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Cubist Paris Market Scene with Ten portraits
By Walt Louderback
Located in Miami, FL
Cubist Market Scene with 10 portraits
The frenetic pace of a busy French market is brilliantly and creatively interpreted by Walt Louderback in his own version of Cubism. Louderback ...
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1910s Cubist Antique Abstract Drawings
Materials
Watercolor, Pencil
Untitled Rose Drawing
By Lowell Nesbitt
Located in New York, NY
LOWELL NESBITT
Untitled Rose, 1983
Graphite on Lanaquarelle Watercolor Paper
Signed and dated on the front
Unique, poignant, exquisitely rendered graphite drawing on watercolor pape...
Category
1880s Realist Antique Abstract Drawings
Materials
Graphite
André Lhote Cubist Composition Pen Drawing circa 1910
By André Lhote
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cubist black ink pen drawing by André Lhote (1885 - 1962), circa 1910.
A still life composition, a bowl with fruits on a table with a cubist geometric design.
We have added photos of...
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1910s Cubist Antique Abstract Drawings
Materials
Paper, Pen
H 14.77 in. W 17.92 in. D 1.78 in.
Modern Orange, Brown, Yellow, and Black Geometric Abstract Pattern Painting
By John Little
Located in Houston, TX
Modern orange, brown, yellow, and black geometric abstract composition by textile designer John Little. The work was created as a proposed design for a wallpaper and features the ori...
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Early 20th Century Modern Antique Abstract Drawings
Materials
Paper, Gouache
H 37 in. W 35.13 in. D 1.13 in.
Modern Light Blue, Brown, and Black Geometric Abstract Circle Pattern Painting
By John Little
Located in Houston, TX
Modern light blue, brown, and black geometric abstract circle pattern painting by textile designer John Little. The work was created as a proposed design for a wallpaper and features...
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Early 20th Century Modern Antique Abstract Drawings
Materials
Paper, Gouache
H 34.38 in. W 37.25 in. D 1.13 in.
"Ground Pine" Modern Green, Grey, & Pink Abstract Leaf Pattern Textile Painting
By John Little
Located in Houston, TX
Modern green, grey, and pink abstract leaf pattern painting by textile designer John Little. The work was created as a proposed design for a wallpaper and features the original color...
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Early 20th Century Modern Antique Abstract Drawings
Materials
Paper, Gouache
H 28.75 in. W 37.13 in. D 1.13 in.
Modern Grey and Orange Geometric Abstract Leaf Pattern Painting
By John Little
Located in Houston, TX
Modern grey and white geometric abstract leaf pattern composition with orange accents by textile designer John Little. The work was created as a proposed design for a wallpaper and f...
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Early 20th Century Modern Antique Abstract Drawings
Materials
Paper, Gouache
H 28.63 in. W 33.13 in. D 1.13 in.
Abstract Ink on Paper, Unframed, Maurice Morel Late 19th Century
By Maurice Morel
Located in Baton Rouge, US
Abstract ink on paper by French artist Maurice Morel. Previously owned in excellent condition - showing little wear around edges consistent with age.
The piece is listed and sold u...
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Late 19th Century Abstract Antique Abstract Drawings
Materials
Paper, Ink, Watercolor
H 7.5 in. W 6.5 in. D .07 in.
Venice - Original Mixed Media Drawing - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Venice is an original modern artwork realized in the Early 20th Century.
Mixed media artwork depictin Venice view.
Fair conditions.
Includes frame: 39.5 x 5 x 34.5 cm
Category
Early 20th Century Modern Antique Abstract Drawings
Materials
Mixed Media
H 10.63 in. W 8.67 in. D 0.08 in.
Study for "Explosion lyrique" pencil 1918 cm. 32 x 26 ,Dance,Futurism,
By Alberto Magnelli
Located in Torino, IT
Dance,Futurism, Museum, 1918, nudes
Important and rare preparatory drawing for a series of works entitled "Lyrical Explosion"
Some of these oil works are in the most important museum...
