Wood Drawings

Pair of Original Memento Mori Charcoal Skull Drawings, France, circa 19th Century. They measure 11.5"H x 13"W, and 10.5"H x 14.25"W framed. They were purchased in France and are beli...

Set of watercolor hand-painted botanical prints most likely created in the mid to late 1700s. Some of the descriptions are written in Latin and Greek and accompany absolutely stunnin...

This powerful framed charcoal drawing by Jeff Dikio captures a solitary matador in a post-performance moment of quiet solitude. The figure is rendered in Dikio’s signature expressive...

original sculpture panel from the 1980s drawing by marta marzotto , probably made in high relief in wood or on a compact support overall size 60 x 60 cm, worked panel 40 x 40 cm ...

Nice original watercolor of a footbridge over a pond in Central Park NYC. Skyscrapers of the day in the background. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear, needs a new mat....

The backside of the drawing reads (Danish-English). Drawn by the illustrator (TH or FH..... For us sadly indistinguishable) 'The Flora Danica Illustrator' - A reference to a lexicon ...

Japanese woodblock print (ukiyo-e), Japan, 19th century, depicting an elegant female figure in an intimate moment. This delicate work illustrates a courtesan or geisha, recognizable by her sophisticated hairstyle adorned with pins, in a scene imbued with refinement and poetry. Created using the traditional woodblock printing technique, it is distinguished by the fineness of the lines, the softness of the colors, and the balance of the composition. Presented in an antique red and gold frame, this antique print bears the marks of time, attesting to its authenticity and history. Style : Ukiyo-e Traditional Japanese Art 19th Century Asian Aesthetic Main Characteristics : Original Japanese Print Japan, 19th Century Woodblock printing technique Depicts a female figure (geisha/courtesan) Soft, patinated colors Antique frame Signs of wear consistent with age Keywords : antique Japanese print, original ukiyo-e, 19th-century Japanese art, Japanese woodblock print, geisha print, vintage Asian decor, antique Japanese art, antique Japanese painting

This very fine drawing in Sanguine is from the early 19th century. Made as a preparatory sketch concerning composition, musculature and shadow this work is unsigned but we have four ...

French vintage 20th century charcoal and chalk drawing of a crouched nude male figure in prayer. Beautiful in its monochromatic palette, the work highlights the youthful muscularity,...

Pair of collages monogrammed and dated Norbert Krabbe 1997. Handmade frame, mounted as in the showcase. Norbert Krabbe (1951 Demmin, lives since 2005 in Koserow) is an artistic aut...

Eugène de Sala (1899–1987) Minimalist profile sketch executed in black and light blue pencil on paper. Signed “de Sala”. The motif depicts a stylized female head in profile, constr...

Title: Eagle Head Artist: Attributed to William Bartram (American, 1739–1823) Date: Late 18th century Medium: Pen and ink on laid paper Dimensions: 13.5 × 15.875 in. (framed)...

French vintage pen and ink drawing on paper of a youthful boy with gamine features such as a pronounced upper lip, arched brows, and a dense row of eyelashes. The vanilla tone of the...

Pair of Architectural Etchings by Giovanni Piranesi. One presents a grand panoramic view of St. Peter's Basilica, with Bernini's sweeping colonn...

Decorate a living room wall or study with this elegant and colorful 18th-century Aubusson gouache painting. Created in the renowned tapestry-making city of Aubusson, France circa 176...

Artist: Diego Rivera (Mexican; 1886-1957) Title: Picapedrero Medium: Temera on Paper Year: 1946 Image size: 15.25" x 10.75" Presented in a black carved wood frame. A framed drawing o...

Two engravings from the book "The Description of Egypt", a major publication by the scholars who accompanied Napoleon, which included descriptions and engravings made by these schola...

