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Vintage Drawing Instrument Set, German, Draughtsman's Tools, Schcenner, C.1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage drawing instrument set. A German, nickel draughtsman's tool case by Schcenner
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments
Materials
Nickel
H 0.79 in W 3.35 in D 8.86 in
Vintage Draughtsman's Set, German, Drawing Instruments, Tools, Richter Pracision
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage draughtsman's set. A German, nickel silver drawing instrument set by E.O. Richter
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments
Materials
Nickel
H 0.99 in W 7.29 in D 2.37 in
Antique Drawing Instrument Set, German, Cartographer, Technical, Richter
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique drawing instrument set. A German, brass cartographer's or architect's technical
Category
Early 20th Century German More Desk Accessories
Materials
Nickel
H 0.99 in W 10.44 in D 4.34 in
Quality Antique Drawing Instrument Set, German, Architect, Cartographer, Riefler
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a quality antique drawing instrument set. A German, architect's or cartographer's tool case
Category
Early 20th Century German More Desk Accessories
Materials
Nickel
H 1.19 in W 10.24 in D 4.34 in
Vintage Travelling Cartographer's Compass Set, English, Drawing Instruments
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage travelling cartographer's compass set. An English, brass drawing instrument case
Category
Mid-20th Century British More Desk Accessories
Materials
Brass
H 0.79 in W 5.52 in D 2.76 in
Vintage Draughtsman's Set, German, Drawing Instruments, Riefler, circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage draughtsman's set. A German, nickel silver drawing instrument set by Riefler
Category
Mid-20th Century German More Desk Accessories
Materials
Nickel
H 1.19 in W 10.63 in D 5.52 in
Vintage Travelling Surveyor's Set, English, Pocket Drawing Instrument Case, 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage travelling surveyor's set. An English, pocket drawing instrument case, dating to
Category
Early 20th Century British More Desk Accessories
Materials
Nickel
H 0.79 in W 8.27 in D 3.15 in
Harlequin instrument juggler - Drawing
Located in Geneva, CH
Work on paper
Golden wooden frame with glass pane
51 x 43,5 x 2,5 cm
Illegible signature
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil, Pen
Shagreen Etui by W & S Jones Opticians with Scientific Instruments Circa, 1800
Located in London, GB
Shagreen Etui Case by W & S Jones Opticians with Scientific Drawing Instruments Circa. 1800
An
Category
Antique 19th Century British Boxes and Cases
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W 2.76 in L 7.09 in
Vintage Allbrit Polar Planimeter, English, Scientific Instrument, Stanley, 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage Allbrit polar planimeter. An English, adjustable scientific instrument by Stanley
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments
Materials
Steel
H 1.19 in W 9.26 in D 2.37 in
Still Life with Musical Instruments - Drawing by Giuseppe Romagnoli - 1888
Located in Roma, IT
Still Life with Musical Instruments is an original design artwork realized by Giuseppe Romagnoli
Category
1880s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
Giuseppe Romagnoli Still Life with Musical Instruments - Drawing by Giuseppe Romagnoli - 1888 , 1888
H 11.58 in W 7.33 in D 0.04 in
Antique Technical Drawing Set, German, Architect, Cartography, Wichmann
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique technical drawing set. A German, architect's or cartographer's instrument case
Category
Early 20th Century German Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Nickel
H 0.99 in W 11.03 in D 4.53 in
Vintage Technical Drawing Set, German, Architect, Cartographer, Riefler, 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage technical drawing set. A German, silver nickel architect or cartographer's
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Scientific Instruments
Materials
Nickel
H 0.79 in W 5.71 in D 2.76 in
Antique Draughtsman's Tool Set, English, Cartography, Instruments, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique master draughtsman's tool set. An English, case of cartographer's drawing
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Desk Sets
Materials
Wood
H 1.97 in W 14.38 in D 5.32 in
Turbulent Communication Computer Aided Graphic Drawing by Artist Aldo Giorgini
By Aldo Giorgini
Located in Lafayette, IN
This is a rare original "artist's proof" computer-aided drawing by graphic artist Aldo Giorgini
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Drawings
H 40.25 in W 32.25 in D 1.5 in
"Arcadian Scene with Lute, Lyre & Guitar, " Detailed Art Deco Drawing by Ulreich
By Eduard Buk Ulreich
Located in Philadelphia, PA
playing instruments, with other figures seated in a garden below, accompanied by a deer. The Arcadian
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Drawings
Materials
Paper
H 14 in W 11 in D 0.1 in
Musician - Pencil Drawing - 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
"Musician" is a pencil drawing on ivory-colorated paper by Anonymous Artist of XIX Century.
