Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
OLD MASTERS
Encompassing centuries of change in Europe between 1300 and 1800, from booms of prosperity to bloody revolutions, Old Masters describes a wide range of artists. The informal term was derived from the title of an artist who trained in a guild long enough to become a master, such as Leonardo da Vinci, who studied in a Florence painters’ guild. However, Old Masters paintings, prints and other art is now used to refer to work made by any artist with a high level of skill in painting, drawing, sculpture or printmaking who worked during this era.
The 15th century’s expansive trade and commerce spread culture across borders. A vibrant period of art emerged, bolstered by studies of anatomy and nature that influenced a new visual realism. From Raphael and Michelangelo in the Renaissance to Rembrandt van Rijn and Johannes Vermeer in the Dutch Golden Age, artists expressed emotion, naturalism, color and light in new ways. El Greco and Paolo Veronese were leaders in the dramatic style of Mannerism, while Caravaggio and Peter Paul Rubens demonstrated the movement and meticulous detail of Baroque art.
Historically, most attention was concentrated on male artists, but recent research and exhibitions have elevated the impactful work of women such as Rachel Ruysch and Artemisia Gentileschi. In late-18th-century France, female artists like Adélaïde Labille-Guiard and Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun were prominent names. Nevertheless, access to the academies and guilds was highly restricted for women, and even those able to establish practices were expected to adhere to portraits and still lifes rather than the grand history paintings being created by men.
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Style: Old Masters
Opera dei Pupi
Located in Roma, IT
Watercolour on ivory colored paper stuck onwhite cardboard sheet, 1820 c.a. Representing people attending the typical Sicilian"Operadei Pupi". Excellent conditionsexcept a little sta...
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1820s Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Watercolor
Marinajo del Molo- Watercolor by M. De Vito - 1820 ca.
Located in Roma, IT
Watercolour on paper, 1820 c.a.
Hand-titled "Marinajo del Molo" (Sailor of the pier), hand-signed on lower-left margin. Very good conditions. Including an ivory colored cardboard p...
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1820s Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Watercolor
Madonna della Scodella
Located in Roma, IT
Madonna della Scodella is an original drawing (black pencil, pen and ink on laid paper) by an exponent of the Italian school of the eighteenth century.
In excellent conditions: almo...
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19th Century Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Ink
Galesso di Resina Casale - Gouache by Michela De Vito - 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Galesso di Resina Casale is an original gouache drawing on paper realized by Michela De Vito, Naples.
Titled, on the bottom center. The work is glued on a brownish paper.
Good cond...
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19th Century Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Gouache
Galesso di Resina Casale - Gouache - by Michela De Vito - 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Galesso di Resina casale is an original gouache drawing on paper realized by Michela De Vito, Naples.
Hand-signed and titled, on the bottom center.
Good conditions.
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19th Century Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Gouache
Speech - Original China Ink Drawing by Jan Pieter Verdussen - Mid 1747
Located in Roma, IT
Speech is an original and unique drawing in ink on paper realized by Jan Peter Verdussen, with sketches on the rear.
The State of preservation is very good with the traces of time.
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1740s Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Paper, Ink
Woman in Costume - Ink and Watercolor by M. De Vito - Early 1800
Located in Roma, IT
Woman In Costume is an original watercolor on ivory-colored paper, realized by Michela De Vito in the first half of XIX century.
Good conditions exc...
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Early 18th Century Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Ink, Watercolor
Female figure with Child and Dog - Charcoal Drawing
Located in Roma, IT
Female figure with child and dog is a sublime original drawing (red chalk drawing on laid paper) by an exponent of the French School of the XVIII century...
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18th Century Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Charcoal
Mythological Subject - Charcoal and Ink Drawing
Located in Roma, IT
Mythological subject is a precious original drawing (black chalk, brush, and watercolor ink on ivory colored paper). Unsigned.
Inscription: "Disegnato dal P. e Scotti ricavato da que...
