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20th century British Drawing - Les Deux Landaises (Evening)
By Gerald Leslie Brockhurst
Located in London, GB
Leslie Brockhurst, 2011, no.12. This spectacular drawing was made by Gerald Leslie Brockhurst in around
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20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

Self Portrait, Charcoal on Paper, 20th Century British Drawing
By William Dring
Located in London, GB
Charcoal on paper Image size: 4 1/2 x 4 1/4 inches (11.5 x 10.75 cm) Mounted with a contemporary style frame This is a somewhat haunting self-portrait by William Dring, crafted in c...
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20th Century Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Charcoal

Carolyn Sergeant - 20th Century British drawing of nude figure
By Carolyn Sergeant
Located in London, GB
CAROLYN SERGEANT (1937-2018) Standing Nude Signed A M C Cann (the artist's maiden name) on the reverse and inscribed Finals Pencil on buff paper, unframed 49.5 by 34 cm., 19 ½ by...
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Mid-20th Century Realist Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

The Chinese Jacket - 20th Century British drawing of a Woman
Located in London, GB
14 ¼ in. (mount size 65.5 by 51.5 cm., 25 ¾ by 20 ¼ in.) Carolyn Cann studied at Wimbledon School
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1960s Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

Eileen Soper - 20th Century British drawing of chicks in the nest
By Eileen Soper
Located in London, GB
illustrated with her delightful drawings and watercolours of the wildlife in her garden. Eileen Soper was a
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Mid-20th Century Realist Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

Eileen Soper - 20th Century British drawing of Netsheds on Hastings Beach
By Eileen Soper
Located in London, GB
of Eileen Soper in 1991 which is extensively illustrated with her delightful drawings and
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Late 20th Century Realist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

20th Century British drawing of a Girl Reading by Carolyn Sergeant
By Carolyn Sergeant
Located in London, GB
CAROLYN SERGEANT (1937-2018) Girl Reading Pencil and black chalk, heightened with white, unframed 40.5 by 28 cm., 16 by 11 in. (mount size 57 by 43 cm., 22 ½ by 17 in.) Carolyn ...
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1960s Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Chalk

Going to Mass, Spain - 20th Century British drawing by Robert Sargent Austin
By Robert Sargent Austin, R.A., P.R.E., P.R.W.S.
Located in London, GB
ROBERT SARGENT AUSTIN, RA, PRWS, RE (1895-1973) Going to Mass, Spain Black, brown and white chalks on grey paper Framed 49 by 38 cm., 19 ¼ by 15 in. (frame size 73 by 60.5 cm., 2...
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Mid-20th Century Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Chalk

Study for a Fallen Statue, Aston Hall, 20th Century British drawing by Hickman
By Neville Hickman
Located in London, GB
cm., 13 ½ by 11 in.) Aston Hall is a magnificent seventeenth century red-brick mansion situated in a
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Mid-20th Century Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink

Ink and Watercolour Sketches, Wigan School, 20th Century British
Located in London, GB
Ink and watercolour on paper Image size: 10 1/2 x 10 1/2 inches (26.75 x 26.75 cm) Framed Created in 1958 by the artist as evidence for study in their 'Examination in Art' at Wigan...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Watercolor

Imperial Beauty, British School 20th Century Pastel Portrait
Located in London, GB
Pastel on paper on canvas, initialled lower left "ND" Image size: 13 ¾ x 22 ½ inches (35 x 57 cm) Gilt frame This fine Art Nouveau picture executed around 1900, depicts an auburn ha...
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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Pastel

The Art Model, 20th Century Oil Painting, Nude
Located in London, GB
Oil on canvas Image size: 24 x 20 inches (61 x 51 cm) Original silver frame With her back turned
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Mid-20th Century Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Showstopper, 20th Century Ink and Watercolour Sketch, Wigan School
Located in London, GB
Ink and watercolour on paper Image size: 13 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches (35.25 x 24.25 cm) Framed Created in 1958 by the artist as evidence for study in their 'Examination in Art' at Wigan A...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Ink, Paper

A Frost, Bristol Savages CT, 20th Century Signed British Watercolour
Located in London, GB
Watercolour on paper, signed, titled & dated 1933 Image size: 11 ½ x 7 inches (29 x 18 cm) Mounted This work is initialled lower right 'CT' and inscribed lower left 'Bristol Savages...
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1930s English School Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

