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Artist: Unknown
Early 19th century French School, Portrait of a man in profile, oval drawing
Located in Paris, FR
Early 19th century French School,
Portrait of a young man in profile
charcoal on cut paper applied to pink tinted paper
Oval 58 x 47 cm (overall size) the portrait itself 41.5 x 28...
Category
Early 1800s Old Masters Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Charcoal
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...
Category
Late 20th Century American Impressionist Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
French School 18th Century, L'étonnement, form of expression, drawing
Located in Paris, FR
French School 18th Century,
L'étonnement, Astonishment as a form of expression,
Titled on the lower right "L'étonnement N°9"
Black chalk on paper
43 x 29 cm
In good condition, a sta...
Category
1750s Old Masters Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Chalk
The Little Ballerina - Figurative Drawing in Pencil on Paper
Located in Soquel, CA
The Little Ballerina - Figurative Drawing in Pencil on Paper
Delicate drawing of a ballerina from the back by an unknown artist (20th Century). With ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor, Pencil
17th Century Old Master Drawing
Located in San Francisco, CA
17th Century Old Master Drawing
Old master drawing with figure and putti
Housed in a handsome contemporary wooden frame
Drawing dimensions 4...
Category
17th Century Old Masters Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Graphite
Nude back (1978) - Ink on paper 46x63 cm
Located in Geneva, CH
China Ink Signed H. Balslaecj (artist unknown from the gallery) and dated 1978
Pastel wooden frame with plexiglas
Total size with frame: 75x57x6 cm
Category
1970s Academic Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Ink
French Countryside - Original China Ink Drawing and Watercolor - 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
French Countryside Landscape is an original China Ink drawing and watercolor realized by a french artist of the 20th century.
Good condition on a brown paper.
Illegible signature.
Category
Early 20th Century Modern Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Ink, Watercolor
Vintage French Watercolor Seascape - Cape Fréhel, Brittany, France
Located in Houston, TX
Mesmerizing watercolor of towering rock formations along Cape Fréhel in Brittany, France by S. Lefevre Goux, circa 1920. A peninsula located in the Côtes-d'Armor in northern Brittany...
Category
1920s Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Sketches of a Car - Original Drawing by Unknown - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Sketches of a Car is an Original Pencil Drawing realized by an Unknown artist in mid-20th century.
Good condition on a yellowed paper.
No signature.
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Pencil
Late 19th Century Watercolour - Crashing Estuary Waves
Located in Corsham, GB
A fine late 19th century watercolour by an unknown hand, evocative of tidal waters and the coastline of the British Isles. Unsigned. Well presented in a cream card mount and antique ...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
The Roman Bath
Located in London, GB
'The Roman Bath', pencil on art paper (circa 1960s), School of Rome. Three broad-shouldered men make their way through the sultry corridors of the Hammam in...
Category
1960s Modern Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Pencil
Ancient Persian Miniature: Men with Scimitar - Probably 18/19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Image dimensions: 15 X 10 cm.
This Persian Miniature scene of men with scimitar is a unique precious original painting on the front with handwriting...
Category
18th Century Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Ink, Tempera
Three Poses - Original Male Nude Figurative Drawing on Paper
Located in Soquel, CA
Three Poses - Original Male Nude Figurative Drawing on Paper
Original male figurative drawing on paper depicting a nude male posing in three diff...
Category
20th Century American Modern Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
India Ink, Laid Paper
Vintage French Watercolor - Windmill
Located in Houston, TX
Picturesque French watercolor of a windmill in tranquil cool hues, circa 1920.
Original artwork on paper displayed on a white mat with a gold bord...
Category
1910s Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Framed Mid 20th Century Watercolour - Rolling Hills
Located in Corsham, GB
Naïve mid-century landscape, watercolour and gouache. Unsigned. Well presented in a distressed wooden frame.
Category
20th Century Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
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...
