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Portrait - Drawing in Charcoal - Mid 20th Century

Portrait - Drawing in Charcoal - Mid 20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Portrait is an original charcoal drawing on paper, realized by an anonymous artist in the Mid-20th

Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Charcoal

The Tiger - Drawing in Charcoal - Mid-20th Century

The Tiger - Drawing in Charcoal - Mid-20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

The Tiger is original drawing in charcoal on paper realized by an unknown artist in mid-20th

Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Charcoal

Mid 19th Century Charcoal Drawing - Christening
Mid 19th Century Charcoal Drawing - Christening

Mid 19th Century Charcoal Drawing - Christening

Located in Corsham, GB

A very finely wrought charcoal drawing of a christening in a Catholic church. The interior of the

Category

19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Charcoal

Mid Century Abstract Expressionist Charcoal Drawing
Mid Century Abstract Expressionist Charcoal Drawing

Mid Century Abstract Expressionist Charcoal Drawing

By John Haley

Located in Soquel, CA

Wonderful abstract expressionist drawing in shades and tones of grays and black by John Haley

Category

1950s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Charcoal, Graphite, Paper

Countryside - Charcoal Drawing - Mid-20th Century

Countryside - Charcoal Drawing - Mid-20th Century, Mid-20th Century

$235Sale Price|30% Off

H 8.27 in W 10.63 in D 0.04 in

Countryside - Charcoal Drawing - Mid-20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Countryside is a pencil drawing realized by a french artist in the mid-20th Century. Good

Category

1960s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

Mid 19th Century Charcoal Drawing - The Day's Bag
Mid 19th Century Charcoal Drawing - The Day's Bag

Mid 19th Century Charcoal Drawing - The Day's Bag

Located in Corsham, GB

A charcoal and chalk drawing en grisaille depicting a man returning from a day of crane hunting

Category

Mid-19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Charcoal

Landscape - Charcoal Drawing by French Master mid 1900

Landscape - Charcoal Drawing by French Master mid 1900

Located in Roma, IT

Landscape is an original drawing in pencil on paper realized by an Anonymous artist of the XX

Category

Mid-20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Charcoal

Mid Century Figurative Charcoal Line Drawing, "Girl Walking Away"
Mid Century Figurative Charcoal Line Drawing, "Girl Walking Away"

Mid Century Figurative Charcoal Line Drawing, "Girl Walking Away"

By Mariellen Ehlers

Located in Soquel, CA

Wonderful mid century figurative nude charcoal line drawing of a girl walking away by Moni

Category

1950s American Impressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Charcoal

Charcoal Portrait Drawing of a Man, Framed in Gilt Wood, French Mid-20th Century
Charcoal Portrait Drawing of a Man, Framed in Gilt Wood, French Mid-20th Century

Charcoal Portrait Drawing of a Man, Framed in Gilt Wood, French Mid-20th Century

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

Charcoal Portrait Drawing of a Man, Framed in Gilt Wood, French Mid-20th Century Portrait of a man

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Drawings

Materials

Gold Leaf

Gouache, Charcoal and Pastel on Paper, Mid-Century Drawing of a Ballerina
Gouache, Charcoal and Pastel on Paper, Mid-Century Drawing of a Ballerina

Gouache, Charcoal and Pastel on Paper, Mid-Century Drawing of a Ballerina

Located in San Francisco, CA

The abstract expressionist drawing of a graceful ballerina dancing to Swan Lake in a deep bow; with

Category

Vintage 1950s North American Expressionist Drawings

Materials

Paper

Landscape - Drawing - Mid-20th Century

Landscape - Drawing - Mid-20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Landscape is a modern artwork realized by in the Mid-20th century Charcoal. Good conditions 

Category

Mid-19th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Charcoal

Figures - Drawing - Mid-20th Century
Figures - Drawing - Mid-20th Century

Figures - Drawing - Mid-20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Landscape is a modern artwork realized by in the Mid-20th century Charcoal. Good conditions 

Category

Mid-19th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Charcoal

Portrait - Drawing - Mid 20th century

Portrait - Drawing - Mid 20th century

Located in Roma, IT

Portrait is an original charcoal drawing on paper, realized by an anonymous artist in the Mid-20th

Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Charcoal

Charcoal Drawing Woman Nude Study Art Framed
Charcoal Drawing Woman Nude Study Art Framed

Charcoal Drawing Woman Nude Study Art Framed

$384

H 21.66 in W 25.6 in D 0.6 in

Charcoal Drawing Woman Nude Study Art Framed

Located in Poperinge, BE

Vintage charcoal drawing, study of the female nude, depicting a kneeling woman, signed lower left

Category

Mid-20th Century Drawings

Materials

Glass, Wood

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Cross-Legged Female Nude Early-Mid Century Charcoal Drawing
Cross-Legged Female Nude Early-Mid Century Charcoal Drawing

Cross-Legged Female Nude Early-Mid Century Charcoal Drawing

By Forrest Hibbits

Located in San Francisco, CA

This early-mid 20th century charcoal on paper drawing of a cross-legged female nude is by

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Charcoal

Mid-20th Century Charcoal Drawing of 2 Cockatoos
Mid-20th Century Charcoal Drawing of 2 Cockatoos

Mid-20th Century Charcoal Drawing of 2 Cockatoos

Unavailable

H 25 in W 17.9 in D 1.1 in

Mid-20th Century Charcoal Drawing of 2 Cockatoos

Located in Raalte, NL

Beautiful old partly colored charcoal drawing by an unknown master depicting two cockatoos on a

Category

Mid-20th Century European Drawings

Materials

Paper

Vintage Mid-Century Man & Wine Charcoal Drawing
Vintage Mid-Century Man & Wine Charcoal Drawing

Vintage Mid-Century Man & Wine Charcoal Drawing

Unavailable

H 10.75 in W 8.25 in D 0.1 in

Vintage Mid-Century Man & Wine Charcoal Drawing

Located in Seguin, TX

Vintage mid-20th century charcoal on paper drawing of man alone with his wine. Unsigned. Unframed

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drawings

Materials

Paper

Mid-Century Original Charcoal Pencil Drawing Framed Signed
Mid-Century Original Charcoal Pencil Drawing Framed Signed

Mid-Century Original Charcoal Pencil Drawing Framed Signed

Unavailable

H 16.54 in W 24.81 in D 2.37 in

Mid-Century Original Charcoal Pencil Drawing Framed Signed

Located in Blackpool, GB

Original charcoal pencil drawing framed & signed by Artist ‘Kirsten' Number 6/30 ETAT II Title

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Drawings

Materials

Paper

Charcoal Drawing Airport Vienna 1959, Drawing #2
Charcoal Drawing Airport Vienna 1959, Drawing #2

Charcoal Drawing Airport Vienna 1959, Drawing #2

Unavailable

H 31.11 in W 38.39 in D 1.58 in

Charcoal Drawing Airport Vienna 1959, Drawing #2

By Karl Schiestl

Located in Vienna, Vienna

A charcoal drawing from the Airport Vienna, 1959.

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Drawings

Materials

Wood, Paper

Charcoal Drawing Airport Vienna 1959, Drawing #4
Charcoal Drawing Airport Vienna 1959, Drawing #4

Charcoal Drawing Airport Vienna 1959, Drawing #4

Unavailable

H 31.11 in W 38.39 in D 1.58 in

Charcoal Drawing Airport Vienna 1959, Drawing #4

By Karl Schiestl

Located in Vienna, Vienna

A charcoal drawing from the Airport Vienna 1959.

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Drawings

Materials

Wood, Paper

Charcoal Drawing Airport, Vienna 1959, Drawing #3
Charcoal Drawing Airport, Vienna 1959, Drawing #3

Charcoal Drawing Airport, Vienna 1959, Drawing #3

Unavailable

H 31.11 in W 38.39 in D 1.58 in

Charcoal Drawing Airport, Vienna 1959, Drawing #3

By Karl Schiestl

Located in Vienna, Vienna

A charcoal drawing from the Airport Vienna, 1959.

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Drawings

Materials

Wood, Paper

Charcoal Drawing Airport Vienna 1959, Drawing #1
Charcoal Drawing Airport Vienna 1959, Drawing #1

Charcoal Drawing Airport Vienna 1959, Drawing #1

Unavailable

H 31.11 in W 38.39 in D 1.58 in

Charcoal Drawing Airport Vienna 1959, Drawing #1

By Karl Schiestl

Located in Vienna, Vienna

A charcoal drawing from the Airport Vienna, 1959.

