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Buford Evans
"Young Warrior" Contemporary Portrait of a Black Figure in Red Holding a Spear

2009

$900
£682.15
€789.65
CA$1,270.57
A$1,414.88
CHF 738.74
MX$17,143.85
NOK 9,316.28
SEK 8,790.65
DKK 5,894.67

About the Item

Figurative portrait painting by Houston-based artist Buford Evans. The work features a black figure dressed in red holding a spear. Signed and dated by the artist in the front lower right corner as well as titled on the reverse. Currently hung in a light wood frame. Dimensions Without Frame: H 20 in. x W 16 in. Artist Biography: Born and raised in Golinda, TX, Buford moved to Houston in 1955 after serving in the Air Force in the early 1950s. While he had a rough start he became a pupil of fellow Houston artist Ralph Dickerman who helped him move beyond objective realism and express his own personal feelings.
  • Creator:
    Buford Evans (1931, American)
  • Creation Year:
    2009
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 27 in (68.58 cm)Width: 23 in (58.42 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Framing:
    Framing Options Available
  • Condition:
    There is some light discoloration on the matting, but the painting itself is in overall good condition.
  • Gallery Location:
    Houston, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CA6.2025.0415.61981stDibs: LU551316278962

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