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Neoclassical Drawings

NEOCLASSICAL STYLE

Neoclassical design emerged in Europe in the 1750s, as the Age of Enlightenment reached full flower. Neoclassical furniture took its cues from the styles of ancient Rome and Athens: symmetrical, ordered, dignified forms with such details as tapered and fluted chair and table legs, backrest finials and scrolled arms.

Over a period of some 20 years, first in France and later in Britain, neoclassical design — also known as Louis XVI, or Louis Seize — would supersede the lithe and curvaceous Rococo or Louis XV style.

The first half of the 18th century had seen a rebirth of interest in classical antiquity. The "Grand Tour" of Europe, codified as a part of the proper education of a patrician gentleman, included an extended visit to Rome. Some ventured further, to sketch the ruins of ancient Greece. These drawings and others — particularly those derived from the surprising and rich archaeological discoveries in the 1730s and ’40s at the sites of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum — caused great excitement among intellectuals and aesthetes alike.

Neoclassical furniture is meant to reflect both grace and power. The overall appearance of neoclassical chairs, tables and cabinetry is strong and rectilinear. These pieces are, in effect, classical architecture in miniature: chair and table legs are shaped like columns; cabinets are constructed with elements that mirror friezes and pediments.

Yet neoclassicism is enlivened by gilt and silver leaf, marquetry, and carved and applied ornamental motifs based on Greek and Roman sculpture: acanthus leaves, garlands, laurel wreaths, sheaves of arrow, medallions and chair splats are carved in the shapes of lyres and urns. Ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — was essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.

As you can see from the furniture on these pages, there is a bit of whimsy in such stately pieces — a touch of lightness that will always keep neoclassicism fresh.

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Style: Neoclassical
Fine Large Late 18th Century or Early 19th Century French Academic Drawing
Fine Large Late 18th Century or Early 19th Century French Academic Drawing

Fine Large Late 18th Century or Early 19th Century French Academic Drawing

Located in Hudson, NY

This fine drawing while unsigned is an excellent example of sketch work done in sanguine as preparatory work for large finished paintings. Created in France during the days of artist...

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Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Drawings

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Wood, Paper

Rare 18th Century Erotic Scene Drawing, Attributed to Tobias Sergel
Rare 18th Century Erotic Scene Drawing, Attributed to Tobias Sergel

Rare 18th Century Erotic Scene Drawing, Attributed to Tobias Sergel

By Tobias Sergel

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

Rare 18th century Old master drawing of an explicit erotic scene of an couple having oral sex. Brown ink on paper with watermark, over pre-studies in black ch...

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Late 18th Century European Antique Neoclassical Drawings

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Paper

19th Century Academic Drawing, Representing a Miguel Angelo Scene
19th Century Academic Drawing, Representing a Miguel Angelo Scene

19th Century Academic Drawing, Representing a Miguel Angelo Scene

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

This drawing is an authentic drawing framed in a gilded wooden frame, and placed under a Marie-Louise. It is an authentic drawing from the 19th century made in France, by an artist w...

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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Drawings

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Paper

Grand Tour Neoclassical Allegorical Drawing on Paper, 19th Century
Grand Tour Neoclassical Allegorical Drawing on Paper, 19th Century

Grand Tour Neoclassical Allegorical Drawing on Paper, 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

This artwork is a finely executed ink drawing with wash, possibly from the late 18th or early 19th century, bearing an inscription that reads, "The letter killeth but the spirit give...

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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Drawings

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Giltwood, Paper

Two Putti's in Flight Attributed to Francois Boucher
Two Putti's in Flight Attributed to Francois Boucher

Two Putti's in Flight Attributed to Francois Boucher

By François Boucher

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

Two Putti's in Flight Attributed to Francois Boucher (Paris 1703-1770), Black chalk and stamping, with red and white chalk on buff paper. Bears signature in pen and brown ink: F.Bouc...

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Mid-18th Century German Antique Neoclassical Drawings

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Paper

18th Century French or Swiss Military Watercolor, Signed and Dated
18th Century French or Swiss Military Watercolor, Signed and Dated

18th Century French or Swiss Military Watercolor, Signed and Dated

Located in Stamford, CT

Very interesting drawing of two soldiers in uniform one most likely French holding a rifle with bayonet and the other, Swiss, dressed in a fancy red outfit with codpiece and odd hat holding a menacing looking mace. Behind them on either side are burning castles...

