark, c. 1880-1900 Image: 24 3/4 x 18 3/4"
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Early 1900s Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Charcoal

The Odes and Epodes of Horace
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Signed and dated "H. Pyle 1901" lower right corner Title-page illustration published in The Odes and Epodes of Horace, (Boston: Bibliophile Society, 1901). A beautiful and detailed...
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Early 1900s Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink, Pen

English Antique Portrait Sketch of Reclining Female Nude (double sided)
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
English Graphite Sketch of a Female Nude, Reclining (double sided sheet, another similar image verso) by Henry George Moon (British 1857-1905) on off white artists paper, unframed me...
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Late 19th Century Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Graphite

Manner of Philips Wouwerman (1619-1668) - Framed Watercolour, Watering Horses
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming miniature scene in the manner of Dutch artist Philips Wouwerman. The watercolour depicts a single figure fetching a heavy pail of water for two hard working horses. Also n...
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19th Century Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Follower of David Cox, 19th Century watercolor, Figures on the waterfront
By (Circle of) David Cox
Located in Harkstead, GB
A dramatic 19th Century watercolor painted by a competent hand in the style of David Cox the Elder. A spirited scene with weather-beaten figures on the waterfront looking out to sail...
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19th Century Victorian Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

1903 Rocky Landscape Of Distant Mountains
Located in Soquel, CA
Beautiful 1903 impressionist fragment of a California landscape by Karl Yens (1868-1945, German). Watercolor on paper, created in 1903. Presented in...
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Early 1900s American Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Sketch - Original Drawing by Henri Lehmann - 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Sketch is an original Drawing on paper realized by the painter Henri Lehmann (1814-1882). Drawing in Pastel. Good conditions. The artwork is represent...
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19th Century Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Pastel

Plant Impression in Locarno - Floral Crescendo -
Located in Berlin, DE
Alexander Frenz (1861 Rheydt - 1941 Düsseldorf). Plant impression in Locarno. Gouache and watercolour. 35 x 23,5 cm (visible size), 49,5 x 38,5 cm (fra...
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1890s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Illuminated psalter Psalm 31 manuscript
Located in London, GB
To see more, scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below it click on "See all from this Seller." Illuminated psalter - Psalm 31 Illuminated manuscript on vellum 15 x 11 (sheet), 11 x 9 cm (framed area) A beautifully illuminated psalter page, including the Latin text...
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19th Century Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink, Vellum

John Frederick Tayler (1802-1889) - 19th Century Watercolour, Family at Rest
Located in Corsham, GB
A humble 19th-century watercolour depicting a young mother breastfeeding her infant child. An older woman cares for two other young children as the faithful family dog lies at their ...
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19th Century Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

A Grand Tour view of St Peter's Rome, Roman Campagna, Italy
By Thomas Hartley Cromek
Located in Harkstead, GB
A wonderful view of St Peter's, Rome encompassing the elegant landscaped gardens with rolling campagna in the background. Attributed to Thomas Hartley Cromek...
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Mid-19th Century English School Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Paul Gavarni (1804-1866) The Puppeteer, "Janvier", original signed drawing
Located in Paris, FR
Paul Gavarni (1804-1866) The Puppeteer, Study for "Janvier" Signed lower left Pen and black ink, black ink wash on paper 28 x 20 cm In good condition except some stains particularly ...
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1860s Romantic Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink

J. M. Heaton - Late 19th Century Watercolour, Mother and Daughter
Located in Corsham, GB
This oval portrait depicts two figures in a tender embrace against a soft, hazy background. The composition draws the viewer's eye to the central subjects, highlighting their delicat...
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Late 19th Century Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Circle of John Varley, 19th century view of a mountain lake
By John Varley
Located in Harkstead, GB
A charming 19th century view of a figure on the shore of a mountain lake, framed by the foliage of a birch tree. Circle of John Varley (1778-1842) Figure on the shore of a mountain ...
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19th Century Victorian Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

“The Mountains of St. Maurice”
By Dodge Macknight
Located in Southampton, NY
Original watercolor on archival paper of the mountains of Saint Maurice in Switzerland by the well known American artist, Dodge MacKnight. Signed lower left and titled and dated 189...
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1890s American Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor, Archival Paper

Francesco I and Titian in the Painter's Studio - Drawing 1824
Located in Roma, IT
Francesco I and Titian in the painter's studio is a wonderful original painting (graphite pencil, pen, China ink and watercolor) on squared paper, realized by Francesco Camuccini (Ro...
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1820s Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink, Watercolor