Category
1970s Abstract Geometric Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Tempera, Illustration Board
Man with Telephone - Surrealist Black and White Portrait in Ink on Paper
Located in Soquel, CA
Man with Telephone - Surrealist Black and White Portrait in Ink on Paper
Surrealist composition by an unknown artist (20th Century). A man dressed in a su...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, India Ink, Pen, Pencil
French School 19th Century, Portrait of a dandy, watercolor on paper
Located in Paris, FR
French School 19th Century,
Portrait of a dandy,
watercolor on paper
19 x 13 cm
Signed (?) with pencil lower right "L ... " illegible
Framed : 29 x 23 cm
Category
1880s Romantic Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Design for Modernist Game Keeper Lodge architectural drawing Mid Century Modern
Located in London, GB
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V A Hards (British, c. 1930-c. 2012)
Design for Game Keeper...
Category
1950s Modern Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
19th Century Pastel - Portrait of a Lady
Located in Corsham, GB
This classical portrait painting depicts a young lady in early 19th century attire, featuring a white dress with a lace trim and golden locket. The subject is positioned centrally ag...
Category
19th Century Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Pastel
Abstract Composition - Watercolor - Late 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Abstract Composition is an original contemporary artwork realized by a Chinese artist of the late 20th Century.
Watercolor on paper mounted on wood board.
Signature on the back.
Category
Late 20th Century Abstract Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Cart with Oxen - Original Pencil and Watercolor on Paper - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Cart with Oxen is an original modern artwork realized in the half of the early 20th Century.
Original mixed media artwork: tempera, watercolor, china ink and pencil on cardboard.
V...
Category
20th Century Modern Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor, Paper, Tempera, Pencil
Women nude drawing
Located in Geneva, CH
Work on paper
White wooden frame with glass pane
76,5 x 56,5 x 3 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Contemporary Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Pencil, Pen
1930's French Impressionist Painting - Young Girl in Blue Dress Rocky Coast Sea
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, EARLY 20TH CENTURY
Title: Sur la Plage
Medium: watercolour on artists paper
Size: painting: 8 x 10 inches
Provenance: private collection, ...
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
View of Tallinn, Estonia - Figurative Landscape Panoramic Charcoal Drawing
Located in Soquel, CA
A sweeping view of Tallinn, Estonia by an unknown artist (20th Century). This detailed charcoal landscape drawing shows a panorama of the beautiful coastal city on the Baltic Sea, complete with small figures walking on a pier, boats in the harbor, and the iconic Alexander Nevsky...
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Charcoal, Paper, Pastel
Study for Horses Painting - Original Ink drawing - 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Study for horses painting is an original artwork realized by Anonymous artist in 19 century.
Ink drawing on paper.
Includes wooden frame (minor def...
Category
19th Century Modern Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Ink
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Sian Roberts - Contemporary Gouache, A Bold Bouquet
Located in Corsham, GB
Wonderfully vivid and expressive, this floral still life is full of colour and life. It is well presented in a simple wood frame. On paper.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Gouache
19th Century Watercolour Portrait Miniature - The Duchess
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming miniature watercolour depicting a Duchess in her finery. He wears a beaded necklace and a feather adined tiara. Unsigned. Presented in a gilt frame with a ribbon cartouche...
Category
19th Century Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
19th c. Watercolor "Portrait of a Child in a White Dress" After Mary Cassatt
Located in San Francisco, CA
Original Watercolor "Portrait of a Child in a White Dress" After Mary Cassatt C.1890
Gorgeous original painting by mystery artist. The painting is fain...
Category
Late 19th Century Impressionist Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
English School, 19th Century, Victorian rustic scene, Thatched cottage
Located in Harkstead, GB
A delightful rustic scene from the Victorian period with figures chatting outside a thatched cottage
English School, mid 19th Century
Figures conversing by a cottage and stream
Wat...
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Composition - Drawing - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Mixed media on paper realized by an unknown italian artist, most probably in 1970s.
Pastels and watercolor.
Includes a wooden frame.
Category
1970s Contemporary Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Mixed Media
Woman Figure - Original Ink and Pastel on Paper - 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
"Woman Figure" is an original erotic ink and watercolor drawing on ivory-colored paper, glued on white paper, realized by Anonymous Artist of the XX Century.
In excellent condition...
Category
20th Century Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Pastel, Ink
FINE 1860'S BOTANNICAL WATERCOLOUR DRAWING - ISABELLA GRAPES ON THE VINE
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: English/ American School, 19th century, circa 1860's.
