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Period: Mid-20th Century
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...
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Spanish Spanish Colonial Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Set of Four Midcentury Fashion Illustrations in the Style of Vogue, c. 1940s–50s
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

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Leonard Maurer Tempera Painting of Woman, 1955
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Beautiful tempera on board by Leonard Maurer (1912-1976), painted in 1955. Portrait of a woman, exaggerated, with great depth and expressive character. ...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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"Reclining Male Nude", Important Early Pencil Drawing by John B. Lear, 1960
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

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"Los Angeles Times" Political Cartoon Drawing - by Paul Conrad
Located in San Diego, CA
A "Los Angeles Times" political cartoon drawing captioned "I Gave At The Office..." by award winning cartoonist Paul Conrad, circa 1977. The drawing is a reprint of the original pen ...
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Plastic, Paper

"Standing Male Nude, " Pastel Drawing by Allyn Cox, US Capitol Muralist
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...
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American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Bernard Boutet de Monvel, Framed Drawing Made Crossing Sarhara, France, c. 1922
Located in New York, NY
One of a series of drawings Bernard Boutet de Monvel made circa 1922 while participating in the Croisière Citroën, an expedition comprising scientists and artists who traversed the S...
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French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Alberto Giacometti 'Annette' Black and White Lithograph, circa 1964
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Lithograph 'Anette' made by Alberto Giacometti. Especially created by the artist in 1964 for Made for the book titled "Prints from the Mourlot Press" published in Paris, 1964 The b...
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French Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Vintage Futuristic Concept Car Drawing by Artist Dennis Mog, circa 1970
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Lets Go Back to the Future" Vintage Futuristic Concept Car Drawing circa 1970 Artist Dennis Mog ( 1944-2012 ) Pencil on Vellum Labeled On Back As Follo...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paris Street Scene Drawing, Le Clos Du Moulin Paris Drawing & Colored Ink
Located in Miami, FL
Paris street scene drawing depicting signed and dated 1967. Beautiful depiction of a view of the street scenes of Paris, France. Vibrant decorative artwork defined by short and rapi...
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French Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper, Wood

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...
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European Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Drawings

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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...
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American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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"Male Nude Holding Child Aloft, " Large Art Deco Drawing by Master Muralist
By Robert Hale Ives Gammell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Drawn by Robert Hale Ives Gammell, this depiction of a nude male figure holding a stylized child aloft is brilliant evidence of the artist's mastery of draughtsmanship. Gammell loved...
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American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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"Standing Male Nude, " Study for Mural by Allyn Cox, U.S. Capitol Painter
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

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Four Framed Pencil Signed and Numbered Etchings, Finely Framed and Matted
Located in Manhasset, NY
Four framed pencil Signed and Numbered Etchings. Finely framed and matted. A simply lovely group of wall decorations. Each hand drawn, signed and numb...
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American Classical Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Glass, Wood, Paper

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...
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American Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper, Wood

Yasse Tabuchi Modern Ink Drawing
By Yasse Tabuchi
Located in Roma, IT
Yasse Tabuchi Modern ink drawing Signed and dated “Tabuchi 65” In the back “Tabuchi 1965” Yasse Tabuchi studied art history at the University of Arts of...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Enchanting Handwritten Antique Parchment: A Timeless Spanish Treasure
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
This original antique parchment, meticulously handwritten and seemingly in Latin, is a remarkable piece originating from Spain. With its captivating aesthetics, this item exudes a pr...
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Macedonian Country Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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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...
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American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Set of Three Architectural Drawings by Carl G. Bergsten, c.1930
Located in New York, NY
Set of three architectural furniture drawings by the Sweedish arquitect Carl G. Bergsten. Circa 1930. Pencil on paper. Dimenssions: WITH FRAME Motto Gesundheit: W 31.5" x H 23.75" ...
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Swedish Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Drawings

