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Creator: Unknown
Oil Painting On Canvas With A Nature Frame Signed By Allan Schmidt From 1968
Located in Lejre, DK
Oil painting on canvas, framed in a natural wood frame. The work is signed by Allan Schmidt and dated 1968. The motif is done in an abstract style with dynamic colors that create a v...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Paintings
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Fine 1860's Botannical Watercolour Drawing - Painted in 1867 on the Cote D'azur
Located in Cirencester, GB
Artist/ School: English/ French School, 19th century, dated 1867. The location given is on the Cote d'Azur, though the style and writing possibly more likely English.
Title: Indis...
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Unknown Paintings
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Other
Oil Painting "Family Idyll" By Finn Sørensen From 2006
Located in Lejre, DK
This oil painting was created by Danish artist Finn Sørensen in 2006 and is titled "Family Idyll". The painting is characterized by Sørensen's expressive and playful style, with colo...
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Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Unknown Paintings
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Paint
Oli Painting Made On Canvas With Gilded Frame From 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Oil painting framed in a gilded wooden frame with a motif of a little girl holding a bunch of grapes. Painted in warm colors. Signed.
Measurements: L:51.5cm W:41.5cm
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Paintings
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Canvas
1900's English Impressionist Watercolor Painting Cliffs in the Distance
Located in Cirencester, GB
Cliffs
English School, early 1900's
original watercolor painting on artists paper, unframed
overall paper size: 7.75 x 11.5 inches.
From a large private collection of Engli...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Paintings
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1960's French Portrait Four Lady Caricatures
Located in Cirencester, GB
French character portrait
French school, mid 20th century
Gouache paint on unframed paper
stamped
Image : 25.5 x 19.5 inches
Superbly decorative 1960's French portrait pai...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Paintings
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1960's French Portrait Jaw Dropped Man Caricature
Located in Cirencester, GB
French Character Portrait
French school, Mid 20th Century
Gouache paint on unframed paper
signed lower corner
Image : 12.5 x 9.75 inches
Superbly decorative 1960's French...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Paintings
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Oli Painting Made On Canvas With Wooden Frame
Located in Lejre, DK
Oil painting with the motif of a late summer evening in Paris, where the Eiffel Tower can be seen in the background.
Measurements: L:58.5cm W:68.5cm
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Mid-19th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique Unknown Paintings
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Canvas
Rare Set of Nine Original French Watercolour Designs & Illustrations
Located in Cirencester, GB
Beautiful group of nine (9) original French watercolour paintings - mainly of a floral and landscape nature. The works date between 1904 and 1941 - with the majority being around the 1910's and 1920's period.
The paintings are all inscribed extensively, as well as being dated and some signed by their artist. What their original purpose or intention was, we are not sure - possibly music programme covers or designs.
Either way, today, they offer the interior designer a wonderful and very unique opportunity to acquire such a rare grouping of original antique artwork...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Paintings
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1960's French Portrait Hunched Old Man Caricature
Located in Cirencester, GB
French Character Portrait
French school, Mid 20th Century
Gouache paint on unframed paper
Image : 11 x 10 inches
Superbly decorative 1960's French portrait painting. Ideal ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Paintings
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1940's French Fashion Illustration, Chic Lady In Blue Detailed Dress
Located in Cirencester, GB
Very stylish, unique and original 1940's fashion design by French illustrator Geneviève Thomas.
The painting, executed in gouache and pencil.
The sketch is original, vintage an...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Paintings
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1940's Fashion Illustration - Stylish Blonde Lady in White Dress
Located in Cirencester, GB
Very stylish, unique and original 1940's fashion design by French illustrator Geneviève Thomas.
The painting, executed in gouache and pencil.
The sketch is original, vintage an...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Paintings
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Other
1940's Fashion Illustration, Stunning Woman in Light Blue Dress
Located in Cirencester, GB
Very stylish, unique and original 1940's fashion design by French illustrator Geneviève Thomas.
The painting, executed in gouache and pencil.
