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Mid Century French Pencil Study Portrait of a Gazing Woman with Red Lipstick
Mid Century French Pencil Study Portrait of a Gazing Woman with Red Lipstick

Mid Century French Pencil Study Portrait of a Gazing Woman with Red Lipstick

By Josine Vignon

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Mid Century French Portrait Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) Medium: Pencil/ charcoal on artists paper, double sided Size: 9 (height) x 6 (width) Stamped Verso Condition: Good Prov...

Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Charcoal, Pencil

French Pencil Study of a Graceful Woman in Vintage Attire with Red Features
French Pencil Study of a Graceful Woman in Vintage Attire with Red Features

French Pencil Study of a Graceful Woman in Vintage Attire with Red Features

By Josine Vignon

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Mid Century French Portrait Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) Medium: Pencil/ charcoal on artists paper, double sided Size: 9.75 (height) x 9 (width) Stamped Verso Condition: Good P...

Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Charcoal, Pencil

French Sketch of a Glamorous Woman Victory Rolls Hairstyle and Bold Red Lips
French Sketch of a Glamorous Woman Victory Rolls Hairstyle and Bold Red Lips

French Sketch of a Glamorous Woman Victory Rolls Hairstyle and Bold Red Lips

By Josine Vignon

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Mid Century French Portrait Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) Medium: Pencil/ charcoal on artists paper, double sided Size: 10 (height) x 6.5 (width) Stamped Verso Condition: Good P...

Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Charcoal, Pencil

Mid Century French Sketch of a Side Profile of a Expressive Young Man
Mid Century French Sketch of a Side Profile of a Expressive Young Man

Mid Century French Sketch of a Side Profile of a Expressive Young Man

By Josine Vignon

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Mid Century French Portrait Signed Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) Medium: Pencil/ charcoal on artists paper, double sided Size: 9 (height) x 7 (width) Stamped Verso Condition: Goo...

Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Charcoal, Pencil

Mid Century French Sketch of a Woman in Profile with Elegant Flowing Hair
Mid Century French Sketch of a Woman in Profile with Elegant Flowing Hair

Mid Century French Sketch of a Woman in Profile with Elegant Flowing Hair

By Josine Vignon

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Mid Century French Portrait Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) Medium: Pencil/ charcoal on artists paper, double sided Size: 7 (height) x 5.5 (width) Stamped Verso Condition: Good Pr...

Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Charcoal, Pencil

Early 19th century French School, Portrait of a man in profile, oval drawing
Early 19th century French School, Portrait of a man in profile, oval drawing

Early 19th century French School, Portrait of a man in profile, oval drawing

Located in Paris, FR

Early 19th century French School, Portrait of a young man in profile charcoal on cut paper applied to pink tinted paper Oval 58 x 47 cm (overall size) the portrait itself 41.5 x 28...

Category

Early 1800s Old Masters Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Charcoal

GENEVIEVE ZONDERVAN (1922-2013) FRENCH DRAWING- SIDE PROFILE OF A NUDE LADY
GENEVIEVE ZONDERVAN (1922-2013) FRENCH DRAWING- SIDE PROFILE OF A NUDE LADY

GENEVIEVE ZONDERVAN (1922-2013) FRENCH DRAWING- SIDE PROFILE OF A NUDE LADY

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Nude Lady Drawing by Geneviève Zondervan (French 1922-2013) pencil/charcoal drawing on paper paper: 13 x 10 inches Superb mid-century oil painting on board by the French artist, Ge...

Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Nude Paintings

Materials

Charcoal, Pencil

Drölling Student Academic Life Study Of A Male Nude Framed 1840s French Drawing
Drölling Student Academic Life Study Of A Male Nude Framed 1840s French Drawing

Drölling Student Academic Life Study Of A Male Nude Framed 1840s French Drawing

Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset

For enthusiasts of historical fine art, figurative drawings, and French academic studies, this Henry Roberts charcoal drawing represents a timeless piece of 19th-century art history.

