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1940s French Drawings

French 1940's Gouache on Paper
French 1940's Gouache on Paper

French 1940's Gouache on Paper

$3,750

H 30.5 in W 23 in D 1 in

French 1940's Gouache on Paper

Located in Los Angeles, CA

French 40's Gouache on paper. Custom framed with sandblasted oak frame with acid free paper and UV

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Vintage 1940s French Drawings

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Paper

French Countryside - Original China Ink Drawing and Watercolor - 1940s

French Countryside - Original China Ink Drawing and Watercolor - 1940s

Located in Roma, IT

French Countryside Landscape is an original China Ink drawing and watercolor realized by a french

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Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Watercolor

French 1940s Gouache on Paper
French 1940s Gouache on Paper

French 1940s Gouache on Paper

$3,750

H 30.5 in W 23 in D 1 in

French 1940s Gouache on Paper

Located in Los Angeles, CA

French 1940s gouache on paper. Custom framed with sandblasted oak frame with acid free paper and UV

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Vintage 1940s French Drawings

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Paper

Portrait Study, Drawing of a Greek Head or Bust, 1940s
Portrait Study, Drawing of a Greek Head or Bust, 1940s

Portrait Study, Drawing of a Greek Head or Bust, 1940s

$1,188

H 19.89 in W 15.95 in D 1.19 in

Portrait Study, Drawing of a Greek Head or Bust, 1940s

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

Portrait Study, Drawing of a Greek Head or Bust, 1940s. Stunning drawing of a Greek profile

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Mid-20th Century French Classical Greek Drawings

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Glass, Oak, Paper

French 1940s Gouache on Paper
French 1940s Gouache on Paper

French 1940s Gouache on Paper

$3,750

H 30.5 in W 23 in D 1 in

French 1940s Gouache on Paper

Located in Los Angeles, CA

French 1940s gouache on paper. Custom framed with sandblasted oak frame with acid free paper and UV

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Vintage 1940s French Drawings

Materials

Paper, Gouache, Pencil

1940's French Fruit Still Life, Post Impressionist Artist
1940's French Fruit Still Life, Post Impressionist Artist

1940's French Fruit Still Life, Post Impressionist Artist, circa 1940s

$434Sale Price|20% Off

H 10 in W 12.75 in D 1 in

1940's French Fruit Still Life, Post Impressionist Artist

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Still Life Signed by Louis Bellon (French 1908-1998) From a batch of similar work where most were

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Mid-20th Century Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

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Acrylic

French 1940s Signed Pastel Drawing of a Woman, Original French Framing
French 1940s Signed Pastel Drawing of a Woman, Original French Framing

French 1940s Signed Pastel Drawing of a Woman, Original French Framing

Located in Stamford, CT

French 1940s signed and numbered lithograph of a pastel drawing of a woman Original French framing.

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Vintage 1940s French Decorative Art

Materials

Wood, Paper

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"Nu de Dos" Drawing by André Derain, Late 1940s
"Nu de Dos" Drawing by André Derain, Late 1940s

"Nu de Dos" Drawing by André Derain, Late 1940s

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H 31 in W 25 in D 2 in

"Nu de Dos" Drawing by André Derain, Late 1940s

By André Derain

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A drawing in sanguine (red chalk) on wove paper, by André Derain, the co-founder, with Henri

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Vintage 1940s French Drawings

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Paper

Gouache on Paper by Dominique, French, 1940s
Gouache on Paper by Dominique, French, 1940s

Gouache on Paper by Dominique, French, 1940s

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H 14 in W 11 in D 1 in

Gouache on Paper by Dominique, French, 1940s

By Dominique

Located in Hoboken, NJ

Gouache and pencil on paper, rendering of a table with a vase and flowers by Dominique, French

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Drawings

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Rare 1940s Jewelry Design

Rare 1940s Jewelry Design

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H 4.5 in W 4.5 in

Rare 1940s Jewelry Design

Located in Toronto, ON

BROOCHES, BRACELETTES AND RINGS WITH A 40s INFLUENCE. THE EXACT DATE AND ARTIST\'S NAME IS UNKNOWN. THE

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Vintage 1940s French Drawings

