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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

Vintage Nina Ricci Fashion Sketch in Gold Frame
Vintage Nina Ricci Fashion Sketch in Gold Frame

Vintage Nina Ricci Fashion Sketch in Gold Frame

By Nina Ricci

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Attributed to Nina Ricci, this vintage fashion sketch in a substantial gold wooden frame offers a refined glimpse into mid-20th-century haute couture. Rendered on paper with graceful...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Drawings

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Original Illustration Map of Syria & Lebanon, Charles Burki, 1947 – Ink Drawing
Original Illustration Map of Syria & Lebanon, Charles Burki, 1947 – Ink Drawing

Original Illustration Map of Syria & Lebanon, Charles Burki, 1947 – Ink Drawing

Located in Langweer, NL

Original Illustration Map of Syria and Lebanon by Charles Burki, 1947 – Ink Drawing Original 1947 pen-and-ink illustration of “Syrie en de Libanon” (Syria and Lebanon) by Dutch arti...

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1940s Dutch Vintage Drawings

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Paper

French Vintage Framed Charcoal Study of a Young Male
French Vintage Framed Charcoal Study of a Young Male

French Vintage Framed Charcoal Study of a Young Male

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

French vintage 20th century charcoal and chalk drawing of a crouched nude male figure in prayer. Beautiful in its monochromatic palette, the work highlights the youthful muscularity,...

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20th Century French French Provincial Drawings

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Turbulent Communication Computer Aided Graphic Drawing by Artist Aldo Giorgini
Turbulent Communication Computer Aided Graphic Drawing by Artist Aldo Giorgini

Turbulent Communication Computer Aided Graphic Drawing by Artist Aldo Giorgini

By Aldo Giorgini

Located in Lafayette, IN

This is a rare original "artist's proof" computer-aided drawing by graphic artist Aldo Giorgini. The drawing, entitled "Turbulent Communication", was designed using his "Fields" comp...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drawings

Important and Extremely Rare Franz Hagenauer Drawing '1930/1935'
Important and Extremely Rare Franz Hagenauer Drawing '1930/1935'

Important and Extremely Rare Franz Hagenauer Drawing '1930/1935'

By Franz Hagenauer

Located in Vienna, AT

An important, large and extremely rare original Hagenauer drawing of a head sculpture by Franz Hagenauer, from ca. 1930, No. 3080, from the workshop - Karl Hagenauer, Vienna - , samp...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Art Deco Drawings

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Paper

Memento Mori Original Charcoal Skull Drawings 19th Century Art
Memento Mori Original Charcoal Skull Drawings 19th Century Art

Memento Mori Original Charcoal Skull Drawings 19th Century Art

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of Original Memento Mori Charcoal Skull Drawings, France, circa 19th Century. They measure 11.5"H x 13"W, and 10.5"H x 14.25"W framed. They were purchased in France and are beli...

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19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Antique Drawings

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Glass, Wood, Paper

"Portrait of North African Spahi", French Colonial Solder w/ Traditional Hat
"Portrait of North African Spahi", French Colonial Solder w/ Traditional Hat

"Portrait of North African Spahi", French Colonial Solder w/ Traditional Hat

By Soungouroff

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Known for his many portraits in later years, this early work by Anatola Soungouroff is a brilliant depiction of a strikingly handsome North African soldier wearing a traditional hat ...

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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Drawings

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Paper

French Vintage Pen Sketch of Youthful Boy, 20th Century, Signed
French Vintage Pen Sketch of Youthful Boy, 20th Century, Signed

French Vintage Pen Sketch of Youthful Boy, 20th Century, Signed

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

French vintage pen and ink drawing on paper of a youthful boy with gamine features such as a pronounced upper lip, arched brows, and a dense row of eyelashes. The vanilla tone of the...

