What is Faith Ringgold's style of art?

Faith Ringgold's style of art varied over the course of her career. Her pieces drew from both Abstract Expressionism and Pop art, and due to the way she sought to capture what life was like for everyday Black Americans, some people refer to her work as Super Realistic. Some famous pieces by the American artist include The Beach, Echoes of Harlem, Street Story Quilt and The American People series. Explore a collection of Faith Ringgold art on 1stDibs.

How much is Faith Ringgold art worth?

How much Faith Ringgold art is worth depends on its size, historical significance, condition and other factors. In 2024, the artist's Dinner at Gertrude Stein's: The French Collection Part II, #10 sold for more than $1.5 million, establishing a new record for Ringgold's work. Although she worked with diverse media, including painting and sculpture, Ringgold is best known for her story quilts, composed of fabric, acrylic paints, black felt pen and specialty canvas. These pieces draw inspiration from traditional quilt-making and communicate sociopolitical messages to viewers. To find out how much a particular piece may be worth, consult a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer. Shop a selection of art on 1stDibs.

Faith Ringgold

Sheila Hick

Holocaust Survivor

Elaine Lustig Cohen

African American Quilters

Hale Woodruff

New York Stock Exchange

Materials

Screen

$10,000

Ode to Faith Ringgold's Café des Artistes

By E2 - Kleinveld & Julien

Located in New Orleans, LA

Edition 2 of 3 with 2 APs framing is an additional $790. Photography and acting are kindred spirits in the new series by e2 (Elizabeth Kleinveld and Epaul Julien). Their current ph...

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2010s Contemporary Figurative Photography

Materials

Tapestry, Archival Pigment

Faith RinggoldSelf Portrait 2023 Signed Screen print Limited Edition, 2023

$7,000

Located in Myrtle Beach, SC

Tanksley was one of the first members of Where We At: Black Women Artists, Inc., a New York-based women’s art collective founded by artists Kay Brown, Dindga McCannon, Faith Ringgold...

Category

1960s Expressionist Mixed Media

Materials

Fabric, Paper, Ink, Mixed Media

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Linda Friedman Schmidt"Pincushion" Textile Art, Discarded Clothing, Teardrop Pins, Yarn, Cushion, 2022

Unavailable

H 14.5 in Dm 3 in

"Pincushion" Textile Art, Discarded Clothing, Teardrop Pins, Yarn, Cushion

Located in New York, NY

Friedman Schmidt’s work has also been selected for exhibition by prestigious curators Judy Chicago, Faith Ringgold, Anne Umland, and numerous others.

Category

2010s Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Textile, Yarn, Mixed Media, Pins

Unavailable

H 30 in W 22 in

Aunt Emmy

By Faith Ringgold

Located in South Bend, IN

Five color lithograph addressing the underground railroad, and slaves arriving in the North. This print is part of the "Coming to Jones Road" series. When the image shows...

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Linda Friedman Schmidt"Seeing Double" Textile Fiber Art, Discarded Clothing, Figurative, 2002

Unavailable

H 29 in W 13 in D 1 in

"Seeing Double" Textile Fiber Art, Discarded Clothing, Figurative

Located in New York, NY

It has been selected for exhibition by prestigious curators such as Judy Chicago, Faith Ringgold, and renowned art critic Donald Kuspit.

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Mixed Media

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Mixed Media

Linda Friedman Schmidt"Beneath The Surface" Textile Fiber Art, Discarded Clothing, Figurative, 2008

Unavailable

H 18 in W 18 in D 1 in

"Beneath The Surface" Textile Fiber Art, Discarded Clothing, Figurative

Located in New York, NY

It has been selected for exhibition by prestigious curators such as Judy Chicago, Faith Ringgold, and renowned art critic Donald Kuspit.