In
Category
19th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
PH Upright Piano, Cognac Leather with Brass Metal Parts, Modern, Sculptural
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
imagined this piano in 1939. It has a lightness of being while drawing - and keeping - a lot of attention
Category
2010s Danish Bauhaus Musical Instruments
Materials
Brass
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H 46.46 in W 55.91 in D 21.26 in
Antique 19th C. W & A K Johnston 18" Celestial Library Floor Globe Stand 1879
By W. & A.K. Johnston
Located in Portland, OR
will be visible in the sky. Decorated with drawings of the imaginary objects making up the
Category
Antique 1870s Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
PH Upright Piano, Natural Undyed Leather with Chrome Metal Parts and Wood Panels
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
imagined this piano in 1939. It has a lightness of being while drawing - and keeping - a lot of attention
Category
2010s Danish Bauhaus Musical Instruments
Materials
Chrome
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H 46.46 in W 55.91 in D 21.26 in
19th Century English Chrome Plated Brass Cross-Legged Reduction Compass
Located in Milan, IT
: 2, 1: 3 or other. It is used to enlarge or reduce a drawing; it is equipped with two arms each with
Category
Antique 1890s Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique 5 Draw Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Broadhurst Clarkson, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Fascinating 5-draw type, drawing from a usefully compact length of 29cm (11.5'')
Fully drawn with the sun
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique 2 Draw Telescope, English, Chromed Brass, Terrestrial, Astro, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
, showing quality Victorian craftsmanship and drawing to an impressive length. Delivered ready for use or
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 1.34 in W 10.63 in D 23.23 in
A GERMAN ANATOMICAL MODEL OF a PREGNANT WOMAN STEPHEN ZICK
Located in Madrid, ES
and were inspired by the drawings of Andrea Vesalius in 1543.Size of the model only:20x6x5 cm
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood
Louis XVI Serinette in the Form of a Miniature Commode by Richard, Paris, 1775
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
finch. The instrument worked like a small barrel organ with a barbed cylinder, wind box and lead pipes
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XVI Musical Instruments
Materials
Wood
H 8.27 in W 13.39 in D 9.45 in
Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Terrestrial Refractor, Victorian, 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
craftsmanship and drawing to an impressive length when required. Delivered polished and ready for use or display
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Antique 3 Draw Telescope, English, Terrestrial, Davis of London, Victorian, 1860
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
antique 3 draw telescope, showing quality Victorian craftsmanship whilst drawing to an impressive length
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Antique Ross Telescope, English, 3 Draw, Terrestrial Refractor, Early 20th, 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
form, the whole drawing with a reassuringly firm action
The final draw tube engraved with the Ross
Category
Early 20th Century British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 0.4 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Antique Three Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Terrestrial, Ross, Edwardian, 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
-cup with sliding dust cover and superb, concentric ring finish
Of three draw form, the whole drawing
Category
Early 20th Century British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 32.29 in W 1.58 in D 0.4 in
Bassoon Player - Original Ink Drawing - 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
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This is an original drawing representing a bassoon player with his instrument under his arm.
Not
Category
19th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil, Ink
"Small Vortex" Abstract drawing, Marker on paper
By Patrick Blake
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This original drawing by Patrick Blake measures 14in x 11.5in and ships float mounted in the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Waterco...