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1910s Futurist Antique Abstract Drawings
Materials
Cardboard, Pencil
H 14.18 in. W 17.72 in.
"Paysage Cubiste" Watercolor 1915 cm. 23,5 x 18,5 Cubism
By Léopold Survage
Located in Torino, IT
Survage,Cubism,1915,france
Leopold Survage ( 1879-1968)
Work signed lower right
Provenance :
Gallerie Zlotowski Paris
Galerie Guillermo de Osma ,Madrid
Private collection In Madrid...
Category
1910s Cubist Antique Abstract Drawings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
H 17.72 in. W 16.15 in.
L'Ange - Original Drawing - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
L'Ange is an original Drawing in Charcoal realized by an anonymous artist in the 20th Century.
Good Conditions.
The artwork is depicted through strong strokes with perfect Hatchings.
Category
Early 20th Century Modern Antique Abstract Drawings
Materials
Charcoal
H 11.82 in. W 18.51 in. D 0.08 in.
Composition
By Frantisek Kupka
Located in New York, NY
Frantisek Kupka
Untitled, c. 1930
Signed
Gouache
Size: 20 x 16 IN
Frame 26 x 22.
Category
Early 20th Century Abstract Antique Abstract Drawings
Materials
Gouache
Tornado in Space
By Alexander Calder
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A drawing by Alexander Calder. "Tornado in Space" is a Post-War abstract drawing, ink on paper in black and white by artist Alexander Calder. The artwork is signed in the lower right...
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Early 20th Century Post-War Antique Abstract Drawings
Materials
Ink
Worcester College Provost Richard Lynch Cotton Caricature photographic collage
Located in London, GB
To see our other works of Oxford and Cambridge , particularly suitable for wedding and graduation presents, scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below it click on "See all from...
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1850s Abstract Antique Abstract Drawings
Materials
Ink, Watercolor, Pen, Photographic Paper
Face à Face - Phototype Reproduction of Rouault's Tempera Painting - 1933
Located in Roma, IT
Face à Face is an original Vintage Phototype Reproduction of Rouault's tempera painting in 1933.
Good conditions.
The artwork is depicted through strong strokes in a well-balanced ...
Category
Early 20th Century Modern Antique Abstract Drawings
Materials
Photographic Paper
H 20.48 in. W 16.15 in. D 0.08 in.
PRICE - Abstract Composition - Original Pencil and Pen - 1974
Located in Roma, IT
Abstract Composition is an original drawing artwork in pencil and pen realized by an anonymous Italian artist in 1974.
Hand-signed and dated in pencil on the lower right.
Good cond...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Abstract Drawings
Materials
Pen, Pencil
H 27.56 in. W 19.3 in. D 0.08 in.
Signed C Brancaccio Abstract Figurative Ink Paper Drawing
By Carlo Brancaccio
Located in Florence, IT
This sketch, ink on paper, is signed on the bottom left C. Brancaccio, who was an Impressionist painter of the South of Italy, specialized in landscape or genre paintings.
It's a st...
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19th Century Impressionist Antique Abstract Drawings
Materials
Paper, Ink
Framed Mid 19th Century Watercolour - Figures Outside a Coach House
Located in Corsham, GB
An interesting early to mid 19th century watercolour depicting figures outside a large brick building, possibly a farm or coach house. A small dog can be seen running towards a lady ...
Category
19th Century Antique Abstract Drawings
Materials
Watercolor
Abstract Composition - Original Mixed Media by Jean Delpech -Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Abstract Composition is an original drawing in mixed media on ivory-colored paper, realized by Jean Delpech (1916-1988).
The state of preservation of the artwork is good. Not signe...
Category
Early 20th Century Abstract Antique Abstract Drawings
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media
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H 9.85 in. W 12.6 in. D 0.04 in.
Composition 1920/1930 - Original Tempera by Clément Kons
Located in Roma, IT
Composition 1920/30 is an original painting realized by Clément Kons (1879-1956).
The artwork is on tempera, in very good conditions and mounted on a cardboard (60x40).
Image Dime...
