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Period: Mid-20th Century
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
Materials
Paper, Wood
Jacques Coquillay (B. 1935, France), "Saint Bandol". Pastel on Board
By Jacques Coquillay
Located in Centennial, CO
An absolutely beautiful pastel drawing of a landscape with town and church, signed in pencil "Saint Bandol, Jacques Coquillay" in the lower left. Presumably a scene of the Mediterran...
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French Other Mid-20th Century Drawings
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Other
"Dancing Clowns" Black and White Drawing By Former Disney Artist Lenard Kester
By Lenard Kester
Located in Pasadena, CA
Whimsical framed black and white drawing by Lenard Kester, tilted "Dancing Clowns". Autographed and signed by artist on May 16, 1955: "...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Drawings
Materials
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
Materials
Paper
Framed Drawing by Mexican Artist José Luis Cuevas
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ink on Paper fragment by José Luis Cuevas (Mexican, b.1934) laid on cream woven paper and framed. Inscribed "Yo Mutilado" and it is faintly signed and dated Oct 27 - 60 upper right. Silvan Sloane Gallery Los Angeles, CA label affixed verso with the titled "Auto Retrato" (Self Portrait). Sight is 14.5" x 9.5". With frame -18.5"by 24.5".
José Luis Cuevas was a prominent member of the Generación de la Ruptura (Breakaway Generation), who first challenged the then dominant Mexican muralism movement. He remains a distinguished and controversial artist who is known for depicting the darker side of life and the debasement of the human society with often shocking images. He is also known for being an advocate against creating art purely for commercial gain.
Provenance: this group of the work on paper by Cuevas is from a collection purchased in 60s from Silvan Simone Gallery, Los Angles, CA. The The Silvan Simone Gallery was founded in 1958 by Silvan Simone, an former co-owner of the Florentine Gallery in Pacific Palisades. Between 1959 and 1967, the gallery showed artists such as Lee Mullican, Gordon Wagner...
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Mexican Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
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Paper
"Male Nude, " Early and Fine Drawing by William Baziotes at National Academy
By William Baziotes
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Although William Baziotes is justifiably famous for his Surrealist and Biomorphic paintings later in his career, his extraordinary talent is evident in his early works as well. This ...
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American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
Etched Lithograph by Piranesi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful etching of a Vatican sculpture by Italian artist Piranesi. Great addition to your architectural and classic inspired interiors.
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Italian Other Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
Materials
Glass, Paper
Pastel painting "Vase with flowers" signed Jaak Van Den Seylbergh Belgium, 1950
Located in Traversetolo, IT
A stupendous pastel of considerable size executed by Jaak Van Den Seylbergh in the 1940s-50s, the author falls into an exquisitely academic type of production, within a conception in...
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Belgian Other Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Crayon
Abstract Composition Drawing by Fritz Klee, 1952
Located in Barntrup, DE
A magnificent abstract organic hand-drawing, a draft of an ornamental composition in strong, bright colors by Fritz Klee. Colored pencils on paper, signed and dated 'Fritz Klee 1952'...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
Materials
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
Materials
Paper
Signed and Dated Pencil Drawing of Three Horses
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing drawing of three horses galloping. This painting is signed "Chub 59' ". This drawing has a custom-made black painted frame.
Category
American Country Mid-20th Century Drawings
Materials
Paper
Selection of Modern Art or Gallery Wall
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of Modern Art or Gallery Wall, circa 1960s.
From left to right they are:
1) Watercolor of male nude on blue paper, circa 1960s. It h...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Robert Freiman Drawing, 1956
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An elegant, expressive, black ink drawing by Robert Freiman, signed and dated 1956.
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...
Category
American Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
Materials
Ink, Paper
Pen & Ink Drawing of a Woman with a Floral Bouquet
Located in Malibu, CA
Stunning Midcentury pen & ink drawing of a dark haired woman with a floral bouquet, dressed in black & restored in its original black frame.
A striking image by an unknown artist.
Category
Italian Hollywood Regency Mid-20th Century Drawings
Materials
Hardwood, Paper
"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
Materials
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 ...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
Materials
Paper
Two African Women, Pastel on Paper by Pal Fried
By Pal Fried
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two African Women pastel on paper by Pal Fried, an American/Hungarian artist. From the estate of Zsa Zsa Gabor. Newly framed.
Category
American Mid-20th Century Drawings
Materials
Paper
"Progress of Civilization" Art Deco Masterpiece by Muralist Aiden Lassell Ripley
Located in Philadelphia, PA
In this remarkable drawing, famed muralist Lassell Ripley depicts primitive man, warming himself by the fire with little to wear, looking into the distance toward the bright, white Art Deco spires of modern civilization. The contrast of early mankind with the advances of 1930s America is inspiring and beautiful, and Ripley clearly draw this to prepare for a mural project, probably unexecuted. Ripley is best known for his sportsman paintings, highly collectible today, but early in his career he became known for his murals, including several depicting the life of Paul Revere for the post office in Lexington...
