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Antique French Sketch Study of Facial Features
Antique French Sketch Study of Facial Features

Antique French Sketch Study of Facial Features

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Antique French Sketch Study signed pencil sketch on artist paper painting: 20.75 x 15 inches

Category

Mid-20th Century French School Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Color Pencil

Mid Century French Sketch of a Standing Male Figure
Mid Century French Sketch of a Standing Male Figure

Mid Century French Sketch of a Standing Male Figure

By Josine Vignon

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Title: Mid Century French Male Study Artist: Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) Medium: Pencil

Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Nude Paintings

Materials

Charcoal, Pencil

Mid Century French Sketch of a Fashionable Chic Posed Lady
Mid Century French Sketch of a Fashionable Chic Posed Lady

Mid Century French Sketch of a Fashionable Chic Posed Lady

By Josine Vignon

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Mid Century French Portrait Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) Medium: Pencil/ charcoal on artists

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

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

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Charcoal, Pencil

Jared French Portrait Sketch of Chuck Howard
Jared French Portrait Sketch of Chuck Howard

Jared French Portrait Sketch of Chuck Howard

$12,000

H 7 in W 9.75 in D 0.3 in

Jared French Portrait Sketch of Chuck Howard

By Jared French

Located in Savannah, GA

Jared French (American, 1905-1988) Portrait sketch of Chuck Howard pencil on paper signed and

Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Drawings

Materials

Paper, Glass, Wood

Antique French Study Sheet of Eye and Nose Sketches
Antique French Study Sheet of Eye and Nose Sketches

Antique French Study Sheet of Eye and Nose Sketches

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Antique French Study Sheet signed pencil sketch on artist paper painting: 20.75 x 15 inches

Category

Mid-20th Century French School Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Color Pencil

Antique French Impressionist Oil Sketch Study of Kitchen Interior
Antique French Impressionist Oil Sketch Study of Kitchen Interior

Antique French Impressionist Oil Sketch Study of Kitchen Interior

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

painting but overall very good provenance: private collection, France A most charming little oil sketch of

Category

Late 19th Century Impressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Oil

French Expressive Charcoal Sketch of a Standing Nude Figure
French Expressive Charcoal Sketch of a Standing Nude Figure

French Expressive Charcoal Sketch of a Standing Nude Figure

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Standing Nude Figure black pen drawing on artist paper painting: 13.75 x 9 inches provenance: private collection, England condition: very good and sound condition

Category

20th Century Impressionist Nude Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ballpoint Pen

Drawing of Creek
Drawing of Creek

Drawing of Creek, Circa 1930

$325

H 20 in W 16 in D 0.1 in

Drawing of Creek

Located in Houston, TX

Peaceful French sketch of running water in creek in pencil and oil pastel, circa 1930. Original

Category

1930s Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil Pastel, Carbon Pencil

Sketch of a Man in Profile
Sketch of a Man in Profile

Sketch of a Man in Profile

Located in London, GB

Sketch of a Man in Profile 17th Century French School Ink on paper Image Size: 10 1/2 x 7 inches

Category

17th Century Old Masters Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink

Expressive Pencil Sketch of a Man with Cigarette
Expressive Pencil Sketch of a Man with Cigarette

Expressive Pencil Sketch of a Man with Cigarette

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Pencil Sketch of a Man with Cigarette pencil drawing on artist paper painting: 9 x 6.5 inches

Category

20th Century Impressionist Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

Delicate Ink Sketch of Peonies Minimalist Floral Study
Delicate Ink Sketch of Peonies Minimalist Floral Study

French SchoolDelicate Ink Sketch of Peonies Minimalist Floral Study

$119Sale Price|20% Off

H 11.5 in W 8.5 in D 1 in

Delicate Ink Sketch of Peonies Minimalist Floral Study

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

sketch captures the beauty of blooming peonies in a minimalist and expressive style. The artist's

Category

20th Century Impressionist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ballpoint Pen

Charcoal and Graphite Study of Hands Gently Clasped Sketch
Charcoal and Graphite Study of Hands Gently Clasped Sketch

Charcoal and Graphite Study of Hands Gently Clasped Sketch

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Hand Sketch pencil drawing on artist paper painting: 9.5 x 12 inches provenance: private collection

Category

20th Century Impressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

Portrait of a Distinguished Military Officer in Uniform Sketch
Portrait of a Distinguished Military Officer in Uniform Sketch

