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Antique Drawing Instrument Set in Rosewood Box 1900
Antique Drawing Instrument Set in Rosewood Box 1900

Antique Drawing Instrument Set in Rosewood Box 1900

Located in Meer, VAN

Antique Drawing Instrument Set in Rosewood Box, France, 1900.

Category

Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Vintage Drawing Instrument Set, German, Draughtsman's Tools, Schcenner, C.1930
Vintage Drawing Instrument Set, German, Draughtsman's Tools, Schcenner, C.1930

Vintage Drawing Instrument Set, German, Draughtsman's Tools, Schcenner, C.1930

$488Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 0.79 in W 3.35 in D 8.86 in

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, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1930.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Nickel

Vintage Draughtsman's Set, German, Drawing Instruments, Tools, Richter Pracision
Vintage Draughtsman's Set, German, Drawing Instruments, Tools, Richter Pracision

Vintage Draughtsman's Set, German, Drawing Instruments, Tools, Richter Pracision

$271Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 0.99 in W 7.29 in D 2.37 in

Vintage Draughtsman's Set, German, Drawing Instruments, Tools, Richter Pracision

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

A German, nickel silver drawing instrument set by E.O. Richter Präcision, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1930.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Nickel

Antique Drawing Instrument Set, German, Cartographer, Technical, Richter
Antique Drawing Instrument Set, German, Cartographer, Technical, Richter

Antique Drawing Instrument Set, German, Cartographer, Technical, Richter

$424Sale Price|20% Off

H 0.99 in W 10.44 in D 4.34 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 drawing set, by Richter, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.

Category

Early 20th Century German More Desk Accessories

Materials

Nickel

Quality Antique Drawing Instrument Set, German, Architect, Cartographer, Riefler
Quality Antique Drawing Instrument Set, German, Architect, Cartographer, Riefler

Quality Antique Drawing Instrument Set, German, Architect, Cartographer, Riefler

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Riefler, Nesselwang & München This is quality antique drawing instrument set, from one of Germany's most distinguished instrument manufacturers of its time.

Category

Early 20th Century German More Desk Accessories

Materials

Nickel

Vintage Travelling Surveyor's Set, English, Pocket Drawing Instrument Case, 1930
Vintage Travelling Surveyor's Set, English, Pocket Drawing Instrument Case, 1930

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 the early 20th century, circa 1930.

Category

Early 20th Century British More Desk Accessories

Materials

Nickel

Still Life with Musical Instruments - Drawing by Giuseppe Romagnoli - 1888

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 in 1888. Black and white pencil on Paper. Signed Lower right G. Romagnoli - 16 feb...

Category

1880s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

Antique Technical Drawing Set, German, Architect, Cartography, Wichmann
Antique Technical Drawing Set, German, Architect, Cartography, Wichmann

Antique Technical Drawing Set, German, Architect, Cartography, Wichmann

$919Sale Price|20% Off

H 0.99 in W 11.03 in D 4.53 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 by Wichmann, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.

Category

Early 20th Century German Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Nickel

Vintage Technical Drawing Set, German, Architect, Cartographer, Riefler, 1930
Vintage Technical Drawing Set, German, Architect, Cartographer, Riefler, 1930

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 instrument set by Riefler of Munich, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930.

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Deco Scientific Instruments

Materials

Nickel

Antique Draughtsman's Tool Set, English, Cartography, Instruments, Edwardian
Antique Draughtsman's Tool Set, English, Cartography, Instruments, Edwardian

Antique Draughtsman's Tool Set, English, Cartography, Instruments, Edwardian

$1,299Sale Price|20% Off

H 1.97 in W 14.38 in D 5.32 in

Antique Draughtsman's Tool Set, English, Cartography, Instruments, Edwardian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

An English, case of cartographer's drawing instruments, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Desk Sets

Materials

Wood

Danish Architect’s Drawing Cabinet
Danish Architect’s Drawing Cabinet

Danish Architect’s Drawing Cabinet

$3,758

H 88.59 in W 48.04 in D 22.45 in

Danish Architect’s Drawing Cabinet

Located in Kastrup, DK

Beneath the shelves are three small drawers for storing drawing instruments. The lower section is fitted with a pair of doors, behind which are three pull-out trays, ideal for stori...

Category

Early 20th Century Danish Empire Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany, Maple

'The Young Flute Player', Music, Woodwind Instrument
'The Young Flute Player', Music, Woodwind Instrument

'The Young Flute Player', Music, Woodwind Instrument

By Julio Castillo

Located in Santa Cruz, CA

Signed lower right, "Julio Castillo" and painted circa 1960. A substantial, mid-century figural watercolor showing a boy playing the flute and a girl watching with rapt attention.

