1950s Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Original Graphite Sketch on Paper 1953 / Signed 1959 Inscribed “Sketch for Robe Feature” 10 5/8″ x 13 1/2″ Viewable 25″ x 29 1/2″ Framed The Robe, a fictional Biblical epic film was ...

A beautiful watercolor by Mykola Krychevsky depicting a scene by Seine river in Paris, nearby Pont Neuf. Masterfully executed by Mykola in his authentic style. On archival paper, fra...

Lighthouse at the Shore Maine - Impressionist Original Pen and Ink Drawing Landscape Delicate landscape pen and ink line drawing by listed Ma...

Mid Century Country Meadow and Hills Landscape Mid Century California Meadow and Hills landscape, watercolor of a pathway through rolling hills by California artist Rene Weaver (Amer...

Italy. Paper, mixed media, 33х24 сm

Fairy tale. 1950. Paper, watercolor, 26,5x19,5 cm

Portrait of a Man with White Hair and Mustache in Pastel on Cardstock Portrait of a man by Honora Berg (American, 1897-1985). The man is looking directly at the viewer, with a neutral expression. He has white hair and a mustache, and is wearing a brown suit with a red tie. Signed "Honora Berg" in the bottom right corner. Stamp from Miller Fine Art on verso Acquired with a collection of the artist's work. Initialed and numbered "HB 117" on verso Unframed. Board size: 20"H x 15"W Honora Berg (American, 1897-1985) was an Abstract Expressionist and Bay Area Figurative School artist who studied at the San Francisco Art Institute with David Park, Elmer Bischoff and James Budd Dixon. Berg's friend Edith Truesdell — David Park's aunt — suggested a move to California in 1951 to study under Park. She exhibited at the 25th Annual Drawing, Print and Sculpture Exhibition at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, 1961. Provenance, Estate of Honora Berg - David Carlson Gallery, Larry Miller...

In this drawing, Sylvia Spicuzza presents the viewer with a scene of two young women relaxing on a dock in a lake. A dinghy floats beside them as other boats traverse the water. This drawing is reminiscent of the work done by her father Francesco, who is better known for landscapes in the Impressionist style. 12 x 9 inches, artwork 18.63 x 15.75 inches, frame Stamped with artist's signature, lower right Born in 1908, Sylvia Spicuzza was the daughter of noted painter Francesco Spicuzza. Sylvia devoted herself to teaching art to the students of Lake Bluff...

Original Pen and Ink on Paper Dimensions 12″ x 16″ unframed 26 x 30 Framed Circa 1959.

In the yard. 1950. Pastel on paper, 65x49,5 cm

Original Pen and Ink on paper Dimensions 10.5″ x 13″ unframed 24 x 27″ approximate framed Circa 1959

Robert Philipp, 'Rehearsal, "Long Day's Journey Into Night" ', color pastel, c. 1957. Unsigned. A fine, atmospheric rendering, on warm gray charcoal paper; a reinforced crease (1/2 inch) across the bottom left sheet corner; otherwise in very good condition. Image and sheet size 17 1/2 x 21 3/4 inches. Matted to museum standards, unframed. Provenance: Art Students League, from the artist’s personal portfolio. ABOUT THE ARTIST Robert Philipp (1895–1981) was a celebrated American Post-Impressionist painter known for his nudes, still lifes, and portraits. Noted art critic Henry McBride named Philipp one of America's top six painters of his generation. Philipp was an instructor of painting at the Art Students League, New York, for 33 years. Philipp was Secretary of the National Academy of Design, a National Academician, and a Benjamin Franklin Fellow at the Royal Society of Arts in London. His composition and painting style has been compared to the art of Edgar Degas and Pierre Auguste Renoir. In 1940, Philipp was invited to Los Angeles by Hollywood producer Louis B. Mayer to paint portraits of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer movie stars. The same year, Walter Wanger, producer of ‘The Long Voyage Home’, directed by John Ford and based on plays by Eugene O'Neill, contracted with Reeves Lewenthal, head of the Associated American Artists gallery in Manhattan, to bring nine well-known artists to the set and paint scenes from the movie and portraits of the actors in character. The artists included Robert Philipp, Thomas Hart Benton, Grant Wood, Ernest Fiene, George Schreiber, Luis Quintanilla...