Category

1840s Academic Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Charcoal, Pencil

French Art Deco watercolour of Mademoiselle Valentine by Jean Isy de Botton
French Art Deco watercolour of Mademoiselle Valentine by Jean Isy de Botton

French Art Deco watercolour of Mademoiselle Valentine by Jean Isy de Botton

By Jean Isy de Botton

Located in Petworth, West Sussex

The details to the work are as follows: Jean Isy de Botton (French, 1898-1978) “Mademoiselle Valentine, Marchand de Frivolites” Charcoal and watercolour Signed ‘Jean De Botton’ (l...

Category

20th Century Art Deco Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Charcoal, Watercolor

Vintage Mid Century French Sketch of a Elegant Lady in a Luxurious Fur Stole
Vintage Mid Century French Sketch of a Elegant Lady in a Luxurious Fur Stole

Vintage Mid Century French Sketch of a Elegant Lady in a Luxurious Fur Stole

By Josine Vignon

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Mid Century French Portrait Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) Medium: Pencil/ charcoal on artists paper, double sided Size: 12 (height) x 9.5 (width) Stamped Verso Condition: Good Pr...

Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Charcoal, Pencil

Mid Century French Sketch of a Singing Figure with a Broad Brimmed Hat
Mid Century French Sketch of a Singing Figure with a Broad Brimmed Hat

Mid Century French Sketch of a Singing Figure with a Broad Brimmed Hat

By Josine Vignon

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Title: Mid Century French Portrait Artist: Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) Medium: Pencil/ charcoal on artists paper, double sided Size: 25 (height) x 19 (width) Stamped: Verso...

Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Charcoal, Pencil

Mid Century French Drawing of a Portrait of a Woman with Braided Hair
Mid Century French Drawing of a Portrait of a Woman with Braided Hair

Mid Century French Drawing of a Portrait of a Woman with Braided Hair

By Josine Vignon

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Title: Mid Century French Portrait Artist: Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) Medium: Pencil/ charcoal on artists paper Size: 24.5 (height) x 19 (width) Stamped: Verso Condition: ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Charcoal, Pencil

French 19th Century Romantic Period 1830s Paris Society Beauty Portrait
French 19th Century Romantic Period 1830s Paris Society Beauty Portrait

French 19th Century Romantic Period 1830s Paris Society Beauty Portrait

By Adele Grasset

Located in Norwich, GB

A astounding portrait of a society beauty by Adele Grasset (active ca 1830-1850). With an open face and and lightly smiling lips, she is wearing a gown typical of the romantic period...

Category

1830s Academic Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Charcoal, Gouache

Anatomy Drawing of a Horse - Original French Artwork Equestrian Anatomy Study
Anatomy Drawing of a Horse - Original French Artwork Equestrian Anatomy Study

Anatomy Drawing of a Horse - Original French Artwork Equestrian Anatomy Study

By Robert Ladou

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Anatomy of a Horse by Robert Ladou (French 1929-2014) original drawing stuck on card in blue folder/ thick paper, unframed drawing: 12 x 19 inches overall size: 19.75 x 12.75 inc...

Category

20th Century Academic Animal Paintings

Materials

Charcoal, Crayon, Watercolor, Pencil, Color Pencil

Anatomy Drawings of a Horse - Original French Artwork Equestrian Anatomy Study
Anatomy Drawings of a Horse - Original French Artwork Equestrian Anatomy Study

Anatomy Drawings of a Horse - Original French Artwork Equestrian Anatomy Study

By Robert Ladou

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Anatomy of a Horse by Robert Ladou (French 1929-2014) original drawing stuck on card in blue folder/ thick paper, unframed top drawing: 7.25 x 9.25 inches bottom drawing: 7 x 8.7...

