Carved and painted folk art wood plaque, attributed to Elijah Pierce (1892-1984), depicting a male and female couple standing face to face and holding hands. Unsigned. 10 5/8" H x 7 1/4" W. Biography: Pierce was the son of a former slave and was born in Mississippi. He began carving as a young child and […]
Lot 214: 3 Vannoy Streeter Wire Sculptures, Tina Turner, Buggy, & Motorcycle
Three (3) Vannoy Streeter (Tennessee, 1919-1998) wire sculptures, including one (1) depicting vocalist Tina Turner wearing sunglasses, red earrings, a bikini top, and high heels comprised of multi-colored wire; one (1) depicting a figure wearing a hat driving a horse-drawn cart; and one (1) depicting a motorcycle with headlights and a kickstand. Ranging in size […]
Lot 213: William McBride O/B Abstract Painting
William McBride (Illinois/Louisiana, 1912-2000) oil on canvasboard painting, titled "Abstracted Figures", depicting angular shapes inspired by African masks and rendered with muted tones and black outlines, on a multicolored background. Signed "McBride" lower right. Housed in a contemporary painted frame dotted with circular impressions on corners. Sight: 24" H x 18" W. Framed: 29" H […]
Lot 212: 2 Lonnie Holley Carved Sandstone Sculptures
Two (2) Lonnie Holley (Alabama, b. 1950) cubist-style sandstone sculptures. 1st item: Large sandstone sculpture of multiple figures and faces in profile or faced front on, with one of the figures painted or stained darker in color. Signed and dated "L H '91" on underside of base. 18 1/2" H x 4" W x 6" […]
Lot 211: Roy Ferdinand Folk Art Painting, Saxophone Player
Roy Ferdinand (New Orleans, 1959-2004) ink, pencil, and paint on paper painting depicting a saxophone player standing on a street corner near a tip box reading "If you Like what you hear drop in a Tip… If you can't spare it jus listen, What you drop, you get" Signed and dated Roy Ferdinand (copyright) 99, […]
Lot 210: Mose Tolliver O/B Watermelon Painting & Bowl
Two (2) Mose Ernest Tolliver (Alabama, 1919-2006) outsider art items, including one (1) house paint on wood panel painting of a watermelon on a white background surrounded by a pink border, and one (1) rare hand-painted found earthenware bowl with pink and green floral decoration extending from the center. Both signed MOSET with a backward […]
Lot 209: 3 Mose Earnest Tolliver Family Folk Art Paintings
Three (3) Tolliver family outsider art house paint on panel paintings. 1st item: Mose Earnest Tolliver (Alabama, 1919-2006) painting depicting a black fish on a white background with a red border. Signed "MOSET" with backward "S" lower right. Unframed. 16" H x 32" W. 2nd item: Annie Tolliver house paint and acrylic on panel painting […]
Lot 208: 2 J.L. Sudduth Outsider Paintings, Church & Swamp Monkey
Two (2) Jimmie Lee Sudduth (Alabama, 1910-2007) house paint and mud on board outsider art paintings. 1st item: Painting depicting churchgoers outside a church, all rendered in shades of brown, purple, and white. Titled en verso "Church of Christ Fayetteville AL Columbus Street". Signed upper left. Unframed. 25" W x 12" H. 2nd item: Painting […]
Lot 207: Bernice Sims O/C Painting, Run Black Girl, Run
Bernice Sims (Alabama/Louisiana, 1926-2014), "Run Black Girl, Run," oil on canvas painting depicting a nighttime scene with two African American women in a black car being chased by five hooded figures in an orange truck. Signed "B. Sims" lower left. Additionally signed, titled, and dated "12/94", en verso. Simple narrow wood frame. Canvas: 16" H […]
Lot 206: Bernice Sims O/C Painting, Bath Time
Bernice Sims (Alabama/Louisiana, 1926-2014) oil on canvas painting depicting an interior scene with one woman giving children a bath while another tends a wood stove and a male figure walks toward a table laden with food. Signed "B Sims" lower left. Unframed. 15" H x 30" W. Biography: Bernice Sims was born in rural Alabama […]