JOSÉ MARÍA FERNÁNDEZ PIÑAR (Granada, 1884-¿?) SET OF 12 DRAWINGS OF SCENES FROM THE ANCIENT WORLD (20TH C.) Watercolor, ink and pencil Set of 12 drawings by the Granada-born artist Fernández Piñar in which appear a variety of characteristic scenes from the Egyptian, prehistoric and Mesopotamian world, as well as votive offerings figurines. With pencil inscriptions made by the author in the margins and back. One of them has a small perforation in the lower area. Each drawing is signed by the author in the lower left corner by "J.Mª. Fdez Piñar/Copió". Unframed. Sheet measures: 51,5x33 cm. Market estimate: 150-260€.

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