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MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
Watercolor on Paper Depicting a Still Life by Evelyne Luez, 20th Century.
Watercolor on Paper Depicting a Still Life by Evelyne Luez, 20th Century.

Watercolor on Paper Depicting a Still Life by Evelyne Luez, 20th Century.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Watercolor on paper depicting a still life by Evelyne Luez, 20th century. 20th-century watercolor depicting a still life with a watermelon by Evelyne Luez, framed. H: 31 cm, W: 40 c...

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20th Century French Modern Drawings

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Canvas

Large Drawing on Canvas by Evelyne Luez, Depicting a Young Woman Wearing a Hat.
Large Drawing on Canvas by Evelyne Luez, Depicting a Young Woman Wearing a Hat.

Large Drawing on Canvas by Evelyne Luez, Depicting a Young Woman Wearing a Hat.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Large drawing on canvas by Evelyne Luez, depicting a young woman wearing a hat. 20th-century drawing on canvas, depicting a young woman wearing a hat by Evelyne Luez. H: 100 cm, W: ...

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20th Century French Modern Drawings

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Canvas

Contemporary artwork Watercolour #02 by Edi Dubien
Contemporary artwork Watercolour #02 by Edi Dubien

Contemporary artwork Watercolour #02 by Edi Dubien

Located in Paddington, NSW

Edi Dubien (b. 1963, Issy-les-Moulineaux) is a French self-taught artist renowned for his evocative works that explore themes of identity, childhood, and the relationship between hum...

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2010s French Modern Drawings

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Paper

Italian modern leather sheet with hand drawing, 1950-1990s
Italian modern leather sheet with hand drawing, 1950-1990s

Italian modern leather sheet with hand drawing, 1950-1990s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern leather sheet with hand drawing, 1950-1990s Rectangular brown leather sheet, engraved with a hand and lines for reading the hand. Second half of the 20th century. Fair...

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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Drawings

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Leather

Shiryu Morita 'Ki-Return' Sumi Ink on Paper Calligraphic Drawing
Shiryu Morita 'Ki-Return' Sumi Ink on Paper Calligraphic Drawing

Shiryu Morita 'Ki-Return' Sumi Ink on Paper Calligraphic Drawing

By Shiryu Morita

Located in Sharon, CT

Important work by this founding member of the Bokujin group. Signed lower right with the artists seal. Measures: 21" x 14".

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1960s Japanese Vintage Modern Drawings

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Paper

View of Central Park Watercolor by John Vander Bilt C1935
View of Central Park Watercolor by John Vander Bilt C1935

View of Central Park Watercolor by John Vander Bilt C1935

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Nice original watercolor of a footbridge over a pond in Central Park NYC. Skyscrapers of the day in the background. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear, needs a new mat....

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1930s American Vintage Modern Drawings

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Paint, Paper, Glass, Hardwood

Lithograph, EA, Artist’s Proof, by Michel Modde, 20th Century.
Lithograph, EA, Artist’s Proof, by Michel Modde, 20th Century.

Lithograph, EA, Artist’s Proof, by Michel Modde, 20th Century.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Lithograph, EA, artist’s proof, by Michel Modde, 20th century. 20th-century lithograph by Michel Modde, “Les Poissons” (The Fish), E.A., artist’s proof. H: 39.5 cm, W: 51.5 cm, D: 0...

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Late 20th Century French Modern Drawings

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Paper

Robert Freiman, 1956, "Third Avenue at 57th Street"
Robert Freiman, 1956, "Third Avenue at 57th Street"

Robert Freiman, 1956, "Third Avenue at 57th Street"

By Robert Freiman

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A wonderful Robert Freiman watercolor, from 1956, entitled " Third Avenue at 57th Street". Robert J Freiman (b. 1917 - d. 1991), deaf from birth, was born in New York City and attended the Lexington School for the Deaf. He studied art at the National Academy of Design, Pratt Institute, the Art Students League, the Parsons School of Design, and, in Paris, at the Ecole des Beaux Arts. Freiman’s spectrum of styles evolved considerably over the course of his long career, ranging from early portraiture and realistic landscape to mixed-media works using watercolor, acrylic, and pen. He was a regular exhibitor at the Sidewalk Art...

