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Vintage Animal Sketches

"Monk Parakeet" Eva Peron Mural Sketch
"Monk Parakeet" Eva Peron Mural Sketch

"Monk Parakeet" Eva Peron Mural Sketch

By Gustav Likan 1

Located in Austin, TX

By Gustav Likan A painting of a green aThis pieces is from the Eva Perón commissioned mural sketch collection from Likan's time as a commissioned artist in Argentina between 1950 and...

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1950s Vintage Animal Sketches

Materials

Acrylic, Archival Paper

20th century etching animal print black and white cows farm scene sketch signed
20th century etching animal print black and white cows farm scene sketch signed

20th century etching animal print black and white cows farm scene sketch signed

By LeRoy Neiman

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"Bovine Family" is an original etching by Leroy Neiman. The artist signed the piece lower left. It is edition 182/250 and dated 1980. It depicts a cow and her calf as well as a few c...

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1980s Modern Vintage Animal Sketches

Materials

Etching

Clifford Ellis Deer pencil sketch Modern British Art Wildlife animal
Clifford Ellis Deer pencil sketch Modern British Art Wildlife animal

Clifford Ellis Deer pencil sketch Modern British Art Wildlife animal

By Clifford Ellis

Located in London, GB

They also designed a series of nearly one hundred book jackets for Collins New Naturalist series, published between 1945 and 1982 and were always fascinated by animals and natural hi...

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1950s Realist Vintage Animal Sketches

Materials

Carbon Pencil

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 painting: 13 x 20 inches good condition provenance: from the artists estate, France Jo...

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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Vintage Animal Sketches

Materials

Oil Pastel, Watercolor

Minimalist Sketch of a Horse and Rider Clearing a Jump
Minimalist Sketch of a Horse and Rider Clearing a Jump

Minimalist Sketch of a Horse and Rider Clearing a Jump

By Robert Ladou

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Title: Minimalist Sketch of a Horse and Rider Clearing a Jump Artist: Robert Ladou (French, 1929-2014) Medium: Pencil on paper Size: 7 (Height) x 8.25 (Width) Signed: No Condition:...

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20th Century Academic Vintage Animal Sketches

Materials

Pencil

Mid Century French Illustration Sketches Of Different Butterflies & Insects
Mid Century French Illustration Sketches Of Different Butterflies & Insects

Mid Century French Illustration Sketches Of Different Butterflies & Insects

By Josine Vignon

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Butterflies by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) signed pastel/watercolor on paper, unframed painting: 13 x 19 inches good condition provenance: from the artists estate, France Josi...

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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Vintage Animal Sketches

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Oil Pastel, Watercolor

20th century charcoal animal drawing cat seated sketch black and white signed
20th century charcoal animal drawing cat seated sketch black and white signed

20th century charcoal animal drawing cat seated sketch black and white signed

By Sylvia Spicuzza

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"Seated Cat" is an original charcoal drawing on paper by Sylvia Spicuzza. The artist stamped her signature lower right and wrote the title in charcoal lower left. This piece is a stu...

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1950s American Modern Vintage Animal Sketches

Materials

Charcoal, Paper

Ant Battle Oil Sketch by Eugen Kask, Oil on Panel, Signed, 1978
Ant Battle Oil Sketch by Eugen Kask, Oil on Panel, Signed, 1978

Ant Battle Oil Sketch by Eugen Kask, Oil on Panel, Signed, 1978

Located in Stockholm, SE

The painting in question captures the dynamic energy of a moment seemingly frozen in time—an oil sketch by Eugen Kask featuring two ants engaged in an intense wrestling match.

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1970s Vintage Animal Sketches

Materials

Oil, Panel

Clifford Ellis Red Panda Chico pencil sketch Modern British Art Wildlife animal
Clifford Ellis Red Panda Chico pencil sketch Modern British Art Wildlife animal

Clifford Ellis Red Panda Chico pencil sketch Modern British Art Wildlife animal

By Clifford Ellis

Located in London, GB

They also designed a series of nearly one hundred book jackets for Collins New Naturalist series, published between 1945 and 1982 and were always fascinated by animals and natural hi...

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1950s Realist Vintage Animal Sketches

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Carbon Pencil

Horses, Chicken, Ducks, Rooster and  Pigs Children's Book - Female Illustrator
Horses, Chicken, Ducks, Rooster and  Pigs Children's Book - Female Illustrator

Horses, Chicken, Ducks, Rooster and Pigs Children's Book - Female Illustrator

Located in Miami, FL

By the spring of 1941, Scott was also considered a "specialist in animal sketches." Scott helped produce Fantasia and Dumbo, as well as an adaptation of The Wind in the Willows that...

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1950s Feminist Vintage Animal Sketches

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Gouache

Sketch of Cat - Original Lithograph by Helène Neveur  - 1970s

Sketch of Cat - Original Lithograph by Helène Neveur - 1970s

By Helène Neveur

Located in Roma, IT

Sketchof Cat View is an original lithographia realized by Helène Neveur in 19870s. Good conditions. Numbered. Edition, 4/75. The artwork is depicted through confident strokes in a...

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1970s Modern Vintage Animal Sketches

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Lithograph

Sketch for a theatrical Costume after Sergei Eisenstein - Mid-20th Century
Sketch for a theatrical Costume after Sergei Eisenstein - Mid-20th Century

Sketch for a theatrical Costume after Sergei Eisenstein - Mid-20th Century

By Sergei Eisenstein

Located in Roma, IT

Sketch for a theatrical Costume is a modern artwork realized after Sergei Eisenstein in the mid-20th Century. Mixed colored phototype print. Includes frame: 45 x 34 cm Fair condit...

