Portrait Drawings and Watercolors

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Rabbi in the synagogue at prayer wearing tallit and tefillin. Hugó Scheiber (born 29 September 1873 in Budapest – died there 7 March 1950) was a Hungarian modernist painter. Hugo Scheiber was brought from Budapest to Vienna at the age of eight where his father worked as a sign painter for the Prater Theater. At fifteen, he returned with his family to Budapest and began working during the day to help support them and attending painting classes at the School of Design in the evening, where Henrik Papp was one of his teachers. He completed his studies in 1900. His work was at first in a post-Impressionistic style but from 1910 onward showed his increasing interest in German Expressionism and Futurism. This made it of little interest to the conservative Hungarian art establishment. However, in 1915 he met the great Italian avant-gardist Filippo Tommaso Marinetti and the two painters became close friends. Marinetti invited him to join the Futurist Movement. The uniquely modernist style that he developed was, however, closer to German Expressionism than to Futurism and eventually drifted toward an international art deco manner similar to Erté's. In 1919, he and his friend Béla Kádar held an exhibition at the Hevesy Salon in Vienna. It was a great success and at last caused the Budapest Art Museum to acquire some of Scheiber's drawings. Encouraged, Scheiber came back to live in Vienna in 1920. A turning point in Scheiber's career came a year later, when Herwarth Walden, founder of Germany's leading avant-garde periodical, Der Sturm, and of the Sturm Gallery in Berlin, became interested in Scheiber's work. Scheiber moved to Berlin in 1922, and his paintings soon appeared regularly in Walden's magazine and elsewhere. Exhibitions of his work followed in London, Rome, La Paz, and New York. Scheiber's move to Germany coincided with a significant exodus of Hungarian artists to Berlin, including Laszlo Moholy-Nagy and Sandor Bortnyik. There had been a major split in ideology among the Hungarian avant-garde. The Constructivist and leader of the Hungarian avantgarde, Lajos Kassák (painted by Hugó Scheiber in 1930) believed that art should relate to all the needs of contemporary humankind. Thus he refused to compromise the purity of his style to reflect the demands of either the ruling class or socialists and communists. The other camp believed that an artist should be a figurehead for social and political change. The fall out and factions that resulted from this politicisation resulted in most of the Hungarian avant gardists leaving Vienna for Berlin. Hungarian émigrés made up one of the largest minority groups in the German capital and the influx of their painters had a significant effect on Hungarian and international art. Another turning point of Scheiber's career came in 1926, with the New York exhibition of the Société Anonyme, organized by Katherine Dreier. Scheiber and other important avant garde artists from more than twenty-three countries were represented. In 1933, Scheiber was invited by Marinetti to participate in the great meeting of the Futurists held in Rome in late April 1933, Mostra Nazionale d’Arte Futurista where he was received with great enthusiasm. Gradually, the Hungarian artists began to return home, particularly with the rise of Nazism in Germany. Kádar went back from Berlin in about 1932 and Scheiber followed in 1934. He was then at the peak of his powers and had a special flair in depicting café and cabaret life in vivid colors, sturdily abstracted forms and spontaneous brush strokes. Scheiber depicted cosmopolitan modern life using stylized shapes and expressive colors. His preferred subjects were cabaret and street scenes, jazz musicians, flappers, and a series of self-portraits (usually with a cigar). his principal media being gouache and oil. He was a member of the prestigious New Society of Artists (KUT—Képzőművészek Új Társasága)and seems to have weathered Hungary's post–World War II transition to state-communism without difficulty. He continued to be well regarded, eventually even receiving the posthumous honor of having one of his images used for a Russian Soviet postage stamp (see image above). Hugó Scheiber died in Budapest in 1950. Paintings by Hugó Scheiber form part of permanent museum collections in Budapest (Hungarian National Museum), Pecs (Jannus Pannonius Museum), Vienna, New York, Bern and elsewhere. His work has also been shown in many important exhibitions, including: "The Nell Walden Collection," Kunsthaus Zürich (1945) "Collection of the Société Anonyme," Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, Connecticut (1950) "Hugó Scheiber: A Commemorative Exhibition," Hungarian National Museum, Budapest (1964) "Ungarische Avantgarde," Galleria del Levante, Munich (1971) "Paris-Berlin 1900-1930," Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris (1978) "L’Art en Hongrie, 1905-1920," Musée d’Art et l’Industrie, Saint-Etienne (1980) "Ungarische Avantgarde in der Weimarer Republik," Marburg (1986) "Modernizmus," Eresz & Maklary Gallery, Budapest (2006) "Hugó Scheiber & Béla Kádár," Galerie le Minotaure, Paris and Tel Aviv (2007) Hugó Scheiber's paintings continue to be regularly sold at Sotheby's, Christie's, Gillen's Arts (London), Papillon Gallery (Los Angeles) and other auction houses. He was included in the exhibition The Art Of Modern Hungary 1931 and other exhibitions along with Vilmos Novak Aba, Count Julius Batthyany, Pal Bor, Bela Buky, Denes Csanky, Istvan Csok, Bela Czobel, Peter Di Gabor, Bela Ivanyi Grunwald, Baron Ferenc Hatvany, Lipot Herman, Odon Marffy, C. Pal Molnar...

