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French Conceptual Mixed-Media Drawing with Text, 20th Century
French Conceptual Mixed-Media Drawing with Text, 20th Century

French Conceptual Mixed-Media Drawing with Text, 20th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

Intriguing conceptual mixed-media work on paper, created in the 20th century, combining abstract anatomical or muscular forms with handwritten French text. Executed in bold black lin...

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Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Fruitwood

Władysław Zakrzewski, etching "Autumn by the River".
Władysław Zakrzewski, etching "Autumn by the River".

Władysław Zakrzewski, etching "Autumn by the River".

Located in Chorzów, PL

Władysław Zakrzewski - In the years 1922-1924 he studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Kraków under the supervision of Władysław Jarocki and Józef Pankiewicz, and in the years 1926-...

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1930s Polish Other Vintage Drawings

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Paper

PA German Fraktur Taufschein Hand Colored Birth/Baptismal Certificate c1859
PA German Fraktur Taufschein Hand Colored Birth/Baptismal Certificate c1859

PA German Fraktur Taufschein Hand Colored Birth/Baptismal Certificate c1859

Located in Big Flats, NY

This antique Pennsylvania German Fraktur Taufschein, a hand-colored birth and baptismal certificate, was printed by Theo. F. Scheffer of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, dating to 1859. The...

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Mid-19th Century Antique Drawings

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Paper

Vintage Ron Seitler Figurative Oil Crayon Figurative Drawing
Vintage Ron Seitler Figurative Oil Crayon Figurative Drawing

Vintage Ron Seitler Figurative Oil Crayon Figurative Drawing

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This vintage figurative drawing by South Florida artist Ron Seitler is rendered in oil crayon on paper, presenting two intertwined figures in rich red, orange, and purple hues agains...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Drawings

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Crayon

Vintage Ron Seitler Figurative Oil Crayon Drawing
Vintage Ron Seitler Figurative Oil Crayon Drawing

Vintage Ron Seitler Figurative Oil Crayon Drawing

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This vintage figurative drawing by Ron Seitler is rendered in oil crayon on paper, with intertwining figures set against a shifting field of blue and purple. Vibrant hues, bold strok...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Drawings

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Paper, Crayon

Joe Bradley Etching, Untitled
Joe Bradley Etching, Untitled

Joe Bradley Etching, Untitled

Located in Long Island City, NY

Joe Bradley Etching, Untitled. This piece is signed, dated, and numbered to verso '21/100 Joe Bradley 18'. This work is number 21 from the edition of 100 published by Paupers Press, ...

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20th Century Modern Drawings

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Canvas, Wood

Pastel Portrait of Biedermeier Gentleman, Early 19th Century, Framed
Pastel Portrait of Biedermeier Gentleman, Early 19th Century, Framed

Pastel Portrait of Biedermeier Gentleman, Early 19th Century, Framed

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A very well executed early 19th century pastel portrait of a gentleman sitting at his desk. He is portrayed from the waist up, his left hand holding a book...

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1820s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Drawings

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Paper

19th C, Drawing on Paper, Dated, Signed and Framed
19th C, Drawing on Paper, Dated, Signed and Framed

19th C, Drawing on Paper, Dated, Signed and Framed

Located in Leuven , BE

Unknown Academy Student 19th C Drawing, pencil on paper.

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19th Century Belgian Antique Drawings

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Paper

17th Century, Pair of Italian Ink Drawings on Paper with Studies for Grotesques
17th Century, Pair of Italian Ink Drawings on Paper with Studies for Grotesques

17th Century, Pair of Italian Ink Drawings on Paper with Studies for Grotesques

Located in IT

17th century, pair of ink drawings on paper with studies for grotesques, friezes and helmets. Painter of central Italy of the 17th century, signed with monogram “A.M.”. Measurements: cm L 45.5 x H 59.5 x 5.5; cm 22 x 33 / cm L 46.5 x H 59 x 5.5; cm 22.5 x 31.5 The pair of sheets, in good condition, is framed by antique frames in carved and gilded wood. They show some china studies with some studies for different subjects. Specifically, the first sheet represents the design of a frieze of Renaissance taste under which are some studies probably referring to a family coat of arms. Below the center is a monogram “A.M.”. The sheet is also worked on the back in which are drawn some articulated elements of decoration in the style of the Renaissance grotesque...