Category

1960s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink, Gouache

Cubist Interior Scene With Musical Instruments And Still Life
Cubist Interior Scene With Musical Instruments And Still Life

Cubist Interior Scene With Musical Instruments And Still Life

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Title: Cubist Interior Scene With Musical Instruments And Still Life Guy Nicod (French 1923 - 2021) Gouache on artist paper, unframed Size: 14.5 x 21.75 inches (height x width) Prov...

Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gouache

"I Hear America Singing", Important Art Deco Drawing for White House Piano, 1938
"I Hear America Singing", Important Art Deco Drawing for White House Piano, 1938

"I Hear America Singing", Important Art Deco Drawing for White House Piano, 1938

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Each of the figures is paired with a musical instrument reflecting the drawing's purpose, including the lyre, cymbals and panpipes.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Drawings

Materials

Paper

Orchestra seats: the performance, string instrument music, dynamic woman artist
Orchestra seats: the performance, string instrument music, dynamic woman artist

Orchestra seats: the performance, string instrument music, dynamic woman artist

By Caro Niederer

Located in Norwich, GB

A strong and witty piece - not only if you love music, concerts or perhaps play a string instrument! Look at the passion of the performers, all with individual faces. Our gouache pa...

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gouache, Paper

Cubist Aviation And Musical Scene With Airplanes Instruments And Abstract Figure
Cubist Aviation And Musical Scene With Airplanes Instruments And Abstract Figure

Cubist Aviation And Musical Scene With Airplanes Instruments And Abstract Figure

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Title: Cubist Aviation And Musical Scene With Airplanes Instruments And Abstract Figure Guy Nicod (French 1923 - 2021) Gouache on artist paper, unframed Size: 14.5 x 21.75 inches (h...

Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gouache

Cubist Gouache Still Life With Bottles Glasses Table And Musical Instruments
Cubist Gouache Still Life With Bottles Glasses Table And Musical Instruments

Cubist Gouache Still Life With Bottles Glasses Table And Musical Instruments

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Title: Cubist Gouache Still Life With Bottles Glasses Table And Musical Instruments Guy Nicod (French 1923 - 2021) Gouache on artist paper, unframed Size: 19.25 x 26.25 inches (heig...

Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gouache

Victorian Hand Study Still Life Pencil Drawing Louisa Wortley 1864
Victorian Hand Study Still Life Pencil Drawing Louisa Wortley 1864

Victorian Hand Study Still Life Pencil Drawing Louisa Wortley 1864

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Title: Victorian Hand Study Still Life Pencil Drawing Louisa Wortley 1864 Artist: Louisa J. Wortley (British 19th century) Medium: graphite pencil drawing on artists paper laid down ...

Category

Mid-19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings

Materials

Pencil, Graphite

Antique Draughtsman's Railway Curves, English, Pearwood, Cartography, Edwardian
Antique Draughtsman's Railway Curves, English, Pearwood, Cartography, Edwardian

Antique Draughtsman's Railway Curves, English, Pearwood, Cartography, Edwardian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

An English, pearwood set of drawing instruments in a mahogany case, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.

Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Desk Sets

Materials

Pearwood

Double Silver Point Robes
Double Silver Point Robes

Double Silver Point Robes

By Jim Dine

Located in Palm Desert, CA

This Robe painting was part of the first exhibition of Robe paintings at Sidney Janis Gallery in 1964. This drawing is a silverpoint, meaning a piece of silver was used as the drawin...

Category

1960s Post-War Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Acrylic

Antique Technical Drawing Set, German, Cartographer's Instruments, Riefler, 1920
Antique Technical Drawing Set, German, Cartographer's Instruments, Riefler, 1920

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 by Riefler, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.

Category

Early 20th Century German More Desk Accessories

Materials

Nickel

Vintage Instrument Set, German, Technical Drawing, Riefler, Munich, circa 1950
Vintage Instrument Set, German, Technical Drawing, Riefler, Munich, circa 1950

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 Munich, dating to the mid-20th century, circa 1950. 10 piece draughtsman's comp...

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Mid-20th Century German More Desk Accessories

Materials

Nickel

"Deception, " Keith McIntyre, Surrealist Figure, Scottish Artist
"Deception, " Keith McIntyre, Surrealist Figure, Scottish Artist

"Deception, " Keith McIntyre, Surrealist Figure, Scottish Artist

By Keith McIntyre

Located in New York, NY

His interest lies in drawing, graphic fine art media and theatre. Keith has had numerous exhibitions and has been Visual Director on a range of collaborative projects including Rite...