Title: Isabella Grapes on the vine. Interesting inscription telling the history of the drawing and how the orig...
Category
Mid-19th Century Victorian Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Ancient City - Drawing - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient City is a drawing realized in the Early 20th Century by an unknown french master.
Pencil on paper.
In good conditions.
The artwork is represented through deft strokes mast...
Category
Early 20th Century Modern Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Pencil
Antique Watercolor Landscape - Porth Dafarch, England
Located in Houston, TX
Sublime antique watercolor of the rising seaside cliffs of Porth Dafarch beach located in Wales, circa 1870. Artist unknown.
Original vintage one...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Portrait of a Bear
Located in Buffalo, NY
A fantastic original painting on paper by an unknown but highly talented artist.
This work is signed lower right what appears to be Chappell, although the exact artist has not been ...
Category
Early 1900s Realist Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Early 1940s Fashion Study of a Woman with a Suit, Hat and Purse
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 1940s fashion study featuring a woman wearing a hat, suit and purse. Provenance: Cornelia Steckl-Jurin, Founder of the Fashion Department at the School of the Art Institu...
Category
1940s Art Deco Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor, Pencil
Architectural Drawing
Located in Houston, TX
Mid-century French pen and ink drawing on transfer paper of entry to lounge in pink and yellow, circa 1950.
Original artwork on paper displayed on a white mat with a gold border. A...
Category
1950s Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Pen
Christ - Original Drawing - mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Christ is an original artwork realized by the Unknown Artist in the mid-20th Century.
Original pen drawing on ivory-colored paper, glued on colored cardboard (24 x 16 cm).
Not sig...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Pen
French Modern
Located in Houston, TX
French abstract aquatint etching of robed figure and aircraft, 1978. Signed lower right.
Original artwork on paper displayed on a white mat with a gold border. Archival plastic slee...
Category
1970s Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Aquatint
John Weston - Early 20th Century Watercolour, Old Montmartre
Located in Corsham, GB
This watercolour captures the charm of a Parisian street scene in the Parisian district of Montmartre. The artist skillfully renders the narrow, winding street, flanked by traditiona...
Category
20th Century Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
1930's Original Parisian Fashion Watercolor Blue Floral Summer Dress
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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor, Gouache, Pencil
Vintage French Watercolor - Crystal Falls
Located in Houston, TX
Magnificent French watercolor of a crystal blue waterfall spilling out from a rocky crevice by artist J. Aucante-Roy, circa 1920. Signed lower right.
Original artwork on paper disp...
Category
1910s Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Gouache, Paper, Watercolor
Framed 19th Century Watercolour - Abbey Ruins
Located in Corsham, GB
This beautiful 19th-century watercolour captures the haunting beauty of abbey ruins. The artist skilfully frames crumbling Gothic arches and ivy-covered walls through a large foregro...
Category
19th Century Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Early 20th Century Shoreham Downs Landscape Drawing
Located in Soquel, CA
Lovely early 20th century colored pencil landscape sketch of Shoreham Downs by an unknown artist (United Kingdom, 20th Century).
Signature i...
Category
1930s Impressionist Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Color Pencil, Watercolor, Paper
Antique Italian Painted Hand Fan in a Glass Case
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive 19th century Italian hand fan, remarkably preserved with silvered metal sticks and guards depicting ancient gods, palm trees and classical emblemes. The paper leaves are h...
Category
Mid-19th Century Rococo Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Silver
Standing Female Figurative Nude in Watercolor and Pastel on Paper by B. Warde
Located in Soquel, CA
Standing Female Figurative Nude in Watercolor and Pastel on Paper
A woman is depicted standing, presumably pregnant, in the nude with her hand on the small of her back. The artist u...
Category
1970s Abstract Expressionist Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Pastel, Watercolor
Kitty Mulder (b.1942) - Framed 20th Century Watercolour, Pansies
Located in Corsham, GB
A beautiful watercolour painting of Pansies by 20th century artist Kitty Mulder (b.1942). Mulder's chosen medium has been used to dramatic effect to depict this mass of flower heads ...
Category
20th Century Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
French Watercolor - Path to Autumn
Located in Houston, TX
Dazzling French watercolor of fall colored foliage lining a large path, circa 1920. Signed lower right.
