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Period: 1950s
Material: Paper
Gino Paolo Gori, Bathers, Ink on Paper Sketch
By Gino Paolo Gori
Located in Mexico City, MX
An ink on paper sketch depicting two female bathers by Italian artist Gino Paolo Gori. The drawing is signed on the bottom left corner. Framed with a sticker by Galleria Donatello, F...
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1950s Italian Romantic Vintage Paper Drawings

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Paper

Selection of Black and White Nude Artwork
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of black and white nude artwork from various artists, American, circa 1950s. From left to right, as seen in the first photo, they are: 1) The k...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Drawings

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Paper, Wood

Ethel Magafan "Evening Moon" Pen and Ink Drawing
By Ethel Magafan
Located in Garnerville, NY
Ethel Magafan (1916-1993) pen and ink sketch drawing entitled "Evening Mood". Signed lower right. Circa 1950. This piece comes from the Estate of Anton Otto Fischer after Magafan moved to Woodstock, NY where his home and studio were. Good overall condition. Wear consistent with age and not being framed. There is obvious darkening of the paper surface due to the piece originally having an old matte surrounding the sight opening. No visible rips, tears or restorations. Soft corners and edges. Approximately 8" wide x 6" high. Bio: After World War II, many people in the US were on the move, and on the advice of older artist friends in Los Angeles, Arnold Blanche...
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1950s American Rustic Vintage Paper Drawings

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Paper

Marc Chagall David Montant La Colline des Oliviers (pl. 71) Signed Etching
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A spiritual modern etching with hand coloring on Arches wove paper titled “David Montant La Colline des Oliviers (David Ascending The Mount of Olives)” (pl. 71 from The Bible Series)...
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1950s Vintage Paper Drawings

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Paper

Jean COCTEAU - Profile with Laurel Wreath, 1959
Located in Holmfirth, GB
Jean Cocteau (1889-1963), Profile with Laurel Wreath, 1959. Blue Ink on flyleaf of the book, "The blood of the poet". Signed, dated and dedicated in the centre. Provenance: Offered ...
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1950s French Modern Vintage Paper Drawings

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Paper

Original Car Design Drawing by Gio Ponti for Touring Carrozzeria Milan, 1952
Located in Dronten, NL
Important drawing by Gio Ponti of the Diamante line for Touring Carrozzeria Milan. A similar example pictured on page 167 of Gio Ponti: The Complete Work by Lisa Ponti. Ponti's car ...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Drawings

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Paper

Rene Portocarrero 1952 Cuban Art Jarron Con Flores Ink And Gouache On Paper
Located in Miami, FL
Jarron Con Flores, ink on paper by Rene Portocarrero (1912-1985). This wonderful drawing made by Portocarrero is one of the few that survive from his artistic period of the 1940s a...
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1950s Cuban Modern Vintage Paper Drawings

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Paper

Carlo of Hollywood "Jazz Band" Watercolor Painting
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Very rare Carlo of Hollywood Mid-Century watercolor painting featuring a full jazz band with an array of musical instruments and scrolling music notes. The painting comes in the orig...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Drawings

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Paper

Andre Derain Etching signed in pencil
By Andre Darin
Located in Hudson, NY
Andre Derain was born in Chatou France in 1880. He met Matisse early in his life but was conscripted into the French army in 1901. After his service and when released Matisse convinced his parents to allow him to stop training as an engineering student to develop his artistic talents. He devoted himself full time to painting and attended the Academie Julian. He developed his early important style with close friends Maurice de Vlaminck and Henri Matisse. This became known as Fauvism and helped to usher in the other modern movements in art throughout the 20th century. The notable art dealer Ambroise Vollard sent Derain to London to work on a series of city-themed paintings that cemented his career as an important world-class artist. In 1907 his entire studios...
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1950s French Vintage Paper Drawings

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Paper

Pastel drawing by Edvard Andersson, Komposition
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Edvard Andersson, Komposition Pastel drawing The work is signed by the artist Work dimensions 63/49 Unframed work Edvard Andersson (1891 - 1967) was a Swedish artist. In 1918, at th...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paper Drawings

