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Pencil Sketch of Female Nudes by Swiss Artist René Bernasconi Dated 1952
Located in COLMAR, FR
An original, drawing/sketch by Swiss artist René Bernasconi (1910-1994). This small sketch features two nude women and is signed RB and dated -52 in the lower left corner (see photos...
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Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
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Paper, Wood
Pencil Drawing of a Collie Dog on Paper and Framed in Wood Frame Signed - 1940
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A framed drawing of a dog on paper. This piece depicts the bust of a Collie in brown pencil. The piece is on brown or yellow paper and framed in the original wood frame with glass. T...
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American Folk Art Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
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Wood, Paper
$120 Sale Price
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Original Drawing by Antoni Tàpies (Self-Portrait)
Located in Madrid, ES
This significant pencil drawing, a self-portrait by Antoni Tàpies (Barcelona, December 13, 1923 – February 6, 2012), showcases the distinctive and introspective style of one of Spain...
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Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
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Paper
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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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
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French Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
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Paper
Jean Rene Prou Neo classic armchairs drawing
By René Prou
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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Paper
Exceptional Pointillist Drawing by Dora Maar, circa 1960
By Dora Maar
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
$2,248 Sale Price
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Lithograph "Sails" by Michele Cascella 1960s
Located in Milano, MI
Lithograph titled "Sails," created by Michele Cascella in the 1960s.
Ø cm 38 h cm 29 including frame
Michele Cascella (Ortona, September 7, 1892 - Milan, August 31, 1989) was an im...
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Italian Expressionist Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
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Paper
1950s Abstract Figural Portrait by Josef Presser
By Josef Presser 1
Located in New York, NY
Bright, vivid and quite fabulous abstract by Polish American artist Josef Presser (1909-1967), circa 1950s. Known for his figural work this is a beautifully executed portrait of two ...
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American Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
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Wood
Jean Signovert, French 1919-1981- Untitled, 1951; charcoal Abstract
Located in CA, CA
Jean Signovert, French 1919-1981- Untitled, 1951; charcoal, signed and dated 51 lower right, sheet 22" x 17.75"
Provenance: Private Collection, Paris
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
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Paper
Gouache, Charcoal and Pastel on Paper, Mid-Century Drawing of a Ballerina
Located in San Francisco, CA
The abstract expressionist drawing of a graceful ballerina dancing to Swan Lake in a deep bow; with illegible signature.
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North American Expressionist Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
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Paper
$1,800 Sale Price
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'Nu alangui' 1944 Drawing by Marcel Gromaire
Located in Paris, FR
Drawing by Marcel Gromaire (1892 - 1971). Ink drawing signed 'Gromaire 1944' on the bottom right.
Dimensions with frame: 48cm x 41cm.
Dimension of the visible drawing: 33cm x 25cm.
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French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
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Paper
Carl Sammons '1883-1968'
By Carl Sammons
Located in Houston, TX
Considered one of the early "California Impressionists," Carl Sammons is known for plein air landscapes that featured the flowering plants native to the coasts, mountains, ...
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American Art Deco Mid-20th Century Drawings
$2,400
Vintage Handmade Drawing poster, Italy 1960s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
A vintage hand made drawing poster. Made in Italy typical home decor of the time. Good conditions.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Drawings
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Paper
$383 Sale Price
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Original Graffiti from the 1970s on paper "Sculls & Bones" by Adolf Frankl
Located in Vienna, AT
Original drawing, felt-pen, signed, framed, 21 x 30 cm
Early Graffiti from the 1970s.
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French Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Drawings
Materials
Felt
Emilio Terry 1930s "Louis XVII Style" Bed
By Emilio Terry
Located in New York, NY
Emilio Terry -- architect, interior, and furniture designer -- was the inventor and sole-practitioner of what was drolly referred to as his “Louis XVII style...
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French Neoclassical Revival Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
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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
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Paper
$3,600 Sale Price
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"Arab Market" Watercolor by Frederick Goodall
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Frederick Goodall (English. 1901-1980)
"Arab Market". Monogrammed F G l/l. Watercolor. Measuring: 8 3/4" by 6 1/2".
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Mid-20th Century Drawings
Unknown Swedish artist. Mixed media on board. Reindeer herd in a night landscape
Located in København, Copenhagen
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Swedish Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
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Other
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
Eugene Berman Untitled Stage Design
Located in New York, NY
Eugene Berman (1899–1972)
An untitled stage design, ink and wash on paper.
