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Style: Art Deco
Art Deco Coulple Magazine Story Illustration, RedBook The Saturday Evening Post
Located in Miami, FL
Signed lower left: Seymour Ball Inscribed upper left: To Morris E Weiss with best wishes Seymour Ball" Matted not framed
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1930s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
India Ink, Watercolor
Art Deco Handsome Couple in Garden Illustration
Located in Miami, FL
Handsome couple in a bucolic setting rendered masterfully with post-impressionistic brushstrokes. Watercolor, and pencil, wash on heavy paper, Signed and dated lower left .
Framed ...
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1920s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil, Watercolor
Art Deco Vogue Magazine Illustration
Located in Miami, FL
Art Deco "Mademoiselle X" story illustration
for Vogue February 1, 1934, watercolor and ink, reverse signed in pencil "Benito for Madame X," pencil inscription "Feb.1, 1934 / Page 51 / 316," accompanied by corresponding issue of Vogue magazine...
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1930s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Art Deco gouache original artwork 1937 Carnival Night advertising poster design
Located in London, GB
Hammond (British, fl. 1930s)
Original design for poster and flyer for Carnival Night at the King's Head
26x19 cm
Gouache, 1937
Sadly nothing is known of the life of the artist of th...
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1930s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Gouache
Art Deco gouache original artwork 1937 Municipal Art School Coventry Hammond
Located in London, GB
Hammond (British, fl. 1920s)
Original artwork for brochure for Municipal Art School, Ford St, Coventry, England UK
21.5x14 cm
Gouache, c. 1937
Sadly nothing is known of the life of ...
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1920s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Gouache
Art Deco Glamorous woman in Purple Evening Dress - Golden Age of Hollywood
By Jaro Fabry
Located in Miami, FL
Framed Size 28.5 x 21
Jaro Fabry was a brilliant illustrator with a defined style of his own. There is not a brushstroke out of place in his works that appear loosely rendered. He is best known for his depiction of Golden Age of Hollywood...
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1940s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Gouache, Watercolor, Pencil
Charles-Victor Guilloux (1866-1946) Landscape in Provence Oil
Located in Paris, FR
Charles-Victor Guilloux (1866-1946)
Landscape in Provence
Oil on canvas (Without stretcher)
31 x 23 cm
Signature stamp on the bottom left (slightly faded)
Framed under glass (Frame...
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1920s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
SAFE HARBOUR, 20th Century Art Deco Gouache
Located in London, GB
J Fairfax Whiteside ARRC FMAA
1904 - 2001
SAFE HARBOUR
Gouache, signed
Image size: 29 x 19 inches
Framed
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20th Century Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Gouache
Art Deco, L'ombre d'une jeune fille en fleur, Elegant French Woman with Monkey
Located in Miami, FL
Perhaps a study or a preliminary work for for "L'ombre d'une jeune fille en fleur", Lot 46 - Christie's, New York (February 14, 2007)
Private Collection, Miami Gouache and pencil...
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1920s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Gouache
World's Fair 1934 (Chicago), Art Deco Drawing by A. Raymond Katz
Located in Long Island City, NY
This is the original drawing for the cover of the Chicago World's Fair Guide Book by A. Raymond Katz (1895 - 1974). This design was used in variation on the guide book, posters and ...
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1930s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Oil Pastel
Radio City original 1973 Art Deco Exposition, original Pencil drawing on Vellum
Located in Southampton, NY
A new coffee table book has just been released titled "Poster Child" The Psychedelic Art & Technicolor Life of David Edward Byrd. This original drawing is featured on page 57 of the book. This rare original 1973 drawing was used to create the poster for the Art Deco masterpiece in New York City, Radio City Music Hall. In 1973 The New York City Art Deco Exposition was held at Radio City Music Hall in New York to celebrate the extravagant re-opening and renovation of The New York City art Deco landmark Radio City Music Hall after an extensive renovation. I have also included a photo of the poster to show what the printed poster looked like, the color poster is not included in this sale.
David Byrd created some of the most memorable Classic Theatre and Rock and Roll images from the 1960s and 70s. This is the first time that this rare original one of a kind drawing has been available for sale since it was first created over 40 years ago. This is the actual drawing that was presented to approve the poster art.
David created ALL of the Art for Bill Graham’s Fillmore East, including their Program covers and Rock posters, the art for Jimi Hendrix’s first Fillmore East appearance, The Rolling Stones 1969 World Tour art, The Who’s Performance of Tommy at the New York Metropolitan Opera...
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1970s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil, Vellum
Poupee Espagnole
Located in New York, NY
Poupee Espagnole. Costume design for the entertainer Mistinguette for her production at the Moulin Rouge in Paris. Watercolor. Signed Zig. Ca 1928, . Framed.