The Writer's Retreat, 20th Century British School Pen and Ink
By Modern British
Located in London, GB
British School 1940's The Writer's Retreat Pen & ink Image size: 10 1/2 x 9 inches Hand made frame
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20th Century Interior Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Graphite, Paper

The New Haircut, 20th Century portrait of a Young Girl, drawing
Located in London, GB
Graphite on paper Image size: 11 ¾ x 8 ½ inches (30 x 21.5 cm) Original frame This superbly-drawn portrait highlights the artist’s undeniable skill as a portrait artist, particularl...
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20th Century Modern Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Graphite, Paper

Cat Studies, 20th Century British Animal Drawings
By John Sergeant
Located in London, GB
whiskers. Drawing was at the heart of all of his artistic practice. A friend once recalled an anecdote
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20th Century English School Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Charcoal, Pastel

An original British 20th Century drawing by British illustrator Heath Robinson
By William Heath Robinson
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
William Heath Robinson (British, 1872-1944) 'The Friendly Dog' Signed 'W. Heath Robinson.' (lower
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Early 20th Century Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink, Pen

William Heath Robinson original drawing, British early 20th Century
By William Heath Robinson
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
William Heath Robinson (British, 1872 - 1944) 'Boring The First Tunnel With An Early Type Of Rotary
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20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Paper, Pen

Dancer - 20th Century British/Indian abstract drawing by Mary Krishna
Located in London, GB
Abanindranath Tagore. They were members of a group of early 20th century artists in India who experimented with
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Late 20th Century Abstract Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Chalk

British 20th Century St. Ives artist Sven Berlin 'Stag' drawing
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Sven Berlin (British, 1911 - 1999) Stag on alert Pen and ink Signed and dated 'SVEN 95' (lower edge
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20th Century Romantic Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Pen

Europa and the Bull, 20th Century British Graphite Drawing, Signed
Located in London, GB
Graphite on paper, signed with stamp Image size: 9 x 6 ¾ inches Acid free mount Born in London, Moody studied at Battersea Polytechnic and at Royal College of Art under William Roth...
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20th Century English School Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Graphite

Nutty Scratching - 20th Century British wildlife drawing by Eileen Soper
By Eileen Soper
Located in London, GB
EILEEN SOPER (1905-1990) Nutty Scratching Inscribed with title Framed 35.5 by 40.5 cm., 14 by 16 in. Provenance: The artist’s estate; Chris Beetles, London; Private collection. ...
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Late 20th Century Realist Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

Seated Man - 20th Century British figure drawing by Carolyn Sergeant
Located in London, GB
CAROLYN SERGEANT (1937-2018) Seated Man in a Pullover Signed beneath the mount Chalk and grisaille wash over traces of pencil, heightened with white Unframed in mount only 53 by ...
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Late 20th Century Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Chalk

British 20th Century Charcoal and crayon drawing of a seated leopard
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Elsie Marian Henderson (British, 1880-1967) Seated Leopard Charcoal and crayon 11.3/8 x 7.7/8 in
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20th Century Expressionist Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Charcoal, Crayon

British early 20th Century pastel drawing of Puck, Midsommers Night Dream
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Herbert James Draper (British, 1863-1920) Puck Pastel Inscribed ”PUCK” (middle left) and further
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20th Century Academic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel

Crouching Leopard drawing by British 20th Century artist Elsie Marian Henderson
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Elsie Marian Henderson (British, 1880-1967) Crouching Leopard Charcoal and pastel on paper 8 x 12.1
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20th Century English School Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Charcoal, Pastel

20th Century British chalk drawing of a Macaw by Raymond Sheppard
By Raymond Sheppard
Located in London, GB
; Drawing at the Zoo in 1949 and More Birds to Draw in 1956.
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Mid-20th Century Realist Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Chalk

Sleeping - 20th Century British pen and ink drawing by John Sergeant
By John Sergeant
Located in London, GB
won a Drawing Prize in 1961. In 1962 he married a fellow student, Carolyn Cann. After graduating
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Late 20th Century Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink

Modern British, 20th Century St. Ives artist, Sven Berlin, 'Equus' drawing
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Sven Berlin (British, 1911 - 1999) Equus Pen and ink 7.7/8 x 12.3/4 in. (19.7 x 32.4 cm.) Sven
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20th Century Romantic Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Pen, Paper

