Late 20th Century Jfk Mlk Rfk- No More Dreams, Purvis Young

Description

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 on a found object a wood metal hinged lid, with remnants of tattered red fabric, the painting is framed by the rim lid, the work is painted on the 18-Inch wide x 8-Inch high interior panel of the lid.

Signed on the front upper right section, upside-down 'Young'.
Titled on back, faintly carved in all capital letters, JFK MLK RFK middle center area, belowNO MORE DREAMS, is underlined,

The overall dimensions of the work measures 19.75-Inches wide x 9-Inches high
x 2-inches deep.
The painted part of the work measures 18.5-Inches wide x 8-Inches high

Condition:
Alterations: Unknown
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Good
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.

Creator:
Artist: Purvis Young

Materials & Techniques:
Fabric, Found Objects, Metal, Paint, Wood

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Condition

Unknown; Some Imperfections; Good
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.

Buyer's Premium

20%

Dimensions

9 x 19.75 x 2 in

Late 20th Century Jfk Mlk Rfk- No More Dreams, Purvis Young

Lot 1028

Estimate $7,500-$22,500

Jun 28, 2026, 8:16 PM EDT

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