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Period: 1940s
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Vintage Framed Pen Drawn Cartoon by "Ole Olsen" from comedians "Olsen & Johnson"
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage Framed Pen Drawn Cartoon by "Ole Olsen" from comedians "Olsen & Johnson". $
This original pen-drawn cartoon depicts a crowd in front of a man on a desk.
It measures 17 inch...
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1940s Vintage Paper Drawings
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Paper
Ephemeral Beauty: Brassaï's Rare Nude Pencil Drawing, 1944
By Brassaï
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Immerse yourself in the timeless allure of Brassaï's masterful artistry with this exceptionally rare nude pencil drawing, delicately crafted in 1944 Paris. A captivating portrayal of...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Drawings
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Paper
Jankel Adler Erotic Work on Paper of a Couple on a Bench - Graphite and Gouache
Located in London, GB
As an artist Jankel Adler personified the European avant-garde in Britain in the 1940s, becoming a central figure in the art worlds of Glasgow and then London. Though born in Poland,...
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1940s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Drawings
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Paper
Figura di giovane androgino
Located in Vicenza, VI
Disegno a matita e acquerello di Filippo De Pisis raffigurante un mezzo busto di giovane con tratti sia femminili che maschili, probabilmente androgino. Il disegno è firmato in basso...
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1940s Italian Modern Vintage Paper Drawings
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Paper
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 Paper Drawings
Materials
Glass, Paper
1940s Male Nude Art Study Drawing in Charcoal on Paper
Located in Miami, FL
1940s male nude art study drawing in charcoal on paper
Offered for sale is an original 1940s male nude study drawing in charcoal on paper. The work ...
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1940s Vintage Paper Drawings
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Plexiglass, Wood, Paper
Rare Pen Drawing by Giovanni Gariboldi for Paolo Buffa, Italy, 1940s
Located in Milan, IT
Rare pen drawing by Giovanni Gariboldi for Paolo Buffa.
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1940s Italian Vintage Paper Drawings
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Paper
Depero Fortunato Painting, Title: L'ingegnere with Certification Archive
Located in Milano, IT
Rare and beautiful painted work by Fortunato Depero from 1948. The work bears the Signature in the lower left-hand corner. Work archived at the Archivio Unico per il catalogo delle o...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Drawings
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Paper
Paul Wightman Williams, Midcentury Abstract Mixed Media on Paper, 1944
Located in Norwalk, CT
Paul Wightman Williams, American (20th century).
This diminutive mixed-media watercolor, pastel, and ink on paper depicts a haunting abstracted face. It is float-mounted in a faux-g...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Drawings
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Paper
Art Deco Drawing Representing Nude Woman by Van Doren 'Raymond' Belgium 1941
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This drawing is representing a nude woman. The frame is in a brown color, and the drawing is done on a white support.
It has made circa 1940. Art Deco Period.
by VAN DOREN (Raymond...
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1940s Belgian Art Deco Vintage Paper Drawings
Materials
Wood, Paper
Millard Sheets Signed Original Drawing Wartime Boats in Stormy Seas Harbor, 1942
By Millard Sheets
Located in Studio City, CA
Wonderful and darkly intriguing original artwork by renowned American Modernist artist and California artist benefactor Millard Sheets (1907-1989) featuring wartime boats caught in stormy seas. Very evocative and certainly quite relevant to the time it was created taken in the context of the war.
The work is hand pencil signed and dated (1942) by Sheets on the mat just below the artwork.
Provenance: Property from the estate of Millard Sheets.
Would be a great addition to any collectors of his work or Mid-Century Modern artist or an eye-catching stand-alone accent artwork in about any setting.
Sheets many awards include:
Watson F. Blair Purchase Prize, Chicago Art Institute (1938)
Philadelphia Watercolor Club Prize (1939)
Dana Watercolor Medal, Pennsylvania Academy of fine Arts (1943)
Drawing Prize, Los Angeles County Museum of Art (1946)
Gold Brush Award, Artists Guild of Chicago, Award of the Year (1951)
Honorary Doctor of Laws, University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana (1964)
His works can be found in numerous permanent collections, public settings, and international museums including:
The Museum of Modern Art, New York
Scripps College, CA
The White House (Washington, DC)
The San Diego Museum
The Los Angeles Public Library...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Drawings
Materials
Paper
Paul Wightman Williams, Petite Midcentury Abstracted Mixed Media on Paper, 1944
Located in Norwalk, CT
Paul Wightman Williams, American (20th century).
Gouache, ink, and pastel or charcoal on paper. Signed "WW" and dated "44". Unframed.
