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Period: Mid-20th Century
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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"Man's Portrait, Three Quarters View, " Powerful Drawing by Leon Kroll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This strong and compelling portrait of a young man with chiselled features was drawn by Leon Kroll, WPA muralist and accomplished painter who normally favoured female subjects. Kroll studied under John...
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American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Original Vintage Color Lithograph, Båtparad by Waldemar Lorentzon, 1953
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Waldemar Lorentzon, Båtparad, 1953 Color lithography Number 227/300 Work with the artist's signature and individual number (pencil) Working dimensions 40/52 This work is framed ...
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Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Leif Rydeng, Well Listed Danish Artist, Two Bird Studies
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Leif Rydeng: b. Elsinore 1913 d. 1975. Well listed Danish artist. Two bird studies. Signed. Leif Rydeng 61. Watercolors on Japan paper. Measur...
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Danish Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

Terry Frost, Sun and Moon
Located in London, GB
1999 Pastel, pencil and felt-tip pen, signed and dated H56 x W98 cm (framed dimensions)
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Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Robert Hancock, Finland, Oil Crayon on Paper, Modernist Landscape
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Robert Hancock (1912-1993), Finland. Oil crayon on paper. Modernist landscape with boat. Dated 1952. The paper measures: 41.5 x 29 cm. The frame measu...
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Finnish Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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"Twisting Male Nude, " Art Deco Drawing by Pioneering Native American, 1934
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This nude figure, decked out in an Errol Flynn moustache and slicked-back hair, was executed in dark red pencil by Joe Waano-Gano, an important Native American artist with a prestigious career in California in the 1930s and 1940s. Born a Cherokee Indian...
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American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

Victor Vasarely, Tecoma
Located in London, GB
1972 Lithograph H64 x W55.5 cm (framed dimensions)
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Mid-20th Century Drawings

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"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

"Adam and Eve, " Early Art Deco Drawing by Glidden Parker
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A classic example of stylized Art Deco drawing with attenuated figures, this depiction of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden was created by Glidden Parker, who is most famous for his...
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American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Hand Colored by Louis Icart "Slightly Swollen Areola" Authenticated
Located in Manhasset, NY
Hand Colored by Louis Icart "Slightly Swollen Areola." An authenticated colored etching by Louis Icart in a fine gilt wood frame. Removed directly from Dr Shawn Garber's home on the...
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Art Deco Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Wood, Paper

Pencil drawing on paper, depicting on both sides, Dalmatian dogs, USA 1940.
Located in Milan, IT
A pencil drawing on paper depicting on both sides the Dalmatian dog lying on an armchair. On the one hand, the egoist, on the other, a sardonic gleam in one pink rimmed eye. Solid ch...
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American Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Wood, Paper

Pair of French Colored Lithographs in Carved Frames Signed Louis Icart, 1947
Located in Dallas, TX
These two lithographs were hand sketched in France circa 1920. Both artwork are set in a carved painted frame and protected with glass; one scene depicts a tea drinking in a garden, ...
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French Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Pop Art Pol Mara Mix-Media on Paper, 1969
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pop Art Pol Mara, mix-media on paper (pencil, aerograph, watercolor, pastel) framed.' Dimension for drawing only: 107 x 72cm, the original presentation is head down (Photo n°2), but ...
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Belgian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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1967 Etching Titled, Dated, Signed "Nocturnal Abode" #3/7 by Artist H Valoff
Located in Monrovia, CA
Vintage 1967 original etching named signed and numbered "Nocturnal Abode" #3/7 H. Valoff 1967. 1967 Original etching by Artist H. Valoff Is Framed And Ready To Hang. Nocturnal Ab...
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American Mid-20th Century Drawings

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"Gods in the Sky, " Tour de Force, High-Style Art Deco Ink Drawing with Nudes
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This virtuosic pen-and-ink drawing shows several gods cavorting with wild-maned horses in an Art Deco galaxy. All the figures are perfectly stylized as if parading across a classical...
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American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

James Joseph Kearns "Despondent Man" Etching
Located in Brooklyn, NY
James Joseph Kearns (b. 1924) etching, signed at dated "1957." Depicts a man with hollow eyes and a despondent expression with a hand outstretched. Similar to many of his works, ther...
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American Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Woodland Scene with Pan and Three Graces
By A. Gargiulo
Located in Philadelphia, PA
At once fantastical and earthbound, this remarkable drawing depicts three seminude goddesses -- perhaps the Three Graces -- dancing to a tune provided by a nude Pan figure seated on ...
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Argentine Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Pencil, Paper

"Plastics, " Striking, Original Graphic Design for Midcentury Advertisement
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An early and important example of graphic design by a woman artist, this striking drawing for "Plastics" in ink and watercolor was executed by Elsie Pivcevich in Cleveland. The stylized Christmas ornaments depicted here suggest that the advertisement was for a manufacturer of holiday decorations...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