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19th Century Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Charcoal
Flora Study - Drawing by J. P. Verdussen - End of 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Watercolour. Hand-Numbered "312" lower-right on margin. In very good condition except a little stain on the high left corner. Wonderful Watercolour drawing by Jan Peeter Verdussen, s...
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Early 18th Century Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Paper
Louis-Félix de La Rue (1730-1777) The Baptism of Carloman, drawing
Located in Paris, FR
Louis-Félix de La Rue (1730-1777)
The Baptism of Carloman
Pen and back ink on paper
13.3 x 16 cm
Inscribed in the lower border "Le Pape baptise Carloman, fils ainé de Charlemagne" ...
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1770s Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
17th Century French sanguine drawing of maiden
s harvesting flowers
By (Circle of) Nicolas Poussin
Located in Petworth, West Sussex
Circle of Nicolas Poussin (French, 1594-1665)
Maiden’s harvesting flowers
Sanguine on paper
8. ¾ in. (22 cm.) tondo
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17th Century Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Paper
Man on Horseback Abducting a Woman
Located in Paris, Île-de-France
Jean-Robert ANGO (Active 1759 – 1773)
Man on Horseback Abducting a Woman
Red chalk and white chalk
26.1 x 25.9 cm
Provenance
Libert-Castor sale, November 19, 1993 (lot no. 23, ill...
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1760s Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Chalk
Louis-Félix de La Rue (1730-1777) A Mythological scene, drawing
Located in Paris, FR
Louis-Félix de La Rue (1730-1777)
A Mythological scene
Pen and black ink on paper
Bears an old inscription with the name of the artist on the lower left bo...
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1770s Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Ink
Antique French Old Master Sanguine Chalk Drawing Mother
Child portrait
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
"Mother & Child"
French School, 19th century
sanguine chalk drawing on paper, unframed
painting: 23.25 x 17.75 inches
Condition report:
The painting i...
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19th Century Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Chalk
$657 Sale Price
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Roman Charity (Cimon and Pero)
Located in Paris, Île-de-France
Michel CORNEILLE the Younger (Paris, 1642 – 1708)
Roman Charity (Cimon and Pero)
Black chalk with white highlights on beige paper
Height: 28 cm – Width: 20 cm
Unsigned
France, cir...
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Late 17th Century Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Paper, Chalk, Charcoal
François Boitard (1670-1715) Abraham and the Three Angels, original drawing
Located in Paris, FR
François Boitard (1670-1715)
Abraham and the Three Angels,
Signed lower left "F Boitard (...) fecit (...)"
28 x 44 cm
Pen and ink on yellow prepared paper...
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Early 1700s Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
France 18th Century, The Surprised Lovers, original drawing
Located in Paris, FR
France circa 1770
Two lovers surprised in bed
Black chalk on paper
13 x 17 cm
Modern frame : 34 x 38 cm
This drawing had been attributed to Gabriel de Saint Aubin (1724-1780). It's...
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1760s Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Chalk
Raphael’s Skull
Located in New York, NY
Provenance:
Ettore Calzone Collection, Rome, by 1912.
Exhibited:
“Raffaello: L’Accademia di San Luca e il mito dell’Urbinate,” Accademia Nazionale di San Luca, Rome, 21 October 2020...
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19th Century Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil, Paper
Planimetry of the Vatican - China Ink After G.L. Bernini - Mid-17th
Located in Roma, IT
Planimetry of the Vatican After G.L. Bernini is an original China Ink realized by an unknown artist in mid-17th century.
Good condition except for some spoiled yellowed paper on mar...
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Mid-17th Century Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Ink
Virgin on a Winged Cart - Ink and Watercolor - 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Virgin on a Winged Cart is a brown-ink drawing with watercolor interventions on paper made by an anonymous artist of the Neoclassical school (Second half of 18th century).
From the ...
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18th Century Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Ink, Watercolor
A rare neoclassical drawing by Jean-Pierre Péquignot, Girodet
s friend
Located in PARIS, FR
This neoclassical frieze, executed with great meticulousness in pen and ink, is a moving and rare testimony to the work of Jean-Pierre Péquignot, an extremely talented and particular...
