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Elegy Sketch
By Robert Motherwell
Located in London, GB
Robert Motherwell Elegy Sketch 1980-ca. 1984 Acrylic on canvas board 15 x 29.5 cms (5 7/8 x 11 5/8
Category

1980s Abstract Expressionist Art Vintage Sketches

Materials

Acrylic

Sketch SF65-076
By Sam Francis
Located in London, GB
SAM FRANCIS 1923-1994 San Mateo, California 1923 – 1994 Santa Monica (American) Title: Sketch SF65
Category

1960s Abstract Expressionist Art Vintage Sketches

Materials

Acrylic

Abstract Sketch
By Hugo Weber
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Exhibition History: Exhibition label on stretcher, "Elmhurst Art Museum, Hugo Weber, September 10-November 28
Category

1950s Abstract Art Vintage Sketches

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Sketch
By John Hultberg
Located in Hollywood, FL
Artist: John Hultberg Title: Sketch Medium: Serigraph Signed: Hand Signed Edition: From the
Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Art Vintage Sketches

Materials

Screen

Vintage Sketch
Sketch
H 24 in W 32.5 in
En Plein Air Sketch, 20th Century Oil Sketch
Located in London, GB
George Thomson NEAC 1860-1939 En Plein Air Sketch Oil on paper, signed & dated '1916' lower left
Category

20th Century Art Vintage Sketches

Materials

Oil, Paper

"Nursing Mother" Ink Sketch
Located in Austin, TX
By Gustav Likan 7" x 7" Ink on Paper 1944 Framed Size: 16" x 15.5" This intimate piece depict a mother nursing her infant. This piece is part of Likan's portrayals of his wife Barb...
Category

1940s Art Vintage Sketches

Materials

Ink, Archival Paper

Untitled Sketch II
By Friedel Dzubas
Located in Three Oaks, MI
Greenberg for the Los Angeles County Museum of Art in 1964. Dzubas's artistic approach, characterized by a
Category

1970s Abstract Expressionist Art Vintage Sketches

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Vintage Untitled Sketch II
Untitled Sketch II
H 9.13 in W 27.5 in D 1.5 in
Degas, Sketch of Dancers, Ten Ballet Sketches (after)
By Edgar Degas
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
framed or matted. Notes: From the folio, Degas, A Portfolio Of 10 Reproductions, Ten Ballet Sketches
Category

1940s Impressionist Art Vintage Sketches

Materials

Lithograph

Nursing Mother Sketch
Located in Austin, TX
By Gustav Likan 4" x 5.5" Pencil on Paper Framed Size: 14.25" x 14.25" A sketch of a mother
Category

1940s Art Vintage Sketches

Materials

Archival Paper, Pencil

Sketch duo
By Henri Fehr
Located in Genève, GE
Work on paper Workshop stamp Sketch n°1 : 13 x 22.5 cm Sketch n°2 : 13.5 x 32 cm
Category

20th Century Art Vintage Sketches

Materials

Crayon, Pastel, Charcoal

Sketch duo
Sketch duo
H 13.78 in W 18.12 in D 0.08 in
Theater Sketch 2
By Alexander Oscar Levy
Located in Buffalo, NY
studied at the Cincinnati Art Academy with Frank Duveneck, and studied with William Merritt Chase and
Category

1930s Art Deco Art Vintage Sketches

Materials

Charcoal, Archival Paper, Gouache

San Marino (Sketch)
By John Taylor Arms
Located in Middletown, NY
Ecthing in black ink on cream laid paper with a partial watermark, full margins. In excellent condition. A very scarce work from an edition of less than 20 impressions. Signed, date...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Art Vintage Sketches

Materials

Laid Paper, Etching

French Fashion Sketch - Ballerina Dress
Located in Houston, TX
Delightful gouache fashion sketch of a ballerina style dress in a deep forest green. Fabric swatch
Category

1980s Art Vintage Sketches

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Webster Cigar Advertisement, Sketch Study
By Edwin Georgi
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Watercolor and Gouache on Paper laid on Board Signature: Signed and Dated on the Reverse
Category