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Paper

Large Original Drawing by Gio Ponti for Touring Carrozzeria Milan, 1952
Located in Dronten, NL
Important drawing by Gio Ponti of the Diamante line for Touring Carrozzeria Milan, documented in "Gio Ponti" "L'Arte si innamora dell'industria" by Ugo La Pietra, page 254-255. Ponti...
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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Paper Drawings

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Paper

Jared French Portrait Sketch of Chuck Howard
Located in Savannah, GA
Jared French (American, 1905-1988) Portrait sketch of Chuck Howard pencil on paper signed and titled in margin: Charles Howard Feb. 12, 1950 … by ...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Paper Drawings

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Paper, Glass, Wood

1955 Tropical "Private Lodge & Lounge" Architectural Prepared by Rucker Fuller
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original 1955 "Private Lodge & Lounge" hand drawn Architectural artwork Rendering prepared by Rucker Fuller by artist Tom Greene for Mrs. Green Bach in Atherton, California. The room...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Drawings

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Paper

1952 Broadbill, Ornithology, Walter Linsenmaier, Coloured Pencil Drawing
Located in Norwich, GB
ORIGINAL coloured Pencil Drawing (18.2 x 14.6 cm) Original drawing in colored chalk by world renowned illustrator of birds, insects and animals. circa 1952. Used as ba...
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1950s Swiss Vintage Paper Drawings

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Paper

Walter Henry Williams Sunflowers at Sunset Woodcut, Signed, Numbered, 1959, USA
By Walter Williams 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Walter Henry Williams Sunflowers at Sunset woodcut, signed, numbered, 1959, USA. Walter Henry Williams, Sunflowers, 1959 woodcut in colors on thi...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Paper Drawings

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Paper

Painting, Drawing of Dancer, Framed, Signed H. Sjardi, Italy, C 1950, Vintage
Located in New York, NY
Painting, drawing of dancers from the mid-century time, circa 1950. It is signed H. Sjardi. The drawing has an original green bamboo frame. The pain...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Drawings

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Paper

Henry Moore Original Lithograph and Pencil Drawing
Located in Roma, IT
This beautiful work features on the front a lithograph from a 1958 drawing by Henry Moore from the series 'Heads, figures and ideas'. on the verso an origi...
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1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Drawings

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Paper

Original Pen & Pencil Drawing Finn Juhl, 1952
Located in London, GB
This is an example of a hand-drawn scaled drawing of the ‘Top of New Dining Table (DRW.79)’, 17th December 1952. The drawings depicts the top view of what seems to be a ‘simplified’ version of Finn Juhl’s Silver Table, or more commonly known as the ‘Judas Table...
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1950s Danish Modern Vintage Paper Drawings

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Paper

Six Signed and Dated Architectural Drawings, Italy, '40-'50
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Series of Six Architectural Drawings Italy, '40 - '50 Signed and dated "P. Sinisi" (between 1948 - 1951) Pencil on paper black frame 67 x 52 x 1.2 cm (with frame) 48 x 33.5 ...
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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Paper Drawings

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Paper

Original Pen & Pencil Drawing Finn Juhl, 1951
Located in London, GB
This is an example of a hand-drawn 1:4 scale orthographic drawing of the ‘Conversation Armchair in Maple-Walnut’, 1st March, 1951 by Finn Juhl. The drawings depicts the font view, side on, back, top view and the detail of the armrest.The drawings were sent to Baker Furniture in Michigan...
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1950s Danish Modern Vintage Paper Drawings

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Paper

1960s Fine Chinese Art Child Being Carried on Man's Back Scenic Road Travel
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Fine Chinese Art Child Being Carried on Man's Back Scenic Road Travel Frame 16.5 tall x 12.75 w x .75 thick, art 11.5 x 8 w Original vintage condition unrestored See images pro...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Drawings

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Paper

Original Vintage Color Lithograph, Båtparad by Waldemar Lorentzon, 1953
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Waldemar Lorentzon, Båtparad, 1953 Color lithography Number 227/300 Work with the artist's signature and individual number (pencil) Working dimensions 40/52 This work is framed ...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Paper Drawings

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Paper

"Tea and Smoke in the Bath, " Important Scene in Moroccan Hammam by Azema
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This classic and important drawing by Jacques Azéma depicts two Moroccan male youth in the hammam or bath house, relaxing in the nude and imbibing in tea...
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1950s Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Drawings

