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Mid Century French Illustration Sketch Of Butterflies Wallpaper
By Josine Vignon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gouache

Mid Century French Illustration Sketches Of Dancing Figures
By Josine Vignon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Dancing Figures by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) signed pastel/watercolor on paper, unframed
Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil Pastel, Watercolor

Mid Century French Illustration Sketches Of Cube Patterns
By Josine Vignon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Designs by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) signed pastel/watercolor on paper, unframed painting
Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Interior Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil Pastel, Watercolor

1930 s French Impressionist Watercolour Boat Harbour Sketch
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
French Landscape by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below provenance stamp to the back
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

French Impressionist Oil Guard With His Horse Sketch
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Guard & Horse by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below provenance stamp to the back oil
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

Vintage French Pen Ink Sketch - The General s Salutation
By Pierre Pagés
Located in Houston, TX
Nicely executed pen and ink line drawing of French general's kiss by artist Pierre Pagés, circa
Category

1940s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Paper, Pen

Balmain Fashion Sketch
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Houston, TX
French haute couture sketch by Balmain fashion house, circa 1960. Original artwork on paper
Category

1960s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor, Pencil

Vintage French Pen Ink Fashion Sketch - Slim Fit Dress
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage one-of-a-kind pen and ink fashion sketch of a form fitting dress with collar by a French
Category

1960s Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink, Paper, Pen

Mid Century French Illustration White Blossom Flower Watercolour Sketch
By Josine Vignon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
White Flower Sketch Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Vintage Balmain French Fashion Sketch - Couture Coat, c. 1960
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Houston, TX
Original haute couture sketch of a blue and yellow coat by Parisian designer Pierre Balmain, circa
Category

1960s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink, Gouache

Original Architecture Sketches Study Drawing for French Renaissance Buildings
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is an oversized astonishing architectural study of Renaissance buildings in France. These
Category

20th Century Renaissance Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Pencil

Original French Mid Century Post-Impressionist Watercolour- Horse Sketchs
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
'Horse Sketch' by Édouard Righetti (1924-2001) Signed Lower Front oil painting on artist paper
Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Gouache

18 / 19th century French mythological oil sketch - Aenas and Dido - Love
Located in Aartselaar, BE
Fine 18th / 19th century French School sketch of Aeneas Recounting his Travels and Exploits to Dido
Category

18th Century French School Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Cardboard

Mid Century French Illustration Sketches Of Colorful Circular Designs
By Josine Vignon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Designs by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) signed pastel/watercolor on paper, unframed painting
Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil Pastel, Watercolor

Mid Century French Illustration Sketch Of Semi Circle Designs
By Josine Vignon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Designs by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) signed pastel/watercolor on paper, unframed painting
Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil Pastel, Watercolor

French Impressionist Portrait of Curled Up Kitten Pencil Sketch
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Kitten Portrait by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below provenance stamp to the back
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Color Pencil

French Impressionist Sleeping Cat On Foot Stool Pencil Sketch
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Sleeping Cat by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below provenance stamp to the back
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Color Pencil

French Impressionist Portrait of Curled Up Kittens Pencil Sketch
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Kittens by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below provenance stamp to the back pencil
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Color Pencil

Building Sketches in Pencil
Located in Houston, TX
Delightful French pencil sketches of buildings and floor plans, circa 1910. Original artwork on
Category

1910s Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

Mid Century French Ink Sketches of Women in Various Poses
By Josine Vignon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Mid Century French Ink Sketches of Women in Various Poses Artist: Josine Vignon (French
Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

Materials

Ink

French school 19th century, Selfportrait "trompe l oeil", oil sketch
Located in Paris, FR
French school circa 1860 Selfportrait as "trompe l'oeil" and studies of landscape Oil on canvas 54
Category

1860s Romantic Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Mid Century French Portrait Sketch of a Seated Male Nude
By Josine Vignon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Sketch of a Seated Male Nude Artist: Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) Medium: signed black
Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Ballpoint Pen

Vintage Balmain French Fashion Sketch - Couture Tennis Dress, c. 1960
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Houston, TX
Original haute couture sketch of a tennis dress by Parisian designer Pierre Balmain, circa 1960
Category

1960s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink, Gouache

1960 s Original French Pastel Sketch Nude Female Figure Portrait
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait of a Nude Lady French School, circa 1960's chalk and pastel on artists paper, unframed
Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Nude Paintings

Materials

Chalk, Pastel

Cat in Window Sill Watercolour Sketch 1930 s French Impressionist
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Cat In Window Sill by Louise Alix, French 1950's Impressionist watercolour on board painting: 9 x
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

Mid Century French Illustration Mythical Kings and Queens Interior Sketch
By Josine Vignon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

1950s French Oil Sketch of Reclining Nude Lady Atmospheric Work
By Josine Vignon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Nude Paintings

Materials

Oil

Mid Century French Illustration Sketch Of An Interior Wallpaper Design
By Josine Vignon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Wallpaper Desgin by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) signed pastel/watercolor on paper, unframed
Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Still-life Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil Pastel, Watercolor

ROGER BONAFE (B.1932) ORIGINAL PAINTING FRENCH MODERNIST - LANDSCAPE SKETCHES
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Roger Bonafe (French b. 1932) signed watercolour on thick art paper, inscribed verso Size 22.5 x
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

