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1950s French Post Impressionist Oil Self Portrait the Artist Unfinished Sketch
By Josine Vignon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
1930
s British Sporting Art Equestrian Sketch Groom with Stallion Horse
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Stallion
English School, circa of Sir Alfred Munnings
pencil drawing on paper mounted on a card frame, unframed
card frame: 7 x 9 inches
painting: 6 x 8.25 inches
provenance: pri...
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Pencil
Lady in White Dress Dancing in Garden Beautiful Impressionist Oil Sketch
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: English School, late 19th/ early 20th century.
The painting came from a large collection of works by one artist. A very few of them are signed what looks to be 'F. Wa...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Female Torso Sketch
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#5-2816 A female figure posing,gouache on paper displayed in a silver-finish wood frame,mat and under glass.Illegible signature lower left.
Image size 13.5 H x 10.5 W
Category
1990s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Gouache
Sheet of Sketches
By Aaron Bohrod
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Ink, graphite, and charcoal on paper
Initialed in red ink lower center
Provenance:
Warren Shaull, Dodge City, KA (collector's stamp verso)
References:
Elliott & Wooden, reproduc...
Category
20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Charcoal, Ink, Graphite
Sketch for Armida
By Eugene Berman
Located in New York, NY
This design is for the ballet Armida, based on the story of the sorceress Armida and the soldier Rinaldo. It is quintessential Berman with its neo-romantic style featuring neoclassi...
Category
1940s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink, Watercolor
Sketch for a Three ways plug
By Claes Oldenburg
Located in San Francisco, CA
Artist: Claes Oldenburg (American, born 1929)
Title: Sketch For a Three Way Plug
Year: 1973
Medium
Category
1970s Pop Art Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph, Offset
VAN BIESBROECK Jules. View of an oriental garden. Oil sketch on cardboard.
By Jules Pierre van Biesbroeck
Located in Paris, FR
View of an oriental garden. Oil sketch on cardboard. Unsigned.
This work will be recorded in the
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
"Reginald Marsh Sketching at Coney Island Beach" NYC WPA Modern American Scene
Located in New York, NY
Peter Hopkins (American 1911 – 1999) "Reginald Marsh Sketching at Coney Island Beach" is a 24 x 30
Category
1940s American Modern Figurative Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
1930
s French Impressionist Sketch in Oil Lady Looking out of Window
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Vintage French Oil Painting
by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below
provenance stamp to the back
oil painting on board, unframed
measures: 10.75 high by 8.75 inches wid...
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
1920
s French Impressionist Oil Sketch Young Lady Standing in the Sea
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: French Impressionist School, early 20th century
Title: Portrait of a Lady standing in the sea, wonderfully sketchy and spontaneous work almost certainly painted 'en ...
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Early 1900
s English Impressionist Oil, Sketch of a Man with Basket, Beautiful
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: English School, early 1900's, circle of Sir Alfred J. Munnings
Title: Sketch of a
Category
Early 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Pencil Sketch - Figure Study
By Werner Bell
Located in Houston, TX
Lively pencil sketch on transfer paper of a two figures conversing by artist Werner Bell, circa
Category
1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
French Gouache Sketch - Elegante
Located in Houston, TX
Boldly hued gouache and charcoal sketch of an 18th century style gown against a grey background
Category
1910s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Gouache, Paper
Paris Couture Fashion Sketch
Located in Houston, TX
Elegantly detailed watercolor and pencil sketch of a flowing and colorful floral outfit by Nagar
Category
1990s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Color Pencil, Paper, Watercolor
Colorful Vintage Ink Sketch
By Kaupisch Von Reppert Irmgard
Located in Houston, TX
Well defined ink and acrylic sketch of two seated gentleman in a restaurant by Kaupisch von Reppert
Category
1940s Other Art Style Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Acrylic, Ink, Paper
Sketch of Three Figures
Located in London, GB
Benjamin Robert Haydon
1786 - 1846
Sketch of Three Figures
Pen and ink on paper,
Image size: 9 3/4
Category
18th Century English School Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink, Pen
Sketch of man with crossed arms (Preliminary sketch for "mule" print
By Jackson Lee Nesbitt
Located in New Orleans, LA
visit he would show me literally hundreds of sketches for his "mule" piece. Each visit, the vision and
Category
20th Century Realist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Graphite
Cours de maison Blida
. Oil sketch on cardboard. Signed and titled on the back.