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Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Drawings

1980s American School Style Interior Scene of a Sitting Room Watercolor Painting
1980s American School Style Interior Scene of a Sitting Room Watercolor Painting

1980s American School Style Interior Scene of a Sitting Room Watercolor Painting

Located in Morristown, NJ

American School (20th c.), Interior scene, watercolor on paper, signed and dated "Wisner, '81" lower right. A charming, colorful and detailed representation of a beautiful room-scape. It makes me want to grab a good book and snuggle up by the fire. The framing is by The House of Heydenryk...

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1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Drawings

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Glass, Wood, Paint, Paper

Drawing Attributed to Jean-Baptiste Pillement
Drawing Attributed to Jean-Baptiste Pillement

Drawing Attributed to Jean-Baptiste Pillement

By Jean-Baptiste Pillement

Located in Kittery Point, ME

Two-faced drawing. Studies of characters and harbor scene. With an inscription stating it is from the sketchbook in the collection of Dr. Manuel de Espirito Santo in Lisbon. Ink a...

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Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Drawings

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Paper

19th Century French Neoclassical "Grisaille" Painting on Paper in Giltwood Frame
19th Century French Neoclassical "Grisaille" Painting on Paper in Giltwood Frame

19th Century French Neoclassical "Grisaille" Painting on Paper in Giltwood Frame

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a wall with this elegant antique painting. Hand painted in France circa 1820, and set in a gilt wood frame protected with glass, the artwork features two classical women fi...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Drawings

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Glass, Giltwood, Paper

Drawing, Flemish School, 18th Century
Drawing, Flemish School, 18th Century

Drawing, Flemish School, 18th Century

Located in Kittery Point, ME

Ancient Ruins with Strollers. Brown wash and graphite.

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Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Drawings

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Paper

After A Appiani, Watercolor Drawing, Mythological Scene, Late 18th/early 19th Ce
After A Appiani, Watercolor Drawing, Mythological Scene, Late 18th/early 19th Ce

After A Appiani, Watercolor Drawing, Mythological Scene, Late 18th/early 19th Ce

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

Framed neoclassical drawing depicting a scene animated by characters, inspired by ancient Greek or Roman settings Framed watercoloured drawing in the style of Andrea Appiani (1754-1...

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Late 18th Century Antique Neoclassical Drawings

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Paper

Collection of 18th-Century Engravings of Furniture & Decorative Arts
Collection of 18th-Century Engravings of Furniture & Decorative Arts

Collection of 18th-Century Engravings of Furniture & Decorative Arts

Located in Middleburg, VA

An extraordinary suite of eight masterful engravings, each a captivating marriage of artistry, craftsmanship, and cultural imagination! Created in the mid-18th century, these prints ...

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Mid-18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Drawings

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Giltwood, Paper, Glass, Wood

Graphite on Paper Two Artist Studies of Hands and Extended Foot
Graphite on Paper Two Artist Studies of Hands and Extended Foot

Graphite on Paper Two Artist Studies of Hands and Extended Foot

Located in San Francisco, CA

Graphite on paper: two artist studies of hands and extended foot; each ell-rendered artist's study depicting grasping hands and a foreshortened foot; very nicely detailed; unsigned; ...

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Early 1900s Unknown Antique Neoclassical Drawings

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Paper

Neoclassical Drawing of Roman Ruins, 18th Century French School
Neoclassical Drawing of Roman Ruins, 18th Century French School

Neoclassical Drawing of Roman Ruins, 18th Century French School

Located in Kittery Point, ME

Neoclassical capriccio view of majestic Roman ruins with small figures engaged in daily activities in the background. Pencil, ink and wash on paper. Set in a Louis XVI style giltwood...

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Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Drawings

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Paper

A  Pair of Engravings of a Neo Classical tUrns by G.B. Piranesi/F. Piranesi
A  Pair of Engravings of a Neo Classical tUrns by G.B. Piranesi/F. Piranesi

A Pair of Engravings of a Neo Classical tUrns by G.B. Piranesi/F. Piranesi

By Giovanni Battista Piranesi

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A pair of early 19 Century period framed and matted engravings of neoclassical urns from the copper plate catalogue of Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720-1778) engraved posthumous...

