Folk Art from the Jonathan Demme Collection

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Buford, GA, United States

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Folk Art from the Jonathan Demme Collection

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885 Lots of Self-taught Art Masterpieces, Southern Folk Pottery, African American Quilts and Decorative Arts, Photography, Art Brut, Trade Signs and International Folk Art, primarily from the collection of Jonathan Demme. Demme is an Academy Award winning American film director, producer and writer. His exhibition and accompanying book, Island on Fire: Passionate Visions of Haiti From the Collection of Jonathan Demme, highlights one of the most comprehensive collections of Haitian art in the United States. His frequent visits to the island of Haiti have lead Demme to social activism and the production of several documentaries about the island's troubles including documentary entitled "Haiti: Dreams of Democracy." The self-taught art includes masterworks by more than 400 artists including Ralph Fasanella, William Blaney, William Hawkins, Howard Finster, Sister Gertrude Morgan, Sam Doyle, Calvin Black, Clementine Hunter, Daniel Pressley, Justin McCarthy, Lawrence Lebduska, Israel Litwak, Louis Monza, Jon Serl, Antonio Esteves, Jack Savitsky, Victor Gatto, Joseph Yoakum, Elijah Pierce, Jesse Howard, Frank Jones, James Castle, Carlton Garrett, Lanier Meaders, Arie Meaders, Madge Gil, Michel Nedjar, Uncle Jack Dey, Purvis Young, Thornton Dial, George White, David Butler, Billy Ray Hussey, Johnnie Swearingen, Chief Wiley, Herbert Singleton, Leroy Person, William Dawson, Dilmus Hall, Eddie Arning, Geoffrey Holder, Pauleus Vital (cover lot for Demme's Island on Fire), Paul Claude Gardere, Louis Vassor, Wilson Biguad, Christien Michel, Andre Pierre, Abel Michel, Georges Liautaud, Serge Jolimeau, Rex Clawson, Malcolm McKesson, Dwight McIntosh, Philadelphia Wireman, Felipe Archuleta, Josephus Farmer, Nellie Mae Rowe, George Williams, Georgia Blizzard, George Ohr, Jimmy Lee Sudduth, Mose Tolliver and hundreds of others.

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African American Leaf Pattern Quilt Top: Shear material consisting of cotton and poly fabrics. Hand-stitched. Fair condition. 66" x 89". Provenance: David Wise Collection. Est. $300 - $500. Ship: $25

0145: African American Leaf Pattern Quilt TopEst. $300-$500See Sold Price

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African American Circle Game Quilt.: Hand-stitched. Worn, but excellent condition. 37" x 37". Provenance: The Jonathan Demme Collection. Est. $300 - $500. Ship: $20

0146: African American Circle Game Quilt.Est. $300-$500See Sold Price

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African American Tramp Art Cash Register.: Intricately carved and inlayed wood work. 21" x 18" x 9". Device is rigged so that an alarm of bells goes off when the cash drawer is pulled open. Comes with instructions and a key. Est. $700 -

0147: African American Tramp Art Cash Register.Est. $700-$1,000See Sold Price

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Willie Freeman Chest of Drawers with Vanity Mirror: Freeman was an African American furniture maker from South Carolina. Chip carved wood with very heavy thick boards. Traditional African American scarification and great alligatored varnish.

0148: Willie Freeman Chest of Drawers with Vanity MirrorEst. $800-$1,200See Sold Price

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Anonymous Memory Stand.: 30" h. c. early 1900's. Photos of couples, kids, cars mirrors incised. Originally purchased from Elliot and Elliot at the Nashville Antique Show in 1987. In original condition. Est. $500 - $800.

0149: Anonymous Memory Stand.Est. $500-$800See Sold Price

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Andrew Nicoli 1930's Photograph Album: Over 80 photos of both white & African American families - some posed in front of large houses, some in front of shotgun shacks. A very interesting mix. Most photos appear to be from south Louisiana

0150: Andrew Nicoli 1930's Photograph AlbumEst. $100-$200See Sold Price

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Portrait of Martin Luther King: Anonymous. Paint on board. 15" w x 19"h with frame. American. Provenance: The Jonathan Demme Collection. Est. $200 - $400. Ship $30

0151: Portrait of Martin Luther KingEst. $200-$400

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Bull Windmill Weight from the Fairbury Windmill Co: Fairbury Windmill Co. Fairbury, NE, c. 1910-1920. Metal with original paint. 26" base to top of nose x 18" h, .75" thick. Very heavy, about 25 pounds. Est. $500 - $800. Buyer arranges for

