Four (4) Purvis Young (Florida, 1943-2010) outsider art paintings on paper. 1st item: Acrylic on thick white paper painting of an industrial scene with a train in the lower portion and figures working in the upper portion with architectural motifs in the background, rendered in shades of red, yellow, turquoise, and black. Unsigned. Stabilized with […]
Lot 868: Purvis Young Folk Art Painting, Figure & Horse
Purvis Young (Florida, 1943-2010) outsider art mixed media on board painting depicting a figure and a horse standing on a mound against a bright yellow and orange background. Signed "Young" upper right corner. Unframed. Sight: 23 1/2" H x 19 1/2" W. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Jay Justice, South Carolina. CONDITION: Some scattered paint flaking, […]
Lot 866: Lamar Sorrento Outsider Art, Robert Johnson Meets Legba
Lamar Sorrento (Tennessee, 20th/21st Century), "Robert Johnson Meets Legba," outsider art acrylic on board painting depicting the mythological midnight meeting in a graveyard between blues musician Robert Johnson and Papa Legba, a trickster African deity who was said to have given Johnson mastery over the guitar in exchange for his soul. Signed lower left. Unframed. […]
Lot 867: Mr. Hooper Outsider Art Painting, Tribute to Hank Williams
Mr. (Tim) Hooper (Tennessee, 20th/21st Century) southern folk outsider art acrylic on board three-dimensional tribute painting to Hank Williams depicting a central risen portrait of the musician against a red background with his name in a banner above, the background with portraits of additional mid-century country music artists, Hank's blue Cadillac, and inscriptions of his […]
Lot 865: 2 pcs. Folk/Outsider Art, Shane Campbell Sculpture & Rev. Johnny Ace Painting
Two (2) Folk Art or Outsider Art pieces, including one (1) Shane Campbell House of Blues sculpture and one (1) Reverend Johnny Inexplicable Southern Phenomenon painting. 1st item: Shane "Slick" Campbell (American/Tennessee, 20th-21st Century) assembled folk art sculpture titled "House of Blues" depicting a red house with white painted siding and a pebble-covered base, the […]
Lot 863: Drawing of African American Woman w/ Nude Sketch verso, WPA era
Charcoal on paper portrait of a young African American woman, bust-length, with a modeled face and abstract sketched torso against a plain background; en verso is an additional female nude figure sketch. Unsigned. Inscribed" Wisconsin Drawing, C. 1930, Madison" en verso of frame. Housed and matted a simple molded wood frame under glass. Sight: 20" […]
Lot 864: Shane Campbell Folk Art Sculpture, B.B. King Guitar
Shane "Slick" Campbell (American/Tennessee, 20th-21st Century) carved and assembled folk art sculpture of "Lucille", the name which American blues musician B.B. King gave to his Gibson electric guitars, titled "Tribute to the Blues…One of the Best, B.B. King!". The guitar is comprised of black painted wood, with white painted bridge, pickups, and frets, carved tuning […]
Lot 862: Don Dahlke O/C Caribbean Painting, Hot Dog Vendor
Don Dahlke (American/Caribbean, 20th/21st century) oil on canvas painting depicting a colorful seaside scene, with a woman and two children purchasing food from the cart of a hot dog vendor. One child reaches for a hot dog while the other tries to run ahead. Signed vertically "Dahlke" mid-right edge. Housed in a contemporary black acrylic […]
Lot 861: Two Tasha Tudor Original Signed Drawings, Girl & Valentine's Day Cat
Two (2) charcoal on paper drawings by children's book illustrator Tasha Tudor (American/New England, 1919-2008). 1st item: A large, gestural drawing of a seated tabby cat within a heart decorated with ribbon or lace and topped with a bow. Text above the heart reads: "To Libby / Happy Valentines." Humorous text within the heart reads: […]
Lot 859: Fortunino Matania O/C Religious Painting, Christ Entering Jerusalem
Fortunino Matania (Italy/United Kingdom, 1881-1963) oil on canvas religious painting titled "Christ Entering Jerusalem" depicting Christ seated on a donkey and leading a procession surrounded by crowds as he enters the walled city of Jerusalem. Rendered with minute details including to individual facial features and expressions, colorful garments and textiles. Signed "F. Matania" in red, […]
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