Materials
Archival Paper, Permanent Marker
Art Deco Era Fashion Drawing -- The Flapper
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful fashion drawing of flapper by Helen Farr Sloan (American, 1911 - 2005), circa 1930
Category
1930s Art Deco Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Carbon Pencil, Paper
"Drippy Black Hole" Abstract drawing, Ink on paper
By Patrick Blake
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This original drawing by Patrick Blake measures 14in x 11.5in and ships float mounted in the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Drawings and Waterco...
Materials
Archival Ink, Archival Paper
Red Tulips, Original Acrylic Drawing, 2014
Located in Boston, MA
popping up out of the snow covered ground. In school Ingrid was always fascinated with any instrument be
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Drawings and Wate...
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
XYLOCOLLISION #5 by Oleg Ustinov - Abstract drawing, color pencils, 2021
Located in Basel, BS
from a musical instrument / remote control. In this series, musicality is important - not only in a
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Color Pencil
XYLOCOLLISION #19 by Oleg Ustinov - Abstract drawing, color pencils, 2021
Located in Basel, BS
from a musical instrument / remote control. In this series, musicality is important - not only in a
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Color Pencil
African Violets I, Original Acrylic Drawing, 2014
Located in Boston, MA
popping up out of the snow covered ground. In school Ingrid was always fascinated with any instrument be
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Still-life Drawings and Wate...
Materials
Watercolor, Paper
Commoners and Friars - Pencil Drawing on Paper y T. Duclère - Mid 1800
By Teodoro Duclère
Located in Roma, IT
the XIX Century.
Original drawings on yellow paper.
Hand-signed in pencil on the lower right
Category
Mid-19th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
H 5.01 in W 7.88 in D 0.08 in
Study for a Lesson from a Disaster, original drawing by famed modernist sculptor
By Jacques Lipchitz
Located in New York, NY
unique original hand signed Lipchitz drawing was acquired directly from the Collection of renowned art
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Mixed Media, Graphite, Crayon, Wax Crayon
Wall Decoration Gregorian Chant on Parchment Sheet
Located in Barcelona, ES
Language: Latin
Instruments: A cappella.
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Spanish Medieval Drawings
Materials
Wood, Parchment Paper
Three 18th Century Engravings of Fountains at Versailles Gardens by A. Aveline
By Antoine Aveline
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Asia; the third features three standing puttis playing musical instruments.
Category
Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XV Drawings
Materials
Paper
H 11 in W 8.75 in D 0.25 in
Lucio Fontana "Concepto Spaziale", 1965, China Ink on Paper
By Lucio Fontana
Located in Madrid, ES
paintings, drawing a sign of what he named "an art for the Space Age". He devised the generic title Concetto
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
Pair of Art Deco Mixed Media Paintings by Robert Reinhardt Von Liski
By Robert Reinhardt Von Liski
Located in Dallas, TX
, holding a long banjo type instrument. In traditional attire and standing on a wooden plinth/platform.
