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Creator: John B. Lear
"Semi-Nude Man with Beech Tree, " Pencil Drawing by John Lear
"Semi-Nude Man with Beech Tree, " Pencil Drawing by John Lear

"Semi-Nude Man with Beech Tree, " Pencil Drawing by John Lear

By John B. Lear

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Much like Salvador Dali, who continued to create his mysterious and puzzling landscapes long after Surrealism had lost its popularity, John Lear drew and painted in the same manner f...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John B. Lear Drawings

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Original Jansen Architectural Pencil Drawing
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Drawing on Paper, Study of a Nude Man, 20th Century.
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"Arm in Arm, " Unusual and Rare Drawing with Male Nudes by Lear

"Arm in Arm, " Unusual and Rare Drawing with Male Nudes by Lear

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John B. Lear drawings for sale on 1stDibs.

John B. Lear drawings are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of paper and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of John B. Lear drawings, although white editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original drawings by John B. Lear were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider drawings by Salvatore Grippi, and Peter Max. Prices for John B. Lear drawings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,500 and can go as high as $3,250, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,375.