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Period: Early 20th Century
'Vancouver Girl', Young Woman with Bobbed Copper Hair, AIC, Paris, New York
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed verso, 'George Wilburton Colby' (American, 1859-1922) and dated 1920. George Colby was a member of the old Art League and a life member of the Chicago Art Institute. After hi...
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Impressionist Early 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Pastel, Illustration Board

Memento Mori - Drawing attr. to Franz Biedermann - 1902
Located in Roma, IT
Memento Mori is a modern artwork realized by Franz Biedermann (attr.) in 1902. Large-format drawing depicting a skull lying on an open book, in front of a large crucifix...
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Symbolist Early 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper

Vintage French Watercolor Painting
By Laure
Located in Houston, TX
Warm and pleasing watercolor portrait painting of a charming young lady with a small crown on leaves accenting her hair, 1912. Signed Laure and dated lower right. Original one-of-a-...
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Early 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Watercolor

Rudolf Schlichter, Shirtless man, shouting, circa 1920, black ink on paper
Located in PARIS, FR
Rudolf SCHLICHTER (1890-1955) Shirtless man, shouting, circa 1920 India black ink on paper 43,2 x 28,4 cm provenance : artist's family Rudolf Schlichter was born in Calw in 1890. He...
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Early 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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India Ink

Portrait of Reposing Nude
Located in London, GB
'Portrait of Reposing Nude', pencil on fine art paper, by French artist, Guillaume Dulac (circa 1920s). An artist known for his exquisite drawings - many are sketches for his larger ...
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Early 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Pencil

The Seated Nude
Located in London, GB
'The Seated Nude', pencil on fine art paper, by French artist, Guillaume Dulac (circa 1920s). An artist known for his exquisite drawings - many are sketches for his larger oil painti...
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Early 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Pencil

Portrait of Woman - Drawing - Early 20th century
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait of Woman is a drawing realized in the early 20th century by an Anonymous French artist. Pencil on paper. The state of preservation is good. The artwork is represented thr...
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Modern Early 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Pencil, Paper

Set of 9 Figure Illustrations Egyptian Classical Characters Listed American
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Set of x 9 figures original watercolour painting on artist paper signed by Marjorie Schiele (1913-2008) *see notes below piece of paper is 14 x 10 inches In good condition provenance...
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American Impressionist Early 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Portrait of Two Sisters
Located in London, GB
'Portrait of Two Sisters', pencil on art paper, by French artist, Guillaume Dulac (circa 1920s). An artist known for his exquisite drawings - many are sketches for his larger oil pai...
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Early 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Pencil

Portrait of a Woman, Saturday Evening Post Cover, March 1907
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Unknown Signature: Signed Lower Right Saturday Evening Post Cover
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Early 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paint

Early 20th century English portrait of a red haired young girl
Located in Woodbury, CT
Louise H. "Louie" Burrell (née Luker 1873 – 1971) was an English-born artist who also lived in Canada and the United States. The daughter of William and Ada Luker, both artists, Bur...
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Victorian Early 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Watercolor

First Mate, Saturday Evening Post Cover
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Date: 1928 Medium: Pastel on Paper Dimensions: 25.00" x 20.00" Signature: Signed Lower Right Cover of The Saturday Evening Post, July 7 1928
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Early 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Pastel

Dining - Pencil Drawing by Paul Emile Colin - 1924
Located in Roma, IT
Dining is a drawing realized by Paul Emile Colin in 1924. Carbon Pencil on ivory-colored paper Good conditions with slight foxing. The artwork is realized through deft expressive ...
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Modern Early 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Pencil

Study of a woman in repose - Russian School
Located in Middletown, NY
Pencil on cream wove paper, 9 1/4 x 7 7/8 inches (235 x 200 mm). Overall toning with multiple spots of white discoloration throughout, and a spray of foxing across the image area on ...
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Naturalistic Early 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Pencil, Graphite

The Parade of Fairground Wrestlers, Modern French School
Located in London, GB
'The Parade of Fairground Wrestlers', India ink on art paper, Modern French School (early 1900s). Traveling shows often held promotional events before opening in local areas to generate enthusiasm for the spectacle. This is an intriguing depiction of the various acts on stage strutting their stuff before an audience of potential customers. On the platform, fairground wrestlers mix with clowns, dancers, a percussionist in bolero hat...
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Modern Early 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, India Ink