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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Drawings

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Parchment Paper

Portraits Pair Danish 19th Century, Denmark Mahogany Frame
Portraits Pair Danish 19th Century, Denmark Mahogany Frame

Portraits Pair Danish 19th Century, Denmark Mahogany Frame

Located in New York, NY

Portraits pair Danish early 19th century, Denmark mahogany Frame. A pair of portraits of Queen Frederikke and King Christian VIII. In original mahogany frames.

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19th Century Danish Antique Neoclassical Drawings

18th C Italian Old Master Drawing, Fidelle Fischetti 1732 - 1792, Naples
18th C Italian Old Master Drawing, Fidelle Fischetti 1732 - 1792, Naples

18th C Italian Old Master Drawing, Fidelle Fischetti 1732 - 1792, Naples

Located in Stamford, CT

18th century Italian drawing, "The Theological Virtues" in pen and brow ink, blue washes. By Fidele Fischetti, Naples 1732 - 1792. A good size drawing in an 18th century gilt wood f...

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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Drawings

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Paper

Drawing, 18th Century French School, the Sedan Chair
Drawing, 18th Century French School, the Sedan Chair

Drawing, 18th Century French School, the Sedan Chair

Located in Kittery Point, ME

Two men with a cab or the Sedan chair, in the style of Touzé. Bears collector's stamp (possibly the eye-form mark of Nathaniel Hone) and inscribed indi...

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Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Drawings

Antique Raffaello Hand Colored Lithograph Etching in Gilt Frame
Antique Raffaello Hand Colored Lithograph Etching in Gilt Frame

Antique Raffaello Hand Colored Lithograph Etching in Gilt Frame

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Impressive Italian hand-colored classic motif print depicting lions, birds, griffins, swans, ruins, putti and strongmen. Raffaello Sanzio d'Urbino, also known as Raphael, designed t...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Drawings

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Wood, Giltwood, Paper

Vintage Drawing of Brooklyn Bridge Art
Vintage Drawing of Brooklyn Bridge Art

Vintage Drawing of Brooklyn Bridge Art

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a Vintage Drawing of Brooklyn Bridge Art. It appears to be ink on paper. Dimensions: Mat 15" H x 39" W x .13" Thick. Art ...

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1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Drawings

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Paper

Interior Bedroom Scene Original Watercolor, Ink and Gouache Drawing, Spain 1930s
Interior Bedroom Scene Original Watercolor, Ink and Gouache Drawing, Spain 1930s

Interior Bedroom Scene Original Watercolor, Ink and Gouache Drawing, Spain 1930s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Spanish classical bedroom indoor home scene. Original watercolor, ink and gouache drawing on vellum paper, Project for a home decoration. Cabinet maker archives stamp at the bottom p...

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1930s Spanish Vintage Neoclassical Drawings

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Other

Large 18th Century Watercolor of a Roman Landscape by Alexis N. Perignon
Large 18th Century Watercolor of a Roman Landscape by Alexis N. Perignon

Large 18th Century Watercolor of a Roman Landscape by Alexis N. Perignon

By Alexis-Nicolas Pérignon

Located in Kittery Point, ME

Watercolor by Alexis Nicolas Perignon (1726-1782) "Roman View" The work of art depicts a ruined aqueduct next to a farmhouse with washerwomen. pen and grey ink, watercolor, bodycolo...

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Mid-18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Drawings

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Paper

Noël Marcel Lambert (French, 1847-1928) Views of Versailles and the Two Trianons
Noël Marcel Lambert (French, 1847-1928) Views of Versailles and the Two Trianons

Noël Marcel Lambert (French, 1847-1928) Views of Versailles and the Two Trianons

Located in Buchanan, MI

Noël Marcel Lambert (French, 1847-1928) Views of Versailles and the Two Trianons (eight works) engravings largest 13 1/2 x 19 1/4 inches. Framed: 22 x 30 1/4 inches. Priced per engra...

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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Drawings

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Paper

Eight 19 Century Neoclassical English Engravings by Richard Dagley
Eight 19 Century Neoclassical English Engravings by Richard Dagley

Eight 19 Century Neoclassical English Engravings by Richard Dagley

By Richard Dagley

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A set of eight English engravings of classical subjects titled: Bacchus Reeling; Apollo & Marsyas; Egyptian Symbols; Cupid Embracing Psyche; Mercury; D...

