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19th Century Charcoal Portrait

Wonderfully Framed and Matted Charcoal Portrait of a Boy
Wonderfully Framed and Matted Charcoal Portrait of a Boy

Wonderfully Framed and Matted Charcoal Portrait of a Boy

Located in Hopewell, NJ

19th century charcoal portrait of a pensive little boy imaginatively matted as an oval surrounded

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Antique 19th Century American Drawings

Portrait of Steuart Adolphus PEARS
Portrait of Steuart Adolphus PEARS

British School 19th centuryPortrait of Steuart Adolphus PEARS

$719Sale Price|20% Off

H 16.93 in W 14.18 in

Portrait of Steuart Adolphus PEARS

Located in GB

-style frame. A compelling historical portrait blending 19th-century subject matter with mid-20th-century

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19th Century Portrait Paintings

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Charcoal, Paper

Early 19th Century Charcoal Drawing - Daydreaming
Early 19th Century Charcoal Drawing - Daydreaming

Early 19th Century Charcoal Drawing - Daydreaming

Located in Corsham, GB

A charming charcoal study depicting a woman in classical dress looking up with a distance, dreamy

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Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal

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

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Mid-19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal

A. Wither - 1887 Charcoal Drawing, Portrait of a Boy
A. Wither - 1887 Charcoal Drawing, Portrait of a Boy

A. Wither - 1887 Charcoal Drawing, Portrait of a Boy

Located in Corsham, GB

A charcoal portrait of a boy. Presented in an oval blue double mount and an oval distressed gilt

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19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal

'Portrait of a Young Woman', 19th Century Academic Realism
'Portrait of a Young Woman', 19th Century Academic Realism

'Portrait of a Young Woman', 19th Century Academic Realism

By Mary Gunn

Located in Santa Cruz, CA

A compelling and period mid-19th century portrait of a young woman with braided hair, wearing a

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Late 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal, Graphite, Paper

English School Portrait of a Woman, 19th C.
English School Portrait of a Woman, 19th C.

English School Portrait of a Woman, 19th C.

Located in Astoria, NY

English School, Portrait of a Woman, Charcoal and Pastel on Wove Paper, 19th Century, apparently

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19th Century English School Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Charcoal, Pastel

Circa 1830 Charcoal Drawing - Elegance
Circa 1830 Charcoal Drawing - Elegance

Circa 1830 Charcoal Drawing - Elegance

Located in Corsham, GB

A striking early 19th Century portrait in charcoal, showing an elegant young woman. Her dress and

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Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal

Portrait of a Lady - French 19th century art Realist drawing woman covered head
Portrait of a Lady - French 19th century art Realist drawing woman covered head

Portrait of a Lady - French 19th century art Realist drawing woman covered head

Located in Hagley, England

This is a fine detailed French Naturalistic portrait. Executed on November 2nd 1889 and signed PHL

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19th Century Naturalistic Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal, Pencil

Stevedore Barcelona Spain charcoal drawing
Stevedore Barcelona Spain charcoal drawing

Dionis BaixerasStevedore Barcelona Spain charcoal drawing, c.1900

$1,567Sale Price|35% Off

H 22.84 in W 16.93 in

Stevedore Barcelona Spain charcoal drawing

Located in Sitges, Barcelona

intensity. Professionally framed. Description A powerful charcoal portrait of a port stevedore by Dionís

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Late 19th Century Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal

1878 Chalk Drawing - Lady in a Lace Shawl
1878 Chalk Drawing - Lady in a Lace Shawl

1878 Chalk Drawing - Lady in a Lace Shawl

Located in Corsham, GB

An evocative late 19th-century chalk and charcoal portrait of a mournful lady. Signed with a

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Late 19th Century Portrait Paintings

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Pastel

Portrait of a Gentleman and his Two Dogs, 1853 British, Birdseye Maple Frame
Portrait of a Gentleman and his Two Dogs, 1853 British, Birdseye Maple Frame

Portrait of a Gentleman and his Two Dogs, 1853 British, Birdseye Maple Frame

Located in Grand Rapids, MI

Unknown, British Signed: A. Stuart (Lower, Left) " Portrait of a Gentleman and his Two Dogs

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Mid-19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal, Watercolor, Gouache

Untitled (Study of a Lawyer)

Untitled (Study of a Lawyer)

By Honoré Daumier

Located in Fairlawn, OH

Unsigned Provenance: FAR Gallery, New York, NY Private Collection, New Jersey Reference and Notes: Daumier was a prolific draftsman. This drawing of a lawyer was once part of a...