Rare 1940s Jewelry Design

Rare 1940s Jewelry Design

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H 4 in W 4 in

Rare 1940s Jewelry Design

Located in Toronto, ON

AN ORIGINAL DRAWING FOR A PEARL BROOCH FROM AN ALBUM HIGHLIGHTING A COLLECTION OF BROOCHES

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Vintage 1940s French Drawings

Rare 1940s Jewelry Design

Rare 1940s Jewelry Design

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H 5 in W 3.5 in

Rare 1940s Jewelry Design

Located in Toronto, ON

AN ORIGINAL DRAWING FOR AN EMERALD AND DIAMOND BROOCH FROM AN ALBUM HIGHLIGHTING A COLLECTION OF

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Vintage 1940s French Drawings

Rare 1940s Jewelry Design

Rare 1940s Jewelry Design

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H 4.5 in W 3.5 in

Rare 1940s Jewelry Design

Located in Toronto, ON

BROOCHES, BRACELETTES AND RINGS WITH A 40s INFLUENCE. THE EXACT DATE AND THE ARTIST\'S NAME IS UNKNOWN. THE

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Vintage 1940s French Drawings

Rare 1940s Jewelry Design

Rare 1940s Jewelry Design

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H 5.75 in D 4 in

Rare 1940s Jewelry Design

Located in Toronto, ON

BROOCHES.BRACELETTES AND RINGS WITH A 40s INFLUENCE. THE EXACT DATE AND ARTIST\'S NAME IS UNKNOWN.THE SKETCHES MAY HAVE

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20th Century French Drawings

Rare 1940s Jewelry Design

Rare 1940s Jewelry Design

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H 6.5 in W 4 in

Rare 1940s Jewelry Design

Located in Toronto, ON

, BRACELETTES AND RINGS WITH A 40s INFLUENCE. THE EXACT DATE AND ARTIST\'S NAME IS UNKNOWN. THE SKETCHES MAY

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Vintage 1940s French Drawings

Living Room Design, Original Drawing by Leleu, France, Art Deco, 1940s
Living Room Design, Original Drawing by Leleu, France, Art Deco, 1940s

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

Louis Icart, Colored Pencil Drawing on Paper, 1930s-1940s
Louis Icart, Colored Pencil Drawing on Paper, 1930s-1940s

Louis Icart, Colored Pencil Drawing on Paper, 1930s-1940s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Louis Icart. Colored pencil drawing on paper, 1930s-1940s. Signed. In excellent condition

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Vintage 1930s French Drawings

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Paper

Beautiful French Watercolor 1940's " Désir à la Française"
Beautiful French Watercolor 1940's " Désir à la Française"

Beautiful French Watercolor 1940's " Désir à la Française"

Located in Paris, FR

Beautiful drawing gouache signed Helen, French artist of the 40's representing a couple in a love

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1940s Modern Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor, Gouache

Beautiful French Watercolor 1940's " Désir à la Française"
Beautiful French Watercolor 1940's " Désir à la Française"

Beautiful French Watercolor 1940's " Désir à la Française"

Located in Paris, FR

Beautiful drawing gouache signed Helen, French artist of the 40's representing a couple in a love

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1940s Modern Nude Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor, Gouache

Mid Century French Watercolour of a Woman in a 1940s Style Swimsuit
Mid Century French Watercolour of a Woman in a 1940s Style Swimsuit

Mid Century French Watercolour of a Woman in a 1940s Style Swimsuit

By Josine Vignon

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Title: Mid Century French Watercolour of a Woman in a 1940s Style Swimsuit Artist: Josine Vignon

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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Theatre decor drawing, 1940s.
Theatre decor drawing, 1940s.

Theatre decor drawing, 1940s.

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H 23.63 in W 1.58 in D 28.35 in

Theatre decor drawing, 1940s.

Located in Lisboa, PT

Theatre decor drawing, 1940s.

