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Drawing on Paper, 20th Century.
Drawing on Paper, 20th Century.

Drawing on Paper, 20th Century.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Drawing on paper, 20th century. Drawing on paper, 20th century, depicting a sketch of a man. H: 56 cm, W: 76 cm, D: 0.2 cm Please contact us before placing an order to confirm the ...

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20th Century French Modern Drawings

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Paper

Drawing on Paper, Double-Sided, Depicting a Man’s Face, 20th Century.
Drawing on Paper, Double-Sided, Depicting a Man’s Face, 20th Century.

Drawing on Paper, Double-Sided, Depicting a Man’s Face, 20th Century.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Drawing on paper, double-sided, depicting a man’s face, 20th century. Drawing on paper, double-sided, 20th century, depicting a man’s face. H: 51 cm, W: 36 cm, D: 0.2 cm Please con...

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20th Century French Modern Drawings

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Paper

Takashi Murakami Invitation Card with Original Mr. Dob Drawing (2001)
Takashi Murakami Invitation Card with Original Mr. Dob Drawing (2001)

Takashi Murakami Invitation Card with Original Mr. Dob Drawing (2001)

By Takashi Murakami

Located in New York, NY

Invitation card for “Wink,” Takashi Murakami’s landmark installation held at Vanderbilt Hall, Grand Central Terminal, from March 14-April 13, 2001. 5” x 7”. Published by Creative Tim...

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Early 2000s American Post-Modern Drawings

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Paper

Large Battlefield Drawing Attributed to Hippolyte Bellange (French, 1800-1866)
Large Battlefield Drawing Attributed to Hippolyte Bellange (French, 1800-1866)

Large Battlefield Drawing Attributed to Hippolyte Bellange (French, 1800-1866)

Located in Kittery Point, ME

Drawing of a revolutionary battlefield attributed to Hippolyte Bellange, representing the End of the Siege of Lille by the Duke Albert of Saxe on the 8th of October 1792 (the French storm out of the city) according to manuscript legend. Ink and wash on paper. Joseph-Louis-Hippolyte Bellange (1800-1866) studied with Gros. He first made his name at the Paris Salon as a battle painter. He was known for his exquisitely detailed paintings of military revolutionary and Napoleonic scenes. He celebrated French glory. He enjoyed considerable popular and official success. He was Keeper of the Rouen Museum from 1835 to 1852. His work can be found in major art institutions. Our drawing can be compared to a watercolor in the British Royal Collection Trust...

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Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Drawings

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Paper

Gouache, Charcoal and Pastel on Paper, Mid-Century Drawing of a Ballerina
Gouache, Charcoal and Pastel on Paper, Mid-Century Drawing of a Ballerina

Gouache, Charcoal and Pastel on Paper, Mid-Century Drawing of a Ballerina

Located in San Francisco, CA

The abstract expressionist drawing of a graceful ballerina dancing to Swan Lake in a deep bow; with illegible signature.

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1950s North American Expressionist Vintage Drawings

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Paper

RUDOLPH BAUER Original abstract pencil drawing, 1930s
RUDOLPH BAUER Original abstract pencil drawing, 1930s

RUDOLPH BAUER Original abstract pencil drawing, 1930s

By Rudolf Bauer

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

A drawing of quiet defiance — Rudolf Bauer, a founding figure of European abstraction, working in secret with a stub of pencil on scavenged brown wrapping paper while held in a Gesta...

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20th Century German Modern Drawings

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Paper

"Left Jab", Compelling Drawing of Boxer by Luis Mora, Pencil on Paper
"Left Jab", Compelling Drawing of Boxer by Luis Mora, Pencil on Paper

"Left Jab", Compelling Drawing of Boxer by Luis Mora, Pencil on Paper

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This lithe portrait of a slim boxer throwing a left jab, executed in pencil on thin paper, was executed by Francis Luis Mora, a rare example of an American artist with Uruguayan heri...

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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Drawings

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Paper

Charcoal Drawing on Paper Depicting a Female Guitarist, 20th Century.
Charcoal Drawing on Paper Depicting a Female Guitarist, 20th Century.

Charcoal Drawing on Paper Depicting a Female Guitarist, 20th Century.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Charcoal drawing on paper depicting a female guitarist, 20th century. Charcoal drawing on paper, 20th century, depicting a female guitarist. H: 65 cm, W: 50 cm, D: 0.2 cm Please co...

