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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

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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Paper

Mid-20th Century Maison Jansen Original Architectural Drawing
Located in New York, NY
An original Maison Jansen pencil drawing depicting an architectural detail "Petit Panneau Directoire" page 70 Stamped: Jansen, 9 Rue Royale Paris 8e
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French Mid-20th Century Drawings

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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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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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American Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

"Leda and the Swan", Two Art Deco Studies by William Hunt Diederich
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Famous for his attenuated, highly stylized horses, hounds and other animals, often executed in iron or ceramic, William Hunt Diederich was one o...
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American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

20th Century Oil on Cardboard Italian Signed Landscape Painting, 1960
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian painting from 20th century. Oil painting on cardboard depicting a countryside landscape with houses in impressionist style. Small size framework, for antique dealers and coll...
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Italian Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

'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

Brassaï Lithography Hand Signed
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Lithography hand signed by Brassaï from the book "Historie de Marie" Limited edition of 12/ 126 With some moisture spots Framed on a 20th century ...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

Brassaï Lithography Hand Signed
Brassaï Lithography Hand Signed
$2,978 Sale Price
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20th Century Oil on Panel Italian Still Life Signed Painting, 1930
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian painting dated 1930. Framework oil on panel depicting still life with shell and apples of good pictorial quality. Painting signed lower right S. Bonfantini (see photo) refera...
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Italian Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Wood

Modernist Don Shoemaker "El Rostro" 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 1950. Hand signed, numbered and titled on...
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Mid-20th Century Drawings

1949s Antique Northele Nautical Ship Project by Berthon Boats Uffa Fox archives
Located in Milan, IT
Northele is a sloop, length 14 m, made by Berthon Boats in Lymington Dorset in 1949 on shipyard project. Measures: 103.5 x 61.3 (H) cm, inches 40.74 x 24.13 (H). Project coming from ...
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British Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

"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

French School Teacher Educational Paintings "La Pipe", circa 1930s
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Painted by a school teacher in rural Hautes Pyrenees, France. Based on the Toto, Lili, Rene and Jojo French educational stories. It is likely that the s...
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French Folk Art Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper, Watercolor

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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Paper

"Seated Male Figure, Beachside, " Early Drawing by John B. Lear with Cabana
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Finely and beautifully captured, this depiction of a shirtless young man, handsome and pensive, sitting on the beach with his legs grasped in his ...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

Dora Maar Pointillist Framed Colored Drawing, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pointillist drawing by Dora Maar. Authenticity stamp of the auction that took place in 1998 in Paris. Black ink on cream white paper. 20th Century, undated. Framed and si...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper, Wood

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

Portrait Study, Drawing of a Greek Head or Bust, 1940s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
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

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

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Glass, Wood, Paper

"Nude Shepherdess, " Art Deco Drawing in Style of Rockwell Kent, Sculpted Frame
By Phil Rhynders
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This dramatic scene depicts two figures: a half-nude woman with staff and wide-brimmed hat -- a modern, adult version of a shepherdess -- along with a reclining male figure. Both fig...
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American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Vintage Boho Original Pastel and Watercolor Figurative Drawing on Paper
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This unique artwork combines the dreamy essence of bohemian style with the delicate beauty of pastels and watercolors. Perfect for adding a touch of artistic flair to your home, this...
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American Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Metal

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

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Paper

Dora Maar Drawing
Dora Maar Drawing
$2,248 Sale Price
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Robert Freiman Watercolor and Ink on Paper, 1957
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic midcentury watercolor and ink 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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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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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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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Paper

Vintage MCM Abstract Ink on Paper
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Immerse your space in the compelling aesthetics of the mid-20th century with this striking vintage abstract ink on paper artwork. Characterized by its bold, graphic black shapes agai...
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Glass, Wood, 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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Paper

"Nudes Among the Ruins, " Vivid Mural Study with Male Nudes 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

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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

Art Deco, Tiger, Early 20th Century, Charcoal and Gouache on Paper, Drawing
Located in Dresden, DE
P. E. Millet (France, early 20th century) TIGER Executed 1937 Charcoal and gouache on paper, 64 x 93 cm Signed and dated lower left: P. E. MILLET 37 Athletically well-trained, mus...
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European Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

Drawing for General Electric/Jeep, possibly by Rockwell Kent
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This original drawing was created for an advertisement by General Electric for its portable power generators, here shown powering a saw wielded by two lumberjacks. Attributed to Roc...
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American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

1960's Young Woman French School Drawing Signed Martinez
Located in Marseille, FR
Charcoal and sanguine woman on French school textile Martinez 60s in size (143x133 cm) representing a woman's silhouette.
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French Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Textile

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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Paper

Charcoal Drawing of a View from a Balcony by Lambro Ahlas
By Lambro Ahlas
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A view from a balcony by Lambro Ahlas. Charcoal pencil on paper. Matted in a black matte under glass in a thin gilt frame. Ahlas was a California-born artist of Greek ancestry....
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Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

Collection of Mexican Prayer Plaques "Retablos Ex-Votos" from 1950s and 1960s
Located in North Miami, FL
This is an amazing and important collection of 8 plaques (7 tin metal and one in wood) that have been hand painted by Catholic religious devotees in gratitude to either Christ, Virgi...
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Mexican Folk Art Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Tin

Anna Walinska 'Biblical Series' Gouache
Located in Sharon, CT
Anna Walinska gouache on Paper, from the 'Biblical' series. Abstract imaging of large groups of huddled people in Classical/Renaissance style. Image si...
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American Modern Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paint