This diminutive figural painting features an i...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Drawings
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Paper
Framed Mexican Watercolor on Paper Attributed to Rufino Tamayo
Located in Atlanta, GA
A framed watercolor and gouache on paper depicting sliced watermelon on a color block background, signed Tamayo and dated 1945 as shown. The work was in keeping with the style of Rufino Tamayo and it retains a paper label from Salon de la Plastica Mexicana, listing the detail info. SPM was formed in 1949 to promote contemporary Mexican artists...
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1940s Mexican Modern Vintage Paper Drawings
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Paper
French 1940s Gouache on Paper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French 1940s gouache on paper. Custom framed with sandblasted oak frame with acid free paper and UV glass.
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1940s French Vintage Paper Drawings
Materials
Paper
1940s Art by Alfredo Zalce Original Pencil on Paper Fisherman Artwork Mexico
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Art by Alfredo Zalce Torres original pencil on paper Artwork Mexico
Alfredo Zalce Torres was a Mexican artist and contemporary of Diego Rivera, David Siqueiros and other better-kn...
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1940s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Drawings
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Paper
1940s A.E. Smith Pen and Ink Abstract Drawing
Located in Garnerville, NY
A wonderful little surrealistic abstraction pen and ink drawing signed and dated, A.E. Smith, 3.7.1940. Inscribed on the reverse., Pen + Ink, Artist from Jhonston (sic), RI. Ink on p...
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1940s Vintage Paper Drawings
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Paper
"Six Scenes with Male Nudes, " Drawings from Morocco by Jacques Azéma, 1946
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A remarkable ensemble of drawings dating to 1946, on one sheet of paper, each scene depicting one or more male nude figures, this work displays the stylization and mannerism that is suggestive of Le Corbusier and his contemporaries. The artist was Jacques Azéma...
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1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Drawings
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Paper
Michael Canney Rhinoceros Etching Signed Dated 1947 Aft Durer's 1515 Woodcut
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Michael Canney (British : 1923-1999) Rhinoceros
Etching with aquatint and plate tone
1947, Signed and dated
Most likely originated from Canney’s w...
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1940s Vintage Paper Drawings
Materials
Paper
Andre Derain "Reclining Nude" Red Chalk Drawing
By André Derain
Located in Sharon, CT
Sight size 13 x 201/2", Drawn with red conte crayon on paper. Signed lower right. Label on verso. Framed and glazed 18 x 24".
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1940s French Modern Vintage Paper Drawings
Materials
Paper
Post War Tropical Nude Color Pencil Drawling Signed Schultz
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Post-WWII nude tropical color pencil drawing artwork Signed "Schultz" featuring a nude Hawaiian dancer in a skirt.
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1940s Vintage Paper Drawings
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Paper
Brassaï Lithography Hand Signed
By Brassaï
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Lithography hand signed by Brassaï from the book "Historie de Marie"
Limited edition of 12/ 126
With some moisture spots
Framed on a 20th century ...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Drawings
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Paper
Pencil Drawing Depicting a Dalmatian Dog, USA, 1940
Located in Milan, IT
A pencil drawing on paper depicting on both sides the Dalmatian dog lying on an armchair. On the one hand, the egoist, on the other, a sardonic gleam in ...
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1940s American Vintage Paper Drawings
Materials
Glass, Wood, Cherry, Paper
"Femme Nue" Drawing Signed by Hélion, 1948
By Jean Hélion
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Charcoal on laid paper
Signed and dated 4/10/48 by the artist
Certificate of Jean Hélion's widow
Measures: Work 67 x 52 cm cm
Sheet 88 x 70 cm
Period frame.
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Paper Drawings
Materials
Paper
Nell Blaine Watercolor on Lined Paper, USA, 1940s
By Nell Blaine
Located in New York, NY
During her first years in New York Blaine's work, which had previously been tightly realist, turned abstract, inspired by Mondrian, Leger and Jean Helion. At one time she was the you...
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1940s American Vintage Paper Drawings
Materials
Paper
"Apollo, Hyacinthus and Cyparissus, " Exceptional Art Deco Drawing by Goor, 1947
By Gaston Goor
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Superbly conceived and executed by Gaston Goor in the late 1940s, when he was at the height of his powers, this drawing brings together three male figures -- all beautifully depicted...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Paper Drawings
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Paper
Nell Blaine Black & White Ink Drawing on Paper, USA, 1940s
By Nell Blaine
Located in New York, NY
During her first years in New York Blaine's work, which had previously been tightly realist, turned abstract, inspired by Mondrian, Leger and Jean Helion. At one time she was the you...
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1940s American Vintage Paper Drawings
Materials
Paper
Nell Blaine Pencil Drawing on Paper, USA, 1940s
By Nell Blaine
Located in New York, NY
During her first years in New York Blaine's work, which had previously been tightly realist, turned abstract, inspired by Mondrian, Leger and Jean Helion. At one time she was the you...