Portrait of a Distinguished Military Officer in Uniform Sketch

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Portrait of a Distinguished Military Officer pencil sketch on artist paper painting: 11 x 8.5

Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Color Pencil

French Vintage Framed Charcoal Sketch
French Vintage Framed Charcoal Sketch

French Vintage Framed Charcoal Sketch

$585

H 25.25 in W 18.5 in D 1.25 in

French Vintage Framed Charcoal Sketch

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

French vintage 20th century charcoal and chalk sketch/study of a statuesque woman in loose-fitting

Category

20th Century French French Provincial Drawings

Materials

Gold

Study of a Seated Figure from Behind Pencil Sketch
Study of a Seated Figure from Behind Pencil Sketch

French SchoolStudy of a Seated Figure from Behind Pencil Sketch

$107Sale Price|20% Off

H 11 in W 8.25 in D 1 in

Study of a Seated Figure from Behind Pencil Sketch

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Study of a Seated Figure pencil drawing on artist paper painting: 11 x 8.25 inches double sided provenance: private collection, England condition: very good and sound condition

Category

20th Century Impressionist Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

Moody Abstract Urban Blue and Grey Landscape with Architectural Sketches
Moody Abstract Urban Blue and Grey Landscape with Architectural Sketches

Moody Abstract Urban Blue and Grey Landscape with Architectural Sketches

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Moody Abstract Urban Landscape watercolor/gouache painting on artist paper painting: 12.75 x 9.75 inches provenance: private collection, England condition: very good and sound condit...

Category

20th Century Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Ballpoint Pen, Gouache

French Vintage Framed Anatomical Sketch
French Vintage Framed Anatomical Sketch

French Vintage Framed Anatomical Sketch

$595

H 19.75 in W 15.25 in D 0.5 in

French Vintage Framed Anatomical Sketch

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

France, it has been recently professionally framed in a quality silver frame with black edges. UV

Category

20th Century French Other Drawings

Materials

Paper

French Vintage Framed Anatomical Sketch
French Vintage Framed Anatomical Sketch

French Vintage Framed Anatomical Sketch

$595

H 19.75 in W 15.25 in D 0.5 in

French Vintage Framed Anatomical Sketch

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

France, it has been recently professionally framed in a quality silver frame with black edges. UV

Category

20th Century French Other Drawings

Materials

Paper

French Vintage Framed Anatomical Sketch
French Vintage Framed Anatomical Sketch

French Vintage Framed Anatomical Sketch

$595

H 19.75 in W 15.25 in D 0.5 in

French Vintage Framed Anatomical Sketch

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

France, it has been recently professionally framed in a quality silver frame with black edges. UV

Category

20th Century French Other Drawings

Materials

Paper

French Vintage Framed Anatomical Sketch
French Vintage Framed Anatomical Sketch

French Vintage Framed Anatomical Sketch

$595

H 19.75 in W 15.25 in D 0.5 in

French Vintage Framed Anatomical Sketch

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

France, it has been recently professionally framed in a quality silver frame with black edges. UV

Category

20th Century French Other Drawings

Materials

Paper

French Vintage Framed Anatomical Sketch
French Vintage Framed Anatomical Sketch

French Vintage Framed Anatomical Sketch

$595

H 19.75 in W 15.25 in D 0.5 in

French Vintage Framed Anatomical Sketch

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

France, it has been recently professionally framed in a quality silver frame with black edges. UV

Category

20th Century French Other Drawings

Materials

Paper

French Vintage Framed Anatomical Sketch
French Vintage Framed Anatomical Sketch

French Vintage Framed Anatomical Sketch

$595

H 19.75 in W 15.25 in D 0.5 in

French Vintage Framed Anatomical Sketch

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

France, it has been recently professionally framed in a quality silver frame with black edges. UV

Category

20th Century French Other Drawings

Materials

Paper

French Vintage Framed Anatomical Sketch
French Vintage Framed Anatomical Sketch

French Vintage Framed Anatomical Sketch

$595

H 19.75 in W 15.25 in D 0.5 in

French Vintage Framed Anatomical Sketch

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

France, it has been recently professionally framed in a quality silver frame with black edges. UV