Original artwork on paper displayed on a white mat with a gold border. Archiv...
Category
1920s Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Early 20th Century Spaniel Dog Portrait "Odin" after Edwin Landseer
Located in Soquel, CA
Substantial and period portrait of a beautiful spaniel done in charcoal signed "Lee" on verso, c.1913-1917. Although this is by an unknown artist it is an excellent example of Philadelphia Sketch Club quality drawing. Displayed in a distressed black vintage wood frame with mat. Image, 11"H x 13"W; frame dimensions 17"H x 19"W x 1"D. Phildelphia, PA. Gallery and Frame Makers label on verso. Based on the address and history we know the drawing to be 1913-1917.
Founded by Adolph and George Newman...
Category
1910s Realist Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Charcoal, Gouache
The Death of Napoleon - Drawing - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
The Death of Napoleon is a drawing realized in the mid-20th century by an Italian Anonymous artist.
Black marker on paper.
Titled in Italian on the lower.
The state of preservatio...
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Pencil
Late 19th Century Watercolour - White Horse in a Stable
Located in Corsham, GB
A wonderful study of a elegant white horse in a farm stable. The artist has used touches of white gouache to highlight the horses healthy coat and particular attention has been given...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
France 18th Century, Pastorale (Arcadian Landscape), original drawing
Located in Paris, FR
France 18th Century,
Pastorale (Arcadian Landscape)
Black chalk and heightenings of white gouache on blue-grey paper
19 x 31 cm
Framed : 34.5 x 46.5 cm
The atmosphere and the subje...
Category
1760s Old Masters Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Chalk
The Landscape - Drawing - Late 19th century
Located in Roma, IT
The Landscape is a drawing realized by an anonymous artist in the late 19th century.
Pastel on paper.
Good conditions.
Poetic and beautiful drawing.
Category
19th Century Modern Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Pastel
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Gouache, Cardboard, Paper
Late 19th Century Watercolour - Milkmaid Amongst the Cattle
Located in Corsham, GB
This delightful late 19th century watercolour depicts a small herd of watering cattle standing round a river's edge. A milkmaid can be seen a few steps behind, calling the cattle wit...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
French Watercolor - Fishing Boats
Located in Houston, TX
French watercolor of quiet fishing village in Brittany, circa 1950.
Original artwork on paper displayed on a white mat with a gold border. Mat fits a standard-size frame. Archiva...
Category
1950s Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Watercolor
Reflection of Mt. Fuji on Lake, after Niimi Sei - Watercolor on Paper
Located in Soquel, CA
Reflection of Mt. Fuji on Lake, after Niimi Sei - Watercolor on Paper
A serene watercolor in subdued hues of blue and green depicting Japan's iconic Mt. Fuji. The mountain towers be...
Category
20th Century Impressionist Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Black and Red Line Abstract
Located in Houston, TX
Pen and ink line abstract with pops of red by French artist Jaquel, circa 1960. Signed lower right.
Original artwork on paper displayed on a white mat with a gold border. Mat fits...
Category
1960s Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Ink, Pen
FINE 18th CENTURY OLD MASTER CHALK DRAWING - ROMANESQUE FIGURES INTERIOR SCENE
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French School, 18th century
Title: Classical figures within an interior.
Medium: chalk on paper, mounted.
Size: drawing: 11.5 x 13.5 inches
Provenance:...
Category
Early 18th Century Old Masters Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Chalk
Three Figures - Drawing - 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Three figures is a modern artwork realized by Artist of 20th century
Mixed colored drawing on paper.
Hand signed on the lower margin.
Includes frame.
Category
20th Century Modern Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper
Race Car
Located in Houston, TX
Subtle French ink wash in shades of black and blue of a race car, circa 1950.
Original artwork on paper displayed on a white mat with a gold border. Archival...
Category
1950s Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Ink
Late 19th Century California Landscape Watercolor
Located in Soquel, CA
Beautiful late 19th-century watercolor landscape in the style of Elmer Wachtel (American, 1864-1929), by an unknown 19th-century artist. This small watercolor...
Category
1880s American Impressionist Unknown Drawings and Watercolor Paintings
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
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