20th Century Art Vintage Sketches

Materials

Watercolor, Paper, Gouache, Board

"Monk Parakeet" Eva Peron Mural Sketch
Located in Austin, TX
By Gustav Likan A painting of a green aThis pieces is from the Eva Perón commissioned mural sketch
Category

1950s Art Vintage Sketches

Materials

Archival Paper, Acrylic

"Sleeping Infant" Sketch
Located in Austin, TX
By Gustav Likan 5" x 5" Pencil on Paper Framed Size: 15.75" x 14.5" 1944 This sketch by Gustav
Category

1940s Art Vintage Sketches

Materials

Archival Paper, Pencil

'Sketching Wisconsin' original oil painting, Signed
By John Steuart Curry
Located in Milwaukee, WI
John Steuart Curry "Sketching Wisconsin," 1946 oil on canvas 31.13 x 28 inches, canvas 39.75 x
Category

1940s American Realist Art Vintage Sketches

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Sketches of a figure: Hilary Hennes Miller c.1940 English Modern British Art
By Hilary Hennes
Located in London, GB
To see our other Modern British Art, including others by Hennes, scroll down to "More from this
Category

1940s Modern Art Vintage Sketches

Materials

Carbon Pencil

Terracotta Sketch Book Panels
Located in Garnerville, NY
Terracotta incised sketch book fired panels. Intricately detailed drawings and graphics on two
Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Art Vintage Sketches

Materials

Terracotta

Terracotta Sketch Book Panels
Terracotta Sketch Book Panels
H 14 in W 11 in D 0.5 in
Sketch of a Woman: Hilary Hennes Miller c.1940 English Modern British Art
By Hilary Hennes
Located in London, GB
To see our other Modern British Art, including others by Hennes, scroll down to "More from this
Category

1940s Modern Art Vintage Sketches

Materials

Charcoal

Degas, Four sketches of a small dancer, Ten Ballet Sketches (after)
By Edgar Degas
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
framed or matted. Notes: From the folio, Degas, A Portfolio Of 10 Reproductions, Ten Ballet Sketches
Category

1940s Impressionist Art Vintage Sketches

Materials

Lithograph

Sketch of Carla at Age 12
By Jacquelinne White
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: Jacquelinne White– American (1919-2008) Title: Sketch of Carla at the Age of 12 Year: 1957
Category

1950s Abstract Expressionist Art Vintage Sketches

Materials

Canvas, Oil

French Fashion Sketch - Red Wrap Dress
Located in Houston, TX
Bold French gouache fashion sketch of a flowing wrap dress in deep red with floral detailing
Category

1980s Art Vintage Sketches

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Family scene. Oil sketch on cardboard.
By Jules Pierre van Biesbroeck
Located in Paris, FR
Family scene. Oil sketch on cardboard. This work will be recorded in the catalogue raisonné of the
Category

1930s Post-Impressionist Art Vintage Sketches

Materials

Oil

Autograph Letter with Sketch by Hans Erni - 1938
By Hans Erni
Located in Roma, IT
Autograph Letter Signed with Original Sketch by Hans Erni to Nesto Jacometti. October 26th, 1938
Category

1930s Modern Art Vintage Sketches

Materials

Paper, Ink

"People on Horseback" Eva Peron Mural Sketch
Located in Austin, TX
uniform. A dog runs by the group. This pieces is from the Eva Perón commissioned mural sketch collection
Category

1950s Modern Art Vintage Sketches

Materials

Acrylic, Archival Paper

Untitled sketch with colour wash
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
’Untitled’ By Olwyn Bowey Medium - Pencil sketch with colour wash Edition - N/A Signed - Yes
Category

Late 20th Century Other Art Style Art Vintage Sketches

Materials

Pencil, Watercolor

Nudes - Profile Sketches
By Werner Bell
Located in Houston, TX
Pencil drawing of human profile in portrait by artist Werner Bell, circa 1960. Original artwork on paper displayed on a white mat with a gold border. Mat fits a standard-size f...
Category

1960s Art Vintage Sketches

Materials

Pencil

"Montaigne" Pen & ink c1930s Sketch
Located in Bristol, CT
Pen & ink c1930s sketch depicting a dapper, plaid-suited Montaigne for White Horse Scotch Whisky
Category

