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Period: Mid-20th Century
Italy 1939s Sketch Futurist Poster "Day of Two Crosses" Against Tuberculosis
Located in Milan, IT
Sketch of the futurist poster "Day of two crosses, 16th April 1939, XVII", mixed technique of pastel and water-color, for an Italian campaign against tuberculosis, to inform people a...
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Italian Futurist Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

Charming botanical vintage Vegetable drawing by M. von Grolman from 1925
Located in Rümmingen, BW
The posters and prints may display signs of aging, such as paper discoloration, tears, folds, and other imperfections. These pieces were part of an art collection owned by a German ...
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German Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

1930s Antique Project of the Ship Ortac Morgan Giles Shipyard Uffa Fox archives
Located in Milan, IT
Project of the ship Ortac; launched in 1937 at the Morgan Giles shipyard, length 10.68m overall, width 3.39m, it has a mast rather tail-heavy and it won many races of RORC class. Mea...
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British Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

Arthur Okamura Signed Original Ink on Paper Drawing Nude Portrait of Woman
By Arthur Okamura
Located in Studio City, CA
A quite beautiful and alluring original ink of paper drawing of a strong standing woman/female nude by Japanese American (Nisei) San Francisco Bay Area artist Arthur (Art) Okumura (1...
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American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

M. EDUARDO NIETO - Parque Cuervo - Framed Scraped Drawing - Columbia - C.1971
Located in Chatham, ON
MANUEL EDUARDO NIETO - 'Parque Cuervo, Bogota, Col.' - Rare Latin American 'scraped' architectural drawing on card - vintage frame with velvet liner - signed and dated lower right - signed, dated and titled on the back - Columbia - circa 1971. Excellent vintage condition - minor scuffs to the vintage...
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South American Spanish Colonial Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Softwood, Paint

Abstract Drawing On Textured Paper
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Abstract work on special paper, created using a mixed media technique that includes watercolor, diluted tempera, and ink. The piece clearly belongs to the abstract and expressionist ...
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Italian Expressionist Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

1961 Standing Nude by Elliott Barowitz
Located in Bradenton, FL
A mid century ink and watercolor on paper by Elliott Barowitz circa 1961. Signed ‘E. O. Barowitz’, titled ‘Standing Nude’ and date...
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Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Interior Scene Original Watercolor, Ink and Gouache Drawing, Spain, 1930s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Colonial Indoor home scene. Original watercolor, ink and gouache drawing on vellum paper, Project for a home decoration. Cabinet maker archives stamp top Lef: 'J. Anguera. Ca...
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Spanish Spanish Colonial Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Other

1949s Antique Northele Nautical Ship Project by Berthon Boats Uffa Fox archives
Located in Milan, IT
Northele is a sloop, length 14 m, made by Berthon Boats in Lymington Dorset in 1949 on shipyard project. Measures: 103.5 x 61.3 (H) cm, inches 40.74 x 24.13 (H). Project coming from ...
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British Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

20th Century Oil on Panel Italian Still Life Signed Painting, 1930
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian painting dated 1930. Framework oil on panel depicting still life with shell and apples of good pictorial quality. Painting signed lower right S. Bonfantini (see photo) refera...
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Italian Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Wood

Charcoal Portrait Drawing of a Man, Framed in Gilt Wood, French Mid-20th Century
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Charcoal Portrait Drawing of a Man, Framed in Gilt Wood, French Mid-20th Century Portrait of a man executed with minimalist strokes. The drawing captures the essence of his face, h...
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French Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Gold Leaf

Aaron Sopher Scribble Drawing Man 1940s New Yorker Wash Watercolor Ink Pen Art
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Aaron Sopher, Ink Wash, Untitled, (Subject is a Man in stride.) Exact date unknown. Fading to matte, denting and chipping to older wood picture frame. Will ship as you see it in th...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

Aaron Sopher Original Art of Woman New Yorker 1940s Wash Watercolor Ink Drawing
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Aaron Sopher, Ink Wash, Untitled, (Subject is a Woman in headress.) Exact date unknown. Chipping and denting to old frame. Will ship as you see it in this frame. Frame W 12.5 x H ...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