Provenance: Nephew of M...
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1920s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Therese
By Erté
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: (Romain De Tirtoff) Erte (Russian, 1892-1990)
Title: Therese
Year: Circa 1935
Medium: Gouache on paper
Paper size: 14.5 x 10.5 inches
Signature: Signed lower right ...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Gouache
"Jesus Christ Superstar" Original 1971 drawing on Vellum New York Broadway
Located in Southampton, NY
This work is as much of a collectors item as it is a fine work of art. it is the original 1971 concept drawing with detailed notations for Jesus Christ Superstar...
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1970s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Vellum, Pencil
"Radio City 1973 Art Deco Exposition", original Pencil drawing on Vellum
Located in Southampton, NY
A new coffee table book has just been released titled "Poster Child" The Psychedelic Art & Technicolor Life of David Edward Byrd. This original drawing is featured on page 57 of the book. This rare original 1973 drawing was used to create the poster for the Art Deco masterpiece in New York City, Radio City Music Hall. In 1973 The New York City Art Deco Exposition was held at Radio City Music Hall in New York to celebrate the extravagant re-opening and renovation of The New York City art Deco landmark Radio City Music Hall after an extensive renovation. I have also included a photo of the poster to show what the printed poster looked like, the color poster is not included in this sale.
David Byrd created some of the most memorable Classic Theatre and Rock and Roll images from the 1960s and 70s. This is the first time that this rare original one of a kind drawing has been available for sale since it was first created over 40 years ago. This is the actual drawing that was presented to approve the poster art.
David created ALL of the Art for Bill Graham’s Fillmore East, including their Program covers and Rock posters...
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1970s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Vellum, Pencil
Sylvia
By Erté
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: (Romain De Tirtoff) Erte (Russian, 1892-1990)
Title: Sylvia
Year: Circa 1935
Medium: Gouache on paper
Paper size: 14.5 x 10.5 inches
Signature: Signed lower rig...
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1930s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Gouache
La Mariee.
Located in New York, NY
ZIG [Louis Gaudin]. La Mariee. Costume design for the entertainer Mistinguette for her production at the Moulin Rouge in Paris. Watercolor, Signed Zig. Ca 19...
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1920s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Jacquette
By Erté
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: Erte (Romain De Tirtoff, Russian, 1892-1990)
Title: Jaquette
Year: Circa 1935
Medium: Gouache on paper
Paper size: 14.5 x 10.5 inches
Signature: Signed lower ri...
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1930s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Gouache
La Violette
By Erté
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork, titled "La violette" 1958, is an original gouache on Canson Montgolfier paper by Russian/French artist Erte, Romain De Tirtoff, 1892-1990. It is hand signed in black in...
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Gouache
Art Deco Cherry Dancer
Located in Miami, FL
Cherry Dancer
Marcel Vertes
French, 1895-1961
Beautiful girl juggling cherries is a beautiful and charming idea that is deftly rendered in a quick and loose style.
Work is round
De...
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1930s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Gouache
Theater Sketch 2
Located in Buffalo, NY
Alexander O. Levy was a painter, illustrator,
printmaker and designer who was born in 1881 in Bonn, Germany. He
died in 1946 in Buffalo, New York. At age three, he was brought to
...
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1930s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Charcoal, Archival Paper, Gouache
The French Model
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a rare, early original drawing, "The French Model", by American artist Robert McIntosh(1916-2010)
McIntosh was extremely prolific and exhibited throughout his lifetime,...
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1930s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Graphite
Arcadian Figures
By Wright Saltus Ludington
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Beautiful Art Deco era drawing by American artist, Wright Ludington (1900-1992). Graphite on paper measures 7.75 x 9 inches; 14.5 x 16 inches framed. No damage or restoration. Sheet is glued down to cardboard backing. Partial signature in margins under matting identifies artist.
Biography:
Born in New York on June 10, 1901. By 1940 Ludington had settled in Montecito. He died there on May 13, 1992. Exh: Montecito Country Club, 1940.
Noted philanthropist, art collector and founder of the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Wright Luddington was a friend of Lockwood de Forest...
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1920s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Graphite
Femmes Fatal
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Our Gallery acquired the estate of a Northern California artist, Thelma Terrell. Terrell lived in Oakland and was an illustrator and professional graphic artist.
"Femmes Fatal" is a...
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1930s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
The Birthday Cake
By Anthony Nelle
Located in Buffalo, NY
An Art Deco gouache painting by American artist Anthony Nelle featuring exquisite details and materials to create a fantastic and enchanting scene.
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1920s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Silver Leaf
Deco Femme
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Our Gallery acquired the estate of a Northern California artist, Thelma Terrell. Terrell lived in Oakland and was an illustrator and professional graphic artist.