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1950s American Vintage Modern Drawings

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Watercolor

Scandinavian artist. Chalk on board. Geometric abstract composition. 1960s/70s
Scandinavian artist. Chalk on board. Geometric abstract composition. 1960s/70s

Scandinavian artist. Chalk on board. Geometric abstract composition. 1960s/70s

Located in København, Copenhagen

Scandinavian artist Geometric abstract composition. Chalk on board, behind glass. A geometric-abstract work executed in colored chalk, where clear fields of blue, red, purple, and b...

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1960s Scandinavian Vintage Modern Drawings

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Other

French Mid-Century Modern Framed Architectural Rendering
French Mid-Century Modern Framed Architectural Rendering

French Mid-Century Modern Framed Architectural Rendering

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

French vintage (circa 1980) hand-drawn and colored rendering of a proposed cultural center with pedestrian plaza. The modern/postmodern style is a visually exciting series of archite...

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Late 20th Century French Modern Drawings

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Paper

Jörn Stender, Danish artist. Pastel on paper. Two country scenes with houses
Jörn Stender, Danish artist. Pastel on paper. Two country scenes with houses

Jörn Stender, Danish artist. Pastel on paper. Two country scenes with houses

Located in København, Copenhagen

Jörn Stender, Danish artist. Pastel on paper. Two country scenes with houses from the Faroe Islands. June 1996. Signed and dated in pencil. Perfect condition. Dimensions for each: 19...

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1990s Danish Modern Drawings

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Other

Pair of Abstract Collagen Brown-Black Monogrammed and Dated Norbert Krabbe, 1997
Pair of Abstract Collagen Brown-Black Monogrammed and Dated Norbert Krabbe, 1997

Pair of Abstract Collagen Brown-Black Monogrammed and Dated Norbert Krabbe, 1997

Located in Salzburg, AT

Pair of collages monogrammed and dated Norbert Krabbe 1997. Handmade frame, mounted as in the showcase. Norbert Krabbe (1951 Demmin, lives since 2005 in Koserow) is an artistic aut...

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1990s German Modern Drawings

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Wood, Paper, Glass

Landscape Drawing by Paul de Pignol, Charcoal on Paper, 2022
Landscape Drawing by Paul de Pignol, Charcoal on Paper, 2022

Landscape Drawing by Paul de Pignol, Charcoal on Paper, 2022

Located in PARIS, FR

Born in Toulouse in 1965, Paul de Pignol studied at the Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris in the painting studio of Pierre Carron. He lives and works between Paris a...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Drawings

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Paper, Crayon

Wayne Benter Jung, Fashion Sketch of Josephine Baker,  Post WWII
Wayne Benter Jung, Fashion Sketch of Josephine Baker,  Post WWII

Wayne Benter Jung, Fashion Sketch of Josephine Baker, Post WWII

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Wayne Benter Jung, Fashion Sketch of Josephine Baker, Post WWII Gouache and ink on paper, 7.5" x 9.5" (sight), silver lacquered frame 11" x 9", circa late 1940s This vibrant fashion illustration represents Josephine Baker, the American-born dancer, singer, and actress whose international fame made her one of the most recognizable icons of the 20th century. Although often associated with her Parisian rise during the 1920s Jazz Age, Baker continued to embody glamour and modernity well into the 1940s and beyond, performing throughout wartime Europe, assisting the French Resistance, and reinventing her stage image for postwar audiences. The sketch, executed by Wayne Benter Jung (1919–2003), reflects this later phase of Baker’s career. Jung, a Wisconsin-born artist who studied at the Layton School of Art in Milwaukee and served in WWII, turned to fashion and theatrical design during his early postwar years. His work often balanced fine art, interior decoration, and fashion, situating him within the larger mid-century American dialogue between commercial design and artistic practice. Fashion Analysis The gown depicted here is emblematic of late 1940s fashion sensibilities: Silhouette: The tightly belted waist and elongated column form anticipate the couture revolution inaugurated by Christian Dior’s New Look...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Drawings

