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Period: 20th Century
Water Color Abstract - Figures at the Table
Located in Houston, TX
French painting in bright green, blue and yellow tones of someone sitting at a table by artist Jean-Charles Lauthe, 1971. Signed and dated lower right. Original artwork on paper dis...
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Abstract 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor, Paper

Landscape - Drawing by Ardengo Soffici - 1930s
Located in Roma, IT
Landscape is an original modern artwork realized by Ardengo Soffici in 1930s. Pencil on paper. Hand signed lower right. Includes frame.
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Modern 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Pencil, Pastel

An Avant-Garde, Mid-Century Modern Abstract Female Figure Study by Harold Haydon
Located in Chicago, IL
A Dynamic, Avant-Garde, Mid-Century Modern Abstract Female Figure Study by Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). A striking, black white figural studio ink drawing on paper depictin...
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American Modern 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Ink

Gilbert s Camp, Western Painting, Mid 20th Century, Cleveland School Artist
Located in Beachwood, OH
Frank Nelson Wilcox (American, 1887-1964) Gilbert's Camp, c. 1941 Watercolor on Whatman board Signed lower right 22 x 30 inches Frank Nelson Wilcox (October 3, 1887 – April 17, 1964) was a modernist American artist and a master of watercolor. Wilcox is described as the "Dean of Cleveland School painters," though some sources give this appellation to Henry Keller or Frederick Gottwald. Wilcox was born on October 3, 1887 to Frank Nelson Wilcox, Sr. and Jessie Fremont Snow Wilcox at 61 Linwood Street in Cleveland, Ohio. His father, a prominent lawyer, died at home in 1904 shortly before Wilcox' 17th birthday. His brother, lawyer and publisher Owen N. Wilcox, was president of the Gates Legal Publishing Company or The Gates Press. His sister Ruth Wilcox was a respected librarian. In 1906 Wilcox enrolled from the Cleveland School of Art under the tutelage of Henry Keller, Louis Rorimer...
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American Modern 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Expressionist Gouache and Watercolour Study for Alexander and His Army .
Located in Cotignac, FR
French late 20th century watercolour and gouache study for the series 'Alexander and His Army' by Stephane Lovighi-Bourgogne. Presented in plain wood frame. A strong and forceful de...
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Expressionist 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Watercolor, Gouache

Nude I (Female Nude) pastel circa 1949 NATALIE GRAUER
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
This pastel on paper NUDE I by Natalie Eynon Grauer offers a striking view into mid century American modernism and the enduring power of the human figure as a vehicle for abstraction...
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Modern 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Pastel

Mr. Magoo Original Vintage Animation Cel Hand Drawing Painting
Located in Surfside, FL
Born in 1918 in Budapest, Hungary, Engel began his professional career in animation as a color designer at the Walt Disney studio. Although his credits include work on such classics as Disney’s Bambi and Fantasia and UPA’s Gerald McBoing-Boing, he is best known as a mentor to literally hundreds of students. Engel was also one of the original members of United Productions of America (UPA), where, during the ’50s, he worked on classics such as Mr. Magoo, Gerald McBoing-Boing and Madeline. According to his biographer, Dr. Janeann Dill, Engel has created more than 33 personal films and received five Golden Eagle awards, an Annie Award, a Winsor McCay Award, the Fritz Award, a Jean Vigo Award, and the Norman McLaren...
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Pop Art 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Mixed Media

Barns in the Helderberg, New York (rural 1930s American scene with vintage car)
Located in New Orleans, LA
"Barns in the Helderberg, New York" by Martin Lewis shows neighbors (one in a Model T car) visiting outside a series of barns with a tree in the background...
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American Modern 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Chalk, Charcoal

Small Boat and Bather in Dinard
Located in London, GB
'Small Boat and Bather in Dinard', gouache and charcoal on art paper, by French artist, Jean Pons (1961). Painted in a naïve style, the piece dep...
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Expressionist 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Charcoal, Gouache

Portrait of Woman- Original Watercolor by Madeleine Sellier - 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait of Woman is a beautiful artwork realized by Madeleine Sellier. Blue watercolors. In very good condition. Hand signed on the lower margin of the plate. Mounted on a card...
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Contemporary 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Henry Ottmann (1877-1927) Élégante au chien 1925, pastel signed
Located in Paris, FR
Henry Ottmann (1877-1927) Élégante au chien, an elegant woman with a dog signed lower right pastel on paper 32 x 25 cm Framed 52 x 42 cm Published under n°602 of the artist's cat...
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Art Deco 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Pastel

Study for the Chairlift (Anacapri) - Drawing by Ennio Calabria - 1965
Located in Roma, IT
Study for the chairlift (Anacapri) is a contemporary artwork realized by Ennio Calabria in 1965. Mixed colored watercolor on paper. Hand signed, dated and titled on the lower margi...
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Contemporary 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