1970 Italy Ugo Cara Drawing on Paper Entitled The Car
Located in Brescia, IT
Ugo Carà was an Italian artist who presented his arworks for the first time at the Biennale in Venice in 1934. His preferred artworks were drawings and sculp...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

"Reclining Male Nude", Important Drawing by Edward Wolfe, Duncan Grant s Circle
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This important, beautifully rendered drawing of a reclining male nude figure was made by Edward Wolfe, who was born in South Africa but spent much of his career in Great Britain in the company of Duncan Grant and other celebrated gay artists. A year after arriving in England in 1916, Roger Fry invited Wolfe to join the Omega Workshops, where he painted and designed furniture with strong colors influenced by the Fauvist movement. Wolfe connected to Grant and the Bloomsbury Group...
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British Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

1967 Francisco Zúñiga Pastel Drawing Mother, Child, Provenance Sotheby s NY
Located in Miami, FL
1967 Francisco Zúñiga Pastel Drawing Mother, Child, Provenance Sotheby's NY Offered for sale is a 1967 pastel drawing of a mother and child by Francisco...
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Mexican Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Burlap, Art Glass, Wood, Paper

Vintage Framed Pen Drawn Cartoon by "Ole Olsen" from comedians "Olsen Johnson"
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage Framed Pen Drawn Cartoon by "Ole Olsen" from comedians "Olsen & Johnson". $ This original pen-drawn cartoon depicts a crowd in front of a man on a ...
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Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

Italian Futurist Medical Sketch of a Campaign Against Tuberculosis 1930
Located in Milan, IT
Sketch for a poster against tuberculosis "Donate money for the poor sick ones with tuberculosis" made using a mixed technique of pastel and watercolor for the Italian National Campai...
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Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

Interior Bedroom Scene Original Watercolor, Ink and Gouache Drawing, Spain 1930s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish classical bedroom indoor home scene. Original watercolor, ink and gouache drawing on vellum paper, Project for a home decoration. Cabinet maker archives stamp at the bottom p...
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Spanish Neoclassical Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Other

A Modernist Ink And Gouache Drawing By Vaclav Vytlacil, Ca 1945
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A fantastic gouache and ink drawing on paper, mounted on board by Vaclav Vytlacil, ca' 1945. Highly reflective of the style of the period, with influences of African art and NY Abstr...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

1930s Vintage Project of the Ship Ortac Morgan Giles shipyard Uffa Fox archives
Located in Milan, IT
Project of the ship Ortac; launched in 1937 at the Morgan Giles shipyard, length 10.68m overall, width 3.39m, it has a mast rather tail-heavy and it won many races of RORC class. Mea...
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British Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

Master Drawing of Nude Male Figure, 1947
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Clearly created by a master, this pencil drawing of a nude male figure is signed and dated 1947. The diffused lines and areas of rubbed pencil and erasure give this drawing a comple...
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American Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Pencil, Paper

20th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Bucolic Landscape Painting, 1950
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian painting from the mid-20th century. Work oil on canvas (applied on board, see photo) depicting bucolic landscape with characters and city in the background of good pictorial ...
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Italian Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Canvas

"Multiple Male Nudes, " drawing by Ben Messick
By Ben Messick
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The cluster of knotty male nudes depicted in this high-energy drawing by Ben Messick illustrates his mastery of mural painting and animation. He worked as a sketch artist at the Disn...
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American Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Pencil, Paper

Abstract Drawing On Textured Paper
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Abstract work on special paper, created using a mixed media technique that includes watercolor, diluted tempera, and ink. The piece clearly belongs to the abstract and expressionist ...
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Italian Expressionist Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

Abstract Drawing On Textured Paper
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Abstract work on special paper, created using a mixed media technique that includes watercolor, diluted tempera, and ink. The piece clearly belongs to the abstract and expressionist ...
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French Expressionist Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

Vintage Futuristic Concept Car Drawing by Artist Dennis Mog, circa 1970
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"Lets Go Back to the Future" Vintage Futuristic Concept Car Drawing circa 1970 Artist Dennis Mog ( 1944-2012 ) Pencil on Vellum Labeled On Back As Follo...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