Henry Ottmann (1877-1927) Élégante au chien 1925, pastel signed
Located in Paris, FR
Henry Ottmann (1877-1927) Élégante au chien, an elegant woman with a dog signed lower right pastel on paper 32 x 25 cm Framed 52 x 42 cm Published under n°602 of the artist's cat...
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Art Deco Early 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Pastel

Portrait of John Torcapel by Alexandre Blanchet - Pastel on paper 27x35 cm
Located in Geneva, CH
Work on paper
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Academic Early 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Pastel

Portrait of a Young Girl Writing
Located in London, GB
'Portrait of a Young Girl Writing', pencil on art paper, by French artist, Guillaume Dulac (circa 1920s). An artist known for his exquisite drawings - man...
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Early 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Pencil

Portrait of Jean
Located in London, GB
'Portrait of Jean', pencil on art paper, by French artist, Guillaume Dulac (circa 1920s). An artist known for his exquisite drawings - many are sketches for his larger oil paintings ...
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Early 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Pencil

Marie Laurencin portrait drawing of her mother, 1903
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Marie Laurencin (French, 1885 – 1956) Portrait of Pauline Laurencin, the artist’s mother, circa 1903 Black crayon on paper Inscribed ‘Despair and die / not die’ (upper right) 6.5/8 x...
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Post-Impressionist Early 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Crayon

Associated Sunday Magazine Cover
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Pastel on Board Signature: Signed Lower Right Sunday Magazine The Sun Cover, October 4, 1914.
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Early 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Pastel

The Lady - Drawing by Louis Anquetin - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
The Lady is a drawing realized in the late 19th Century by Louis Anquetin (1861-1932). Cina ink drawing on paper. Hand-signed on the lower. Good condition with missing pieces of p...
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Modern Early 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Ink

Woman sitting - Pencil on Paper Unique Drawing Post Impressionism, 1910
Located in New York, NY
Henri Edmond Cross Woman sitting, ca. 1910 Pencil on paper 5 1/10 × 3 9/10 in l 13 × 10 cm Frame included - 9 x 7 in l 23 x 18 cm Stamped 'HEC' lower right Condition: Excellent cond...
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Post-Impressionist Early 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Pencil

Edward Ridley (1883-1946) - 1918 Watercolour, Woman with Brooch and Shawl
Located in Corsham, GB
This accomplished portrait depicts an elderly woman painted in delicate watercolour detail. Her hair is scraped back, and she wears a light patterned shawl and a collar clasped toget...
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Early 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Native American woman portrait
Located in Genève, GE
Work on paper Molded frame in gilded wood with glass pane 61 x 51 x 6.5 cm
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Early 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal, Crayon, Pastel

A ca. 1920s Caricature of Irish Politician Alexander Green
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1920s caricature of Irish politician George Russell by artist Isa M. Macnie. Inscription on drawing reads: "For Richard Madden, George Russell "AE". Image size: 8 7/8" x 6 7/8"...
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Modern Early 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Ink, Watercolor

Portrait - Original Mixed Media Artwork by Maurice Lourday - 1927
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait is an original pencil, pastel and watercolor drawing on creamy cardboard, realized in 1927 by Maurice Lourday (1860-1934). Titled on the lower. In very good conditions, ex...
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Contemporary Early 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Pencil, Pastel, Watercolor, Cardboard

PORTRAIT OF HAROLD STERNER
Located in Portland, ME
Sterner, Albert (American. 1863-1946). PORTRAIT OF HAROLD STERNER. Charcoal and pastel on paper, not dated, but 1912, as the subject is stated to be aged 17. Signed, lower right. 16 1/2 x 11 1/4 inches, framed to 26 1/8 x 20 1/8 inches. In very good condition. Albert Sterner was born in England, and studied in Paris. He worked as a magazine illustrator, but is best known for his paintings and prints. Harold Sterner (American, 1895-1976). Architect, painter; New York, N.Y. Born 1895, died 1976...
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Early 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal, Pastel

Pencil Drawing of an Angel by Eugenie O'Kin
Located in Pasadena, CA
Eugénie O'Kin is one of those personalities whose talent and the rare quality of her works are still too obscure. Today known under the various names of Eugénie Jubin, Eugénie O'Kin...
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Minimalist Early 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Pencil

Portrait of Elegant Young Society Lady In A Pink Blouse Exquisite Drawing
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of an Elegant Lady original watercolour painting on paper by Marjorie Schiele (1913-2008) *see notes below piece of paper is 14 x 10 inches I...
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American Impressionist Early 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Crayon, Pencil

