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"Syndic Des Drapiers, " Original Color figurative sketch print signed
"Syndic Des Drapiers, " Original Color figurative sketch print signed

"Syndic Des Drapiers, " Original Color figurative sketch print signed

By Claude Weisbuch

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"Syndic Des Drapiers" is an original color lithograph by Claude Weisbuch. The artist signed the piece in the lower right. "EA" is written in the lower left to signify the edition num...

Category

1970s Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

"La Visite des Amateurs, " Original Color figurative sketch print signed
"La Visite des Amateurs, " Original Color figurative sketch print signed

"La Visite des Amateurs, " Original Color figurative sketch print signed

By Claude Weisbuch

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"La Visite des Amateurs" is an original color lithograph by Claude Weisbuch. It is signed in the lower right and editioned "EA" in the lower left. This piece depicts four figures: on...

Category

1970s Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

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

Seated Man Sketch With Coffee Cups In Monochrome Ink And Wash
Seated Man Sketch With Coffee Cups In Monochrome Ink And Wash

Seated Man Sketch With Coffee Cups In Monochrome Ink And Wash

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Title: Seated Man Sketch With Coffee Cups In Monochrome Ink And Wash By Tony Herbert (1927-2024

Category

20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

"Hurdles, " Original color figurative dynamic sketch print
"Hurdles, " Original color figurative dynamic sketch print

"Hurdles, " Original color figurative dynamic sketch print

By Claude Weisbuch

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"Hurdles" is an extremely rare original color lithograph by Claude Weisbuch. This print is the trial proof (blind stamp Hors Commerce) and has no edition number. It depicts two exper...

Category

1970s Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Fashion Sketch
Fashion Sketch

Raoul DufyFashion Sketch, c. 1925

$4,500

H 4.75 in W 5.75 in D 2 in

Fashion Sketch

By Raoul Dufy

Located in North Clarendon, VT

Wonderful little fashion sketch by Raoul Dufy. From the Estate of Andre Robert (Dufy’s studio

Category

1920s Fauvist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Watercolor, Pen

Isadora Sketch VIII
Isadora Sketch VIII

Isadora Sketch VIII

Located in Toronto, ON

17.5" x 11.5" Unframed Mixed Media on Paper Hand Signed by Rachel Isadora

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

Isadora Sketch V
Isadora Sketch V

Isadora Sketch V

Located in Toronto, ON

14" x 11" Unframed Mixed Media on Paper Hand Signed by Rachel Isadora

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Acrylic

The Sketch Class, Figurative Study Line Drawing
The Sketch Class, Figurative Study Line Drawing

The Sketch Class, Figurative Study Line Drawing

By David Rosen (b.1912)

Located in Soquel, CA

Expressive line drawing figure study featuring a group of figures in a classroom by David Rosen (Canadian, 1912-2004). Unsigned, but was acquired with a collection of the artist's wo...

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Pen, Watercolor

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 on artists paper, double sided Size: 9.5 height) x 6.25 (width) Stamped Verso Con...

Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Charcoal, Pencil, Watercolor

20th century drypoint etching figurative animal print horses sketch signed
20th century drypoint etching figurative animal print horses sketch signed

20th century drypoint etching figurative animal print horses sketch signed

By Claude Weisbuch

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"Combat Equestre" is an original lithograph by Claude Weisbuch. The artist signed the piece lower right and wrote the edition number (24/100) in the lower left. This piece depicts mu...

Category

1970s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Drypoint, Etching

20th century color lithograph figurative surrealist print sepia sketch signed
20th century color lithograph figurative surrealist print sepia sketch signed

20th century color lithograph figurative surrealist print sepia sketch signed

By Claude Weisbuch

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"Le Trait de la Figure" is an original lithograph by Claude Weisbuch. The artist signed the piece lower right and wrote the edition number (III/CXX) in the lower left. This piece dep...

Category

1970s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

20th century color lithograph figurative landscape print sepia sketch signed
20th century color lithograph figurative landscape print sepia sketch signed

20th century color lithograph figurative landscape print sepia sketch signed

By Claude Weisbuch

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"Nicolas Poussin, Homage" is an original color lithograph by Claude Weisbuch. The artist signed the piece in the lower right and wrote the edition number, 37/180, in the lower left. ...

