Akira Blount (American/Tennessee, 1945 -2013) folk art soft sculpture titled “Mother and Child”, constructed of mixed media elements including paint, fabric, lace, and wood. Signed and dated 1992 to bottom of foot. 19 1/2 in. H x 8 1/2 in. W. Note: Akira Blount was born in 1945 and grew up in Madison, Wisconsin. She continued her education at […]
Lot 162: Vannoy Streeter Wire Sculpture, Semi Truck w Trailer, Articulated
Vannoy Streeter (Tennessee, 1919-1998) articulated wire sculpture of a semi-truck cab and separate trailer. The front part consists of an intricate assembly of bronze-colored wire; the cab shell tips forward to reveal an interior complete with steering wheel, floor pedals, gearshift, seat, ignition keys, etc. The steering wheel rotates to turn the front wheels left and right. The […]
Lot 161: Howard Finster Cut Out Eagle Silhouette
Howard Finster (American/Alabama, 1916-2001), folk art cut-out wood silhouette of an eagle, mounted onto a base, numbered 18564 and dated April 5, 1991. Signed on the front and back, together with additional inscriptions on the base. 10 1/2 in. H x 8 7/8 in. W x 3 3/4 in. D. CONDITION: Overall very good condition.
Lot 160: Howard Finster Candy or Cookie Jar, Santa Cut-Out and Related Book
1st item: Howard Finster (Georgia/Alabama, 1916-2001) paint and marker on glass cookie or candy jar with open top, decorated with multiple faces and figures. Signed and numbered on base and dated October 25, 1996 with additional inscription, “Jesus is coming in Great Power”. 8 in. H x 6 in. W x 8 in. D. 2nd-3rd items: Howard Finster […]
Lot 159: Howard Finster Coke Bottle Wood Cutout
Rev. Howard Finster (Georgia/Alabama, 1916-2001), Coca Cola Bottle, marker and paint on plywood, signed, numbered and dated ( Feb. 1, 1993) en verso along with a brief religious essay and small drawing of a bird. Unframed. 34 in. x 10 in. PROVENANCE: The estate of Elisabeth Hardin, Gadsden, Alabama. CONDITION: Some fading to marker, otherwise good […]
Lot 158: Clementine Hunter Still Life Painting, Zinnias
Clementine Reuben Hunter (American/Louisiana, 1886/87-1988) oil on canvasboard floral still life painting with multicolored zinnia flowers in a blue cup and set against a black background. Signed with monogram lower right. Molded black painted frame. Sight: 17 1/2 in. H x 13 1/2 in. W. Frame: 19 in. H x 15 in. W. Note: We are grateful […]
Lot 157: Clementine Hunter O/B Painting, Cotton Gin
Clementine Reuben Hunter (American/Louisiana, 1886/87-1988), “Gin Picking Cotton,” oil on canvasboard painting that depicts a farm landscape with four African American figures who load cotton into a gin building and handle baled cotton. A plume of smoke rises from the building into the blue and purple sky. Signed with monogram, lower right, and titled en verso. […]
Lot 156: Helen LaFrance, Large Church Picnic Scene Plus 4 Books
Large Helen La France (Kentucky, 1919-2020) oil on canvas landscape painting depicting an African American church community gathering for a Decoration Day or Memorial Day celebration, with automobiles parked in front of a church and a horse and buggy approaching lower left; figures on the far right are decorating grave markers with wreaths, food is being set out […]
Lot 155: Clyde Singer O/C Portrait of an African American Woman
Clyde J. Singer (American/Ohio, 1908 – 1999), oil on board, impressionist profile portrait of a young African American woman set against a green background. Signed lower right “C. Singer”. Additionally signed en verso with old labels for two prior owners. Housed in a painted wood frame and liner with a gilt edge. Sight: 9 3/8 […]
Lot 154: Joseph Hekking O/B Hudson River School Landscape
Joseph Antonio Hekking (American, 1830-1903), oil on board mountain landscape painting, likely depicting the Adirondacks or White Mountains. The scene features a stream in the foreground, bordered by trees with Fall foliage, rocks, and mountains in the background, all beneath a blue, cloud-filled sky. Initialed lower right J A H. Housed under glass in a period gilt wood […]
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