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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Vintage Animal Sketches

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Photogravure

Sketch - Drawing by Leo Guida - 1970

Leo GuidaSketch - Drawing by Leo Guida - 1970, 1970

$537

H 10.24 in W 17.33 in D 0.08 in

Sketch - Drawing by Leo Guida - 1970

By Leo Guida

Located in Roma, IT

Sketch is an original artwork realized in 1970 by the italian Contemporary artist Leo Guida (1992 - 2017). Original pencil drawing on ivory-colored paper. Not signed. This artwor...

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1970s Contemporary Vintage Animal Sketches

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Pencil

"Prince" a Modernist Fantasy Dog Bronze Sculpture with Sketch by J. J. Kearns
"Prince" a Modernist Fantasy Dog Bronze Sculpture with Sketch by J. J. Kearns

"Prince" a Modernist Fantasy Dog Bronze Sculpture with Sketch by J. J. Kearns

By James Joseph Kearns

Located in Philadelphia, PA

"Prince" a bronze sculpture of a grotesque fantasy dog by James Joseph Kearns accompanied by its original sketch and hand written note from the artist. It is signed and dated to ...

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1970s American Modern Vintage Animal Sketches

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Bronze

Sketch of Cat - Original Drawing by Helène Neveur - 1980
Sketch of Cat - Original Drawing by Helène Neveur - 1980

Sketch of Cat - Original Drawing by Helène Neveur - 1980

By Helène Neveur

Located in Roma, IT

Sketch of Cat View is an original drawing in pen realized by Helène Neveur in 1980. Good conditions. The artwork is depicted through confident strokes in a well-balanced composition.

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1980s Contemporary Vintage Animal Sketches

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Pen

Clifford Ellis Curlew pencil sketch Mid Century Modern British Art Wildlife
Clifford Ellis Curlew pencil sketch Mid Century Modern British Art Wildlife

Clifford Ellis Curlew pencil sketch Mid Century Modern British Art Wildlife

By Clifford Ellis

Located in London, GB

They also designed a series of nearly one hundred book jackets for Collins New Naturalist series, published between 1945 and 1982 and were always fascinated by animals and natural hi...

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1950s Realist Vintage Animal Sketches

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Carbon Pencil

Clifford Ellis Curlew II pencil sketch Mid Century Modern British Art Wildlife
Clifford Ellis Curlew II pencil sketch Mid Century Modern British Art Wildlife

Clifford Ellis Curlew II pencil sketch Mid Century Modern British Art Wildlife

By Clifford Ellis

Located in London, GB

They also designed a series of nearly one hundred book jackets for Collins New Naturalist series, published between 1945 and 1982 and were always fascinated by animals and natural hi...

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1950s Realist Vintage Animal Sketches

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Carbon Pencil

Clifford Ellis William the Pug pencil sketch Mid Century Modern British Art
Clifford Ellis William the Pug pencil sketch Mid Century Modern British Art

Clifford Ellis William the Pug pencil sketch Mid Century Modern British Art

By Clifford Ellis

Located in London, GB

They also designed a series of nearly one hundred book jackets for Collins New Naturalist series, published between 1945 and 1982 and were always fascinated by animals and natural hi...

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1950s Realist Vintage Animal Sketches

Materials

Carbon Pencil

Sketch for the Cover of Andrei Voznesensky's Collection of Poems - French Bird
Sketch for the Cover of Andrei Voznesensky's Collection of Poems - French Bird

Sketch for the Cover of Andrei Voznesensky's Collection of Poems - French Bird

By Marc Chagall

Located in London, GB

This brush, pen and India ink with pencil drawing is stamp signed “Marc Chagall” in the lower left corner. It was executed in 1973 and bears the estate inventory number D1852f, verso...

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1970s Surrealist Vintage Animal Sketches

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Paper, India Ink, Pen, Pencil

Sketch for The Horses, Modern Pencil Drawing on Paper, 20th Century
Sketch for The Horses, Modern Pencil Drawing on Paper, 20th Century

Sketch for The Horses, Modern Pencil Drawing on Paper, 20th Century

By Giorgio De Chirico

Located in Roma, IT

Hand signed. Drawing on paper. With beautiful vintage golden frame. This artwork is shipped from Italy. Under existing legislation, any artwork in Italy created over 50 years ago b...

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20th Century Modern Vintage Animal Sketches

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Pencil, Paper

Clifford Ellis William Pug Dog II pencil sketch Mid Century Modern British Art
Clifford Ellis William Pug Dog II pencil sketch Mid Century Modern British Art

Clifford Ellis William Pug Dog II pencil sketch Mid Century Modern British Art

By Clifford Ellis

Located in London, GB

They also designed a series of nearly one hundred book jackets for Collins New Naturalist series, published between 1945 and 1982 and were always fascinated by animals and natural hi...

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1950s Realist Vintage Animal Sketches

Materials

Carbon Pencil

Ducks original pen and ink sketch Derrick Sayer for Beverley Nichols Cats ABC

Ducks original pen and ink sketch Derrick Sayer for Beverley Nichols Cats ABC

By Derrick Latimer Sayer

Located in London, GB

To see our other Modern British Art, scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below it click on "See all from this Seller" - or send us a message if you cannot find the artist you ...