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Early 20th Century Abstract Antique Abstract Drawings
Materials
Paper, Tempera
H 16.93 in. W 13.59 in. D 0.04 in.
Illustration - Original Ink and Watercolor on Paper - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Illustration is an original drawing in watercolor on paper realized by an anonymous artist of the 18 century.
With a drawing on the rear.
The State of preservation is good, except...
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18th Century Contemporary Antique Abstract Drawings
Materials
Ink, Watercolor
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H 9.85 in. W 7.49 in. D 0.04 in.
Porcelain Lumen - Original Ink and Watercolor - 1890s
Located in Roma, IT
"Porcelain Lumen" 1890s is an original china ink and watercolor drawing on ivory-colorated paper by Anonymous French Artist of the late 19th Century.
In very good condition.
Not s...
Category
1890s Antique Abstract Drawings
Materials
Paper, Ink, Watercolor
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Porcelain Vase - Original China Ink and Watercolor - 1890s
Located in Roma, IT
"Porcelain Vase" 1890s is an original china ink and watercolor drawing on ivory-colorated paper by Anonymous French Artist of 19th Century.
In very good condition.
Not signed.
Category
1890s Antique Abstract Drawings
Materials
Paper, Ink, Watercolor
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Sunset on the Alps
By Hercules Brabazon Brabazon
Located in Cotignac, FR
Late 19th century drawing and crayon view of a sunset over the Alps by Hercules Brabazon Brabazon. Initial signed (HBB) by the artist.
Brabazon would have visited, seen and drawn th...
Category
Late 19th Century Impressionist Antique Abstract Drawings
Materials
Pencil, Crayon, Paper
Porcelain Vase - Original China Ink and Watercolor - 1890s
Located in Roma, IT
"Porcelain Vase" 1890s is an original china ink and watercolor drawing on ivory-colorated paper by an unknown French Artist of the 19th Century.
In very good conditions.
Not signed.
Category
1890s Antique Abstract Drawings
Materials
Paper
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Tree and House - Original Pencil on Paper by Levit - 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
"Tree and House" is an original pencil drawing on ivory-colorated paper by Levit, an unknown artist of XIX Century.
In very good conditions.
Hand-signed on the lower right margin. ...
Category
19th Century Antique Abstract Drawings
Materials
Pencil
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H 12.21 in. W 9.45 in. D 0.04 in.
Wilson G. Turner "Surreal Landscape" Original Graphite Drawing c.1943
Located in San Francisco, CA
Wilson G. Turner "Surreal Landscape" Original Graphite Drawing c.1943
Original graphite on paper
Dimensions 12.5" wide x 9.5" high
The frame is distressed and the artwork will nee...
Category
Early 20th Century Surrealist Antique Abstract Drawings
Materials
Graphite
H 9.5 in. W 12.5 in. D 0.1 in.
Futurist Composition - Original Pastel Drawing - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Futurist Composition is an original pastel drawing realized in the beginning of XX century by Anonymous futurist artist
Mixed colored pastels on plywood.
Includes a very beautiful...
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Early 20th Century Futurist Antique Abstract Drawings
Materials
Oil Pastel
H 16.54 in. W 23.04 in. D 0.04 in.
Bellagio, Lake Como.
By Hercules Brabazon Brabazon
Located in Cotignac, FR
Mid 19th century pastel drawing view of Bellagio on Lake Como by Hercules Brabazon Brabazon. The work is under its original mount and initial signed (HBB) by the artist.
Achieving ...
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1860s Romantic Antique Abstract Drawings
Materials
Paper, Pastel, Pencil
19th century pastel of a river scene, The Chapel Bridge, Lucerne, Switzerland.
By Hercules Brabazon Brabazon
Located in Cotignac, FR
Mid 19th century pastel drawing view of the Chapel Bridge and river Reuss in Lucerne, Switzerland by Hercules Brabazon Brabazon. The work is titled 'Luzern' and initial signed (HBB) ...