Category

1990s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

19th Century Art Deco Shagreen and Silver Case with Silver Monogram Cartouche
19th Century Art Deco Shagreen and Silver Case with Silver Monogram Cartouche

19th Century Art Deco Shagreen and Silver Case with Silver Monogram Cartouche

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designed as an étui for precision implements, the case retains its fitted interior with designated spaces to hold tools—ideal for **drawing instruments, drafting tools, writing acces...

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Antique Early 19th Century Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Shagreen

The Rule And The Ruler Wall Sculpture
The Rule And The Ruler Wall Sculpture

The Rule And The Ruler Wall Sculpture

By Erik J. Erikson

Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL

Artist statment: "I have long been fascinated by England’s early drawing instruments as well as fountain pens from the 18th, 19th & 20th century.

Category

2010s Assemblage Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Mixed Media

Sotheby's Catalog, An Important Russian Imperial Jewel. Geneva, 2005 1st Ed
Sotheby's Catalog, An Important Russian Imperial Jewel. Geneva, 2005 1st Ed

Sotheby's Catalog, An Important Russian Imperial Jewel. Geneva, 2005 1st Ed

By Sotheby's

Located in valatie, NY

The regalia is laid out on a table under a great crystal globe through which everything can be examined in detail … the walls of the room are lined with glass cabinets containing num...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Books

Materials

Paper

Danish Architects Cabinet
Danish Architects Cabinet

Danish Architects Cabinet

$18,600

H 27.5 in W 35.5 in D 23.5 in

Danish Architects Cabinet

Located in Long Island City, NY

A wonderful addition to a designer’s office to hold their drawings, writing instruments, and other tools of the trade.

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

CHET BAKER - The Cool Jazz trumpet player

CHET BAKER - The Cool Jazz trumpet player, 1989

$1,527

H 27.56 in W 43.31 in D 0.02 in

CHET BAKER - The Cool Jazz trumpet player

Located in Cologne, DE

Baker is wearing a black shirt, and the light subtly reflects off his silver trumpet, drawing attention to the instrument. The atmosphere is intimate and subdued, with a soft spotlig...

Category

1980s Modern Color Photography

Materials

Color

Pair French Ormolu Mounted Chinoiserie Red Lacquer Commodes, François Boucher
Pair French Ormolu Mounted Chinoiserie Red Lacquer Commodes, François Boucher

Pair French Ormolu Mounted Chinoiserie Red Lacquer Commodes, François Boucher

By François Boucher

Located in New York, NY

Across the front and side panels, figures in traditional dress are shown engaged in leisure and daily activity: playing stringed instruments, drawing water, conversing beneath trees,...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Mesh/Moire Set I-VI

Mesh/Moire Set I-VI

By Tauba Auerbach

Located in Berkeley, CA

Tauba Auerbach creates art about language and logic through painting, drawing, photography, sculpture and instrument building.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Prints

Materials

Etching

Traditional Maritime Harvest: Illustrated Techniques Engraved in 1793
Traditional Maritime Harvest: Illustrated Techniques Engraved in 1793

Traditional Maritime Harvest: Illustrated Techniques Engraved in 1793

$319Sale Price|20% Off

H 16.34 in W 10.83 in D 0 in

Traditional Maritime Harvest: Illustrated Techniques Engraved in 1793

Located in Langweer, NL

The caption at the bottom reads "Pêches De Mer", which translates to "Sea Fishing", followed by a description of the images above, mentioning the combustion of tar and the drawing of...

Category

Antique 1790s Prints

Materials

Paper

Italian Wool Felt Handmade Futurist Fortunato Depero Art Tapestry Wall Hanging
Italian Wool Felt Handmade Futurist Fortunato Depero Art Tapestry Wall Hanging

Italian Wool Felt Handmade Futurist Fortunato Depero Art Tapestry Wall Hanging

By Ivana Gaifas

Located in Surfside, FL

In the conversation with Ivana Gaifas, author of many interpretations in woollen cloth of Depero’s work, still in exhibition in the shop “La casa del Mago” in Rovereto, she describe...

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20th Century Futurist More Art

Materials

Wool, Felt, Thread

Italian Wool Felt Handmade Futurist Fortunato Depero Art Tapestry Wall Hanging
Italian Wool Felt Handmade Futurist Fortunato Depero Art Tapestry Wall Hanging

Italian Wool Felt Handmade Futurist Fortunato Depero Art Tapestry Wall Hanging

By Ivana Gaifas

Located in Surfside, FL

In the conversation with Ivana Gaifas, author of many interpretations in woollen cloth of Depero’s work, still in exhibition in the shop “La casa del Mago” in Rovereto, she describe...

Category

20th Century Futurist More Art

Materials

Wool, Felt, Thread

Landscape - Original Etching by Renzo Biasion - 1960s

Landscape - Original Etching by Renzo Biasion - 1960s

By Renzo Biasion

Located in Roma, IT

Thus, having taken the plates, the basin, the acid, and having dusted off the notions learned at school, I began at first to redo some paintings, and then to go outside, rather than ...