The sketch is original, vintage an...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Paintings
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20th Century German Modernist Oil Painting, Figure
Located in Cirencester, GB
Artist: Elisabeth Hahn (German 1924-2021),
Elisabeth Hahn was born in Dortmund, Germany, where she began her artistic studies. In 1953, she moved to Paris. She continued her stud...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Paintings
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20th Century German Modernist Oil Painting, through the Colourful Archway
Located in Cirencester, GB
Artist: Elisabeth Hahn (German 1924-2021),
Elisabeth Hahn was born in Dortmund, Germany, where she began her artistic studies. In 1953, she moved to Paris. She continued her stud...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Paintings
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1960's French Portrait Caricature of Flapper Girl
Located in Cirencester, GB
French Character Portrait
French school, Mid 20th Century
Gouache paint on unframed paper
inscribed verso
stamped on reverse
Image: 25.5 x 19.5 inches
Superbly decorative 1...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Paintings
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1950s British Coastal Scene Seascape Oil on Board Painting by Arthur E. Milne
Located in Sherborne, Dorset
Wonderfully textured West Country coastal scene in oil using palette knife signed by Bristol artist, Arthur E. Milne. Milne was a painter of landscapes, portraits and flower pieces in oil, watercolour and pastel.
Capturing the mood of the rugged West Country coast with his technique of laying on thick layers with visible palette-knife strokes. Signed bottom right Arthur E.Milne, complete with labels on the reverse.
Arthur Edwards...
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1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Paintings
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Wood, Paint
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1960's French Portrait Back of Bald Man's Head Caricature
Located in Cirencester, GB
French character portrait.
French school, mid-20th century.
Gouache paint on unframed paper.
signed lower corner.
Image : 12 x 9.25 inches.
Superbly decorative 1960's Fren...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Paintings
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Fine 1860's English Botannical Watercolour Drawing Strawberries from a Castle
Located in Cirencester, GB
Artist/ School: English School, 19th century, dated 27/8/1860 lower right corner.
Title: Red & White Alpines, extensively inscribed lower section.
Medium: watercolour drawing o...
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Unknown Paintings
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Other
1900's English Impressionist Watercolor Painting Storm At The Beach
Located in Cirencester, GB
Storm at Sea
English School, early 1900's
original watercolor painting on artists paper, unframed
overall paper size: 7.75 x 11.25 inches
From a large private collection of...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Paintings
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1960's French Portrait Pilot/ Captain Gentleman in Uniform Caricature
Located in Cirencester, GB
French Character Portrait
French school, Mid 20th Century
Gouache paint on unframed paper
Image : 25 x 19.5 inches
Superbly decorative 1960's French portrait painting. Idea...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Paintings
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Other
1940's Fashion Illustration, Chic Lady
Located in Cirencester, GB
Very stylish, unique and original 1940's fashion design by French illustrator Geneviève Thomas.
The painting, executed in gouache and pencil.
The sketch is original, vintage an...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Paintings
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Other
1940's French Fashion Illustration, The Stylish Lady With The Green Features
Located in Cirencester, GB
Very stylish, unique and original 1940's fashion design by French illustrator Geneviève Thomas.
The painting, executed in gouache and pencil.
The sketch is original, vintage an...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Paintings
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Other
1900's, English Impressionist Watercolor Painting Extravagant Green and Blue
Located in Cirencester, GB
Green and blue meadows.
English school, early 1900's.
Original watercolor painting on artists paper, unframed.
Overall paper size: 7.5 x 11 inches.
...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Paintings
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1960's French Portrait Stylish Fashionable Lady
Located in Cirencester, GB
French character portrait
French school, mid 20th century
Gouache paint on unframed paper
stamped to the reverse
Image : 12.75 x 9.5 inches
Overall size: 25 5 x 19.75 inches
...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Paintings
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1960's French Portrait Wise Man in Front of French Flag Caricature
Located in Cirencester, GB
French character portrait.
French school, mid-20th century
Gouache paint on unframed paper.
Image : 12 x 9.5 inches.
Superbly decorative 1960's French portrait painting. Id...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Paintings
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Other
1960's French Portrait Three Art Deco Ladies Caricature
Located in Cirencester, GB
French Character Portrait
French school, Mid 20th Century
Gouache paint on unframed paper
Image : 12. x 19.5 inches
Superbly decorative 1960's French portrait painting. Ide...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Paintings
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Other
Fine 1860's Botannical Watercolour Drawing - Isabella Grapes on the Vine
Located in Cirencester, GB
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 or...
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Unknown Paintings
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Other
Fine 19thc Botannical Watercolour Drawing - Two Red & Green Apples & Branch
Located in Cirencester, GB
Artist/ School: English School, 19th century, indistinctly signed lower corner.
Title: botannical study of two apples with a branch next to them.
Medium: watercolour drawing on...
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Unknown Paintings
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Other
1960's French Portrait Lady Side Profile Caricature
Located in Cirencester, GB
French character portrait.