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1980s Modern Vintage Animal Sketches

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Ink

Tree original pen and ink sketch Derrick Sayer for Beverley Nichols Cats ABC

Tree original pen and ink sketch Derrick Sayer for Beverley Nichols Cats ABC

By Derrick Latimer Sayer

Located in London, GB

To see our other Modern British Art, scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below it click on "See all from this Seller" - or send us a message if you cannot find the artist you ...

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1980s Modern Vintage Animal Sketches

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Ink

Alexander Calder and His Magical Mobiles Art Book, Lipman & Aspinwal, 1st Ed.
Alexander Calder and His Magical Mobiles Art Book, Lipman & Aspinwal, 1st Ed.

Alexander Calder and His Magical Mobiles Art Book, Lipman & Aspinwal, 1st Ed.

By Alexander Calder

Located in Vienna, AT

It focuses on his representative mobile works and also features early wire works, commercial sculptures, animal sketches, wooden toys, action toys, drawings, production scenes and Ca...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Animal Sketches

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Paper

Todd Warner Sculpture of a Terracotta Alligator
Todd Warner Sculpture of a Terracotta Alligator

Todd Warner Sculpture of a Terracotta Alligator

By T. Warner

Located in Sarasota, FL

With humor and insight, Warner sculpts fantastical animal artwork; since his youth in rural Michigan, he has found a kinship with animals.

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Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Animal Sketches

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Terracotta

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...

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1970s Modern Vintage Animal Sketches

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Drypoint, Etching

Sketch of a tiger Korea 1970s Acrylic on Paper for an Animals Encyclopedia
Sketch of a tiger Korea 1970s Acrylic on Paper for an Animals Encyclopedia

Sketch of a tiger Korea 1970s Acrylic on Paper for an Animals Encyclopedia

Located in Milan, IT

Acrylic colors on paper depicting a tiger; it is a preparatory sketch commissioned for an animals encyclopedia for children, created and signed by a Korean artist in the 1970s.

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1970s Korean Vintage Animal Sketches

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Paper

Sketch of two gibbons Korea 1970s Acrylic on Paper for an Animals Encyclopedia
Sketch of two gibbons Korea 1970s Acrylic on Paper for an Animals Encyclopedia

Sketch of two gibbons Korea 1970s Acrylic on Paper for an Animals Encyclopedia

Located in Milan, IT

Acrylic colors on paper depicting two gibbons; it is a preparatory sketch commissioned for an animals encyclopedia for children, created and signed by a Korean artist in the 1970s.

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1970s Korean Vintage Animal Sketches

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Paper

Sketch of a monkey Korea 1970s Acrylic on Paper for an Animals Encyclopedia
Sketch of a monkey Korea 1970s Acrylic on Paper for an Animals Encyclopedia

Sketch of a monkey Korea 1970s Acrylic on Paper for an Animals Encyclopedia

Located in Milan, IT

Acrylic colors on paper depicting a monkey; it is a preparatory sketch commissioned for an animals encyclopedia for children, created and signed by a Korean artist in the 1970s.

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1970s Korean Vintage Animal Sketches

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Paper

Sketch of a hind Korea 1970s Acrylic on Paper for an Animals Encyclopedia
Sketch of a hind Korea 1970s Acrylic on Paper for an Animals Encyclopedia

Sketch of a hind Korea 1970s Acrylic on Paper for an Animals Encyclopedia

Located in Milan, IT

Acrylic colors on paper depicting a hind; it is a preparatory sketch commissioned for an animals encyclopedia for children, created and signed by a Korean artist in the 1970s.

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1970s Korean Vintage Animal Sketches

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Paper

Sketch of a Pony Korea 1970s Acrylic on Paper for an Animals Encyclopedia
Sketch of a Pony Korea 1970s Acrylic on Paper for an Animals Encyclopedia

Sketch of a Pony Korea 1970s Acrylic on Paper for an Animals Encyclopedia

Located in Milan, IT

Acrylic colors on paper depicting Scottish pony; it is a preparatory sketch commissioned for an animals encyclopedia for children, created and signed by a Korean artist in the 1970s.

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1970s Korean Vintage Animal Sketches

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Paper

Sketch of a jay Korea 1970s Acrylic on Paper for an Animals Encyclopedia
Sketch of a jay Korea 1970s Acrylic on Paper for an Animals Encyclopedia

Sketch of a jay Korea 1970s Acrylic on Paper for an Animals Encyclopedia

Located in Milan, IT

Acrylic colors on paper depicting a jay; it is a preparatory sketch commissioned for an animals encyclopedia for children, created and signed by a Korean artist in the 1970s.

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1970s Korean Vintage Animal Sketches

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Paper

Sketch of two herons Korea 1970s Acrylic on paper for an Animals Encyclopedia
Sketch of two herons Korea 1970s Acrylic on paper for an Animals Encyclopedia

Sketch of two herons Korea 1970s Acrylic on paper for an Animals Encyclopedia

Located in Milan, IT

Acrylic colors on paper depicting two herons; it is a preparatory sketch commissioned for an animals encyclopedia for children, created and signed by a Korean artist in the 1970s.

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1970s Korean Vintage Animal Sketches

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Paper

Sketch of Four Macaques Korea 1970s Acrylic on Paper for an Animals Encyclopedia
Sketch of Four Macaques Korea 1970s Acrylic on Paper for an Animals Encyclopedia

Sketch of Four Macaques Korea 1970s Acrylic on Paper for an Animals Encyclopedia

Located in Milan, IT

Acrylic colors on paper depicting four macaques on a branch; it is a preparatory sketch commissioned for an animals encyclopedia for children, created and signed by a Korean artist i...

