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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

France 18th Century Wallpaper with Landscape Scenes in Turquoise Color
France 18th Century Wallpaper with Landscape Scenes in Turquoise Color

France 18th Century Wallpaper with Landscape Scenes in Turquoise Color

Located in Brescia, IT

It is not easy to find this kind of hand drawed and hand-made French wallpaper in good conditions. The shining turquoise and the scenes of the games of the characters and jugglers i...

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Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique 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

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

Exceptional French Oil on Canvas, "Feeding the Doves", Signed by E. Munier
Exceptional French Oil on Canvas, "Feeding the Doves", Signed by E. Munier

Exceptional French Oil on Canvas, "Feeding the Doves", Signed by E. Munier

By Emile Munier

Located in New York, NY

An exceptional French oil on canvas, "Feeding the Doves", Signed and Dated by E. Munier, 1890. Émile Munier is one of the most sought after and most talented French artists of the 18...

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1890s French Belle Époque Antique Drawings

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Canvas, Giltwood

Moutaineous Landscape Drawing, Neoclassical, Signed, 19th Century
Moutaineous Landscape Drawing, Neoclassical, Signed, 19th Century

Moutaineous Landscape Drawing, Neoclassical, Signed, 19th Century

By Langlace

Located in Kittery Point, ME

Moutaineous Landscape with Bridge over a River Signed lower right by Jean-Baptiste Gabriel Langlace (1786-1864) Brown wash on paper.

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"The Bronx in 1925", Bold, Cubist-Inspired Drawing of Early Apartment Building
"The Bronx in 1925", Bold, Cubist-Inspired Drawing of Early Apartment Building

"The Bronx in 1925", Bold, Cubist-Inspired Drawing of Early Apartment Building

By Misha Reznikoff

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Striking and bold, this 1925 Cubist-inspired drawing of one of the Bronx's earliest large apartment buildings was made by Misha Reznikoff, a Ukranian-American artist. Reznikoff stud...

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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Drawings

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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

1950s Pair of Abstracted Still Lifes by Emil Weddige
1950s Pair of Abstracted Still Lifes by Emil Weddige

1950s Pair of Abstracted Still Lifes by Emil Weddige

By Emil Weddige

Located in New York, NY

From 1957 comes this fabulous pair of abstracted still lifes by listed artist Emil Weddige. Striking Mid-Century art at its best. One is a drawing (top -- black and white with ochre...

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1950s American Vintage Drawings

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Wood, Paint

Francesco Bartolozzi (1727–1815) — Red Chalk Drawing, 18th Century
Francesco Bartolozzi (1727–1815) — Red Chalk Drawing, 18th Century

Francesco Bartolozzi (1727–1815) — Red Chalk Drawing, 18th Century

Located in Lisboa, Lisboa

Francesco Bartolozzi (1727–1815) — Red Chalk Drawing, 18th Century Medium: Red chalk on paper Artist: Francesco Bartolozzi (attr.) Origin: Italy, 18th Century Frame Dimensions: App...

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Late 18th Century Portuguese Antique Drawings

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Paper

Architectural Etching, Gaines 'Columns'
Architectural Etching, Gaines 'Columns'

Architectural Etching, Gaines 'Columns'

Located in Montreal, Quebec

Architectural print Total of 6 available 2 horizontal & 4 vertical prints Dimensions: Frame: 16” W x 20.25” H x 1” D Etching: 9.5” W x 13.75” H.

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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Drawings

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Wood, 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

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

17th Century Sanguine Drawing of an Arm and Hand
17th Century Sanguine Drawing of an Arm and Hand

17th Century Sanguine Drawing of an Arm and Hand

Located in Hudson, NY

This fine small drawing in sanguine on paper is from the collection of Phillips Hathaway. Retired investment banker, former Sothebys expert and once a World War II pilot. Known for h...

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17th Century Dutch Antique Drawings

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Paper

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

Set of Seven Hand-Painted Framed 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

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

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

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

19th century academic drawing
19th century academic drawing

19th century academic drawing

Located in Brecht, BE

academic drawing, March 15, 1870

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Late 19th Century French Antique Drawings

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Paper

Large Neoclassical Drawing by Edouard Pingret, French School
Large Neoclassical Drawing by Edouard Pingret, French School

Large Neoclassical Drawing by Edouard Pingret, French School

By Edouard Pingret

Located in Kittery Point, ME

Drawing by Edouard Pingret, River Scene, "Les Bords du Cher à Poitiers" Grey and light brown wash with graphite on paper. Signed bottom right and situated...

