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"Standing Male Nude, " Pastel Drawing by Allyn Cox, US Capitol Muralist
By Allyn Cox
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautifully executed in warm, roseate colors -- coral, terra cotta, brick and ivory -- this drawing was made by Allyn Cox, probably as a study for one of many murals he was commissioned to paint at the US Capitol...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1950s Drawings
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Paper
$1,760 Sale Price
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Woman in Fur Collar – Winter Portrait Illustration by Charles Burki, 1955
Located in Langweer, NL
Woman in Fur Collar – Winter Portrait Illustration by Charles Burki, 1955
This evocative portrait by Charles Burki (1909–1994), signed and dated 1955, captures a haunting stillness ...
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Dutch Vintage 1950s Drawings
Materials
Paper
Wounded Soldier and Winter Visitor – Original Illustration by Charles Burki 1955
Located in Langweer, NL
Wounded Soldier and Winter Visitor – Original Illustration by Charles Burki, c.1955
This poignant black-and-white illustration by Charles Burki (1909–1994) captures a moment of quie...
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Dutch Vintage 1950s Drawings
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Paper
Original Illustration Map of India by Charles Burki, 1951 – Ink Drawing
Located in Langweer, NL
Original Illustration Map of India by Charles Burki, 1951 – Ink Drawing
Original pen-and-ink illustration of India by Dutch artist Charles Burki (1909–1994), executed in 1951. This ...
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Dutch Vintage 1950s Drawings
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Paper
"Tea and Smoke in the Bath, " Important Scene in Moroccan Hammam by Azema
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This classic and important drawing by Jacques Azéma depicts two Moroccan male youth in the hammam or bath house, relaxing in the nude and imbibing in tea...
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Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Drawings
Materials
Paper
$3,600 Sale Price
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Original 1950 Pen and Ink Drawing “The Storming of the Bastille” by Burki
Located in Langweer, NL
Original Illustration “The Storming of the Bastille” by Charles Burki, 1950 – Pen and Ink Drawing
Powerful original pen and ink drawing by Dutch artist Charles Burki (1909–1994), si...
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Dutch Vintage 1950s Drawings
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Paper
Soldiers Cover During Battle – Original War Illustration by Charles Burki, 1953
Located in Langweer, NL
Soldiers Cover During Battle – Original War Illustration by Charles Burki, 1953
This dramatic wartime drawing is signed Charles Burki at the lower left — unmistakably the hand of th...
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Dutch Vintage 1950s Drawings
Materials
Paper
Original Illustration “Postwar Modern Life” by Charles Burki, 1952 – Pen and Ink
Located in Langweer, NL
Original Illustration “Postwar Modern Life” by Charles Burki, 1952 – Pen and Ink Drawing
Dynamic original pen and ink drawing by Dutch illustrator Charles Burki (1909–1994), signed ...
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Dutch Vintage 1950s Drawings
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Paper
Rene Prou drawing for the Paquebot France salon
By René Prou
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Rene Prou drawing for the Paquebot France salon little damage on the paper at left see photo
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French Vintage 1950s Drawings
Materials
Paper
$704 Sale Price
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"Roping Sculpture", Drawing of Two Youths w/ Classical Stone Head, Burnt Sienna
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This finely detailed drawing by Peter Todd Mitchell -- famed for his fabric and wallpaper designs after World War II -- depicts two semi-nude male figures maneuvering a Classical stone head...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Drawings
Materials
Paper
Gio Ponti Sketch "Disegni per Vasi Incrociatifor", Italy, 1950
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
A wonderfully whimsical concept drawing of two vases. Authentication papers from the Gio Ponti archives provided with drawing.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Drawings
Materials
Paper
"Male Nude on Plank", Fine Drawing by Alexander Cañedo
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Widely admired for has mastery of the human figure and his ability to draw the nude male in particular, Alexander (or Alejandro) Cañedo here depicts a male figure sitting high on a h...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1950s Drawings
Materials
Paper
"Hand to Wall", Superb Portrait of Black-Hispanic Youth, Black and Brown Hues
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Superbly conceived and executed, this Mid Century drawing of a young man, probably African American and/or Hispanic, shows the artist's ability to create a mood, capturing the subjec...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Drawings
Materials
Paper
Gio Ponti portrait drawing of a girl Italy 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This original Gio Ponti sketch, created in the 1950s as a portrait of a girl for a terracotta sculpture, is a rare and captivating piece of design his...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Drawings
Materials
Paper
“Crossing Under Fire” 1953 Original Gouache
Ink Illustration by Charles Burki
Located in Langweer, NL
Original Illustration “Crossing Under Fire” by Charles Burki, 1953 – Gouache and Ink Drawing
Powerful wartime illustration by Dutch artist Charles Burki (1909–1994), signed and date...