By Jules Pierre van Biesbroeck
Located in Paris, FR
'Cours de maison Blida'. Oil sketch on cardboard. Signed and titled on the back.
This work will be
Category
1930s Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
J J A Lecomte du Nouÿ (1842-1923) Figures in a cellar, oil sketch
By Jean-Jules-Antoine Lecomte du Nouÿ
Located in Paris, FR
, England
An other fine example of oil sketch, for which Lecomte du Nouÿ is reknown and appreciated
Jean
Category
1890s Romantic Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Man in Doorway Sketch
By Garth Daniels
Located in Houston, TX
Architectural structure with figure standing in open space.
Artist Biography:
Garth graduated from Sam Houston State University with a Bachelors in Fine Arts. He was born March 13,...
Category
20th Century Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Graphite
British Chalk Sketch of A Flock Of Herded Sheep On Deep Green Artist Paper
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
John Rabone Harvey ( 1966 - 1922)
graphic and chalk deep green artist paper , unframed
artist paper : 5.5 x 7 inches
Provenance: private collection
Condition: very good condition
Ha...
Category
Mid-19th Century Realist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Chalk, Graphite
1930
s French Oil Portrait of Elegant Lady Gazing Out Of Interior Window Sketch
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Vintage French Oil Painting
by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below
provenance stamp to the back
oil painting on board, unframed
measures: 11 high by 8 inches wide
cond...
Category
Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil
Sketch for Finding a Pulse, Hand of an American Civil War Soldier, Oil on Linen
By William Blake (b. 1991)
Located in Chicago, IL
and framed in white, measuring 21h x 17w inches.
William Blake
Sketch for Finding a Pulse
oil on
Category
2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings
Materials
Linen, Oil
BUNDLE 4 Sketches - Original Drawing - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
4 Sketches are original Pencil and Pastel realized by Charles Moulin in early-20th Century.
Good
Category
Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints
Materials
Pencil
Vintage Charcoal Sketch - Sitting
Reclining
Located in Houston, TX
Expressive charcoal sketch of male figures in different states of repose, circa 1930.
Original
Category
1930s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pastel
Pencil Sketch - Study of Motion
By Werner Bell
Located in Houston, TX
Lively pencil sketch on transfer paper of figure in various degrees of motion by artist Werner Bell
Category
1960s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
Vintage Fashion Sketch - Pleated Dress
Located in Houston, TX
Elegant black and white gouache sketch of a pleated, button down dress by Lydia, circa 1950. Signed
Category
1940s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Gouache, Paper
Balmain Fashion Sketch - Skirt Suit
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage French fashion sketch of a svelte skirted suit with coordinating turtleneck by the Pierre
Category
1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Gouache, Paper
Vintage Ink Sketch - The Guitarist
By Irmgarg von Reppert
Located in Houston, TX
Delightful ink sketch of a man playing guitar by artist Irmgarg von Reppert, 1979. Unsigned, dated
Category
1970s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Paper
Balmain Fashion Sketch - Evening Dress
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage French fashion sketch of a fashion forward evening gown in black by the Pierre Balmain
Category
1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Gouache
Pencil Sketch of Men
s Legs
By Werner Bell
Located in Houston, TX
Dynamic pencil drawing of men's trouser legs by artist, Werner Bell, 1964.
Original artwork on paper displayed on a white mat with a gold border. Mat fits a standard-sized frame. Ar...
Category
1960s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pencil
Vintage Balmain Fashion Sketch - Red Outfits
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage French haute couture fashion sketch of a several bright outfits incorporating a vivid red
Category
1960s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Watercolor
Sketches - Original Drawing - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Sketches is an Original Pencil and pastel Drawing realized by an Unknown artist in mid-20th century
Category
Early 20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
Vintage French Fashion Sketch - Beige Outfits
By Jean Patou
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage French haute couture sketch in watercolor and ink of two casually elegant outfits in beige
Category
1970s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Paper, Watercolor
"Ballet-Three Cornered Hat Sketch" #7 Lithograph by Pablo Picasso
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Pasadena, CA
Explore Picasso's artistic journey through this watercolored lithograph featuring this sketch
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Vintage Fashion Sketch - Pink Summer Dress
Located in Houston, TX
Original gouache fashion sketch of a flirty summer dress in a pink striped pattern by Argentinian
Category
1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Gouache
"Ballet-Three Cornered Hat Sketch #3" Lithograph by Pablo Picasso
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Pasadena, CA
Explore Picasso's artistic journey through watercolored lithographs featuring sketches numbered #3
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Figurative Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Vintage Parisian Theater Costume Sketch - Showgirl
Located in Houston, TX
Saucy gouache and pencil sketch of a flashy showgirl style costume for a Paris theater by Willie
Category
1920s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Gouache, Paper, Pencil
Vintage Fashion Sketch - Pocket Dress
Coat
Located in Houston, TX
Graceful gouache fashion sketch of a dress suit and simple winter coat, circa 1950.