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17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Drawings

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Paper

Modern Pop Art Elizabeth Taylor Portrait in Pencil by Bill Nelson, 1980
Modern Pop Art Elizabeth Taylor Portrait in Pencil by Bill Nelson, 1980

Modern Pop Art Elizabeth Taylor Portrait in Pencil by Bill Nelson, 1980

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Stunning early master illustration by Bill Nelson in his preferred medium of colored pencil for the Cincinnati Magazine cover story (May 1980). Framed. Ta...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drawings

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Paint, Paper

Etched Lithograph by Piranesi
Etched Lithograph by Piranesi

Etched Lithograph by Piranesi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful etching of a Vatican sculpture by Italian artist Piranesi. Great addition to your architectural and classic inspired interiors.

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1940s Italian Other Vintage Drawings

Materials

Glass, Paper

Vintage Nina Ricci Fashion Sketch in Gold Frame
Vintage Nina Ricci Fashion Sketch in Gold Frame

Vintage Nina Ricci Fashion Sketch in Gold Frame

By Nina Ricci

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Attributed to Nina Ricci, this vintage fashion sketch in a substantial gold wooden frame offers a refined glimpse into mid-20th-century haute couture. Rendered on paper with graceful...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Drawings

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Vintage Framed Phillipe Venet Fashion Illustration
Vintage Framed Phillipe Venet Fashion Illustration

Vintage Framed Phillipe Venet Fashion Illustration

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This vintage framed fashion illustration by Philippe Venet captures the elegance of mid-20th-century haute couture. Authenticated by the original maker's mark, the monochrome drawing...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drawings

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Glass, Wood

Art Déco lithograph "Aigle with hare" by Paul Jouve. France 1930s. Signed.
Art Déco lithograph "Aigle with hare" by Paul Jouve. France 1930s. Signed.

Art Déco lithograph "Aigle with hare" by Paul Jouve. France 1930s. Signed.

By Paul Jouve

Located in Köln, NW

Art Déco lithograph "Aigle with hare" by Paul Jouve. France 1930s. Paul Jouve (1878-1973) was a very famous French animal painter and sculptor of the Art Déco era. The eagle is a we...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Drawings

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Wood, Paper

Vintage Pierre Cardin Fashion Sketch
Vintage Pierre Cardin Fashion Sketch

Vintage Pierre Cardin Fashion Sketch

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Dating to the mid-20th century, this vintage Pierre Cardin fashion sketch captures the designer's elegant, forward-looking approach to haute couture. Rendered in ink, the drawing pre...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drawings

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Glass, Wood

Kerstin Jönsson, Sweden, Pastel on Paper, "Lilies in a Jug"
Kerstin Jönsson, Sweden, Pastel on Paper, "Lilies in a Jug"

Kerstin Jönsson, Sweden, Pastel on Paper, "Lilies in a Jug"

Located in København, Copenhagen

Kerstin Jönsson (1931-2000), Sweden. Pastel on paper. "Lilies in a jug". Dated 1975. Visible dimensions: 62 x 43 cm. Total dimensions: 74.5 x 55 cm The frame measures: 2 cm. Sign...

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1970s Swedish Modern Vintage Drawings

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Other

French Vintage Set of 9 Framed Figure-Study Sketches
French Vintage Set of 9 Framed Figure-Study Sketches

French Vintage Set of 9 Framed Figure-Study Sketches

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This fantastic collection of 9 sketches were most likely composed in a figure study art class in France during the 20th century. Drawn with pencil on ...

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20th Century French Other Drawings

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Metal

1930s Antique Project of the Ship Ortac Morgan Giles Shipyard Uffa Fox archives
1930s Antique Project of the Ship Ortac Morgan Giles Shipyard Uffa Fox archives

1930s Antique Project of the Ship Ortac Morgan Giles Shipyard Uffa Fox archives

Located in Milan, IT

Project of the ship Ortac; launched in 1937 at the Morgan Giles shipyard, length 10.68m overall, width 3.39m, it has a mast rather tail-heavy and it won many races of RORC class. Mea...

