"Portrait of Glidden Parker, " by Katherine Nelson, 1940s
By Katherine Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This portrait in pastel represents the confluence of two important artists: C. Katherine Nelson, painter and designer, and her onetime student, Glidden Parker, who became one of Ame...
Oil Pastel, Paper
WPA Style Portrait Painting of a Gentleman, American, 1930s-1940s
Located in San Francisco, CA
Portrait painting of Walter Levin, oil on canvas, unframed. Signed Haughton College Bickerton in upper right corner, and having the original gallery label on the back. California Bay...
Canvas
$220
H 18 in W 14 in D 0.13 in
A Fabulous, Surrealist 1946 Mid-Century Modern Abstract Portrait of a Young Man
By Harold Haydon
Located in Chicago, IL
A Fabulous, Surrealist 1946 Mid-Century Modern Abstract Portrait of a Young Man by Noted Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). Titled "Introspective Stare", the drawing is ...
Paper, Charcoal
$415
H 22.05 in W 14.97 in
George Weissbort (1928-2013) - Mid 20th Century Oil, Pensive Look
By George Weissbort
Located in Corsham, GB
Unsigned. Provenance: Studio Sale, George Weissbort, 2 June 2024. On board.
Oil
$550Sale Price|35% Off
H 20.25 in W 25.75 in
Portrait of a Man, Modern Charcoal on Paper, Mid-20th Century, Signed
By Manfred Schwartz
Located in Astoria, NY
Manfred Schwartz (American, b. Poland, 1909-1970), Portrait of a Man, Charcoal on Paper, with the artist's signature stamped lower left, unframed. 20.25" H x 25.75" W. Provenance: Fr...
Paper, Lithograph
$135
H 20 in W 16 in D 0.13 in
A Handsome 1940s Portrait of a Seated Man by Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon
By Harold Haydon
Located in Chicago, IL
A Handsome 1940s Portrait of a Seated Man by Chicago Modern Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). A wonderfully executed line drawing dating from 1946 with great character; looks ...
Paper, Graphite
$220Sale Price|20% Off
H 12.5 in W 9.5 in D 0.07 in
Midcentury Original Portrait Drawing Signed Chady Dated 1967
By Chady
Located in Miami, FL
Very handsome original portrait drawing signed Chady, dated 1967. This interesting piece of art resembles Vincent van Gogh's self portrait. Measures: Width 9.50 in x Height 12.50 ...
Paper
$560
H 25.6 in W 19.69 in D 0.08 in
Drawing on Paper Depicting a Man’s Face by Evelyne Luez, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Drawing on paper depicting a man’s face by Evelyne Luez, 20th century. Drawing on paper by Evelyne Luez, 20th century, depicting a man’s face. H: 65 cm, W: 50 cm, D: 0.2 cm Please...
Paper
$891
H 29.93 in W 22.05 in D 0.08 in
Watercolor on Paper Depicting a Man's Face by Evelyne Luez, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Watercolor on paper depicting a man's face by Evelyne Luez, 20th century. Watercolor on paper by Evelyne Luez, 20th century, depicting a man's face. H: 76 cm, W: 56 cm, D: 0.2 cm P...
Paper
Portrait of a Young Man in Charcoal
Located in Kent, Dover
An English portrait of a young man in charcoal on parchment, framed in walnut. Dated and signed 1969.
Walnut
$891
H 25.6 in W 19.69 in D 0.08 in
Watercolor on Paper Depicting a Young Man by Evelyne Luez, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Watercolor on paper depicting a young man by Evelyne Luez, 20th century. Watercolor on paper by Evelyne Luez, 20th century, depicting a young man. H: 65 cm, W: 50 cm, D: 0.2 cm Pl...
Paper
Male Portrait by Peter Sheil
By Peter Sheil
Located in North Miami, FL
A large oil on canvas of a male by Peter Sheil. This painting was painted in 1958. Peter Sheil painted a portrait of Tallulah Bankhead in 1962 and it is in the collection at the V...
Canvas
$2,171
H 13.51 in W 10.16 in
Portrait of a Man by Swedish Artist Martin Eder, 1954, Gouache on Masonite
By Martin Eder
Located in Stockholm, SE
Martin Eder was a Swedish drawing teacher, artist and ceramicist. Martin was born on the island of Gotland and spent a lot of time there, he also lived in Sala. Martin was a curious ...
