1950s Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Stamped, verso, with estate stamp for Victor Di Gesu (American, 1914-1988) and created circa 1955. A loose, Post-Impressionist study of a woman, shown nude and standing, while resti...

Michael Lekakis Monemvasia, Greece, 1952 Ink wash on heavy watercolor paper Signed, titled Monemvasia (spelled Monembasia) and dated 1952 on the back of the artwork 11 1/4 × 15 1/4 i...

This gouache painting by artist Ulrich Franke, circa 1950, offers a feast of varicolored landscapes and textures for the eyes. Brightly hued fields in the foreground lead to a waterf...

Created circa 1955 by Victor Di Gesu (American, 1914-1988) and stamped verso with certification of authenticity. A Cubist derived still-life in an interior showing fruit in a bowl ...

A colorful & charming, Mid-Century, architectural, cityscape of Amsterdam by artist Francis Chapin. Artwork size: 7 3/4" x 10 3/4. Archivally matted to 14" x 18". Provenance: Est...

A stunning charcoal drawing by French artist Etienne Poirier (1919 - 2002). This work is a charcoal-on-paper composition depicting an interpretation of the famous Alhambra Palace in ...

Artist: Joseph Barber, American (1915 - 1998) Title: Dining Room Interior Year: circa 1945 Medium: Watercolor and Pastel on Paper, signed l.l. Size: 15 x 21 inches (38 x 53.5 cm) Fra...

Vibrant and inviting watercolor of a busy city scene in Madagascar by French artist Stéphane Magnard, circa 1950. Original artwork on paper displayed on a white mat with a gold bo...

Madagascan watercolor farm scene by French artist Stephane Magnard, circa 1950. Original artwork on paper displayed on a white mat with a gold border. Archival plastic sleeve and C...

André Masson Venice in Sunset Original pastel drawing Handsigned in pastel with his monogram On paper, 39 x 33,5 cm (c. 15,3 x 13,1 inch) Excellent condition

Pharaoh is an artwork realized by an unknown in mid-20th Century. Tempera on Papyrus. 33 x 87 cm ; 49 x 103 cm with frame. Good conditions!

Colorful watercolor landscape of Idaho Springs, circa 1950. Located in Clear Creek Canyon, Colorado, Idaho Springs comes to life here through the a...

Boldly lined pencil drawing of farm workers harvesting and bailing hay by French artist Jean Baptiste Grancher, circa 1950. Original artwork on paper displayed on a white mat with ...

Pen and ink drawing from French artist Jean-Baptiste Grancher, circa 1950. Original artwork on paper displayed on a white mat with a gold border. Mat fits a standard-size frame. A...

Ink wash drawing of tranquil scene of fishing boats along with a lighthouse in the background by french artist Jean-Baptiste Grancher, circa 1950. J...

Landscape is a drawing in pen realized by H. Hausmann around 1950. Stamped on the rear. Good conditions but aged and a small cutaway on the top-right angle. This interesting drawi...

Mid-century watercolor painting by artist C. Heintz, circa 1950. Original artwork on paper displayed on a white mat with a gold border. Mat fits a standard-sized frame. Archival pla...

Mid-century watercolor painting of coastline by French artist Madeleine Scali (1911-2000), circa 1960. Original artwork on paper displayed on a white mat with a gold border. Mat fit...

Gathering of African women at market in watercolor of African Village by French artist Stephane Magnard, circa 1950. Original artwork on paper displayed on a white mat with a gold ...

Classic pen and ink drawings of facial details and hand, 1953. Signed and dated lower right. Original artwork on paper displayed on a white mat with a gold border. Archival plastic...

Original felt pens on paper Unique piece Hand signed and dated in 1957 Rare piece from the Master

Mid-century modern French pencil drawing of two nudes and architectural elements, circa 1950. Original artwork on paper displayed on a white mat with a gold border. Archival plasti...

