20th Century Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Well presented in a simple wood frame. Signed and inscribed to the reverse. With a label from the Ewart Johns Retrospective exhibition fixed to the reverse. On board.

Abstract Expressionist Composition by Jacques COULAIS (1955-2011) gouache painting on paper/ card unframed: 12.75 x 9.75 inches condition: excellent provenance: all the paintings we ...

This collotype featured in the pamphlet available at Galerie de Art Misrachi for an exhibition of works by Vlady. This specific example also bears a drawing by the artist in pen on t...

Pensiero Rosa, splendida cornice nera 1930 Opera astratta di Dora Maar periodo dopo Picasso,queste opere descrivono gli stati d'animo e paesaggi mentali dell'artista Dora MAAR (Pari...

Frank Duffield (British, 1908-1982) signed original watercolour painting on board, unframed size: 9.5 x 14 inches condition: overall very good, minor wear to the edges as is normal f...

KAJ-FICAJA French, Artist Couple: Chantal Ficaja-Lindström (1959) & Alexander Kaj Lindström (1959), Sans titre • Pop/ Street Art • Coloured felt pens on paper ca. 40 x 50 cm • Si...

Cats is a Colour Maker Drawing realized by Reynold Arnould (Le Havre 1919 - Parigi 1980). Good condition on a sheet of notebook. No Signature. Reynold Arnould was born in Le Hav...

Robert Duran Untitled #1 (with Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) label), 1974 Watercolor on paper Includes labels from the Museum of Modern Art rental gallery label and Donna Schneier Inc; the artist's name is written on the board, not signed 18 × 23 1/2 inches Unframed This work was removed from the original vintage frame but comes with the back board with the original labels from MOMA Rental Gallery in New York and Donna Schneier Gallery in Manhattan (and later Palm Beach) Robert Duran Biography (courtesy of KARMA): Robert Duran (b. 1938, Salinas, CA; d. 2005, New Jersey) found his way from San Francisco to New York City in the mid-1960s, where he became associated with a Minimalist cohort that included Brice Marden, David Novros, and Paul Mogensen...

Pink, orange, and red abstract watercolor on paper by Lynn R. Wolfe (1917-2019). Signed by the artist in the lower left corner. Presented in a custom frame with all archival materials measuring 27 ½ x 34 ¼; image size is 22 ¼ x 30 inches. Provenance: Estate of the Artist, Lynn R. Wolfe Painting is in good condition - please contact us for a detailed condition report. About the Artist: Born 1917 Red Cloud, Nebraska Died 2019 Boulder, Colorado A versatile artist proficient in painting, sculpture, stained glass and mosaics, Wolfe grew up on his family’s dairy farm near Red Cloud, Nebraska. For much of his early life he was known as Bob until officially adopting the first name of Lynn in 1939. When he was six months old he contracted the "Spanish flu" in the 1918 influenza pandemic that stunted his growth, making him the smallest student in class. To compensate for his small stature, his family engaged a Black boxer to give him boxing lessons so he could always defend himself against any bullies he encountered at school. Before he started grade school in Red Cloud, one of his grandfathers - a Latin scholar - taught him how to read. His early connection with sculpture occurred when as a youngster he looked for clay in the sandpits near his home to mould figures, including a likeness of his older brother. Similarly, his adult interest in archaeology developed from their search for arrowheads brought to the surface after rainstorms on the family farm. As a teenager he read The Temple Warriors in Chichen Itza, Yucatan, by Earl and Ann Morris with illustrations by Jean Charlot. After World War II Charlot taught fresco painting and worked with Lawrence Barrett on several editions of lithographs at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center. In 1947 Wolfe served as Charlot’s chauffeur when he came up to lecture at the University of Colorado in Boulder (CU), and in appreciation received one of the artist’s etchings personally inscribed to him. Following graduation as valedictorian of his high school class, Wolfe enrolled in 1935 as an undergraduate on scholarship at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, earning his B.A. degree in fine art in 1940. He studied art with Frederick Dwight Kirsch (himself a student of fellow Nebraska native Robert Henri at the Art Students League in New York) who served as Chairman of the Art Department and Director of the University Art Galleries – now the Sheldon Museum - until 1950 when he became director of the Des Moines Art Center. In Nebraska Wolfe painted representational scenes of local buildings such as grain elevators in a landscape setting and small-town street scenes with automobiles. It took Wolfe five years to earn his undergraduate degree because he worked while going to school. In his final year he worked to pay the taxes on the family farm to avoid foreclosure during the Great Depression. While at the University, he prepared fossils and did low relief sculptures of prehistoric animals for the Nebraska State Museum located in Morrill Hall on campus. He also participated in Pleistocene fossil digs in Nebraska and Texas. One of his first jobs after graduation was supervising fossil preparation in Lincoln by twenty-nine workers employed in a Depression-era project sponsored by the federal government. In 1939 he met his future wife Arlene at a sock hop at the University of Nebraska. His first impression of her was a "stunning blond across the room" with whom he shared an interest in the arts and travel. During World War II when she was living and working in Omaha, he proposed to her from New Guinea where he was stationed in the South Pacific. He said that he would take her to Florida if she married him. He later took her and their family on a number of trips to most of Europe, and to Morocco, Algeria, Turkey, China, Japan and Fiji. During the last year of the war he taught photo intelligence in Orlando, Florida, while stationed at the local Air Force base. Prior to the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and America’s entry into the war, he worked in the Engineer Corps doing color, texture and illusion. During the war he spent four years in the military, shipping out as a buck private and later advancing to the rank of captain. His classroom experience in Florida helped transition him at war’s end to the University of Nebraska where he taught art for two semesters to fellow intelligence officers studying there on the G.I. Bill. In the summer of 1946 he also was a visiting artist at the University of Alaska where he taught watercolor. In 1947 he relocated to CU in Boulder for his Master of Fine Arts degree on the G.I. Bill. As part of his application earning him a graduate fellowship, he included a photograph of his wife and himself in his captain’s uniform. He took painting and sculpture courses with Muriel Sibell Wolle...

