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Artist: Unknown
Hollyhocks and Roses in a Garden with Butterfly
Located in Stockholm, SE
This is a beautiful and highly decorative watercolor painting, featuring a charming garden scene filled with pink and white hollyhocks alongside blooming roses. Nestled among the del...
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Late 19th Century Naturalistic Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Neoclassical composition of a sculptor kneeling before his statue of the Madonna
Located in Middletown, NY
An allegory of loyalty, with the subject's dog pictured seated, holding his master's chisel in his mouth; fidelity personified. Italian School, 18th century Ink wash in gray and bl...
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Mid-18th Century Italian School Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Laid Paper, Ink, Watercolor

Mughal School, 18th Century Emperor Jahangir with Empress Nur Jahan
Located in Middletown, NY
Emperor Jahangir and Empress Nur Jahan exchanging lotus blossoms; a symbol of beauty, purity, honesty, rebirth, self-regeneration, and enlightenment....
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18th Century Rajput Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Gold

Rajput School, 17th century Krishna with his beloved, Radha; from Mahabharata
Located in Middletown, NY
Vishnu in the form of Krishna being serenaded with his beloved Radha. An illuminated page from the epic of Mahabharata circa 1690. Gouache and ink with gold heightening on cream lai...
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18th Century Rajput Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Gold

Mughal School, 17th century – Emperor Jahangir reclining in his harem
Located in Middletown, NY
An illuminated page from a book likely in reference to palace life during Emperor Jahangir's reign over the Mughal Empire. Circa 1690. Gouache and ink with gold heightening on light...
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18th Century Rajput Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Gold

Mughal School, 18th century Emperor Jangahir on a pleasure boat with his harem a
Located in Middletown, NY
Emperor Jahangir depicted with his harem attendees aboard a pleasure cruise, the water filled with lotus blossoms; symbols of paradise itself. Circa 1750. Gouache and ink with gold ...
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18th Century Rajput Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Gold

Mughal School, 18th century – Emperor Jahangir in his harem in flagrante delicto
Located in Middletown, NY
An illuminated page from a book likely in reference to palace life during Emperor Jahangir's reign over the Mughal Empire. Circa 1750. Gouache and ink with gold heightening on cre...
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18th Century Rajput Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Gold

19th Century Watercolour - Cattle by the Windmill
Located in Corsham, GB
This pastoral scene captures the rustic charm of a countryside landscape, with a weathered windmill as the focal point against a warm, hazy sky. The painting's composition skilfully ...
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19th Century Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

English School Late 19th Century Watercolour - Helianthus
Located in Corsham, GB
A delicate watercolour illustration of yellow Helianthus, inscribed with famous quotes by American poets Bayard Taylor and James Russell Lowell. Presented in a beautiful gilt-effect ...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Humorous Gentleman's Magazine cartoon
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Cartoon sketch, ca. 1955. Pencil on paper, sheet measures 8.5 x 11 inches. Unsigned with editor's notations. From a group of sketches meant to be preliminary drafts for editor appro...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Pencil

Mughal School, 18th century – Emperor Jahangir in his harem in flagrante delicto
Located in Middletown, NY
Emperor Jahangir in his harem surrounded by lotus blossoms; symbols of paradise itself. Circa 1690. Gouache and ink with gold heightening on cream laid paper, 8 1/2 x 6 1/4 inches (...
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17th Century Rajput Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Gold

FINE 19thC BOTANNICAL WATERCOLOUR DRAWING - NE PLUS MEURIS - DATED 1863, KENT
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: English School, 19th century, dated 1863 Title: botannical study 'Ne Plus Meuris' Medium: watercolour drawing on paper, with ink inscription below Size: image: 9.5...
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Rajput Ragamala miniature of woman with bell&rattle. Rajasthani School, 19th C.
Located in Middletown, NY
Ink and gouache with gold heightening on fibrous, brown laid paper with a Jaipur Court Fee tax stamp in gray ink, and the 1889 Jaipur State Council stamp in black ink, 13 1/4 x 8 3/4 inches (335 x 222 mm). Toning, handling creases and minor scattered surface soiling throughout. There are scattered coeval Hindi inscriptions in ink on the recto. "A ragamala, translated from Sanskrit as "garland of ragas," is a series of paintings depicting a range of musical melodies known as ragas. Its root word, raga, means color, mood, and delight, and the depiction of these moods was a favored subject in later Indian court paintings...
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19th Century Rajput Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Gold