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Vintage 1940s French Space Age Paintings

Materials

Canvas

Set of Four Midcentury Fashion Illustrations in the Style of Vogue, c. 1940s–50s
Set of Four Midcentury Fashion Illustrations in the Style of Vogue, c. 1940s–50s

Set of Four Midcentury Fashion Illustrations in the Style of Vogue, c. 1940s–50s

By René Gruau

Located in Morristown, NJ

publications such as Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar during the 1940s and 1950s. Each sheet is floated within a

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Vintage 1940s French Hollywood Regency Drawings

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Glass, Wood, Paper

FRENCH FASHION POICHOIR ORIGINAL 1940S PATOU
FRENCH FASHION POICHOIR ORIGINAL 1940S PATOU

FRENCH FASHION POICHOIR ORIGINAL 1940S PATOU

Located in Geneva, IL

CIRCA 1940S, ORIGINAL HAND COLORED FASHION POICHOIR BY JEAN PATOU.

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Vintage 1940s French Drawings

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Paper, Paint

French 1940-50's crayon drawing of Chartre
French 1940-50's crayon drawing of Chartre

French 1940-50's crayon drawing of Chartre

Located in Scarsdale, NY

Lively crayon drawing of Chartre we think. It is signed Jean David. It looks to be around 1940's

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Vintage 1950s French Paintings

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Paint, Pen

Interior Scene, Pencil and Charcoal on Paper, French, 1940s
Interior Scene, Pencil and Charcoal on Paper, French, 1940s

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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Le Croates en Allemagne - Drawing By Herbert Knotel - 1940s

Le Croates en Allemagne - Drawing By Herbert Knotel - 1940s

Located in Roma, IT

Le Croates is an original drawing in ink and watercolor realized by Herbert Knotel in 1930/40s. Good condition except for being aged. The artwork is depicted through strong lines i...

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1940s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Watercolor

Le Croates en Allemagne - Grenadier 1813 - Drawing By Herbert Knotel - 1940s

Le Croates en Allemagne - Grenadier 1813 - Drawing By Herbert Knotel - 1940s

Located in Roma, IT

Le Croates en Allemagne is an original drawing in ink and watercolor realized by Herbert Knotel in 1930/40s. Good condition except for being aged. The artwork is depicted through s...

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1940s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Watercolor

Les Regiments Croates en Illyrie - Drawing By Herbert Knotel - 1940s

Les Regiments Croates en Illyrie - Drawing By Herbert Knotel - 1940s

Located in Roma, IT

Les Regiments Croates en Illyrie is an original drawing in ink and watercolor realized by by Herbert Knotel in 1930/40s. Good condition except for being aged. The artwork is depict...

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1940s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Watercolor

German Legion 1806 - Original Drawing By Herbert Knotel - 1940s

German Legion 1806 - Original Drawing By Herbert Knotel - 1940s

Located in Roma, IT

German Legion is an original drawing in ink and watercolor realized by Herbert Knotel in 1930/40s. Good condition except for being aged. The artwork is depicted through strong line...

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1940s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Watercolor

9e bis Hussards - Drawing By Herbert Knotel - 1940s

9e bis Hussards - Drawing By Herbert Knotel - 1940s

Located in Roma, IT

9e bis Hussards is an original drawing in ink and watercolor realized by Herbert Knotel in 1930/40s. Good condition except for being aged. Hand-signed. The artwork is depicted thr...

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1940s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor, Ink

Kongl. Lifgardet till Hast - Drawing By Herbert Knotel - 1940s

Kongl. Lifgardet till Hast - Drawing By Herbert Knotel - 1940s

Located in Roma, IT

Kongl. Lifgardet till Hast is an original drawing in ink and watercolor realized by Herbert Knotel in the 1930/40s. Good condition except for being aged. The artwork is depicted th...

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1940s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Watercolor

Le Croates - Original Drawing By Herbert Knotel - 1940s

Le Croates - Original Drawing By Herbert Knotel - 1940s

Located in Roma, IT

Le Croates is an original drawing in ink and watercolor realized by Herbert Knotel in 1930/40s. Good condition except for being aged. The artwork is depicted through strong lines i...

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1940s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Watercolor

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1940s French Drawings For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of 1940s French drawings is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct 1940s French drawings — often made from paper, metal and other — can elevate any home. 1940s French drawings have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Art Nouveau 1940s French drawings are consistently popular styles. Jean Cocteau, Jared French and André Derain each produced beautiful 1940s French drawings that are worth considering.

How Much are 1940s French Drawings?

1940s French drawings can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $477, while the lowest priced sells for $145 and the highest can go for as much as $12,500.