Category

1970s Old Masters Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Sketch for Reclining Nude, June

Ben FenskeSketch for Reclining Nude, June, 2014

$17,700

H 35.5 in W 43.5 in D 0.5 in

Sketch for Reclining Nude, June

By Ben Fenske

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

A loose sketch for a larger painting with the same name and composition.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Four Poses - Original Figurative Nude Study Sketch on Paper
Four Poses - Original Figurative Nude Study Sketch on Paper

Four Poses - Original Figurative Nude Study Sketch on Paper

Located in Soquel, CA

Four Poses - Original Figurative Nude Study Sketch on Paper Clean and confident sketch of a female

Category

20th Century Post-War Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

India Ink, Laid 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

20th century color lithograph figurative print male subjects sketch scene signed
20th century color lithograph figurative print male subjects sketch scene signed

20th century color lithograph figurative print male subjects sketch scene signed

By Claude Weisbuch

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"Geste et Peinture" is an original color lithograph by Claude Weisbuch. The artist signed the piece in the lower right and wrote the edition number (16/160) in the lower left. This p...

Category

1970s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

20th century color lithograph figurative print male subjects sketch scene signed
20th century color lithograph figurative print male subjects sketch scene signed

20th century color lithograph figurative print male subjects sketch scene signed

By Claude Weisbuch

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"Le Portrait Equestre" is an original color lithograph by Claude Weisbuch. This piece depicts a number of figures in black robes looking at horses. The artist signed the piece in the...

Category

1970s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

20th century color lithograph figurative print male subjects sketch scene signed
20th century color lithograph figurative print male subjects sketch scene signed

20th century color lithograph figurative print male subjects sketch scene signed

By Claude Weisbuch

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"La Lecon Du Professor Tulp" is an original lithograph by Claude Weisbuch. The artist signed the piece lower right and wrote the edition (ETAT) in the lower left. This piece depicts ...

Category

1970s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Paper

Sketch. Maslenitsa. Farewell to winter. 17th century
Sketch. Maslenitsa. Farewell to winter. 17th century

Sketch. Maslenitsa. Farewell to winter. 17th century

By Simon Kozhin

Located in Zofingen, AG

This is one of a series of color and graphic sketches for a small painting, "Maslenitsa." From this

Category

Early 2000s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Cardboard

'Sketching Wisconsin' original oil painting, Signed
'Sketching Wisconsin' original oil painting, Signed

'Sketching Wisconsin' original oil painting, Signed

By John Steuart Curry

Located in Milwaukee, WI

John Steuart Curry "Sketching Wisconsin," 1946 oil on canvas 31.13 x 28 inches, canvas 39.75 x

Category

1940s American Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Sketch. Maslenitsa. Farevell off winter. XVII century
Sketch. Maslenitsa. Farevell off winter. XVII century

Sketch. Maslenitsa. Farevell off winter. XVII century

By Simon Kozhin

Located in Zofingen, AG

One of the sketches for Shrovetide made in gouache in 2001. The chosen technique is grisaille and

Category

Early 2000s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Sketch of Carla at Age 12
Sketch of Carla at Age 12

Sketch of Carla at Age 12

By Jacquelinne White

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist: Jacquelinne White– American (1919-2008) Title: Sketch of Carla at the Age of 12 Year: 1957

Category

1950s Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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

Family scene. Oil sketch on cardboard.
Family scene. Oil sketch on cardboard.

Family scene. Oil sketch on cardboard.

By Jules Pierre van Biesbroeck

Located in Paris, FR

Family scene. Oil sketch on cardboard. This work will be recorded in the catalogue raisonné of the

Category

1930s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Sketch. Shrovetide. Farewell to winter. XVII century
Sketch. Shrovetide. Farewell to winter. XVII century

Sketch. Shrovetide. Farewell to winter. XVII century

By Simon Kozhin

Located in Zofingen, AG

The picture Shrovetide, produced at nearly the same time, represents the rave of colour and the pagan joy. But the philosophical aspect of the plot is of main importance. In the mome...