Biagio Civale, Italian/American (1936 - ) - South American Family, Year: circa 1975, Medium: Oil on Paper, signed u.r., Size: 28 x 19 in. (71.12 x 48.26 cm), Frame Size: 35 x 26 ...

A charming 19th-century watercolour portraying a graceful young woman gathering wheat. Rendered with delicate brushstrokes and a warm, earthy palette, the piece evokes a gentle sense...

A young boy looks back over his shoulder with a contented expression in this characterful pastel portrait. He has a feather in his hat, carries a stick over his shoulder, and his clo...

A delicate portrait of a well-dressed young lady. She wears an elegant off-the-shoulder ball gown with a fresh flower in her hair. The artist has captured her striking face and demur...

Finely detailed ink and wash putti head studies by Joseph Dorffmeister (1764-1806). Signed to the right-hand side. Well presented in a vintage wooden frame with a gold slip. On laid....

Signed and dated to the lower right. Presented in a gilt frame. On paper. Image size: 52 x 35cm.

An accomplished portrait of a young woman sitting in quiet contemplation, her thoughtful gaze directed away from the viewer. Signed and dated to the lower right. Well presented in a ...

An accomplished watercolour portrait of a gentleman, skilfully rendered with fine brushwork. Signed and dated to the lower right. Well presented in a slim wooden frame. On paper.

A delicate study by illustrator Nicholas Solovioff (1927-1994), depicting a young woman named Cecil. The artist's masterful handling of light and tone imbues the scene with a wonderf...

An unusual pastel portrait of a monk grinning as he holds a fish. The fish often represents Christ in religious art. Well presented in a wooden frame. Unsigned. On paper. Image size:...

A pastel portrait of a woman in a white dress and lace bonnet. A German inscription to the reverse identifies the sitter as Mrs Hauptmann (nee Schmidt) from Putlitz, Germany. Well pr...

A fine early 19th century portrait depicting Mrs Harriet Kemble, née Brooke, wife of Charles Adams Kemble. Their only son, Charles Kemble was rector of Bath. Signed and dated to the ...

A striking pen and watercolour work by Canadian artist Grant Kenneth MacDonald (1909-1987) depicting four sisters in a distinctive elongated style reminiscent of Modigliani. Signed a...

This beautifully executed interior study depicts a young child seated at a chalkboard, absorbed in creativity as he draws animals from a picture book. Wasse skilfully captures the yo...

A sensitive charcoal study of a contemplative lady by the artist Christian Julia (1921-1991). Signed to the lower left. Well presented in a slim wooden frame. On paper. Image size: 5...

Pencil on cream wove paper, 9 1/4 x 7 7/8 inches (235 x 200 mm). Overall toning with multiple spots of white discoloration throughout, and a spray of foxing across the image area on ...

This woman in a red dress in the garden full of roses featured on the painting lost herself in the tender memories of a carefree childhood. She recalls the days when she was a littl...

'Modern Dancers', pastel, ink and gouache on fine art paper by French artist, singer and sculptor, Mick Micheyl (1964). Two elegant young men are depicted in a graceful dancing pose, arms outstretched, their lithe bodies so agile and limber. Perhaps one of the dancers was her friend, Philippe, to whom the painting is dedicated on the bottom. The dedication says: 'For you Philippe, all my friendship'. Signed: 'Mick Micheyl'. The work has been newly framed and glazed after having been acquired in the S. of France. It is in good vintage condition commensurate with age showing minor blemishing on the paper. Upon request a video of the piece can be provided. Dimensions with Frame: H 75 cm / 29.5" W 61 cm / 24" Dimensions without Frame: H 56 cm / 22" W 42 cm / 16.5" About the Artist: Mick Micheyl (1922 - 2019) was born in Lyon and had a busy and rewarding artistic career as a singer, producer, reviewer, metal sculptor, artist. After having received training at the School of Fine Arts in Lyon she became a painter and decorator in the theatre but then commenced a career in the musical activities of a theatrical troupe. She won the ABC competition in Paris in 1949 with a song, Le Marchand de Poésie, which she composed herself. She then performed in many cabarets: L'Échelle de Jacob, Harlequin and Liberty's. In the 1950s she was one of the most important French cabaret singers of that period. One of her titles, 'Un Gamin de Paris', became one of the French standards and also performed by Yves Montand and Robert Clary...