French, circa 1950.
Signed lower right: EB.
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French Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
Materials
Paper
Władysław Zakrzewski, etching "Autumn by the River".
Located in Chorzów, PL
Władysław Zakrzewski - In the years 1922-1924 he studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Kraków under the supervision of Władysław Jarocki and Józef Pankiewicz, and in the years 1926-...
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Polish Other Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
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Paper
$383 Sale Price
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Nell Blaine Black and White Ink Drawing on Paper, USA 1940s
By Nell Blaine
Located in New York, NY
During her first years in New York Blaine's work, which had previously been tightly realist, turned abstract, inspired by Mondrian, Leger and Jean Helion. At one time she was the you...
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American Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
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Paper
Fine Sanguine and Black Chalk Portrait of a Chinese Sage Wearing a Mala
Located in New York, NY
Ivan Alexandrovich Gerassimoff, 1885-1954, was active in the 30s in Shanghai and Harbin, moving to Tashkent after WWII. His style was strongly influenced by Alexander Yakovlev, a not...
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Russian Mid-20th Century Drawings
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Paper
Framed Nude Drawing Study by Harriet Rosander de Tourtchaninoff, 1940s, Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
Framed sketch by Swedish artist Harriet Rosander de Tourtchaninoff (1912-1965), likely created in the 1940s. This artwork is a study of the female form, where Rosander de Tourtchanin...
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Swedish Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
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Lead
1960s Laurenzi Italian Architectural Etching Secret Message
Located in Chula Vista, CA
architectural etching ink drawing. Made in Italy. Signed Laurenzi.
Black ink on paper. Framed.
Secret message (a mirror is required for reverse handwri...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
Materials
Paper, Glass
1949 Nautical Project of the Northele Sailing Boat by Berthon Uffa Fox archives
Located in Milan, IT
Project coming from the archives of Uffa Fox and never entered the commercial circuit depicting Northele, a sloop 14 m long, made by Berthon Boats in Lymington Dorset in 1949 accordi...
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British Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
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Paper
Vintage Pen and Ink Men At The Beach Bill Cantwell
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Fantastic depiction of life at the beach in the 70's. Pen and ink on board. Signed Bill Cantwell. Great period piece. Boys of Summer.
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Drawings
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Paper
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"
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American Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
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Paper
Henry Moore Style I950s Nudes English Drawing
By Henry Moore
Located in Roma, IT
Interesting and important two-sided drawing by a follower of the great English artist Henry Moore. It depicts with great intensity and expressive depth, a series of nudes shot in var...
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English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
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Paper
1930s Aaron Sopher Ink Drawing Original Art, Woman in Coat, New Yorker Artist
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Aaaron Sopher, Drawing in ink, Lady in coat. Exact date unknown.
Frame W 10.25 x H 13.5 in
Image W 3.5 x H 5.65 in
Aaron Sopher (1905–1972) was an American artist who is known for...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
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Paper
20th Century Oil on Masonite Italian Signed Landscape Painting, 1960
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian painting from 20th century. Oil painting on Masonite depicting the Lombard countryside in Impressionist style of good pictorial hand. Framework of good size and pleasant deco...
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Italian Mid-20th Century Drawings
Materials
Wood, Masonite
Italian Medical Futurist Sketch of a Poster of a Campaing to Fight Tuberculosis
Located in Milan, IT
Sketch for a Futurist poster, 1930s, "National Campaign against tuberculosis," made using a mixed technique of pastel and watercolor for the Italian National Campaign to fight tuberc...
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Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
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Paper
Italian Drawing: Nude Man, Pencil and Charcoal.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Drawing: Nude Man, Pencil and Charcoal.Venetian artist drew the portrait of the nude man .
Charcoal is valued for its expressive qualities.
O...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
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Paper
Mid century vintage Academy style female nude study in charcoal
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a mid century vintage female nude study in charcoal. This Academy style charcoal drawing is in a mid century pickled frame with cream and black mat boards. The charcoal drawi...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
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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
$705 Sale Price
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Millard Sheets Signed Original Drawing Wartime Boats in Stormy Seas Harbor, 1942
By Millard Sheets
Located in Studio City, CA
Wonderful and darkly intriguing original artwork by renowned American Modernist artist and California artist benefactor Millard Sheets (1907-1989) featuring wartime boats caught in stormy seas. Very evocative and certainly quite relevant to the time it was created taken in the context of the war.