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1930s British Vintage Drawings

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Paper

Dutch Painter Wim (Willem) Bos (1906-1974) Rotterdam harbour
Dutch Painter Wim (Willem) Bos (1906-1974) Rotterdam harbour

Dutch Painter Wim (Willem) Bos (1906-1974) Rotterdam harbour

Located in Delft, NL

Dutch Painter Wim (Willem) Bos (1906-1974) Rotterdam harbour Wim Bos born in Rotterdam is a Dutch painter, draftsman and watercolorist. He was self-taught. Wim Bos lived and worked ...

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20th Century Dutch Drawings

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Glass, Paper

Drawing Figure d'Etoiles III, Charcoal on Paper, 2016, 93x64 cm without frame
Drawing Figure d'Etoiles III, Charcoal on Paper, 2016, 93x64 cm without frame

Drawing Figure d'Etoiles III, Charcoal on Paper, 2016, 93x64 cm without frame

Located in PARIS, FR

With Figure d'Étoiles III, Paul de Pignol offers a pencil composition rich in details and subtleties. The drawing plays on contrasts, rhythms and the interweaving of forms to create ...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Drawings

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Paper

Noël Marcel Lambert (French, 1847-1928) Views of Versailles and the Two Trianons
Noël Marcel Lambert (French, 1847-1928) Views of Versailles and the Two Trianons

Noël Marcel Lambert (French, 1847-1928) Views of Versailles and the Two Trianons

Located in Buchanan, MI

Noël Marcel Lambert (French, 1847-1928) Views of Versailles and the Two Trianons (eight works) engravings largest 13 1/2 x 19 1/4 inches. Framed: 22 x 30 1/4 inches. Priced per engra...

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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Drawings

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Paper

J Frappa, Portrait Of Young Woman, Pastel, XIXth Century
J Frappa, Portrait Of Young Woman, Pastel, XIXth Century

J Frappa, Portrait Of Young Woman, Pastel, XIXth Century

By José Frappa

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

Large pastel portrait of a young woman in a pink dress, seated, with her fan, on a blue background Frame in gilded stucco (losses and wear) glazed Pastel signed José Frappa and dated 1892 José Frappa (1854-1904) was a painter and ceramist French Very active within the various French artistic associations, from 1876, he exhibited at the Salon des Artistes obtaining several medals and mentions, then participated in the Salon du Champs...

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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Drawings

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Paint

1970s Indian Paper Drawing of Goat
1970s Indian Paper Drawing of Goat

1970s Indian Paper Drawing of Goat

Located in Marbella, ES

1970s Indian paper drawing of a goat, part of a large private collection. Dimensions with frame: 35 x 26 cm.

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Late 20th Century Indian Drawings

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Paper

An Etched Portrait Of Dr. Theodor Herzl by Saul Raskin
An Etched Portrait Of Dr. Theodor Herzl by Saul Raskin

An Etched Portrait Of Dr. Theodor Herzl by Saul Raskin

Located in New York, NY

Etched Portrait of Dr. Theodor Herzl by Saul Raskin – Early 20th Century Evocative Etching of the Father of Modern Zionism This powerful and meticulously etched portrait of Dr. Theo...

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20th Century Drawings

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Paper

19th Century Framed Drawing of Venice
19th Century Framed Drawing of Venice

19th Century Framed Drawing of Venice

Located in Vista, CA

19th century framed sepia toned drawing with some watercolor of a Venice scene of gondolas in the river and houses surrounding. Appears unsigned. G...

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19th Century European Antique Drawings

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Giltwood, Glass, Wood

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

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

By Lyn Diefenbach

Located in Morristown, NJ

Lyn Diefenbach, Australian, b. 1957, "Symphony of Light", signed "L. Dief" at lower right. A breathtaking pastel painting by acclaimed Australian artist Lyn Diefenbach, renowned f...

