Miami - Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

This high-fashion illustration was most likely created between 1938 and 1940 for an inside editorial in a major newspaper, such as Vogue or McCall's. It showcases Ruth Grafstrom's d...

Academic study in profile of a high bow sitter on gray paper with white highlights. Signed lower right and dated faintly 1916 Edith Emerson (July 27, 1888 – November 21, 1981) was a...

Murray Tinkelman builds his works out of tiny meticulously placed cross hatchings that are organized into horizontal and diagonal structures. Most are done with a ruler and some fre...

Provenance: Illustration House, New York, Framed in a simple and modest frame. This is a brilliant post-Cubist work by Dutch-American illustrator Charles Verschuuren...

Aurélien was born and raised in France, where he graduated from the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris and the Haute École dʼArt et de Design in Geneva. He completed ...

Giraffe Man. A man's acute inquisitive nature creates an unexpected physical change. Initialed R. T. lower left . Framed under glass. Framed size 13.5 x 10.38 Source: Biography f...

Original gouache on paper. Hand signed and dated lower front. Artwork sheet size 22 x 10 inches. Custom framed as pictured. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of aut...

Gahan Wilson was the Master of the macabre, and most of his work is associated with Charles Addams. The beauty of a Gahan Wilson is that is a payoff pu...

"The poor little bridesmaid ... in her pink cotton gown ... though doubtless, there never was such a pretty girl." A kitchen scene is depicted with a young bridesmaid admiring her f...

Bertha Corbett Melcher's The Sunbonnet Babies, with their flat, minimalist, semi-abstract, and symbolic style, are an early example of American Modernism/Surrealism by a lesser-known female artist/illustrator. The present work demonstrates a delicate balance between abstraction and representation and between the commonplace and the mysterious. Her signature use of a hat or sunbonnet to hide the identity of her subjects is a big conceptual and visual idea that has been overlooked in the fine art canon. The exact meaning of this is unknown, but 120 years after they were done, it resonates as somewhat surrealistic. Her work is a contradiction. She shows innocent children engaging in everyday activity but are depicted in vail of mystery. Why does she not show the faces of her subjects? Watercolor on paper (each) Six drawings in all on one board. 6-1/8 x 5 inches (15.6 x 12.7 cm) (each) One signed; two initialed; three not signed. Six drawing in all on one board. 6-1/8 x 5 inches (15.6 x 12.7 cm) (each) One signed; two initialed; three not signed The Sunbonnet Babies characters were created by illustration Bertha L. Corbett when she was challenged to create a faceless character who nonetheless was engaging and appealing. The characters were a wild hit and appeared in books, comics, and popular collectibles. They also became a popular motif in quilting. Few of Corbett's original drawings for the babies are known to survive, making this a rare offering. From: Wikipedia Sunbonnet Babies are characters created by commercial artist Bertha Corbett Melcher (1872–1950). Sunbonnet Babies featured two girls in pastel colored dresses with their faces covered by sunbonnets. Sunbonnet Babies appeared in books, illustrations and advertisements between the years of 1900 and 1930. Sunbonnet Babies were later used as a popular quilting pattern also known as Sunbonnet Sue.[1] Melcher created a male version of the Sunbonnet Babies, named the 'Overall Boys' in 1905.[2][3] History Bertha L. Corbett Melcher Sunbonnet Babies were created by Bertha Corbett Melcher (1872–1950).[4] Melcher was born in Denver and moved with her family to Minneapolis in the 1880s. Melcher attended art school in Minneapolis with plans to become a commercial artist.[5] She may have also studied with Howard Pyle.[6] By the 1920s, Melcher had moved to Topanga, California.[7][4] Melcher started drawing the Sunbonnet Babies in 1897. The origin of the signature style of the faces being covered by sunbonnets is contested by different members of Melcher's family and by Melcher herself. In an interview, Melcher's brother said their mother suggested Bertha avoid the difficulty of drawing faces by covering them with sunbonnets.[4] Melcher herself said that covering faces allowed her to communicate with body position.[4] Melcher has also said that the design came about in "answer to a friend’s challenge to convey emotion without a face."[2] Melcher published her first book, The Sun-Bonnet Babies in 1900.[3] Later, she shopped her illustrations to publisher Rand McNally of Chicago, and nine subsequent books were written by Eulalie Osgood Grover and illustrated by Bertha Corbett. In 1905, Melcher wrote The Overall Boys.[3] Many of these books were used as primers and used widely in primary schools in the midwest. Melcher used the sunbonnet babies in advertising and later established the Sunbonnet Babies Company. She started a studio to illustrate and create merchandise of the Sunbonnet Babies.[2] The characters also appeared in a comic strip.[2] Quilting Melcher herself did not originate the use of the sunbonnet babies as quilting pattern. The Sunbonnet Babies quilting pattern appeared in textile art 1910's in the Ladies Home Journal 1911–1912 in a quilt stitched by Marie Webster. The pattern was popular during the Great Depression. In the American South, it was often known as "Dutch Doll" until the 1970s.[3] There was also a quilt pattern based on the "Overall Boys," known by the various names including “Overall Bill, “Overall Andy,” “Sunbonnet Sam,” “Suspender Sam,” “Fisherman Jim."[3] Many patterns for quilts and sewing were designed by Ruby Short McKim and published in nationally syndicated newspapers.[8] Sunbonnet Sue became symbolic of 'female innocence and docility'.[9] Linda Pershing collected accounts from women quilters who depicted 'Sues' doing activities such as smoking, wearing more revealing clothing, and subverting feminine stereotypes.[10] In 1979, the “Seamsters Union Local #500," a group of quilters from Lawrence, Kansas, created “The Sun Sets on Sunbonnet Sue," a quilt depicting the character murdered in a variety of ways.[3] Collectibles Sunbonnet Babies merchandise includes school books, valentines cards, postcards, china, and quilts.[2][5][11] Sunbonnet Babies were adapted into three dimensional porcelain collectibles and pottery made by Royal Bayreuth Company in the early 1900s. The Royal Bayreuth China...

