Guy Hoff Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

French School 18th Century Portrait of a Young Man Charcoal and pastel on paper Image size: 11 x 7 inches Contemporary gilt frame

'Modern Dancers', pastel, ink and gouache on fine art paper by French artist, singer and sculptor, Mick Micheyl (1964). Two elegant young men are depicted in a graceful dancing pose, arms outstretched, their lithe bodies so agile and limber. Perhaps one of the dancers was her friend, Philippe, to whom the painting is dedicated on the bottom. The dedication says: 'For you Philippe, all my friendship'. Signed: 'Mick Micheyl'. The work has been newly framed and glazed after having been acquired in the S. of France. It is in fair vintage condition commensurate with age showing minor blemishing on the paper. Upon request a video of the piece can be provided. Dimensions with Frame: H 75 cm / 29.5" W 61 cm / 24" Dimensions without Frame: H 56 cm / 22" W 42 cm / 16.5" About the Artist: Mick Micheyl (1922 - 2019) was born in Lyon and had a busy and rewarding artistic career as a singer, producer, reviewer, metal sculptor, artist. After having received training at the School of Fine Arts in Lyon she became a painter and decorator in the theatre but then commenced a career in the musical activities of a theatrical troupe. She won the ABC competition in Paris in 1949 with a song, Le Marchand de Poésie, which she composed herself. She then performed in many cabarets: L'Échelle de Jacob, Harlequin and Liberty's. In the 1950s she was one of the most important French cabaret singers of that period. One of her titles, 'Un Gamin de Paris', became one of the French standards and also performed by Yves Montand and Robert Clary...

Drawing, pastel, Pencil, Petal Flowers, Color and Ink on Paper. The base of this drawing is ordinary yellow paper of 80 gr. I use natural dyes from flowers, herbs, leaves, and tree ...

Signed lower left 'Creech PSWC' and created circa 1975 A compelling pastel study showing the subject dressed in brightly-colored ceremonial robes and gazing past the viewer. An eleg...

CHILD - Pastel on paper cm.51x41 signed lower right by Alfonso Grassi, Italy. Wooden frame with passeportout cm.94x73

A fine French academic study sketch on paper of a classical head. The work is unsigned but very much in the style of the period and its early exponents such as Jacques-Louis David. ...

An elegant coloured chalk portrait of Elizabeth Farren. Presented in an attractive oval frame with delicate running patterns. Signed 'Caste' to the lower right. After Sir Thomas Lawr...

Nude Sketch is an original artwork realized by Michel Simonidy in the first years of the XX Century. China ink on paper. Passepartout is included (cm 19 x 26). Mint conditions. ...

'The Red Headdress', pastel on art paper, by W. Worms (circa 1960s). A beautiful woman with contemplative expression and tender eyes is exquisitely portrayed by the artist. The treat...

Jogen Chowdhury : Untitled Pastel on Envelop ; 7 x 5 inches ; 2016 Signed by the Artist. Style : He has immense contribution in inspiring young artists of India. Jogen Chowdhury ha...

French school from the end of the 19th century Drawing Pencil and pastel 40 x 29 cm (55 x 46 cm with cardboard support) Collector's stamp or workshop stamp at the bottom right ? “A.D.”

Skillful and beautifully rendered pastel portrait of a handsome man, smartly dressed by an unknown artist (American, 20th Century). Textured...