Harold Hope Read (1881-1959) - Framed Watercolour, A Walk in the Park
Located in Corsham, GB
A vibrant and characterful watercolour illustration by Harold Hope Read (1881-1959). Well presented in a complementing green and gilt frame. Unsigned. On laid.
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Early 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

The Lucky Bag
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Watercolor and Gouache on Paper Mounted to Canvas Signature: Signed "Howard Chandler Christy" and Dated Lower Left Published in the 1914 U.S. Naval Academy yearbook, "The Lucky Bag...
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Early 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Canvas, Paper, Watercolor, Gouache

A Self Portrait
Located in Storrs, CT
A Self Portrait. c. 1932. Ink drawing on wove paper. 3 1/2 x 2 1/4 (sheet 10 x 7). Provenance: the artist's daughter. Unsigned. A unique silhouette housed in an archival French doubl...
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Renaissance Early 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink

Woman Laughing - Original Pastel by Michel Simonidy - 1920s
Located in Roma, IT
Woman laughing is an original artwork by Michel Simonidy. Mixed media, pastel drawing, and tempera on paper. Hand-signed by the artist on the lower right. Includes passepartout. St...
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Modern Early 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Pastel

Landscape Study - Drawing by André Meaux Saint-Marc - Th Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Landscape Study is a  drawing, realized in early 20th Century, by the French Artist André Meaux Saint-Marc (1885-1941). Charcoal  on paper. Hand Signed on back.
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Modern Early 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Pencil

Portrait of Elegant Young Society Lady In Purple Stripey Top Exquisite Drawing
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of an Elegant Lady original watercolour painting on paper by Marjorie Schiele (1913-2008) *see notes below piece of paper is 14 x 10 inches In good condition, though with mi...
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American Impressionist Early 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Crayon, Pencil

Portrait of woman - Watercolor by R. Moretti - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait of woman is an artwork realzied by R. Moretti in the early of 20th Century. Watercolor on paper. cm. 35,5 x 36 with frame. Hand signed in the lower left right. Good c...
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Modern Early 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Portraits - Original Drawing - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Portraits is an original drawing in pencil realized by an anonymous artist in the Early 20th Century. Good conditions. The artwork is depicted by perfect hatching with strong strokes.
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Modern Early 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Pencil

Chinese Company/Export School Fisherman Portrait
Located in New York, NY
Mystery Artist Untitled (Chinese Company/Export School Portrait), c. 1900 Watercolor on paper Sight: 19 x 9 1/4 in. Framed: 22 5/8 x 12 1/4 x 3/4 in. Portraits such as this were cre...
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Folk Art Early 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Watercolor

Portrait of a man by Hans Berger - Drawing 38x50 cm
Located in Geneva, CH
Work on paper
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Academic Early 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Crayon, Engraving

Sketch of woman by Stephanie Guerzoni - Drawing 31x48 cm
Located in Geneva, CH
Work on paper with a white wooden frame and glass. The total size with frame is 45,5 x 54,5 cm Stéphanie Guerzoni is a Swiss and Italian painter born April 15, 1887 in Vienna (Aust...
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Academic Early 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Crayon

Reposing Nude and Tree
Located in London, GB
'Reposing Nude and Tree', pencil on art paper, by French artist, Guillaume Dulac (circa 1920s). An artist known for his exquisite drawings - many are sketches for his larger oil pain...
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Early 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Pencil

Portrait of toddler
Located in Genève, GE
Work on paper Golden wooden frame with glass pane 38 x 41 x 2 cm
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Early 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Crayon

Self Portrait - British Italian art Edwardian pencil drawing female artist
Located in London, GB
This is a fine detailed and superbly executed Edwardian drawing by Estella Canziani which dates to circa 1911. Executed by one of the leading artists of the day it is a very strikin...
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Pre-Raphaelite Early 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Pencil

The Young Girl - Original Drawing By P. G. Jeanniot - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
The Young Girl is an original Drawing on paper realized by the painter Pierre Georges Jeanniot (1848-1934). Drawing in Pencil. Hand-signed on the lower. Good conditions with aged ...
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Modern Early 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Pencil

Blue Eyes Boy - Original Signed Charcoals Drawing
Located in Paris, IDF
Gustave Poetzsch (1870-1950) Blue Eyes Boy Original charcoals drawing Signed bottom right on linen paper 37 x 31 cm (c. 15 x 12 in) Stamp of the Estate auction sale on the back Ve...
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Realist Early 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal