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20th Century French Other Drawings

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Original Etching by AC Webb of Chicago Skyline in 1930
Original Etching by AC Webb of Chicago Skyline in 1930

Original Etching by AC Webb of Chicago Skyline in 1930

Located in Dallas, TX

Presenting a very rare original etching by Alonzo C. Webb of the City of Chicago with a view of Downtown from 1930. This etching is in superb original condition. It is an origi...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Drawings

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Parchment Paper

Monica Perez "Yes" Original Charcoal on Canvas 2023
Monica Perez "Yes" Original Charcoal on Canvas 2023

Monica Perez "Yes" Original Charcoal on Canvas 2023

Located in New York, NY

Monica Perez "Yes" Original Charcoal on Canvas, 2023. W 80" x H 48" Monica Perez’s works are expressions of emotion—impulsive, spontaneous gestures of h...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Expressionist 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

Series of Engravings by Henry Moses Framed and Matted
Series of Engravings by Henry Moses Framed and Matted

Series of Engravings by Henry Moses Framed and Matted

Located in New York, NY

A set of six Neoclassical style framed prints by English artist Henry Moses, each featuring a finely detailed monochrome engraving an ancient Greek ceramic vase, inspired by famous 1...

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1810s British Neoclassical Antique Drawings

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Giltwood

Jacob El Hanani Original Abstract Drawing 10" x 8" Mid Century Modern Art
Jacob El Hanani Original Abstract Drawing 10" x 8" Mid Century Modern Art

Jacob El Hanani Original Abstract Drawing 10" x 8" Mid Century Modern Art

Located in Atlanta, GA

Original Abstract Pen and Ink Drawing by well listed artist Jacob El Hanani. Hand signed and dated 1989. It retains its warm original patina.

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drawings

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Bozzetti Di Moda Francesi Art Deco Disegni con Passepartout Set di Due
Bozzetti Di Moda Francesi Art Deco Disegni con Passepartout Set di Due

Bozzetti Di Moda Francesi Art Deco Disegni con Passepartout Set di Due

Located in Milano, MI

Set di due bozzetti di moda inizi 1900 di probabile provenienza francese, raffiguranti eleganti dame a passeggio. I due schizzi sono disegnati a china ed acquerello su carta con de...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Drawings

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Paper

Set of 12 Antique Hand-Painted Botanical Prints, 18th Century
Set of 12 Antique Hand-Painted Botanical Prints, 18th Century

Set of 12 Antique Hand-Painted Botanical Prints, 18th Century

Located in Viterbo, VT

Set of watercolor hand-painted botanical prints most likely created in the mid to late 1700s. Some of the descriptions are written in Latin and Greek and accompany absolutely stunnin...

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Mid-19th Century Italian Georgian Antique Drawings

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Pine, Paper

Japanese engraving, Japan, 19th century
Japanese engraving, Japan, 19th century

Japanese engraving, Japan, 19th century

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Japanese woodblock print (ukiyo-e), Japan, 19th century, depicting an elegant female figure in an intimate moment. This delicate work illustrates a courtesan or geisha, recognizable by her sophisticated hairstyle adorned with pins, in a scene imbued with refinement and poetry. Created using the traditional woodblock printing technique, it is distinguished by the fineness of the lines, the softness of the colors, and the balance of the composition. Presented in an antique red and gold frame, this antique print bears the marks of time, attesting to its authenticity and history. Style : Ukiyo-e Traditional Japanese Art 19th Century Asian Aesthetic Main Characteristics : Original Japanese Print Japan, 19th Century Woodblock printing technique Depicts a female figure (geisha/courtesan) Soft, patinated colors Antique frame Signs of wear consistent with age Keywords : antique Japanese print, original ukiyo-e, 19th-century Japanese art, Japanese woodblock print, geisha print, vintage Asian decor, antique Japanese art, antique Japanese painting

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19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Drawings

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Glass, Wood, Paint

Mid-century charcoal on paper framed male nude study
Mid-century charcoal on paper framed male nude study

Mid-century charcoal on paper framed male nude study

Located in Allentown, PA

This is a mid 20th century charcoal on paper male nude study. This drawing is presented in a handmade Italian frame with cream and black mat boards. The charcoal drawing is a male nu...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drawings

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Paper

Vintage Abstract Portrait Drawing on Toned Paper by Jerry Owen’s.
Vintage Abstract Portrait Drawing on Toned Paper by Jerry Owen’s.

