Modern & Contemporary Drawing

Contemporary drawings or drawing of modern times is known by this specific name because it was founded in the 20th and 21st century. This type of drawing is a challenging art form that requires skill, good products, themes, and concepts. These drawings were highly influenced by the global movement, humans, and environment. The normal term of contemporary drawing is video art and presentation.

There are two types of contemporary drawing: pop art and neo-pop art. Pop art was first founded by artist Roy Lichtenstein and artist Andy Warhol. The art was highly active from the 1950s to the 1970s. These types of art are portrait drawings created by reimagining the product. Pop art was very much popular and was practiced by many artists. Jeff Koons the famous artist was able to rise this style once again in the 1980s.

Many artists who work according to pop drawing style are often used to recreate the objects. These are often made from photographs hence they helped artists to create the same landscapes, portraits, and many other realistic paintings. Contemporary drawing is developing more and more every day which has allowed the artists to show their creative side and be more productive. Many artists are creating hyperrealistic drawings using their creativity and making it difficult to differentiate between real and imagination or natural or art. More and more artists are being found to so that they can show their creativity and passion.

Vintage and antique contemporary drawings are highly sought after because they are in high demand. One can find such contemporary drawings for sale at multiple auctions on the web. For many auctioneers, the one-stop solution is Bidsquare for buying vintage and antique contemporary drawing at online auctions. Choose some of the best drawings from some of the best artists from our sale catalog.

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  • John Mandel, surreal figural drawing, 1972, Whitney exhibited
    Estimate
    $500 - $700

    John Mandel, surreal figural drawing, 1972, Whitney exhibited

    Est.
    $500 - $700
    Newel Auctions
    Starting Bid
    $250
  • Angelo Ciotti Abstract Drawing 1991
    Estimate
    $50 - $80

    Angelo Ciotti Abstract Drawing 1991

    Est.
    $50 - $80
    Concept Gallery
    1 Bid
    Current Bid
    $30
  • Suzanne Scherer, graphite drawing
    Estimate
    $200 - $300

    Suzanne Scherer, graphite drawing

    Est.
    $200 - $300
    Newel Auctions
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • James Crawford 1964 Abstract Graphite on Paper Drawing
    Estimate
    $200 - $400

    James Crawford 1964 Abstract Graphite on Paper Drawing

    Est.
    $200 - $400
    Sheafer + King Modern
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Obdulio Fuertes Sanchez, pen and wash drawing, 1988
    Estimate
    $200 - $300

    Obdulio Fuertes Sanchez, pen and wash drawing, 1988

    Est.
    $200 - $300
    Newel Auctions
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Frank Tartaglione, (2) drawing on paper, 1975/1977
    Estimate
    $300 - $500

    Frank Tartaglione, (2) drawing on paper, 1975/1977

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Newel Auctions
    Starting Bid
    $200
  • Harley (American, Contemporary)
    Estimate
    $300 - $500

    Harley (American, Contemporary)

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Vallot Auctioneers
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Dana (American, Contemporary)
    Estimate
    $300 - $500

    Dana (American, Contemporary)

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Vallot Auctioneers
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • David John (American, Contemporary)
    Estimate
    $100 - $300

    David John (American, Contemporary)

    Est.
    $100 - $300
    Vallot Auctioneers
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Bruce Lennon (American, Contemporary)
    Estimate
    $300 - $500

    Bruce Lennon (American, Contemporary)

    Est.
    $300 - $500
    Vallot Auctioneers
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Manat Large (American, Contemporary)
    Estimate
    $200 - $300

    Manat Large (American, Contemporary)

    Est.
    $200 - $300
    Vallot Auctioneers
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Robert Hughes (American, Contemporary)
    Estimate
    $100 - $300

    Robert Hughes (American, Contemporary)

    Est.
    $100 - $300
    Vallot Auctioneers
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Conrad House (1956-2001) Native American, Prismacolor on Paper Abstract Composition
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200