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1860s Romantic Antique Abstract Drawings
Materials
Paper, Pastel, Pencil
Untitled (Figurative Abstraction of Isadora Duncan #7)
By Abraham Walkowitz
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Abraham Walkowitz, Untitled (Figurative Abstraction of Isadora Duncan #7), pencil, 1918. Signed and dated in pencil, bottom center. A fine, spontaneous, figurative abstraction, on cr...
Category
1910s American Modern Antique Abstract Drawings
Materials
Pencil
H 10.50 in. W 6.75 in. D .01 in.
Untitled (Figurative Abstraction of Isadora Duncan #5)
By Abraham Walkowitz
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Abraham Walkowitz, Untitled (Figurative Abstraction of Isadora Duncan #5), pen and ink, pencil, 1918. Signed in ink, dated in pencil, bottom center. A fine, spontaneous, figurative a...
Category
1910s American Modern Antique Abstract Drawings
Materials
Pencil, Ink, Pen
H 10.50 in. W 6.75 in. D .01 in.
Untitled (Figurative Abstraction of Isadora Duncan #4)
By Abraham Walkowitz
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Abraham Walkowitz, Untitled (Figurative Abstraction of Isadora Duncan #4), pen and ink, 1918. Signed in ink, dated in pencil, bottom center. A fine, spontaneous, figurative abstracti...
Category
1910s American Modern Antique Abstract Drawings
Materials
Ink, Pen
H 10.50 in. W 6.75 in. D .01 in.
Illustration - Original Ink Drawing by Bruno Angoletta - Early 20th Century
By Bruno Angoletta
Located in Roma, IT
Illustration is an original geometric drawing realized by Bruno Angoletta.
Passepartout: 33.5 x 49
The art work is in a Good condition.
Bruno Angoletta (7 September 1889 - 7 Jan...
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Abstract Drawings
Materials
Ink
H 1.38 in. W 5.91 in. D 0.04 in.
Jean Carlu "Breaking the Chains" Original Charcoal on Paper c.1920s
By Jean Carlu
Located in San Francisco, CA
Jean Carlu (French, 1900-1997) "Breaking the Chains" Original Charcoal on Paper c.1920s
Rare original work by noted French poster artist Jean Carlu.
A fine example of his interest ...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Abstract Drawings
Materials
Paper, Charcoal
H 10 in. W 24 in. D 2 in.
Yantra (Tantric Diagram)
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Unknown Artist, India, late 19th/early 20th Century
Gouache and ink on paper, c. 1880-1900
Unsigned (as usual)
Original Kulicke welded corner frame and label (see photos)
Condition: ...
Category
19th Century Abstract Antique Abstract Drawings
Materials
Gouache
German Expressionist drawing of an abstracted form by Carl Hofer
By Carl Hofer
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Carl Hofer (German, 1875 – 1955)
Abstracted form
Pencil and pen and ink on paper
Signed with monogram ‘CH’ (lower right)
11.3/8 x 7.1/2 in. (28.8 x 19 cm.)
Provenance: These works c...
Category
Early 20th Century Expressionist Antique Abstract Drawings
Materials
Paper, Ink, Pen, Pencil
H 11.38 in. W 7.5 in. D 1 in.
Naturalistic Middle Eastern Landscape Scene
By Paul B. Pascal
Located in Houston, TX
Naturalistic landscape painting of a man riding a camel through a Middle Eastern desert. The painting has brightly colored tones of sunset making the painting pop. The work is signed...
Category
Early 1900s Naturalistic Antique Abstract Drawings
Materials
Gouache
Picasso, Homme dans un interiéur jouant de la guitare
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Drawn in 1912 by Picasso, this fine piece of work is a recognizable mark of his unique style. "Homme dans un interiéur jouant de la guitare", 1912 is on cream laid paper, with abstra...
Category
1910s Abstract Antique Abstract Drawings
Materials
Paper, Pencil
Charcoal Study of a Woman Reading
Located in Houston, TX
Charcoal study of a woman reading. The work is attached to a matte backing. It is signed by the artist in the bottom corner. The dimensions are of the paper without the matte. Louise...
