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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' by Purvis Young (1989–1999) USA, circa 1980s A progressive work, painted on a found metal tray, of five horses in landscape. signed 'Young' upper right corner. In untouched, well-cared-for vintage condition, ready to place.  The overall dimensions of the work are 13- inches wide, 17.5- inches high, and 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 of painting and 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 Outsider and Self Taught 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 Outsider and Self Taught 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 Outsider and Self Taught Art

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Wood

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Purvis Young outsider and self taught art for sale on 1stDibs.

Purvis Young outsider and self taught art are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Purvis Young outsider and self taught art, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original outsider and self taught art by Purvis Young were created in the modern style in north america during the 20th century. Prices for Purvis Young outsider and self taught art can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $5,950 and can go as high as $15,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $10,475.

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