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Beautiful gouache of the 50's for DOP - L'Oréal - Cosmetics advertising
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful gouache of the 50's for DOP. The Berlingot DOP is a plastic packaging designed in 1951 to
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1950s Vintage 50s Drawings

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Paper

Watercolor Drawing Baléares Village 1960, Sign
Located in DÉNIA, ES
nice performance and creation from the 50s/60s. It is rare to find a pair of this size and quality
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1960s Spanish Hollywood Regency Vintage 50s Drawings

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Wood, Paper

Original gouache of the 50s representing an agricultural scene Tapestry project
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful gouache of the 50s representing an agricultural scene. It is a tapestry project by
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1950s Vintage 50s Drawings

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Paper, Linen

1950s Mid Century German Castle River Landscape Pastel Painting Drawing
Located in Dayton, OH
castle or chateau and farmhouse. Purchased in the 50s in Frankfurt. Measures: 32” x 0.75” x 26.5
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage 50s Drawings

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Paint

Rose Tattoo, Original Drawing
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Rose Tattoo Luis Alfonso Jimenez 1940-2006 Original Drawing by Luis Jimenez, 1983. 22 x 30.25
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1980s Contemporary Vintage 50s Drawings

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Mixed Media, Color Pencil

Big Cloud, Line Drawing Landscape
By Laurence Sisson
Located in Soquel, CA
Bold landscape line drawing with big clouds over a desert landscape by listed Maine artist Laurence
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Late 20th Century American Impressionist Vintage 50s Drawings

Materials

Permanent Marker, Paper

The Monkey - Drawing by Leo Guida - 1989
By Leo Guida
Located in Roma, IT
artist Leo Guida (1992 - 2017). Original colored ink on canvas. Total Dimensions: cm 70 x 50. Mint
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1980s Contemporary Vintage 50s Drawings

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Canvas, Ink

Mr. Magoo Original Vintage Animation Cel Hand Drawing Painting
By Jules Engel
Located in Surfside, FL
the ’50s, he worked on classics such as Mr. Magoo, Gerald McBoing-Boing and Madeline. According to his
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Mid-20th Century Pop Art Vintage 50s Drawings

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Mixed Media

Mr. Magoo Original Vintage Animation Cel Hand Drawing Painting
By Jules Engel
Located in Surfside, FL
the ’50s, he worked on classics such as Mr. Magoo, Gerald McBoing-Boing and Madeline. According to his
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Mid-20th Century Pop Art Vintage 50s Drawings

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Mixed Media

Mr. Magoo Original Vintage Animation Cel Hand Drawing Painting
By Jules Engel
Located in Surfside, FL
the ’50s, he worked on classics such as Mr. Magoo, Gerald McBoing-Boing and Madeline. According to his
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Mid-20th Century Pop Art Vintage 50s Drawings

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Mixed Media

Mr. Magoo Original Vintage Animation Cel Hand Drawing Painting
By Jules Engel
Located in Surfside, FL
the ’50s, he worked on classics such as Mr. Magoo, Gerald McBoing-Boing and Madeline. According to his
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Mid-20th Century Pop Art Vintage 50s Drawings

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Mixed Media

Mr. Magoo Original Vintage Animation Cel Hand Drawing Painting
By Jules Engel
Located in Surfside, FL
the ’50s, he worked on classics such as Mr. Magoo, Gerald McBoing-Boing and Madeline. According to his
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Mid-20th Century Pop Art Vintage 50s Drawings

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Mixed Media

Mr. Magoo Original Vintage Animation Cel Hand Drawing Painting
By Jules Engel
Located in Surfside, FL
the ’50s, he worked on classics such as Mr. Magoo, Gerald McBoing-Boing and Madeline. According to his
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Mid-20th Century Pop Art Vintage 50s Drawings

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Mixed Media

NYC School Abstract Expressionist Russian-American Painter Pastel Drawing
Located in Surfside, FL
Abstract Artwork (drawing or rubbing) laid on a New Years card. Provenance: Virginia Field, Arts
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Mid-20th Century Abstract Vintage 50s Drawings

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Pastel, Crayon

"Jesus Christ Superstar" Original 1971 drawing on Vellum New York Broadway
By David Edward Byrd
Located in Southampton, NY
available for sale since it was first created over 50 years ago. This drawing is the actual drawing that was
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1970s Art Deco Vintage 50s Drawings

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Vellum, Pencil

"Untitled Abstraction" Pen and Ink Drawing Black and White Greyscale Geometric
By Abraham Walkowitz
Located in Wellesley, MA
discovered cache of small ink-wash drawings, all from 1930-33. Some have never been shown before; all are
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1930s American Modern Vintage 50s Drawings