Still Life, Pastel on Paper, Carl Gunnar von Gegerfelt ( 1926 - 2012)
Located in Surbiton, GB
A still life, pastel on paper by Swedish artist Carl Gunnar von Gegerfelt ( 1926 - 2012), depicting a pair on decanters on a garden table. Mounted and framed in white washed wood. ...
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Swedish Modern Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

"The Hourglass, " Art Deco Drawing with Nude Couple by Goor, 1951
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 Mid-20th Century Drawings

Interior Bedroom Scene Original Watercolor, Ink and Gouache Drawing Spain, 1930s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish neoclassical style bedroom indoor home scene. Original watercolor, ink and gouache drawing on vellum paper, project for a home deco...
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Spanish Neoclassical Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Other

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 Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paint

Raymond Moretti Original Painting
Raymond Moretti Original Painting
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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...
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American Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Ink, Paper

Large Original Drawing by Gio Ponti, 1952, Created for Touring Carrozzeria Milan
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 Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

Pencil Drawing of a Collie Dog on Paper and Framed in Wood Frame Signed - 1940
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A framed drawing of a dog on paper. This piece depicts the bust of a Collie in brown pencil. The piece is on brown or yellow paper and framed in the original wood frame with glass. T...
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American Folk Art Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Wood, Paper

Portrait Study, Drawing of a Greek Head or Bust, 1940s
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Portrait Study, Drawing of a Greek Head or Bust, 1940s. Stunning drawing of a Greek profile ! Signed at the bottom right corner by the name of the artist "V. Lacasia". The drawin...
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French Classical Greek Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Glass, Oak, Paper

"Standing Male Nude, " Extraordinary Drawing for Boxer Sculptures by Cecil Howard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Exquisitely drawn in pencil and a feather, light ink wash, creating a pale, ghostly image that is refined and haunting, this full length male nude was accomplished by Cecil de Blaquiere Howard...
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French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

"Male Nude with Sculptural Fragment, " Important Depiction of Fred McDarrah
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This drawing is a highly important and rare window into a relationship that impacted the larger world of Abstract Expressionism in New York just a few years after it was made in 1949...
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American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

Paul Citroen Minimalist Drawing
Located in Tilburg, NL
Bauhaus trained artist Paul Citroen (1896-1983) is famous for his graphic works and photographs. This work is beautifully simple and delicate. It’s depicting a sitting clown, but ...
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Dutch Minimalist Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Crayon

Landscape Drawing, Black Marker Boat and Harbor Scene, France 1966
Located in ROUEN, Normandie
Landscape Drawing, Black Marker Boat and Harbor Scene, France 1966. This vintage black felt-tip pen drawing from 1966 captures a scene of the Cape Antibes, located on the French Riv...
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French Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Wood, Paper, Parchment Paper

"Seated Male Figure, Beachside, " Early Drawing by John B. Lear with Cabana
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Finely and beautifully captured, this depiction of a shirtless young man, handsome and pensive, sitting on the beach with his legs grasped in his ...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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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 Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

Moses Sawyer Sanguine Nude Study
Located in Sharon, CT
A sanguine figure study by Moses Sawyer (Amer. 1899-1974). Unframed. Previously matted area 19x 103/8". Paper size 19 1/2" x 11 3/8".
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American Expressionist Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

Violets Flowers Chart Poster , Italy 1960s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Violets Flowers Chart wall Poster , Italy 1960s A rare 1960s flower chart poster with a solid wood frame. Language on the poster: italian Shipping is ...
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Wood, Paper

"Archer and Standing Nude, " Early Art Deco Drawing by Donald De Lue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Created early in De Lue's career, possibly when he worked in the New York studio of Bryant Baker, this handsome Art Deco drawing depicts a nude male figur...
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American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

Vintage Framed Picture, Chinese, Ink on Paper, Artwork, After Tang Dynasty, 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage framed picture. A Chinese, ink on paper artwork after the Tang Dynasty original by Han Gan (c.715-781), dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1950. Fascinating mid-century reproduction of an ancient Chinese artwork Displays a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout Presented in a quality, later wooden frame behind clear, bright glass Quality ink on paper with hand painted horse coats...
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Chinese Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Wood, Paper

