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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Thomas Downing Watercolor, 1958 "Washington Color School"
By Thomas Downing
Located in Sharon, CT
Rare very early watercolor by this famous 'Washington D.C. Colorist'(from the group of Morris Louis, Kenneth Noland and Gene Davis), signed and dated L.L. 1958. Matted and framed in ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drawings

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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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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Drawings

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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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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Drawings

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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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Drawings

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Glass, Giltwood, Paper

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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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Drawings

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Paper

Italian Midcentury Drawing: Nude Man, Pencil and Charcoal.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Midcentury Large Drawing: Nude Man, Pencil and Charcoal. 1960s: Accademia di Belle Arti, Venezia. It is not framed so it can be shipped standard parcel .
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Drawings

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Paper

Charcoal Drawing of a View from a Balcony by Lambro Ahlas
By Lambro Ahlas
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A view from a balcony by Lambro Ahlas. Charcoal pencil on paper. Matted in a black matte under glass in a thin gilt frame. Ahlas was a California-born artist of Greek ancestry....
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Drawings

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Paper

Roberto Montenegro Mexican Ca. 1950 Set of 2 Mixed Media Drawings on Paper
By Roberto Montenegro
Located in Mexico City, MX
A set of 2 mixed medias on paper, sketches for a mural by Mexican artist Roberto Montenegro. Both works are framed. a) Mascarones #62 (left). Signed on the lower center. 29.5 x 21....
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Drawings

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Paper

Italian Portrait from the 1960s: Accademia di Belle Arti, Venezia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Midcentury Large Drawing Natura Morta Pencle and Charcole . Overall, charcoal drawing is a dynamic and expressive medium that offers artists a wide range of creative possib...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Drawings

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Paper

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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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Drawings

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Paper

Original Pastel Drawing "Le Pont de Passes Grilles" by George Wharton Edwards
Located in San Diego, CA
Original pastel and graphite drawing "Le Pont de Passes Grilles" by George Wharton Edwards, circa early 1900s. The drawing is in good antique co...
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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Drawings

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Crayon

Illustration Painting Attributed to Al Corn
By Al Corn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Illustration painting attributed to Al Corn, unsigned, drawn for Mans World Magazine.
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1960s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern 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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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Drawings

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Paper

Anatomy Drawing of the Hand in the Style of Mano del Pache
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charcoal Drawing Inspired by the Mano dell Davide, Venice.Overall, charcoal drawing is a dynamic and expressive medium that offers artists a wide range of creative possibilities. It'...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Drawings

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Paper

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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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Drawings

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Paint

MCM Brilliant Abstract Bold Mixed Media Art Modern Vintage Signed
Located in Chula Vista, CA
MCM Brilliant Abstract Bold Mixed Media Modern Vintage Art Signed 24 x 35.75 Art 16 x 28 Preowned unrestored vintage condition See images provided.  
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Drawings

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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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1950s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Drawings

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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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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Drawings

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Paper

Selection of Modern Art or Gallery Wall
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of Modern Art or Gallery Wall, circa 1960s. From left to right they are: 1) Watercolor of male nude on blue paper, circa 1960s. It h...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Drawings

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Eugene Leroy Abstract Composition, French Artist Proof Titled "Sleep"
By Eugène Leroy
Located in Miami, FL
Eugene Leroy abstract composition or original artist proof, eau forte or etching. This intriguing work of art is titled "Sleep". Hand-signed on the lower ...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Drawings

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Wood, Paper

Marek Halter (Poland, B. 1936) Figural Abstract In Brown Green
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Marek Halter is a Polish-born French writer, artist, and human rights activist. Abstract work depicting figures in a landscape setting. Presented in a nic...
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Drawings

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Metal

Genichiro Inokuma (Japanese 1902-1993) Original Gouache and Ink Drawing
Located in Sharon, CT
A gouache and ink "Abstract Expressionist" drawing. Important modern Japanese artist, exhibited in MOMA's 1966: "The New Japanese Painting and S...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Drawings

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Paper

Emile Gilioli (1911-1977) : Abstract Composition, Pastel. Circa 1960
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Emile GILIOLI (1911-1977) : Abstract composition Pastel drawingon paper Gilded wooden baguette frame Signed lower left France, circa 1960 Dimensions (frame included): Height 79...
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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Drawings

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Glass, Wood, Paper

WALTER SPIES Insect Studies WATERCOLORS – Set of 4
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Set of 4 Signed Walter Spies Watercolor Insect Studies – Gold-Gilt Framed & Custom Matted Walter Spies was a German primitivist painter, composer, musico...
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19th Century German Antique Mid-Century Modern Drawings

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Paper, Paint

George Price Legendary New Yorker Cartoonist "Quack" Original Drawing
Located in Sharon, CT
Depicting a duck hunter in a boat dressed as a decoy, the caption reading "Quack". Drawn with pencil on illustration board and tracing paper (overlay) in p...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern 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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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Drawings