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Late 20th Century Australian Modern Drawings

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Rare Series of 6 Original Watercolor Costume Designs, French Theater
Rare Series of 6 Original Watercolor Costume Designs, French Theater

Rare Series of 6 Original Watercolor Costume Designs, French Theater

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Rare series of 6 original watercolors paintings by Jean Louis Armand Henri Gerbault (1863-1930) - French illustrator, water color painter, poster artist and dramaturge - All for Fr...

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Late 19th Century French Other Antique Drawings

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Paper

L. Meslay Color Etchings England & France early 20th. Century Made in France
L. Meslay Color Etchings England & France early 20th. Century Made in France

L. Meslay Color Etchings England & France early 20th. Century Made in France

Located in Miami, FL

Five etchings by L. Meslay (French) of European cityscapes from the early 20th. Century, probably 1920s. Each with city locale and named building. All five signed L. Meslay on lowe...

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Early 20th Century Albanian Other Drawings

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Paper

Art Deco Aquatint Etching by Luigi Kashmir of 5th Ave NYC C1930 B. Altman & Co.
Art Deco Aquatint Etching by Luigi Kashmir of 5th Ave NYC C1930 B. Altman & Co.

Art Deco Aquatint Etching by Luigi Kashmir of 5th Ave NYC C1930 B. Altman & Co.

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous aquatint etching by Luigi Kashmir of 5th Ave NYC C1930. Framedcand sold by B. ALltman & Co. In excellent antique condition with normal wear from age and use. Please see all ...

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1930s North American Art Deco Vintage Drawings

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Glass, Hardwood, Giltwood, Paint, Paper

Empire-period watercolor
Empire-period watercolor

Empire-period watercolor

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Empire-period watercolor

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Early 19th Century French Antique Drawings

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Paper

19th Century John Brightman-Crockett Dog with Rabbit and Swans Pencil Drawing
19th Century John Brightman-Crockett Dog with Rabbit and Swans Pencil Drawing

19th Century John Brightman-Crockett Dog with Rabbit and Swans Pencil Drawing

Located in Pasadena, TX

This is a 19th Century drawing by John Brightman-Crockett. Its a drawing in pencil on paper. The frame is 19th Century.

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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Drawings

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Paper

Walter Shirlaw, Study for Decorative Panel
Walter Shirlaw, Study for Decorative Panel

Walter Shirlaw, Study for Decorative Panel

Located in Bruxelles, BE

Walter Shirlaw (1838-1909) Study for decorative panel Pencil and watercolor on paper mounted on paperboard Measures: 62.5 x 74 x 5 cm (with frame) 50.5 x 62 (without the frame) Signed in the circle lower right Born near Glasgow in Scotland, Walter Shirlaw settled with his family in New York in 1841, when he was two or three years old. As a young boy, he took night classes at the National Academy of Design, and first exhibited his work there in 1861. The first years of his career were spent as an engraver at the American Bank-Note Company, while at the same time attempting to establish himself as a painter. He later moved to Chicago, where he continued to work as an banknote engraver and also taught art at the Chicago Academy of Design. In 1870, at the relatively late age of thirty-two, Shirlaw travelled to Europe to study. Prevented from settling in Paris by the Franco-Prussian War, he instead studied in Munich, where he joined the small group of American painters working in the city, including Frank Duveneck and William Merrit Chase...

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1860s American Art Nouveau Antique Drawings

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Paper

After Émile Munier '1810-Circa 1895' 'Fischend Amor' ‘K.P.M.’ Porcelain
After Émile Munier '1810-Circa 1895' 'Fischend Amor' ‘K.P.M.’ Porcelain

After Émile Munier '1810-Circa 1895' 'Fischend Amor' ‘K.P.M.’ Porcelain

By Emile Munier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

After Émile Munier (1810-circa 1895) 'Fischend Amor' A Berlin (K.P.M.) Porcelain plaque, circa 1880 painted with cupid and another putto using his bow to fish his quiver of arrows...