John Ward, RA - 20th Century British Still Life Watercolour Drawing
Located in London, GB
Gilbert Spencer, Charles Mahoney and Alan Sorrell and won the prize for drawing. During World War II he
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Mid-20th Century Realist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Watercolor

Shower Study II, 20th Century, David Hockney, Drawing, Modern British
By David Hockney
Located in London, GB
David Hockney Shower Study 2, 1963 signed with the artist's initials, titled and dated 'Shower Study 2 DH. '63' (lower right) wax crayon and graphite on paper 12 3/8 x 9 7/8 in (31.4...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Wax Crayon, Graphite

Pastel Drawing of Cattle in English Countryside by 20th Century British Artist
By Wendy Reeves
Located in Preston, GB
Original Pastel Drawing of Cattle in English Countryside by 20th Century British Artist, Wendy
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Late 20th Century Realist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Oil Pastel, Pastel

John.Modern British Portrait.Mid-20th Century.Original Ink Drawing. Flower Power
By John Kingerlee
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
sale; this original drawing is by John Kingerlee and is dated 1967. The drawing is presented and
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Mid-20th Century Symbolist Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink

British drawing of nude sleeping figures entwined by 20th Century artist Ayrton
By Michael Ayrton
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Michael Ayrton (British, 1921 – 1975) Sleeping figures Inscribed, signed and dated ‘Michael Ayrton
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20th Century Modern Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Pencil

British St. Ives artist Sven Berlin 'Owl in flight' drawing, 20th Century
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Sven Berlin (British, 1911 - 1999) Owl in flight #2 Pen and ink 7.7/8 x 11 in. (19.7 x 28 cm.) Sven
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20th Century Romantic Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Pen

British 20th Century watercolour drawing of figures having fun at the lido
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Attributed to Steven Spurrier RA (British, 1878 – 1961) Fun at the lido Pencil and watercolour on
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20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Pencil, Paper

20th Century British chalk drawing of a Harlequin Macaw by Raymond Sheppard
By Raymond Sheppard
Located in London, GB
; Drawing at the Zoo in 1949 and More Birds to Draw in 1956.
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Mid-20th Century Realist Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Chalk

20th Century Modern British drawing of a Seated Woman by Carolyn Sergeant
By Carolyn Sergeant
Located in London, GB
CAROLYN SERGEANT (1937-2018) Seated Woman in Profile Pen and ink with wash, unframed 45.5 by 32 cm., 18 by 12 ½ in. (mount size 62 by 47 cm., 24 ½ by 18 ½ in.) Carolyn Cann stud...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink

Waterloo Crescent, Dover - 20th Century British chalk drawing by John Sergeant
By John Sergeant
Located in London, GB
14 ¾ in. (mount size 38 by 52.5 cm., 15 by 20 ¾ in.) Sergeant was born in London, the son of a
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1970s Realist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Chalk

Mid 20th Century British Cubist watercolour drawing by John Sutton
By John Sutton
Located in London, GB
JOHN SUTTON (20th Century) Still Life with Fruit Signed, inscribed and dated: 10/5/42
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1940s Cubist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Chalk

Modern British, 20th Century St. Ives artist, Sven Berlin drawing of a Cockerell
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Sven Berlin (British, 1911 - 1999) Cock Black felt pen on paper Inscribed with title (lower left
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20th Century Romantic Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pen, Paper

British turn of the 20th century ink drawing of an allegory of time
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Sidney Herbert Sime (British, 1867 – 1941) An allegory of lost Time Ink on paper Signed ‘S. H. SIME
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Early 20th Century Academic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Paper

The Watchers, Pen and Ink Drawing, 20th Century British School, Signed 1990
By Peter Gardner
Located in London, GB
Ink and ink on paper, signed and dated 19'90' bottom left Image size: 7 1/2 x 6 1/2 inches (19 x 16.5 cm) Mounted and framed Peter Gardner Peter Gardner was born in London in 1921...
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1990s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Pen, Paper, Ink

African Landscapes, 20th Century British Artwork
Located in London, GB
, in 1886 as the daughter of a British solicitor Relatively little is known about Carey Morgan’s career
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20th Century Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel, Watercolor