Francesco Ballesio (Italian, 1860-1923). A fine orientalist pencil and watercolor heightened with gum Arabic on paper figure of "A Middle-Eastern Beauty at Rest" depicting a young maiden resting on a Persian rug laid down as a bed while holding a tambourine and next to a Moroccan ivory-inlaid octagonal table with a tea pot on top. Signed and inscribed 'Ballesio Roma Tivoli' (upper right). All within an ornate rococo gilt wood and gesso carved frame with a protective glass, Rome, circa 1890-1900, Frame height: 23 inches (58.4 cm). Frame width: 30 1/2 inches (30.5 cm). Frame depth: 2 1/4 inches (5.7 cm). Paper height: 15 inches (38.1 cm). Paper width: 21 1/2 inches (54.7 cm). Literature: A similar subject matter watercolor is catalogued and illustrated in Caroline Juler, "Les Orientalistes...

Elizabeth O'Neil Verner framed dry point etching of St. Phillips Church Steeple, Charleston, SC. Early 20th Century

Drawing of a pine marten by Knud Kyhn, dated 1916. Executed in ink on paper, showcasing Kyhn’s early interest in animal studies. The drawing is presented in a giltwood frame. Meas...

A touch of Roaring Twenties glamour in this stunning vintage Art Deco-style pastel on black paper Female portrait. Featuring a classic 1920s flapper with vibrant golden-blonde hair, ...

A charming collection of eleven framed ink and watercolours of Indian birds on pink paper. Before framing, these were pencil signed c.1815 by a British army soldier. Measure: 29cm w...

Mid-Century Modern Italian abstract painting on paper with wooden structure from 1970 The paper of the paint shows little signs of wear cons...

Large Framed Lithograph by Tony Friedlaender. Signed and numbered 44/95. Nicely framed over canvas.

Gouache on paper by Roger Francois Thepot signed and dated 56

Title: Untitled (Ledger) Artist: Al (Alvern) Lostetter (American, b. 1941) Date: 2001 Medium: Watercolor and colored pencil on paper (mixed media) A visually dynamic and symbolicall...

Matted and Framed 19th c French Academia Drawing of a Seated Woman. With school stamp embossed on lower right. Paper has watermark that is pictured. I...

19th Century or Earlier Ritual Buddhist Mask, Japan Ex Collection of Charles Smith, University of Washington A masterly carved ritual mask used in Shinto Festival ceremonies, most ...

This early 19th-century watercolor portrait is signed “Painted by Mr. King” and dated 1829. It shows the sitter, Hanah Tichbon, dressed as a proper young woman of the period, wearin...

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 ...

French vintage 20th century charcoal and chalk sketch/study of a statuesque woman in loose-fitting dress (like a dressing gown); out of context she could easily be mistaken for a fig...

A beautifully reproduced antique map of Rome. A work of remarkable lithographic skill and artistry, the work features a delicate yet bold latin he...

Charcoal and chalk portrait drawing on card by renowned Dutch painter Caspar Netscher (Heidelberg/Prague 1639-1684 The Hague) depicting a lady of means...

A black ink and sepia wash drawing by French artist Jean-Baptiste Le Prince of a classical scene of Roman soldiers with camel signed and dated lower left. T...

Original Abstract Pen and Ink Drawing by well listed artist Jacob El Hanani. Hand signed and dated 1989. It retains its warm original patina.

This artwork is a finely executed ink drawing with wash, possibly from the late 18th or early 19th century, bearing an inscription that reads, "The letter killeth but the spirit give...

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...

Le Dresseur et l'Eléphant du Cirque Bouglione (The Elephant Trainer at The Circus Bouglione) is a w/c and pastel Illustration by André Legrand-Chabrier. ...

A unique and original circa 1945 self-portrait by the legendary designer Van Day Truex painted in black ink, ink wash, and watercolor on celadon green wa...

René Bouché (American, 1905-1963) Illustration on paper of a lady from January 13, 1955. Estate of Chuck Howard frame 20 by 26 inches

Antique charcoal on paper, a large-scale depiction of three intertwined figures rising from stylized waves, one figure with arm raised in a dramatic gesture. Below, fish and sea plan...

William Cumming (American, 1917-2010) Walking figure reading with bag, ink on paper, 1961 Expressive ink sketch depicting a walking figure reading paper with bag at side, signe...

An expressive and characterful 1966 pencil drawing by Dutch artist signed F. Brehm, depicting a cat. The composition captures a remarkable sense of personality, with confident line w...

