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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

Set of Three Mid-Century French Interior Design Sketches
Set of Three Mid-Century French Interior Design Sketches

Set of Three Mid-Century French Interior Design Sketches

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Set of three Mid-Century French interior design sketches or drawings.

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Drawings

Materials

Paper

French Baroque Altarpiece Architectural Sketch with Manuscript Approval, 1738
French Baroque Altarpiece Architectural Sketch with Manuscript Approval, 1738

French Baroque Altarpiece Architectural Sketch with Manuscript Approval, 1738

Located in Benalmadena, ES

Original 1738 working sketch for a French Baroque altarpiece, functioning as both an architectural

Category

Antique 1730s French Baroque Religious Items

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

Framed Sketch, Drawing ‘L’aumône’ 'Almsgiving' 19th French School
Framed Sketch, Drawing ‘L’aumône’ 'Almsgiving' 19th French School

Framed Sketch, Drawing ‘L’aumône’ 'Almsgiving' 19th French School

$1,485Sale Price|35% Off

H 5.91 in W 4.34 in D 1.19 in

Framed Sketch, Drawing ‘L’aumône’ 'Almsgiving' 19th French School

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

to offer it to a beggar. This painting echoes the symbolism of the sketch. 7 characters appear on the

Category

Antique 19th Century French Drawings

Materials

Paper, Crayon

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

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

20th Century French Expressionist Barn Landscape Pastel Sketch
20th Century French Expressionist Barn Landscape Pastel Sketch

20th Century French Expressionist Barn Landscape Pastel Sketch

By Akos Biro

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Barn Pastel Sketch by Akos Biro (Hungarian 1911-2002) pastel painting on artist paper, unframed

Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Landscape Paintings

Materials

Pastel

French Vintage Set of 9 Framed Figure-Study Sketches
French Vintage Set of 9 Framed Figure-Study Sketches

French Vintage Set of 9 Framed Figure-Study Sketches

$4,995 / set

H 15.25 in W 19.75 in D 1 in

French Vintage Set of 9 Framed Figure-Study Sketches

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This fantastic collection of 9 sketches were most likely composed in a figure study art class in

Category

20th Century French Other Drawings

Materials

Metal

Dark Skeleton and Armed Soldiers French Impressionist Sketch
Dark Skeleton and Armed Soldiers French Impressionist Sketch

Dark Skeleton and Armed Soldiers French Impressionist Sketch

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Dark Sketch signed by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below provenance stamp to the back

Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Pastel

Vintage French Fashion Sketch - Two Tone Dress Jacket
Vintage French Fashion Sketch - Two Tone Dress Jacket

Vintage French Fashion Sketch - Two Tone Dress Jacket

By Serge Matta

Located in Houston, TX

Vintage French watercolor and ink fashion sketch of a simple dress jacket in grey and white by

Category

1960s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Paper, Watercolor

French Impressionist Female Portrait Blue Pencil Sketch Drawing
French Impressionist Female Portrait Blue Pencil Sketch Drawing

French Impressionist Female Portrait Blue Pencil Sketch Drawing

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Color Pencil

French Impressionist Aloe Vera Plant Interior Pencil Sketch
French Impressionist Aloe Vera Plant Interior Pencil Sketch

French Impressionist Aloe Vera Plant Interior Pencil Sketch

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Aloe Vera Plant by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below provenance stamp to the back

Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Interior Paintings

Materials

Pencil

French Impressionist Posed Nude Female Figure Pencil Sketch
French Impressionist Posed Nude Female Figure Pencil Sketch

French Impressionist Posed Nude Female Figure Pencil Sketch

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Nude Paintings

Materials

Color Pencil

Mid Century French Illustration Sketch pink plant pot
Mid Century French Illustration Sketch pink plant pot

Mid Century French Illustration Sketch pink plant pot

By Josine Vignon

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The Flower Pot by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) signed pastel on paper, unframed painting: 19 x

Category

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

Materials

Pastel

Mid Century French Illustration Sketches Of Outdoor Wildlife
Mid Century French Illustration Sketches Of Outdoor Wildlife

Mid Century French Illustration Sketches Of Outdoor Wildlife

By Josine Vignon

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Wildlife by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) signed pastel/watercolor on paper, unframed painting

Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil Pastel, Watercolor

Nursing Mother Sketch
Nursing Mother Sketch

Nursing Mother Sketch

Located in Austin, TX

. His summers were spent in Holland, Italy, and France, exploring the museums and sketching and painting

Category

1940s Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Archival Paper, Pencil

Vintage French Impressionist Oil Sketch, Figure in Garden Hammock
Vintage French Impressionist Oil Sketch, Figure in Garden Hammock

Vintage French Impressionist Oil Sketch, Figure in Garden Hammock

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Artist/ School: French School, 20th century Title: Sketch of a figure reclining in a garden

Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

1930's French Portrait Sketch of a Lady, Listed French painter
1930's French Portrait Sketch of a Lady, Listed French painter

1930's French Portrait Sketch of a Lady, Listed French painter

By Leon Launay

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

"Portrait of a Lady" by Leon Launay (French 1890-1956) charcoal portrait drawing on paper, unframed

Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Charcoal

Mid Century French Pencil Sketch Study of Fashionable Figures
Mid Century French Pencil Sketch Study of Fashionable Figures

Mid Century French Pencil Sketch Study of Fashionable Figures

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 Illustration Of Colourful Flower Wallpaper Sketch
Mid Century French Illustration Of Colourful Flower Wallpaper Sketch

Mid Century French Illustration Of Colourful Flower Wallpaper Sketch

By Josine Vignon

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Wallpaper Sketch by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) pastel/watercolor paper, unframed painting

Category

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

Materials

Oil Pastel, Watercolor

Mid Century French Illustration Sketches Of Bright Flower Types
Mid Century French Illustration Sketches Of Bright Flower Types

Mid Century French Illustration Sketches Of Bright Flower Types

By Josine Vignon

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Flower Sketches by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) signed pastel/watercolor on paper, unframed

Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil Pastel, Watercolor

Mid Century French Illustration Sketches Of Different Colorful Birds
Mid Century French Illustration Sketches Of Different Colorful Birds

Mid Century French Illustration Sketches Of Different Colorful Birds

By Josine Vignon

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Bird Sketches by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) signed pastel/watercolor on paper, unframed

Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil Pastel, Watercolor

1960's Original French Pastel Sketch Reclining Nude Study
1960's Original French Pastel Sketch Reclining Nude Study

1960's Original French Pastel Sketch Reclining Nude Study

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Portrait of a Nude Lady French School, circa 1960's chalk and pastel on artists paper, unframed

Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Nude Paintings

Materials

Chalk, Pastel

1960's Original French Pastel Sketch Standing Nude Portrait
1960's Original French Pastel Sketch Standing Nude Portrait

1960's Original French Pastel Sketch Standing Nude Portrait

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Portrait of a Nude Lady French School, circa 1960's signed chalk and pastel on artists paper

Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Nude Paintings

Materials

Chalk, Pastel

Mid Century French Illustration Sketch Of Tortoise Style Wallpaper
Mid Century French Illustration Sketch Of Tortoise Style Wallpaper

Mid Century French Illustration Sketch Of Tortoise Style Wallpaper

By Josine Vignon

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Tortoise Wallapaper by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) pastel/watercolor on paper, unframed

Category

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

Materials

Oil Pastel, Watercolor

Mid Century French Colorful Illustration Sketches Of Different Fruits
Mid Century French Colorful Illustration Sketches Of Different Fruits

Mid Century French Colorful Illustration Sketches Of Different Fruits

By Josine Vignon

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Fruit Medley by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) signed pastel/watercolor on paper, unframed

Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil Pastel, Watercolor

Mid Century French Illustration Sketches Of Colorful Jug Designs
Mid Century French Illustration Sketches Of Colorful Jug Designs

Mid Century French Illustration Sketches Of Colorful Jug Designs

By Josine Vignon

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Designs by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) signed pastel/watercolor on paper, unframed painting

Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil Pastel, Watercolor

Set of five watercolour sketches
Set of five watercolour sketches

Set of five watercolour sketches

$1,863Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 18 in W 15 in D 1 in

Set of five watercolour sketches

Located in Cheshire, GB

Set of five watercolour sketches by Eugene Leliepvre depicting mounted military figures encased in

Category

Early 20th Century French Drawings

Materials

Paper

Set of 3 Charcoal Sketch Boards of Men, Art Deco, France, 1924
Set of 3 Charcoal Sketch Boards of Men, Art Deco, France, 1924

Set of 3 Charcoal Sketch Boards of Men, Art Deco, France, 1924

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Set of three charcoal sketch boards of men – 1924 A rare series of three charcoal studies of men

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Drawings

Materials

Paper

Mid Century French Ink Sketches of Women in Elegant Attire
Mid Century French Ink Sketches of Women in Elegant Attire

Mid Century French Ink Sketches of Women in Elegant Attire

By Josine Vignon

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Title: Mid Century French Ink Sketches of Women in Elegant Attire Artist: Josine Vignon (French

Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Ink

Mid Century French Ink Sketches of Women in Various Poses
Mid Century French Ink Sketches of Women in Various Poses

Mid Century French Ink Sketches of Women in Various Poses

By Josine Vignon

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Title: Mid Century French Ink Sketches of Women in Various Poses Artist: Josine Vignon (French

Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Ink

Mid 20th century French Original Line Drawing sketch Portrait Female
Mid 20th century French Original Line Drawing sketch Portrait Female

Mid 20th century French Original Line Drawing sketch Portrait Female

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Portrait sketch original drawing by Jean-Paul LE VERRIER (1922-1996) studio stamped ink on paper

Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink

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On 1stDibs, there are several options of french sketches available for sale. Browse a selection of Impressionist, Contemporary or Post-War versions of these works for sale today — there are 33 Impressionist, 2 Contemporary, 1 Old Masters and 1 Post-War examples available. There are many variations of these items available, from those made as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add a french sketches that pops against an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include that feature elements of gray, brown, beige, orange and more. Emile Cagniart, Jean Patou, Pierre Balmain, Maurice Porte and Jacques-Eugene Feyen took a thoughtful approach to this subject that are worth considering. Each of these unique pieces was handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in ink, paper and paint.

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