"Deco Femme" is an ...
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1930s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Mixed Media, Paper
Stage Sketch1
Located in Buffalo, NY
Alexander O. Levy was a painter, illustrator,
printmaker and designer who was born in 1881 in Bonn, Germany. He
died in 1946 in Buffalo, New York. At age three, he was brought to
...
Category
1930s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Charcoal, Archival Paper, Gouache
Dandy
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Our Gallery acquired the estate of a Northern California artist, Thelma Terrell. Terrell lived in Oakland and was an illustrator and professional graphic artist.
"Dandy" is an origi...
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1930s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Mixed Media, Paper
Early 1940s Fashion Study for Elizabeth Arden's Nail Polish at Marshall Field
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 1940s fashion study featuring an advertisement for Elizabeth Arden's "Safari" nail polish at Marshall Field & Co. Provenance: Cornelia Steckl-Jurin, Founder of the Fashion ...
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1940s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pencil, Watercolor
Standing Nude
Located in New Orleans, LA
Artist Enrique Alférez was born in Zacatecas, Mexico and lived nearly the entire 20th century. After service in the Mexican Revolution as a youth, he emigrated to Texas, studied in C...
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20th Century Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Graphite, Paper, Charcoal
Reclining Nude
Located in New Orleans, LA
Artist Enrique Alférez was born in Zacatecas, Mexico and lived nearly the entire 20th century. After service in the Mexican Revolution as a youth, he emigrated to Texas, studied in C...
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20th Century Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Graphite
Moses
Located in New Orleans, LA
Artist Enrique Alférez was born in Zacatecas, Mexico and lived nearly the entire 20th century. After service in the Mexican Revolution as a youth, he emigrated to Texas, studied in C...
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20th Century Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Charcoal
Ornements d'Oreilles, 1929 (#3.542)
By Erté
Located in Greenwich, CT
Possibly created as a design for one of Harper's Bazar's monthly editions in the 1930s, prior to Erte leaving HB. Ornements d'Oreilles (#3.542) is also similar to a design Erté consi...
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1920s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Gouache, Paper
DIANA " from Marrakech with LOVE "
Located in CANNES, FR
Yves Saint Laurent ( 1936-2008)
" Diana " . felt-tip pen on paper . 27 X 21 cm.
executed in 1970's . Signed " Yves " . Yves Saint Laurent at Home by Marianne Haas (Assouline ) " Li...
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1970s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Felt Pen
Charles-Victor Guilloux (1866-1946) A thatched cottage, Watercolor
Located in Paris, FR
Charles-Victor Guilloux (1866-1946)
A thatched cottage in countryside
Watercolor on paper
22 x 32 cm
Signature stamp on the bottom left
In a simple mount (not framed)
Condition :...
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1920s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Original Art Deco Mixed Media Ilustration
Located in Austin, TX
An Original Illustration Handpainted with India Ink and Watercolor,
Gouache on Paper, by Edouard Halouze.
A Baltic woman dancing to a man playing an acco...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor, Gouache, Archival Paper, India Ink
Les Amie
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an original pastel on paper by Fernando Luziarte.
"Les Amie" is an original pastel, signed, dated 1924, with an image dimesnion of 19 x 25 inches, offered in good origi...
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1920s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pastel
Mademoiselle
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A rare, early original figurative charcoal by American artist Robert McIntosh(1916-2010)
Robert McIntosh was extremely prolific and exhibited throughout his lifetime, including fi...
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1930s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Charcoal, Paper
Spirit of Free Men
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a monumental original graphite drawing by American artist Alexander Rosenfeld.
Rosenfeld was classically trained in Poland before set...
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1930s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil, Paper
The Pink Dress
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Our Gallery acquired the estate of a Northern California artist, Thelma Terrell. Terrell lived in Oakland and was an illustrator and professional graphic artist.
"The Pink Dress...
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1930s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media
Femme et Chien
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an exceptional Art Deco original pastel by Spanish artist Fernando Luziarte.
"Femme et Chien", is an original pastel, signed, dated 1924, with an image dimension of 19 ...
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1920s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Oil Pastel
Bell Ringers
By Karoly Fulop
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an original large pen and ink drawing by Hungarian/American artist Karoly Fulop.
"Bell Ringers", is an original pen and ink d...
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1930s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Fleurs
By Jean Jannel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
An original Pastel by French artist Jean Jannel, known for his figurative, genre portraits.
Fleurs, is an original pastel on paper, signed, c.1930, offered superbly framed.
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1930s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Oil Pastel
Male Portrait
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A number of years ago, we acquired the balance of a Northern California estate of artist Thelma Terrell. Terrell lived in Oakland and was an illustator and commercial graphic artist.
This male...
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1930s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil, Paper
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