Mariano Rodriguez Gallo, 1978 Ink and acrylic on paper 29 x 20 in Included certificate of authenticity by the Mariano Rodriguez Foundation

Original graphite, watercolor on paper. Hand signed top left front by Richard Lindner. Artwork size 14 x 12.25 inches. Frame size approx. 22.75 x 20.75 inches. Artwork is in o...

Luis Miguel Valdes (Cuba, 1949) 'Forbidden Fruit', 2024 acrylic, ink and watercolor on paper 25.6 x 37.8 in. (65 x 96 cm.) Hand-signed by author ____________________________________...

Luis Miguel Valdes (Cuba, 1949) '5 of them', 2024 acrylic, ink and watercolor on paper 25.6 x 37.8 in. (65 x 96 cm.) Hand-signed by author __________________________________________...

For these works on paper, he’s combining paintings of objects and collected ephemera with texts and graphics from other sources. He’s superimposing th...

Gahan Wilson's artistic output of original ideas, masterfully executed, seems endless. He has a conceptual style that, like Charles Addams, delves into the macabre. Yet, one immedia...

Perhaps a study or a preliminary work for for "L'ombre d'une jeune fille en fleur", Lot 46 - Christie's, New York (February 14, 2007) Private Collection, Miami Gouache and pencil...

Original crayon and pencil drawing on cut-out paper mounted on board. Hand signed with artist's initials CA. Executed in 1966, this work is registered in the archives of the Calder...

Original drawing on paper. Hand signed & inscribed "#4" by the artist. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of Authenticity included. Frame size: 18 x 21 inches. All rea...

Unique, one of a kind original gouache on paper from Harper's Bazar series. Hand signed lower front by Erte; titled with studio catalog number on verso. Sheet size 15 x 10.5 inch...

Original watercolor on paper. Hand signed, titled and dated lower front by Aline Kominsky-Crumb. Artwork size: 10 x 12 inches. Frame size: 14.5 x 15.5 inches. Artwork is overall ...

Manuel Mendive Composition, 1991 Mixed media on paper 22 x 29 in Provenance: Ceres Franco Collection, Paris, France Included Certificate of authenticity by the artist

"Dali" 11" x 14" (actual size with Frame 16" x 20") Original Drawing Signed 2017 :: Drawing :: Pop-Art :: This piece comes with an official certificate of authenticity signed ...

Vogue USA, Fashion Illustration. Meticulously drawn in a descriptive and yet creative way. Antonio's full mastery of his art is on full display. Signed lower right. The work is arch...

