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Period: Mid-20th Century
Viking Longship Illustration by Charles Burki, 1963 – Gouache and Ink Drawing
Located in Langweer, NL
Original Illustration of a Viking Longship by Charles Burki, 1963 – Gouache and Ink Drawing
Original gouache and ink illustration of a Viking longship under sail, signed and dated “...
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Dutch Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
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Paper
Original Illustration Map of Syria & Lebanon, Charles Burki, 1947 – Ink Drawing
Located in Langweer, NL
Original Illustration Map of Syria and Lebanon by Charles Burki, 1947 – Ink Drawing
Original 1947 pen-and-ink illustration of “Syrie en de Libanon” (Syria and Lebanon) by Dutch arti...
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Dutch Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
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Paper
Set of Four Mid-Century Business Illustrations – Charles Burki, 1956–1964
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of Four Mid-Century Business Illustrations – Charles Burki, 1956–1964
This remarkable set of four original gouache and ink illustrations by Charles Burki (1909–1994) exemplifies...
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Dutch Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
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Paper
Male Nude Study in Pencil 1940s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Nude Study in Pencil, Europe, 1940s.
Beautiful and well drawn study with a male nude kneeling. Wonderful atmosphere and very elegant. At the underside of the paper there are also a few other drawings of...
Category
European Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Drawings
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Paper
The Prisoner – Original Illustration by Charles Burki, 1965
Located in Langweer, NL
The Prisoner – Original Illustration by Charles Burki, 1965
This haunting original gouache illustration by Charles Burki (1909–1994), signed and dated 1965, stands among the artist’...
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Dutch Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
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Paper
1960s Modern Art Original Architectural Block Print signed
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Architectural block print, signed Art
Art 26.75 wide x 16.5 tall Mat 31.75 x 20.
Unrestored original vintage condition wear is visible.
review images provided.
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
Materials
Paper
The Accident – Original Noir Illustration by Charles Burki, 1964
Located in Langweer, NL
The Accident – Original Noir Illustration by Charles Burki, 1964
This dramatic original illustration by Charles Burki (1909–1994), signed and dated 1964, captures a moment of chilli...
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Dutch Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
Materials
Paper
Wayne Benter Jung, Fashion Sketch of Josephine Baker, Post WWII
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Wayne Benter Jung, Fashion Sketch of Josephine Baker, Post WWII
Gouache and ink on paper, 7.5" x 9.5" (sight), silver lacquered frame 11" x 9", circa late 1940s
This vibrant fashion illustration represents Josephine Baker, the American-born dancer, singer, and actress whose international fame made her one of the most recognizable icons of the 20th century. Although often associated with her Parisian rise during the 1920s Jazz Age, Baker continued to embody glamour and modernity well into the 1940s and beyond, performing throughout wartime Europe, assisting the French Resistance, and reinventing her stage image for postwar audiences.
The sketch, executed by Wayne Benter Jung (1919–2003), reflects this later phase of Baker’s career. Jung, a Wisconsin-born artist who studied at the Layton School of Art in Milwaukee and served in WWII, turned to fashion and theatrical design during his early postwar years. His work often balanced fine art, interior decoration, and fashion, situating him within the larger mid-century American dialogue between commercial design and artistic practice.
Fashion Analysis
The gown depicted here is emblematic of late 1940s fashion sensibilities:
Silhouette: The tightly belted waist and elongated column form anticipate the couture revolution inaugurated by Christian Dior’s New Look...
Category
American Modern Mid-20th Century Drawings
Materials
Paper, Lacquer
Vintage Chicago / Lake Michigan Etching "Along the Lake" by James Swann
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Chicago / Lake Michigan drypoint etching "Along the Lake" by noted artist James Swann, circa 1960. The piece is hand signed and titled in penci...
Category
American Mid-20th Century Drawings
Materials
Paper, Wood
Set of Four Midcentury Fashion Illustrations in the Style of Vogue, c. 1940s–50s
By René Gruau
Located in Morristown, NJ
A glamorous set of four original midcentury fashion illustrations, exquisitely rendered in ink, watercolor, wash, and gouache on board. Likely intended for editorial or haute couture...