Figures - Drawing - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Landscape is a modern artwork realized by in the Mid-20th century Charcoal. Good conditions 
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Mid-19th Century Modern Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Charcoal

'Cubist Still Life', Italian School (circa 1940s)
Located in London, GB
'Cubist Still Life', gouache on paper, from the Italian School of artists (circa 1940s). Surely this very attractive piece was inspired by Juan Gris (1887-1927) and Georges Braque's ...
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1940s Modern Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Gouache

Beverley Peter Meyers (1949-2016) - 1983 Pastel, The Mountain Peak
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming pastel study depicting mountain peaks in an expressive style. Signed and dated to the lower right. Presented in a wooden frame. Watermarked paper. On paper.
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20th Century Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Pastel

Humorous Gentleman's Magazine cartoon Oil Wells
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Cartoon sketch, ca. 1955. Pencil on paper, sheet measures 8.5 x 11 inches. Unsigned with editor's notations. From a group of sketches meant to be preliminary drafts for editor appro...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Pencil

'Historic English Chapel Interior, ' by Unknown, Watercolor Painting
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This framed and matted 16" x 19" watercolor painting by an Unknown artist depicts an historic English chapel interior. The interior of the church features the large stained glass window pane...
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19th Century Realist Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Mughal School, 18th century Emperor Jahangir with Empress Nur Jahan & concubine
Located in Middletown, NY
An illuminated page from a book likely in reference to palace life during Emperor Jahangir's reign over the Mughal Empire. circa 1750. Gouache and ink with heightening in gold on li...
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17th Century Rajput Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Gold

Abstract Geometric Composition. Second half of the 20th century
Located in Firenze, IT
Abstract Geometric Composition Date: Second half of the 20th century Medium: Gouache on paper Dimensions: H 50 cm x W 65 cm approx. Description: Modular geometric structure with ove...
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Late 20th Century Abstract Geometric Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Gouache

1930's Original Parisian Fashion Watercolor Burgandy Dress With Green Cape
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Very stylish, unique and original 1930's French fashion design, no doubt of Parisian origin. The painting, executed in gouache/ watercolor and pencil, is dated to the upper corner ...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor, Gouache, Pencil

Gouache Fashion Sketch - Paris Street Fashion
Located in Houston, TX
French gouache fashion sketch of a casual day outfit, circa 1980. Original artwork on paper displayed on a white mat with a gold border. Archival plastic sleeve and Certificate of ...
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1970s Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Gouache, Paper

Flamenco Dancer with Fan
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning French ink drawing of flamenco dancer poised with fan extended, circa 1960. Original artwork on paper displayed on a white mat with a gold border. Archival plastic sleeve...
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1960s Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink

EXPLOSION OF FLOWERS - Watercolor on paper signed Gibor, Italy 1970
Located in Napoli, IT
Watercolor on brightly colored paper, signed Gibor, with wooden frame mis.cm.h.65x56
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1970s Modern Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Mid Century California Mission Landscape
Located in Soquel, CA
Beautiful mid century landscape of a historic California mission, highlighting its iconic architectural details such as a columned arches, white was...
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Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Gouache, Cardboard

Humorous Gentleman's Magazine cartoon
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Cartoon sketch, ca. 1955. Pencil on paper, sheet measures 8.5 x 11 inches. Unsigned with editor's notations. From a group of sketches meant to be preliminary drafts for editor appro...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Pencil

Farmhouse by the Sea - Original Watercolor on Paper
Located in Soquel, CA
Farmhouse by the Sea - Original Watercolor on Paper Tranquil landscape of a seaside farmhouse on the sand surrounded by coastal plants, in soft neutral watercolors. A distant ocean s...
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Late 20th Century American Impressionist Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Surrealist
Located in Houston, TX
French pen and ink surrealist drawing with female and avian elements, 1993. Signed lower right. Original artwork on paper displayed on a white mat with a gold border. Mat fits a s...
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1990s Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink, Pen