1930s Pencil Drawing of Female Nude by Sir Jacob Epstein
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Sir Jacob Epstein figurative pencil drawing circa early 1930s, with provenance available. There is a drawing on the front and back of the same piece of paper and thus the buyer is ge...
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English Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Drawing of an Elephant and Calf, Ink and Wash on Paper by Jean Poulain, 1942
By Jean Poulain
Located in Ulm, DE
Jean Poulain (1884–1967) – Original Drawing of an Elephant and Calf, Signed and Dated 1942 A deeply touching and atmospheric original wildlife drawing by Belgian artist Jean Poulain...
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French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper, Glass, Wood

1950s Pair of Abstracted Still Lifes by Emil Weddige
Located in New York, NY
From 1957 comes this fabulous pair of abstracted still lifes by listed artist Emil Weddige. Striking Mid-Century art at its best. One is a drawing (top -- black and white with ochre...
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American Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Wood, Paint, Ink, Watercolor

"Adam and Eve, " Pencil Sketch for Art Deco Mural by Fely-Mouttet, 1930
By Fely-Mouttet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This mural preparatory drawing by Fely-Mouttet, best known for his abstract paintings from the 1940s and 1950s, is a fine example of Art Deco figural design. Stylized and abstracted,...
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French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Pencil, Paper

"Female Nude with Ball, " Drawing by Waano-Gano
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This academic drawing was executed by Joe Waano Gano, an important Native American artist with a prestigious career in California in the 1930s and 1940s. Born a Cherokee Indian...
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American Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Pencil, Paper

"Modern Greek Frieze with Horse, " Extremely Rare WPA-Period Watercolor, 1930s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautifully composed and subtly colored in hues of pale, pale blue and rusty red, this frieze-like composition features two female figures in Classical Greek robes...
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American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Portait of African Male, Charcoal on Paper, Signed Banzyville, 1944
Located in Leuven , BE
C.P. Initials,Portait of African Male,Charcoal on Paper,Signed Banzyville 1944,Framed,Signed and Dated
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Congolese Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paul Citroen Nude
Located in Tilburg, NL
Bauhaus trained artist Paul Citroen (1896-1983) is famous for his graphic works and photographs. This drawing of a nude woman is fantastic in its simple form and warm colors. The ...
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European Bauhaus Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Selection of 1930s Academic Study Drawings of Male Nudes
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of 1930's Academic Study Drawings of Male Nudes, hand drawn by Carl De Zeeuw, American, circa 1930's. The price noted below is for EACH dra...
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American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Italian Portrait from the 1960s: Accademia di Belle Arti, Venezia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Midcentury Large Drawing Natura Morta Pencle and Charcole . Overall, charcoal drawing is a dynamic and expressive medium that offers artists a wide range of creative possib...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Mid-Century Modern Framed Sott Ground Etching Aquatint Signed Eric Fischl Shower
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a framed, sott ground etching and aquatint, titled "Shower," signed and numbered by Eric Fischl, 62/100. The dimensions are 28" H x 32" W framed. In excelle...
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Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Benjamin Glicker Signed Mid Century Modern Clown Portrait Drawing on Paper Frame
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An expressive mid-century modern mixed media color graphite drawing on paper depicting a portrait of a clown by Michigan based artist Benjamin Glicker. Signed bottom right. Circa 196...
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American Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Benjamin Glicker Signed Mid Century Modern 2 Clowns Drawing on Paper Framed 60s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
An expressive mid-century modern mixed media color graphite drawing on paper depicting a two clowns by Michigan based artist Benjamin Glicker. Signed bottom right. Circa 1960s. Benja...
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Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Valias semertzides SKYROS Portfolio 1
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Valias semertzides SKYROS Portfolio 8 engravings on beech wood Complete Very good condition Numbered 1963 50.5 x 35 cms 490 euros
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Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Earl Norem Painting
By Earl Norem
Located in Houston, TX
"The Cop Who Raided Mexico." As an American artist primarily known for his covers for men's - adventure magazine published by Martin Goodman's Magazine Management Company and for Go...
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Drawings

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"Woodstock Society of Chambers, " Important Art Colony Drawing, 1951
By John Pike
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An original ink drawing by John Pike, the well-known illustrator and watercolorist who was an important fixture of the Woodstock Art Colony, this piece advertised the Woodstock Socie...
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American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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"Frolic on Horseback, " Mural Study w/ Nudes by Kenneth MacIntire
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Best known for his masterful painting of horses and polo players for a Hollywood clientele, this important study -- marked off in a grid to help the painter transfer the image to a large canvas -- was drawn by Kenneth Stevens MacIntire, a California painter. His depiction of male and female nudes on...
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American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Pencil, Paper

Mid-Century Modern Abstract Portrait Drawing – 1958 Signed Expressionist Artwork
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-century modern portrait art collectors, this rare 1958 signed expressive drawing by California artist Jerry Campbell is a stunning example of abstract figurative minimalism from ...
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American Expressionist Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paint, Paper

Modern Pop Art Elizabeth Taylor Portrait in Pencil by Bill Nelson, 1980
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning early master illustration by Bill Nelson in his preferred medium of colored pencil for the Cincinnati Magazine cover story (May 1980). Framed. Ta...
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paint, Paper