Masonite, Gouache
Self-Portrait Oil Painting on Cardboard, Signed, Circa 1960
By Daniel Clesse
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, vintage Mid-Century modern French self-portrait oil on cardboard painting of Daniel Clesse, in good condition. Signed on the lower right. Wear consistent with age and ...
Wood
$342
H 11.82 in W 19.3 in D 0.04 in
Portrait - Drawing on Paper by Sebastiano Carta - 1950s
By Sebastiano Carta 1
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait is an original mixed media drawing on paper realized by Sebastiano Carta. In good conditions except for some diffused foldings. Hand-signed on the lower left margin in pen...
Mixed Media
Anne Taylor Nash - Portrait of a Gentleman
Located in Savannah, GA
Anne Taylor Nash (American, 1884-1968) Portrait of a gentleman, circa 1960 oil on canvas canvas: 24 by 30 inches frame: 26 by 32 inches
Paint
Enigmatic Mid-century Portrait Painting of a Man signed L. Kaye
Located in Miami, FL
Offered is a mysterious portrait of a young man created in an ethereal manner. The painting is delicately executed. It is signed L.Kaye in the lower right on the canvas and is disp...
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Val Cushing Ceramic Pitcher Vase Owl Handle Speckled Red Glaze
By Val Cushing
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage ceramic handled vase or pitcher features a minimal, streamlined form with elongated body and lightly flared rim, decorated with complex speckled red glaze. The wide sculptura...
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
$2,750
H 8.25 in Dm 4.25 in
"Study in Black & Burnt Sienna, " Early Vase, Abstract Pattern by Glidden Parker
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This early and important vase by Glidden Parker, an important American pioneer in ceramics for the modern home, dates from the 1940s and precedes the lines of homewares that he is mo...
Ceramic
Fong Chow Gulfstream Pottery Bowl, Mid-20th Century
By Fong Chow
Located in New York, NY
A midcentury ceramic bowl by Fong Chow for Glidden in the Gulfstream series. The form is wheel-thrown with a broad, gently sloping profile. Its surface is decorated in concentric ban...
Ceramic
$1,500
H 47.5 in W 5 in D 5 in
Richard Barr for Laurel Monumental Wrought Iron Assemblage Table Lamp H-734
By Richard Barr, Laurel
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage torch-cut iron table lamp features abstract patinated metal sculptural body mounted on a cube base of enameled cast aluminum. The lamp was created by Richard Barr as a part ...
Enamel, Iron
Linn Phelan Vase, Early American Studio Pottery 1932
By Linn Lovejoy Phelan
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Sculptural vintage vase features a bulbous body with pronounced wide rim; it is decorated in complex drip glaze in blue, teal, and green palette with beige pink accents. Parts of th...
Ceramic, Pottery
$4,500
H 30.25 in W 44 in
Large Abstract Expressionist Color Monotype Oil Painting Tom Lieber Mixed Media
By Tom Lieber
Located in Surfside, FL
Tom Alan Lieber, (American, born 1949), GTW #11 -7, 1986, Oil and mixed media on paper, 30.25 x 44 inches, Hand signed and dated lower right Provenance: Garner Tullis Workshop, ...
Mixed Media, Oil, Monotype
$475 / set
H 15 in W 13.5 in D 8 in
Whimsical MCM Rare Glidden Pottery "Ferris Wheel" Rotating Hors d'Oeuvre Server
By Glidden Pottery
Located in San Diego, CA
Mid-Century Modern Rare Glidden Pottery "Ferris Wheel" Rotating Hors d'Oeuvre Server, circa 1950s-1960s. Elevate your next gathering with this exceptionally rare Mid-Century Modern k...
Brass
$125
H 1.75 in W 9.75 in D 9.75 in
Mid Century Modern Hard to Find Glidden Pottery #23 Aztec Large Bowl
By Glidden Pottery
Located in Miami, FL
A hard to find Glidden Pottery #23 Aztec Square Platter. Its organic modern shape and Mid Century Modern crytic design shows why it is a highly sought after collectible. Each piece...
Pottery, Stoneware
Monumental Gulfstream Line Stoneware Bowl by Fong Chow for Glidden
By Fong Chow, Glidden Pottery
Located in San Diego, CA
Monumental "Gulfstream Line" stoneware bowl by Fong Chow for Glidden Pottery, circa 1950s. This studio art piece is quite rare in this finish and difficult to find. This gorgeous whe...