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Ink, Pen

"Untitled Abstraction" Pen and Ink Drawing Black and White Greyscale Geometric
By Abraham Walkowitz
Located in Wellesley, MA
discovered cache of small ink-wash drawings, all from 1930-33. Some have never been shown before; all are
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1930s American Modern Vintage 50s Drawings

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Ink, Pen

"Untitled Abstraction" Pen and Ink Drawing Black and White Greyscale Geometric
By Abraham Walkowitz
Located in Wellesley, MA
discovered cache of small ink-wash drawings, all from 1930-33. Some have never been shown before; all are
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1930s American Modern Vintage 50s Drawings

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Ink, Pen

"Untitled Abstraction" Pen and Ink Drawing Black and White Greyscale Geometric
By Abraham Walkowitz
Located in Wellesley, MA
discovered cache of small ink-wash drawings, all from 1930-33. Some have never been shown before; all are
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1930s American Modern Vintage 50s Drawings

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Ink, Pen

"Untitled Abstraction" Pen and Ink Drawing Black and White Greyscale Geometric
By Abraham Walkowitz
Located in Wellesley, MA
discovered cache of small ink-wash drawings, all from 1930-33. Some have never been shown before; all are
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1930s American Modern Vintage 50s Drawings

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Ink, Pen

"Untitled Abstraction" Pen and Ink Drawing Black and White Greyscale Geometric
By Abraham Walkowitz
Located in Wellesley, MA
discovered cache of small ink-wash drawings, all from 1930-33. Some have never been shown before; all are
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1930s American Modern Vintage 50s Drawings

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Ink, Pen

"Guardian of the Mosque" Drawing 14" x 10" inch by MOUNIR CANAAN
Located in Culver City, CA
forties. His 50’s artworks have spread widely enough to attract the attention of the international public
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20th Century Abstract Expressionist Vintage 50s Drawings

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Pencil, Paper

Abstract Work on Paper Mid-Century Modernism Greek American Gouache Drawing
By Jean Xceron
Located in New York, NY
Abstract Work on Paper Mid-Century Modernism Greek American Gouache Drawing. A modernist artist
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1940s American Modern Vintage 50s Drawings

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Paper, Gouache

1970s Two Figures, Black Pen Ink Drawing , American Modern Semi-Abstract Figures
Located in Denver, CO
Untitled (Two Figures) is a pen on paper drawing by Edgar Britton (1901-1982). Presented in a
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20th Century Abstract Vintage 50s Drawings

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Pen

Day of the Painter - Allegorical Drawing with the Artist and Multiple Figures
By David Becker
Located in Chicago, IL
, WI 2001  Beyond the 50's, May 4 - July 1, Exhibit A, A Gallery of Art & Design, Birmingham, Michigan
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1980s Contemporary Vintage 50s Drawings

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Archival Paper, Graphite

Rooftops (Framed 1970's New York Cityscape Landscape Drawing by William Clutz)
By William Clutz
Located in Hudson, NY
Abstracted New York City landscape drawing of urban rooftops and tree tops "Rooftops", created by
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1970s Modern Vintage 50s Drawings

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Pastel, Charcoal, Archival Paper

Pastel abstract drawing of a red garden by Modern British artist Ewart Johns
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
, Moore, Sutherland and above all by his former life drawing tutor Ceri Richards. “I have been
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20th Century Abstract Vintage 50s Drawings

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Pastel

Sweat Band #3, Charcoal Drawing, Bust of a Man Wearing a Sweat Band
By David Becker
Located in Chicago, IL
  Beyond the 50's, May 4 - July 1, Exhibit A, A Gallery of Art & Design, Birmingham, Michigan Outsider Art
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1990s Contemporary Vintage 50s Drawings

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Archival Paper, Charcoal

French Menu "You Name it, I'll Draw It" (unique drawings on each side) Signed
By Larry Rivers
Located in New York, NY
on paper. drawings on each side of the paper, Hand signed on each side, with ink inscription: "For
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1960s Pop Art Vintage 50s Drawings

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Graphite, Pencil

Eric Bellmann Biomorphic 1973 Signed Intaglio Etching
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
for drawing and the other for printmaking. Bellmann's work can be seen in over 50 public collections
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1970s Vintage 50s Drawings

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Paper

Pop Art Pol Mara Mix-Media on Paper, 1974
By Pol Mara
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
for drawing only: 107 x 72cm, signed and dated '74. Pol Mara (1920-1998) was a Belgian painter
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1970s Belgian Modern Vintage 50s Drawings