"Studies" is an original drawing in tempera on paper, realized by an Anonymous French Artist of the XX Century . The state of preservation of the artwork is very good. Sheet dimens...

Signed bottom left by H. Reisner. Charcoal with white heightening on grayish brown wove paper, 22 3/8 x 15 1/2 inches, the full sheet. Signed in black crayon in the lower left margin...

Wonderful Early Victorian English watercolor of a little girl. The piece is full of quality and precise brushwork giving the painting a great feeling. I think the frame is later poss...

This is a hand drawn original artwork on heavyweight paper by internet sensation mad charcoal He is represented by Krause Gallery NYC Ships rolled in a ...

Woman is an original Drawing on paper realized by painter Pierre Georges Jeanniot (1848-1934). Drawing in carbon Pencil. Hand-signed on the lower. Good conditions except for being...

Benjamin II Vautier (1895–1974) was a Swiss-born artist, known for his contributions to both painting and graphic art. He was born into a family with artistic roots, as the son of Ot...

Anatomical studies is an original artwork realized by Luigi Galli in the late 19th Century. The artwork is composed by a set of pencil drawings...

Painted by Norha Beltran (Bolivian-American, 20th century). Accompanied by old label from Hourian Gallery, San Francisco and with comprehensive artist biography.

Benjamin II Vautier (1895–1974) was a Swiss-born artist, known for his contributions to both painting and graphic art. He was born into a family with artistic roots, as the son of Ot...

Pencil on cream laid paper, 5 1/2 x 4 5/8 inches (140 x 118 mm). In fair condition with a dog-eared left-top corner, age tone, and some staining in purple ink on the verso (does not...

'Portrait of Two Sisters', pencil on art paper, by French artist, Guillaume Dulac (circa 1920s). An artist known for his exquisite drawings - many are sketches for his larger oil pai...

1996: Angelo Peruzzi - Juventus Goalkeeper in the Net, Champion of the UEFA Champions League Technique: Charcoal on paper, signed and dated '96 Author: Marco Silombria (Savona, 19...

Pen and ink with wash on watermarked J Whatman 1814 paper, 11 x 8 1/4 (280 x 210 mm). Scattered minor edge losses at the left sheet edge, well outside of image area. Minor handling w...

Devie Elzafon (Israeli, born 1957) "Femme Fatale" 2020 Permanent marker, acrylic paint, and ink on paper The artist signed the bottom left of the artwork. “Femme Fatale” embodies ef...

'The Kids', pastel on paper (1967), by Raymond Dèbieve. Picasso's influence is undeniable in this artwork yet Dèbieve's own naive artistic style is on display ...

Graphite with white heightening on greenish beige wove paper, 17 1/4 x 12 1/2 (437 x 317 mm). Scattered edge wear, tears and losses around the perimeter of the drawing. Margins are wide and the image area is clean and intact. Scattered light soiling and toning, all consistent with age. A dramatic image by a highly skilled draftsman, this works is likely a life study of the Hellenistic sculptural masterpiece of the same title, which is housed in the Uffizi's collection of ancient statues...

'Mother with Child Under a Tree', pencil on art paper, by French artist, Guillaume Dulac (circa 1920s). An artist known for his exquisite drawings - many are sketches for his larger ...

'La Montera', gouache, watercolour and ink on art paper, by Pierre Ambrogiani (circa 1960s). The artist created many artworks with bullfighting as theme. In this case, a single torer...

In this charming scene a maid appears bashful as she is introduced by her mother to the shepherd’s son. Ink and wash on hand made, cool-toned cream laid paper, 6 3/4 x 8 7/8 inches...

Graphite on hand made, fibrous wove paper, finished with gray wash. Unevenly trimmed sheet edges, non-archival tape remnants at all four corners, recto, well outside of image area. Horseshoe-shaped area of light discoloration that extends significantly into the figure's face, beneath the lips, and up over the rear of the head, dog-eared right lower corner with associated light discoloration at crease. DeMin and Belluno inscribed in graphite, verso. A detailed study showing 'primo pensiero' for Giovanni DeMin's large scale fresco, Assumption of the Virgin...