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20th Century French Modern Drawings

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Paper

Watercolor on Paper Depicting the Face of a Young Woman, 20th Century.
Watercolor on Paper Depicting the Face of a Young Woman, 20th Century.

Watercolor on Paper Depicting the Face of a Young Woman, 20th Century.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Watercolor on paper depicting the face of a young woman, 20th century. Watercolor on paper, 20th century, depicting the face of a young woman. H: 65 cm, W: 50 cm, D: 0.2 cm Please ...

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20th Century French Modern Drawings

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Paper

Drawing, Double-Sided, a Young Woman on One Side and Children on the Other.
Drawing, Double-Sided, a Young Woman on One Side and Children on the Other.

Drawing, Double-Sided, a Young Woman on One Side and Children on the Other.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Drawing on paper, double-sided, depicting a young woman on one side and children on the other, 20th century. Double-sided drawing on paper, 20th century, depicting a young woman on ...

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20th Century French Modern Drawings

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Paper

Watercolor and Drawing on Paper Depicting Musicians, 20th Century.
Watercolor and Drawing on Paper Depicting Musicians, 20th Century.

Watercolor and Drawing on Paper Depicting Musicians, 20th Century.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Watercolor and drawing on paper depicting musicians, 20th century. Watercolor and drawing on paper, 20th century, depicting musicians. H: 55 cm, W: 75 cm, D: 0.2 cm Please contact ...

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20th Century French Modern Drawings

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Paper

Pastel Portrait of a Lady, English School, c.1770
Pastel Portrait of a Lady, English School, c.1770

Pastel Portrait of a Lady, English School, c.1770

Located in Savannah, GA

A pastel portrait of a woman shown half-length in a white cap and chemise, a blue wrap draped over her shoulders, against a dark ground. English School, c.1760–1790. The sitter is un...

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1770s English Georgian Antique Drawings

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Giltwood, Paper

Loló Soldevilla Signed Mixed Media on Paper, Framed
Loló Soldevilla Signed Mixed Media on Paper, Framed

Loló Soldevilla Signed Mixed Media on Paper, Framed

Located in Sarasota, FL

Original abstract mixed media. Triangles, circles and elongated rectangles in primary colors and black are arranged with a sense of movement or gears, set against a simple brown back...

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Mid-20th Century Modern Drawings

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Wood, Paper

Joaquim Lopes Modernist Charcoal Drawing of Mother and Child, 1946
Joaquim Lopes Modernist Charcoal Drawing of Mother and Child, 1946

Joaquim Lopes Modernist Charcoal Drawing of Mother and Child, 1946

Located in Lisbon, PT

n evocative Modernist charcoal drawing by Joaquim Francisco Lopes, depicting a mother holding a young child in her arms. Executed with expressive, confident lines, the composition c...

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1940s Portuguese Vintage Drawings

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Paper

Untitled  Late 20th C. Charron Abstract Illustration, Signed and Dated
Untitled  Late 20th C. Charron Abstract Illustration, Signed and Dated

Untitled Late 20th C. Charron Abstract Illustration, Signed and Dated

Located in Dekalb, IL

Artist: Frédéric Charron (b. 1962) Date: 1999 Medium: Pastel and pencil on paper Style/Movement: Abstract Dimensions: 11.5" W x 15.5" H Additional Details: Rear translation: "For Bo...

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Late 20th Century French Modern Drawings

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Paper

19th C. Framed Pastel on Paper - Sleeping Puppy  - Style of Susan C. M. Waters
19th C. Framed Pastel on Paper - Sleeping Puppy  - Style of Susan C. M. Waters

19th C. Framed Pastel on Paper - Sleeping Puppy - Style of Susan C. M. Waters

Located in Morristown, NJ

Puppy Sleeping on Pillow Pastel on Paper, Framed under Glass A tender and finely executed 19th-century pastel portrait of a sleeping puppy nestled on a red tasseled pillow. The work...

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1870s American Folk Art Antique Drawings

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Portraits Pair Danish 19th Century, Denmark Mahogany Frame
Portraits Pair Danish 19th Century, Denmark Mahogany Frame

Portraits Pair Danish 19th Century, Denmark Mahogany Frame

Located in New York, NY

Portraits pair Danish early 19th century, Denmark mahogany Frame. A pair of portraits of Queen Frederikke and King Christian VIII. In original mahogany frames.