Category

Early 2000s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Cardboard

Sketches - China Ink Drawing by Luigi Bartolini - 1930
Sketches - China Ink Drawing by Luigi Bartolini - 1930

Luigi BartoliniSketches - China Ink Drawing by Luigi Bartolini - 1930, 1930

$2,491Sale Price|25% Off

H 11.82 in W 8.67 in D 0.04 in

Sketches - China Ink Drawing by Luigi Bartolini - 1930

By Luigi Bartolini

Located in Roma, IT

Sketches is an original modern artwork realized by Luigi Bartolini in the mid-20th Century. China

Category

1930s Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Ink, Watercolor, Paper

Bas-relief - Sketch of an antique scene, the procession.
Bas-relief - Sketch of an antique scene, the procession.

Bas-relief - Sketch of an antique scene, the procession.

Located in PARIS, FR

School of the first half of the 19th century. Bas-relief - Sketch of an antique scene, the

Category

Early 19th Century Old Masters Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Vellum Sketches II

Ida ApplebroogVellum Sketches II, 2011

$2,800Sale Price|20% Off

H 20.63 in W 29 in

Vellum Sketches II

By Ida Applebroog

Located in New York, NY

Born in Bronx, NY, Ida Applebroog attended NY State Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. She received a MacArthur Foundation Fellows...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Aquatint

Vellum Sketches I

Ida ApplebroogVellum Sketches I, 2011

$2,800Sale Price|20% Off

H 23.5 in W 27.5 in

Vellum Sketches I

By Ida Applebroog

Located in New York, NY

Born in Bronx, NY, Ida Applebroog attended NY State Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. She received a MacArthur Foundation Fellows...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Aquatint

Pencil Sketch of Caricatures Faces Original French Artwork
Pencil Sketch of Caricatures Faces Original French Artwork

Pencil Sketch of Caricatures Faces Original French Artwork

By Robert Ladou

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Original French Artwork by Robert Ladou (French 1929-2014) original pencil drawing on artist paper stuck on paper, unframed size: 12 x 12.5 inches condition: very good provenance: f...

Category

20th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Pencil

Carlos Carnero Original Ink Drawing, Figure Sketches Doodles
Carlos Carnero Original Ink Drawing, Figure Sketches Doodles

Carlos Carnero Original Ink Drawing, Figure Sketches Doodles

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

"Doodles" by Carlos Carnero (Uruguay/ French 1922-1980) ink drawing, on very thin paper, unframed paper: 10.75 x 8.25 inches provenance: the artists estate, Paris Fine original Fr...

Category

Mid-20th Century Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Woman Sketching on the Beach Aldeburgh Suffolk Seaside Watercolor
Woman Sketching on the Beach Aldeburgh Suffolk Seaside Watercolor

Woman Sketching on the Beach Aldeburgh Suffolk Seaside Watercolor

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Title: Woman Sketching on the Beach Aldeburgh Suffolk Seaside Watercolor By Tony Herbert (1927-2024

Category

20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

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

"Impressionist Study" Susan Grisell, American Forest Landscape Study, Sketch
"Impressionist Study" Susan Grisell, American Forest Landscape Study, Sketch

"Impressionist Study" Susan Grisell, American Forest Landscape Study, Sketch

By Susan Grisell

Located in New York, NY

Susan Grisell Impressionist Study, circa 1990 Signed lower right Oil on board 7 7/8 x 10 inches Following the guidance of her long-time teacher and mentor, the respected New Englan...

Category

1990s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Sketch. Battle between the brig «Mercury» and two Turkish ships
Sketch. Battle between the brig «Mercury» and two Turkish ships

Sketch. Battle between the brig «Mercury» and two Turkish ships

By Simon Kozhin

Located in Zofingen, AG

The artist painted this sketch in 2004 and then a small color sketch to order. He did not execute

Category

Early 2000s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Tempera, Magazine Paper

British Chalk Pencil Sketch of Farmers Harvesting the Fields
British Chalk Pencil Sketch of Farmers Harvesting the Fields

British Chalk Pencil Sketch of Farmers Harvesting the Fields

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

John Rabone Harvey ( 1966 - 1922) graphic and chalk deep green artist paper , unframed artist paper : 5.5 x 7 inches Provenance: private collection Condition: very good condition Ha...