Category

1960s Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

Abstract #410
Abstract #410

Denis PhillipsAbstract #410, 2010

$10,500

H 60 in W 60 in

Abstract #410

By Denis Phillips

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Wyeth from books she had. Making drawings and playing musical instruments, nurtured in his youth, are prevailing constant today.

Category

2010s Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Cotton Canvas, Acrylic

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Shagreen Etui by W & S Jones Opticians with Scientific Instruments Circa, 1800
Shagreen Etui by W & S Jones Opticians with Scientific Instruments Circa, 1800

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 extremely fine example of craftmanship for any discerning antique collector of exquisi...

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Antique 19th Century British Boxes and Cases

Early 19th Century Silver Mounted Shagreen Case Signed Dollond, London
Early 19th Century Silver Mounted Shagreen Case Signed Dollond, London

Early 19th Century Silver Mounted Shagreen Case Signed Dollond, London

By Dollond, London

Located in Brussels, BE

Early 19th century silver mounted Shagreen cased drawing instrument set by Dollond. A museum quality Shagreen covered pocket wooden case with silver rim and vacant cartouche containi...

Category

Antique 1820s English Early Victorian Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Shagreen

Concours Agricole Departmental Mirror
Concours Agricole Departmental Mirror

Concours Agricole Departmental Mirror

Unavailable

H 69 in W 50 in D 3.5 in

Concours Agricole Departmental Mirror

Located in San Francisco, CA

Concours Agricole Departmental Mirror with wood frame and hand-drawings of agriculture instruments and domestic animals on borders.

Category

20th Century French Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

Pair of Antique 19th Century French Silver over Bronze Ewers
Pair of Antique 19th Century French Silver over Bronze Ewers

Pair of Antique 19th Century French Silver over Bronze Ewers

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

The scene is painfully delightful with eleven cherubs in parade riding animals and playing musical instruments while drawing a maiden in a chariot. The top of the handles are graced ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Bronze

Shagreen cased drawing instruments
Shagreen cased drawing instruments

Shagreen cased drawing instruments

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A silver mounted shagreen cased set of drawing instruments bu Bleuler, London

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English More Furniture and Collectibles

Vintage Beam Compass, German, Cartography, Architect Drawing Instrument, Riefler
Vintage Beam Compass, German, Cartography, Architect Drawing Instrument, Riefler

Vintage Beam Compass, German, Cartography, Architect Drawing Instrument, Riefler

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

A German, silver nickel cartographer's or architect's drawing instrument by Riefler, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1970.

Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Nickel

Vintage Travelling Cartographer's Compass Set, English, Drawing Instruments
Vintage Travelling Cartographer's Compass Set, English, Drawing Instruments

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, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930.

Category

Mid-20th Century British More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Vintage Drawing Instrument Set, English, Drafting Compass Compendium, circa 1930
Vintage Drawing Instrument Set, English, Drafting Compass Compendium, circa 1930

Vintage Drawing Instrument Set, English, Drafting Compass Compendium, circa 1930

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage drawing instrument set. An English, bone and cast metal drafting compass compendium with engraving, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930.

Category

Early 20th Century English Nautical Objects

Materials

Metal

Antique Folding Pocket Compass, Pillar Divider, Drawing Instrument, Victorian
Antique Folding Pocket Compass, Pillar Divider, Drawing Instrument, Victorian

Antique Folding Pocket Compass, Pillar Divider, Drawing Instrument, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

An English, Electrum alloy pillar-type divider drawing instrument, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

Category

Early 20th Century British Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Vintage Draughtsman's Set, Swiss, Steel, Drawing Instrument, Wild Heerbrugg
Vintage Draughtsman's Set, Swiss, Steel, Drawing Instrument, Wild Heerbrugg

Vintage Draughtsman's Set, Swiss, Steel, Drawing Instrument, Wild Heerbrugg

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

A Swiss, chromium steel drawing instrument case by Wild Heerbrugg, dating to the mid-20th century, circa 1970.

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss More Desk Accessories

Materials

Steel

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

An English, silver nickel drawing instrument or tool set by Jackson Bros of Leeds, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900.

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Antique Late 19th Century British More Desk Accessories

Materials

Nickel

1850 Vintage Drawing Instruments Set sold by Papeterie Henri Eloy in Peronne
1850 Vintage Drawing Instruments Set sold by Papeterie Henri Eloy in Peronne

1850 Vintage Drawing Instruments Set sold by Papeterie Henri Eloy in Peronne

Located in Milan, IT

Inside the box there are various brass instruments: compasses, drawing pens in steel and brass, ruler, etc.

