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Antique Cased Draughtsman's Set, English, Drawing Tools, WH Harling, Edwardian
Antique Cased Draughtsman's Set, English, Drawing Tools, WH Harling, Edwardian

Antique Cased Draughtsman's Set, English, Drawing Tools, WH Harling, Edwardian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique cased draughtsman's set. An English, technical drawing case of silver nickel and

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Drawing Tools

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Self-portrait - Homo nudus -
Self-portrait - Homo nudus -

Bruno PaulSelf-portrait - Homo nudus -, 1895

$4,251

H 21.26 in W 13.78 in D 0.4 in

Self-portrait - Homo nudus -

Located in Berlin, DE

become aware of himself there, whereby the lighter use of the drawing tool indicates that this is another

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1890s Realist Antique Drawing Tools

Materials

Pencil

19th Century English Cased Drawing Set Length of Longest Tool
19th Century English Cased Drawing Set Length of Longest Tool

19th Century English Cased Drawing Set Length of Longest Tool

Located in Buchanan, MI

An 19th century English cased drawing set length of longest tool. Measures: 6 1/4 inches.

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19th Century English Antique Drawing Tools

Materials

Brass

Que se la Llevaron! - Etching by Francisco Goya - 1799

Que se la Llevaron! - Etching by Francisco Goya - 1799

By Francisco Goya

Located in Roma, IT

main subject of his Caprichos. In the second portrait, he images himself asleep amidst his drawing

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1790s Old Masters Antique Drawing Tools

Materials

Etching

Ni asi la Distingue - Etching by Francisco Goya - 1799
Ni asi la Distingue - Etching by Francisco Goya - 1799

Ni asi la Distingue - Etching by Francisco Goya - 1799

By Francisco Goya

Located in Roma, IT

images himself asleep amidst his drawing tools, with monsters behind him produced by the reason dulled

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1790s Old Masters Antique Drawing Tools

Materials

Etching, Aquatint

German Renaissance - Lithograph - 19th Century

German Renaissance - Lithograph - 19th Century

Located in Roma, IT

represents defense tools drawings  of German Renaissance. The artwork is depicted skillfully in a well

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19th Century Modern Antique Drawing Tools

Materials

Etching

Bronze Sculpture "Science Guiding Industry" By Emile Picault (1833-1915)
Bronze Sculpture "Science Guiding Industry" By Emile Picault (1833-1915)

Bronze Sculpture "Science Guiding Industry" By Emile Picault (1833-1915)

By Émile Louis Picault

Located in Ixelles, BE

containing plans or drawings, and tools (a chisel or measuring instrument is visible). This posture

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19th Century French Industrial Antique Drawing Tools

Materials

Bronze

French Trompe L'oeil Drawing Circa 1800
French Trompe L'oeil Drawing Circa 1800

French Trompe L'oeil Drawing Circa 1800

$5,500

H 11.75 in W 17.25 in D 1 in

French Trompe L'oeil Drawing Circa 1800

Located in New York, NY

This trompe l'oeil drawing depicts the artist's tools -- a black and a red crayon, and a folding

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Early 1800s French Empire Antique Drawing Tools

Materials

Paint, Paper

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Antique Cased Draughtsman's Set, English, Architect's Drawing Tools, Edwardian
Antique Cased Draughtsman's Set, English, Architect's Drawing Tools, Edwardian

Antique Cased Draughtsman's Set, English, Architect's Drawing Tools, Edwardian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

, celluloid and brass drawing tools, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Delightfully presented

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Early 20th Century British Antique Drawing Tools

Materials

Nickel

19th Century Compass Box, Measuring and Drawing Tools, England, circa 1880
19th Century Compass Box, Measuring and Drawing Tools, England, circa 1880

19th Century Compass Box, Measuring and Drawing Tools, England, circa 1880

Located in Greven, DE

Description: Extensive set of antique measuring and drawing tools in the original casket. Flat