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19th Century Danish Neoclassical Antique Drawings

Drawing, male nude with classical symbolic elements by Dusan Gakovic
Drawing, male nude with classical symbolic elements by Dusan Gakovic

Drawing, male nude with classical symbolic elements by Dusan Gakovic

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find an expressive academic drawing by Serbian and Yugoslav sculptor Dušan Gaković demonstrates the artist’s exceptional mastery of anatomy and classical dra...

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1970s Serbian Space Age Vintage Drawings

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Wood, Paper

René Leroy, French Artist, Pastel on Paper, 1980s
René Leroy, French Artist, Pastel on Paper, 1980s

René Leroy, French Artist, Pastel on Paper, 1980s

Located in København, Copenhagen

René Leroy (b. 1931), French artist. Pastel on paper. 1980s. Visible dimensions: 15 x 10 cm. Total dimensions: 24 x 18 cm. In excellent condition. Signed.

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1980s French Modern Vintage Drawings

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Paper

Four Rare Italian School 19th Century Old Master Sketches Drawings by F Mazzoli
Four Rare Italian School 19th Century Old Master Sketches Drawings by F Mazzoli

Four Rare Italian School 19th Century Old Master Sketches Drawings by F Mazzoli

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this stunning set of four original 19th century Old Master drawings by F Mazzoli Please note the delivery...

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19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Drawings

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"The Idealized City, " Depiction of Classicized, Homophile Paradise by Goor
"The Idealized City, " Depiction of Classicized, Homophile Paradise by Goor

"The Idealized City, " Depiction of Classicized, Homophile Paradise by Goor

By Gaston Goor

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This idealized view of a Greek city of cliffside temples and columned walls climbing a craggy mountain is also the depiction of a homophile Shangri-La, where lithe nude male figures ...

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1960s French Art Deco Vintage Drawings

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Paper

Figure Study in Red Chalk – After Rubens
Figure Study in Red Chalk – After Rubens

Figure Study in Red Chalk – After Rubens

Located in Worcester, GB

Figure Study in Red Chalk – After Rubens Mid to Late 20th Century, Continental School A finely executed red chalk figure study depicting a muscular male nude in dynamic pose, inspir...

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Late 20th Century European Drawings

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Paper

"Sampling Chocolates, " Quintessential Art Deco Drawing with Blindfolded Flapper
"Sampling Chocolates, " Quintessential Art Deco Drawing with Blindfolded Flapper

"Sampling Chocolates, " Quintessential Art Deco Drawing with Blindfolded Flapper

By John Held Jr.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This original, signed drawing by John Held, Jr. -- whose artistry helped to define the Jazz Age and enliven the pages of America's most sophisticated magazines -- depicts a tuxedoed ...

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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Drawings

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Paper

19th Century French Hand Coloured Lithograph by Delpech in style of L. Boilly
19th Century French Hand Coloured Lithograph by Delpech in style of L. Boilly

19th Century French Hand Coloured Lithograph by Delpech in style of L. Boilly

Located in Sofia, BG

A delightful and expressive 19th-century hand-colored lithograph featuring a featuring a humorous scene of children teasing and laughing at a masked character with an exaggerated lon...

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1820s French Antique Drawings

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Paper

John Carroll Doyle (1892-1959) Cocktail Hour Lithograph
John Carroll Doyle (1892-1959) Cocktail Hour Lithograph

John Carroll Doyle (1892-1959) Cocktail Hour Lithograph

By John Carroll Doyle

Located in Toledo, OH

John Carroll Doyle (1892-1959) Kansas City, KS. Cocktail Hour, Circa 20th Century, Chin de Colle/Lithograph, Edition 21/2, signed lower right and twice framed. Great condition. Image...

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Early 20th Century American Drawings

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Paper

Original Vintage Abstract Color Lithograph, Composition by Jörgen Fogelqvist
Original Vintage Abstract Color Lithograph, Composition by Jörgen Fogelqvist

Original Vintage Abstract Color Lithograph, Composition by Jörgen Fogelqvist

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

Jörgen Fogelqvist, Composition Color lithography Number 255/260 This work is signed by the artist and has an individual number (pencil) Working dimensions 66/86 The work is framed J...

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1980s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drawings

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Paper

Engraving, Lithography, E.A., by Evelyne Luez, 20th Century.
Engraving, Lithography, E.A., by Evelyne Luez, 20th Century.