Category
19th Century Impressionist Antique Abstract Drawings
Materials
Charcoal
H 7.5 in. W 5.75 in. D .001 in.
Black Geometrical Composition - China Ink Drawing by F. Kupka
By Frantisek Kupka
Located in Roma, IT
Black Geometrical Composition is an original artwork realized by Frantisek Kupka. Original painting realized in gouache of black China ink on creamy wide paper.
Hand-signed in red i...
Category
Early 20th Century Abstract Geometric Antique Abstract Drawings
Materials
Ink
H 8.27 in. W 6.7 in. D 0.04 in.
1980's "Reclining Woman" Figurative Ink Wash
By Laura Lengyel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Entitled "Reclining Woman" this 1980's figurative ink wash on paper is by Bay Area painter and sculptor Laura Lengyel (b. 1946). She studied at Oakland’s Mills College and later mov...
Category
1880s Modern Antique Abstract Drawings
Materials
Paper, Ink
Untitled Senza titolo, Futurism, Drawing
By Luigi Russolo
Located in London, GB
LUIGI RUSSOLO 1885-1947
Portogruaro 1885 - 1947 Cerro (Italian)
Title: Untitled Senza titolo, ca. 1909
Technique: Signed India Ink Drawing on Wove Paper
Size: 16 x 11 cm. / 6.3...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Abstract Drawings
Materials
Ink
Black and Grey Design for Fabric
Located in London, GB
GWENDOLEN K. YOUNG
(British circa 1940)
Black and Grey Design
Gouache
Unframed, in conservation mount only
25.5 by 27.5 cm., 10 by 10 ¾ in.
(mount size 41.5 by 43 cm., 16 ¼ by 17...
Category
Early 20th Century Abstract Antique Abstract Drawings
Materials
Gouache
1980's "Dancing Woman" Figure in Lilac Ink Wash
By Laura Lengyel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Entitled "Dancing Woman (The 5 Patty's) this 1980's figurative purple ink wash on paper is by Bay Area painter and sculptor Laura Lengyel (b. 1946). She studied at Oakland’s Mills C...
Category
1880s Modern Antique Abstract Drawings
Materials
Paper, Ink
Untitled Art Nouveau Rondelle
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Anonymous c. 1900 Rondelle on antique laid paper
Ink, Watercolor and or Gouache
Folds and small justification pinpricks throughout, that have been released over time, to aid in the...
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Abstract Drawings
Materials
Ink, Watercolor, Pigment
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 right)
Pen and ink on paper
11 X 8.1/2in. (28 X 21.7cm.) (excluding frame)
46 x 38cm...
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Abstract Drawings
Materials
Paper, Ink, Pen
H 11.03 in. W 8.55 in. D 0.4 in.
Composition, Tempera Painting Russian Soviet Avant Garde
By Ksenia Ender
Located in Surfside, FL
Ksenia Vladimirovna Ender ( Russian Ксения Владимировна Эндер , also Xenia Ender and Kseniia Ender. born 1895 in Sluzk , died 1955 in Leningrad ) was a Russian painter of German de...
Category
Early 20th Century Modern Antique Abstract Drawings
Materials
Paper, Tempera
Folio from Communion of Saints, Reading from the Book of St. Matthew.
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Provenance:
Otto F. Ege (1888-1951)
Phillip Duechnes Bookseller, New York, c. 1948
References And Exhibitions:
Otto F. Ege Box Folio 27
Ege describes these folios as: Epist...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Old Masters Antique Abstract Drawings
Materials
Ink, Vellum
Amey's Eating House, Winchester.
By Sir Muirhead Bone
Located in Storrs, CT
Amey's Eating House, Winchester. 1916. Pencil drawing. 13 x 7 1/2 (sight size). One pinhole on the right-hand edge of the drawing, 3 inches from the top; unobtrusive light foxing; ot...
Category
1910s Modern Antique Abstract Drawings
Materials
Pencil
"Common British Oak - Quercus Robur"
By Emily Stackhouse
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A Collection of Botanical Watercolours: Drawings of British Plants
Emily Stackhouse (1811-1870) perfectly illustrates the Victorian fascination with the countryside in this remark...