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Late 19th Century English Antique Drawing Tools

Materials

Brass

Antique Instrument Set, English, Architect's, Technical Drawing, Davis & Sons
Antique Instrument Set, English, Architect's, Technical Drawing, Davis & Sons

Antique Instrument Set, English, Architect's, Technical Drawing, Davis & Sons

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

comprehensive set of antique drawing tools Displays a desirable aged patina Silver nickel compasses with bone

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Early 20th Century British Antique Drawing Tools

Materials

Nickel

Fine Antique British Lift-Top Architect's Desk
Fine Antique British Lift-Top Architect's Desk

Fine Antique British Lift-Top Architect's Desk

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H 45.75 in W 40.5 in D 31 in

Fine Antique British Lift-Top Architect's Desk

Located in Wilton, CT

table features ten plan/drawing tool drawers,two lift panel front pull-out blueprint storage drawers

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19th Century British Campaign Antique Drawing Tools

Materials

Brass

Fine Antique British Lift-Top Architect's Desk
Fine Antique British Lift-Top Architect's Desk

Fine Antique British Lift-Top Architect's Desk

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H 45.75 in W 40.5 in D 31 in

Fine Antique British Lift-Top Architect's Desk

Located in Wilton, CT

brass. The table features ten plan/drawing tool drawers and two lift panel front pull-out blueprint

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19th Century British Campaign Antique Drawing Tools

Materials

Brass

Antique Draughtsman's Set, Drawing Instrument, Tools, Jackson Bros, Victorian
Antique Draughtsman's Set, Drawing Instrument, Tools, Jackson Bros, Victorian

Antique Draughtsman's Set, Drawing Instrument, Tools, Jackson Bros, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique draughtsman's set. An English, silver nickel drawing instrument or tool set by

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Late 19th Century British Antique Drawing Tools

Materials

Nickel

Antique Trammel Point Set, Draughtsman's Instruments, Stanley, Victorian
Antique Trammel Point Set, Draughtsman's Instruments, Stanley, Victorian

Antique Trammel Point Set, Draughtsman's Instruments, Stanley, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Stanley of London, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Splendid boxed set of drawing tools

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Early 20th Century British Victorian Antique Drawing Tools

Materials

Nickel

Massive Antique 8-Drawer Industrial Numbered Flat File
Massive Antique 8-Drawer Industrial Numbered Flat File

Massive Antique 8-Drawer Industrial Numbered Flat File

Located in Dekalb, IL

-free storage for drawings, patterns, blueprints, and tooling layouts before the widespread adoption of

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Drawing Tools

Materials

Wood

English Mahogany 19th Century Games Table
English Mahogany 19th Century Games Table

English Mahogany 19th Century Games Table

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H 28.75 in W 17.5 in D 16.25 in

English Mahogany 19th Century Games Table

Located in London, GB

well as for tools for drawing and painting. The table also has a deep sewing box drawer below this and

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Early 19th Century English Antique Drawing Tools

Materials

Brass

English George III Chest of Unusual Form in Historic Paint, circa 1780
English George III Chest of Unusual Form in Historic Paint, circa 1780

English George III Chest of Unusual Form in Historic Paint, circa 1780

Located in Kinderhook, NY

use in the cabinetmaker's shop, possibly for storing designs or drawings, hardware, parts, tools, or

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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Drawing Tools

Materials

Brass

Ni Asi la Distingue - Etching by Francisco Goya - 1799

Ni Asi la Distingue - Etching by Francisco Goya - 1799

By Francisco Goya

Located in Roma, IT

second portrait, he images himself asleep amidst his drawing tools, with monsters behind him produced by

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1790s Old Masters Antique Drawing Tools

Materials

Etching

Duendecitos - Original Etching by Francisco Goya - 1881
Duendecitos - Original Etching by Francisco Goya - 1881