Circa 1955 abstract charcoal drawing on paper signed by artist Ludwig R. Sander (1906-1975). Presented in a custom frame measuring 32 x 42 x 1 1⁄4 inches. Original drawing measures 21 x 31 1⁄2 inches. Drawing is in very good condition - please contact us for a detailed condition report. About the Artist: Born 1906 Staten Island, New York – Died 1975 New York City The son of a musician, Ludwig Sander was exposed to art as a youngster through visits to the Metropolitan Museum and reproductions of Art Nouveau and the Jugendstil in the Manchester Guardian and in German magazines to which his parents subscribed. Having studied architecture and architectural drawing in high school, he entered New York University in 1924, but left two years later to become a painter. In 1927 he took a four-month trip to Europe, returning to New York for independent study with Alexander Archipenko before entering the Art Students League in 1928 where he studied until 1930 with George Elmer Brown...

Abstract Composition is a Color Markers Drawing and Watercolour realized by Reynold Arnould (Le Havre 1919 - Paris 1980). Good condition. No signature. Reynold Arnould was born ...

Art Deco Illustrator Charles Perry Weimer creates a powerfully graphic depiction of a 1930s couple in front of a classic Art Deco building with a...

Leonardo Nierman (Mexican, b. 1932) Springtime, 20th century Watercolor on paper 12 x 18 in. Framed: 19 1/2 x 25 1/3 in. Signed lower left: NIERMAN Provenance: Collection of Harry Glass, Long Island A leader in modern Mexican art...

Frank Duffield (British, 1908-1982) original watercolour painting on board, unframed size: 14.75 x 21 inches condition: Fair, minor wear to the edges as is normal for an unframed wo...

Mark di Suvero Yayoi's Guitar, 1980 Ink wash drawing Signed and titled in red ink on the front Frame included (held in original vintage frame) Unique 1980 drawing by sculptor Mark di...

A colorful 1950s textile design (Black, yellow, blue, pink, red tones) by noted set and costume designer Andre Delfau. Born in Paris, France in 1914, Andre Delfau became an internationally acclaimed stage, set and costume designer who worked world-wide from the 1930s to the 1980s. Delfau was a life long artist and painted independently of his noted design career. His artwork is recognized for it’s vibrant color and form, and a particularly keen use of line. He was highly influenced by the French Modern trends of Cubism and Surrealism, and his artwork is often infused with a dramatic sense of architecture and perspective. Delfau created fashion designs for such major Paris couture houses as Balmain, Jean Patou and Balenciaga. He completed noteworthy set designs and costumes for numerous international operatic and ballet productions, including those at the Royal Danish Ballet, the Royal Ballet of Great Britain, the Paris Opera, the Dance Theater of Harlem, the Ruth Page International Ballet, the Civic Ballet of Chicago, the Chicago Opera Ballet and the Lyric Opera of Chicago, among others. Most notably, Delfau designed the elaborate stage sets and costumes for the 1986 PBS television production of the Viennese operetta, "Die Fledermaus...