Category

20th Century French Other Drawings

Materials

Paper

French Vintage Framed Anatomical Sketch
French Vintage Framed Anatomical Sketch

French Vintage Framed Anatomical Sketch

$595

H 19.75 in W 15.25 in D 0.5 in

French Vintage Framed Anatomical Sketch

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

France, it has been recently professionally framed in a quality silver frame with black edges. UV

Category

20th Century French Other Drawings

Materials

Paper

French Vintage Framed Charcoal Sketch
French Vintage Framed Charcoal Sketch

French Vintage Framed Charcoal Sketch

$695

H 26.88 in W 19.38 in D 1 in

French Vintage Framed Charcoal Sketch

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

bottom right hand corner. Purchased in France, it has been recently professionally framed in a quality

Category

20th Century French Other Drawings

Materials

Glass, Paper

French Fashion Sketch - Ballerina Dress
French Fashion Sketch - Ballerina Dress

French Fashion Sketch - Ballerina Dress

Located in Houston, TX

Delightful gouache fashion sketch of a ballerina style dress in a deep forest green. Fabric swatch

Category

1980s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gouache, Paper

Mid Century French Pencil Sketch Fashionable Sketches of Figures and Accessories
Mid Century French Pencil Sketch Fashionable Sketches of Figures and Accessories

Mid Century French Pencil Sketch Fashionable Sketches of Figures and Accessories

By Josine Vignon

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Mid Century French Portrait Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) Medium: Pencil/ charcoal /watercolour

Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Charcoal, Pencil, Watercolor

French Vintage Framed Pen Sketch on Paper
French Vintage Framed Pen Sketch on Paper

French Vintage Framed Pen Sketch on Paper

$125

H 16.75 in W 12 in D 0.75 in

French Vintage Framed Pen Sketch on Paper

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

French vintage pen and ink drawing on paper of a youthful boy with gamine features such as a

Category

20th Century French Other Drawings

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

French Fashion Sketch - Red Wrap Dress
French Fashion Sketch - Red Wrap Dress

French Fashion Sketch - Red Wrap Dress

$275

H 24 in W 18 in D 0.1 in

French Fashion Sketch - Red Wrap Dress

Located in Houston, TX

Bold French gouache fashion sketch of a flowing wrap dress in deep red with floral detailing

Category

1980s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gouache, Paper

Fashion Sketch by Ginette Roger, France, 1940's
Fashion Sketch by Ginette Roger, France, 1940's

Fashion Sketch by Ginette Roger, France, 1940's

Located in Austin, TX

Gouache on paper fashion sketch by Ginette Roger, in new custom gilt frame. France, 1940's

Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Paper

Fashion Sketch by Ginette Roger, France, 1940's
Fashion Sketch by Ginette Roger, France, 1940's

Fashion Sketch by Ginette Roger, France, 1940's

Located in Austin, TX

Gouache on paper fashion sketch by Ginette Roger, in new custom gilt frame. France, 1940's

Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Paper

Fashion Sketch by Ginette Roger, France, 1940's
Fashion Sketch by Ginette Roger, France, 1940's

Fashion Sketch by Ginette Roger, France, 1940's

Located in Austin, TX

Gouache on paper fashion sketch by Ginette Roger, in new custom gilt frame. France, 1940's

Category

Vintage 1940s French Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Paper

French Impressionist Nude Female Figures Pencil Sketch
French Impressionist Nude Female Figures Pencil Sketch

French Impressionist Nude Female Figures Pencil Sketch

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Female Figures by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below provenance stamp to the back

Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Nude Paintings

Materials

Color Pencil

French Impressionist Watercolour Landscape Parisian Bridge Sketch
French Impressionist Watercolour Landscape Parisian Bridge Sketch

French Impressionist Watercolour Landscape Parisian Bridge Sketch

By Maurice Mazeilie

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

"Landscape" by Maurice Mazeilie (French) watercolour painting on artist paper, unframed painting

Category

20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

French Fashion Sketch - Fur Trimmed Evening Dress
French Fashion Sketch - Fur Trimmed Evening Dress

French Fashion Sketch - Fur Trimmed Evening Dress

Located in Houston, TX

Unique pencil and gouache fashion sketch of a slim and flowing blue evening dress trimmed in white

Category

1930s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gouache, Paper, Pencil

Mid Century French Illustration Sketches - blue square
Mid Century French Illustration Sketches - blue square

Mid Century French Illustration Sketches - blue square

By Josine Vignon

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Abstract by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) pastel/watercolor on paper, unframed painting: 13 x