Perfect for your hockey enthusiast! A 1950s pastel on paper drawing of a hockey game by Francis Chapin. Image size: 9" x 12". Matted size: 14" x 18". Provenance: Estate of the artist. Francis Chapin, affectionately called the “Dean of Chicago Painters” by his colleagues, was one of the city’s most popular and celebrated painters in his day. Born at the dawn of the 20th Century in Bristolville, Ohio, Chapin graduated from Washington & Jefferson College near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania before enrolling at the Art Institute of Chicago in 1922. He would set down deep roots at the Art Institute of Chicago, exhibiting there over 31 times between 1926 and 1951. In 1927 Chapin won the prestigious Bryan Lathrop Fellowship from the Art Institute – a prize that funded the artist’s yearlong study trip to Europe. Upon his return to the United States, Chapin decided to remain in Chicago, noting the freedom Chicago artists have in developing independently of the pressure to conform to pre-existing molds (as was experienced by artists in New York, for example). Chapin became a popular instructor at the Art Institute, teaching there from 1929 to 1947 and at the Art Institute’s summer art school in Saugatuck, Michigan (now called Oxbow) between 1934 – 1938 (he was the director of the school from 1941-1945). Chapin’s contemporaries among Chicago’s artists included such luminaries as Ivan Le Lorraine Albright...

Inviting watercolor of a small path winding through a quaint town using soft, cool hues by artist Jacques Bouillac, circa 1950. Signed lower right. Original one-of-a-kind artwork ...

*PLEASE NOTE UK BUYERS WILL ONLY PAY 5% VAT ON THIS PURCHASE. Cavallo e Cavaliere by Marini Marino (1901-1980) Watercolour on paper 41.8 x 29.6 cm (16 ¹...

Line drawing with modern artistic touch of a bridge in red graphite by artist Ulrich Franke circa 1960. Original one-of-a-kind artwork on paper displayed on a white mat with a gold ...

Charcoal on paper without frame

Portrait is an original Mixed media drawing on paper, realized by Sebastiano Carta. In good conditions except for some diffused foldings. Hand-signed on the lower left margin in pe...

A delicate watercolor view of the Bridge at Aylesford over the River Medway in the English county of Kent. Signed lower left "Frank Sherwin", (English,...

A Cubist watercolor on paper, titled "Dry Dock, Burrard Shipyard, Vancouver" by Chicago and New York artist Rita Duis (Astley-Bell). Image size: 14 3/4" x 22". Archivally matted t...

Delightful mid-century watercolor of a country path leading to the village by artist C. Heintz, circa 1950. Signed lower right. Original artwork on paper displayed on a white mat wi...

Beautiful still life drawing by American artist, Lloyd Raymond Ney (1893-1964). Ink on paper, 14.5 x 21 inches; 25.5 x 31.5 inches framed. Excellent condition with no damage or restoration. Signed lower right. Birth place: Friedenburg, PA. Addresses: New Hope, PA, 1925-64 Profession: Painter, lecturer, teacher Studied: PAFA with H. McCarter, 1914 -18 (Cresson Scholarship; traveled in Europe 1918-21; Paris in 1924) Exhibited: AIC, 1937; Guggenheim Museum, 1941-56; PAFA Ann., 1941, 1951; numerous group shows in Europe. Work: Guggenheim Museum, NYC. WPA commission, 1941, mural for New London, Ohio Post Office (Citizens of New London petitioned WPA administrator Edward Bruce to allow Ney to paint the mural) Comments: Abstract painter. He spent many years in Paris, where he was friendly with Pascin, Foujita, Frieske, H.O. Tanner, W. Pach and Roger Fry...

Church is an original pencil drawing realized by an unknown French artist in 1950s. The drawing is a preparation for a picture. In good conditions and mounted on a white cardboard ...

Brightly rendered watercolor of the Karl Theodor bridge located in Heidelberg, Germany, 1950. Signed lower left, artist unknown. Original one-of-a-kind artwork on paper displayed on...

Nude is an original modern artwork realized by Carlo Mattioli in 1958. Mixed colored pastel drawing on canvas. Hand signed and dated on the lower marg...

Belgium. A Morning in Bruges by Leonard Machin Rowe (1880-1968) signed front lower right corner, inscribed, dated and signed to the back watercolour painting ...

Unique, one of a kind original gouache on paper from Harper's Bazar series. Hand signed lower front by Erte; titled with studio catalog number on verso. Sheet size 15 x 10.5 inch...