A Handsome 1940s Portrait of a Seated Man by Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon
Located in Chicago, IL
A Handsome 1940s Portrait of a Seated Man by Chicago Modern Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). A wonderfully executed line drawing dating from 1946 with great character; looks ...
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American Modern 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Graphite

Daydreaming in Tiger Land, large watercolor and gouache
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Daydreaming in Tiger Land" is a watercolor and gouache on paper by artist Jacquie Marie Vaux. It is signed at the lower right c...
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American Realist 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

A Fabulous, Surrealist 1946 Mid-Century Modern Abstract Portrait of a Young Man
Located in Chicago, IL
A Fabulous, Surrealist 1946 Mid-Century Modern Abstract Portrait of a Young Man by Noted Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). Titled "Introspective Stare", the drawing is ...
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Surrealist 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Charcoal

Portrait - Drawing by Mino Maccari - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait is a charcoal drawing realized by Mino Maccari  (1924-1989) in the Mid-20th Century. Hand-signed. Good conditions with slight foxing. Mino Maccari (Siena, 1924-Rome, June...
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Modern 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Charcoal

Landscape - Original Watercolor on Paper - 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Landscape is an original Ink and Watercolor on paper realized by an artist of the XX century. The state of preservation of the artwork is good except for some slight folding and fox...
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20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

French Landscape - Watercolor by Pierre Lambert - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Watercolor drawing realized by Pierre Lambert, so called "Lamy", in the mid-20th Century. Hand signed lower right. Very good condition.
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Modern 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Village de Provence
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork "Village de Provence" c.1990 is a watercolor on paper by American impressionist artist Sharon Galigan, b.1939. It is hand signed at the lower left corner by the artist. The artwork size is 17.5 x 13.75 inches, framed size is 25.5 x 22.5 inches. Custom framed in a wooden light brown and grey frame, with beige matting and light brown filet. It is in excellent condition. About the artist: Sharon Galligan (American, b. 1939) is an artist painting in watercolor, oil, acrylic, monoprint and mixed media. She was an art major in both high school and college: San Jose State University, West Valley College, and Evergreen College. She has also studied with nationally noted artists and teachers, including Ted Goeschner, Frank Webb, Charles Movali, Howard Rees, Tom Lynch, Dale Laitinen, Marilyn Simandle...
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American Impressionist 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Balinese Women - Original Drawing - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Balinese women is an original contemporary artwork realized in the second half of 20th century. A mixed colored tempera on paper. Hand signed on the lower right margin: "IMD Gronding Peneszanana Ubud...
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Modern 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Tempera

Early 20th Century French Gouache on Paper, The Frog and The Fisherman
Located in Cotignac, FR
Early 20th Century French gouache and watercolour on paper of a fisherman by Louis Henri Magnat, The painting is signed bottom right and presented in a carved and gilt wood frame und...
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20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Gouache

Male Nudes - Original Drawing on Paper by D. Ginsbourg - 1921
Located in Roma, IT
Male Nudes is an original modern artwork realized in 1921 by the French artist Daniel Ginsbourg. Original sanguine drawing on paper. The sheet is gluew on a blue dark sheet. Hand-s...
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20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Oil Pastel

Nude Woman - Watercolor by French Master - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Nude Woman is an original drawing in watercolor on paper, realized by an Anonymous artist of the XX century. The state of preservation of the artwork is good with the signs of the t...
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20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Profile Portrait of Sitting Woman, Charcoal and White Gouache, 1916
Located in Stockholm, SE
A finely tuned oval drawing by the Finnish artist Ester Helenius depicting a young woman in profile seated on a chair. The room is suggested only by a diffuse background. Signed and ...
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Jugendstil 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Charcoal, Gouache

"The Red Silo" Winold Reiss, Modernist Landscape, Vibrant American Red Barn
Located in New York, NY
Winold Reiss The Red Silo Signed lower left Watercolor on paper 20 x 29 inches Winold Reiss (1886-1953) was an artist and designer who emigrated to the United States from Germany i...
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Modern 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Watercolor

A Fine Mid-Century Modern Abstract Figure Study Drawing, Male Model, Young Man
Located in Chicago, IL
A Fine, Mid-Century Modern, Abstracted Figure Study Drawing of a Seated Male Model, Young Man by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). An exceptionally well execute...
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American Modern 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Charcoal

Landscape with Man and Goats
Located in London, GB
'Landscape with Man and Goats', gouache on paper, by Raymond Guerrier (circa 1960s). After the artist moved from Paris to the South of France, he started painting landscapes illumina...
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Modern 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Gouache

Watercolor on paper, impressionist, colorful, green, blue - Blade Vibration 247
Located in New York, NY
Linda Stein, Blade Vibration 247 - Watercolor on paper, impressionist, colorful, green, blue In the 1990s Linda Stein began to work on a series called Blades, sculptural works that ...
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Feminist 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Watercolor