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Mid-19th Century Impressionist Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal

Academic Study for the Head of an Apostle or Saint
Academic Study for the Head of an Apostle or Saint

Enrico ReffoAcademic Study for the Head of an Apostle or Saint

$210Sale Price|30% Off

H 18.9 in W 14.97 in

Academic Study for the Head of an Apostle or Saint

Located in Firenze, IT

white chalk on colored paper Dimensions: [To be specified] Date: Late 19th - Early 20th century

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Mid-19th Century Academic Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Charcoal, Carbon Pencil

Charcoal Portrait Drawing of a Woman in Period Outfit
Charcoal Portrait Drawing of a Woman in Period Outfit

Charcoal Portrait Drawing of a Woman in Period Outfit, 1960s

$260Sale Price|72% Off

H 26.13 in W 22.13 in D 0.5 in

Charcoal Portrait Drawing of a Woman in Period Outfit

Located in Pasadena, CA

in this charcoal portrait, an immersive journey awaits.

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Early 19th Century Expressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Charcoal

Portrait of a Gentleman in pastel and Charcoal by Thomas Price Downes
Portrait of a Gentleman in pastel and Charcoal by Thomas Price Downes

Portrait of a Gentleman in pastel and Charcoal by Thomas Price Downes

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Portrait of a Gentleman in pastel and Charcoal by Thomas Price Downes A Beautifully executed piece

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Antique 19th Century Beaux Arts Paintings

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Paper

Portrait of a Man’s Head
Portrait of a Man’s Head

William EttyPortrait of a Man’s Head

$3,457

H 21.26 in W 16.93 in

Portrait of a Man’s Head

By William Etty

Located in London, GB

Charcoal and white chalk highlight on paper Label of J.M Maas Gallery (verso) 36cm × 28cm (54cm

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19th Century English School Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Chalk, Charcoal

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Group Of Framed Original Sepia Portraits
Group Of Framed Original Sepia Portraits

Group Of Framed Original Sepia Portraits

Located in New York, NY

Description: Group of 14 original sepia portraits of poets, philosophers and other artists by Karl

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Antique 19th Century German Prints

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Charcoal

George Hodgson (1847-1921) - 19th Century Charcoal Drawing, Portrait of a Man
George Hodgson (1847-1921) - 19th Century Charcoal Drawing, Portrait of a Man

George Hodgson (1847-1921) - 19th Century Charcoal Drawing, Portrait of a Man

Located in Corsham, GB

A striking and atmospheric study of a male figure lost in thought. This is one of those pieces that radiates a certain feeling one cannot quite put their finger on. Well presented in...

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19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal

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

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Mid-19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal

Early 19th Century Charcoal Drawing - Classical Woman in Profile
Early 19th Century Charcoal Drawing - Classical Woman in Profile

Early 19th Century Charcoal Drawing - Classical Woman in Profile

Located in Corsham, GB

A delightful charcoal drawing depicting a woman in classical dress. The artist captures the woman's

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Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal

19th Century Academic Drawing: Charcoal Study of Pallas Athena Bust
19th Century Academic Drawing: Charcoal Study of Pallas Athena Bust

19th Century Academic Drawing: Charcoal Study of Pallas Athena Bust

Located in Firenze, IT

19th Century Academic Drawing: Charcoal Study of Pallas Athena Bust Iytalian school. XiX century

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19th Century Academic Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Charcoal

English School Portrait of a Woman
English School Portrait of a Woman

English School Portrait of a Woman

Located in Astoria, NY

English School, Portrait of a Woman, Charcoal and Pastel on Wove Paper, 19th Century, apparently

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19th Century English School Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Charcoal, Pastel

Emily Ashman - Fine 1831 Charcoal Drawing, Classical Lady
Emily Ashman - Fine 1831 Charcoal Drawing, Classical Lady

Emily Ashman - Fine 1831 Charcoal Drawing, Classical Lady

Located in Corsham, GB

A very fine study of a young woman in classical Greek dress. The artist has captured the subject with a look of intrigue, her hand raised as if pondering a question. Very finely pres...