Category

20th Century Academic Animal Paintings

Materials

Charcoal, Crayon, Watercolor, Pencil, Color Pencil

Anatomy Drawing of a Horse - Original French Artwork Equestrian Anatomy Study
Anatomy Drawing of a Horse - Original French Artwork Equestrian Anatomy Study

Anatomy Drawing of a Horse - Original French Artwork Equestrian Anatomy Study

By Robert Ladou

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Anatomy of a Horse by Robert Ladou (French 1929-2014) original drawing stuck on card in blue folder/ thick paper, unframed drawing: 11.75 x 14.5 inches overall size: 19.75 x 12.7...

Category

20th Century Academic Animal Paintings

Materials

Charcoal, Crayon, Watercolor, Pencil, Color Pencil

Anatomy Drawing of a Horse - Original French Artwork Equestrian Anatomy Study
Anatomy Drawing of a Horse - Original French Artwork Equestrian Anatomy Study

Anatomy Drawing of a Horse - Original French Artwork Equestrian Anatomy Study

By Robert Ladou

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Anatomy of a Horse by Robert Ladou (French 1929-2014) original drawing stuck on card in black folder/ thick paper, unframed drawing: 12 x 17.75 inches overall size: 19.75 x 12.75...

Category

20th Century Academic Animal Paintings

Materials

Charcoal, Crayon, Watercolor, Pencil, Color Pencil

Anatomy Drawing of a Horse - Original French Artwork Equestrian Anatomy Study
Anatomy Drawing of a Horse - Original French Artwork Equestrian Anatomy Study

Anatomy Drawing of a Horse - Original French Artwork Equestrian Anatomy Study

By Robert Ladou

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Anatomy of a Horse by Robert Ladou (French 1929-2014) original drawing stuck on card in black folder/ thick paper, unframed drawing: 11.75 x 18 inches overall size: 19.75 x 13 in...

Category

20th Century Academic Animal Paintings

Materials

Charcoal, Crayon, Watercolor, Pencil, Color Pencil

Giant French Terracotta Tree Planters
Giant French Terracotta Tree Planters

Giant French Terracotta Tree Planters

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Monumental French terracotta planters in a charcoal grey finish.

Category

Vintage 1960s French Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Terracotta

Portrait of Charles Mauras - Action Française chief
Portrait of Charles Mauras - Action Française chief

Portrait of Charles Mauras - Action Française chief

Located in BELEYMAS, FR

French School, early 20th century Portrait of Charles Maurras (1868–1952) Charcoal H. 37.5 cm; W. 27 cm Signed and dated lower left (19)09 It would serve little purpose to attempt, ...

Category

Early 1900s French School Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Charcoal

Portrait of a Man
Portrait of a Man

Portrait of a Man

Located in London, GB

Charcoal, chalk and red chalk Initialled (lower left and right) 12cm × 9.5cm (41cm × 37cm framed) A French actor and artist.

Category

20th Century French School Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Chalk, Charcoal

Early 19th Century, French, Salon Portrait Drawings, a Pair
Early 19th Century, French, Salon Portrait Drawings, a Pair

Early 19th Century, French, Salon Portrait Drawings, a Pair

Located in Rochester, NY

Pair of antique classical French salon drawings. Charcoal on paper. Illegibly signed.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century European Drawings

Materials

Giltwood, Paper

Woman in thought and Child: the page boy intriguing 19th Century Master drawing
Woman in thought and Child: the page boy intriguing 19th Century Master drawing

Woman in thought and Child: the page boy intriguing 19th Century Master drawing

By Gustave Jean Jacquet

Located in Norwich, GB

A virtuoso charcoal sketch by the Frech 19th Century master Gustave Jean Jacquet (1846-1904). It depicts a thoughtful woman (or woman in thought?) with her face resting on her hand...

Category

Late 19th Century French School Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Charcoal, Laid Paper

Trio of Nudes
Trio of Nudes

Trio of Nudes

By A. Delamaire

Located in Houston, TX

Nude trio in distinct poses sketched in charcoal by French artist A. Delamaire, circa 1930.