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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Drawings

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Parchment Paper

Watercolor by John Varley, 1812
Watercolor by John Varley, 1812

Watercolor by John Varley, 1812

$5,200Sale Price|20% Off

Watercolor by John Varley, 1812

By Ernest William Varley

Located in Kittery Point, ME

'Llanberis Lake at the Foot of Mount Snowdon' in Wales. Watercolor on paper, signed and dated "J. Varley 1812" ll, identifying info on verso. sight size: 8 x 19 3/4 in. John Varley is known as an English landscape painter in watercolor and a close friend of William Blake. Varley represents the transition between tinted topographical drawing and the bolder, more fully developed manner of watercolor painting characteristic of the 19th century. As well as being a leading painter, he was the most popular and enthusiastic teacher of his day: his pupils included Cox, De Wint, Linnell, Mulready (his brother-in-law), and Samuel Palmer, and he published various instructional works, including one with Blake. In his early years Varley was influenced stylistically by the work of Thomas Girtin...

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1810s English Antique Neoclassical Drawings

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Paper

Pair of Italian Drawings after Procaccini  Academic Studies of Nude Male 1780s
Pair of Italian Drawings after Procaccini  Academic Studies of Nude Male 1780s

Pair of Italian Drawings after Procaccini Academic Studies of Nude Male 1780s

By Giulio Cesare Procaccini

Located in Milano, MI

Pair of Neoclassical period red sanguine on paper drawings of seated male nudes, two academical studies of nude men, Italian drawing works on paper after Procaccini, dating back to l...

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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Drawings

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Paper

Set of 4 Rare 19th Century Landscape Etchings by William Goodrich Beal
Set of 4 Rare 19th Century Landscape Etchings by William Goodrich Beal

Set of 4 Rare 19th Century Landscape Etchings by William Goodrich Beal

Located in Bedford Hills, NY

A rare and complete suite of four original 19th-century etchings by renowned American artist William Goodrich Beal. These works capture the serene coastal and village landscapes of l...

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1880s American Antique Neoclassical Drawings

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Paper

Pair of French Neoclassical Ruin Drawings
Pair of French Neoclassical Ruin Drawings

Pair of French Neoclassical Ruin Drawings

$5,625Sale Price / set|25% Off

Pair of French Neoclassical Ruin Drawings

Located in Kittery Point, ME

Pair of landscape drawings, one showing a country outing with mountains and ruins in the background, the other showing characters in an imaginary setting of ruins. Ink and wash on pa...

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Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Drawings

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Paper

18th Century Neoclassical Drawing of Nude Male Reclining on Paper
18th Century Neoclassical Drawing of Nude Male Reclining on Paper

18th Century Neoclassical Drawing of Nude Male Reclining on Paper

Located in Hudson, NY

This is a wonderful graphite on paper. Likely 18th century. The reclining mail with his backside to us is leaning on a large bolster. The Laurel wreath on his head adding to the neoc...

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18th Century Antique Neoclassical Drawings

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Paper

19th-Century Drawings of Classical Figures, Framed Pair
19th-Century Drawings of Classical Figures, Framed Pair

19th-Century Drawings of Classical Figures, Framed Pair

Located in Madrid, ES

A striking pair of 19th-century pencil drawings featuring heroic classical figures in elaborate plumed helmets. Rendered with elegant shading and great detail, these works bring a dr...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Drawings

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Wood, Paper

Charcoal Artists Drawing of Reclining Nude Male Model
Charcoal Artists Drawing of Reclining Nude Male Model

Charcoal Artists Drawing of Reclining Nude Male Model

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

A fine charcoal and chalk reclining nude study of a handsome young man. Soft lines with charcoal and contrasting chalk.

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20th Century American Neoclassical Drawings

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Paper

Pair of Neoclassical Landscape Drawings, French School, Late 18th Century
Pair of Neoclassical Landscape Drawings, French School, Late 18th Century

Pair of Neoclassical Landscape Drawings, French School, Late 18th Century

Located in Kittery Point, ME

Depicting a pastoral scene and a hillside view. Ink on paper. One is signed Waudelaincourt fecit Antoine Hubert Wandelaincourt, French (1731-1819).  