0152: Bull Windmill Weight from the Fairbury Windmill CoEst. $500-$800See Sold Price

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Phoenix Shooting Target.: Metal with some red paint remnants. Includes metal display stand. Possibly from Atlanta. 15" h x 10". Est. $300 - $500. Ship: $35

0153: Phoenix Shooting Target.Est. $300-$500See Sold Price

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Kringle Trade Sign.: Danish American Maker. Paint on metal and wood. Well weathered. 20.5" x 27". The kringle symbol is one of the few ancient guild signs still being used and a golden kringle sign is often hung

0154: Kringle Trade Sign.Est. $1,000-$1,500

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Rooster Weathervane.: Cut metal. Rooster is 17" w x 22" h. Arrow is 30" long. Entire piece is 48" h. Est. $800 - $1,200. Ship: $50

0155: Rooster Weathervane.Est. $800-$1,200See Sold Price

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Cast Iron Bull Trade Sign.: Probably from a farm or butcher shop. c. 20th century. Worn paint. 21" x 13"h. Est. $300 - $500. Ship: $40

0156: Cast Iron Bull Trade Sign.Est. $300-$500See Sold Price

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Rabbit Arcade Target.: Cast Iron. 6" h x 8.5" w. Est. $100 - $200. Ship: $30

0157: Rabbit Arcade Target.Est. $100-$200See Sold Price

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Primitive Kachina c. early 1900's.: Carved and painted wood. Paint faded. 12.5" h. Est. $600 - $800. Ship: $25

0158: Primitive Kachina c. early 1900's.Est. $600-$800

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Dolona Roberts Native American Women.: Pastel on paper. Excellent condition. Very strong colors. 32" x 32". One owner. Provenance: Janus Gallery, Santa Fe, NM. Original bill, dated 12-1987 of sale included showing purchase price as

0159: Dolona Roberts Native American Women.Est. $3,000-$4,000

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Three Kachina Dolls: c. 2005. One is signed M. Adams. Carved wood with some paint. Two have feathers attached. Tallest is 15" h. Est. $100 - $200. Ship: $25

0160: Three Kachina DollsEst. $100-$200See Sold Price

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Western Sideshow Banner Indian Maiden.: Probably part of a larger original banner. Paint on cloth. 22" x 23". Framed under glass. Appears to be quite old and in great condition. Est. $500 - $800. Ship: $35

0161: Western Sideshow Banner Indian Maiden.Est. $500-$800

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Western Sideshow Banner Indian Chief.: Probably part of a larger original banner. Paint on cloth. 22" x 23". Framed under glass. Appears to be quite old and in great condition. Est. $500 - $800. Ship: $35

0162: Western Sideshow Banner Indian Chief.Est. $500-$800

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Native American Reverse Glass Paintings: T.O.T.E. #1 and T.O.T.E. #2. Reverse paint on glass. American. 18" x 20" each with frames. Provenance: The Jonathan Demme Collection. Est. $200 - $400. Ship: $35

0163: Native American Reverse Glass PaintingsEst. $200-$400See Sold Price

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Indian Chief Portrait: Paint on masonite. 9" x 13". Unframed. Provenance: The Jonathan Demme Collection. Est. $100 - $200. Ship: $20

0164: Indian Chief PortraitEst. $100-$200

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Michael Kalish Indian Head.: Cut license plate collage over wooden board. 30" diameter. Est. $500 - $800. Ship: $40

0165: Michael Kalish Indian Head.Est. $500-$800

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Remove from auction: We originally believed this piece to be an original based on info provided to us by the consignor. After studying the piece, it appears to be a print and to avoid confusion we have pulled it from

0166: Remove from auctionEst. $2,000-$3,000See Sold Price

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Cowboy on Bucking Horse Painting: Oil on canvas. 15" x 18" with frame. Provenance: The Jonathan Demme Collection. Est. $100 - $200. Ship: $25

0167: Cowboy on Bucking Horse PaintingEst. $100-$200See Sold Price

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Bull Moose Hunting Lodge Painting.: Oil on masonite. Good condition. 24.5" wx 20.5" h including frame. Est. $200 - $300. Ship: $30

0168: Bull Moose Hunting Lodge Painting.Est. $200-$300See Sold Price

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