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1940s American Vintage Paper Drawings
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Paper
Nell Blaine "Merry Christmas" Gouache on Paper, USA, 1940s
By Nell Blaine
Located in New York, NY
During her first years in New York Blaine's work, which had previously been tightly realist, turned abstract, inspired by Mondrian, Leger and Jean Helion. At one time she was the you...
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1940s American Vintage Paper Drawings
Materials
Paper
Graphics "City Square", Viggo Bang, 1941
Located in Chorzów, PL
Dimensions:
Frame: height 54 cm / width 36 cm
Graphics: height 27 cm / width 24 cm.
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1940s Dutch Other Vintage Paper Drawings
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Paper
Original Fashion Drawing, Pat Kerr, 1946
By Pat Kerr
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful ink and wash by Pat Kerr, 1946. So evocative of the 1940s.
On card. Unsigned.
Presented in an antique water gilded frame
Drawn for A & C Kay, New Bond St. London.
...
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1940s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Drawings
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Paper
Watercolor Aviation Sketch of a Poster for Gran Premio Milan 19th September 1948
Located in Milan, IT
Preparatory sketch, watercolor, of a poster about the aeronautical competition Gran Premio Milano on 19th September 1948, depicting three types of flying machines, made by Riccardo C...
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1940s Italian Vintage Paper Drawings
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Paper
Original Artwork for a Detective Newspaper Strip, 1940s
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Amazing artwork for a story by James Hadley Chase. So evocative of this period.
We have found no record of this story, A Medal for Miss Lantis, so presumably it was never publishe...
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1940s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Drawings
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Paper
French 1940s Gouache on Paper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French 1940s gouache on paper. Custom framed with sandblasted oak frame with acid free paper and UV glass.
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1940s French Vintage Paper Drawings
Materials
Paper, Gouache, Pencil
Nell Blaine Black and White Ink Drawing on Paper, USA 1940s
By Nell Blaine
Located in New York, NY
During her first years in New York Blaine's work, which had previously been tightly realist, turned abstract, inspired by Mondrian, Leger and Jean Helion. At one time she was the you...
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1940s American Vintage Paper Drawings
Materials
Paper
Watercolor Aviation Sketch of a Poster for Gran Premio Milan 19th September 1948
Located in Milan, IT
Preparatory sketch, watercolor, of a poster about the aeronautical competition Gran Premio Milano on 19th September 1948, depicting three types of flying machines, made by Riccardo C...
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1940s Italian Vintage Paper Drawings
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Paper
Nell Blaine Black & White Ink Drawing on Paper "Shooting Gallery", USA 1940s
By Nell Blaine
Located in New York, NY
During her first years in New York Blaine's work, which had previously been tightly realist, turned abstract, inspired by Mondrian, Leger and Jean Helion. At one time she was the you...
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1940s American Vintage Paper Drawings
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Paper
Original Earl MacPherson Pastel Painting of a Pin-Up Girl with Balloons, 1940s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Offered here for your consideration is a vintage original Earl MacPherson pastel painting of a pin-up girl.
Depicting a blond, smiling, nude pin-up girl dressed only with two larg...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Drawings
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Paper
1949s Antique Northele Nautical Ship Project by Berthon Boats Uffa Fox archives
Located in Milan, IT
Northele is a sloop, length 14 m, made by Berthon Boats in Lymington Dorset in 1949 on shipyard project. Measures: 103.5 x 61.3 (H) cm, inches 40.74 x 24.13 (H).
Project coming from ...
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1940s British Vintage Paper Drawings
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Paper
1949 Nautical Project of the Northele Sailing Boat by Berthon Uffa Fox archives
Located in Milan, IT
Project coming from the archives of Uffa Fox and never entered the commercial circuit depicting Northele, a sloop 14 m long, made by Berthon Boats in Lymington Dorset in 1949 accordi...
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1940s British Vintage Paper Drawings
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Paper
Eugene Berman Costume Design Gouache Annabella from "Tis a Pity She's a Whore"
Located in Sharon, CT
Gouache on paper costume design for Annabella, for the John Ford play: "Tis a Pity She's a Whore" by Eugene Berman signed with the cypher (E.B.), dated 1942 and annotated. Pencil ske...
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1940s American Elizabethan Vintage Paper Drawings
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Paper
Nell Blaine Abstraction India Ink on Paper, USA 1940s
By Nell Blaine
Located in New York, NY
During her first years in New York Blaine's work, which had previously been tightly realist, turned abstract, inspired by Mondrian, Leger and Jean Helion. At one time she was the you...
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1940s American Vintage Paper Drawings
Materials
Paper
Nell Blaine Abstract India Ink on Paper, USA 1948
By Nell Blaine
Located in New York, NY
During her first years in New York Blaine's work, which had previously been tightly realist, turned abstract, inspired by Mondrian, Leger and Jean Helion. At one time she was the you...