Duendecitos - Original Etching by Francisco Goya - 1881

By Francisco Goya

Located in Roma, IT

main subject of his Caprichos. In the second portrait, he images himself asleep amidst his drawing

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1880s Old Masters Antique Drawing Tools

Materials

Etching, Aquatint

French Camera Lucida from the early 20th century. Original case
French Camera Lucida from the early 20th century. Original case

French Camera Lucida from the early 20th century. Original case

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

Antique French camera lucida, a mid 1800s drawing aide tool with original box. A camera Lucida is

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1880s French Industrial Antique Drawing Tools

Materials

Brass

Muller Freres Rare Art Deco Swiveling Desk / Table Lamp, 1920
Muller Freres Rare Art Deco Swiveling Desk / Table Lamp, 1920

Muller Freres Rare Art Deco Swiveling Desk / Table Lamp, 1920

By Muller Frères

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

technique of applying powders between two layers of glass and drawing them out with a tool. The shade's

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1920s French Art Deco Antique Drawing Tools

Materials

Bronze

2 Volumes. N.P. Willis & J. S. Coyne, The Scenery and Antiquities of Ireland
2 Volumes. N.P. Willis & J. S. Coyne, The Scenery and Antiquities of Ireland

2 Volumes. N.P. Willis & J. S. Coyne, The Scenery and Antiquities of Ireland

Located in New York, NY

green morocco, gilt-tooled detailing, and raised band spines. All edges gilt with gilt-tooled dentelles

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Late 19th Century English Antique Drawing Tools

Materials

Leather

An English Georgian Drawing Table
An English Georgian Drawing Table

An English Georgian Drawing Table

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H 23.5 in W 30 in D 21 in

An English Georgian Drawing Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This English Georgian Drawing table features an inset tooled leather top which rachets up for your

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18th Century and Earlier English Georgian Antique Drawing Tools

VR Antique French Palais Royal Napoleon Era Necessaire, 36+ pc
VR Antique French Palais Royal Napoleon Era Necessaire, 36+ pc

VR Antique French Palais Royal Napoleon Era Necessaire, 36+ pc

Located in South Coast, CA

fitting inside the next - nested trays of vanity and drawing/writing tools, and even a porcelain saucer

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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Drawing Tools

Materials

Steel

Vintage Industrial Printer's Cabinet from Wilhelm Köhler, 1907
Vintage Industrial Printer's Cabinet from Wilhelm Köhler, 1907

Vintage Industrial Printer's Cabinet from Wilhelm Köhler, 1907

By Wilhelm Köhler

Located in Warsaw, PL

in a printer's workshop for sketches and drawing tools. The piece is comprised of three different

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Early 1900s German Industrial Antique Drawing Tools

Materials

Ash, Birch, Oak

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Mid-19thC Austrian School Portrait Of A Lady In Spanish Attire, Oil Painting
Mid-19thC Austrian School Portrait Of A Lady In Spanish Attire, Oil Painting

Mid-19thC Austrian School Portrait Of A Lady In Spanish Attire, Oil Painting

Located in Cheltenham, GB

US buyers pay no import tariffs on this item. This exquisite mid-19th-century bust-length Austrian portrait depicts a young lady wearing a red gown together with a black lace veil, ...

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19th Century Victorian Antique Drawing Tools

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait of a 1920's Lady - American Art Deco female portrait oil painting
Portrait of a 1920's Lady - American Art Deco female portrait oil painting

Portrait of a 1920's Lady - American Art Deco female portrait oil painting

Located in Hagley, England

American artist Henry R Rittenberg painted this lovely 1920's Art Deco portrait oil painting. The painting is a standing half length portrait of a lady in a black coat with a white f...

