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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

$4,122

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

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

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 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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20th Century American Collection of Twenty Five Edition Harvard Classics Books
20th Century American Collection of Twenty Five Edition Harvard Classics Books

20th Century American Collection of Twenty Five Edition Harvard Classics Books

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A vintage Mid-Century Modern American collection of twenty five volumes Deluxe Edition Harvard Classics books, covered in red, green leather in good condition. Wear consistent with a...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Drawing Tools

Materials

Leather, Paper

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

Library of Antique Leatherbound Books
Library of Antique Leatherbound Books

Library of Antique Leatherbound Books

$3,180 / set

H 61.03 in W 31.5 in D 47.25 in

Library of Antique Leatherbound Books

Located in Brønshøj, DK

This collection consists of 400 antique decorative books, mainly dating from 1850–1950, with most published before 1920. The books are bound in leather, many with fine gold leaf embo...

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20th Century Danish Victorian Antique Drawing Tools

Materials

Gold Leaf

Manly P Hall, the Secret Teachings of All Ages, First Edition Book & 4 Prints
Manly P Hall, the Secret Teachings of All Ages, First Edition Book & 4 Prints

Manly P Hall, the Secret Teachings of All Ages, First Edition Book & 4 Prints

By TASCHEN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The classic encyclopedia of the arcane in an expanded edition. Renowned philosopher and lecturer Manly P. Hall’s masterful encyclopedia of ancient symbols, hidden rituals, and arcan...

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21st Century and Contemporary Antique Drawing Tools

Materials

Foil

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

Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago

Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...

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15th Century and Earlier African Antique Drawing Tools

Materials

Bone

Rare Antique 1901 Steinway Model B Rosewood Grand Piano Louis XV Rococo Restored
Rare Antique 1901 Steinway Model B Rosewood Grand Piano Louis XV Rococo Restored

Rare Antique 1901 Steinway Model B Rosewood Grand Piano Louis XV Rococo Restored

By Steinway & Sons

Located in Dayton, OH

Fully Restored 1901 Steinway & Sons Model B Louis XV Baroque Rococo Grand Piano – Serial Number 99151, Full 88 key keyboard. The most exquisitely detailed example of a turn of the c...

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Early 20th Century American Louis XV Antique Drawing Tools

Materials

Fruitwood, Rosewood

Rare 19th Century Italian Memento Mori Bust / Sculpture Carrara Marble Vanitas
Rare 19th Century Italian Memento Mori Bust / Sculpture Carrara Marble Vanitas

Rare 19th Century Italian Memento Mori Bust / Sculpture Carrara Marble Vanitas

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Masterfully carved Italian Vanitas / Memento Mori bust in solid marble from late 19th century. White Carrara marble skull combined with masterfully carved hood & robes all from one...

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Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Drawing Tools

Materials

Carrara Marble

"Portrait of a Lady" - 19th-Century French Framed Antique Woman Oil Painting
"Portrait of a Lady" - 19th-Century French Framed Antique Woman Oil Painting

"Portrait of a Lady" - 19th-Century French Framed Antique Woman Oil Painting

Located in New Orleans, LA

A lovely portrait of a turn-of-the-century elegant woman, perhaps commissioned by a devoted husband (she has a ring on her right hand, which is more common as a wedding ring in north...

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Drawing Tools

Materials

Oil

19th century portrait military officer 5th Royal Lancashire Militia, East Lancs
19th century portrait military officer 5th Royal Lancashire Militia, East Lancs

19th century portrait military officer 5th Royal Lancashire Militia, East Lancs

Located in York, GB

A fine 19th century oil on canvas portrait stated to be Captain Paul John Henry Butler, 5th Royal Lancashire Militia, half length, wearing breast star. Housed in a gilt frame which i...

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19th Century Realist Antique Drawing Tools

Materials

Oil

19th Century Antique Flintlock Pistol Cabinet for Duelists
19th Century Antique Flintlock Pistol Cabinet for Duelists

19th Century Antique Flintlock Pistol Cabinet for Duelists

$11,189 / item

H 10.24 in W 18.12 in D 2.37 in

19th Century Antique Flintlock Pistol Cabinet for Duelists

Located in Marseille, FR

Gun cabinet full time duelists 19th century in its original box with red velvet. Platinum finely chopped. Ebony butts No brand. It seems that there was no sinister use to believe an ...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Drawing Tools

Materials

Metal

The Illustrious World – Rare Dutch Heraldic and Historical Masterwork, 1700
The Illustrious World – Rare Dutch Heraldic and Historical Masterwork, 1700

The Illustrious World – Rare Dutch Heraldic and Historical Masterwork, 1700

$4,452Sale Price|30% Off

H 7.68 in W 5.12 in D 1.97 in

The Illustrious World – Rare Dutch Heraldic and Historical Masterwork, 1700

Located in Langweer, NL

De Doorluchtige Weereld – S. de Vries, François Halma, Amsterdam, 1700 Magnificent and complete three-volume set of De Doorluchtige Weereld (The Illustrious World), written by S. de...

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Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Drawing Tools

Materials

Paper

Large Mid Victorian Oil Painting Portrait of Seated Gentleman with Newspaper
Large Mid Victorian Oil Painting Portrait of Seated Gentleman with Newspaper

Large Mid Victorian Oil Painting Portrait of Seated Gentleman with Newspaper

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Portrait of a Gentleman reading the 'London Journal', English school (mid 19th century) oil painting on canvas, unframed canvas: 36 x 28 inches condition: some minor surface abrasion...

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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Drawing Tools

Materials

Oil, Canvas

Portrait of a Lady - Large Antique English Georgian Early 19th Century Painting
Portrait of a Lady - Large Antique English Georgian Early 19th Century Painting

Portrait of a Lady - Large Antique English Georgian Early 19th Century Painting

Located in Sevenoaks, GB

A beautiful large early 19th century Georgian oil on canvas portrait of a young lady wrapped in silk. Excellent quality portrait which is indistinctly inscribed on the reverse with ...

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Early 19th Century Antique Drawing Tools

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Portrait of a Young Man with Bagpipes, Follower of J.H. Tischbein the Elder
Portrait of a Young Man with Bagpipes, Follower of J.H. Tischbein the Elder

Portrait of a Young Man with Bagpipes, Follower of J.H. Tischbein the Elder

By Johann Heinrich Tischbein the Elder

Located in Stockholm, SE

Follower of Johann Heinrich Tischbein the Elder (1722–1789) Man with Bagpipes oil on oak panel no signature 25 × 19 cm (9.8 × 7.5 in) 31 x 26 cm (12.2 x 10.2 in) This refined 18th...

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18th Century Rococo Antique Drawing Tools

Materials

Oak, Oil, Wood Panel

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

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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.

How Much are Antique Drawing Tools?

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.