If there is something that collectors cannot get enough of, it’s vintage drawings. With the incredible variety in art and prices, vintage drawings are fun and fairly easy to collect. The challenge comes when you’re looking for something specific, and not just any old vintage drawing will do. That’s where the internet comes in.
You can search yard sales and Goodwill day and night, but in order to find a specific vintage drawing, you’ll have to do your research. Otherwise, pick an aesthetic and enjoy sifting through the internet’s endless amount of vintage drawings for sale. Vintage is fun because it encompasses so many styles and genres.
Vintage Drawings for Sale
vtg original ink comic art drawing - Mike Wilson art XMen and Marvel
Vtg CANSON Tracing Pads With Sketching Scale 19”x24” 6 Pk (50 Pages Each) NOS
COA Original Art Drawing pencil Woman Portrait 8”x10" Vintage Realism
❤️Vintage Drawing Board Mouse 4X7 Card W/Envelope Hallmark❤️
Scottie Pippen Vintage Drawing Artist 90s Framed Photo Chicago Bulls 8x11”
1800s Woman Vintage Sketch Drawing Giclee Print on Fine Art Paper
Vintage/Original Convention Sketch Art-furry
Vintage/Original Convention Sketch Art-furry
Rare Original Vintage Watercolor Ink - GOLEM Of PRAGUE
Vintage Crow Illustration Giclee Print on Fine Art Paper
American Sailor USN Navy 1984 Original vintage drawing by WHOs WHO IN ART artist
Vintage/Original Convention Sketch Art-furry
Vintage Original Signed Panama Kuna Pen and Ink Art
FORBIDDEN DRAWINGS 2024 'Zine LOADED With 256 Pages Vintage & Contemporary Art
Map University Of Virginia Vintage Drawing Framed Art Print Poster 9x7 Inch
VINTAGE DRAWING BOARD DBGCI COLORFUL BUTTERFLIES 9 STICKERS 1 SHEET
Vintage Drawing Board Thanksgiving Vegtables 3 Sheet Sticker Package
(12) VINTAGE SEMI-HEX DRAWING SKETCHING PENCILS H NO.497 GENERAL PENCIL CO. USA
Original ACEO Art Card Drawing, Humphrey Bogart, Color Ink, 2.5x3.5 Inch, Signed
Vintage "Running Hare" Drawing Ltd Edition Print on Parchment Numbered & Signed
VINTAGE SKEWVILLE STICKER - Shepard Fairey Cost Revs Ron English Invader ESPO
Drawing of a 1987 Buick Grand National GNX Pencil Art Sketch Picture Print
1 GROSS (144) VINTAGE DRAWING/SKETCHING PENCILS CHARCOAL ROUND 4B DURO ART USA
Vtg Pencil Pin Sketch Monmouth, Natchez By J Arrigo 1996 Black Matted 8x10
ONE (1) Vintage Drawing Board Christmas Stickers 3 Sheets in Package MADE IN USA
Vintage Santa Claus Drawing by Harper
1800s Portrait Study Drawing Sketch Giclee Print on Fine Art Paper
Two Egrets Vintage Illustration Drawing Giclee Print on Fine Art Paper
12 Vintage Drafting Cloder Pencil Sharpener Pointer Sandpaper Blocks No.3177 Box
VINTAGE A.W.FABER CASTELL 9000 H & 2H Wood Drawing Pencils in Box GERMANY
Vintage Original Pastel Portrait Drawing
Drawing of a Classic Vintage Volkswagen Beetle Bug Car Pencil Art Sketch Picture
Vintage/Original Convention Sketch Art-furry By Brian McPherson 1998
Original Charcoal Pencil Sketch - "Red Mill, Clinton, NJ" Signed Framed 11 X 9
Vintage/Original Convention Sketch Art-furry
vtg original comic art drawing - Mike Wilson art Indie comics Godlike Reignbow +
VTG 6 Drawing Board Christmas Is Love Cards & Envelopes Max Lungwitz
Vintage Eberhard Faber MONGOL Drawing Pencils 12pc Grade 3H NOS
Vintage Fantasy Original Art / Nancy L. Janda Freelance Artist
Vintage Drawing Board Greeting Cards FUN & MAZES classroom Valentines, NIB
Vintage/Original Convention Sketch Art-furry By Daphne Lage 1994
American Sailor USN Navy 1985 Original vintage drawing by WHOs WHO IN ART artist
Original ACEO Art Card Drawing, Alan Ladd, Color Ink, 2.5x3.5 Inch, Signed
Vintage/Original Convention Sketch Art-furry By John Barrett (MFF 01)
Drawing of a 1988 Ford Saleen Mustang Car Graphite Pencil Art Sketch Picture