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Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Drawings

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Paper

19th Century French Framed Academic Drawing
19th Century French Framed Academic Drawing

19th Century French Framed Academic Drawing

Located in Houston, TX

19th Century French Framed Academic Drawing. Featured is a beautifully executed mid 19th century French Neoclassical style academic drawing. This drawing is artist signed, lower righ...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Drawings

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Paper

19th C, Academy Student Drawing, Pencil on Paper
19th C, Academy Student Drawing, Pencil on Paper

19th C, Academy Student Drawing, Pencil on Paper

Located in Leuven , BE

Drawing is framed, signed and dated.

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19th Century Belgian Antique Neoclassical Drawings

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Paper

Drawing by Langlace, French School 19th Century
Drawing by Langlace, French School 19th Century

Drawing by Langlace, French School 19th Century

By Langlace

Located in Kittery Point, ME

Moutaineous Landscape with Bridge over a River Signed lower right by Jean-Baptiste Gabriel Langlace (1786-1864) Brown wash on paper.

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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Drawings

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Paper

18th Century River Landscape Drawing, Dutch School
18th Century River Landscape Drawing, Dutch School

18th Century River Landscape Drawing, Dutch School

Located in Kittery Point, ME

Drawing, wash and ink on paper. River Landscape with a couple and a dog in the foreground and windmills and farmers in the background, in the manner of Nicolaes Wicart. Set in a 19th...

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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Drawings

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Paper

Large Framed Equine Horse Portrait Drawing of Horses in Brown Pencil Pastel
Large Framed Equine Horse Portrait Drawing of Horses in Brown Pencil Pastel

Large Framed Equine Horse Portrait Drawing of Horses in Brown Pencil Pastel

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A framed illustration of horses. This piece would be a fabulous addition to a hunting lodge or ranch home. A grouping of three horses is depicted wearing bridles. Each horse has a de...

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20th Century American Neoclassical Drawings

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Wood, Paper

Framed Women by Lake Landscape Charcoal on Paper by Irene Radcliffe, 1971
Framed Women by Lake Landscape Charcoal on Paper by Irene Radcliffe, 1971

Framed Women by Lake Landscape Charcoal on Paper by Irene Radcliffe, 1971

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Original charcoal on paper Landscape signed and dated by artist Irene Radcliffe in black wood frame. This beautiful charcoal landscape by artist Irene Radcliffe depicts a peaceful sc...

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1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Drawings

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Large 18th Century Red Chalk Drawing of Ruins after Hubert Robert
Large 18th Century Red Chalk Drawing of Ruins after Hubert Robert

Large 18th Century Red Chalk Drawing of Ruins after Hubert Robert

By Hubert Robert

Located in Kittery Point, ME

The Tomb of Caecilia Metella, Rome. Red chalk on paper. Provenance: H. Shickman Gallery, New York (D1311). Label verso where given to Hubert Robert. This sumptuous drawing is a ...

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1760s French Antique Neoclassical Drawings

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Paper

18th Century Italian Framed Neoclassical Hercules Statues Engravings, Set of 3
18th Century Italian Framed Neoclassical Hercules Statues Engravings, Set of 3

18th Century Italian Framed Neoclassical Hercules Statues Engravings, Set of 3

Located in Dallas, TX

Add classical gravitas to your space with this elegant set of three antique engravings depicting views of ancient Hercules sculptures. Printed in Rome in the 18th century, each print...

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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Drawings

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Glass, Giltwood, Paper

"Theves, Karach" Egyptian Spinx Print

"Theves, Karach" Egyptian Spinx Print

Located in Queens, NY

19th Cent print of various views of an Egyptian sphinx "Theves, Karach" in an ebonized and gilt frame

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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Drawings

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Glass, Paper, Wood

Blue and White Neoclassical Mythological Figure Drawing
Blue and White Neoclassical Mythological Figure Drawing

Blue and White Neoclassical Mythological Figure Drawing

Located in New York, NY

Blue and white neoclassical mythological figure drawing. Beautiful contemporary ensemble piece consisting of a hand drawn neoclassical goblet with a male and anthemion bordered rim w...

