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Period: Mid-20th Century
"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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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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Paper

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

"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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"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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Rudolf Nureyev, 1965 portrait
Located in Richmond, London
This elegant, hand-drawn pencil portrait captures the legendary ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev at the height of his career. Known for his extraordinary ta...
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English Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

Framed Portrait Drawing Nino by Diego Rivera with Paperwork
Located in Atlanta, GA
Artist: Diego Rivera (Mexican; 1886-1957) Title: Nino Medium: Color pencils, charcoal, work on paper Year: 1934 Image size: 11.25" x 17.5" A framed drawing on paper by celebrated Mex...
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Mexican Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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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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Paper

"The Hourglass, " Art Deco Drawing with Nude Couple by Goor, 1951
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Haunting and beautiful, this drawing of a young nude couple facing death, in his Classic shroud and holding an hourglass aloft, was made in 1951 by Gaston Goor, who was famous for il...
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French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

Original Fashion Drawing, Pat Kerr, 1946
By Pat Kerr
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful ink and wash by Pat Kerr, 1946. So evocative of the 1940s. On card. Unsigned. Presented in an antique water gilded frame Drawn for A & C Kay, New Bond St. London. ...
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English Mid-Century 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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"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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Paper

Warner Brothers "Bugs Bunny" Original Animation Production Cell by Friz Freleng
By Isadore (Friz) Freleng, Warner Brothers Studios
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...
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American Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Plastic

Original Jansen Architectural Pencil Drawing
Located in New York, NY
An original Jansen pencil drawing depicting an architectural detail "Rosace de Plafond" page 137. Stamped: Jansen, 9 Rue Royale Paris 8e.
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French Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

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

"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

Lithograph "Abruzzo" by Michele Cascella 1960s
Located in Milano, MI
Lithograph titled "Abruzzo" by Michele Cascella, created in the 1960s. Ø cm 38 h cm 29 including frame Michele Cascella (Ortona, September 7, 1892 – Milan, August 31, 1989) was an ...
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Italian Expressionist Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Yasse Tabuchi Modern Ink Drawing
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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Original Edith Head 1940s Sketch Dorothy Lamour Paramount
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Unique and rare opportunity to own an original mixed medium costume sketch drawn by the famous costume designer Edith Head, at Paramount Studios. The drawing was done for Dorothy Lamour and is one of her earliest design sketches circa early 1940s. There are only a few known existing sketches actually drawn by Edith Head herself, and not by one of her sketch artists. The sketch for Lamour’s dress may have been done for the black and white period movie Dixie starring Bing Crosby and Dorothy Lamour. Unframed and in its original unaltered state. To see other examples online by Edith Head see “Silver-Screen-Mode / Edith Head costume...
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American 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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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...
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Spanish Spanish Colonial Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Other

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

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

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

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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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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Paper

Original Watercolor Rendering for 1956 Living Room by Leleu Firm, Paris
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This gorgeous, original elevation watercolor, depicting a living room wall centered around a baronial fireplace with deep red brick hearth, was prepared for Madame Keime by the celebrated Leleu firm, in the years when Jules Leleu was passing the baton to his sons André and Jean and his daughter Paule. At the height of the Art Deco period, Jules was known for his sumptuous furniture with inlays of exotic woods such as Macassar ebony, amboyna and palisander, as well as designs for illustrious projects such as the SS Normandie and SS Ile de France...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paint

Art Deco Drawing Representing Nude Woman by Van Doren 'Raymond' Belgium 1941
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This drawing is representing a nude woman. The frame is in a brown color, and the drawing is done on a white support. It has made circa 1940. Art Deco Period. by VAN DOREN (Raymond...
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Belgian Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Wood, Paper

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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Paper

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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Paper

Vintage Framed Picture, Chinese, Ink on Paper, Artwork, After Tang Dynasty, 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage framed picture. A Chinese, ink on paper artwork after the Tang Dynasty original by Han Gan (c.715-781), dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950. Fascinating mid-century reproduction of an ancient Chinese artwork Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout Presented in a quality, later wooden frame behind clear, bright glass Quality ink on paper with hand painted horse coats...
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Chinese Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Wood, Paper

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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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

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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Paper

MCM Diego Rivera Art Watercolor Drawing Mexico
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Diego Rivera Art Watercolor Drawing warm brown signed Diego Rivera signature lower right no COA available Beautiful wood frame non reflective glass. Frame 22.75 h x 26.75 w x 2.75 d ...
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Mexican Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Glass, Wood, Paper

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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Charcoal Drawing on Ingrès Paper Signed Marceau Constantin Original, F113
By Marceau Constantin
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Charcoal drawing by the French artist Marceau Constantin (1918 - 2017). Drawing on ingres paper representing two characters in shades of black and grey creating a fascinating light a...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

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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Paper

"Contemplation, " Brilliantly-Hued Pastel Drawing of Standing Male Nude by 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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Jean Rene Prou Neo classic armchairs drawing
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Jean Rene Prou drawing of armchair pair
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French Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Portrait Study, Drawing of a Greek Head or Bust, 1940s
Located in ROUEN, FR
Portrait Study, Drawing of a Greek Head or Bust, 1940s. Stunning drawing of a Greek profile ! Signed at the bottom right corner by the name of the artist "V. Lacasia". The drawin...
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French Classical Greek Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Glass, Oak, Paper

Exceptional Pointillist Drawing by Dora Maar, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pointillist composition by Dora Maar. Signed in ink in the lower right corner. Authenticity stamp of the auction that took place in 1998 in Paris. Black ink on cream white paper. 20...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

"Nude Male with Hand to Chest, " Drawing by Raoul du Bois
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Powerful and eloquent, this drawing by Raoul Pene du Bois showcases his mastery of the human figure, expressed with his usual Mannerist approach -- all elongated limbs and stylized p...
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American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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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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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Paint

Jørgen Høvelskov: Competition entries, two boards of sketches of furniture 1966
Located in London, GB
Two competition entries with sketches of various pieces of furniture. One named “skiftespor” - changing lanes. Made for the furniture competition in connection with the Copenhagen ca...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Hardwood

Vintage Boho Original Sketch on Paper
Located in west palm beach, FL
Experience the raw beauty of artistic expression with our Vintage Boho Original Sketch on Paper. Handcrafted with soulful strokes, this piece embodies ...
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Glass, Paper, Paint, Wood

C.P. Initials, Portait of African Girl, Charcoal on Paper, Signed Banzyville 1944
Located in Leuven , BE
C.P. Initials,Portait of African Girl,Charcoal on Paper,Signed Banzyville 1944,Framed,Signed and Dated
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Congolese 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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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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Keith Vaughan Figures in Landscape Circa 1960 Pencil Drawing
Located in CA, CA
Keith Vaughan 1912-1977 Figures in landscape 1960s Pencil on detached spiral bound sketchbook paper Signed with initials KV to back Measures...
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British Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Drawings

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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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American 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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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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'Chucho' Reyes Signed Gouache of a Horse on Mounted Paper
Located in Sharon, CT
Jesus 'Chucho' Reyes Ferrera gouache painting on his typical medium -tracing paper, which has been mounted to a thin board (which has cracked down the vertical center).
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Mexican Expressionist Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

Don Swann (1889-1954) Original Etching Limited Editon
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Limited edition original etching by American artist Don Swann (1889-1954). Titled a "A Spring Shower", piece was etched onto copper plates prior to printing....
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American American Classical Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Copper

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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