Category

Mid-19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Chalk, Graphite

Sketch duo
Sketch duo

Henri Fehr Sketch duo

$521

H 13.78 in W 18.12 in D 0.08 in

Sketch duo

By Henri Fehr

Located in Genève, GE

Work on paper Workshop stamp Sketch n°1 : 13 x 22.5 cm Sketch n°2 : 13.5 x 32 cm

Category

20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Charcoal, Crayon, Pastel

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Figurative Sketch 1960s Ink

Figurative Sketch 1960s Ink

Located in San Francisco, CA

form unique to acrylic paint, and avoided figurative content. His work is now represented in the

Category

1950s Abstract Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink

Bay Area Figurative Sketch in Graphite, Circa 1960
Bay Area Figurative Sketch in Graphite, Circa 1960

Bay Area Figurative Sketch in Graphite, Circa 1960

By Alysanne McGaffey

Located in San Francisco, CA

Area artist Alysanne McGaffey (1931-2018). McGaffey was part of the Bay Area Figurative Movement and

Category

Mid-20th Century Expressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Graphite

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

Matilde: Side View, Empty Sketch
Matilde: Side View, Empty Sketch

Haylee RyanMatilde: Side View, Empty Sketch, 2016

Unavailable

H 12 in W 9 in D 0.125 in

Matilde: Side View, Empty Sketch

By Haylee Ryan

Located in Dallas, TX

Haylee Ryan Matilde: Top View, Aqua Sketch 2016 Acrylic on Paper 9 x 12 inches

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Paper

Matilde: Side View, Ochre Sketch
Matilde: Side View, Ochre Sketch

Matilde: Side View, Ochre Sketch

By Haylee Ryan

Located in Dallas, TX

Haylee Ryan Matilde: Side View, Ochre Sketch 2016 Acrylic on Paper 9 x 12 inches

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Archival Paper

Matilde:  Top View, Aqua Sketch
Matilde:  Top View, Aqua Sketch

Matilde: Top View, Aqua Sketch

By Haylee Ryan

Located in Dallas, TX

Haylee Ryan Matilde: Top View, Aqua Sketch 2016 Acrylic on Paper 9 x 12 inches

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic, Archival Paper

Matilde: top View, Red & Ochre Sketch
Matilde: top View, Red & Ochre Sketch

Matilde: top View, Red & Ochre Sketch

By Haylee Ryan

Located in Dallas, TX

Haylee Ryan Matilde: top View, Red & Ochre Sketch 2016 Acrylic on Paper 9 x 12 inches

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

The Sketch Class
The Sketch Class

Jennie BrownscombeThe Sketch Class

Unavailable

H 15 in W 19 in

The Sketch Class

Located in Rego Park, NY

October 1878 No. 6 The Art Schools of New York "Sketch Class, National Academy of Design Prof L. K

Category

1870s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gouache

Sketch to #2
Sketch to #2

Meunier VianaSketch to #2, 2023

Unavailable

H 15.99 in W 11.7 in

Sketch to #2

Located in MADRID, ES

Colour pencil on Canson 300 g/m2 paper.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Water...

Materials

Color Pencil

Sketch to #1
Sketch to #1

Meunier VianaSketch to #1, 2023

Unavailable

H 15.99 in W 11.7 in

Sketch to #1

Located in MADRID, ES

Colour pencil on Canson 300 g/m2 paper.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Water...

Materials

Color Pencil

Hair Fantasy Sketch

Antonio LopezHair Fantasy Sketch, 1965

Unavailable

H 6.75 in W 19.25 in

Hair Fantasy Sketch

By Antonio Lopez

Located in Brooklyn, NY

NOTES: Signed Antonio Milano 1965 PROVENANCE: Collection of Bill Cunningham Gift of Antonio Lopez

Category

1960s Other Art Style Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Paper, Pen

Modernist Sketched Figures 20th Century Graphite
Modernist Sketched Figures 20th Century Graphite

Modernist Sketched Figures 20th Century Graphite

By Jack Freeman

Located in San Francisco, CA

This 20th century graphite on paper figurative drawing is by San Francisco painter Jack Freeman

Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Graphite

21st Century framed sketch by Nicola Hallett
21st Century framed sketch by Nicola Hallett

Nicola Hallett21st Century framed sketch by Nicola Hallett

Unavailable

H 20.67 in W 17.33 in D 0.79 in

21st Century framed sketch by Nicola Hallett

By Nicola Hallett

Located in York, GB

Framed and mounted sketch by Nicola Hallett. There are three different sketches, which are for

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Impressionist Figurative Drawings...