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Paper

Drawings of Parmigianino by a. E. Popham, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
The Drawings of Parmigianino by A. E. Popham. Publisher: New York, The Beechhurst Press 1953. 1st Ed hardcover with Gaylord covered dust jacket. Illustrated with 82 of his drawings. ...
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1950s American Vintage Paper Drawings

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Paper

Walter Henry Williams Sunflowers at Sunset Woodcut, Signed, Numbered, 1959, USA
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Walter Henry Williams Sunflowers at Sunset woodcut, signed, numbered, 1959, USA. Walter Henry Williams, Sunflowers, 1959 woodcut in colors on thi...
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1950s American Vintage Paper Drawings

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Paper

Italian Mid-Century Picturepastel and Watercolor Drawing in Wooden Frame, 1954
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century PicturePastel and watercolor drawing in wooden frame, 1954 Fantastic pastel and watercolor drawing on paper, representing a person wrapped in a large blue dress with a whimsical...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Drawings

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Wood, Paper

1955 Federico Cantú Art Drawing Set of Six Sheets Pencil on Paper Mexico
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1955 Federico Cantú art drawing set of six pencil on paper Mexico Federico Cantú was a Mexican mural painter, sculptor, engraver and artist who was inf...
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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Drawings

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Paper

Monumental Mid-20th Century Belgian Academic Figure Drawing
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning monumental mid-20th century Belgian academic figure drawing depicting a seated man with a great head of hair, and with a keen attention to m...
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1950s Belgian Vintage Paper Drawings

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Granite

Josef Presser '1907-1967' Portrait of a Woman
Located in Garnerville, NY
Josef Presser (1907-1967) pastel and charcoal Portrait of a Woman on paper. Circa 1950. Presser uses an expressive hand and renders a 3/4 a striking 3/4 close up portrait. The approximate site dimensions are 9.5" wide x 13" high. Signed lower right. The framing treatment consists of a silver leaf wood molding, matted and the piece is under glass. Good overall condition. The piece has not been viewed out of the frame. The work is in good condition with no visible rips, tears or restorations. There is some light staining and foxing on the matte and doesn't look to affect the work on paper. The frame has some light wear to the silver leaf. Re-framing is suggested. The backing and matte are not acid free or archival. Overall approximate dimensions with the frame are 21.25" wide x 25.25" high. AskArt Bio: Josef Presser was born in Lublin, Poland. He studied at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts School, in Europe, and with Bryant Baker...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Drawings

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Paper

Clapera Maya Framed Artwork from Spain, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Drawing artwork from Spain, circa 1950 Painted by Clapera Maya in Spain. Framed and hand signed. In original condition, with minor wear consisten...
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1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Drawings

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Wood, Paper

Litografia Ritratto di Alcide De Gasperi, di Paolo Garretto, 1954
Located in Felino, IT
Litografia Ritratto di Alcide De Gasperi, di Paolo Garretto, 1954. Il ritratto presenta varie scritte e timbri come da foto e anche una dedica. Provenienza da...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Drawings

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Paper

George Crionas' "Off to the Circus" Lithograph
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary George Crionas' "Off to the Circus" Lithograph from the 1960s and in great condition. The piece is titled "Off to the Circus" and depicts a clown reading a newspaper...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Drawings

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Brass

George Crionas' "Central Park Tycoon" Lithograph
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary George Crionas' "Central Park Tycoon" Lithograph 162/200 from the 1960s and in great condition. The piece is titled "Central Park Tycoon" and depicts a clown reading...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Drawings

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Brass

Eugene Berman Untitled Stage Design
Located in New York, NY
Eugene Berman (1899–1972) An untitled stage design, ink and wash on paper. French, circa 1950. Signed lower right: EB.
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1950s French Modern Vintage Paper Drawings

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Paper

Robert Hancock, Finland, Oil Crayon on Paper, Modernist Landscape
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Robert Hancock (1912-1993), Finland. Oil crayon on paper. Modernist landscape with boat. Dated 1952. The paper measures: 41.5 x 29 cm. The frame measu...
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1950s Finnish Modern Vintage Paper Drawings