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Paper, Lacquer

Framed Surrealistic Drawing by Pedro Friedeberg
Framed Surrealistic Drawing by Pedro Friedeberg

Framed Surrealistic Drawing by Pedro Friedeberg

By Pedro Friedeberg

Located in Atlanta, GA

Artist: Pedro Friedeberg (Mexican, 1936-) Title:Le Tombeau D'Hemingway Year: 1963 Medium: Ink and watercolor on paper: Size: 14 3/4 x 19 1/2 plus 3 inch frame Mark: upper lef...

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1960s Mexican Vintage Modern Drawings

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Paper

Horse Pastel Painting by Leslie Charlotte Benenson
Horse Pastel Painting by Leslie Charlotte Benenson

Horse Pastel Painting by Leslie Charlotte Benenson

Located in Downingtown, PA

The Equestrian Eye: Original Pastel of a Stallion by Leslie Charlotte Benenson Dated May 16, 1986 This beautifully rendered original pastel is another remarkable addition from our c...

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1980s English Vintage Modern Drawings

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Paper

Framed Tempera on Paper Picapedrero Signed Diego Rivera with Paperwork
Framed Tempera on Paper Picapedrero Signed Diego Rivera with Paperwork

Framed Tempera on Paper Picapedrero Signed Diego Rivera with Paperwork

By Diego Rivera

Located in Atlanta, GA

Artist: Diego Rivera (Mexican; 1886-1957) Title: Picapedrero Medium: Temera on Paper Year: 1946 Image size: 15.25" x 10.75" Presented in a black carved wood frame. A framed drawing o...

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1940s Mexican Vintage Modern Drawings

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Paper, Wood

René Leroy, French Artist, Pastel on Paper, Dated 1989
René Leroy, French Artist, Pastel on Paper, Dated 1989

René Leroy, French Artist, Pastel on Paper, Dated 1989

Located in København, Copenhagen

René Leroy (b. 1931), French artist. Pastel on paper. Dated 1989. Visible dimensions: 15 x 10 cm. Total dimensions: 24 x 18 cm. In excellent condition. Signed and dated.

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1980s French Vintage Modern Drawings

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Paper

Drawing by Manuel Viana, Lithography in Black and White, Limited Edition 1970s
Drawing by Manuel Viana, Lithography in Black and White, Limited Edition 1970s

Drawing by Manuel Viana, Lithography in Black and White, Limited Edition 1970s

By Manuel Viana

Located in Salzburg, AT

Drawing by Manuel Viana, lithography in black and white, limited edition 135/300 signed Handcrafted wooden frame with white gilt decoration, non-reflecting glass Biography: The art...

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1970s French Vintage Modern Drawings

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Glass, Wood, Crayon

Original Pen & Pencil Drawing Finn Juhl, 1952
Original Pen & Pencil Drawing Finn Juhl, 1952

Original Pen & Pencil Drawing Finn Juhl, 1952

By Finn Juhl

Located in London, GB

This is an example of a hand-drawn scaled drawing of the ‘Top of New Dining Table (DRW.79)’, 17th December 1952. The drawings depicts the top view of what seems to be a ‘simplified’ version of Finn Juhl’s Silver Table, or more commonly known as the ‘Judas Table...

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1950s Danish Vintage Modern Drawings

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Paper

Still Life, Pastel on Paper, Carl Gunnar von Gegerfelt ( 1926 - 2012)
Still Life, Pastel on Paper, Carl Gunnar von Gegerfelt ( 1926 - 2012)

Still Life, Pastel on Paper, Carl Gunnar von Gegerfelt ( 1926 - 2012)

Located in Surbiton, GB

A still life, pastel on paper by Swedish artist Carl Gunnar von Gegerfelt ( 1926 - 2012), depicting a pair on decanters on a garden table. Mounted and framed in white washed wood. ...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Modern Drawings

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Paper

Van Day Truex Ink Wash and Watercolor Self-Portrait, circa 1945
Van Day Truex Ink Wash and Watercolor Self-Portrait, circa 1945

Van Day Truex Ink Wash and Watercolor Self-Portrait, circa 1945

By Van Day Truex

Located in Kinderhook, NY

A unique and original circa 1945 self-portrait by the legendary designer Van Day Truex painted in black ink, ink wash, and watercolor on celadon green wa...