John Heliker Self Portrait, 1991 Charcoal Pencil on Paper (with original Kraushaar Galleries label verso) Signed on the front bears the original KRAUSHAAR GALLERIES label on the verso on the frame Vintage metal frame included Self portrait done in charcoal pencil by distinguished American artist John Heliker. Hand signed on the front This work is framed - bears the label of the renowned KRAUSHAAR GALLERIES on the verso. Image size: 13 inches by 10 inches; Framed: 18 1/2 inches by 14 1/2 inches About John Heliker from The New York Times Obituary, 2000 (Roberta Smith) John Heliker, a painter and teacher who was a fixture of the New York art world for nearly seven decades, died on Tuesday at the Sonojee Estate, a health center in Bar Harbor, Me. He was 91 and had lived in New York during most of his career, spending summers on Cranberry Island...

Gustave Poetzsch (1870-1950) Baby Boy Original charcoals and pencil drawing Stamp of the Estate auction sale on the back On grey vellum 22 x 26 cm (c. 9 x 1...

Costume of Napoli is an original Ink and Watercolour drawing on ivory-colored stuck on paper, 1830 c.a. Signed. Image Dimensions: 24.5 x 15 cm. The original title is written at the...

The artwork on paper will be sent unframed to you. Untitled 001, Maciej Olekszy was born in 1982, Poland. Graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Poznan, Poland in 2007. Facult...

Girl is an original china ink drawing realized by Nino Cordio in 1964. Hand signed and dated on the lower right margin. Nino Cordio (Santa Ninfa,...

De Lappe, Pele (American, 1916-2007). PORTRAIT OF THE ACTRESS LAUREN BACALL. Pencil on paper, 1945. Signed "Pele" and dated "45" in pencil. 18 x 12 inches (sheet). In very good condi...

Work on paper Wooden frame with glass pane 35 x 36 x 2 cm

Antoniucci Volti (French, 1915-1989) Untitled, 1969 Red chalk on paper 11 x 14 3/4 in. Signed: Volti Sculptor, painter, and printmaker Antoniucci Volti was born in Albano, Italy, in 1915. His family lived in there until 1920 when the family moved to France to stay. Volti studied at the Ecole des Arts Decoratifs in Nice from 1928 to 1920. By 1932 the young artist had won a gold medal for two polychrome bas-reliefs before going to Paris, where he entered the studio of Jean Boucher at the Ecole Nationale des Beaux-Arts in Paris at the age of only fifteen. After serving in the Second World War, when he was interned as a prisoner of war in Bavaria, he returned in poor health to Paris, only to find his studio destroyed. From 1947 he showed work at various Paris Salons and, in 1954 and 1955 at the Brussels and Antwerp Biennales. In 1957 a retrospective of his work was organized at the Museum Rodin in Paris. He died in Paris in 1989 Works by Volti are in leading museums such as the Musee National d'Art Moderne, Paris. Antoniucci Volti is one of the most important Late Modern sculptors...

This black and white drawing titled "GAZE" is an original pencil and ink on paper drawing by Jasjyot Singh Hans measuring 7"h x 5"w unframed and 14"h x 11"w framed. Jasjyot Singh Ha...

Benjamin II Vautier (1895–1974) was a Swiss-born artist, known for his contributions to both painting and graphic art. He was born into a family with artistic roots, as the son of Ot...

Work on paper Brown wooden frame with glass pane 35.5 x 29.5 x 1.5 cm

Rene Genis (French 1922-2004) “Guy au portrait de madame Descazeaux” / Guy (Bardone) in the portrait of Madame Descazeaux. Ink on paper laid down on matt board. Unsigned. Image siz...

"Waiting" (2023) by Bunyod Suvonov is original handmade drawing made with charcoal and graphite on toned paper. This piece depicts a portrait of a woman with long flowing hair laying...

A Sensitive, Finely Rendered 1950s Mid-Century Modern Portrait of a Young Man By Noted Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). Artwork size: 12 x 9 1/2 inches. Artwork is un...

Movies, TV and magazines are constant source of inspiration. Fame, as fleckring and shallow it can be sometimes, is very intriguing to him. The worlds of fashion, society and pop cu...

A charming portrait of a milkmaid in a blue dress and white bonnet. She holds an earthenware jug in one hand and places the other on her hip. Painted in fine detail, the artist has c...