Vintage Abstract Portrait Drawing on Toned Paper by Jerry Owen’s.

Located in Seattle, WA

Original vintage abstract portrait drawing by Jerry Owens, executed in graphite on toned paper. The composition features a stylized frontal portrait rendered with continuous, express...

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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drawings

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Paper

18th C Italian Old Master Drawing, Fidelle Fischetti 1732 - 1792, Naples
18th C Italian Old Master Drawing, Fidelle Fischetti 1732 - 1792, Naples

18th C Italian Old Master Drawing, Fidelle Fischetti 1732 - 1792, Naples

Located in Stamford, CT

18th century Italian drawing, "The Theological Virtues" in pen and brow ink, blue washes. By Fidele Fischetti, Naples 1732 - 1792. A good size drawing in an 18th century gilt wood f...

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Mid-18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Drawings

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Paper

Jacques Germain — Ink on Paper, Signed & Studio Stamp
Jacques Germain — Ink on Paper, Signed & Studio Stamp

Jacques Germain — Ink on Paper, Signed & Studio Stamp

By Jacques Germain

Located in BARCELONA, ES

Abstract ink drawing on paper by French artist Jacques Germain (1915–2001), a significant figure of the postwar École de Paris and a contributor to the movement of Lyrical Abstractio...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Drawings

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Paper

Rare Collection Of Eleven Early 19th Century Watercolours Of Indian Birds
Rare Collection Of Eleven Early 19th Century Watercolours Of Indian Birds

Rare Collection Of Eleven Early 19th Century Watercolours Of Indian Birds

Located in Kent, Dover

A charming collection of eleven framed ink and watercolours of Indian birds on pink paper. Before framing, these were pencil signed c.1815 by a British army soldier. Measure: 29cm w...

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1810s Indian Antique Drawings

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Cut Glass, Fruitwood, Paper

Charcoal Drawing of Risen Jesus, French Provincial, 20th Century
Charcoal Drawing of Risen Jesus, French Provincial, 20th Century

Charcoal Drawing of Risen Jesus, French Provincial, 20th Century

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

French, early 20th century (if not prior) charcoal and chalk drawing of a risen Jesus Christ. Beautiful in its monochromatic palette, the work highlights the gathering of fabric in h...

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20th Century French French Provincial Drawings

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Biblical Theme Linocut by Åke Holm, Signed, Framed, 1970s, Sweden
Biblical Theme Linocut by Åke Holm, Signed, Framed, 1970s, Sweden

Biblical Theme Linocut by Åke Holm, Signed, Framed, 1970s, Sweden

By Ake Holm

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

Åke Holm, Bible motif, 1970s Linocut Number 127/250 The work is signed by the artist and individually numbered (pencil) Work dimensions 41/29 Framed work Åke Holm (1900-1980) was an...

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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drawings

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Paper

Italian Lake Palace Ink Drawing
Italian Lake Palace Ink Drawing

Italian Lake Palace Ink Drawing

Located in New York, NY

Italian Lake Palace Ink Drawing. Italian ink drawing of island palace La Casina Vanvitelliana sul Lago Fusaro. Eighteenth century ink on paper drawing in a...

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18th Century Italian Antique Drawings

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Gesso, Giltwood, Paper

3 Antique Italian Ink Drawings of Venice, Baroque, Circa 1770s
3 Antique Italian Ink Drawings of Venice, Baroque, Circa 1770s

3 Antique Italian Ink Drawings of Venice, Baroque, Circa 1770s

Located in Boca Raton, FL

3 antique 18 th c Italian ink drawings on paper of views of Venice- Dougaba and Santa Maria church, Piazza San Marco with Campanile, Venice fort. framed later. Inscribed and dated.