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French Hollywood Regency Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
The House That Waited – Original Crime Illustration by Charles Burki, 1965
Located in Langweer, NL
The House That Waited – Original Crime Illustration by Charles Burki, 1965
This gripping noir-style illustration by Charles Burki (1909–1994), signed and dated 1965, depicts a tense...
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Dutch Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
Materials
Paper
1960s Abstract French Art Still Life Color Lithograph Marcel Mouly
By Marcel Mouly
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Modern Abstract Art Still Life Lithograph
Beautiful vibrant color
Framed art
signed by Marcel Mouly listed French Artist.
30 W x 36H x 1 D. Art 20 x 26
Original Unrestored Vi...
Category
American Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
Materials
Paper
Honore Daumier, Catalogue Raisonné of the Paintings Watercolors and Drawings
Located in valatie, NY
Honore Daumier. Catalogue Raisonné of the paintings watercolors and drawings. Published by New York Graphic Society Ltd., 1968. 1st Limited E...
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American Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
Materials
Paper
Myrna Nobile Nude Art Paper Drawing #1 Signed 3/5/65 San Diego CA
By Myrna Nobile
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Myrna Nobile signed art San Diego Ca artist
Female Nude drawing on paper 3/5/65
17.5 x 24
Preowned unrestored vintage condition
Refer to images provided.
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
Materials
Paper
Woman in Fur Collar – Winter Portrait Illustration by Charles Burki, 1955
Located in Langweer, NL
Woman in Fur Collar – Winter Portrait Illustration by Charles Burki, 1955
This evocative portrait by Charles Burki (1909–1994), signed and dated 1955, captures a haunting stillness ...
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Dutch Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
Materials
Paper
"Standing Male Nude, " Pastel Drawing by Allyn Cox, US Capitol Muralist
By Allyn Cox
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautifully executed in warm, roseate colors -- coral, terra cotta, brick and ivory -- this drawing was made by Allyn Cox, probably as a study for one of many murals he was commissioned to paint at the US Capitol...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
Materials
Paper
$1,760 Sale Price
20% Off
"Standing Male Nude, " Study for Mural by Allyn Cox, U.S. Capitol Painter
By Allyn Cox
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This strong and confident drawing of a standing male nude was made by Allyn Cox, probably for one of an array of murals he painted in the 1920s, 30s and 40s, starting with an series of paintings for the William Andrews Clark Memorial Library at UCLA in 1925. Son of Kenyon Cox...
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American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
Materials
Paper
Original Illustration Map of Hawaii by Charles Burki, ca. 1948 – Ink Drawing
Located in Langweer, NL
Original Illustration Map of Hawaii by Charles Burki, ca. 1945 – Ink Drawing
Original pen-and-ink illustration of the Hawaï-Eilanden (Hawaiian Islands) by Dutch artist Charles Burki...
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Dutch Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
Materials
Paper
Wounded Soldier and Winter Visitor – Original Illustration by Charles Burki 1955
Located in Langweer, NL
Wounded Soldier and Winter Visitor – Original Illustration by Charles Burki, c.1955
This poignant black-and-white illustration by Charles Burki (1909–1994) captures a moment of quie...
Category
Dutch Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
Materials
Paper
Original Illustration Map of India by Charles Burki, 1951 – Ink Drawing
Located in Langweer, NL
Original Illustration Map of India by Charles Burki, 1951 – Ink Drawing
Original pen-and-ink illustration of India by Dutch artist Charles Burki (1909–1994), executed in 1951. This ...
Category
Dutch Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
Materials
Paper
"Study for Icarus, " Drawing by Emlen Etting, 1940s
By Emlen Etting
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Emlen Etting returned again and again to the theme of Icarus Falling, in part because it gave him an opportunity to depict the nude male in motion. This large drawing served as a stu...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
Set of Three Original Automobile Illustrations - Charles Burki, c.1937 – Gouache
Located in Langweer, NL
Set of Three Original Automobile Illustrations by Charles Burki, ca. 1937 – Gouache on Board
A rare and beautifully preserved trio of original automotive illustrations by Dutch arti...