1893 Watercolour - Low Tide, Venice
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming watercolour depicting boats at low tide off the shore in Venice, Italy. Signed with a monogram, dated and titled. Presented in a gilt frame and gold mount. On paper.
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Late 19th Century Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Egyptian Buffalo & Farmers 19th Century American Orientalist Framed Watercolor
By Edwin Lord Weeks
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
Edwin Lord Weeks. American ( b.1849 - d.1903 ). Egyptian Buffalo And Farmers, Egypt. Watercolor On Paper. Monogram Lower Right. Image size 5.1 inches x 8.3 inches ( 13cm x 21cm ). F...
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Mid-19th Century Romantic Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Henry E. Hobson (fl.1857-1870)- Framed 1864 Watercolour, Maiden Mending the Nets
Located in Corsham, GB
English School, watercolour with bodycolour. Portrait of a young maiden mending fishing nets by the sea. Well presented in an oval cut mount and gilt-effect frame. Signed to the lowe...
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Mid-19th Century Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Paul emile Lecomte. Paris - animated view of the Pantheon - pencil on carton.
Located in PARIS, FR
Provenance: Family of the artist, studio sale. *Period Frame option available. Price: 550 euros including shipping. Price : 300 euros without frame / incl shipping Free US CONTI...
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Late 19th Century Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Pencil

Pencil and Gouache Drawing of Fontainebleau Forest, France 19th century
Located in SANTA FE, NM
Drawing of Fontainebleau Forest Barbizon, France Pierre Auguste Brunet Houard (1829 - 1922) 19th century Pencil, colored pencil, gouache, paper 8 x 4 1/2 (16 3/8 x 12 1/4 frame) inc...
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1860s Barbizon School Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Gouache, Laid Paper, Pencil, Color Pencil

Italian. 1871, paper, mixed media, 20.5x15 cm
Located in Riga, LV
Italian. 1871. paper, mixed media, 20.5x15 cm
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1870s Realist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Mixed Media

'London to Brighton Coach', Massachusetts, National Academy of Design, Horses
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower right, 'George H Harrington' (American, 1833-1911) and painted circa 1900. A substantial and animated coaching scene enlivened by the artist's acute and humorous observation of character and fine equestrian painting. Born in Springfield, Massachusetts, George Harrington is known for his, often humorous, anecdotes of American life in the pre-industrial age. His subjects included polo matches, carriage rides and coaching scenes, and pastoral landscapes. After a professional career in business, Harrington studied art and subsequently became a successful landscape and equestrian painter. He exhibited widely and with success including at the National Academy of Design (1888), the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, the Boston Athenaeum and at the Boston Art Club of which he was a member. Reference: Who Was Who in American Art 1564-1975: 400 Years of Artists in America, Peter Hastings Falk, Sound View Press 1999, Vol. 2, page 1465; A Biographical Index of American Artists, Ralph Clifton Smith...
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Early 1900s Realist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor, Gouache

French School circa 1880, Portrait of a boy holding a book, drawing
Located in Paris, FR
French school circa 1880 Portrait of a boy holding a book graphite and white gouache on paper 39.5 x 32 cm oval view in good condition, slightly yellowed with age In its original ova...
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1880s Academic Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Gouache, Pencil

Early 19th Century English School Portrait Miniature - Georgian Lady in Blue
Located in Corsham, GB
An exquisite Georgian portrait miniature in watercolour, depicting a lady in a blue dress and elaborate ribbon and lace bonnet. Her gold jewellery and finely detailed lace denotes her affluence and status. Unsigned. Well presented in a period black papier mache frame with upper acorn hanging...
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Early 19th Century Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Framed 19th Century Watercolour - Wooded Landscape with Abbey Ruins
Located in Corsham, GB
A wonderfully detailed 19th-century monochrome watercolour on paper. Well presented in a wash-line mount and gilt-effect frame. Unsigned.
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19th Century Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

After Angelica Kauffman - Watercolour, Queen Eleanor and King Edward
Located in Corsham, GB
A delicate watercolour study depicting the story of Queen Eleanor sucking poison from King Edward's arm. After the work of Angelica Kauffman. Presented in a black veneer frame with a...
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19th Century Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

English School, circa 1800 Georgian watercolor, The Sailor's return
Located in Harkstead, GB
A delightful rustic scene dating to circa 1800 with the sailor returning to his thankful wife and the domestic idyll of his country cottage. The harbour with sailing ships ferrying c...
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Early 19th Century Romantic Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor, Laid Paper

The "En Plein Air" Painter - Pencil by Charles Des Bordes - 1880s
Located in Roma, IT
"The Painter", 1880s, is an original pencil drawing glued on ivory paper realized by Charles Des Bordes (1863-1909) . In very good condition. Hand-signed on the lower left corner.
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1880s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Pencil