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Drawings

Materials

Wood, Paper

"Reclining Nude" Expressionist Mid Century Charcoal
"Reclining Nude" Expressionist Mid Century Charcoal

"Reclining Nude" Expressionist Mid Century Charcoal

By Ethel Weiner Guttman

Located in San Francisco, CA

Entitled "Reclining Nude" this Mid Century charcoal and litho crayon nude figure on paper is by New

Category

Mid-20th Century Expressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Charcoal, Paper, Crayon

Vintage Mid Century Portait Drawing of Woman
Vintage Mid Century Portait Drawing of Woman

Vintage Mid Century Portait Drawing of Woman

Unavailable

H 30.5 in W 25.5 in D 1 in

Vintage Mid Century Portait Drawing of Woman

Located in Seguin, TX

Vintage mid century charcoal on paper portrait drawing of elegant woman. Signed Crow lower right

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drawings

Materials

Velvet, Paper

Midcentury Industrial Factory Charcoal Drawing by Tonia Cariffa
Midcentury Industrial Factory Charcoal Drawing by Tonia Cariffa

Midcentury Industrial Factory Charcoal Drawing by Tonia Cariffa

By Tonia Cariffa

Located in Dallas, TX

Charcoal on paper drawing of factory by French painter, actress and writer, Tonia Cariffa. From a

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Drawings

Materials

Paper

Collection of 6 Mid-Century Figure Studies
Collection of 6 Mid-Century Figure Studies

Collection of 6 Mid-Century Figure Studies

By Joel Rosen

Located in San Francisco, CA

This group of Mid Century Drawings is a small sampling from a collection of approximately 24 works

Category

20th Century Drawings

Materials

Gouache, Charcoal

Set of Four Charcoal Drawings Building of the Newly Build Airport Vienna, 1959
Set of Four Charcoal Drawings Building of the Newly Build Airport Vienna, 1959

Set of Four Charcoal Drawings Building of the Newly Build Airport Vienna, 1959

By Karl Schiestl

Located in Vienna, Vienna

A rare set of four charcoal drawings on paper of the newly build Airport Vienna in 1959. Strikingly

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Drawings

Materials

Wood, Paper

1970's Bay Area Figurative Drawing in Ink and Charcoal
1970's Bay Area Figurative Drawing in Ink and Charcoal

1970's Bay Area Figurative Drawing in Ink and Charcoal

By Jack Freeman

Located in San Francisco, CA

This mid-late 20th century charcoal drawing of a nude figure on paper is by San Francisco painter

Category

1970s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Charcoal

Figure In A Hat Mid Century Watercolor & Charcoal
Figure In A Hat Mid Century Watercolor & Charcoal

Figure In A Hat Mid Century Watercolor & Charcoal

By Martin Snipper

Located in San Francisco, CA

This mid 20th century ink on paper portrait is by Expressionist painter, mixed media artist, and

Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Loose Sketch of a Girl 20th Century Charcoal
Loose Sketch of a Girl 20th Century Charcoal

Loose Sketch of a Girl 20th Century Charcoal

By Jane Rades

Located in San Francisco, CA

This mid-late 20th century charcoal on paper portrait is by California artist and poet Jane Rades

Category

Mid-20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Charcoal

"Yoga" 20th Century Watercolor and Charcoal Minimalist Colorful Abstract
"Yoga" 20th Century Watercolor and Charcoal Minimalist Colorful Abstract

"Yoga" 20th Century Watercolor and Charcoal Minimalist Colorful Abstract

By Barbara Lewis

Located in San Francisco, CA

This mid to late 20th century watercolor and charcoal abstracted figure entitled "Yoga" is by

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor, Charcoal

Abstract Charcoal and Pencil 'Yin and Yang' by California Artist Bernice Riley
Abstract Charcoal and Pencil 'Yin and Yang' by California Artist Bernice Riley

Abstract Charcoal and Pencil 'Yin and Yang' by California Artist Bernice Riley

By Bernice Riley

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

Abstract charcoal on paper and pencil 'Yin and Yang' by California Artist Bernice Riley. Signed

Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Drawings

Materials

Paper

Modernist Seated Female Nude Model 1971 Charcoal and Ink
Modernist Seated Female Nude Model 1971 Charcoal and Ink