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Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal

A.H. - 1827 Charcoal Drawing, Lady at an Easel
A.H. - 1827 Charcoal Drawing, Lady at an Easel

A.H. - 1827 Charcoal Drawing, Lady at an Easel

Located in Corsham, GB

A charcoal drawing with watercolour details of a lady sat painting at an easel. The portrait has an

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19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal

A.H. - 1827 Charcoal Drawing, Lady at an Easel
A.H. - 1827 Charcoal Drawing, Lady at an Easel

A.H. - 1827 Charcoal Drawing, Lady at an Easel

Located in Corsham, GB

A charcoal drawing with watercolour details of a lady sat painting at an easel. The portrait has an

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19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal

A.H. - 1827 Charcoal Drawing, Lady at an Easel
A.H. - 1827 Charcoal Drawing, Lady at an Easel

A.H. - 1827 Charcoal Drawing, Lady at an Easel

Located in Corsham, GB

A charcoal drawing with watercolour details of a lady sat painting at an easel. The portrait has an

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Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal

A.H. - 1827 Charcoal Drawing, Lady at an Easel
A.H. - 1827 Charcoal Drawing, Lady at an Easel

A.H. - 1827 Charcoal Drawing, Lady at an Easel

Located in Corsham, GB

A charcoal drawing with watercolour details of a lady sat painting at an easel. The portrait has an

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Early 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal

George Morris  - 1866 Charcoal Drawing, Girl in a Shawl
George Morris  - 1866 Charcoal Drawing, Girl in a Shawl

George Morris - 1866 Charcoal Drawing, Girl in a Shawl

By George Morrison

Located in Corsham, GB

A charming charcoal study of a young girl wrapped in a shawl. The artist uses white chalk to

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Mid-19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal

Julius Mante (Attributed), Portrait Of A Lady, Drawing
Julius Mante (Attributed), Portrait Of A Lady, Drawing

Julius Mante (Attributed), Portrait Of A Lady, Drawing

Located in Cheltenham, GB

An enigmatic charcoal portrait of a middle-aged lady attributed to German artist Julius Mante (1841

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19th Century Academic Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Charcoal

Study sketch for the head of a saint - Enrico Reffo (Turin, 1831-1917)
Study sketch for the head of a saint - Enrico Reffo (Turin, 1831-1917)

Study sketch for the head of a saint - Enrico Reffo (Turin, 1831-1917)

Located in Firenze, IT

religious drawing in Italy during the late 19th century, author of frescoes and altarpieces in many churches

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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Charcoal

Study for the Head of a Young Saint  Study of Enrico Reffo (1831-1917)
Study for the Head of a Young Saint  Study of Enrico Reffo (1831-1917)

Study for the Head of a Young Saint Study of Enrico Reffo (1831-1917)

Located in Firenze, IT

white highlights on toned paper Dimensions: 34.5 cm x 45 cm Date: Late 19th - Early 20th century

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Late 19th Century Academic Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Charcoal, Carbon Pencil

Woman Portrait Charcoal Painting Signed By Artist
Woman Portrait Charcoal Painting Signed By Artist

Woman Portrait Charcoal Painting Signed By Artist

Located in Long Island City, NY

A charcoal on paper heightened with white, Portrait of Kira Vassiliki, after the original painting

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Antique 19th Century North American Paintings

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Paper

Belgian Portrait of a Roman in Charcoal, Circa 1880
Belgian Portrait of a Roman in Charcoal, Circa 1880

Belgian Portrait of a Roman in Charcoal, Circa 1880

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A bust portrait of a bearded man draped in a toga with a head- turned pose. An excellent study in

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Antique 19th Century Belgian Drawings

19th C. Original Framed Charcoal of George & Martha Washington Drawings
19th C. Original Framed Charcoal of George & Martha Washington Drawings

19th C. Original Framed Charcoal of George & Martha Washington Drawings

Located in New York, NY

Exquisite 19th-century original framed charcoal portrait capturing the timeless elegance of George

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Antique 19th Century American American Colonial Drawings

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Paper

Antique Giltwood Framed Charcoal on Linen Paper Portrait Signed Budd c1885
Antique Giltwood Framed Charcoal on Linen Paper Portrait Signed Budd c1885

Antique Giltwood Framed Charcoal on Linen Paper Portrait Signed Budd c1885

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Giltwood Framed Charcoal on Linen Paper Portrait of a Man Signed J. Budd C1885 Measures

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Antique Late 19th Century Drawings

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Linen

Late 19th Century Charcoal Drawing - Sailor Boy
Late 19th Century Charcoal Drawing - Sailor Boy

