Jimmy Lee Sudduth Folk Art Painting Steam Ship

Description

Jimmy Lee Sudduth (1910-2007)...One of the "elder" statesman and master of Black Folk Art in America. Schooled in the segregated south even a one room school house. Didn't learn to read or write but made the best of the situation painting with mud on stumps in the woods as a child. His native mother encouraged and the work began. His paintings are in major privately held collections of folk art, outsider art and self taught art.

Note: If you are in Nashville visit James Beard Foundation Award winner Sean Brock's Audrey restaurant for a nice collection of Jimmy Lee Sudduth.

Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Very good. Painted on old found scrap of wood. Recently framed.

Origin:
United States

Materials & Techniques:
Wood

Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: United States
Art Subjects: Other, Seascape
Frame Type: Framed

Condition

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Very good. Painted on old found scrap of wood. Recently framed.

Buyer's Premium

20%

Dimensions

12.63 x 21.25 x 1.38 in

Jimmy Lee Sudduth Folk Art Painting Steam Ship

Lot 0160

Estimate $3,600-$8,250

Oct 17, 2026, 4:39 PM EDT

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