The work is hand pencil signed and dated (1942) by Sheets on the mat just below the artwork.
Provenance: Property from the estate of Millard Sheets.
Would be a great addition to any collectors of his work or Mid-Century Modern artist or an eye-catching stand-alone accent artwork in about any setting.
Sheets many awards include:
Watson F. Blair Purchase Prize, Chicago Art Institute (1938)
Philadelphia Watercolor Club Prize (1939)
Dana Watercolor Medal, Pennsylvania Academy of fine Arts (1943)
Drawing Prize, Los Angeles County Museum of Art (1946)
Gold Brush Award, Artists Guild of Chicago, Award of the Year (1951)
Honorary Doctor of Laws, University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana (1964)
His works can be found in numerous permanent collections, public settings, and international museums including:
The Museum of Modern Art, New York
Scripps College, CA
The White House (Washington, DC)
The San Diego Museum
The Los Angeles Public Library...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
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Paper
Reproduction of the "Holy Virgin" by the engraver Flipart
Located in Palermo, IT
Reproduction of a Flipart engraving, "The Holy Virgin". He made reproductions from contemporary artists, often burdened by severe chiaroscuro.
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French Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
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Paper
$527 Sale Price
20% Off
Arthur Reiwald drawing
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Arthur Reiwald drawing
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Swiss Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
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Paper
Nell Blaine Abstract India Ink on Paper, USA 1948
By Nell Blaine
Located in New York, NY
During her first years in New York Blaine's work, which had previously been tightly realist, turned abstract, inspired by Mondrian, Leger and Jean Helion. At one time she was the you...
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American Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
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Paper
Abstract Composition Drawing on Black Paper by Fritz Klee, 1955
Located in Barntrup, DE
A magnificent abstract organic hand-drawing, a draft of an ornamental composition in strong, bright colors on black paper by Fritz Klee. Colored pencils on paper, signed and dated 'F...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
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Paper
"Nude Pan Figure with Pipe, " Fabulous, Large Art Deco Mythological Drawing
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Artists in both America and Europe were fascinated with mythological scenes and ancient tales in the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s, and increasingly gave their gods, goddesses and other figures a powerful physicality and sensuality. This drawing by the Belgian artist, Paul Daxhelet, is a stunning example. Here he depicts a nude male Pan figure...
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Belgian Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
Arman "Orange Goes" 1968 'New Realist' Drawing Andrew Crispo Gallery Label
By Arman
Located in Sharon, CT
An early drawing by the famous French/American Pop/New Realist artist. Combining two of the artists motifs- paint tubes and multiplicity. A period 'Pop' work retains an Andrew Crispo...
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French Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
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Paper
"Man with Wavy Hair, " 1930s Portrait in Pastel, Sanguine by Porter Woodruff
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This portrait of a handsome young man with cleft chin, wavy hair and a steady gaze was drawn by Porter Woodruff in pastel and sanguine on pale yellow paper in the 1930s. The artist is best known for his paintings and illustrations for Vogue magazine -- one of five American fashion illustrators who worked for the magazine -- as well as House & Garden. Woodruff was born in Tennessee, but spent much of his creative life in Paris and Tunisia, where he lived with Georges Sébastian, an important Hungarian-born, French orchestra...
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North American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
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Paper
$1,680 Sale Price
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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
$623 Sale Price
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Vintage Historical Architectural Landscape Etchings - Original Set of 4, Framed
Located in Cookeville, TN
Beautiful & rare complementary collection of 4 Antique Historical etchings in matching frames by 4 different respected artists. 3 etchings signed in pencil.
1) Titled "Dinkelsbuhl House" by Louis Rosenberg (American, 1890–1983).
This Drypoint etching with a rich burr, was created and printed in 1928.
Pencil signed in the lower right. 12"w x 14"t.
Rosenberg studied architecture at the University of Oregon before moving into architectural etching, studying at the American Academy in Rome and the Royal College of Art in London. The majority of his work was of European buildings with historic significance.
Very fine condition, edition limited.