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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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"Reclining Male Nude", Important Drawing by Edward Wolfe, Duncan Grant's Circle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This important, beautifully rendered drawing of a reclining male nude figure was made by Edward Wolfe, who was born in South Africa but spent much of his career in Great Britain in the company of Duncan Grant and other celebrated gay artists. A year after arriving in England in 1916, Roger Fry invited Wolfe to join the Omega Workshops, where he painted and designed furniture with strong colors influenced by the Fauvist movement. Wolfe connected to Grant and the Bloomsbury Group...
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British Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Jose Oretega Chardons III Signed Modern Etching
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A fantastic modern etching titled Chardons III, with an annotation of 66/100, and hand signed in the bottom right corner by 20th century Spanish artist ...
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Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Pencil Drawing by the Bolivian Surrealist Artist, Benjamin Mendoza y Amor Flores
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Pencil Drawing on Paper by the Bolivian Surrealist artist, Benjamin Mendoza y Amor Flores (1935 - 2014), untitled of a Man laying on his back holding a large fish on top of him and b...
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Japanese International Style Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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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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Original Vintage Abstract Black and White Woodcut by Vide Jansson, Framed, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Vide Jansson, Träsnitt Graphics Work with the artist's signature and title (in pencil) Working dimensions 53/73 The work is framed Vide Jansson was born in 1924, died in 2007. He was a Swedish graphic artist, painter and sculptor. Jansson studied at the Otte Sköld painting school in Stockholm. He continued his education in Spain and France. In 1958 he founded Grödingegruppen, which included himself, Rune Pettersson and Nalle Werner...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Ted Key Original Hazel Cartoon Art " Who Gets The Squirrel Whiskey " Signed
Located in Stamford, CT
Original Ted Key Hazel sketch " Who Gets The Squirrel Whiskey " signed by Ted Key and many others in a farewell to Glenn Gundell. Ted Key best known as the creator of HAZEL, the stro...
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American Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Chalet Suisse drawing
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Chalet Suisse drawing c 1940 little damage on the paper at right see photo
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Swiss Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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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

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Collection of Four Swedish, Mid-20th Century Charcoal Studies
Located in Atlanta, GA
A collection of four European charcoal studies from the mid-20th century in matching wood frames. This set of vintage framed wall art feature c...
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European Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Wood, Paper

Yves Saint Laurent Original Pencil Croquis
Located in Riverdale, NY
Rare Yves Saint Laurent Original Pencil Croquis from the 1960's. Gifted to an American business partner who help to launch YSL Rive Gauche ...
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French Other Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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1960s Set of 3 Italian Architectural Etchings
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Set of 3 Italian Architectural Etchings Signed hard to read 20.5 x 15.75 x .75 Art 16 x 12 Preowned vintage unrestored condition. M...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper, Glass

Italian Midcentury Drawing: Natura Morta, Pencil and Charcoal.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian still life drawing, or "natura morta," involves creating detailed and realistic depictions of inanimate objects through the medium of drawing.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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"Standing Male Nude", Pencil Drawing by William Littlefield, 1937
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Powerfully expressed, with the angular stylization characteristic of Art Deco decorative art, this pencil drawing was executed in 1937 by William Littlefield. The artist was fascina...
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American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Mid-Century Modern Painting, Goauche on Paper, Signed Jo Verbestel Dated 1968
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful work of art, gouache on paper, by the Belgian female artist Jo Verbestel. It is a portrait of a mythical figure / fantasy figure, in a somewhat psychedelic style. The paint...
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Belgian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Drawings

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"Two Nudes with Columned Facade, " Art Deco Drawing w/ Male Nudes, England
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautifully drawn, clearly by an important artist, this depiction of two nude male figures sitting in the foreground of a columned facade -- perhaps alluding to the Classical sculpture of ancient Greece -- is not signed, perhaps due to the subtly homoerotic nature of the scene. The two figures have the solidity and gravity of high style Art Deco art, and may represent the academic, early work of a great master such as Glyn Philpot or John Craxton...
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British Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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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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Cuban Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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1940s Aaron Sopher New Yorker Original Art Ink Drawing + Wash Watercolor
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Aaron Sopher, Ink Wash, Untitled, (Subject is a Woman in winter hat.) Exact date unknown. Chipping to finish of older frame. Frame W 9.75 x H 11.75 in Image W 3 x H 4 in Aaron Sop...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Vintage Framed Sketch Two Cows Book Peinture et Dessins de Paul Jouve, 1930
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage black wood framed sketch of two cows, from the Book Peinture et Dessins de Paul Jouve. Dated circa 1930. Not an original Paul Jouve drawing. Sk...
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French Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Drawings