Category

1930s Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Charcoal

Study of the Movement of a Horses Head by Robert Ladou
Study of the Movement of a Horses Head by Robert Ladou

Study of the Movement of a Horses Head by Robert Ladou

By Robert Ladou

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Title: Study of the Movement of a Horses Head by Robert Ladou Artist: Robert Ladou (French, 1929-2014) Medium: Charcoal on blue paper Size: 20 (Height) x 13.75 (Width) Signed: No Co...

Category

20th Century Academic Animal Paintings

Materials

Charcoal

Seated Female Nude (two studies)
Seated Female Nude (two studies)

Seated Female Nude (two studies)

By Pierre Saint-Ange Poterlet

Located in Fairlawn, OH

Recling Female Nude Charcoal on tan paper Signed: Poterlet bottom center (see photo) Provenance: Alfred Barrion, Lugt 76 lower right recto (see photo) Eric G.

Category

19th Century Romantic Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Charcoal

Untitled (Young woman seen from the back)
Untitled (Young woman seen from the back)

Untitled (Young woman seen from the back)

By Paul César Helleu

Located in Fairlawn, OH

Untitled (Young woman seen from the back) Sanguine crayon, charcola and watercolor on paper, c. 1910 Signed with the estate stamp, Lugt 5169 lower left corner Provenance: Estate of ...

Category

Early 1900s Impressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Charcoal

1950’s Fashion Illustration Original Portrait Of A Lady With Black Curly Hair
1950’s Fashion Illustration Original Portrait Of A Lady With Black Curly Hair

1950’s Fashion Illustration Original Portrait Of A Lady With Black Curly Hair

By Josine Vignon

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Portrait by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) charcoal drawing drawing on paper, unframed paper: 9.5 x 7.5 inches stamped verso very good condition provenance: from the artists esta...

Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Charcoal

Preliminary Study for a Sculpture Project
Preliminary Study for a Sculpture Project

Preliminary Study for a Sculpture Project

By Boris Lovet-Lorski

Located in Fairlawn, OH

Eisenhower Albert Schweitzer, theologian, organist, writer, humanitarian, philosopher, and physician General Charles De Gaulle, President of the Fourth and Fifth Republic, France Joh...

Category

1930s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Charcoal

Portrait of a Young Girl by Alexei Harlamoff
Portrait of a Young Girl by Alexei Harlamoff

Portrait of a Young Girl by Alexei Harlamoff

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Portrait of a young Russian or French girl executed in charcoal and gouache on paper.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Romantic Paintings

Materials

Parchment Paper

Vintage 1930s Original Pencil Sketch of Man
Vintage 1930s Original Pencil Sketch of Man

Vintage 1930s Original Pencil Sketch of Man

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This exceptional antique life drawing is a masterclass in the late 19th-century French Academic tradition. Rendered in charcoal and soft tonal washes, the work captures a male nude i...

Category

Early 20th Century American Belle Époque Drawings

Materials

Wood, Paper, Glass

Vintage 1930s Original Pencil Sketch of Man
Vintage 1930s Original Pencil Sketch of Man

Vintage 1930s Original Pencil Sketch of Man

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This powerful antique life drawing is a masterclass in the late 19th-century French Academic tradition. Rendered in charcoal and soft tonal washes, the work depicts a male nude in a ...

Category

Late 20th Century American Beaux Arts Drawings

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Vintage 1930s Original Pencil Sketch of Man
Vintage 1930s Original Pencil Sketch of Man

Vintage 1930s Original Pencil Sketch of Man

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This exceptional antique life drawing is a masterclass in the late 19th-century French Academic tradition. Rendered in charcoal and soft tonal washes, the work depicts a male nude in...