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Dutch Vintage 1950s Drawings
Materials
Paper
Guy Bourdin, Cat Drawing, Ink and Gouache on Paper, 1955
By Guy Bourdin
Located in CA, CA
During the early 1950s Guy Bourdin had established himself as an artist with the eye of a painter, working primarily on paper Bourdin created images containing fascinating stories and compositions. His early experimental work bridges the gap between Surrealism and his later photography which at the time was still in its infancy.
This early cat drawing...
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French Modern Vintage 1950s Drawings
Materials
Paper
Marc Chagall David Montant La Colline des Oliviers (pl. 71) Signed Etching
By Marc Chagall
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A spiritual modern etching with hand coloring on Arches wove paper titled “David Montant La Colline des Oliviers (David Ascending The Mount of Olives)” (pl. 71 from The Bible Series)...
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Vintage 1950s Drawings
Materials
Paper
Fredric Karoly Abstract Expressionist Ink/Paper 1960
Located in Sharon, CT
Original pen and ink drawing, "overall abstraction" of expressive markings, signed/dated lower right. Paper size: 27 x 40", image size 22...
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American Vintage 1950s Drawings
Materials
Paper
"Spring Frolic, " Rare Drawing with Nudes by Gaston Goor, Late Art Deco
By Gaston Goor
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Finely drawn and vividly hued, this drawing was executed in 1954 by Gaston Goor, who was famous for illustrating a number of books by Roger Peyrefitte and others in France. Goor was ...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 1950s Drawings
Materials
Crayon
1955 Recreation Room Architectural Rendering by Rucker Fuller
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original 1955 "Recreation Room" hand-drawn architectural artwork rendering prepared by Rucker Fuller for The Bank of California Mission Branch.
Rucker Fuller is an architectural fir...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Drawings
Materials
Paper
"Seated Dancer", Mid Century Drawing of Male Figure by Emlen Etting
By Emlen Etting
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This depiction of a seated male dancer, his dark eyes looking intently into the distance, was made by Emlen Etting, a Philadelphia artist who was active in the decades after World Wa...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Drawings
Materials
Paper
Jared French Portrait Sketch of Chuck Howard
By Jared French
Located in Savannah, GA
Jared French
(American, 1905-1988)
Portrait sketch of Chuck Howard
pencil on paper
signed and titled in margin:
Charles Howard
Feb. 12, 1950 … by ...
Category
American Modern Vintage 1950s Drawings
Materials
Paper, Glass, Wood
Original Pen
Pencil Drawing Finn Juhl, 1952
By Finn Juhl
Located in London, GB
This is an example of a hand-drawn scaled drawing of the ‘Top of New Dining Table (DRW.79)’, 17th December 1952. The drawings depicts the top view of what seems to be a ‘simplified’ version of Finn Juhl’s Silver Table, or more commonly known as the ‘Judas Table...
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Danish Modern Vintage 1950s Drawings
Materials
Paper
Andre Derain Etching signed in pencil
By Andre Darin
Located in Hudson, NY
Andre Derain was born in Chatou France in 1880. He met Matisse early in his life but was conscripted into the French army in 1901. After his service and when released Matisse convinced his parents to allow him to stop training as an engineering student to develop his artistic talents. He devoted himself full time to painting and attended the Academie Julian. He developed his early important style with close friends Maurice de Vlaminck and Henri Matisse. This became known as Fauvism and helped to usher in the other modern movements in art throughout the 20th century. The notable art dealer Ambroise Vollard sent Derain to London to work on a series of city-themed paintings that cemented his career as an important world-class artist. In 1907 his entire studios...
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French Vintage 1950s Drawings
Materials
Paper
Gio Ponti Sketch "Disegni per Vasi Incrociatifor", Italy 1950
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
A wonderfully whimsical concept drawing of a vase. Authentication papers from the Gio Ponti archives provided with drawing.