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1880s Antique Drawings

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Porcelain

Shogo Okamoto 20th Century Japanese Fish Signed Copperplate Print
Shogo Okamoto 20th Century Japanese Fish Signed Copperplate Print

Shogo Okamoto 20th Century Japanese Fish Signed Copperplate Print

Located in Vancouver, BC

Incredibly hand done copperplate etching print of a pair of fish. I can't make out the name of the artist but it is signed and is an edition of 77/150 - dated 1983 Printmaker Shogo Okamoto...

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1980s Japanese Vintage Drawings

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Other

Pair of Antique Watercolors of Iris and Tulips, 52x40 cm, Excellent
Pair of Antique Watercolors of Iris and Tulips, 52x40 cm, Excellent

Pair of Antique Watercolors of Iris and Tulips, 52x40 cm, Excellent

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Nice pair of watercolors with flowers: iris and tulips. For Your home, everyhere. ST/455.

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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Drawings

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Paper

Late 19th Century Oil on Canvas Diptych Painted by Émile Bemindt
Late 19th Century Oil on Canvas Diptych Painted by Émile Bemindt

Late 19th Century Oil on Canvas Diptych Painted by Émile Bemindt

Located in Madrid, ES

Oil on canvas. Signed in the lower right corner. Émile Bemindt was a French artist active between 1859 and 1872 and is best known for his work in the Ro...

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Drawings

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Canvas

Set of Six Italian Pencil Drawings of Animals, Guido Righetti, 1919
Set of Six Italian Pencil Drawings of Animals, Guido Righetti, 1919

Set of Six Italian Pencil Drawings of Animals, Guido Righetti, 1919

By G. Righetti

Located in New York, NY

Set of Six Italian Pencil Drawings of Animals, Guido Righetti, 1919. Set of six vintage pencil drawings/sketches of various animals and birds undertaken by Righetti for his sculpture...

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1910s Italian Vintage Drawings

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Paper

Vintage Boho Original 1977 Anatomy Sketch on Paper
Vintage Boho Original 1977 Anatomy Sketch on Paper

Vintage Boho Original 1977 Anatomy Sketch on Paper

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This compelling vintage original anatomy sketch of hands on paper offers a fascinating glimpse into artistic study, rendered with a delicate yet precise hand. The intricate details o...

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Late 20th Century American Industrial Drawings

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Glass, Wood, Paper

18th-Century Dated Drawing – Portrait of a Young Woman (May 6, 1780-70?)
18th-Century Dated Drawing – Portrait of a Young Woman (May 6, 1780-70?)

18th-Century Dated Drawing – Portrait of a Young Woman (May 6, 1780-70?)

Located in Madrid, ES

An intriguing 18th-century drawing, dated May 6, 1780 (or possibly 1770). This delicate artwork depicts the portrait of a young woman, executed with exceptional skill and attention t...

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Late 18th Century Antique Drawings

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Paper

Drawing charcoal Figure de Cendre Paul de Pignol, 2016
Drawing charcoal Figure de Cendre Paul de Pignol, 2016

Drawing charcoal Figure de Cendre Paul de Pignol, 2016

Located in PARIS, FR

Figure de Cendre is a drawing by Paul de Pignol in which the figure seems to gradually emerge from the material. Through a subtle work of contrasts, sup...

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2010s French Modern Drawings

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Paper, Crayon

Fine Early 1800s Crayon Drawing – Women and Child, Dutch School
Fine Early 1800s Crayon Drawing – Women and Child, Dutch School

Fine Early 1800s Crayon Drawing – Women and Child, Dutch School

Located in Langweer, NL

Certainly — here is the revised catalog text using "drawing" instead of "lithograph" and avoiding any reference to printmaking in the title. This version is suitable for your 1stdibs...

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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Drawings

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Paper

"Portrait of Lois Mailou Jones, Harlem Renaissance Artist", by Dan Terry Reid
"Portrait of Lois Mailou Jones, Harlem Renaissance Artist", by Dan Terry Reid

"Portrait of Lois Mailou Jones, Harlem Renaissance Artist", by Dan Terry Reid

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Highly important, both artistically and historically, this 1931 portrait by Dan Terry Reid -- an early graduate of Howard University’s Department of Art -- depicts one of the most im...