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1920s Art Deco Antique Drawing Tools

Materials

Oil

1920s Academic Study Drawing of a Male Nude Model by Luigi Lobito, Italy 1927
1920s Academic Study Drawing of a Male Nude Model by Luigi Lobito, Italy 1927

1920s Academic Study Drawing of a Male Nude Model by Luigi Lobito, Italy 1927

$961Sale Price|20% Off

H 26.38 in W 16.54 in D 0.79 in

1920s Academic Study Drawing of a Male Nude Model by Luigi Lobito, Italy 1927

Located in Berlin, DE

This fantastic 1920s Academic Study Drawing of a Male Nude Model by Luigi Lobito was done in Italy 1927. It is framed. A unique piece which is a great eye-catcher for your antique, ...

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1920s Italian Art Deco Antique Drawing Tools

Materials

Paper

Fabergé Silver Service
Fabergé Silver Service

Fabergé Silver Service

$248,500 / set

H 10.25 in W 20.75 in D 16.38 in

Fabergé Silver Service

By Fabergé

Located in New Orleans, LA

This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...

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19th Century Russian Antique Drawing Tools

Materials

Silver

Bessarabian Rug, 1810
Bessarabian Rug, 1810

Bessarabian Rug, 1810

$550,000

W 166 in L 181 in

Bessarabian Rug, 1810

Located in New York, NY

Bessarabian rug, 1810 Russia, circa 1810 Tapestry woven carpet Imperial Tapestry Factory, St. Petersburg Having an Adamesque central medallion on a warm caramel ground, with swan...

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Early 19th Century Russian Antique Drawing Tools

Materials

Wool

Beautiful Late 19th Century Five-Piece Carved Giltwood Aubusson Parlor Set
Beautiful Late 19th Century Five-Piece Carved Giltwood Aubusson Parlor Set

Beautiful Late 19th Century Five-Piece Carved Giltwood Aubusson Parlor Set

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Beautiful Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style 5 Piece Carved Giltwood Aubusson Tapestry Parlor Set Comprising of a settee and four armchairs. Each with an oval upholstered back co...

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Drawing Tools

Materials

Fabric, Giltwood

Fine Edwardian Portrait of a Lady 1900's British Oil Painting on Canvas
Fine Edwardian Portrait of a Lady 1900's British Oil Painting on Canvas

Fine Edwardian Portrait of a Lady 1900's British Oil Painting on Canvas

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Portrait of a Lady British School, early 1900's Circle of Samuel Luke Fildes (1843-1927) British. Bust Portrait of a Lady, Oil on canvas, 24" x 20" (61 x 50.8cm) plus gilt swept f...

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Early 1900s Impressionist Antique Drawing Tools

Materials

Canvas, Oil

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Wedding Bed
19th Century Chinese Lacquer Wedding Bed

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Wedding Bed

$12,000

H 82.5 in W 86 in D 54 in

19th Century Chinese Lacquer Wedding Bed

Located in Dallas, TX

Chinese wedding bed in red lacquer and hand cards details. Has a new mattress (not shown).

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19th Century Chinese Antique Drawing Tools

Materials

Gold Leaf

Large and Fantastic Late 19th Century Carved Giltwood Bevelled Mirror
Large and Fantastic Late 19th Century Carved Giltwood Bevelled Mirror

Large and Fantastic Late 19th Century Carved Giltwood Bevelled Mirror

$14,000Sale Price|31% Off

H 51 in W 66 in D 6 in

Large and Fantastic Late 19th Century Carved Giltwood Bevelled Mirror

Located in Long Island City, NY

A Large and Fantastic Late 19th Century Carved Giltwood Mirror Of rectangular form, with intricately hand carved sea shells and floral designs. Details: Height – 51 inches / 130cm...

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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Drawing Tools

Materials

Giltwood

Fine Edwardian British Society Portrait of a Distinguished Gentleman signed oil
Fine Edwardian British Society Portrait of a Distinguished Gentleman signed oil

Fine Edwardian British Society Portrait of a Distinguished Gentleman signed oil

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Portrait of a Distinguished Gentleman by John Arthur Machray Hay (Scottish, 1887-1960) signed and dated 1910 oil on canvas, unframed canvas: 30 x 24 inches provenance: private co...