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American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
Materials
Paper
Rene Magritte (Belgian 1898-1967) Two-Sided Nudes Drawing
Located in Nottingham, GB
Pencil study recto/verso drawing depicting female nudes, drawn circa 1940s. Framed and mounted in UV glass.
Provenance: Sotheby's, The Remaining Contents of the Studio of Rene Magrit...
Category
Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
Materials
Paper
Original Watercolor & Ink Cartoon by DB Donte, 1958
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Original Watercolor & Ink Cartoon
"Caution Goafer Holes and Falling Rocks Ahead"
signed DB Donte, 1958
"in original condition and frame"
"frame needs to be replaced"
"will look ama...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
Materials
Paper
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.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Drawings
Materials
Paper
Large Drawing of Water Tower at Fort Ethan Allen
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Large drawing of water tower at Fort Ethan Allen in a wood frame. Purchased from an East Hampton Estate. Brown stains on print.
Category
Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
Materials
Paper
Vintage Pastel Crayon Portrait
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Pastel on paper dating from the 1930s representing the portrait of a woman.
Poetic and aesthetic, this painting does not lack beauty and delicacy. It will be perfect in a vintage ...
Category
French Mid-20th Century Drawings
Materials
Paper, Crayon
Eugene Berman Costume Design Gouache Annabella from "Tis a Pity She's a Whore"
Located in Sharon, CT
Gouache on paper costume design for Annabella, for the John Ford play: "Tis a Pity She's a Whore" by Eugene Berman signed with the cypher (E.B.), dated 1942 and annotated. Pencil ske...
Category
American Elizabethan Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
Materials
Paper
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
Materials
Paper
Abstract Composition Drawing by Fritz Klee, 1955
Located in Barntrup, DE
A magnificent abstract organic hand-drawing, a draft of an ornamental composition in strong, bright colors by Fritz Klee. Colored pencils on paper, signed and dated 'Fritz Klee 1955'...
Category
German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
Materials
Paper
Contour Painting Male Nude Figure, Circa 1960
Located in Rochester, NY
Contour style painting on paper of large male nude seated figure, artist signed at bottom Fred Bennett. In simple white enameled metal and glass frame with mat. Beautifully executed ...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Drawings
Materials
Agate, Metal
Dora Maar Pointillist Framed Colored Drawing, circa 1960
By Dora Maar
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pointillist color drawing by Dora Maar.
Authenticity stamp of the auction that took place in 1998 in Paris.
Drawing on cream white paper.
20th Century, undated.
Framed an...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
Materials
Wood, Paper
Genichiro Inokuma (Japanese 1902-1993) Original Gouache and Ink Drawing
Located in Sharon, CT
A gouache and ink "Abstract Expressionist" drawing. Important modern Japanese artist, exhibited in MOMA's 1966: "The New Japanese Painting and S...
Category
Japanese Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Drawings
Materials
Paper
Gio Ponti, original drawing for Knoll, prototype chair, autenthicated
Located in Milano, IT
In 1964, Giò Ponti was approached by furniture company Knoll International and asked to present some ideas for chairs and armchairs. The result of the collaboration was a big dining ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
Materials
Paper
"Picnic Apocryphal, " Sophisticated Art Deco Drawing by Benito, Vogue Pioneer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This large and important drawing was made by Eduardo Benito, the pioneering artist who helped to establish the impossibly sophisticated images of modern...
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French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
Materials
Paper
Loren Maciver 1940's Drawing Still Life of Fruit
Located in Sharon, CT
Loren Maciver (American 1909-1998) drawing of fruit conte crayon on pastel paper. Measures: Matted and framed 13 1/2" x 14 5/8", sight size 8 1/8" x 7 3/8".
Category
American Expressionist Mid-20th Century Drawings
Materials
Paper
Signed Michael Argov Untitled 2 Minimalist Serigraph
Located in Forney, TX
Michael Argov (1920-1982)
Title: Untitled 2
Year: 1970
Medium: Serigraph in colors on wove paper
Edition: 17/43
Print Grade: 8/10
Condition: Great
Artist signed, numbered, a...
Category
Minimalist Mid-20th Century Drawings
Materials
Paper
A Modernist Ink And Gouache Drawing By Vaclav Vytlacil, Ca' 1945
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A fantastic gouache and ink drawing on paper, mounted on board by Vaclav Vytlacil, ca' 1945. Highly reflective of the style of the period, with influences of African art and NY Abstr...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
Materials
Paper
Mid-20th Century Maison Jansen Original Architectural Detail Drawing, France
Located in New York, NY
An original Maison Jansen pencil drawing on velum, depicting an architectural detail "Rosace de Plafond" page 135 Stamped: Jansen, 9 Rue Royale Paris 8e
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French Mid-20th Century Drawings
Materials
Paper
"Apollo, Hyacinthus and Cyparissus, " Exceptional Art Deco Drawing by Goor, 1947
By Gaston Goor
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Superbly conceived and executed by Gaston Goor in the late 1940s, when he was at the height of his powers, this drawing brings together three male figures -- all beautifully depicted...