HORSE AND RIDER - Ink drawing signed Marino
Located in Napoli, IT
Indian ink drawing on paper inspired by the works of Marino Marini, embellished with a beautiful frame, mis. est. cm. h.37x32x2.
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Modern 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, India Ink

French Gouache Painting of Native American Antelope Hunt in Utah
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: French Gouache Painting of Native American Antelope Hunt in Utah by Emile GALLOIS (1882-1965, French) Signed: Yes Medium: Original gouache painting on thick unframed paper, Si...
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American Modern 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Gouache

Soldiers Playing Cards
Located in London, GB
'Soldiers Playing Cards', watercolour and gouache on art paper, by Yves Brayer (1939). Such an atmospheric image, this stunning depiction by celebrated F...
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20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Watercolor, Gouache

At the Café - Original Ink Drawing by Florisa Cordova - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
"At the Café" is an original ink drawing realized by Florisa Cordova. In excellent conditions: As good as new. Hand-signed on the right side. Florisa Cordova was born in 1922 and ...
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Modern 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink

Portrait of a Young Woman in Hat, 1905
Located in Stockholm, SE
This early portrait by Almar Bech showcases the artist’s mastery of charcoal and gouache on paper. The artist uses charcoal to establish strong outlines and soft shading, lending the...
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20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Mixed Media

Figure - Pencil by Auguste Jean Baptiste Roubille - 1925
Located in Roma, IT
Figure is a graceful sketch in pencil realized by the French painter, illustrator, designer, and cartoonist Auguste Jean Baptiste Roubille. The artwork i...
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Modern 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Pencil

A Fine 1930s, Modern Academic Figure Study; Composite- Standing Male Nude Model
Located in Chicago, IL
A Fine 1930s, Modern Academic Figure Study Drawing of a Standing Male Nude Model by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). An exceptionally well executed, early 1930...
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American Modern 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Charcoal

Sunlit Red Roof Charming Villa Retreat Mid Century French Watercolour
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Mid Century French Landscape by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) Medium: Watercolour on artists paper Size: 7 height) x 9 (width) Stamped Verso Condition: Good Provenance: All the pa...
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Post-Impressionist 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Jean Marais, Cocteau s Muse, Master of Stage Design: Curtain for Sleeping Beauty
Located in Norwich, GB
Jean Marais (1913–1998) is immortalised as the face of French cinema's golden age—the hero of Beauty and the Beast, the swashbuckler of Le Bossu, and the muse of Jean Cocteau. Yet, t...
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French School 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Gouache

Planting (Spring Plowing) - Watercolor Landscape Painting with Figures, c. 1939
Located in Palm Desert, CA
"Planting (Spring Plowing)", a vibrant watercolor and graphite on paper by Thomas Hart Benton, circa 1939-40, embodies the artist's signature Regionalist style. The work depicts a ru...
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American Impressionist 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Watercolor, Graphite

A Fine 1930s, Art Deco Modern Academic Figure Study Drawing, Standing Male Model
Located in Chicago, IL
A Fine 1930s, Art Deco Modern Academic Figure Study Drawing of a Standing Male Nude Model by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). An exceptionally well executed ea...
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American Modern 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Charcoal

Mid Century French Ink Sketches of Women in Various Poses
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Mid Century French Ink Sketches of Women in Various Poses Artist: Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) Medium: Ink and Paper Size: 9 (height) x 12.5 (width) Stamped: Verso C...
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Post-Impressionist 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink

Mid Century French Expressive Ink Illustration of a Man Standing
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Mid Century French Expressive Ink Illustration of a Man Standing Artist: Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) Medium: Ink and Paper on paper Size: 7 (height) x 5.25 (width) S...
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Post-Impressionist 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink

Early 20th Century Painting of Josephine Baker by Master Illustrator Paul Colin
Located in Beachwood, OH
Paul Colin (French, 1892-1985) Josephine Baker, 1925 Watercolor on paper Signed and dated lower right 14 x 10 inches 27.25 x 23 inches, framed Paul Colin (27 June 1892 – 18 June 198...
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20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

"Villager on Crutches" Figurative Pastel Painting 20" x 10" in by Inji Efflatoun
By Inji Efflatoun
Located in Culver City, CA
"Villager on Crutches" Figurative Pastel Painting 20" x 10" in by Inji Efflatoun Signed by the artist Not dated Inji Eflatoun pursued free studies in art. Since 1942, she has part...
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Post-War 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Oil Pastel, Archival Paper

Visage
Located in CANNES, FR
PACO RABANNE (1934 - 2023 ) French Famous Fashion " double profil " Unic work on paper Felt ting pen and graphite on paper Signed Circa 1990...
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Art Deco 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Archival Paper