Category

Early 20th Century American Minimalist Drawings

Materials

Wood, Paper, Glass

A Framed Contemporary Serigraph "Eucalyptus Forest" by Eyvind Earle
A Framed Contemporary Serigraph "Eucalyptus Forest" by Eyvind Earle

A Framed Contemporary Serigraph "Eucalyptus Forest" by Eyvind Earle

By Eyvind Earle

Located in Alamo, CA

This colorful print is presented in a glossy black wood frame with a French mat, including in charcoal gray, a marbled silver band and a glossy silver colored fillet.

Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Landscape Prints

Materials

Screen

One-of-one Over-sized Palatial Antique Sumac Textile Rug, c.1910
One-of-one Over-sized Palatial Antique Sumac Textile Rug, c.1910

One-of-one Over-sized Palatial Antique Sumac Textile Rug, c.1910

Located in Milwaukee, WI

Incredible and rare indigo/navy blue field, wonderful rich yet matured reds, with ice and french blues, camel and earthy charcoal/espresso, antique beige, pops of pinky-salmon, sensa...

Category

20th Century Rugs

Materials

Wool

Portrait of Teacher - Original Pencil Drawing by A.C.C. Rodet - Mid 19th Century

Portrait of Teacher - Original Pencil Drawing by A.C.C. Rodet - Mid 19th Century

By Anne Charlotte Claudine Rodet

Located in Roma, IT

This cardboard presents at the bottom a French inscription in charcoal, only partially readable due to a considerable rip on the lower margin.

Category

Mid-19th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

Jean JANSEM Original drawing, Charcoal, watercolor, red oil pastel on paper.
Jean JANSEM Original drawing, Charcoal, watercolor, red oil pastel on paper.

Jean JANSEM Original drawing, Charcoal, watercolor, red oil pastel on paper.

Located in Encino, CA

Jean JANSEM (1920-2013) Original drawing. Charcoal, watercolor, and red oil pastel highlights on paper, depicting a nude lady wearing a hat. Signed lower right. Matted and framed T...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Drawings

Materials

Paper

Paul COLIN - Original drawing - Couple of dancers - Colored Pencil & Charcoal
Paul COLIN - Original drawing - Couple of dancers - Colored Pencil & Charcoal

Paul COLIN - Original drawing - Couple of dancers - Colored Pencil & Charcoal

Located in Encino, CA

Paul COLIN (1892-1985) Original drawing “The couple of dancers” France 1980 Colored pencils & charcoal on paper depicting a couple of dancers.

Category

Vintage 1970s Drawings

Materials

Paper

Paul COLIN (1892-1985) - Original drawing - The Piano player
Paul COLIN (1892-1985) - Original drawing - The Piano player

Paul COLIN (1892-1985) - Original drawing - The Piano player

Located in Encino, CA

Paul COLIN (1892-1985) Original drawing “The Piano player” France 1980 Colored pencils & charcoal on paper depicting a piano player with some dancers including Josephine Baker.

Category

Vintage 1980s French Drawings

Materials

Paper

Paul COLIN - Original drawing - Singer and dancers
Paul COLIN - Original drawing - Singer and dancers

Paul COLIN - Original drawing - Singer and dancers

Located in Encino, CA

Paul COLIN (1892-1985) Original drawing “La danseuse en robe bleue” France 1980 Colored pencils & charcoal on paper depicting a dancer in a blue dress surrounded by other dancers.

Category

Vintage 1970s Drawings

Materials

Paper

Chanel Charcoal Wool Kick Pleat Front Pocket Pencil Skirt Vintage
Chanel Charcoal Wool Kick Pleat Front Pocket Pencil Skirt Vintage

Chanel Charcoal Wool Kick Pleat Front Pocket Pencil Skirt Vintage

By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Chanel charcoal wool kick pleat front, curved hip front pocket, pencil skirt. 1990s dark charcoal wool skirt has a narrow band waist, the skirt closes at the side with a bar hook at ...

Category

1990s French Pencil Skirts

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