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Creator: Purvis Young
Purvis Young 'Herd of Freedom Horses'
By Purvis Young
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
'Herd of Freedom Horses' Purvis Young (1989-1999) USA, circa 1980s A progressive work, painted on found metal tray, of five horses in landscape. signed 'Young' upper right corner. In untouched well cared vintage condtion, ready to place. The overall dimensions of the work measures 13-Inches wide x 17.5-Inches high x 1.5-Inches deep About : Purvis Young (1943 – 2010) was an American artist from the Overtown neighborhood of Miami, Florida. Self-taught, Young's work was often a blend painting/drawing with collaged elements utilizing everyday discarded found objects. Inspired by documentaries, (art)books...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Purvis Young Folk Art

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Metal

JFK MLK RFK- NO MORE DREAMS, Purvis Young
By Purvis Young
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
JFK MLK RFK- NO MORE DREAMS Purvis Young (1989-1999) A moving mourning work, depicting a funeral procession of John F. Kennedy, Martin L. King and Robert F. Kennedy. Painted ...
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20th Century North American Modern Purvis Young Folk Art

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Metal

Purvis Young, Optic Art 'Horses'
By Purvis Young
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Purvis Young, Optic Art 'Horses' A unusual masterwork, painted with a team of horses. The composition is complete even with construction of the found ob...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Purvis Young Folk Art

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Wood

"Redemption" Painting by Purvis Young
By Purvis Young
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This large scale piece by Purvis Young was acquired from an estate in Miami, Florida and has been professionally framed using archival materials. Title: "Redemption" Perhaps e...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Purvis Young Folk Art

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Textile, Paint

Untitled, Purvis Young Mixed-Media Painting, 1980s
By Purvis Young
Located in Miami, FL
Abstract mixed-media work by artist Purvis Young. Folk Art portraying bleeding and pregnant figures in a crowd, policemen on horseback and large blue eyes. Young used eyes as symbols...
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1980s American Folk Art Vintage Purvis Young Folk Art

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Canvas, Paper, Paint, Reclaimed Wood

Mixed-Media Painting by Purvis Young, Untitled, Circa 1990
By Purvis Young
Located in Miami, FL
Mixed-media work by artist Purvis Young. Acrylic on paper, plastic and white metal sign insert cover. Folk Art painted in black, white, pink, yellow, red and green. Work on found obj...
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1990s American Folk Art Purvis Young Folk Art

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Metal

Folk Art Tower of Mini-Drawers by Renowned Artist Purvis Young
By Purvis Young
Located in East Hampton, NY
Hand painted, oil on wood, 36 drawer tower. Signed: Young Unique commissioned piece, Folk Art by recently deceased artist Purvis Young. Provenance provided ...
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20th Century American Purvis Young Folk Art

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Wood

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Purvis Young 'Herd of Freedom Horses'
By Purvis Young
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
'Herd of Freedom Horses' Purvis Young (1989-1999) USA, circa 1980s A progressive work, painted on found metal tray, of five horses in landscape. signed 'Yo...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Purvis Young Folk Art

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Graveyard Funeral Procession by Purvis Young
By Purvis Young
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Graveyard Funeral Procession Purvis Young (1989-1999) A progressive work, with throngs in mourning depicted with rows headstones below. Paint...
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Oversized Purvis Young Painting From The Warriors Series
By Purvis Young
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Oversized painting on recycled board by Purvis Young (1943-2010) Warriors series (documentation available). Work untitled circa 1980-1999. Museum framed quality. Available to view i...
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Poll Lines, Mixed-Media Painting by Purvis Young
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Oil Painting on Playwood by Purvis Young
By Purvis Young
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Purvis Young, Spirit Horse Rider, 1980s
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Purvis Young, Overtown Street Party, 1980s
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