Detailed watercolor of Monument Valley by Albert DeRome (American, 1885-1959). The viewer is looking out over the valley from a high vantage point, with towering mesas in the distance. In the foreground, there are some shrubs and a small tree to the right side of the composition. DeRome has created a sense of vast distance by rendering the far background with a hazy quality while keeping the foreground in clear focus. Signed "Albert DeRome" in the lower right corner. Inscription on verso as a gift to the artist's mother. Purchased from the estate of the artist Patterson's Antiques, Los Gatos. Presented in a wood frame with a new white mat. Image size: 5.75"H x 8"W Frame size: 11"H x 14"W Born in Cayucos, California, Albert De Rome (American, 1885-1959) became a California landscape painter, especially of natural landscapes formations, seascapes and marine scenes near Carmel and Monterey. Usually his palette was bright in both oil and watercolor, but he did the occasional nocturne. Scholars have compared his painting style and subjects to those of Thomas Hill and Albert Bierstadt. However, Albert De Rome never affiliated with any formal group of painters, although he had many close friends including Percy Gray, Gunnar Widforss and Will Sparks. As a young man, Thomas De Rome worked at the Congress Spring Hotel in Saratoga, and in San Francisco at the Globe Foundry, owned by an uncle. He studied art under Arthur Mathews, John Stanton and Lorenzo Latimer...

Dramatic desert landscape by Betty Jenkins (American, 20th Century). Red rock formations stretch across the center of the composition, executed with skil...

Very well executed watercolor on Grumbacher watercolor board by the well known marine artist, Frederic Whitaker. Signed lower right. Circa 1955. Cond...

Classic mid-century California seascape watercolor of the crashing surf on the rocky coast by Santa Cruz, California artist Margaret E. Rogers (American, 1872-1961), c.1950. Rogers was one of the original "Jolly Daubers" who studied with Frank Heath and took wagon trips to the redwoods and Yosemite to paint. Signed "M.E. Rogers" lower right. Presented in a rustic giltwood frame under glass. Image, 16.5"H x 18.5"L. Margaret Esther Rogers' (1872 - 1961) early childhood was spent in England. The Rogers were a cultured family who came to California for the father’s health and settled on a ranch in the King City area. Margaret grew up in the curiously paradoxical world of early California, breaking her own riding horses and roping cattle during the day, doing a man’s work, riding a man’s saddle, then sitting down to the piano to play classics in the evening after high tea. Margaret’s mother had the only piano for 80 miles around. Her father, Robert J. Rogers, had been an importer of fine tea, coffee, and spices in England. In Monterey County, he raised sheep and cattle and the family lived under comparatively rustic and modest conditions. When Margaret wasn’t riding, tending a herd, plowing a field, or playing the piano, she was painting. Art was an early love. Fame caught up with her early. She was written up in a San Francisco newspaper as “Monterey County’s pretty girl who rides a man’s saddle, marks and brands stock, breaks wild colts, plows and sows, plays classical music and paints in oils.” Margaret’s mother was her first music and art teacher; later she took art lessons from Kate Baldwin in Salinas. She had suitors and several proposals, but never married. In the year 1898, Margaret’s “intended” put in 700 acres of grain, spending all he had plus money he borrowed. Not a spear of grain grew, she wrote, and their plans to marry when the crop was sold dried up with the weather. When her mother died, Margaret and her father moved to Soquel, taking along her favorite saddle horse. Now living in Santa Cruz County, Margaret at once became involved in art circles which were unofficially headed by Frank Heath and his wife, Lillian Dake Heath. Frank Heath and Margaret together founded Santa Cruz Art League in 1919, and a few months later were joined in their efforts by a Dutch woman named Cor de Gavere who arrived in Santa Cruz. The two women artists, Margaret and Cor, became fast friends and remained so until Cor’s death in July 1955, while she was visiting relatives in Holland. They painted together almost every day and shared many meals at each other’s cottages which were just a few blocks apart in the Seabright area. However, those Victorian ladies, raised in the era of rigid social conventions, always addressed each other as ‘Miss Rogers’ and ‘Miss de Gavere’ as long as they lived. Money was never in great supply for either lady, but Cor managed to buy a small automobile, and after six driving lessons the two of them took off for southern California. Cor and Margaret took many camping and painting trips in Cor’s automobile. Sometime later, Margaret herself got brave enough to buy an auto. From 1925 to 1947, Margaret made her home in the basement of the Arts and Crafts Building. She managed the Art League’s first gallery, which was started there. Holding informal court for friends who called, Margaret would open a can of sardines, put out a plate of crackers, and conversation about art or music would follow. During World War II, Margaret raised rabbits in cages. In later years, Margaret purchased a small studio-home on Alhambra Street – still in the Seabright area, which both women clung to as home territory. In 1929, Margaret helped found the Art League’s first Statewide Show, which became an annual event. She served as show chairwoman for more than 20 years. A fine painter of landscapes, Margaret became better known for her strong marine scenes. Once she explained that the ocean was “the real challenge, because it won’t stand still.” She served as president of the Art League from 1925 to 1947. Short, stocky, outspoken and very talented, Margaret gained many honors in her later years. With her short haircut and her dark dresses...