20th Century Oil on Panel Italian Landscape Painting Sacra di San Michele, 1948
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian painting dated 1948. Framework oil on panel depicting a view of the famous Sacra di San Michele (seen from Avigliana) of good pictorial quality. Small framework with frame in...
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Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Wood

Anton Pieck Still Life Kitchen Scene with Scale Pencil Drawing 1940s
Located in Tilburg, NL
This is a beautiful drawing by Dutch artist Anton Pieck (1895-1987). A still life depicting a kitchen scene with a scale, pitcher and some fruit in a baske...
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Dutch Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

Delicate Signed Pointillist Color Drawing by Dora Maar, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pointillist composition by Dora Maar. Signed in the lower right corner. Stamp of the auction that took place in 1998 in Paris. 20th century, undated. In good original condition, wi...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

Anton Pieck Roman Pencil Drawing
Located in Tilburg, NL
Pencil drawing of a Roman man by Anton Pieck (1895-1987). When viewed up close the craftsmanship of Anton Pieck is obvious. He was a highly skilled arti...
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Dutch Classical Roman Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Glass, Walnut, Paper

Vintage Surrealist Ink Watercolor Drawing “A Royal” BY A. W. Guenther C1968
Located in Big Flats, NY
Vintage Surrealist Ink & Watercolor Drawing “A Royal” Signed By A. W. Guenther C1968 Measures - 28 1/2" x 22 1/2" x 1 1/4" A vintage surrealist drawing titled 'A Royal' by A. W. Gu...
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Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

Vintage Surrealist Colored Pencil Drawing “The Annunciation" by Guenther C1966
Located in Big Flats, NY
Vintage Surrealist Colored Pencil On Paper Drawing “The Annunciation” Signed By A. W. Guenther C1966 Measures - 14 1/4" x 20 1/4" x 1" A surrealist drawing titled 'The Annunciation...
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Mid-20th Century 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 Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

"at the Swimming POOL, " Ghostly Male Nudes, Art Deco Drawing, Late 1940s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Lovely and atmospheric, this drawing of a series of male nude figures at the swimming pool -- one diving, one readying to dive, others at the mirr...
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German Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Crayon

Ink Drawing by Storm P. (Robert Storm Petersen), Signed and Framed
Located in Kastrup, DK
This original ink drawing is the work of Robert Storm Petersen, widely known as Storm P., one of Denmark’s most beloved cultural figures. A master of satire and everyday humor, Storm...
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Danish Modern Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Glass, Wood, 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 Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Canvas

Mid-Century Swiss Framed Pastel Drawing of Nude by Julie Schätzle
Located in COLMAR, FR
A beautiful, nude pastel drawing by Swiss artist Julie Schätzle (1903-1996). The drawing, executed on thick paper, comes in its original wood frame. Signed by the artist (see photo)...
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Swiss Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

20th Century Oil on Canvas Italian Signed Still Life with Fruits Painting, 1950
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian painting from the mid-20th century. Oil on canvas artwork, first canvas, depicting still life with fruit of good pictorial quality. Velvet-covered frame with some small marks...
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Italian Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Canvas, Wood

J.A. Van de Velde Jongedame Charcoal on Paper Belgium 1950s
Located in Meer, VAN
J.A. Van de Velde 'Jongedame' Charcoal on Paper Belgium 1950s A wonderful and very simple yet elegant drawing in charcoal. Very well drawn and quintessentially 1950s. Signed J.A...
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Belgian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper

Modernist Ink Drawing of a Sleeping Cat, 1943
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A delicate and intimate ink drawing capturing the serene grace of a sleeping cat, executed with a refined economy of line reminiscent of early 20th-century Belgian modernism. In the ...
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Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Glass, Paper

Vintage Handmade Drawing poster, Italy 1960s
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
A vintage hand made drawing poster. Made in Italy typical home decor of the time. Good conditions.
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Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Drawings

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Paper