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Drawings

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Paper

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

Watercolor signed by the 4th Earl of Aylesford (1751-1812)
Watercolor signed by the 4th Earl of Aylesford (1751-1812)

Watercolor signed by the 4th Earl of Aylesford (1751-1812)

Located in Kittery Point, ME

Inside of Church situated as St John’s Chester, Chancel (lower right). At lower left, "Painted by Aylesfod". Heneage Finch, 4th Earl of Aylesford, was a known watercolorist specializ...

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19th Century English Antique Drawings

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Paper

Album Of Travel Drawings, XIXth Century
Album Of Travel Drawings, XIXth Century

Album Of Travel Drawings, XIXth Century

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

Album of travel drawings, including 38 views of Switzerland and Italy (Lugano, Geneva...), some colored Embossed red leather binding Good general condition, missing pages, wears an...

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19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Drawings

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Paper

Original Still Life with Flowers Drawing by José Fin, Signed
Original Still Life with Flowers Drawing by José Fin, Signed

Original Still Life with Flowers Drawing by José Fin, Signed

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning and rare vintage original still life drawing by artist José Fin, from Spain, 1950s. Drawing depicts a floral motif rendered by the artist. José Fin was a Spanish-French arti...

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1950s Spanish Vintage Drawings

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Plexiglass, Wood, Paper

Painting from the Trophies series, Piero Fornasetti, 1970
Painting from the Trophies series, Piero Fornasetti, 1970

Painting from the Trophies series, Piero Fornasetti, 1970

By Piero Fornasetti

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Painting from the series "Trophies," Piero Fornasetti, Italy, 1970, silkscreen on lacquered wood with brass frame, decorative elements inspired by neoclassical motifs, Fornasetti sig...

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1970s Italian 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

French Noble portrait Graphite drawing  with carved gilded wood  frame
French Noble portrait Graphite drawing  with carved gilded wood  frame

French Noble portrait Graphite drawing with carved gilded wood frame

Located in Valladolid, ES

Outstanding French Noble portrait with carved frame, graphite drawing, ff. XIX, pp. XX Technical data Drawing on paper Title of the work: Untitled Author: anonymous Portrait paintin...

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1940s French Napoleon III Vintage Drawings

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Wood

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

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

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...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Drawings

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Paper

Untitled Walter Clark  Pastel
Untitled Walter Clark  Pastel

Untitled Walter Clark Pastel

By Walter Clark

Located in Hudson, NY

Walter Clark (Born 1848- died 1917) was born in Brooklyn. He was educated as an engineer at the Mass. Institute of Technology. After graduation, he was motivated to travel extensivel...

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Early 20th Century American Drawings

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Oil Pastel, Paper

Set of 2 Pencil Sketches on Canvas Paper
Set of 2 Pencil Sketches on Canvas Paper

Set of 2 Pencil Sketches on Canvas Paper

Located in New York, NY

Set of 2 Pencil Sketches on Canvas Paper

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Late 20th Century North American Modern Drawings

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Paper

Wall Decoration Gregorian Chant on Parchment Sheet
Wall Decoration Gregorian Chant on Parchment Sheet

Wall Decoration Gregorian Chant on Parchment Sheet

Located in Barcelona, ES

Large manuscript sheet with Gregorian Chant on parchment "Sacerdos In Eternum" Gregorian Chant composition book sheet as wall decoration, Spain before XVth century...

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15th Century and Earlier Spanish Medieval Antique Drawings

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Parchment Paper, Wood

Original Pastel “Gorilla”, Signed and Dated 2016
Original Pastel “Gorilla”, Signed and Dated 2016

Original Pastel “Gorilla”, Signed and Dated 2016

Located in Worcester, GB

Kate Rees, Original Pastel “Gorilla”, Signed and Dated 2016 A striking large-format pastel by contemporary artist Kate Rees, capturing the intense and soulful gaze of a gorilla. Exe...

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21st Century and Contemporary European Drawings

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Paper

"Christmas Cavalier, " 1925 Drawing by Walter Dorwin Teague
"Christmas Cavalier, " 1925 Drawing by Walter Dorwin Teague

"Christmas Cavalier, " 1925 Drawing by Walter Dorwin Teague

By Walter Dorwin Teague

Located in Philadelphia, PA

In 1925 -- only a year before he opened an industrial design studio that would soon become famous for product designs commissioned by Kodak, Texaco and Steinway among many other industrial companies -- Teague drew this evocative image of a French cavalier on horseback for his personal Christmas card. Although Teague is best known today for the Brownie camera...