1930s Art Vintage Sketches

Materials

Pen

French Impressionist Nude Female Figures Pencil Sketch
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
vintage art work. A beautiful and original painting from France with a fascinating history. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Art Vintage Sketches

Materials

Color Pencil

Poster Sketch for Littoriali - Vintage Poster - 1942
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful and rare Poster Sketch created in 1942 in order to celebrate Littoriali Games during the
Category

1940s Art Vintage Sketches

Materials

Mixed Media

Ticket Map - Letters with sketches by Alberto Moravia - 1956
By Alberto Moravia
Located in Roma, IT
sketches and notes by the great Italian writer. Good conditions.
Category

1950s Modern Art Vintage Sketches

Materials

Paper, Ink

French Impressionist Watercolour Landscape Parisian Bridge Sketch
By Maurice Mazeilie
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Landscape" by Maurice Mazeilie (French) watercolour painting on artist paper, unframed painting: 8.25 x 11.75 inches A delightful original oil painting by the 20th century French ...
Category

20th Century Impressionist Art Vintage Sketches

Materials

Watercolor

The Grolier Club Library (Sketch)
By John Taylor Arms
Located in Middletown, NY
inscribed "Sketch Grolier Club Library Demonstration Print," and numbered "I" in pencil in lower margin in
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Art Vintage Sketches

Materials

Handmade Paper, Laid Paper, Etching

Autograph Letter with Original Sketch by Hans Erni - 1949
Located in Roma, IT
Autograph Letter Signed with Original Sketch by Hans Erni to Nesto Jacometti. March 5th, 1949
Category

1940s Modern Art Vintage Sketches

Materials

Paper, Ink

Guy Laroche Sketches Model, 1954
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Guy Laroche Sketches Model -- Fashion Designer Guy Laroche is shown sketching a model wearing one
Category

1950s Modern Art Vintage Sketches

Materials

Giclée

Guy Laroche Sketches Model, 1954
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Guy Laroche Sketches Model -- Fashion Designer Guy Laroche is shown sketching a model wearing one
Category

1950s Modern Art Vintage Sketches

Materials

Giclée

Guy Laroche Sketches Model, 1954
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Guy Laroche Sketches Model -- Fashion Designer Guy Laroche is shown sketching a model wearing one
Category

1950s Modern Art Vintage Sketches

Materials

Giclée

Guy Laroche Sketches Model, 1954
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Guy Laroche Sketches Model -- Fashion Designer Guy Laroche is shown sketching a model wearing one
Category

1950s Modern Art Vintage Sketches

Materials

Giclée

Guy Laroche Sketches Model, 1954
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Guy Laroche Sketches Model -- Fashion Designer Guy Laroche is shown sketching a model wearing one
Category

1950s Modern Art Vintage Sketches

Materials

Giclée

Key Sketch for 60 Foot Movie Announcement on “Safety First"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Key Sketch for 60 Foot Movie Announcement on “Safety First,” 1948, oil on canvas, signed and dated
Category

1940s Abstract Art Vintage Sketches

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Galeria Joan Prats - Beach Umbrella Sketch
By Christo
Located in Winterswijk, NL
Galeria Joan Prats. Exhibition poster - created on the occasion of the 1986 exhibition. In great condition
Category

1980s Art Vintage Sketches

Materials

Color

Galeria Joan Prats - Beach Umbrella Sketch
By Christo
Located in Winterswijk, NL
important part of the large-scale projects were preliminary drawings, project sketches and objects, and
Category

1980s Art Vintage Sketches

Materials

Color

Clifford Ellis Deer pencil sketch Modern British Art Wildlife animal
By Clifford Ellis
Located in London, GB
From a series of paintings by Clifford Ellis. To see them or our other Modern British Art, scroll
Category

1950s Realist Art Vintage Sketches

Materials

Carbon Pencil

Dark Skeleton and Armed Soldiers French Impressionist Sketch
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Dark Sketch signed by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below provenance stamp to the back
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Art Vintage Sketches

Materials

Pastel

Poster (Reproduction)-Sketches, Drawings, Posters.
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Clinton Township, MI
Poster. Measures 26 x 20 inches and is Unframed. Good Condition.
Category