ROGER BONAFE (B.1932) ORIGINAL PAINTING FRENCH MODERNIST - LANDSCAPE SKETCHES
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Roger Bonafe (French b. 1932) signed watercolour on thick art paper, inscribed verso Size 22.5 x
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

French Impressionist Nude Female Figure Deep In Thought Pencil Sketch
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Nude Figure by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below provenance stamp to the back
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Nude Paintings

Materials

Color Pencil

Mid 20th century French Original Line Drawing sketch Nude Man - Stamped
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait sketch original drawing by Jean-Paul LE VERRIER (1922-1996) studio stamped pencil drawing
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Pencil

Mid 20th century French Original Line Drawing sketch Nude Female - Stamped
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait sketch original drawing by Jean-Paul LE VERRIER (1922-1996) studio stamped ink on paper
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink

Mid 20th century French Original Line Drawing sketch Nude Female - Stamped
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait sketch original drawing by Jean-Paul LE VERRIER (1922-1996) studio stamped ink on paper
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink

Mid 20th century French Original Line Drawing sketch Nude Lady - Stamped
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait sketch original drawing by Jean-Paul LE VERRIER (1922-1996) studio stamped pencil drawing
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Ink

Mid 20th Century French Original Line Drawing Sketch Nude Lady, Stamped
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Portrait sketch original drawing by Jean-Paul LE VERRIER (1922-1996) studio stamped pencil drawing
Category

Mid-20th Century Nude Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Oil Sketch of a French Breton Woman in a head scarf
By Jacques-Eugene Feyen
Located in Woodbury, CT
Excellent quality oil sketch of a Breton Woman in traditional dress. The elder brother of painter
Category

19th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

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

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

very rare 1952 CHRISTIAN DIOR fashion sketch
By Christian Dior
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare fashion sketch painted in vibrant tones of blue made by Christian Dior himself in 1952
Category

1950s French Decorative Objects

1930 s French Post Impressionist Oil Painting Sketch Ballerina green background
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Artist/ School: Suzanne Crochet (French c. 1930), French Impressionist artist Title: the Ballerina
Category

Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

MID 20TH CENTURY FRENCH OIL PAINTING - PORTRAIT SKETCH LADY THOUGHTFUL POSE
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
NO RESERVE AUCTION! Artist/ School: French School, mid 20th century Title: Head and Shoulders
Category

20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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

Mid Century French Illustration Sketch Of Tigers In Tropical Wallpaper Design
By Josine Vignon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Gouache

1950s French Oil Painting Portrait Sketch of a Auburn Hair Lady
By Josine Vignon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Gouache

Mid Century French Illustration Sketch Of A Blue Perfume Bottle Design
By Josine Vignon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Design by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) signed pastel/watercolor/spray paint on paper, unframed
Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil Pastel, Watercolor

Mid Century French Illustration Sketch Of A Green Forest Wallpaper Design
By Josine Vignon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Wallpaper Design by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) pastel/watercolor paper, unframed painting
Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil Pastel, Watercolor

Mid Century French Illustration Sketch Of A Blue Bird Wallpaper Design
By Josine Vignon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Blue Birds by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) pastel/watercolor paper, unframed painting: 25 x 20
Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Interior Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil Pastel, Watercolor

Mid Century French Illustration Sketch Of A Eagle Bird Wallpaper Design
By Josine Vignon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Bird Wallpaper by Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) pastel/watercolor paper, unframed painting: 19
Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Interior Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Oil Pastel, Watercolor

French Impressionist Oil Sketch White Swans Drinking From The Town River
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Swans In River by Louise Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below provenance stamp to the back
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil

1930 s French Impressionist Oil Painting Sketch of Flowers in Garden
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Alix (French, 1888-1980) *see notes below provenance stamp to the back oil painting on board, unframed
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Oil

Mid 20th Century French Painting Sketch Of Old Oak Door In Courtyard
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Jean La Forgue (French 1901-1975) watercolour on paper, unframed painting: 26 x 19 inches
Category

Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Watercolor

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
Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

1930 s French Portrait of Moody Atmospheric Lady Artists Working Sketch Oils
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Jean La Forgue (French 1901-1975) oil on unstretched canvas, unframed painting: 20 x 16.75 inches
Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Early 20th Century Pencil Sketch by Aristide Maillol
By Aristide Maillol 2
Located in London, London
Pencil sketch by Aristide Maillol (French 1861-1944) Study for 'La Mediterranee' Executed, circa
Category

Early 20th Century French Drawings

Materials

Paper

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
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil

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

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French Sketches For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are several options of french sketches available for sale. Browse a selection of Impressionist, Contemporary or Post-War versions of these works for sale today — there are 33 Impressionist, 2 Contemporary, 1 Old Masters and 1 Post-War examples available. There are many variations of these items available, from those made as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add a french sketches that pops against an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include that feature elements of gray, brown, beige, orange and more. Emile Cagniart, Jean Patou, Pierre Balmain, Maurice Porte and Jacques-Eugene Feyen took a thoughtful approach to this subject that are worth considering. Each of these unique pieces was handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in ink, paper and paint.

How Much are French Sketches?

The average selling price for french sketches we offer is $400, while they’re typically $100 on the low end and $14,800 for the highest priced.