Large Tim Lewis (Kentucky, b. 1952) folk art carved sandstone sculpture depicting a form similar to The Bird Girl from the Bonaventure Cemetery in Savannah, Georgia. Signed T 05 Lewis, on back. 33 1/4" H x 24 1/2" W x 6" D. 100 lbs plus. Note: the original "Bird Girl" sculpture is pictured on the […]
Lot 344: Sulton Rogers Carving, Eagle
Sulton Rogers (Mississippi, 1922-2003) wood folk art carving depicting a perched eagle with outstretched wings. Unsigned. 29" H x 24 1/4" W x 16" D. American, late 20th century. Illustrated, OUTSIDER ART OF THE SOUTH by Kathy Moses, p. 104. CONDITION: Overall good condition. Two added pieces of wood for repair, largest 1", right leg […]
Lot 343: Sulton Rogers Carving, Cowboy on Horseback
Sulton Rogers (Mississippi, 1922-2003) carved and stained wood folk art carving of a cowboy on horseback with leather bridle and stirrups. Unsigned. Cowboy secured to saddle with 1 1/4" nail. Cowboy – 12" H x 6 1/2" W x 5 1/4" D. Horse – 11" H x 26" W x 4 3/4" D. Overall – […]
Lot 342: Minnie Adkins Folk Art Fox Carving
Minnie Adkins (Kentucky, 20th century) painted wood folk art carving of a red fox. Signed and dated "M Adkins 1999", underside of snout. Signed with copyright, underside of front paws. 11 5/8" H x 3 1/2" W x 42 3/4" D. American, late 20th century. CONDITION: Overall excellent condition. Few scuffs, largest 1/2", surface of […]
Lot 341: Minnie and Garland Adkins Possum Carvings
Four (4) Minnie Adkins and Garland Adkins (Kentucky, 20th century) painted wood folk art carvings of an adult opossum and three babies with hooked tails. Signed and dated G & M Adkins 1996, underside of front paws and underside of middle section of adult carving. Babies unsigned. Carvings range in size from 2 3/4" H […]
Lot 340: Roy Ferdinand Folk Art Painting, Three Women
Roy Ferdinand (New Orleans, 1959-2004) ink, pencil, and paint on paper painting depicting two women talking over a backyard fence while one hangs laundry with two male figures to the right. Signed and dated Roy Ferdinand (copyright) 92, lower right. Museum accession tag, en verso. Housed in a contemporary wooden frame. Sight – 21 1/8" […]
Lot 338: Helen La France, O/C, Laundry Day
Helen LaFrance (Kentucky, born 1919) oil on canvas painting titled Laundry Day. Signed, lower right. Titled, en verso. Housed in a contemporary woden frame. Sight – 18″ H x 36″ W. Framed – 19 1/4″ H x 37 1/4″ W. American, late 20th century. Biography (courtesy “Helen LaFrance Folk Art Memories” by Kathy Moses): Self-taught […]
Lot 339: Roy Ferdinand Folk Art Painting, Woman with Goose
Roy Ferdinand (New Orleans, 1959-2004) ink, pencil, and paint on paper painting depicting a woman in a straw hat holding a goose. Signed and dated Roy Ferdinand (copyright symbol) 92, lower right. Housed in a contemporary gilded frame. Sight – 28 1/2" H x 21 1/4" W. Framed – 38 3/8" H x 31 1/2" […]
Lot 337: Helen LaFrance, O/C, Vegetable Stand
Helen LaFrance (Kentucky, born 1919) oil on canvas painting depicting shoppers at a roadside vegetable or farm stand. Signed, lower right. Label en verso with title “Farm Stand,” and alternate handwritten title, “Vegetable Stand.” Housed in a contemporary wooden frame. Sight – 17 1/2″ H x 23 1/2″ W. Framed – 19 1/4″ H x […]
Lot 334: 3 Jerry Brown Alabama Face Jugs
Three (3) Jerry Brown (Alabama, 1942-2016) stoneware folk art pottery face jugs. 1st item: Red face jug with rear facing handle, small blue eyes, horns, unibrow, and goatee. Signed and dated 10-97/Jerry Brown/Hamilton/AL, underside of jug. 5 3/4" H x 5" W x 5 1/4" D. 2nd item: Red face jug with rear facing handle, […]