Late 20th Century Art Vintage Sketches

Materials

Lithograph

French Impressionist Aloe Vera Plant Interior Pencil Sketch
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
vintage art work. A beautiful and original painting from France with a fascinating history. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Art Vintage Sketches

Materials

Pencil

French Impressionist Nude Female Figure Stretching Pencil Sketch
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
vintage art work. A beautiful and original painting from France with a fascinating history. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Art Vintage Sketches

Materials

Color Pencil

French Impressionist Nude Female Figure Pencil Sketch Painting
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
vintage art work. A beautiful and original painting from France with a fascinating history. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Art Vintage Sketches

Materials

Color Pencil

French Impressionist Posed Nude Female Figure Pencil Sketch
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
vintage art work. A beautiful and original painting from France with a fascinating history. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Art Vintage Sketches

Materials

Color Pencil

French Impressionist Nude Female Figure Showering Pencil Sketch
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
vintage art work. A beautiful and original painting from France with a fascinating history. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Art Vintage Sketches

Materials

Color Pencil

Pruna Women Sketch for Bocaccio original watercolor painting
By Pere Pruna y Ocerans
Located in CORAL GABLES - MIAMI, FL
Spanish Civil War, the vision of the fires of churches and convents, without any respect for works of art
Category

1970s Expressionist Art Vintage Sketches

Materials

Watercolor

Mid Century Dutch Figurative Landscape, Monochrome Watercolor Sketch
Located in Soquel, CA
unknown artist. This watercolor painted on paper on masonite board, was created as a sketch for a painting
Category

1940s Impressionist Art Vintage Sketches

Materials

Paper, Masonite, Watercolor

Sketches - China Ink Drawing by Luigi Bartolini - 1930
By Luigi Bartolini
Located in Roma, IT
Sketches is an original modern artwork realized by Luigi Bartolini in the mid-20th Century. China
Category

1930s Modern Art Vintage Sketches

Materials

Ink, Watercolor

Givenchy clad Model is Sketched at Trouville, 1957
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Givenchy Clad Model is Sketched at Trouville -- Photographed by Mark Shaw for the Jan. 14, 1957
Category

1950s Modern Art Vintage Sketches

Materials

Giclée

Givenchy clad Model is Sketched at Trouville, 1957
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Givenchy Clad Model is Sketched at Trouville -- Photographed by Mark Shaw for the Jan. 14, 1957
Category

1950s Modern Art Vintage Sketches

Materials

Giclée

Givenchy clad Model is Sketched at Trouville, 1957
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Givenchy Clad Model is Sketched at Trouville -- Photographed by Mark Shaw for the Jan. 14, 1957
Category

1950s Modern Art Vintage Sketches

Materials

Giclée

Givenchy clad Model is Sketched at Trouville, 1957
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Givenchy Clad Model is Sketched at Trouville -- Photographed by Mark Shaw for the Jan. 14, 1957
Category

1950s Modern Art Vintage Sketches

Materials

Giclée

Givenchy clad Model is Sketched at Trouville, 1957
By Mark Shaw
Located in New York, NY
Givenchy Clad Model is Sketched at Trouville -- Photographed by Mark Shaw for the Jan. 14, 1957
Category

1950s Modern Art Vintage Sketches

Materials

Giclée

Mid Century French Illustration Sketch Of Butterflies Wallpaper
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Art Vintage Sketches

Materials

Gouache

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Art Vintage Sketches For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of art vintage sketches for sale on 1stDibs. A selection of these works in the Modern, Impressionist and Post-Impressionist styles can be found today in our inventory. These items have been made for many years, with versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. You can search the art vintage sketches that we have for sale on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of gray, beige, brown and black. There have been many well-done artworks of this subject over the years, but those made by Pierre Balmain, Leo Guida, Jean Patou, Clifford Ellis and Mark Shaw are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Frequently made by artists working in paint, paper and pencil, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

How Much are Art Vintage Sketches?

The average selling price for art vintage sketches we offer is $354, while they’re typically $55 on the low end and $610,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Art Vintage Sketches
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  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    The art style of antique and vintage posters varies greatly. During the first decades of the 20th century, posters reflected the Art Nouveau style. After World War II, the mid-century modern style influenced designs, and by the 1960s, Op Art and Surrealism provided inspiration for posters. Shop a selection of posters from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.