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French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
Materials
Paper
Important and Extremely Rare Franz Hagenauer Drawing '1930/1935'
Located in Vienna, AT
An important, large and extremely rare original Hagenauer drawing of a head sculpture by Franz Hagenauer, from ca. 1930, No. 3080, from the workshop - Karl Hagenauer, Vienna - , samp...
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Austrian Art Deco Mid-20th Century Drawings
Materials
Paper
Working Drawing, 140 Sitze, Free Mason Lodge, Schwind Gasse, Vienna
By AnotherView
Located in Vienna, Austria
The 5th drawing in the series, Free Mason Lodge, Schwind Gasse number 8. Listing- 4 working drawings, Free Masons, Lodge, 1930
There you will find more inf...
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Austrian Jugendstil Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
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Paper
Andre Derain "Reclining Nude" Red Chalk Drawing
By André Derain
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".
Category
French Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
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Paper
Shiryu Morita 'Ki-Return' Sumi Ink on Paper Calligraphic Drawing
By Shiryu Morita
Located in Sharon, CT
Important work by this founding member of the Bokujin group. Signed lower right with the artists seal. Measures: 21" x 14".
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Japanese Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
Materials
Paper
Double-Sided Watercolour Drawing of Plants, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Double-sided watercolour drawing of plants, 20th century.
A 20th century double-sided watercolour of plants.
H: 29.5cm, W: 23.5cm, D: 0.2cm
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Drawings
Materials
Paper
Nell Blaine "Untitled" 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
John Barrymore in Hamlet, Ink and Watercolor Drawing Portrait
Located in Pasadena, CA
The depiction of theatrical characters in the visual arts has long been a means of exploring the depths of human emotion and identity. In this black and white profile portrait of Joh...
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Drawings
Materials
Paper
Unknown Artist, Oil Crayon on Paper, Abstract Composition, Mid-20th Century
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Unknown artist. Oil crayon on paper. Abstract composition. Mid-20th century.
Visible dimensions: 31.5 x 24.5 cm.
Total dimensions: 43.5 x 38 cm.
The frame measures: 1.5 cm.
In ex...
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Unknown Modern Mid-20th Century Drawings
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Paper
Illustration Painting Attributed to Al Corn
By Al Corn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Illustration painting attributed to Al Corn, unsigned, drawn for Mans World Magazine.
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North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
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Paper
"Wrestlers, Runners, Warriors, Equestrian", Early Drawings, Paul Cadmus, 1930s
By Paul Cadmus
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
Thomas Downing Watercolor, 1958 "Washington Color School"
By Thomas Downing
Located in Sharon, CT
Rare very early watercolor by this famous 'Washington D.C. Colorist'(from the group of Morris Louis, Kenneth Noland and Gene Davis), signed and dated L.L. 1958. Matted and framed in ...
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Drawings
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Paint
"Archer and Standing Nude, " Early Art Deco Drawing by Donald De Lue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Created early in De Lue's career, possibly when he worked in the New York studio of Bryant Baker, this handsome Art Deco drawing depicts a nude male figur...
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American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
Materials
Paper
Oil on Wood Landscape by Charles Edouard, circa 1931
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Charles Edouard oil on wood landscape, circa 1931.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use.
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
Materials
Wood
Gio Ponti Sketch "Disegni per Vasi Incrociatifor", Italy, 1950
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
A wonderfully whimsical concept drawing of two vases. Authentication papers from the Gio Ponti archives provided with drawing.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
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Paper
Brassaï Lithography Hand Signed
By Brassaï
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
Paul Citroen Minimalist Drawing
By Paul Citroen
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
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
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
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
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Mid Century Hand Drawn Mixed Media of C1939 Brooklyn Bridge & Manhattan Skyline
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Very special hand drawing of the Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan Skyline from 1939. EastRiver with a tugboat passing under the bridge. Well done and a great perspective from a long los...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
Materials
Glass, Hardwood, Paint, Paper
Louis Sue & André Mare Original Paintings
By Andre Mare, Louis Sue
Located in Encino, CA
Louis Sue & André Mare (1875-1968) - (1885-1932)
Five sketches "Flowers circa 1930"
Very rare watercolor on paper.
Without frame: H 13" x W 17"
With frame: H 18" x W 22" ...
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French Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings
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Paper
Chalk, Pencil, Pastel Drawing "Two Women" on Paper
Located in Houston, TX
Chalk, Pencil, Crayon Drawing "Two Women" on Paper
Well done expressionist abstract art, signed
Category
American Expressionist Mid-20th Century Drawings
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Other