    Conrad House (1956-2001) Native American, Prismacolor on Paper Abstract Composition

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
    Sarasota Estate Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $400
  • (2) Conrad House (1956–2001) Native American, Watercolor and Prismacolor on Paper
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200

    (2) Conrad House (1956–2001) Native American, Watercolor and Prismacolor on Paper

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
    Sarasota Estate Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $400
  • Attributed to Sir Thomas Lawrence (English, 1769-1830), Portrait of Richard Westall (1765-1836)
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000

    Attributed to Sir Thomas Lawrence (English, 1769-1830), Portrait of Richard Westall (1765-1836)

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Locati LLC
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $500
  • "ALI". Trio of Original Cityscape Watercolors. [N.p., ca. mid-20th century].
    Estimate
    $100 - $200

    "ALI". Trio of Original Cityscape Watercolors. [N.p., ca. mid-20th century].

    Est.
    $100 - $200
    Potter & Potter Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $50
  • Cynthia Cooley watercolor Areos de la Frontera, Spain
    Estimate
    $100 - $300

    Cynthia Cooley watercolor Areos de la Frontera, Spain

    Est.
    $100 - $300
    Concept Gallery
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $70
  • Trudi Frank, (2) watercolors landscapes, 1976
    Estimate
    $200 - $300

    Trudi Frank, (2) watercolors landscapes, 1976

    Est.
    $200 - $300
    Newel Auctions
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Trudi Frank, (2) watercolor floral still lifes, 1976
    Estimate
    $200 - $300

    Trudi Frank, (2) watercolor floral still lifes, 1976

    Est.
    $200 - $300
    Newel Auctions
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • John Gundelfinger, watercolor Abstract landscape
    Estimate
    $200 - $300

    John Gundelfinger, watercolor Abstract landscape

    Est.
    $200 - $300
    Newel Auctions
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Tommy Simpson, pencil and watercolor on paper, 1974
    Estimate
    $200 - $300

    Tommy Simpson, pencil and watercolor on paper, 1974

    Est.
    $200 - $300
    Newel Auctions
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • [FEMALE NUDES]. Group of Three Original Pastels Plus One Oil Painting. [N.p., ca. 20th - 21st centuries].
    Estimate
    $200 - $300

    [FEMALE NUDES]. Group of Three Original Pastels Plus One Oil Painting. [N.p., ca. 20th - 21st centuries].

    Est.
    $200 - $300
    Potter & Potter Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Kathryn Freeman, miniature oil on panel, 1993
    Estimate
    $600 - $800

    Kathryn Freeman, miniature oil on panel, 1993

    Est.
    $600 - $800
    Newel Auctions
    Starting Bid
    $300
  • Kathryn Freeman, miniature oil on panel, 1993
    Estimate
    $600 - $800

    Kathryn Freeman, miniature oil on panel, 1993

    Est.
    $600 - $800
    Newel Auctions
    Starting Bid
    $300
  • Kathryn Freeman, miniature oil on panel, 1993
    Estimate
    $600 - $800

    Kathryn Freeman, miniature oil on panel, 1993

    Est.
    $600 - $800
    Newel Auctions
    Starting Bid
    $300
  • Charles Mussett, Modernist oil pastel on paper, c. 1972
    Estimate
    $600 - $800

    Charles Mussett, Modernist oil pastel on paper, c. 1972

    Est.
    $600 - $800
    Newel Auctions
    Starting Bid
    $300
  • Charles Mussett, oil on paper, 1971
    Estimate
    $200 - $300

    Charles Mussett, oil on paper, 1971

    Est.
    $200 - $300
    Newel Auctions
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Joe DiGiorgio, large watercolor landscape
    Estimate
    $600 - $800

    Joe DiGiorgio, large watercolor landscape

    Est.
    $600 - $800
    Newel Auctions
    Starting Bid
    $300
  • John Foote, watercolor on handmade paper
    Estimate
    $200 - $300