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Paper

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 Paper Drawings

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Paper

Abstract Composition Drawing by Fritz Klee, 1955
Located in Barntrup, DE
A magnificent abstract organic hand-drawing, a draft of an ornamental composition in strong, bright colors by Fritz Klee. Colored pencils on paper, signed and dated 'Fritz Klee 1955'...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Drawings

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Paper

Abstract Composition Drawing by Fritz Klee, 1952
Located in Barntrup, DE
A magnificent abstract organic hand-drawing, a draft of an ornamental composition in strong, bright colors by Fritz Klee. Colored pencils on paper, signed and dated 'Fritz Klee 1952'...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Drawings

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Paper

Abstract Composition Drawing by Fritz Klee, Germany, 1955
Located in Barntrup, DE
A magnificent abstract organic hand-drawing, a draft of an ornamental composition in strong, bright colors by Fritz Klee. Colored pencils on paper, signed and dated 'Fritz Klee 1955'...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Drawings

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Paper

Abstract Composition Drawing by Fritz Klee, 1959
Located in Barntrup, DE
A magnificent abstract organic hand-drawing, a draft of an ornamental composition in strong, bright colors by Fritz Klee. Colored pencils on paper, signed and dated 'Fritz Klee 1959'...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Drawings

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Paper

Abstract Composition Drawing on Black Paper by Fritz Klee, 1955
Located in Barntrup, DE
A magnificent abstract organic hand-drawing, a draft of an ornamental composition in strong, bright colors on black paper by Fritz Klee. Colored pencils on paper, signed and dated 'F...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Drawings

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Paper

Balenciaga 1958 Fashion Illustration by Pierre Mourgue Framed
By Pierre Mourgue
Located in Stamford, CT
1958 fashion illustration of Balenciaga purple cocoon dress and hat print by Pierre Mourgue. Linen backed print. Professionally framed in carved gilt-wood frame.
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1950s French Hollywood Regency Vintage Paper Drawings

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Wood, Glass, Paper

Painting of a Venetian Figure Smoking a Cigarette
Located in New York, NY
Ok this is so fun and whimsical yet beautifully done. A figure coming back from a Venetian ball having a dramatic smoke in his costume and mask. Note his cigarette holder and pointed toe are in sync! Most likely gouache or watercolor with oil stick on paper...
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1950s Italian Vintage Paper Drawings

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Paint, Paper, Crayon, Wood

"Cherubs" Gouache and Watercolor on Paper
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Continental school, 19th-20th century "Cherubs" Gouache and Watercolor on paper Size with frame: 19 x 11 in. (48.26 x 27.94 cm.)  
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1950s Vintage Paper Drawings

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Paper

Guy Bourdin, Cat Drawing, Ink and Gouache on Paper, 1955
Located in London, GB
During the early 1950s Guy Bourdin had established himself as an artist with the eye of a painter, working primarily on paper Bourdin created images containing fascinating stories and compositions. His early experimental work bridges the gap between Surrealism and his later photography which at the time was still in its infancy. This early cat drawing...
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1950s French Modern Vintage Paper Drawings

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Paper

Abstract Expressionist Ink Drawing on Paper by Salvatore Grippi 1953
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This ink figurative abstract Expressionist piece on paper is signed by its creator, noted New York School artist Salvatore Grippi. Though undated, the piece is similar in form and st...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Drawings

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Paper

Gio Ponti Sketch "Disegni per Vasi Incrociatifor", Italy, 1950
Located in New York, NY
A wonderfully whimsical concept drawing of two vases. Authentication papers from the Gio Ponti archives provided with drawing.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Drawings

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Paper

James Joseph Kearns "Despondent Man" Etching
Located in Brooklyn, NY
James Joseph Kearns (b. 1924) etching, signed at dated "1957." Depicts a man with hollow eyes and a despondent expression with a hand outstretched. Similar to many of his works, ther...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Paper Drawings

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Paper

"Nude Male with Upraised Arms, " Striking Midcentury Drawing by RISD Teacher
By Robert Lamb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stark and sensuous at the same time, this drawing was made by Robert Lamb in 1953, shortly after he graduated from the prestigious Rhode Island School of Design. Although primarily k...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Drawings

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Paper

Dance/Fantasy Watercolor by Robert Freiman
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A watercolor by Robert Freiman.
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1950s American Vintage Paper Drawings