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1970s Korean Vintage Animal Sketches

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Paper

Sketch of a weasel Korea 1970s Acrylic on Paper for an Animals Encyclopedia
Sketch of a weasel Korea 1970s Acrylic on Paper for an Animals Encyclopedia

Sketch of a weasel Korea 1970s Acrylic on Paper for an Animals Encyclopedia

Located in Milan, IT

Acrylic colors on paper depicting a weasel attacked by a snake; it is a preparatory sketch commissioned for an animals encyclopedia for children, created and signed by a Korean artis...

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1970s Korean Vintage Animal Sketches

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Paper

'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

This expressive landscape is certainly the result of many hours spent sketching people, animals, weather conditions and topography of Wisconsin as Curry traveled around the state.

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1940s American Realist Vintage Animal Sketches

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Triangles and Spiral
The Triangles and Spiral

Alexander CalderThe Triangles and Spiral, 1973

Price Upon Request

H 26 in W 19.25 in

The Triangles and Spiral

By Alexander Calder

Located in Missouri, MO

In 1925, Calder published his first book, Animal Sketches, illustrated in brush and ink. He produced oil paintings of city scenes, in a loose and east style.

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1970s Abstract Vintage Animal Sketches

Materials

Color, Lithograph

Calder Stabiles
Calder Stabiles

(after) Alexander CalderCalder Stabiles

Price Upon Request

H 30 in W 22 in

Calder Stabiles

By (after) Alexander Calder

Located in Missouri, MO

In 1925, he produced an illustrated book titled Animal Sketching, one-line drawings that foreshadowed his early wire sculptures of figures and animals.

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20th Century Surrealist Vintage Animal Sketches

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Color

Fiesta, c. 1973, red, yellow & blue figurative abstract lithograph
Fiesta, c. 1973, red, yellow & blue figurative abstract lithograph

Fiesta, c. 1973, red, yellow & blue figurative abstract lithograph

By Alexander Calder

Located in Beachwood, OH

In 1925, he produced an illustrated book titled Animal Sketching, one-line drawings that foreshadowed his early wire sculptures of figures and animals.

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1970s Modern Vintage Animal Sketches

Materials

Lithograph

“Lake Atitlan, Guatemala”
“Lake Atitlan, Guatemala”

“Lake Atitlan, Guatemala”

By Adolf Arthur Dehn

Located in Southampton, NY

As a young boy he began to sketch farm animals and by age nine dazzled the townsfolk attending the Waterville festival with a large drawing of a train.

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1950s Modern Vintage Animal Sketches

Materials

Watercolor, Archival Paper, Gouache

Adolf Dehn - Haitian Scene #7 Signed Mid Century modern painting, Assoc AA label
Adolf Dehn - Haitian Scene #7 Signed Mid Century modern painting, Assoc AA label

Adolf Dehn - Haitian Scene #7 Signed Mid Century modern painting, Assoc AA label

By Adolf Dehn

Located in New York, NY

As a young boy he began to sketch farm animals and by age nine dazzled the townsfolk attending the Waterville festival with a large drawing of a train.

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Mid-20th Century Modern Vintage Animal Sketches

Materials

Mixed Media, Watercolor, Gouache

Vintage Book, Time I Was Dead, Autobiography, Cecil Aldin, English Language, Art
Vintage Book, Time I Was Dead, Autobiography, Cecil Aldin, English Language, Art

Vintage Book, Time I Was Dead, Autobiography, Cecil Aldin, English Language, Art

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Trained in animal anatomy, his paintings and sketches of animals became revered for their character.

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Mid-20th Century British Vintage Animal Sketches

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Paper

Adolf Dehn - Haitian Scene A signed painting, Associated American Artists, 1950s
Adolf Dehn - Haitian Scene A signed painting, Associated American Artists, 1950s

Adolf Dehn - Haitian Scene A signed painting, Associated American Artists, 1950s

By Adolf Arthur Dehn

Located in New York, NY

As a young boy he began to sketch farm animals and by age nine dazzled the townsfolk attending the Waterville festival with a large drawing of a train.

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1950s Modern Vintage Animal Sketches

Materials

Watercolor, Gouache, Board

Clearing The Water Jump Oil on Board by Paul Brown
Clearing The Water Jump Oil on Board by Paul Brown

Clearing The Water Jump Oil on Board by Paul Brown

By Paul Desmond Brown 1

Located in Bristol, CT

He was well known for his drawings of horses, dogs, and their human companions. His drawings and sketches of animals, especially horses, at work and play, were published in sporting ...

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20th Century Vintage Animal Sketches

Materials

Oil, Masonite

Chestnut Horse Oil on Board by Paul Brown
Chestnut Horse Oil on Board by Paul Brown

Chestnut Horse Oil on Board by Paul Brown

By Paul Desmond Brown 1

Located in Bristol, CT

He was well known for his drawings of horses, dogs, and their human companions. His drawings and sketches of animals, especially horses, at work and play, were published in sporting ...

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20th Century Vintage Animal Sketches

Materials

Oil, Masonite

Fox-Hunter In A Landscape O/C by Paul Brown
Fox-Hunter In A Landscape O/C by Paul Brown

Fox-Hunter In A Landscape O/C by Paul Brown

By Paul Desmond Brown 1

Located in Bristol, CT

He was well known for his drawings of horses, dogs, and their human companions. His drawings and sketches of animals, especially horses, at work and play, were published in sporting ...

