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Artist: Purvis Young
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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 Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media
CELEBRATION (LARGE ORIGINAL ON WOOD)
By Purvis Young
Located in Aventura, FL
Original mixed media painting on wood. Hand signed on front by Purvis Young.
Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of Authenticity included. All reasonable offers will ...
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Late 20th Century Outsider Art Purvis Young Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
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Mixed Media, Wood
SOLITARY
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Outsider Art Purvis Young Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media
HOME SWEET HOME
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...
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Late 20th Century Outsider Art Purvis Young Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Crayon
GATHERING
By Purvis Young
Located in Aventura, FL
Original mixed media on 10.5 x 8 inch paper mounted on 14 x 10.87 inch paper. Hand signed on front by Purvis Young. Frame size approx 20 x 17 inches.
Artwork is in excellent condi...
Category
Late 20th Century Outsider Art Purvis Young Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Mixed Media
GATHERING
By Purvis Young
Located in Aventura, FL
Original crayon drawing on paper. Hand signed on front by Purvis Young. Artwork size 11 x 8 inches. Frame size approx 17 x 14 inches.
Artwork is in excellent condition. Certifica...
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Late 20th Century Outsider Art Purvis Young Figurative Drawings and Watercolors
Materials
Paper, Crayon
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