Late 19th Century Charcoal Drawing - Sailor Boy

Located in Corsham, GB

A strikingly detailed charcoal drawing depicting a sailor boy standing on the crow's nest of a ship

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19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal

After Donatello  - 19th Century Charcoal Drawing, Saint Celia
After Donatello  - 19th Century Charcoal Drawing, Saint Celia

After Donatello - 19th Century Charcoal Drawing, Saint Celia

Located in Corsham, GB

A charming study of the Donatello's Saint Celia bas relief in charcoal. South Kensington Schools

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19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal

Philip - 1880 Charcoal Drawing, Portrait of a Man
Philip - 1880 Charcoal Drawing, Portrait of a Man

Philip - 1880 Charcoal Drawing, Portrait of a Man

Located in Corsham, GB

This accomplished late 19th Century charcoal drawing depicts the bust of a man with short cropped

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Late 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal

Shaf - 1895 Charcoal Drawing, Arthur Saxon, The Iron Master
Shaf - 1895 Charcoal Drawing, Arthur Saxon, The Iron Master

Shaf - 1895 Charcoal Drawing, Arthur Saxon, The Iron Master

Located in Corsham, GB

A charming charcoal and chalk study depicting Arthur Saxon, also known as the 'Iron Master' doing

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Late 19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal

19thC Head Portrait Young Lady Flowing Hair, Realist Drawing
19thC Head Portrait Young Lady Flowing Hair, Realist Drawing

19thC Head Portrait Young Lady Flowing Hair, Realist Drawing

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Head Portrait French School, 19th century chalk, charcoal and pencil on paper unframed 17 x 11

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Late 19th Century Realist Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Chalk, Charcoal, Pencil

1870's French Romantic Classical Sanguine Drawing
1870's French Romantic Classical Sanguine Drawing

1870's French Romantic Classical Sanguine Drawing

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Head Portraits French School, 19th century sanguine chalk on paper unframed 16.5 x 23 inches

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Late 19th Century Realist Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Chalk, Charcoal, Pencil

Head of Apollo for the Sorbonne Fresco

Head of Apollo for the Sorbonne Fresco

By Pascal Dagnan-Bouveret

Located in Stafford, Staffordshire

Signed in pencil 'P A J. Dagnan-B'. Pascal-Adolphe-Jean Dagnan-Bouveret was one of the leading French artists of the naturalist school. He was born in Paris, the son of a tailor, an...

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Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal, Pencil

Woman Brushing Her Hair by William Perkins Babcock
Woman Brushing Her Hair by William Perkins Babcock

Woman Brushing Her Hair by William Perkins Babcock

By William Perkins Babcock

Located in Hallowell, ME

Woman Brushing Her Hair by William Perkins Babcock This charcoal and pastel drawing is on laid

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19th Century Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal, Pastel, Laid Paper

French Portrait of a boxer
French Portrait of a boxer

French Portrait of a boxer

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H 29 in W 22 in

French Portrait of a boxer

Located in Treasure Island, CA

Untitled portrait of a boxer, signed P. Vidal (possibly Pierre Vidal) Pencil, charcoal on paper

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Antique 19th Century French Drawings

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Charcoal, Paper

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Large American Gilt Carved Wood Eagle Oval Convex Wall Mirror, circa 1890
Large American Gilt Carved Wood Eagle Oval Convex Wall Mirror, circa 1890

Large American Gilt Carved Wood Eagle Oval Convex Wall Mirror, circa 1890

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Large antique 19th century American gilt carved wood oval convex mirror with eagle perched to flee on top, circular interior spheres, and fitted ebonized reeded ring covered in gildi...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Wall Mirrors

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Gold

1940s Kaare Klint Three Seater Sofa, Hardwood Legs & Striped Wool Upholstery
1940s Kaare Klint Three Seater Sofa, Hardwood Legs & Striped Wool Upholstery

1940s Kaare Klint Three Seater Sofa, Hardwood Legs & Striped Wool Upholstery

$2,696Sale Price|35% Off

H 35.04 in W 78.75 in D 30.32 in

1940s Kaare Klint Three Seater Sofa, Hardwood Legs & Striped Wool Upholstery

By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint

Located in London, GB

1940s Kaare Klint Three Seater Sofa, with Mahogany Legs & Striped Wool Upholstery with Leather Trim. Usable condition. Bespoke quote can be provided for re-upholstery.