Street Scene, 20th Century British Watercolour
By Gordon Scott
Located in London, GB
morning drawing classes amongst the architecturally stunning buildings of London - the Temple Church, the
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20th Century Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Reverie - Early 20th Century British chalk drawing of a girl by H J Harvey
By Herbert Johnson Harvey
Located in London, GB
HERBERT JOHNSON HARVEY (British 1883-1956) Reverie Signed with monogram and dated l.l.: HJ 09 Red
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Early 20th Century Realist Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Chalk

Nude - 20th Century British chalk drawing of a Female Nude by Frank Dobson RA
By Frank Dobson
Located in London, GB
., 14 by 10 in. (frame size 62 by 51 cm., 24 ½ by 20 in.) Provenance: Collection of Peter Ward-Jackson
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Mid-20th Century Realist Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Chalk

British School 20th Century Watercolour - Bathers at the Beach
Located in Corsham, GB
A wonderful study of a quintessential British seaside town during the high summer season. Families
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20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

The Doorway - 20th Century Architectural Drawing
By Gordon Scott
Located in London, GB
Saturday morning drawing classes amongst the architecturally stunning buildings of London - the Temple
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20th Century Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil, Watercolor

Afternoon Tea. 20th Century Graphite Drawing
By Sylvia Gosse
Located in London, GB
, Ashmolean, National Portrait Gallery and the Ingram Collection of Modern British Art.
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20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Graphite, Paper

British 20th Century charcoal on paper drawing of a head study of a young girl
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Elsie Mariam Henderson (British, 1880-1967) A head study of a smiling girl Charcoal on paper 9.3/8
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20th Century Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Charcoal

20th Century Charcoal Drawing - Abstracted Landscape
Located in Corsham, GB
A striking British School abstract landscape in charcoal and coloured chalk. The drawing is
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21st Century and Contemporary Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Charcoal

Clifford Ellis Mid-Century Abstract drawing Modern British Art
By Clifford Ellis
Located in London, GB
We acquired a series of paintings and drawings from Clifford and Rosemary Ellis's studio. To find
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gouache

Salamander, 20th Century British Artist, Abstract Painting
By Kenneth W. Hough
Located in London, GB
KENNETH W HOUGH SALAMANDER Watercolour Image size: 10 ¾ x 14 inches
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20th Century Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Maxwell Armfield - 20th Century British Theatrical watercolour
By Maxwell Armfield, RWS
Located in London, GB
MAXWELL ARMFIELD, RWS. (British 1882-1972) Costume Design for Geranos Signed l.l.: MAXWELL
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Early 20th Century Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Framed 20th Century Pastel - The British Weather
Located in Corsham, GB
A captivating depiction of a winter downpour with glimpses of sun breaking over a wet and winding country lane. Signed illegibly to the lower right. The pastel has been immaculately ...
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20th Century Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pastel

Leon Underwood, British 20th Century summer landscape
By Leon Underwood
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Leon Underwood (British, 1890 – 1975) A River landscape in Italy Signed, inscribed indistinctly and
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20th Century Abstract Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Paper

British Mid 20th Century Impressionist Painting Elegant Figures Gossiping
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Frank Duffield (British, 1908-1982) original gouache painting on board, unframed size: 15 x 11
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gouache

'Bohemian Fantasy', British, 20th Century original painting
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Circle of Austin Osman Spare (British, 1888 – 1956) Bohemian Fantasy Pen and gouache on paper 13.1
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20th Century Art Nouveau Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gouache, Paper, Pen

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20th Century British Drawings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of 20th century british drawings for sale on 1stDibs. A selection of these works in the Modern, Abstract and Art Deco styles can be found today in our inventory. These items have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. 20th century british drawings available on 1stDibs span a range of colors that includes gray, beige, brown, white and more. Many versions of these artworks are appealing in their rich colors and composition, but Claude Muncaster, John Sergeant, Edward Bawden, Evelyn de Morgan and Clifford Ellis produced especially popular works that are worth a look. The range of these distinct pieces — often created in paint, watercolor and paper — can elevate any room of your home.

How Much are 20th Century British Drawings?

Prices for pieces in our collection of 20th century british drawings start at $50 and top out at $21,213 with the average selling for $1,274.