Category
Dutch Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
Materials
Paper
Interior Scene Original Watercolor, Ink and Gouache Drawing, Spain, 1930s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Colonial Indoor home scene. Original watercolor, ink and gouache drawing on vellum paper, Project for a home decoration. Cabinet maker archives stamp top Lef: 'J. Anguera. Ca...
Category
Spanish Spanish Colonial Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
Materials
Other
Original 1948 Map of Canada by Charles Burki – Art Deco Mountie Illustration
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Original 1948 Map of Canada by Charles Burki – Mounted Police Illustration and Art Deco Design
This original 1948 pen-and-ink map of Canada by Charles Burki (1909–1994) maste...
Category
Dutch Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
Materials
Paper
RENE AMES - Vintage Oil Pastel on Paper - Framed - Signed - Mid 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
RENE AMES - Vintage oil pastel drawing on paper - signed - contained in a vintage frame with glass - mid 20th century.
Fair vintage condition - minor oil spot to the paper (upper ri...
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Canadian Romantic Mid-20th Century Drawings
Materials
Glass, Giltwood, Paper
The Phenomenon of Man - Original Gouache Illustration by Charles Burki, 1967
Located in Langweer, NL
Original Illustration “Het Verschijnsel Mens” (The Phenomenon of Man) by Charles Burki, 1967 – Gouache Painting
Vivid original gouache on board by the Dutch illustrator Charles Burk...
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Dutch Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
Materials
Paper
Warner Brothers "Bugs Bunny" Original Animation Production Cell by Friz Freleng
By Warner Brothers Studios, Isadore (Friz) Freleng
Located in San Diego, CA
A very rare and authentic Warner Brothers "Bugs Bunny" original hand-painted animation production cell by Friz Freleng, circa 1982. The drawing of Bugs Bunny playing tennis is from a...
Category
American Mid-20th Century Drawings
Materials
Plastic
Joseph Hirsch Signed Seated Nude Pen and Ink Drawing
Located in Wichita, KS
An original drawing by acclaimed American artist Joseph Hirsch (1910–1981), depicting a seated nude figure rendered in pen and ink on paper. Known for his expressive figurative work ...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Drawings
Materials
Paper, Wood
Large Framed Lithograph by Tony Friedlaender
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Framed Lithograph by Tony Friedlaender. Signed and numbered 44/95. Nicely framed over canvas.
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
"Seated Man", Fine Drawing of Nude Male Figure by Woodruff, Vogue Artist
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Finely drawn and quiet in mood, this lovely drawing by Porter Woodruff depicts a seated, nude male figure from the side, his arms crossed on his knees and his eyes looking into the d...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
Materials
Paper
Original Illustration Map of Alaska by Charles Burki, ca. 1945 – Ink Drawing
Located in Langweer, NL
Original Illustration Map of Alaska by Charles Burki, ca. 1945 – Ink Drawing
Original pen-and-ink illustration of Alaska by Dutch artist Charles Burki (1909–1994), executed around 1...
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Dutch Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
Materials
Paper
"Nudes Suspended", Early, Surrealist Drawing w/ Male Nudes by John B. Lear
By John B. Lear
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Early, important and finely drawn, this piece by John B. Lear depicts two fully nude male figures suspended among the branches of two trees, each figure demonstrating the care with w...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
Materials
Paper
Framed Surrealistic Drawing by Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Atlanta, GA
Artist: Pedro Friedeberg (Mexican, 1936-)
Title:Le Tombeau D'Hemingway
Year: 1963
Medium: Ink and watercolor on paper:
Size: 14 3/4 x 19 1/2 plus 3 inch frame
Mark: upper lef...