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Mid-20th Century Modern Drawings

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Plexiglass, Wood, Paint, Paper

Original Ink & Watercolor Architectural Painting by Louis De Moll
Original Ink & Watercolor Architectural Painting by Louis De Moll

Original Ink & Watercolor Architectural Painting by Louis De Moll

Located in West Chester, PA

Original Ink Drawing & Watercolor Architectural Painting by American Architect Louis De Moll of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Matted to approximately 37.5” wide x 14” tall Wear to fram...

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Late 20th Century American Modern Drawings

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Metal

Untitled  Late 20th C. Charron Abstract Illustration, Signed and Dated
Untitled  Late 20th C. Charron Abstract Illustration, Signed and Dated

Untitled Late 20th C. Charron Abstract Illustration, Signed and Dated

Located in Dekalb, IL

Artist: Frédéric Charron (b. 1962) Date: 1999 Medium: Pastel and pencil on paper Style/Movement: Abstract Dimensions: 11.5" W x 15.5" H Additional Details: Rear translation: "For Bo...

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Late 20th Century French Modern Drawings

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Paper

Large Original Drawing by Gio Ponti, 1952, Created for Touring Carrozzeria Milan
Large Original Drawing by Gio Ponti, 1952, Created for Touring Carrozzeria Milan

Large Original Drawing by Gio Ponti, 1952, Created for Touring Carrozzeria Milan

By Gio Ponti

Located in Dronten, NL

This large original drawing from 1952 highlights the creative brilliance of Gio Ponti, one of the most important figures in 20th-century design and architecture. Ponti’s hand is imme...

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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Drawings

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Paper

Pencil Sketch of Bull in the Ring on Paper
Pencil Sketch of Bull in the Ring on Paper

Pencil Sketch of Bull in the Ring on Paper

Located in New York, NY

Pencil Sketch of Bull in the Ring on Paper

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Late 20th Century North American Modern Drawings

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Paper

Figurative Composition with Mechanical Motifs, Pencil on Paper by Dusan Gakovic
Figurative Composition with Mechanical Motifs, Pencil on Paper by Dusan Gakovic

Figurative Composition with Mechanical Motifs, Pencil on Paper by Dusan Gakovic

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a highly intricate pencil drawing by Serbian artist Dušan Gaković, presenting a surreal and technically charged composition in which the human figure is...

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1970s Serbian Vintage Modern Drawings

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Wood, Paper

RUDOLPH BAUER Original abstract pencil drawing, 1930s
RUDOLPH BAUER Original abstract pencil drawing, 1930s

RUDOLPH BAUER Original abstract pencil drawing, 1930s

By Rudolf Bauer

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

A drawing of quiet defiance — Rudolf Bauer, a founding figure of European abstraction, working in secret with a stub of pencil on scavenged brown wrapping paper while held in a Gesta...

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20th Century German Modern Drawings

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Paper

Joe Bradley Etching, Untitled
Joe Bradley Etching, Untitled

Joe Bradley Etching, Untitled

Located in Long Island City, NY

Joe Bradley Etching, Untitled. This piece is signed, dated, and numbered to verso '21/100 Joe Bradley 18'. This work is number 21 from the edition of 100 published by Paupers Press, ...

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20th Century Modern Drawings

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Canvas, Wood

Abstract Ballpen Ink Drawing Signed Louise Bourgeois
Abstract Ballpen Ink Drawing Signed Louise Bourgeois

Abstract Ballpen Ink Drawing Signed Louise Bourgeois

By Louise Bourgeois

Located in Atlanta, GA

A ball pen abstract drawing on paper with its original mat (no frame) that is signed LB lower right and noted on the back with an attribution to Louise Bourgeois (1911-2010) and date...