Six Signed and Dated Architectural Drawings, Italy, '40-'50
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Series of Six Architectural Drawings Italy, '40 - '50 Signed and dated "P. Sinisi" (between 1948 - 1951) Pencil on paper black frame 67 x 52 x 1.2 cm (with frame) 48 x 33.5 ...
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Italian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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"Abstraction" India Ink on Paper by Nell Blaine, USA, 1948
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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Tang dingzhi Chrysanthemums Wood engraving 1955
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Tang dingzhi Chrysanthemums Wood engraving 1955 Signed 31.5 x 22 cms 240 euros
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Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Alfred Guyard, Original Decoration Projects, France, 1930
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Unique set of seven decoration projects signed Alfred Guyard, France 1930. From the child's room to the terrace of the Drouot restaurant (Paris), from the director's office to the di...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Peaceful Sheep Herding Scene within Art Deco Frame.Possibly 30s Vintage Hardware
Located in Seattle, WA
Peaceful Sheep Herding Scene within Art Deco Frame.Possibly 30s with Vintage Hardware. Dimensions. 13 W ; 1 D ; 18 1/2 H
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Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Art Deco Portrait of a Young Woman, England, 1933
Located in London, GB
Art Deco portrait of a young woman. England, 1933. Pencil and chalk drawing, well executed. Initialled "C.P.S" In vintage mount and frame. In excellent vintage condition comm...
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English Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Wood, Paper

Monumental Axel Salto Budding Vase Watercolor Paper Vintage Mid-Century Danish
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Original artwork by the master. It is in as-found poor condition. It will be shipped in a tube without glass or framing. Pencil signed with information on backing paper, crayon numb...
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Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Post War Tropical Nude Color Pencil Drawling Signed Schultz
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Post-WWII nude tropical color pencil drawing artwork Signed "Schultz" featuring a nude Hawaiian dancer in a skirt.
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Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Otmar Alt Figurative Painting, Berlin, circa 1969
Located in New York, NY
From the whimsical world of German artist Otmar Alt comes this great mixed media on paper, circa 1969. He is known as one of the most significant contemporary artists in Germany. Along with Horst Antes and HAP Grieshaber...
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European Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Wood, Paper, Crayon

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

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Selection of Black and White Nude Artwork
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of black and white nude artwork from various artists, American, circa 1950s. From left to right, as seen in the first photo, they are: 1) The k...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper, Wood

1955 Recreation Room Architectural Rendering by Rucker Fuller
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original 1955 "Recreation Room" hand-drawn architectural artwork rendering prepared by Rucker Fuller for The Bank of California Mission Branch. Rucker Fuller is an architectural fir...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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1967 Etching Titled, Dated, Signed Number "St. Petersburg" #6/6 Artist H. Valoff
Located in Monrovia, CA
Vintage 1967 original Etching titled, dated, signed and numbered "St. Petersburg" #6/6 H. Valoff 1967. 1967 Original Etching by Artist H. Valoff is framed and ready to hang. St. ...
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Vintage MCM Original Madame Gres Fahion Sketch
Located in west palm beach, FL
This exquisite mid-century modern fashion sketch is an original work of an ensemble designed by Madame Grès, showcasing her timeless sense of style and refined aesthetic. Rendered wi...
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Drawings

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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

"Space Forms" Pastel Artwork
Located in Queens, NY
"SPACE FORMS", 1952 No. 3, pastel on paper with white frame (red, black, orange), by MICHAEL LOEW, (American 1907-1985), signed and dated '52 in pencil lower right
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American Post-Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper, Crayon

Walter Gutman Midcentury Abstract Pastels Drawing on Paper
Located in Miami, FL
Walter Gutman midcentury abstract figurative drawing in pastel on paper Offered for sale is a Mid-Century Modern figurative abstract pastel drawing by W...
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Plexiglass, Wood, Paper

Wade Reynolds Portrait Drawing
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Drawing by American artist Wade Reynolds. Known mostly for his figure paintings and drawings, this piece falls right in line with his style. The portrait of a man on paper with penci...
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Crayon

Nude #6 Drawing by Jerry O'Day
Located in Pasadena, CA
Gracious nude of a woman drawn with ink on craft paper. It is signed by the artist. The artwork sits in a simple black stained wood frame. Jerry O'Day is also known as Geraldine Heib. Born in Oakland, CA on June 17, 1912, Geraldine Heib assumed the name Jerry O'Day at an early age. She grew up in Washington and studied in Seattle at the Cornish School of Fine Arts. Upon moving to the San Francisco Bay area in 1938, she further studied with Bufano as a muralist for two years. She wed sculptor David Lemon...
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American Modern Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Wood, Paper

Abstract Charcoal Drawing by Miriam Kubach
Located in Atlanta, GA
Abstract charcoal drawing by Miriam Kubach, American, circa 1960s. Similar to works by Louise Bourgeois from the same era. It is executed on paper and has been professionally framed ...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Glass, Wood, Paper

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