"Abstract Composition IV" Watercolor painting 10" x 14" in by Shaker El Maadawy signed & dated Shaker El Maadawy graduated from the Faculty of Fine Arts in painting in 1967 in his ...

Frank Duffield (British, 1908-1982) original watercolour painting on board, unframed size: 15 x 22 inches condition: overall very good, minor wear to the edges as is normal for an u...

Frank Duffield (British, 1908-1982) original watercolour painting on board, unframed size: 7.5 x 11.5 inches condition: overall very good, minor wear to the edges as is normal for an...

Pink and red abstract geometric watercolor painting by Texas artist Juanita Pollard. The piece depicts an abstract church architectural landscape with a bright yellow sun on the left. The paper is attached to the board and framing options are available. Signed by the artist in pencil at the bottom left. Paper Dimensions: H 17.5 in. x W 23.63 in. Artist Biography: Juanita Pollard was born in 1909 and studied at Abilene Christian College (now University), Texas Woman’s University, the Art Institute of Chicago and the University of Southern California. She taught art at Lubbock Christian College (now University). She was a member of the Texas Watercolor Society and exhibited at the West Texas Art...

Abstract Expressionist design. Sealed on the back with the design studio name and number . Ilegible signature We offer a small number of these original illustration designs by this ...

Abstract Expressionist Composition by Jacques COULAIS (1955-2011) gouache painting on paper/ card unframed: 10.75 x 8.5 inches condition: excellent provenance: all the paintings we h...

Cafè in Kiev is a Colors Markers Drawing and Watercolor realized by Reynold Arnould (Le Havre 1919 - Parigi 1980). Good condition on a sheet of a notebook. No signature, dated an...

Abstract Expressionist Composition by Jacques COULAIS (1955-2011) gouache painting on paper/ card unframed: 8.5 x 5.75inches condition: excellent provenance: all the paintings we hav...

In her 1980s series of 'Wasserzeichnungen' (Water Drawings), Heidi Bucher used gestural marks in gouache on paper to create what can be described as "wate...

Abstract Expressionist Composition by Jacques COULAIS (1955-2011) gouache painting on paper/ card unframed: 8.25 x 7.25 inches condition: excellent provenance: all the paintings we h...

Abstract Expressionist Composition by Jacques COULAIS (1955-2011) gouache painting on paper/ card unframed: 12.75 x 9.75 inches condition: excellent provenance: all the paintings we ...

"Der Hafen von Plit" is a drawing by Paul Klee. The drawing is signed lower left, "Klee". The framed piece measures 25 1/4 x 30 1/2 x 1 3/8 in. Paul Klee was one of the most import...

Abstract Expressionist Composition by Jacques COULAIS (1955-2011) gouache painting on board unframed: 11.75 x 15 inches condition: excellent provenance: all the paintings we have fo...

Carl Andre Handwritten letter from Amsterdam the artist's sister, 1982 Postmarked Postcard Hand addressed, handwritten and hand signed by Carl Andre. Letter is postmarked from Amster...

A 1950s geometric textile design in brown, yellow and pink tones by notable stage and set designer Andre Delfau. Born in Paris, France in 1914, Andre Delfau became an internationally acclaimed stage, set and costume designer who worked world-wide from the 1930s to the 1980s. Delfau was a life long artist and painted independently of his noted design career. His artwork is recognized for it’s vibrant color and form, and a particularly keen use of line. He was highly influenced by the French Modern trends of Cubism and Surrealism, and his artwork is often infused with a dramatic sense of architecture and perspective. Delfau created fashion designs for such major Paris couture houses as Balmain, Jean Patou and Balenciaga. He completed noteworthy set designs and costumes for numerous international operatic and ballet productions, including those at the Royal Danish Ballet, the Royal Ballet of Great Britain, the Paris Opera, the Dance Theater of Harlem, the Ruth Page International Ballet, the Civic Ballet of Chicago, the Chicago Opera Ballet and the Lyric Opera of Chicago, among others. Most notably, Delfau designed the elaborate stage sets and costumes for the 1986 PBS television production of the Viennese operetta, "Die Fledermaus...

Abstract Expressionist design. Sealed on the back with the design studio name and number . Ilegible signature We offer a small number of these original illustration designs by this ...

"Dune" Watercolor on Paper Painting 10" x 12" in (1977) by Inji Efflatoun signed & dated Inji Eflatoun pursued free studies in art. Since 1942, she has participated in the exhibiti...