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1950s American Vintage Modern Drawings

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Paper

Italian Modern Gray and Black Abstract Painting by Dova, 1980s
Italian Modern Gray and Black Abstract Painting by Dova, 1980s

Italian Modern Gray and Black Abstract Painting by Dova, 1980s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern shades of grey and black abstract painting by Dova with passpartout and wooden frame, 1980s Abstract painting in shades of grey, blue and black with white passpartout...

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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Drawings

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Wood, Paint

René Leroy, French Artist, Pastel on Paper, 1980s
René Leroy, French Artist, Pastel on Paper, 1980s

René Leroy, French Artist, Pastel on Paper, 1980s

Located in København, Copenhagen

René Leroy (b. 1931), French artist. Pastel on paper. 1980s. Visible dimensions: 15 x 10 cm. Total dimensions: 24 x 18 cm. In excellent condition. Signed.

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1980s French Vintage Modern Drawings

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Paper

Pair of 17th Century Pineapple Engravings
Pair of 17th Century Pineapple Engravings

Pair of 17th Century Pineapple Engravings

Located in Hawthorne, CA

Artist unknown for this pair of pineapple paintings from 17th century. Beautifully gilt-framed and matted.

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17th Century American Antique Modern Drawings

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Paper

Vintage Framed Pastel on Paper, Lyn Diefenbach Hyper-realistic Roses Composition
Vintage Framed Pastel on Paper, Lyn Diefenbach Hyper-realistic Roses Composition

Vintage Framed Pastel on Paper, Lyn Diefenbach Hyper-realistic Roses Composition

By Lyn Diefenbach

Located in Morristown, NJ

Lyn Diefenbach, Australian, b. 1957, "Pretty In Pink", signed "L. Dief" at lower right. A mesmerizing pastel painting by Lyn Diefenbach, celebrated for her masterful floral realis...

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Late 20th Century Australian Modern Drawings

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Framed Drawing by Mexican Artist José Luis Cuevas
Framed Drawing by Mexican Artist José Luis Cuevas

Framed Drawing by Mexican Artist José Luis Cuevas

By José Luis Cuevas

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pencil drawing on paper by José Luis Cuevas (Mexican, b.1934). Entitled "La Esperanza". The work is signed right center and dated 20 Dic. 60 lower right, Silvan Simon Gallery label and inscribed title verso. Sight is 11" by 8.5". With frame is 15" by 19". José Luis Cuevas was a prominent member of the Generación de la Ruptura (Breakaway Generation), who first challenged the then dominant Mexican muralism movement. He remains a distinguished and controversial artist who is known for depicting the darker side of life and the debasement of the human society with often shocking images. He is also known for being an advocate against creating art purely for commercial gain. Provenance: this group of the work on paper by Cuevas is from a collection purchased in 60s from Silvan Simone Gallery, Los Angles, CA. The The Silvan Simone Gallery was founded in 1958 by Silvan Simone, an former co-owner of the Florentine Gallery in Pacific Palisades. Between 1959 and 1967, the gallery showed artists such as Lee Mullican, Gordon Wagner...

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1960s Mexican Vintage Modern Drawings

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Paper

Untitled Ink Drawing on Paper, 1974, by Mark di Suvero
Untitled Ink Drawing on Paper, 1974, by Mark di Suvero

Untitled Ink Drawing on Paper, 1974, by Mark di Suvero

Located in Dallas, TX

This 1974 ink drawing on paper is by American sculptor Mark di Suvero (b. 1933). Early in his artistic career, working part time in construction, he was inspired by the raw material ...

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1970s American Vintage Modern Drawings

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Paper

Loló Soldevilla Signed Mixed Media on Paper, Framed
Loló Soldevilla Signed Mixed Media on Paper, Framed

Loló Soldevilla Signed Mixed Media on Paper, Framed

Located in Sarasota, FL

Original abstract mixed media. Triangles, circles and elongated rectangles in primary colors and black are arranged with a sense of movement or gears, set against a simple brown back...