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1790s Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink, Felt Pen
Studies of a kneeling female figure, an arm, a hand, and a head in profile
Located in Paris, Île-de-France
Studio of Carlo Maratti (or Maratta)
Camerano 1625 – Rome 1713
Studies of a kneeling female figure, an arm, a hand, and a head in profile
Red chalk on paper
43.4 x 26.6 cm
Unsigne...
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Late 17th Century Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Chalk
Porters - Gouache by Michela De Vito - 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Porters is an original gouache drawing on paper realized by Michela De Vito, Naples.
Titled on the lower center.
Good conditions, applied on paper, with a cutting at the top right....
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19th Century Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Gouache
Costume of Cajazzo - Gouache by Michela De Vito - 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Costume of Cajazzo is an original gouache drawing on paper realized by Michela De Vito, Naples.
Hand-signed, on the bottom right.
Titled on the lower center.
Good conditions, exce...
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19th Century Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Gouache
Soft Drink Seller - Gouache - by Michela De Vito - 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Soft Drink Seller is an original gouache drawing on paper realized by Michela De Vito, Naples.
Titled on the bottom center. The work is glued on a cardboar...
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19th Century Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Gouache
The Torture of Saint Concordia
By Domenico Piola the Elder
Located in Paris, Île-de-France
Circle of Domenico Piola (Genoa 1627 – 1703)
The Torture of Saint Concordia
Black chalk, brown ink and brown wash on two sheets of paper,
40.5 x 42 cm
Unsigned
Provenance:
Estate...
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17th Century Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
Interior of a House - Ink and Watercolor Drawing
Located in Roma, IT
Interior of a house is a fine original drawing (China ink and watercolor on paper). Unsigned. This artwork could be attributed to Thomas Stothard.
In ...
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Early 19th Century Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Watercolor
Costume di Zaccanopoli - Watercolor by M. De Vito - 1820 ca.
Located in Roma, IT
Wonderful watercolor on ivory-colored paper called Costume di Zaccanopoli made by Michela De Vito in 1820 ca.
Hand-titled Costume di Zaccanopoli with autograph notes in black ink "P...
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1820s Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Watercolor
Costume di Castellone - Watercolor by M. De Vito - 1820 ca.
Located in Roma, IT
Costume di Castellone is an original watercolour on ivory-colored paper made by the old master Michela De Vito in 1820 ca.
Hand-titled "Costume di Castellone", with an autograph ca...
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1820s Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Watercolor
Costume di Cajazzo - Watercolor by M. De Vito - 1820 ca.
Located in Roma, IT
Watercolour on ivory colored paper, 1820 c.a.. Hand-titled "Costume di Cajazzo", with autograph caption black ink "Provincia Terra di Lavoro nel Regno di Napoli" on lower margin at the center. Representing a woman with baby...
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1820s Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Watercolor
Eremita Camandolese - Watercolor by M. De Vito - 1820 ca.
Located in Roma, IT
Eremita Camandolese is the title of a beautiful watercolour on ivory-colored paper by the old master Michela De Vito in 1820 ca.
Hand-titled "Eremita Camandolese", in black ink on t...
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1820s Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Watercolor
Costume di Ciociara - Watercolor by M. De Vito - 1820 ca.
Located in Roma, IT
Watercolour on ivory colored paper, 1820 c.a. Hand-signed on lower-right. Hand-titled "Costume di Ciociara", with autograph caption black ink "Provincia di Basilicata nel Regno di Na...
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1820s Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Watercolor
Zampognari che fanno la Novena di Natale - Watercolor by M. De Vito - 1820 ca.
Located in Roma, IT
Watercolour on paper, 1820 c.a.
Hand-titled "Zampognari che fanno la Novena di Natale" (Bagpipers Playing During Christmas Time), hand-signed on lower-right margin. Very good condi...
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1820s Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Watercolor
Ballo de
Zampognari - Watercolor by M. De Vito - 1820 ca.
Located in Roma, IT
Watercolour on paper, 1820 c.a.