Category

Antique 1850s French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Beam Compass, German, Cartographer, Architect, Drawing, Riefler
Vintage Beam Compass, German, Cartographer, Architect, Drawing, Riefler

Vintage Beam Compass, German, Cartographer, Architect, Drawing, Riefler

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

A German, silver nickel cartographer's or architect's drawing instrument by Riefler, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930.

Category

Vintage 1930s German Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

A set of three drawings of musical instruments
A set of three drawings of musical instruments

A set of three drawings of musical instruments

Located in NYC, NY

A set of three drawings of trumpets and symbols in black ink on parchment paper, framed in natural frames.

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Late 20th Century American Drawings

1950s Italy Small Antique Theodolite Topographic Salmoiraghi Surveyor Instrument
1950s Italy Small Antique Theodolite Topographic Salmoiraghi Surveyor Instrument

1950s Italy Small Antique Theodolite Topographic Salmoiraghi Surveyor Instrument

By Filotecnica Salmoiraghi Milano

Located in Milan, IT

Salmoiraghi, expanding its product range, producing mathematical instruments for drawing, astronomy, meteorology and navigation; the company builds, among other things, the first Ita...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Early 1930s Antique Italian Surveyor Measurement Instrument La Filotecnica Milan
Early 1930s Antique Italian Surveyor Measurement Instrument La Filotecnica Milan

Early 1930s Antique Italian Surveyor Measurement Instrument La Filotecnica Milan

Located in Milan, IT

Salmoiraghi, expanding its product range, producing mathematical instruments for drawing, astronomy, meteorology and navigation; the company builds, among other things, the first Ita...

Category

Vintage 1930s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Rossbach Pantograph Tool Set Artist Drawing Architect Drafting, Germany 1960s
Rossbach Pantograph Tool Set Artist Drawing Architect Drafting, Germany 1960s

Rossbach Pantograph Tool Set Artist Drawing Architect Drafting, Germany 1960s

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Drafting Tools Vintage Rossbach Pantograph Artist Drawing Architecture Drafting Tool Set Germany 1960s Midcentury Materials are steel and wood. Dimensions are 21W x 6.5D x 3 H Origin...

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Steel

Vintage Haff Prazision Spezial Drawing Drafting Set of Tools Compass Set
Vintage Haff Prazision Spezial Drawing Drafting Set of Tools Compass Set

Vintage Haff Prazision Spezial Drawing Drafting Set of Tools Compass Set

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique Haff Prazision Spezial compass set A very good looking high quality and well made set, the case has a hidden lock, there is ...

Category

20th Century German Post-Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Steel

19th Century Theodolite Ing A. Salmoiraghi Milano Antique Surveyor Measurement
19th Century Theodolite Ing A. Salmoiraghi Milano Antique Surveyor Measurement

19th Century Theodolite Ing A. Salmoiraghi Milano Antique Surveyor Measurement

Located in Milan, IT

Salmoiraghi, expanding its product range, producing mathematical instruments for drawing, astronomy, meteorology and navigation; the company builds, among other things, the first Ita...

Category

Antique 1870s Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Salmoiraghi Compass Made of Brass in the Early 1900s on Wooden Base
Salmoiraghi Compass Made of Brass in the Early 1900s on Wooden Base

Salmoiraghi Compass Made of Brass in the Early 1900s on Wooden Base

By Filotecnica Salmoiraghi Milano

Located in Milan, IT

Salmoiraghi, expanding its product range, producing mathematical instruments for drawing, astronomy, meteorology and navigation; the company builds, among other things, the first Ita...

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique English Bronze Richard Glynne Fecit Cast Iron Garden Sun Dial circa 1920
Antique English Bronze Richard Glynne Fecit Cast Iron Garden Sun Dial circa 1920

Antique English Bronze Richard Glynne Fecit Cast Iron Garden Sun Dial circa 1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

Measures: 31.5" height x 12.5" diameter Additional information: The London workshop operated by Richard Glynne (1681–1755) made globes, sundials, and drawing instruments. Glynne ...

Category

20th Century Classical Greek Sundials

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Antique Draughtsman's Instrument Set, German, Technical Drawing, Maho, Edwardian
Antique Draughtsman's Instrument Set, German, Technical Drawing, Maho, Edwardian

Antique Draughtsman's Instrument Set, German, Technical Drawing, Maho, Edwardian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique draughtsman's instrument set. A German, silver nickel technical drawing case by Maho Prazision, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.

Category

Early 20th Century German More Desk Accessories

Materials

Nickel

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

This is an antique instrument set. An English, silver nickel architect's technical drawing case by Davis & Sons of London and Derby, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1920.

