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Studies of Motherhood, Art Deco Period Drawing French Antique Sketches of Mother and Baby
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Studies of Motherhood, Art Deco Period Drawing French Antique Sketches of Mother and Baby

1920 - 1940
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A very tender series of studies of a young mother and her baby, dating from the 1920s or 30s. Drawn in charcoal on a sheet of paper measuring 59 x 47 cm, the artwork is unsigned, but almost certainly French in origin. To the verso is a label of the highly reputed Galerie Françoise Durst in Paris. The overall framed size is 63.5 x 51 cm. Please forgive the reflection of the glass on the photo which shows the artwork on a wall!

Physical Dimensions
Height
59cm (23.23")
Width
47cm (18.50")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Skippings Fine Arts has dated this Art Deco Charcoal Drawing to the 1930s.

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SA745338
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A very tender series of studies of a young mother and her baby, dating from the 1920s or 30s.
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Drawn in charcoal on a sheet of paper measuring 59 x 47 cm, the artwork is unsigned, but almost certainly French in origin.
Skippings Fine Arts

To the verso is a label of the highly reputed Galerie Françoise Durst in Paris. The overall framed size is 63.5 x 51 cm. Please forgive the reflection of the glass on the photo which shows the artwork on a wall!

Height
59cm (23.23")
Width
47cm (18.50")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Skippings Fine Arts has dated this Art Deco Charcoal Drawing to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA745338
Skippings Fine Arts
Skippings Fine Arts
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2018

Modern french & continental pictures selected by a former french auction house expert

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A monochrome charcoal drawing on paper featuring four separate figure studies of mothers holding infants.
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Archive I A monochrome charcoal drawing on paper featuring four separate figure studies of mothers holding infants.

Studies of Motherhood, Art Deco Period Drawing French Antique Sketches of Mother and Baby

Archive II A monochrome charcoal drawing on paper featuring four separate figure studies of mothers holding infants. View II
Archive III A monochrome charcoal drawing on paper featuring four separate figure studies of mothers holding infants. View III
Archive IV A monochrome charcoal drawing on paper featuring four separate figure studies of mothers holding infants. View IV
Archive V A monochrome charcoal drawing on paper featuring four separate figure studies of mothers holding infants. View V
Archive VI A monochrome charcoal drawing on paper featuring four separate figure studies of mothers holding infants. View VI
Archive VII A monochrome charcoal drawing on paper featuring four separate figure studies of mothers holding infants. View VII
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A monochrome charcoal drawing on paper featuring four separate figure studies of mothers holding infants.
Studies of motherhood, art deco period drawing French antique sketches of mother and baby
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A monochrome charcoal drawing on paper featuring four separate figure studies of mothers holding infants.
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  • ObjectOriginal Drawing
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialPaper, Charcoal
  • ColourMonochrome
  • MotifsCharcoal shading, Figurative sketches, Mother and child motif, Preparatory line work
  • SizeH 59 cm (23 in) x W 47 cm (19 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

This original French art deco drawing dates from 1930 and belongs to the period of figurative sketches. Executed in monochrome charcoal shading on paper, the artwork presents four separate figure studies of mothers holding infants using preparatory line work for the mother and child motif. The composition shows soft smudged charcoal tones, visible pencil guidelines, and gentle tonal gradation across the figures. The sheet measures 59 cm high, 47 cm wide, and 1 cm deep. Suitable for placement above a sideboard in a modern home, this piece brings a refined art deco glamour interior style to living rooms or studies.

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During the Art Deco era, artist studies and quick sketches captured raw human emotion and physical form prior to formal paintings or sculptures. Charcoal was a favoured medium for these works due to its ability to render soft shading and strong contrast rapidly.

Artists during this period typically used natural compressed or vine charcoal on rag paper, wove paper, or laid paper. Fixatives were sometimes applied to bind the loose carbon particles to the paper surface.

Authentic drawings from this period exhibit period-appropriate paper aging, tone variations, and draughtsmanship characteristic of early 20th-century artistic training. Specialists inspect watermarks, paper composition, and original fixing marks.

To present fine charcoal drawings modernly, mount them in archival, acid-free mats with minimalist dark or gilt frames. They suit monochrome gallery walls, living rooms, and study alcoves exceptionally well.

Framing behind UV-filtering glass or acrylic is essential to prevent yellowing and paper degradation. Ensure the artwork is mounted away from direct sunlight and kept in a room with controlled humidity.
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