French School 18th Century, Portrait of a gentleman, pastel
Located in Paris, FR
French School of the 18th Century Portrait of a gentleman Pastel on paper 25 x 18 cm Framed : 49 x 32 cm The mounting of this work is marked "Attribué à Saint Aubin", which means t...
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1770s Old Masters Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Pastel

Mughal School, 18th century – Emperor Jahangir dancing with his harem attendees
Located in Middletown, NY
A joyful scene of lighthearted merriment in the palace of Jangahir Mahal Agra Circa 1750. Gouache and ink with gold heightening on light weight cream laid paper, 8 1/4 x 6 inches (2...
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18th Century Rajput Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Gold

Samuel Standice Boden (1826-1896) - 1872 Watercolour, Fishing From the Bank
Located in Corsham, GB
Signed and dated in the lower left. Presented in a gilt frame. On paper.
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Late 19th Century Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Italian School 17th Century Drawing of Putti
Located in Stockholm, SE
A fine small Italian 17th/18th century sepia ink study of 6 putti in different positions. Paper mounted on paper. A tergo written "Scuola Lombarda". A putto/putti are figure in a wo...
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17th Century Italian School Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink

Hurki Costume for an opera - Pencil and watercolor drawing by Taho - 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Costume for an opera is an original artwork realized by Taho in the 1930s. Beautiful pencil and watercolor drawing on cardboard. Good conditions.
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1930s Modern Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor, Pencil

La Belle Dame - Pencil and Watercolor by Unknown French Artist 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
La Belle Dame is an original artwork realized in the 19th Century by a French artist. Original watercolor and pencil. Hand-signed on the lower left cor...
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19th Century Modern Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Ink

Sovek - 1949 Watercolour, Girl With The Red Bow
Located in Corsham, GB
With ink details. Signed and dated to the lower right. Well presented in an oak frame and cotton mount. On paper.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Attrib. Johann Tischbein (1751-1829) - 18th Century Pastel, Lady of Court
Located in Corsham, GB
A romantic late 18th-century pastel portrait, attributed to the German portraitist Johann Heinrich Wilhelm Tischbein (1751-1829). Exquisitely presented in its original giltwood frame...
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18th Century Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Pastel

Shah Jahan taking tea with a concubine. Rajasthani School, 19th century
Located in Middletown, NY
Ink and gouache with gold heightening on brown laid paper with a Jaipur Court Fee tax stamp in black ink, 13 3/8 x 8 3/4 inches (340 x 222 mm). Toning, handling creases and minor sca...
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19th Century Rajput Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Gold

'Still Life with Strings', Italian School (circa 1940s)
Located in London, GB
'Still Life with Strings', ink and pencil on paper, from the Italian School of artists (circa 1940s). This gallery acquired this artwork with two similar works for which this one may...
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1940s Modern Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Pencil

French Neo classical school, Allegory of Time, original drawing
Located in Paris, FR
Neo classical school, France, end of the 18th Century Allegory of Time, Pen and black ink on paper, gray ink wash 30.5 x 19 cm irregularly shaped In g...
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1790s Old Masters Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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India Ink

Mill with Masted Ships in a Harbor Original Watercolor
Located in Soquel, CA
Mill with Masted Ships in a Harbor Original Watercolor Early Watercolor of a coastal Mill with Schooners in a harbor, by an unknown artist. 1890-1915. The image depicts a watercolor...
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Late 19th Century Impressionist Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor, Laid Paper

Framed Early 20th Century Watercolour - Traditional Geisha
Located in Corsham, GB
This early 20th century watercolour & gouache study depicts a beautiful Japanese Geisha wearing a luxurious silk kimono, adorned with delicate embroidery and hand-painting. Every par...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Dog portrait Memorial Drawing
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Lovely Dog memorial drawing signed Sheridan "Scarab", 1998. Color pencil on sheet of yellow paper, 8.5 x 11 inches. Signed, titles and dated upper right. Unframed.
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1990s Outsider Art Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Color Pencil

