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1940s French Drawings

1940s Evocative Charcoal Portrait French Woman Original Painting/Drawing Framed
1940s Evocative Charcoal Portrait French Woman Original Painting/Drawing Framed

1940s Evocative Charcoal Portrait French Woman Original Painting/Drawing Framed

Located in Round Top, TX

Original charcoal drawing/painting signed by artist lower right. Antique piece, circa 1940s (France), recently professionally re-framed under archival linen mat and displayed in anti...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Drawings

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

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

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 glass.

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Vintage 1940s French Drawings

Materials

Paper

French Countryside - Drawing by Suzanne Tourte - 1940s

French Countryside - Drawing by Suzanne Tourte - 1940s

By Suzanne Tourte

Located in Roma, IT

Pencil drawing on paper. Hand signed in the lower right corner. Matte, in very good condition. Suzanne Tourte (1904–1979) was a French painter and printmaker celebrated for her ly...

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1940s Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

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 artist of the 20th century. Good condition on a brown paper. Illegible signature.

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Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Watercolor

French and Dutch Soldiers - Original Drawing By Herbert Knotel - 1940s

French and Dutch Soldiers - Original Drawing By Herbert Knotel - 1940s

By Herbert Knotel

Located in Roma, IT

Soldiers 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 in ...

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1940s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Watercolor

Legion Hanovrienne (French Army) - Original Drawing By Herbert Knotel - 1940s

Legion Hanovrienne (French Army) - Original Drawing By Herbert Knotel - 1940s

By Herbert Knotel

Located in Roma, IT

Legion Hanovrienne 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...

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1940s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Watercolor

Train des Equipages Trompettes (French Army) - Drawing By Herbert Knotel - 1940s

Train des Equipages Trompettes (French Army) - Drawing By Herbert Knotel - 1940s

By Herbert Knotel

Located in Roma, IT

Train des Equipages Trompettes 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 th...

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1940s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Watercolor

Garde Imperiale (French Army) - Original Drawing By Herbert Knotel - 1940s

Garde Imperiale (French Army) - Original Drawing By Herbert Knotel - 1940s

By Herbert Knotel

Located in Roma, IT

Garde Imperiale 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 li...

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1940s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Watercolor

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

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 glass.

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Vintage 1940s French Drawings

Materials

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

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

Portrait Study, Drawing of a Greek Head or Bust, 1940s. Stunning drawing of a Greek profile ! Signed at the bottom right corner by the name of the artist "V. Lacasia". The drawin...

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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

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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

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Vintage 1940s French Drawings

Materials

Paper, Gouache, Pencil

Tambour du Genie (French Army) - Original Drawing By Herbert Knotel - 1940s

Tambour du Genie (French Army) - Original Drawing By Herbert Knotel - 1940s

By Herbert Knotel

Located in Roma, IT

Tambour 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 in w...

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1940s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Watercolor

Regiment Prov. Croate (French Army) - Original Drawing By Herbert Knotel - 1940s

Regiment Prov. Croate (French Army) - Original Drawing By Herbert Knotel - 1940s

By Herbert Knotel

Located in Roma, IT

Regiment Prov. Croate 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 str...

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1940s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Watercolor

Regiment Prov. Croate (French Army) - Original Drawing By Herbert Knotel - 1940s

Regiment Prov. Croate (French Army) - Original Drawing By Herbert Knotel - 1940s

By Herbert Knotel

Located in Roma, IT

Regiment Prov. Croate 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 str...

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1940s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Watercolor

Le Croates en Allemagne (French Army)-Original Drawing By Herbert Knotel - 1940s

Le Croates en Allemagne (French Army)-Original Drawing By Herbert Knotel - 1940s

By Herbert Knotel

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

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

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Still Life Signed by Louis Bellon (French 1908-1998) From a batch of similar work where most were dated 1942-1947 watercolour painting on paper, unframed measurements: 10 x 12.75 in...

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

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Acrylic

American Modern Winter Snow Scene, Cleveland, signed, 1940's
American Modern Winter Snow Scene, Cleveland, signed, 1940's

American Modern Winter Snow Scene, Cleveland, signed, 1940's

By Joseph O'Sickey

Located in Fairlawn, OH

Winter Snow Scene, Cleveland Oil on wove paper, c. 1940's Signed in ink lower right A very early work, created in Cleveland. One can see the influence of Charles Burchfield in this ...

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1940s American Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil

American artist, Young Boy Seated, oil on paper, 1940's, signed
American artist, Young Boy Seated, oil on paper, 1940's, signed

American artist, Young Boy Seated, oil on paper, 1940's, signed

By Joseph O'Sickey

Located in Fairlawn, OH

Young Child Seated oil paint on onion skin tracing paper, c. 1940's Signed right sheet edge (see photo) Wonderful early period work by the artist. Condition: Excellent, slight wrin...

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1940s American Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Oil

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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 Matisse, of fauvism. Ink-stamped with the artist's studio mark: [Atelier André Derain]. N...

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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, 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

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

AN ORIGINAL DESIGN FOR A DIAMOND AND CITRINE BROOCH FROM AN ALBUM HIGHLIGHTING A COLLECTION OF BROOCHES, BRACELETTES AND RINGS WITH A 40s INFLUENCE. THE EXACT DATE AND ARTIST\'S NAME...

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

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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

AN ORIGINAL DESIGN FOR A SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND BROOCH FROM AN ALBUM HIGHLIGTING A COLLECTION OF BROOCHES.BRACELETTES AND RINGS WITH A 40s INFLUENCE. THE EXACT DATE AND ARTIST\'S NAME ...