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Paper

Painting from the Trophies series, Piero Fornasetti, 1970
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Painting from the series "Trophies," Piero Fornasetti, Italy, 1970, silkscreen on lacquered wood with brass frame, decorative elements inspired by neoclassical motifs, Fornasetti sig...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Drawings

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Paper

Vintage Framed Sketch Two Cows Book Peinture et Dessins de Paul Jouve, 1930
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage black wood framed sketch of two cows, from the Book Peinture et Dessins de Paul Jouve. Dated circa 1930. Not an original Paul Jouve drawing. Sk...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Drawings

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Paper

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...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Drawings

Two Drawing Boards by a Parisian Artist from the 14th Arrondissement.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Two drawing boards by a Parisian artist from the 14th arrondissement. Two drawing boards by a Parisian artist from the 14th arrondissement, mid-20th century. H: 59.5 cm, W: 75.5 cm,...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Drawings

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Wood

Vintage Framed Sketch Grazing Ram Book Peinture et Dessins de Paul Jouve, 1930
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage black wood framed sketch of a grazing Ram in the bushes, from the Book Peinture et Dessins de Paul Jouve. Dated circa 1930. Not an original Paul...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Drawings

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Paper

"Nude Male with Upraised Arms, " Striking Midcentury Drawing by RISD Teacher
By Robert Lamb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stark and sensuous at the same time, this drawing was made by Robert Lamb in 1953, shortly after he graduated from the prestigious Rhode Island School of Design. Although primarily k...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Drawings

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Paper

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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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Drawings

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Paper

1979, Italian Design Drawing Sketch for a Desk Light Project by Luciano Mattioli
Located in New York, NY
Dated mid-20th century industrial hand drawing, highly collectible Italian modern Product Design for a lacquer yellow desk light project, realized without ruler in pastels and gouach...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Drawings

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Crayon, Paint, Paper

Drawing of a Sleeping Nude Man by Evelyne Luez, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Drawing of a sleeping nude man by Evelyne Luez, 20th century. Watercolour drawing of a sleeping nude man from the 20th century by Evelyne Luez. H: 51cm, W: 50cm, D: 0.2cm
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Drawings

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Paper

Watercolor painting "Girl at the balustrade" by Marga Goove-Marcovic. Germany
Located in Köln, NW
"Girl at the balustrade" by Marga Groove-Marcovic. (1920-2002) Germany. Original watercolor painting with white opaque paint. Framed with Passepartout behind glass. Marga Groove-Marcovic was a very versatile artist. The illustrated german exhibition catalog contains information about her artistic career and education. She was a student of Zoltan Székessy, a german-hungarian sculptor at the "Düsseldorf Academy of Art". Groove-Marcovic created sculptures, paintings, drawings, watercolors and collages. Children were a favorite motif for her. Although this painting is not dated, it could be conditionally considered to the fifties / sixties, since according to the catalog, the artist mainly created watercolors during this period. The friendly, strong and bright colors stand in stark contrast to the dark and empty eyes of the girl. Perhaps due to the children´s traumatic war experiences ? The dimensions given refer to the picture with frame...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Drawings

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Glass, Paper

Vintage Abstract Figurative Mixed Media Drawing with Pastel Accents
Located in Seattle, WA
Large-scale vintage mixed media artwork on paper depicting an abstracted, kneeling human form rendered in expressive graphite and colored pastel lines. The figure features dynamic co...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Drawings

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Metal

20th Century Avantgarde Artwork by Rita Aldrovandi
Located in Weesp, NL
This captivating artwork by Rita Aldrovandi, displayed here in elegant minimalist style, is a profound testament to the artist’s visionary approach to line drawings. Aldrovandi, cele...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Drawings

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Paper

Original Vintage Black&White Graphics, Isolation and Libido by Josep Pla-Narbona
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Josep Pla-Narbona, INCOMUNICACIÓN Y LIBIDO, 1971 Graphics Work signed by the artist (pencil) Sheet dimensions 40/29 Unframed work Josep Pla-Narbona was born...
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1970s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Drawings

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Paper

One 1979 Mattioli Italian Design Drawing for a Modern Red Desk Light Project
Located in New York, NY
Dated mid-20th century industrial hand drawing, highly collectible Italian modern Product Design for a lacquer red desk light project, realized without a ruler in pastels and gouache...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Drawings

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Crayon, Paint, Paper

Lithograph by Jean Cocteau, Nouvelle de l étranger, Artist Proof, 1960-70.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Lithograph by Jean Cocteau, Nouvelle de l'étranger, artist proof, 1960-70. Lithograph by Jean Cocteau,1960-70, 1/10, nouvelle de l'étranger, artist proof, unframed. h: 50cm, w: 65cm...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Drawings

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Vintage Original Wood Framed and Signed Deer and Tree Artwork
Located in Seattle, WA
Vintage Matted and Framed Artwork , possibly Pencil on Paper. Signed in the Lower Corner as Pictured. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Dimensions. 15 W ; 1/2 D ; 18 H
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Drawings

