Sold2023[Daguerreotype] James Presley Ball, Cincinnati, OhioSixth-plate daguerreotype by the famed African American photographer (active in Cincinnati, 1840s and 1850s), depicting a young man with a wispy mustache sporting a huge bowtie at his neck. Housed inSee Sold Price
Sold2024J.P. Ball Montana Black Photographer Cabinet Photo6 1/2" by 4 1/4" James Presley Ball, Sr. (1825 ? May 4, 1904) was a prominent African-American photographer, abolitionist, and businessman.See Sold Price
Sold2023J.P. Ball Montana Black Photographer Cabinet Photo6 1/2" by 4 1/4". Helena Montana. James Presley Ball, Sr. (1825 – May 4, 1904) was a prominent African-American photographer, abolitionist, and businessman.See Sold Price
Sold2022EDITH OLIVER PORTRAIT PAINTING OF AN AFRICAN-AMERICANOLIVER, Edith Walker, (American, 1889-1979): Portrait of an African-American Man Wearing a Ball Cap, Oil/Canvasboard, 17.75" x 13.75", signed verso.See Sold Price
Sold2016JAMES PRESLEY BALL (1825-1904) QUARTER-PLATEJAMES PRESLEY BALL (1825-1904) QUARTER-PLATE DAGUERREOTYPE, a double portrait, depicting two seated young men, frame marked "J. P. Ball / Cincinnati", housed in an embossed leather case. Circa 1850. 4See Sold Price
Sold2019Hit Me Hard Ball Toss Game.Hit Me Hard Ball Toss Game. Bavaria: Kleefeld Works. A jolly African American man sits with mouth open inviting the participant to “hit me hard.” A wooden ball is thrown into the mouth andSee Sold Price
Sold2021A SCARCE 19TH C. IRON STRING HOLDER WITH MAN'S FACEThe high quality casting in two-piece ball form on pedestal with traces of the original red paint and a man's face in high relief and fine detail, the depiction may be that of an African American, noSee Sold Price
Sold2023MALE PORTRAIT OIL PAINTING BY JAMES AMOS PORTEROil on canvas painting by James Amos Porter, 1905 to 1970, an African-American artist. The artwork depicts a profile portrait of a young black man. Signed by the artist in the lower right. Wooden framSee Sold Price
Sold2023c 1860 Albumen Photograph of Black African American School Age Children Watching 2 Men Throw a BallBlack History African American School Age Children Watching Two Men Throwning a Large (Basket) Ball One Wearing a Union Kepi c. 1860 Civil War Era, Albumen Photograph of Black African American SchoolSee Sold Price
Sold2019Early American Modernist African American Male PortraitOil on canvas 48 x 28 in. Unframed. Early Mid-Century. Wisconsin gallery stamp verso. Unsigned. Possibly outsider art. Depicts a man with juggling balls.See Sold Price
Sold2020Nahum Ball Onthank (American 1823-1888) Oil PaintingOil on canvas portrait of James Monroe Scofield, identified on a label affixed to the reverse. The painting is of a dapper man. Frame measures 30 x 25., unframed. Labeled by the Worcester Art Museum.See Sold Price
Sold2022Ball & Thomas Daguerreotype/S Peck & Co.Union CaseThe daguerreotype by James Presley Ball & Thomas Alexander, Cincinnati, Ohio, the case by Samuel Peck & Co., New Haven, Connecticut, Circa 1855. The brown thermoplastic cover molded with a view of theSee Sold Price
Sold2022African American History, James Meredith Photo PrintAfrican American History, James Meredith, First Black Student at the University of Mississippi ( Ole Miss ) escorted to registration c.1962. Created in the early 1990's for The American Heritage GalleSee Sold Price
Sold2023African American History, James Meredith Photo PrintAfrican American History, James Meredith, First Black Student at the University of Mississippi ( Ole Miss ) escorted to registration c.1962. Created in the early 1990's for The American Heritage GalleSee Sold Price
Sold2022African American History, James Meredith Photo PrintAfrican American History, James Meredith, First Black Student at the University of Mississippi ( Ole Miss ) escorted to registration c.1962. Created in the early 1990's for The American Heritage GalleSee Sold Price
Sold2022African American History, James Meredith Photo PrintAfrican American History, James Meredith, First Black Student at the University of Mississippi ( Ole Miss ) escorted to registration c.1962. Created in the early 1990's for The American Heritage GalleSee Sold Price
Sold2016Unusual folk art root carving of a stylized man,Unusual folk art root carving of a stylized man, possibly African American. Another face is also carved into the piece between the 2 extended arms. Signed on right leg "Jorge H. Bonilla P. / illegibleSee Sold Price
Sold2024James Denmark Musical Thunder Signed Lithograph #2 of 175Limited edition lithograph of artwork by famed African American artist James Denmark."Musical Thunder" is hand titled, signed, and numbered by the artist.This is #2 of 175. Also stamped with the artisSee Sold Price
Sold2022James Camp Wooden Mushroom Sculptures, Circa 1970s(B) A pair of handmade wooden mushroom sculptures by African-American artist James Camp (1930-2008). Small mushroom has a tiny chip. The finish on both is in excellent condition. Bottom of larger mushSee Sold Price
Sold2018African American Folk ArtAfrican American man . Title: African American Folk Art. Medium: Oil on Canvas. Size: 25.75 X 17.75. Signature: Illegible. Artist: Jane. Unframed.See Sold Price
Sold2021McCoy Banana Man PlanterMcCoy Banana Man Planter African American. Excellent condition, some loss to cold paint. 11" longSee Sold Price
Sold2020HENRY OSSAWA TANNER, African American Man Teach BanjoHENRY OSSAWA TANNER, African American Man Teaching young African American boy the Banjo. Watercolor painting. Signed with initials: H. O. T. ; matted and framed. size: 15x11 image, 23.25x19.25 outsideSee Sold Price
Sold2023Framed Cast Iron Side Portrait of African American ManA late 19th century, framed side portrait of a black male with cap set in cylindrical shadow box frame having blue painted background and displays the phrase " The Colored Man Does His Duty" in red anSee Sold Price
Sold2020Collage of African American woman by James Denmark 1983Collage of African American woman by James Denmark,signed by the artist and dated 1983 lower right.This is a collage, not a print.Denmark was well known for his collages.The size is 25 inches by 18 inSee Sold Price
May 15University ArchivesConnecticut Constable Complains of Attempt to Sell Free African American into Slavery$300