Category
Italian Vintage 1950s Drawings
Materials
Paper
Six Signed and Dated Architectural Drawings, Italy,
40-
50
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Series of Six Architectural Drawings
Italy, '40 - '50
Signed and dated "P. Sinisi" (between 1948 - 1951)
Pencil on paper
black frame
67 x 52 x 1.2 cm (with frame)
48 x 33.5 ...
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Italian Modern Vintage 1950s Drawings
Materials
Paper
Mid Century 1950s German Castle River Landscape Pastel Painting Drawing
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century 1950s framed German pastel painting of a hilly landscape by a river centered on a stone castle or chateau and farmhouse. Purchased in the 50s in Frankfurt.
Measures: 3...
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Drawings
Materials
Paint
$188 Sale Price
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"Embracing Figures", Rare Sensual Drawing with Nude Male Figures by Azema
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Drawn with great economy, yet highly sensual, this depiction of two nude male figures in tight embrace was made by Jacques Azéma, the French artist who spent most of his artistic lif...
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Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Drawings
Materials
Paper
Francois Thepot signed gouache on paper dated 56
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Gouache on paper by Roger Francois Thepot signed and dated 56
Category
French Vintage 1950s Drawings
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Pencil Sketch of Female Nudes by Swiss Artist René Bernasconi Dated 1952
Located in COLMAR, FR
An original, drawing/sketch by Swiss artist René Bernasconi (1910-1994). This small sketch features two nude women and is signed RB and dated -52 in the lower left corner (see photos...
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Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Drawings
Materials
Paper, Wood
Mid-century Graphite Pencil Drawing of Clark Gable in Period Frame, Usigned
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Meticulously detailed Mid-century era graphite pencil drawing of Clark Gable in original Regency style picture frame.
Frame dimensions: 15" x 12"
United States, 1950
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Drawings
Materials
Paper
Original Car Design Drawing by Gio Ponti for Touring Carrozzeria Milan, 1952
By Gio Ponti
Located in Dronten, NL
Original 1952 Car Design Drawing by Gio Ponti for Touring Carrozzeria, Milan
A rare fusion of automotive innovation and Italian design mastery, this original 1952 concept drawing was...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Drawings
Materials
Paper
Collection of Mexican Prayer Plaques "Retablos Ex-Votos" from 1950s and 1960s
Located in North Miami, FL
This is an amazing and important collection of 8 plaques (7 tin metal and one in wood) that have been hand painted by Catholic religious devotees in gratitude to either Christ, Virgi...
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Mexican Folk Art Vintage 1950s Drawings
Materials
Tin
20th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Painting Seascape, Fishermen and Boats, 1950
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian painting from the middle of the 20th century. Framework oil on canvas depicting a seascape with fishermen and boats of good pictorial quality. Painting of pleasant decor with ebonized guilloche...
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Italian Vintage 1950s Drawings
Materials
Canvas
Raymond Moretti Original Painting
Located in Miami, FL
Original painting by Raymond Moretti.
Raymond Moretti was a French abstract painter. Combining Hebrew letters, lines, and colors he created dynamic works, which flit in and out of ...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Drawings
Materials
Paint
$5,625 Sale Price
25% Off
Drawings of Parmigianino by a. E. Popham, 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
The Drawings of Parmigianino by A. E. Popham. Publisher: New York, The Beechhurst Press 1953. 1st Ed hardcover with Gaylord covered dust jacket. Illustrated with 82 of his drawings. ...
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American Vintage 1950s Drawings
Materials
Paper
Mid-century charcoal on paper framed male nude study
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a mid 20th century charcoal on paper male nude study. This drawing is presented in a handmade Italian frame with cream and black mat boards. The charcoal drawing is a male nu...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Drawings
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Paper
Large Original Drawing by Gio Ponti, 1952, Created for Touring Carrozzeria Milan
By Gio Ponti
Located in Dronten, NL
This large original drawing from 1952 highlights the creative brilliance of Gio Ponti, one of the most important figures in 20th-century design and architecture. Ponti’s hand is imme...