Pastel Portrait Young Blonde Woman French Marseille Michel FRONTI Late 19th
Located in PARIS, FR
Michel FRONTI Marseille, 1862 – Marseille, 1936 Portrait of a young blonde girl Pastel signed top right “M. Fronti” 35 x 27 cm (56 x 50 cm with the frame) Original frame Very good co...
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Late 19th Century French School Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Pastel

Nude of Woman- Original Drawing by Jean-Hyppolyte Flandrin - Mid-19th century
Located in Roma, IT
Nude of Woman is an Original Pencil Drawing realized by Jean-Hyppolyte Flandrin. The little artwork is in good condition on a yellowed paper. Signature by pencil on the back of the drawing, included a white cardboard passpartout (34x21.5 cm). Jean-Hippolyte Flandrin (23 March 1809 – 21 March 1864) was a 19th-century French painter. His celebrated 1836 work Jeune Homme Nu...
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Mid-19th Century Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink

Early 19th century French School, Portrait of a man in profile, oval drawing
Located in Paris, FR
Early 19th century French School, Portrait of a young man in profile charcoal on cut paper applied to pink tinted paper Oval 58 x 47 cm (overall size) the portrait itself 41.5 x 28...
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Early 1800s Old Masters Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Charcoal

Charming early 19th century Graphite Portrait of a Young Boy with Birds
Located in San Francisco, CA
Charming early 19th century Graphite Portrait of a Young Boy with Birds A young child sits with a bird on his finger and a nest of birds on his lap A wonderful antique drawing - Po...
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Early 19th Century Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Graphite

Circular Temple at Baalbek, Rare Original Signed Watercolour by David Roberts
Located in London, GB
Watercolour with touches of bodycolour on buff paper, signed lower middle and inscribed and dated '1839' lower left Image size: 8 1/2 x 12 1/4 inches (22 x 31 cm) Acid free mount and period style gilt frame This original watercolour by Roberts depicts the temple at Baalbek with the ruined palace behind, seen from the opposite bank of a brook, where a group of figures are seated and kneeling around a table, with an arched bridge nearby. David Roberts was the first professional British artist to travel independently to the Middle East in 1838. He was the first British artist to draw the ruins of Ancient Egypt and Roberts produced a series of finished watercolours, including the painting, which he had worked up from sketches made during his tour. Like many British artists he used the familiar visual language of European landscapes to capture the unfamiliar scenery. By using architectural motifs to provide structure to compositions like this he is able to present a dramatic scene of classical grandeur, illuminated by sunlight complemented by a large area of shade in the foreground. The dramatic scene is enhanced by the three groups of figures, which convey the sense of scale. The figures also give the picture richer, darker and redder tones that contrast with the sandy colours of the architecture. This painting uses a lot of the essential ingredients that make up a picturesque scene: distant mountains, classical ruins and figures for human interest and to convey motion. Robert's Trip to Baalbek David Roberts visited Baalbek near the end of his travels around Egypt and the Middle East. Roberts and his party rode to the site of Baalbek on 2nd May in a heavy-rain storm. He was miserable, totally drenched and feverish. But the sight of the ancient Roman settlement rallied him. Despite his physical debilitation, 'I was... so much struck with the magnificence of the temple, that I could not resist visiting and examining it'. The storm then continued through the night, pummelling the traveller's tents. In the morning, Roberts felt extremely ill and sought the help of a Greek priest, who found him dry shelter in a cowshed. For the first time on his gruelling journey, Roberts devoted the whole day to bed rest. On May 4th, regaining some strength, Roberts explored the site. With obscure origins connected with the god Baal, the city of Baalbek had grown to importance in Hellenistic times, when it was known as Heliopolis ('The City of the Sun'). In the first century B.C. the Romans had established a cult of the Heliopolitan Jupiter there, and both Josephus Flavius...
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1830s Victorian Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

19th Century Graphite Drawing - Classical Foot
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine graphite drawing depicting a classical statue of a foot. Unsigned. The drawing has been float-mounted and presented in a slim black frame. On paper.
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19th Century Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Graphite

Figure - Original Pencil Drawing by Paul Gavarni - Mid 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Figure is an original Contemporary artwork realized in the mid-19th Century by Paul Gavarni (1804-1866). Original Pencil Drawing. Hand-signed. Good condition.
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Mid-19th Century Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Pencil

F. Phelps - Framed c.1846 Pastel, Portrait of a Lady with Flowers
Located in Corsham, GB
A very finely drawn portrait of a young woman wearing a delicate lace cap trimmed with fresh flowers. Well presented in a substantial gilt effect frame. Inscribed to the reverse with...
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Mid-19th Century Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Pastel