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Mixed Media

Oil

Photographic Paper

Faith RinggoldMama can sing-you put the devil in me, 2004

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H 30 in W 22 in

Mama can sing-you put the devil in me

By Faith Ringgold

Located in Allentown, PA

signed by the artist in pencil, edition of 100 numbered in pencil

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Figurative Paintings

Materials

Screen

Faith RinggoldHere Comes Moses, Ed. 51/200, 2014

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H 24 in W 32 in

Here Comes Moses, Ed. 51/200

By Faith Ringgold

Located in Washington Depot,, CT

lithograph in colors

Category

2010s Contemporary Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Ringgold, FaithSunflower Quilting Bee at Arles, 1997

Sold

H 28 in W 31 in

Sunflower Quilting Bee at Arles

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Presented by 'ACA Galleries' for Market Art & Design Ref: 1003

Category

20th Century Mixed Media

$12,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 42.5 in W 152 in D 3 in

Important 12.5' 1965 Civil Rights Mural by Joan Linsley (1922-2000)

By Joan Miller Linsley

Located in Chicago, IL

Oil on canvas triptych of the watershed 1963 March on Washington, by DC area artist Joan Miller Linsley (1922-2000). Entitled "Washington 63'." Set in a custom walnut wood and gold l...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Paintings

Mixed Media, Pencil, Linocut, Screen

$12,500

H 30 in W 22 in

Jacob Lawrence Celebration of Heritage 1992 Signed Lithograph in Colors

By Jacob Lawrence

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Artist: Jacob Lawrence Title: Celebration of Heritage Medium: Lithograph in Colors Dimensions: 30" x 22" Year: 1992 Edition: 71/150 Inscription: Signed, titled, dated, and numbered t...

Category

1990s Figurative Prints

Lithograph

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SCHOMBURG LIBRARY 1986 Lithograph, African American History, Black Culture

By Jacob Lawrence

Located in Union City, NJ

SCHOMBURG LIBRARY is a hand drawn, limited edition lithograph by the renowned African American artist Jacob Lawrence, printed using traditional hand lithography methods on archival A...

Category

1990s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Romare BeardenMorning of the Rooster Signed Lithograph, Black Woman Portrait, 1980s, 1980

$8,750

H 28.25 in W 21.5 in

Morning of the Rooster Signed Lithograph, Black Woman Portrait, 1980s

By Romare Bearden

Located in Union City, NJ

MORNING OF THE ROOSTER is a limited edition color lithograph printed using traditional hand lithography methods on archival printmaking paper, 100% acid free, by the renowned African...

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1980s Contemporary Portrait Prints

Lithograph

Astonishing Onyx Jewelry Box, Mid-Century Modern, Made in Italy, 1960s

$380

H 1.93 in W 3.93 in D 5.31 in

Astonishing Onyx Jewelry Box, Mid-Century Modern, Made in Italy, 1960s

Located in Milano, IT

1960s Astonishing box in onyx. Made in Italy. This box is amazing and in excellent condition. Dimension: 5,31 x 3,93 x 1,93 H inches 13,5 x 10 x 5 H cm

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Onyx

Tall Bubble Vase in Beige Textured Resin by Paola Valle

$360 / item

$182Sale Price|30% Off

H 2.5 in W 4.5 in D 5.75 in

Mid-Century Italian Green Onyx Marble & Brass Jewelry Box, 1960s

Located in Toronto, CA

A beautifully handcrafted mid-century Italian jewelry box carved from richly banded green onyx and accented with elegant brass trim and decorative brass feet. Dating to the 1960s, th...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Onyx

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How Much is a Faith Ringgold?

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Questions About Faith Ringgold

What is Faith Ringgold's style of art?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
Faith Ringgold's style of art varied over the course of her career. Her pieces drew from both Abstract Expressionism and Pop art, and due to the way she sought to capture what life was like for everyday Black Americans, some people refer to her work as Super Realistic. Some famous pieces by the American artist include The Beach, Echoes of Harlem, Street Story Quilt and The American People series. Explore a collection of Faith Ringgold art on 1stDibs.
How much is Faith Ringgold art worth?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
How much Faith Ringgold art is worth depends on its size, historical significance, condition and other factors. In 2024, the artist's Dinner at Gertrude Stein's: The French Collection Part II, #10 sold for more than $1.5 million, establishing a new record for Ringgold's work. Although she worked with diverse media, including painting and sculpture, Ringgold is best known for her story quilts, composed of fabric, acrylic paints, black felt pen and specialty canvas. These pieces draw inspiration from traditional quilt-making and communicate sociopolitical messages to viewers. To find out how much a particular piece may be worth, consult a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer. Shop a selection of art on 1stDibs.