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Italian Modern Vintage 1950s Drawings
Materials
Paper
Original Watercolor
Ink Cartoon by DB Donte, 1958
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Original Watercolor & Ink Cartoon
"Caution Goafer Holes and Falling Rocks Ahead"
signed DB Donte, 1958
"in original condition and frame"
"frame needs to be replaced"
"will look ama...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Drawings
Materials
Paper
20th Century Oil on Canvas French Still Life with Game Painting, 1950
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French painting from the first half of the 20th century. Oil on canvas framework depicting still life with game of good pictorial quality. Modern ...
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French Vintage 1950s Drawings
Materials
Canvas
Gouache On Paper By Robert Freiman, 1957
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A striking gouache on paper by Robert Freiman, signed and dated 1957.
Robert J Freiman (b. 1917 - d. 1991), deaf from birth, was born in New York City and attended the Lexington School for the Deaf. He studied art at the National Academy of Design, Pratt Institute, the Art Students League, the Parsons School of Design, and, in Paris, at the Ecole des Beaux Arts. Freiman’s spectrum of styles evolved considerably over the course of his long career, ranging from early portraiture and realistic landscape to mixed-media works using watercolor, acrylic, and pen. He was a regular exhibitor at the Sidewalk Art...
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American Modern Vintage 1950s Drawings
Materials
Gouache, Paper
Ethel Magafan "Evening Moon" Pen and Ink Drawing
By Ethel Magafan
Located in New Windsor, NY
Ethel Magafan (1916-1993) pen and ink sketch drawing entitled "Evening Mood". Signed lower right. Circa 1950. This piece comes from the Estate of Anton Otto Fischer after Magafan moved to Woodstock, NY where his home and studio were.
Good overall condition. Wear consistent with age and not being framed. There is obvious darkening of the paper surface due to the piece originally having an old matte surrounding the sight opening. No visible rips, tears or restorations. Soft corners and edges.
Approximately 8" wide x 6" high.
Bio:
After World War II, many people in the US were on the move, and on the advice of older artist friends in Los Angeles, Arnold Blanche...
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American Rustic Vintage 1950s Drawings
Materials
Paper
$360 Sale Price
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Charles Culver Signed Sea
Mountains Modern Pastel Drawing on Paper Framed 1950
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A modern pastel drawing on paper by Detroit artist Charles Culver. Hand signed in pencil bottom right. A dreamy landscape of seaside mountains. Per the artist, "I try to 'see' though...
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American Vintage 1950s Drawings
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Paper
Abstract Composition Drawing by Fritz Klee, Germany, 1955
Located in Barntrup, DE
A magnificent abstract organic hand-drawing, a draft of an ornamental composition in strong, bright colors by Fritz Klee. Colored pencils on paper, signed and dated 'Fritz Klee 1955'...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Drawings
Materials
Paper
Abstract Composition Drawing on Black Paper by Fritz Klee, 1955
Located in Barntrup, DE
A magnificent abstract organic hand-drawing, a draft of an ornamental composition in strong, bright colors on black paper by Fritz Klee. Colored pencils on paper, signed and dated 'F...
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German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Drawings
Materials
Paper
Mid-Century abstract Drawing by Stanley Mitruk
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Mid-Century abstract pencil drawing, framed and matted, signed by renowned artist S. Mitruk dated 8/21/57, drawing measures 8" x 10", framed size 15" x 19".
Stanley Matthew Mitruk w...
Category
American Vintage 1950s Drawings
Materials
Paper, Glass, Wood
Painting, Drawing of Dancer, Framed, Signed H. Sjardi, Italy, Vintage, C 1950
Located in New York, NY
Painting, drawing of dancers from the mid-century time, circa 1950. It is signed H. Sjardi. The drawing has an original green bamboo frame. The pain...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Drawings
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Paper
René Bouché Illustration, 1955
Located in Savannah, GA
René Bouché
(American, 1905-1963)
Illustration on paper of a lady from January 13, 1955.
Estate of Chuck Howard
frame 20 by 26 inches
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Drawings
Materials
Glass, Giltwood, Paper
Robert Freiman Watercolor and Ink on Paper, 1957
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A Classic midcentury watercolor and ink on paper by Robert Freiman, signed and dated 1957.
