Self-Taught Art Masterpieces Nov. 13 - Day 1

Nellie Mae Rowe. Dog on Roof With Birds.

Bill Traylor. Woman With Umbrella, Dog & Basket.

Lawrence Lebduska. Reclining Nude In Lebduska's Home.

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Buford, GA, United States

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Self-Taught Art Masterpieces Nov. 13 - Day 1

Slotin Folk Art

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Slotin's 2-Day Fall Masterpiece Sale features 550 lots of the best in Self-Taught, Outsider and Folk Art, Art Brut, Southern Folk Pottery, Native American Art, Antique and Anonymous Works, Contemporary Art and New Discoveries. The Strange, The Unusual, The Vanishing America!

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Mose Tolliver. Couple.: Mose Tolliver. Couple. Signed. Early example. Paint on found wood paneling. Excellent condition. Largest is 15"w x 16"h. Est. $800-1,200. Ship: $45

0289: Mose Tolliver. Couple.Est. US$800-US$1,200

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Mose Tolliver. Franz Anton Mesmer.: Mose Tolliver. Franz Anton Mesmer. Signed and titled. Paint on found round board. Excellent condition. 24"diameter. Provenance: The Robert Bishop and Gary Davenport Collections. Est. $300-500. Ship:

0290: Mose Tolliver. Franz Anton Mesmer.Est. US$300-US$500

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Preston Geter. Off To See The Wizard Totem.: Preston Geter (b. 1932 - c. 2017). Off To See The Wizard Totem. 2008. Signed, dated and titled. Carved and painted 2” x 4"wood. Excellent condition. 62"h x 3.5” x 3.5”. Est.

0291: Preston Geter. Off To See The Wizard Totem.Est. US$1,000-US$3,000

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Preston Geter. Gone With The Wind Totem.: Preston Geter. Gone With The Wind Totem. 2006. Signed, dated and titled. Carved and painted 2 x 4 board. Excellent condition. 53.5"h x 3.5” x 1.5”. Est.$1,000-3,000. Ship: $85

0292: Preston Geter. Gone With The Wind Totem.Est. US$1,000-US$3,000

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Preston Geter. Favorites Of Sports World Totem.: Preston Geter. Just A Few All-Time Favorites Of The Sports World Totem. 2003. Signed, dated and titled. Carved and painted 2 x 4 board. Excellent condition. 65” x 3.5” x 4.5”. Est.

0293: Preston Geter. Favorites Of Sports World Totem.Est. US$1,000-US$3,000

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Sanford Darling. Fishing Boat & Light House.: Sanford Darling (1894-1973). Untitled, 28. Fishing Boat and Light House. c. 1960s. Enamel on found masonite board. Original nail holes on edges, minor scratches, otherwise good as-found condition.

0294: Sanford Darling. Fishing Boat & Light House.Est. US$500-US$800

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Marian Spore Bush. Aqua Bird.: Marian Spore Bush (1878-1946). Aqua Bird. c. 1930s. Not signed or dated. Heavy oil impasto on canvas with a 3D effect. Minor crazing, otherwise excellent condition. Size with frame is 46"w x 64"h.

0295: Marian Spore Bush. Aqua Bird.Est. US$2,000-US$3,000

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0296: Marian Spore Bush. Unknown Soldier.Est. US$1,000-US$3,000

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Marian Spore Bush. The Avenger.: Marian Spore Bush. The Avenger. c. 1943. Signed. Oil on canvas. Size with frame is 47"w x 30"h. Illustrated in Memory and Prophecy - Paintings By Mrs. Irving T. Bush, May 20-June 2, 1943. Grand

0297: Marian Spore Bush. The Avenger.Est. US$1,000-US$3,000

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Marian Spore Bush. Seascape.: Marian Spore Bush. Seascape. c. 1940s. Signed. Oil on canvas. Excellent condition. 47"w x 30"h with frame. Est. $1,000-2,000. Ship: $150

0298: Marian Spore Bush. Seascape.Est. US$1,000-US$2,000

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Nan Phelps. Preparation; Hillbilly Funeral.: Nan Phelps (1904-1990). Preparation; Hillbilly Funeral. 1955. Signed, dated and titled. Paint and linseed oil on canvas backed to upson board. Very minor and expected crazing, otherwise excellent

0299: Nan Phelps. Preparation; Hillbilly Funeral.Est. US$1,000-US$3,000

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Milton Bond. Appomatox - Lee Surrenders.: Milton Bond (1918-2010). Appomatox - April 9, 1865 Lee Surrenders To Grant. 1999. Signed, dated and titled. Paint on reverse glass. Large example. Beautifully framed with faux wood grain. 38.5"w x