Category

Early 20th Century British More Desk Accessories

Materials

Nickel

Vintage Draughtsman's Technical Drawing Case, Instrument Set, AG Thornton, 1930
Vintage Draughtsman's Technical Drawing Case, Instrument Set, AG Thornton, 1930

Vintage Draughtsman's Technical Drawing Case, Instrument Set, AG Thornton, 1930

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage draughtsman's technical drawing case. An English, brass and silver nickel instrument set, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930.

Category

Early 20th Century British More Desk Accessories

Materials

Nickel

Sergio Ponzio IV abstract wooden sculpture Italy 1970s tall
Sergio Ponzio IV abstract wooden sculpture Italy 1970s tall

Sergio Ponzio IV abstract wooden sculpture Italy 1970s tall

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

This large and captivating sculpture by Sergio Ponzio IV, crafted in Italy during the 1970s, is a remarkable testament to his artistic vision and craftsmanship. Drawing inspiration f...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Pine

Bell & Ross Vintage BR123-95-SP  Automatic
Bell & Ross Vintage BR123-95-SP  Automatic

Bell & Ross Vintage BR123-95-SP Automatic

By Bell & Ross

Located in London, GB

Bell & Ross Vintage BR123-95-SP Automatic 43mm Black Sunburst Dial The Bell & Ross Vintage BR123-95-SP embodies the brand’s signature fusion of heritage aviation design a...

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21st Century and Contemporary European Wrist Watches

Piero Fornasetti Astrolabe Porcelain Plate 1968
Piero Fornasetti Astrolabe Porcelain Plate 1968

Piero Fornasetti Astrolabe Porcelain Plate 1968

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Naples, IT

Each plate depicts an Astrolabe, an elaborate inclinometer from classical antiquity used by astronomers, navigators and astrologers to locate and predict the positions of the planets...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Large Antique Dietzgen Wood and Cast Iron Drafting Table, circa 1930
Large Antique Dietzgen Wood and Cast Iron Drafting Table, circa 1930

Large Antique Dietzgen Wood and Cast Iron Drafting Table, circa 1930

By Dietzgen

Located in San Francisco, CA

In 1893, Eugene Dietzgen Drafting Company began manufacturing drawing boards, T-squares, surveying instruments, and other engineering supplies.

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Steel, Iron, Brass

Bell & Ross Vintage BR123-95-SP  Automatic
Bell & Ross Vintage BR123-95-SP  Automatic

Bell & Ross Vintage BR123-95-SP Automatic

By Bell & Ross

Located in London, GB

Bell & Ross Vintage BR123-95-SP Automatic 43mm Black Sunburst Dial The Bell & Ross Vintage BR123-95-SP embodies the brand’s signature fusion of heritage aviation design and moder...

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21st Century and Contemporary European Wrist Watches

Italian Wool Felt Handmade Futurist Fortunato Depero Art Tapestry Wall Hanging
Italian Wool Felt Handmade Futurist Fortunato Depero Art Tapestry Wall Hanging

Italian Wool Felt Handmade Futurist Fortunato Depero Art Tapestry Wall Hanging

By Ivana Gaifas

Located in Surfside, FL

In the conversation with Ivana Gaifas, author of many interpretations in woollen cloth of Depero’s work, still in exhibition in the shop “La casa del Mago” in Rovereto, she describe...

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20th Century Futurist More Art

Materials

Wool, Felt, Thread

Italian Wool Felt Handmade Futurist Fortunato Depero Art Tapestry Wall Hanging
Italian Wool Felt Handmade Futurist Fortunato Depero Art Tapestry Wall Hanging

Italian Wool Felt Handmade Futurist Fortunato Depero Art Tapestry Wall Hanging

By Ivana Gaifas

Located in Surfside, FL

In the conversation with Ivana Gaifas, author of many interpretations in woollen cloth of Depero’s work, still in exhibition in the shop “La casa del Mago” in Rovereto, she describe...

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20th Century Futurist More Art

Materials

Wool, Felt, Thread

Vintage Draughtsman's Set, German, Drawing Instruments, Riefler, circa 1950
Vintage Draughtsman's Set, German, Drawing Instruments, Riefler, circa 1950

Vintage Draughtsman's Set, German, Drawing Instruments, Riefler, circa 1950

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

A German, nickel silver drawing instrument set by Riefler, dating to the mid-20th century, circa 1950.

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Mid-20th Century German More Desk Accessories

Materials

Nickel

1930s Box of Compasses Drawing Instrument Wooden Box Covered with Leather
1930s Box of Compasses Drawing Instrument Wooden Box Covered with Leather

1930s Box of Compasses Drawing Instrument Wooden Box Covered with Leather

Located in Milan, IT

Box of compasses, chromed brass, placed in a wooden box covered with leather. The box contains compasses, proportion ruler, small compasses, etc. English manufacture of the 30s. Very...