Engraving, Lithography, E.A., by Evelyne Luez, 20th Century.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Engraving, lithography, E.A., by Evelyne Luez, 20th century. Lithography, engraving, artist's print, E.A., 20th century, by Evelyne Luez. Framed H: 64 cm, W: 83 cm, D: 1.5 cm...

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Drawings

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Paper

Framed Drawing by Mexican Artist José Luis Cuevas
Framed Drawing by Mexican Artist José Luis Cuevas

Framed Drawing by Mexican Artist José Luis Cuevas

By José Luis Cuevas

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pencil drawing on paper by José Luis Cuevas (Mexican, b.1934). Entitled "La Esperanza". The work is signed right center and dated 20 Dic. 60 lower right, Silvan Simon Gallery label and inscribed title verso. Sight is 11" by 8.5". With frame is 15" by 19". José Luis Cuevas was a prominent member of the Generación de la Ruptura (Breakaway Generation), who first challenged the then dominant Mexican muralism movement. He remains a distinguished and controversial artist who is known for depicting the darker side of life and the debasement of the human society with often shocking images. He is also known for being an advocate against creating art purely for commercial gain. Provenance: this group of the work on paper by Cuevas is from a collection purchased in 60s from Silvan Simone Gallery, Los Angles, CA. The The Silvan Simone Gallery was founded in 1958 by Silvan Simone, an former co-owner of the Florentine Gallery in Pacific Palisades. Between 1959 and 1967, the gallery showed artists such as Lee Mullican, Gordon Wagner...

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1960s Mexican Modern Vintage Drawings

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Paper

"Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes, " Superb Art Deco Ink & Watercolor
"Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes, " Superb Art Deco Ink & Watercolor

"Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes, " Superb Art Deco Ink & Watercolor

By Maurice Greenberg

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Superbly executed in watercolor and ink, this charming and lovely depiction of Mother Goose nursery rhyme characters -- including Humpty Dumpty, The Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe, The Three Little Pigs and Old King Cole -- was created by Maurice Greenberg...

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1930s American Vintage Drawings

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Ink, Watercolor, Paper

Original Mid-Century Watercolor and Ink drawing Framed and Signed by The Artist.
Original Mid-Century Watercolor and Ink drawing Framed and Signed by The Artist.

Original Mid-Century Watercolor and Ink drawing Framed and Signed by The Artist.

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Original Mid-Century Watercolor and Ink drawing Framed and Signed by The Artist.. Signed B. Zalimbey Dated 1970s Features a classic matador profile holding a red cape as a c...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drawings

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Wood, Paper

Neoclassical Drawing of Roman Ruins, 18th Century French School
Neoclassical Drawing of Roman Ruins, 18th Century French School

Neoclassical Drawing of Roman Ruins, 18th Century French School

Located in Kittery Point, ME

Neoclassical capriccio view of majestic Roman ruins with small figures engaged in daily activities in the background. Pencil, ink and wash on paper. Set in a Louis XVI style giltwood...

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Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Drawings

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Paper

Pair of 17th Century Pineapple Engravings
Pair of 17th Century Pineapple Engravings

Pair of 17th Century Pineapple Engravings

Located in Hawthorne, CA

Artist unknown for this pair of pineapple paintings from 17th century. Beautifully gilt-framed and matted.

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17th Century American Modern Antique Drawings

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Paper

"Plastics, " Striking, Original Graphic Design for Midcentury Advertisement
"Plastics, " Striking, Original Graphic Design for Midcentury Advertisement

"Plastics, " Striking, Original Graphic Design for Midcentury Advertisement

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An early and important example of graphic design by a woman artist, this striking drawing for "Plastics" in ink and watercolor was executed by Elsie Pivcevich in Cleveland. The stylized Christmas ornaments depicted here suggest that the advertisement was for a manufacturer of holiday decorations...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drawings

Late 19th Century Academic Drawing of Homer
Late 19th Century Academic Drawing of Homer

Late 19th Century Academic Drawing of Homer

Located in Hudson, NY

This drawing most likely French comes from the late 19th century, circa 1880. The drawing is well completed and shows the man as a living blind scholar in life and not as a classical...

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Late 19th Century Antique Drawings

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Paper

Watercolor Portrait of Catherine Bulteel by John Downman, Late 18th Century
Watercolor Portrait of Catherine Bulteel by John Downman, Late 18th Century

Watercolor Portrait of Catherine Bulteel by John Downman, Late 18th Century

Located in Kittery Point, ME

Watercolor Portrait by John Downman (British, 1750-1824) Portrait of Miss Bulteel of Devon Depicted in profile with a pink headdress Watercolor and chalk on paper, signed John Downma...