Miriam Story Hurford was a prolific and major American female illustrator in the 1930s to the 1950s. Her work was for cover art for women's magazines and home magazines and religious magazines. This work depicts t the wise men being guided by the star of Bethleham to the birth of the Christ child for a Christmas magazine...

In the late 1960s, Barbara Nessim and Gloria Steinem were roommates. This stylised and colorful illustration appears to be a highly personalized birthday card to their friend Mary A...

Luis Miguel Valdes (Cuba, 1949) 'Haikujos 2', 2017 acrylic on paper Canson 320 g. 17.8 x 17.8 in. (45 x 45 cm.) ID: 1D201710 Hand-signed by author ___________________________________...

Luis Miguel Valdes (Cuba, 1949) 'Haikujos 1', 2017 acrylic on paper Canson 320 g. 17.8 x 17.8 in. (45 x 45 cm.) ID: 1D201709 Hand-signed by author ___________________________________...

Luis Miguel Valdes (Cuba, 1949) 'Catedral 8', 2017 acrylic on paper Canson 320 g. 18.4 x 24.1 in. (46.5 x 61 cm.) ID: 1D201708 Hand-signed by author _________________________________...

Luis Miguel Valdes (Cuba, 1949) 'Catedral 7', 2017 acrylic on paper Canson 320 g. 18.4 x 24.1 in. (46.5 x 61 cm.) ID: 1D201707 Hand-signed by author _________________________________...

Luis Miguel Valdes (Cuba, 1949) 'Catedral 6', 2017 acrylic on paper Canson 320 g. 18.4 x 24.1 in. (46.5 x 61 cm.) ID: 1D201706 Hand-signed by author _________________________________...

Luis Miguel Valdes (Cuba, 1949) 'Catedral 5', 2017 acrylic on paper Canson 320 g. 18.4 x 24.1 in. (46.5 x 61 cm.) ID: 1D201705 Hand-signed by author _________________________________...

Luis Miguel Valdes (Cuba, 1949) 'Catedral 3', 2017 acrylic on paper Canson 320 g. 18.4 x 24.1 in. (46.5 x 61 cm.) ID: 1D201703 Hand-signed by author _________________________________...

Luis Miguel Valdes (Cuba, 1949) 'Catedral 2', 2017 acrylic on paper Canson 320 g. 18.4 x 24.1 in. (46.5 x 61 cm.) ID: 1D201702 Hand-signed by author _________________________________...

Luis Miguel Valdes (Cuba, 1949) 'Catedral 1', 2017 acrylic on paper Canson 320 g. 18.4 x 24.1 in. (46.5 x 61 cm.) ID: 1D201701 Hand-signed by author _________________________________...

Luis Miguel Valdes (Cuba, 1949) 'Manos', 2016 acrylic on paper Canson 320 g. 20.9 x 16.6 in. (53 x 42 cm.) Edition of ID: 1D201610 Hand-signed by author ____________________________...

Luis Miguel Valdes (Cuba, 1949) 'Taller', 2016 acrylic on paper Canson 320 g. 20.9 x 16.6 in. (53 x 42 cm.) ID: 1D201609 Hand-signed by author _______________________________________...

Luis Miguel Valdes (Cuba, 1949) 'Recordaba', 2016 acrylic on paper Canson 320 g. 20.9 x 16.6 in. (53 x 42 cm.) ID: 1D201608 Hand-signed by author ____________________________________...

Luis Miguel Valdes (Cuba, 1949) 'LA', 2016 acrylic on paper Canson 320 g. 20.9 x 16.6 in. (53 x 42 cm.) ID: 1D201605 Hand-signed by author ___________________________________________...

Luis Miguel Valdes (Cuba, 1949) 'Coyoacan', 2016 acrylic on paper Canson 320 g. 20.9 x 16.6 in. (53 x 42 cm.) ID: 1D201603 Hand-signed by author _____________________________________...

Luis Miguel Valdes (Cuba, 1949) 'Contado', 2016 acrylic on paper Canson 320 g. 20.9 x 16.6 in. (53 x 42 cm.) ID: 1D201602 Hand-signed by author ______________________________________...

Luis Miguel Valdes (Cuba, 1949) 'Untitled', 2015 monotype on paper Guarro Biblos 250g. 29 x 33.9 in. (73.5 x 86 cm.) ID: 1D201507 Hand-signed by author ______________________________...

