A Vintage Boho pencil sketch of a woman. A chic pencil on paper composition. Quiet and charming. Unsigned. Acquired from a NY estate.

An abstract charcoal drawing by American artist James L. Bruch (1942-2023). An abstract square shape contrasts with a realistic sketch of a tree branch in this black and white work. The drawing is displayed in a black frame and is estate stamped verso.

Born in Kenosha, Wisconsin, James Bruch (1942-2023) pursued his artistic talents at the University of Notre Dame, graduating cum laude with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 1964. Thereafter, he received his Master of Fine Arts from the University of Southern California in 1967. While in school, Bruch focused his attention on painting bright scenes and recreating masterworks in pencil. From the ‘70s-’90s, he built his advertising career, garnering recognition for his efforts along the way. Upon retirement, Bruch immediately returned to decades-old ideas of colorful abstraction, which he had reimagined throughout his lifetime.

Bruch started his career designing for Montgomery Ward in Chicago, where he would meet, and settle down with, his wife Amy. He would continue his career at the prestigious institution of Leo Burnett as an art director and later as vice president. Following his retirement from the industry in 1999, Bruch was reinvigorated as an artist. He began to rediscover old concepts from his time in art school, reworking them, painting and repainting layer after layer, no piece ever truly finished in his eyes. He was a very reserved man after his retirement and following the death of his wife. This resulted in his work not being exhibited or sold during his lifetime.

Vintage Boho Original Pencil Sketch of a Man’s legs. A chic 1934 study in pencil with a flash of yellow. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.

Margareta Treutiger, 1978
Mixed technique on paper
The work signed by the artist’s signature, title and date
Work dimensions 34/24
Unframed work

Ebba Margareta Treutiger (1930-2021). She was a Swedish artist, textile painter and drawing teacher. She dealt mainly with pictorial fabric, but she was also interested in oil painting and gouache. She produced visual textiles, e.g. for Stadshotellet in Varberg and for Hotel Continental in Stockholm.

Work in original vintage condition. This piece has an attribution mark,
I am sure that it is completely authentic and take full responsibility for any authenticity
issues arising from misattribution

Important drawing by Gio Ponti of the Diamante line for Touring Carrozzeria Milan, documented in “Gio Ponti” “L’Arte si innamora dell’industria” by Ugo La Pietra, page 254-255. Ponti’s car designs where never realized, but his design ideas where very important for the development of the modern car. A unique drawing by arguably the most important Italian architect and designer of the 20th century. I have official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs,
designer records,
or other literature sources and take full responsibility for any authenticity issues arising
from
misattribution

This mid-late 20th century pastel on paper tulip still life is by Chicago-based painter, photographer, and printmaker Barbara Lewis (1925-2008). Lewis studied at the Art Institute of Chicago (1943), University of Illinois at Chicago (1967-70), and the IIT Institute of Design (MFA in Printmaking, 1970-72). Through her mixed-media compositions, she explored Abstract Expressionism and Pop Art, often using imagery of Chicago and her travels to Europe and Northern Africa.

Mid-Late 20th Century
Pastel on Paper
10″x13.75″ unframed

Estate stamped lower left. Good vintage condition with ream holes on the top.

This mid-late 20th century graphite on paper abstracted floral drawing is by Chicago-based painter, photographer, and printmaker Barbara Lewis (1925-2008). Lewis studied at the Art Institute of Chicago (1943), University of Illinois at Chicago (1967-70), and the IIT Institute of Design (MFA in Printmaking, 1970-72). Through her mixed-media compositions, she explored Abstract Expressionism and Pop Art, often using imagery of Chicago and her travels to Europe and Northern Africa.

Mid-Late 20th Century
Graphite on Paper
10″x13.75″ unframed

Estate stamped lower right. Good vintage condition with ream holes at the top.

Mid Century Asian LInen Print with silver matting and Frame
1960’s Black ink on linen
scene of Samuri fighting and landscape
linen
fabulous silver matting and black detailed frame
32ʺW × 1ʺD × 15ʺH

French School from the beginning of the 19th century

“The procession”

Wash on pencil.

Dimensions at sight: 6.3 x 8.7 in. Total dimensions with the frame 11.8 x 9.45 in

A few tiny spots.

Old frame with signs of wear over time.

French school from the beginning of the 20th century.

Ink drawing representing an ancient village on the edge of a lake

9.84 x 7.1 in, total dimensions with frame 11.81 x 9.06 in