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Vintage 1930s British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vintage Drawing Set, English, Draughtsman, Cartographer, Instrument, circa 1950
Vintage Drawing Set, English, Draughtsman, Cartographer, Instrument, circa 1950

Vintage Drawing Set, English, Draughtsman, Cartographer, Instrument, circa 1950

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage drawing set. An English, boxed draughtsman's or cartographer's instrument compendium, dating to the mid-20th century, circa 1950.

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Mid-20th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood

Vintage Draughtsman's Instrument Set, Drawing, Navigation, Henry Hughes and Son
Vintage Draughtsman's Instrument Set, Drawing, Navigation, Henry Hughes and Son

Vintage Draughtsman's Instrument Set, Drawing, Navigation, Henry Hughes and Son

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage draughtsman's instrument set. An English, brass drawing or navigation tool compendium by Henry Hughes & Son, dating to the mid-20th century, circa 1940.

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Mid-20th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Harlequin instrument juggler - Drawing
Harlequin instrument juggler - Drawing

Harlequin instrument juggler - Drawing

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H 11.82 in W 9.06 in D 0.4 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

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Late 20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pen, Pencil

Antique Architects Drawing Set By Halden. English, C.1880
Antique Architects Drawing Set By Halden. English, C.1880

Antique Architects Drawing Set By Halden. English, C.1880

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

A wonderful set of steel drawing instruments Some of the pieces marked " Halden " Cased in a beautiful burr walnut box Complete set.

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Antique 1880s English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Burl, Walnut

Small Antique Draughtsman's Compass Set, Architect's, Technical Drawing, Hicks
Small Antique Draughtsman's Compass Set, Architect's, Technical Drawing, Hicks

Small Antique Draughtsman's Compass Set, Architect's, Technical Drawing, Hicks

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

An English, silver nickel architect's technical drawing set of 3 bow compasses by Hicks of London, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1902.

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Nickel

Three ancient anatomical drawings, made in pencil, Trieste Austrian Empire 1814
Three ancient anatomical drawings, made in pencil, Trieste Austrian Empire 1814

Three ancient anatomical drawings, made in pencil, Trieste Austrian Empire 1814

Located in Milan, IT

A picture containing three ancient anatomical drawings, made in pencil, dated. The coeval frame, Empire style, made of Mahogany veneered wood, enriched with brass elements. Iron hook...

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Antique 1810s Austrian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Bouquet and Two Musical Instruments
Bouquet and Two Musical Instruments

Bouquet and Two Musical Instruments

By Benjamin G. Benno

Located in Long Island City, NY

An original charcoal on paper by Benjamin Benno, American (1901 - 1980) measuring 14 x 10 inches. Nicely framed to 27.5 x 22 inches. By the early 1930s he had established a reputat...

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1960s Cubist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Charcoal, Archival Paper

Petit Orchestre - 19th Century Watercolor, Figures Playing Instruments by Duhem
Petit Orchestre - 19th Century Watercolor, Figures Playing Instruments by Duhem

Petit Orchestre - 19th Century Watercolor, Figures Playing Instruments by Duhem

By Henri Duhem

Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire

Watercolour on paper circa 1920 by Henri Duhem depicting a small orchestra playing. Signed lower right. This painting is not currently framed but a suitable frame can be sourced if r...

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Early 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

Vintage Instrument Set, Swiss, Precision, Technical Drawing, Wild Heerbrugg
Vintage Instrument Set, Swiss, Precision, Technical Drawing, Wild Heerbrugg

Vintage Instrument Set, Swiss, Precision, Technical Drawing, Wild Heerbrugg

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage instrument set. A Swiss, chromium steel precision technical drawing case by Wild Heerbrugg, dating to the mid-20th century, circa 1970.

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Mid-20th Century Swiss More Desk Accessories

Materials

Steel

Antique Technical Drawing Set, Architect, Cartographer, Instruments, ANCSL, 1920
Antique Technical Drawing Set, Architect, Cartographer, Instruments, ANCSL, 1920

Antique Technical Drawing Set, Architect, Cartographer, Instruments, ANCSL, 1920

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique technical drawing set. An English, architect's or cartographer's instrument case by the Army & Navy Co-Operative Society, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1...

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Early 20th Century British More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Piero Fornasetti Astrolabe Porcelain Plate 1968
Piero Fornasetti Astrolabe Porcelain Plate 1968

Piero Fornasetti Astrolabe Porcelain Plate 1968

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Naples, IT

Each plate depicts an Astrolabe, an elaborate inclinometer from classical antiquity used by astronomers, navigators and astrologers to locate and predict the positions of the planets...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Platters and Serveware

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Civil War Era Field Glasses by Queen & Co.
Vintage Civil War Era Field Glasses by Queen & Co.