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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Drawings

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Wood, Paper

Large Battlefield Drawing Attributed to Hippolyte Bellange (French, 1800-1866)
Large Battlefield Drawing Attributed to Hippolyte Bellange (French, 1800-1866)

Large Battlefield Drawing Attributed to Hippolyte Bellange (French, 1800-1866)

Located in Kittery Point, ME

Drawing of a revolutionary battlefield attributed to Hippolyte Bellange, representing the End of the Siege of Lille by the Duke Albert of Saxe on the 8th of October 1792 (the French storm out of the city) according to manuscript legend. Ink and wash on paper. Joseph-Louis-Hippolyte Bellange (1800-1866) studied with Gros. He first made his name at the Paris Salon as a battle painter. He was known for his exquisitely detailed paintings of military revolutionary and Napoleonic scenes. He celebrated French glory. He enjoyed considerable popular and official success. He was Keeper of the Rouen Museum from 1835 to 1852. His work can be found in major art institutions. Our drawing can be compared to a watercolor in the British Royal Collection Trust...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Drawings

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Paper

Original French Architectural Watercolor
Original French Architectural Watercolor

Original French Architectural Watercolor

Located in Pembroke, MA

An original French pen and ink and watercolored drawing of a "Module Egypto-Grec", in the Beaux Arts style (circa 1850). The watercolored drawing has been recently matted and framed in a custom Larson Juhl...

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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Drawings

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Paint, Paper

Large Neoclassical Drawing by Edouard Pingret, French School
Large Neoclassical Drawing by Edouard Pingret, French School

Large Neoclassical Drawing by Edouard Pingret, French School

By Edouard Pingret

Located in Kittery Point, ME

River Scene, "Les Bords du Cher à Poitiers"
Signed bottom right and situated bottom left.
Edouard Henri Theophile Pingret (Saint Quentin 178...

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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Drawings

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Paper

Vintage Boho Equestrian Drawing on Paper
Vintage Boho Equestrian Drawing on Paper

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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Mid-20th Century North American Neoclassical Drawings

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Glass, Wood, Paper

American Classical Period Scissor-Cut Silhouette by Auguste Edouart, Dated 1845
American Classical Period Scissor-Cut Silhouette by Auguste Edouart, Dated 1845

American Classical Period Scissor-Cut Silhouette by Auguste Edouart, Dated 1845

By Auguste Edouart

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

A very good 19th century American Classical Period / Empire Period scissor-cut silhouette by Auguste Edouart, depicting the full length figure of a prominent New York gentleman with spectacles in hand, gazing out the window from a partially hand-coloured parlour interior. Set within its original & highly figured bird's eye maple frame & burnished gilt fillet. Signed & dated lower left, 'Aug. Edouart, fecit 1845, 369 Broadway, New York'. The reverse referencing a family provenance purportedly associated with a collection having once belonged to a Civil War officer by the name of Nathan Hale...

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Mid-19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Drawings

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Paper, Birdseye Maple

John Joseph Owens Model Nude Figural Study, Torso, 1909, Charcoal and Ink, Paper
John Joseph Owens Model Nude Figural Study, Torso, 1909, Charcoal and Ink, Paper

John Joseph Owens Model Nude Figural Study, Torso, 1909, Charcoal and Ink, Paper

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Owens, John Joseph (American/West Virginia 1887-1931), Model Portrait Study, signed and dated 1909, charcoal on laid paper and pen and ink, about 21 x 17 inches. Provenance: artist's...

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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Drawings

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Paper

18th C. Italian Hand-Colored Engraving of the Basilica di San Giovanni, Laterano
18th C. Italian Hand-Colored Engraving of the Basilica di San Giovanni, Laterano

18th C. Italian Hand-Colored Engraving of the Basilica di San Giovanni, Laterano

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate an office, study, or library with this elegant antique etching depicting one of Rome’s most significant landmarks. Hand-colored in Italy circa 1775, this detailed black-and-...

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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Drawings

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Paper

Framed Figurative Drawing by Robert Henri Ashcan School
Framed Figurative Drawing by Robert Henri Ashcan School

Framed Figurative Drawing by Robert Henri Ashcan School

By Robert Henri 1

Located in Atlanta, GA

A framed pencil/charcoal drawing of a figure by Robert Henri (1865-1929). The work depicts an old man dons a cape and a hat and holds an umbrella, and is likely a study by the artist...

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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Drawings

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Paper

18th Century Italian Engraving “Veduta Interna della Villa di Mecenate”
18th Century Italian Engraving “Veduta Interna della Villa di Mecenate”

18th Century Italian Engraving “Veduta Interna della Villa di Mecenate”

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a study, library, or office with this antique Italian engraving, hand-colored and printed circa 1770. Presented under protective glass in a black and gilt frame with linen m...

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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Drawings

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Paper

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