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Early 20th Century Impressionist Antique Drawing Tools

Materials

Oil

Antique 19th century pewter hourglass
Antique 19th century pewter hourglass

Antique 19th century pewter hourglass

$668

H 6.89 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in

Antique 19th century pewter hourglass

Located in Bilzen, BE

A 19th century 4-column hourglass made entirely of pewter. Height 17.5 cm, base 10 x 10 cm.

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19th Century German Folk Art Antique Drawing Tools

Materials

Pewter

19th Century Chinese Altar Table
19th Century Chinese Altar Table

19th Century Chinese Altar Table

$3,150Sale Price|25% Off

H 35 in W 48 in D 17 in

19th Century Chinese Altar Table

Located in New York, NY

Imperial 19th Century Carved Wine Table raised on stand with three drawers. Exceptional table having scalloped apron with carved spandrels and carved Rams legs front set on stand of...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Drawing Tools

Materials

Elm

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze-Mounted Center, Writing Table
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze-Mounted Center, Writing Table

French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze-Mounted Center, Writing Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fine French 19th century Louis XVI style ebonized gilt bronze-mounted tulipwood, kingwood and fruitwood floral marquetry single-drawer center table, desk or writing table. The orna...

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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Drawing Tools

Materials

Bronze

Russian Princess Olga Meyendorff, born Gorchakov, 19th Century Portrait
Russian Princess Olga Meyendorff, born Gorchakov, 19th Century Portrait

Russian Princess Olga Meyendorff, born Gorchakov, 19th Century Portrait

Located in Stockholm, SE

Portrait of Princess Olga Gorchakov by female 19th century artist Elise Hügel. An oval portrait of Princess Olga Gortschakoff (1838–1926), here pictured soon after her marriage to B...

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1850s Other Art Style Antique Drawing Tools

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Chinese Craved Hardwood Coffee Table, Early 20th Century, China
Chinese Craved Hardwood Coffee Table, Early 20th Century, China

Chinese Craved Hardwood Coffee Table, Early 20th Century, China

Located in Austin, TX

A handsome Chinese carved hardwood coffee table with a design of dragons, Republic Period, early 20th century, circa 1920, China. The table well-proportioned and well-carved. The to...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Drawing Tools

Materials

Hardwood

Drölling Student Academic Life Study Of A Male Nude Framed 1840s French Drawing
Drölling Student Academic Life Study Of A Male Nude Framed 1840s French Drawing

Drölling Student Academic Life Study Of A Male Nude Framed 1840s French Drawing

Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset

Henry Arthur Roberts. French ( b.1819 - d.1900 ). Academic Life Study Of A Male Nude Carrying A Staff. Pencil & Charcoal On Paper. Paper size 23.4 inches x 13.6 inches ( 59.5cm x 34....

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1840s Academic Antique Drawing Tools

Materials

Paper, Charcoal, Pencil

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Antique Drawing Tools For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique drawing tools available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct antique drawing tools — often made from metal, wood and bronze — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of antique drawing tools available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Georgian, Louis XVI and modern antique drawing tools are consistently popular styles. Many antique drawing tools are appealing in their simplicity, but Antoine-Louis Barye, F. Barbedienne Foundry and (after) Claude Lorrain (Claude Gellée) produced popular antique drawing tools that are worth a look.

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Prices for antique drawing tools can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique drawing tools begin at $162 and can go as high as $176,326, while the average can fetch as much as $6,725.
Questions About Antique Drawing Tools
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    Jim Dine drew tools for several reasons. He believes that tools connect humans with the past, and he is interested in capturing the history of humanity through the tools used by previous generations in his art. In addition, tools hold personal significance for Dine, whose family owned a hardware store in Cincinnati, Ohio. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Jim Dine art.