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Late 18th Century British Antique Drawings

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Paper

Drawing On Paper Depicting a Young Man By Evelyne Luez.
Drawing On Paper Depicting a Young Man By Evelyne Luez.

Drawing On Paper Depicting a Young Man By Evelyne Luez.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Drawing on paper depicting a young man by Evelyne Luez. Drawing on paper, 20th century, by Evelyne Luez, depicting a young man. H: 64 cm, W: 70.5 cm, D: 0.5 cm Please contact us be...

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Drawings

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Paper

Abstract Artwork by Miriam Kubach
Abstract Artwork by Miriam Kubach

Abstract Artwork by Miriam Kubach

By Miriam Kubach

Located in Atlanta, GA

Abstract charcoal drawing by Miriam Kubach, American, circa 1960s. Similar to works by Louise Bourgeois from the same era. It is executed on paper and has been professionally framed ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drawings

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Jørgen Høvelskov: Competition entries, two boards of sketches of furniture 1966
Jørgen Høvelskov: Competition entries, two boards of sketches of furniture 1966

Jørgen Høvelskov: Competition entries, two boards of sketches of furniture 1966

Located in London, GB

Two competition entries with sketches of various pieces of furniture. One named “skiftespor” - changing lanes. Made for the furniture competition in connection with the Copenhagen ca...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Drawings

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Hardwood

Vintage Abstract Figure Drawing on Paper.
Vintage Abstract Figure Drawing on Paper.

Vintage Abstract Figure Drawing on Paper.

Located in Seattle, WA

Vintage Abstract Figure Drawing on Paper with Plastic Covering Possibly Charcoal or Pastel Dimensions. 16 W ; 1/4 D ; 20 H

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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drawings

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Paper

Vintage Framed Pastel on Paper, Lyn Diefenbach Hyper-realistic Roses Composition
Vintage Framed Pastel on Paper, Lyn Diefenbach Hyper-realistic Roses Composition

Vintage Framed Pastel on Paper, Lyn Diefenbach Hyper-realistic Roses Composition

By Lyn Diefenbach

Located in Morristown, NJ

Lyn Diefenbach, Australian, b. 1957, "Pretty In Pink", signed "L. Dief" at lower right. A mesmerizing pastel painting by Lyn Diefenbach, celebrated for her masterful floral realis...

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Late 20th Century Australian Modern Drawings

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Glass, Wood, Paper

18th Century French Aubusson Gouache Cartoon of Goats in Landscape
18th Century French Aubusson Gouache Cartoon of Goats in Landscape

18th Century French Aubusson Gouache Cartoon of Goats in Landscape

By Aubusson Manufacture

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a wall with this charming antique Aubusson tapestry cartoon, crafted in France circa 1780. Protected behind glass and presented in a wide molded frame with gilt trim, the ha...

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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Drawings

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Giltwood, Paper

1980s American School Style Interior Scene of a Sitting Room Watercolor Painting
1980s American School Style Interior Scene of a Sitting Room Watercolor Painting

1980s American School Style Interior Scene of a Sitting Room Watercolor Painting

Located in Morristown, NJ

American School (20th c.), Interior scene, watercolor on paper, signed and dated "Wisner, '81" lower right. A charming, colorful and detailed representation of a beautiful room-scape. It makes me want to grab a good book and snuggle up by the fire. The framing is by The House of Heydenryk...

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1980s American American Classical Vintage Drawings

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Glass, Wood, Paint, Paper

19th Century French Hand Coloured Lithograph by Delpech in style of L. Boilly
19th Century French Hand Coloured Lithograph by Delpech in style of L. Boilly

19th Century French Hand Coloured Lithograph by Delpech in style of L. Boilly

Located in Sofia, BG

Charming 19th-century hand-colored lithograph depicting two joyful figures celebrating with bottles and glasses of wine. Signed L. Boilly and titled “La Félicité Parfaite” (French fo...