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20th Century Vintage Animal Sketches

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Canvas, Oil

George Inn, Salisbury
George Inn, Salisbury

George Inn, Salisbury

By Cecil Charles Windsor Aldin 1

Located in San Francisco, CA

About the artist: Cecil Charles Windsor Aldin RBA (28 April 1870 - 6 January 1935) was a British artist and illustrator best known for his paintings and sketches of animals, sports...

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Mid-20th Century Realist Vintage Animal Sketches

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Lithograph

Spread Eagle Inn, Midhurst
Spread Eagle Inn, Midhurst

Spread Eagle Inn, Midhurst

By Cecil Charles Windsor Aldin 1

Located in San Francisco, CA

About the artist: Cecil Charles Windsor Aldin RBA (28 April 1870 - 6 January 1935) was a British artist and illustrator best known for his paintings and sketches of animals, sports...

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Mid-20th Century Realist Vintage Animal Sketches

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Lithograph

New Inn, Gloucester
New Inn, Gloucester

New Inn, Gloucester

By Cecil Charles Windsor Aldin 1

Located in San Francisco, CA

About the artist: Cecil Charles Windsor Aldin RBA (28 April 1870 - 6 January 1935) was a British artist and illustrator best known for his paintings and sketches of animals, sports...

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Mid-20th Century Realist Vintage Animal Sketches

Materials

Lithograph

George Inn, Norton St. Philip
George Inn, Norton St. Philip

George Inn, Norton St. Philip

By Cecil Charles Windsor Aldin 1

Located in San Francisco, CA

About the artist: Cecil Charles Windsor Aldin RBA (28 April 1870 - 6 January 1935) was a British artist and illustrator best known for his paintings and sketches of animals, sports...

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Mid-20th Century Realist Vintage Animal Sketches

Materials

Lithograph

George Inn, Dorchester
George Inn, Dorchester

George Inn, Dorchester

By Cecil Charles Windsor Aldin 1

Located in San Francisco, CA

About the artist: Cecil Charles Windsor Aldin RBA (28 April 1870 - 6 January 1935) was a British artist and illustrator best known for his paintings and sketches of animals, sports...

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Mid-20th Century Realist Vintage Animal Sketches

Materials

Lithograph

Bell Inn, Waltham St Lawrence
Bell Inn, Waltham St Lawrence

Bell Inn, Waltham St Lawrence

By Cecil Charles Windsor Aldin 1

Located in San Francisco, CA

About the artist: Cecil Charles Windsor Aldin RBA (28 April 1870 - 6 January 1935) was a British artist and illustrator best known for his paintings and sketches of animals, sports...

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Mid-20th Century Realist Vintage Animal Sketches

Materials

Lithograph

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Pasture Sketch
Pasture Sketch

Jean Bernard LalannePasture Sketch

Unavailable

H 12 in W 16 in

Pasture Sketch

Located in Lexington, KY

Here, Jean Bernard Lalanne shows two horses as they run and play in their countryside pasture in France.

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20th Century Vintage Animal Sketches

Materials

Oil, Board

Study Sketches of Horses by Peter Hobbs, 1930-1994 Sepia tone Watercolor
Study Sketches of Horses by Peter Hobbs, 1930-1994 Sepia tone Watercolor

Study Sketches of Horses by Peter Hobbs, 1930-1994 Sepia tone Watercolor

By Peter Hobbs

Located in FR

Study of Horses painting in Sepia tones original watercolor circa 1950-1960 By UK artist Peter Hobbs 1930-1994 Signed by the artist This British artist was a professional Sports Car...

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Mid-20th Century Vintage Animal Sketches

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Watercolor

"Crazy Birds" Benny Andrews, 1964 Birds Stylized Surrealist Animal Sketch
"Crazy Birds" Benny Andrews, 1964 Birds Stylized Surrealist Animal Sketch

"Crazy Birds" Benny Andrews, 1964 Birds Stylized Surrealist Animal Sketch

By Benny Andrews

Located in New York, NY

Benny Andrews Crazy Birds, 1964 Signed and dated lower right "Aug 11, 64" Inscribed on verso Ink on paper 11 x 15 inches Benny Andrews was an artist, educator and activist. He was ...

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1960s Modern Vintage Animal Sketches

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Paper, Ink

Mid Century French Illustration Sketches Of Vibrant Exotic Parrots
Mid Century French Illustration Sketches Of Vibrant Exotic Parrots

Mid Century French Illustration Sketches Of Vibrant Exotic Parrots

By Josine Vignon

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Parrot Sketches by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) signed pastel/watercolor on paper, unframed painting: 13 x 20 inches good condition provenance: from the artists estate, France ...

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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Vintage Animal Sketches

Materials

Oil Pastel, Watercolor

Dogs original pen and ink sketch Derrick Sayer for Beverley Nichols Cats ABC

Dogs original pen and ink sketch Derrick Sayer for Beverley Nichols Cats ABC

By Derrick Latimer Sayer

Located in London, GB

To see our other Modern British Art, scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below it click on "See all from this Seller" - or send us a message if you cannot find the artist you ...

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1980s Modern Vintage Animal Sketches

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Ink

Sketch Made in Korea in the 1970s Acrylic on Paper for an Animals Encyclopedia
Sketch Made in Korea in the 1970s Acrylic on Paper for an Animals Encyclopedia

Sketch Made in Korea in the 1970s Acrylic on Paper for an Animals Encyclopedia

Located in Milan, IT

Acrylic colors on paper depicting a tiger; it is a preparatory sketch commissioned for an animals encyclopedia for children, created and signed by a Korean artist in the 1970s.

