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1940s Art Deco Drawing

'Ava (1940s Art Deco Fashion Rendition)' art deco drawing by Jorge Ruiz-Martinez
Located in Milwaukee, WI
'Ava (1940s Art Deco Fashion Rendition)' is an original drawing by the American artist Jorge Ruiz
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2010s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Charcoal

"at the Swimming POOL, " Ghostly Male Nudes, Art Deco Drawing, Late 1940s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
the Mercedes-Benz Art Collection, also in Stuttgart. This drawing is one of his finest, and is
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Vintage 1940s German Art Deco Drawings

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Crayon

Art Deco 1940s High Fashion Illustration Woman with Fan and Screen
Located in Miami, FL
French female illustrator Geneviève Thomas renders a highly stylized fashion illustration set against a seamless red background, The model is wearing Bridgerton Style Ball Dress Wi...
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1940s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor, Gouache, Paper

A Finely Drawn, Modern 1940s Art Deco Female Figure Study (Standing Nude, Back)
By Harold Haydon
Located in Chicago, IL
A Finely Drawn, Modern 1940s Art Deco Female Figure Study (Standing Nude, Back) by Notable Chicago
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1940s American Modern Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Charcoal

A Striking, Vintage Early 1940s Fashion Study of Women’s Hat & Gloves
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking, vintage early 1940s woman's fashion study featuring a stylish young woman seated in
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1940s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor, Pencil

A Striking, Vintage Early 1940s Fashion Study, Woman with a Suit, Hat & Purse
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking, vintage early 1940s fashion study featuring a stylish young woman elegantly wearing a
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1940s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor, Pencil, Paper

A Striking 1940s Fashion Study of a Women’s Hat & Coat, Marshall Field & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking, vintage early 1940s fashion study featuring a stylish young woman dressed in an
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1940s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor, Pencil, Paper

A Stylish, Early 1940s Woman's Fashion Study Featuring Elizabeth Arden Cosmetics
Located in Chicago, IL
A stylish, vintage early 1940s fashion study featuring elegant designs for women's accessories and
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1940s Art Deco Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Pencil, Watercolor

A Stylish 1940s Womans Fashion Study Advertisement for Lilly Daché Perfumes
Located in Chicago, IL
A stylish, vintage early 1940s woman's fashion study featuring an advertisement for Lilly Daché
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1940s Art Deco Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Pencil

A Stylish, Early 1940s Woman's Fashion Study Featuring Elizabeth Arden Cosmetics
Located in Chicago, IL
A stylish, vintage early 1940s woman's fashion study featuring an advertisement for Elizabeth Arden
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1940s Art Deco Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil, Paper

Italian 1940s Wooden Architectural Drawings Wall Holder
Located in Milan, IT
Italian 1940s wooden architectural drawings wall holder.
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Italian 1940s Wooden Architectural Drawings Wall Holder
Italian 1940s Wooden Architectural Drawings Wall Holder
$2,289
H 27.56 in W 39.57 in D 8.08 in

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Gouache on Paper by Dominique, French, 1940s
By Dominique
Located in Hoboken, NJ
, 1940s. Signed to lower right. Measures: Framed height 14 in, width 11 in.   
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Drawings

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Living Room Design, Original Drawing by Leleu, France, Art Deco, 1940s
By Jules Leleu
Located in Paris, FR
Original drawing by Jules Leleu (1883-1961) . Design for a living room. Art Deco period, 1940s
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Drawings

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Paper

French Interior Decoration Project Study by Maurice Dufrene Studio, 1940s
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in Atlanta, GA
1940s. There is no visible signature or mark. Please note we have not removed the drawing from its
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Interior Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Pencil

"Tropical Fish Ballet, " Vivid Art Deco Drawing by Sascha Brastoff, 1940s
By Sascha Brastoff
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vivid and lively, with the feeling of a scene taken from an Art Deco-influenced animation Classic
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Drawings

A Stylish, 1940s Art Deco Cubist Drawing of a Seated Female- The Telephone Call
By Harold Haydon
Located in Chicago, IL
A Stylish, 1940s Art Deco Cubist Drawing of a Seated Female, "The Telephone Call", by Note Chicago
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Charcoal, Newsprint

"Waiting Offstage, " 1940s Ink Wash Drawing of Male Ballet Dancers
By Daniel Rasmussen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
1940s. Not much is known about the artist, but another drawing by Rasmussen sold at Sotheby's, again
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Drawings

"Ballet Dancers in Conversation, " 1940s Ink Wash Drawing by Rasmussen
By Daniel Rasmussen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Daniel Rasmussen in the 1940s. Not much is known about the artist, but another drawing by Rasmussen sold
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Drawings

Danseuse à l'Écharpe - Mixed Media by Erté - 1940s
By Erté
Located in Roma, IT
Danseuse à l'Écharpe is a very beautiful original drawing realized by the Russian artist Erté in
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1940s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Tempera, Watercolor, Gouache

An early 1940s Fashion Study Featuring Evening Wear, Carson, Pirie, Scott & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 1940s fashion study featuring a woman in an evening gown. Provenance: Cornelia Steckl
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1940s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Pencil

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
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1940s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor, Pencil

Interior Scene, Pencil and Charcoal on Paper, French, 1940s
Located in Hoboken, NJ
Pencil and charcoal on paper, interior scene, French, 1940s. Framed. Measures: Height 29 in, width
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Drawings

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Paper

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Alabaster, Bronze

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By Gaston Goor
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Decorative Boxes

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Antique Japanese Koto Wakizashi Sword
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20th Century Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Gouache

Costume Design - Gouache by Erté - 1970
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By René Lalique
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
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"Male Athlete with Kettlebell", Rare Bronze Sculpture with Male Nude by Seifert
By Franz Seifert
Located in Philadelphia, PA
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By Walter Nichols
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Art Deco Ladies Traveling Necessaire Ensemble, American, circa 1925
Located in Incline Village, NV
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Resin, Bakelite

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Seated Male Nude in Charcoal on Paper
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Located in Milano, IT
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Maison Maire travel necessities Paris 1825-1830 ca
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 1940s art deco drawing you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of paper, paint and wood, every 1940s art deco drawing was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 1940s art deco drawing, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A 1940s art deco drawing, designed in the Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made 1940s art deco drawing has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Ray Lambert, Allyn Cox and Emma Shields are consistently popular.

How Much is a 1940s Art Deco Drawing?

A 1940s art deco drawing can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,500, while the lowest priced sells for $495 and the highest can go for as much as $16,500.