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Early 20th Century American Drawings

Lithograph, Church Interior, 1/2, Signed Ev Bouteil.
Lithograph, Church Interior, 1/2, Signed Ev Bouteil.

Lithograph, Church Interior, 1/2, Signed Ev Bouteil.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Lithograph, church interior, 1/2, signed Ev Bouteil. Framed under glass, lithograph, church interior, 1/2, signed Ev Bouteil, 20th century. H: 35cm, W: 29cm, D: 0,5cm Please contac...

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Drawings

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Glass, Paper

Italian Modern Gray and Black Abstract Painting by Dova, 1980s
Italian Modern Gray and Black Abstract Painting by Dova, 1980s

Italian Modern Gray and Black Abstract Painting by Dova, 1980s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern shades of grey and black abstract painting by Dova with passpartout and wooden frame, 1980s Abstract painting in shades of grey, blue and black with white passpartout...

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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Drawings

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Wood, Paint

Two Sketches by Olle Bonnier (1925-2016) made ca 1948, Signed O.B.
Two Sketches by Olle Bonnier (1925-2016) made ca 1948, Signed O.B.

Two Sketches by Olle Bonnier (1925-2016) made ca 1948, Signed O.B.

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

These sketches by Olle Bonnier are made as preworks for Olle Bonniers sculpture "The whisperer" that was executed in 1948. Chalk crayon on off-white pergament. Olle Bonnier was born...

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1940s Swedish Vintage Drawings

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Paper

Peter Williams (1932–2012) – Millbrook, New York, Impressionist Street Scene
Peter Williams (1932–2012) – Millbrook, New York, Impressionist Street Scene

Peter Williams (1932–2012) – Millbrook, New York, Impressionist Street Scene

Located in New York, NY

Peter Williams (b. 1932 – d. 2012) Millbrook, New York Oil on canvas 24 x 18 inches A vibrant and atmospheric depiction of Millbrook, New York, this work captures the charm of a small-town American streetscape in autumn. Painted with confident, impressionistic brushwork, the composition is animated by dappled light, crisp architectural details, and the warm hues of fall foliage. Figures strolling along the street and the interplay of shadow and sunlight lend the scene a lively yet intimate quality, characteristic of Williams’ plein-air practice. New Zealand-born artist Peter Williams (1932–2012) was widely known for his dynamic on-site painting, often working en plein air at racetracks and picturesque locations across the United States and abroad. While best celebrated for his equestrian subjects and sporting scenes, Williams brought the same immediacy and vitality to landscapes and town views such as this. Over the course of his career, Williams held more than forty solo exhibitions, and his work attracted an international clientele. His paintings are included in prestigious collections, notably that of Queen Elizabeth II, as well as prominent American patrons such as Ogden Mills. His work is also held in the permanent collections of major racing institutions including Churchill Downs...

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20th Century American Drawings

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Canvas, Paint

19th-Century Drawings of Classical Figures, Framed Pair
19th-Century Drawings of Classical Figures, Framed Pair

19th-Century Drawings of Classical Figures, Framed Pair

Located in Madrid, ES

A striking pair of 19th-century pencil drawings featuring heroic classical figures in elaborate plumed helmets. Rendered with elegant shading and great detail, these works bring a dr...

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Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Drawings

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Wood, Paper

French Engraving, "Le Premier Pas a la Fortune" in Gilded Frame
French Engraving, "Le Premier Pas a la Fortune" in Gilded Frame

French Engraving, "Le Premier Pas a la Fortune" in Gilded Frame

Located in Pembroke, MA

French engraving in a 19th century entitled "Le Premier Pas A La Fortune" on hand-laid paper with a decorative giltwood frame. A charming double-entendre scene of seduction. Du Bois ...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Drawings

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Giltwood, Paper

The Captain’s Despair – Naval War Illustration by Charles Burki, 1970
The Captain’s Despair – Naval War Illustration by Charles Burki, 1970

The Captain’s Despair – Naval War Illustration by Charles Burki, 1970

Located in Langweer, NL

The Captain’s Despair – Naval War Illustration by Charles Burki, 1970 This dramatic original gouache illustration by Charles Burki (1909–1994), signed and dated 1970, captures a sea...

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1970s Dutch Vintage Drawings

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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.