This large and very nice Venice view is a charcoal. This is the amazing the way Venezia is reflected into the water. This is a work signed by François Stro...

Architectural rendering of a Southern California ranch-style home by the artist Perrin. A watercolor rendering featuring greens and browns, with lush ...

Large framed lithograph by Tony Friedlaender. Signed and numbered 44/95. Nicely framed over canvas.

Italian Lake Palace Ink Drawing. Italian ink drawing of island palace La Casina Vanvitelliana sul Lago Fusaro. Eighteenth century ink on paper drawing in a...

A wonderful circa 1840 charcoal, gouache, and watercolor portrait group of William Reginald Courtenay (28 Oct 1832 – 21 Nov 1853), Edward Baldwin Courtenay, 12th Earl of Devon (7 May...

A set of six Neoclassical style framed prints by English artist Henry Moses, each featuring a finely detailed monochrome engraving an ancient Greek ceramic vase, inspired by famous 1...

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

From the whimsical world of German artist Otmar Alt comes this great mixed media on paper, circa 1969. He is known as one of the most significant contemporary artists in Germany. Along with Horst Antes and HAP Grieshaber...

This very fine drawing from the early Baroque period is in Sanguine on laid paper. this Italian drawing in a rich brown-red is framed in a fine old gilded frame...

An evocative vintage original colored pencil and graphite drawing depicting a dramatic Native American horseback scene, presented in its original giltwood frame. The composition captures several mounted Indigenous figures riding spirited horses across an open landscape, with one central rider dramatically raising a rifle overhead while wearing a feathered headdress. Executed in graphite with selective colored pencil highlights, the artist creates remarkable movement and energy while allowing the warm toned paper to become an integral part of the composition. The drawing has a wonderful illustrative quality reminiscent of early twentieth-century Western book and magazine illustrations. While unsigned, the work demonstrates confident draftsmanship and thoughtful composition, making it an appealing decorative artwork for collectors of Western Americana and Native American-inspired art. Its neutral palette of warm tans, ivory, brown, black, and muted yellow allows it to blend beautifully into both traditional and contemporary interiors. Presented in a vintage giltwood frame with a decorative molded border. Minor age-appropriate wear to the frame consistent with age. Paper displays an attractive warm patina. Glass and frame are in good vintage condition. Historical Context Throughout the early and mid-20th century, artists remained captivated by imagery of the American West and Native American life. Publishers, illustrators, and independent artists frequently produced drawings celebrating equestrian culture, frontier history, and Indigenous traditions. Works like this bridged fine art and illustration, often emphasizing movement, storytelling, and heroic composition rather than strict documentary accuracy. Today, original vintage Western drawings have become increasingly desirable among designers furnishing ranch homes, mountain retreats, Santa Fe interiors, and Americana collections because they offer authentic age and character while layering beautifully with antique furniture and contemporary design. This drawing would look exceptional: Above an antique campaign chest Over a leather Chesterfield sofa In a Santa Fe adobe home Layered with Navajo textiles Beside antique Native American pottery...

Architectural drawing in red pencil on paper, depicting a design for a tabernacle gate with the words "Ave Maria" in the center, crowned with floral motifs and kneeling angels. The w...

Pair of William Wegman Lithographs, entitled “Long Dog”, American, circa 1986. Lithograph on two sheets of wove paper (as issued), signed in pencil by the artist and from a very limi...

19th C French Drawing of a Handsome Monarchie de Juillet Cadet, Paris, 1833 Apparently Unsigned, Not examined out of the frame. A well drawn oval portrait of a handsome French c...

An expressive and characterful 1966 drawing by Dutch artist F. Brehm, depicting a cat named after Holland's famous footballer Johan Cruyff, with her kittens. The composition captures...

Large framed lithograph by Tony Friedlaender. Signed and numbered 44/95. Nicely framed over canvas.

Tim Folzenlogen (American, b. 1952), "New Beginning", pastel drawing of New York streetscape, signed Tim Folzenlogen and dated '99 at lower right. A g...

Italian painting from 20th century. Oil painting on canvas depicting an impressionist seascape of particular pictorial quality and pleasant decor. Wooden frame with fabric passe-part...