Hand-titled "Ballo de' Zampognari" (Dance of Pipers), hand-signed on lower-left margin. Very good conditions except for some ripples on the lower ma...
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1820s Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Watercolor
Costume di Villa Pianezza - Watercolor by M. De Vito - 1820 ca.
Located in Roma, IT
Watercolour on ivory colored paper, 1820 c.a.
Hand-titled "Costume di Villa pianezza" with a caption "Provincia dell'Aquila nel Regno di Napoli" in black ink on lower margin at the ...
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1820s Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Watercolor
Costume di Craco - Watercolor by M. De Vito - 1820 ca.
Located in Roma, IT
Watercolor on ivory colored paper, 1820 c.a.
Hand-titled "Costume di Craco" with a caption "Provincia di Basilicata nel Regno di Napoli" in black ink on lower margin at the center. ...
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1820s Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Watercolor
Female Nudes - Charcoal, Ink and Watercolor Drawing
Located in Roma, IT
Female Nudes is a fine original drawing (China ink and watercolor on paper). Unsigned. This artwork could be attributed to Thomas Stothard.
Although th...
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Mid-19th Century Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Charcoal, Ink, Watercolor
Allegoric scene with the Tiber
Located in Roma, IT
Allegoric scene with the Tiber river is a fine original drawing (black chalk on laid and watermarked paper at the center) by an exponent of the Neoclassical school of the nineteenth ...
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20th Century Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Ink
Virgin and Child with Saint John the Baptist and Saint Jerome
Located in Paris, Île-de-France
Felice Pinariccio, known as Le Lasagna (active in Bologna during the 1560s-1570s)
Virgin and Child with Saint John the Baptist and Saint Jerome
Pen and brown ink, brown wash heighte...
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16th Century Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
The Martyrdom of Saint Bartholomew, a preparatory drawing by Alessandro Casolani
Located in PARIS, FR
This powerful pen and brown ink wash drawing is a study for an altarpiece depicting The Martyrdom of Saint Bartholomew. Signed and dated 1604, it was painted at the end of his life b...
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Early 1600s Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Ink, Pen
Soldier begging for Mercy a preparatory study by Jean-Marc Nattier (1685 - 1766)
Located in PARIS, FR
This rare drawing by Nattier is part of a set of preparatory studies executed in 1717 for one of the painter's first commissions, the painting commissioned by Tsar Peter I of Russia ...
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1710s Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Chalk
Frieze of antique figures, a drawing by the sculptor Antoine-Denis Chaudet
Located in PARIS, FR
Faithful to the neo-classical taste, sculptor Antoine-Denis Chaudet presents us with a frieze of antique figures executed in gray wash over pencil strokes, which is likely inspired b...
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Early 1800s Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Paper, Ink, Pencil
Study for « The Chinese Masquerade » by Jean-Baptiste Pierre (1714 - 1789)
By Jean-Baptiste Pierre
Located in PARIS, FR
Arriving in Rome in June 1735 as a resident at the Royal Academy, Pierre was unable to attend the Winter Carnival festivities of 1735, which he nevertheless immortalised in an engrav...
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1730s Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Graphite
Old Masters figurative drawings and watercolors for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a wide variety of authentic Old Masters figurative drawings and watercolors available for sale on 1stDibs. Works in this style were very popular during the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artists have continued to produce works inspired by this movement. If you’re looking to add figurative drawings and watercolors created in this style to introduce contrast in an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include elements of orange and other colors. Many Pop art paintings were created by popular artists on 1stDibs, including Michela De Vito, Jan Pieter Verdussen, Jan Peeter Verdussen, and Augustin de Saint-Aubin. Frequently made by artists working with Paint, and Watercolor and other materials, all of these pieces for sale are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Not every interior allows for large Old Masters figurative drawings and watercolors, so small editions measuring 1.89 inches across are also available. Prices for figurative drawings and watercolors made by famous or emerging artists can differ depending on medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $121 and tops out at $50,000, while the average work sells for $1,001.
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