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RARE DANIEL PRESSLEY BLACK FOLK OUTSIDER CARVING

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PRESSLEY, Daniel, (American, 1918-1971): "The Lost Cause of Old Man River", Wood Carving, signed. Measures 45" x 19 1/4" x 1 1/4", signed, extensive writing describing the piece, in the artist's hand, verso. Has several works in the collection of the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Purchased directly from the artist, by Mildred James in the mid 1960's. African American, Outsider Art, Folk Art, Self Taught.

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Estate Antiques & Fine Art Auction
9:00 AM PT - May 18th, 2008

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Burchard Galleries Inc

2528 30th Avenue North
St. Petersburg FL 33713
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