French school, Mid 20th Century
Gouache paint on unframed paper
signed lower corner and dated 1960
Image : 12 x 9.5 inches
Superbly decorative 1960'...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Paintings
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Other
1960's French Portrait Auburn Haired Sulking Women in Swimsuit
Located in Cirencester, GB
French Character Portrait
French school, Mid 20th Century
Gouache paint on unframed paper
Inscribed verso
stamped to the reverse
Image : 25.5 x 19.5 inches
Superbly decor...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Paintings
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Other
1960's French Portrait Elderly Man with Pen - Caricature
Located in Cirencester, GB
French Character Portrait
French school, Mid 20th Century
Gouache paint on unframed paper
inscribed verso
stamped to the reverse
Superbly decorative 1960's French portrait p...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Paintings
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Other
1960's French Portrait Brunette Stylish Lady Caricature
Located in Cirencester, GB
French Character Portrait
French school, Mid 20th Century
Gouache paint on unframed paper
stamped
inscribed verso
Image : 25.5 x 20 inches
Superbly decorative 1960's Fren...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Paintings
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Other
1960's French Portrait Young Girl
Located in Cirencester, GB
French Character Portrait
French school, Mid 20th Century
Gouache paint on unframed paper
stamped to the reverse
Image : 25.5 x 19.5 inches
Superbly decorative 1960's French...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Paintings
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Other
Oil Painting, Canvas, Modern Art Signed By O.L
Located in Lejre, DK
This oil painting on canvas, signed by O.L., features a modern motif rendered in fresh and vibrant colors. The artwork exemplifies contemporary style, characterized by bold forms, dy...
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Early 2000s Danish Art Deco Unknown Paintings
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Canvas
Large American Romantic Surrealism Oil Painting by Francis W. Cowell, circa 1949
Located in Buffalo, NY
Large surrealist outsider oil painting executed by Francis W Cowell, circa 1949. Titled "THE UNCIVILIZED". Buffalo Society of Artist, 54th annual exhibition. Interesting subject, ama...
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Mid-20th Century American Outsider Art Unknown Paintings
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Canvas
Young Native American Girl Framed Oil Painting by Tom Komala
Located in Toledo, OH
Native American girl oil painting, girl is seated wearing red dress with a white overcoat and head scarf. Blue and purple highlights in background. Fram...
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20th Century American Unknown Paintings
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Paint
Signed Watercolor El Equipal Folk Art Painting by Luis Ricardo Amendolla, 1980's
Located in Deland, FL
Signed Watercolor "El Equipal" Folk Art Painting by Luis Ricardo Amendolla, Mexico, c. 1980's
About: Introducing a true Mexican Folk Art masterpiece: a signed original watercolor du...
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1980s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Unknown Paintings
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Glass, Paint, Paper
1940's Fashion Illustration, Lady in Blue Dress
Located in Cirencester, GB
Very stylish, unique and original 1940's fashion design by French illustrator Geneviève Thomas.
The painting, executed in gouache and pencil.
The sketch is original, vintage an...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Paintings
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Other
1940's Fashion Illustration, Lady In Bright Blue Puffy Dress, Interior Scene
Located in Cirencester, GB
Very stylish, unique and original 1940's fashion design by French illustrator Geneviève Thomas.
The painting, executed in gouache and pencil, double sided.
The sketch is origin...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Paintings
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1940's Fashion Illustration - Beautiful Bride & Child Portrait Scene
Located in Cirencester, GB
Very stylish, unique and original 1940's fashion design by French illustrator Geneviève Thomas.
The painting, executed in gouache and pencil.
The sketch is original, vintage an...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Paintings
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Other
1940's French Fashion Illustration, Elegant Three Women Face Portraits
Located in Cirencester, GB
Very stylish, unique and original 1940's fashion design by French illustrator Geneviève Thomas.
The painting, executed in gouache and pencil, double sided
The sketch is origina...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Paintings
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Other
Pair of French Character Portraits, Pink and Blue Backgrounds
Located in Cirencester, GB
Pair of French character portraits.
French school, mid 20th century.
Gouache on unframed paper.
Both stamped and named on the backs, with the ar...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Paintings
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Other
Pair of French Character Portraits, Purple and Green Backgrounds
Located in Cirencester, GB
Pair of French Character Portraits
French school, Mid 20th Century
Gouache on unframed paper
Both stamped and named on the backs, with the artis...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Paintings
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Other
Pair of French Character Portraits, Brown and Navy Backgrounds
Located in Cirencester, GB
Pair of French character portraits.