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Watercolor, Paper

Fredric Karoly Abstract Expressionist Ink/Paper 1960
Located in Sharon, CT
Original pen and ink drawing, "overall abstraction" of expressive markings, signed/dated lower right. Paper size: 27 x 40", image size 22...
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1950s American Vintage Paper Drawings

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Paper

Midcentury Abstract Expressionist Ink Drawing on Paper by Salvatore Grippi, 1953
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Midcentury abstract expressionist ink drawing on paper by Salvatore Grippi, 1953. Measures: 9.5" x 12". This ink wash figurative abstract Expressionist piece on paper is signed by it...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Drawings

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Paper

Gouache On Paper By Robert Freiman, 1957
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A striking gouache on paper by Robert Freiman, signed and dated 1957. Robert J Freiman (b. 1917 - d. 1991), deaf from birth, was born in New York City and attended the Lexington School for the Deaf. He studied art at the National Academy of Design, Pratt Institute, the Art Students League, the Parsons School of Design, and, in Paris, at the Ecole des Beaux Arts. Freiman’s spectrum of styles evolved considerably over the course of his long career, ranging from early portraiture and realistic landscape to mixed-media works using watercolor, acrylic, and pen. He was a regular exhibitor at the Sidewalk Art...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Paper Drawings

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Gouache, Paper

1955 Recreation Room Architectural Rendering by Rucker Fuller
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original 1955 "Recreation Room" hand-drawn architectural artwork rendering prepared by Rucker Fuller for The Bank of California Mission Branch. Rucker Fuller is an architectural fir...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Drawings

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Paper

Gio Ponti Sketch "Disegni per Vasi Incrociatifor", Italy 1950
Located in New York, NY
A wonderfully whimsical concept drawing of a vase. Authentication papers from the Gio Ponti archives provided with drawing.
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1950s Italian Vintage Paper Drawings

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Paper

Drawing of Architectural Element, Mid-20th Century
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A drawing of Architectural element, mid-20th century, upper part of a Roman column with a Composite Capital. Black chalk heightened with white on brown paper, framed and matted, hand...
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1950s Unknown Classical Roman Vintage Paper Drawings

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Paper

Pablo Picasso Drawing 'Pours Mes Chers Fiancés, ' 1956
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A unique vintage Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881-1973) framed, signed and inscribed title page of L'Oeuvre Gravé de Picasso dedicated and presented to the engaged couple Sylvette David and Tobias Jellinek, who married later in 1956 with original pastel sketches of the couple below a signed dedication reading 'Pour mes chers fiances' dated to the upper left corner 20.4.56. Provenance: Given by Pablo Picasso to Sylvette David and Tobias Jellinek on their engagement and who later married; thence sold to Eila Grahame. Other notes: "In 1956 the art periodical, Verve, had an image of Sylvette on the cover and Sylvette and I were given a copy. We went to see Picasso that day and took the book with us, and asked Picasso if he would sign it for us. He went and found some colored crayons and wrote the dedication, adding the little sketch of us both. The likeness of Sylvette shows how comfortable he was with producing her image, which he had previously worked with for several months. His drawing of me with my new beard is less of a likeness!" Tobias Jellinek, April 2017. Pablo Picasso had been working on a portrait of Sylvette David, aged 19, as the girl with the ponytail before doing the present cartoon sketch. "Sylvette" is the title of one of Picasso's numerous paintings featuring a young woman with a ponytail. The model for the painting, Lydia Sylvette David, also known later by her married name Lydia Corbett...
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Paper Drawings

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Crayon, Paper

Robert Freiman Drawing, 1956
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An elegant, expressive, black ink drawing by Robert Freiman, signed and dated 1956. Robert J Freiman (b. 1917 - d. 1991), deaf from birth, was born in New York City and attended the Lexington School for the Deaf. He studied art at the National Academy of Design, Pratt Institute, the Art Students League, the Parsons School of Design, and, in Paris, at the Ecole des Beaux Arts. Freiman’s spectrum of styles evolved considerably over the course of his long career, ranging from early portraiture and realistic landscape to mixed-media works using watercolor, acrylic, and pen. He was a regular exhibitor at the Sidewalk Art...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Paper Drawings

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Ink, Paper

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