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Wood

Vintage Regency Original Jacques Fath Fashion Sketch From Jane Bergdorf Goodman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Capture the timeless elegance of haute couture with this original fashion sketch attributed to Jacques Fath, circa 1950. Rendered in delicate watercolor, this striking illustration f...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Drawings

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Glass, Giltwood, Paper

1955 Tropical "Private Lodge Lounge" Architectural Prepared by Rucker Fuller
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original 1955 "Private Lodge & Lounge" hand drawn Architectural artwork Rendering prepared by Rucker Fuller by artist Tom Greene for Mrs. Green Bach in Atherton, California. The room...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Drawings

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Paper

John Barrymore in Hamlet, Ink and Watercolor Drawing Portrait
Located in Pasadena, CA
The depiction of theatrical characters in the visual arts has long been a means of exploring the depths of human emotion and identity. In this black and white profile portrait of Joh...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drawings

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Paper

Abstract Composition Drawing by Fritz Klee, 1959
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 1959'...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Drawings

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Paper

Abstract Composition Drawing by Fritz Klee, 1965
Located in Barntrup, DE
A magnificent abstract organic hand-drawing, a draft of an ornamental composition in strong, bright colors by Fritz Klee. Colored pastels on paper, signed and dated 'Fritz Klee 1965'...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Drawings

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Abstract Composition Drawing by Fritz Klee, 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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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Drawings

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Paper

Abstract Composition Drawing by Fritz Klee, 1952
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 1952'...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Drawings

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Paper

Mid-Century Modern Italian Abstract Painting on Paper, 1970s
Located in Prato, IT
Mid-Century Modern Italian abstract painting on paper with wooden structure from 1970 The paper of the paint shows little signs of wear cons...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Drawings

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Wood, Paper

A. Green, Signed Modern Ink On Paper, Two Figures
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An intricate and striking Ink Drawing full of movement and coiled energy. Signed lower left. Two figures of women in robes walking, done in stippled ink on off-white paper. sight 23...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Drawings

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Alfred Guyard, Original Decoration Projects, France, 1930
Located in Catonvielle, FR
Unique set of seven decoration projects signed Alfred Guyard, France 1930. From the child's room to the terrace of the Drouot restaurant (Paris), from the director's office to the di...
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1930s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Drawings

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Paper

Original Watercolor Rendering for 1956 Living Room by Leleu Firm, Paris
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This gorgeous, original elevation watercolor, depicting a living room wall centered around a baronial fireplace with deep red brick hearth, was prepared for Madame Keime by the celebrated Leleu firm, in the years when Jules Leleu was passing the baton to his sons André and Jean and his daughter Paule. At the height of the Art Deco period, Jules was known for his sumptuous furniture with inlays of exotic woods such as Macassar ebony, amboyna and palisander, as well as designs for illustrious projects such as the SS Normandie and SS Ile de France...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Drawings

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Paint

Lithograph by Jean Cocteau, Nouvelle de l étranger, Artist Proof, 1960-70.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Lithograph by Jean Cocteau, Nouvelle de l'étranger, artist proof, 1960-70. Lithograph by Jean Cocteau,1960-70, 1/10, nouvelle de l'étranger, artist proof, unframed. h: 50cm, w: 65cm...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Drawings

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"Plastics, " Striking, Original Graphic Design for Midcentury Advertisement
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An early and important example of graphic design by a woman artist, this striking drawing for "Plastics" in ink and watercolor was executed by Elsie Pivcevich in Cleveland. The stylized Christmas ornaments depicted here suggest that the advertisement was for a manufacturer of holiday decorations...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Drawings

Original Vintage Abstract Color Serigraphy, Intermezzo by Peter Foeller
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Peter Foeller, Intermezzo, 1990. Color serigraphy. Number 91/130. This work is signed by the artist. It has a title, date and individual number. Sheet dimensions 100/75 Work dimensio...
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1990s German Mid-Century Modern Drawings

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Original Pastel Drawing of 2 Figures Signed by Artist and Dated 1965
Located in Pasadena, CA
Colorful but contemplative, this serene original vintage pastel of 2 figures is lovely. It is signed by the artist and is dated 1965. A beautiful accompaniment to any room and adds a...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Drawings

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Linen, Paint

Original Mid-Century Modern Signed Golden Framed Fine Art by Artist M. Aronoff
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern framed original artist study in chalk and pencil drawing from a man in black with a white hat. Professional framed with golden wood frame. Signed by the artist.   ...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drawings

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Wood, Paper

Elise Speights Drawing
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Elise Speights Drawing is a pencil artwork on paper, signed by the artist. Measuring 37 x 19 inches and framed, this piece showcases Speights' precision and attention to detail....
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Drawings

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Paper

Original Vintage Abstract Color Serigraphy, Feuerschiff by Peter Foeller
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Peter Foeller, Feuerschiff, 1990. Color serigraphy. Number E/A. This work is signed by the artist. It has a title, date and individual number. Sheet dimensions 100/75 Work dimensions...
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1990s German Mid-Century Modern Drawings

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Paper

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