Purvis Young
"Cars, Buildings People" Contemporary Outsider Folk Art African American Urban
By Purvis Young
Located in New York, NY
"Cars, Buildings People" Contemporary Outsider Folk Art African American Urban
The painting measures 65 x 48 inches. We love that in the middle of ...
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1990s Outsider Art Purvis Young
Materials
Masonite, Oil
Purvis Young"Cars, Buildings People" Contemporary Outsider Folk Art African American Urban, c. 1990s
$55,000
H 68 in W 51 in D 2 in
Solitary (original mixed media on paper)
By Purvis Young
Located in Aventura, FL
Original mixed media on 10.5 x 7.5 inch paper mounted on 14 x 11 inch paper. Hand signed on front by Purvis Young. Frame size approx 20 x 17 inches.
Artwork is in excellent condit...
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Late 20th Century Outsider Art Purvis Young
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media
Large Purvis Young Painting, Estate of the Artist, 96"W
By Purvis Young
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Purvis Young (American, 1943-2010)
Marking(s); notes: signed, LPOO2 FEJU60
Materials: painted wood
Dimensions (H, W, D): 18.5"h, 96"w (work is not framed)
Additional Information: Provenance: This work is from the personal collection of Anthony Romano, one of the two guardians appointed to the artist in the later part of his life.
Purvis Young (1943–2010) was a self-taught American artist from Miami’s Overtown neighborhood, known for his raw, expressive paintings on found materials that explore themes of social justice, spirituality, and everyday urban life. His work resonates with the visual urgency of Jean-Michel Basquiat, the narrative power of Thornton Dial, and the outsider spirit of Bill Traylor and Sister Gertrude Morgan...
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Late 20th Century Outsider Art Purvis Young
Materials
Wood, Paint
Horsemen (original mixed media painting on cloth)
By Purvis Young
Located in Aventura, FL
Original mixed media painting on cloth type material. Unsigned. Artwork size 10.25 x 19.25 inches. Frame size approx 16 x 25 inches.
Artwork is in excellent condition. Certifica...
Category
Late 20th Century Outsider Art Purvis Young
Materials
Mixed Media
$1,500 Sale Price
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H 16 in W 25 in D 1 in
Massive Purvis Young Painting, Estate of the Artist, 84"W
By Purvis Young
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Purvis Young (American, 1943-2010)
Marking(s); notes: signed, BCO1FE60
Materials: painted wood
Dimensions (H, W, D): 48"h, 84"w; 50"h, 86"w frame
Additional Information: Provenance: This work is from the personal collection of Anthony Romano, one of the two guardians appointed to the artist in the later part of his life.
Purvis Young (1943–2010) was a self-taught American artist from Miami’s Overtown neighborhood, known for his raw, expressive paintings on found materials that explore themes of social justice, spirituality, and everyday urban life. His work resonates with the visual urgency of Jean-Michel Basquiat, the narrative power of Thornton Dial, and the outsider spirit of Bill Traylor and Sister Gertrude Morgan...
Category
Late 20th Century Outsider Art Purvis Young
Materials
Wood
$35,000
H 48 in W 84 in D 1 in
Gathering (original mixed media on paper)
By Purvis Young
Located in Aventura, FL
Original mixed media on paper. Hand signed on front by Purvis Young. Artwork size 11.25 x 8.25 inches. Frame size approx 17 x 14 inches.
Artwork is in excellent condition. Certif...
Category
Late 20th Century Outsider Art Purvis Young
Materials
Paper, Crayon, Mixed Media, Pen
$1,250 Sale Price
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H 17 in W 14 in D 1 in
Home Sweet Home (original mixed media on paper)
By Purvis Young
Located in Aventura, FL
Original mixed media drawing on paper. Hand signed on front by Purvis Young. Artwork size 10.375 x 7.875 inches. Frame size approx 16 x 14 inches.
Artwork is in excellent conditi...
Category
Late 20th Century Outsider Art Purvis Young
Materials
Paper, Crayon
$1,250 Sale Price
50% Off
H 16 in W 14 in D 1 in
Purvis Young Painting, Estate of the Artist
By Purvis Young
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Purvis Young (1943-2010)
Marking(s); notes: no marking(s) apparent
Country of origin; materials: American; paint on fabric
Dimensions (H, W, D): 13"h, 18"w; 34.5"h, 30.75"w frame
Additional Information: Provenance: Gallery 721, Larry Clemons, Fort Lauderdale, Florida Private Collection, Aventura, Florida.
Purvis Young (1943–2010) was a self-taught American artist from Miami’s Overtown neighborhood, known for his raw, expressive paintings on found materials that explore themes of social justice, spirituality, and everyday urban life. His work resonates with the visual urgency of Jean-Michel Basquiat, the narrative power of Thornton Dial, and the outsider spirit of Bill Traylor and Sister Gertrude Morgan...
Category
20th Century Outsider Art Purvis Young
Materials
Fabric, Paint
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