Folk Art from the Jonathan Demme Collection

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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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Howard Finster Set of Doll House Furniture.: Five pieces total. All stamped by Finster, "Rev. Howard Finster", Address, phone number, and "Jesus Saves." Created from wood and Finster's trademark wood burned decorations. Largest is 16" h x 9"

0193: Howard Finster Set of Doll House Furniture.Est. $1,000-$2,000See Sold Price

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Howard Finster "Cheata" (sic), #3,414, 3/25/84.: Paint on carved wood. This piece is carved into a 3-D image rather than Finster's later works which were cut out of flat wooden boards. Pen and ink are used for the script. Excellent condition. 14" x

0194: Howard Finster "Cheata" (sic), #3,414, 3/25/84.Est. $1,500-$2,000See Sold Price

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Howard Finster Mickey Mouse, #38,313: Dec. 14, 1995. Paint and marker on board. 16" x 20". Created for Disney and Orlando House of Blues. Both passed on the piece because of copyright laws. Howard never made another. Est. $2,000 -

0195: Howard Finster Mickey Mouse, #38,313Est. $2,000-$3,000See Sold Price

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Howard Finster Morris Nile City. #21,825.: Dated November 5, 1991. Framed. Large piece. Excellent condition. No fading. Paint & marker pen. Intricate detail. Signed and dated. Framed: 25" x 19. Est. $1,000 - $2,000. Ship: $45

0196: Howard Finster Morris Nile City. #21,825.Est. $1,000-$2,000See Sold Price

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Howard Finster Elvis at Three, #6,321, c. 1987.: Paint on cut out board. 9.5" x 29" h. Est. $1,500 - $2,000. Ship: $30

0197: Howard Finster Elvis at Three, #6,321, c. 1987.Est. $1,500-$2,000See Sold Price

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Howard Finster Coca-Cola Bottle, #43,174, c. 1998.: Paint an marker on cut out board. 28"h Est. $600 - $800. Ship: $25

0198: Howard Finster Coca-Cola Bottle, #43,174, c. 1998.Est. $600-$800

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Howard Finster The Devil and His Wife, #26,206.: Paint and marker on cut out board. 11" x 28"h. Est. $500 - $800. Ship: $35

0199: Howard Finster The Devil and His Wife, #26,206.Est. $500-$800See Sold Price

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Howard Finster Santa.: Cut out, paint on board. c. 1991. #22,545. 24" x 9" Est. $800 - $1,200 Ship: $30

0200: Howard Finster Santa.Est. $800-$1,200See Sold Price

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Sam Doyle Dr. Buz. Voodoo Doctor: Housepaint and pinestraw on found tin with applied conch shell. The piece is signed twice. The "S.D." is original. Consignors asked Doyle to sign his full name upon purchase. "37" refers to the

0201: Sam Doyle Dr. Buz. Voodoo DoctorEst. $15,000-$20,000See Sold Price

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Sam Doyle Rocking Mary.: Paint on roofing tin. Very good condition. Provenance: Fleisher Ollman Gallery. Signed, "S.D." 24" x 33". Est. $5,000 - $8,000. Ship: $40

0202: Sam Doyle Rocking Mary.Est. $5,000-$8,000See Sold Price

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Sam Doyle Pink Rose.: Paint on tin. 12" x 25", frame is 18" x 26". Provenance: The Jonathan Demme Collection, Gilley's Gallery. Est. $4,000 - $6,000. Ship: $35

0203: Sam Doyle Pink Rose.Est. $4,000-$6,000See Sold Price

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Sister Gertrude Morgan The Shepherds Voice: Acrylic on paper. Image only: 19" x 21.5" h. Frame size is 25" w x 27" h. Provenance: Ex. Borenstein Gallery, New Orleans, LA. Fantastic work. The work is signed and a long poem is incorporated

0204: Sister Gertrude Morgan The Shepherds VoiceEst. $15,000-$20,000See Sold Price

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Sister Gertrude Morgan Teaching Card.: Crayon, pencil and paint on cardboard. 9" x 6". Frame is 15" x 22". Est. $4,000 - $6,000. Ship: $35

0205: Sister Gertrude Morgan Teaching Card.Est. $4,000-$6,000See Sold Price

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Sister Gertrude Morgan Behold the Eye of the Lord.: Latex on an old wooden block. 14.5"x 7.5" x 2". Est. $2,000 - $4,000. Ship: $30 This is one of three pieces produced by Morgan during a trip to Centerville, TX for a Revival.