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Leather, Wool, Hardwood

Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Sofa '5011' in Cognac Leather and Mahogany
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Sofa '5011' in Cognac Leather and Mahogany

Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Sofa '5011' in Cognac Leather and Mahogany

By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, sofa model '5011', leather, mahogany, Denmark, design 1935, made 1960s Kaare Klint originally designed the present three-seat sofa, known as 5011, in ...

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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Leather, Mahogany

Portrait of Anne, Lady Russell, later Countess of Bedford
Portrait of Anne, Lady Russell, later Countess of Bedford

Portrait of Anne, Lady Russell, later Countess of Bedford

By Anthony van Dyck

Located in London, GB

A three-quarter length portrait of Anne, Lady Russell, later Countess of Bedford (1615-1684), in a blue dress. Attributed to Sir Anthony Van Dyck.  Anne Carr, Lady Russell, an estee...

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17th Century Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Fine 1800's English Oil on Panel Portrait of a Georgian Gentleman in Oval Frame
Fine 1800's English Oil on Panel Portrait of a Georgian Gentleman in Oval Frame

Fine 1800's English Oil on Panel Portrait of a Georgian Gentleman in Oval Frame

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Portrait of an English Gentleman English School, early 1800's period oil on panel, framed framed: 12.5 x 10.5 inches panel : 11 x 9 inches Provenance: private collection, UK Conditio...

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Early 19th Century English School Portrait Paintings

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Oil

Late 20th Century Expressionist Oil and Acrylic on Paper. 'Janine, The Muse'.
Late 20th Century Expressionist Oil and Acrylic on Paper. 'Janine, The Muse'.

Late 20th Century Expressionist Oil and Acrylic on Paper. 'Janine, The Muse'.

By Armand Avril

Located in Cotignac, FR

A vibrant colourful French portrait of Janine, muse of the artist Armand Avril. Signed and dated mid right. Presented in new contemporary framing under glass. Armand Avril (1926) i...

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Late 20th Century Figurative Paintings

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Paper, Oil, Acrylic, Gouache

Outsider Folk Art American Mid-Century Naive WW2  Self Taught WPA Depression Era
Outsider Folk Art American Mid-Century Naive WW2  Self Taught WPA Depression Era

Outsider Folk Art American Mid-Century Naive WW2 Self Taught WPA Depression Era

By Ralph Fasanella

Located in New York, NY

Outsider Folk Art American Mid-Century Naive WW2 Self Taught WPA Depression Era "Victory for Now" Ralph Fasanella (1914-_1997) "Victory and After,” gouache on paper. Signed, titled...

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1940s Outsider Art Landscape Paintings

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Paper, Gouache

Travelling Comic Theatre - Italian 18thC art figurative landscape oil painting
Travelling Comic Theatre - Italian 18thC art figurative landscape oil painting

Travelling Comic Theatre - Italian 18thC art figurative landscape oil painting

By Marco Marcola

Located in Hagley, England

This interesting Italian 18th century Old Master oil painting is by noted artist Marco Marcola, also known as Marco Marcuola. It was painted circa 1770 and has excellent provenance. ...

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1770s Old Masters Figurative Paintings

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Oil

Portrait of a Young Man in Charcoal
Portrait of a Young Man in Charcoal

Portrait of a Young Man in Charcoal

$1,240

H 20.87 in W 18.9 in D 1.97 in

Portrait of a Young Man in Charcoal

Located in Kent, Dover

An English portrait of a young man in charcoal on parchment, framed in walnut. Dated and signed 1969.

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Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Drawings

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Walnut

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19th Century Charcoal Portrait For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate 19th century charcoal portrait for your needs in our varied inventory. If you’re looking for a 19th century charcoal portrait from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 19th Century. If you’re looking to add a 19th century charcoal portrait to create new energy in an otherwise neutral space in your home, you can find a work on 1stDibs that features elements of brown, gray, beige, white and more. Finding an appealing 19th century charcoal portrait — no matter the origin — is easy, but Adele Grasset, Alexis Mérodack-Jeanneau, Mary Gunn, Honoré Daumier and Joseph Mathias Negelen each produced popular versions that are worth a look. Artworks like these of any era or style can make for thoughtful decor in any space, but a selection from our variety of those made in charcoal, pencil and paper can add an especially memorable touch.

How Much is a 19th Century Charcoal Portrait?

The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — a 19th century charcoal portrait in our inventory may begin at $345 and can go as high as $5,096, while the average can fetch as much as $913.

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