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Drawings

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Paper

Original Lithograph, Framed Under Glass, 35/50, José Herrera, Signed, 1970–1980.
Original Lithograph, Framed Under Glass, 35/50, José Herrera, Signed, 1970–1980.

Original Lithograph, Framed Under Glass, 35/50, José Herrera, Signed, 1970–1980.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Original lithograph, framed under glass, 35/50, by José Herrera, signed, 1970–1980. Original lithograph by José Herrera, from the 1970s–1980s, numbered 35/50, framed under glass. H:...

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1970s French Modern Vintage Drawings

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Glass

Picasso's Drawings, 1890-1921 Reinventing Tradition Marilyn McCully
Picasso's Drawings, 1890-1921 Reinventing Tradition Marilyn McCully

Picasso's Drawings, 1890-1921 Reinventing Tradition Marilyn McCully

Located in valatie, NY

Picasso's Drawings, 1890-1921 : Reinventing Tradition by Marilyn McCully; Susan Grace Galassi. Yale University Press, 2011. 1st Ed hardcover with dust jacket. 74 drawings with detail...

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2010s American Drawings

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Paper

Pair of Mid 19th c. Oval Drawings by C.Reimann
Pair of Mid 19th c. Oval Drawings by C.Reimann

Pair of Mid 19th c. Oval Drawings by C.Reimann

Located in Worcester, GB

Pair of Mid-19th Century Portrait Drawings – Sir Hugh Halkett and Wife, Signed C. Reimann, 1846 A well-executed pair of oval portrait drawings...

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Mid-19th Century British Antique Drawings

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Paper

British Regency Profile Portrait Drawing of a Gentleman in a Top Hat C 1820-1830
British Regency Profile Portrait Drawing of a Gentleman in a Top Hat C 1820-1830

British Regency Profile Portrait Drawing of a Gentleman in a Top Hat C 1820-1830

Located in Atlanta, GA

This finely rendered profile portrait portrays a fashionable gentleman facing left and wearing an exceptionally tall top hat, high stock, and substantial overcoat. Executed in graphi...

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19th Century British Regency Antique Drawings

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Giltwood, Paper

Henri Van Wynsberghe "Vallon", dessin au fusain monogrammé et daté de 79.
Henri Van Wynsberghe "Vallon", dessin au fusain monogrammé et daté de 79.

Henri Van Wynsberghe "Vallon", dessin au fusain monogrammé et daté de 79.

Located in Mouscron, WHT

Henri Van Wynsberghe '1921-2018' connu sous le nom de Henri Victor membre du groupe Roubaix "Vallon", dessin au fusain monogrammé et daté de 79. encadré, verre de protection antireflet.

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1970s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Drawings

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Paper

Pastel Drawing on Paper of a Young Maiden 19th c. (unattributed)
Pastel Drawing on Paper of a Young Maiden 19th c. (unattributed)

Pastel Drawing on Paper of a Young Maiden 19th c. (unattributed)

Located in London, GB

This mesmerising pastel drawing on paper depicts a young maiden from the early 19th century. Her unmistakable piercing gaze is haunting, the delicate and intricate details of her dre...

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Mid-19th Century British Romantic Antique Drawings

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Paper, Glass, Giltwood

Original Drawing by Antoni Tàpies (Self-Portrait)
Original Drawing by Antoni Tàpies (Self-Portrait)

Original Drawing by Antoni Tàpies (Self-Portrait)

Located in Madrid, ES

This significant pencil drawing, a self-portrait by Antoni Tàpies (Barcelona, December 13, 1923 – February 6, 2012), showcases the distinctive and introspective style of one of Spain...

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1950s Vintage Drawings

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Paper

The Rejection Collection: Cartoons You Never Saw, & Never Will See in New Yorker
The Rejection Collection: Cartoons You Never Saw, & Never Will See in New Yorker

The Rejection Collection: Cartoons You Never Saw, & Never Will See in New Yorker

Located in valatie, NY

The Rejection Collection: Cartoons You Never Saw, and Never Will See, in The New Yorker by Matthew Diffee and intro by Robert Mankoff. New York: Gallery Books, 2006. Stated 1st ed ha...

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21st Century and Contemporary American 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.