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1970s Abstract Drawing Graphite on Paper by MILTON WILSON (American 1923-2004)
Located in Torquay, GB
Original abstract drawing, pencil and graphite on artist paper, in colours black and white, by Oregon born artist Milton Wilson. This is part of a selection of 3 works marked Oct 76 ...
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Drawings

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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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American Rustic Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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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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Danish Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Mid Century 1950s German Castle River Landscape Pastel Painting Drawing
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century 1950s framed German pastel painting of a hilly landscape by a river centered on a stone castle or chateau and farmhouse. Purchased in the 50s in Frankfurt. Measures: 3...
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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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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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Pencil, Paper

Aquarelle by Rene Prou for " Le France paquebot "
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Aquarelle by Jean Rene Prou French decorator for Le France paquebot little damage on the paper on the left see photo
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French Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Charming botanical vintage Vegetable drawing by M. von Grolman from 1925
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 Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Drawings

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"Nudes Suspended", Early, Surrealist Drawing w/ Male Nudes 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

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"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...
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American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Charcoal, Paper

"Dance of the Three Nudes, " Art Deco-Mannerist Drawing w/ Male Figures, 1935
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Drawn in rich, ruddy sanguine, and with a confident, bravura hand, this depiction of three nude males -- all exaggeratedly tall and elastic-limbed -- shows the figures engaging in a ...
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French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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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

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Framed Drawing by Mexican Artist José Luis Cuevas
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ink and watercolor on Paper by José Luis Cuevas (Mexican, b.1934). Featuring characters from a story line inscribed lower left as the following (see ...
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Mexican Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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"Seated Black Nude, " Important and Rare Drawing by John Grabach
Located in Philadelphia, PA
John Grabach, best known for his cityscapes and genre scenes, much coveted by collectors in America, was also a master of the nude, which this drawing amply demonstrates. This exampl...
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American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Charcoal, Paper

20th Century Oil on Canvas French Still Life with Game Painting, 1950
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French painting from the first half of the 20th century. Oil on canvas framework depicting still life with game of good pictorial quality. Modern ...
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French Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Suite of 26 Art Deco Nude Alphabet Pen and Ink Drawings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Suite of 26 Art Deco nude alphabet pen and ink drawings, American, circa 1930s. Perfect for an old school country club, bar, or gentleman's study. Framed in cle...
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American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Fashion Illustration "Two Women In Dresses With Hats" by C. "Eric" Erickson
Located in New York, NY
Original fashion drawing by American artist Carl "Eric" Erickson (1891-1958). Eric spect the 1940s attending and documenting fashion shows under the supervision of Diana Vreeland. Er...
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Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Dora Maar Framed Hand Signed Pointillist Drawing, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pointillist composition by Dora Maar. Authenticity stamp of the auction that took place in 1998 in Paris. Black ink on cream white paper. 20th century, undated. Frame not included. ...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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"Indian Dance", Drawing Depicting Native Americans by Jean Target, France
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This depiction of two Native American men in full headdresses, dancing in the company of three women, arm in arm, is evidence of Western Europe's fascination with American Indian cul...
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French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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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

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Vintage Oil Pastel Drawing on Buff Paper - Signed - Unframed - Mid 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Vintage floral oil pastel drawing over graphite on buff paper - artist's cipher lower right - unframed - mid 20th century. Good vintage condition - no loss - no damage - no restorat...
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Romantic Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Interior Bedroom Scene Original Watercolor, Ink and Gouache Drawing Spain, 1930s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish neoclassical style bedroom indoor home scene. Original watercolor, ink and gouache drawing on vellum paper, project for a home deco...
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Spanish Neoclassical Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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