Original
Category
1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Gouache, Paper
Paris Couture Fashion Sketch - Striped Pantsuit
Located in Houston, TX
Eye catching French ink fashion sketch of a billowing paint suit in pink and green stripes and
Category
1990s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Glitter, Ink, Paper
Vintage French Pen
Ink Fashion Sketch
Located in Houston, TX
Whimsical one-of-a-kind French vintage ink fashion sketch of a short and bouncy, sleeveless dress
Category
1960s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Pen
Vintage Balmain Fashion Sketch - Magenta Gown
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage haute couture fashion sketch of an elegant off the shoulder gown in magenta by Balmain
Category
1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Gouache, Paper
Vintage Balmain Fashion Sketch - Pink Suit
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage French haute couture fashion sketch of a classic pink dress suit by the Balmain Fashion
Category
1960s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Gouache, Paper, Pencil
French Fashion Sketch - Khaki Green Skirt
By Jean Patou
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage haute couture fashion sketch of a khaki green skirt paired with a sleeveless blouse and
Category
1970s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Fabric, Ink, Paper
Vintage Balmain Fashion Sketch - Grey Stripes
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage haute couture fashion sketch of a striped blouse and pencil skirt in grey by the Balmain
Category
1960s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Gouache, Paper, Pencil
Vintage Balmain Fashion Sketch - Polka Dots
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage haute couture fashion sketch in watercolor and pencil of a two piece skirted outfit with
Category
1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Pencil, Watercolor
Vintage Pen
Ink Sketch - The Barkeep
By Kaupisch Von Reppert Irmgard
Located in Houston, TX
Amusing pen and ink sketch of a man tending the counter at a busy bar by artist Irmgarg von Reppert
Category
1960s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink, Paper, Pen
17th/18th Century Old Master Sketches
Located in New Orleans, LA
An old master sketch page, almost certainly done in preparation for a painting, from either the
Category
Early 18th Century Old Masters Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Chalk, Graphite
Vintage Balmain Mini Dresses Fashion Sketch
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Houston, TX
Excellent one-of-a-kind gouache and ink fashion sketch of several variations of a casual mini dress
Category
1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Gouache, Paper
Vintage Balmain Spots
Stripes Fashion Sketch
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Houston, TX
Charming one-of-a-kind gouache and ink fashion sketch of three variations of a sleeveless navy top
Category
1950s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Gouache, Ink, Paper
Vintage Pen
Ink Sketch - Close Couple
By Jean-Charles Lauthe
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage pen & ink line drawing of a couple posing for the artist on a sofa by French artist and film director Jean-Charles Lauthe, circa 1930.
Original artwork on paper displayed o...
Category
1930s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink, Pen
Illustration Sketch for Poems of Childhood
By Everett Shinn
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Medium: Drawing
Signature: Signed Lower Right
Inscribed "Grosset & Dunlap: James W. Riley Poems/ Focus (A)/ Reverse position/B & W"
Includes copy of book
Poems of a Childhood by...
Category
20th Century Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Pencil
Ink Sketch by Iconic Fashion Designer Halston
Located in New York, NY
Ink sketch by iconic fashion designer, Halston.
Each ink sketch under plexi-glass for preservation
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink
Ink Sketch by Iconic Fashion Designer Halston
Located in New York, NY
Ink sketch by iconic fashion designer, Halston.
Each ink sketch under plexi-glass for preservation
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink
Ink Sketch by Iconic Fashion Designer Halston
Located in New York, NY
Ink sketch by iconic fashion designer, Halston.
Each ink sketch under plexi-glass for preservation
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Ink
Ink Sketch by Iconic Fashion Designer Halston
Located in New York, NY
Ink sketch by iconic fashion designer, Halston.
Ink sketch done on legal note paper, his preferred
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Ink
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