Chef Basting Chicken with Madeline Watching
Located in Miami, FL
This large Bemelans features a small image of Madeline in the smoke behind the chef's face. It was most likely preliminary work for an illustration with Madeline and the Chef that a...
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American Modern 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Watercolor, Gouache, Pencil

A Fine 1930s, Modern Academic Figure Study Drawing, Seated Male Model (Back)
Located in Chicago, IL
A Fine 1930s Modern Academic Figure Study Drawing, Seated Male Nude Model (Back) by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). An exceptionally well executed early 1930s...
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American Modern 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Charcoal

Boats - Original Pencil on Paper - 1947
Located in Roma, IT
Paris is an original drawing in pencil on paper realized by an anonymous artist of the XX century. The State of preservation is very good. Sheet dime...
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20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Pencil

Humorous Gentleman s Magazine cartoon Oil Wells
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Cartoon sketch, ca. 1955. Pencil on paper, sheet measures 8.5 x 11 inches. Unsigned with editor's notations. From a group of sketches meant to be preliminary drafts for editor appro...
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20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Pencil

The Scrivener - Drawing by Gabriele Galantara - 1909
Located in Roma, IT
The scrivener is a modern artwork realized by Gabriele Galantara (1865-1937) in 1909. Watercolor, ink, tempera and pencil on paper. Hand signed on the left margin. Good conditions ...
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Modern 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Ink, Watercolor, Pencil, Tempera

Untitled (Young woman seen from the back)
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Untitled (Young woman seen from the back) Sanguine crayon, charcola and watercolor on paper, c. 1910 Signed with the estate stamp, Lugt 5169 lower left corner Provenance: Estate of ...
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Impressionist 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal

Flats Near Pueblo Isleta, New Mexico, 20th Century Western Landscape
Located in Beachwood, OH
Frank Nelson Wilcox (American, 1887–1964) Flats Near Isleta, c. 1937 Watercolor on paper Signed lower right, titled verso 14.5 x 20 inches 18.5 x 24 inches framed Frank Nelson Wil...
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American Modern 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

The Journals of Susanna Moodie 57/100 - original, illustrated book of poems
Located in Bloomfield, ON
A rare and original illustrated boxed folio of The Journals of Susanna Moodie, arguably Margaret Atwood’s finest work of poetry. In it, she adopts the ...
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Modern 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Archival Paper

Red Cliffs Hogan, Arizona, Early 20th Century Western Mountainous Landscape
Located in Beachwood, OH
Frank Nelson Wilcox (American, 1887–1964) Red Cliffs and Hogan, Arizona, 1937 Watercolor on paper Signed and dated lower right 14.5 x 19 inches 18.5 x 24 inches framed Frank Nelso...
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American Modern 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Watercolor

Untitled, Nude drawing on paper
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Untitled, 1984 by Enrique Grau Graphite on paper Signed in the lower right corner. Great condition. Provenance: Private collection. Image size: 12 in H x ...
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Modern 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Archival Paper, Graphite

Female Torso, Nude
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Nude Female Torso Charcoal on paper, c. 1920 Stamped and initialed in pencil "Asa Cheffetz/A.D.C" Estate signature by wife, A.D.C. Exhibited: Museum of F...
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American Realist 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Charcoal

A Fine 1930s, Modern Academic Pastel Figure Study of a Standing Male Nude (Back)
Located in Chicago, IL
A Fine 1930s, Modern Academic Pastel Figure Study of a Standing Male Nude Model (Back) by Notable Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). An exceptionally well executed, earl...
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American Modern 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Pastel

Vintage Paris Fashion Drawing - Knit Overcoat, c. 1980
Located in Houston, TX
Charming ink and pencil fashion sketch of a long pink overcoat with clasp by Paris fashion house Création Corine Marie, circa 1980. Includes original fabric swatch and designer's sta...
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Contemporary 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Fabric, Ink, Pencil

Vintage Male Erotica 1951 Figure Study Drawing by Chicago Artist Harold Haydon
Located in Chicago, IL
A Very Finely Drawn Mid-Century Modern Figure Study of a Standing Young Male Nude Model by Notable Chicago Modern Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). A well executed studio figu...
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American Modern 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Graphite, Paper

Female Nude from the Back, around 1900 / - The contour of the Art Nouveau -
By Ludwig von Hofmann
Located in Berlin, DE
Ludwig von Hofmann (1861 Darmstadt - 1945 Pillnitz), Female nude from the back, around 1900. Red chalk drawing on watermarked drawing paper, 36 cm x 44 cm (sheet size). Artist's liga...
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Art Nouveau 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper

1920 s Historical Fashion Illustration of Lady in 17th Century Dress
Located in Soquel, CA
Finely detailed historical figurative fashion illustration painted in watercolor in 1921, of a lady in 17th century dress; complete with a full blac...
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Realist 20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Watercolor

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