Category

Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil Pastel, Watercolor

Artist Sketching Seated Figure Study French Modernist Watercolor
Artist Sketching Seated Figure Study French Modernist Watercolor

Artist Sketching Seated Figure Study French Modernist Watercolor

By Pierre Neveu

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Title: Artist Sketching Seated Figure Study French Modernist Watercolor Artist: Pierre Neveu

Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Rene Leroy, French Contemporary Modernist Painting, Portrait Sketch
Rene Leroy, French Contemporary Modernist Painting, Portrait Sketch

Rene Leroy, French Contemporary Modernist Painting, Portrait Sketch

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Artist/ School: Rene Leroy (French b. 1932) Title: Figurative sketch of figure Medium: oil

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

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Architect's Sketch - Framed - France - 19th Century
Architect's Sketch - Framed - France - 19th Century

Architect's Sketch - Framed - France - 19th Century

Unavailable

H 28.94 in W 1.38 in D 20.87 in

Architect's Sketch - Framed - France - 19th Century

Located in CANNES, FR

"Architect's Sketch - Framed - France - 19th Century " Old architect's sketch, representing the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Drawings

Materials

Paper

JEAN COCTEAU costume sketch
JEAN COCTEAU costume sketch

JEAN COCTEAU costume sketch

Unavailable

H 20.5 in W 18 in

JEAN COCTEAU costume sketch

By Jean Cocteau

Located in Summerland, CA

Pen on tracing paper sketch for a costume in "The Infernal Machine", circa 1935, signed lower right

Category

Vintage 1930s French Drawings

Hand-Colored Sketch of an Old French Man - Homme de Guemene
Hand-Colored Sketch of an Old French Man - Homme de Guemene

Hand-Colored Sketch of an Old French Man - Homme de Guemene

Located in Atlanta, GA

Hand-Colored Sketch of an Old French Man- Hand-Painted - Homme de Guemene (Morbihan) - Galerie

Category

Antique 19th Century French Drawings

Sketch of a dandy portrait
Sketch of a dandy portrait

Sketch of a dandy portrait, circa 1840

Unavailable

H 8.27 in W 8.08 in

Sketch of a dandy portrait

Located in BELEYMAS, FR

French school circa 1840 Sketch of a dandy portrait Oil on canvas mounted on cardboard H. 21 cm; L

Category

1830s French School Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Dancers    colored  sketches on paper
Dancers    colored  sketches on paper

Dancers colored sketches on paper

Unavailable

H 5.5 in W 8 in

Dancers colored sketches on paper

Located in Santa Monica, CA

colored sketches of dancers with burl-eye maple frame

Category

20th Century French Prints

Sketch Big Contemporary Wall Light
Sketch Big Contemporary Wall Light

Sketch Big Contemporary Wall Light

Unavailable

H 26.78 in W 36.23 in D 5.91 in

Sketch Big Contemporary Wall Light

Located in London, GB

Art et Floritude and the Movimento collective collaborated to create this unique light piece. Movimento combined their deep understanding of Art et Floritude’s traditional know-how a...

Category

2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Sketch Small Contemporary Wall Light
Sketch Small Contemporary Wall Light

Sketch Small Contemporary Wall Light

Unavailable

H 5.91 in W 36.23 in D 5.91 in

Sketch Small Contemporary Wall Light

Located in London, GB

Art et Floritude and the Movimento collective collaborated to create this unique light piece. Movimento combined their deep understanding of Art et Floritude’s traditional know-how a...

Category

2010s French Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

"Bonnard Dessins"  Original French Gallery Exhibition Poster 1970s Nude Sketch

"Bonnard Dessins" Original French Gallery Exhibition Poster 1970s Nude Sketch

By (after) Pierre Bonnard

Located in Boston, MA

A lovely exhibition poster for a 1972 show of Bonnard's drawings at Galerie Claude Bernard in Paris. In excellent condition. This is a vintage poster and is guaranteed to be origin...