Framed Late 19th Century Watercolour - Portrait of a Gypsy Girl
Located in Corsham, GB
A colourful and well-painted watercolour portrait of a gypsy girl holding a deck of playing cards. Well presented in a decorative gilt-effect fra...
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Late 19th Century Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Alfred Edward Chalon RA (1780-1860) - c.1810 Watercolour, Lady in a Blue Bonnet
By Alfred Edward Chalon
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine watercolour study depicting a beautifully dressed woman wearing a long mutton sleeved dress with intricate lace details. On her head she wears a full blue bonnet that frames t...
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Early 19th Century Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Amos Green, Near Ingleton, Yorkshire
Located in Cheltenham, GB
This fine early 19th-century watercolour by British artist Amos Green (1735-1807) depicts an asperous gorge near Ingleton in Yorkshire. On either side of a shallow river, trees clin...
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Early 1800s English School Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor, Ink

W. Dewhurst - 1861 Watercolour, Riding Down to the Lake
Located in Corsham, GB
This charming watercolour scene depicts a figure riding a horse with a lady by his side down to a large lake. In the distance a small town can be scene before mountains. Signed and d...
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19th Century Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Porcelain Vase - China Ink and Watercolor - 1890s
Located in Roma, IT
Porcelain Vase, 1890s is a china ink and watercolor drawing on ivory-colorated paper by Anonymous French Artist of the late 19th Century. In excellent conditions: As good as new. N...
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Late 19th Century Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor, Ink

Vintage french art by Louis Cabat - cottage in Normandy - oil on canvas, signed.
Located in PARIS, FR
A certificate of authenticity from Mr. Michel Rodrigue accompanies the work. Conditions : Good overall Conditions. Older restauration in the upper part under UV light. Canvas relined...
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Early 19th Century Realist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Oil

Portrait of an Italian Peasant - Victorian art watercolour painting
Located in London, GB
This beautiful 19th century Italian watercolour portrait painting is by noted artist Frederico Bartolini. It was painted circa 1890 in Rome and is signed and in good condition behind...
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19th Century Realist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Battle, Knights on Horses - China Ink and Watercolor by T. Fort - 1840s
Located in Roma, IT
Typical battle scene by T. Fort, in very good conditions and signed by the artist. A very interesting artwork for a connoisseur of the militaria genre! Theodore Géricaul Fort (1810 - 1896), Simeone Fort's son, belonged to the French school of the XIX century; Théodore Fort...
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1840s Old Masters Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor, Ink

19th Century watercolour of fishing boats at low tide by British artist de Wint
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Peter de Wint (British, 1784 – 1849) Fishing boats at low tide Pencil on watercolour 10.3/4 x 16.3/8 in. (27.3 x 41.7 cm.) Peter de Wint was born in Stone in Staffordshire, the son ...
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19th Century English School Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor, Pencil

Pair of 19th century English Antique watercolor portraits of a man and woman,
Located in Woodbury, CT
A pair pf 19th century English School watercolor portraits of a man and woman, possibly husband and wife. Both are inscribed on the rever...
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1840s Victorian Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor, Handmade Paper

“Near Mount Shasta, California”
Located in Southampton, NY
Original pastel on archival paper by the well known Hudson River artist, George Douglas Brewerton. A Northern California scene near Mount Shasta. Signed lower left and dated 1876. Recently professionally matted and framed in new antique silver style gallery frame. Overall framed measurements are 27 by 36 inches. Under glass. Condition is excellent. Provenance: A Pennsylvania collector. George Douglas Brewerton received lessons in art from Prof. Robert W. Weir at West Point where his father was Superintendent. In 1874, he was detailed to San Francisco as an officer in the Stevenson Regiment. In 1848, he underwent many adventures in Western deserts and mountains with Kit Carson, who crossed the country with news of the California Gold Rush. After serving as an aide to Gen. Rufus Saxton during the Civil War, Brewerton called himself “Colonel,” although he never received an army commission...
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1870s Hudson River School Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Pastel, Archival Paper

Young boy giving flowers to his girlfriend, German early 20th century
Located in Woodbury, CT
Karl Feiertag (c.1874-1944) was an Austrian painter. He studied painting at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna with Franz Rumpler, Kasimir Pochwalski, and J...
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Early 1900s Victorian Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor, Handmade Paper

19th Century British watercolour of Dartmoor ponies by Walter Bothams
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Walter Bothams (British, 1850 – 1914) Dartmoor ponies Watercolour on paper Signed and dated ‘ W Bothams 84’ (lower right) 10.1/4 x 8in. (26 x 20.3 cm.)
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19th Century Academic Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Vintage art portrait - Paris, belle epoque, two elegant ladies - pastel signed
By Paul Hoeniger
Located in PARIS, FR
Currently Under restoration by professionnal. Free US CONTINENTAL shipping, incl Europe and Asia. Presale order accepted. Yes. Paul Hoeniger studied at the art academies in Ber...
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Late 19th Century Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Pastel, Pencil

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