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1970s Korean Vintage Animal Sketches

Materials

Paper

Collection of Zebra Sketches by Johan
Collection of Zebra Sketches by Johan

Collection of Zebra Sketches by Johan

Located in Greenwich, CT

Collection of six zebra studies by Michele Johan, a French 20th Century artist who specialized in wild animal paintings and sketches, and who spent extensive time in Africa studying ...

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1960s French Vintage Animal Sketches

Materials

Pen, Ink

Red and Blue Spirals
Red and Blue Spirals

Red and Blue Spirals

By Alexander Calder

Located in Missouri, MO

In 1925, he produced an illustrated book titled Animal Sketching, one-line drawings that foreshadowed his early wire sculptures of figures and animals.

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1970s Abstract Vintage Animal Sketches

Materials

Color, Lithograph

Striking Painting of Charging Elephant
Striking Painting of Charging Elephant

Striking Painting of Charging Elephant

Located in Greenwich, CT

Johan was a French 20th Century artist who specialized in wild animal paintings and sketches, and who spent extensive time in Africa studying animals in their native habitat.

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1970s Vintage Animal Sketches

Materials

Canvas

Nancy Strailey Flamingo Colored Pencil Drawing on Parchment Paper
Nancy Strailey Flamingo Colored Pencil Drawing on Parchment Paper

Nancy Strailey Flamingo Colored Pencil Drawing on Parchment Paper

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

The drawing process begins by gathering the materials - papers rich in natural color and interesting texture; pencils, lots of pencils, nearly every color of professional - quality p...

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20th Century Vintage Animal Sketches

Materials

Abalone, Paper

'Bull and Circles (From Poems to Watch)' Lithograph proof 1975

'Bull and Circles (From Poems to Watch)' Lithograph proof 1975

By Alexander Calder

Located in Pembroke Pines, FL

While working as a graphic artist on assignment at the zoo and circus, Calder discovered his facility for sketching animals. This subject would become a lifelong passion.

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1970s Contemporary Vintage Animal Sketches

Materials

Lithograph

'Untitled' Lithograph proof 1972

'Untitled' Lithograph proof 1972

By Alexander Calder

Located in Pembroke Pines, FL

While working as a graphic artist on assignment at the zoo and circus, Calder discovered his facility for sketching animals. This subject would become a lifelong passion.

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1970s Contemporary Vintage Animal Sketches

Materials

Lithograph

Mid Century French Illustration Sketches - Ornament Wallpaper
Mid Century French Illustration Sketches - Ornament Wallpaper

Mid Century French Illustration Sketches - Ornament Wallpaper

By Josine Vignon

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Ornament by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) signed pastel/watercolor on paper, unframed painting: 13 x 19 inches good condition provenance: from the artists estate, France Josine...

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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Vintage Animal Sketches

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Oil Pastel, Watercolor

Original French Mid Century Post-Impressionist Watercolour- Horse Sketchs
Original French Mid Century Post-Impressionist Watercolour- Horse Sketchs

Original French Mid Century Post-Impressionist Watercolour- Horse Sketchs

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

'Horse Sketch' by Édouard Righetti (1924-2001) Signed Lower Front oil painting on artist paper, beautifully painted very good condition Painting: 19.5 x 19 inches provenance: all t...

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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Vintage Animal Sketches

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Gouache

French Impressionist Sleeping Cat On Foot Stool Pencil Sketch
French Impressionist Sleeping Cat On Foot Stool Pencil Sketch

French Impressionist Sleeping Cat On Foot Stool Pencil Sketch

By Louise Alix

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Sleeping Cat by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below provenance stamp to the back pencil drawing on artist paper, unframed measures: 10 high by 8 inches wide condition: ...

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Vintage Animal Sketches

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Color Pencil

French Impressionist Portrait of Curled Up Kitten Pencil Sketch
French Impressionist Portrait of Curled Up Kitten Pencil Sketch

French Impressionist Portrait of Curled Up Kitten Pencil Sketch

By Louise Alix

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Kitten Portrait by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below provenance stamp to the back pencil drawing on artist paper, unframed measures: 6.25 high by 8 inches wide condit...

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Vintage Animal Sketches

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Color Pencil

French Impressionist Portrait of Curled Up Kittens Pencil Sketch
French Impressionist Portrait of Curled Up Kittens Pencil Sketch

French Impressionist Portrait of Curled Up Kittens Pencil Sketch

By Louise Alix

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Kittens by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below provenance stamp to the back pencil drawing on artist paper, unframed measures: 10 high by 8.25 inches wide condition: ov...

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Vintage Animal Sketches

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Color Pencil

Cat in Window Sill Watercolour Sketch 1930's French Impressionist
Cat in Window Sill Watercolour Sketch 1930's French Impressionist

Cat in Window Sill Watercolour Sketch 1930's French Impressionist

By Louise Alix

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Cat In Window Sill by Louise Alix, French 1950's Impressionist watercolour on board painting: 9 x 7.75 inches provenance: from a large private collection of this artists work in Nor...

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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Vintage Animal Sketches

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Watercolor

20th century graphite pencil animal drawing horse study sketch gestural signed
20th century graphite pencil animal drawing horse study sketch gestural signed

20th century graphite pencil animal drawing horse study sketch gestural signed

By Claude Weisbuch

Located in Milwaukee, WI

"De La Bataille Vol. I, Homage a Leonard de Vinci" is a graphite drawing by Claude Weisbuch. The artist signed the piece lower right. This piece depicts a jumping horse inspired by L...