Ink drawing of pair of saddled horses by French artist Jean-Baptiste Grancher (1911-74, circa 1950. Signature stamp lower right. Original ar...

Charming still-life watercolor of a table setting by French artist JF Thomas, circa 1950. Signed lower right. Original artwork on paper displayed on a white mat with a gold border...

Mid-century watercolor by French artist Heintz, circa 1950. Original artwork on paper displayed on a white mat with a gold border. Mat fits a standard-sized frame. Archival plastic ...

Remarkable and vivid watercolor of the rocky red cliffs of the Esterel overlooking the emerald colored French Riviera coast by French artist Stephane Magnard (1917-2010), 1955. Ori...

Work on paper without frame slightly damaged on the sides, to be framed

Household is an original drawing in pencil on paper realized by an Claude Bils in 1950s The State of preservation is good except for some small foldings. signed on the lower right....

Belgium. Antwerp, a Double Sided Painting of a Busy Square by Leonard Machin Rowe (1880-1968) signed and dated lower left on both sides watercolour painting on artist's paper, unframed Image 9.75 x 13.75 inches, sheet 11.x 15 inches Tweo paintings, one on each side of this sheet, by Leon. Rowe. Both sides are signed and dated '50. The scenes are almost idential, with small differences to the figures, so you may choose which version you wish to frame. The Cathedral of our Lady is seen in the background, with a square in the foreground - busy with colourful figures going about their daily business, and some vehicles. Belgium and Luxembourg were two of Rowe's favourite destinations for his painting trips overseas. Often incorporating figures into his work, his style is very similar to Thomas Morley's paintings of French and Belgian market town scenes. Signed front lower right on each side, dated '50. Inscribed as Antwerp. This work forms part of a watercolour collection we currently hold by Rowe. Known as Leon Rowe, the artist was born in central England...

Landscape is an original drawing in pen on paper realized by an Anonymous artist of the 20th century. With monogram of the artist on the lower right in pen. The State of preservatio...

Striking watercolor seascape of a rocky inlet circling an island lush with dense foliage by French artist Stephane Magnard, circa 1950. Original one-of-a-kind artwork on paper disp...

Belgium. Gent - A Morning Market by Leonard Machin Rowe (1880-1968) signed and inscribed front lower right corner, inscribed and signed to the back watercolour painting on artist's ...

A black and white figure study of a standing nude male, from 1951, by artist Harold Haydon. Artwork size: Archivally matted to 24" x 20". Provenance: Estate of the Artist. Esta...

A 1951 black and white figure study of a nude male, by artist Harold Haydon. Matted to 24" x 20". Provenance: Estate of the Artist. Estate stamped on reverse. Harold Emerson Hay...

Belgium: Ostend. Church of St Peter and St Paul, with fishing boats and harbour by Leonard Machin Rowe (1880-1968) signed, inscribed and dated lo...

Created circa 1955 by Victor Di Gesu (American, 1914-1988) and stamped, verso, with Victor di Gesu estate stamp. Winner of the Prix Othon Friesz, Victor di Gesu first attended the L...

Belgium. Brussels - A Market Lottery Seller by Leonard Machin Rowe (1880-1968) signed, dated and inscribed front lower left corner, inscribed and signed to the back watercolour paint...

Work on paper

Marie LAURENCIN Mermaid, 1953 Original ink and pencil drawing Signed by artist stamp On paper 24.5 x 19.5 cm (c. 9.6 x 7.6 inch) Very good condition, marks of the manipulation on ...

Untitled is an drawing realized by Ben Shahn (Kovno 1898-New York 1969) Pen drawing on paper applied on canvas. Hand-signed lower right: Ben Shahn. Some light folds and discoloring...

Belgium. A Bruges Hotel by Leonard Machin Rowe (1880-1968) signed, dated '50 and inscribed front lower left corner, inscribed, dated and signed to the back watercolour painting on ar...

Luxembourg: Place de la Gare (Railway Station) by Leonard Machin Rowe (1880-1968) signed lower right watercolour painting on artist's paper, unframed Image: 9.75 x 13.75 inches, she...