Luis Miguel Valdes (Cuba, 1949) 'Untitled', 2015 monotype on paper Guarro Biblos 250g. 29 x 33.9 in. (73.5 x 86 cm.) ID: 1D201506 Hand-signed by author ______________________________...

Luis Miguel Valdes (Cuba, 1949) 'Untitled', 2015 monotype on paper Guarro Biblos 250g. 29 x 33.9 in. (73.5 x 86 cm.) ID: 1D201505 Hand-signed by author ______________________________...

Luis Miguel Valdes (Cuba, 1949) 'Collage Juarez', 2012 collage on paper 29.6 x 21.7 in. (75 x 55 cm.) ID: 1D201207 Hand-signed by author _____________________________________________...

Luis Miguel Valdes (Cuba, 1949) 'Maromas', 2010 ink on paper 5.8 x 16 in. (14.5 x 40.5 cm.) ID: 1D201008 Hand-signed by author ______________________________________________ Biograph...

Luis Miguel Valdes (Cuba, 1949) 'Descanso', 2010 ink on paper 5.8 x 13.4 in. (14.5 x 34 cm.) ID: 1D201006 Hand-signed by author ______________________________________________ Biograp...

Luis Miguel Valdes (Cuba, 1949) 'Pefil-1-10', 2010 ink on paper 12.3 x 7.5 in. (31 x 18.8 cm.) ID: 1D201005 Hand-signed by author ______________________________________________ Biogr...

Luis Miguel Valdes (Cuba, 1949) 'Lilas 5', 2007 acrylic on paper Canson 320 g. 22.5 x 18.8 in. (57 x 47.5 cm.) ID: 1D200726 Hand-signed by author ____________________________________...

Luis Miguel Valdes (Cuba, 1949) 'Lilas 6', 2007 acrylic on paper Canson 320 g. 22.5 x 18.8 in. (57 x 47.5 cm.) ID: 1D200727 Hand-signed by author ____________________________________...

Luis Miguel Valdes (Cuba, 1949) 'Lilas 4', 2007 ink on paper Canson 320 g. 22.5 x 18.8 in. (57 x 47.5 cm.) ID: 1D200725 Hand-signed by author ________________________________________...

Luis Miguel Valdes (Cuba, 1949) 'Lilas 3', 2007 ink on paper Canson 320 g. 22.5 x 18.8 in. (57 x 47.5 cm.) ID: 1D200724 Hand-signed by author ________________________________________...

Luis Miguel Valdes (Cuba, 1949) 'Lilas 2', 2007 acrylic on paper Canson 320 g. 22.5 x 18.8 in. (57 x 47.5 cm.) ID: 1D200723 Hand-signed by author ____________________________________...

Luis Miguel Valdes (Cuba, 1949) 'Lilas 1', 2007 acrylic on paper Canson 320 g. 22.5 x 18.8 in. (57 x 47.5 cm.) ID: 1D200722 Hand-signed by author ____________________________________...

Luis Miguel Valdes (Cuba, 1949) 'Gorda 8', 2007 acrylic on paper Canson 320 g. 21.5 x 15 in. (54.5 x 38 cm.) ID: 1D200719 Hand-signed by author ______________________________________...

Luis Miguel Valdes (Cuba, 1949) 'Gorda 9', 2007 ink on paper Canson 320 g. 21.5 x 15 in. (54.5 x 38 cm.) ID: 1D200720 Hand-signed by author __________________________________________...

Luis Miguel Valdes (Cuba, 1949) 'Gorda 7', 2007 aquatint, ink on paper Canson 320 g. 21.5 x 15 in. (54.5 x 38 cm.) ID: 1D200718 Hand-signed by author ________________________________...

Luis Miguel Valdes (Cuba, 1949) 'Gorda 6', 2007 aquatint on paper Canson 320 g. 21.5 x 15 in. (54.5 x 38 cm.) ID: 1D200717 Hand-signed by author _____________________________________...

Luis Miguel Valdes (Cuba, 1949) 'Gorda 3', 2007 acrylic, ink on paper Canson 320 g. 21.5 x 15 in. (54.5 x 38 cm.) ID: 1D200714 Hand-signed by author _________________________________...

Luis Miguel Valdes (Cuba, 1949) 'Gorda 2', 2007 aquatint on paper Canson 320 g. 21.5 x 15 in. (54.5 x 38 cm.) ID: 1D200713 Hand-signed by author _____________________________________...