Modernist Seated Female Nude Model 1971 Charcoal and Ink

By Jack Freeman

Located in San Francisco, CA

This mid-late 20th century charcoal and ink drawing of a nude figure on paper is by San Francisco

Category

1970s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Charcoal, Ink

Nude Portrait by Robert J. Freiman '57
Nude Portrait by Robert J. Freiman '57

Nude Portrait by Robert J. Freiman '57

By Robert Freiman

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Part of a larger collection in which the male model embodies the contours of contemplation, torment and the gravitational pull of melancholia.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Drawings

Materials

Charcoal, Watercolor

Nude Portrait by Robert J. Freiman '57
Nude Portrait by Robert J. Freiman '57

Nude Portrait by Robert J. Freiman '57

By Robert Freiman

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Part of a larger collection in which the male model embodies the contours of contemplation, torment and the gravitational pull of melancholia.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Drawings

Materials

Charcoal, Watercolor

Nude Portrait by Robert J. Freiman '57
Nude Portrait by Robert J. Freiman '57

Nude Portrait by Robert J. Freiman '57

By Robert Freiman

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Part of a larger collection in which the male model embodies the contours of contemplation, torment and the gravitational pull of melancholia.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Drawings

Materials

Watercolor, Charcoal

Untitled
Untitled

Alek RapoportUntitled, Unknown

Unavailable

H 17 in W 14 in

Untitled

By Alek Rapoport

Located in Dallas, TX

beginning of Rapoport's drawing studies. In 1963, Rapoport graduated from the institute. His highly

Category

Mid-20th Century Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Charcoal

Untitled
Untitled

Alek RapoportUntitled, Unknown

Unavailable

H 16.5 in W 13.5 in

Untitled

By Alek Rapoport

Located in Dallas, TX

beginning of Rapoport's drawing studies. In 1963, Rapoport graduated from the institute. His highly

Category

Mid-20th Century Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Charcoal

Bay Area Figurative Sketch in Graphite, Circa 1960
Bay Area Figurative Sketch in Graphite, Circa 1960

Bay Area Figurative Sketch in Graphite, Circa 1960

By Alysanne McGaffey

Located in San Francisco, CA

This Mid 20th Century charcoal and graphite drawing of a female nude wearing a fox fur is by Bay

Category

Mid-20th Century Expressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Graphite

Mid 20th Century Charcoal Drawing - Carefree
Mid 20th Century Charcoal Drawing - Carefree

Mid 20th Century Charcoal Drawing - Carefree

Located in Corsham, GB

A confident mid-20th century life study in charcoal depicting a lady kicking her legs as she poses

Category

20th Century Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Charcoal

Mid-Century Modern Framed Charles McGee Charcoal Drawing Original Signed
Mid-Century Modern Framed Charles McGee Charcoal Drawing Original Signed

Mid-Century Modern Framed Charles McGee Charcoal Drawing Original Signed

By Charles McGee

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is an original, framed, charcoal drawing, entitled "Harvest Time," signed by

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Drawings

Mid 19th Century Charcoal Drawing - Man And Wife Travelling
Mid 19th Century Charcoal Drawing - Man And Wife Travelling

Mid 19th Century Charcoal Drawing - Man And Wife Travelling

Located in Corsham, GB

A fine double portrait in charcoal from the mid 19th Century, showing a man and wife in travelling

Category

Mid-19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Charcoal

Mid-Century Modern Framed Charcoal Drawing Signed Carol Wald, 1967 Portrait
Mid-Century Modern Framed Charcoal Drawing Signed Carol Wald, 1967 Portrait

Mid-Century Modern Framed Charcoal Drawing Signed Carol Wald, 1967 Portrait

By Carol Wald

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a striking, framed original drawing down in charcoal, signed by Carol

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Drawings

Materials

Paper

Mid-Century Modern Framed Charcoal Drawing Signed Larry Rivers Couple of Women
Mid-Century Modern Framed Charcoal Drawing Signed Larry Rivers Couple of Women

Mid-Century Modern Framed Charcoal Drawing Signed Larry Rivers Couple of Women

By Larry Rivers

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is an intriguing, framed, original charcoal drawing, of a pair of women