Robert J Freiman (b. 1917 - d. 1991), deaf from birth, was born in New York City and attended the Lexington School for the Deaf. He studied art at the National Academy of Design, Pratt Institute, the Art Students League, the Parsons School of Design, and, in Paris, at the Ecole des Beaux Arts. Freiman’s spectrum of styles evolved considerably over the course of his long career, ranging from early portraiture and realistic landscape to mixed-media works using watercolor, acrylic, and pen. He was a regular exhibitor at the Sidewalk Art...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Drawings
$1,800 / set
"The Hourglass, " Art Deco Drawing with Nude Couple by Goor, 1951
By Gaston Goor
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Haunting and beautiful, this drawing of a young nude couple facing death, in his Classic shroud and holding an hourglass aloft, was made in 1951 by Gaston Goor, who was famous for il...
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French Art Deco Vintage 1950s Drawings
Leonard Maurer Tempera Painting of Woman, 1955
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Beautiful tempera on board by Leonard Maurer (1912-1976), painted in 1955. Portrait of a woman, exaggerated, with great depth and expressive character. ...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Drawings
Materials
Paint
Abstract Ballpen Ink Drawing Signed Louise Bourgeois
By Louise Bourgeois
Located in Atlanta, GA
A ball pen abstract drawing on paper with its original mat (no frame) that is signed LB lower right and noted on the back with an attribution to Louise Bourgeois (1911-2010) and date...
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American Modern Vintage 1950s Drawings
Materials
Paper
Framed Ink
Watercolour Of Broad Street, Oxford
Located in Kent, Dover
A silver-leaf framed ink and watercolour of Broad Street in Oxford. Signed and dated.
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English Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Drawings
Materials
Cut Glass, Fruitwood
1960s Fine Chinese Art Child Being Carried
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Fine Chinese Art Child Being Carried on Man's Back Scenic Road Travel
Frame 16.5 tall x 12.75 w x .75 thick, art 11.5 x 8 w
Original vintage condition unrestored
See images pro...
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Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Drawings
Materials
Paper
"St. George and the Dragon, " Art Deco Drawing with Male Nude by Goor
By Gaston Goor
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This dramatic drawing of St. George and the dragon was executed in 1954 by Gaston Goor, who was famous for illustrating a number of books by Roger Peyrefitte and others in France. Go...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 1950s Drawings
Robert Freiman Watercolor and Ink on Paper, 1956
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A charming 1956 Robert Freiman watercolor and ink on paper.
Robert J Freiman (b. 1917 - d. 1991), deaf from birth, was born in New York City and attended the Lexington School for the Deaf. He studied art at the National Academy of Design, Pratt Institute, the Art Students League, the Parsons School of Design, and, in Paris, at the Ecole des Beaux Arts. Freiman’s spectrum of styles evolved considerably over the course of his long career, ranging from early portraiture and realistic landscape to mixed-media works using watercolor, acrylic, and pen. He was a regular exhibitor at the Sidewalk Art...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Drawings
Robert Freiman Drawing, 1956
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An elegant, expressive, black ink drawing by Robert Freiman, signed and dated 1956.
Robert J Freiman (b. 1917 - d. 1991), deaf from birth, was born in New York City and attended the Lexington School for the Deaf. He studied art at the National Academy of Design, Pratt Institute, the Art Students League, the Parsons School of Design, and, in Paris, at the Ecole des Beaux Arts. Freiman’s spectrum of styles evolved considerably over the course of his long career, ranging from early portraiture and realistic landscape to mixed-media works using watercolor, acrylic, and pen. He was a regular exhibitor at the Sidewalk Art...
Category
American Modern Vintage 1950s Drawings
Materials
Ink, Paper
Gisbert Palmie Drawing, 1958
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An interesting figurative colored chalks, charcoal drawing by Gisbert Palmie. A noted "anti-modernist" whose works were collected by leading Nazis inclu...
Category
American Modern Vintage 1950s Drawings
Materials
Crayon
Vintage Ivan Jordell Abstract Pastel On Paper Artwork
By Ivan Jordell
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Ivan Jordell Abstract Pastel On Paper Artwork New Mat with original frame. Image Size: 10" x 13 1/2"
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Swedish Vintage 1950s Drawings
Materials
Paper
Pastel drawing by Edvard Andersson, Komposition
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Edvard Andersson, Komposition
Pastel drawing
The work is signed by the artist
Work dimensions 63/49
Unframed work
Edvard Andersson (1891 - 1967) was a Swedish artist. In 1918, at th...
Category
Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 1950s Drawings
Materials
Paper
$710 Sale Price
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