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Early 19th Century Antique Drawings

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Paper

Late 18th–Early 19th Century Pencil Drawing of a Hunting Dog
Late 18th–Early 19th Century Pencil Drawing of a Hunting Dog

Late 18th–Early 19th Century Pencil Drawing of a Hunting Dog

Located in Knivsta, SE

Late 18th–Early 19th Century Pencil Drawing of a Hunting Dog A charming and finely observed pencil drawing depicting a hunting dog in an expressive, playful stance. Executed in the ...

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Late 18th Century European Antique Drawings

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Elm, Paper

Pencil Sketch of Bull in the Ring on Paper
Pencil Sketch of Bull in the Ring on Paper

Pencil Sketch of Bull in the Ring on Paper

Located in New York, NY

Pencil Sketch of Bull in the Ring on Paper

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Late 20th Century North American Modern Drawings

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Paper

'New York Cafe' by Benny Andrews
'New York Cafe' by Benny Andrews

'New York Cafe' by Benny Andrews

By Benny Andrews

Located in Forest Hills, NY

New York Café by Benny Andrews, A limited-edition lithograph ( 86/250), signed and numbered by the artist, and produced by Associated American Artists. Rendered in lithographic ink o...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drawings

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Wood

Pen & Ink Drawing of a Woman with a Floral Bouquet
Pen & Ink Drawing of a Woman with a Floral Bouquet

Pen & Ink Drawing of a Woman with a Floral Bouquet

Located in Malibu, CA

Stunning Midcentury pen & ink drawing of a dark haired woman with a floral bouquet, dressed in black & restored in its original black frame. A striking image by an unknown a...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Drawings

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Hardwood, Paper

Untitled Ink Drawing on Paper, 1974, by Mark di Suvero
Untitled Ink Drawing on Paper, 1974, by Mark di Suvero

Untitled Ink Drawing on Paper, 1974, by Mark di Suvero

Located in Dallas, TX

This 1974 ink drawing on paper is by American sculptor Mark di Suvero (b. 1933). Early in his artistic career, working part time in construction, he was inspired by the raw material ...

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1970s American Modern Vintage Drawings

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Paper

Myrna Nobile Nude Art Drawing #2 on Paper 3/5/65 Signed California
Myrna Nobile Nude Art Drawing #2 on Paper 3/5/65 Signed California

Myrna Nobile Nude Art Drawing #2 on Paper 3/5/65 Signed California

By Myrna Nobile

Located in Chula Vista, CA

By artist Myrna Nobile San Diego CA. Nude art drawing on paper dated 3/5/65 and signed. Measures: 17.5 x 24 Preowned unrestored vintage condition. Refer to images provided.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drawings

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Paper

Emilio Álvarez Díaz "Surprised Gentleman", Early 20th Century Oil on Wood
Emilio Álvarez Díaz "Surprised Gentleman", Early 20th Century Oil on Wood

Emilio Álvarez Díaz "Surprised Gentleman", Early 20th Century Oil on Wood

Located in Marbella, ES

Emilio Álvarez Díaz (Buenos Aires 1879-Madrid 1952) "Surprised Gentleman" early 20th century oil on wood people painting, signed and set within a 19th century frame.  Dimensions: ...

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Early 20th Century Spanish Drawings

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Wood

18th C. Italian Hand-Colored Engraving of the Basilica di San Giovanni, Laterano
18th C. Italian Hand-Colored Engraving of the Basilica di San Giovanni, Laterano

18th C. Italian Hand-Colored Engraving of the Basilica di San Giovanni, Laterano

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate an office, study, or library with this elegant antique etching depicting one of Rome’s most significant landmarks. Hand-colored in Italy circa 1775, this detailed black-and-...

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Mid-18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Drawings

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Paper

1960s Pop Art Abstract Expressionism Trompe l'Oeil Collage by Salvatore Grippi
1960s Pop Art Abstract Expressionism Trompe l'Oeil Collage by Salvatore Grippi

1960s Pop Art Abstract Expressionism Trompe l'Oeil Collage by Salvatore Grippi

By Salvatore Grippi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Gorgeous collage of layered paper resembling bundles of falling textile but in two dimensions. A great melding of the figural and the completely abstract as well as various media. Si...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drawings

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Paper

Original Drawing by Javier Calleja (1971), Frances
Original Drawing by Javier Calleja (1971), Frances

Original Drawing by Javier Calleja (1971), Frances

Located in Berlin, DE

Javier Calleja (1971) Untitled (Frances) 2017 Pencil and colored pencil on paper, signed, dated, and titled (under mat) 11.9 x 8.2 in / 30 x 21 cm Framed in oak In impeccable conditi...