The
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Drawings
Materials
Paper
Antique Draughtsman's Railway Curves, English, Pearwood, Cartography, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of antique draughtsman's railway curves. An English, pearwood set of drawing
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Desk Sets
Materials
Pearwood
H 3.55 in W 14.77 in D 2.17 in
Antique Technical Drawing Set, German, Cartographer's Instruments, Riefler, 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique technical drawing set. A German, silver nickel set of cartographer's instruments
Category
Early 20th Century German More Desk Accessories
Materials
Nickel
H 0.99 in W 10.83 in D 4.34 in
Alexander Wallace Rimington King’s College, Cambridge Chapel 1906 watercolour
By Alexander Wallace Rimington
Located in London, GB
famous for inventing a musical instrument, the ‘colour organ’ that projected different colours in harmony
Category
Early 1900s Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Interior Scene with Figures
By Louis Schanker
Located in Fairlawn, OH
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Schanker's "Abstraction with Musical Instruments"
Schanker was a radical among radicals. His "conglomerations
Category
1930s American Modern Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Double Silver Point Robes
By Jim Dine
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Gallery in 1964. This drawing is a silverpoint, meaning a piece of silver was used as the drawing
Category
1960s Post-War Abstract Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Acrylic
Vintage Instrument Set, German, Technical Drawing, Riefler, Munich, circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage instrument set. A German, silver nickel 'A12' technical drawing set by Riefler of
Category
Mid-20th Century German More Desk Accessories
Materials
Nickel
H 0.99 in W 8.67 in D 3.15 in
Ecuadorian Contemporary Art by Doïna Vieru - Untitled
By Doïna Vieru
Located in Paris, IDF
metal and other sharp instruments, the game remains his eternal favorite. After studying at the Chisinau
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink, Watercolor
H 25.6 in W 19.69 in D 0.04 in
Ecuadorian Contemporary Art by Doïna Vieru - Untitled
By Doïna Vieru
Located in Paris, IDF
metal and other sharp instruments, the game remains his eternal favorite. After studying at the Chisinau
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink, Watercolor
H 25.6 in W 19.69 in D 0.04 in
Ecuadorian Contemporary Art by Doïna Vieru - Untitled
By Doïna Vieru
Located in Paris, IDF
metal and other sharp instruments, the game remains his eternal favorite. After studying at the Chisinau
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink, Watercolor
H 25.6 in W 19.69 in D 0.04 in
Ecuadorian Contemporary Art by Doïna Vieru - Untitled
By Doïna Vieru
Located in Paris, IDF
metal and other sharp instruments, the game remains his eternal favorite. After studying at the Chisinau
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink, Watercolor
H 25.6 in W 19.69 in D 0.04 in
Ecuadorian Contemporary Art by Doïna Vieru - Untitled
By Doïna Vieru
Located in Paris, IDF
metal and other sharp instruments, the game remains his eternal favorite. After studying at the Chisinau
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink, Watercolor
H 25.6 in W 19.69 in D 0.04 in
Ecuadorian Contemporary Art by Doïna Vieru - Untitled
By Doïna Vieru
Located in Paris, IDF
metal and other sharp instruments, the game remains his eternal favorite. After studying at the Chisinau
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink, Watercolor
H 25.6 in W 19.69 in D 0.04 in
Ecuadorian Contemporary Art by Doïna Vieru - Untitled
By Doïna Vieru
Located in Paris, IDF
metal and other sharp instruments, the game remains his eternal favorite. After studying at the Chisinau
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink, Watercolor
H 25.6 in W 19.69 in D 0.04 in
Ecuadorian Contemporary Art by Doïna Vieru - Untitled
By Doïna Vieru
Located in Paris, IDF
metal and other sharp instruments, the game remains his eternal favorite. After studying at the Chisinau
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink, Watercolor
H 25.6 in W 19.69 in D 0.04 in
Ecuadorian Contemporary Art by Doïna Vieru - Untitled
By Doïna Vieru
Located in Paris, IDF
metal and other sharp instruments, the game remains his eternal favorite. After studying at the Chisinau
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink, Watercolor
H 25.6 in W 19.69 in D 0.04 in
Ecuadorian Contemporary Art by Doïna Vieru - Untitled
By Doïna Vieru
Located in Paris, IDF
metal and other sharp instruments, the game remains his eternal favorite. After studying at the Chisinau
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink, Watercolor
H 25.6 in W 19.69 in D 0.04 in
Ecuadorian Contemporary Art by Doïna Vieru - Untitled
By Doïna Vieru
Located in Paris, IDF
metal and other sharp instruments, the game remains his eternal favorite. After studying at the Chisinau
Category
2010s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink, Watercolor
H 25.6 in W 19.69 in D 0.04 in
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Drawing Instruments For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of drawing instruments is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, nickel and brass, all drawing instruments available were constructed with great care. Drawing instruments have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Drawing instruments are generally popular furniture pieces, but Modern, Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made drawing instruments over the years, but those made by Jerome Gould are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Drawing Instruments?
Prices for drawing instruments can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, drawing instruments begin at $239 and can go as high as $65,000, while the average can fetch as much as $548.