Category

1970s Post-Impressionist Prints and Multiples

Materials

Offset

Vintage Haute Couture Christian Dior Fashion Sketch

Vintage Haute Couture Christian Dior Fashion Sketch

Unavailable

H 15 in W 12 in D 1.25 in

Vintage Haute Couture Christian Dior Fashion Sketch

By Christian Dior

Located in New York, NY

Vintage haute couture fashion sketch from Christian Dior whilst under creative direction of

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Decorative Art

Vintage Haute Couture Christian Dior Fashion Sketch

Vintage Haute Couture Christian Dior Fashion Sketch

Unavailable

H 15 in W 12 in D 1.25 in

Vintage Haute Couture Christian Dior Fashion Sketch

By Christian Dior

Located in New York, NY

Vintage haute couture fashion sketch from Christian Dior whilst under creative direction of

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Drawings

Materials

Fabric, Gouache, Paper

Vintage Haute Couture Christian Dior Fashion Sketch

Vintage Haute Couture Christian Dior Fashion Sketch

Unavailable

H 15 in W 12 in D 1.25 in

Vintage Haute Couture Christian Dior Fashion Sketch

By Christian Dior

Located in New York, NY

Vintage haute couture fashion sketch from Christian Dior whilst under creative direction of

Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Fabric, Gouache, Paper

Vintage Haute Couture Christian Dior Fashion Sketch

Vintage Haute Couture Christian Dior Fashion Sketch

Unavailable

H 15 in W 12 in D 1.25 in

Vintage Haute Couture Christian Dior Fashion Sketch

By Christian Dior

Located in New York, NY

Vintage haute couture fashion sketch from Christian Dior whilst under creative direction of

Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Fabric, Gouache, Paper

Vintage Haute Couture Christian Dior Fashion Sketch

Vintage Haute Couture Christian Dior Fashion Sketch

Unavailable

H 15 in W 12 in D 1.25 in

Vintage Haute Couture Christian Dior Fashion Sketch

By Christian Dior

Located in New York, NY

Vintage haute couture fashion sketch from Christian Dior whilst under creative direction of

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Fabric, Gouache, Paper

Vintage Haute Couture Christian Dior Fashion Sketch

Vintage Haute Couture Christian Dior Fashion Sketch

Unavailable

H 15 in W 12 in D 1.25 in

Vintage Haute Couture Christian Dior Fashion Sketch

By Christian Dior

Located in New York, NY

Vintage haute couture fashion sketch from Christian Dior whilst under creative direction of

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Fabric, Gouache, Paper

Vintage Haute Couture Christian Dior Fashion Sketch

Vintage Haute Couture Christian Dior Fashion Sketch

Unavailable

H 15 in W 12 in D 1.25 in

Vintage Haute Couture Christian Dior Fashion Sketch

By Christian Dior

Located in New York, NY

Vintage haute couture fashion sketch from Christian Dior whilst under creative direction of

Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Fabric, Gouache, Paper

Vintage Haute Couture Christian Dior Fashion Sketch

Vintage Haute Couture Christian Dior Fashion Sketch

Unavailable

H 15 in W 12 in D 1.25 in

Vintage Haute Couture Christian Dior Fashion Sketch

By Christian Dior

Located in New York, NY

Vintage haute couture fashion sketch from Christian Dior whilst under creative direction of

Category

Vintage 1970s French Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Fabric, Gouache, Paper

Framed Pencil Sketch from the Beaux Arts School
Framed Pencil Sketch from the Beaux Arts School

Framed Pencil Sketch from the Beaux Arts School

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful framed pencil sketch from an unknown Beaux Arts Student.

Category

20th Century French Drawings

Sketch of the Battle of Hanau
Sketch of the Battle of Hanau

Sketch of the Battle of Hanau

By Émile Jean-Horace Vernet

Located in Greven, DE

onto French soil to recover and face the invasion of France. The sketch depends on the painting. Thus

Category

Early 19th Century Old Masters Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Hermes Visionaire No. 32 Travel Photo Art Sketch Book Rare
Hermes Visionaire No. 32 Travel Photo Art Sketch Book Rare

Hermes Visionaire No. 32 Travel Photo Art Sketch Book Rare

By Hermès

Located in Hiroshima City, JP

. Limited Edition : 1329 / 3500 Made in France Measurements: 9.1 x 7.1 inches

Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Wallets and Small Accessories

Vintage Balmain Silk Scarf w/ Original Box - Rare - Vintage
Vintage Balmain Silk Scarf w/ Original Box - Rare - Vintage

Vintage Balmain Silk Scarf w/ Original Box - Rare - Vintage

By Balmain

Located in Boca Raton, FL

depiction of sketches of French soldiers. The scarf is comprised of colors of silver, pink, blue, orange and