Stoneware
Alvino Bagni for Raymor Italy 1960s Sea Garden Table Lamp Majolica & Walnut
By Raymor, Alvino Bagni
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Stunning sculptural table lamp features majolica ceramic body, created by Alvino Bagni for Raymor in 1960s as a part of his Sea Garden series, and solid carved walnut top. Sea Garde...
Brass
1960s Mid Century Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp With Wood Base
By Glidden Pottery
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1960s Mid Century Glazed Ceramic Table Lamp With Wood Base Salmon/peach, grey, brown, cream/yellow stripes Textured glaze adds warmth and interest This lamp would work well in a co...
Ceramic
$4,800
H 43.31 in W 45.28 in D 0.12 in
CONFRONTATION (!the art-work is readable for blind people by touch)
By Vasili Zianko
Located in Zofingen, AG
This art - work is part of the project DIFFICULT RELATIONSHIPS. The paint is made in the author's technique of painting by Vasili Zianko based acrylic painting on canvas using a var...
Canvas, Acrylic
$4,500
H 51.25 in W 7.5 in D 7.75 in
Large Sculpture by Bill Stewart, American Art Studio Pottery 1970s
By Bill Stewart
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage ceramic sculpture features hand-sculpted totem pole style form, done in two separate segments that can be either combined and displayed at full height for a striking, monume...
Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery, Terracotta
$580 / set
H 4.5 in W 13.13 in D 11.5 in
Glidden Pottery Set, Sergio Dello Strologo / Fong Chow, Alfred Buffetware 1956
By Sergio Dello Strologo, Fong Chow
Located in Miami, FL
Extraordinary, RARE Collector's FIND! GG-804 from Glidden's 800 Range - Designed in 1956, measures 19.5" L, 12" W, 2.5" D, Signed, Versatile Deep Divided Serving Platter for Meats, e...
Metal
$275
H 10.5 in W 12.5 in D 1.25 in
Still Life Oil Painting of Blue Planter with Flowers by R. Glidden Framed
Located in Seattle, WA
A still life oil painting on canvas panel by artist R. Glidden, depicting a large blue ceramic planter filled with vibrant flowers and greenery. The composition highlights the reflec...
Other
$340
H 9 in W 4 in D 3.8 in
Organic Modern Graphic Salt Glaze Ewer Vase, American Studio Art Pottery, 1970s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Organic Modern ceramic vase features ewer-shaped, hand-thrown body and graphic salt glaze in earthy brown and beige palette. Lightly textured surface of the vase is made more promin...
Ceramic, Pottery
Katherine Nelson, who studied with Hans Hoffman and was a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, later created decorative designs for the Glidden Pottery, located just a block from the campus of Alfred University, where she taught. This moody, melancholic portrait, drawn in the 1940s as Parker's career and business were prospering, is a fascinating window into the world of art and artistry after the Second World War.
Revitalize your interiors — introduce drawings and other wall decorations to your home to evoke emotions, stir conversation and show off your personality and elevated taste.
Drawing is often considered one of the world’s oldest art forms, with historians pointing to cave art as evidence. In fact, a cave in South Africa, home to Stone Age–era artists, houses artwork that is believed to be around 73,000 years old. It has indeed been argued that cave walls were the canvases for early watercolorists as well as for landscape painters in general, who endeavor to depict and elevate natural scenery through their works of art.
The supplies and methods used by artists and illustrators to create drawings and paintings have evolved over the years, and so too have the intentions. Artists can use their drawing and painting talents to observe and capture a moment, to explore or communicate ideas and convey or evoke emotion. No matter if an artist is working in charcoal or in watercolor and has chosen to portray the marvels of the pure human form, to create realistic depictions of animals in their natural habitats or perhaps to forge a new path that references the long history of abstract visual art, adding a drawing or watercolor painting to your living room or dining room that speaks to you will in turn speak to your guests and conjure stimulating energy in your space.
When you introduce a new piece of art into a common area of your home — a figurative painting by Italian watercolorist Mino Maccari or a colorful still life, such as a detailed botanical work by Deborah Eddy — you’re bringing in textures that can add visual weight to your interior design. You’ll also be creating a much-needed focal point that can instantly guide an eye toward a designated space, particularly in a room that sees a lot of foot traffic.
When you’re shopping for new visual art, whether it’s for your apartment or weekend house, remember to choose something that resonates. It doesn’t always need to make you happy, but you should at least enjoy its energy.
On 1stDibs, browse a wide-ranging collection of drawings and other wall décor for sale. And find out how to arrange wall art when you’re ready to hang your new works.