Fanciulla con il Cane - Drawing by Massimo Campigli - 1928
Located in Roma, IT
ink and watercolor on paper. Prov. Locarno, Collection Nesto Jacometti; Rome Art Center. Exhibitions: - Pescara, 2002 Ref. Cat. Raisonné, Electa Editore, Milano 2023, n. 28/021, ...
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Modern Early 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Watercolor

Portrait of Hulda in a Room at Ruds Säteri
Located in Stockholm, SE
Hilding Werner (1880-1944) Sweden Hulda in a Room at Ruds Säteri mixed media on paper unframed 27 x 22.5 cm (10.63 x 8.86 inches) framed 38 x 33.5 cm (14.96 x 13.19 inches) Prov...
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Early 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Ink, Watercolor

Mon Colonel
Located in London, GB
'Mon Colonel', pencil and crayon on paper, by noted French artist, Auguste Chabaud (circa 1914-1918). A delightfully simple drawing of a French Army colonel in profile along with clo...
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Modern Early 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Crayon, Pencil

Smiling Girl - Drawing by Arnaldo De Lisio - 1917
Located in Roma, IT
Smiling Girl is an original modern artwork realized by Arnaldo De Lisio in 1917. Mixed colored oil pastel o board. Hand signed and dated on the lower ma...
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Modern Early 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Pastel

Set of 6 Figure Illustrations Egyptian Classical Characters Listed American
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Set of x6 figures original watercolour painting on artist paper signed by Marjorie Schiele (1913-2008) *see notes below piece of paper is 14 x 10 inches In good condition provenance:...
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American Impressionist Early 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Charcoal Portrait of a Lady Profile - Partner of Violet Oakley - Gay Interest
Located in Miami, FL
Academic study in profile of a high bow sitter on gray paper with white highlights. Signed lower right and dated faintly 1916 Edith Emerson (July 27, 1888 – November 21, 1981) was a...
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Academic Early 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Charcoal

Portrait - Original Drawing by Georges Gobo - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait of Colette MacDonald is an original Drawing in Pencil realized by Georges Gobo in the Early 20th Century. Good Conditions. The artwork is depicted through strong strokes w...
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Modern Early 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Pencil

Portrait of a Young Girl
Located in London, GB
'Portrait of a Young Girl', pencil on art paper, by French artist, Guillaume Dulac (circa 1920s). An artist known for his exquisite drawings - many are sketches for his larger oil pa...
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Early 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Pencil

Study of Body Movement
By Max Rauh
Located in Houston, TX
Fluid charcoal sketch of study of human motion by artist Max Rauh (1888-1961), circa 1920. Original artwork on paper displayed on a white mat with a gold border. Mat fits a standard...
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Early 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal

French Impressionist Portrait Drawing, 'The Art Lesson'
Located in Cotignac, FR
Pencil study portrait drawing of a child painting at an easel by French artist Charles-Jean Agard. The work is signed bottom left and presented in a carved wood and gilt frame with mount under glass. A very charming pencil study of a child sitting at an easel. Agard has beautifully captured the head and face in full, with the light and shade, the rest of the body and surroundings are in sketch form, the contrast between the two making for a very successful composition beautifully capturing the intensity of the sitter. Charles Agard...
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Impressionist Early 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Pencil, Handmade Paper

André Eugène Costilhes (1865-1940) Portrait of a lady, drawing
Located in Paris, FR
André Eugène Costilhes (1865-1940) Portrait of a Lady bears the stamp of the studio of André Eugène Costilhes in the lower right-hand corner pencil red chalk and heightenings of whi...
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Symbolist Early 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Pencil

André Eugène Costilhes (1865-1940) Portrait of a young woman with a hat, drawing
Located in Paris, FR
André Eugène Costilhes (1865-1940) Portrait of a young woman with a hat bears the stamp of the studio of André Eugène Costilhes in the lower right-hand corner pencil on paper 30.5 x...
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Symbolist Early 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Pencil

André Eugène Costilhes (1865-1940) Portrait of a young woman, drawing
Located in Paris, FR
André Eugène Costilhes (1865-1940) Portrait of a young woman pencil on paper 30.5 x 20 cm In quite good condition Traces of folding in the upper left-hand corner. Lower right corn...
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Symbolist Early 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Pencil

André Eugène Costilhes (1865-1940) A young woman sewing, drawing
Located in Paris, FR
André Eugène Costilhes (1865-1940) A young woman sewing bears the stamp of the studio of André Eugène Costilhes in the lower right-hand corner pencil on paper 30.5 x 20 cm In quit...
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Symbolist Early 20th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Pencil

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