2) Titled "Misty Morning" by Winifred Austen (English, 1876-1964). An absolutely charming and beautiful quality signed 'Modern British' drypoint etching depicting American Wigeon on the wing, by perhaps the most renowned bird artist of the 20th century, Winifred Austin...
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European Mid-20th Century Drawings
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Glass, Wood, Paper
20th Century Oil on Board Italian Signed Carlo Musso Landscape Painting, 1950
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian painting from the mid-20th century. Oil painting on board depicting impressionist landscape signed at the bottom left Carlo Musso (1907-1968), without authentic. Framework fo...
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Italian Mid-20th Century Drawings
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Wood
"Male Nude with Sculptural Fragment, " Important Depiction of Fred McDarrah
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This drawing is a highly important and rare window into a relationship that impacted the larger world of Abstract Expressionism in New York just a few years after it was made in 1949...
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American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
"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
"I Hear America Singing", Important Art Deco Drawing for White House Piano, 1938
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Filled with floating nude, mythological figures, highly stylized in the Art Deco manner, this study for the lid of the famous grand piano given by the Steinway Company to the White H...
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American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
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Paper
Vintage Boho Ink Drawing of Nude Man on Paper Signed
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your art collection with this Vintage Boho Ink Drawing of a Nude Man on Paper, signed by the artist. This captivating piece combines bold, expressive lines with a bohemian fl...
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North American Mid-20th Century Drawings
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Glass, Wood, Paper
Mid-Century abstract Drawing by Stanley Mitruk
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Mid-Century abstract pencil drawing, framed and matted, signed by renowned artist S. Mitruk dated 8/21/57, drawing measures 8" x 10", framed size 15" x 19".
Stanley Matthew Mitruk w...
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American Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
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Paper, Glass, Wood
1962 Gordon Wagner Ink Sketch Watercolor Abstract Mexican Assemblage 6/3/62
By Gordon Wagner
Located in Chula Vista, CA
ART
1962 Gordon Wagner Ink Sketch Drawing Mexican Assemblage 6/3/62
Watercolor Ink Drawing
Signed art
18 x 24
Preowned original vintage unrestored c...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
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Paper
Arthur Okamura Signed Original Ink on Paper Drawing Nude Portrait of Woman
By Arthur Okamura
Located in Studio City, CA
A quite beautiful and alluring original ink of paper drawing of a strong standing woman/female nude by Japanese American (Nisei) San Francisco Bay Area artist Arthur (Art) Okumura (1...
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Drawings
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Paper
Bernard Buffet Etching: Still Life With Flowers in Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bernard Buffet, France, 1954. Still Life With Flowers in Vase, hand-pencil drawing.
Ed. 75/100; hand-signed and numbered in pencil.
Dimensions:
Plate: 6 3/4 x 5 1/2 in. (17.1 x 14 ...
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French Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Drawings
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Paint
Vintage Boho Equestrian Drawing on Paper
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A unique fusion of vintage charm and bohemian flair inspired by American equestrian culture, this artwork on paper captures the grace and spirit of the open prairies, horses running ...
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North American American Classical Mid-20th Century Drawings
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Glass, Wood, Paper
Vintage Original Signed Figure Drawing
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This vintage figure drawing depicts a nude women laying on her side. The artist chose to make the her face the focal point considering it is th...
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North American Mid-20th Century Drawings
Materials
Glass, Paper
Dora Maar Framed Hand Signed Pointillist Drawing
By Dora Maar
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pointillist composition by Dora Maar.
Hand signed in the lower right corner.
Authenticity stamp of the auction that took place in 1998 in Paris.
Black ink on cream white paper,
20th...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
Materials
Paper
$2,098 Sale Price
50% Off
WALTER SPIES Insect Studies WATERCOLORS – Set of 4
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Set of 4 Signed Walter Spies Watercolor Insect Studies – Framed & Custom Matted
An exceptional and rare set of four original watercolors by renowned arti...
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Russian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Drawings
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Paper
$7,600 / item
Italy 1939s Sketch Futurist Poster "Day of Two Crosses" Against Tuberculosis
Located in Milan, IT
Sketch of the futurist poster "Day of two crosses, 16th April 1939, XVII", mixed technique of pastel and water-color, for an Italian campaign against tuberculosis, to inform people a...
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Italian Futurist Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
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Paper
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