    John Foote, watercolor on handmade paper

    Est.
    $200 - $300
    Newel Auctions
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Trudi Frank, Botanical watercolor on paper
    Estimate
    $200 - $300

    Trudi Frank, Botanical watercolor on paper

    Est.
    $200 - $300
    Newel Auctions
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Charles Mussett, pastel and ink on paper, 1972
    Estimate
    $200 - $300

    Charles Mussett, pastel and ink on paper, 1972

    Est.
    $200 - $300
    Newel Auctions
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Trudi Frank, watercolor on paper
    Estimate
    $100 - $200

    Trudi Frank, watercolor on paper

    Est.
    $100 - $200
    Newel Auctions
    Starting Bid
    $50
  • Loran Frederick Wilford (1892-1972) American, Watercolor Landscape "Distant Hills"
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000

    Loran Frederick Wilford (1892-1972) American, Watercolor Landscape "Distant Hills"

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Sarasota Estate Auction
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $500
  • Trudi Frank, watercolor on paper, 1974
    Estimate
    $50 - $75

    Trudi Frank, watercolor on paper, 1974

    Est.
    $50 - $75
    Newel Auctions
    Starting Bid
    $25
  • Trudi Frank, large watercolor on paper
    Estimate
    $200 - $300

    Trudi Frank, large watercolor on paper

    Est.
    $200 - $300
    Newel Auctions
    Starting Bid
    $100
  • Paul Guiragossian (manner), oil and ink on paper, c. 1974
    Estimate
    $400 - $600

    Paul Guiragossian (manner), oil and ink on paper, c. 1974

    Est.
    $400 - $600
    Newel Auctions
    Starting Bid
    $200
  • FITZPATRICK, Tony (American, 1958-2025). "Choctaw Dragonfly" Original Art. [Chicago, ca. 2008].
    Estimate
    $10,000 - $20,000

    FITZPATRICK, Tony (American, 1958-2025). "Choctaw Dragonfly" Original Art. [Chicago, ca. 2008].

    Est.
    $10,000 - $20,000
    Potter & Potter Auctions
    0 Bids
    Starting Bid
    $5,000
  • Howard Terpning, Fly Fishing Scene
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000

    Howard Terpning, Fly Fishing Scene

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Vogt Auction
    1 Bid
    Current Bid
    $1,000
  • Jose Luis Cuevas, initial page to 'Crimes', with signed self portrait drawing.
    Price$650

    Jose Luis Cuevas, initial page to 'Crimes', with signed self portrait drawing.

    King Art & Antiques
    Buy Now Price
    $650
  • Georges Valmier, Abstract Composition,  Gouache on Paper
    Price$12,500

    Georges Valmier, Abstract Composition, Gouache on Paper

    King Art & Antiques
    Buy Now Price
    $12,500
  • Jorge de Matos (Contemporary) 1989 Nude Figural Charcoal Drawing
    Estimate
    $200 - $400

    Jorge de Matos (Contemporary) 1989 Nude Figural Charcoal Drawing

    Est.
    $200 - $400
  • Donald Montileaux Red Cloud and Bull Bear Ledgerbook Drawing 2002
    Estimate
    $400 - $600

    Donald Montileaux Red Cloud and Bull Bear Ledgerbook Drawing 2002

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Frank Egloff, ink drawing on panel, 2005
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500

    Frank Egloff, ink drawing on panel, 2005

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Cynthia Cooley Watercolor on Paper Pastoral Scene 1989
    Estimate
    $100 - $200

    Cynthia Cooley Watercolor on Paper Pastoral Scene 1989

    Est.
    $100 - $200
  • Jean West Watercolor on Paper Peach Floral
    Estimate
    $150 - $300

    Jean West Watercolor on Paper Peach Floral

    Est.
    $150 - $300
  • Cynthia Cooley Watercolor Painting Pouring Steel
    Estimate
    $200 - $400

    Cynthia Cooley Watercolor Painting Pouring Steel

    Est.
    $200 - $400