French school, mid 20th century.
Gouache on unframed paper.
Both stamped and named on the backs, with the ar...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Paintings
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Other
Pair of French Character Portraits, Blue and Brown Backgrounds
Located in Cirencester, GB
Pair of French Character Portraits
French school, Mid 20th Century
Gouache on unframed paper
Both stamped and named on the backs, with the artis...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Paintings
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1960's French Portrait Styled Elegant Theatrical Lady Caricature
Located in Cirencester, GB
French Character Portrait
French school, Mid 20th Century
Gouache paint on unframed paper
signed lower corner
Image : 16.5 x 9.25 inches
Superbly decorative 1960's French ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Paintings
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1960's French Portrait Character Caricature
Located in Cirencester, GB
French character portrait
French school, Mid 20th Century
Gouache paint on unframed paper
signed lower corner
Image : 12 x 9.5 inches.
Superbly decorative 1960's French po...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Paintings
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1960's French Portrait Man Very Red Nose Caricature
Located in Cirencester, GB
French Character Portrait
French school, Mid 20th Century
Gouache paint on unframed paper
signed lower corner
Image : 12.5 x 9.5 inches
Superbly decorative 1960's French p...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Paintings
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1960's French Portrait Man with Red Nosecaricature
Located in Cirencester, GB
French Character Portrait
French school, Mid 20th Century
Gouache paint on unframed paper
signed lower corner
Image : 12 x 9.25 inches
Superbly decorative 1960's French po...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Paintings
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Fine 1860's Botannical Watercolour Drawing - Rubus Spectabilis Painted 1867
Located in Cirencester, GB
Artist/ School: English/ American School, 19th century, dated 1867
Title: Rubus Spectabilis, (which originated from America).
Medium: watercolour drawing on paper, with ink wri...
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Unknown Paintings
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Other
1960's French Portrait Oriental Lady Caricature
Located in Cirencester, GB
French character portrait.
French school, mid-20th century.
Gouache paint on unframed paper.
signed lower corner.
Image : 12.75 x 9.5 inches.
Superbly decorative 1960's Fr...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Paintings
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Other
1960's French Portrait Green Wide Eyed Man Caricature
Located in Cirencester, GB
French character portrait
French school, mid 20th century.
Gouache paint on unframed paper.
signed lower corner.
Image : 12 x 9.25 inches.
Superbly decorative 1960's Fren...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Paintings
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Mid-20th Century, French, Modernist Painting
Located in Cirencester, GB
Artist/ School: French School, mid 20th century.
Title: Lady in red.
Medium: watercolour on artists paper.
Size: painting: 15 x 19.75 inches.
Provenance: private collect...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Paintings
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1960's French Portrait Soft Lady in Orange/ Red Caricature
Located in Cirencester, GB
French character portrait
French school, mid 20th century
Gouache paint on unframed paper
stamped
Measures: Image : 25.5 x 19.5 inches.
Superbly decorative 1960's French p...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Paintings
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1960's French Portrait Young Gentleman Caricature
Located in Cirencester, GB
French Character Portrait
French school, Mid 20th Century
Gouache paint on unframed paper
stamped
Image : 25.5 x 19.75 inches
Superbly decorative 1960's French portrait pa...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Paintings
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1960's French Portrait Religious Old Man Caricature
Located in Cirencester, GB
French character portrait.
French school, mid 20th century.
Gouache paint on unframed paper.
Stamped.
Image : 25 x 19.75 inches.
Superbly decorative 1960's French portrai...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Paintings
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1960's French Portrait Grumpy Man Caricature
Located in Cirencester, GB
French character portrait
French school, mid 20th century
Gouache paint on unframed paper
stamped
inscribed verso
Image: 25.5 x 18.75 inches
Superbly decorative 1960's French...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Paintings
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1960's French Portrait City Gent Pin Stripe Suit Caricature
Located in Cirencester, GB
French Character Portrait
French school, Mid 20th century
Gouache paint on unframed paper
Measures: Image: 17.75 x 11.75 inches
Superbly decorative 1960's French portrait pai...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Paintings
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1960's French Portrait Flower Girl Caricature
Located in Cirencester, GB
French Character Portrait
French school, Mid 20th Century
Gouache paint on unframed paper
inscribed verso
stamped on reverse
Image: 25.5 x 19 inches
Superbly decorative 196...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Paintings
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