"Man with Blue Eyes, " Portrait by Paul Cadmus, Possibly of Robert F. Kennedy
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Although there is no evidence that Paul Cadmus knew Robert F. Kennedy, this portrait of a handsome, youthful man with blue eyes and a thick head of hair suggests that the artist admi...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century 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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Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

Paul Citroen Minimalist Drawing
Located in Tilburg, NL
Bauhaus trained artist Paul Citroen (1896-1983) is famous for his graphic works and photographs. This work is beautifully simple and delicate. It’s depicting a sitting clown, but ...
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Dutch Minimalist Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Crayon

Robert Freiman Watercolor and Ink on Paper, 1956
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A charming 1956 Robert Freiman watercolor and ink on paper. 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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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Pair of Rare Signed Art Deco Lithographs by Boris Lovet-Lorski
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of rare signed Art Deco lithographs by Boris Lovet-Lorski. Lacquered wood frames. Boris Lovet-Lorski (1894-1973), sculptor, lithographer, and painter who contributed significantly to the American Art Deco movement, was born in Lithuania in 1894. Trained as an architect at the Royal Academy in Petrograd, Boris Lovet-Lorski was very aware of volume and structural space. His architectural background combined with other influences like the flattened aesthetic of Art Deco, produce a distinctly original style. Along with his idealized subjects, the originality and artistry of his design quickly won the young sculptor...
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Lithuanian Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Glass, Paper, Wood

20th Century Mixed Media on Masonite Italian Signed Landscape Painting, 1960
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Tableau italien du 20ème siècle. Oeuvre à technique mixte sur masonite représentant vue de la rivière avec bateaux de bonne qualité picturale, signée en bas à droite (voir photo). Ca...
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Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Glass, Masonite, Wood

Watercolor Drawing Baléares Spain Village 1960, Sign
Located in La xara, VC
Superb pair of aquatints representing the life of an Iberian village in the Balearic region. Very nice performance and creation from the 50s/60s. It is rare to find a pair of this si...
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Spanish Hollywood Regency Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Wood, Paper

John F. Kennedy Portrait, Original Drawing Pencil on Paper Dated 1963, Signed
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
John F. Kennedy Portrait - original drawing in pencil and charcoal on paper, realized by Detlef Henze, hand-signed, dated December 25, 1963. Provenance. Private collection Charcoal...
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German Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

Grand-Scaled French Architectural Drawing
By Atelier Garnier
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pencil with wash: a fine and grandly-scaled French architectural drawing of the "Credit Municipal" building; stamped "Atelier Garnier, Lyon
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French Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

Sir Jacob Epstein 'Reclining Nude' Pencil Drawing
Located in Sharon, CT
Important Sir Jacob Epstein drawing. Signed pencil on paper life drawing of the Indian Woman 'Sunita'. Drawing itself 14 3/4" x 21 1/2", framed and glazed 25 1/4" 32". Provenance: Al Ross...
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English Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

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

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Glass, Paper, Wood

"Spring Frolic, " Rare Drawing with Nudes by Gaston Goor, Late Art Deco
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Finely drawn and vividly hued, this drawing was executed in 1954 by Gaston Goor, who was famous for illustrating a number of books by Roger Peyrefitte and others in France. Goor was ...
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French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Crayon

"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...
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American Art Deco Vintage 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

Andre Derain "Reclining Nude" Red Chalk Drawing
Located in Sharon, CT
Sight size 13 x 201/2", Drawn with red conte crayon on paper. Signed lower right. Label on verso. Framed and glazed 18 x 24".
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French Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

Vintage Regency Original Jacques Fath Fashion Sketch From Jane Bergdorf Goodman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Capture the timeless elegance of haute couture with this original fashion sketch attributed to Jacques Fath, circa 1950. Rendered in delicate watercolor, this striking illustration f...
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French Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Glass, Giltwood, Paper

Anton Pieck 'Roman' Pencil Drawing
Located in Tilburg, NL
Pencil drawing of a Roman man by Anton Pieck (1895-1987). When viewed up close the craftsmanship of Anton Pieck is obvious. He was a highly skilled arti...
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Dutch Classical Roman Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Glass, Walnut, 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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American Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

Abstract Drawing On Textured Paper
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Abstract work on special paper, created using a mixed media technique that includes watercolor, diluted tempera, and ink. The piece clearly belongs to the abstract and expressionist ...
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Italian Expressionist Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

Abstract Charcoal Drawing by Miriam Kubach
Located in Atlanta, GA
Abstract charcoal drawing by Miriam Kubach, American, circa 1960s. It is executed on paper and has been professionally framed under UV resistant glass in a clean lined black lacquer ...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Glass, Wood, Paper

"Wrestlers, Runners, Warriors, Equestrian", Early Drawings, Paul Cadmus, 1930s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Drawn during the time when Paul Cadmus produced some of his most famous -- and infamous -- paintings with satiric themes such as "Shore Leave" and "The Fleet's in," but presaging his lifelong interest in the male nude, this set of four scenes depict male figures in scenes that would be familiar to artists going back to Roman and Greek times. One scene depicts two nudes in a wrestling match, another shows several nude figures in a headlong run, a third shows two men in battle, and the fourth depicts a nude figure taming a rearing horse. No doubt inspired by Classical sculptures, this set of drawings captures the energy and dynamics of interacting male figures, but without the very fine detail that he would bring to his countless male nude drawings in the 1950s, 60s and later. The drawings are signed, and the reverse retains an owner's label indicating the drawing was in the collection of William Tregoning, a gallerist who amassed a large collection of male figural art...
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American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

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