Abstract Expressionist Composition by Jacques COULAIS (1955-2011) gouache painting on paper/ card unframed: 12.75 x 9.75 inches condition: excellent pr...

Lyman Kipp Untitled Minimalist Painting, 1964 Ink roller on paper Hand signed and dated by Lyman Kipp on the front; inscribed on the back to Gene Baro (the distinguished critic and c...

Abstract Expressionist Composition by Jacques COULAIS (1955-2011) gouache painting on paper/ card unframed: 11.25 x 7.5 inches condition: excellent provenance: all the paintings we h...

Abstract Expressionist Composition by Jacques COULAIS (1955-2011) gouache painting on paper/ card unframed: 8.5 x 5.75inches condition: good provenance: all the paintings we have fo...

Abstract Expressionist Composition by Jacques COULAIS (1955-2011) gouache painting on paper/ card unframed: 12 x 8 inches condition: excellent provenan...

Abstract Expressionist Composition by Jacques COULAIS (1955-2011) gouache painting on paper/ card unframed: 9.5 x 9.5 inches condition: excellent provenance: all the paintings we hav...

Frank Duffield (British, 1908-1982) signed original watercolour painting on artistic paper, unframed size: 10.75 x 14.75 inches condition: overall very good, minor wear to the edges ...

Michael Tracy In the Garden of the Hummingbirds, No XIX, 1992 22 1/2 x 30 in (57.2 x 76.2 cm), unframed 25 1/2 x 33 1/2 in (64.8 x 85.1 cm), framed JPHB 5649

Abstract Composition is a drawing in watercolor on paper realized by an Anonymous artist in the 1961. Hand signed. Good conditions. The artwork is represented through organic and ...

André MASSON (1896-1987) The enigma, 1975 ink drawing Dimensions: 47.8 x 35cm Signed lower right Provenance: Louise Leiris Gallery, Paris Paper in perfect condition. FREE period ...

-This is an abstract color pencil drawing by American artist Alan Daniel Saret (born in 1944) titled "Scratch Entering, Amazed" done on paper from 1983. It measures 28.5" x 35" and c...

A bright, geometric textile design (In red, white & blue) by stage and costume designer Andre Delfau.

Frank Duffield (British, 1908-1982) original watercolour painting on board, unframed size: 13.5 x 16.25 inches condition: overall very good, minor wear to the edges as is normal for...

Burton Wasserman Untitled Mid Century Modern Geometric Abstraction, ca. 1962 Color pencil on thin rice paper Hand signed by the artist on the front Frame Included: elegantly matted a...

Peter Halley Untitled Geometric Abstraction, ca. 1990 Graphite and Ink Signed in graphite pencil by Peter Halley; lower right front Frame included: floated and framed in wood frame U...

A black and white, Surrealist watercolor on paper by artist Desmond McLean in a cerused black frame. McLean was born in Sligo, Ireland and raised in Brooklyn, NY. He was a professor...

Carl Andre Letter from Dusseldorf to the Artist's sister (Postcard), 1991 Vintage Handwritten and hand signed letter on stamped, postmarked (franke...

Charles Burchfield, 1893-1967 Wallpaper Design No.2, 1922-28 Watercolor and gouache on paper

Yaacov Agam, Israeli (b. 1928) Hand signed and dated This is a great example of bold, graphic, mod design. Along with Reuven Rubin and Menashe Kadishman he is among Israel's best kn...

Black and yellow abstract charcoal drawing by Houston artist Paul Forsythe. The piece features an abstract, organic shape floating against a white background. Currently hung in a lig...

Anthony Padovano Untitled Abstract Expressionist drawing, 1971 Ink Wash on Paper Drawing Signed and dated by the artist Original vintage frame included Original (unique) signed Abstr...

Lyman Kipp Untitled Minimalist Geometric Abstraction, 1978 Acrylic painting on paper Hand signed and dated by the artist on the lower right front Frame Included: elegantly matted and...

Title: "Provincetown Drawing" Medium: pen and ink on paper Dimensions: 14 x 16 3/4 inches Signed: Initialed and dated 1942 Provenance: Manny Silverman Gallery...

"Abstract Composition II" Watercolor painting 10" x 14" in by Shaker El Maadawy signed & dated Shaker El Maadawy graduated from the Faculty of Fine...

One of a group of over 100 works personally selected by the artist and gifted to a close personal friend in 1969, this work was never matted, framed, glued, taped or exposed to light...