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Mid-20th Century Modern Drawings

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Wood, Paper

Oil Pastel Sketch on Paper
Oil Pastel Sketch on Paper

Oil Pastel Sketch on Paper

$420Sale Price|71% Off

Oil Pastel Sketch on Paper

Located in New York, NY

Oil Pastel Sketch on Paper

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Late 20th Century North American Modern Drawings

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Paper

Amphoras and Mugs Watercolor, Modern Style, Signed, Italy, 1965
Amphoras and Mugs Watercolor, Modern Style, Signed, Italy, 1965

Amphoras and Mugs Watercolor, Modern Style, Signed, Italy, 1965

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

ST/724 - "Amphoras and mugs" : a modern taste for this beautiful unusual Italian watercolor signed ...Scribani and dated April 1965.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Drawings

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Paper

Drawing Figure d'Etoiles III, Charcoal on Paper, 2016, 93x64 cm without frame
Drawing Figure d'Etoiles III, Charcoal on Paper, 2016, 93x64 cm without frame

Drawing Figure d'Etoiles III, Charcoal on Paper, 2016, 93x64 cm without frame

Located in PARIS, FR

With Figure d'Étoiles III, Paul de Pignol offers a pencil composition rich in details and subtleties. The drawing plays on contrasts, rhythms and the interweaving of forms to create ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Drawings

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Paper

Six Signed and Dated Architectural Drawings, Italy, '40-'50
Six Signed and Dated Architectural Drawings, Italy, '40-'50

Six Signed and Dated Architectural Drawings, Italy, '40-'50

Located in Bruxelles, BE

Series of Six Architectural Drawings Italy, '40 - '50 Signed and dated "P. Sinisi" (between 1948 - 1951) Pencil on paper black frame 67 x 52 x 1.2 cm (with frame) 48 x 33.5 ...

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1950s Italian Vintage Modern Drawings

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Paper

Kerstin Jönsson, Sweden, Pastel on Paper, "Lilies in a Jug"
Kerstin Jönsson, Sweden, Pastel on Paper, "Lilies in a Jug"

Kerstin Jönsson, Sweden, Pastel on Paper, "Lilies in a Jug"

Located in København, Copenhagen

Kerstin Jönsson (1931-2000), Sweden. Pastel on paper. "Lilies in a jug". Dated 1975. Visible dimensions: 62 x 43 cm. Total dimensions: 74.5 x 55 cm The frame measures: 2 cm. Sign...

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1970s Swedish Vintage Modern Drawings

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Other

Vintage Framed Pastel on Paper, Lyn Diefenbach Hyper-realistic Peony Composition
Vintage Framed Pastel on Paper, Lyn Diefenbach Hyper-realistic Peony Composition

Vintage Framed Pastel on Paper, Lyn Diefenbach Hyper-realistic Peony Composition

By Lyn Diefenbach

Located in Morristown, NJ

Lyn Diefenbach, Australian, b. 1957, "Symphony of Light", signed "L. Dief" at lower right. A breathtaking pastel painting by acclaimed Australian artist Lyn Diefenbach, renowned f...

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Late 20th Century Australian Modern Drawings

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Glass, Wood, Paper

English 1920s Charcoal Life Drawing on Paper, Modern Style, Framed
English 1920s Charcoal Life Drawing on Paper, Modern Style, Framed

English 1920s Charcoal Life Drawing on Paper, Modern Style, Framed

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This framed charcoal study from 1920s England draws the viewer into an academic landscape where students at their easels concentrate on figure studies, using busts and torso models a...