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Paper

Pop Art Pol Mara Mix-Media on Paper, 1974
Pop Art Pol Mara Mix-Media on Paper, 1974
H 53.94 in W 39.38 in D 1.19 in
Pop Art Pol Mara Mix-Media on Paper, 1969
By Pol Mara
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
drawing only: 107 x 72cm, the original presentation is head down (Photo n°2), but you also can choose
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1960s Belgian Modern Vintage 50s Drawings

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Paper

Pop Art Pol Mara Mix-Media on Paper, 1969
Pop Art Pol Mara Mix-Media on Paper, 1969
H 53.94 in W 39.38 in D 1.19 in
Pol Mara Mix-Media on Paper, 1974, Pop Art
By Pol Mara
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
drawing only: 70 x 50cm, signed and dated '74. (there are reflections that are not on the work, due to the
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1970s Belgian Modern Vintage 50s Drawings

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Paper

 Pol Mara Mix-Media on Paper, 1974, Pop Art
 Pol Mara Mix-Media on Paper, 1974, Pop Art
H 38.59 in W 30.71 in D 1.19 in
Untitled (Industrial Street)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
through the 50s. Corbridge is listed in Who Was Who in American Art as well as other standard references.
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1940s American Modern Vintage 50s Drawings

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Watercolor, Board

Chorus Line
By Sam Spanier
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Chorus Line Oil pastel on paper, c. 1960's Signed (see photo) Provenance: Estate of the Artist
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1960s Abstract Vintage 50s Drawings

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Oil Crayon

Chorus Line
Chorus Line
H 5.75 in W 4 in
Glamour Fashion Portrait of Model Sara Thom - Mid Century
By Richard Stone
Located in Miami, FL
rendered and designed and exudes 50's elegance. The poster-like illustration is composed of high-contrast
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1950s Modern Vintage 50s Drawings

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Casein, Board, Pen

LeRoy Neiman 'Femling - Happy New Year 1992' Original ink & watercolor
By LeRoy Neiman
Located in Pembroke Pines, FL
drawing and fashion illustration throughout the 50’s. During the same time, he was working freelance for
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1990s Contemporary Vintage 50s Drawings

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Watercolor, Ink

Composition
By Karl Peter Röhl
Located in Zug, CH
Composition on paper from the 50s from Karl Peter Röhl.
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20th Century Vintage 50s Drawings

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India Ink, Watercolor

Industrial Landscape Contemporary American Watercolor Magic Realism 20th Century
By Henry Koerner
Located in New York, NY
National War Poster Competition. He enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving in the Office of Strategic Services
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1980s American Realist Vintage 50s Drawings

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Paper, Watercolor

French Contemporary Art by Francine Ledieu - Winter in Forbidden Zone
Located in Paris, IDF
. In the 50s, she was a student of Maurice Rocher who specialized in Sacred art. In the ’80s, Francine
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1960s Abstract Vintage 50s Drawings

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Ink, Paper

French Contemporary Art by Francine Ledieu - Untitled
Located in Paris, IDF
, France. In the 50s, she was a student of Maurice Rocher who specialized in Sacred art. In the ’80s
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1960s Abstract Vintage 50s Drawings

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Pastel, Paper

French Contemporary Art by Francine Ledieu - Rue des Fossés, Saint Valery
Located in Paris, IDF
. In the 50s, she was a student of Maurice Rocher who specialized in Sacred art. In the ’80s, Francine
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1960s Abstract Vintage 50s Drawings

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Oil, Paper

French Contemporary Art by Francine Ledieu - Vacances à Tramery
Located in Paris, IDF
. In the 50s, she was a student of Maurice Rocher who specialized in Sacred art. In the ’80s, Francine
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1960s Abstract Vintage 50s Drawings

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Oil, Paper

French Contemporary Art by Francine Ledieu - Plateau d’Assy
Located in Paris, IDF
. In the 50s, she was a student of Maurice Rocher who specialized in Sacred art. In the ’80s, Francine
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1960s Abstract Vintage 50s Drawings

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Oil, Paper

French Contemporary Art by Francine Ledieu - Fardeaux
Located in Paris, IDF
works in Paris, France. In the 50s, she was a student of Maurice Rocher who specialized in Sacred art
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1960s Abstract Vintage 50s Drawings

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Paper, Pencil, Chalk

French Contemporary Art by Francine Ledieu - Saint Valery, Le Castel
Located in Paris, IDF
. In the 50s, she was a student of Maurice Rocher who specialized in Sacred art. In the ’80s, Francine
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1960s Abstract Vintage 50s Drawings