0300: Milton Bond. Appomatox - Lee Surrenders.Est. US$1,000-US$2,000

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Oscar De Mejo. Seamstress & The General.: Oscar De Mejo (1911-1993). The Seamstress And The General. 1982. Signed, dated and titled. Oil on canvas. Excellent condition. 52"w x 39"h with frame. Est. $1,000-2,000. Ship: $300

0301: Oscar De Mejo. Seamstress & The General.Est. US$1,000-US$2,000

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B.F. Perkins. King Tut Treasure.: B.F. Perkins (1904-1993). King Tut Treasure. 1990. Initialed, dated and titled. Oil on canvas. Excellent condition. Image is 28"w x 34"h. Frame is 32"w x 38"h. Est. $2,000-3,000. Ship: $125

0302: B.F. Perkins. King Tut Treasure.Est. US$2,000-US$3,000

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B.F. Perkins. Large Cherokee Love Birds.: B.F. Perkins. Large Cherokee Love Birds. 1990. Signed, dated and titled. Paint on board. Excellent condition. 30"w x 48"h. Est. $1,000-2,000. Ship: $150

0303: B.F. Perkins. Large Cherokee Love Birds.Est. US$1,000-US$2,000

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B.F. Perkins. Days Of The Bible.: B.F. Perkins. Days Of The Bible. 1991. Signed and dated. Oil on canvas. Large example 35"w x 40"h. Provenance: The Personal Collection of Robert Cargo. Est. $1,000-2,000. Ship: $175

0304: B.F. Perkins. Days Of The Bible.Est. US$1,000-US$2,000

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Clarence Stringfield Bathing Beauty.: Clarence Stringfield (1903-1976). Bathing Beauty Coming Out of The Forest. 1969. Signed and dated. Carved and stained wood. Excellent condition. 22.5"h x 7.5" x 4.5". Est. $800-1,200. Ship: $65

0305: Clarence Stringfield Bathing Beauty.Est. US$800-US$1,200

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Fred Webster. Angel Choir.: Fred Webster (1911-1998). Angel Choir - That Is Sweet To My Ears. Not signed. Carved and painted wood. Base is 10.5" x 11" with plaque. Tallest angel is the choir leader and is 11"h. 8 carved and

0306: Fred Webster. Angel Choir.Est. US$1,000-US$3,000

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Fred Webster. Devil Choir.: Fred Webster. Devil Choir - Why Can't You Sing Like You Did On Earth Boys. Not signed. Hand-written title. Carved and painted wood. Base is 11" x 10.5". 8 Devils 11"h each. One nose has been

0307: Fred Webster. Devil Choir.Est. US$1,000-US$3,000

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Rev. Johnnie Swearingen. Swimming Hole.: Rev. Johnnie Swearingen (1908-1993). The Swimming Hole. 1971. Signed and dated. Oil on masonite. Excellent condition. Image is 24"w x 17"h. Frame is 27"w x 20"h. Provenance: Chappell Hill Historical

0308: Rev. Johnnie Swearingen. Swimming Hole.Est. US$1,000-US$3,000

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Rev. Johnnie Swearingen. Santa In Toy Store.: Rev. Johnnie Swearingen. Santa In Toy Store Window Display. Not signed or dated. Oil on masonite. Excellent condition. 26"w x 17"h with frame. Est. $1,000-2,000. Ship: $55

0309: Rev. Johnnie Swearingen. Santa In Toy Store.Est. US$1,000-US$2,000

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Loy Bowlin. Nine Cosmic Starbursts.: Loy Bowlin (1909-1995). Nine Cosmic Starbursts. Signed with City and State. Heavy glitter and tin foil mounted on poster with rare artist-decorated frame. A Bowlin Masterpiece. Size with frame is

0310: Loy Bowlin. Nine Cosmic Starbursts.Est. US$1,000-US$3,000

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Loy Bowlin. Abstract Starburst.: Loy Bowlin. Abstract Starburst. Signed, upper right. Heavy glitter, cut out and applied construction paper on poster with tin foil. Original small tear 1/2 inch bottom center, otherwise excellent

0311: Loy Bowlin. Abstract Starburst.Est. US$1,000-US$2,000

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Henry Speller. Rocket Ship.: Henry Speller (1900-1997). Rocket Ship. Not signed or dated. Crayon and marker on poster. Excellent condition. Visible image is 23"w x 18"h. Archival frame is 34"w x 28"h. Provenance: The Larry and

