Early 20th Century Southern American Folk Art Painting

Description

A captivating and intriguing early 20th century Southern American folk art panel, found in Mississippi, depicting a figure with what appears to be African tribal headgear, and wearing a white collared shirt with black suit jacket. The line work and attention to detail is extraordinary and mysterious, with the artist choosing to incorporate a natural knot in the board to form the mouth of the figure, and the left half of the drawing showing shading, but seemingly left unfinished. The frame is not terribly old, and is constructed from splatter-painted boards. Unsigned, but truly a treasure of Southern American folk art, and potentially by an important folk or intuitive artist.

Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Wear commensurate with age and use.

Origin:
United States

Materials & Techniques:
Paint, Wood

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

Condition

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Wear commensurate with age and use.

Buyer's Premium

20%

Dimensions

45.25 x 15.5 x 3 in

Early 20th Century Southern American Folk Art Painting

Lot 1004

Estimate $2,400-$5,250

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