Materials

Paper

21st Century Framed Sketch by Nicola Hallett
21st Century Framed Sketch by Nicola Hallett

Nicola Hallett21st Century Framed Sketch by Nicola Hallett

Unavailable

H 20.67 in W 17.33 in D 0.79 in

21st Century Framed Sketch by Nicola Hallett

By Nicola Hallett

Located in York, GB

Framed and mounted sketch by Nicola Hallett. There are three different sketches, which are for

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper

21st Century Framed Sketch by Nicola Hallett
21st Century Framed Sketch by Nicola Hallett

Nicola Hallett21st Century Framed Sketch by Nicola Hallett

Unavailable

H 20.67 in W 17.33 in D 0.79 in

21st Century Framed Sketch by Nicola Hallett

By Nicola Hallett

Located in York, GB

Framed and mounted sketch by Nicola Hallett. There are three different sketches, which are for

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21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper

Modernist Figure Sketch in Graphite, Circa 1960

Modernist Figure Sketch in Graphite, Circa 1960

By Jack Freeman

Located in San Francisco, CA

This circa 1960s graphite on paper nude drawing in the Bay Area Figurative style is by San

Category

1960s American Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Graphite

Loose Sketch of a Girl 20th Century Charcoal
Loose Sketch of a Girl 20th Century Charcoal

Loose Sketch of a Girl 20th Century Charcoal

By Jane Rades

Located in San Francisco, CA

Francisco Art Institute from 1963-1965. She was influenced by the Bay Area Figurative Movement and Post

Category

Mid-20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Charcoal

Rare Original 3-part Fashion Sketch With Production Notes

Rare Original 3-part Fashion Sketch With Production Notes

By Gordon Henderson

Located in New York, NY

Truly a collector's piece. Rare original three piece fashion sketch enhanced with vibrant color

Category

1980s Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Watercolor, Pencil

Original sketch for the Expo74 US 10 c stamp “Preserve the Environment”; pen on
Original sketch for the Expo74 US 10 c stamp “Preserve the Environment”; pen on

Original sketch for the Expo74 US 10 c stamp “Preserve the Environment”; pen on

By Peter Max

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Peter Max is a German-born American artist best known for his iconic art style in the 1960s. Following his success with a line of art clocks for General Electric, Max’s art was licen...

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1970s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Pen

Framed 20th Century Watercolour - Turks Drinking Coffee
Framed 20th Century Watercolour - Turks Drinking Coffee

Framed 20th Century Watercolour - Turks Drinking Coffee

Located in Corsham, GB

. Iinscribed in Arabic to the left. The figurative sketch has been beautifully mounted in a slim gilt frame

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

Portrait Sketch in Truquoise

Portrait Sketch in Truquoise

By Jacob Dhein

Located in Denver, CO

Portrait Sketch in Truquoise, 2019

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

"Portrait Sketch" Oil Painting
"Portrait Sketch" Oil Painting

"Portrait Sketch" Oil Painting

By Ryan Morse

Located in Denver, CO

Ryan Morse's "Portrait Sketch" is an original, handmade oil painting that depicts a closeup

Category

2010s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Panel

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

Mid Century French Pencil Sketch Fashionable Sketches of Figures and Faces

By Josine Vignon

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Mid Century French Portrait Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) Medium: Pencil/ charcoal /watercolour/ink on artists paper, double sided Size: 9.5 height) x 7.5 (width) Stamped Verso ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Charcoal, Watercolor, Pencil, Ink

Fashion Sketch - Paris Street Fashion
Fashion Sketch - Paris Street Fashion

Fashion Sketch - Paris Street Fashion

Located in Houston, TX

Vintage gouache fashion sketch of a casual and layered cold weather outfit, circa 1970. Original

Category

1970s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Gouache

Vintage Paris Theater Costume Sketch
Vintage Paris Theater Costume Sketch

Vintage Paris Theater Costume Sketch

Located in Houston, TX

Unique gouache painting of a colorful costume for a Parisian theater by Thil, circa 1920. Signed lower right. Original one-of-a-kind artwork on paper displayed on a white mat with a...