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Ink, Paper

French Contemporary Art by Francine Ledieu - Landscape
Located in Paris, IDF
, France. In the 50s, she was a student of Maurice Rocher who specialized in Sacred art. In the ’80s
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1960s Abstract Vintage 50s Drawings

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Gouache, Paper

French Contemporary Art by Francine Ledieu - Untitled
Located in Paris, IDF
, France. In the 50s, she was a student of Maurice Rocher who specialized in Sacred art. In the ’80s
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1960s Abstract Vintage 50s Drawings

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Gouache, Paper

French Contemporary Art by Francine Ledieu - Landscape
Located in Paris, IDF
Paris, France. In the 50s, she was a student of Maurice Rocher who specialized in Sacred art. In the
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1960s Abstract Vintage 50s Drawings

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Gouache, Paper

Black and white abstract painting by Modern British artist Ewart Johns
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Picasso, Matisse, Moore, Sutherland and above all by his former life drawing tutor Ceri Richards. “I
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20th Century Abstract Vintage 50s Drawings

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Acrylic, Board

French Art Deco watercolour of Mademoiselle Valentine by Jean Isy de Botton
By Jean Isy de Botton
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
) where his work was shown at the Salon des Independants. He continued to exhibit there until the 1930’s
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20th Century Art Deco Vintage 50s Drawings

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Charcoal, Watercolor

Givenchy Paris Fashion Plate No. 50
Located in Bristol, CT
Hand-coloured fashion plate No. 50 designed by Givenchy of Paris c.1980's including 3 fabric
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1980s Vintage 50s Drawings

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Lithograph, Gouache

Untitled-048 nude pastel by Hans Burkhardt
By Hans Burkhardt
Located in Hudson, NY
paid. In 1924, Hans wrote to his father who had moved to the U.S. and begged for his help. Six months
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1970s Abstract Vintage 50s Drawings

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Paper, Pastel

The Cabaret Dancer
Located in London, GB
economy. 1930’s France, and particularly Paris, was associated with glamor, excitement, and culture. All
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1930s Vintage 50s Drawings

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Paper, Crayon

“The Circus Performer”
By William Gropper
Located in Southampton, NY
brush drawings and oils into one masterful expression of his artistic achievements. During the 1950's
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1950s Modern Vintage 50s Drawings

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Gouache, Archival Paper

Jazz Panel #4 - gouache, 102x86 cm.
By Paul de Cayeux
Located in Nice, FR
that now doesn't exist anymore. It's name was: Le Nautique. They were created during the '50s. It is
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1950s Art Deco Vintage 50s Drawings

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Gouache

Jazz Panel #2 - gouache, 102x186 cm.
By Paul de Cayeux
Located in Nice, FR
that now doesn't exist anymore. It's name was: Le Nautique. They were created during the '50s. It is
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1950s Art Deco Vintage 50s Drawings

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Gouache

Jazz Panel #3 - gouache, 102x186 cm.
By Paul de Cayeux
Located in Nice, FR
that now doesn't exist anymore. It's name was: Le Nautique. They were created during the '50s. It is
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1950s Art Deco Vintage 50s Drawings

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Gouache

Jazz Panel #1 - gouache, 102x186 cm.
By Paul de Cayeux
Located in Nice, FR
that now doesn't exist anymore. It's name was: Le Nautique. They were created during the '50s. It is
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1950s Art Deco Vintage 50s Drawings

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Gouache

Industrial Man Working Mid 20th Century American Scene Social Realism Modern WPA
By Jo Cain
Located in New York, NY
- 2003) Hammering Nails 39 x 50 ½ inches Gouache on paper c. 1930s Signed lower right 44 x 55 inches
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1930s American Realist Vintage 50s Drawings

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Paper, Gouache

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Vintage 50s Drawings For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of vintage 50s drawings is available on 1stDibs. Finding the perfect Abstract, Modern or Surrealist examples of these works for your space is difficult — today, we have a vast range of variations and more on offer. These items have been made for many years, with versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced 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 50s drawings on 1stDibs that include elements of beige, brown, gray, white and more. These artworks have been a part of the life’s work for many artists, but the versions made by Richard Caldwell Brewer, Helen Sewell Rennie, Calvin Anderson, Albert Chubac and Pierre de Berroeta are consistently popular. The range of these distinct pieces — often created in paper, paint and graphite — can elevate any room of your home.

How Much are Vintage 50s Drawings?

The average selling price for vintage 50s drawings we offer is $685, while they’re typically $275 on the low end and $9,500 for the highest priced.