Vintage Civil War Era Field Glasses by Queen & Co.

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

By 1888, the company had six departments: physical and chemical, engineering, ophthalmic, microscopical, magic lantern, photographic. Among the instruments and apparatus made were ai...

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Antique 1860s American Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass

Limonaire Organ Figure, circa 1880
Limonaire Organ Figure, circa 1880

Limonaire Organ Figure, circa 1880

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H 30 in W 9 in D 9 in

Limonaire Organ Figure, circa 1880

Located in London, GB

The illustrated catalog drawings show many very large instruments, with now hard to find and extremely rare original organ figures.

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Antique 1880s French Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Wool

Nude - Original Etching by Renzo Biasion - 1972
Nude - Original Etching by Renzo Biasion - 1972

Nude - Original Etching by Renzo Biasion - 1972

By Renzo Biasion

Located in Roma, IT

Thus, having taken the plates, the basin, the acid, and having dusted off the notions learned at school, I began at first to redo some paintings, and then to go outside, rather than ...

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1970s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

Three Original Jerome Gould Design Drawings for Writing Instruments
Three Original Jerome Gould Design Drawings for Writing Instruments

Three Original Jerome Gould Design Drawings for Writing Instruments

By Jerome Gould

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Three original design mixed media drawings for writing instruments executed in shades of brown with black outlines and grey highlights by graphic designer, Jerome Gould, perhaps best...

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20th Century American Modern Drawings

Materials

Paper

Set of 4 Pen, Ink and Watercolor Drawings of Children
Set of 4 Pen, Ink and Watercolor Drawings of Children

Set of 4 Pen, Ink and Watercolor Drawings of Children

Located in Water Mill, NY

Set of 4 pen, ink and watercolor drawings of children playing instruments signed Rivka.

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20th Century Drawings

George III Chippendale period mahogany architects table
George III Chippendale period mahogany architects table

George III Chippendale period mahogany architects table

Located in Knutsford, GB

To each side a pair of opposing fully fitted drawers pull out enabling the draughtsman to have a full selection of drawing instruments available to hand. The table is supported by sq...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Chippendale Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Droughtsman's Presentation Box
Droughtsman's Presentation Box

Droughtsman's Presentation Box

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

This is a superb set of drawing/drafting instruments in a three tier mahogany brass bound presentation box.

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English Desk Accessories

Nasturtium with Gold

Nasturtium with Gold

By Katina Huston

Located in San Francisco, CA

Unlike the bicycle and instrument drawings, many of Huston’s skeleton drawings offer a single skeletal element as opposed to multiple overlapping forms.

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Archival Ink

Jacard Loom HP 2000

Katina HustonJacard Loom HP 2000, 2014

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H 24 in W 24 in D 0.5 in

Jacard Loom HP 2000

By Katina Huston

Located in San Francisco, CA

Unlike the bicycle and instrument drawings, many of Huston’s skeleton drawings offer a single skeletal element as opposed to multiple overlapping forms.

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Ink

Three Original Jerome Gould Design Drawings for Writing Instruments
Three Original Jerome Gould Design Drawings for Writing Instruments

Three Original Jerome Gould Design Drawings for Writing Instruments

By Jerome Gould

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Three original mixed media design drawings for writing instruments by graphic designer, Jerome Gould, perhaps best known for creating the Pepsi logo.

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20th Century American Modern Drawings

Materials

Paper

Architect's Drawing Curves
Architect's Drawing Curves

Architect's Drawing Curves

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H 4.5 in W 31 in D 7 in

Architect's Drawing Curves

Located in North Egremont, MA

Lovely boxed set of 19th century architect's or shipbuilder's drawing curves in original dovetailed walnut box, 25 curves

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Antique 19th Century American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood

December Night - Monterey Bay

December Night - Monterey Bay

By Joseph Nordmann

Located in Woodway, TX

His early interests were drawing, playing musical instruments and science.

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1990s Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

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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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Antique 19th Century English Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

1st US Edition of ‘Enquiry Concerning Political Justice’ by W Godwin 1796
1st US Edition of ‘Enquiry Concerning Political Justice’ by W Godwin 1796

1st US Edition of ‘Enquiry Concerning Political Justice’ by W Godwin 1796

Located in Dallas, TX

PRESENTING AN EXTREMELY RARE FIRST US EDITION hardback copy of “Enquiry Concerning Political Justice and Its Influence on Morals and Happiness by William Godwin, First American from ...

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Antique Late 18th Century American George III Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

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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.