Category

1910s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gouache, Paper

French Fashion Sketch - Men's Daywear
French Fashion Sketch - Men's Daywear

French Fashion Sketch - Men's Daywear

Located in Houston, TX

Boldly hued gouache fashion drawing of men's 60's era street fashion, circa 1965 Original artwork on paper displayed on a white mat with a gold border. Archival plastic sleeve and C...

Category

1960s Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gouache, Paper

Mountain sketch - Monochromatic Landscape, Young Polish artist
Mountain sketch - Monochromatic Landscape, Young Polish artist

Mountain sketch - Monochromatic Landscape, Young Polish artist

Located in Warsaw, PL

AGNIESZKA STAAK-JANCZARSKA (born in 1994) A graduate of the State Secondary School of Art of Józef Kluza in Krakow. In 2020, she graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow in ...

Category

2010s Naturalistic Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Cardboard

Mountain sketch - Monochromatic Landscape, Young Polish artist
Mountain sketch - Monochromatic Landscape, Young Polish artist

Mountain sketch - Monochromatic Landscape, Young Polish artist

Located in Warsaw, PL

AGNIESZKA STAAK-JANCZARSKA (born in 1994) A graduate of the State Secondary School of Art of Józef Kluza in Krakow. In 2020, she graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow in ...

Category

2010s Naturalistic Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Cardboard

Mountain sketch - Monochromatic Landscape, Young Polish artist
Mountain sketch - Monochromatic Landscape, Young Polish artist

Mountain sketch - Monochromatic Landscape, Young Polish artist

Located in Warsaw, PL

AGNIESZKA STAAK-JANCZARSKA (born in 1994) A graduate of the State Secondary School of Art of Józef Kluza in Krakow. In 2020, she graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow in ...

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2010s Naturalistic Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Cardboard

Mountain sketch - Monochromatic Landscape, Young Polish artist
Mountain sketch - Monochromatic Landscape, Young Polish artist

Mountain sketch - Monochromatic Landscape, Young Polish artist

Located in Warsaw, PL

AGNIESZKA STAAK-JANCZARSKA (born in 1994) A graduate of the State Secondary School of Art of Józef Kluza in Krakow. In 2020, she graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow in ...

Category

2010s Naturalistic Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Cardboard

Chinese Contemporary Art by Su Yu - Rubens Sketches

Chinese Contemporary Art by Su Yu - Rubens Sketches

By Su Yu

Located in Paris, IDF

Su Yu is a Chinese artist born in 1987 who lives & works in Beijing in China. He was an old student of prestigious art teachers as Shi Liang & Chen Danqing at Oil Painting Institute ...

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2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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 paper, double sided Size: 13 (height) x 10 (width) Stamped Verso Condition: Good Pr...

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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Charcoal, Pencil

Wrestling Sketch
Wrestling Sketch

Werner BellWrestling Sketch, Circa 1950

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H 10 in W 8 in D 0.1 in

Wrestling Sketch

By Werner Bell

Located in Houston, TX

Pen and ink sketch of pair of wrestlers by Werner Bell, circa 1950. Original artwork on paper

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1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

British Chalk Pencil Sketch of a Horse Munching On Grass
British Chalk Pencil Sketch of a Horse Munching On Grass

British Chalk Pencil Sketch of a Horse Munching On Grass

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

John Rabone Harvey ( 1966 - 1922) graphic and chalk deep green artist paper , unframed artist paper : 5.5 x 7 inches Provenance: private collection Condition: very good condition Ha...

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Mid-19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Chalk, Graphite

Chinese Contemporary Art by Su Yu - Rembrandt & Velazquez Sketches

Chinese Contemporary Art by Su Yu - Rembrandt & Velazquez Sketches

By Su Yu

Located in Paris, IDF

Oil on canvas Su Yu is a Chinese artist born in 1987 who lives & works in Beijing in China. He was an old student of prestigious art teachers as Shi Liang & Chen Danqing at Oil Pain...

Category

2010s Realist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Religious Painting Good Samaritan French school 19th romantic Sketch
Religious Painting Good Samaritan French school 19th romantic Sketch

Religious Painting Good Samaritan French school 19th romantic Sketch

Located in PARIS, FR

French school in the middle of the 19th century Oil on wood 25 x 23.5 cm Trace of a signature at bottom left This small study for the Good Samaritan recalls the art of French romant...

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Mid-19th Century Romantic Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

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