0312: Henry Speller. Rocket Ship.Est. US$1,000-US$2,000

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112 E. Shadburn Ave. Buford, GA 30518

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Buford, GA 30518

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Online, Phone & Absentee bidding is available. The auction hall WILL NOT be open for in person bidding for this sale. NOTE: Office & Mail: 5619 Ridgetop Drive Gainesville, GA 30504 Auction Hall: 112 E. Shadburn Ave. Buford, GA 30518 Slotin Folk Art Auction - GAL #2864 TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE 1. All sales are final. 2. Only Bidders with an online BID HISTORY (or who are to known to Slotin Auction) will be approved to bid online for this auction. All other bidders will have to contact Slotin Auction directly to bid. 3. PLEASE DO NOT TRY TO PAY FOR YOUR PURCHASES UNTIL AFTER RECEIVING THE FINAL INVOICE WITH SHIPPING INFO. Internet bidders will be emailed invoices with shipping prices by Monday after the auction Invoices are not even produced until the whole auction is closed out and shipping must be added in manually. 4. Buyers pay Slotin Folk Art Auction premium of 25% of the Lot's Hammer price. 5. Slotin will accept checks and credit cards. (The "Sales Price" is the Hammer Price plus the Buyer's Premium, plus applicable taxes). 6. Title to Lot and risk of loss or damage to the Lot passes to the Buyer when the Hammer falls. Slotin Auction shall have no liability for any damage to property left on its premises after the date of sale. Buyers with an outstanding balance after 14 days of the close of the auction will be charged a ten percent (10%) late fee on the Sales Price. Slotin will have sole and absolute discretion to determine who the successful bidder is and/or may withdraw the Lot or re-offer the Lot for sale, in the event of a dispute. 7. All property is sold "AS IS." Slotin, for itself and as agent for the seller, makes no warranties or representations of any kind with respect to any Lot. Buyer agrees that in no event shall Slotin be responsible for the correctness, description, genuinness, authorship, attribution, provenance, period, culture, source, origin, value or condition of any Lot. Nothing being said or done by Slotin shall be deemed a warranty of representation or an assumption of liability by Slotin. 8. Bidding on any Lot is acceptance of these Terms and Conditions and any and all other terms announced at the time of sale. These Conditions constitute the entire agreement between bidders and Slotin and supersede all prior agreements between them, if any. 9. SHIPPING: Slotin Folk Art Auction will be glad to pack and ship your auction purchases for you. We ship via UPS Ground. The shipping charges are listed in the catalog for Continental U.S. shipments only. Insurance is optional AND may be purchased for an additional 2%. The shipping costs will be are listed with each item in the catalog description and will be included in your emailed invoice the day after the auction. Please allow 3-4 weeks for delivery - especially on the larger items! 10. BIDDING LIVE ONLINE DURING THE AUCTION: Online bidders may submit absentee bids in advance of the sale or bid live along with the audience during the sale. If you are experiencing trouble bidding online and would like a live phone line, call: 404 403-4244. If you place an absentee bid in advance of the auction, your bid will be executed competitively along with the audience on auction day. We as the auction house never get to see your maximum bid, only the increments that are submitted by liveauctioneers. Sometimes, an item can close before an increment by an online bidder is submitted and we are unaware that the bidder would have gone higher to obtain the piece. Since this is a live auction, bids placed in advance of the auction are not given any more priority than bids submitted when the lot comes up for sale. Absentee bids are submitted in increments by LIVEAUCTIONEERS along with the live audience. The Buyer's commission is 25%. You may view the auction live for no fee.

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Most items have a shipping price listed in the descriptions via UPS Ground. We do try to reduce shipping for multiple lots when they can be combined safely for shipping. Please allow 3-4 weeks after payment is received for shipments to arrive. If an item is listed as "buyer responsible," below is a list of shippers we have worked with in the past. Artisan Shipping: 917 613-0338 / artisanshipping10@gmail.com (NY, CA) Antique Express: 207 469-5363 / antiquedeliveryllc@outlook.com Ken Clark - 561 212-5123 / fastart773@yahoo.com Visionary Enterprise: 601 291-9000 (Georgia to Texas) Shawn Rogers - rogers7117@yahoo.com (Carolinas) uship.com You may also make arrangements with any shipper of your choice or pick up the items in person by appt. 404 403-4244.

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