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1940s American Vintage Paper Drawings
Materials
Paper
"Abstraction" India Ink on Paper by Nell Blaine, USA, 1948
By Nell Blaine
Located in New York, NY
During her first years in New York Blaine's work, which had previously been tightly realist, turned abstract, inspired by Mondrian, Leger and Jean Helion. At one time she was the you...
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1940s American Vintage Paper Drawings
Materials
Paper
C.P. Initials, Portait of African Girl, Charcoal on Paper, Signed Banzyville 1944
Located in Leuven , BE
C.P. Initials,Portait of African Girl,Charcoal on Paper,Signed Banzyville 1944,Framed,Signed and Dated
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1940s Congolese Vintage Paper Drawings
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Paper
Portait of African Male, Charcoal on Paper, Signed Banzyville, 1944
Located in Leuven , BE
C.P. Initials,Portait of African Male,Charcoal on Paper,Signed Banzyville 1944,Framed,Signed and Dated
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1940s Congolese Vintage Paper Drawings
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Paper
French Academic Drawing, circa 1945-50
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a large mid-century French Academic drawing by J. L. Clemenceau (listed artist) that dates to circa 1945-50. The drawing was removed f...
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1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Drawings
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Paper
Monumental Axel Salto Budding Vase Watercolor Paper Vintage Mid-Century Danish
By Axel Salto
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Original artwork by the master. It is in as-found poor condition. It will be shipped in a tube without glass or framing. Pencil signed with information on backing paper, crayon numb...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paper Drawings
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Paper
Ernest Wagner Japanese Landscape Scene Gouache 1949
By Ernest Wagner
Located in Encino, CA
Ernest Wagner
Gouache on paper depicting a Japanese scene, dated 1949-1950 and wears the artist's stamp on the back.
H.20" x W.18"1/2 ( drawing ) - H.22"1/2 x W.18"1/2 ( sheet )....
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1940s French Vintage Paper Drawings
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Paper
French 1940's Gouache on Paper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French 40's Gouache on paper. Custom framed with sandblasted oak frame with acid free paper and UV glass.
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1940s French Vintage Paper Drawings
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Paper
'Nu alangui' 1944 Drawing by Marcel Gromaire
Located in Paris, FR
Drawing by Marcel Gromaire (1892 - 1971). Ink drawing signed 'Gromaire 1944' on the bottom right.
Dimensions with frame: 48cm x 41cm.
Dimension of the visible drawing: 33cm x 25cm.
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1940s French Vintage Paper Drawings
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Paper
Warren McArthur Aircraft Seating Proposal Drawing, 1941
Located in Camden, ME
Warren McArthur rare original pencil proposal sketch (SK 1749) for an aircraft passenger seat for the Lockheed Corporation.
This proposal was accepted and the seat was manufactured...
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1940s American Industrial Vintage Paper Drawings
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Paper
Original Drawing for General Electric/Jeep, possibly by R. Kent
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This original drawing was created for an advertisement by General Electric for its portable power generators, here shown powering a saw wielded by two lumberjacks. Attributed to Roc...
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1940s American Vintage Paper Drawings
Materials
Ink, Paper
Warren McArthur Corp. Aircraft Co-Pilot Proposal Drawing, 1946
Located in Camden, ME
Interesting vintage proposal drawing in 1/2 scale of an aircraft co-pilot seat. Dated 1/12/46 from the Warren McArthur Corporation.
Drawing measures 26 x 4...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Drawings
Materials
Pencil, Paper
"Half Nude Man at Rest, " Important Drawing of Black Worker by De Erdelyi
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Fine and important depiction of an African American worker, one of the artist's favorite subjects, this drawing by Francis De Erdelyi gives a hint of his important influence on a g...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Paper Drawings
Materials
Charcoal, Paper
Master Drawing of Nude Male Figure, 1947
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Clearly created by a master, this pencil drawing of a nude male figure is signed and dated 1947. The diffused lines and areas of rubbed pencil and erasure give this drawing a comple...
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1940s American Vintage Paper Drawings
Materials
Pencil, Paper
"Adam and Eve, " Early Art Deco Drawing by Glidden Parker
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A classic example of stylized Art Deco drawing with attenuated figures, this depiction of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden was created by Glidden Parker, who is most famous for his...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Paper Drawings
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Graphite, Paper
"Portrait of Glidden Parker, " by Katherine Nelson, 1940s
By Katherine Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This portrait in pastel represents the confluence of two important artists: C. Katherine Nelson, painter and designer, and her onetime student, Glidden Parker, who became one of Ame...
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1940s American Vintage Paper Drawings
Materials
Oil Pastel, Paper
Drawing, Continental School, Squirrels
Located in Kittery Point, ME
European red Squirrels
Inscribed indistinctly and dated 40 (lr)
Black and red chalk on paper.
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1940s European Vintage Paper Drawings
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Paper
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