J. Van Stappen - Dutch School 20th Century Watercolour, Rotterdam
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming depiction of the Cathedral in Rotterdam, The Netherlands from the canal harbour. Signed. Presented in a gilt frame with a plaque bearing the artist name and title. On paper.
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20th Century Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Fauvist Shipyard
Located in Soquel, CA
Bright and bold shipyard by an unknown artist. Presented in a new cream mat. Paper size: 10.25"H x 14.25"W; Mat size: 13"H x 18"W
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21st Century and Contemporary Fauvist Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Mughal School, 18th century Emperor Jahangir taking tea in his harem
Located in Middletown, NY
An illuminated page from a book likely in reference to palace life during Emperor Jahangir's reign over the Mughal Empire. circa 1750. Gouache and ink with heightening in gold on li...
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18th Century Rajput Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Gold

King's College Cambridge River Cam 1920s Art Deco Jazz Age watercolour art
Located in London, GB
Anonymous King's College Cambridge with the River Cam and Bridge to foreground 51x63.5cm Watercolour c. 1920s A fine, and large, view of King's College. The...
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1920s Art Deco Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

At The Beach, Watercolor, Signature To Identify
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
At the beach. Watercolor. Signature to be identified. Watercolor (at sight): 22.5 x 31.5 cm Frame: 37.5 x 46.5 cm
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20th Century Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

'Portrait of a Young Man in a Red Tie' French School (1956)
Located in London, GB
'Portrait of a Young Man in a Red Tie', gouache and ink on art paper, French School (1956). Step into the world of mid-20th century European art with a striking portrait that capture...
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1950s Modern Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Gouache

Fine Late 19th Century Watercolour - Lucy
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine and detailed watercolour portrait in the realist style, entitled 'Lucy, Early Period' from an inscription to the reverse. The artist has chosen to depict the sitter in profi...
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19th Century Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

19th Century Watercolour, Street Musicians
Located in Corsham, GB
A delightful watercolour sketch of two travelling street musicians in the style of the 18th century artist David Allan. Well presented in a simpl...
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19th Century Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Abstract geometric composition with hints of the female body.
Located in Firenze, IT
Abstract geometric composition with hints of the female body Date: Circa 1970 Medium: Tempera on thick cardboard Dimensions: H 64 cm x W 50 cm approx. Description: This abstract geo...
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1970s Abstract Geometric Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Tempera, Illustration Board

19th Century Watercolour - Parrot Tulip Posy
Located in Corsham, GB
Unsigned. Presented in a gilt frame and wash-line mount. On paper.
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19th Century Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Cecile Hertz-Eyrolles (1875-1974) - Framed Pastel, A Coastal Hamlet
Located in Corsham, GB
Cecile Hertz-Eyrolles (1875-1974), Pastel on paper. Presented in a glazed gilt-effect frame. Unsigned. Studio stamp verso.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Pastel

Humorous Gentleman's Magazine cartoon
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Cartoon sketch, ca. 1955. Pencil on paper, sheet measures 8.5 x 11 inches. Unsigned with editor's notations. From a group of sketches meant to be preliminary drafts for editor appro...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Pencil

Late 19th Century Watercolour - The Old City Walls
Located in Corsham, GB
Well presented in a gilt effect frame. Signed illegibly. On paper.
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Late 19th Century Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Late 19th Century Watercolour - Angler at the Farm
Located in Corsham, GB
This scene sets place on the land of a small farm in late summer. In the foreground an angler casts his line into the river running between the small farm house and the wheat field. ...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Miniature 19th Century Watercolour - Victorian Gentleman
Located in Corsham, GB
A very fine 19th-century miniature watercolour depicting a distinguished gentleman in his finery. Rendered in impressive detail, the artist has given great attention to the facial fe...
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19th Century Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

France 19th century, The Bohème artist in his workshop, watercolor
Located in Paris, FR
France circa 1850 The Bohème artist in his workshop Watercolor on paper 15.5 x 21.5 cm In good condition except a small tear (visible on the photographs) on the upper right border. I...
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1840s Romantic Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

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