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Drawings

Materials

Paper

Mid-Century Modern Framed Charcoal Orig Drawing Signed Maurice Sendak 1960s Dog
Mid-Century Modern Framed Charcoal Orig Drawing Signed Maurice Sendak 1960s Dog

Mid-Century Modern Framed Charcoal Orig Drawing Signed Maurice Sendak 1960s Dog

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is an original, framed sketch drawing, done in charcoal, signed by Maurice

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Drawings

Materials

Paper

Black and White Charcoal Drawing
Black and White Charcoal Drawing

Black and White Charcoal Drawing

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H 27.25 in W 33.75 in D 2 in

Black and White Charcoal Drawing

Located in Pasadena, CA

Mysterious subject for this charcoal painting in a cerused frame. Beautiful work but unfortunately

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Drawings

Materials

Paper

Follower of Dame Laura Knight - Mid 20th Century Charcoal Drawing, The Athlete
Follower of Dame Laura Knight - Mid 20th Century Charcoal Drawing, The Athlete

Follower of Dame Laura Knight - Mid 20th Century Charcoal Drawing, The Athlete

Located in Corsham, GB

In the manner of Dame Laura Knight (1877-1970), this dynamic life study depicts an athletic model posed with their hand pointing towards the ground. Well-presented in a fine black an...

Category

20th Century Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Charcoal

Collection of Four Swedish, Mid-20th Century Charcoal Studies
Collection of Four Swedish, Mid-20th Century Charcoal Studies

Collection of Four Swedish, Mid-20th Century Charcoal Studies

Located in Atlanta, GA

A collection of four European charcoal studies from the mid-20th century in matching wood frames

Category

Mid-20th Century European Drawings

Materials

Wood, Paper

Set of 4 French Charcoal Drawings
Set of 4 French Charcoal Drawings

Set of 4 French Charcoal Drawings

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H 24 in W 18 in D 2.5 in

Set of 4 French Charcoal Drawings

By France Cami

Located in Los Angeles, CA

4 Charcoal Drawings by French Artist France Cami, circa 1968. All Mounted and Framed.

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Drawings

Materials

Paper

Early 20th Century Modern Female Nude Figure Original Charcoal Drawing
Early 20th Century Modern Female Nude Figure Original Charcoal Drawing

Early 20th Century Modern Female Nude Figure Original Charcoal Drawing

Located in South Salem, NY

Modernist nude study of the female figure by an anonymous artist, circa early 20th century. Loose

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Mid-20th Century French Drawings

Materials

Paper

Mid Century Modern Framed Charles Warren Mundy Lisbon Black & White Charcoal
Mid Century Modern Framed Charles Warren Mundy Lisbon Black & White Charcoal

Mid Century Modern Framed Charles Warren Mundy Lisbon Black & White Charcoal

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a compelling, framed, black and white charcoal drawing, depicting Lisbon

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Drawings

Materials

Paper

Framed Charcoal Drawing by Aubrey Penny
Framed Charcoal Drawing by Aubrey Penny

Framed Charcoal Drawing by Aubrey Penny

Located in Pasadena, CA

This piece is signed and dated 1958. It's drawn with charcoal and sits in a large black wood frame

Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Charcoal

Vintage Life-Sized Original Charcoal Nude Study Drawing
Vintage Life-Sized Original Charcoal Nude Study Drawing

Vintage Life-Sized Original Charcoal Nude Study Drawing

Located in Bristol, GB

Large Vintage Belgian Life Drawing of a female sitter Originally bought from the artist himself

Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Drawings

Materials

Paper

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Mid Century Charcoal Drawings For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of mid century charcoal drawings is available on 1stDibs. Today, if you’re looking for Impressionist editions of these works and are unable to find the perfect match for your home, our selection also includes Post-Impressionist. These items have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. If you’re looking to add mid century charcoal drawings that pop against an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include that feature elements of gray, beige, brown, white and more. There have been many well-done artworks of this subject over the years, but those made by Gaston Coppens, Rem Raymond Coninckx, Simon Goldberg, John Gilroy and Rip Matteson are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Frequently made by artists working in charcoal, paper and paint, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

How Much are Mid Century Charcoal Drawings?

Mid century charcoal drawings can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $482, while the lowest priced sells for $150 and the highest can go for as much as $365,000.

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