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20th Century English Modern Drawings

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Paper

Guy Bourdin, Cat Drawing, Ink and Gouache on Paper, 1955
Guy Bourdin, Cat Drawing, Ink and Gouache on Paper, 1955

Guy Bourdin, Cat Drawing, Ink and Gouache on Paper, 1955

By Guy Bourdin

Located in CA, CA

During the early 1950s Guy Bourdin had established himself as an artist with the eye of a painter, working primarily on paper Bourdin created images containing fascinating stories and compositions. His early experimental work bridges the gap between Surrealism and his later photography which at the time was still in its infancy. This early cat drawing...

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1950s French Vintage Modern Drawings

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Paper

Mary Jane Bigler (American 1909 - 1995) Sumi Ink Drawing of a Rooster
Mary Jane Bigler (American 1909 - 1995) Sumi Ink Drawing of a Rooster

Mary Jane Bigler (American 1909 - 1995) Sumi Ink Drawing of a Rooster

Located in Litchfield, CT

Mary Jane Bigler (American - mid 20th century) sumi brush ink drawing of a rooster or cockerel 1964. Beautifully framed and matted under glass. Expressive composition in striking b...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Drawings

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Paper

Framed Mexican Watercolor on Paper Attributed to Rufino Tamayo
Framed Mexican Watercolor on Paper Attributed to Rufino Tamayo

Framed Mexican Watercolor on Paper Attributed to Rufino Tamayo

By Rufino Tamayo

Located in Atlanta, GA

A framed watercolor and gouache on paper depicting sliced watermelon on a color block background, signed Tamayo and dated 1945 as shown. The work was in keeping with the style of Rufino Tamayo and it retains a paper label from Salon de la Plastica Mexicana, listing the detail info. SPM was formed in 1949 to promote contemporary Mexican artists...

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1940s Mexican Vintage Modern Drawings

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Paper

Horse Pastel Painting by Leslie Charlotte Benenson of Erin Star
Horse Pastel Painting by Leslie Charlotte Benenson of Erin Star

Horse Pastel Painting by Leslie Charlotte Benenson of Erin Star

Located in Downingtown, PA

Leslie Charlotte Benenson, Original Pastel of “Erin Star,” a Three-Quarter-Bred Irish Mare Dated 1 June 1985 This beautifully rendered original pastel is a further addition to our c...

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1980s English Vintage Modern Drawings

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Paint

Original Charcoal and Acrylic Media by Kelly Devine, Titled Indispensable Power
Original Charcoal and Acrylic Media by Kelly Devine, Titled Indispensable Power

Original Charcoal and Acrylic Media by Kelly Devine, Titled Indispensable Power

By Kelly Devine

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Kelly finds inspiration pertaining to controversial topics through various literary pieces. She will then use some pages from the novel she has chosen as the canvas to paint her inte...

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2010s American Modern Drawings

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Canvas

Watercolor on Crumpled Paper Depicting a Rugby Player in Action, by Evelyne Luez
Watercolor on Crumpled Paper Depicting a Rugby Player in Action, by Evelyne Luez

Watercolor on Crumpled Paper Depicting a Rugby Player in Action, by Evelyne Luez

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Watercolor on crumpled paper depicting a rugby player in action, by Evelyne Luez, 20th century. 20th-century watercolor depicting a rugby player in action on crumpled paper to highl...

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20th Century French Modern Drawings

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Paper

Original Lithograph, Framed Under Glass, 35/50, José Herrera, Signed, 1970–1980.
Original Lithograph, Framed Under Glass, 35/50, José Herrera, Signed, 1970–1980.

Original Lithograph, Framed Under Glass, 35/50, José Herrera, Signed, 1970–1980.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Original lithograph, framed under glass, 35/50, by José Herrera, signed, 1970–1980. Original lithograph by José Herrera, from the 1970s–1980s, numbered 35/50, framed under glass. H:...

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1970s French Vintage Modern Drawings

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Modern drawings for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern drawings for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage drawings created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations, asian art and furniture, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with paper, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern drawings made in a specific country, there are North America, Europe, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original drawings, popular names associated with this style include Manuel Santelices, Diane Guyot de Saint Michel, Patrick Carrara, and Jennifer D. Printz. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for drawings differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $50 and tops out at $57,787 while the average work can sell for $1,275.