Category
19th Century Naturalistic Antique Abstract Drawings
Materials
Watercolor, Paper
"Common Daffodil - Narcissus Pseudo Narcissus"
By Emily Stackhouse
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A Collection of Botanical Watercolours: Drawings of British Plants
Emily Stackhouse (1811-1870) perfectly illustrates the Victorian fascination with the countryside in this remark...
Category
19th Century Naturalistic Antique Abstract Drawings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Landscape on Paper
By Frank Crawford Penfold
Located in Providence, RI
For an artist who painted primarily in the 19th century in the impressionist style, this is a strikingly modern and simplistic image of a lone tree struggling against the wind. For t...
Category
Early 20th Century American Impressionist Antique Abstract Drawings
Materials
Gouache, Paper, Watercolor
Leon Kelly, "Landscape", Modern Art, Watercolor, 1926, Signed
By Leon Kelly
Located in Doylestown, PA
"Landscape" is a 17.5" x 23.5" modern landscape, watercolor and ink on paper by surrealist painter Leon Kelly. The painting is signed on the lower left "Leon Kelly". The artwork come...
Category
Early 20th Century American Modern Antique Abstract Drawings
Materials
Paper, Ink, Watercolor
H 23 in. W 26 in. D 1.5 in.
JAN FABRE, "De Vervalsing Van Het Geheime Feest"
By Jan Fabre
Located in Antwerp, BE
Jan Fabre, "De Vervalsing Van Het Geheime Feest", 1985
Blue ballpoint pen drawing on reproduction
Category
1880s Abstract Expressionist Antique Abstract Drawings
Materials
Ballpoint Pen
Etude pour 'Autour d'un point'
By Frantisek Kupka
Located in Paris, FR
Gouache and watercolor with collage on paper.
Signed lower center Kupka.
Certificate of origin by Pierre Brullé (14/9/2004)
Category
1910s Abstract Geometric Antique Abstract Drawings
Materials
Gouache
Vase de fleurs
By Frantisek Kupka
Located in Paris, FR
Pastel on paper.
Signed lower center Kupka.
Certificate of origin by Pierre Brullé (2/3/2006)
Category
1910s Abstract Geometric Antique Abstract Drawings
Materials
Pastel
Garden No. 18, ink drawing
By Julia Fish
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Garden No. 18, 1995
ink on paper
19 x 14-1/2" - fr
Category
15th Century and Earlier Abstract Antique Abstract Drawings
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper
Monmooria, Indien:Und, Martin= Nacht, imgrosses, ost+meer
By Adolf Wölfli
Located in Summerland, CA
Adolf Wolfli
Monmooria, Indien:Und, Martin=
Nacht, imgrosses, ost+meer
1919. Signed. Colored pencil on paper.
Crease on corner and some miner wear
along bottom edge, otherwise e...
Category
1910s Outsider Art Antique Abstract Drawings
Materials
Color Pencil
H 16 in. W 19 in. D 1 in.
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Antique Abstract Drawings For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of antique abstract drawings is available on 1stDibs. Finding the perfect Abstract, Impressionist or Surrealist examples of these works for your space is difficult — today, we have a vast range of variations and more on offer. 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 antique abstract drawings that pop against an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include that feature elements of beige, gray, brown, gold and more. Many versions of these artworks are appealing in their rich colors and composition, but Hercules Brabazon Brabazon, Frantisek Kupka, Laura Lengyel, Emily Stackhouse and Jennings Tofel produced especially popular works that are worth a look. The range of these distinct pieces — often created in paper, paint and ink — can elevate any room of your home. Large antique abstract drawings can be an attractive addition to some spaces, while the smaller iterations available — each spanning 4.69 inches in width — may make for a better choice for a more modest living area.
How Much are Antique Abstract Drawings?
The average selling price for antique abstract drawings we offer is $850, while they’re typically $149 on the low end and $230,000 for the highest priced.
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