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1770s Italian Baroque Antique Drawings

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Paper

1786 Pair of Red Chalk Drawings After Carracci by Ludwig Weiß, Munich Academy
1786 Pair of Red Chalk Drawings After Carracci by Ludwig Weiß, Munich Academy

1786 Pair of Red Chalk Drawings After Carracci by Ludwig Weiß, Munich Academy

Located in Epfach, DE

This rare pair of finely executed red chalk drawings was created in 1786 by Ludwig Weiß, a notable academic artist associated with the Munich Academy. Both sheets are signed and date...

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1780s German Rococo Antique 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 Modern Vintage Drawings

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Paint, Paper, Glass, Hardwood

Early 20th century artist study of a classical bust pencil on paper
Early 20th century artist study of a classical bust pencil on paper

Early 20th century artist study of a classical bust pencil on paper

Located in Allentown, PA

This is an early 20th century pencil drawing of a classical bust. This drawing is presented in a hand carved vintage French cocoa inspired frame. This pencil drawing is an artist stu...

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Early 20th Century American Classical Roman Drawings

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Paper

Set of Three Framed Drawing by Anne Abueva, 2021
Set of Three Framed Drawing by Anne Abueva, 2021

Set of Three Framed Drawing by Anne Abueva, 2021

Located in Chicago, IL

A beautiful set of three framed abstract drawings by artist, Anne Abueva, rendered in conté crayon on paper and framed in simple maple gallery fram...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Expressionist Drawings

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Paper, Crayon

Vintage Pierre Cardin Fashion Sketch
Vintage Pierre Cardin Fashion Sketch

Vintage Pierre Cardin Fashion Sketch

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Dating to the mid-20th century, this vintage Pierre Cardin fashion sketch captures the designer's elegant, forward-looking approach to haute couture. Rendered in ink, the drawing pre...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drawings

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Glass, Wood

Large Drawing in the Style of Guardi, Italian School
Large Drawing in the Style of Guardi, Italian School

Large Drawing in the Style of Guardi, Italian School

Located in Kittery Point, ME

Venetian Capriccio, after Francesco Guardi (Italian, 1712-1793) Unsigned, with a label from Wandenberg Freres (Paris) affixed to the back of the mat.

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19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Drawings

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Ink

Beautiful, Richly Colored, Copper Engraving of Parrots and Parakeets '1792'
Beautiful, Richly Colored, Copper Engraving of Parrots and Parakeets '1792'

Beautiful, Richly Colored, Copper Engraving of Parrots and Parakeets '1792'

Located in Langweer, NL

An authentic, perfect and bright, originally hand-colored, illustration of 2 Parrots and 2 Parakeets: L' Ara Rouge, La Perruche a face bleue, L' Ara Verd and La Perruche Tabuan. Draw...

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Late 18th Century French Antique Drawings

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Parchment Paper

Drawing Attributed to Jean-Baptiste Pillement
Drawing Attributed to Jean-Baptiste Pillement

Drawing Attributed to Jean-Baptiste Pillement

By Jean-Baptiste Pillement

Located in Kittery Point, ME

Two-faced drawing. Studies of characters and harbor scene. With an inscription stating it is from the sketchbook in the collection of Dr. Manuel de Espirito Santo in Lisbon. Ink a...