0206: Sister Gertrude Morgan Behold the Eye of the Lord.Est. $2,000-$4,000See Sold Price

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Sister Gertrude Morgan Painted Album Cover.: c. 1971. Paint on album cover. The sleeve on back contains the album by Morgan, "Let's Make a Record" by True Believer Records. Archival framed to see both sides. The frame is 20" x 20". Est.

0207: Sister Gertrude Morgan Painted Album Cover.Est. $3,000-$5,000See Sold Price

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Calvin Black (1903-1972) Sherion Rose Possum Trot: Carved & painted wood with silk fabric clothing, crochet knit hat, wig hair, wearing a necklace with a stone pendant. Mounted on stand with a homemade tag that says, "Miss Sherion Rose Possum Trot."

0208: Calvin Black (1903-1972) Sherion Rose Possum TrotEst. $6,000-$12,000See Sold Price

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Daniel Pressley Old Goose Creek Wood Relief Plaque: A Slotin Auction Favorite! c. 1960's. Carved wood-relief. 31" x 23". Signed, bottom right. This piece is a beautiful depiction of a nude with a goose on your shoulders. Provenance: The Jonathan

0209: Daniel Pressley Old Goose Creek Wood Relief PlaqueEst. $4,000-$5,000

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Daniel Pressley The Stallion Lockout Plaque: c. 1970's. Carved wood-relief plaque. 14" x 33"h. Gorgeous, strong, powerful details. Signed. Provenance: The Jonathan Demme Collection, purchased from Cavin Morris Gallery, NY. Est. $3,000 -

0210: Daniel Pressley The Stallion Lockout PlaqueEst. $3,000-$5,000See Sold Price

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Daniel Pressley The Poor People of Shanty Town.: Carved wood-relief plaque. c. 1970's. 31" x 15". Provenance: The Jonathan Demme Collection, purchased from Cavin Morris Gallery, NY. Est. $2,000 - $4,000. Ship: $40

0211: Daniel Pressley The Poor People of Shanty Town.Est. $2,000-$4,000See Sold Price

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Daniel Pressley Guns - Wood Relief Plaque: Wood relief plaque. 54" x 10". Provenance: The Jonathan Demme Collection, purchased from Cavin Morris Gallery, NY. Est. $4,000 - $5,000. Ship: $55

0212: Daniel Pressley Guns - Wood Relief PlaqueEst. $4,000-$5,000See Sold Price

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Daniel Pressley Fluttering Wing of Times Square: Wood relief plaque. 26" x 6.5". Provenance: The Jonathan Demme Collection, purchased from Cavin Morris Gallery, NY. Est. $1,500-2,500.

0213: Daniel Pressley Fluttering Wing of Times SquareEst. $1,500-$2,500See Sold Price

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Daniel Pressley Farewell to Chubby.: c. 1960's. Paint on canvas. 32" x 42" h. Framed. A touching and heartbreaking work. Est. $1,000 - $2,000. Ship: $40. Ship: $30

0214: Daniel Pressley Farewell to Chubby.Est. $1,000-$2,000See Sold Price

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S.L. Jones Bust of a Woman with a Pink Bow: Carved & painted wood. c. 1992. Excellent condition. 13" h x 11" x 8". Est. $2,000 - $4,000. Ship: $40

0215: S.L. Jones Bust of a Woman with a Pink BowEst. $2,000-$4,000

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Clarence Woolsey Tall Bottlecap Kachina.: Old Bottlecaps covering a wooden assembled frame. 45"h x 19" x 12" (at feet). Excellent condition. Provenance: The original collection of Woolsey's work sold to two antique dealers at a small

0216: Clarence Woolsey Tall Bottlecap Kachina.Est. $5,000-$7,000See Sold Price

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