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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

AN ORIGINAL DESIGN FOR A PEARL BROOCH FROM AN ALBUM HIGHLIGHTING A COLLECTION OF BROOCHES, BRACELETTES AND RINGS WITH A 40s INFLUENCE. THE EXACT DATE AND ARTIST\'S NAME IS UNKNOWN. T...

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Vintage 1940s French Drawings

Rare 1940s Jewelry Design

Rare 1940s Jewelry Design

Unavailable

H 4.5 in W 3.5 in

Rare 1940s Jewelry Design

Located in Toronto, ON

AN ORIGINAL DESIGN FOR A SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND BROOCH FROM AN ALBUM HIGHLIGHTING A COLLECTION OF BROOCHES, BRACELETTES AND RINGS WITH A 40s INFLUENCE. THE EXACT DATE AND THE ARTIST\'S...

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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

Leleu was one of the most famous French decorators and designers in the 1930s and 1940s and epitomized the French elegance in home decoration during the Art Deco period.

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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. Visible size: 24 x 18.5 cm. Total dimensions: 28.5 x 22 cm. The frame measures: 4 cm.

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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 affair near a river in the countryside. The artist has perfectly translated the sexy...

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1940s Modern Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

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 affair near a river in the countryside. The artist has perfectly translated the sexy...

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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 (French 1922-2022) Medium: Watercolour and Paper Size: 7 (height) x 4.75 (width) ...

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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

Vintage Italian Provincial Blue Trimmed Oak China Hutch Display Cabinet Vitrine
Vintage Italian Provincial Blue Trimmed Oak China Hutch Display Cabinet Vitrine

Vintage Italian Provincial Blue Trimmed Oak China Hutch Display Cabinet Vitrine

Located in Dayton, OH

A beautiful farmhouse curio cabinet or showcase, circa 1940s. Drawing inspiration from French Country and Italian Provincial design.

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Vintage 1940s French Provincial Cabinets

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Glass, Oak, Paint

Les Croates (French Army in 1812-13)- Original Drawing By Herbert Knotel - 1940s

Les Croates (French Army in 1812-13)- Original Drawing By Herbert Knotel - 1940s

By Herbert Knotel

Located in Roma, IT

Les 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 ...

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1940s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Watercolor

French Landscape - Watercolor by Robert Albert Genicot - 1940s
French Landscape - Watercolor by Robert Albert Genicot - 1940s

French Landscape - Watercolor by Robert Albert Genicot - 1940s

By Robert Albert Genicot

Located in Roma, IT

French Landscape is an original artwork realize by Robert Albert Genicot (1890-1981) in 1940s. Watercolor. The painting is in good conditions, signed by the artist on the lower mar...

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1940s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

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

A glamorous set of four original midcentury fashion illustrations, exquisitely rendered in ink, watercolor, wash, and gouache on board. Likely intended for editorial or haute couture...

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Vintage 1940s French Hollywood Regency Drawings

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Glass, Wood, Paper

A Compelling 1940s French Modern Watercolor, Fisherman & His Boat, Cote d'azur
A Compelling 1940s French Modern Watercolor, Fisherman & His Boat, Cote d'azur

A Compelling 1940s French Modern Watercolor, Fisherman & His Boat, Cote d'azur

By Andre Delfau

Located in Chicago, IL

A Compelling, 1940s French Modern Watercolor of a Fisherman and His Boat by Notable Artist and International Set Designer, Andre Delfau (Fr./Am. 1914-2000). Painted in the late 1940...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Watercolor

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

Pair of Hand Colored Botanical Engravings in Painted Wood Frames, France, 1940s
Pair of Hand Colored Botanical Engravings in Painted Wood Frames, France, 1940s

Pair of Hand Colored Botanical Engravings in Painted Wood Frames, France, 1940s

Located in Austin, TX

A pair of hand tinted botanical engravings, featuring wild rye and garlic, in painted wooden frames. The lightly toned paper has finely etched and printed botanical images, each appe...

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Mid-20th Century French Drawings

Materials

Wood, Paper

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 to 1950's.

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Vintage 1950s French Paintings

Materials

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 26 in. (sats)

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Drawings

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Paper

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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.

Questions About 1940s French Drawings

  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The most popular 1940s-style dress was the shirtwaist dress. It had a front opening like a men’s shirt, but with large buttons in the front of the dress, which was practical and easy to wear. The sleeves were short and necklines varied from shirt style to sweetheart and other necklines. Antique and vintage dresses from well-known designers are available on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A number of dresses were popular during the 1940s. Many women wore short-waist dresses with button necks, collars, fitted waists and full skirts. The classic A-lines with knee-length hems in red, white and blue colors were also a trend. Shop a collection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    In the 1940s, ladies wore clothes defined by clean and slim silhouettes. The jackets, blouses and sweaters often featured shoulderpads and had somewhat of a military feel. Most dresses were quite casual and pants and playsuits became part of a woman's everyday style.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    Claire McCardell was the designer often called the Mother of American Fashion in the 1940s. An American designer, she helped introduce women's sportswear to the United States and was particularly well-known for her bias-cut, loose-fitting Monastic dress. When World War II broke out in the 1940s, she designed pieces out of readily available materials like denim, calico and wool jersey, introducing new fabrics for women's clothing that would remain popular well after the close of the war. Many people point to McCardell as one of the first successful American fashion designers. Shop a collection of Claire McCardell apparel on 1stDibs.