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2010s European Drawings

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Paper

Dutch Red Chalk Studies of Sheep Drawing by Jan van Ravenswaay, dated 1823
Dutch Red Chalk Studies of Sheep Drawing by Jan van Ravenswaay, dated 1823

Dutch Red Chalk Studies of Sheep Drawing by Jan van Ravenswaay, dated 1823

Located in London, GB

A very fine and charming red chalk drawing of studies of sheep by Jan van Ravenswaay (1789-1869). Signed and date 1823 lower right. Red chalk. Mounted and framed. Jan van R...

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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Drawings

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Paper

Kids Playing Ghost Wall Art Pencil on Paper Brown Wash Decorative object framed
Kids Playing Ghost Wall Art Pencil on Paper Brown Wash Decorative object framed

Kids Playing Ghost Wall Art Pencil on Paper Brown Wash Decorative object framed

By John Brown

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Kids Playing Ghost Wall Art Pencil on Paper Brown Wash Decorative object framed. The Original Artist: Richard Westall / Title: A Ghost, engraved by Luigi Schiavonetti (1765-1810), pub. by T. Simpson, 1791A Ghost, engraved by Luigi Schiavonetti (1765-1810), pub. by T. Simpson, 1791, (attaching a colored picture ) . other known artwork Building with a Turret 1790 and many portraits that he was known for. Over the Centuries and the decades, many artists recreated the Artwork and then later copies were made of them. THE ARTWORK WE ARE OFFERING IS NOT A STIPPLE PRINT...

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Late 18th Century English Antique Drawings

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Set of Seven Hand -Painted Working Drawings, Early 20th Century, Argentina
Set of Seven Hand -Painted Working Drawings, Early 20th Century, Argentina

Set of Seven Hand -Painted Working Drawings, Early 20th Century, Argentina

By Jose Thenne

Located in Wainscott, NY

Set of seven hand-painted working drawings from Argentina, by José Thenée. José Thenée Thenee was a master blacksmith born in Austria in 1853 who made his home in Argentina. The dr...

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Early 20th Century Argentine Drawings

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Paper

Paul JOUVE (1878-1973), "The Camel Riders"
Paul JOUVE (1878-1973), "The Camel Riders"

Paul JOUVE (1878-1973), "The Camel Riders"

By Paul Jouve

Located in Paris, FR

Paul Jouve was a French illustrator and sculptor, passionate about animals from a young age, which he discovered at the Natural History Museum and in Parisian zoos. He is the most fa...

Category

1930s French Art Deco Vintage Drawings

Materials

Paper

Drawings and Other Wall Decorations for Sale on 1stDibs

Revitalize your interiors — introduce drawings and other wall decorations to your home to evoke emotions, stir conversation and show off your personality and elevated taste.

Drawing is often considered one of the world’s oldest art forms, with historians pointing to cave art as evidence. In fact, a cave in South Africa, home to Stone Age–era artists, houses artwork that is believed to be around 73,000 years old. It has indeed been argued that cave walls were the canvases for early watercolorists as well as for landscape painters in general, who endeavor to depict and elevate natural scenery through their works of art.

The supplies and methods used by artists and illustrators to create drawings and paintings have evolved over the years, and so too have the intentions. Artists can use their drawing and painting talents to observe and capture a moment, to explore or communicate ideas and convey or evoke emotion. No matter if an artist is working in charcoal or in watercolor and has chosen to portray the marvels of the pure human form, to create realistic depictions of animals in their natural habitats or perhaps to forge a new path that references the long history of abstract visual art, adding a drawing or watercolor painting to your living room or dining room that speaks to you will in turn speak to your guests and conjure stimulating energy in your space.

When you introduce a new piece of art into a common area of your home — a figurative painting by Italian watercolorist Mino Maccari or a colorful still life, such as a detailed botanical work by Deborah Eddy — you’re bringing in textures that can add visual weight to your interior design. You’ll also be creating a much-needed focal point that can instantly guide an eye toward a designated space, particularly in a room that sees a lot of foot traffic.

When you’re shopping for new visual art, whether it’s for your apartment or weekend house, remember to choose something that resonates. It doesn’t always need to make you happy, but you should at least enjoy its energy.

On 1stDibs, browse a wide-ranging collection of drawings and other wall décor for sale. And find out how to arrange wall art when you’re ready to hang your new works.