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Mexican Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
Materials
Paper
1965 Johnny Friedlaender Art Lithograph Etching Composition
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1965 Johnny Friedlaender Lithograph Etching -Composition
14 h x 11.75 w x 1 art 11 x 9
Signed
Preowned unrestored vintage condition shows signs of wear, stains present.
Scratches to ...
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German Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Drawings
Materials
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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Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
Materials
Paper
$3,600 Sale Price
20% Off
"Nudes Among the Ruins, " Vivid Mural Study with Male Nudes by Allyn Cox
By Allyn Cox
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This sun-drenched scene, drawn with a vivid palette of bright Mediterranean blues and chalk whites, shows a pattern of gridding by the artist, indicating that this drawing served as ...
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American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
Materials
Paper
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Pencil Drawing of Athletic Male Figure, circa 1930
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pencil Drawing of Athletic Male Figure
circa 1930
"pencil on paper"
"spotting on paper through out - add character"
"unframed - will look amazing once properly matted and framed"
Category
American Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
Materials
Paper
"Nudes in Black and Rose", Trio of Watercolors with Male Nudes, 1960s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Done with confidence and bravura, this trio of pen-and-watercolor paintings showing male nudes, singly and in pairs, was clearly executed by a skilled artist. They are not signed, b...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
Materials
Paint
Modernist Don Shoemaker "El Cargador" Signed Color Etching Limited Edition of 22
Located in San Diego, CA
Very hard to come by color etching by famous Mexican furniture designer Don Shoemaker, dating from 1951. Hand signed, numbered and titled on...
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Mid-20th Century Drawings
Original 1950 Pen and Ink Drawing “The Storming of the Bastille” by Burki
Located in Langweer, NL
Original Illustration “The Storming of the Bastille” by Charles Burki, 1950 – Pen and Ink Drawing
Powerful original pen and ink drawing by Dutch artist Charles Burki (1909–1994), si...
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Dutch Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
Materials
Paper
Hans Scherfig — “Tapir in the Jungle”, Signed and Numbered Color Lithograph
By Hans Scherfig
Located in Kastrup, DK
Hans Scherfig – “Tapir in the Jungle” lithograph
Color lithograph: Tapir in the Jungle.
Signed and numbered 55/260, 1968.
Mounted with a passepartou...
Category
Danish Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Drawings
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Soldiers Cover During Battle – Original War Illustration by Charles Burki, 1953
Located in Langweer, NL
Soldiers Cover During Battle – Original War Illustration by Charles Burki, 1953
This dramatic wartime drawing is signed Charles Burki at the lower left — unmistakably the hand of th...
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Dutch Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
Materials
Paper
Rene Prou drawing for the Paquebot France salon
By René Prou
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Rene Prou drawing for the Paquebot France salon little damage on the paper at left see photo
Category
French Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
Materials
Paper
$704 Sale Price
20% Off
Original Illustration “Postwar Modern Life” by Charles Burki, 1952 – Pen and Ink
Located in Langweer, NL
Original Illustration “Postwar Modern Life” by Charles Burki, 1952 – Pen and Ink Drawing
Dynamic original pen and ink drawing by Dutch illustrator Charles Burki (1909–1994), signed ...
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Dutch Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
Materials
Paper
Original Illustration Map of South Africa by Charles Burki, c.1945 – Ink Drawing
Located in Langweer, NL
Original Illustration Map of South Africa by Charles Burki, ca. 1945 – Ink Drawing
Description:
Original pen-and-ink illustration of Zuid-Afrika (South Africa) by Dutch artist Charl...
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Dutch Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
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Paper
"Nude Study, " Rare and Important Drawing by John Grabach
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Although this drawing depicts a male nude, the artist here is clearly focusing on the power of his arms, hands and legs in particular. John Grabach, best known for his cityscapes and...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
Materials
Charcoal, Paper
"Contemplation, " Brilliantly-Hued Pastel Drawing of Standing Male Nude by Cox
By Allyn Cox
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sensuous and vividly-hued, this pastel drawing of a standing male nude with his head resting against the wall was made by Allyn Cox, son of the famous muralist Kenyon Cox...
