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A 1930s Preparatory Sketch for a Costume Design or Advertisement
Culvertons
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A 1930s Preparatory Sketch for a Costume Design or Advertisement

1920 - 1940
For Sale by Culvertons
Description

This stylish French pencil drawing from the 1930s epitomizes the period in which it was drawn. The artist certainly knew their craft, as they have created a very eye-catching layout, so much so that It's difficult not to be drawn towards this work on paper. There is some handwritten notation in French above the design which includes the date of 30th November 1930. It's being sold unframed, but we will happily discuss and undertake the representation of this interesting artwork if so desired.

Physical Dimensions
Height
34.5cm (13.58")
Width
25cm (9.84")
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Culvertons has dated this 1930s Fashion Illustration Sketch to the 1930s.

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SA1089970
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This stylish French pencil drawing from the 1930s epitomizes the period in which it was drawn.
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The artist certainly knew their craft, as they have created a very eye-catching layout, so much so that It's difficult not to be drawn towards this work on paper.
Culvertons

There is some handwritten notation in French above the design which includes the date of 30th November 1930. It's being sold unframed, but we will happily discuss and undertake the representation of this interesting artwork if so desired.

Height
34.5cm (13.58")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Date of Manufacture

Culvertons has dated this 1930s Fashion Illustration Sketch to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1089970
Culvertons
Culvertons
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A 1930s monochrome graphite fashion illustration depicting five women in high-collared winter coats and hats, framed with light pencil grid lines and French handwritten annotations.
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Archive I A 1930s monochrome graphite fashion illustration depicting five women in high-collared winter coats and hats, framed with light pencil grid lines and French handwritten annotations.

A 1930s Preparatory Sketch for a Costume Design or Advertisement

Archive II A 1930s monochrome graphite fashion illustration depicting five women in high-collared winter coats and hats, framed with light pencil grid lines and French handwritten annotations. View II
Archive III A 1930s monochrome graphite fashion illustration depicting five women in high-collared winter coats and hats, framed with light pencil grid lines and French handwritten annotations. View III
Archive IV A 1930s monochrome graphite fashion illustration depicting five women in high-collared winter coats and hats, framed with light pencil grid lines and French handwritten annotations. View IV
Archive V A 1930s monochrome graphite fashion illustration depicting five women in high-collared winter coats and hats, framed with light pencil grid lines and French handwritten annotations. View V
Archive VI A 1930s monochrome graphite fashion illustration depicting five women in high-collared winter coats and hats, framed with light pencil grid lines and French handwritten annotations. View VI
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Culvertons
Telephone 0777 542 6867 or 01306 770212
Location
42 A West Street
Dorking
Surrey
RH4 1BU
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Dec 2013
Items For Sale 50
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A 1930s monochrome graphite fashion illustration depicting five women in high-collared winter coats and hats, framed with light pencil grid lines and French handwritten annotations.
A 1930s preparatory sketch for a costume design or advertisement
Ref: SA1089970
A 1930s monochrome graphite fashion illustration depicting five women in high-collared winter coats and hats, framed with light pencil grid lines and French handwritten annotations.
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Fashion illustration from the 1930s reflected the Art Deco movement, marked by elongated silhouettes, fluid lines, and stylized figure drawing. Illustrators focused on outerwear detail, draped fabrics, and sophisticated tailoring to convey elegance for design houses and periodicals.

Illustrators primarily used graphite pencils, charcoal, ink, and watercolour on paper or card stock. Sketches often featured grid lines, cropping borders, and handwritten technical annotations regarding colours, fabrics, and production dates.

Authentic period sketches generally display age-appropriate paper toning, natural hand-drawn line variance, and technical annotations in period handwriting. Look for grid alignment lines, studio stamps, or specific dates written directly on the paper surface.

A vintage fashion drawing works best mounted in an acid-free mat and framed within a slim black, dark wood, or gilt frame. Position it in a dressing room, bedroom, hallway gallery wall, or creative office space to provide architectural interest.

Preserve paper artwork by framing it behind UV-protective glass with archival, acid-free mounting materials. Display the piece away from direct sunlight, radiator heat, and areas with high humidity to prevent fading, foxing, or paper deterioration.
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