Mid Century River Birches Landscape Watercolor Gorgeous vibrant mid century watercolor on paper painting of river birch trees by artist Eva Collins Marks (American, 20th century),19...

Fall (P6.8) Eve Nethercott American (1925–2015) Date: 1951 Watercolor on Paper Size: 18 x 22 in. (45.72 x 55.88 cm)

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...

Belgium. Gent Morning Market by Leonard Machin Rowe (1880-1968) signed front lower right, inscribed to the back watercolour painting on artist's paper, unframed Image 9.75 x 13.75 inches, sheet 11 x 15 inches Charming painting by Leon. Rowe, dated on the back as June 1950. Inscribed to the back as a morning sketch in a market in Gent. It depicts a bustling market place, accessed though a stone archway. You can almost hear the clamour of people in this scene, it was clearly a very nice morning. 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. To the back are his signature again, date and the inscription. This work forms part of a watercolour collection we currently hold by Rowe. Known as Leon Rowe, the artist was born in central England...

Watercolor on heavy paper work is unframed Signed by artist in pencil, lower right verso. Property from the estate of Anne E. C. Porter, with the estate stamp, verso. ...

Belgium. East Flanders - Ghent by Leonard Machin Rowe (1880-1968) signed in both front lower corners, inscribed and dated to the back watercolour painting on artist's paper, unframe...

Belgium. Antwerp, Cathedral of our Lady by Leonard Machin Rowe (1880-1968) signed front lower left, inscribed to the back watercolour painting on artist's paper, unframed Image 9.75 x 13.75 inches, sheet 11.25 x 14.25 inches Colourful and busy painting by Leon. Rowe, likely to be 1950 in date as we have several on identical artists paper from Belgium by this artist dated that year. It is signed front lower left and inscribed "Antwerp". The artist painted this view of the Cathedral from a position in the large adjacent Grote Markt square, whilst he sat close to the famous 18th century fountain...

Signed lower right, 'James Vance, AWS', (American, 1919-2007), titled 'Taos' and painted circa 1950. James Vance grew up in Los Angeles and first applied ...

Belgium. Antwerp, a Street leading to the Cathedral of our Lady by Leonard Machin Rowe (1880-1968) signed, inscribed and dated front lower left, signed, inscribed and dated to the b...

Artist: Eve Nethercott Title: Barile (P6.55) Date: 1949 Watercolor on Paper Size: 13 x 19 in. (33.02 x 48.26 cm) Trailing over the hills of green grass underneath lush trees, the di...

Luxembourg. "Old Streets" by Leonard Machin Rowe (1880-1968) signed front lower right, inscribed to the back watercolour painting on artist's paper, unframed Image 14 x 9.75 inches, sheet 15 x 10.75 inches Charming painting by Leon. Rowe, likely to be c.1950 in date as we have several on identical artists paper from Luxembourg by this artist dated around that year. It is signed front lower right and inscribed "Luxembourg". It depicts a busy little street with figures, a dog accompanying its owner who gazes into a shop doorway, and a horse drawn cart. 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. To the back is his signature once again and an inscription "Old Streets". This work forms part of a watercolour collection we currently hold by Rowe. Known as Leon Rowe, the artist was born in central England...

Belgium. Bruges, "Milk Cart" by Leonard Machin Rowe (1880-1968) signed front lower right, inscribed to the back watercolour painting on artist's paper, un...

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 on artist's paper, unfra...

Belgium. Antwerp from the Schelde by Leonard Machin Rowe (1880-1968) signed front lower right corner, inscribed and signed to the back watercolour painting on artist's paper, unframe...

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...

Belgium. An Afternoon in Antwerp by Leonard Machin Rowe (1880-1968) signed front lower left corner, inscribed and signed to the back watercolour painting on artist's paper, unframed ...

Old Luxembourg. La Passerelle and The Ramparts by Leonard Machin Rowe (1880-1968) signed and inscribed front lower right corner. Inscribed, dated and s...