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1970s Impressionist Vintage Animal Sketches

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Pencil, Graphite

1960's British Modernist Painting Crayon Sketch Two Long Horned Cattle
1960's British Modernist Painting Crayon Sketch Two Long Horned Cattle

1960's British Modernist Painting Crayon Sketch Two Long Horned Cattle

By Irina Hale

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Long Horn Cattle by Irina Hale (British 1932-2022) oil crayon drawing on brown artist paper stuck on A4 artist paper, unframed overall size: 8.5 x 12.5 inches drawing: 4 x 4.5 inches...

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Mid-20th Century Modern Vintage Animal Sketches

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Oil Crayon

Pencil Sketch - Horse Study
Pencil Sketch - Horse Study

Pencil Sketch - Horse Study

By Werner Bell

Located in Houston, TX

Pencil sketch on transfer paper of a horse from various angles by artist Werner Bell, circa 1960. Original artwork on paper displayed on a white mat with a gold border. Archival ...

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1950s Vintage Animal Sketches

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Pencil

Sketch - Original Pencil Drawing by Willy Lorenz - 1950s

Sketch - Original Pencil Drawing by Willy Lorenz - 1950s

By Wilhelm Lorenz

Located in Roma, IT

Sketch is amazing original pencil drawing on ivory-colored paper, realized by the German artist Wilhelm Lorenz, best know as Willi Lorenz. Signed in pencil on lower left margin. Thi...

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1940s Vintage Animal Sketches

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Pencil

Sketch of a Tiger - Original Pencil Drawing by Willy Lorenz - 1950s

Sketch of a Tiger - Original Pencil Drawing by Willy Lorenz - 1950s

By Wilhelm Lorenz

Located in Roma, IT

Sketch of a Tiger is a beautiful pencil original drawing on ivory-colored, realized by the German artist Wilhelm Lorenz, best know as Willi Lorenz. A tiger is portrayed frontal and...

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1940s Vintage Animal Sketches

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Pencil

Sketch of Lions - Original Pencil Drawing by Willy Lorenz - Mid 20th Century

Sketch of Lions - Original Pencil Drawing by Willy Lorenz - Mid 20th Century

By Wilhelm Lorenz

Located in Roma, IT

Sketch of Lions is a beautiful pencil original drawing on ivory-colored paper, realized in XXI century by the German artist Wilhelm Lorenz, best know as Willi Lorenz.

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Mid-20th Century Vintage Animal Sketches

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Pencil

Bucking Bronco, Original Sketch of Horse and Cowboy, Modernist Framed Drawing
Bucking Bronco, Original Sketch of Horse and Cowboy, Modernist Framed Drawing

Bucking Bronco, Original Sketch of Horse and Cowboy, Modernist Framed Drawing

By Arnold Rönnebeck

Located in Denver, CO

Graphite on paper drawing by Arnold Ronnebeck of a bucking bronco and cowboy, signed by the artist in the lower right corner. Presented in a custom black frame, outer dimensions meas...

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20th Century American Modern Vintage Animal Sketches

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Graphite

Dog Pencil Drawing, Sketch - Louisette Poirier, The Hunting Hound, c. 1960
Dog Pencil Drawing, Sketch - Louisette Poirier, The Hunting Hound, c. 1960

Dog Pencil Drawing, Sketch - Louisette Poirier, The Hunting Hound, c. 1960

By Louisette Poirier

Located in Houston, TX

Expressive drawing of a beagle - in pointing stance mid-hunt - in pencil and chalk by French artist Louisette Poirier, signed lower right corner. Original artwork on paper displaye...

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1960s Modern Vintage Animal Sketches

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Paper, Chalk, Pencil, Graphite

Clifford Ellis Great Crested Newt pencil sketch Mid Century Modern British Art

Clifford Ellis Great Crested Newt pencil sketch Mid Century Modern British Art

By Clifford Ellis

Located in London, GB

They also designed a series of nearly one hundred book jackets for Collins New Naturalist series, published between 1945 and 1982 and were always fascinated by animals and natural hi...

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1950s Realist Vintage Animal Sketches

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Carbon Pencil

Original Black and White Graphite Sketch for Mural: Figure on Horseback Drawing
Original Black and White Graphite Sketch for Mural: Figure on Horseback Drawing

Original Black and White Graphite Sketch for Mural: Figure on Horseback Drawing

Located in Denver, CO

This compelling graphite drawing on paper by Verona Burkhard (1910–2004) showcases a dynamic figure on horseback, rendered with expressive linework and a keen sense of movement. Like...

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20th Century American Modern Vintage Animal Sketches

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Graphite

Rabbits original pen and ink sketch Derrick Sayer Beverley Nichols Cats ABC

Rabbits original pen and ink sketch Derrick Sayer Beverley Nichols Cats ABC

By Derrick Latimer Sayer

Located in London, GB

To see our other Modern British Art, scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below it click on "See all from this Seller" - or send us a message if you cannot find the artist you ...

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1980s Surrealist Vintage Animal Sketches

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Ink

Birthday Cat original pen and ink sketch Derrick Sayer Beverley Nichols Cats ABC

Birthday Cat original pen and ink sketch Derrick Sayer Beverley Nichols Cats ABC

By Derrick Latimer Sayer

Located in London, GB

To see our other Modern British Art, scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below it click on "See all from this Seller" - or send us a message if you cannot find the artist you ...