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Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Drawings

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Paper

Original Watercolor Rendering for 1956 Living Room by Leleu Firm, Paris
Original Watercolor Rendering for 1956 Living Room by Leleu Firm, Paris

Original Watercolor Rendering for 1956 Living Room by Leleu Firm, Paris

By Jules Leleu

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This gorgeous, original elevation watercolor, depicting a living room wall centered around a baronial fireplace with deep red brick hearth, was prepared for Madame Keime by the celebrated Leleu firm, in the years when Jules Leleu was passing the baton to his sons André and Jean and his daughter Paule. At the height of the Art Deco period, Jules was known for his sumptuous furniture with inlays of exotic woods such as Macassar ebony, amboyna and palisander, as well as designs for illustrious projects such as the SS Normandie and SS Ile de France...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drawings

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Paint

1920 Female Glamour Flapper Portrait Pastel on Black Paper, Framed
1920 Female Glamour Flapper Portrait Pastel on Black Paper, Framed

1920 Female Glamour Flapper Portrait Pastel on Black Paper, Framed

Located in Van Nuys, CA

A touch of Roaring Twenties glamour in this stunning vintage Art Deco-style pastel on black paper Female portrait. Featuring a classic 1920s flapper with vibrant golden-blonde hair, ...

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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Drawings

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Charcoal Drawing on Ingrès Paper Signed Marceau Constantin Original, F113
Charcoal Drawing on Ingrès Paper Signed Marceau Constantin Original, F113

Charcoal Drawing on Ingrès Paper Signed Marceau Constantin Original, F113

By Marceau Constantin

Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Charcoal drawing by the French artist Marceau Constantin (1918 - 2017). Drawing on ingres paper representing two characters in shades of black and grey creating a fascinating light a...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drawings

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Paper

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

Antique Idyllic Oval Drawing by a Danish Flora Danica Artist
Antique Idyllic Oval Drawing by a Danish Flora Danica Artist

Antique Idyllic Oval Drawing by a Danish Flora Danica Artist

Located in Esbjerg, DK

The backside of the drawing reads (Danish-English). Drawn by the illustrator (TH or FH..... For us sadly indistinguishable) 'The Flora Danica Illustrator' - A reference to a lexicon ...

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Late 19th Century Danish Romantic Antique Drawings

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Glass, Teak, Paper

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

Cubist Drawing by Karl Hagedorn. Dated 1915
Cubist Drawing by Karl Hagedorn. Dated 1915

Cubist Drawing by Karl Hagedorn. Dated 1915

By Karl Hagedorn

Located in St Annes, Lancashire

Wonderful drawing of a Spanish dancer by Karl Hagedorn. Displaying the characteristic futurist, cubist and Bauhaus influences reminiscent of his early work. Signed and dated 1915. ...

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1910s English Futurist Vintage Drawings

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Oak, 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

Large Framed Lithograph by Tony Friedlaender
Large Framed Lithograph by Tony Friedlaender

Large Framed Lithograph by Tony Friedlaender

By Frederic Weinberg

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Large framed lithograph by Tony Friedlaender. Signed and numbered 44/95. Nicely framed over canvas.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drawings

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Glass, Wood, Paper

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 Modern Vintage Drawings

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Paper

"Nude Male with Hand to Chest, " Drawing by Raoul du Bois
"Nude Male with Hand to Chest, " Drawing by Raoul du Bois

"Nude Male with Hand to Chest, " Drawing by Raoul du Bois

By Raoul Pene du Bois

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Powerful and eloquent, this drawing by Raoul Pene du Bois showcases his mastery of the human figure, expressed with his usual Mannerist approach -- all elongated limbs and stylized p...

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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Drawings

Set of Five 19th Century Hand-Colored Antique Avian Engravings
Set of Five 19th Century Hand-Colored Antique Avian Engravings

Set of Five 19th Century Hand-Colored Antique Avian Engravings

Located in Atlanta, GA

A charming set of five antique-style avian engravings, each delicately hand colored and presented in elegant giltwood frames. Featuring a variety of finely rendered songbirds perch...