Louise (McClure) Schatz (1916 – 1997) Born in Vancouver, Canada, Louise Schatz moved with her family at age three to Minnesota. Her father, a stage director, was part of the local Bohemian culture and traveled the theater circuit around the U.S. She earned a Master’s Degree in Fine Arts at the University of California, where she became a skilled water colorist. “My Japanese instructor showed me how to preserve several colors together on paper,” she noted. “Water colors can bleed into the paper, and the paper plays with the colors – some of which can even disappear. I have a great love of texture and what materials do to color. I was very excited to discover what happens to colors and how to achieve what I wanted.” Her interest in astronomy also led Louise to study science at the university. Louise joined the “California Seven” artists in 1945 and for the next three years created prints and textile patterns. During WWII, she earned her living as a sketch artist for ship builders in San Francisco Bay, and it was there she met her future husband, Bezalel. “Then, it was very avant-garde to hire women in ship-building,” she once recounted. “We used to take dimensions from engineers and make sketches. It was very trailblazing and exciting, and the ships were constructed very quickly and launched very quickly. Besides the fact that we contributed to the war effort, it was really beautiful art.” The Bohemian society developing in San Francisco at the time included the novelist Henry Miller, who was then married to Louise’s sister, Eve. “There was a group of artists in Big Sur, all of them poor,” according to Bezalel Schatz’s sister, Zohara. “They were a group of Beatniks before the hippy era of the 1960s. There were novelists, poets, and painters there who lived communally under primitive conditions and were close to nature.” Bezalel and Louise were married in 1948 and moved to Israel. There, together with Zohara, they founded the arts and crafts workshop, “Yad,” with the goal of creating and selling alternative art objects that differed in style from those of the Bezalel School of Art. The couple divided its time between the family home in Jerusalem and a residence in Ein Hod designed for them by the architect David Resnik. Despite her connection to the Schatz family and her active involvement in the Israeli art world at the time, Louise guarded her privacy and rarely granted interviews. As Henry Miller wrote, “Her paintings reflect and reveal the extent of her sensitivity, shyness, and gentleness…” Scenes of Israel were a source of inspiration for Louise, and, in addition to her abstract Bauhaus geometric works, she also painted landscapes, flowers, and other elements of the environment in which she worked. Louise worked mainly in water colors but also created collages, book illustrations, and applied art. Among her outstanding works are murals for Zim’s “Shalom” and “Theodore Herzl” ships (together with Bezalel), El Al’s London office, and Jerusalem’s tenth anniversary exhibition, as well as ceramic walls for Jerusalem’s Midreshet Amalia and Beit Ha’am Library. She was awarded the Silver Medal in 1954 at the tenth Triennale in Milan for her copper designs, and in 1952 she received the “Above Competition” prize for her textile designs at the Bezalel National Museum. She was also awarded the Shen Beit Haomanim Prize in 1970 and the Jerusalem Prize for painting in 1973. Louise took part in many art exhibitions in Israel and abroad. Her works are held by the Israel, Tel Aviv, and Haifa Museums, and in private collections in Israel, the U.S., England, Switzerland, France, and Italy. Following her husband’s death in 1978, Louise continued to live with her sister-in-law, Zohara, at the family home in Jerusalem on Schatz Street. Louise died in Jerusalem in 1997. She has been called in the pages of the Jerusalem Post " the greatest Schatz of all" and "Israel's finest watercolorist" Parts of her work summon up affinities with Paul Klee and Julius Bissier and occasionally even Joan Miro. But she never copied any of them. Her work also bears affinities for Lyonel Feininger and Wassily Kandinsky Between 1937 and 1951, Bezalel resided in the U.S. Near the end of WWII, he worked in a California shipyard, and it was there he met his future wife, Louise. He was also introduced to the novelist Henry Miller in California, and their friendship blossomed into a creative collaboration. The artist May Ray recorded his observations about the two, noting that “I have never encountered such smooth cooperation…” Bezalel produced silkscreen prints for Miller’s novel, Into the Night Life, an innovation for both the art and publishing worlds. In Florence, New Mexico, New York, San Francisco, and other locations, Bezalel exhibited his own work and participated in group shows with some of the greatest artists of his era – Picasso...