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1980s Modern Vintage Animal Sketches

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Ink

1980s Hand Formed Sculpture of a Grazing Bull in Ceramic
1980s Hand Formed Sculpture of a Grazing Bull in Ceramic

1980s Hand Formed Sculpture of a Grazing Bull in Ceramic

Located in London, GB

Expressive Dutch 1970s sculpture of a grazing bull is like a sketch of the animal caught in the moment. You see the artist process of hand forming small pieces of clay into the shape.

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1980s Dutch Expressionist Vintage Animal Sketches

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Ceramic

Untitled 2
Untitled 2

Alexander CalderUntitled 2

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H 23 in W 16 in

Untitled 2

By Alexander Calder

Located in Naples, Florida

He published his first book, Animal Sketches, illustrated in brush and ink, in 1925 and in early 1926 he began to carve primitivist figures in wood.

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1960s Abstract Vintage Animal Sketches

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Lithograph

Untitled 4

Alexander CalderUntitled 4

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H 35 in W 24 in

Untitled 4

By Alexander Calder

Located in Naples, Florida

He published his first book, Animal Sketches, illustrated in brush and ink, in 1925 and in early 1926 he began to carve primitivist figures in wood.

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1960s Vintage Animal Sketches

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Lithograph

Circus Series
Circus Series

Circus Series

By Alexander Calder

Located in Missouri, MO

In 1925, he produced an illustrated book titled Animal Sketching, one-line drawings that foreshadowed his early wire sculptures of figures and animals.

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Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Animal Sketches

Squash Blossoms
Squash Blossoms

Squash Blossoms

By Alexander Calder

Located in Missouri, MO

In 1925, he produced an illustrated book titled Animal Sketching, one-line drawings that foreshadowed his early wire sculptures of figures and animals.

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Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Animal Sketches

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Lithograph

Hermès Paris Carnets d'Equateur, Tea Set For 6 Persons In Original Box
Hermès Paris Carnets d'Equateur, Tea Set For 6 Persons In Original Box

Hermès Paris Carnets d'Equateur, Tea Set For 6 Persons In Original Box

By Hermès

Located in Vienna, AT

They are insights into his sketchbooks – some animals are depicted photorealistically in gouache, others are boldly sketched with a pencil.

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20th Century Hungarian Other Vintage Animal Sketches

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Porcelain

Pablo Picasso El Corrida 1960 Modern Vintage Offset Lithograph Framed
Pablo Picasso El Corrida 1960 Modern Vintage Offset Lithograph Framed

Pablo Picasso El Corrida 1960 Modern Vintage Offset Lithograph Framed

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

Picasso identified himself as a bull and as a precocious art student in the 1890s, Pablo Picasso often attended bullfights to sketch the powerful animals at the center of the traditi...

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1960s Vintage Animal Sketches

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Paper

'Loops and Yin Yang' Lithograph proof 1969

'Loops and Yin Yang' Lithograph proof 1969

By Alexander Calder

Located in Pembroke Pines, FL

While working as a graphic artist on assignment at the zoo and circus, Calder discovered his facility for sketching animals. This subject would become a lifelong passion.

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1970s Contemporary Vintage Animal Sketches

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Lithograph

Study Sketches of Pigs by Peter Hobbs, 1930-1994 Sepia tone Watercolor
Study Sketches of Pigs by Peter Hobbs, 1930-1994 Sepia tone Watercolor

Study Sketches of Pigs by Peter Hobbs, 1930-1994 Sepia tone Watercolor

By Peter Hobbs

Located in FR

This British artist was a professional Sports Caricaturist especially well-known for his series of golf caricatures Sepia watercolor on cartridge paper from his folio of a series of...

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Mid-20th Century Vintage Animal Sketches

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Watercolor

Large Mid Century Camel Drawing
Large Mid Century Camel Drawing

Large Mid Century Camel Drawing

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H 38.5 in W 26 in

Large Mid Century Camel Drawing

Located in San Francisco, CA

Visit our website to see our collection of nearly 4,000 original pieces: http://www.lostartsalon.com The following descriptive terms apply to this piece: animal, desert, camel, s...

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20th Century American Vintage Animal Sketches

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Ink

Sketch of a Horse, Graphite Drawing, Mid 20th Century

Sketch of a Horse, Graphite Drawing, Mid 20th Century

By Pasquale Patrick Stigliani

Located in San Francisco, CA

This mid 20th century graphite on paper drawing of a horse is by Pasquale Patrick Stigliani (1926-2003), a New York City painter and poet. He was an independent artist trained under...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Vintage Animal Sketches

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Paper, Graphite

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Vintage Animal Sketches For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are several options of vintage animal sketches available for sale. A selection of these works in the Modern, Contemporary and Surrealist styles can be found today in our inventory. These items have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Adding a colorful piece of art to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — see the vintage animal sketches on 1stDibs that include elements of gray, beige, brown and more. These artworks have been a part of the life’s work for many artists, but the versions made by Clifford Ellis, Derrick Latimer Sayer, Wilhelm Lorenz, Peter Hobbs and Werner Bell are consistently popular. The range of these distinct pieces — often created in pencil, carbon pencil and ink — can elevate any room of your home.

How Much are Vintage Animal Sketches?

Vintage animal sketches can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $620, while the lowest priced sells for $103 and the highest can go for as much as $39,001.