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19th Century French Antique Drawings

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Tony Orrico "Penwald: 1: 1 Circle" Artwork
Tony Orrico "Penwald: 1: 1 Circle" Artwork

Tony Orrico "Penwald: 1: 1 Circle" Artwork

By Tony Orrico

Located in Chicago, IL

Original body-drawn artwork by artist, Tony Orrico from his Penwald series (ed. 1/8, each unique, derived from live performance). Signed by the artist, all acid-free/archival materia...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Drawings

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Paper

Art Deco Period Smoking Man Illustration
Art Deco Period Smoking Man Illustration

Art Deco Period Smoking Man Illustration

Located in New Windsor, NY

A dapper smoking man mixed media illustration from the American Art Deco period. Watercolor, oil crayon, pastel and graphite on paper. The man stands arms folded with a cigarette in ...

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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Drawings

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Paint, Paper, Crayon

Eugène de Sala, Minimalist Profile Drawing in Black and Blue Pencil
Eugène de Sala, Minimalist Profile Drawing in Black and Blue Pencil

Eugène de Sala, Minimalist Profile Drawing in Black and Blue Pencil

By Eugène de Sala

Located in Kastrup, DK

Eugène de Sala (1899–1987) Minimalist profile sketch executed in black and light blue pencil on paper. Signed “de Sala”. The motif depicts a stylized female head in profile, constr...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Drawings

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Vintage Framed Phillipe Venet Fashion Illustration
Vintage Framed Phillipe Venet Fashion Illustration

Vintage Framed Phillipe Venet Fashion Illustration

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This vintage framed fashion illustration by Philippe Venet captures the elegance of mid-20th-century haute couture. Authenticated by the original maker's mark, the monochrome drawing...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drawings

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Glass, Wood

Antique Art Deco Framed Louis Icart Etching “Manon”, Signed, Paris circa 1920
Antique Art Deco Framed Louis Icart Etching “Manon”, Signed, Paris circa 1920

Antique Art Deco Framed Louis Icart Etching “Manon”, Signed, Paris circa 1920

By Louis Icart

Located in Bernville, PA

Antique Art Deco Louis Icart print titled "Manon" depicts a woman walking from a carriage. Embossed lower left L.I Paris 6 of 492, pencil signed lower right, framed in a beautiful go...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Drawings

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Other

Antique original Camillo Procaccini Image Drawing of Jesus Christ 16th Century
Antique original Camillo Procaccini Image Drawing of Jesus Christ 16th Century

Antique original Camillo Procaccini Image Drawing of Jesus Christ 16th Century

Located in Doha, QA

This is an exceptional original drawing by renowned Italian Renaissance master Camillo Procaccini (signed lower right with initials), born in Parma in 1561 and active mainly in Mila...

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16th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Drawings

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Plexiglass, Parchment Paper

Drawings and Other Wall Decorations for Sale on 1stDibs

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Drawing is often considered one of the world’s oldest art forms, with historians pointing to cave art as evidence. In fact, a cave in South Africa, home to Stone Age–era artists, houses artwork that is believed to be around 73,000 years old. It has indeed been argued that cave walls were the canvases for early watercolorists as well as for landscape painters in general, who endeavor to depict and elevate natural scenery through their works of art.

The supplies and methods used by artists and illustrators to create drawings and paintings have evolved over the years, and so too have the intentions. Artists can use their drawing and painting talents to observe and capture a moment, to explore or communicate ideas and convey or evoke emotion. No matter if an artist is working in charcoal or in watercolor and has chosen to portray the marvels of the pure human form, to create realistic depictions of animals in their natural habitats or perhaps to forge a new path that references the long history of abstract visual art, adding a drawing or watercolor painting to your living room or dining room that speaks to you will in turn speak to your guests and conjure stimulating energy in your space.

When you introduce a new piece of art into a common area of your home — a figurative painting by Italian watercolorist Mino Maccari or a colorful still life, such as a detailed botanical work by Deborah Eddy — you’re bringing in textures that can add visual weight to your interior design. You’ll also be creating a much-needed focal point that can instantly guide an eye toward a designated space, particularly in a room that sees a lot of foot traffic.

When you’re shopping for new visual art, whether it’s for your apartment or weekend house, remember to choose something that resonates. It doesn’t always need to make you happy, but you should at least enjoy its energy.

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