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American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
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Paper
"Roping Sculpture", Drawing of Two Youths w/ Classical Stone Head, Burnt Sienna
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This finely detailed drawing by Peter Todd Mitchell -- famed for his fabric and wallpaper designs after World War II -- depicts two semi-nude male figures maneuvering a Classical stone head...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
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Paper
Framed Gio Ponti Drawing
Located in New York, NY
Framed Gio Ponti drawing Accompanied by Gio Ponti Archive certificate attached to verso.
Category
Italian Mid-20th Century Drawings
Materials
Other
$17,800
Selection of 1930s Academic Study Drawings of Male Nudes
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of 1930's Academic Study Drawings of Male Nudes, hand drawn by Carl De Zeeuw, American, circa 1930's. The price noted below is for EACH dra...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
Materials
Paper
"Reclining Male Nude", Important Early Pencil Drawing by John B. Lear, 1960
By John B. Lear
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This fine and very early drawing by John B. Lear shows the care with which he captured the beauty, strength and character of the men he admired. Lear's earliest works are often in o...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
Materials
Paper
Set of 6 Abstract Pencil on Paper Shaded Line Drawings
Located in Rümmingen, BW
The posters and prints may display signs of aging, such as paper discoloration, tears, folds, and other imperfections.
These pieces were part of an art collection owned by a German ...
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German Modern Mid-20th Century Drawings
Materials
Paper
"Male Nude on Plank", Fine Drawing by Alexander Cañedo
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Widely admired for has mastery of the human figure and his ability to draw the nude male in particular, Alexander (or Alejandro) Cañedo here depicts a male figure sitting high on a h...
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American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
Materials
Paper
Early 20th century charcoal on paper, study of a bust
Located in Allentown, PA
This is an early 20th century Charcoal on paper study of a bust. This artist study has been beautifully executed in black charcoal on India paper. This artist study is of a classical...
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American Greco Roman Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
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Paper
"Hand to Wall", Superb Portrait of Black-Hispanic Youth, Black and Brown Hues
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Superbly conceived and executed, this Mid Century drawing of a young man, probably African American and/or Hispanic, shows the artist's ability to create a mood, capturing the subjec...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
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Paper
Important and Extremely Rare Franz Hagenauer Drawing '1930/1935'
Located in Vienna, AT
An important, large and extremely rare original Hagenauer drawing of a head sculpture by Franz Hagenauer, from ca. 1930, No. 3080, from the workshop - Karl Hagenauer, Vienna - , samp...
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Austrian Art Deco Mid-20th Century Drawings
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Paper
Dora Maar Pointillist Framed Colored Drawing, circa 1960
By Dora Maar
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pointillist drawing by Dora Maar.
Stamp of the auction that took place in 1998 in Paris.
Black ink on cream white paper.
20th Century, undated.
Framed and signed.
In good origin...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
Materials
Wood, Paper
$3,500 Sale Price
25% Off
Dora Maar Pointillist Drawing
By Dora Maar
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pointillist composition by Dora Maar.
Stamp of the auction that took place in 1998 in Paris.
Black ink on cream white paper.
20th century, undated.
Frame not included.
In good orig...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
Materials
Paper
$3,141 Sale Price
25% Off
"Seated Male Nude, " Superb Drawing by Allyn Cox, US Capitol Muralist
By Allyn Cox
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This handsome drawing of a seated male nude, executed in pastel, demonstrates Allyn Cox's superb draftsmanship and mastery of color. Depicting his subject from behind, as he leans to his left, is reminiscent of the work of the great masters from the Renaissance, the 18th century and 19th century. Cox spent 20 years painting and restoring murals at the US Capitol...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
Selection of 1930s Academic Study Drawings of Male Nudes
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of 1930's Academic Study Drawings of Male Nudes, hand drawn by Carl De Zeeuw, American, circa 1930's. The price noted below is for EACH dra...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
Materials
Paper