Belgium. Bruges, The Market Square Monument by Leonard Machin Rowe (1880-1968) signed, inscribed and dated front lower left, inscribed, signed and dated to the back watercolour painting on artist's paper, unframed Sheet 9.75 x 13.75 inches Charming painting by Leon. Rowe, dated 1950. It is signed front lower left and inscribed to the back. The artist painted this view seated with the 13th century Bell Tower and the Cloth Hall out of sight to his left. He has focused this painting on the monument and statue dedicated to Jan Breydel and Pieter de Coninck, who fly the Belgian flag...

Belgium. Bruges, St Saviours (St Salvator) Cathedral by Leonard Machin Rowe (1880-1968) signed front lower right, inscribed to the back watercolour painting on artist's paper, unf...

Belgium. Brussels - A Market by Leonard Machin Rowe (1880-1968) signed and dated front lower left corner, inscribed and signed to the back watercolour painting on artist's paper, unf...

Belgium. The Bell Tower in Bruges by Leonard Machin Rowe (1880-1968) signed and dated front lower right corner, inscribed, dated and signed again to the back watercolour painting on ...

Belgium. Bruges, The Market Square by Leonard Machin Rowe (1880-1968) signed front lower left, inscribed and dated to the back watercolour painting on artist's paper, unframed Image 9.75 x 13.75 inches, sheet 11.25 x 15 inches Colourful and busy painting by Leon. Rowe, dated 1950 to the back. It is signed front lower left and inscribed to the back. The artist painted this view seated facing the 13th century Bell Tower and the Cloth Hall. The statue in the foreground is that of Jan Breydel and Pieter de Coninck flying the Belgian flag...

Belgium. Brussels - A Street Scene by Leonard Machin Rowe (1880-1968) signed front lower right corner, inscribed, dated and signed to the back watercolour painting on artist's paper,...

Eve Nethercott Title: Cape Elizabeth, Portland (P6.5) Date: 1951 Medium: Watercolor on paper Paper Size: 18 x 24 inches

Title is Fillette en Kimono, 1954 .Drawing by Jean Jansem, 1954. Included the certificate of authentic by Stephanie's gallery. Fillette en Kimono" is a captivating black and white drawing that beautifully captures the essence of Japanese culture and traditional clothing...

England, Child and her Dog strolling in Countryside by Leonard Machin Rowe (1880-1968) unsigned watercolour painting on artist's paper affixed to boa...

We acquired a series of paintings from Claude Muncaster's studio. To find more scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below it click on "See all from this seller." Claude Munca...

Belgium: Port and Cathedral view in Antwerp by Leonard Machin Rowe (1880-1968) signed lower right watercolour painting on artist's paper, unframed Image: 9.75 x 13.75 inches, sheet ...

Brussels: Belgium. De Brouckere Square and the Jules Anspach Obelisk by Leonard Machin Rowe (1880-1968) signed lower left watercolour painting on artist's paper, unframed Sheet: 9.7...

Tugboat and City Street (28) Eve Nethercott, American (1925–2015) Date: circa 1960 Two-Sided Watercolor Size: 15 in. x 22 in. (38.1 cm x 55.88 cm)

Wales: Caernarfon Castle by Leonard Machin Rowe (1880-1968) signed front lower right, inscribed and signed to the back watercolour painting on artist's paper, unframed Image 9.5 ...

In this drawing, Sylvia Spicuzza presents the viewer with a lakeside cabin under the shade of a massive tree. This drawing is reminiscent of the work done by her father Francesco, wh...

In this drawing, Sylvia Spicuzza presents the viewer with a view of children jumping on a trampoline near the entrance to the grounds of the Wisconsin State Fair...

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...

Mid century modern still life of fruit basket and cobalt blue plate with rich, velvety surface treatment done in oil pastel by Mary Reeves (American...

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...

Luxembourg. "Old Luxembourg" by Leonard Machin Rowe (1880-1968) Initialled lower right watercolour painting on artist's paper, unframed Image 9.75 x 1...

Wales: Two Paintings of Red Wharf Bay, Anglesey by Leonard Machin Rowe (1880-1968) both signed to the front lower right corners, inscribed and signed to the back watercolour paintin...

Belgium. Antwerp, a Market Square by Leonard Machin Rowe (1880-1968) Unsigned to the front, signed and inscribed to the back watercolour painting on artist's paper, unframed Sheet 9.75 x 11 inches Pretty little painting by Leon. Rowe, likely to be 1950 as many of the Antwerp and Bruges / Brussels scenes we have were dated. Inscribed to the back as Antwerp and "morning". This sheet is smaller than the others we have by this artist from Belgium...

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 ...

"Milwaukee Harbor" is an original watercolor by Joseph Ferrara. The artist signed the piece lower right. It depicts a view of the water and skyline of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 15" x 2...

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...