Category

20th Century French Scarves

Sonia Rykiel

Tony ViramontesSonia Rykiel, 1985

Unavailable

H 25.6 in W 19.69 in

Sonia Rykiel

By Tony Viramontes

Located in US

incarnation of French Chic. In this sketch for Rykiel Viramontes energy explodes not only in his sense of line

Sonia Rykiel

Tony ViramontesSonia Rykiel, 1985

Unavailable

H 25.6 in W 19.69 in

Sonia Rykiel

By Tony Viramontes

Located in US

incarnation of French Chic. In this sketch for Rykiel Viramontes energy explodes not only in his sense of line

Fountain and Cypress Trees in Monterey, California

Fountain and Cypress Trees in Monterey, California

By Ernest Peixotto

Located in Graton, CA

Doucet. Several years were spent touring and sketching the French countryside. He exhibited in many Paris

Category

Late 19th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Old Port of Marseille
Old Port of Marseille

Robert Charles MolsOld Port of Marseille, circa 1880

Unavailable

H 16.15 in W 25.99 in D 1.58 in

Old Port of Marseille

By Robert Charles Mols

Located in Paris, FR

Tsar Nicholas II arrived in France, Mols was assigned to Cherbourg to make sketches of the French

Category

19th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Staubbach Falls, Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland

Staubbach Falls, Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland

By Frederick A. Butman

Located in Graton, CA

audience. A trip was made to Europe where he sketched in France, the Pyranees, and Swiss Alps before

Category

19th Century American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Circus Workers

Albert GoldCircus Workers, 1939

Unavailable

H 19.5 in W 25.5 in

Circus Workers

By Albert Gold

Located in New York, NY

Albert Gold in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Gold spent many hours sketching on the streets and along

Category

1930s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Watercolor, Paper

Cabin in the High Sierras
Cabin in the High Sierras

Cabin in the High Sierras

By Frederick A. Butman

Located in Graton, CA

enthusiastic audience. A trip was made to Europe where he sketched in France, the Pyranees, and Swiss Alps

Category

19th Century Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Staubbach Falls

Staubbach Falls

By Frederick Butman

Located in Graton, CA

was made to Europe where he sketched in France, the Pyranees, and Swiss Alps before returning to San

Category

Mid-19th Century American Realist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

Assorted French Sketches By P Saint Sorny
Assorted French Sketches By P Saint Sorny

Assorted French Sketches By P Saint Sorny

Located in New York, NY

Five different sketchs by the artist P Saint Sorny. Each in a different vintage silver wood frame

Category

Vintage 1950s French Drawings

Romantic Elegantly Dressed Couple Mid Century French Sketch
Romantic Elegantly Dressed Couple Mid Century French Sketch

Romantic Elegantly Dressed Couple Mid Century French Sketch

By Josine Vignon

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Mid Century French Portrait Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) Medium: Pencil/ charcoal on artists

Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Charcoal, Pencil

French Fashion Pencil Sketch
French Fashion Pencil Sketch

French Fashion Pencil Sketch, 2011

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H 20 in W 16 in D 0.1 in

French Fashion Pencil Sketch

Located in Houston, TX

Original French fashion sketch in pencil of an avant-garde, form fitting gown, 2001. Original

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21st Century and Contemporary Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Paper, Pencil

French Pencil Sketch - 1920s Actress
French Pencil Sketch - 1920s Actress

French Pencil Sketch - 1920s Actress, 1922

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H 16 in W 12 in D 0.1 in

French Pencil Sketch - 1920s Actress

Located in Houston, TX

Lively pencil sketch of 20's era actress in profile by artist Pazzi, 1922. Titled lower right

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1920s Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

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French Vintage Framed Charcoal Bust Sketch
French Vintage Framed Charcoal Bust Sketch

French Vintage Framed Charcoal Bust Sketch

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H 26.88 in W 19.38 in D 1 in

French Vintage Framed Charcoal Bust Sketch

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

excerpt from a student’s sketchbook from the mid 20th century. Purchased in France, it has been recently

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French Vintage Framed Charcoal Bust Sketch
French Vintage Framed Charcoal Bust Sketch

French Vintage Framed Charcoal Bust Sketch

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H 26.88 in W 19.38 in D 1 in

French Vintage Framed Charcoal Bust Sketch

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

in the bottom right hand corner. Purchased in France, it has been recently professionally framed in a

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20th Century French Other Drawings

Materials

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