Genuine Leather case for Iphone 14 13 12 15 16 Pro Max Wallet Book Bible Vintage
VTG Pedigree 24 Ct Pencil Crayons • Empire • #2449 • w/Pencil Sharpener • TOPP'S
Drawing of a 1970 Dodge Challenger Car Graphite Pencil Art Sketch Picture Print
"Running Hare" Vintage Ltd Edition Drawing Print on Parchment Numbered & Signed
Where to Buy Vintage Drawings
The internet is an endless treasure trove of vintage drawings. You can find almost anything with a little research. eBay has great filters to help you find what you are looking for. As far as prices, it’s hard to gauge since there are so many different types of drawings out there.
Pinterest and Etsy also have a lot of vintage drawings, or templates to make your own if you want to try that out. eBay has the best filtering system, since there is so much out there and it can be overwhelming.
History of Vintage Drawings
If we are going to talk vintage drawings, they generally come from the late 1800s until the mid 1900s. However, the term ‘vintage’ also is the term for the year or place that wine was created. It can also mean the wine is very high quality. Vintage art started in Paris, and is associated with a shift in marketing and advertisements. Vintage work was printed on post cards and posters which made for easy distribution. The drawings done for these depicted people in high fashion, with known brand names.
Other styles of art came out of this time, but vintage drawings became highly collectible. The term ‘vintage’ is used very loosely to describe ‘old’ things, but the origin of it is of Parisian poster drawings. Vintage can also be used to specify a decade like “vintage 1940s,” so the term is fairly versatile.
Trying to narrow down what vintage drawings are would be very difficult, as they can be so many things. They are fun to collect, and if you pick a certain decade, having a bunch of them can create an aesthetic in the home.
Vintage Drawing Styles
So, what are the types of styles you can expect to find when browsing vintage drawings? Well, as discussed, ‘vintage’ art encompasses many genres and time frames. There are many styles that can fall under this umbrella. These are some of the styles you may find searching vintage drawings:
- Victoriana
- This is one of the older styles in the vintage realm. These drawings come from 1837-1901, and are usually portraiture. Very beautiful stuff.
- Letterpress
- Going back to Paris and the mass printing, Letterpress is one of the oldest printing techniques. Think rubber stamps, but metal blocks instead that make a more intense impression. This type of lettering is common to see juxtaposed with vintage drawings.
- Gothic
- Not necessarily vintage and more medieval, it can slip through the cracks and the lettering and dark images can be found when searching for vintage drawings.
- Art Deco
- Art deco was popular in the 1920s and 30s, so it’s very prevalent in vintage drawings. Think geometric shapes and bright colors, very cool stuff.
These styles barely scrap the surface of vintage drawings, of course. So many styles fall into this genre, and on your search, you will probably find stuff that is completely different, as well. That’s the fun part of vintage drawings, they can be so different from one another. From portraits, to city skylines, to a cartoon bird floating in a martini. Vintage drawings have it all.
To sum it up, collecting vintage drawings is a fun hobby. They can range in prices and design, so there is something for everyone. Browsing for them in general can be fun, even If you don’t buy one. You can mix and match styles and drawings with other kinds of vintage art to complete your home décor. Have fun exploring!
